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## Recent meetings (20)

- [2026-10-26 — San Carlos says farewell to Public Works Director Steve Machida, funds transportation grants, and steers staff on RV parking](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/6d290730-f887-4069-9356-bd30d2ea7f5d): City Council Regular Meeting
- [2026-10-26 — San Carlos celebrates a year of wins — but one resident calls out an $84M tax burden](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/541f916f-8a8a-4b1a-a4a5-e00098855aa3): City Council Special Meeting - State of the City
- [2026-10-13 — Council says yes to exploring downtown 'entertainment zones' where you could stroll with a drink](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/05ca96fb-6e01-45ca-8ba9-54f7aa745f8b): City Council Regular Meeting
- [2026-09-28 — Council finalizes $1.18M-under-budget sewer project and tightens tobacco retailer rules in zoning code](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/65594ca5-0054-4bca-9c17-8458a6bb324a): City Council Regular Meeting
- [2026-09-14 — Council backs El Camino Real overhaul planning 5-0, moves to loosen chain-store rules downtown](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/933eb70a-434b-4543-9fee-0cc961dad2eb): City Council Regular Meeting
- [2026-08-24 — San Carlos cuts youth sports field fees nearly in half and approves Teamsters raises](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/91aa3eea-3189-43d9-b98b-f5c677101629): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-08-24 — Council cuts youth sports field fees in half, extends downtown parklets another year](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/69794502-50e4-4dad-9237-ff46342968df): City Council Regular Meeting
- [2026-08-10 — Council backs supportive housing plan, revamps childcare grants, and redesigns Crestview intersection](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/4caac3f6-a22a-41a9-bfda-e5c78560a71b): City Council Regular Meeting
- [2026-08-10 — San Carlos Council met behind closed doors on Teamsters labor talks and a pending lawsuit](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/03188fa0-b256-4dca-b041-75589b1afafc): City Council Special Meeting
- [2026-06-22 — Council puts half-cent sales tax on the November ballot — voters will decide](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/17a8c808-d514-4328-abc8-b79702577b10): City Council Regular Meeting
- [2026-06-08 — Council adopts 20-year Parks Master Plan and Northeast Area Specific Plan, green-lighting housing on the east side](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/e011a824-e530-4f82-9614-e27895ad1bb3): City Council Regular Meeting
- [2026-05-26 — Council moves toward possible gas leaf blower ban study, green-lights 95-unit affordable housing pitch and adopts new sheriff contract](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/db1fb412-2c1c-41fe-a6c1-537c0b649260): City Council Regular Meeting
- [2026-05-11 — Council approves Crestview safety pilot 4-1, picks preferred sites for community/aquatic center](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/a918ba38-48c0-42cd-bd01-2a3a1b87e2dc): City Council Regular Meeting
- [2026-04-27 — Council holds sports field fees flat after youth leagues push back, hires Kathy Kleinbaum as city manager](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/00ad832e-ca64-4d1f-9bb4-7a41f1de26f4): City Council Regular Meeting
- [2026-04-13 — Council green-lights SB 79 zoning fix, San Carlos Elms expansion plan, and new 2026 Strategic Plan](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/23b5919f-c455-4b8e-880d-5190183093d3): City Council Regular Meeting
- [2026-03-23 — Council rushes to shield downtown from SB 79 high-rises — and backs a bigger San Carlos Elms](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/ec162699-7f83-4261-a46a-648e551ba548): City Council Regular Meeting
- [2026-02-23 — Council launches $30,000 electric leaf blower rebate program; Crestview safety push draws student support](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/0230880b-6921-4212-b630-85cdd51d07d8): City Council Regular Meeting
- [2026-02-09 — Council OKs $6.2M Harrington Park rebuild, $576K traffic signal grant project — but skips Crestview roundabout debate](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/1dc41809-404c-4269-b535-efff6883d7d9): City Council Regular Meeting
- [2026-01-26 — Council adopts Downtown Specific Plan, adds new Sheriff's Office liaison subcommittee](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/207cfdcb-7449-4663-b702-fad8b50ce2a9): City Council Regular Meeting
- [2026-01-12 — San Carlos says farewell to City Manager Jeff Maltbie, awards $235K in childcare grants and picks interim manager pay](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/meetings/25e4ba94-ae90-400c-bd5f-ccbe1602b061): City Council Regular Meeting


