Throughout the county there are rental units that have major code violations and pose a threat to the health and safety of the tenants. In these situations, County Code Enforcement must act and as a result the tenants are temporarily or permanently displaced. These tenants are low-income and need assistance in relocating. To address this matter, the Board adopted an Ordinance which set forth property owner obligation with respect to tenants displaced from unsafe or substandard units.
Last week at the Board of Supervisors meeting, I voted no to set the 2018 garbage and recyclables rates in County Service Area 8 (North Fair Oaks) and the other unincorporated areas within the South Bayside Waste Management Authority service area. The resolution proposed a 5%, residential rate increase of $1.48 per month for two 32-gallons or one 64-gallon garbage container.
I presented a resolution authorizing a one-time grant of Measure K fund to the Ravenswood Family Health Center for the Dentistry Renovation Expansion Project not to exceed $69,000. This fund will provide essential capital projects that will create new dental treatment rooms. This will increase the number of pediatric chairs at the Clinic to 9 and adult chairs to 12, and enable 3,500 more patients to be seen for dental needs.
Today I had the honor of presenting Nereyda Guzman with a commendation for the successful completion of the first “Save A Life” EMT Scholarship Program in partnership with the American Medical Response (AMR).
Finding a parking spot on Middlefield Road in North Fair Oaks can be tough. And with construction of the Middlefield Road Improvement project set to begin soon – I have made it a priority to add more space for parking. Back in 2013, San Mateo County conducted a parking study in North Fair Oaks. This study outlined parking demand and supply solutions specifically tailored to North Fair Oaks' current and projected conditions, acknowledging anticipated Middlefield Road Improvement projects.
A few months ago, I met with Juvenel Campos, the owner of El Paisano Restaurant in North Fair Oaks about parking issues in front of his small business. A yellow-painted line directly in front of El Paisano was making parking difficult for customers and impacting business. My staff and I worked with San Mateo County Public Works to resolve the parking problem and to enable Juvenal’s patrons to more easily access El Paisano.
Celebrate Black History Month by getting to know San Mateo County Parks hero, Sam McDonald, and taking a hike through his beloved 'lords of the forest.
I am proud to announce that two key members of congress have joined their names in support of major rail and highway improvements to the Dumbarton Transportation Corridor. Check out the press release below, announcing Rep. Jackie Speier (CA-14) and Rep. Eric Swalwell's (CA-15) support of Dumbarton Transportation Corridor: Two Key Members of Congress Add Their Support for Dumbarton Corridor
On Friday, January 26, the Redwood City – San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 120th award celebration, “Cheers to 120 Years!” I’d like to congratulate all the honorees on receiving this special recognition and thank them for their many contributions to Redwood City and San Mateo County. The 2017 honorees represent a diverse group of businesses and leaders in our community. All the recipients have made a lasting impact on the vibrancy of Redwood City, and have been a positive force for residents across San Mateo County.
Last week, I was proud to co-host the Home for All Second Units Convening alongside my Home for All Co-Chair, Supervisor Don Horsley. It was a packed house for the event, called “Second Units: What, Why, and How.” We heard from experts on Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, which are small structures that typically range from 220 to 1,000 square feet and are built on the property of existing homeowners, either as a stand-alone or inside or attached to a house.
On Wednesday, in my role as representative of San Mateo County to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), I attended the MTC and Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee meetings at the Bay Area Metro Center in San Francisco.
Reflecting on a Productive 2017