City Council 11.10.25 Regular Meeting

The City Council of San Carlos held a regular meeting on November 10, 2025, featuring a legislative update from Assembly Member Diane Papen. Key discussions included the state's budget shortfall and its impact on local vehicle license fee backfills, challenges with housing element compliance, and environmental initiatives such as cap-and-invest programs and climate bonds. The council also reviewed a detailed polling report on potential revenue measures, comparing a bond versus a sales tax to fund city infrastructure and services. Poll results indicated stronger community support for a general sales tax over a bond measure, with recommendations to proceed with further stakeholder engagement and measure refinement for a possible 2026 ballot. Additional topics included concerns about water rates, municipal code updates, and upcoming city manager hiring processes. Public comments addressed water utility issues and free speech concerns, while council members expressed support for advancing a sales tax measure to address infrastructure and service funding needs.