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Email from City of San Mateo Check out the latest from the City of San Mateo In today's edition: Citywide Yard Sale this Weekend! Go Behind the Scenes at City Hall: Apply for the City Services Academy by August 6! City Council Meeting Preview for the July 28 Meeting From Japan to San Mateo: Celebrating Our Sister City Bond City Services Academy Applications Due August 6 Concar Passage (678 Concar Dr.) Neighborhood Meeting It's Almost Here! July 29 Historic Policy Update Virtual Workshop Mark Your Calendars for the Train Quiet Zone Project Community Meeting Coming August 4 Dive Into Summer Fun: Pool Party for Ages 50+ Shoreview Skate Park Proposed Improvements Plan Last Three Concerts of the 2025 Central Park Music Series – Don't Miss Out! Register Your National Night Out Block Party by July 28 Pop and Go Puppets From Family to Fiction: Unearthing Historical Narratives [Via Zoom] SMPL Book Discussion Group Teen Event: Mario Kart World Tournament Marina Library Restoration Project: Temporary Closure Begins August 10 Thrive San Mateo: Strengthen Your Connections in San Mateo During Social Wellness Month and Beyond Job Opportunities with the City Register by July 25, 2025 for Free Backpacks & School Supplies for Students in Need City Manager's Office Citywide Yard Sale this Weekend! Get ready to declutter, discover hidden treasures, and connect with your community during San Mateo’s much-anticipated Citywide Yard Sale, happening this Saturday and Sunday! Whether you’re looking to clear out your garage, hunt for unique finds, or just enjoy a stroll through neighborhood sales, this event is the perfect way to get involved. 💚 Reduce Waste – Reuse Goods Turn your unused items into someone else’s new favorite thing — and help keep usable items out of the landfill. It’s sustainability in action! 🧭 Find Sales Near You FIND THE YARD SALE MAP HERE, and plan your treasure hunt in advance. 📦 Hosting a Sale? If you’ve signed up to participate, don’t forget to post signs, organize your items, and have some change or digital payment options ready. A little setup goes a long way! FREE YARD SALE SIGNS will be available on a first-come first-serve basis at City Hall until July 25. Let’s make this a weekend of fun, community spirit, and eco-friendly shopping. See you out there, San Mateo! Go Behind the Scenes at City Hall: Apply for the City Services Academy by August 6! Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes at City Hall? The 2025 City Services Academy gives you a rare chance to peek behind the curtain and see how San Mateo’s departments work together to keep our community thriving. Applications are open now—but spots are limited and filling fast! The City Services Academy is a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience that gives participants the opportunity to interact with City staff and learn about the challenges facing municipal government today. Participants will take part in case studies, site tours, class discussions, and hands-on experiences. They will also have opportunities to meet with the City Manager, Community Development Director, Police Chief, Public Works Director, City Librarian, Parks and Recreation Director, and a member of our City Council to learn about the City day-to-day operations, and how it implements new programs. City Services Academy is free to all participants. Participants must be sixteen or older, live or work in the City of San Mateo, and have an interest in City government. Meetings will be held Wednesday evenings, 6-9 p.m. from August 20 through Nov. 12 (excluding Sept. 24 and Oct. 1). The Academy will be held at different locations throughout the course of the program. To receive an application by mail/email, or for more information, please contact Laurie Strange at 650-522-7019 or lstrange@cityofsanmateo.org. Applications are due by August 6, 2025. Class size is limited, so apply now! Once we are at capacity, we will no longer accept applications for the 2025 City Services Academy. Those not selected for the current Academy will be considered for subsequent academies. City Clerk's Office City Council Meeting Preview for the July 28 Meeting The following items will be discussed by the San Mateo City Council on Monday, July 28, 2025. Click the button below or here for the full City Council Agenda and Packet: Special Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Study Session City Council Rules and Procedures – Updates The City Council will review and provide direction on proposed changes for consideration to the City Council's Rules and Procedures. Regular Meeting, 7:00pm Ceremonial Park and Recreation Month – Proclamation Disability Pride Month – Proclamation Rethink Waste 2025 "Trash to Art" Contest Winners - Recognition Old Business Amendment to Contribution Limits for City Candidate Campaigns – Ordinance Introduction and Public Financing Briefing The City Council will consider an Ordinance to amend San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 2.80: "Contributions and Loans to City Candidate Campaigns” to adjust contribution limits for individuals to $1,000, thereby aligning with organizational contribution limits, link future contribution limits adjustments to the CPI, and enhance incentives for participation in the voluntary expenditure limits program, all in accordance with Council direction. The City Council will also receive an informational briefing on Public Financing of City Candidate Campaigns and provide direction on future action. New Business Emergency Rental Assistance Program - Adoption and Agreement The City Council will consider a Resolution to establish an Emergency Rental Assistance Program with $168,000 for FY 2025-26, approve an agreement with Samaritan House to administer the program, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Learn more via the Public Meeting Portal below. Public Meeting Portal From Japan to San Mateo: Celebrating Our Sister City Bond Greetings from Japan! Mayor Newsom, along with City staff and six San Mateo students & three chaperones visited Toyonaka, Japan – showcasing our Sister City relationship and youth engagement initiatives at Osaka Expo. This international event brought together local government leaders, businesses, and communities from around the world to exchange ideas, share best practices, and address global challenges. Welcoming Toyonaka to San Mateo! Next week, San Mateo will welcome guests from Toyonaka. Our Youth Baseball Exchange tradition continues with friendly games hosted by the San Mateo Sister City Association. Game Schedule: Wed, July 30 – 5:30 PM @ Martens Field Thurs, July 31 – 5:30 PM @ Trinta Field Fri, Aug 1 – 5:30 PM @ Los Prados South Sun, Aug 3 – Doubleheader @ Central Park: 10:00 AM – Game 4 1:00 PM – Game 5 San Mateo and Toyonaka's joint participation in these events highlights the lasting value of international exchange and cooperation between communities. Community Development Concar Passage (678 Concar Dr.) Neighborhood Meeting The proposed housing development at 678 Concar Dr. has an upcoming neighborhood meeting scheduled for July 31, 2025 at 6 p.m. This neighborhood meeting will be hosted virtually and can be accessed on Zoom. www.zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 944 7172 5553 and Passcode: 611554 - Or – Enter the meeting by phone by dialing: +1 (669) 900 683 Meeting ID: 944 7172 5553 and Passcode: 611554 The proposed project would demolish the existing shopping center and construct 869 new residential units (138 townhome units and 731 apartment units) and 16,400 square feet of new commercial space. The project would provide 223 affordable housing units (25.7%), with 22 extremely-low income units, 22 very-low income units, and 179 low income units. The new commercial space would include a grocery store (Trader Joe’s) and a convenience store (7-Eleven). Additional project information can be viewed on the project's What's Happening in Development page. It's Almost Here! July 29 Historic Policy Update Virtual Workshop Join us on July 29, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an engaging evening where we’ll introduce foundational concepts in historic preservation and explore your questions and concerns. No preservation experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and love for San Mateo’s unique character! This free event will take place on Zoom, using the link or meeting ID below. Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86120444954 Meeting ID: 861 2044 4954 Learn more and get involved by clicking here. Public Works Mark Your Calendars for the Train Quiet Zone Project Community Meeting Coming August 4 The City of San Mateo invites you to attend a community meeting on the Train Horn Quiet Zone Program hosted by the Public Works Department. The meeting is on Monday, August 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center, located at 725 Monte Diablo Avenue, San Mateo CA 94401. Learn about the City's efforts to reduce train horn noise and hear updates on proposals for potential changes at the rail crossings at Villa Terrace and E. Bellevue Avenue. NO DECISIONS WILL BE MADE AT THIS MEETING. More details to come, including options for remote attendance at the meeting. We look forward to seeing you there! Learn more about the program here or review the post card below. Parks and Recreation Dive Into Summer Fun: Pool Party for Ages 50+ Are you over 50 years old and looking for a fun way to cool off this summer? For only $8 you can join us for pool time and water aerobics - a perfect way to stay fit and enjoy the sunshine. Prefer to stay dry? Relax by the poolside in the shaded picnic area, enjoy some light snacks, games, and connect with others. Water Aerobics will start at 2 p.m., so you have time to jump on in! 