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Email from City of San Mateo Check out the latest from the City of San Mateo In today's edition: Share Your Feedback on Reach Codes at Upcoming Community Meetings Discounted Solar with Bay Area SunShares + Sept. 29 Webinar SSMC's Youth Advisory Council - Applications Due Sept. 30 Sept 15 City Council Actions Tenant and Landlord Informational Workshops: Oct. 8 & 22 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Community Workshop Pedal Power: Bike Rodeo + SMPD Ride, Sept. 26 Celebrating Senior Center Month through Programming Shred Safely: Skateboarding Classes at Beresford Skate Park Movies in the Park Continues Next Week with a Free Screening of Inside Out 2 Boos and Brews on B Street - Save the Date for Oct. 25! Bloodmobile Drive at the Main Library Food as Medicine: Cooking for Flavor and Health An Adventure in South Africa and Victoria Falls with Road Scholar Teen Advisory Group First Time Home Buyer Workshop Build Your Own Multi-AI Agent Using Full-text Search to Solve Your Brick Walls Author Talk Jordan Steven Sher Keeping Your Body Strong; The Importance of Exercise as You Age Thrive San Mateo: Building Healthy Futures for Our Kids: Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Job Opportunities with the City US 101 Mid-County Multimodal Strategy: Public Review Open through Oct. 17 You're Invited to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Open House City Manager's Office Share Your Feedback on Reach Codes at Upcoming Community Meetings The City of San Mateo wants to hear feedback from the community on potential reach codes that exceed state code minimum requirements and help meet our climate goals. The City is considering several reach code options that impact cooling upgrade projects and renovations of 1,000 square feet or more in single family, townhomes and duplexes. These requirements help reduce carbon emissions in our buildings and result in more efficient buildings. Visit the City’s Reach Codes web page to learn more. Join the conversation! The City will host community meetings on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at the Main Library and on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Bayside Academy. On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission will discuss reach code options. Attend one of our community meetings to learn more and share your feedback. Remote options will be provided so all can participate. Discounted Solar with Bay Area SunShares + Sept. 29 Webinar The City of San Mateo is partnering with Bay Area SunShares to make your home more eco-friendly and energy-efficient. This fall, get connected with Bay Area SunShares pre-vetted installers for a limited time discount on home solar and battery storage. Visit www.bayareasunshares.org to sign up and learn more! Join us for a free Bay Area SunShares Informational Webinar on Sept. 29 at 6 pm. Learn solar + storage basics, how to take advantage of the SunShares discount, and ask installers a question during the live Q & A. SSMC's Youth Advisory Council - Applications Due Sept. 30 Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a real impact in San Mateo County? Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) is accepting applications for its Youth Advisory Council, a unique opportunity for young leaders (ages 15-24) who live, work or attend school in San Mateo County to collaborate on environmental and social sustainability solutions, advise our Board of Directors and amplify youth voices in local decision-making. As a council member, you’ll: Work alongside sustainability professionals, local government leaders and community organizations Gain leadership and advocacy experience that stands out on college and job applications Help shape real projects that drive meaningful change in San Mateo County Apply now! Learn more at bit.ly/SSMC-Youth-Council and fill out the application by Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Obtenga más información y presente su solicitud en español aquí. City Clerk's Office Sept. 15 City Council Actions The following items were discussed by the San Mateo City Council on Sept. 15, 2025. 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, 5:30 p.m. Street Vending: Current Regulations, Enforcement Challenges, and Policy Options — Presentation The City Council received a staff presentation, heard public comments, and provided direction to staff on policy options for responding to complaints and enforcing regulations related to street vendors. Council directed staff to explore options to enhance enforcement using existing rules and regulations (Option 2), including: Enhance the enforcement of 72-hour parking rule by Parking Enforcement; Investigate ways to improve compliance with business tax certificate (license) requirements; Strengthen collaboration and communication with County Health regarding food vendor permits. Additionally, Council directed staff to explore language to include in the upcoming development of the state legislative platform in support of greater ability for cities to enforce their own food vending ordinance (Option 4). Staff will provide periodic updates to the Council on implementation of their direction. Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. Ceremonial: Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Proclamation The City proclaimed October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, joining communities across the county in raising awareness and supporting survivors. Domestic violence affects more than one in three women, one in four men, and one in two transgender individuals, with marginalized groups facing even greater risks. Locally, CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse) delivered more than 10,000 critical services last year, provided over $1 million in direct client assistance, offered emergency and longer-term housing for hundreds of adults and children, supported more than 600 individuals through therapy, and responded to over 2,000 legal assistance requests. The City reaffirms its commitment to ending intimate partner violence and ensuring survivors have access to safety, advocacy, and healing. Fallen Heroes Award – Recognition Park and Recreation Director Joanne Magrini, on behalf of the City, accepted an Award of Merit issued to the City and recognized members of the Fallen Heroes Memorial Committee for their collaboration and effectiveness in delivering the memorial to the San Mateo community. Suicide Prevention Month – Proclamation The City Council recognized September as 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 The City Council received an informational update on the initial design plans for the 19th Avenue / Fashion Island Boulevard Multimodal Improvement Project and provided feedback about the proposed design and outreach efforts. No specific actions were taken. Staff presented key project details and background, highlighting existing conditions and planned improvements, project funding, and a traffic analysis. Staff also provided information on recent outreach efforts made to inform the community about the project and collect feedback on the design, including a workshop held at Nueva School and an online survey this past July. Staff also provided information about continuing stakeholder engagement for the project as well as the next community meeting scheduled for Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at College Park Elementary School in the Fiesta Gardens Neighborhood. Council offered feedback regarding bike network gaps, parking changes, and congestion surrounding the project area. Public Hearing  Consolidated Annual Progress and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2024-2025 Program Year - Adoption The City Council received a presentation and posed questions to staff. Council adopted the 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Progress and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and directed staff to submit it to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Agendas & Minutes Public Meeting Portal Community Development Tenant and Landlord Informational Workshops: Oct. 8 & 22 Project Sentinel will be hosting a series of free informational workshops for tenants and landlords. These workshops will provide information about local and state rules governing tenant and landlord issues. The workshops, which will be held in-person at the San Mateo Public Library (Oak Room, first floor), 55 West 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403, will take place at the following dates and times: Spanish Presentation: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6 – 7 p.m. English Presentation: Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 6 – 7 p.m. For questions or accessibility requests, please reach out to jemora@cityofsanmateo.org. Talleres Informativos Presenciales Para Inquilinos y Propietarios: 8 y 22 de Octubre Project Sentinel organizarán una serie de talleres informativos gratuitos para inquilinos y propietarios. Estos talleres proporcionarán información sobre las reglas locales y estatales que rigen los problemas de inquilinos y propietarios. Los talleres serán presenciales en la Biblioteca Pública de San Mateo (Oak Room, primer piso), 55 West 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 en las siguientes fechas and horarios: Presentación en español: miércoles 8 de octubre de 6 a 7 p.m. Presentación en inglés: miércoles 22 de octubre de 6 a 7 p.m. Si tiene preguntas o solicitudes de accesibilidad, comuníquese con jemora@cityofsanmateo.org. 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 Pedal Power: Bike Rodeo + SMPD Ride, Sept. 26 Join us for the Bike Rodeo on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. Come learn about bike safety, get your bike repaired, and take a one-mile bike ride with San Mateo Police Department Officers around Beresford Park! Best of all-- any youth under 18 years old will be entered into a raffle for a brand-new bike! Schedule of Events: 5:00 p.m. Event starts 5:30 p.m. Bike ride around Beresford Park begins 6:15 p.m. Raffle drawing for bike 6:30 p.m. Event ends; stick around for Movies in the Park at 7 p.m.! Check out our website more event details: www.cityofsanmateo.org/1663/Special-Events. For questions, please reach out to Katie Smallwood at ksmallwood@cityofsanmateo.org. Celebrating Senior Center Month through Programming Staying active and engaged, learning new skills, and making new friends – that’s what senior centers offer our older adult community and what our programming is all about! From classes like our free memoir writing class that happens every Tuesday at the Senior Center, to learning new tech skills, lively music groups, drop-in games, delicious lunches and open areas for socializing – our center is full of opportunities that support healthy aging, joy and a sense of belonging at every stage of life. Stop in and join the fun, your next great experience is waiting. Take a look at all we’re offering this fall in our Activity Guide! Shred Safely: Skateboarding Classes at Beresford Skate Park Grab your helmet and get ready to roll with San Mateo Parks and Rec's skateboarding classes! Whether your child is a beginner or already shredding, our skateboarding classes at Beresford Skate Park are the perfect way to build confidence, learn new tricks, and have a blast on four wheels. Led by experienced instructors who know how to keep things safe and fun, this class covers the basics of balance, turning, and stopping, all the way up to more advanced moves for those ready to level up. Register in person or online at www.sanmateorec.org: Getting Started - Activity Code: 530557 Saturdays 9:00-10:00 am Basic Tricks - Activity Code: 530556 Saturdays 10:-11 a.m. No experience necessary—just bring your board, safety gear, and a positive attitude! 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. 