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Presentation of new Main Library space plan
EHDD Architecture will present a new plan to repurpose spaces at the Main Library.
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EHDD Architecture will present a new plan to repurpose spaces at the Main Library.
Residents can submit a Request to Speak form to the Recording Secretary.
The meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM has been cancelled.
Staff prepared a report recommending that the commission draft a summary of its 2025‑26 work plan to present to City Council between August and September.
Staff recommended that the City Council receive and file the annual attendance report for the Parks and Recreation Commission covering March 2025 – February 2026.
The commission voted to accept the written record of its March 25 meeting as accurate.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approved minutes become the official record and are used for transparency and future reference.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not applicable – vote already taken.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not applicable – item already decided.
Decision update
The item “Approve minutes from the March 25, 2026 meeting” passed (6–0–1).
Decided Apr 22, 2026.
The Personnel Board meeting scheduled for April 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM has been cancelled.
The Board approved a lease amendment extending the County’s office space at 801 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, through March 31, 2031, with monthly rent of $114,399 for the second floor and $48,750 for the third floor.
What's happening
Why it matters
The lease secures needed office space for county operations and sets predictable rent costs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person at 500 County Center or via Zoom (https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/97923927133).
Email: Send written comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting, referencing this agenda item.
Submit comment: Submit written comments via email as above.
Decision update
The item “County Executive Lease Amendment for 801 Gateway Blvd Office Space” was approved.
Decided Apr 21, 2026.
Council will adopt a resolution amending the SEIU MOU to remove the two‑year service requirement for the irrigation crew.
Council will approve on‑call building support service agreements with several firms for up to $1,000,000 per agreement.
Council will approve multiple on‑call professional design and consulting agreements through Dec 31 2029 for services such as public outreach, arborist work, and transportation planning.
The council considered a proclamation declaring April 19‑25, 2026 as Volunteer Appreciation Week.
The council reviewed minutes from the City/EMID Regular Meeting held on March 16, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Documents the proceedings of a prior meeting, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 620 Foster City Blvd or via Zoom link
Email: publiccomment@fostercity.org
Submit comment: Email written comments before 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Minutes of City/EMID Regular Meeting March 16, 2026” passed unanimously (5–0–0).
Decided Apr 20, 2026.
The council reviewed minutes from the City and Planning Commission Joint Special Meeting held on February 24, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides a public record of past decisions and discussions that may affect future policies.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 620 Foster City Blvd or via Zoom link
Email: publiccomment@fostercity.org
Submit comment: Email written comments before 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Minutes of City and Planning Commission Joint Special Meeting Feb 24, 2026” passed unanimously (5–0–0).
Decided Apr 20, 2026.
Mayor will meet with the Labor Negotiators Agency.
The City Council and EMID Board will approve the special meeting minutes from April 13, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving minutes documents the council’s discussion and closed‑session topics, keeping the public record complete.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 620 Foster City Blvd or via Zoom at https://fostercity-org.zoom.us/j/82592136594
Email: publiccomment@fostercity.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to publiccomment@fostercity.org
Decision update
The item “Approve April 13, 2026 City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes” passed unanimously (5–0–0).
Decided Apr 20, 2026.
The City Council and EMID Board will consider resolutions to update the Building/Fleet Maintenance Superintendent job description.
What's happening
Why it matters
Broadening the qualifications helps attract candidates with the right mix of fleet and facilities expertise, improving city maintenance services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 620 Foster City Blvd or via Zoom at https://fostercity-org.zoom.us/j/82592136594
Email: publiccomment@fostercity.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Resolution to revise Building/Fleet Maintenance Superintendent job description” passed unanimously (5–0–0).
Decided Apr 20, 2026.
The City Council and EMID Board will approve the regular meeting minutes from April 6, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving minutes officially records the council’s actions and ensures transparency for residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 620 Foster City Blvd or via Zoom at https://fostercity-org.zoom.us/j/82592136594
Email: publiccomment@fostercity.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to publiccomment@fostercity.org
Decision update
The item “Approve April 6, 2026 City/EMID Meeting Minutes” passed unanimously (5–0–0).
Decided Apr 20, 2026.
The council considered a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
City staff will provide a summary of the closed‑session discussion.
The commission received a staff report summarizing attendance of advisory bodies, including the Library Commission, for the period March 2025 – February 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Attendance data helps the City Council monitor compliance with policies that require members to attend at least two‑thirds of meetings.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Advisory body attendance report” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Apr 20, 2026.
The commission received a presentation about the One Book One Coast reading program, which runs April 1‑June 6, 2026 and includes author talks and community events.
Commission members reviewed and voted to approve the minutes from the March 16, 2026 meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approved minutes become the official record of past decisions, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve March 16, 2026 Library Commission minutes” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Apr 20, 2026.
Staff reported on activities of the ad‑hoc subcommittee that advises the commission on outreach to District 1.