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May12Tue

Board of SupervisorsSanta Barbara County

Third amendment to Liberty Vote voting contract

The Board approved and ratified a third amendment to the Voting System and Services Agreement, authorizing the Chair to execute the name change to Liberty Vote USA effective October 20, 2025.

PassedMay 12Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

The Board approved and ratified a third amendment to the Voting System and Services Agreement, authorizing the Chair to execute the name change to Liberty Vote USA effective October 20, 2025.
The Board found the amendment is exempt from CEQA environmental review.

Why it matters

It updates the county’s voting system contract to reflect the vendor’s new name, ensuring continuity of election services.

Who is affected

voterselection officialscounty staff

How to act

Attend: Not listed in the source document.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

May 12, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Aug 17, 2026, 10:06 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:25 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

The Board passed a motion to approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a third amendment to the voting‑system agreement with Liberty Vote USA and found the amendment exempt from CEQA. The motion is final.

Decided May 12, 2026.

May11Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

Create Entertainment Zone on 2000 block of Broadway

Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 33B to establish an Entertainment Zone on the 2000 block of Broadway and the cross‑section of Redwood Creek.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedMay 11Business & Development

May11Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

Adopt Entertainment Zone ordinance for 2000 block Broadway

City Council will waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance creating an Entertainment Zone on the 2000 block of Broadway and adjacent Redwood Creek area.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedMay 11Business & Development

May11Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

Prepare RFP for Downtown Library Parking Lot B redevelopment

The Council will direct staff to follow the Surplus Land Act procedure for the Downtown Library Parking Lot B (1016 Middlefield Road).

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedMay 11Housing

May11Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

Establish Entertainment Zone on 2000 block of Broadway

The City proposes an ordinance to create an Entertainment Zone on the 2000 block of Broadway and the adjacent pedestrian mall.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedMay 11Business & Development

May11Mon

City CouncilFoster City

Appointment of Planning Commission Member (full 4-year term)

City Council will interview four applicants and consider appointing one member to a full four‑year term on the Planning Commission, covering June 1 2026 through May 31 2030.

Awaiting official resultMay 11Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Downtown Development Open House for Parking Plazas 1-3

The city is holding an open house where representatives from three development teams will present their proposals for the downtown parking plazas 1, 2, and 3. The event is scheduled for May 7, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center Sequoia Patio.

Info onlyMay 7TransportationNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Downtown Development Open House

Join our open house to meet representatives from the three development teams and learn about their proposals in response to the City's Request for Proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2 and 3.

Info onlyMay 7Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Library CommissionMenlo Park

Downtown Parking Plaza Development Open House

Join the open house to meet representatives from three development teams and learn about their proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3. The event is scheduled for May 7, 2026, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center Sequoia Patio, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park.

Info onlyMay 7TransportationNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Housing CommissionMenlo Park

Downtown Development Open House

Join the open house to meet representatives from the three development teams and learn about their proposals in response to the City's Request for Proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2 and 3.

Info onlyMay 7TransportationNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Finance and Audit CommissionMenlo Park

Open house on Downtown Parking Plaza proposals

The city is hosting an open house where representatives from three development teams will present their plans for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3. Attendees can learn about each proposal and ask questions.

Info onlyMay 7TransportationNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Environmental Quality CommissionMenlo Park

Downtown Development Open House

Join the open house to meet representatives from three development teams and learn about their proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3. The event is scheduled for 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center Sequoia Patio.

Info onlyMay 7TransportationNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Complete Streets CommissionMenlo Park

Downtown Development Open House

The city is holding an open house where representatives from three development teams will present their proposals for the downtown parking plazas 1, 2, and 3. Residents can learn about the proposals and ask questions.

Info onlyMay 7TransportationNo comment option listed

May7Thu

City CouncilMenlo Park

Downtown Development Open House

The city is hosting an open house for residents to meet the three development teams working on proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3. Attendees can learn about each team's plans and ask questions. No official decisions will be made at this event.

Info onlyMay 7Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Parks CommissionSan Mateo County

Contract with Schecter Consulting for work-plan development

The Commission approved a contract with Debbie Schecter of Schecter Consulting, an existing county vendor, to facilitate the next two Commission meetings and help develop an 18‑month work plan with SMART goals.

PassedMay 7Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

May6Wed

Planning CommissionSanta Barbara CountyAdvisory body

Set countywide utility-scale solar cap at 16,000 acres

The commission set the Tier 3 utility‑scale solar acreage cap at 16,000 acres countywide.

Recommendation scheduled May 6May 6Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

The commission set the Tier 3 utility‑scale solar acreage cap at 16,000 acres countywide.

Why it matters

The cap limits how much land can be used for large solar farms, influencing development and environmental impacts.

