Meetings
Workshops /
Pop-Up Events
Community workshops and events are an important part of the General Plan Update process. Future workshops and events will be posted once the date, time, and location have been finalized. Materials for both future and past events can be found on this page. We encourage your attendance at the community workshops and events throughout the process!
Community Events
Date/Time: Doors open at 9 a.m. for breakfast and childcare, discussion 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m, May 18, 2019
Location: Hillsdale High School cafeteria, 3115 Del Monte St., San Mateo
Bring a friend and RSVP for your free tickets online today! Spanish translation will be provided.
Upcoming Workshops / Pop-Up Events
There are no upcoming scheduled events at this time.
Past Workshops / Pop-Up Events
District 3 Town Hall Meeting – Draft General Plan 2040
September 28, 2023
The Nueva School
San Mateo
The Council District 3 meeting occurred in-person at The Nueva School on Thursday, September 28. Doors opened at 5:30 pm and City Staff were available to answer questions about the Draft General Plan 2040, as well as other projects related to roadway safety, transportation improvements and stormwater protection. Council Member Rob Newsom Jr. was there to listen as well. The meetings included a presentation about the Draft General Plan 2040 with a follow up discussion. The presentation and discussion began at 7:00 pm and ended at 8:30 pm.District 4 Town Hall Meeting – Draft General Plan 2040
September 20, 2023
Bayside School Old Gym
San Mateo
The Council District 4 meeting occurred in-person at the Bayside School Old Gym on Wednesday, September 20. Doors opened at 5:30 pm and City Staff were available to answer questions about the Draft General Plan 2040, as well as other projects related to roadway safety, transportation improvements and stormwater protection. Council Member Richard Hedges was there to listen as well. The meetings included a presentation about the Draft General Plan 2040 with a follow up discussion. The presentation and discussion began at 7:00 pm and ended at 8:30 pm.View the meeting presentation.
District 2 Town Hall Meeting – Draft General Plan 2040
September 13, 2023
Martin Luther King Community Center
San Mateo
The Council District 2 meeting occurred in-person at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center on Wednesday, September 13. Doors opened at 5:30 pm and City Staff were available to answer questions about the Draft General Plan 2040, as well as other projects related to roadway safety, transportation improvements and stormwater protection. Mayor Amourence Lee was there to listen as well. The meetings included a presentation about the Draft General Plan 2040 with a follow up discussion. The presentation and discussion began at 7:00 pm and ended at 8:30 pm.View the meeting presentation.
District 1 Town Hall Meeting – Draft General Plan 2040
September 6, 2023
Main Library
San Mateo
The Council District 1 meeting occurred in-person at the San Mateo Library on Wednesday, September 6. Doors opened at 5:30 pm and City Staff were available to answer questions about the Draft General Plan 2040, as well as other projects related to roadway safety, transportation improvements and stormwater protection. District 1 Deputy Mayor Lisa Diaz Nash was there to listen as well. The meetings included a presentation about the Draft General Plan 2040 with a follow up discussion. The presentation and discussion began at 7:00 pm and end at 8:30 pm.View the meeting presentation.
District 5 Town Hall Meeting – Draft General Plan 2040
August 31, 2023
San Mateo Senior Center
San Mateo
The Council District 5 meeting occurred in-person at the San Mateo Senior Center on Thursday, August 31. Doors opened at 5:30 pm and City Staff were available to answer questions about the Draft General Plan 2040, as well as other projects related to roadway safety, transportation improvements and stormwater protection. District 5 Council Member Adam Loraine was there to listen as well. The meetings included a presentation about the Draft General Plan2040 with a follow up discussion. The presentation and discussion began at 7:00 pm and ended at 8:30 pm.View the meeting presentation.
