San Bruno public meetings in 2025
105 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The San Bruno City Council will meet in closed session to confer with labor negotiators representing Teamsters Local 856 and other employee organizations. The meeting is scheduled for December 23, 2025, at 5:30 PM at City Hall.
- Closed session with labor negotiators
- Teamsters Local 856, IBT Miscellaneous
- Teamsters Local 856, IBT Fire
- Teamsters Local 856, IBT Police
- Teamsters Local 856, IBT Public Safety Mid-Management
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The regularly scheduled meeting for December 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting of the San Bruno Planning Commission for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for January 20, 2026.
- Meeting cancelled for December 16, 2025
- Next meeting scheduled for January 20, 2026
Senior Advisory Board
The City of San Bruno Senior Advisory Board's regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. For more information, contact Meghan Rosin at (650) 616-7151 or [email protected].
Crime Prevention Committee
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Citizen Crime Prevention Committee for December 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2026.
City Council
The council will consider moving forward with a playground replacement at Forest Lane Park, identified as a high‑priority site in the San Bruno Parks Assessment. Staff notes a time‑sensitive GameTime grant that would reduce the city’s cost for the project, making immediate action financially strategic. The meeting also includes updates on the city’s paving schedule, which is slated to begin in early 2026 and be completed with punch‑list work by summer 2026. Additionally, the council will review the senior transportation fee policy, confirming it is limited to San Bruno residents with a single existing non‑resident participant paying a donation fee.
- Paving work to start early 2026, finish early 2026, close‑out by summer 2026.
- Recommendation to replace playground equipment at Forest Lane Park now.
- Availability of a GameTime matching grant to offset playground replacement costs.
- Broader Forest Lane Park amenities to be addressed later through future CIP requests.
- Senior Transportation program limited to residents; one non‑resident allowed to continue with a donation fee.
City Council
The San Bruno City Council will meet on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 to consider a resolution renewing the Military Equipment Use Ordinance (No. 2022-1909). The agenda also includes the Complete Streets Committee’s annual report and updates from Recology on the Fall ’25 Community Clean‑Up, coat distribution, and abandoned‑waste pickups. No other decisions are listed.
- Renewal of Military Equipment Use Ordinance No. 2022-1909 (adopt resolution)
- Complete Streets Committee annual report to Council
- Recology Fall ’25 Community Clean‑Up: 369 cars, 57,500 lb of garbage, 2,000 lb of paint, 9,320 lb of e‑waste
- Coats for Kids distribution: 188 coats
- Abandoned waste pickups: 525 pickups
City Council
The meeting agenda consists of public comments regarding the status of contract negotiations for the San Bruno Police and Fire Departments. Residents expressed concerns over contracts expiring on December 31, 2025, and the timing of future negotiations.
- Public comments regarding SBPD and SBFD contracts expiring 12/31/25
- Resident reports of a pre-impasse mediation scheduled for January 8
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider amending the Master Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2026. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and the appointment of a Vice Mayor.
- Public hearing to amend the Master Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2026
- Baseline Improvement Agreement with Toll Brothers for Crestmoor Fields not to exceed $6.6M
- Appropriation of $350,000 in Transportation Impact Fees for Scott Street Grade Separation Project
- Construction contract with GameTime for Forest Lane Park Playground Replacement not to exceed $293,719
- Budget adjustment of up to $75,000 from the Public Art Fund for a mural at 474 San Mateo Avenue
The City Council approved the consent calendar items, including a $350,000 appropriation for the Scott Street Grade Separation project. It unanimously adopted a Master Fee Schedule amendment effective Jan. 1, 2026. Councilmembers appointed new members to the San Bruno Community Foundation and formed a 2026 Ballot Measure Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
- Approved consent calendar items, including $350,000 for Scott Street Grade Separation (no vote tally recorded)
- Adopted Master Fee Schedule amendment effective Jan 1 2026 (unanimous)
- Reappointed incumbents Belinda Wong, Perry Supriya, Jessica Inglima to Community Foundation (unanimous)
- Appointed Larry Franzella to Community Foundation (unanimous)
- Appointed Bryan Vander Lugt and Samra Adeni to Community Foundation (unanimous)
- Appointed Councilmembers Hamilton and Salazar to 2026 Ballot Measure Ad Hoc Subcommittee (unanimous)
- Renewed Military Equipment Use Ordinance No. 1909 (unanimous)
- Appointed Councilmember Alvarez as Vice Mayor for 2026 (unanimous)
City Council
The San Bruno City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss negotiations for a real estate purchase and labor contracts with Teamsters unions. The meeting will be held in person at the Recreation and Aquatic Center.
