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Police, fire, emergency response, disaster planning, and neighborhood safety.
Extend the assignment of one police officer to the Gun Relinquishment Task Force through November 20, 2028.
The council will issue a proclamation honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Add 1.00 Full‑Time Equivalent Management Analyst I/II position to the Police Department.
The council will issue a proclamation honoring Suicide Prevention Month.
The council will issue a proclamation honoring Emergency Preparedness Month.
Council will adopt a resolution to accept a grant of $172,478.98 from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund.
City Librarian Rukshana Singh will present the second draft of the Unattended Child Policy with proposed revisions. The Library Board will consider these revisions for adoption.
The City Librarian will present a second draft of the Unattended Child Policy with proposed changes. The Board will consider adopting the revised policy.
City will approve a two-year reimbursement agreement for juvenile diversion case management services costing $421,001.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides case management for at‑risk youth, helping reduce court involvement and support families.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom using the provided link.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Public comments can be given in person during the meeting or remotely via Zoom chat as instructed at the end of the agenda.
Decision update
The City Council voted 5‑0 to approve a two‑year agreement with San Mateo County to reimburse the San Mateo Police Department Juvenile Diversion Program for case management services, and authorized the Chief of Police to execute the agreement.
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
Council approved a $190,000 agreement with Bay Area Lightworks to relocate streetlights along El Camino Real, including a $28,500 contingency.
City representatives will meet with the San Mateo Safety Management Association to discuss labor issues.
The commission reviewed the Storm Drain Master Plan and considered recommending that the City Council adopt it. The plan outlines upgrades to the stormwater system.
Commission members considered a proposal to demolish two existing commercial buildings and construct an eight‑story mixed‑use building with ground‑floor retail and 94 residential units. The staff recommended adopting the site plan, architectural review, development application, and a tentative parcel map to combine two lots. The project is classified as categorically exempt from further CEQA review.
Council will adopt a resolution to submit a $22,261 application for the 2025 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant and, if awarded, allocate the funds to the Police Grants Budget.
What's happening
Why it matters
If funded, the grant would provide additional resources for public safety programs and police services in the city.
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 item “Approve Application for Edward Byrne Justice Grant” passed (5–0).
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
The council approved three amendments to increase on‑call design service contracts: $350,000 for CSG Consultants, $1,250,000 for Wilsey Ham dba WHB Engineers, and an extension for Freyer & Laureta. All contracts are extended to February 2029.
The council adopted a resolution to raise the community flood and storm protection fee by 3.0% to match the annual Consumer Price Index increase.
The council will approve an agreement with the San Mateo‑Foster City School District to provide school crossing guards for the 2026‑2027 school year, costing up to $80,000.
Council will receive a proclamation honoring National Police Week.
The council will approve Amendment No. 1 to the animal control services agreement with San Mateo County for a three‑year term starting July 1 2026, with an estimated first‑year cost of $983,426.
Council will approve a license agreement with the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department to use Laurelwood Park open space for annual wildland refresher training.
