Local city services decisions

Jun1Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Adopt Resolution to Fly Pride Flag at City Hall

Adopt a resolution directing that the LGBTQIA+ Progress Pride Flag be flown at City Hall from June 2 through June 30, 2026.

Vote scheduled Jun 1Comment period has passedJun 1Public Services

What's happening

Adopt a resolution directing that the LGBTQIA+ Progress Pride Flag be flown at City Hall from June 2 through June 30, 2026.

Why it matters

Flying the Pride flag publicly affirms the city’s support for LGBTQIA+ residents and promotes inclusion during Pride Month.

Who is affected

LGBTQIA+ communityAll city residents and visitors

How to act

Attend: Join in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (ID 835 1709 7615).

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Submit comments in person during the meeting or remotely via Zoom chat as instructed at the end of the agenda.

Jun 1, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Aug 17, 2026, 3:44 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:16 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

The item “Adopt Resolution to Fly Pride Flag at City Hall” passed (5–0).

Decided Jun 1, 2026.

Jun1Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Pride Month proclamation

The council will consider a proclamation recognizing Pride Month.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 1Public Services

Jun1Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Public comment period for this meeting

Residents may submit written comments to clerk@cityofsanmateo.org by 4 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 1Public Services

Jun1Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Fly LGBTQIA+ Pride Flag at City Hall

Adopt a resolution to display the Pride Flag from June 2 through June 30, 2026.

Awaiting official resultJun 1Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun1Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Appointment recommendations for city commissions

The council recommends appointing new members to several commissions, including Community Relations, Library, Planning, Senior Advisory, Sustainability and Infrastructure, Park and Recreation, Civic Arts, and Youth Commissioner positions.

Awaiting official resultJun 1Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun1Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Adopt Technology Disruption and Public Outreach policies

The council will adopt a Technology Disruption Policy.

Vote scheduled Jun 1Comment period has passedJun 1Public Services

What's happening

The council will adopt a Technology Disruption Policy.
The council will adopt a Public Outreach and Interpretation Assistance Policy.

Why it matters

These policies set rules for handling tech disruptions and improving public communication, affecting how residents interact with city government.

Who is affected

ResidentsCity employeesBusinesses

How to act

Attend: Join in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Provide comments during the public comment period at the meeting.

Jun 1, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 21, 2026, 4:50 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:16 PM PT

Decision update

Adopted

The item “Adopt Technology Disruption and Public Outreach policies” was adopted (5–0).

Decided Jun 1, 2026.

Jun1Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Adopt Resolution Opposing State Ballot Initiative 1983

Adopt a resolution opposing State Ballot Initiative No. 1983 submitted by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

Vote scheduled Jun 1Comment period has passedJun 1Public Services

What's happening

Adopt a resolution opposing State Ballot Initiative No. 1983 submitted by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
Authorize the City Manager to communicate the city’s opposition to the California Legislature, Governor’s Office, League of California Cities, and other stakeholders.

Why it matters

The resolution signals the city’s stance against a tax‑related initiative that could affect local tax policy and revenue.

Who is affected

TaxpayersLocal governmentAll city residents

How to act

Attend: Join in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (ID 835 1709 7615).

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Submit comments in person during the meeting or remotely via Zoom chat as instructed at the end of the agenda.

Jun 1, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 21, 2026, 4:50 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:16 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

The council voted 5‑0 to adopt a resolution opposing State Ballot Initiative No. 1983 and authorized the City Manager to communicate the city’s opposition to state officials and other stakeholders.

Decided Jun 1, 2026.

Jun1Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Amend Downtown Cleaning Service contract

Increase the contract amount by $101,400 for the current fiscal year.

Awaiting official resultJun 1Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun1Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Vote on bulk printing and mailing services contract

Approve a one-year agreement up to $150,000 with FolgerGraphics, Inc.

Awaiting official resultJun 1Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun1Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Downtown cleaning service contract amendment

The council will approve an amendment to increase the downtown cleaning contract by $101,400 and extend its term through June 30, 2027.

Vote scheduled Jun 1Comment period has passedJun 1Public Services

What's happening

The council will approve an amendment to increase the downtown cleaning contract by $101,400 and extend its term through June 30, 2027.
The amendment also adds $500,000 for the 2026-27 fiscal year, bringing the total to $2,101,400.

Why it matters

It funds continued cleaning of downtown streets, keeping the area clean and safe.

Who is affected

downtown businessesresidentsvisitors

How to act

Attend: Join in person at the Council Chamber or via Zoom using the provided link.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Provide comments during the public comment period at the meeting.

Jun 1, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jun 10, 2026, 12:10 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:16 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

The item “Downtown cleaning service contract amendment” passed (5–0).

Decided Jun 1, 2026.

Jun1Mon

City CouncilFoster City

Vote on amendment to animal control services agreement

Council will adopt a resolution amending the agreement with San Mateo County for animal control services for a three‑year term starting July 1, 2026.

Vote scheduled Jun 1Comment period has passedJun 1Public Safety

What's happening

Council will adopt a resolution amending the agreement with San Mateo County for animal control services for a three‑year term starting July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The amendment continues city‑wide animal control, affecting public safety and animal welfare services.

Who is affected

Pet ownersResidentsAnimal control staff

How to act

Attend: Join the meeting in person or via Zoom.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Email comments to publiccomment@fostercity.org before the meeting.

Jun 1, 2026, 6:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jun 18, 2026, 6:54 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:15 PM PT

Decision update

Passed unanimously

The item “Approve amendment to animal control services agreement” passed unanimously (5–0–0).

Decided Jun 1, 2026.

Jun1Mon

City CouncilFoster City

Public comment instructions and deadlines

The City provides in‑person, Zoom, and written options for public comment. Written comments must be emailed by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 1Public Safety

Jun1Mon

City CouncilFoster City

Adopt amended and restated City Manager employment agreement

Council will vote to approve the amended and restated employment agreement for City Manager Stefan Chatwin.

Vote scheduled Jun 1Comment period has passedJun 1Budget & Taxes

What's happening

Council will vote to approve the amended and restated employment agreement for City Manager Stefan Chatwin.

Why it matters

The agreement defines the manager’s compensation and duties, affecting city leadership and payroll.

Who is affected

City employeesTaxpayers

How to act

Attend: Join the council meeting in person or via Zoom.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Send written comments to publiccomment@fostercity.org before the meeting.

Jun 1, 2026, 6:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jun 18, 2026, 6:54 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:15 PM PT

Decision update

Passed unanimously

The official minutes record this item as Motion by Councilmember/Director Jimenez, seconded by Vice Mayor/Vice President Niderhofer, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2026-057, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Amended and Restated City Manager Stefan Chatwin’s Employment Agreement,” and EMID Resolution No. 3852, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Amended and Restated District Manager Stefan Chatwin’s Employment Agreement.

Decided Jun 1, 2026.

Jun1Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Labor negotiations conference with SMSMA

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

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 1Public Services

Jun1Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Labor negotiations conference with SEIU

City representatives will meet with SEIU labor negotiators.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 1Public Services

Jun1Mon

Senior CommissionLos Altos

Report from Sourcewise Representative

A representative will give a report to the commission.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 1Public Services

Jun1Mon

Senior CommissionLos Altos

Distribute senior program flyers

Staff will provide flyers about upcoming senior programs.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 1Public Services

Jun1Mon

Senior CommissionLos Altos

Public comment on non-agenda items

Members of the public may request to speak about items not on the agenda.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 1Public Services

Jun1Mon

Senior CommissionLos Altos

Vote on food request for Senior Health Fair

Commission will decide on a focus for the health fair.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJun 1Public Services

Jun1Mon

Senior CommissionLos Altos

Vote on request for health fair food funding

Staff recommends the commission select a focus for the Senior Health Fair.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJun 1Public Services

Jun1Mon

Senior CommissionLos Altos

Senior Commission Health Fair

The agenda includes a discussion of the Senior Commission Health Fair.

Info onlyJun 1Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun1Mon

Senior CommissionLos Altos

Staff oral reports and announcements

Staff will give updates and announcements from the Town of Los Altos Hills and Los Altos city staff.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 1Public Services

Jun1Mon

Senior CommissionLos Altos

Flyers for Ice Cream Party and Family Fun Day

The agenda references flyers for an Ice Cream Party Meet‑Up on June 3 and a Family Fun Day, as well as a Childcare Subsidy Program. No further details are provided.

Info onlyJun 1Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun1Mon

Senior CommissionLos Altos

Review of Spring Fling senior event

Staff recommends the commission review and debrief the recent Spring Fling event to learn lessons for future events. The commission will discuss the event’s successes and areas for improvement.

Under discussionComment period has passedJun 1Public Services

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Public Services

Adopt Resolution to Fly Pride Flag at City Hall

Passed

Pride Month proclamation

Public comment period for this meeting

Fly LGBTQIA+ Pride Flag at City Hall

Appointment recommendations for city commissions

Adopt Technology Disruption and Public Outreach policies

Adopted

Adopt Resolution Opposing State Ballot Initiative 1983

Passed

Amend Downtown Cleaning Service contract

Vote on bulk printing and mailing services contract

Downtown cleaning service contract amendment

Passed

Vote on amendment to animal control services agreement

Passed unanimously

Public comment instructions and deadlines

Adopt amended and restated City Manager employment agreement

Passed unanimously

Labor negotiations conference with SMSMA

Labor negotiations conference with SEIU

Report from Sourcewise Representative

Distribute senior program flyers

Public comment on non-agenda items

Vote on food request for Senior Health Fair

Vote on request for health fair food funding

Senior Commission Health Fair

Staff oral reports and announcements

Flyers for Ice Cream Party and Family Fun Day

Review of Spring Fling senior event