Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Mateo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in development with medium priority
HIP Housing Home Sharing Program
A program that matches homeowners with spare rooms or ADUs to people needing affordable housing, with below-market rents and full screening by HIP Housing. It can help older adults stay in their homes longer while expanding affordable options.
Bay Meadows Phase II buildout and annual compliance review
The last two Bay Meadows blocks — two office buildings leased to Roblox and a 67-unit apartment building — are under construction, with completion expected in 2028-2029. The commission found the owner complied in good faith with the development agreement. About 3,300 people already work at Bay Meadows, expected to grow to roughly 5,000.
Community Development Block Grant annual report (CAPER)
The annual report on how federal CDBG money was spent in the 2025-26 program year was up for a public hearing. If adopted by the City Council, it goes to HUD — and the report shapes how federal community-development dollars flow locally.
Self-storage facility and historic buildings at 922-980 S. Claremont Street
A new self-storage facility will preserve and rehabilitate three 1930s PG&E buildings, a rare large-scale historic rehabilitation in San Mateo. Speakers asked for a commemorative plaque, which staff said may become part of a future Historic Resources Commission plaque program.