Draft General Plan 2040 Pop-up Event (North B Street Fiesta)
August 27, 2023
Video Loco
San Mateo
The General Plan team held a pop-up event at the North B Street Fiesta located at North B Street and Tilton Avenue.Virtual Workshop: Draft General Plan 2040
August 16, 2023
OnlineThe General Plan lays out the community’s vision for how our City will look, feel, and change over the next 20 years. Since 2018, we’ve been gathering community input that is the foundation of the Draft General Plan. Tell us how we did! How well does it reflect your ideas? What policies and actions should be a top priority for the City?
The City held a virtual workshop about the Draft General Plan 2040 that included time for questions and an optional follow-up discussion where attendees could share feedback. This meeting was conducted using Zoom, an online video/audio conferencing platform. Meeting participants were able to join by desktop, tablet, or smart phone with Internet connection.
Workshop Materials
Draft General Plan 2040 Pop-up Event (Video Loco)
August 15, 2023
Video Loco
San Mateo
The General Plan team held a pop-up event located at Video Loco at 132 N. B Street.Pop-up Event: San Mateo Firefighters Association Chili Cook-Off
September 24, 2022
Central Park
San Mateo
The General Plan team held a booth at the Chili Cook-Off event.
Pop-up Event: Movies in the Park
September 23, 2022
Laurie Meadows Park
San Mateo
The General Plan team held a booth at the Movies in the Park event.Pop-up Event: September Nights on B Street
September 22, 2022
B Street between 2nd and 3rd avenues
San Mateo
The General Plan team held a booth at the September Nights on B street event.
General Plan Open House
September 17, 2022
Main Library
San Mateo
The City held an in-person open house to hear ideas on how the City can improve conditions related to:- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Parks and Public Services
- Community Design
- Public Health and Safety
- Development, Growth and Transportation
Pop-up Event: Movies in the Park
September 16, 2022
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
San Mateo,
The General Plan team hosted a booth at the Movies in the Park event.Pop-up Event: September Nights on B Street
September 15, 2022
B Street between 1st and 2nd avenues
San Mateo
The General Plan team hosted a booth at the September Nights on B street event.Pop-up Event: September Nights on B Street
September 10, 2022
B Street between 1st and 2nd avenues
San Mateo
The General Plan team hosted a booth at the September Nights on B street event.Sesión abierta al público sobre el Plan General en Español
September 10, 2022
King Center
San Mateo
La Ciudad tuvo una sesión abierta al público en español en persona para escuchar ideas sobre cómo la Ciudad puede mejorar las condiciones relacionadas con la salud, el acceso a los alimentos y las desigualdades dentro de las comunidades prioritarias de equidad en San Mateo.¡Mira este video si quieres aprender más sobre la justicia ambiental!
Pop-up Event: Movies in the Park
September 9, 2022
Beresford Park
San Mateo
The General Plan team hosted a booth at the Movies in the Park event.
General Plan Virtual Workshop
September 8, 2022
Online
Community feedback helped develop the draft goals and policies for San Mateo’s General Plan Update, and now the City is seeking public input to ensure that they reflect the full range of community priorities and if there are new ideas to consider. The City held a virtual workshop to hear ideas on how the City can improve conditions related to:- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Parks and Public Services
- Community Design
- Public Health and Safety
- Development, Growth and Transportation
Pop-up Event: Rediscover San Mateo Community Fest
August 27, 2022
B Street on 1st to 3rd Avenue
San Mateo
The General Plan team hosted a booth at the Rediscover San Mateo Community Fest to spread the word about the General Plan Update.
Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) Virtual Workshop
August 8, 2022
Online
The City of San Mateo is getting ready to release a draft ordinance for how to implement SB 9 here in San Mateo. SB 9 is a new state law that requires cities to ministerially approve two main housing units (i.e. duplexes) and certain subdivisions (i.e. urban lot splits) in single-family zoned areas. The draft ordinance was published and covers a variety of topics including number of units, design standards, and more. The City held a virtual community workshop to discuss the major components of a draft ordinance on August 8, 2022.To learn more, please visit www.cityofsanmateo.org/SB9.
