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Downtown Business Improvement Area Renewal

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Last discussed May 18, 2026.

Public comments (7)

SupportiveDeborah SoonMay 18, 2026

Supported BIA renewal, highlighting DSMA's activation of downtown and collaboration with community organizations like Self-Help.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 18, 2026 · 3:13:58 →
SupportiveRafat HaddadMay 18, 2026

DSMA president and 3 Bees Coffee owner who strongly supported renewal, citing 24 years downtown and DSMA's marketing, beautification, and events work.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 18, 2026 · 3:16:21 →
SupportiveRobert AndersonMay 18, 2026

DSMA secretary and past president who called downtown the crown jewel of San Mateo and DSMA the engine pushing it forward.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 18, 2026 · 3:19:16 →
SupportiveMark BartosMay 18, 2026

DSMA board member and architect who called renewal a no-brainer and praised McKenzie's leadership.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 18, 2026 · 3:21:01 →
SupportiveCathy LevittMay 18, 2026

DSMA treasurer and Tri Counties Bank manager who supported renewal, citing cleaner, safer downtown and benefits her branch gets from events.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 18, 2026 · 3:22:35 →
SupportiveKevin SimpsonMay 18, 2026

Recounted the pedestrian mall's origin story and urged the council to approve renewal and spread the downtown's energy to other commercial areas.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 18, 2026 · 3:26:19 →
SupportiveAmy LeeMay 18, 2026

MODxMOD Furnishings owner who supported renewal, citing growing crowds, marketing, events, and downtown vibrancy.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 18, 2026 · 3:28:05 →