Brisbane public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 25, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2026.

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 24, 2025, is cancelled. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.

• Meeting cancelled for Dec 24, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for Jan 28, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026.

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from 10‑22‑2025, and hear a presentation by Teresa Montgomery of South San Francisco Scavenger. The committee will review comments on the Baylands Specific Plan and discuss the 2026 work plan. New business includes a letter of intent for a PCA grant related to Quarry Road.

• Approval of minutes from 10‑22‑2025
• Presentation by Teresa Montgomery, South San Francisco Scavenger
• Review Baylands Specific Plan comments
• Discussion of the 2026 work plan
• PCA Grant: Quarry Road, Letter of Intent

City Council

The Fiscal Policies Subcommittee will receive updates on the Business License Fee Study and review the Master Fee Study results. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to presentations and discussion. Public comment will be accepted on these items.

• Business License Fee Study progress update
• Master Fee Study results review

City Council

This is a subcommittee meeting (Mayor Pro-tem Davis and Councilmember Kern) with procedural items and three updates: the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, storm season preparations, and the annual Emergency Operations Center training exercise. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda consists solely of presentations and discussion.

• Update on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Storm Season Update
• Update on Annual EOC Training Exercise

City Council

The Housing Subcommittee will consider a councilmember’s request to attend remotely under the emergency provisions of AB 2449. The subcommittee will also receive a presentation from HEART responding to a request for proposals to own and manage the Visitacion Garden senior housing project. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion and presentation.

• Consider request for remote attendance under AB 2449 emergency circumstances
• Receive HEART’s proposal for ownership and management of Visitacion Garden Senior Housing

City Council

This is a closed-session City Council meeting with no regular business. The council will discuss the employment of the City Attorney and confer with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case). Public comment is accepted only before adjournment into closed session.

• Closed session discussion on Public Employment; Title: City Attorney, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation, one case (Government Code Section 54956.9(d))

City Council

The City Council will select a new mayor and mayor pro tem, administer oaths to newly appointed committee members, and recognize outgoing Mayor Cliff Lentz. The council will also consider a $77,500 contract amendment for Brisbane Marina maintenance dredging and provide guidance on a plaque honoring David Schooley.

• Selection of new mayor and mayor pro tem
• Contract Amendment No. 2 with Anchor QEA, LLC for $77,500 for 2026 Brisbane Marina maintenance dredging
• Proclamation honoring Community Development Director John Swiecki for nearly 21 years of service
• Appointments to Inclusion Diversity Equity & Accountability Committee, Complete Streets Safety Committee, Open Space & Ecology Committee, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission
• Guidance on a plaque honoring David Schooley

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025, has been cancelled. This is part of a series of cancellations including November 27 and December 25, 2025.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The hybrid meeting of the Brisbane Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for December 10, 2025, is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2026.

City Council

The Subcommittee will meet to review and discuss the goals of the Parks & Recreation Commission. The meeting is a hybrid session held at City Hall and via Zoom.

• Review and discussion of Parks & Recreation Commission Goals

City Council

At this special meeting, the City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the process for selecting a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, which will occur at a special meeting on December 11, 2025. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Workshop on process to select Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem at the December 11 special meeting

The council held a workshop to discuss the process for selecting the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem at the upcoming special meeting on December 11, 2025. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned without any formal actions taken.

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will meet to approve a contract amendment for marina maintenance dredging, discuss camera installation near Community Park, and consider resolutions for event cosponsorship and nonconformity code use.

• Approve contract amendment No. 2 with Anchor QEA, LLC for $77,500
• Approve Brisbane Village Helping Hands 10th Anniversary Celebration
• Approve Mothers of Brisbane Yoga Workshop for Event Cosponsorship
• Discuss camera installation near Community Park
• Discuss nonconformity code for properties adjacent to Community Park

City Council

The Brisbane City Council has cancelled its scheduled closed session for December 4, 2025, and rescheduled it for December 11, 2025, to be held in person at 50 Park Place and virtually via Zoom.

• Closed session rescheduled to Dec. 11, 2025
• Meeting moved to 50 Park Place, Brisbane, CA 94005
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom

IDEA Committee

This special meeting of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability Committee includes an update on the Martin Luther King Jr. Essay/Poetry Contest and service project with CORA, an update on the San Mateo County Rapid Response Hotline Flyer, and a vote to select a new chair and vice chair. The committee will also approve minutes from December 3, 2025, and set a 2026 flag display schedule and a policy subcommittee meeting date.

• Accept resignation of Maria Marc
• Approve December 3, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Update on San Mateo County Rapid Response Hotline Flyer
• Update on Martin Luther King Essay/Poetry Contest and service project with CORA
• Select new chair and vice chair

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The Complete Streets Safety Committee will discuss proposed survey improvements for Visitacion Avenue and striping and painted curbs for Old County Road. The committee will also review and potentially approve comments regarding the Baylands Specific Plan.

• Proposed Visitacion Avenue Survey Improvements
• Old County Road striping and painted curbs
• Approval of Baylands Specific Plan comments

The Complete Streets Safety Committee approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. No other actions were formally adopted; the committee continued discussion of Visitacion Avenue improvements and considered low‑cost changes to Old County Road, but no votes were taken. Staff will return with updated cost estimates for Visitacion Avenue and will submit Baylands Specific Plan comments before the end of the year.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will interview applicants for four advisory committees and then discuss and consider appointing members to those committees. The committees are the Inclusion Diversity Equity & Accountability (IDEA) Committee, the Complete Streets Safety Committee, the Planning Commission, and the Community Garden Stewards. Some current members are seeking reappointment without interview. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• Interview applicants for up to 5 IDEA Committee terms ending January 2028
• Interview applicants for up to 4 Complete Streets Safety Committee terms ending January 2030
• Interview applicants for up to 2 Planning Commission terms ending January 2030
• Interview applicant for Community Garden Stewards term ending January 2028 or 2030
• Discuss and consider appointments for the above committees

The council approved several committee appointments. Anna Dennis, Alex Horton, Marissa Lee Baird, Quita Highsmith and Carol Zoltwoski were appointed to the Inclusion Diversity Equity & Accountability (IDEA) Committee for two‑year terms ending January 2028. Cristian Cabrera was appointed to the Complete Streets Safety Committee for a four‑year term ending January 2030. Dariusz Wodziak and Alex Lau were appointed to the Planning Commission, and Wendy Frisk was appointed as a Community Garden Steward, each serving terms that run through January 2030.

• Appointed Anna Dennis, Alex Horton, Marissa Lee Baird, Quita Highsmith and Carol Zoltwoski to IDEA Committee (2‑yr terms ending Jan 2028)
• Appointed Cristian Cabrera to Complete Streets Safety Committee (4‑yr term ending Jan 2030)
• Appointed Dariusz Wodziak and Alex Lau to Planning Commission (4‑yr terms ending Jan 2030)
• Appointed Wendy Frisk as Community Garden Steward (term until Jan 2030)

City Council

The City Council will conduct interviews and consider appointments for the Open Space and Ecology Committee (6 terms) and the Parks and Recreation Commission (4 terms) at this special meeting.

• Interview applicants for 6 Open Space and Ecology Committee terms ending January 2030 and 2029
• Interview applicants for 4 Parks and Recreation Commission terms ending January 2030
• Possible appointments to both committees

Council members interviewed applicants for five Open Space and Ecology Committee seats and four Parks and Recreation Commission seats. After discussion, they directed City Clerk Padilla to draft resolutions appointing the interviewed applicants to the respective committees, with four‑year terms ending in January 2030 (and one shortened term ending January 2029 for the Open Space seat). No vote tallies were recorded.

• Directed City Clerk Padilla to draft a resolution appointing Erin Becker, Jason Nunan, Michele Salmon, Anthony Walker, and Mary Rogers to the Open Space and Ecology Committee (four‑year terms ending Jan 2030)
• Directed City Clerk Padilla to draft a resolution appointing Trudi Davis, Natalie Ocampo, Tom Seawell, and Christine Rose Gornitsky to the Parks and Recreation Commission (four‑year terms ending Jan 2030)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meetings scheduled for November 27, December 11, and December 25, 2025 have been cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee meeting scheduled for November 26, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025.

City Council

The City Council is convening a closed session meeting to discuss a liability claim filed by Arellano under Government Code section 54956.95 and to confer with legal counsel on two anticipated litigation cases under section 54956.9(d). No open session actions are scheduled.

• Liability Claim: Arellano (Gov. Code § 54956.95)
• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation – two cases (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d))
• Approval of the closed session agenda
• Public comment on closed session items

Mayor Lentz called the meeting to order and Councilmember Mackin moved, with Councilmember Kern seconding, to approve the closed‑session agenda. All four members present voted aye and the motion passed unanimously. No public comment was made and the council then adjourned into closed session.

• Approved closed‑session agenda (unanimous 4‑0 vote)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code with local amendments and approve minutes from the November 6 meeting. The council will also discuss reestablishing a sister city relationship with Brisbane, Australia, and provide direction on the 70 Old County Road planning program.

• Adopt 2025 California Building Standards Code with local amendments
• Approve minutes from November 6, 2025 City Council meeting
• Study Session: 70 Old County Road Planning Program
• Discuss reestablishing a Sister City Relationship with Brisbane, Australia
• Authorize submittal of CalRecycle grant applications

The council unanimously adopted the agenda and approved several consent‑calendar items, including minutes from the November 6 meetings and an ordinance waiving a second reading to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code with local amendments and a CEQA exemption. It also approved a resolution changing CalRecycle grant signature authority to the City Manager. The council directed staff to continue work on the 70 Old County Road study, to re‑establish a sister‑city relationship with Brisbane, Australia, and to accept late commission applications.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of City Council meeting of November 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of City Council closed‑session meeting of November 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance waiving second reading to adopt 2025 California Building Standards Code with local amendments and CEQA exemption (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing CalRecycle grant applications and changing signature authority to City Manager (unanimous)
• Directed staff to work with Good Cities and Parkside 2 Subcommittee on scope of work using the remaining $82,000 contract
• Directed staff to send Mayor Lentz’s letter to Lord Mayor Schrinner to re‑establish the sister‑city relationship with Brisbane, Australia
• Directed City Clerk to accept late applications for Planning Commission and Community Garden Steward positions

IDEA Committee

This agenda is a notice of cancellation. The regular meeting of the Brisbane IDEA Committee scheduled for November 19, 2025, is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled for November 19, 2025
• Next meeting set for December 3, 2025, virtual and in-person at 25A Park Place

City Council

The Sea Level Rise Subcommittee will receive an update on the Brisbane Lagoon and a presentation of the Brisbane Shoreline Resiliency Plan, which is funded by an Ocean Protection Council grant. The subcommittee will consider any request from a City Councilmember to attend remotely under AB 2449 emergency circumstances. The meeting will also include a call for items to be placed on future agendas.

• Brisbane Lagoon sea level rise update
• Presentation of Brisbane Shoreline Resiliency Plan funded by Ocean Protection Council grant
• Consideration of City Councilmember remote attendance request under AB 2449
• Call for future agenda items

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will discuss integrating public art into economic vitality efforts and review updates to the Public Art Master Plan, including a webpage and interactive map. The committee will also determine whether to skip the December meeting.

• Approval of October 20th, 2025 minutes
• Discussion on integrating public art into economic vitality
• Review of Public Art Master Plan updates
• Decision on skipping December meeting
• Hybrid meeting at Brisbane Annex City Hall

The Public Art Advisory Committee unanimously approved its agenda and the October 17, 2025 minutes. The committee reviewed an updated Public Art Master Plan webpage and interactive map. It decided to skip the December meeting and schedule the next meeting for January 26, 2026.

• Approved agenda (5 Ayes, 0 No's, 2 Absent)
• Approved October 17 minutes (5 Ayes, 0 No's, 2 Absent)
• Skipped December meeting; will meet again Jan 26, 2026

Planning Commission

The Brisbane Planning Commission will adopt the agenda, approve the draft minutes from October 23, 2025, and address items on the consent calendar. New business includes a workshop on Brisbane Acres Density Transfer provisions, a discussion of a zoning penalty fee, and the cancellation of the regular meetings scheduled for November 27, December 11, and December 25, 2025 with adjournment to the January 8, 2026 meeting.

• Cancellation of regular meetings on Nov 27, Dec 11, and Dec 25, 2025; adjournment to Jan 8, 2026
• Workshop on Brisbane Acres Density Transfer provisions, potential amendment per Housing Element Program 2.G.1
• Discussion of Zoning Penalty Fee
• Adoption of draft meeting minutes from October 23, 2025
• Consent calendar items to be acted upon collectively

The Planning Commission adopted its agenda by a 3‑0 vote. A workshop was held to discuss possible amendments to the Brisbane Acres Density Transfer provisions, but no action was taken. The Commission directed staff to pursue Municipal Code amendments to address the basis of the Zoning Penalty Fee. Staff announced Director Swiecki’s retirement and that Principal Planner Ayres will serve as Interim Community Development Director.

