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South San Francisco looks to spur affordable housing with zoning
Developers looking to build housing in South San Francisco could soon be allowed to construct taller structures or those with less parking in exchange for offering an increased number of below-market-rate units. Mark Nagales The City Council last month directed the changes to the city’s zoning rules be explored in an effort to bolster housing affordability by enticing developers to subsidize rents for a greater number of units within large buildings.
San Bruno Police: Radio system fixes will be costly
San Bruno could soon need to shell out millions to upgrade its police communication systems, both to comply with state law and improve spotty radio signal, according to Police Chief Ryan Johansen, who estimated the task could cost as much as $5 million.
Burlingame eyes business taxes
The Burlingame City Council last week continued its ongoing look at potential business license tax increases, with councilmembers providing a mixed bag of feedback on proposed rates and restructurings. The council had previously indicated its support for replacing the city’s current $100 flat rate tax with one levied on gross receipts, a move that would adjust how much a business pays based on size.
New owners for Burlingame’s Copenhagen
Copenhagen Bakery and Cafe, the downtown Burlingame mainstay that’s served up Danish baked goods for nearly 45 years, is changing ownership, but the new proprietors say they will keep the beloved cafe largely as is. Brothers Sean and Ali Azad plan to take ownership next month, and apart from some cosmetic upgrades like new furniture and paint, Sean said the duo will preserve things as they are, including retaining the existing staff and bakery selections.
San Bruno picks district map
The San Bruno City Council this week identified a district map to move forward with, a key step in the city’s switch from at-large to by-district elections for council races. The switch will scrap the city’s current system in which the entire population casts votes for all four councilmembers, and instead gives voters the option to choose only a single councilmember to represent their district. The councilmember will be required to live within that district.
Copenhagen
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Millbrae switches to district elections, adopts map
The Millbrae City Council has chosen a district map, capping the city’s tumultuous move from at-large to district elections for City Council races. In a 4-1 vote the council selected “Map G,” one of five arrangements with which the council had previously agreed to move forward out of several dozen maps submitted by community members. The city embarked on the switch last year to avoid potential litigation related to the California Voting Rights Act.
South City aims for public housing measure
South San Francisco could be the first city in the county to offer public housing, with the City Council last week signaling their intent to seek voter approval to allow the city to own and operate affordable apartments. The move, championed by Councilmember James Coleman, is part of the city's effort to provide affordable homes to low-income residents as housing costs on the Peninsula have skyrocketed.
Home prices up, inventory down in San Mateo County
For-sale home inventory continues to hit record lows in San Mateo County, sparking bidding wars and driving up prices as the county’s median single-family home price remains the highest in the state. Year over year, the amount of listed homes in January dropped by 45%, coupled with a 25% increase in sale prices, which topped $1.88 million, according to real estate database MLSListings.
Why cities in San Mateo County are planning for new levels of growth
Cities in San Mateo County will need to plan for a combined 44,800 new homes to be built over the next eight years — growth that could spell a significant bump in the rate of development even in jurisdictions that have increasingly ushered in new housing. That’s per state laws that mandate residential growth in areas where job growth has outpaced housing production.
Japanese American San Bruno internment camp: 80 years later
Feb. 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, authorizing the imprisonment of nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans who would be kept in internment camps for the duration of World War II. Those imprisoned were not charged with crimes, their detention based solely on their Japanese descent.
New Broadway intersection is nearing design in Burlingame
Plans to raise the Caltrain tracks to pass over Broadway in Burlingame are nearing their final design phase, but the city still needs to come up with close to $300 million in the next two years to complete the task. For decades, the city has sought to eliminate the dangerous railroad crossing that has become increasingly busy, causing traffic jams and sometimes resulting in trains colliding with vehicles.
Assemblymember Marc Berman, D-Palo Alto, adds 2 affordable housing bills
Marc Berman Two bills introduced this week by Assemblymember Marc Berman aim to aid in affordable housing production by both streamlining the process for developers and preventing cities from charging fees that can limit the construction of below-market-rate units. The bills tackle issues deeply embedded in the nuance of how affordable housing comes to fruition in the state, and are part of an increasing effort to tackle housing affordability by some legislators.
