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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Mateo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Central Park improvements: scoreboard and ice rink
IBEW Local 617 is donating a new ~$30,000 scoreboard for Fitzgerald Field, and the On Ice ice rink license got a one-year extension — keeping Central Park's family amenities going.
Self-Guided Art Walks
The commission is considering creating one or more self-guided art walks — possibly three mini-walks given how spread out the city's art is — and even a scavenger-hunt style format to draw families and visitors downtown. Staff hope it will support downtown businesses and tie into Chamber of Commerce and downtown events.
Downtown B Street Mural Maintenance
The beloved downtown pedestrian mural cost $200,000–$300,000, is the city's most popular public art piece, and was just resealed in July by the original artist. The city missed its original two-year resealing window and now has an ongoing maintenance plan including power washing.