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Email from City of San Mateo Check out the latest from the City of San Mateo In today's edition: Don't Miss the Next September Nights on B Street – Sept. 18 City Council Meeting Preview for the Sept 15 Meeting Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Community Workshop Limited Planning and Building Permit Center Hours Sept. 29 - Oct. 2 Movies in the Park Continues Next Week with a Free Screening of Inside Out 2 Día de los Muertos Community Event on Oct. 11 Boos and Brews on B Street - Save the Date for Oct. 25! Central Recreation Center Getting New Roof Veggie Gardening: Fall Beginnings and Summer Endings Teen Event: Building Strong Financial Habits Bloodmobile Drive at the Main Library Welcoming Week Storytime Keeping Your Body Strong; The Importance of Exercise as You Age Thrive San Mateo: Celebrating National Senior Center Month with Healthy Habits Job Opportunities with the City San Mateo Fire Open House 2025 Child Care Town Hall Upcoming Special Events Downtown City Clerk's Office City Council Meeting Preview for the Sept 15 Meeting The following items will be discussed by the San Mateo City Council on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. Click the button below or here for the full City Council Agenda and Packet: Special Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Street Vending: Current Regulations, Enforcement Challenges, and Policy Options — Presentation The City Council will receive a presentation and provide direction to staff on policy options for responding to complaints and enforcing regulations related to street vendors. Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. Ceremonial: Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Proclamation October is recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). During this month, communities, victim advocates, and organizations come together to raise awareness, honor survivors, and advocate for efforts to end domestic violence Fallen Heroes Award – Recognition The City will receive an Award of Merit for collaboration and effectiveness in delivering the memorial to the San Mateo Community. Suicide Prevention Month – Proclamation This September, the City formally recognizes Suicide Prevention Month with a proclamation dedicated to raising awareness, promoting mental health, and encouraging open conversations. By shining a light on the importance of prevention, support, and connection, we honor those we’ve lost, uplift survivors, and remind every resident that help is always within reach. Old Business 19th Avenue / Fashion Island Boulevard Multimodal Improvement Project - Informational Update City Council will receive an informational update on the initial design plans for the 19th Avenue / Fashion Island Boulevard Multimodal Improvement Project and provide feedback about the proposed design and outreach efforts. Public Hearing Consolidated Annual Progress and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2024-2025 Program Year - Adoption If approved, City Council will adopt the 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Progress and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for and direct staff to submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Agendas & Minutes Public Meeting Portal Community Development Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Community Workshop Join us for a virtual workshop to learn about future updates to the City's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance. This workshop will focus on recent updates to State ADU Law, as well as proposed updates to the City's local ADU requirements. Let us know you're coming by registering at the link below! Date - Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 Time - 6-8 p.m. Location - This is a virtual webinar, to be held via Zoom. Register at the following link for meeting information and Zoom link details https://bit.ly/ADU-Ordinance-Workshop Limited Planning & Building Permit Center Hours Sept. 29 - Oct. 2 During the week of Sept. 29, 2025, Monday through Thursday, the Community Development Department (CDD) will be operating with limited services as Planning and Building staff will be attending professional development conferences. The temporary reduction in services this week is part of the City's ongoing commitment to serve the community by investing in staff training and education. During this time, CDD's staff hours of availability will be as follows: Limited Walk-In Counter Services for CDD: · Planning counter closure on Monday, Sept. 29 and Wednesday, Oct. 1 · Building Code Consultation counter closure on Monday Sept. 29 Limited Services for Building Permit Processes: · Up to a three-business-day turnaround time for Building Permit processes · Up to a two-business-day response time to general email and voicemail inquiries Limited Services for Building Inspections: ·Up to a five-business-day waiting time for building inspection scheduling Parks and Recreation Movies in the Park Continues Next Week with a Free Screening of Inside Out 2 Join us on Friday, Sept. 19 at Bay Meadows Park for a FREE screening of Inside Out 2. Bring your friends, family and cozy blankets for a night of laughs...maybe some excitement, or even happy tears ...you never know what emotion will take over! Family friendly activities and concession sales begin at 6 p.m., and the movie starts at dusk (~7:30 p.m.). Check out our website for the full schedule. www.cityofsanmateo.org/1663/Special-Events. Día de los Muertos Community Event Coming on Oct. 11 You