- Closed session to negotiate price and terms for property 020 193 380 with Cappo Real Estate Holdings, LLC
- Closed session to negotiate with labor representatives from Teamsters Local 856 and 350
- Meeting location: San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center, Community Room, 251 City Park Way
The San Bruno City Council held a special meeting on December 9, 2025. Closed‑session conferences were held with a real‑property negotiator and with labor negotiators, but no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Disaster Council
The Disaster Council will meet to discuss updates to several emergency planning documents. The body will review the Emergency Operations Plan, the Countywide Evacuation Plan, and the Countywide Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- Emergency Operations Plan update
- Countywide Evacuation Plan update
- Countywide Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update
- Emergency Preparedness Committee: Emergency Response Directory Development (ERD) and DSWW Program
- CWS IPAWS, WEA, and SMC ALERT
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting consisting primarily of a closed session. The body will meet with labor negotiators representing various employee organizations.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators including Teamsters Local 856 and Teamsters Local 350
The San Bruno City Council met on Dec 4, 2025. Attendance was recorded and a closed‑session labor negotiation conference was held, but no reportable actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 3:35 pm.
San Bruno Community Foundation
The regularly scheduled meeting of the San Bruno Community Foundation Board of Directors for December 3, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2026.
Complete Streets Committee
The Complete Streets Committee will review a corridor study for El Camino Real and a draft annual report. The body will also discuss updates to the city's Traffic Calming Toolkit.
- C/CAG El Camino Real Multimodal Improvements Corridor Study
- Draft Annual Report presentation
- Discussion on updating the Traffic Calming Toolkit
The Complete Streets Committee approved the meeting agenda as submitted and unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes. No other actions were decided, and the meeting was adjourned until the next regular session.
- Approved agenda as submitted
- Approved minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for upcoming vacancies on the San Bruno Community Foundation Board.
- Interviews to fill vacancies on San Bruno Community Foundation Board
The council conducted interviews for upcoming vacancies on the San Bruno Community Foundation board. No appointments were made, and no other actions were taken. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.
City Council
The regularly scheduled City Council meeting for November 25, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2025.
Culture & Arts Commission
The Commission will receive a report on the annual update to the City Council. Staff will provide progress reports on several community art initiatives and events, as well as clarifications on special meeting guidelines.
- Report on potential mural at Centennial Plaza
- Update on Posy Park Sculpture Call to Artists
- Update on RAC Art on Loan Call to Artists
- Reports on Movies-in-the-Park and Dia de los Muertos events
- Clarifications on procedures for calling special meetings
The Culture & Arts Commission amended the September 18, 2025 minutes to include a full transcript of Chair Hanhan's comments and approved the amendment by a 4-0 vote. The amended minutes were then approved, also 4-0. Commissioners also voted unanimously to place items from Commissioners after items from Staff on the agenda.
- Amended September 18 minutes to add Chair's transcript (4-0)
- Approved amended September 18 minutes (4-0)
- Moved items from Commissioners after items from Staff (unanimous)
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The Emergency Preparedness Committee will approve the agenda and the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. Members will vote on nominations for a new Chair and Co‑Chair. The committee will review unfinished business items such as the emergency vendor list and upcoming events. Staff updates on police and fire/CERT operations will also be presented.
- Approval of October 16, 2025 minutes (consent calendar)
- Nominations for Chair and Co‑Chair
- Review of emergency vendor list
- Police department update
- Fire/CERT update
San Bruno Community Foundation
The San Bruno Community Foundation Investment Committee received a report from Sand Hill Global Advisors on the investment outlook and portfolio performance. It then discussed future cash‑flow strategies for funding final legacy project grants, noting the Board’s principle commitment to help fund a new Fire Station No. 52. No formal grant approvals were made, and the committee approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting.
- Receive and discuss Sand Hill Global Advisors’ report on investment outlook and portfolio performance
- Discuss and provide direction on future cash‑flow strategies for final legacy project grants, including the prospective Fire Station No. 52
- Approve minutes of the August 20, 2025 Special Investment Committee meeting
- Executive Director’s report on recent grant payments: $9,318.50 for RAC Grant #4 and $250,045.68 for RAC Grant #8
- Review of portfolio balances: $31,214,521 in the Strategic Pool and $749,711 in the Liquidity Pool as of June 30, 2025
San Bruno Community Foundation
The regularly scheduled Investment Committee meeting on November 19, 2025 was canceled due to a change in location. A special meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center, 251 City Park Way. The public may attend in person. No agenda items were listed.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will review staff’s recommendation to replace the Forest Lane Park playground, a project costing $293,718 after a $56,000 grant, and will decide whether to request an additional $13,718 from City Council. The agenda also includes adopting the 2026 meeting schedule, reviewing the advertisement plan for the 2026 Community Recognition Award, and accepting a staff recommendation to cancel the December 17, 2025 meeting. Additional updates will be given on park projects such as the Florida Park closure, Posy Park completion, Pacific Heights Pathway, and dog park plans.
