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Live Music Downtown Starts This Saturday!Enjoy outdoor dining, live music, dancing and activities for all ages on the pedestrian mall in Downtown San Mateo during September Nights on B Street. The street will be transformed into an outdoor dining pavilion beneath the twinkle lights. A children's play area will be offered at all three events featuring a jumpy house, games, and other activities for fun-loving attendees of all ages run by our Parks and Recreation Department. Beer and wine will be available for purchase on site.
Saturday, September 10 - B Street between 1st and 2nd avenues3-5 p.m. - Kids Music featuring Lori and RJ
6-8 p.m. - Dueling Pianos by Piano Madness
Thursday, September 15 - B Street between 1st and 2nd avenues6-8 p.m. - Pop Hits from Mercy and the Heartbeats
Thursday, September 22 - B Street between 2nd and 3rd avenues6-8 p.m. - Salsa music from the Maya Latin Band
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El Camino House – County to Open Transitional Housing at Former HotelJoin an informational session about the County of San Mateo’s new El Camino House. The County purchased a former hotel at 2175 S. El Camino Real in San Mateo that will be used as safe, transitional housing for homeless individuals in the community starting in the fall. Samaritan House, a nonprofit with extensive experience providing services in San Mateo, will operate the 44-room shelter and provide on-site support to assist residents in finding and moving into permanent housing. The City will work closely with the County and Samaritan House to make sure this program is a success.
Virtual Informational Community Forum
Tuesday, September 20 from 5-6:30 p.m.
Register for Zoom link at https://tinyurl.com/sheltersmforum
El Camino House is part of the County’s ongoing work to achieve functional zero homelessness by using state Project Home Key funding to purchase former hotels in multiple cities throughout the County. The virtual forum will include a presentation from Samaritan House Chief Operating Office Laura Bent, and remarks from County Executive Mike Callagy, Supervisor Carole Groom, and City Manager Drew Corbett.
There will also be time for Q&A. Questions can be submitted in advance to HSA_Homeless_Programs@smcgov.org. Spanish translation will also be provided.
Learn more about El Camino House, including how the facility will be operated, and find FAQs on the County’s web page.
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Measure CC: Funding for Local Services to Support Quality of LifeLocal residents value our robust City services that protect and maintain what makes San Mateo a great place to live and raise a family. To protect our quality of life, the San Mateo City Council has placed a measure on the November 2022 ballot to add a 1% tax to the sale price of properties sold or transferred for $10 million or more. Based on recent property sales, this is expected to only affect less than 1% of all properties sold or transferred in the City.
This measure would provide locally controlled funding for our City to continue to address the community's top priorities, including: - Maintaining parks, open spaces, and recreation facilities
- Repairing potholes and failed streets that have fallen into disrepair
- Maintaining emergency medical and fire protection services
- Providing police and crime prevention programs
- Addressing traffic issues and homelessness
- Making changes to reduce environmental impacts and reduce stormwater pollution
- Improving sidewalks, bike lanes, and roads to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety
To learn more about local funding to maintain City services please visit www.cityofsanmateo.org/measurecc or review our Fact Sheet.
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Is Your Address Up to Date on Your Voter Registration?This year it is especially important to make sure your voter registration and address are up to date because City of San Mateo voters will be electing their first City Council members by district!
Voters in Districts 1, 3 and 5 will elect a Council member in 2022, and voters in Districts 2 and 4 will elect in 2024.
The County Elections Office will begin mailing ballots the week of October 10, so make sure your address and information is up to date NOW at registertovote.ca.gov.
Don’t worry, all registered voters will still receive a ballot and can vote on: the citywide ballot Measure CC, any other local measures and statewide propositions, and representation on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, State Assembly, and Congress. Learn more about District Elections and visit the City's Elections web page at www.cityofsanmateo.org/elections.
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Bayfront Cleanup & BBQOne of our favorite traditions is back and we hope you’ll join us at Ryder Park on Saturday, Sept. 17 for the 2022 Bayfront Cleanup! This year our beloved BBQ is returning for those who volunteer through our City of San Mateo cleanup!
We are proud to host one of the longest-running shoreline cleanup events in Northern California. Join us to help keep our shorelines free of litter, clutter, and recyclables that don’t belong in the wildlife habitat of the San Francisco Bay. Bring your family, your friends, your co-workers, or just come join us to help keep San Mateo’s shorelines beautiful during this annual volunteer event. Register in advance online.
Bayfront Clean UpSaturday, Sept. 17 at Ryder Park
Registration 7:30-9 a.m.
Cleanup: 8 a.m. to noon
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Firefighter Chili Cook Off at Central Park - Saturday, Sept. 24The San Mateo Consolidated Firefighter’s Association Chili Cook Off is returning to spice up San Mateo’s Central Park Saturday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All proceeds of this heated competition and tasty fundraiser go to supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Just $10 gets you in to this family-friendly event where you can taste as many of the chili entries as you want and get a bowl of your favorite. Attendees at this year’s event will be treated to live music and those 21 years and older can purchase adult beverages. Join San Mateo County firefighters in having fun and raising money for a great cause!
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Movies in the Park Join us for some family fun for Movies in the Park on Friday nights this September! Food & drink sales begin at 6 p.m. Movie starts at dusk, around 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket, chair, jacket, and enjoy the show! Admission to this event is FREE to the community. September 9 – “Luca” in Beresford Park September 16 – “Encanto” in Dr. MLK Jr. Park September 23 – “The Bad Guys” in Laurie Meadows Park - September 30 – “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness” in Central Park
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Autumn Moon Festival & WalkJoin Self-Help for the Elderly on Saturday, September 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival! Start the festival by participating in a 1 mile walk in Central Park to celebrate and support healthy living for all generations. After the walk, enjoy live music and dance performances on the outdoor stage, food, and family fun activities. This celebration is for all families! Come one, come all and join the fun! For more information, please visit www.charityfootprints.com/SelfHelp
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Guest Speaker: The Half-Life of Freedom – Race and Justice in America TodayJoin the City of San Mateo Public Library's African American Library Advisory Committee in welcoming Peabody Award-winning journalist Jelani Cobb who will speak at a fundraiser on Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. at the College of San Mateo. Cobb is a sought-after author, educator, and staff writer for The New Yorker magazine and a frequent contributor on MSNBC, CNN, NPR, and PBS Frontline. Dr. Cobb's lecture addresses the intersection of race, politics, history, and American culture. Proceeds of this fundraising event will benefit AALAC educational and cultural events. Purchase tickets online or call 650-522-7898.
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Survey on Reach Codes & How to Make Home Remodels More SustainableThinking of remodeling your home? These proposed rules could impact you. We’re looking at ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions inside the home and are in the process of updating our Green Building Reach Codes here in San Mateo. Learn more and share your input by taking our survey by Sept. 13, 2022! You can also watch a recording of our Aug. 31 virtual community meeting.
Options could be things like requiring home renovations to include upgrades to electrical panels, heat pump water heaters, and other more climate-friendly equipment. It could also be to prohibit extension of fuel gas infrastructure in backyards for things like firepits, grills or pools. Community feedback will be shared with the City Council, which will consider updates to existing reach codes during a Study Session beginning at either 5:30 or 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19. Information on how to participate will be posted on the City's Public Meeting Portal by Sept. 15.
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Go Solar with Bay Area SunShares!We’re committed to a more sustainable world and supporting your transition to cleaner energy. From Sept. 1 through Nov. 15, 2022, we are partnering with Bay Area SunShares to bring you discounted solar and storage with pre-vetted installers. Learn more and sign up at www.bayareasunshares.org.
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Strive San Mateo - Workshops & Open HouseYour feedback helped develop the draft Goals & Policies for our Strive San Mateo General Plan Update and now we want you to tell us if these reflect the community’s priorities! We’re hosting a number of upcoming outreach activities as we plan for the next 20 years and NOW is the time for you to get involved. Review the Draft Goals & Policies.
Take our survey, attend an upcoming event and tell us about your ideas for how we can improve: - Climate Change and Sustainability
- Parks and Public Services
- Community Design
- Public Health and Safety
- Development, Growth and Transportation
- & more!
Online SurveyCan’t make an upcoming meeting? Take our survey to share your feedback online.
Meetings & Workshops
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SB 9 – Duplexes & Lot Splits We’re working on a draft ordinance for how to implement Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) here in San Mateo. SB 9 is a new state law that requires cities to ministerially approve up to two main housing units (i.e. duplexes) and certain subdivisions (i.e. urban lot splits) in single-family zoned areas.
An overview of the draft ordinance is now available online and covers a variety of topics including number of units permitted, design standards, and more.
The City Council will consider introducing the proposed draft ordinance and interim design standards during the upcoming Council meeting beginning 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19. Information on how to participate will be posted on the City's Public Meeting Portal by Sept. 15.
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Fall Activity GuideWe're back this fall with tons of seasonal activities for people of all ages – and online registration is now open! Join us for a fitness class, sports program, arts and crafts, or learn about events coming to San Mateo this fall. Check out our Activity Guide to browse and register online.
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New Library Card Designs Now Available September is Library Card Sign-up Month, the perfect time to debut the award-winning designs on our new San Mateo Public Library cards! Sign up for a library card if you do not have one, or if you are a San Mateo or Hillsborough resident, you may swap out your older design for a new one. Older designs are also still available while supplies last.
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