📍 Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center Pool - 725 Monte Diablo Ave 🗓️Date & Time: Thursday, July 31 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Register in person or online www.sanmateorec.org, use activity code: 442082- A1 Want more information? Call 650-522-7490 or email ajones@cityofsanmateo.org. Shoreview Skate Park Proposed Improvements Plan Join us in person at the next Park and Recreation Commission Meeting as staff will be presenting the proposed final improvement plan for the Shoreview Skate Park Project. 🗓️August 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. 📍City Hall, 330 W. 20th Ave. For more information and project updates visit our project webpage: www.cityofsanmateo.org/4853/Shoreview-Skate-Park. Last Three Concerts of the 2025 Central Park Music Series – Don't Miss Out! Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and dancing shoes—summer nights in the park aren’t over yet! Join us for an evening of live music, delicious local food and drink vendors, great company, and good vibras—all for FREE. 📍NEW Location: Fitzgerald Field at Central Park 🗓️Date & Time: July 31, 2025, 6-8 p.m. 🎵Group: Tom Rigney and Flambeau (Cajun/Zydeco) Huge thank you to our sponsors: City of San Mateo | San Mateo City Parks and Recreation Foundation | Chris Eckert Real Estate Team | Bohannon | Kaiser Permanente | Safari Kid | The San Mateo Daily Journal | Recology | Asiya Shriners. For more information and event updates please check out our special events webpage by clicking the button below. Learn More Police Department Register Your National Night Out Block Party by July 28 It’s almost time for National Night Out Against Crime—our annual evening of community and connection with San Mateo Police. How will you celebrate? Host a Block Event Planning a gathering with your neighbors? Register your block by July 28 to get a visit from SMPD officers and help us plan our stops. Register your block here. Join the Free Public Event at the King Center Meet our officers, explore public safety vehicles, enjoy music, and say hi to McGruff the Crime Dog! Kids can sign up for San Mateo PAL, and you might even win a raffle prize. King Center Parking Lot Monday, August 5 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. Questions? Contact jluna@cityofsanmateo.org. Library Updates Pop and Go Puppets! August 5 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Hillsdale Library 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Oak Room at the Main Library Pop and Go Puppets takes us on a magical storytelling adventure with colorful characters and plenty of audience giggles. Learn more. From Family to Fiction: Unearthing Historical Narratives [Via Zoom] August 3 | 1-2 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom Lindsay Marie Morris illustrates how personal anecdotes, cultural traditions, and geopolitical events intersect to create rich, authentic narratives. Registration is required. Learn more. SMPL Book Discussion Group August 7 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Main Library | 1st Floor, Laurel Room The August group discussion dives into "The Wind Knows My Name," by Isabelle Allende. Learn more. Teen Event: Mario Kart World Tournament August 6 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Main Library - Oak Room Ready, set, race! Compete with other players in Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2. Tournament participation is limited to students in 8th-12th grade, but spectators of all ages are welcome to view the event and cheer on the racers. Registration is required for all visitors. Learn more. Marina Library Restoration Project: Temporary Closure Begins August 10 The Marina Branch Library in the City of San Mateo will be undergoing improvements and will be temporarily closed starting August 10, 2025. The last day of service will be August 9, 2025. Construction will last for approximately 16 months. Improvements include structural repairs, accessibility upgrades, new interior, new furniture, refreshed children’s space and more. Visit our website for more information and latest updates at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/MarinaLibraryProject. During Marina Branch Library’s temporary closure, the following libraries will be open: Main Library - 55 W. 3rd Ave. San Mateo, CA 94402 Hillsdale Library - 205 W. Hillsdale Blvd. San Mateo, CA 94403 Foster City Library - 