Follow up Actions for the San Mateo County Farmworker Housing Task Force Study: Reduce Permitting Requirements and Improve Water Quality with Increased Inspection of Wells

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VIDEO. From the San Mateo County Planning Commission on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 9:00am, as a hybrid meeting. SMCo Planning Director, Steve Monowitz, explains.

San Mateo County Farmworker Housing Compliance Task Force Final Report; Date: February 7th, 2025
Through records reviews and surveys, the Task Force identified 124 active agricultural and ranch operations in unincorporated San Mateo County.

Key Findings.

• The Task Force determined that of the 124 operations, 56 operations provide farmworker housing.
• Through site inspections of those 56 operations, the Task Force identified 145 farmworker housing units occupied by an estimated 356 farmworkers. (Not including the City of Half Moon Bay who did not join in on the County’s Task Force Study.)
• Most (80%+) farmworker units are comprised of structures intended for permanent dwelling such as manufactured and single-family homes.
• The majority of farmworker units (66%) met minimum health and safety standards, while 50 units (34%) did not meet those standards and required corrective action ranging from minor repairs (e.g., the installation of smoke detectors) to more extensive repairs (e.g., electrical and foundation).

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San Mateo County Plannning Commission

• Frederick Hansson
  2nd Term
  Jan 01, 2019 to Jan 06, 2023
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• Carlos Serrano-Quan
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• Manuel Ramirez Jr.
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  Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2024
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• Kumkum Gupta
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• VACANCY for Lisa Ketcham
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  Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2026
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• Steven Monowitz
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• Diana Shu
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  Angela Montes, Commission Secretary
  455 County Center, 2nd Floor
  Redwood City, CA 94063
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  E-Mail: planning_commission@smcgov.org

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