Who is affected

solar developerslandownersnearby residentsenvironmental groups

How to act

Attend: Not listed in the source document.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

May 6, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Aug 10, 2026, 10:40 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:25 PM PT

Planning Commission recommendation

Recommended approval

This is an advisory recommendation, not a final county decision.

The Planning Commission voted to set the countywide utility‑scale solar cap (Tier 3) at 16,000 acres, recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve the amendment to the Coastal Land Use Plan.

Recommended May 6, 2026.

May5Tue

Planning CommissionRedwood City

Recommend adoption of Zoning Code amendments for Housing Element

Staff proposes amendments to the Redwood City Zoning Code to improve clarity and align with the General Plan Housing Element.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedMay 5Housing

May5Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Changes to Planned Agricultural Permit criteria and Local Coastal Program submission

The Board will consider an ordinance amending Section 8.106.150 of the Zoning Regulations to change procedural criteria for planned agricultural permits, and a resolution directing the County Executive to submit a Local Coastal Program amendment to the California Coastal Commission.

Under discussionMay 5Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

The Board will consider an ordinance amending Section 8.106.150 of the Zoning Regulations to change procedural criteria for planned agricultural permits, and a resolution directing the County Executive to submit a Local Coastal Program amendment to the California Coastal Commission.

Why it matters

Updates land‑use rules for agricultural districts and ensures coastal planning compliance.

Who is affected

FarmersLand developersCoastal residentsEnvironmental groups

How to act

Attend: Attend the meeting in person or via Zoom to hear the discussion.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

May 5, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jul 4, 2026, 3:35 PM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:16 PM PT

Decision update

Adopted

The Board adopted a multi‑item recommendation: it approved an ordinance amending the procedural criteria for Planned Agricultural Permits and waived a full reading, and it adopted a resolution directing the County Executive to submit a corresponding amendment to the Local Coastal Program to the California Coastal Commission. This adoption is final.

Decided May 5, 2026.

May5Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Measure K: Reinstatement of Belle Haven Action Farmers’ Market pilot grant

Supervisors will adopt a resolution reinstating and amending the agreement with Belle Haven Action, keeping the grant amount at $15,000 and expanding the scope to support a Farmers’ Market pilot program.

Vote scheduled May 5May 5Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

Supervisors will adopt a resolution reinstating and amending the agreement with Belle Haven Action, keeping the grant amount at $15,000 and expanding the scope to support a Farmers’ Market pilot program.

Why it matters

Provides local families with direct access to fresh food through a new market program.

Who is affected

Local familiesFarmersCommunity members

How to act

Attend: Attend the meeting in person or via Zoom to hear the vote.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

May 5, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jul 4, 2026, 3:35 PM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:16 PM PT

Decision update

Adopted

The Board adopted a resolution reinstating and amending the agreement with Belle Haven Action, keeping the $15,000 Measure K grant, changing the scope to a Farmers’ Market Pilot Program, adjusting the term, and authorizing the County Executive to execute the amendment. This adoption is final.

Decided May 5, 2026.

May5Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Amend Peninsula Clean Energy JPA to reflect WestLight Energy name change

Supervisors will adopt a resolution to amend Paragraph 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy Joint Powers Agreement, updating the name to WestLight Energy and authorizing the CEO to execute necessary documents.

Vote scheduled May 5Comment period has passedMay 5Business & Development

What's happening

Supervisors will adopt a resolution to amend Paragraph 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy Joint Powers Agreement, updating the name to WestLight Energy and authorizing the CEO to execute necessary documents.

Why it matters

Ensures legal documents match the utility’s new branding, affecting energy service contracts and ratepayers.

Who is affected

energy customerscounty finance office

How to act

Attend: Zoom or in‑person attendance as above.

Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org

Submit comment: Submit written comment referencing this agenda item.

May 5, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jun 15, 2026, 8:17 PM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:16 PM PT

Decision update

Adopted

The Board adopted a resolution approving an amendment to Paragraph 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy Joint Powers Agreement to reflect the name change to WestLight Energy and authorizing the County CEO to execute the amendment. This adoption is final.

Decided May 5, 2026.

May5Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Purchase of Bayshore Highway and Mahler Road property for $13,000,000

The Board will adopt a resolution to buy parcels at 1501‑1521 Bayshore Highway, 1533‑1545 Bayshore Highway, and 818‑826 Mahler Road in Burlingame for $13,000,000. The President will be authorized to sign the purchase agreement.

Vote scheduled May 5Comment period has passedMay 5Business & Development

What's happening

The Board will adopt a resolution to buy parcels at 1501‑1521 Bayshore Highway, 1533‑1545 Bayshore Highway, and 818‑826 Mahler Road in Burlingame for $13,000,000. The President will be authorized to sign the purchase agreement.

Why it matters

Acquiring the land gives the county control over future development or public use, affecting nearby residents and taxpayers.

Who is affected

nearby residentscounty taxpayerspotential developers

How to act

Attend: Zoom or in‑person attendance as above.

Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org

Submit comment: Submit written comment referencing this agenda item.

May 5, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jun 15, 2026, 8:17 PM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:16 PM PT

Decision update

Adopted

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution declaring its intent to purchase the property at 1501‑1521 Bayshore Highway, 1533‑1545 Bayshore Highway, and 818‑826 Mahler Road in Burlingame for $13,000,000, and authorizing the President to sign the purchase agreement and the County Executive to sign the Certificate of Acceptance once escrow conditions are met. This adoption is a final action on the resolution.

Decided May 5, 2026.

May4Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Vote on Downtown Business Improvement Area levy for 2026-27

The council will adopt a resolution to levy annual assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement Area for fiscal year 2026‑27.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedMay 4Business & Development

May4Mon

City CouncilFoster City

Vote on reinstating Deputy City Manager for Economic Development

Council will consider a resolution to reinstate the Deputy City Manager position responsible for economic development and oversight of the Community Development Department.

Info onlyComment period has passedMay 4Business & Development

May4Mon

Youth CommissionLos Altos

Presentation on Teen Volunteer and Part-Time Job Opportunities

Staff will give a presentation about local volunteer programs and part‑time positions available to teens in Los Altos. No formal action is taken on this item.

Info onlyMay 4Schools & YouthNo comment option listed

May5Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Changes to Planned Agricultural Permit criteria and Local Coastal Program submission

Under discussionMay 5Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

The Board will consider an ordinance amending Section 8.106.150 of the Zoning Regulations to change procedural criteria for planned agricultural permits, and a resolution directing the County Executive to submit a Local Coastal Program amendment to the California Coastal Commission.

Why it matters

Updates land‑use rules for agricultural districts and ensures coastal planning compliance.

Who is affected

FarmersLand developersCoastal residentsEnvironmental groups

How to act

Attend: Attend the meeting in person or via Zoom to hear the discussion.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

May 5, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jul 4, 2026, 3:35 PM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:16 PM PT

Decision update

Adopted

Decided May 5, 2026.

Business & Development

Third amendment to Liberty Vote voting contract

Passed

Create Entertainment Zone on 2000 block of Broadway

Adopt Entertainment Zone ordinance for 2000 block Broadway

Prepare RFP for Downtown Library Parking Lot B redevelopment

Establish Entertainment Zone on 2000 block of Broadway

Appointment of Planning Commission Member (full 4-year term)

Downtown Development Open House for Parking Plazas 1-3

Downtown Development Open House

Downtown Parking Plaza Development Open House

Downtown Development Open House

Open house on Downtown Parking Plaza proposals

Downtown Development Open House

Downtown Development Open House

Downtown Development Open House

Contract with Schecter Consulting for work-plan development

Set countywide utility-scale solar cap at 16,000 acres

Recommended approval

Recommend adoption of Zoning Code amendments for Housing Element

Changes to Planned Agricultural Permit criteria and Local Coastal Program submission

Adopted

Measure K: Reinstatement of Belle Haven Action Farmers’ Market pilot grant

Adopted

Amend Peninsula Clean Energy JPA to reflect WestLight Energy name change

Adopted

Purchase of Bayshore Highway and Mahler Road property for $13,000,000

Adopted

Vote on Downtown Business Improvement Area levy for 2026-27

Vote on reinstating Deputy City Manager for Economic Development

Presentation on Teen Volunteer and Part-Time Job Opportunities

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Business & Development

Third amendment to Liberty Vote voting contract

Passed

Create Entertainment Zone on 2000 block of Broadway

Adopt Entertainment Zone ordinance for 2000 block Broadway

Prepare RFP for Downtown Library Parking Lot B redevelopment

Establish Entertainment Zone on 2000 block of Broadway

Appointment of Planning Commission Member (full 4-year term)

Downtown Development Open House for Parking Plazas 1-3

Downtown Development Open House

Downtown Parking Plaza Development Open House

Downtown Development Open House

Open house on Downtown Parking Plaza proposals

Downtown Development Open House

Downtown Development Open House

Downtown Development Open House

Contract with Schecter Consulting for work-plan development

Set countywide utility-scale solar cap at 16,000 acres

Recommended approval

Recommend adoption of Zoning Code amendments for Housing Element

Changes to Planned Agricultural Permit criteria and Local Coastal Program submission

Adopted

Measure K: Reinstatement of Belle Haven Action Farmers’ Market pilot grant

Adopted

Amend Peninsula Clean Energy JPA to reflect WestLight Energy name change

Adopted

Purchase of Bayshore Highway and Mahler Road property for $13,000,000

Adopted

Vote on Downtown Business Improvement Area levy for 2026-27

Vote on reinstating Deputy City Manager for Economic Development

Presentation on Teen Volunteer and Part-Time Job Opportunities