Burlingame to get new park
Burlingame’s Bayfront could get a new park, with plans submitted to the city to transform a vacant 9-acre property at 410 Airport Blvd. near the Anza Lagoon into a nature reserve highlighting unique Bay ecology and impacts of sea level rise. The park would host a portion of the Bay Trail and be built into a “microcosm of the entire native Bayfront ecosystem,” according to the Sphere Institute, a nonprofit group responsible for submitting the application.
Millbrae narrows maps to 5
The Millbrae City Council agreed on five district map proposals to move forward with, marking another step in the city’s ongoing switch to district elections from its current at-large elections for council races. The five maps are all community submitted, chosen from dozens drawn by residents in prior months.
Burlingame’s Old Bayshore Highway to be redesigned
Old Bayshore Highway in Burlingame is set for a transformation, with the 1.3-mile stretch of road just south of the airport slated for a reduction in vehicle lanes with wider sidewalks and added bike lanes, in addition to more trees and improved access to the adjacent Bay Trail. The City Council last week reviewed the plans, which are still in the early phases of design work.
Memorial to honor Japanese Americans breaks ground in San Bruno
A memorial plaza honoring Americans of Japanese ancestry who were wrongly imprisoned during World War II will be built near the San Bruno BART station, at a site where in 1942 nearly 8,000 were held in what was then a horse track. Officials broke ground on the plaza Friday, marking a milestone in a decadelong effort by a group of organizers, including some who were interned at the site early in their lives.
Harvey Milk San Francisco International Airport terminal gets federal funding
After pandemic related delays, San Francisco International Airport’s new Harvey Milk Terminal is once again on track for completion because of a $49.3 million boost from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The terminal, named to honor the first openly gay elected official in California, is already open with 25 new gates, but completion of a check-in lobby, the final phase of the project, was put on hold due to funding concerns stemming from reduced air travel.
South San Francisco council OKs license plate reading cameras
South San Francisco will get 31 new surveillance cameras to be placed along Highway 101 and Interstate 280 following a unanimous vote from the City Council approving the new law enforcement measure. The cameras, called automated license plate readers, have been increasingly installed in the Bay Area with several Peninsula cities recently approving their use.
Condo plans return before San Mateo City Council after costly lawsuit
The San Mateo City Council will hold a public meeting Monday, Feb. 7, to discuss plans for a 10-unit condominium building, a proposal the city previously denied but must now reconsider following a court order to do so.
Burlingame City Council sets annual goals
Burlingame councilmembers in an annual goal setting session last weekend identified a handful of priorities for the year, among them continuing to add housing at all income levels, ramping up efforts to gain funding for the Broadway grade separation project and bolstering sustainability initiatives. The priorities build on those identified by the council in previous years, and will serve as a blueprint for the council and city staff in developing and fine-tuning policy for years to come.
San Mateo County’s Caltrain deal rejected
A deal proposed by San Mateo County to end a decadeslong power struggle over the governance of Caltrain, the commuter train running from San Francisco to Gilroy, was rejected by San Francisco and Santa Clara county officials Thursday. The deal’s failure — an expected outcome — prolongs a costly and drawn-out saga as the three counties, through which the train runs, have struggled to agree on a long-term governing structure for the railway.
San Mateo City Council sets priority list
San Mateo councilmembers in an annual goal setting session this weekend identified a list of priorities for the year, among them increasing affordable housing and renter protections, bolstering sustainability initiatives and continuing to make road repairs and safety improvements. Some priorities build on those identified by the council in previous years, others represent new ideas that will be further developed during future meetings.
San Mateo County transit officials seek $15M in exchange for easing control over commuter train
San Mateo County has proposed a deal to once and for all end a decadeslong power struggle and debt debacle that has plagued the governing of Caltrain, the commuter train that runs from San Francisco to Gilroy. San Mateo County’s transportation agency, SamTrans, is seeking a combined $15.2 million from Santa Clara and San Francisco, the two other countries through which the train runs, in exchange for “diminished rights” within Caltrain governance.
South San Francisco has $122M to spend on housing over next 15 years
With a projected $122 million to spend on affordable housing over the next 15 years, South San Francisco officials have begun identifying how to best bolster the city’s supply of below-market rate homes amid worsening housing affordability on the Peninsula. The money is expected to pour in via fees the city charges commercial developers wishing to build within the city — largely biotech developments slated to be increasingly ushered in over the next several years.
