Discuss committee business
Follow‑up on the 2024 Youth Leadership Guide discussion.
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Youth programs, school partnerships, students, childcare, and family-facing services.
Follow‑up on the 2024 Youth Leadership Guide discussion.
The committee will open a time for public comments on topics that were not listed on the agenda. Anyone who wants to raise an issue can speak during this portion of the meeting.
Commission will receive a report from Karazin University in Kharkiv, Ukraine about a graduation ceremony for the veteran's program (ID# 129665).
The ordinance changes baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs for FY 2026‑27 and 2027‑28.
Youth Advisory Committee members presented updates on their projects, marketing ideas, recreation program interests, community events, and collaboration with the Environmental Quality Commission.
The ordinance changes baseline funding rules for early care and education programs for FY 2026‑27 and 2027‑28.
The committee opened a public comment period for residents to give testimony on the Annual Appropriation and Salary Ordinances for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and 2028. Speakers were limited to one minute each, with interpretation available in Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino.
The council is appointing members to the Youth Advisory Committee for the 2026‑27 school year term.
The board will accept the annual report from the San Mateo County Youth Commission.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides oversight and transparency for county youth programs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/88604866922
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item number.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution accepting the San Mateo County Youth Commission’s annual report.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The board is authorizing a one‑time grant of up to $10,000 to Healthy Cities Tutoring, Inc.
The Board adopted a resolution to award a one‑time grant of up to $20,000 from Measure K funds.
What's happening
Why it matters
It provides hands‑on training that can lead to aviation and aerospace careers for local young people.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or via Zoom (link in agenda).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item number.
Decision update
The item “Grant $20,000 to Bay Area Urban Eagles Aviation Program” was adopted.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board considered a resolution supporting expanded equitable access to sports, arts, and music programs for homeschooled and online‑schooled students in the county.
The Board adopted a resolution to award a one‑time grant of up to $10,000 from Measure K funds.
What's happening
Why it matters
It provides additional academic support to students, helping improve school performance and equity.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or via Zoom (link in agenda).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item number.
Decision update
The item “Grant $10,000 to Healthy Cities Tutoring after‑school program” was adopted.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution to award a one‑time grant of up to $25,000 from Measure K funds.
What's happening
Why it matters
It increases access to arts experiences for people with developmental disabilities across the county.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or via Zoom (link in agenda).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item number.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $25,000 to One Step Beyond, Inc. and directing the County Executive to execute the grant agreement.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The board adopted a resolution authorizing twelve agreements with community organizations to provide juvenile justice prevention, intervention, and reentry services from July 2026 through June 2029. The total funding is up to $14,365,686.
The San Mateo County Youth Commission will present its annual report to the Board. The Board will receive the report and discuss its findings.
The commission will consider a resolution to approve a use permit revision for the school at 2245 Avy Avenue. The revision expands the summer program enrollment age to include three‑ and four‑year‑olds, raises the maximum year‑round staff from 68 to 73, and reduces board meetings from 12 to 6 per year.
City Librarian Rukshana Singh will present a second draft of the Unattended Child Policy with proposed revisions.
The ordinance modifies baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs for FY 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.
The council reviewed appointments to the Youth Committee.
The ordinance changes the baseline funding rules for early‑care and education programs for FY 2026‑27 and 2027‑28.
The Board approved a resolution waiving the RFP process and authorizing an agreement with the Child Care Coordinating Council (4Cs) to provide CalWORKs Stage 2 child‑care services.
What's happening
Why it matters
Expands affordable child‑care options for families receiving CalWORKs benefits.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or join via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/86130548317
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org indicating the agenda item.
Decision update
The Board approved a waiver of the RFP process and a $600,000 agreement with the 4Cs for CalWORKs Stage 2 child‑care services from July 1 2026 to June 30 2027.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The Board approved a resolution to authorize agreements with Millbrae, Pacifica, and Ravenswood school districts for The Big Lift early learning initiative.
What's happening
Why it matters
The funding aims to improve kindergarten readiness and third‑grade reading proficiency for children across San Mateo County.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or join via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/86130548317
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org indicating the agenda item.
Decision update
The item “Authorize The Big Lift early learning agreements with three school districts” was approved.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The board approved a grant of up to $400,000 to StreetCode Academy.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funding will help expand innovative education programs that benefit students and the broader community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/86130548317
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org indicating the agenda item.
Decision update
The Board approved a $400,000 grant to StreetCode Academy and authorized the President to execute a grant agreement for the Innovation Pods Learning Campus project.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.