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Email from City of San Mateo Check out the latest from the City of San Mateo In today's edition: Where to Watch the Big Game on Sunday with Your Community Reminder: Kick Off Big Game Weekend with San Mateo Sports Warm Up Tomorrow, Feb. 7 PCE Locks in 10% Discount Amid Rising Energy Rates Help Shape the Future of the San Mateo County Event Center with the Community Survey PG&E Night Work Planned at Peninsula Ave. and N. Humboldt St. Explore Careers at the Apprenticeship and Internship Fair on Feb. 26 Actions Taken at Feb. 2 City Council Meeting Share Feedback to Help Shape El Camino Real Improvements Share Your Input on Local Flooding Through the Storm Drain Master Plan Comment Map Eggstravaganza Returns April 4 to Central Park 2026 Summer Camp & Aquatics Brochure Goes Live Feb. 11 Make Waves This Summer — Become a Lifeguard Community Funding Program Planning Underway for 2026-27 Help Shape the Zoning Code Update Get a Free Smoke Alarm Installed in Your Home Cost-Effective Author Marketing Strategies Black History Month Storytime Anaiya Gupta & Shyla Gupta, Sculpture Mingle at Main Linda Ann Watson, Watercolors Teen Craft: Beaded Cell Phone Charm Job Opportunities with the City City Manager's Office Where to Watch the Big Game on Sunday with Your Community Looking for the perfect place to watch the Big Game while supporting local businesses? Keep it local and cheer on your team at one of San Mateo’s favorite spots offering game-day specials, sips, and great watch vibes. From pizza and wings to brews and cocktails, these local businesses are ready for kickoff. Check out the full list of Game Day Done Local businesses and make your game-day plan today! Reminder: Kick Off Big Game Weekend with San Mateo Sports Warm Up Tomorrow, Feb. 7 Get ready for the big game with San Mateo Sports Warm Up, taking place tomorrow, Feb. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. in downtown San Mateo. This free, family-friendly community event will kick off Super Bowl weekend with interactive sports activities, including a meet-and-greet with players from the back-to-back State Champion College of San Mateo Bulldogs, hands-on games provided by San Mateo Parks & Recreation, and additional activations supported by community partners. The event is made possible through a partnership with Perform For Golf, with participation from the City of San Mateo, San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce, College of San Mateo, and other local partners. PCE Locks in 10% Discount Amid Rising Energy Rates Peninsula Clean Energy is reducing electricity generation rates to continue providing a discount of 10% compared to PG&E. It continues a multi-year trend of providing generation rate relief amid other rising PG&E costs. Since 2016, Peninsula Clean Energy's discounted rates have kept $225 million in savings in the community. Find out more about how Peninsula Clean Energy’s generation rates help lower energy bills. Help Shape the Future of the San Mateo County Event Center with the Community Survey The City of San Mateo is supporting the San Mateo County Event Center as it begins a Master Plan study to explore options for modernizing and expanding its facilities — helping ensure the Event Center continues to serve the community and remain a leading event destination in the Bay Area. Residents, stakeholders and visitors are invited to share their input through a short, 10-minute San Mateo County Event Center Master Plan - Community Survey. Feedback will help guide long-term planning, future programming, and community priorities. The survey is available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin. City Clerk's Office Actions Taken at Feb. 2 City Council Meeting The following items were discussed by the San Mateo City Council on Feb. 2, 2026. Full meeting minutes are approved in subsequent Council meetings, and can be viewed and searched on the City's Agendas & Minutes Public Meeting Portal: Special Meeting, 6 p.m. Study Session  Draft 2026 City of San Mateo Legislative Platform – Direction The City Council received a presentation on the Draft 2026 City of San Mateo Legislative Platform. Council discussed the proposed platform and provided feedback and revisions for staff and the City’s consultant, CPPG (California Public Policy Group), to bring forward for adoption at a future Council meeting. Council provided feedback and considerations regarding: State policies that impact departmental operations. Major issues/projects/initiatives within the City that need to be considered or shared. Major policy areas of importance that CPPG should be monitoring more closely. Critical funding priorities for the City that CPPG should know more about. How CPPG can best support the City in its advocacy efforts. Council directed staff to make structural changes to the content and update the language to better define and emphasize the priority categories, including adding language reflecting the City’s positions on funding procurement, housing, transportation, small cell infrastructure and immigration. They also provided direction on the process. Staff and CPPG will bring the Legislative Platform back to the City Council under the Consent Calendar at a future meeting. The item will include both a redlined version as reference and a revised version for adoption. Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. Ceremonial Black History Month & NAACP San Mateo Branch Centennial Commemoration — Proclamations The City Council presented a Proclamation to NAACP - San Mateo, recognizing Black History Month and the branch's 100th anniversary. We thank the NAACP for the essential work they do to fight injustice and systemic racism. New Business Humboldt Bike Lanes Alternative — Update The City Council received a presentation from staff on efforts to explore potential alternatives to a portion of the Humboldt Street bike lanes. The City Council received public comment and provided the following direction to staff regarding how to address community concerns about safety and the loss of parking on Humboldt Street: The Council was in favor of a new alternative, which: Keeps the existing Class II bike lanes on Humboldt Street. Considers increased speeding enforcement in North Central. Considers increased parking enforcement in North Central, especially for abandoned vehicles. Advances exploration of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) in North Central, with emphasis for parking provided to residents on Humboldt Street. Includes exploration of a rideshare pilot program for residents on Humboldt Street, until the RPPP can be implemented. Adds streetlighting upgrades on Humboldt Street, Idaho Street and Fremont Street. Implements traffic calming measures on Humboldt Street. Evaluates a new one-way street concept for Humboldt Street, through a high-level feasibility evaluation and community outreach. In addition, Council asked staff to incorporate findings from the bike boulevard concept designs into future bicycle planning and infrastructure projects. Council will consider appropriating funding for implementation of the various components of the directed action at a future meeting. Agendas & Minutes Public Meeting Portal Community Partner News and Events PG&E Night Work Planned at Peninsula Avenue and N. Humboldt Street PG&E will conduct overnight utility work near the intersection of Peninsula Avenue and North Humboldt Street from Feb. 9–13, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Crews will be trenching and installing conduit as part of infrastructure improvements in coordination with Caltrans. Motorists may experience temporary nighttime traffic impacts in the area, though access for first responders will be maintained. Please use caution when traveling near the work zone and allow extra time for late-night trips. Explore Careers at the Apprenticeship and Internship Fair on Feb. 26 Looking for a new career opportunity? Need to earn while you learn? San Mateo Union High School District is hosting an Apprenticeship and Opportunity Fair on Feb. 26 to connect with recruiters from programs all over the Bay Area. The fair takes place 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. at San Mateo Adult Career Education, 789 East Poplar in San Mateo. The event is open to the community but preregistration or onsite registration is required. Jobseekers can sign up in advance on the Apprenticeship and Internship Fair registration webpage. Public Works Share Feedback to Help Shape El Camino Real Improvements To help improve transportation and safety along State Route 82, the City of San Mateo invites community members to share feedback through the Central El Camino Real Multimodal Plan Survey. Led by SamTrans in partnership with the cities of San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos, and Redwood City, the plan focuses on improving mobility and safety along an 8.5-mile stretch of El Camino Real. The survey provides an opportunity to review proposed design options and share input that will help guide next steps as partner agencies coordinate with Caltrans. Community feedback will help shape potential improvements that better support people walking, biking, driving and taking transit — while strengthening connections to downtowns, schools, businesses, and transit stations. Additional Ways to Get Involved In addition to the online survey, residents may also participate through the following engagement opportunities: Central El Camino Multimodal Plan Community Pop Up Event: San Mateo Main Library 55 W. 3rd Ave, San Mateo Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. SamTrans Study Session San Mateo City Council: City Council Chambers (330 W. 20th Avenue San Mateo, CA 94403) Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 | 7 p.m. Virtual Central El Camino Multimodal Plan Community Workshop To register please visit: bit.ly/ecrwebinar Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. For information on additional pop ups and full project details, visit the Central El Camino Real Multimodal Plan project page. Share Your Input on Local Flooding Through the Storm Drain Master Plan Comment Map The City of San Mateo is inviting residents to share information about past flooding conditions through a new interactive public comment map, as part of the Storm Drain Master Plan. The map allows community members to submit location-based comments about where flooding has