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Email from City of San Mateo Check out the latest from the City of San Mateo In today's edition: Are You Prepared for the Storm? We Can Help! Shop Small to Win Big Campaign (Nov. 25-Dec. 1) Thanksgiving Closures for City, Parks & Rec and Libraries Nov. 18 City Council Actions Cub Scouts visit City Hall Winter Wonderland at Central Park Returns Dec. 7! SMCTA Needs Your Feedback on US 101! Safe Routes to School: Safety Improvements for Bus Loading Zones Humboldt Bike Lanes Post-Installation Review Community Meeting Teen Craft: Make a 3D Paper Village City Manager's Office Are You Prepared for the Storm? We Can Help! A storm is on the way—are you prepared? The City is offering free sandbags to help residents and businesses protect their properties from potential flooding. Sandbags are available at the Corp Yard, the Beresford Park Parking Lot, and the Anchor Road/Bay Trail Parking Lot. To report flooding, a clogged drain, or a downed tree on public property, please call (650) 522-7300 during regular hours or call (650) 522-7700 after hours. For additional tips and resources to help you stay safe during the storm, visit our Flood Preparedness webpage. Let’s work together to minimize storm impacts and keep our community safe! Visit the Flood Preparedness Webpage Shop Small to Win Big Campaign (Nov. 25-Dec. 1) ​It’s time to celebrate San Mateo and support local businesses! Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country. It is part of the larger Shop Small Movement. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the U.S. The San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown San Mateo Association (DSMA) want to thank you for "shopping small" this Small Business Saturday 2024, which takes place between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1, 2024. On those dates if you make a purchase of any amount, from a retail store, restaurant, grocer, wellness provider, fitness facility, or any small business in the City of San Mateo, you can take a photo of your proof of purchase and submit it with an entry form by Dec. 3 at noon. There will be a drawing for a variety of gift certificate from businesses such as Porterhouse, Golden Moon Gallery, Fanloli Beauty, Elements Massage, and more. For more information and the form click the button below. Learn More Downtown Assoc. Hosting Headwest Market Fair Dec. 8 & 22 Nov. 24 Fair Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather We're excited to announce that the Downtown Association is hosting a Headwest Market fair in San Mateo on Sunday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 22 (weather permitting)! Please note the fair originally scheduled for this Sunday is cancelled due to bad weather. Headwest Market is the perfect place to discover local vendors, enjoy delicious food, shop unique goods, and experience the vibrant community. Whether you're looking for handmade crafts, holiday gifts, or simply a fun day out, Headwest Market has something for everyone. Bring your family, friends, and good vibes for a day of shopping, eating, and supporting small businesses. Are you a crafty person with handmade goods to sell? Headwest is also looking for vendors! We can't wait to see you there! Apply to be a Vendor Thanksgiving Closures for City, Parks & Rec and Libraries In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, City administrative offices as well as Parks and Recreation Community and Recreation Centers will be closed the following dates and times: Parks and Recreation Community and Recreation Centers Closed Thursday, Nov. 28 through Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 Libraries and City Administrative Offices Close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 As usual emergency utilities and public safety staff will continue to operate as usual. City Clerk's Office Updates Nov. 18 City Council Actions The following items were addressed discussed by the San Mateo City Council on Nov. 18, 2024 (Full meeting Minutes are approved in subsequent Council meetings. Approved Minutes can be viewed on the Public Meeting Portal and searchable on the City's Legislative Records portal.): Study Session, 5:30 p.m. Review of City Pools: Current Status, Assessments and Future Plans The City Council received a report on the condition assessments of the Martin Luther King Pool and Joinville Swim Center. Council provided feedback to guide the development of a comprehensive action plan for these vital community resources. Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. Old Business ​​Wireless Communication Facilities in the Public Right of Way Update​ - Ordinance Introduction and Policy Approval An ordinance to amend San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 17.10, which governs "Wireless Communications Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way," was introduced by the City Council; the adoption of the ordinance will be taken up during the Dec. 9, 2024 City Council Meeting. The City Council also adopted a Resolution to establish a policy to set procedural and substantive guidelines specifically for "Small Wireless Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way." Senior Advisory Commission – Ordinance Introduction An ordinance to amend San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 2.29, renaming the “Senior Citizens Commission” to the “Senior Advisory Commission” was introduced by the City Council and includes updates to improve clarity and accuracy within the code. The adoption will be considered on Dec. 9, 2024. Wet Weather Preparations - Update The City Council received an update on the City’s preparations for wet weather and ongoing storm response activities. Council discussed efforts and provided feedback on