Local city services decisions

Jul28Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Designate House of Latin Rock as historic landmark

The Planning Code is amended to name the House of Latin Rock at 2880 25th Street a landmark.

PassedComment period has passedJul 28Public Services

What's happening

The Planning Code is amended to name the House of Latin Rock at 2880 25th Street a landmark.
The amendment aligns with Article 10 standards and General Plan priorities.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the building, preserves cultural heritage, and can boost tourism.

Who is affected

Historic preservation advocatesLocal residentsTourists

How to act

Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in Room 250 at City Hall or join remotely as provided in the agenda.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Public comment is accepted during the meeting; see the agenda for instructions.

Jul 28, 2026, 2:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 25, 2026, 7:29 AM PTUpdated Sep 7, 2026, 12:06 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

The item “Designate House of Latin Rock as historic landmark” passed.

Decided Jul 28, 2026.

Jul28Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Cut parental leave eligibility to 90 days of work

The ordinance amends the Labor and Employment Code to lower the required work period from 180 days to 90 days for city employees to qualify for paid parental leave.

PassedComment period has passedJul 28Public Services

What's happening

The ordinance amends the Labor and Employment Code to lower the required work period from 180 days to 90 days for city employees to qualify for paid parental leave.

Why it matters

Allows city workers to access parental leave sooner, reducing financial strain for new parents.

Who is affected

City employeesNew parentsTaxpayers

How to act

Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Remote comment is allowed during the meeting; see sf.gov/sfbos for details.

Jul 28, 2026, 2:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 25, 2026, 7:29 AM PTUpdated Sep 7, 2026, 12:06 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

The item “Cut parental leave eligibility to 90 days of work” passed.

Decided Jul 28, 2026.

Jul28Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Revoke library age restriction on book lending

The Police Code is changed to allow libraries to lend books, magazines, and other printed material to anyone under 21 without a membership card.

PassedComment period has passedJul 28Public Services

What's happening

The Police Code is changed to allow libraries to lend books, magazines, and other printed material to anyone under 21 without a membership card.
The repeal removes the previous requirement for parental consent.

Why it matters

Youth gain easier access to library resources, supporting education and reading.

Who is affected

StudentsYoung readersLibrariesParents

How to act

Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in Room 250 at City Hall or join remotely as provided in the agenda.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Public comment is accepted during the meeting; see the agenda for instructions.

Jul 28, 2026, 2:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 25, 2026, 7:29 AM PTUpdated Sep 7, 2026, 12:06 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

The item “Revoke library age restriction on book lending” passed.

Decided Jul 28, 2026.

Jul28Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco

Remove health code bans on bread transport and rag sales

The Health Code is updated to allow bread to be transported in open baskets on city streets.

PassedComment period has passedJul 28Public Services

What's happening

The Health Code is updated to allow bread to be transported in open baskets on city streets.
It also removes bans on selling unsterilized rags for industrial cleaning and on operating a laundry for sterilizing rags without a permit.

Why it matters

Businesses can transport bread and sell cleaning rags more freely, reducing regulatory burden and supporting local commerce.

Who is affected

Bakery ownersIndustrial cleaning businessesLaundry operatorsCity residents

How to act

Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in Room 250 at City Hall or join remotely as provided in the agenda.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Public comment is accepted during the meeting; see the agenda for instructions.

Jul 28, 2026, 2:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 25, 2026, 7:29 AM PTUpdated Sep 7, 2026, 12:06 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

The item “Remove health code bans on bread transport and rag sales” passed.

Decided Jul 28, 2026.

Jul27Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Approve minutes from July 13, 2026 meeting

The commission will vote to approve the written record of the July 13, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.

Routine approvalComment period has passedJul 27Public Services

What's happening

The commission will vote to approve the written record of the July 13, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.

Why it matters

Approving minutes makes the meeting’s decisions official and publicly accessible.

Who is affected

City officialsResidents

How to act

Attend: Join the meeting in person at City Council Chambers or via Zoom (ID# 846 9472 6242).

Email: planning.commission@menlopark.gov

Submit comment: Submit written comments up to 1 hour before the meeting start time, referencing the agenda item number.

Jul 27, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Aug 20, 2026, 7:24 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:23 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

The Planning Commission voted 6‑0, with one abstention, to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, finalizing the official record of that meeting.

Decided Jul 27, 2026.

Jul27Mon

Planning CommissionEast Palo Alto

Vote on July 13, 2026 Planning Commission minutes

The commission will adopt the minutes from its July 13, 2026 meeting.

Routine approvalComment period has passedJul 27Public Services

Jul27Mon

Planning CommissionEast Palo Alto

Elect Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair

Commission members will vote to select a new Chair and Vice Chair for 2026‑2027.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 27Public Services

Jul27Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Future Planning Commission meeting schedule posted

The agenda lists the dates of upcoming Planning Commission meetings: August 10, 2026 and August 24, 2026.

Info onlyJul 27Public ServicesNo comment option listed

What's happening

The agenda lists the dates of upcoming Planning Commission meetings: August 10, 2026 and August 24, 2026.
No vote or decision will be taken on the schedule.

Why it matters

Residents can see when future meetings will occur and plan to attend or comment.

