County Bayfront land purchases on Old Bayshore and Mahler Road
Summary
San Mateo County is closing on the Old Bayshore/Mahler Road properties, planning a sobering-and-detox facility and nonprofit space. Burlingame has asked for a police substation, but Horizon's participation and its $25 million in state funding remain uncertain.
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unclear; the city is not funding the purchase but may invest in a police substation.
People needing behavioral-health services, nonprofits, and residents getting a police substation.
Horizon's $25 million state grant may not transfer, putting the full facility at risk.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — June 1, 2026
San Mateo County is closing on the Old Bayshore/Mahler Road properties, planning a sobering-and-detox facility and nonprofit space. Burlingame has asked for a police substation, but Horizon's participation and its $25 million in state funding remain uncertain.
City Council — May 18, 2026
San Mateo County bought roughly 6.75 acres near the Bayfront with possible uses including a sobering center, the Horizon program, and a Pride Center — without an appraisal or much coordination with Burlingame. The council worries about lost property tax revenue as schools near basic-aid status, effects on the Bayside Specific Plan, and whether the site even suits the proposed uses.
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