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The council will approve on‑call agreements for design services with multiple firms, covering ADA, civil, and stormwater projects, each limited to a maximum dollar amount.
The city will update historic preservation regulations to align with the General Plan 2040 and industry best practices.
Council will approve minutes from the March 16, April 6, and March 30, 2026 meetings.
Residents can join the meeting live in person, via Zoom, or by phone. Written comments can be emailed to the Planning Commission up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Residents may submit written comments online up to one hour before the meeting start time. They can also address the Commission during the live public comment segment.
City council will meet with legal counsel to discuss the Daniel Gambelin case and related workers' compensation issues.
City council will meet with legal counsel to discuss the Chiari v. City of San Mateo case.
City council will hold a conference with labor negotiators from the San Mateo Safety Management Association.
City council will hold a conference with labor negotiators from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
The City Council will adopt a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month.
City Council meetings are streamed live on the first and third Monday of each month.
The meeting will be adjourned with an invitation for the public to attend.
The City Council will approve the regular meeting minutes from April 20, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving minutes officially records the council’s actions and proclamations, ensuring transparency and legal compliance.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at 620 Foster City Blvd or via Zoom link.
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 City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes (April 20, 2026)” passed unanimously (5–0–0).
Decided May 4, 2026.
The Council will hold a closed‑session consultation about a threat to public services or facilities with the police chief and legal counsel.
The Council will meet in closed session with designated representatives to discuss labor negotiations with the FCPOA employee organization.
The City Council will adopt a proclamation declaring May 4–8, 2026 as Public Service Recognition Week.
The City Council will adopt a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Council members will not discuss topics raised during the public portion of the agenda.
Members of the public may submit written comments or speak in person about any issue not listed on the agenda.
Commission members will vote to formally accept the minutes from the 2025/26 Youth Commission Council Academy meeting. The minutes record past discussions and decisions.
The board will approve the minutes for the regular meeting on 1/26/26.
Members of the public may submit comments in person or by email.
A report on the county library system was provided.
Librarians gave reports on library activities and programs.