Who is affected

ResidentsCommissioners

How to act

Attend: Attend the meeting in person at City Council Chambers.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

Jul 27, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 23, 2026, 8:38 AM PTUpdated Oct 12, 2026, 3:06 PM PT

Decision update

Outcome recorded

The Planning Commission voted 6‑1 to adopt a resolution establishing the future meeting schedule, with meetings set for August 10 and August 24, 2026.

Decided Jul 27, 2026.

Jul27Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

Pledge of Allegiance by Council Member Padilla

Council Member Padilla led a pledge of allegiance at the start of the meeting.

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 27Public Services

Jul27Mon

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events CommitteeLos Altos Hills

Vote on draft minutes for June 22 meeting

Committee will review the draft minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting.

Routine approvalJul 27Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jul27Mon

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events CommitteeLos Altos Hills

Plan December community Game Night event

December Game Night was discussed.

Under discussionJul 27Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jul27Mon

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events CommitteeLos Altos Hills

Planning July 4th Parade and August Events

Details for the July 4th Parade will be planned.

Info onlyJul 27Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jul27Mon

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events CommitteeLos Altos Hills

Movie Night and Game Night Planning

Movie Night is scheduled for September 17 and volunteers will be recruited.

Info onlyJul 27Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jul27Mon

Parks, Recreation, & Community Events CommitteeLos Altos Hills

Discussion of Upcoming Community Events and Volunteers

Committee will review ideas for new events and changes to existing events.

Info onlyJul 27Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jul27Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

Vote on July 13, 2026 City Council Minutes

The Council will formally approve the minutes from the July 13, 2026 special meeting.

Routine approvalComment period has passedJul 27Public Services

Jul27Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

Council appoints members to Port, Arts, and Parks commissions

Council will appoint two members to the Board of Port Commissioners (terms expire July 31, 2030).

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 27Public Services

Jul27Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

Vote on appointments to Port, Arts, and Parks commissions

Council will vote to fill two Board of Port Commissioners seats expiring July 31, 2030.

Vote scheduled Jul 27Comment period has passedJul 27Public Services

What's happening

Council will vote to fill two Board of Port Commissioners seats expiring July 31, 2030.
Council will vote to fill three Arts Commission seats expiring May 31, 2030.
Council will vote to fill one Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission partial‑term seat expiring May 31, 2028.

Why it matters

These commissions guide city policy on ports, arts, and parks, affecting community services and quality of life for residents.

Who is affected

city residentslocal artistspark usersbusinesses that rely on the port

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at City Council chambers or join via Zoom link provided.

Email: council@redwoodcity.org

Submit comment: Email written comment to council@redwoodcity.org referencing the agenda item.

Jul 27, 2026, 6:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 24, 2026, 8:37 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:24 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

The council voted to adopt a resolution approving a substitute affordable‑housing site at 705 Veterans Blvd and to conditionally vacate the Spring Street segment, and it confirmed appointments to the Board of Port Commissioners and the Arts Commission for full‑term seats expiring in 2030.

Decided Jul 27, 2026.

Jul27Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

On-call services contract with Traffic Patterns

The city is considering an on‑call services agreement with Traffic Patterns for up to $550,000 over three years.

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 27Public Services

Jul27Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

Council members’ meetings and conferences attendance report

Council members submitted a report listing the meetings and conferences they attended in July 2026.

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 27Public Services

Jul27Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

On-call services contract with Kimley-Horn Associates

The council will review a contract with Kimley‑Horn & Associates for on‑call services up to $350,000, with extensions possible to $490,000.

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 27Public Services

Jul27Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

On-call services contract with Bellecci (Sanbell)

The council will review a contract with Bellecci & Associates (Sanbell) for on‑call services up to $400,000, with extensions possible to $550,000.

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 27Public Services

Jul27Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

Public comment on consent calendar and council items

The council opened a public comment period for the consent calendar, council interests, and items not on the agenda.

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 27Public Services

Jul27Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

Changes to Page & Turnbull Planning services Contract

The City Council is asked to approve Amendment No. 1, raising the contract’s not‑to‑exceed limit by $200,000 to $400,000.

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 27Public Services

Jul27Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

Amend classification and salary plan, add Deputy Building Official

The council will adopt a resolution to create a new Deputy Building Official classification and update salary ranges.

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 27Public Services

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Designate House of Latin Rock as historic landmark

Passed

Cut parental leave eligibility to 90 days of work

Passed

Revoke library age restriction on book lending

Passed

Remove health code bans on bread transport and rag sales

Passed

Approve minutes from July 13, 2026 meeting

Passed

Vote on July 13, 2026 Planning Commission minutes

Elect Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair

Future Planning Commission meeting schedule posted

Outcome recorded

Pledge of Allegiance by Council Member Padilla

Vote on draft minutes for June 22 meeting

Plan December community Game Night event

Planning July 4th Parade and August Events

Movie Night and Game Night Planning

Discussion of Upcoming Community Events and Volunteers

Vote on July 13, 2026 City Council Minutes

Council appoints members to Port, Arts, and Parks commissions

Vote on appointments to Port, Arts, and Parks commissions

Passed

On-call services contract with Traffic Patterns

Council members’ meetings and conferences attendance report

On-call services contract with Kimley-Horn Associates

On-call services contract with Bellecci (Sanbell)

Public comment on consent calendar and council items

Changes to Page & Turnbull Planning services Contract

Amend classification and salary plan, add Deputy Building Official