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Utilities, public works, permits, libraries, maintenance, and everyday local government operations.
The Council adopted a resolution to use an alternative purchasing method for a three‑year agreement with Millbrae Community Television (MCTV) to manage the city’s public, education, and government (PEG) channel. The contract can cost up to $57,000 per year, with a total ceiling of $166,000 and a $16,600 contingency.
Legal counsel will brief the council on the Navarrete v. City of San Mateo case.
City council will meet with legal counsel to review the status of the County of San Mateo et al. v. State of California case.
City representatives will meet with the San Mateo Safety Management Association labor negotiators.
What's happening
Why it matters
Labor negotiations can affect employee conditions and city costs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (see agenda).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments in person during the meeting or submit remotely as instructed at the end of the agenda.
Decision update
The City Council directed staff to return at the July 20, 2026 regular meeting with a recommendation to appoint Seema Patel to the Planning Commission vacancy after the required Maddie Act notice period; the appointment was not made at this meeting.
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
Legal counsel will brief the council on the Amitava Biswas v. City of San Mateo case.
Legal counsel will brief the council on the Green Fashion Nursery claim and other claimants.
Council will discuss how to fill an unscheduled Planning Commission vacancy.
What's happening
Why it matters
A vacancy affects the Planning Commission's ability to review projects and protect resident interests.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (see agenda).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments in person during the meeting or submit remotely as instructed at the end of the agenda.
Decision update
The City Council directed staff to return at the July 20, 2026 regular meeting with a recommendation to appoint Seema Patel to the Planning Commission vacancy after the required Maddie Act notice period; the appointment was not made at this meeting.
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
The commission will approve the minutes from the May 13th, 2026 meeting.
Commission members will vote to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair.
Residents can email comments to the commission before 4 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Commission members held a vote to select a new Chair and Vice Chair. The positions guide the commission’s agenda and meetings.
Commission members voted to approve the minutes from their May meeting. This is a routine step to finalize the record of past discussions.
The subcommittee will interview four applicants for one Personnel Board seat.
The Appointment Subcommittee met with Human Resources to interview four applicants for one open seat on the Personnel Board. They will use these interviews to build an eligibility list for this vacancy and any future openings.
The commission will formally recognize Commissioner Patel for contributions to the community.
Staff presented the city’s draft updates to residential zoning standards for single‑family and lower‑density multi‑family districts (R1‑R4). The commission took public comments and will give direction on whether to keep, modify, or adopt the proposed changes. This discussion does not trigger a CEQA review.
The Appointment Subcommittee met to interview six candidates for three open seats on the Measure S Oversight Committee. They will choose who serves now and set up a list of qualified people for any future openings.
Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2026.
The commission will recognize Dahlia Anapolsky for her service as Youth Commissioner.
The commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair.
The commission will approve the minutes from the May 6, 2026 regular meeting.
Commission members will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair for the Park and Recreation Commission.