occurred, including the type of flooding observed, the date of the event, and any additional details. Residents are encouraged to upload photos or videos, if available. The tool is offered in both English and Spanish, and includes a short how-to video to guide users. Public input plays an important role in validating existing storm drain data and identifying areas where improvements may be needed. Resident feedback will help City staff better understand local flooding issues and prioritize future storm drain infrastructure projects. The public comment map is available online and will remain open throughout the Storm Drain Master Plan process: San Mateo Historical Flooding Reporting Tool (English) Herramienta de reporte de información histórica sobre inundaciones de San Mateo (Spanish) Please note: this tool is intended for historical flooding reports only. For active flooding issues, residents should contact Public Works at 650-522-7300. To learn how to submit a comment, view the Storm Drain Master Plan Public Comment Map Instruction Video and the “Have You Seen Flooding?” overview video online. Parks and Recreation Eggstravaganza Returns April 4 to Central Park Save the date, every-bunny, for our 49th Annual Eggstravaganza! Join the Spring Bunny for this eggcellent, family-fun, spring-themed event. Enjoy kid-friendly activities, live entertainment, egg hunts, food vendors and more. Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Central Park | 50 E. 5th Ave, San Mateo Wristband reservations for both the small and large egg hunts will be available online. Check the City's special events webpage for more details. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks! 2026 Summer Camp & Aquatics Brochure Goes Live Feb. 11 The 2026 Summer Camp Brochure goes live online Wednesday, Feb. 11 at noon — and you’re going to want to take a peek! Register for a classic summer day camp experience with options for all ages, including Pre-Kamp, Camp Mateo and X-treme Summer Days. Help your child discover a new passion through arts and crafts, musical theater and performing camps, as well as sports, science, chess, filmmaking and coding. There really is something for every child. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn to swim with our seasonal lessons for all ages and skill levels. View the full Summer Camp and Aquatics brochure online starting Wednesday, Feb. 11, for more information. Mark your calendars — registration begins Wednesday, March 18, for San Mateo residents and Friday, March 20 for nonresidents. Make Waves This Summer — Become a Lifeguard The City of San Mateo Parks & Recreation Department is looking for responsible, enthusiastic and team-oriented individuals to join the aquatics team. Enjoy flexible work hours during the summer season, which runs June 9 to Aug. 9, 2026. Staff must be able to work at least 20 hours per week, including some weekends. Starting pay is $20.06 per hour. Ready to take the plunge? Learn more on the CalOpps application page. For questions, email Community Services Coordinator Sergio Contreras. Community Development Community Funding Program Planning Underway for 2026-27 We are halfway through the 2025-26 program year for the City's Community Funding program, and it's time to start planning for the next one! On Feb. 18, 2026, the Community Relations Commission (CRC) will hold its annual review of applications for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Community Funding Program. The public is invited to join this meeting and add to the discussion of Community Funding priorities and learn about how CDBG works. Funded in large part by the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Community Funding Program supports local organizations that provide a range of services to lower-income community members. These include free grocery assistance, legal aid to prevent unlawful evictions, shelter operations, fair housing education, youth and domestic violence support and other critical safety-net services. CDBG funding also supports minor home repair programs as well as technical assistance for new and emerging business owners. The Community Funding program touches the lives of many San Mateo residents. In the 2024-25 CDBG program year: 17,572 individuals were served through public services. Four households received minor home repairs. Sixty-four individuals received technical assistance for their businesses. Twelve individuals received fair housing services. See the San Mateo 2025-26 CDBG grantees list for more details. . Here’s a snapshot of the 2025-26 CDBG budget: The CRC’s CDBG funding recommendations inform the City’s Annual Action Plan, a document submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with the budget and activities planned for the coming CDBG program year. After this initial funding discussion on Feb. 18, the CRC will review the draft Annual Action Plan in April. The final Annual Action Plan is approved by the City Council in May, and the new program year starts on July 1. The agenda for the Feb. 18 meeting will be posted on the City's Community Relations Commission webpage by Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Help Shape the Zoning Code Update The City's Zoning Code is being