• Adopt agenda (3-0 vote)
• Direct staff to pursue Municipal Code amendments for Zoning Penalty Fee

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Festival of Lights Subcommittee of the Brisbane Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the 2025 Festival of Lights. The agenda includes citizen communications and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed.

• Discuss 2025 Festival of Lights

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will receive a presentation from Economic Vitality Director Mitch Bull regarding the relationship between economic vitality and parks and recreation. The body will also review and comment on the Baylands Specific Plan.

• Presentation on Economic Vitality by Director Mitch Bull
• Review and comments on the Baylands Specific Plan
• Reports from Public Art Advisory Committee, Recreation Programs Subcommittee, and Festival of Lights Subcommittee

The commission unanimously adopted the November 12, 2025 agenda and approved the October 8, 2025 minutes. It gave staff direction to draft an official letter to the Planning Commission regarding the Baylands Specific Plan, emphasizing native plants and additional recreation amenities. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Directed staff to draft official letter to Planning Commission on Baylands Specific Plan

City Council

This City Council meeting is largely procedural, including approval of minutes from a prior meeting and placeholder demo items for staff training. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled for this session.

• Approve minutes of October 31, 2025 Super Spooky Halloween Meeting (Consent Calendar)
• Julia's Demo Agenda Item (New Business)
• Caroline's Demo Item for User Training (Staff Reports)

City Council

Councilmembers Davis, Kern, Mackin, O’Connell and Mayor Lentz voted to approve the closed‑session agenda. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The council then adjourned the meeting into closed session. City Attorney McMorrow reported that staff received direction on the liability claim and anticipated litigation items.

• Approved Closed Session agenda (5-0 unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting into Closed Session

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will consider several consent items, including approval of recent meeting minutes and a resolution to amend the master pay schedule for the new minimum wage. Council members will also introduce a draft ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code with local amendments. New business includes an update on the city’s bond rating and a discussion of submitting the Quarry Road Recreational Trail Project for a Priority Conservation Area grant. The council will vote on authorizing the Artful Bench Program request for proposals, which has a not‑to‑exceed budget of $125,000.

• Approve minutes of City Council meetings from October 2025
• Approve resolution to amend the Master Pay Schedule for the new minimum wage
• Introduce draft ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code with local amendments
• Authorize publication of the Artful Bench Program RFP (budget up to $125,000)
• Consider submitting the Quarry Road Recreational Trail Project for a Priority Conservation Area grant

The council adopted its agenda and approved the consent calendar items, including minutes, an investment report, a payroll amendment for the new minimum wage, a building‑code ordinance, and a $125,000 Artful Bench program. It voted to submit the Quarry Road Recreational Trail Project for a Priority Conservation Area Grant. The council also directed staff to notify community‑garden plot owners about a steward opening and to schedule commission interview dates in early December. Staff was tasked with providing a bond‑rating update in January 2026.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items D‑J, including minutes, investment report, payroll amendment, building‑code ordinance, and $125,000 Artful Bench RFP (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Quarry Road Recreational Trail Project for Priority Conservation Area Grant (unanimous)
• Directed staff to mail letter to community‑garden plot owners about steward opening (unanimous)
• Directed staff to schedule commission/committee interview dates Dec 1, 2, and 9 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to provide bond‑rating update in Jan 2026 (unanimous)

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The Complete Streets Safety Committee will review speeding, traffic calming measures, and general traffic issues on San Bruno Avenue. The meeting also includes a presentation on the C/CAG & SMCTA Countywide Transportation Plan. No new business or contract items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of speeding and traffic calming measures on San Bruno Avenue

The Complete Streets Safety Committee approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. No other actions or resolutions were adopted. Staff presented updates on regional transportation plans and local projects, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved October 1st meeting minutes

City Council

The Economic Vitality Subcommittee will meet to receive introductions from Prologis and an update from the Economic Vitality Office.

• Prologis introductions to the Subcommittee
• Update from the Economic Vitality Office

City Council

The Communications, Outreach & Engagement Subcommittee will discuss the production version of the city's new website and plan a 'Bug Bash' for its launch. Members will also review the expanded STAR template and digital metrics reporting.

• Review of expanded STAR template
• Recommendations for new website digital metrics reports
• Preview of production website and planning for a 'Bug Bash' launch event

City Council

This is a closed session meeting of the Brisbane City Council. The council will adjourn into closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d). No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Conference with legal counsel—anticipated litigation (one case)

Councilmembers O’Connell and Davis moved, and seconded, to approve the closed‑session agenda. The motion passed unanimously with all five members voting aye (Davis, Kern, Mackin, O’Connell, Lentz). No public comment was made and the council entered closed session.

• Approved closed‑session agenda (5‑0 unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review citizen communications and hold a discussion on the city's preschool program. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Citizen Communications
• Discussion of the City's Preschool Program

City Council

The City Council is holding a practice meeting. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and training items.

• Demo Item for Creation Training
• Practice Item

Planning Commission

The Brisbane Planning Commission will adopt the agenda, approve routine consent calendar items, and accept the draft minutes from August 28, 2025. Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss a proposed amendment to the General Plan Open Space Element. The meeting will adjourn with a schedule for the next regular meeting on November 13, 2025.

• Adoption of agenda
• Consent calendar items (routine approvals)
• Approval of draft meeting minutes of August 28, 2025
• Workshop – discussion of proposed amendment to the General Plan Open Space Element
• Adjournment to the regular meeting of November 13, 2025

The Planning Commission adopted the meeting agenda with a 3-0 vote. It also approved the consent calendar, including the draft minutes from August 28, 2025, by a 3-0 vote. A workshop discussed a proposed amendment to the General Plan Open Space Element, which will be scheduled for a public hearing in January 2026. No other business was taken and the meeting was adjourned.

• Adopt agenda (3-0)
• Approve consent calendar (3-0)

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will review comments on the Draft Open Space Element and the Baylands Specific Plan. The body will also discuss a Priority Conservation Area (PCA) grant application and the 2026 OSEC workplan.

• Draft Open Space Element comment review
• Baylands Specific Plan comment review
• Priority Conservation Area (PCA) Grant Application discussion
• 2026 OSEC Workplan discussion

The Open Space and Ecology Committee adopted its agenda and approved the September 24 minutes, both unanimously. It voted to adopt the Quarry Road Recreational Trail project as the Priority Conservation Area grant submission to City Council, also unanimously. The committee will forward the recommendation to Council for a November 6 decision.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve September 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopt Quarry Road Recreational Trail for PCA grant submission (unanimous)

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will discuss several items including an update on the preservation of the Midtown Mural, review the final draft of the Firth Park Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for public art, review the preliminary final draft of the Artful Bench Program Request for Proposal (RFP), and consider potential activities for the Alvarado to San Benito Stairway Project, including an unveiling event and dedication plaque. These items are discussion-only; no votes are scheduled.

• Update from Site & Studio Conservation LLC on preserving the Midtown Mural
• Review final draft of Firth Park Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
• Review preliminary final draft of the Artful Bench Program Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Consider unveiling event and dedication plaque for Alvarado to San Benito Stairway Project art

The committee approved moving Item F after Item C on the agenda (7‑0‑0) and adopted the September 15 minutes (5‑0‑2 abstain). It agreed to plan a ribbon‑cutting ceremony and plaque for the Alvarado‑to‑San Benito stairway project. The board confirmed the Firth Park RFQ will proceed with a budget not to exceed $300 K and will be presented to Council in the spring. Finally, the Artful Bench Program RFP was approved, with a recommendation to prioritize it for Council consideration in the fall.

• Approved agenda amendment moving Item F after Item C (7‑0‑0)
• Approved September 15 minutes (5‑0‑2 abstain)
• Agreed to plan ribbon‑cutting event and plaque for Alvarado‑to‑San Benito stairway project
• Confirmed Firth Park RFQ will move forward with budget ≤ $300 K
• Approved Artful Bench Program RFP
• Decided to prioritize Artful Bench RFP for Council in the fall

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will convene a closed session to discuss the evaluation of the City Manager. The meeting will be held at 50 Park Place and is open to public observation.

• Closed session to discuss City Manager evaluation
• Public comment period before closed session
• Hybrid meeting at 50 Park Place, Brisbane, CA 94005

The council voted to approve the closed‑session agenda as presented. The motion was made by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Mackin, and passed with all five members voting aye. No public comments were made and the meeting was then adjourned into closed session.

• Approved closed session agenda (5‑0 unanimous)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from recent meetings, and receive a library annual report. It will consider event co‑sponsorship applications for the Mothers of Brisbane MoB Shop and Silverspot Cooperative Nursery Preschool. A presentation from Lincoln Property Company will discuss a possible housing project on 150 N. Hill. The council will also consider forming a Parkside II ad hoc subcommittee.

• Approve minutes of the Sep 22, 2025 special meeting
• Approve minutes of the Oct 2, 2025 regular and closed‑session meetings
• Approve event co‑sponsorship for Mothers of Brisbane’s MoB Shop
• Approve event co‑sponsorship for Silverspot Cooperative Nursery Preschool’s Pancake Breakfast and Movie Mixer
• Receive Lincoln Property Company presentation on a housing project at 150 N. Hill

The council adopted the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. It also approved the consent calendar items C through G, including minutes from prior meetings and two event co‑sponsorship applications, all by unanimous consent. No members of the public made oral comments. The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 P.M.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous 5-0)
• Approve minutes of Sep 22, 2025 special meeting (unanimous 5-0)
• Approve minutes of Oct 2, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous 5-0)
• Approve minutes of Oct 2, 2025 closed‑session meeting (unanimous 5-0)
• Approve Mothers of Brisbane MoB Shop event co‑sponsorship (unanimous 5-0)
• Approve Silverspot Cooperative Nursery Preschool pancake breakfast and movie mixer co‑sponsorship (unanimous 5-0)

IDEA Committee

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability Committee will review its work plan and a legal counsel memo. The committee is also scheduling a meeting to discuss the city's flag display policy.

• IDEA Work Plan Update and Legal Counsel Memo
• Day in the Park event debrief
• United Against Hate Short Film Festival on October 25, 2025
• Scheduling a Policy Committee meeting regarding Flag Display Policy

IDEA Committee

The IDEA Committee will open the meeting, consider any member requests to attend remotely under AB 2449, approve the agenda, allow public comments, and discuss the United Against Hate Short Film Festival.

• Consider remote attendance requests under AB 2449
• Approve agenda
• Public comment period
• Discuss United Against Hate Short Film Festival

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will adopt the agenda and approve the September 10, 2025 minutes. It will hear citizen communications and presentations on the Baylands Specific Plan and Aquatics Programs & Services. The meeting also includes debriefs of past events and reports from subcommittees and commissioners.

• Adoption of agenda (deletions, additions, changes)
• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Informational overview of the Baylands Specific Plan
• Presentation on Aquatics Programs & Services
• Coastal Cleanup debrief (old business)

The Brisbane Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to adopt the October 8, 2025 agenda. It also voted unanimously to adopt the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopted October 8, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will meet to consider adopting an ordinance amending zoning regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units and discuss real estate signage. The meeting will also include routine approvals and presentations.

• Adopt ordinance amending ADU regulations in Brisbane Municipal Code
• Approve minutes from September 18, 2025 City Council meeting
• Receive Summer 2025 Parks and Recreation programming highlights
• Discuss real estate signs and sign ordinance sufficiency
• Discuss agenda setting process for City Council items

The council unanimously adopted an ordinance updating accessory dwelling unit regulations across several municipal code chapters. It also approved the Silverspot Cooperative Nursery Preschool lease with a $1,000 rent and a two‑year term. Additional actions included approving the IDEA Committee workplan, adopting the consent calendar items, and updating the council meeting schedule. Staff were directed to draft amendments to the real‑estate sign ordinance for a future meeting.

• Adopted agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items E‑G (minutes) (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar Item H (summer program highlights) (unanimous)
• Approved IDEA Committee Workplan 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Silverspot Lease Agreement: rent $1,000, lease term 2 years (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending municipal code chapters 15.10, 17.02, 17.12, 17.16, 17.32, 17.34, 17.43 for ADU and JADU regulations (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop amendments to the real‑estate sign ordinance for a future meeting (unanimous)
• Updated council meeting schedule with several date changes and cancellations (unanimous)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss a liability claim filed by Sandoval under Government Code section 54956.95 and to confer with legal counsel on one anticipated litigation case. No public action items are listed; the meeting consists entirely of closed session proceedings.

• Closed session discussion of liability claim: Sandoval
• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case)
• Public comment accepted only on closed session items before adjournment

The council approved the closed‑session agenda with a unanimous vote. No public comments were received. Councilmembers gave staff direction on the liability claim (Item C) and anticipated litigation (Item D).

