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👋 eNews: Oct. 10, 2025 - Día De Los Muertos Event, Pop Up Baseketball, New 24/7 Ballot Drop Box, Financial Planning Day & More

Email from City of San Mateo Check out the latest from the City of San Mateo In today's edition: Renovating Soon? Join the Conversation on Potential Energy Efficiency Requirements at Oct. 21 & 23 Meetings Leave the Leaves — or Compost Them! Keep Our Parks Safe: Leash Laws Apply in San Mateo Parks Free Mobile Rec Pop-Up Basketball Classes Oct. 6 City Council Actions Parkside Aquatic Park Ballot Drop Box Shaping California’s Future: November 2025 Statewide Special Election City Wins ASCE 2025 Project Award for New Treatment Plant Share Your Input: Final Design for Humboldt Street Bike Lane (Workshop #3) North Central Streetlight Pilot - We Want Your Feedback! Join the Discussion: Anti-Displacement & Tenant Protections — Nov. 17, 2025 Tenant and Landlord Info. Workshop: Oct. 22 Join Us for Our Día de los Muertos Community Event Oct. 11 B Street Gets Spooky: Boos & Brews • Oct. 25 Libraries Closed Oct. 13 for Staff Development Day Financial Planning Day 2025 Spanish Storytime / Hora de Cuentos en Español Award-Winning Children's Author Natasha Yim! Teasing Out the Hidden Story Behind the Genealogical Facts Reminder: Libraries Closed Oct. 13 for Staff Development Day Thrive San Mateo: Save Energy, Save Money, Save the Planet! Job Opportunities with the City Celebrate Safety at San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department's Open House on Oct. 11 City Manager's Office Renovating Soon? Join the Conversation on Potential Energy Efficiency Requirements at Oct. 21 & 23 Meetings Renovating your home or business soon? The City of San Mateo wants to hear feedback from the community on potential energy efficiency requirements--also known as 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 planned home renovations. 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! Share your input at these upcoming community meetings: Oct. 21, 2025 at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Virtual Community Meeting, Zoom meeting registration Oct. 23, 2025 at 7 - 8 p.m.: Community Meeting Bayside Academy - Old Gym (2025 Kehoe Ave.), Meeting registration On Nov. 3, 2025 City staff is tentatively scheduled to request City Council direction on which reach code options, if any, to proceed with ordinance development. You may participate in person at City Hall (330 W. 20th Ave.) and Zoom (link to be posted on City’s Reach Codes web page) Agenda will be posted on the Public Meeting Portal. Attend one of our community meetings to learn more and share your feedback. 🍁 Leave the Leaves — or Compost Them! This fall, consider giving nature a helping hand by leaving some of those fallen leaves where they land. Leaf litter provides vital winter shelter for butterflies, moths, salamanders, and other wildlife — and when added to garden beds or around trees, it naturally enriches the soil. When leaves and yard waste, as well as food scraps, are sent to landfills, they decompose without oxygen and produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Composting, on the other hand, allows organic matter to break down naturally with oxygen, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions while creating nutrient-rich soil. A big thank-you to our partner Recology San Mateo County for making it easy to compost yard debris through its What Goes Where program. Learn more at www.recology.com/recology-san-mateo-county or watch this educational video at https://youtu.be/0TN2VbnEloM. Parks and Recreation Keep Our Parks Safe: Leash Laws Apply in San Mateo Parks The best way to ensure a safe and positive experience for all pets and people in our community is to keep your furry friend leashed up at all times. If you’re looking for safe off-leash play time, visit one of the many off-leash areas and dog parks around the city otherwise dogs must be on a leash in all parks and open spaces per San Mateo Municipal Code Section 8.02.060. Leash up to protect your pup, wildlife, and our community. For more information about our off-leash areas check out the graphic below or visit our website at www.cityofsanmateo.org/2332/Dog-Parks-Off-Leash-Areas. Free Mobile Rec Pop-Up Basketball Classes Join our Mobile Recreation team at Lakeshore and Shoreview parks for free pop-up basketball classes, where kids can work on creating high-quality scoring opportunities for you and your team, and drills with real in-game applications. Shoreview Park - 950 Ocean View Ave. Activity Code: 783100-BK1 Tuesdays in Oct.14, 21 & 28 from 4-5 p.m. Recommended ages: 8-13 Lakeshore Park - 1500 Marina Ct. Activity Code: 783100-BK2 Thursdays in Oct. 16, 23 & 30 from 4-5 p.m. Recommended ages: 14+ Register online at: www.sanmateorec.org. City Clerk's Office Oct. 6 City Council Actions The following items were discussed by the San Mateo City Council on Oct. 6, 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. San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce: 2025-26 Work Plan — Presentation  The City Council received a presentation from Erica Wood, executive director of the San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce, noting accomplishments from last year and highlighting the Chamber's 2025-26 Work Plan. The City Council provided comments, asked questions, and provided feedback on several aspects of the Work Plan and the City's contribution to the Chamber's work. The City Council directed the Chamber to take steps to improve new business outreach, track business closures, identify top employers, and align programs with core Chamber goals. Council praised the Chamber's data-driven approach, transparency, and effort to drive business engagement. Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. Ceremonial: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation Police Chief Barberini accepted a proclamation recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Fire Prevention Week Proclamation  San Mateo Consolidated Fire Chief Matt Turturici and Fire Marshall Carisa Workman provided a presentation to the Council highlighting the importance of fire safety and received a proclamation recognizing Fire Prevention Week. San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMCMVCD) Presentation  Brian Weber, public health education and outreach officer from the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMCMVCD), and the City's SMCMVCD representative, Tolifili Fa, presented important information about the services and public education opportunities SMCMVCD provides. Special thanks to SMCMVCD and staff for keeping our communities safe and healthy. New Business Animal Control Amendments - Ordinance Introduction Police Department staff presented a proposed Ordinance to amend San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 8.02 "Animal Control." adding Chapter 8.34 “Animal Fanciers Permit” to maintain enforceability and alignment with San Mateo County's Animal Control Ordinance. The City Council asked questions and provided comments on the proposed ordinance. The Ordinance will be formally adopted at a future meeting. Old Business Gas Leaf Blower Prohibition Ordinance – Feedback Staff sought direction on how to develop an ordinance that would prohibit gas-powered leaf blowers in the city. Specifically, Council provided direction regarding leaf blower hours of operation, enforcement phasing, assignment of penalties, and more. Council directed staff to develop an ordinance prohibiting gas-powered leaf blowers, beginning enforcement nine months after adoption with the option for enforcement to apply to property owners, business owners, and leaf blower operators. Staff was directed to bring back leaf blower hours of operation alternatives with different hours of operation in different zoning districts. The Council was in favor of reviewing the ordinance after two years of implementation for potential adjustments and emphasized the need for strong engagement and messaging to the community about the new regulations. A draft ordinance will be brought forward for Council review at a future meeting. Public Meeting Portal Parkside Aquatic Park Ballot Drop Box Due to ongoing construction at the Marina Branch Library, an outdoor Ballot Drop Box has been installed at the Parkside Aquatic Park. The walk-up, 24-hour drop box is located just outside the Parkside Aquatics Center building: Parkside Aquatic Park 1595 Seal St San Mateo, CA 94403 Additional locations are listed on the County's Vote Center and Ballot Drop Box Lookup site: https://smcacre.gov/elections/vote-center-and-ballot-drop-box-lookup 30-Day Vote Centers are open for early in-person voting. Shaping California’s Future: November 2025 Statewide Special Election The November 2025 election will feature one statewide measure, Proposition 50 (there are no local or countywide measures this election). See the Secretary of State's Official Voter Information Guide for more details. Key Dates to know include: Last day to register to vote: Oct. 20, 2025 Vote-by-Mail Ballots begin mailing: Oct. 6, 2025 Ballot Drop-off Locations open: Oct. 7, 2025 Vote Centers open for early in-person voting: Oct. 25, 2025 Vote-by-Mail Ballot Deadline: Must be postmarked by Nov. 4, 2025, and received by Nov. 12, 2025 Election Day is Nov. 4, 2025. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (if you're in line by 8 p.m., you can still vote). Vote-by-Mail Option: : All active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot. You can return it by mail, at an official drop-off location, or directly to your county elections office. For more info, visit the San Mateo County Elections website. Make your voice heard in this special election! Public Works City Wins ASCE 2025 Project Award for New Treatment Plant The American Society of Civil Engineers San Francisco Section recognized the City of San Mateo with a 2025 Project Award for its Outstanding Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Project Nutrient Removal and Wet Weather Flow Management Upgrade and Expansion. Pictured left to right: Fabio Molina and Jennifer Clarke of Jacobs Solutions Inc., City of San Mateo Public Works Director Matt Fabry, Mayor Rob Newsom, WWTP Manager Rob Learmonth, and Scott Joslyn and Mallika Ramanathan of HDR, Inc. Share Your Input: Final Design for Humboldt Street Bike Lane (Workshop #3) on Oct. 27 The City will host its final Humboldt Street Bike Lane Alternatives community