updated to align with the recently adopted General Plan 2040 and 2023–2031 Housing Element. General Plan 2040 was adopted based on extensive community input, and established policies around important topics, like what kind of development is allowed where, updated housing densities and revised height limits. Now, the City is asking for community input on how to improve the Zoning Code to be more user friendly and update standards that guide how new buildings look and feel and fit into existing neighborhoods. To support this discussion, we have published a series of white papers to provide context for the Zoning Code Update and support informed participation. This includes: . Building Height Limits Commercial Uses and Regulations Single-Family Residential Regulations Public Noticing Requirements Open Space Requirements Setbacks and Buffers We want to hear YOUR ideas about how the City can improve the Zoning Code and update regulations for these key topics. The Zoning Code Update - Key Issues Survey will be open through Monday, March 9, 2026. On the General Plan Implementation: Zoning Code Update section of the Strive San Mateo webpage you can get more details, provide comments, and sign up for the project email list. If you have any questions, please email the Community Development Department or call (650) 522-7212. Para obtener información sobre la Actualización del Plan General de la Ciudad de San Mateo en español, llame al (650) 522-7204.如果想了解圣马特奥城市总体规划的相关信息, 请致电 (650) 678-5902. Fire Department Get a Free Smoke Alarm Installed in Your Home Protect your home and loved ones with a free smoke alarm installation! San Mateo Consolidated Fire is teaming up with the American Red Cross to install free smoke alarms for residents in San Mateo, Foster City and Belmont on Feb. 21, 2026. More lives are lost each year to home fires than to all major disasters combined. Working smoke alarms provide an early warning that can make all the difference. To schedule an appointment, call 650-259-1769 or learn more at SoundTheAlarm.org/NorCalCoastal. Library Updates   Cost-Effective Author Marketing Strategies Feb. 12 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Laurel Room In this "pay to play" landscape, indie authors can struggle to balance visibility with a budget. Author Bill Belew reveals his cost-effective strategies to get readers to download, read and review his books and how you can do the same. More information on the Cost-Effective Author Marketing Strategies event webpage. Black History Month Storytime Saturday, Feb.14 | 11-11:30 a.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Children's Area Book Bubble Young readers and their grownups are welcome to a joyful celebration of Black History Month with stories, songs and a craft honoring Black joy, culture and brilliance. Find more information on the Black History Month Storytime event webpage.   Anaiya Gupta & Shyla Gupta, Sculpture Jan. 6 - Feb. 19 | Main Library, 2nd Floor This body of work has been shaped by two pairs of hands, showing what’s possible when combining forces. Anaiya Gupta and Shyla Gupta create art from mud, combining clay with their ideas and techniques. Find more information on the Main Library Art Gallery webpage. Mingle at Main Feb. 26 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Oak Room Come as you are for an easygoing evening of live jazz, light nibbles, and good company. Hosted by the San Mateo Public Library Foundation, this relaxed gathering features Sonya Jason’s Classy Jazz Trio. A suggested donation of $20 supports library programs and services. All proceeds benefit the San Mateo Public Library. RSVP at the Mingle at Main event webpage.   Linda Ann Watson, Watercolors Jan. 8 - Feb. 25 | Main Library, 1st Floor | Art Gallery San Mateo artist Linda Ann Watson has been painting for nearly 30 years. After a nursing career, she earned a BFA at the Academy of Art University in 1997. Her studio paintings reflect a journey through natural and architectural elements. Find more information on the Main Library Art Gallery webpage. Teen Craft: Beaded Cell Phone Charm Feb. 17 | 4-5 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Join us for an afternoon craft session and design your very own beaded cell phone charm, necklace, or bracelet. Registration is required. More information on the Beaded Cell Phone Charm Craft event webpage.   Job Opportunities with the City Your Weekly Window into City Service and Job Opportunities Apply Now: Community Services Supervisor Recreation Program Specialist Senior Center - PDM Police Officer Lateral Dispatcher Lifeguard and Swim Instructor - PDM Accounting Assistant I - PDM ...and more! A great way to make a positive impact with opportunities for growth and development. Explore current job opportunities and apply through CalOpps for the City of San Mateo. Want Even More City Updates? You can also sign up for additional City of San Mateo updates and alerts on topics that matter to you! City of San Mateo Email Alerts and Newsletters Follow us on social media & stay engaged Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email City of San Mateo | 330 West 20th Avenue | San Mateo, CA 94403 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice