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City Hall and administrative offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25. We hope you have a safe and festive holiday.
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City Council Open Seat, Apply Today!This does not happen very often! There’s an upcoming vacancy on the San Mateo City Council and applications are now open. If you’re interested in serving your community, consider applying for the 2-year, at-large term on Council. Learn more online and apply by Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m.
Applicant Requirements How to Apply
Fill out and submit the application along with answers to supplemental questions. See more information and application on the City’s website.
Process - All qualified candidates will make a 10-minute public presentation at a special City Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 12
- Council may ask follow-up questions
- Council will deliberate and vote for appointee at this meeting
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Outdoor Ice Rink & Winter Wonderland at Central ParkThe outdoor ice rink at Central Park is back! The seasonal rink is open now through Jan. 8, 2023. The Fitzgerald Ball Field has been transformed into a festive skating rink with twinkle lights and more. Grab your friends and visit the operator San Mateo On Ice for details and skate rental info.
We're throwing a party and you're invited! Our Winter Wonderland event returns for free family fun at Central Park on Saturday, Dec. 3. We'll have games, rides, real snow, activities and more. Mark your calendars and join us for this seasonal treat!
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Child Care Facilities FundA new program and $2 million is now available to help private and nonprofit child care providers within the City of San Mateo access financial assistance and logistical support for creating new licensed child care spaces. This week, we launched the Child Care Facilities Fund Program, which leverages development fees to expand much-needed licensed child care spaces within the community. One of the most challenging problems families face is having access to high-quality, affordable child care and expanding access is a priority for the City Council. Read more in our news release.
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Artists Wanted for Racial Equity Art Mural in DowntownCalling all artists! We are looking for professional and/or emerging artists to help design a new Racial Equity Art Project in Downtown San Mateo. This new public art will be a painting along the B Street pedestrian mall that reflects San Mateo’s diversity and commitment to racial equity.
Artists are encouraged to respond to our Request for Qualifications (RFQ) by Jan. 23, 2023 and submit their portfolio of work and their approach to this project. The artist selection will occur through a multi-phased, public process. The City’s Civic Arts Committee anticipates choosing five finalists that will receive a $1,000 stipend to develop a proposal, including a rendering of the artwork for the site. This RFQ is open to all artists, with priority consideration given to those living in or having a relation to the City of San Mateo or San Mateo County. Artists of color and BIPOC, women, LGBTQ++, and members of historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Visit our Racial Equity Art Project page for more information or instructions on how to submit artist qualifications.
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Are You Ready for Rain?We want to help you be prepared for the rainy season - whether that means helping to capture this precious resource or getting ready to protect against flooding.
Get Rebates for Rain BarrelsWith the rainy season approaching, now is the perfect time to save on a new rain barrel! San Mateo County residents and businesses can get high-quality 50-gallon rain barrels for $80 each (pre-tax). Plus, qualifying customers can get up 100% of the cost covered with a rain barrel rebate!
Visit Flows to Bay’s rain barrel web page for more information and to participate. Pick up days are in Daly City on Nov. 12, in Millbrae on Nov. 19, or in San Mateo on Dec. 10.
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Sandbag Station Now OpenSelf-serve sandbag filling station is now available for City of San Mateo residents in the parking lot of the City’s Corporation Yard at 1949 Pacific Boulevard. Sand scoops and burlap bags are provided, with residents allowed to fill and take up to 10 sand bags to help protect their home or property from potential storm or flooding impacts. Learn more on our Flood Preparedness page.
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Reach Codes & Building More Sustainably We’re proud to be one of the first to help make existing buildings more environmentally-friendly by encouraging electrification through new Green Building Reach Codes.
Starting Jan. 1, 2023, the new reach codes will require certain types of residential remodel projects to move toward electrification and reduce reliance on natural gas.
Like many local jurisdictions, San Mateo is strengthening its local requirements for all-electric construction in new buildings, but only a handful of other cities have also applied electrification requirements to existing buildings. Buildings account for nearly 38% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the City, and reach codes are an important step to address climate change.
Want to learn more? Check out our new FAQ page and Reach Codes for Home Renovations page.
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Survey on Housing & Community DevelopmentSan Mateo County residents and individuals working in the field of housing and community development, lending, social services, fair housing, and advocacy are invited to participate in the Consolidated Plan Survey to help inform housing and community development needs like parks and sidewalks. Public meetings in English and Spanish are also being held across the Peninsula. There will also be a meeting held to focus specifically on the City of San Mateo, on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, Conference Room C, 330 W. 20th Ave.
The County and cities receive funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to invest in housing and address neighborhood and community challenges. Learn more on the County’s web page.
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Draeger’s Redevelopment Heads to Council for VoteA mixed-use development has been proposed for the current Draeger's Market site downtown. The City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. to review and vote on the redevelopment at 222 E. Fourth Ave. The project proposes demolishing the current building and constructing a new 5-story building with about 17,000 square-feet of ground-floor grocery store space; over 100,000 square feet of office space; and 10 low-income residential units that include eight one-bedroom units and two studio units. The proposal also includes 221 off-street parking spaces in a three-level garage with ground floor and two levels of below-grade parking.
The Council meeting begins 6 p.m. Dec. 1. Attendees can participate remotely or in-person at City Hall. Instructions on how to join the meeting will be posted to the Public Meeting Portal at least 72 hours in advance.
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Bay Trail Update! We’re getting closer to finalizing our levee and flood protection work near Coyote Point. This means we expect to fully reopen the currently closed sections of the Bay Trail in early 2023.
Starting Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, we’re reopening a section of trail at the northern section of the park. There are still detours in place to access the portion of trail south of the park. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we make progress on this important infrastructure project that will help protect our communities. Learn more at www.cityofsanmateo.org/floodproject.
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Traffic Changes on Saratoga Near County Event CenterDriving near the San Mateo County Event Center? Watch out for lane closures and changes to traffic patterns. As part of the construction for our UFES project and Clean Water Program, we recently closed the two eastbound lanes of Saratoga Drive and converted one of the westbound lanes for eastbound travel. Bicycle and pedestrian traffic will also be adjusted for safety purposes. This Saratoga traffic control is anticipated to remain in effect for a few more months.
These closures will allow for the continuation of pipeline construction in Saratoga Drive in conjunction with construction of the UFES project. Please watch for signs indicating traffic pattern changes, and allow extra time in your travel plans to accommodate the new traffic patterns. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the infrastructure our community relies upon! |
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