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. Click here to register Food as Medicine: Cooking for Flavor and Health Sunday, Sept. 28 | 2 - 3 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Oak Room Dr. Linda Shiue shares how the emerging fields of culinary medicine and lifestyle medicine can empower you to take control of your health. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the intersection of food, medicine, and wellness with a true expert in the field! Learn more here. An Adventure in South Africa and Victoria Falls with Road Scholar Monday, Sept. 29 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Oak Room Take an adventure to Cape Town, South Africa and Victoria Falls with Marsi O’Malley-Riley, Road Scholar Ambassador. Learn more here. Teen Advisory Group  Thursday, Sept. 25 | 4 - 5 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Laurel Room Join the San Mateo Public Library’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG), a leadership opportunity for high school students in grades 9–12. TAG members help shape teen services at the library by brainstorming new programs, assisting with event/program planning and budgeting, and creating engaging book and media displays. Learn more here. First Time Home Buyer Workshop Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Oak Room Local Real Estate Professional, Betcy Jacob, shares her expertise on purchasing a house, finding hidden funding options, the pros and cons of different types of properties, and more. Registration is required. Learn more here. Build Your Own Multi-AI Agent Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Oak Room Come to this workshop to experiment, ask questions, and kickstart your AI agent development journey. Presented by Women in AI. Registration is required. Learn more here. Using Full-text Search to Solve Your Brick Walls Saturday, Sept. 27 | 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Oak Room San Mateo County Genealogical Society presents a workshop on using AI to read handwritten historical documents. Registration is required. Learn more here. Author Talk Jordan Steven Sher Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 | 6-7 p.m. | Main Library, Oak Room "Dark Shadows Hover" by Jordan Steven Sher is the inspirational story of a young Jewish boy and his harrowing journey from the small city of Drvar, Bosnia escaping transport to a Croatian death camp, and to eventually joining Tito’s Partisans during the Holocaust. Registration is required. Learn more here. Keeping Your Body Strong; The Importance of Exercise as You Age Tuesday, Sept. 23 | 1 2 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Oak Room Join us at the San Mateo Public Library to learn about the essential role of exercise in supporting strength, balance, and overall wellness as we grow older. We’ll discuss the benefits of different types of exercise, share practical strategies for incorporating movement into your routine, and address common barriers to staying active at any age. Speaker: Jeannette Kotrys, enABLE Care Management. Learn more here. Thrive San Mateo Building Healthy Futures for Our Kids: Childhood Obesity Awareness Month September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, a reminder that helping kids build healthy habits today sets the foundation for lifelong well-being. While childhood obesity is a nationwide challenge, our community has many resources that make it easier for families to stay active and eat well. In San Mateo, families can: Stay active outdoors: Explore more than 30 City parks, playgrounds, and open spaces. Even 60 minutes of play a day can make a big difference. Join City recreation programs: From youth sports to dance programs, City programs offer fun ways for children to move, build confidence, and make friends. Choose healthy foods: Visit local farmers’ markets and community gardens for fresh fruits and vegetables. Small changes, like adding one extra serving of produce per meal, can help establish lasting habits. Model wellness at home: Kids are more likely to stay active and eat healthy when the whole family participates. Evening walks, cooking together, and limiting screen time can make wellness a shared priority. Together, we can support San Mateo’s youngest residents in living healthier, happier lives. 👉 Learn more about City recreation programs and youth wellness resources at sanmateorec.org. 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:  Communications Manager Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic I/II Senior Instrument Control Technician Custodian - Per Diem Maintenance Assistant I - Per Diem ...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 US 101 Mid-County Multimodal Strategy: Public Review Open through Oct. 17 The San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) is seeking your input on the Draft Mid County Multimodal Strategy. This strategy aims to help identify and prioritize necessary, yet underfunded, transportation projects along the Highway 101 Corridor, focusing on the cities of Burlingame, San Mateo, Foster City, Belmont, Redwood Shores, and San Carlos. The Mid County Multimodal Strategy was developed through extensive planning, stakeholder input, and data analysis to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and enhance connectivity in mid San Mateo County. The goal is to create a more efficient, sustainable transportation system that encourages the use of multiple options across the region. Your feedback is essential. Share your input here or click the button below. Help shape the future of transportation in mid San Mateo County. Click Here to Register You're Invited to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Open House Registration is now open for the annual San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Foster City Fire Station (located at 1040 E. Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City). This family-friendly event will feature tours of fire engines, police cars, public works vehicles, other live demonstrations, and activities for kids. 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