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.

    View the meeting presentation. 

    View the meeting notes. 




  • 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. 

    View comments received during the meeting. 

    View the meeting notes. 




  • 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. 

    View comments received during the meeting. 

    View the meeting notes. 




  • 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.

    View comments received during the meeting.

    View the meeting notes. 




  • 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.

    View comments received during the meeting.

    View notes from the meeting. 




  • 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
    Online

    The 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
    Online

    El 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.




  • City of San Mateo Fair Housing Workshop

    January 13, 2022


    This 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
    Online

    Why 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
    Online

    Why 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
    Online

    The 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
    Online

    Why 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
    Online

    Why 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
    Online

    The 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.

    View Video

    Presentation Slides

    Speaker Notes




  • Pop-up Event at Central Park Music Series

    August 5, 2021


    The 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, 2021


    The 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
    Online

    We 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.

    Workshop Flyer

    Meeting Materials

    Materiales en Español

    May 18 Workshop Results 




  • Introduction to the Housing Element Virtual Workshop #3




  • Let’s Talk Housing: All About RHNA

    April 22, 2021
    Online

    For more information please visit: https://www.letstalkhousing.org

    Meeting Recording

    Presentation Slides




  • Imagining Scenarios for San Mateo’s Future Virtual Workshop #2




  • Imagining Scenarios for San Mateo’s Future Virtual Workshop #1




  • Taller de Introducción al Plan General y el Elemento de Vivienda (Taller comunitario en español)

    April 10, 2021
    Online

    Nuevo 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.

    Diapositivas de la Presentación




  • 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




  • Major Property Owners Stakeholder Meeting




  • Community Workshop: Range of Alternatives




  • Pop-up Event at Bay Meadows

    November 6, 2019
    Lawn Adjacent to Fieldwork Brewing Company
    San Mateo

    Meet 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 Mateo

    Live/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 Mateo

    Live/Work Map

    What I Want to See in 2040 Exercise Results




  • Youth in Government Day

    October 24, 2019
    City Hall (Council Chambers)
    San Mateo

    At 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 Mateo

    The 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 Mateo
    What I Want to See in 2040 Exercise Results, September 19.
    What I want to see in 2040 exercise index cards, September 19

    Live/Work Map – This map reflects cumulative dots placed at the September 5, 12, and 19 September Nights events.
    Live-Work map with cumulative dot results



  • Pop-up Event at September Nights on B Street

    September 12, 2019
    September Nights on B Street
    San Mateo
    What I Want to See in 2040 Exercise Results, September 12.
    What I want to see in 2040 exercise index cards, September 12

    Live/Work Map – This map reflects cumulative dots placed at the September 5, 12, and 19 September Nights events.
    Live-Work map with cumulative dot results



  • Pop-up Event at September Nights on B Street

    September 5, 2019


    What I want to see in 2040 exercise index cards

    What I want to see in 2040 exercise poster

    Live-Work Map




  • Pop-up Event on National Night Out

    August 6, 2019
    King Center Parking Lot
    San Mateo



  • Pop-Up Event at the Central Park Music Series

    July 25, 2019
    Central Park
    San Mateo



  • Community Workshop: Study Areas (June 10)

    June 10, 2019
    Hillsdale High School Cafeteria
    San Mateo

    June 10 Workshop Agenda
    Presentation

    Small Group Materials
    Basemap
    Color Legend
    11×17 General Plan Land Use Map
    11×17 Aerial Basemap
    Small Group Note Taking Sheet
    Blank Comment Card

    Workshop 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 Comments




  • Community Workshop: Study Areas (June 8)

    June 8, 2019
    Main Library (Oak Room)
    San Mateo

    June 8 Workshop Agenda
    Presentation

    Small Group Materials
    Basemap
    Color Legend
    11×17 General Plan Land Use Map
    11×17 Aerial Basemap
    Small Group Note Taking Sheet
    Blank Comment Card

    Workshop 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 Comments




  • San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce – Development and Public Policy Committee Meeting (Guest Speaker)

    May 28, 2019
    Draeger’s Market
    San Mateo



  • Downtown San Mateo Association Board Meeting (Guest Speaker)

    May 14, 2019
    Barker Blue Inc.
    San Mateo



  • San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District Meeting (Guest Speaker)

    May 9, 2019
    San Mateo-Foster City School District Office
    Foster City



  • North B Street Merchants Meeting (Guest Speaker)

    May 7, 2019
    Los Primos Taqueria
    San Mateo



  • Evento Vecindario de Visión (Español)

    December 2, 2018
    Congregational Church of San Mateo
    San Mateo

    Domingo, 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




  • Joint Neighborhood Meeting

    December 1, 2018
    Parkside Elementary School
    San Mateo

     




  • ESL Academy Visioning Meeting




  • Joint Neighborhood Meeting

    November 28, 2018
    Main Library (Oak Room)
    San Mateo




  • Joint Neighborhood Meeting

    November 26, 2018
    San Mateo Police Station
    San Mateo

    The 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)




  • Community Workshop: Vision (Morning Session)




  • Homeowners’ Association of North Central San Mateo (HANCSM) Meeting [Guest Speaker]

    October 25, 2018
    Martin Luther King Community Center
    San Mateo




  • Youth In Government Day Workshop: Vision [Guest Speaker]




  • San Mateo United Homeowners’ Association (SMUHA) Meeting [Guest Speaker]

    October 18, 2018
    Beresford Recreation Center
    San Mateo


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