• Approved closed‑session agenda (unanimous)
• Directed staff on liability claim (Item C)
• Directed staff on anticipated litigation (Item D)

City Council

The Age Friendly Subcommittee is meeting to review task force highlights and introduce a Notion board for project management. The body will also discuss upcoming volunteer opportunities for city events and committee vacancies.

• Introduction of Notion board for project management
• Volunteer opportunities for Day in the Park “Grand-Stand”
• Volunteer opportunities for Halloween street closures
• Discussion of Commission and Committee vacancies

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Brisbane Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a meeting to hear citizen communications and introduce new ideas. Commissioners will review expectations and communication for the Youth Advisory Council and Teen Advisory Council. The agenda includes discussion of fall initiatives and events. No formal actions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The Complete Streets Safety Committee will review a presentation on the BDI Baylands Specific Plan. The body will also discuss speeding, traffic calming measures, and general traffic issues on San Bruno Avenue.

• BDI Baylands Specific Plan Presentation
• Traffic calming and speeding issues on San Bruno Avenue

The August 6 meeting minutes were approved. The committee added San Bruno Avenue to the 2025 work plan for safety improvements. Members agreed to identify faded crosswalks for a quick‑build project on San Bruno and Visitacion Avenues. Staff updates on upcoming slurry seal work, a pedestrian walkway, and a bus‑stop relocation funding were noted.

• Approved August 6 meeting minutes
• Included San Bruno Avenue safety improvements in 2025 work plan
• Agreed to identify faded crosswalks for quick‑build project on San Bruno and Visitacion Avenues
• Santoyo will investigate formal comment submission for the Baylands Specific Plan
• Santoyo will investigate red curb installation at crosswalk approaches
• Santoyo will investigate community‑education options

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will first consider any request from a committee member to attend remotely under the emergency circumstances provision of AB 2449. It will then discuss the upcoming Priority Conservation Area (PCA) Grants application. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Consider remote attendance request under AB 2449 emergency circumstances
• Discuss upcoming Priority Conservation Area Grants application

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will hold a Tree Subcommittee meeting to discuss tree-related topics. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting includes standard procedural items and options for remote participation.

• Consider any request of a committee member to attend remotely under AB 2449
• Tree discussion (new business)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission's Trails Development Subcommittee will discuss inventorying existing walkways, stairways, and trails, documenting conditions, creating a map, and overlaying it with City-owned parcels to identify public vs. private land. They will also identify potential partners for trail development and improvements.

• Inventory of existing walkways, stairways, and trails
• Create a map of trails and overlay with City-owned parcels
• Identify other partners for trail development and improvements
• Discuss volunteerism opportunities

Planning Commission

The Brisbane Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2025.

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will consider updates to the Open Space Element and review a presentation from Baylands Development, Inc. The agenda also includes a review of comments on the Baylands Specific Plan and an update on Quarry Trail work. No formal decisions or votes are listed.

• Presentation on the Open Space Element by Senior Planner Ken Johnson
• Baylands Development, Inc. (BDI) presentation at 7:00 PM
• Review of comment schedule for the Baylands Specific Plan
• Update on Quarry Trail work by Tony Verreos

The Open Space and Ecology Committee adopted its agenda unanimously and approved the August 27 minutes with a unanimous vote (Rogers abstained). The committee also gave an informal, unanimous endorsement to Tony Verros' Quarry Trail runoff and erosion work. No other formal actions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 27 minutes (unanimous, Rogers abstained)
• Informally endorsed Quarry Trail runoff and erosion project (unanimous, no motion required)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council Housing Subcommittee will discuss possible redevelopment at 150 North Hill Drive. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the remainder is procedural including roll call and public comment.

• Discussion of possible redevelopment at 150 North Hill Drive

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a draft Code of Conduct and Best Practices. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion of Draft Code of Conduct/Best Practices

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The OSEC Events Subcommittee is meeting to discuss planning for a booth at the Day in the Park event. The meeting also includes a review of remote attendance requests under AB 2449.

• OSEC Day in the Park booth plans

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will hold a closed session immediately after the regular meeting. In that session the council will approve the closed‑session agenda, allow public comment, and formally adjourn into closed session. The council will also conduct the required performance evaluation of the City Manager under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).

• Approval of the closed session agenda
• Public comment on items in the closed session agenda
• Adjournment into closed session
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager per Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)

Councilmember O’Connell moved, and Councilmember Kern seconded, to approve the closed‑session agenda as presented. All five members present voted aye, with no nays or absences. The agenda was adopted and the meeting was then adjourned into closed session.

• Approved Closed Session agenda (unanimous 5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will adopt a resolution establishing a business license tax for recycling establishments for fiscal year 2025/26. The council will also adopt revised public art implementation guidelines and discuss installing a camera at Community Park. Additional items include proclamations, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a review of the draft AI mission statement.

• Adopt Business License Tax for Recycling Establishments (FY 2025/26)
• Adopt Revised Public Art Implementation Guidelines
• Discuss potential camera installation at Community Park
• Proclaim Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Consider feedback on Draft Artificial Intelligence Mission Statement

The council unanimously approved the consent calendar items, including adopting a business license tax for recycling establishments and revised public art guidelines. They also accepted proclamations designating Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Staff were directed to gather additional information on a potential camera installation at Community Park for a future meeting.

• Approved minutes of the City Council meeting of September 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the City Council special meeting of September 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Business License Tax for Recycling Establishments for FY 2025/26 (unanimous)
• Adopted Revised Public Art Implementation Guidelines (unanimous)
• Proclaimed September 15–October 15, 2025 as Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month (unanimous)
• Proclaimed October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back more information on a Community Park camera installation for a future meeting (unanimous)

IDEA Committee

The IDEA Committee will hold a public comment period and then consider the United Against Hate Short Film Festival. No other agenda items require a vote. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call and approval of the agenda.

• United Against Hate Short Film Festival

City Council

The Liaison to the IDEA Subcommittee will meet to review its work plan. The meeting includes a roll call and a period for public comment.

• Work Plan Review

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will review the artist Request for Qualifications for Phase 2 of the Firth Park Art Project and consider launching an Artfully Designed Bench Program. The bench discussion includes identifying existing benches for refurbishment, new locations, budget/funding, and artist selection criteria. The committee will also approve minutes from July 21st, 2025.

• Review Artist RFQ for Phase 2 of the Firth Park Art Project
• Consider Artfully Designed Bench Program: identify three existing benches for refurbishment and three locations for new benches
• Discuss budget and funding for bench program
• Begin drafting formal bench program policies for City Council consideration
• Approve minutes of July 21, 2025 meeting

The Public Art Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda (5‑0 vote) and the July 15 minutes (4‑0‑1 vote). It confirmed it will move forward with a Request for Qualifications for Phase 2 of the Firth Park Art Project, with a budget not to exceed $300K. The committee also chose three new benches to commission—at the Dog Park, Community Center, and Mission Blue Center—and selected existing cement benches at the Marina for refurbishment.

• Approved agenda (5 Ayes, 0 No’s, 2 Absent)
• Approved July 15 minutes (4 Ayes, 0 No’s, 2 Absent, 1 Abstain)
• Confirmed moving forward with RFQ for Phase 2 Firth Park Art Project (budget ≤ $300K)
• Selected three new benches to commission: Dog Park, Community Center, Mission Blue Center
• Decided to refurbish existing cement benches at the Marina
• Requested older bench be placed at Mission Blue Tennis courts after Dog Park bench installation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review off-street parking standards. No other new business or old business is scheduled; the consent calendar includes approval of draft minutes from August 14, 2025.

• Workshop – Review of Off-Street Parking Standards

The commission adopted its September 11 agenda with a unanimous 3-0 vote. It also approved the draft minutes from the August 14 meeting, again by a 3-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Adopt agenda (3-0)
• Approve August 14 draft minutes (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss talking points and desired outcomes for an upcoming meeting with City Council Liaisons to ensure alignment around city goals. Other items include a Sports Programs Overview presentation and a debrief of the 2025 Summer Concert Series. Several subcommittee meetings will be reported, and the commission will consider setting future subcommittee meetings.

• City Council Liaison meeting preparation – Commission to provide direction to Chair and Vice Chair on talking points and desired outcomes.
• Sports Programs Overview presentation – staff will present an overview of sports programs.
• Debrief of the 2025 Summer Concert Series – review of the summer concert series.
• Approval of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes.
• Reports from subcommittees: Public Art Advisory, Events, Derby and Day in the Park, and Trails Development.

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to adopt the September 10, 2025 agenda. It also voted unanimously to adopt the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Adopted September 10, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted July 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Communications, Outreach & Engagement Subcommittee will discuss the City's website analytics and latest design for a new website, and provide feedback on two templates for an expanded STAR newsletter. No formal votes are scheduled, but the subcommittee may take action on these items.

• Review of City website analytics and new website design
• Feedback on two templates for the expanded STAR newsletter
• Consideration of remote attendance request under AB 2449

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will discuss a zoning text amendment to update accessory dwelling unit regulations citywide. It will also review a proposal for full street closures in downtown on Halloween, and adopt resolutions related to Tier 2 drought response and a water‑supply agreement amendment. Several event co‑sponsorship applications and a personnel services agreement with San Mateo Pre‑Hospital EMS will be considered.

• Ordinance amending Municipal Code chapters to update ADU and JADU regulations (Zoning Text Amendment 2025‑RZ‑02)
• Recommendation for full street closures in downtown on Halloween, Oct 31 2025
• Resolution adopting Tier 2 Drought Response Implementation Plan and amending Water Supply Agreement (cost increase ≤ $0.04 per hundred cubic feet)
• Agreement with San Mateo Pre‑Hospital Emergency Medical Services Group for personnel services and office space
• Event co‑sponsorship approvals for Brisbane Dance Workshop Holiday Craft Fair, Lions Club Fun Run & Pumpkin Patch, Lions Club Senior Holiday Luncheon, and Chamber of Commerce “The Showbroads”

The council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending several municipal code chapters to update accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit regulations. It also approved the consent calendar items, directed staff to close downtown streets on Halloween, and approved the Tier 2 Drought Response Implementation Plan and related water‑supply agreement revisions. All votes recorded were unanimous.

• Adopted ADU ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapters 15.10, 17.02, 17.12, 17.16, 17.32, 17.34, 17.43 (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items C–I and K (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar item J (4‑0; Councilmember Davis recused)
• Directed staff to implement full street closures on Mariposa, Monterey, Mendocino, San Bruno and San Francisco avenues on Halloween, Oct 31 2025
• Approved Tier 2 Drought Response Implementation Plan (5‑0)
• Approved revisions to the 2025 Amended and Restated Water Supply Agreement (5‑0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Brisbane City Council with a limited agenda. The only substantive item is a workshop discussion on the Volunteer of the Year 2025 recognition. The council will also consider any requests from members to attend remotely under AB 2449 emergency circumstances.

• Workshop discussion: Volunteer of the Year 2025
• Consideration of remote attendance requests under AB 2449

The council chose the Volunteer of the Year 2025 and the Youth Volunteer of the Year 2025 after a brief report from the City Manager and discussion. No vote totals were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Selected Volunteer of the Year 2025
• Selected Youth Volunteer of the Year 2025

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The Complete Streets Safety Committee meeting scheduled for September 3, 2025, is cancelled. The next meeting is set for October 1, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to a sign program. The body will discuss allowing additional building-mounted signage at a specific commercial property.

• Public hearing for 99 South Hill Drive (Sign Program 2025-SR-01) to allow 94.6 sq ft of new non-illuminated signage

The commission adopted its agenda unanimously (4-0). It closed the public hearing on the sign program application (4-0). It approved the amendment to the sign program for 99 South Hill Drive by adopting Resolution 2025‑SR‑01 and increasing the penalty to five times the application fee, also by a 4‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on sign program application (4-0)
• Approved sign program amendment for 99 South Hill Drive, adopting Resolution 2025‑SR‑01 and raising penalty to five times the application fee (4-0)

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will review a previously submitted comment on the Baylands DEIR and begin collecting public comments on the 2025 Draft Baylands Specific Plan. Other business includes approval of July 23 minutes and routine updates.

• Review of submitted OSEC Baylands DEIR comment
• Collecting comments on 2025 Draft Baylands Specific Plan
• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2025

The Open Space and Ecology Committee adopted its agenda and approved the July 23 minutes unanimously. It established September 2 as the deadline for final edits and individual comments on the Baylands DEIR. For the 2025 Draft Baylands Specific Plan, the committee will review the redline, De La Cruz will send a timeline, final comments are due December 9, and individual comments can be submitted through December 31.

