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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Carlos public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sidewalk Vending Regulation Update
State law (SB 635) limits how cities can regulate sidewalk vendors, so San Carlos must update its rules. A resident flagged a real safety problem: vendors on Eucalyptus Avenue during Halloween force pedestrians into the street.
Technology Disruption Policy for Public Meetings
New state law requires cities to plan for tech outages during public meetings — if the stream goes down, the council must recess, try to fix it, and can only continue after an hour with formal findings.
New Chief of Police Services
The mayor introduced Captain Mike Tabak as the city's new chief of police services. He pledged compassionate, transparent leadership after nearly 20 years with the Sheriff's Office, including early-career service in San Carlos.
AED access and CPR awareness
The Bonetti family's rescue of Ryan Connolly highlighted how CPR training and public AEDs save lives. Connolly's company is donating an AED to the taqueria where his cardiac arrest happened.