Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Redwood City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in parks rec
Zoppé Circus performance agreement
The city approved a live performance agreement with Zoppé Circus for up to $249,950 without competitive bidding, plus temporary one-hour parking limits at the Library lots during the event.
Waterfront Park master planning
The city hired Bionic Landscape for up to $1.3 million to run community engagement and create a master plan for Waterfront Park.
Arts Commission appointments
Three seats on the Arts Commission are open, and twelve-plus applicants competed with visions spanning public art master planning, youth arts programs, downtown murals, and year-round festivals. Who's chosen will influence how the city spends its public art dollars and what stories its walls tell.
Disability Pride Flag recognition
The city will now display the Disability Pride Flag every July to mark National Disability Pride Month.
Youth civic engagement (VOICE program)
The Youth Leadership Institute's VOICE program presented three years of work building youth civic power in Redwood City, with priorities of housing justice, youth employment and accessible youth services.