City CouncilFoster City
Conference with Labor Negotiators Agency representatives
Mayor will represent the City in a conference with the Labor Negotiators Agency.
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Mayor will represent the City in a conference with the Labor Negotiators Agency.
The council will approve the special meeting minutes from May 4, 2026.
The council received a report summarizing actions taken in the closed session.
Council will adopt a proclamation declaring the week of May 17‑23, 2026 as National Public Works Week.
Council will adopt a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Month.
The council will receive a communications report.
The City Council will approve the official minutes from the May 4, 2026 City/EMID regular meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving the minutes creates an official public record of decisions and actions taken at the May 4 meeting.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 620 Foster City Blvd or join via Zoom at https://fostercity-org.zoom.us/j/82592136594.
Email: publiccomment@fostercity.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email before 4:00 p.m. on the meeting day.
Decision update
The item “Approve City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of May 4, 2026” passed unanimously (5–0–0).
Decided May 18, 2026.
The meeting will adjourn with a reminder that the public may attend in person or via Zoom.
Council cannot discuss or act on topics raised during the public comment period.
Council will adopt the listed resolutions.
The council will receive various departmental reports.
The council will approve the City/EMID special meeting minutes of May 4, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving the minutes makes the prior meeting’s decisions official and ensures transparent record‑keeping.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the council meeting in person at 620 Foster City Blvd or via Zoom.
Email: publiccomment@fostercity.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve special meeting minutes from May 4 2026” passed unanimously (5–0–0).
Decided May 18, 2026.
Members of the public may address the commission on any topic not on the agenda for up to three minutes per speaker. Comments can be made in person, via Zoom, or by telephone.
The Library Commission will choose a new Chair and Vice Chair for the 2026‑27 fiscal year. Staff recommends following the existing rotation rule, where the longest‑serving member who hasn’t been Chair becomes Chair, and the next longest‑serving becomes Vice Chair.
What's happening
Why it matters
The Chair leads meetings, sets agendas, and represents the Commission, while the Vice Chair steps in when needed. New leadership affects how library policies and programs are guided.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center or online via Zoom (Meeting ID 885 4389 1290).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Select new Library Commission Chair and Vice Chair” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided May 18, 2026.
Anyone can address the Commission on any agenda item for up to three minutes. Speakers may attend in person, via Zoom, or by phone, and are not required to give name or address.
Council will consider a proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week.
Residents may submit oral comments on consent‑calendar items, matters of council interest, and items not on the agenda.
City Attorney will hold a closed session to discuss significant exposure to litigation.
Council will interview applicants for Board of Building Review, Housing & Human Concerns Committee, Library Board, and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission seats.
Council will interview Planning Commission applicants for two full‑term seats.
The public may submit comments on items that are the subject of this special meeting.
The subcommittee will interview six applicants for two youth commissioner seats.
The Subcommittee will interview applicants to fill two youth commissioner seats.
The Council will consider and direct staff on a draft policy governing ex‑parte contacts with the public.