workshop to explore the future of bike lanes, pedestrian safety, and street lighting in the North Central neighborhood on Humboldt, Fremont, and Idaho streets. At this meeting we will present how community feedback has been incorporated into safe walking and biking final draft design concepts for Idaho and Fremont streets. Expect a brief presentation and question and answer session. We will ask participants to complete a short survey that will be used to provide feedback to City Council. NO DECISIONS WILL BE MADE AT THIS WORKSHOP. Where: Fiesta Gardens International School, 715 Indian Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401 When: Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, 6-8:30 p.m. Online Option: Zoom Link: bit.ly/HumboldtStBikeAlt Meeting ID: 821 9588 3528 Join by Phone: +1 (669) 444-9171 This is an important opportunity to learn more about the Humboldt Street bike lane project, including history and potential alternatives, and join the conversation. Sharing your experiences and feedback is essential to guiding the next steps on this project. The City will provide Spanish and Chinese language support, childcare, and light bites. To learn more visit the project webpage at www.cityofsanmateo.org/HumboldtBikeLane. Contact the Public Works Department with any questions at publicworks@cityofsanmateo.org or (650) 522-7300 North Central Streetlight Pilot - Need Your Feedback by Oct. 15 The City of San Mateo is seeking community input on a pilot project to improve streetlight brightness in the North Central neighborhood. Your feedback will help shape decisions about visibility and safety in the area. Five test areas with different streetlight brightness levels have been installed on Humboldt Street and Idaho Street, from from Indian Avenue to Cypress Avenue. We invite you to visit the test areas, compare the lighting, and share your preferences in an online survey before the survey closes at 5 p.m. on Oct. 15, 2025. Please see project map on the project webpage for more details.  HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Visit the test areas. Complete the online survey at www.cityofsanmateo.org/StreetlightDemo by Oct 15, 2025. Since this demonstration is best experienced after dark, please take safety precautions while visiting the test areas: Walk in pairs or groups whenever possible. Be aware of your surroundings and watch for vehicles. Use crosswalks and sidewalks to stay visible. Bring a flashlight or wear reflective clothing for extra visibility. Your safety is important to us as you help evaluate these lighting options. For questions, email publicworks@cityofsanmateo.org or call (650) 522-7300. Community Development Join the Discussion: Anti-Displacement & Tenant Protections — Nov. 17, 2025 On Nov. 17, 2025 at 7 p.m., the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of ordinances to implement Council direction provided at the April 21, 2025 study session on anti-displacement and tenant protection issues. During that study session, City Council prioritized establishment of an emergency rental assistance program and improving code requirements that support for tenants in units with unsafe living conditions. City Council also provided direction to develop a policy extending AB 1482 provisions to include relocation assistance for no-fault evictions for tenants with a tenure of less than a year (11 months) and the right-to-return to substantially rehabilitated or demolished units. An emergency rental assistance program was adopted by City Council on July 28, 2025. This program will serve low-income San Mateo residents experiencing financial challenges to prevent evictions and displacement. At the public hearing on Nov. 17, City Council will consider ordinances that amend the City's Tenant Relocation Ordinance to enhance the regulations that support tenants in units with unsafe living conditions and establish local regulations that extend AB 1482 provisions to tenants with a tenure of less than a year (11 months). Updates will also be provided on monitoring rental rates and evictions citywide, and plans for upcoming tenant and landlord education efforts. Tenant and Landlord Informational Workshop Oct. 22 Project Sentinel will be hosting another free informational workshop for tenants and landlords, which will provide information about local and state rules governing tenant and landlord issues. Held in-person at the San Mateo Public Library (Oak Room, first floor), 55 West 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403, the next workshop will be on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 6 – 7 p.m. For questions or accessibility requests, please reach out to jemora@cityofsanmateo.org. Parks and Recreation Join Us for Our Día de los Muertos Community Event Oct. 11 We are just two short weeks away from our free Día de los Muertos Celebration! Join your community in this cultural event honoring our loved ones who have passed away. The event will feature community resources, cultural performances, family-friendly activities, altars, local vendors, delicious food, a raffle and more! 