- Forest Lane Park playground replacement – $293,718 total cost, $56,000 grant, $13,718 additional funding request
- Adopt 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting schedule
- Review advertisement plan for the 2026 Community Recognition Award
- Accept staff recommendation to cancel the December 17, 2025 Commission meeting
- Park project updates: Florida Park project closed, Posy Park expected end‑December, Pacific Heights Pathway and dog park projects pending
The Parks and Recreation Commission approved its agenda and the October 15, 2025 minutes unanimously. It voted 6-0 to proceed with the Forest Lane Park playground replacement plans. The commission also voted 6-0 to cancel the December 17, 2025 meeting.
- Approved agenda (6-0)
- Approved minutes from October 15, 2025 (6-0)
- Approved moving forward with Forest Lane Park playground replacement (6-0)
- Approved cancellation of the December 17, 2025 commission meeting (6-0)
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for November 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2025.
Senior Advisory Board
The Senior Advisory Board will receive and file revised monthly class attendance records for September and October 2025, hear a report from the Nutrition Site Council, and get information on upcoming board elections. The meeting also includes updates on the senior membership theme selection and on senior center improvement plans, including design cost estimates and a reported $1.5 million shortfall. No formal actions are listed beyond receiving and filing these items.
- Receive and file revised Monthly Class Attendance for September 2025
- Receive and file Monthly Class Attendance and Front Desk Sign‑In Data for October 2025
- Report from the Nutrition Site Council
- Receive information on Senior Advisory Board elections
- Update on Senior Center Improvements – designers’ cost estimates and $1.5 M funding gap
The Senior Advisory Board met on November 18, 2025, accepted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were decided; remaining items were informational or will be addressed later.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council special meeting scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025 was cancelled. The next regular council meeting is set for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Residents can find details on the posted agenda or contact the City Clerk’s Office.
City Council
The San Bruno City Council will hold a special meeting on November 17, 2025 at City Hall, Conference Room 115. The agenda lists standard items such as call to order and roll call, and a closed‑session conference with labor negotiators that includes the City Manager and representatives from Teamsters Local 856, IBT Miscellaneous, IBT Fire, IBT Police, IBT Public Safety Mid‑Management, Teamsters Local 350, IBT Mid‑Management, San Bruno Management Employees Association, and unrepresented employees. No other public agenda items are listed. The meeting will adjourn, with the next regular council meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025.
- Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators (City Manager and multiple Teamsters/IBT employee groups)
- Call to order and roll call (procedural items)
- Adjournment; next regular meeting set for Dec 9, 2025
Crime Prevention Committee
The San Bruno Crime Prevention Committee will approve the August meeting minutes and hear a staff report on recent crime statistics. Members will vote to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes updates on ID cards, a proposed SOP for social‑media replies, and discussion of outreach activities and upcoming community events.
- Approval of Minutes for August
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Staff report on crime stats
- ID Cards update
- SOP for replies to social media from Committee
Community Development Director Hearings
The Community Development Director will hold public hearings for two use permit requests in the Central Business District. One proposal involves converting an office building into a live/work unit, and the other is for a martial arts gym.
- UP25-003: Request to convert a two-story office building at 535 Sylvan Ave into a live/work unit with ground-floor commercial space and a two-bedroom dwelling above
- UP25-005: Request to operate a Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts gym at 509 San Mateo Ave
City Council
The City Council will consider the Granicus agenda‑management services contract and whether it can provide direct links to each agenda item and embedded Zoom links. The Clerk’s Office will contact Granicus to determine if the feature is planned or can be developed. No decision is recorded in the agenda item.
- Consent Item 6i – Granicus Agreement: contract for agenda‑management services and inquiry about adding direct links to agenda items
City Council
The San Bruno City Council will consider adopting the 2025 building and fire codes with local amendments. The council will also review the Emergency Preparedness Committee's 2025 annual report, the Senior Advisory Board's 2024‑2025 annual report, and the Parks & Recreation Commission's FY 2024/25 annual report. Community events include a tree lighting at Centennial Plaza at 5:00 pm.