• Adopted agenda unanimously
• Approved July 23 minutes unanimously
• Set final edit deadline for Baylands DEIR comments to Sep 2
• Set individual Baylands DEIR comment deadline to Sep 2
• Assigned De La Cruz to send timeline for Draft Baylands Specific Plan
• Set final comment deadline for Draft Baylands Specific Plan to Dec 9
• Allowed individual comments on Draft Baylands Specific Plan until Dec 31
• Committee to review current redline of Baylands Specific Plan

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Trails Development Subcommittee of the Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the upkeep and enhancement of city trails. The agenda includes citizen communications and a single discussion item. No specific proposals or actions are listed.

• Discussion on upkeep and enhancement of City trails

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2025.

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will meet to discuss education and outreach strategies and review a library display. The meeting will be held at City Hall and is open to public comment.

• Review OSEC Library Display
• Discuss education and outreach priorities
• Consider remote attendance requests under AB 2449

IDEA Committee

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability Committee will approve minutes from the July 16 meeting and discuss its work plan for the upcoming City Council meeting on September 4. The agenda also includes public comment on Indigenous justice and suicide prevention.

• Approval of IDEA Committee Meeting Minutes from July 16, 2025
• Discussion of IDEA Work Plan and Mission Statement
• Public comment on Indigenous Justice Coalition correspondence
• Public comment regarding Suicide Prevention Month
• Discussion of notable dates for September and October

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will consider a member's request to attend remotely under the emergency provisions of AB 2449. The committee will also discuss the Climate Action Fund as new business. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Consider request for remote attendance under AB 2449 emergency circumstances
• Discuss Climate Action Fund (new business item)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a grading review for a new duplex and two detached ADUs at 335 Mariposa Street, involving approximately 477 cubic yards of soil cut and export. The item is proposed as categorically exempt from CEQA review. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• PUBLIC HEARING: 335 Mariposa Street; Grading Review 2025-EX-01; grading for 3,595 SF duplex and two 733 SF ADUs with 477 CY soil cut & export; CEQA exemption under 15303(b) and 15304

The commission held a public hearing on the grading review for a new duplex and two accessory dwelling units at 335 Mariposa Street. After discussion, a motion to close the hearing was approved 4‑0. The commission then approved the application by adopting Resolution 2025‑EX‑01, also by a 4‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (4-0)
• Adopt consent calendar (4-0)
• Close public hearing on 335 Mariposa St (4-0)
• Approve application via Resolution 2025-EX-01 (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The August 13, 2025 hybrid meeting of the Brisbane Parks and Recreation Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025.

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for August 7, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. was cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on September 4, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. at 50 Park Place, Brisbane, CA 94005, with a virtual Zoom option. Residents can find details on the city website or contact City Clerk Ingrid Padilla.

City Council

The Subcommittee will consider any City Councilmember request to attend remotely under the emergency provisions of AB 2449. It will review the results of the city's communications survey. Members will give feedback on the layout and design of the expanded STAR newsletter. The group will also discuss the color proposal and homepage layout for the new city website.

• Consider remote attendance request under AB 2449
• Review results of the City’s communications survey
• Feedback on layout and design of the expanded STAR newsletter
• Feedback on color proposal and homepage layout of the new website

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The OSEC Events Subcommittee will discuss plans for a booth at OSEC Day in the Park and consider additional events for 2025. The agenda also includes oral communications and a possible remote attendance request. The subcommittee may take action on any listed item.

• Discussion of OSEC Day in the Park booth plans
• Discussion of additional 2025 events

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission's Derby and Day in the Park Subcommittee will discuss the upcoming event scheduled for October 4, 2025. The meeting is a discussion only; no decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discuss the 10/4/25 Derby and Day in the Park event

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The Complete Streets Safety Committee will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from July 2, 2025, review public comments on the Baylands Draft Environmental Impact Report, and discuss a potential Halloween street closure. The meeting also includes public comment time, staff updates, and routine committee matters.

• Adopt agenda
• Approve July 2, 2025 minutes
• Review Baylands Draft EIR comments
• Discuss potential Halloween street closure
• Public comment period

The committee approved the July 2 meeting minutes. It then voted to approve the aggregate comments on the Baylands Draft Environmental Impact Report, which will be sent to the consultant for inclusion in the final draft. The committee also presented a recommendation for hard Halloween street closures on several streets, but no formal vote on that recommendation was recorded.

• Approved July 2 meeting minutes
• Approved aggregate Baylands Draft EIR comments for submission

City Council

The Sierra Point Parkway Parks & Open Space Subcommittee will meet to discuss the use of city-owned land. The body is exploring options to enhance public amenities and open space within the Sierra Point Parkway District.

• Discussion of city-owned land options in the Sierra Point Parkway District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025.

City Council

The Quarry Subcommittee of the Brisbane City Council will receive an update on the Quarry Development. The meeting also includes consideration of remote attendance requests under AB 2449 and a call for future agenda items.

• Receive update on the Quarry Development

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission's Events Subcommittee will meet to discuss the 2025 events calendar. No specific proposals or decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only.

• Discuss 2025 Events

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will review submitted comments on the Baylands Draft Environmental Impact Report and consider a vegetation management proposal from RECON Environmental for Brisbane Acres. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive staff updates. Public comment is invited in person or via Zoom.

• Review submitted OSEC Baylands DEIR comments, assignments and deadline
• RECON Environmental Proposal for Brisbane Acres Vegetation Management
• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2025
• Consider requests for remote attendance under AB 2449
• Oral communications and staff updates

The Open Space and Ecology Committee adopted its agenda and approved the June 25 minutes, both unanimously. It then approved the RECON Environmental Proposal to manage vegetation and invasive species at the Brisbane Acres sites, also unanimously. The committee set future subcommittee meeting dates and noted upcoming stewardship events.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved RECON Environmental Proposal for Brisbane Acres vegetation management (unanimous)

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will discuss an offsite tour of prospective public‑art sites at the skatepark and Bank of America location, review the artist Request for Proposal for Phase 2 of the Firth Park Art Project, and consider a city‑wide Artfully Designed Bench Program. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting, and a request for remote attendance under AB 2449 emergency circumstances.

• Offsite tour of prospective locations for public art (Skatepark and BofA)
• Review Artist Request for Proposal (RFP) for Phase 2 of the Firth Park Art Project
• Consideration of an Artfully Designed Bench Program throughout the City
• Approval of minutes from the June 16, 2025 Public Art Advisory Committee meeting
• Consider any request of a Committee Member to attend remotely under AB 2449 emergency circumstances

The Public Art Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda (6‑0) and the June 16 minutes (5‑0, 1 abstain). It decided not to paint the new rock formation at the skatepark. The committee voted to focus on refurbishing three existing benches and commissioning three new artfully designed benches, directing staff to identify locations and budget options.

• Approved agenda (6‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved June 16 minutes (5‑0, 1 abstain, 2 absent)
• Decided not to paint the skatepark rock formation (no action)
• Approved bench program: refurbish three benches and commission three new benches
• Staff to identify ten benches for refurbishment and ten sites for new benches
• Staff to contact NINEdotARTS for budget guidance on bench program
• Staff to obtain engineered fence estimate from Public Works (for Firth Park RFP)
• Plan to bring RFQ to City Council in the Fall

City Council

The City Council will convene a closed session at 6:00 PM to discuss the performance evaluation of the City Manager. The meeting will be held at 50 Park Place and is available for hybrid participation.

• Closed session to discuss City Manager performance evaluation
• Public comment period before closed session adjournment
• Hybrid meeting held at 50 Park Place, Brisbane, CA 94005

Councilmember Davis moved, and Councilmember Kern seconded, to approve the closed‑session agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously with all five members voting aye. No public comment was received, and Mayor Lentz adjourned the meeting into closed session. The City Attorney reported that council members gave staff direction on the performance‑evaluation item.

• Approved Closed Session agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned into Closed Session

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission's Events Subcommittee will meet to discuss planning for 2025 events. The agenda includes citizen communications and a single discussion item on events.

• Discuss 2025 Events

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will consider adopting stormwater program fees, awarding a road repair contract, and acquiring five properties for open space. The meeting also includes a public hearing on tax roll charges for a landscaping district and a review of a residential parking permit program.

• Award construction contract for 2024 Slurry Seal Project to VSS International, Inc. for $313,211.00
• Acquire five Brisbane Acres properties for open space and habitat conservation at approximately $855,000
• Adopt Resolution imposing NPDES Commercial Property Fees on commercial owners in an identified study area
• Open public hearing on Local Stormwater Program Fees and Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Tax Roll Charges for Sierra Point Landscaping and Lighting District
• Review Residential Parking Permit Program on Thomas Avenue and provide direction to staff

The City Council unanimously approved the acquisition of five properties in the Brisbane Acres for open‑space and habitat conservation, using $855,000 from recent property sale proceeds. Council also ended the Thomas Avenue Residential Parking Permit Program and adopted resolutions to impose NPDES compliance fees and stormwater program charges on the 2025‑2026 tax roll. Additional actions included awarding a $313,211 construction contract, authorizing an RFP for City Attorney services, and adopting a resolution for Sierra Point landscaping and lighting district charges.

• Approved acquisition of five properties for open space ($855,000) (unanimous)
• Ended Thomas Avenue Residential Parking Permit Program (unanimous)
• Adopted NPDES compliance fee resolution, projected $279,854 revenue (unanimous)
• Adopted stormwater program fee resolution, charges placed on 2025‑2026 tax roll (unanimous)
• Awarded $313,211 contract for 2024 Slurry Seal Project (unanimous)
• Authorized release of Request for Proposals for City Attorney services (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for Sierra Point Landscaping and Lighting District tax charges (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution prohibiting parking at BCDC public area 2 a.m.–4 a.m. (unanimous)

IDEA Committee

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability Committee will convene to approve meeting minutes from June 18, 2025, and review the IDEA Work Plan. The meeting will also include public comment and announcements.

• Approval of IDEA Committee Meeting Minutes from June 18, 2025
• Review of IDEA Work Plan
• Public comment period
• Correspondence from the San Mateo County Democratic Central Committee
• Staff and member announcements

City Council

The Infrastructure, Franchise, Utilities Subcommittee is meeting to receive a presentation from the Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency (BAWSCA). The discussion will cover recommended amendments to the Water Supply Agreement and an updated Tier 2 Drought Response Implementation Plan.

• BAWSCA presentation on Water Supply Agreement amendments
• Review of updated Tier 2 Drought Response Implementation Plan

City Council

This subcommittee meeting will discuss recommendations from the Complete Streets Safety Committee for safety, traffic flow, and parking improvements on the Visitacion Avenue corridor and provide direction to staff. It will also consider feedback from Thomas Avenue residents and decide whether to extend or end the Residential Parking Permit Program. Public comment is accepted on these items.

• Receive CSSC recommendations for Visitacion Avenue corridor safety, traffic, and parking improvements
• Consider extending or ending the Residential Parking Permit Program on Thomas Avenue based on resident feedback

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a sign review and variance request for a new building‑mounted, internally‑illuminated sign at 2000 Sierra Point Parkway. The commission will also review the General Plan conformity for the proposed acquisition of five parcels totaling about 4.76 acres in the Brisbane Acres Residential Subarea. Additional items include minor single‑family home modifications, municipal code violations, and adjournment.

• Sign Review 2025‑SR‑02 and Variance 2025‑V‑01 for 2000 Sierra Point Parkway
• General Plan Conformity 2025‑GPC‑1 for acquisition of five properties (~4.76 acres) in Brisbane Acres
• Minor modifications of single‑family homes at the Northeast Ridge
• Brisbane Municipal Code Violations and Code Enforcement
• Adjournment to the regular meeting of July 24, 2025

The commission adopted its agenda and closed the public hearing by unanimous vote. It approved the sign review and variance application (Resolution 2025‑SR‑02/2025‑V‑01) and the General Plan Conformity for the Brisbane Acres land acquisition (Resolution 2025‑GPC‑1), each with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting of July 24, 2025 was cancelled and the next regular meeting set for August 14, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Adopt agenda (4-0)
• Close public hearing (4-0)
• Approve sign review and variance (Resolution 2025‑SR‑02/2025‑V‑01) (4-0)
• Approve General Plan Conformity for Brisbane Acres acquisition (Resolution 2025‑GPC‑1) (4-0)
• Cancel July 24, 2025 meeting; schedule next meeting for August 14, 2025

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss a June 11, 2025, offsite tour of trails and walkways. The meeting also includes reports from the Public Art, Festival of Lights, and Foundation Feasibility subcommittees.

• Debrief of 6/11/25 offsite facilities tour regarding trails and walkways
• Introduction of Nora Flynn, P&R Summer Intern
• Public Art Advisory Committee reports from 5/19/25 and 6/16/25
• Festival of Lights Subcommittee reports from 5/20/25 and 7/1/25
• Foundation Feasibility Ad Hoc Subcommittee report from 5/22/25

The commission voted 6‑0 to adopt the July 9 agenda and 5‑0 to approve the May 14 minutes. No new business or citizen communications were presented. Commissioners adjourned the meeting, took a month‑long summer recess, and set the next regular meeting for September 10, 2025.