## Civic issues (50)

- [Downtown Parklet Program Extension and 700 Block of Laurel](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/downtown-parklet-program-extension-and-700-block-of-laurel): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Teamsters Labor Agreement](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/teamsters-labor-agreement): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Winter Storm and Flood Preparedness](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/winter-storm-and-flood-preparedness): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Youth Sports Field Use Fee Reductions](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/youth-sports-field-use-fee-reductions): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Tobacco Retailer Permit Zoning Update](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/zoning-change): general · priority: high
- [$46 million street repair investment](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/46-million-street-repair-investment): roads · priority: high
- [Restricting oversize vehicle parking on city streets](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/restricting-oversize-vehicle-parking-on-city-streets): public-safety · priority: high
- [Measure G spending plan accountability](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/measure-g-spending-plan-accountability): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [$84 million sales tax criticism](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/84-million-sales-tax-criticism): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Parks Master Plan and trail expansions](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/parks-master-plan-and-trail-expansions): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Harrington Park Project Costs and Bid Process](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/harrington-park-project-costs-and-bid-process): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Affordable housing at Cherry Street Commons and new proposals](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/affordable-housing): development · priority: high
- [Neighborhood Traffic Speeding on San Carlos Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/traffic-calming): transportation · priority: high
- [Community mediation services partnership](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/community-mediation-services-partnership): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Regional transportation grant applications](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/regional-transportation-grant-applications): roads · priority: medium
- [Flock ALPR Camera Contract and Privacy](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/public-safety): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Protected Tree Ordinance Implementation](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/protected-tree-ordinance-implementation): environment · priority: medium
- [Crestview Drive Pilot Improvements — Los Vientos Intersection](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/crestview-drive-pilot-improvements-los-vientos-intersection): roads · priority: high
- [Formula Business Ordinance Review](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/formula-business-ordinance-review): zoning · priority: high
- [Childcare Grant Program Rules Update](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/childcare-grant-program-rules-update): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Library Makerspace Project](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/library-infrastructure-projects): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Northeast Area Specific Plan Opposition](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/northeast-area-specific-plan-opposition): zoning · priority: critical
- [County Emergency Preparedness and Hazmat Funding](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/county-emergency-preparedness-and-hazmat-funding): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Regulation of E-Bikes and Electric Conveyances](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/regulation-of-e-bikes-and-electric-conveyances): public-safety · priority: high
- [Sidewalk Vending Regulation Update](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/sidewalk-vending-regulation-update): public-safety · priority: low
- [BP I SPE, LLC vs. City of San Carlos](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/bp-i-spe-llc-vs-city-of-san-carlos): public-safety · priority: medium
- [MHA Supportive Housing at F Street and El Camino Real](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/mha-supportive-housing-at-f-street-and-el-camino-real): development · priority: high
- [2025 Sewer Rehabilitation Project Completion](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/2025-sewer-rehabilitation-project-completion): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Climate Plan Progress and 2045 Net-Zero Update](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/climate-plan-progress-and-2045-net-zero-update): environment · priority: medium
- [Sheriff's Services Contract and Overtime Priorities](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/sheriffs-services-contract-and-overtime-priorities): public-safety · priority: high
- [Structural Budget Deficits and Mid-Cycle Budget](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/structural-budget-deficits-and-mid-cycle-budget): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [626 Walnut Street Affordable Housing Development](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/housing-development): development · priority: high
- [Potential Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/potential-gas-powered-leaf-blower-ban): environment · priority: medium
- [Community and/or aquatic center site selection](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/community-andor-aquatic-center-site-selection): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Storm Drain Construction on Private Property](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/storm-drain-construction-on-private-property): infrastructure · priority: medium
- [Caltrain Funding Crisis](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/caltrain-funding-crisis): roads · priority: high
- [Pedestrian Safety at Arundel Elementary](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/pedestrian-safety-at-arundel-elementary): public-safety · priority: high
- [Youth Advisory Council Turnover](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/youth-advisory-council-turnover): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Technology Disruption Policy for Public Meetings](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/technology-disruption-policy-for-public-meetings): public-safety · priority: low
- [Cal Water Rate Increases](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/cal-water-rate-increases): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [RHNA Cycle 7 Housing Mandates](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/rhna-cycle-7-housing-mandates): development · priority: medium
- [Police services annual report](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/police-services-annual-report): public-safety · priority: medium
- [PCE rebrand to WestLight Energy](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/pce-rebrand-to-westlight-energy): water-utilities · priority: low
- [Parks court lighting upgrades at Burton and Highlands](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/parks-court-lighting-upgrades-at-burton-and-highlands): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [AED access and CPR awareness](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/aed-access-and-cpr-awareness): public-safety · priority: low
- [Downtown Specific Plan adoption](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/downtown-specific-plan-adoption): zoning · priority: high
- [Cultural celebrations expansion — Lunar New Year and Diwali](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/cultural-celebrations-expansion-lunar-new-year-and-diwali): parks-rec · priority: low
- [SamTrans Connect Bay Area Sales Tax](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/samtrans-connect-bay-area-sales-tax): roads · priority: medium
- [Crestview-Hallmark Emergency Access Gate](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/crestview-hallmark-emergency-access-gate): public-safety · priority: high
- [New Chief of Police Services](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/issues/new-chief-of-police-services): public-safety · priority: low


## Development applications (6)

- [MHA of San Mateo County Supportive Housing — F Street and El Camino Real](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/development/mha-of-san-mateo-county-supportive-housing-f-street-and-el-camino-real): other · pending
- [Northeast Area Specific Plan (Ordinances 1636 and 1637)](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/development/northeast-area-specific-plan): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [626 Walnut Street Affordable Housing](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/development/626-walnut-street-affordable-housing): other · under-review
- [San Carlos Elms Senior Assisted Care Facility Renovation (PD-14)](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/development/san-carlos-elms-senior-assisted-care-facility-renovation): other · approved
- [SB 79 Temporary Exclusion Ordinance (Ordinance 1634)](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/development/sb-79-temporary-exclusion-ordinance): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [11 El Camino Real Development](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/development/11-el-camino-real-development): subdivision · approved


