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Utilities, public works, permits, libraries, maintenance, and everyday local government operations.
The council will waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 15 (Smoking Regulations) related to tobacco retail permits.
City staff will present a report on current job vacancies as of March 17, 2026.
The council will approve claims and checks for the period June 8‑22, 2026 and the usual and necessary payments through June 22, 2026.
Public comment period is open for the consent calendar and items of council interest.
Council will approve the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes.
The City will present a report on current job vacancies as of March 17, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Residents need to know the city’s staffing levels because they affect service quality and upcoming budget decisions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at Council Chambers, 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, or join via Zoom at https://redwoodcity.zoom.us/j/99481825639.
Email: council@redwoodcity.org
Submit comment: Send an email to council@redwoodcity.org with the agenda item number in the subject line.
Decision update
The item “Report on City Employment Vacancies and Recruitment” passed (6–0–1).
Decided Jun 8, 2026.
Council will vote to approve an amendment adding up to $55,000 to the existing agreement with Motorola Solutions. The total contract amount will be $1,501,572, covering 2024‑2027.
The City Council allowed residents to submit public comments of up to two minutes for any agenda item, either in person, via Zoom, by phone, or in writing via email.
The Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Communications Products Agreement with Motorola Solutions, allowing an additional spend of up to $55,000, bringing the total contract to $1,501,572 through February 2, 2027.
The council was asked to vote on rejecting a general liability claim that exceeds $50,000.
The commission will hold a study session on an ordinance exempt from CEQA review under specific guidelines and public resource code sections. The session will include receiving public comments and individual member feedback.
The commission will discuss items of interest that are not on the formal agenda.
The meeting will be held by teleconference under Government Code § 54953.8.3.
The public may address the Planning Commission on topics not on the agenda.
The agenda notes that the next Planning Commission meeting will take place on June 16, 2026.
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.
Council will consider a resolution to raise and display the FIFA World Cup 26 flag.
The council will accept public comments on consent calendar items, matters of council interest, and items not on the agenda.
The council will vote to adopt a resolution authorizing the raising and display of the FIFA World Cup 26™ flag for the May 12, 2026 regional flag‑raising event and for the duration of the World Cup.
Council will vote to reject a general liability claim exceeding $50,000 filed by Vilma Valdes of V&V Bros RVS and Trailers, LLC.
The City Council will formally approve the minutes from the April 27 and May 4 meetings.
