Public Services

Resolution to set November 3, 2026 municipal election

The council will adopt a resolution calling a general municipal election for November 3, 2026 to elect two council members.

Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation

City staff will meet with legal counsel to discuss the County of San Mateo v. State of California case.

Prepare report on 2025-26 Library Commission work plan

Staff will prepare a report on the 2025-26 Library Commission work plan.

Select new Library Commission Chair and Vice Chair

Commissioners selected Crockett as Vice Chair and Westcott as Chair.

Approve minutes from May 18, 2026 Library Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting.

Prepare 2026-27 Library Commission work plan

Staff will prepare the Library Commission’s 2026-27 work plan.

Public comment on any library topic

Residents may address the Library Commission on any subject not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is allowed up to three minutes and does not have to give a name or address.

Report from District 1 library outreach subcommittee

The ad‑hoc subcommittee reported on its recent activities and recommendations for improving library outreach in District 1.

How to submit public comments for this meeting

Residents may comment in person, via Zoom, or by email. Written comments must be emailed by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting and will be added to the public record.

Amend contract with Wildlife Innovations for Canada goose management

Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with Wildlife Innovations, Inc. to continue the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan.

Closed session: discuss ongoing litigation cases

Council held closed‑session conferences with legal counsel regarding three lawsuits: Rosario Rodela Solaita v. Foster City, Tuilatai Sabastiano Sevelo Jr. v. Foster City, and County of San Mateo et al. v. State of California.

Add Recreation Specialist job description and revise communications and building inspector roles

Council adopted a new job description for a Recreation Specialist and updated the descriptions for the Communications Specialist and Senior Building Inspector positions.

Review report on city workforce vacancies and recruitment (AB 2561)

Council received and accepted a staff report on workforce vacancies and recruitment trends in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561.

Public comment instructions for June 15 meeting

Residents can speak in person or via Zoom, or submit written comments by email before 4:00 p.m. on June 15. Written comments must identify the agenda item number or be marked “Public.”

Adopt 2025-2027 City and District Budgets

Council and the EMID Board will vote to approve the fiscal years 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 budgets for the city and the improvement district.

Vote on change to Vehicle Replacement Fund allocation

Council will move $10,330 from the Vehicle Replacement Fund, decreasing the fund balance and reallocating $70,664 for a 2027 Ford Expedition XL and equipment installation.

Contract amendment for on-call building services ($100,000)

The council will authorize the mayor to amend the contract with West Coast Code Consultants, adding $100,000 and extending the term to June 30, 2027.

Conference with Legal Counsel on Navarrete Litigation

Legal counsel will brief the council on the Navarrete v. City of San Mateo case.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation

City council will meet with legal counsel to review the status of the County of San Mateo et al. v. State of California case.

CIV-04046 item

CIV-09400 item

Conference with Labor Negotiators (SMSMA) and City Representatives

City representatives will meet with the San Mateo Safety Management Association labor negotiators.

Conference with Legal Counsel on Biswas Litigation

Legal counsel will brief the council on the Amitava Biswas v. City of San Mateo case.

Conference with Legal Counsel on Green Fashion Nursery Claim

Legal counsel will brief the council on the Green Fashion Nursery claim and other claimants.