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.
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Adopt a resolution to display the Pride Flag from June 2 through June 30, 2026.
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.
The council will adopt a Technology Disruption Policy.
What's happening
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
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.
Decision update
The item “Adopt Technology Disruption and Public Outreach policies” was adopted (5–0).
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
Adopt a resolution opposing State Ballot Initiative No. 1983 submitted by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
What's happening
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
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.
Decision update
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.
Increase the contract amount by $101,400 for the current fiscal year.
Approve a one-year agreement up to $150,000 with FolgerGraphics, Inc.
The council will approve an amendment to increase the downtown cleaning contract by $101,400 and extend its term through June 30, 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
It funds continued cleaning of downtown streets, keeping the area clean and safe.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
The item “Downtown cleaning service contract amendment” passed (5–0).
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
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.
What's happening
Why it matters
The amendment continues city‑wide animal control, affecting public safety and animal welfare services.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
The item “Approve amendment to animal control services agreement” passed unanimously (5–0–0).
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
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.
Council will vote to approve the amended and restated employment agreement for City Manager Stefan Chatwin.
What's happening
Why it matters
The agreement defines the manager’s compensation and duties, affecting city leadership and payroll.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
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.
City representatives will meet with San Mateo Safety Management Association negotiators.
City representatives will meet with SEIU labor negotiators.
A representative will give a report to the commission.
Staff will provide flyers about upcoming senior programs.
Members of the public may request to speak about items not on the agenda.
Commission will decide on a focus for the health fair.
Staff recommends the commission select a focus for the Senior Health Fair.
The agenda includes a discussion of the Senior Commission Health Fair.
Staff will give updates and announcements from the Town of Los Altos Hills and Los Altos city staff.
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.
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.
Staff recommends the Senior Commission review and debrief the Spring Fling event to inform future improvements.
The commission will open a public comment period for any resident to raise issues that were not listed on the agenda. Comments can be made in person or submitted in writing by email.
The commission will vote to approve the minutes from the May 4, 2026 meeting.