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New buildings, local businesses, economic development, permits, and major projects.
The council will approve the site plan, architectural review, and parcel map for a new eight‑story mixed‑use building at 616 S. B Street.
A resolution will be considered to approve the site plan, architectural review, and tentative map for a 76,767‑sq‑ft self‑storage project at 922‑980 S. Claremont Street.
The Commission will consider a resolution to approve the site plan and architectural review for a new self‑storage facility at 922‑980 S. Claremont Street.
The Commission will consider a resolution to approve the site plan and architectural review for a new self‑storage facility at 922‑980 S. Claremont Street.
Council will appropriate $114,868 from the Advance Planning Fund for a citywide economic assessment.
Commission staff will recommend adopting a Vesting Tentative Map that covers 640‑690 Concar Dr., 1855 S. Delaware St., and 1820 S. Grant St. for a new commercial/residential development. The project is being classified as exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code Section 21080.66.
Adopt an ordinance to approve the development agreement for a new mixed‑use project totaling 239,628 square feet at 445 South B Street.
What's happening
Why it matters
The development adds affordable housing and new office space, helping meet housing needs and supporting local economic growth while protecting the environment.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
The item “Approve 445 S. B Street Mixed‑Use Development Ordinance” passed (5–0).
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
Adopt an ordinance approving a 239,628‑sq‑ft mixed‑use project with a 76,072‑sq‑ft affordable housing building and a 162,926‑sq‑ft office/commercial building.
The commission will adopt a resolution to approve a Special Use Permit for expanding the convenience market within the existing service station.
The Library Foundation asked the board to approve reproducing select Loomis paintings for retail and public use.
What's happening
Why it matters
It allows the library to generate revenue and make art accessible, benefiting visitors and the local artistic community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Library Board meeting at San Mateo Main Library, Cedar Room, 55 West Third Avenue.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit a 'Request to Speak' form to the Recording Secretary.
Decision update
The Library Board voted 3‑0 to grant the Library Foundation permission to reproduce selected paintings and line drawings from the Robert Loomis collection for retail and public‑facing use, providing final approval for the project.
Decided May 26, 2026.
Council will adopt a resolution to levy the annual assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement Area for fiscal year 2026‑27.
Council will adopt an ordinance to change the name of Peninsula Clean Energy to Westlight Energy.
The Commission will adopt a resolution to extend the approved Tentative Map, Site Plan, SPAR, and SDPA for the Block 21 mixed‑use project at 500 E. 3rd Avenue by two years.
The commission will adopt a resolution to extend the approved Tentative Map, Site Plan, SPAR, and SDPA for the project by two years.
The council will adopt a resolution to levy annual assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement Area for fiscal year 2026‑27.