the City's readiness for upcoming weather events. New Business City Manager, City Attorney, Department Head and Deputy Director Compensation Plan - Amendment The City Council adopted a resolution to amend the City's Compensation Plan. Key changes include: 1) increasing salary ranges for the City Attorney, City Manager, department heads, and deputy directors; 2) increasing executive leave to 80 hours for department heads, and; 3) adjusting the language for deferred compensation and retirement health savings accounts (RHSA) for the City Manager, City Attorney, department heads, and deputy directors. These updates aim to maintain competitive and equitable compensation for executive-level positions in the City of San Mateo. See the City Council Agenda Portal Cub Scouts visit City Hall Last week Cub Scouts Pack 12, Den 1 visited San Mateo City Hall. The Scouts posed excellent questions about important community topics and learned all about elections and the role of the Mayor and City Council. We were honored to meet this wonderful group of young San Mateo citizens and future leaders and appreciated their visit. Parks & Recreation Updates Winter Wonderland at Central Park Returns Dec. 7! Save the Date, San Mateo! Winter Wonderland returns on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 4-6 p.m. at Central Park and Central Recreation Center! Join us for this free, fun-filled event featuring holiday music, crafts, cookie decorating, and tons of photo opportunities for the whole family! Looking for more fun after the event?? Experience the magic of winter with an ice-skating performance at 6:30 p.m. on the ice-skating rink in Fitzgerald Field presented in collaboration with the Silicon Valley Ice Skating Association and San Mateo on Ice! Visit the link below for more information. Visit Winter Wonderland Webpage Public Works Progress SMCTA Needs Your Feedback on US 101! See Below on How Participants can be Entered to Win a $250 Gift Card! Highway 101 is the busiest corridor in San Mateo County and is essential for getting people and goods where they need to go. The corridor includes many types of transportation connecting the community, including travel by foot, car, bus, bicycle, train and ferry. The San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) envisions 101 as an interconnected corridor that serves the needs of all travelers in San Mateo County, no matter how they choose to travel. To help achieve this vision, the TA is driving forward the 101 Corridor Connect program, a collaborative effort to improve safety, connectivity, sustainability, and inclusivity along US 101. As part of this program the SMCTA is advancing two key initiatives: Mid-County Multimodal Strategy: Enhancing mobility options within a mile of the highway. Active 101: Prioritizing projects to improve walking, biking, and transit crossings within a quarter mile of US 101. The community will have the opportunity to review a list of projects along the US 101 corridor and provide feedback on which projects align with their needs. Once completed, this Plan will provide a roadmap for planning, constructing, and implementing infrastructure improvement projects at critical locations near U.S 101. SMCTA Needs Your Feedback! Share your thoughts and priorities by Nov. 29, 2024! Visit the Mid-County Multimodal Strategy to complete the Online Survey and drop a marker on the map to provide feedback on where travel conditions can be improved. Explore the Active 101 voting tool and get 10 points to "spend" on proposed projects. This helps SMCTA identify priority projects which would be advanced to a conceptual design effort. Eight to 10 projects across the north, mid, and south portions of San Mateo County will be advanced for conceptual design. Participants in this interactive online exercise will be entered to win a $250 gift card. Safe Routes to School: Safety Improvements for Bus Loading Zones The City of San Mateo is providing 44 new bus parking only signs to 21 public elementary, middle and high schools across San Mateo. The aim of this effort, which is being led by the City's Safe Routes to School program, is to help ensure that students riding the bus can more safely get on and off the bus by more clearly designating bus parking zones. Many of our students rely on school buses and local SamTrans school bus routes to get to and from school every day. As buses arrive at our local schools, bus drivers and school staff regularly report that the drop off/pick up zones they rely on to safely load and unload kids are blocked by other cars. Humboldt Bike Lanes Post-Installation Review Community Meeting The City is facilitating a community meeting on the Humboldt Street Bike Lanes on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Assembly Room. City staff will provide a brief presentation, then host small breakout group discussions where community members will have the opportunity to share their input. The feedback collected in this meeting will go towards a future meeting with City Council to decide on the future of the Humboldt Street bike lanes. Dinner will be provided, and staff will offer a kids activity area for parents who bring their children to the event. Read more about the City's Bike Lanes Project and 2020 Bicycle Master Plan here. Library News & Events Teen Craft: Make a 3D Paper Village Teens can let their creativity loose and build a miniature village with paper while connecting with other teens. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required below. Register Here Check out the Library's Events Calendar   Follow us on social media & stay engaged Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email City of San Mateo | 330 West 20th Avenue | San Mateo, CA 94403 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice