CITY OF SAN MATEO
City Council Special Meeting
August 20, 2026
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chamber
Entrance is on O’Farrell Street
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Adam Loraine
Nicole Fernandez
Danielle Cwirko-Godycki
Lisa Diaz Nash
Robert Newsom Jr.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
STUDY SESSION
The public will have an opportunity to comment during the consideration of this item.
1. Candidate Briefing for the November 2026 Election
The City will be hosting a Candidate Briefing for the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election to provide candidates with an overview of key election procedures, campaign requirements, important deadlines, and an opportunity to ask questions about the election process.
ADJOURNMENT
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENDAS:
Agendas and material are posted on the City’s website on the Friday preceding each Council Meeting and can be viewed on the City's website at
www.cityofsanmateo.org
. Any supplemental material distributed to the Council after the posting of the agenda will be made part of the official record.
WATCHING A MEETING ON A COMPUTER:
Public Meeting Portal
www.cityofsanmateo.org/publicmeetings
PUBLIC COMMENTS/REQUEST TO SPEAK
Prior to the Meeting
Send comments to:
[email protected]
until 4 p.m. the day of the meeting.
During the meeting
By Zoom:
Click the link at the top of the agenda and you’ll be added to the meeting. All attendees are muted by default. When the item of interest is open for consideration, select the “Raise Your Hand” icon and you will be called on at the appropriate time.
By telephone:
Call (408) 638-0968 and enter the conference ID found at the top of the meeting agenda. When the item of interest is open for consideration, select *9 to raise your hand. When called upon, press *6 to unmute, state your name and provide your comments.
In Person:
At the meeting complete a “Request to Speak” form. Organized Group and Presentations: Up to five (5) minutes for a group presentation, with as many speakers as can be accommodated within that time allowance. To qualify for a group presentation, all individuals associated with the presentation must be clearly identified and confirmed as in attendance at the meeting. Presentation materials must be submitted to [email protected] one (1) business day in advance of the meeting.
Presentations:
PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only by email to [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted.
Signs:
Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks, posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.
ACCESSIBILITY:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and to ensure meaningful access for all participants, including those with limited English proficiency, individuals requiring special accommodation or language assistance to participate in this meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office at (650) 522-7040 or [email protected]. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
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SPANISH INTERPRETATION
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If you need interpretation of your communications to the City Council from Spanish to English or English to Spanish, please contact the City Clerk Department at (650) 522-7040 or by email at [email protected]. Notification of at least 48 hours will usually enable the City to make arrangements.
INTERPRETACIÓN AL ESPAÑOL
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Si necesita interpretación del inglés al español o del español al inglés para sus comunicaciones al Concejo de la Ciudad, comuníquese con el Departmento del Secretario Municipal al (650) 522-7040 o por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Por favor, avísenos con al menos 48 horas de anticipación para que la ciudad pueda hacer los arreglos necesarios.
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NOVEMBER 3, 2026
GENERAL ELECTION
City of San Mateo
Candidate Briefing
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WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
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AGENDA:
1. ELECTION INFORMATION
CITY CLERK
1. CAMPAIGN RULES & POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
CITY ATTORNEY
1. CITY PRIORITIES: CURRENT & LOOKING AHEAD
CITY MANAGER & DEPARTMENT HEADS
• CITY FINANCES & FISCAL OUTLOOK — FINANCE
• PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNITY ISSUES — POLICE & FIRE
• INFRASTRUCTURE & CAPITAL PROJECTS — PUBLIC WORKS
• PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT & THE GENERAL PLAN — COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
• KEY CITY SERVICES & INITIATIVES — PARKS & RECREATION,
LIBRARY, HUMAN RESOURCES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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THE ROLE OF THE CITY CLERK
DEMOGRATIC PROCESS
ELECTIONS •
CANDIDATE FILINGS •
INITIATIVES •
REFERENDA •
RECALLS •
LEGISLATIVE PROCESSS
AGENDAS •
LEGAL NOTICES •
COUNCIL ACTIONS •
CEREMONIAL •
PROCEEDINGS •
RECORDS
ADMINISTRATION
POLICY • RETENTION •
COORDINATION
BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
RECRUITMENT •
APPOINTMENTS •
ONBOARDING •
RULES AND PROCEDURES
ETHICS & COMPLIANCE
FORM 700 • AB 1234 •
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE •
PUBLIC INFORMATION
PUBLIC RECORDS ACT •
RESIDENT INQUIRIES •
PUBLIC COMMENT •
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CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
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KEY ELECTION DATES
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
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COUNCIL-MANAGER
FORM OF
GOVERNMENT
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GENERAL FUND $
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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SAN MATEO POLICE DEPARTMENT
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
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