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San Mateo County

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  1. September 22, 2026San Mateo County Finance Committee (Redwood City) — Sept. 21 meeting cancelled; ARPA/capital decisions deferredSan Mateo County posted a cancellation notice for the Finance Committee meeting scheduled Sept. 21, 2026 (1:00–2:00 PM). Items market participants expected to move — including near-term ARPA allocations and capital recommendations — will not be considered that date and should be tracked to the next formal calendar posting or Board referral.
  2. September 21, 2026San Mateo County Finance Committee meeting (Sept. 21, 2026) — potential near-term county capital / ARPA decision windowSan Mateo County's Finance Committee meets Sept. 21, 2026 (1:00–2:00 PM). The session is a near-term decision window for county capital allocations, ARPA spending, and contract authority that can affect Peninsula development and affordable-housing partners.
  3. September 17, 2026San Mateo County Zoning Hearing Officer (Redwood City) — Sept. 17, 2026; County Board Chambers public hearing — Sept. 23, 2026Two county-level hearings this week create near-term entitlement risk and decision windows for Peninsula projects: the San Mateo County Zoning Hearing Officer meets on Sept. 17 in Redwood City (in-person and Zoom), and a Board/Planning public hearing is posted for Sept. 23 in the Board Chambers at 500 County Center, Redwood City.
  4. September 11, 2026San Mateo County ARPA allocation, Skanska change-order authority — San Mateo County ARPA allocation Skanska Redwood City meetingThe San Mateo County Board of Supervisors agenda for Sept. 15, 2026 includes a proposed allocation of $18,488,820 from the county’s second ARPA tranche to housing-related needs and authorizes the CEO to approve change orders increasing a Skanska USA contract by up to 5% ($6,789,024). This is a near-term funding and contracting decision with potential implications for county housing programs and capital schedules.
  5. September 9, 2026San Mateo County Planning Commission (Sept. 9, 2026): Coronado Ave. coastal appeal, Denniston dredging, inclusionary housing editsThe Planning Commission convened Sept. 9, 2026 (9:00 a.m., Board Chambers + Zoom) to consider three substantive items: an appeal of a coastal development permit for a new single‑family home and ADU on Coronado Avenue (PLN2026‑00046), a 10‑year extension for dredging operations at Denniston Reservoir (PLN2026‑00165), and an ordinance amendment to modify inclusionary housing requirements across multiple County zoning chapters.
  6. September 2, 2026Brisbane City Council to review Baylands Specific Plan process and scheduling on Sept. 3, 2026The Brisbane City Council is scheduled to meet Sept. 3, 2026 to discuss process and scheduling for final consideration and adoption of the 2026 Baylands Specific Plan and associated Final EIR. This step sets the timeline for adoption, appeal windows, and entitlement certainty for the roughly 680‑acre redevelopment in northeast Brisbane.
  7. August 31, 2026San Mateo County assessment roll 2026: $357.6B total assessed value (4.85% YoY) — development pipeline notedThe San Mateo County Assessor published the 2026–27 assessment roll showing total assessed value of $357.6 billion, up 4.85% year‑over‑year. The release catalogs major project concentrations (Redwood City, South San Francisco, Menlo Park, Brisbane, Burlingame) and cites recent commercial completions that affect comps and tax exposure. Q2 office market data for the Peninsula points to stabilized vacancy dynamics relevant to underwriting and leasing strategy.
  8. August 29, 2026Search: San Mateo County Planning Commission housing element rezoning Aug 26, 2026On Aug. 26 the San Mateo County Planning Commission heard Housing Element rezoning materials and related coordination tied to a multi‑jurisdiction inclusionary housing and linkage‑fee study. The county actions could change allowable housing capacity, inclusionary set‑asides, and non‑residential fee exposure for Daly City, Brisbane, East Palo Alto and other Peninsula jurisdictions — affecting feasibility of office-to-housing redevelopment and mixed‑use projects.
  9. August 28, 2026PLN2026‑00152: Planning staff recommended approval for 420 sq ft addition at 210 Marine Blvd, Moss BeachSan Mateo County Planning staff recommended approval (Aug 26, 2026) of a Design Review Permit and Coastal Development Permit for a two‑story, 420 sq ft addition at 210 Marine Boulevard in Moss Beach (PLN2026‑00152). The staff report documents zoning/LCP/ALUCP analysis, a CEQA Class 1 exemption, and county and district reviews; the project is appealable to the California Coastal Commission.