City CouncilRedwood City
Pledge of Allegiance by Council Member Padilla
Council Member Padilla led a pledge of allegiance at the start of the meeting.
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Council Member Padilla led a pledge of allegiance at the start of the meeting.
The Council will formally approve the minutes from the July 13, 2026 special meeting.
Council will appoint two members to the Board of Port Commissioners (terms expire July 31, 2030).
Council will vote to fill two Board of Port Commissioners seats expiring July 31, 2030.
What's happening
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
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.
Decision update
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.
The city is considering an on‑call services agreement with Traffic Patterns for up to $550,000 over three years.
Council members submitted a report listing the meetings and conferences they attended in July 2026.
The council will review a contract with Kimley‑Horn & Associates for on‑call services up to $350,000, with extensions possible to $490,000.
The council will review a contract with Bellecci & Associates (Sanbell) for on‑call services up to $400,000, with extensions possible to $550,000.
The council opened a public comment period for the consent calendar, council interests, and items not on the agenda.
The City Council is asked to approve Amendment No. 1, raising the contract’s not‑to‑exceed limit by $200,000 to $400,000.
The council will adopt a resolution to create a new Deputy Building Official classification and update salary ranges.
The Council is asked to adopt an “Oppose Unless Amended” stance on SB 1164 (Cervantes) Elections.
City Council must appoint one voting delegate and up to two alternates to represent Redwood City at the League of California Cities Annual Conference (Sept 23‑25, 2026).
The City Council is asked to adopt an “Oppose Unless Amended” position on State Senate Bill 1164 (Cervantes) Elections.
The city is considering an on‑call services agreement with TDG Engineering for up to $300,000 over three years.
Council members recited the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Council Member Howard.
Residents may submit spoken comments limited to 2 minutes each.
City Council will adopt the minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting.
Councilmember Kaia Eakin attended the Magical Bridge Documentary Premiere at BraveMaker Film Fest on July 9, 2026.
City Council held a closed session on July 13, 2026 to discuss salary and benefit negotiations with employee groups, including the San Mateo County Firefighters union.
The City will amend its agreement with the Government Finance Officers Association to extend ERP assessment services through October 31, 2030.
Council will vote to extend the GFOA ERP support agreement through October 31, 2030.
The City Manager will give an oral update on city operations.
Council members will present a report of conferences they attended.