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Your Weekly South City Update | 🍔Nation’s! 🥧 Council Recap, Scooters, Oyster Point 2C Ribbon-Cutting, and more | November 15, 2024

Email from City of South San Francisco   Mayor's Update     Hello neighbor! Thanksgiving must be around the corner, because I smell pie🥧! And those pies are coming from the brand-new 🍔Nation’s opening this coming Monday, November 18. Join us for the ribbon-cutting at 12:00 p.m. at 925 El Camino Real.   Council Recap We recognized November 14, 2024 as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. We’re celebrating November 30, 2024 as Shop Small Business Saturday. We’re also recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month. We honored Assistant City Clerk Jazmine Miranda for achieving her Certified Municipal Clerk designation (CMC) from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. We also had a presentation from the Planning Commission regarding the role of the Commission and their recent work. To improve accessibility, we now livestream our city council meetings on our YouTube channel. Catch the next meeting live or watch the replay. Watch the Replay   Help Recognize Local Veterans As part of the new Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center project, we’re making updates to the Veterans Memorial including a restored Eternal Flame sculpture, updated recognition plaques, and a new illuminated flagpole. The City is seeking to recognize all Veterans who lived in South San Francisco and died in the line of duty or from service-connected exposure. Residents are encouraged to submit the names of any such Veterans through an online survey or by visiting the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center at 601 Grand Ave or the Library | Parks & Recreation Center at 901 Civic Campus Way, where a paper form can be completed. All submissions will be vetted by Veterans Affairs, and eligible names may be included on new plaques at the redesigned memorial. Visit our Website   Introducing a new way to cruise the Oyster Point Business District Oyster Point Mobility is excited to announce the launch of 150 seated electric scooters throughout the Oyster Point business district! This innovative program is brought to you by Oyster Point Mobility, a business community coalition working to reduce traffic in South San Francisco from employees commuting to Oyster Point. These scooters are available to the public for a nominal fee. This initiative aims to provide a convenient "last mile" transportation option to nearby public transit service. Scooters are required to park in designated locations and are not allowed to ride west of Highway 101. If residents see a scooter parked inappropriately, they are encouraged to contact Veo at hello@veoride.com or 855-836-2256. Learn More   Oyster Point 2C Ribbon-Cutting and Thanksgiving Fun Run Join us for the 51st annual South San Francisco Thanksgiving 5K Fun Run & Oyster Point Park Phase 2C Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The Ribbon Cutting will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by the race. Explore new park amenities, including a dog park, upgraded pathways, lighting, fitness equipment, picnic areas, and more. Enjoy light refreshments and visit the Peninsula Humane Society's mobile adoptions. The Fun Run is a great way for all ages to stay active—whether you're up for a challenge or just a scenic stroll along the Bay Trail! Registration now open (select "special events") Ages / Fee Youth (12Y & under): Free Teen (13Y - 17Y): $6.00 Adults (18Y & up): $10.00 Learn More   Age Friendly Survey As an Age-Friendly City with AARP, we are embarking on the development of our Age-Friendly Action Plan. Your input will help shape this plan, so we need to hear from you. Your responses are confidential and much needed. All questions need to be answered for it to count. Take the Survey   Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day started in South San Francisco What started in 2017 as a petition by Mrs. Deborah Carlino’s fifth-grade class at Martin Elementary School has grown into a statewide observance. Inspired by Ruby Bridges’ role in desegregating a New Orleans school in 1960, the students collected over 1,000 signatures and successfully petitioned local and state officials to create a day in her honor. In 2017, the South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) officially recognized November 14 as Ruby Bridges Day. The following year, the City of South San Francisco and the San Mateo County Office of Education joined in, and soon schools across the county—and beyond—adopted Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. In 2021, California State Senator Josh Becker helped make it official, with the state declaring November 17, 2021, as the first statewide Ruby Bridges Day. UPCOMING SSF & LOCAL EVENTS     Friends of the SSF Library Booksale The SSF Friends of the Library is having a $10 a bag Book Sale on Saturday, November 16, 10:00 A.M. to 04:00 P.M. All proceeds go to funding for children's and adult special programs as well as library collections (books, audio visual materials, etc.). Cash only! Please bring exact change. Learn More   Asian Art Museum presents Darshan: The Act of Seeing in Hindu Art Come explore some of the fabulous depictions of Hindu deities from the Asian Arts Museum’s collection which supported darshan on Thursday, November 21 at 02:00 P.M. The ten Avatars of Vishnu, the various aspects of Shiva, the layered concepts of female deities, and the myriad gods and goddesses who make up the pantheon of Hindu deities. Come engage with them, and revel in the artistic sensibilities which created them. Learn More   Location Change: Santa Comes to Town Santa’s returning to City Hall! Come meet jolly old Saint Nicolas, and get your photos taken December 7. Learn More     Other Upcoming Events Get involved in community! Below are some of the events covered in last week’s Newsletter and other major highlights. Check out our City Calendar for more opportunities to plug in! November 23: Oyster Point Park Phase 2C Ribbon-Cutting and Thanksgiving Fun Run December 7: Santa Comes to Town December 14: Wreath Making Workshop   COMMUNITY RESOURCES Adopt a Storm Drain Help keep South San Francisco clean and protect our waterways by joining the Adopt A Storm Drain program! Over 300 storm drains have already been adopted by nearly 200 volunteers that have stepped up, but there are still plenty of drains available for adoption. The City provides you with free supplies, making it easy for our SSF residents, schools, students, employees, and more to get involved. Sign up today and make a difference in our South San Francisco community! Click below for more information and to adopt a drain or two. Learn More   There were lots of important updates in last week’s edition, including the new parking enforcement and minimum wage update. Read last week’s edition here.  Stay informed with other City communications! Sign up to receive newsletters from the Library and Parks & Recreation, or get notifications about the Shuttle, construction, and Police bulletins by signing up on the City website.   Yours in service, James Coleman Mayor of South San Francisco       City of South San Francisco | 400 Grand Avenue | South San Francisco, CA 94080 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice