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3 0
8 9
No. SMART Activity
Total Project Cost
(includes anticipated costs in
future years)
47 In FY 26-27, explore a policy of evaluating cost-effective energy efficiency, production & storage (e.g. solar & battery) upgrades with each major construction and renovation of municipal buildings and facilities. Explore funding options that would allow the City to prepare to include such upgrades any time they’re found in the long term to either be cost-neutral or even save the City on future energy costs. Staff time
48 By fall 2026, evaluate expansion of the Senior Rides Program on Humboldt Street between 2nd and Indian to provide transportation relief to seniors, and hold a Council study session to summarize findings and seek further direction.
Staff time for evaluation;
cost for rideshare
expansion will be
determined
49 By fall 2026, after engaging the community and holding a Council study session, begin work to implement a Residential Permit Parking Program in the North Central community focused on providing relief to residents directly impacted by parking removal on Humboldt Street. $90k
50 Throughout FY 26/27, attempt to bring the Carpenters Union into Project Labor Agreement negotiations alongside the San Mateo County Building and Construction Trades Council. Report back to the Council on progress. Staff Time 51 Research Zoning Code and policy options for regulating food vending and related temporary uses on vacant lots and present findings and options for implementation during a study session by February 2027. Staff Time 52 Research examples of how other cities provide childcare benefits and employee housing assistance to their employees and present findings and options during a Study Session in May 2027. Staff Time 53 Submit a ballot measure to the voters in November 2026 that proposes amendments to the City Charter reflecting the transition to district elections and addressing other non-controversial matters. $175k 54 By June 2027, revise the Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan to streamline the application and approval process, increase installation of traffic calming measures, and improve transparency for applicants. This effort will include clearly documented eligibility criteria, defined review timelines, and will integrate application tracking on the Citywide customer service system where appropriate. Staff Time 55 Review permitting procedures for single-family projects (modifications, remodels and new construction), and identify ways to speed up the process, reduce costs for homeowners and create efficiencies for city staff by simplifying and streamlining requirements and the permitting process and present findings and options for implementation at a study session by January 2027. Staff Time 56 Work with the City’s economic consultant to conduct a citywide economic assessment of the City's commercial retail and service areas and nodes, with a focus on how to maintain a full range of community serving businesses and services around the City, assess $50k
+
Staff Time
Fiscal Year 2026/27 Proposed City Council SMART Activities 2 1
3 0
8 9
commercial displacement, and identify options for supporting small businesses when they are displaced due to redevelopment.
Present findings at a study session in May 2027.
2-5 year objectives – items that will be worked on in future years but not in FY 26/27
1.Continue development and implementation of an Art Mural policy, and work with PW to develop a policy and application process for painting on utility boxes and retaining walls with an approval process via the Civic Arts Commission.
2.Engage a consultant to conduct a feasibility study to identify possible bandstand location options in Central Park.
3.Evaluate the useful life of the Pedestrian Mall Mural and explore options for maintenance and upkeep for at least 5-10 years so that it can continue to energize B Street and the downtown until the next phase of the Pedestrian Mall improvements are ready to be implemented, after completion of Downtown Area Plan update.
4.Partner with the Elders Action Network to host a Future Design Event for the City of San Mateo in 2027, using the principles of Future Design to help visualize future local challenges and opportunities related to climate resiliency, as well as maximize participation in related City planning efforts (e.g.
Blue Sky & Strategic Planning Sessions, General Plan 2040 & Master Plans). If the event is well received, consider making it an annual exercise before future Blue Sky & Strategic Planning sessions.