Burlingame Planning Commission gives positive review of Bayfront proposal
Applications for at least three new research and development campuses have been submitted in Burlingame for locations along the Bayfront, and more could be on the way. The Burlingame Planning Commission Monday reviewed and provided feedback for one such application that proposes two buildings, seven and eight stories tall with a combined 475,000 square feet geared toward a life-science tenant.
South San Francisco pushes for PG&E reliability Original
South San Francisco councilmembers probed Pacific Gas and Electric officials this week regarding reliability issues, following a pattern of outages in the city’s Westborough neighborhood and broader concerns as the city plans to increase electricity use in its transition away from natural gas. “South San Francisco has been hit pretty hard in terms of outages,” Mayor Mark Nagales said during the meeting.
San Bruno plans for more housing
Isabelle Nunes/Daily Journal San Bruno will need to allow for 3,165 new homes between 2023 and 2031 to comply with state law, potentially expanding the city’s current stock of roughly 15,000 housing units by more than 20%. The City Council plans to submit an outline by the end of the year indicating how it plans to satisfy the law, called the Regional Housing Needs Allocation, or RHNA, which requires Bay Area cities to build more housing in hopes of alleviating affordability issues.
Home inventory shrivels in San Mateo County Original
Already scarce for-sale homes are becoming more rare in San Mateo County, with low inventory levels — down by 51% year-over year in December — sparking bidding wars and further fortifying financial barriers to homeownership. Little new housing and current homeowners staying put, coupled with relentless demand as new jobs continue to pull more people to the region kept prices above $1.8 million last month, a time when the market typically slows amid the holiday season.
California legislators weigh in on how to spend Gann limit surplus
State lawmakers could see their spending ambitions hampered in the coming fiscal year because of a 42-year-old constitutional amendment that caps spending. A projected $31 billion surplus will almost certainly exceed the state appropriations limit, also known as the Gann limit, a 1979 law designed to limit the states total spending at levels of that year, adjusting for inflation and population growth. Gov.
Millbrae plans for future development
Millbrae’s general plan, a comprehensive document that will guide the city’s development over the next two decades, is getting an overhaul. Darcy Smith The plan lays out a broad vision to usher in new commercial and industrial growth, increase residential density near transit, improve mobility and bolster recreation, arts and culture — all with sustainability in mind and while maintaining existing character in the city’s single-family neighborhoods.
Burlingame split on surveillance cameras
In a split decision, the Burlingame City Council will move forward with forming a plan to implement license plate reading surveillance cameras within the city in hopes of deterring crime and expanding law enforcement capabilities. The cameras, an increasingly used technology on the Peninsula, would collect plate numbers and vehicle descriptions to alert officers to the whereabouts of vehicles suspected of being involved in a crime.
South San Francisco opposing expansion on Highway 101
South San Francisco councilmembers this week expressed a desire not to see a lane added to a 9 mile stretch of Highway 101 that partially runs through the city, citing increased pollution from vehicles that could affect nearby neighborhoods. A proposed project would add managed lanes to the span, currently four lanes wide from the Interstate 380 interchange to the San Francisco/San Mateo county line.
Crestmoor fields spark development debate in San Bruno
The San Bruno City Council this month made clear its intent to retain at least 12 acres of playing fields at the site of the former Crestmoor High School campus in San Bruno, a decision not well received by the San Mateo Union High School District that owns the property. The move marks another step in the already drawn-out effort to redevelop the 40 acres at 300 Piedmont Ave. with potentially hundreds of single-family homes.
Bike shares re-emerge in Burlingame with hotel-based program Original
Hotel guests at a handful of Burlingame hotels will now be able to rent electric bikes thanks to a new bike share program — marking the re-emergence of app-based rentable bikes on the Peninsula after programs in several cities ended in recent years. The new program includes at least five bike-share stations, with more potentially on the way.
Big boost for renter tax credit in California
California’s tax credit for renters could soon increase after remaining stagnant for more than 40 years if a bill with broad bipartisan support introduced this week moves ahead. The legislation, Senate Bill 843, was introduced Wednesday by state Sen. Steve Glazer, D-Contra Costa, with 43 co-authors, including local legislators state Sen. Josh Becker, D-San Mateo, and Assembly Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin, D-South San Francisco.
Millbrae introduces draft district maps
Millbrae, in its ongoing switch to district elections from its current at-large elections for council races, introduced three proposed configurations to divide the city into five districts. The maps are a starting point as the city hopes to gather public input to refine the boundaries and eventually decide on an arrangement by Feb. 22. Members of the public can also submit maps for consideration and the next public hearing to review and refine maps is scheduled for Jan. 25.