## Community topics (50)

- [E-bike regulation](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/e-bike-regulation): public-safety
- [Proposed half-cent sales tax](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/proposed-half-cent-sales-tax): taxes-budget
- [E-bike safety](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/e-bike-safety): public-safety
- [El Camino Real Multimodal Plan](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/el-camino-real-multimodal-plan): roads
- [RV parking enforcement](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/rv-parking-enforcement): public-safety
- [Northeast Area Specific Plan](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/northeast-area-specific-plan): zoning
- [Laurel Street 700 block closure](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/laurel-street-700-block-closure): business-jobs
- [Community/aquatic center Option 4](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/communityaquatic-center-option-4): parks-rec
- [Harrington Park costs and downtown plan](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/harrington-park-costs-and-downtown-plan): taxes-budget
- [700 block Laurel Street closure](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/700-block-laurel-street-closure): business-jobs
- [Downtown plan and Laurel Street closure](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/downtown-plan-and-laurel-street-closure): business-jobs
- [Flock ALPR cameras](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/flock-alpr-cameras): public-safety
- [Crestview pilot project](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/crestview-pilot-project): roads
- [Formula Business Ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/formula-business-ordinance): zoning
- [Sales tax and city manager report timing](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/sales-tax-and-city-manager-report-timing): taxes-budget
- [Harrington Park project](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/harrington-park-project): taxes-budget
- [El Sereno Drive safety](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/el-sereno-drive-safety): public-safety
- [Beverly Drive stormwater runoff](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/beverly-drive-stormwater-runoff): water-utilities
- [Measure G spending plan](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/measure-g-spending-plan): taxes-budget
- [Storm drainage and Recology bins](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/storm-drainage-and-recology-bins): water-utilities
- [Youth sports field use fees](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/youth-sports-field-use-fees): parks-rec
- [Harrington Park bid process](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/harrington-park-bid-process): budget
- [Arbor Bay School at Burton Park](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/arbor-bay-school-at-burton-park): parks-rec
- [Downtown business engagement](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/downtown-business-engagement): business-jobs
- [Harrington Park Project contractor](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/harrington-park-project-contractor): development
- [Harrington Park / Strategic Work Plan](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/harrington-park-strategic-work-plan): budget
- [Harrington Park costs](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/harrington-park-costs): budget
- [Harrington Park contractor due diligence](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/harrington-park-contractor-due-diligence): budget
- [Domestic Violence Awareness Month](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/domestic-violence-awareness-month): public-safety
- [Storm emergency declarations](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/storm-emergency-declarations): water-utilities
- [Field use fees](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/field-use-fees): parks-rec
- [Laurel Street closure](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/laurel-street-closure): business-jobs
- [Field use fee reductions](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/field-use-fee-reductions): parks-rec
- [Downtown business dialogue](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/downtown-business-dialogue): business-jobs
- [RV parking](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/rv-parking): public-safety
- [Parks Master Plan / Crestview Park lighting](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/parks-master-plan-crestview-park-lighting): parks-rec
- [Measure G flyer](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/measure-g-flyer): taxes-budget
- [Flock cameras](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/flock-cameras): public-safety
- [Sidewalk vending pedestrian safety](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/sidewalk-vending-pedestrian-safety): public-safety
- [Traffic speeding on San Carlos Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/traffic-speeding-on-san-carlos-avenue): roads
- [700 block of Laurel Street closure](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/700-block-of-laurel-street-closure): development
- [Traffic speeding](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/traffic-speeding): public-safety
- [Community/aquatic center siting](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/communityaquatic-center-siting): parks-rec
- [Storm drain improvement project](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/storm-drain-improvement-project): infrastructure
- [Heritage valley oak at 2108 Howard Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/heritage-valley-oak-at-2108-howard-avenue): environment
- [Burton Park options](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/burton-park-options): parks-rec
- [Crestview bike lanes](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/crestview-bike-lanes): roads
- [Community/aquatic center options](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/communityaquatic-center-options): parks-rec
- [Crestview roundabout at Edmonds](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/crestview-roundabout-at-edmonds): roads
- [Downtown Phase 1A / Harrington Park](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/community/downtown-phase-1a-harrington-park): development


## Officials (8)

- [Pranita Venkatesh](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/officials/pranita-venkatesh): Mayor
- [Adam Rak](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/officials/adam-rak): Vice Mayor
- [John Dugan](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/officials/john-dugan): Councilmember
- [Neil Layton](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/officials/neil-layton): Councilmember
- [Sara McDowell](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/officials/sara-mcdowell): Councilmember
- [Nil Blackburn](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/officials/nil-blackburn): Interim City Manager
- [Greg Rubens](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/officials/greg-rubens): City Attorney
- [Crystal Mui](https://californiarecord.org/sancarlos/officials/crystal-mui): City Clerk