are invited to our Día De Los Muertos Celebration to be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center & Park. This cultural celebration honors loved ones who have passed away by celebrating them with flowers, traditional food, dancing, music, and more. If you’re interested in becoming a vendor or a sponsor, please reach out to Katie Smallwood at ksmallwood@cityofsanmateo.org. More information will be posted on our special events webpage soon! Boos and Brews on B Street - Save the Date for Oct. 25! The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department & the Downtown San Mateo Association present “Boo”s and Brews on B Street on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 3-5 p.m. on the Pedestrian Mall in downtown San Mateo (B Street between 1st & 3rd avenues). Join us for a FREE, FANG-tastic event including kid-friendly activities, crafts, photo booth, music, and not to mention, trick-or-treating! We encourage all to dress up in your Halloween costumes! NEW this year, Devil’s Canyon Brewing Co. will be selling beer & wine onsite with a percentage of the proceeds will be going to the Police Activities League. We hope to see you for a SPOOK-tacular day! More details will be posted on our special events webpage soon, please visit https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/1663/Special-Events. Central Recreation Center Getting New Roof The Central Recreation Center will be undergoing repairs and replacement of the roof starting Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. Repairs are estimated to last approximately six weeks. The center will remain open throughout the project. Please use caution while in the area, stay focused and abide by all posted signage. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to improve our facilities! If you have any questions regarding the project please contact (650) 522-7300 or email Public Works. Library Updates Bloodmobile Drive at the Main Library Monday, Sept. 22 | 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Main Library, Outside Front Entrance Schedule an appointment to donate blood at the Bloodmobile to help rebuild the supply for patients across Northern California and get the chance to win a prize! Learn more. Veggie Gardening: Fall Beginnings and Summer Endings Saturday, Sept. 20 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Oak Room Master Gardeners Naomi Mier and Carolyn Dorsch discuss seasonal vegetable gardening, focusing on cool-season herbs, leafy greens, root vegetables, and more. Registration is required. Learn more. Teen Event: Building Strong Financial Habits Saturday, Sept. 20 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Laurel Room This fun and interactive workshop is designed for teens who want to build smart money habits early. Whether you're earning your first paycheck, getting an allowance, or just want to know how to make your money go further, this session will give you the tools to do just that. Learn more. Welcoming Week Storytime Sunday, Sept. 21 | 11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Book Bubble San Mateo County Immigrant Services presents a special storytime and craft to celebrate Welcoming Week and embrace all members of our community. Learn more. Keeping Your Body Strong; The Importance of Exercise as You Age Tuesday, Sept. 23 | 1 2 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Oak Room Learn the essential role of exercise in supporting strength, balance, and overall wellness as we grow older in this workshop presented by Jeannette Kotrys of enABLE Care Management. Registration is required. Learn more. Thrive San Mateo Celebrating National Senior Center Month with Healthy Habits Did you know the San Mateo Senior Center provides a variety of health education programs and FREE health screenings? We're proud of the many ways our Senior Center enriches lives through a health education and community connection! We offer a variety of single day in person and virtual health education seminars where folks can stay active, engaged and informed. Registrants will learn about managing common conditions of special importance to our older adult population and prepare for seasonal ailments like the common cold, flu and so much more! Additionally, visitors can get a free health screening provided by groups like Breathe California and Kaiser! Screenings for blood pressure, oxygen saturation and healthy lungs help promote healthy lives for older adults in our community and provide valuable opportunities to check in on your wellbeing! Senior Centers are more than just a place to gather; they are vibrant community hubs that empower San Matean’s to live healthier lives! Learn more about the different programs we’re offering this fall by checking out our activity guide (page 45): https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/1430/Activity-Guide. Job Opportunities with the City Your Weekly Window into City Service and Job Opportunities Apply Now:  Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic I/II Senior Instrument Control Technician Police Officer Trainee Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III Police Officer Lateral Communications Manager ...and more! A great way to make a positive impact with opportunities for growth and development. Check out the latest opportunities here and apply at www.calopps.org/city-of-san-mateo. Community News & Events Want to Receive eNews Citywide Updates & Events Every Friday? Sign Up Below for eNews and Updates on Other Topics of Interest! 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