• Adopt July 9 agenda (6-0)
• Approve May 14 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting and take month‑long summer recess; next meeting Sep 10, 2025

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The Complete Streets Safety Committee will discuss and take action on the Baylands Draft Environmental Impact Report and review results of a Residential Parking Permit Program survey. No new business items are listed.

• Review and discussion of the Baylands Draft EIR
• Discussion and next steps on Residential Parking Permit Program Survey Results
• Consideration of remote attendance request under AB 2449

The CSSC approved the June 4th meeting minutes and decided no further action on the Residential Parking Permit Program after survey results. The committee set a July 23 deadline for submitting comments on the Baylands Draft EIR. Additional updates included the award of the 2024 Slurry Seal project to VSS International, Inc., and plans to extend the red curb to a crosswalk.

• Approved June 4th meeting minutes
• Decided no further action on Residential Parking Permit Program
• Set deadline to submit Baylands Draft EIR comments by end of day July 23rd
• Noted award of 2024 Slurry Seal project to VSS International, Inc.
• Confirmed red curb will be extended to end at crosswalk as part of Slurry Seal project
• Reported installation of red pavement markers on San Bruno Avenue and Visitacion Avenue, with continued citywide placement
• Agreed to look into request for “light‑up” stop sign on Visitacion Avenue
• Scheduled next CSSC meeting for August 6, 2025

City Council

The Age Friendly Subcommittee will revisit the Age-Friendly Action Plan, reviewing an updated list of strategies and proposed initiatives. They will then identify priorities for 2025 and 2026. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Review of updated Age-Friendly Action Plan strategies and initiatives
• Priority-setting for 2025 and 2026 action items
• Public comment opportunity on age-friendly topics

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the 2025 Festival of Lights. The meeting is a subcommittee session focused on this specific event.

• Discuss 2025 Festival of Lights
• Citizen Communications
• Adjournment

City Council

The Brisbane Quarry Subcommittee will meet to receive an update on Quarry Development and consider future agenda items. The meeting will be held in person at Brisbane City Hall Annex and via Zoom.

• Receive Update on the Quarry Development
• Call for Future Agendized Items
• Hybrid meeting at Brisbane City Hall Annex, 25 Park Place
• Remote participation via Zoom Webinar

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing on adopting the budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, including appropriations for the City, Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Guadalupe Valley Municipal Improvement District. Consent calendar items include approval of meeting minutes, investment report, co-sponsorships for local events, and resolutions for the Sierra Point Landscaping and Lighting District assessments. A proclamation declaring July 2025 as Park and Recreation Month will also be presented.

• Continued public hearing: Adopt budget for FY2026 and FY2027
• Approve co-sponsorship of Excelsior Running Club event
• Approve co-sponsorship of Sierra Point Yacht Club regatta
• Approve Sierra Point Landscaping and Lighting District annual appointments, engineer's report, and intention to levy assessments
• Adopt resolution establishing the Appropriation Limit for FY2025-2026

The council unanimously adopted the annual budget for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, including appropriations for the City, the Successor Agency and the Housing Authority. It also approved the Guadalupe Valley Municipal Improvement District budget for the same years and adopted the appropriation limit for FY 2025‑26. Additionally, the council approved co‑sponsorship of two community events, each with four votes in favor and one recusal.

• Adopt FY 2026‑27 city budget (unanimous)
• Adopt Guadalupe Valley Municipal Improvement District budget FY 2026‑27 (unanimous)
• Adopt appropriation limit for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)
• Approve consent calendar items C‑E, H‑I (unanimous)
• Approve co‑sponsorship of Excelsior Running Club event (4‑0, 1 recusal)
• Approve co‑sponsorship of Sierra Point Yacht Club regatta (4‑0, 1 recusal)
• Proclaim July 2025 as Park and Recreation Month (unanimous)
• Direct staff to recruit volunteers for city committees and commissions (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The June 26, 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2025.

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will discuss a review of Baylands DEIR comments and receive a progress report on Open Space Element comments. A presentation by Alejandra Posada, Program Manager for Peninsula Clean Energy, is scheduled. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from May 28, 2025.

• Baylands DEIR Comments - Review
• Progress Report on Open Space Element comments
• Presentation by Alejandra Posada, Program Manager, Residential Programs for Peninsula Clean Energy
• Adoption of the agenda
• Approval of the minutes of May 28, 2025

The Open Space and Ecology Committee unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the May 28, 2025 minutes. No other motions were taken; the meeting featured a presentation on Peninsula Clean Energy home‑electrification programs and discussion of Baylands DEIR comments, but no votes were recorded on those items. Several staff actions and upcoming projects were noted for follow‑up.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Staff to send Measure JJ link to committee
• Becker to review previously shared chapters with Ebel
• Staff to explore public contribution fund for Crocker Trail frog habitat
• Kinser to retire Aug 22, 2025; duties to transfer to Assistant City Manager Christina Fernandez
• Events subcommittee to organize Day in the Park
• Tree Management Plan budget request noted for future agenda

IDEA Committee

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability (IDEA) Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items. Agenda includes approval of May 21, 2025 meeting minutes, old business on the IDEA Work Plan and Mission Statement, and a workshop to receive an update on the General Plan Open Space Element. Staff announcements include an update on a Diwali request. No fiscal actions or rezonings are on the agenda.

• Approve IDEA Committee Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2025
• Old Business: IDEA Work Plan and Mission Statement
• Workshop: Receive General Plan Open Space Element Update and provide feedback
• Staff Announcements: Receive Diwali request update

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will discuss introducing an Artfully Designed Bench Program citywide, review a Request for Proposal for Phase 1 of the Firth Park Art Project, and hold a reorganization vote for Chair and Vice Chair.

• Discuss introducing an Artfully Designed Bench Program throughout the City
• Review Artist Request for Proposal (RFP) for Phase 1 of the Firth Park Art Project
• Committee reorganization: nominate and vote for new Chair and Vice Chair

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to receive comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Brisbane Baylands Specific Plan Project. The proposed project includes residential, commercial, and hotel developments along with infrastructure updates.

• Public comment on Brisbane Baylands Specific Plan (2,200 dwelling units, 6.5 million sq ft commercial office, 500,000 sq ft hotel)
• Proposed reconfiguration of Bayshore Boulevard
• Proposed relocation of Brisbane Fire Station No. 81
• Proposed construction of a middle school
• Approval of May 8, 2025 draft meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at Brisbane City Hall and then conduct an offsite tour of city stairways and walkways. Commissioners will hear written public comments submitted by email before the meeting. Attendees must follow current County health orders, and special assistance can be arranged in advance.

• Offsite Facilities Tour of City Stairways and Walkways

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to confer with the real property negotiator regarding the sale of Unrecorded Lot 96 (APN 07-502-090, owner Jagdish Dayal). The negotiator, City Manager Jeremy Dennis, is authorized to discuss price and other terms. No other substantive items are listed; the rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Closed session discussion of sale terms for Lot 96 (APN 07-502-090) with owner Jagdish Dayal; negotiator is City Manager Jeremy Dennis

Councilmembers Mackin and Kern moved, and the council approved the closed‑session agenda with a unanimous vote of five‑zero. All five members—Davis, Kern, Mackin, O’Connell, and Mayor Lentz—voted aye. The meeting was then adjourned into closed session, and the City Attorney reported that council members gave staff directions on the real‑property negotiation item.

• Approved closed‑session agenda (5‑0 unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the annual budget for FY 2025-26 for the City, Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Guadalupe Valley Municipal Improvement District. The consent calendar includes a resolution to commit to steps toward MTC Transit-Oriented Communities policy compliance for a grant-funded study, and an ordinance amending code for notices of violations. New business includes direction on funding the Brisbane Shuttle program with options costing $26,000 to $186,000.

• Public hearing to adopt FY 2025-26 budget and make appropriations for City, Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and GVMID
• Resolution committing to steps toward MTC Transit-Oriented Communities policy compliance to receive grant for multi-jurisdictional Grand Nexus Study (city cost up to $5,000)
• Ordinance amending Municipal Code concerning notices of violations (no fiscal impact)
• Resolution to amend the Master Pay Schedule
• Consider direction on Brisbane Shuttle program funding for FY 2025-26 (cost range $26,000–$186,000)

The council adopted the amended agenda unanimously. It approved Consent Calendar items D, E and G without opposition and adopted a resolution to comply with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit‑Oriented Communities policy by a 4‑1 vote. A resolution amending the Master Pay Schedule was also approved unanimously. Councilmembers voted to extend the meeting to 9:45 p.m.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items D (May 15 minutes), E (Investment Report) and G (Ordinance amending notice‑of‑violation fees) (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution committing to MTC Transit‑Oriented Communities policy (4‑1)
• Approved resolution amending the Master Pay Schedule (unanimous)
• Extended meeting end time to 9:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The Complete Streets Safety Committee will discuss proposed improvements on Visitacion Avenue, review comments on the Baylands Draft EIR, and consider new loading zones, TNC pickup spaces, and converting the former Teen Center site to parking. They will also hear a presentation on MPS Safetystick and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Discuss proposed Visitacion Avenue Survey Improvements
• Review Baylands Draft EIR Comments
• Consider new loading zone at Mendocino and Visitacion (65 ft) and extended loading zone at Mariposa and Visitacion (80 ft)
• Consider TNC curbside pickup spaces at Mariposa (2 spaces) and Monterey (2 spaces)
• Consider converting former Teen Center site on San Bruno Avenue to parking

The council approved the May 7 minutes. The committee voted in favor of recommending a loading zone at Midtown Market, a loading zone near the Brisbane Inn, curbside TNC parking spots, converting the Brisbane Teen Center lot to public parking, using Municipal Parking Services Safety Sticks, and increasing fines for double parking. It remained undecided on a raised intersection at Visitacion & Mendocino and opposed adding more ADA parking spots on Visitacion Ave.

• Approved May 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended loading zone at Midtown Market (in favor)
• Recommended loading zone next to Brisbane Inn (in favor)
• Recommended curbside TNC parking spots on Visitacion Ave (in favor)
• Recommended converting Brisbane Teen Center lot to public parking (in favor)
• Recommended using MPS Safety Sticks for enforcement (in favor)
• Recommended increasing fines for double parking only (in favor)
• Undecided on raised intersection at Visitacion Ave./Mendocino St.

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will discuss the Open Space Element update with Senior Planner Ken Johnson and check in on assignments for the Baylands Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) review. Routine items include approval of April 23, 2025 minutes and a request for remote attendance under AB 2449.

• Check in on OSEC Baylands DEIR assignments/review
• Open Space Element Update – Ken Johnson, Senior Planner
• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2025
• Consideration of remote attendance request under AB 2449

The Open Space and Ecology Committee adopted its meeting agenda by unanimous vote. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded during this session.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 23 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Age Friendly Subcommittee will revisit the Age-Friendly Action Plan. Members will review proposed initiatives, identify short-term goals, and discuss financial impacts.

• Review of Age-Friendly Action Plan strategies and initiatives
• Identification of short-term goals for the action plan
• Discussion of financial impacts related to the action plan

City Council

The Sierra Point Parkway Parks & Open Space Subcommittee will hold a site walk and then discuss options for using city-owned land in the Sierra Point Parkway district to enhance open space and public amenities. No formal decisions are expected; the item is for exploration and discussion.

• Site walk at Brisbane Marina Office, 400 Sierra Point Parkway
• Explore options for city-owned land in Sierra Point Parkway district to enhance open space and public amenities

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Foundation Feasibility Ad Hoc Subcommittee will hold a meeting to discuss the feasibility of establishing a Parks and Recreation Foundation. The agenda includes citizen communications and discussion of the foundation concept. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item only.

• Discussion of Parks and Recreation Foundation feasibility

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Education and Outreach Subcommittee of Brisbane's Open Space and Ecology Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss education and outreach strategies. Key items include a presentation on an OSEC Library Display and further discussion of outreach priorities. No votes or binding actions are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion items only.

• Consideration of a City Councilmember's remote attendance request under AB 2449
• Presentation and discussion of OSEC Library Display
• Discussion of additional education/outreach priorities and strategies

IDEA Committee

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability (IDEA) Committee will meet to provide feedback on the General Plan Open Space Element Update. The committee will also discuss its work plan mission statement and receive an update regarding a Diwali request.

• Feedback on General Plan Open Space Element Update
• Discussion of IDEA Work Plan Mission Statement
• Update on Diwali request

The IDEA Committee approved its agenda and the April 16, 2025 minutes unanimously. Alex Horton was selected as Chair and Carol Zoltowski as Vice Chair, both by unanimous vote. Staff were directed to circulate the latest draft mission statement and to retrieve a shortened equity resolution template. The committee also approved $400 for food at the 2025 Diwali event and appointed members as liaisons to six city advisory bodies.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Alex Horton as Chair (unanimous)
• Selected Carol Zoltowski as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Directed staff to email latest draft mission statement for feedback
• Directed staff to bring back shortened San Mateo County resolution template
• Approved $400 for Diwali event food (4-0-1)
• Assigned members as liaisons to six city advisory bodies

Parks and Recreation Commission

This is a subcommittee meeting of the Brisbane Parks and Recreation Commission. The only substantive item is discussion of the 2025 Festival of Lights.

• Discussion of the 2025 Festival of Lights

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will discuss updating the Public Art Ordinance and Implementation Guidelines to align with the new Public Art Master Plan. The body will also determine project directions for the coming year and receive an update on the Alvarado to San Benito Stairway Project.

• Update on the Alvarado to San Benito Stairway Project
• Review of Public Art Ordinance and Implementation Guidelines for consistency with Public Art Master Plan
• Determination of project direction for the next year based on Public Art Master Plan priorities
• Appointment of a new Vice Chair

The Public Art Advisory Committee met on May 19, 2025 in a hybrid format at Brisbane Annex City Hall. Committee members reviewed the agenda, approved the agenda and minutes, welcomed a new member, appointed a vice chair, and received updates on projects and guidelines. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies for these items. No substantive decisions were documented.

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent calendar with several action items, including adopting ordinances on fire hazard severity zones and density bonus housing rules, as well as approving a $293,340 professional services agreement for a sea level rise adaptation plan. A public hearing is scheduled to amend the Master Fee Schedule with new inclusionary in-lieu fees. New business includes an economic vitality update and a discussion on recruiting a City Attorney.

• Approve overlay of Klamath Street between Visitacion Avenue and San Bruno Avenue using $215,000 in Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation funds
• Authorize $293,340 contract with Schaff & Wheeler for Brisbane Lagoon sea level rise adaptation study
• Adopt ordinance updating Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to comply with state law and Housing Element
• Establish 2025 Business License Tax for Kinder Morgan/SFPP liquid storage facilities
• Amend Master Fee Schedule to adopt new inclusionary in-lieu fees and other administrative fees

The council unanimously approved a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule to add inclusionary in‑lieu fees. It also approved the Klamath Street overlay project and a business‑license tax for liquid‑storage facilities. All items on the consent calendar, including several co‑sponsorships and an ordinance on notice of violations, were adopted without dissent.

• Adopted Master Fee Schedule amendment for inclusionary in‑lieu fees (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution approving Klamath Street overlay project (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution establishing 2025 Business License Tax for liquid‑storage facilities (5‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending municipal code on notices of violations (5‑0)
• Adopted zoning text amendment 2025‑RZ‑01 to update density bonus and inclusionary housing (5‑0)
• Adopted consent calendar items D‑G and I‑N, including minutes approvals and co‑sponsorships (5‑0)
• Adopted consent calendar item H, directing staff to draft a letter on the Fire Hazard Severity Zone (5‑0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (5‑0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss the General Plan Review and plan for National Parks and Recreation Month in July. The body will also determine locations for an offsite facilities tour.

• General Plan Review for P&R
• Planning for National Parks and Recreation Month in July
• Determination of locations for offsite facilities tour
• Introduction of new Assistant City Manager Christina Fernandez
• Club Rec, Summer Preview, and Preschool presentation

The commission voted unanimously to adopt the May 14, 2025 agenda. It also voted unanimously to approve the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission decided to explore city stairways and walkways as locations for an off‑site facilities tour scheduled for June 11, 2025.

• Adopt May 14, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approve April 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elect to explore stairways and walkways for June 11, 2025 offsite tour (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council and Brisbane Elementary School District 2x2 Subcommittee will meet to discuss potential partnership opportunities and hear about BES being named a 2025 California Distinguished School. No binding decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Meet and greet between City and BESD liaisons
• Recognition of BES as a 2025 California Distinguished School
• Discussion of potential partnership opportunities between the City and School District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding citywide zoning updates for Accessory Dwelling Units and a specific use permit for an automobile repair facility. The body will also consider changing its meeting time.

• Public Hearing: Use Permit 2025-UP-01 for an automobile repair facility at 60 Industrial Way
• Public Hearing: Zoning Text Amendment 2025-RZ-02 to update citywide Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations
• Consideration of changing Commission meeting time

The Planning Commission adopted Resolution 2025‑RZ‑02 to update accessory dwelling unit regulations citywide, approving it 4‑0. It also approved the use permit for an automobile repair facility at 60 Industrial Way (Resolution 2025‑UP‑01) with a condition limiting hours to 7 a.m.–6 p.m., approved 4‑0. The commission set future agenda items on Northeast Ridge home expansions and penalties for unapproved business operations.

• Approved citywide ADU zoning amendment (Resolution 2025‑RZ‑02) 4‑0
• Approved use permit for 60 Industrial Way auto repair facility (Resolution 2025‑UP‑01) with hours 7 a.m.–6 p.m. 4‑0
• Adopted meeting agenda 4‑0
• Approved consent calendar minutes of April 10, 2025 4‑0

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The Complete Streets Safety Committee will discuss results of the Visitacion Avenue survey and outline next steps, review the Baylands Draft Environmental Impact Report, and elect a chair and vice chair. The meeting also includes approval of April 2025 minutes and staff updates.

• Discuss Visitacion Avenue Survey Results and Outline Next Steps
• Baylands Draft EIR Review and Discussion
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2025

The committee approved the April 2nd meeting minutes. Members agreed to conduct additional outreach on Visitacion Avenue parking issues and to review the Baylands Draft EIR (executive summary and transportation sections). Wirowek was elected Chair and Bouscal elected Vice Chair of the Complete Streets Safety Committee.

• Approved April 2nd meeting minutes
• Agreed to conduct additional outreach on Visitacion Avenue parking concerns
• Agreed to review and comment on the Baylands Draft EIR (executive summary and transportation sections)
• Wirowek elected CSSC Chair
• Bouscal elected CSSC Vice Chair

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating procurement policies for federal funds and construction cost accounting. The body will also introduce an ordinance to designate the city's Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

• Ordinance designating the Fire Hazard Severity Zone in the City
• Ordinance concerning dollar thresholds under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act and Federal Procurement Policy
• Discussion regarding the Silverspot Cooperative Nursery School lease
• Letter of support for Regional Transportation Funding Bill

Councilmember O’Connell moved, and Councilmember Kern seconded, to adopt the agenda as presented; the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Mackin moved, and Councilmember O’Connell seconded, to approve Consent Calendar items E‑J—including prior meeting minutes, an investment report, and two new ordinances; that motion also passed unanimously.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve minutes of April 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approve minutes of April 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approve minutes of April 17, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approve Investment Report as of March 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopt Ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zone (unanimous)
• Adopt Ordinance on dollar thresholds under CA Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (unanimous)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will meet in closed session at 8:00 PM on May 1, 2025, to discuss real property negotiation for Lot 96 (APN 007-502-090) owned by Jagdish Dayal, with City Manager Jeremy Dennis negotiating price and other terms. The council will also hold a conference with legal counsel regarding one anticipated litigation case.

• Conference with Real Property Negotiator for Lot 96 (APN 007-502-090) owned by Jagdish Dayal
• Conference with Legal Counsel on anticipated litigation (one case)

The council approved the closed‑session agenda with a unanimous vote of all five members. No public comment was received. Council members gave staff directions on the real‑property negotiation and anticipated litigation items but took no formal action. The meeting adjourned at 9:58 P.M.

• Approved closed‑session agenda (5‑0 unanimous)
• No action taken on real‑property negotiation item
• No action taken on anticipated litigation item

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee's Climate Action Subcommittee will meet to discuss climate funding options and set climate action priorities. The agenda includes roll call, consideration of remote attendance requests, oral communications, and subcommittee reports. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed.

• Climate Funding Discussion
• Climate Action Priorities

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will consider a remote‑attendance request under AB 2449, approve the agenda and minutes from the March 17th meeting, and welcome a new member while appointing a new Vice Chair. It will receive an update on the Public Art Fund balance. The committee will review the existing Public Art Ordinance and implementation guidelines to ensure consistency with the newly adopted Public Art Master Plan, and will discuss priorities from that Master Plan for the coming year.

• Consider any request for remote attendance under AB 2449 emergency circumstances
• Approve minutes from the March 17th, 2025 Public Art Advisory Committee meeting
• Appoint a new Vice Chair for the committee
• Public Art Fund Balance Report update
• Review and consider updating the Existing Public Art Ordinance and Implementation Guidelines to align with the newly adopted Public Art Master Plan

The Public Art Advisory Committee approved removing Item D from the agenda and placing it on the next meeting's agenda, with a vote of 6 Ayes, 0 Noes. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting, also by a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved removal of Item D from agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Economic Development Subcommittee will meet to discuss a proposal to rename the Economic Development Department as the Economic Vitality Office (EVO).

• Proposal to rebrand the Economic Development Department as the Economic Vitality Office (EVO)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Foundation Feasibility Ad Hoc Subcommittee will discuss the feasibility of creating a Parks and Recreation Foundation. This is a discussion item only; no decisions are listed on the agenda. Public comments will be accepted before the discussion.

• Discuss feasibility of a Parks and Recreation Foundation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission's Events Subcommittee will discuss planned events for 2025. The meeting includes citizen communications and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2025 events

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will review the Public Tree Inventory and Management Plan and a tree canopy goal recommendation. Members will also consider the process for reviewing the Baylands Draft EIR.

• Public Tree Inventory and Management Plan presentation by GIS Manager Bob Sage
• Tree Canopy Goal Recommendation
• Review process and possible subcommittee for OSEC Baylands Draft EIR

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and approved the March 26 minutes, with the agenda motion unanimous and the minutes motion unanimous (one abstention). Members assigned review responsibilities for the Baylands DEIR and set comment deadlines for the Specific Plan and DEIR. The committee endorsed a three‑year tree health management plan (with a five‑year backup) and noted a projected $510,000 cost, directing staff to present it to Council. They agreed to pursue a 23% tree canopy goal using the CalGreen scenario as a baseline and tasked the tree subcommittee to refine the plan with fire‑resilience input.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve March 26 minutes (unanimous, Salmon abstained)
• Assign DEIR chapter review responsibilities and set comment deadlines
• Recommend three‑year tree health management plan (five‑year backup)
• Recommend 23% tree canopy goal using CalGreen scenario
• Approve Liaisons workplan
• Kinser to bring Liaisons workplan to Council
• Schedule upcoming subcommittee meetings (education, climate, tree issues)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission is meeting to discuss the details and logistics for the 2025 Concert Series. This is a subcommittee meeting focused on the Concerts in the Park program.

• Discussion of 2025 Concert Series logistics

City Council

The council unanimously approved an ordinance updating the city's density‑bonus and inclusionary housing regulations (2025‑RZ‑01). It also adopted a zoning text amendment (2024‑RZ‑2) and approved the 2025 council priorities. All consent‑calendar items, including solid‑waste rate adjustments, were approved without opposition.

• Adopted Ordinance updating Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing (2025‑RZ‑01) – unanimous
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 2024‑RZ‑2, waiving second reading – unanimous
• Approved Consent Calendar items C‑I (minutes, co‑sponsorships, solid‑waste rate increases) – unanimous
• Approved 2025 Council Priorities – unanimous
• Adopted meeting agenda – unanimous

City Council

This special meeting includes a workshop item on potential changes to the Volunteer of the Year selection process. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Workshop to discuss modifications to the Volunteer of the Year selection process

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. It directed staff to rename the Volunteer of the Year award to a Lifetime Achievement Award, have the council select the awardee, broaden nomination outreach to include committee members and commissioners, and hold an annual volunteer celebration in the fall, possibly at the Yacht Club.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous 5-0)
• Directed staff to rename award to Lifetime Achievement Award (no vote recorded)
• Directed council to select the Lifetime Achievement awardee (no vote recorded)
• Directed staff to conduct broad outreach for nominations, including committee members and commissioners (no vote recorded)
• Directed staff to organize an annual volunteer celebration in the fall, possibly at the Yacht Club (no vote recorded)

IDEA Committee

The Brisbane IDEA Committee will consider its work plan, including a presentation from the City Manager, research on similar Bay Area committees, and a San Mateo County Resolution template. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Review and discussion of IDEA Work Plan
• City Manager presentation on the work plan
• Research on other Bay Area committees' structures
• San Mateo County Resolution template for consideration
• Approval of IDEA Committee Special Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2025

The IDEA Committee adopted the meeting agenda with unanimous support. It also approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Members agreed to develop a mission statement as the first step of the IDEA workplan. No other actions were decided.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to create a mission statement as first step of IDEA workplan

City Council

The Sea Level Rise Subcommittee will consider a City Councilmember's request to attend remotely under AB 2449. It will then discuss sea level rise issues affecting Brisbane. Finally, the subcommittee will invite suggestions for future agenda items.

• Consider any request of a City Councilmember to attend remotely under AB 2449
• Discuss Sea Level Rise Issues
• Call for Future Agendized Items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss amending the Open Space Element of the General Plan to comply with California Senate Bill 1425. The Commission will also consider changing its meeting time.

• Discussion of Amendment to the Open Space Element of the General Plan (SB 1425)
• Consideration of changing Commission meeting time

The commission voted 4‑0 to adopt the meeting agenda. It also voted 4‑0 to approve the draft minutes from the November 14, 2024 and February 27, 2025 meetings. No other actions were taken; discussion of the open‑space amendment and a proposed meeting‑time change were deferred.

• Adopt agenda (4-0)
• Approve draft minutes of November 14, 2024 (4-0)
• Approve draft minutes of February 27, 2025 (4-0)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council's Liaison to Open Space and Ecology Subcommittee will meet to discuss and review the Open Space and Ecology Committee's 2025 Work Plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, public comment, and a call for future agenda items.

• Review of the Open Space and Ecology Committee’s 2025 Work Plan

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider adopting the Master Fee Schedule and Budget Recommendations and receive an informational report on development impact fees. The commission will also reorganize by electing a new Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, and reassign subcommittee seats.

• Master Fee Schedule and Budget Recommendations (Attachment)
• Informational report on development impact fees
• Commission reorganization: election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Subcommittee reassignments (Attachment)
• Presentation from Youth Advisory Committee / Teen Programs

The commission adopted the agenda and approved prior meeting minutes unanimously. It agreed to maintain existing facility rental rates and recommended fee increases for certain programs. Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint new officers and updated subcommittee assignments. Several subcommittee meeting dates were set for April 2025.

• Adopt agenda (6-0)
• Approve Feb. 12 & Mar. 12 minutes (6-0)
• Maintain current facility rental rates (agreement)
• Designate Trudi Davis as Chairperson, Tom Seawell as Vice Chairperson, Renee Commerford as Secretary (unanimous)
• Update subcommittee assignments
• Schedule Concerts in the Park Subcommittee meeting 4/22/25 at 5 pm
• Schedule Events Subcommittee meeting 4/23/25 at 5 pm
• Schedule Foundation Feasibility Ad Hoc Subcommittee meeting 4/24/25 at 5 pm

City Council

The subcommittee will consider a councilmember's request to attend remotely under AB 2449. It will discuss next steps for recreational opportunities on city‑owned Parcel R at 400 Sierra Point Parkway and how to use funds not tied to that parcel. The meeting will also include a call for future agenda items before adjourning.

• Request for remote attendance by a councilmember under AB 2449
• Discussion of Sierra Point recreational opportunities on Parcel R (400 Sierra Point Parkway)
• Consideration of use of funds not specific to Parcel R
• Call for future agenda items

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to update multifamily and mixed-use development standards across Brisbane, aligning with SB 478 and the 2023-2031 Housing Element. The council will also decide on consent items including a $376,535 contract for a pedestrian walkway on Alvarado Street to San Benito Road, and a $175,800 contract for preliminary design and environmental services for the Crocker Trail. Other consent items include approval of meeting minutes, an investment report, and the 2025 Complete Streets Safety Committee Workplan.

• Public hearing on citywide zoning text amendment (2024-RZ-2) to comply with SB 478 and Housing Element
• Construction contract for pedestrian walkway (Alvarado Street to San Benito Road) for $376,535
• Contract award of $175,800 to RRM Design Group for Crocker Trail CEQA study and preliminary design
• Approval of 2025 Complete Streets Safety Committee Workplan
• Approval of Investment Report as of February 2025

The council approved the consent calendar items, including the $376,535 pedestrian walkway contract and a $175,800 Crocker Trail design award. It also introduced and adopted Ordinance 2024‑RZ‑2, amending multifamily zoning standards to meet SB 478 and the Housing Element. Staff was directed to schedule a special council meeting for June 26, 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items C‑G, including $376,535 walkway contract (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar Item H, $175,800 Crocker Trail CEQA Study award (5‑0)
• Introduced and adopted Zoning Text Amendment 2024‑RZ‑2, city‑wide (5‑0)
• Directed staff to schedule special meeting on June 26, 2025 (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss negotiations for the purchase or sale of several unrecorded lots, with City Manager Jeremy Dennis as negotiator. The session also includes a conference with legal counsel regarding one anticipated litigation case. Public comment is accepted before adjournment into closed session.

• Conference With Real Property Negotiator for Lots 58, 59 (Benito Ouano), Lots 19, 20 (Deanne Cheung), and Lot 96 (Jagdish Dayal) with APNs 007-530-040, 007-530-050, 007-560-160, 007-560-170, and 007-502-090
• Conference With Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation (one case)
• Public comment period before closed session

City Council

The Emergency Preparedness Subcommittee will hold a hybrid meeting on April 2, 2025, to discuss the city's current emergency preparation work. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of a presentation and discussion item, public comment periods, and a call for future agenda items.

• Discussion of City's Current Emergency Preparation Work

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The Complete Streets Safety Committee will discuss and possibly recommend to the City Council whether to make Mariposa Street and Monterey Street one-way. The committee will also develop an outreach plan and schedule for addressing issues on Visitacion Avenue. The meeting includes approval of the March 5, 2025 minutes and public comment.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on one-way streets for Mariposa Street and Monterey Street
• Develop outreach plan and schedule for Visitacion Avenue issues
• Approval of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The committee approved the March 5 meeting minutes. All members present voted to oppose the proposed one‑way conversion of Mariposa and Monterey Streets. The committee approved creating an outreach form and web link to collect feedback on Visitacion Avenue, with staff tasked to prepare the form. The next meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2025.

• Approved March 5 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Opposed one‑way street proposal for Mariposa and Monterey Streets (unanimous)
• Approved development of an outreach form and web link for Visitacion Avenue feedback

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 27, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2025.

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss a process for the Baylands EIR review, and receive updates on frog habitats and the 2023 greenhouse gas inventory.

• Approval of February 26, 2025 minutes
• Consideration of process for OSEC Baylands EIR review
• Frog habitat update and volunteer events
• Tree Canopy Goal Recommendation
• 2023 GHG Inventory staff update

The committee unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. The February 26, 2025 minutes were approved after a motion and second, with two members abstaining. No other actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve February 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous, two abstentions)

City Council

The Age Friendly Subcommittee will revisit the Age-Friendly Action Plan. Members will review proposed initiatives, identify short-term goals, and discuss financial impacts.

• Review of Age-Friendly Action Plan strategies and initiatives
• Discussion of financial impacts related to the action plan

City Council

The Brisbane City Council Subcommittee will meet to discuss Quarry Development Issues and consider future agenda items. The meeting will be held in person at Brisbane City Hall Annex and streamed online.

• Discuss Quarry Development Issues
• Call for Future Agendized Items
• Hybrid meeting at Brisbane City Hall Annex, 25 Park Place
• Remote participation via Zoom Webinar

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will hold a workshop to set priorities for projects and resource allocation. Councilmembers will discuss and provide direction on which projects staff should focus on for the upcoming period. This is a study session only; no final decisions are expected.

• Priority Study Session to set council goals and direction for staff projects

The council voted unanimously (5‑0) to adopt the meeting agenda. After discussion, council members recommended three priorities for Fiscal Year 2025‑2026: maintaining fiscal health, planning long‑term use of city facilities, and expanding volunteer partnerships. City staff will report on these priorities at the April 17, 2025 council meeting.

• Adopt agenda (5-0 vote)
• Recommend three FY 2025‑2026 priorities: fiscal health, facility use of city assets, volunteer partnerships (no formal vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will consider consent calendar items including a $190,718 construction contract for Crocker Park commuter shuttle stop improvements, acceptance of a $3,800 donation for a police K-9 bulletproof vest, and approval of public art designs for the Alvarado to San Benito stairway. Under new business, the council will discuss adopting the Public Art Master Plan and reviewing the Volunteer of the Year selection process.

• Award $190,718 construction contract to Raposo Engineering, Inc. for Crocker Park Shuttle Stop Improvements
• Accept $3,800 donation from Unity and Goldengate Chapters, Order of the Eastern Star, for Police K-9 Ringo's bulletproof vest
• Approve final designs by Angelina Duckett and McGrath Arts for public art on the Alvarado to San Benito stairway
• Adopt Public Art Master Plan providing long-term direction for the city's public art program
• Direct staff to submit the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to state agencies

The council adopted its agenda, approved all consent‑calendar items (minutes, investment report, public‑art designs, police K‑9 vest donation, shuttle‑stop contract, and housing report) and adopted the Public Art Master Plan. All motions passed unanimously. Staff was directed to hold a workshop on the Volunteer of the Year selection process.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items B‑I, including minutes, investment report, public‑art designs, $3,800 police K‑9 vest donation, $190,718 shuttle‑stop contract, and housing report (unanimous)
• Adopted Public Art Master Plan (unanimous)
• Directed staff to hold a Volunteer of the Year workshop (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign the $190,718 Crocker Park Shuttle Stop contract with Raposo Engineering (unanimous)

IDEA Committee

The Brisbane IDEA Committee will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for the committee and review its work plan. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and liaison reports. No fiscal or land-use items are on the agenda.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for the committee
• Review of the committee's work plan
• Report out of Liaison Meeting
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2025 special meeting

The IDEA Committee approved its agenda and the February 25 special meeting minutes by unanimous vote of all members present. Selection of a Chair and Vice Chair was tabled for the next meeting, and the work‑plan review will be continued later. The committee reported that City Manager Dennis will add $2,000 to the IDEA Committee program budget.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair tabled
• Work Plan Review continued to future meeting
• City Manager to allocate $2,000 to IDEA Committee budget

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee's Climate Action Subcommittee will present and discuss the 2023 greenhouse gas inventory, explore climate funding options, and outline climate action priorities. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Review 2023 greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory
• Discuss climate funding options
• Identify climate action priorities

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will discuss and provide direction on integrating art into three future stairway projects: from Tulare Street to Santa Clara Street, from Santa Clara Street to Alvarado Street, and from Old County Road to Bayshore Boulevard. The Committee will also clarify stakeholder engagement during the art selection process. Approval of minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting is also on the agenda.

• Discuss art integration for stairway projects from Tulare Street to Santa Clara Street, Santa Clara Street to Alvarado Street, and Old County Road to Bayshore Boulevard
• Clarify stakeholder engagement during the art selection process
• Approve minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting
• Consider requests for remote attendance under AB 2449
• Next meeting scheduled for April 21, 2025

City Council

The Housing Subcommittee will meet to discuss updates to the Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. The meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2025.

• Discussion of Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 13, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2025.

City Council

This is a subcommittee meeting of the Brisbane City Council Liaison to Complete Streets Safety Committee. The main item is a discussion of the committee's 2025 Draft Work Plan. The meeting also includes roll call, public comment, and a call for future agenda items.

• Discuss Complete Streets Safety Committee's 2025 Draft Work Plan

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Brisbane Parks and Recreation Commission will consider adopting a Public Art Master Plan and updates to the Master Fee Schedule. Commissioners will also review results from the Young Adult Series survey and discuss next steps. A presentation on Silverspot is scheduled.

• Public Art Master Plan (New Business)
• Master Fee Schedule updates (New Business)
• Young Adult Series Survey Results and Next Steps (Old Business)
• Silverspot presentation (Presentation)
• Approval of February 12 meeting minutes

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will consider a member's request to attend remotely under AB 2449. It will review a library display and STAR articles. The main discussion will focus on setting new education and outreach priorities and strategies.

• Consider remote attendance request under AB 2449
• Review OSEC Library Display
• Review STAR Articles
• Discuss additional education/outreach priorities and strategies

City Council

This is a closed session meeting of the Brisbane City Council. The sole substantive item is discussion of a liability claim involving Roda, under Government Code section 54956.95. The council will take public comment before adjourning into closed session.

• Closed session discussion of liability claim: Roda (Gov. Code §54956.95)

City Council

The City Council will discuss potential projects for federal Community Project Funding, with design estimates between $2.5 million and $5.5 million, requiring a 20% local match. Other items include an informational update on development impact fees, a discussion on vehicular traffic and parking on Visitacion Avenue, and a mid-year budget review showing reduced use of fund balance.

• Discuss Fiscal Year 2026 Congressional Appropriation Requests for three projects ($2.5M–$5.5M each, 20% match)
• Informational update on development impact fee reports
• Discussion on vehicular traffic flow and parking on Visitacion Avenue during peak times
• Receive Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Review Report (reduced use of fund balance to $1,380,248)
• Approve co-sponsorship of Brisbane Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club 'A Night in Little Reno' event

City Council

The City Facilities Subcommittee will meet to discuss a facility tour update and consider requests for future agenda items. The meeting will be held in person at Brisbane City Hall Annex and via Zoom.

• Facility Tour Update
• Call for Future Agendized Items
• Remote participation options available
• Public comment period included
• Meeting held at Brisbane City Hall Annex

City Council

The Age Friendly Subcommittee will discuss the Age-Friendly Action Plan, reviewing strategies and proposed initiatives. They will identify short-term goals and consider financial impacts. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review of Age-Friendly Action Plan strategies and proposed initiatives
• Identification of short-term goals
• Consideration of financial impacts of the action plan

City Council

The Liaison to IDEA Subcommittee will meet to discuss the Advancing Equity in San Mateo County update. The body will also conduct a review of its work plan.

• Advancing Equity in San Mateo County Update
• Work Plan Review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a citywide zoning text amendment (2025‑RZ‑01) that updates the density bonus and inclusionary housing ordinance to align with state law and the 2023‑2031 Housing Element. The commission will also consider a staff‑initiated proposal to change the regular meeting time and will select new Planning Commission officers. The meeting concludes with adjournment to the next regular meeting on March 13, 2025.

• Public hearing: Zoning Text Amendment 2025‑RZ‑01 – updates to density bonus and inclusionary housing ordinance, exempt from CEQA per Guidelines §15061(b)(3).
• Staff‑initiated consideration of changing the Commission meeting time.
• Selection of Planning Commission officers.

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will consider forming a subcommittee to review the Baylands Environmental Impact Report and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the coming year. They will also approve minutes from January 29, 2025, and receive staff updates. The meeting is open for in-person and remote participation.

• Discuss process and possible subcommittee for OSEC Baylands EIR review (Old Business C)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair (New Business D)
• Approval of minutes from January 29, 2025 (item B)
• Consider remote attendance request under AB 2449 (Roll Call A)

IDEA Committee

The Brisbane IDEA Committee is meeting on January 21, 2025, to consider approval of previous meeting minutes, review public meeting guidelines and meeting time, discuss its work plan (including scheduling a liaison meeting and selecting a committee representative), receive an Age-Friendly City update and select a representative, and hear an update on the IDEA Survey. The agenda is largely procedural with no major fiscal or policy decisions.

• Approve minutes from November 20, 2024
• Review public meeting guidelines and meeting time
• Work plan review: scheduling liaison meeting and selecting a committee representative
• Age-Friendly City update and selection of an IDEA Committee representative
• IDEA Survey update

City Council

The Subcommittee will consider any request from a City Councilmember to attend the meeting remotely under the emergency circumstances provisions of AB 2449. It will also hear a presentation on the Bank of America Outreach Plan. Additional discussion items include a follow‑up on a communications retreat and other council member items. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Consider remote attendance request under AB 2449
• Review Bank of America Outreach Plan
• Discuss communications retreat follow‑up
• Address other council member items

City Council

The City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss one case of anticipated litigation with legal counsel. The agenda is primarily procedural and focused on this single confidential item.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will consider several routine actions, including adopting minutes from the February 6 meetings and an ordinance changing the regular council meeting time to 6:30 p.m. The council will also vote on a design‑build contract amendment for the pool electrification project, authorizing the City Manager to sign a $1,649,584 amendment. Additional items include receiving the 2024 fire and life safety inspection report and discussing how to use remaining development mitigation funds for the Sierra Point open‑space parcel.

• Approve minutes of the February 6, 2025 City Council and closed‑session meetings
• Adopt ordinance waiving second reading to set regular council meeting time to 6:30 p.m.
• Authorize City Manager to sign Pool Electrification Contract Construction Amendment for $1,649,584
• Receive 2024 mandated fire and life safety inspection report from North County Fire Authority
• Consider use of development mitigation funds for Sierra Point Open Space Opportunities – Parcel R

IDEA Committee

The IDEA Committee will hold a special meeting to consider approval of minutes from November 2024, review public meeting guidelines, and discuss old business items including a work plan review, scheduling a liaison meeting, selecting a committee representative, an Age-Friendly City update and representative selection, and an IDEA Survey update. Staff will provide a recruitment update.

• Approve IDEA Committee meeting minutes of November 20, 2024
• Review public meeting guidelines and meeting time
• Work plan review: scheduling a liaison meeting and selecting a committee representative
• Age-Friendly City update and selection of a committee representative
• IDEA Survey update

Public Art Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss prospective art integration on future stairway projects, review the Draft Public Arts Master Plan for a formal recommendation to the City Council, and discuss public contributions for a mosaic and possible artist for a hydrant painting at the San Benito entrance of the San Benito to Alvarado Stairway Project. Other items include approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Discuss art integration on stairway projects: Tulare to Santa Clara, Santa Clara to Alvarado, Old County Road to Bayshore Boulevard
• Review Draft Public Arts Master Plan and make a recommendation to Council
• Discuss public contributions for mosaic and possible artist for hydrant painting at San Benito Entrance (San Benito to Alvarado Stairway Project)
• Approve minutes from January 21, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 13, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2025.

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The OSEC Climate Action Subcommittee will meet to discuss climate action priorities and potential funding options. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; the agenda is focused on discussion and next steps.

• Discussion on climate action priorities
• Discussion on funding options for climate initiatives

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will interview applicants for three Parks and Recreation Commission terms and three Open Space and Ecology Committee terms, then consider making appointments. One applicant (Carl Lam) withdrew from the Open Space and Ecology Committee. This is a procedural meeting focused on filling volunteer board seats.

• Interview of 6 applicants for 3 Parks and Recreation Commission terms ending January 2029
• Interview of 4 applicants for 2 Open Space and Ecology Committee terms ending January 2029 and 1 term ending 2026
• Carl Lam withdrew his application for the Open Space and Ecology Committee
• Possible appointments to both bodies after interviews

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will adopt the agenda and approve the January 8, 2025 minutes. It will discuss old business concerning the Concerts in the Park fundraising effort and new business to plan events for Mental Health Awareness Month and Water Safety Month. The meeting will also include reports from several subcommittees and written communications from the public.

• Adoption of agenda (deletions, additions, changes)
• Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Old business: Concerts in the Park fundraising
• New business: Planning for Mental Health Awareness Month & Water Safety Month
• Reports from Public Art, Events, Concerts, Seniors, and Setting subcommittees

City Council

The council will interview applicants for open seats on the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (IDEA) Committee and the Complete Streets Safety Committee. After the interviews, council members will discuss and consider appointing members to those committee terms. The meeting also includes a public comment period before the committee business.

• Interview applicants for 2 IDEA Committee terms ending Jan 2027 and 1 term ending 2026 (resignation)
• Interview applicants for 1 Complete Streets Safety Committee term ending Jan 2029 and 1 term ending 2026
• Discuss and consider making appointments for the IDEA Committee terms
• Discuss and consider making appointments for the Complete Streets Safety Committee terms

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to consider two liability claims (Hernandez and Doc Bailey Construction), a real property negotiation involving two lots owned by Benito Ouano, and a performance evaluation of the City Attorney. No public action is expected during this session.

• Liability Claim: Hernandez (Government Code section 54956.95)
• Liability Claim: Doc Bailey Construction (Government Code section 54956.95)
• Real Property Negotiation: Lots 58 and 59 (APNs 007-530-040 and 007-530-050), owner Benito Ouano, negotiator City Manager Jeremy Dennis, under negotiation price and terms of payment
• Performance Evaluation: City Attorney (Government Code section 54957(b)(1))

City Council

The City Council will discuss changing the regular meeting start time from 7:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. and receive an update on the creation of potential Council election districts. The body will also discuss congressional appropriation requests for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Ordinance to change City Council meeting start time to 6:30 P.M.
• Update on the creation of potential Council election districts
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 Congressional Appropriation Requests
• Appointment of Planning Commissioners and Public Art Advisory Committee Members
• Co-sponsorship of Mothers of Brisbane Egg Hunt and San Bruno Mountain Watch Solstice Gathering

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission's Seniors Subcommittee will meet to discuss 2025 senior programming. The agenda includes citizen communications and a discussion item only, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Discussion of 2025 Senior Programming

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission's Concerts in the Park Subcommittee will discuss details and logistics for the 2025 Concert Series. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of logistics for the 2025 Concert Series

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will discuss methods for addressing Climate Action Plan goals and review a draft Work Plan. The body will also consider the process and a possible subcommittee for the OSEC Baylands EIR review.

• Discussion on Climate Action Plan goals
• Review of draft Work Plan
• Consideration of subcommittee for OSEC Baylands EIR review

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission's Events Subcommittee will hold a meeting to discuss the planning of 2025 events. The agenda includes citizen communications and a single discussion item on 2025 events. No decisions or specific proposals are listed.

• Discuss 2025 events

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will meet with contracted artists McGrath Arts and Angelina Duckett to finalize designs for the Alvarado to San Benito Stairway Project, including lighting, handrails, and mosaic stair risers. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of previous minutes, and public comment.

• Meet with artists McGrath Arts and Angelina Duckett for Alvarado to San Benito Stairway Project final designs

IDEA Committee

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability (IDEA) Committee will meet to review its work plan and public meeting guidelines. The committee is also discussing updates regarding the IDEA survey and the Age-Friendly City initiative.

• Review of Public Meeting Guidelines and Meeting Time
• Work Plan Review, including scheduling a liaison meeting and selecting a representative
• Age-Friendly City Update and selection of a committee representative
• IDEA Survey Update
• Staff recruitment update

City Council

This is a closed session meeting of the Brisbane City Council. The council will discuss two liability claims (Giannini and Toy), real property negotiations for multiple parcels including 100-184 Old County Road, and anticipated litigation. No public decisions are scheduled.

• Liability claim: Giannini pursuant to Gov. Code §54956.95
• Liability claim: Toy pursuant to Gov. Code §54956.95
• Real property negotiation with Hamdi A & Hana Nijem for multiple parcels (Lots 1-3, Bayshore Blvd, Lot 106)
• Real property negotiation for 100-184 Old County Road with North American Global Investment Property Co. et al.
• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 case)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will consider several consent calendar items, including approval of minutes, investment reports, co-sponsored events, and resolutions for a joint exercise of powers agreement and transportation funding. The main new business item is an update on the Age-Friendly Action Plan. Additionally, the council will discuss potentially revising the start time and day of regular meetings.

• Approve second revised joint exercise of powers agreement with San Mateo County Operational Area Services Organization
• Authorize grant agreement with San Mateo Transportation Authority for future Measures A and W funding
• Accept overview report of Business License Fee Study
• Receive Age-Friendly Action Plan update
• Discuss changing City Council meeting start time and day of the week

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting immediately after the regular meeting to review the current subcommittee list and assign council members to subcommittees, liaison committees, and regional boards/commissions. This is a workshop item with no public hearings or action items on contracts or ordinances.

• Review of current City Council subcommittee list
• Assignment of council members to subcommittees, liaisons, and regional boards/commissions

IDEA Committee

The IDEA Committee will consider approving minutes from November 20, 2024, and conduct a work plan review including scheduling a liaison meeting and selecting a committee representative. They will also discuss an age-friendly city update and select an IDEA Committee representative for that effort, as well as review the status of the IDEA survey. Staff will provide a recruitment update.

• Approve minutes of November 20, 2024
• Work Plan Review: schedule liaison meeting and select committee representative
• Age-Friendly City Update and select IDEA Committee representative
• IDEA Survey Update
• Staff Announcements: Recruitment Update

Planning Commission

The Brisbane Planning Commission meeting of January 9, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2025.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss an update on the Age-Friendly Action Plan and consider fundraising strategies for the 2025 Concerts in the Park series. Commissioners will also debrief the Festival of Lights event, review a draft 2025 calendar, and receive a presentation honoring outgoing Commissioner Frank Kern. The meeting includes routine items such as adoption of agenda, approval of minutes, and subcommittee reports.

• Age-Friendly Action Plan Update (Attachment)
• Fundraising approach and strategies for 2025 Concerts in the Park series (Attachment)
• Festival of Lights debrief
• Update regarding ongoing research of Parks & Recreation Foundations (Attachment)
• 2025 P&R Commission calendar draft (Attachment)

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will finalize its comments on the Quarry Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) under old business. The committee will also discuss how to address the city's Climate Action Plan goals under new business.

• Finalize OSEC comments on the Quarry DEIR
• Discuss how to address Climate Action Plan goals
• Approve minutes from August 28 and October 23, 2024

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for January 2, 2025 at 7:30 P.M. was cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on January 16, 2025 at 7:30 P.M. at 50 Park Place, Brisbane, CA, with both in‑person and Zoom participation. Residents can view details on the city website or contact City Clerk Ingrid Padilla.

Complete Streets Safety Committee

This meeting agenda is a cancellation notice. The regular meeting of the Complete Streets Safety Committee scheduled for January 1, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2025.