Weekly Message ~ August 2020
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Reminder to Complete Survey: Downtown Santa Cruz Avenue Street Closure - 45-Day Review |
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As part of COVID-19 response, City Council adopted an Emergency Resolution to temporarily close Santa Cruz Avenue to allow restaurants, retail and services to operate business in closed street areas consistent with provisions set by Public Health orders. The June 16th resolution included a 45-day City Council check-in to review the program and make adjustments as needed. Program evaluation would consider performance in areas such as usage, aesthetics, and safety.
An update for the Downtown Street Closure and Temporary Outdoor Use Permit Pilot Program will be included on the August 11th Council Meeting Agenda.
If you haven't already, please provide feedback to the following questions as we approach the 45-day pilot program evaluation.
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Fines Now Possible for Violating Health Orders, Including Refusing to Wear Face Covering |
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"Individuals who violate health orders, including refusing to wear a face covering in San Mateo County and commercial entities who allow these violations now risk incurring fines after the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today adopted an urgency ordinance allowing the new penalties immediately.
The adopted penalty structure draws distinctions between individuals and non-commercial entities, and commercial entities where violations jeopardize the health of both employees and customers. Individuals can receive a $100 fine for the first violation, $200 for the second and $500 for additional violations with the same year. Commercial entities risk a minimum fine of $250 and a maximum of $3,000 per violation depending on the gravity of the health risk, prior warnings and any good faith efforts to comply. Enforcement officers must personally observe an individual’s violation but can also receive a credible report for a business."
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San Mateo Credit Union Offers ADU Build Loan as Tool to Combat County’s Affordable Housing Crisis |
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"With San Mateo County’s limited and expensive housing, San Mateo Credit Union is introducing a product to help homeowners and benefit renters: ADU Build Loans - accessory dwelling unit construction loans.
ADUs, also known by such names as tiny houses, backyard cottages, granny flats or in-law units, are an alternate and more affordable way to increase our housing capacity. This dwelling can be added to a residential property to provide housing for family members or for use as a rental unit.
ADU Build Loan is a short-term loan designed to help borrowers finance ADUs on their owner-occupied property. This interest-only loan is advanced monthly based on the stages of completion of the unit, for a maximum term of 12 months. It can help homeowners build equity in their homes, increasing the value of their property, while also providing an affordable housing option for renters – a tough find in San Mateo County."
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Raising Anti-Racist White Kids: A Conversation for All of Us |
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Difficult conundrums exist when it comes to raising white children in a society that is one of the most racially diverse in the world, while also being full of racial inequity and injustice.
- Should we teach white kids to be “colorblind”?
- Or, should we teach them to notice race?
- And if so, how?
- What roles do we want them to play in addressing racism when they encounter it?
- How do we do that?
On top of it all, talking about race well means we have to talk about white privilege and racism. How do we teach about race honestly, then, without making our children feel bad about being white?
In this author talk, Dr. Jennifer Harvey will map the common conundrums (drawing on the work in her book Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America) relative to nurturing anti-racist white identity; conundrums that impact adults of every racial group in the U.S., as much as they do our young people. In other words, whether you’ve been a white kid, are helping raise white kids, have relationships with people who used to be white kids, or have children in your life who are friends with white kids—this reading and conversation is for all of us.
Monday, August 17, 4 to 5:30 pm
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Night with the Vinyl Kings! |
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Join Park James Hotel on Saturday, August 22nd for an overnight stay, dinner and an evening of live music with the Vinyl Kings, featuring lead singer and guitarist, Randy Cordeiro (aka Surreal Neil) of Super Diamond, keyboard player and vocalist, Noam Eisen of Cosmo Alley Cats, and drummer, Vince Littleton of Super Diamond!
Enjoy preferred dinner seating at one of our socially-distanced outdoor courtyard tables, while listening to hits by Neil Diamond, David Bowie, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Elton John and more!
Or, dine in your guest room for your own private viewing of the band in one of our courtyard-facing rooms with sliding glass doors.
Space is limited, so make your reservation soon!
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Kepler's Expanded Plaza Hours |
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Although Kepler's is not yet open for browsing inside the store, you are welcome to shop in-person on our outdoor plaza. Please look for the white tent outside our plaza doors facing El Camino Real where there is a selection of books and merchandise set up for you. Booksellers will be on hand to give recommendations and sell you books, puzzles, greeting cards, gift cards, etc. You can also ask staff to get other items for you from inside the bookstore.
Expanded Plaza Hours:
- Tuesday - Friday: 11am- 5pm
- Saturday: 10am-3pm
- Sunday: 10am-2pm
Kepler's website continues to be available 24x7 and the web orders team is processing orders seven days a week. If you need assistance with an order, please send them an email.
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Business Issues & Transportation Committee Meeting |
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The Business Issues & Transportation committee works to keep members and the community informed about issues that could impact our city. The focus includes fostering and maintaining a strong liaison with local, state and federal government. Transportation, Housing and Land Use are major community issues in which the Chamber has taken an active leadership role.
Ray Mueller will be joining this month's meeting & there will also be a Caltrain update. Join the Business Issues & Transportation (BIT) Committee meeting this Thursday, August 13 at 8 am!
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Safari Kid Offers Virtual Preschool! |
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Virtual Preschool at Safari Kid provides small group interactive classes that promote independent learning. Personal & interactive sessions will follow consistent routines, and curriculum that focuses on all-round development of the child!
There will be ongoing student evaluations and parent conferences. Learning kits are individually packaged and will be provided by Safari Kid!
Join Safari Kid for a webinar regarding this program on August 17th at 5 pm. Send an email to get a Zoom link for the webinar! Or call 650-322-0192.
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20% OFF Items of the Month at Amici's East Coast Pizzeria!
Enjoy 20% off Amici's items of the month:
BBQ-Style Wings, Veneto Pizza & Artichoke Panzanella Salad
Offer valid on pick-up & delivery orders during the month of
March via amicis.com or mobile app. Use 'AUG20' at checkout.
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