Can I get City Council agendas and minutes by email ?
Yes. The City Council agendas and minutes are available on the City web site on the City Council Agendas and Minutes web page.
In addition, the City has started an eNotify Service that allows interested parties to subscribe to the agendas and minutes of the City Council and several other San Carlos Commissions and Boards. Check the eNotify page to subscribe.
Can I have my passport processed at City Hall?
No, we are no longer processing passports here at City Hall. For a list of current passport acceptance facilities, please click here.
Can the Mayor or City Clerk perform marriage ceremonies?
No. You will need to contact the San Mateo County Assessor/Clerk/Recorder's Office – (Special Services) desk at (650) 363-4403. For more information, visit the San Mateo County Assessor/Clerk/Recorder web site.
How can I get information regarding titles and ownership of property?
Information regarding titles and ownership of property is available at the San Mateo County Recorder's Office at (650) 363-4500.
How can I reach a member of the City Council?
Each City Councilmember has a voice mail box for messages from the public. They are as follows:
Vice Mayor Matt Grocott (650) 802-4163
Councilmember Ron Collins (650) 802-4161
Councilmember Bob Grassilli (650) 802-4160
Councilmember Mark Olbert (650) 802-4165
How can I request that an item be placed on the City Council agenda?
Call the City Clerk at (650) 802-4219 or write a letter to the Mayor and City Council, 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070 with request providing full information, name, address and telephone number. The City Manager will review your request and decide if the item will be placed on the City Council agenda.
How do I get appointed to a Commission or Board?
When there are vacancies on a Commission or Board, the City Council directs the City Clerk to advertise in local newspapers and on the Commission and Advisory Board Openings on the City's web site. The notice asks any citizen interested in serving to complete an application form and be interviewed by the City Council. Updated information on Commission and Board vacancies is also available from the City Clerk by calling (650) 802-4219.
How do I register to Vote?
If you are a U.S. citizen and over 18 years of age, you are eligible to register to vote. Voter registration cards are available from the City Clerk's office. Pick up from the first floor office at City Hall or call (650) 802-4219. If a person makes any change in his/her name, address or political party, he/she must re-register.
How many commissions and boards are there?
There are six Commissions and one Council
- Planning Commission
- Parks and Recreation Commission
- Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDAC)
- Arts and Culture Commission
- Traffic and Circulation Commission
- Youth Advisory Council
When and where does the City Council meet?
The City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070.
When is the next Municipal Election?
Municipal Elections in San Carlos are held on odd-numbered years in November.
Who is on the City Council?
Mayor Andy Klein, Vice Mayor Matt Grocott, Councilmember Bob Grassilli, Councilmember Ron Collins and Councilmember Mark Olbert.