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd. Foster City, CA 94404 Potential alternative service options will be provided via the library’s website, social media, and the library’s email newsletter at a future date. Learn more here. Thrive San Mateo: Resources for Living Well Strengthen Your Connections in San Mateo During Social Wellness Month and Beyond As Social Wellness Month continues, we’re keeping the momentum going with even more ways to connect, create, and recharge together in San Mateo. Social wellness is all about building healthy relationships, strengthening community bonds, and taking time to nourish your own well-being. From live music under the stars to creative workshops and pet-friendly festivals, here’s your guide to thriving in July and August. 🎭 Cultural Connections: Music, Stories & Community Summer is the perfect time to celebrate the rich culture and community spirit of San Mateo. Whether you’re swaying to live music under the stars or exploring powerful stories on film, these upcoming events offer opportunities to connect, reflect, and thrive. Central Park Music Series – Free Concerts Under the Stars (Thursdays, through August 14, Central Park): Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and gather with neighbors for these upcoming shows: July 31 – Tom Rigney & Flambeau (Cajun/Zydeco energy) August 7 – Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88’s (boogie-woogie & swing) August 14 – Electric Rodeo (country-rock crowd pleasers) Juneteenth Film Festival – Stories That Inspire Connection (August 18, Oak Room, Main Library): Discover powerful films that honor African American history, culture, and resilience, giving viewers an opportunity to reflect, learn, and engage in meaningful conversations that strengthen our community. 💡 Thrive tip: Invite a friend you haven’t seen in a while. Sharing live music and cultural events strengthens social ties, deepens empathy and boosts your mood. 🎨 Craft, Create & Connect Sometimes wellness means giving yourself space to slow down and make something with your hands. Adult Craft Night (July 25, Oak Room, Main Library): Gather with neighbors for a fun evening of creativity and conversation. Knit, Etc. @ The Library (July 27, Laurel Room, Main Library): Connect each week with a community of knitters, cross-stitchers and crocheters while enjoying some fun, dedicated project time. Teen Craft Terrarium Box Workshop (July 28, Oak Room, Main Library): Make new friends while customizing a terrarium box with succulents and garden accessories. For ages 12–18. 💡Thrive tip: Crafting in community nurtures mindfulness and makes it easier to meet like‑minded locals. 🌳 Nature & Neighborly Moments Central Park Gardens: Stroll through the Japanese Garden or rose garden for a moment of calm in the heart of the city. Citywide Yard Sale (July 26 & 27, Citywide - Rain or shine!): Meet new neighbors as you visit various yard sales across the city, while supporting the City's Zero Waste goals. National Night Out (August 5, King Center & Citywide): Socialize at a neighborhood block party or the free public event at the King Center. Want to host a block party? Register your event by July 28 to get a visit from SMPD! Central Bark (August 17, Central Park): Bring your furry friends for a day of live music, dog contests, vendors, and family activities. It’s a paw-some way to celebrate connection—both human and canine! 💡Thrive tip: A 20‑minute walk with a friend—or even a friendly chat at a neighborhood event—can do wonders for your mental health. 🏛️Civic Engagement Train Quiet Zone Community Meeting (August 4): Build connections with your neighbors and have a say in shaping a quieter, safer city. 💡 Thrive tip: Attending civic meetings—from community meetings to City Council meetings—is a simple way to strengthen your voice and deepen your connection to the San Mateo community. This summer, let’s thrive together—one connection, conversation, and community moment at a time. Small steps count—whether you’re attending an event, hosting a yard sale, or just saying hello to a neighbor, every connection strengthens the fabric of our community. Job Opportunities with the City Your Weekly Window into City Service and Job Opportunities Apply Now:  Per Diem Recreation Program Specialist Police Officer Trainee WWTP Operator III Per Diem Custodian Police Officer - POST Academy Graduates Only Dispatcher Lateral ...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 Register by July 25, 2025 for Free Backpacks & School Supplies for Students in Need Samaritan House is helping families prepare for the new school year by providing free backpacks and essential supplies for local students in need. 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