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👋 eNews: Dec. 13, 2024 - City Council Reorg, New Parking Law, Holiday Events & Shopping, Library Events and More!

Email from City of San Mateo Check out the latest from the City of San Mateo In today's edition: City Council Reorganization at Dec. 9 Meeting HEAD WEST Offers Last Minute Holiday Shopping Opportunity and Chance to Support Local Businesses California’s New Daylighting Law (AB 413) Takes Effect Jan. 1 Fire Dept. Hosting Breakfast with Santa & Toy Drive on Dec. 14 Las Posadas Tween Book Club and Craft Young Chamber Musicians Concert Tower Power Hour! Storytime and STEM Craft Applications for Human Resources Manager Due Today PayByPhone Green December Initiative City Clerk's Office News City Council Reorganization at Dec. 9 Meeting The following items were addressed by the San Mateo City Council on Dec. 9 2024. Full meeting minutes are approved in subsequent Council meetings. Approved minutes can be viewed on the Public Meeting Portal and are searchable on the City's Legislative Records portal. CEREMONIAL Commendatory Resolution - Recognizing Lisa Diaz Nash for her term as Mayor The City Council adopted a Commendatory Resolution recognizing Lisa Diaz Nash for her term as Mayor from December 2023 to December 2024. Recognition of Outgoing Council Members Outgoing Council Members Amourence Lee and Rich Hedges also received Commendatory Resolutions for their years of service to the City. Oath of Office for Newly Elected Council Members Nicole Fernandez of District 2 and Danielle Cwirko-Godycki of District 4 were formally sworn in by the City Clerk and will serve on the City Council through 2028. City Council Reorganization Rob Newsom Jr. was selected as Mayor of the City of San Mateo. Adam Loraine was selected as Deputy Mayor. A special thank you to all members of the public and elected officials who joined us at City Hall to recognize our new and outgoing city leaders. We're looking forward to the year ahead! Public Meeting Portal City Manager's Office HEAD WEST Offers Last Minute Holiday Shopping Opportunity and Chance to Support Local Businesses Last weekend's HEAD WEST Marketplace showcased an incredible lineup of talented local makers, merchants, crafters, designers, and artists offering unique holiday gifts. Coming up on Sunday, Dec. 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., HEAD WEST Marketplace returns to B Street, welcoming locals and visitors alike. Don’t miss the chance to finish your last-minute holiday shopping while supporting local artisans! See More Downtown Events Public Works Update California’s New Daylighting Law (AB 413) Takes Effect Jan. 1 Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, remember to leave at least 20 feet (or one large car length) between a marked or unmarked crosswalk and your vehicle! California Assembly Bill 413, also known as the Daylighting Law, prohibits stopping or parking a car within 20 feet of the vehicle approach of any painted or unpainted crosswalk, or 15 feet of any crosswalk where a curb extension is present. This new state law helps increase visibility for all road users, including bicyclists and pedestrians entering the crosswalk and drivers approaching the crosswalk. New red curb markings will be installed in a phased approach in areas with high pedestrian-activity, commercial uses, schools, and parks, as well as high priority intersections identified in the adopted Local Road Safety Plan to be consistent with the new law. Street parking will be removed for new red curb markings where there is street parking next to the crosswalk. There will be a 45-day grace period starting on Jan. 1, 2025 when warnings will be issued for AB 413-related violations to allow time to adjust to this new law. For more information on AB 413, visit www.cityofsanmateo.org/DaylightingLaw. Learn More Here Fire Department Announcements Fire Dept. Hosting Breakfast with Santa & Toy Drive on Dec. 14 On Saturday, Dec. 14, the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department will host their annual pancake “Breakfast with Santa” event, 9-11:30 a.m. at Station 21 on Elsworth in downtown San Mateo. Santa will arrive at 9:30 a.m. so please arrive early to make sure you don't miss photos with him on the 1921 fire engine, courtesy of Event Bros. Library News & Events Las Posadas Wednesday, Dec. 18 | 5-7 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor, Oak Room Celebrate Las Posadas, a Latin American holiday tradition with music, food, and crafts. Cascada de Flores will lead the candlelight procession before a special performance. Learn More Tween Book Club and Craft Thursday, Dec. 19 | 4-5 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor, Book Bubble The featured book for this month's Tween Book Club is Hope Larson's graphic novel adaptation of "A Wrinkle in Time," by Madeleine L'Engle. We'll discuss the book, enjoy snacks, and put together a related craft. Kids ages 8-13 are welcome. Registration is required. Register Here Young Chamber Musicians Concert Thursday, Dec. 19 | 6-7 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor, Oak Room The award-winning Young Chamber Musicians which inspires learning through listening and performing, will present an array of selections from 18th and 19th-century composers including Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert. Learn More Tower Power Hour! Storytime and STEM Craft Saturday, Dec. 14 | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Main Library, 1st Floor, Oak Room The Youth Activities Council (YAC) of Parks and Recreation present a special STEM storytime featuring engineering crafts for kids Grade K-5. Registration is required. Register Here Check out the Library's Events Calendar Human Resources Updates Applications for Human Resources Manager Due Today The City of San Mateo is looking for a highly qualified Human Resources Manager to join the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department (SMC Fire) team. This role is your chance to make an impact by leading key HR functions that support our dedicated team serving the cities of San Mateo, Belmont, and Foster City. Don’t miss this opportunity! Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. today. Apply today at www.calopps.org. Learn More & Apply Community News PayByPhone Green December Initiative Help plant trees by using the PayByPhone app to pay for parking when visiting downtown San Mateo this month! From Now through Dec. 31, for every 50 parking transactions completed through the PayByPhone app, one tree will be planted in areas of deforestation in Kenya. This year, PayByPhone’s goal is to plant 5,500 trees to support reforestation and create a healthier planet. To participate: 1. Download the PayByPhone app. 2. Use the PayByPhone app to pay for parking in downtown San Mateo. 2. Spread the word! Every transaction counts! Let’s make this December greener for future generations, and combat deforestation. Follow our progress here: https://www.paybyphone.com/green-december.   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