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City Council will adopt a resolution to schedule the General Municipal Election for November 3, 2026 to elect council members for districts 2, 5, and 6.
Council will discuss Senate Bill 707, the Brown Act Modernization Act.
Council will hear updates on topics of interest to the council.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides residents with insight into issues the council is monitoring.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at City Council chambers, 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, or via Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: council@redwoodcity.org
Submit comment: Email council@redwoodcity.org with the agenda item number in the subject line.
Decision update
The council recorded the creation of two ad‑hoc committees—Project Labor Agreements and Intergovernmental Relations—detailing their purposes and member assignments. No vote or final decision was made.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
Council members will deliver presentations and acknowledgements during the meeting.
Adjourn and schedule the next meetings for July 27 and August 24.
Council will approve claims and checks for the period June 22, 2026 through July 13, 2026 and the usual and necessary payments through July 13, 2026.
The council will vote to approve the minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting.
Council will adopt a resolution to hold a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for three council seats.
Council will appoint members to the Board of Building Review, Housing and Human Concerns Committee, Library Board, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Planning Commission, and Senior Affairs Commission.
The Council will appoint members to the Board of Building Review, Housing and Human Concerns Committee, Library Board, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Planning Commission, and Senior Affairs Commission.
What's happening
Why it matters
These appointments fill key oversight and policy roles that affect community services, housing, planning, and senior programs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting on June 22, 2026.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council voted to adopt Redwood City's updated Water Shortage Contingency Plan and Water Conservation Program and authorized the Public Works Services Director to submit the plan to the State of California Department of Water Resources. The Council also appointed members to the Board of Building Review, Housing and Human Concerns Committee, Library Board, Parks Recreation and Community Services Commission, Planning Commission, and Senior Affairs Commission for full‑term seats expiring May 31, 2030.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The Council will adopt a resolution calling for a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Council will hear public comments on consent calendar items, council‑interest matters, and items not on the agenda.
Council members were asked to adopt a resolution scheduling a General Municipal Election for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and to request the County of San Mateo to combine it with the statewide election. They also were asked to adopt regulations governing candidate statements submitted to voters.
The Council will vote to call a General Municipal Election for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to elect three City Council seats. They will also request the County of San Mateo to combine the city election with the statewide election and adopt regulations for candidate statements.
City Council will consider and vote to adopt the Brown Act Meeting Technology Disruption Policy.
What's happening
Why it matters
The policy sets rules for handling technology disruptions and ensures compliance with the new open‑meeting law, affecting how residents can participate in council meetings.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting in person at 1017 Middlefield Road or via Zoom (Meeting ID 994 8182 5639).
Email: council@redwoodcity.org
Submit comment: Email your written comment to council@redwoodcity.org with the agenda item number in the subject line.
Decision update
The City Council unanimously adopted the Brown Act Technology Disruption Policy and approved using the current Board, Commission, and Committee applicant pool to fill any additional vacancies that arise before January 31, 2027. Both actions are final.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
Council members will vote to fill multiple board and commission seats, including the Board of Building Review, Housing and Human Concerns Committee, Library Board, and others. They will also authorize the use of the existing applicant pool to fill any vacancies through January 31, 2027.
The Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss ongoing litigation between the County of San Mateo and the State of California. Details of the case are confidential and not disclosed to the public.
The board will approve the minutes from the May 26, 2026 Library Board meeting.
The board will conduct its annual rotation of leadership roles.
Erin Finn and Oliver Baker will be recognized for their service as Youth Commissioners on the Library Board.
Anyone can submit a “Request to Speak” form to the Recording Secretary to comment on any agenda item not listed. The Board cannot act on items not on the agenda.
Board members will vote to rotate the president and vice‑president roles for fiscal year 2026‑2027.
The City Librarian will present a second draft of the Unattended Child Policy with proposed changes. The Board will consider adopting the revised policy.
Residents may submit a "Request to Speak" form to comment on any agenda item not listed. The Board cannot act on items not on the agenda.
