City CouncilSan Mateo
Adopt Technology Disruption and Public Outreach Policies (SB 707)
Council will adopt a resolution approving the City’s Technology Disruption Policy.
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Council will adopt a resolution approving the City’s Technology Disruption Policy.
Council will approve a $200,000 increase to the CSG Consultants on‑call public works plan review agreement, raising the total to $800,000 and extending the term to June 30 2027.
The council will adopt amendments to the historic preservation regulations to align with the General Plan 2040.
What's happening
Why it matters
Strengthens protection of historic sites and guides future development.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the council meeting in person at City Hall Council Chamber or join via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Speak during the public comment period at the meeting.
Decision update
The Council adopted ordinances updating the historic preservation regulations and creating a Historic Resources Commission in the Municipal Code.
Decided May 18, 2026.
Council will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the City Charter.
City Council will consider a resolution to create a new limited‑duration Fellow I‑II classification.
What's happening
Why it matters
It establishes new city jobs and pay levels, affecting the city budget and staffing.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the council meeting in person at City Hall Council Chamber or join via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Speak during the public comment period at the meeting.
Decision update
The Council adopted a new limited‑duration Fellow I‑II classification with job specifications and approved salary ranges for both classifications.
Decided May 18, 2026.
Council will consider a proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week.
The subcommittee will interview six applicants for two youth commissioner seats.
The Subcommittee will interview applicants to fill two youth commissioner seats.
The committee will receive and file the May 2026 Legislative Update from the city's legislative consultant.
The commission will vote to approve the minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting.
Residents may submit written comments by 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
San Mateo Library staff will give an informational presentation about the Library Home Delivery Service.
The subcommittee will interview six applicants—Michelle Privitera, Charles Hansen, Andrea Caceres, Wendy McCall, Lucianne Latu, and Jennifer Kim—to fill two commission seats.
Residents may submit written comments by 4 p.m. on May 6, 2026.
The council will adopt a Technology Disruption Policy via resolution.
Council will introduce an ordinance to amend the community‑choice aggregation ordinance to reflect the utility’s new name.
The council will approve on‑call agreements for design services with multiple firms, covering ADA, civil, and stormwater projects, each limited to a maximum dollar amount.
The city will update historic preservation regulations to align with the General Plan 2040 and industry best practices.
Council will approve minutes from the March 16, April 6, and March 30, 2026 meetings.
City council will meet with legal counsel to discuss the Daniel Gambelin case and related workers' compensation issues.
City council will meet with legal counsel to discuss the Chiari v. City of San Mateo case.
City council will hold a conference with labor negotiators from the San Mateo Safety Management Association.
City council will hold a conference with labor negotiators from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Board members, foundation representative, and staff reported on liaison roles, assignments, event calendar, and future agenda requests.