Redwood City · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Redwood City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2026-2027 Landscape Maintenance District Assessments
Property owners in the Seaport Boulevard and Redwood Shores districts will see benefit assessments levied on this year's tax roll.
Fair Oaks Community Center grants
The council approved the Arts Commission's large-grant recommendations and the Human Services Financial Assistance Program awards for FY 2026-27, distributing community grant dollars to local organizations.
SB 707 Brown Act modernization
The council adopted a technology disruption policy and discussed the new state law's requirements — Spanish-translated agendas starting July 1, Zoom access requirements, and limits on remote meetings. Members flagged the unfunded cost burden and pushed for quality translations.
CherryRoad ERP contract and procurement review
The city extended its Oracle ERP/HCM services with CherryRoad for three years at about $526,000 a year, but also directed staff to test the market with an RFP by September 30 to make sure it's getting fair pricing.
City Council strategic priorities and values
The council spent a half day reconfirming the values and priorities that will guide future budget and policy decisions. Nothing was decided on the spot, but the themes will shape what the city invests in.
Vehicle License Fee shortfall
The city manager announced a county press conference on the Vehicle License Fee shortfall. State fee shortfalls can squeeze local road and transportation funding, so this is one to watch.
Vehicle License Fee revenue update
County leaders explained recent developments affecting VLF money that flows to cities — a revenue stream that helps fund local services.
2025 Community Satisfaction Survey results
Residents gave the city high marks for transparency, inclusivity, and downtown vibrancy, but only about 16 percent rate affordable housing positively and traffic flow scored poorly. The results will shape the upcoming budget.
Transient Occupancy Tax enforcement ordinance
The council adopted an ordinance giving the Finance Director subpoena power to enforce the hotel tax — no tax rate changes. A local hotelier asked for a delay to meet with hotels, and the council committed to regular hotel-operator meetings instead.