Taller Virtual del Plan General en Español
February 24, 2022
OnlineEl equipo del Plan General tuvo un taller en español el jueves 24 de febrero de 2022 para que la comunidad aprenda sobre el Plan General de la Ciudad. En este taller, hablamos sobre la vivienda, transporte, justicia ambiental y otros temas importantes que afectan a su comunidad.
Virtual General Plan Workshop #2
January 27, 2022
Help Shape San Mateo’s Future! We listened to the community to create three alternative plans for land use and circulation in San Mateo. This was an informational workshop to learn more about the alternative plans and the findings of the alternatives evaluation. The same information was provided at both workshops and Spanish interpretation was available at this workshop.The workshop materials and other resources can be found below.
- Presentation slides from the workshop.
- Workshop Agenda. Details the workshop topics and timing.
- Alternatives Welcome Handout. Provides a high-level overview of the alternatives.
- Alternatives Evaluation Workbook. Provides information to help you give meaningful input about choosing a preferred land use and circulation scenario. The workbook evaluates the land use and transportation alternatives on a wide variety of criteria, which are intended to help community members and decision-makers understand the impacts and benefits of each alternative. We understand you may not have time to read the Alternatives Evaluation Report and no preparation is necessary to attend the workshop.
- Land Use Alternatives Maps. Shows the land use alternatives at a citywide scale.
- Land Use Alternatives by Study Area. Shows the land use alternatives by study area.
- Place Types Menu. Illustrates the draft land use designations (the colors on the land use alternative maps) with images and descriptions of the different types of intensities of development.
- Circulation Alternatives. Show the circulation alternatives at a citywide scale.
- Frequently Asked Questions. Answers frequently asked questions about the land use alternatives process.
- Existing General Plan Land Use Map. Shows the existing General Plan land use designations.
Virtual General Plan Workshop #1
January 22, 2022
Help Shape San Mateo’s Future! We listened to the community to create three alternative plans for land use and circulation in San Mateo. This was an informational workshop to learn more about the alternative plans and the findings of the alternatives evaluation. The same information was provided at both workshops.The workshop materials and other resources can be found below.
- Presentation slides from the workshop.
- Workshop Agenda. Details the workshop topics and timing.
- Alternatives Welcome Handout. Provides a high-level overview of the alternatives.
- Alternatives Evaluation Workbook. Provides information to help you give meaningful input about choosing a preferred land use and circulation scenario. The workbook evaluates the land use and transportation alternatives on a wide variety of criteria, which are intended to help community members and decision-makers understand the impacts and benefits of each alternative.
- Land Use Alternatives Maps. Shows the land use alternatives at a citywide scale.
- Land Use Alternatives by Study Area. Shows the land use alternatives by study area.
- Place Types Menu. Illustrates the draft land use designations (the colors on the land use alternative maps) with images and descriptions of the different types of intensities of development.
- Circulation Alternatives. Show the circulation alternatives at a citywide scale.
- Frequently Asked Questions. Answers frequently asked questions about the land use alternatives process.
- Existing General Plan Land Use Map. Shows the existing General Plan land use designations.
City of San Mateo Fair Housing Workshop
January 13, 2022This workshop was held by the City of San Mateo to discuss how we as a city can facilitate and encourage practices that affirmatively further fair housing and continue to make an affordable housing plan that can serve all of San Mateo.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/4478/Housing-Element-2023-2031
Let’s Talk Housing San Mateo County – Putting it All Together for a Better Future
December 1, 2021
OnlineWhy are our housing prices so high, and what can we do about it? How can we create more affordable housing and great places to live? This meeting was part of a four-part webinar and discussion series to learn about housing issues in the County so that the community can help plan for a shared future that is better for all of us. (Hosted by 21 Elements of San Mateo County)
To learn more, visit: letstalkhousing.org/events
Let’s Talk Housing San Mateo County – Housing in a Climate of Change
November 10, 2021
OnlineWhy are our housing prices so high, and what can we do about it? How can we create more affordable housing and great places to live? This meeting was part of a four-part webinar and discussion series to learn about housing issues in the County so that the community can help plan for a shared future that is better for all of us. (Hosted by 21 Elements of San Mateo County)
To learn more, visit: letstalkhousing.org/events
City of San Mateo Housing Policy Workshop Webinar
November 2, 2021
OnlineThe City of San Mateo administers several housing related programs to address the complex array of housing issues that we continue to face. As part of the Housing Element update, the future direction of housing programs in the city must be tailored to fit the evolving needs of the community. This community workshop was held to help inform the City what housing programs the city needs, or how we can change our existing programs to provide the best service to the people of our city.
