1 From: John McKenna
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 2:29 PM
To: Clerk; City Council (San Mateo)
Subject: March 2, 2026 City Council Meeting - Agenda Item 6 Honorable Councilmembers,
As the father of an 11-year-old daughter, I am dismayed by the lack of progress that society has made to address climate change, which delay has unfairly placed the majority of the cost, health, and emotional burden on young people, future generations, and communities of concern. At the same time, I am heartened by leaders like you that have supported actions like these in the past and have the ability to move us forward tonight. While the reach codes in front of you this evening are not nearly enough on their own, they will enable commonsense reductions of greenhouse gas emissions at the most inexpensive juncture - when work on an existing building is already being done. Moreover, these codes will result in more efficient buildings, healthier air quality, enhanced safety, and cost savings. Additionally, they will help advance the development of a clean energy workforce that is ready to take off, creating high road jobs. Also, San Mateo will continue to show leadership, furthering the momentum of many jurisdictions across the state that have already adopted similar codes, which will inspire more cities and counties to do the same.
I fully support the reach code options that will be presented to you this evening and hope to see them pass unanimously.
Thank you for everything you do to improve our communities and to thoughtfully address our most pressing needs.
Sincerely,
John McKenna
Menlo Park, CA
1 From: Mary Rose LeBaron
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2026 11:01 AM
To: City Council (San Mateo)
Subject: Please Support the Building Electrification Ordinance on March 2 Dear City Council of San Mateo,
I am writing about the March 2, 2026 City Council meeting, where you will consider a building electrification ordinance, and I want to express my support for adopting the proposal.
For residential properties (single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes), I support requiring certain cooling efficiency upgrades when an air conditioning unit is installed or replaced, because this will lower overall energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
For non-residential buildings, I support requiring cooling upgrades for systems up to 20 tons, to further reduce energy use and emissions in our commercial and institutional spaces.
For residential renovations of 1,000 square feet or more that receive a score of 12 on the City’s building permit worksheet, I support adopting the new ordinance now, and I ask that the City review how effective this requirement is after one year.
I also support adopting electric-readiness standards, since they will help cut greenhouse gas emissions and align us with upcoming Air District NOx standards. These requirements will also help residents be better prepared if, as expected, gas prices rise in the future.
Thank you for your continued climate leadership and for your thoughtful attention to this important decision.
Sincerely,
Mary Rose LeBaron
1 From: Natalie Dias
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 3:47 PM
To: Clerk
Subject: Public Comment Today - Reach Codes
Hi,
Here is my public comment on the reach codes. I will be commenting through Zoom.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GAngLUKQ-
t3ZsTtTkF7eBTePR0rn2dkuvTcyi4CnKOc/edit?usp=sharing
Best,
Natalie Dias
1 From: Anne Adams
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 9:13 AM
To: Anne Adams
Cc: City Council (San Mateo); Clerk
Subject: Our response to the climate crisis
Importance: High
Dear San Mateo City Council,
I am deeply concerned about the climate crisis, and I urge the San Mateo City Council to continue strong action to combat the climate crisis at the local level.
For your meeting tonight, March 2, 2026, PLEASE consider a proposed Ordinance to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing buildings.
I support adoption of the proposed ordinance as described below. Cooling upgrades - residential: I support adoption of an ordinance that requires cooling upgrades, or certain options, for residential properties (single family houses, duplexes, and townhomes) at the time an air conditioning unit is being replaced or added. This will reduce overall energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Cooling upgrades, non-residential: I support adoption of an ordinance that requires cooling upgrades for non-residential properties up to 20 tons.
Renovation of 1,000 square feet or more of residential space, with a score of 12 on the City’s building permit worksheet: I support adoption of the new Ordinance and request that the effectiveness of this requirement be revisited in one year. Electric Readiness: I support adoption of electric readiness standards because they will lead to greenhouse gas reductions and prepare us for the Air District NOx standards. They will also allow our residents to be prepared, should gas prices increase, as is expected.
Thank you for your continued climate leadership, and thoughtful attention to this important issue.
Sincerely,, Anne Adams
Don't ask yourself what the world needs –
Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do it.
Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.
Dr. Howard Thurman
2 If we want to change the story of the human race in the 21st century, we have to change the stories we tell ourselves.
Anne Adams, PhD