Drought lessens in San Mateo County Original
Despite precipitation in San Mateo County this rainy season nearly doubling historic averages to this point, the path to full drought recovery remains unclear as the region continues to reel from recent record-breaking dry years. As of last week, storms since Oct. 1 had dumped 13.7 inches of rain in Redwood City and as much as 18 inches in Half Moon Bay while historic averages for the span are 6.4 and 9.2 inches respectively, according to the National Weather Service.
Burlingame completes the switch to district elections Original
Burlingame this month finalized its switch to district elections, capping a process started in 2020 to divide the city into five districts for the purpose of electing its councilmembers. The council voted Jan. 3 to formally repeal the city’s at-large elections and adopt a district map — the product of a series of public hearings and community workshops held throughout last year.
For-sale homes scarce in San Mateo County as prices soar
Inventory levels for single-family homes on the market continue to dwindle in the county, down 40% from last year’s numbers as median home prices are on track to reach their highest levels yet. County median home prices topped $2 million in November, a 34% year-over-year increase and the largest jump of any county in the state for the month, according to the California Association of Realtors.
San Mateo County bartenders weigh in on best hangover cures
We’ve all been there: the pounding headache, nausea, agony — a debilitating feeling of regret followed shortly by a promise to never put ourselves through this again. Hangovers are the worst. Yet come Jan. 1, millions of people around the world will no doubt wake up to find themselves in the depths of dehydration and despair.
South San Francisco coalition aims to prevent highway expansion
A 9-mile stretch of Highway 101 north of the Interstate 380 interchange could soon be the next span of the thoroughfare to get carpool or toll lanes — but opposition to the potential expansion is already mounting. Multiple portions of the highway, which spans much of the state, are slated to receive such lanes, which are designed to reduce traffic and encourage ride-sharing or use of shuttles or buses.
Millbrae looks into flood that left two dead
Christina Corpus Officials are investigating the circumstances that led to the death of a Millbrae couple last week after their vehicle stalled in a flooded underpass in Millbrae. According to Millbrae Police Chief Christina Corpus, 63-year-old Rolando Ortigas Glorioso was driving his wife, 62-year-old Susana Glorioso, to work when they attempted to drive through the partially flooded BART underpass on Hillcrest Boulevard in the early morning of Dec. 23.
San Mateo shop brings ‘bike life’ to Peninsula
San Mateo’s newest bike shop, Zack’s Performance Bikes, probably won’t be the go-to for lycra-clad pros on $5,000 road bikes. The shop, which opened in downtown San Mateo last month, is focused on inclusivity, with family-friendly offerings at affordable prices. It’s also perhaps the only shop in the area embracing bike life — a growing movement credited with introducing a new generation of diverse riders to bikes.
Burlingame officials recap climate action progress
Burlingame is making headway in its environmental sustainability goals, which include plans to slash greenhouse gas emission by 50,000 tons annually by 2030, a report by the city indicates. The goals, which were adopted in 2019 as part of the city's climate action plan, are centered around reducing global warming-causing gasses like carbon dioxide and methane that intensify the atmosphere’s greenhouse effect.
San Mateo fined over death of fish
The California Regional Water Quality Control Board is proposing a $73,700 penalty to the city of San Mateo related to an alleged discharge of water from a burst pipe that mixed with construction materials killing 97 fish. According to the water board’s complaint, a city contractor ruptured a pipe during road construction, causing 7,720 gallons of potable, chlorinated water to mix with cement, crushed asphalt and dirt and flow into a creek.
Congressional maps split San Mateo County
New congressional district maps finalized this week spell big changes for San Mateo County representation, with the county — previously contained largely in a single district, now split into east and west halves. California’s redistricting commission, a bipartisan body tasked with redrawing maps for state and federal legislators, voted to adopt the new configurations Monday, capping a tumultuous process marked by months of community input and compromise.
San Mateo County Community College District official charged with 15 felonies
Jose Nuñez The longtime vice chancellor of facilities for the San Mateo County Community College District has been charged with 15 felonies, the first filings to drop in an ongoing corruption probe centered around former Chancellor Ron Galatolo. District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe announced the charges against José Nuñez Tuesday, with violations including embezzlement of public money, perjury and use of the college district’s resources for political campaign purposes.
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