To learn more, visit: letstalkhousing.org/events
Let’s Talk Housing San Mateo County – Housing and Racial Equity
October 27, 2021
OnlineWhy are our housing prices so high, and what can we do about it? How can we create more affordable housing and great places to live? This meeting was part of a four-part webinar and discussion series to learn about housing issues in the County so that the community can help plan for a shared future that is better for all of us. (Hosted by 21 Elements of San Mateo County)
To learn more, visit: letstalkhousing.org/events
Let’s Talk Housing San Mateo County – Why Affordability Matters
October 13, 2021
OnlineWhy are our housing prices so high, and what can we do about it? How can we create more affordable housing and great places to live? This meeting was part of a four-part webinar and discussion series to learn about housing issues in the County so that the community can help plan for a shared future that is better for all of us. (Hosted by 21 Elements of San Mateo County)
To learn more, visit: letstalkhousing.org/events
Pop-up Event at Dia de los Muertos
October 9, 2021
The General Plan team hosted a booth at the City’s Dia De Los Muertos event.
Housing and Community Needs Workshop
September 29, 2021
OnlineThe Community Relations Commission held the first of many housing workshops for the purpose of learning about the community’s needs and concerns such as housing affordability, being able to live close to employment, housing for those with special needs, fair housing, displacement, and more. This workshop was held as a part of the regular Community Relations Commission meeting on September 29, 2021 online via Zoom.
Pop-up Event at Central Park Music Series
August 5, 2021The General Plan team hosted a booth at the City’s Central Park Music Series event.
Pop-up Event at Central Park Music Series
July 29, 2021The General Plan team hosted a booth at the City’s Central Park Music Series event.
Imagining Scenarios for San Mateo’s Future Virtual Workshop #3
May 18, 2021
OnlineWe listened to the community to create three Draft Alternatives for San Mateo’s future. Learn about the Draft Alternatives and help us improve them. This workshop was similar to the two previous workshops held on Thursday, April 15th and Saturday, April 17th.
Meeting Materials
- Meeting Agenda
- Participation Guide
- Draft Alternatives Overview Handout
- Place Types Menu
- Draft Circulation Alternatives
- Frequently Asked Questions
Materiales en Español
- La Agenda del Taller
- Guía de Participación
- Borrador del Folleto de Descripción General de Alternativas
- El Menú Tipos de Lugares
- Borrador de Alternativas de Circulación
- Preguntas Frecuentes
May 18 Workshop Results
Introduction to the Housing Element Virtual Workshop #3
Let’s Talk Housing: All About RHNA
Imagining Scenarios for San Mateo’s Future Virtual Workshop #2
April 17, 2021
OnlineWe listened to the community to create three Draft Alternatives for San Mateo’s future. Learn about the Draft Alternatives and help us improve them.
Meeting Materials
Workshop Agenda
Draft Alternatives Overview Handout
Place Types Menu
Draft Circulation Alternatives
Frequently Asked QuestionsMateriales en Español
La Agenda del Taller
Borrador del Folleto de Descripción General de Alternativas
El Menú Tipos de Lugares
Borrador de Alternativas de Circulación
Preguntas FrecuentesApril 17 Workshop Results
Workshop Notes
Presentation Video
Breakout Room A Video
Breakout Room B Video
Breakout Room C Video
Breakout Room D VideoImagining Scenarios for San Mateo’s Future Virtual Workshop #1
April 15, 2021
OnlineWe listened to the community to create three Draft Alternatives for San Mateo’s future. Learn about the Draft Alternatives and help us improve them.
