City CouncilSan Mateo
Increase funding for tennis and pickleball programs
Approve Amendment No. 1 to increase annual compensation to up to $350,000.
Routine approvalComment period has passedJul 20Parks & Environment
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Parks, waterfronts, climate work, trees, open space, and environmental protections.
Approve Amendment No. 1 to increase annual compensation to up to $350,000.
Council will adopt a resolution rejecting all bids received for the Basin D Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
Council will adopt a resolution removing the CWEA Collection Systems Maintenance Certification requirement from the minimum qualifications.
Council will approve Amendment No. 1, making a one‑time payment of $20,171.04 for services already rendered.
The Council will issue a proclamation recognizing Parks & Recreation Appreciation Month.
Council will adopt a resolution to award a purchase agreement to Stuart C. Irby Company, LLC for emergency field lighting equipment for the park, up to $102,764.67.
What's happening
Why it matters
New lighting improves safety and visibility in the park during emergencies.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the City Council meeting in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (see agenda).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Public comments can be given in person or remotely during the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Emergency field lighting equipment for Martin Luther King Jr. Park” passed (5–0).
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
Council will adopt a resolution to approve an alternative purchasing procedure and award a contract to Polydyne, Inc. for liquid emulsion polymer costing $548,973.94.
What's happening
Why it matters
The polymer is needed to keep the wastewater treatment plant operating, ensuring continued water treatment for the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the City Council meeting in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (see agenda).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Public comments can be given in person or remotely during the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Liquid Emulsion Polymer supply contract for wastewater plant” passed (5–0).
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
The council will approve purchase contracts for chemical supplies needed by the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
What's happening
Why it matters
Securing these chemicals ensures the wastewater plant can treat water safely, protecting public health and the environment.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (see agenda for link).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Follow the instructions at the end of the agenda for submitting written comments.
Decision update
The City Council voted 5‑0 to award purchase contracts for wastewater treatment plant chemicals to Univar Solutions USA, LLC; Kemira Water Solutions, Inc.; and Pacific Star Chemical, LLC, each with a 10% contingency reserve, and authorized the Public Works Director to execute the contracts.
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
The council will approve Change Order No. 4 to extend the biosolids hauling and disposal contract with Synagro-WWT, Inc.
What's happening
Why it matters
Extending the contract ensures continued safe disposal of biosolids, protecting public health and the environment.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (see agenda for link).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Follow the instructions at the end of the agenda for submitting written comments.
Decision update
The City Council voted 5‑0 to approve Change Order 4 to the biosolids hauling agreement with Synagro‑WWT, Inc., extending the contract by one year for up to $850,000, raising the total to $3,644,250, and authorized the Public Works Director to execute future change orders within the contingency.
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
Council will award a contract to Polydyne, Inc. for liquid emulsion polymer supply.
Council will award chemical supply contracts to Univar Solutions, Kemira Water Solutions, and Pacific Star Chemical for wastewater treatment.
Council will approve a one‑year extension of the biosolids hauling contract with Synagro‑WWT, Inc.
Council will award a roof construction contract to Fog City Roofing & Construction, LLC for the Senior Center.
Council will approve a purchase agreement for emergency field lighting equipment for Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
Commission will review the Storm Drain Master Plan and consider recommending its adoption by the City Council.
The commission will receive a presentation about the California State Parks Pass Grant and other library services.
Approve an agreement for $415,260 total over five years with Brightview Landscaping Services, Inc. for downtown landscaping maintenance.
What's happening
Why it matters
Maintaining downtown landscaping keeps public spaces clean and attractive, supporting businesses, tourism, and community pride.
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 council voted 5‑0 to approve a five‑year $415,260 agreement with Brightview Landscaping Services for downtown landscape maintenance, including a 5 % contingency, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement, change orders, and extensions.
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
Council will approve an amendment to the CSG Consultants on‑call design services agreement, increasing its total amount to $1,850,000 and extending the term to February 2029.
What's happening
Why it matters
The changes let the city continue needed sewer rehabilitation work with updated funding and longer contract terms, ensuring infrastructure repairs stay on schedule.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the council meeting in person at City Hall Council Chamber or join via Zoom (see agenda).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments during the public comment period in person or remotely via Zoom.
Decision update
The council voted 5‑0 to approve amendments to three on‑call design service agreements—CSG Consultants, Wilsey Ham dba WHB Engineers, Inc., and Freyer & Laureta, Inc.—increasing the total contract amounts and extending the terms to February 2029, and authorized the Public Works Director to execute the amendments and issue task orders.
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
Approve a one‑year agreement with Thor Audio Solutions for up to $108,940.
What's happening
Why it matters
The agreement provides audio support for city special events, ensuring quality sound for community gatherings and creating local vendor work.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (ID 835 1709 7615).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit comments in person during the meeting or remotely via Zoom chat as instructed at the end of the agenda.
Decision update
The item “Approve Thor Audio Services Agreement” passed (5–0).
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
Approve a one-year agreement up to $108,940 with Perry Thorwaldson for event support.
Increase CSG Consultants agreement by $350,000 to a total of $1,850,000 and extend term to Feb 2029.
Council will receive a progress report on the City’s Climate Action Plan implementation.
What's happening
Why it matters
Shows how climate initiatives are advancing, impacting community health and sustainability.
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 remotely via Zoom chat as instructed.
Decision update
The City Council discussed progress on solar installations, electric leaf blower outreach, sea‑level rise adaptation, electrification education, and measurement of emissions and vehicle miles traveled, and it continued work on the Climate Action Plan without taking any formal action.
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
The Subcommittee will interview applicants to fill two commission seats and two youth commissioner seats.
The subcommittee will interview applicants to fill two commission seats and one youth commissioner seat.