📍 Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center & Park 🗓️Date & Time: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 from 12-3 p.m. Check out our special events webpage for more information: https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/1663/Special-Events B Street Gets Spooky: Boos & Brews on Oct. 25 The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department and the Downtown San Mateo Association invite you to “Boos” and Brews on B Street — a free, fang-tastic celebration on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 3–5 p.m. on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall (B Street between 1st & 3rd avenues). Bring the whole family for kid-friendly activities, crafts, a photo booth, music, and of course, trick-or-treating! Costumes are encouraged for all ages. Make a day of it: grab lunch before or enjoy dinner downtown after the event. New this year: Devil’s Canyon Brewing Co. will be selling beer and wine on-site, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the San Mateo Police Activities League. Event Details: 🗓️Date & Time : Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 from 3–5 p.m. 📍 Location: B Street Pedestrian Mall (between 1st & 3rd Avenues) Don’t miss this spook-tacular afternoon of fun for the whole community! 🕸️ More details at: https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/specialevents. Library Updates Financial Planning Day 2025 Saturday, Oct. 18 | 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Oak, Laurel, and Cedar Meeting Rooms Free 20-minute, private consultation for an individual or couple with a financial planning expert on a variety of personal finance issues. Sponsored by the Financial Planning Association of Silicon Valley. Registration is required. Learn more and register for this event at https://sanmateopublic.libcal.com/event/15373105. Spanish Storytime / Hora de Cuentos en Español Sunday, Oct. 19 | 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Book Bubble ¡Ven a cantar, aplaudir y reír mientras exploramos el idioma y la cultura en español a través de cuentos animados, canciones pegajosas y actividades divertidas! 11:30 a.m. en la Burbuja de Libros. Cada tercer domingo del mes. Presentado por Welcome Amigos International School. Learn more/más información a https://sanmateopublic.libcal.com/event/15431175 Award-Winning Children's Author Natasha Yim! Sunday, Oct. 19 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor | Oak Room Having grown up in Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong, Natasha loves writing fun stories that celebrate people and cultures from all around the world. She's the author of 11 picture books and will be sharing her newest book "Luna and the Case of the Missing Mooncakes." Learn more about the event at https://sanmateopublic.libcal.com/event/15405066 Teasing Out the Hidden Story Behind the Genealogical Facts Saturday, Oct. 18 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom Professional Genealogist Pam Vestal explores four different approaches that can help us to understand our ancestors within the context of the time and place in which they lived. Registration is required. Learn more and register at https://sanmateopublic.libcal.com/event/15228820 Reminder: Libraries Closed Oct. 13 for Staff Development Day Monday, Oct.13 | All Day | All San Mateo Library Locations The libraries will be closed all day on Monday, Oct. 13 for Staff Development Day. The Main Library and Hillsdale Branch will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Thrive San Mateo 💡 Save Energy, Save Money, Save the Planet October is National Energy Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to make your home and yard more efficient, comfortable, and climate-friendly. On Oct. 6, City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance to ban gas-powered leaf blowers — so they’re officially on their way out. It’s a great time to take advantage of the City’s electric leaf blower rebates: residents can get up to $100, and landscaping businesses with an active San Mateo business license can receive up to $500 toward an electric model and batteries. Electric tools are quieter, cleaner, and better for the planet. Visit www.cityofsanmateo.org/sustainability to learn more about this and other rebates — including rain barrels, energy-efficient appliances, and Cal Water conservation programs — that make it easy to save energy — and the planet — one switch at a time. Job Opportunities with the City Your Weekly Window into City Service and Job Opportunities Apply Now:  Human Resources Technician - Limited Term Building Inspector I/II WWTP Mechanic I/II Senior Instrument Control Technician Custodian - 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 and Events Celebrate Safety at San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department's Open House on Oct. 11 Register for free to attend San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department's Open House on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1040 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. Get your tickets at https://formurl.com/to/SMCFDOpenHouse2025 and enjoy fire engines, police cars, public works trucks, live demonstrations, emergency preparedness talks and more. Want to Receive eNews Citywide Updates & Events Every Friday? 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