Meeting Materials
Workshop Agenda
Draft Alternatives Overview Handout
Place Types Menu
Draft Circulation Alternatives
Frequently Asked QuestionsMateriales en Español
La Agenda del Taller
Borrador del Folleto de Descripción General de Alternativas
El Menú Tipos de Lugares
Borrador de Alternativas de Circulación
Preguntas FrecuentesApril 15 Workshop Results
Workshop Notes
Presentation Video
Breakout Room A Video
Breakout Room B Video
Breakout Room C Video
Breakout Room D VideoTaller de Introducción al Plan General y el Elemento de Vivienda (Taller comunitario en español)
April 10, 2021
OnlineNuevo al Plan General y el Elemento de Vivienda? Obtenga más información sobre cómo se utiliza el Plan General para planificar y guiar los cambios en la comunidad, y cómo la Ciudad debe planificar con anticipación la vivienda para todos los niveles de ingresos. Este evento se llevó a cabo en español y fue coorganizado por la Ciudad de San Mateo y el Centro de Resolución de Conflictos de la Península (PCRC).
¿Preguntas? Para información en español, haga el favor de llamar al (650) 513-0330, ext. 313.
Introduction to the Housing Element Virtual Workshop #2
Introduction to the Housing Element Virtual Workshop #1
Introduction to the General Plan Virtual Workshop
Introduction to the General Plan Virtual Workshop
Draft Alternatives Open House
March 3, 2020
College Park Elementary School (Multipurpose Room)
San MateoOpen House Materials
Open House Overview Handout
What is a General Plan?
Draft Land Use Alternatives
Place Types Menu
Draft Circulation Alternatives
Draft Alternatives FAQ
Existing General Plan Land Use MapMateriales Españoles
Descripción de la Reunión de Bienvenida
¿Que es un Plan General?
Escenarios Alternativos Preliminares
Menu de Tipo de Lugar
Alternativos de Circulación PreliminaresOpen House Results
Major Property Owners Stakeholder Meeting
January 27, 2020
GoPro
San MateoAgenda
Presentation
Discussion Questions
Range of Alternatives Handout
Range of Alternatives Place Type Menu
Study Area Map – North
Study Area Map – SouthCommunity Workshop: Range of Alternatives
November 16, 2019
King Center
San Mateo
Small Group Materials
Basemap
Place Type Menu
Study Areas Handout
Small Group Note Taking Sheet
Proposed Bicycle NetworkWorkshop Results
Where Do You Live or Work Map
November 16 Table Basemaps
November 16 Table Notes and CommentsPop-up Event at Bay Meadows
November 6, 2019
Lawn Adjacent to Fieldwork Brewing Company
San MateoMeet us at the lawn adjacent to Fieldwork Brewing Company.
Live/Work Map
What I Want to See in 2040 Exercise Results
Pop-Up Event at College of San Mateo Farmers’ Market
November 2, 2019
College of San Mateo Farmers’ Market
San MateoLive/Work Map
What I Want to See in 2040 Exercise Results
Pop-up Event at Boys & Girls Club
October 30, 2019
Boys & Girls Club Mid-Peninsula
San MateoLive/Work Map
What I Want to See in 2040 Exercise Results
Youth in Government Day
October 24, 2019
City Hall (Council Chambers)
San MateoAt this event, high school students from San Mateo learned about City government and brainstormed ideas for for future land use, transportation, and other improvements in San Mateo. Examples of their ideas are below.
Pop-up Event at King Community Center Dia de los Muertos Event
October 5, 2019
King Center
San MateoThe General Plan team hosted a booth at the Dia de los Muertos event.
What I Want to See in 2040 Exercise Results, October 5.
Live/Work Map
Pop-up Event at September Nights on B Street
September 19, 2019
September Nights on B Street
San MateoWhat I Want to See in 2040 Exercise Results, September 19.
Live/Work Map – This map reflects cumulative dots placed at the September 5, 12, and 19 September Nights events.
Pop-up Event at September Nights on B Street
September 12, 2019
September Nights on B Street
San MateoWhat I Want to See in 2040 Exercise Results, September 12.
Live/Work Map – This map reflects cumulative dots placed at the September 5, 12, and 19 September Nights events.
Pop-up Event at September Nights on B Street
September 5, 2019
Pop-up Event on National Night Out
August 6, 2019
King Center Parking Lot
San MateoPop-Up Event at the Central Park Music Series
July 25, 2019
Central Park
San MateoCommunity Workshop: Study Areas (June 10)
June 10, 2019
Hillsdale High School Cafeteria
San MateoJune 10 Workshop Agenda
PresentationSmall Group Materials
Basemap
Color Legend
11×17 General Plan Land Use Map
11×17 Aerial Basemap
Small Group Note Taking Sheet
Blank Comment CardWorkshop Results
Where do You Live/Work Map (this map reflects cumulative dots placed at both the June 8 and June 10 workshops)
June 10 Table Maps
June 10 Table Notes
June 10 CommentsCommunity Workshop: Study Areas (June 8)
June 8, 2019
Main Library (Oak Room)
San MateoJune 8 Workshop Agenda
PresentationSmall Group Materials
Basemap
Color Legend
11×17 General Plan Land Use Map
11×17 Aerial Basemap
Small Group Note Taking Sheet
Blank Comment CardWorkshop Results
Where do You Live/Work Map (this map reflects cumulative dots placed at both the June 8 and June 10 workshops)
June 8 Table Maps
June 8 Table Notes
June 8 CommentsSan Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce – Development and Public Policy Committee Meeting (Guest Speaker)
May 28, 2019
Draeger’s Market
San MateoSan Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District Meeting (Guest Speaker)
May 9, 2019
San Mateo-Foster City School District Office
Foster CityNorth B Street Merchants Meeting (Guest Speaker)
May 7, 2019
Los Primos Taqueria
San MateoEvento Vecindario de Visión (Español)
December 2, 2018
Congregational Church of San Mateo
San MateoDomingo, 2 de diciembre (de 4 a 6 pm).
Este evento es copatrocinado por la Congregational Church of
San Mateo y por la Ciudad de San Mateo. Junta completamente en Español.Joint Neighborhood Meeting
December 2, 2018
King Center
San Mateo
Joint Neighborhood Meeting
December 1, 2018
Parkside Elementary School
San Mateo
ESL Academy Visioning Meeting
November 29, 2018
TBD
San Mateo
Joint Neighborhood Meeting
Joint Neighborhood Meeting
November 26, 2018
San Mateo Police Station
San MateoThe Police Department recommends parking across the street in the Franklin Templeton Lot – 3rd Floor of Garage across from the San Mateo Police Department (SMPD). There is very limited space in the SMPD visitors’ parking lot.
Community Workshop: Vision (Afternoon Session)
November 3, 2018
Hillsdale High School Cafeteria
San Mateo- Vision Workshop Presentation
- Vision Workshop Likes, Dislikes, and Wishes (Afternoon)
- Small Group Table Cards
Community Workshop: Vision (Morning Session)
November 3, 2018
Central Park Recreation Center
San Mateo- Vision Workshop Presentation
- Vision Workshop Likes, Dislikes, and Wishes (Morning)
- Small Group Table Cards
Homeowners’ Association of North Central San Mateo (HANCSM) Meeting [Guest Speaker]
Youth In Government Day Workshop: Vision [Guest Speaker]
October 25, 2018
City Hall
San Mateo
San Mateo United Homeowners’ Association (SMUHA) Meeting [Guest Speaker]