- Adopt 2025 building and fire codes with local amendments
- Review Emergency Preparedness Committee 2025 annual report
- Review Senior Advisory Board 2024‑2025 annual report
- Review Parks & Recreation Commission FY 2024/25 annual report
- Tree lighting ceremony at Centennial Plaza (5:00 pm)
City Council
The San Bruno City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 12, 2025, with a public comment period. A submitted comment invites the community to a virtual job fair on November 15, 2025, aimed at youth interested in photonics and laser careers. No council actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
City Council
The San Bruno City Council will consider a public hearing on an ordinance that amends Title 11 (Building, Construction and Fire Protection) of the Municipal Code and adopts the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar approvals such as minutes, accounts payable, payroll and ledger reconciliation. Several resolutions will be considered, including a study memorandum for the Grand Nexus housing fee study, a waiver of encroachment permit fees with $786.21 appropriated for a holiday‑party road closure on Glen Avenue, and an MOU with the United States Capitol Police.
- Approve draft special meeting minutes and regular meeting minutes for specified dates
- Approve accounts payable for October 13, 20, 21, 27, and 28, 2025
- Consider resolution authorizing a memorandum of understanding for the Grand Nexus Study and CEQA exemption
- Consider resolution to waive encroachment permit fees and appropriate $786.21 for a holiday‑party road closure on Glen Avenue on Dec 14, 2025
- Public hearing on ordinance amending Title 11 building and fire codes and adopting related 2025 standards
The San Bruno City Council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance amending Title 11 of the Municipal Code and adopting the 2025 California Referenced Standards for fire and building safety. The council also unanimously adopted a supporting resolution for the code changes. In addition, the council approved the San Bruno Parks Assessment Final Report and a series of consent‑calendar items including minutes, accounts payable, payroll, ledger reconciliation and a $786.21 holiday‑party appropriation.
- Adopted fire and building code ordinance (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution supporting code amendments (unanimous)
- Approved Parks Assessment Final Report (unanimous)
- Approved draft special meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable for October 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved payroll for October 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved reconciliation of general ledger to bank (unanimous)
- Appropriated $786.21 for community holiday party (unanimous)
City Council
The San Bruno City Council special meeting will hold a closed‑session to address two matters. First, a conference with legal counsel will review anticipated litigation, specifically Claim No. SB 1521 filed by Michael Diaz. Second, a conference with labor negotiators will involve the City Manager and representatives from several employee unions. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.
- Closed session – conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (Claim No. SB 1521, claimant Michael Diaz)
- Closed session – conference with labor negotiators representing the City Manager and unions including Teamsters Local 856 (IBT Miscellaneous, Fire, Police, Public Safety Mid‑Management), Teamsters Local 350 (IBT Mid‑Management), San Bruno Management Employees Association, and unrepresented employees
Complete Streets Committee
The Complete Streets Committee will meet to present a draft annual report. The body will also discuss updates to the Traffic Calming Toolkit.
- Draft Annual Report Presentation
- Discussion on updating the Traffic Calming Toolkit
The Complete Streets Committee approved the agenda as submitted and unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes. No other substantive actions or decisions were taken.
- Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The scheduled special meeting of the San Bruno City Council for Tuesday, November 4, 2025 was cancelled. The next regular council meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
City Council
The regularly scheduled City Council meeting for October 28, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
San Bruno Community Foundation
The San Bruno Community Foundation Audit Committee will meet on Oct 22, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center, 251 City Park Way. The committee will receive a report from Novogradac & Company LLP, discuss the audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025, and consider a resolution to accept those statements. The agenda also includes approval of the Jan 24, 2025 meeting minutes and a brief public‑comment period.
- Approve minutes from the Jan 24, 2025 special meeting
- Receive and discuss Novogradac & Company LLP’s report on audited financial statements for year ended June 30, 2025
- Adopt resolution accepting the audited financial statements for year ended June 30, 2025
- Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker
- Meeting location: San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center, Conference Room, 251 City Park Way
City Council
The San Bruno City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting. Council members will conference with legal counsel about an anticipated litigation case under Section 54956.9. They will also meet with labor negotiators representing the City Manager and multiple employee groups, including Teamsters Local 856 and Local 350, the San Bruno Management Employees Association, and unrepresented employees.
- Closed session – conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (Section 54956.9, paragraph 4, subdivision d, One Case)
- Closed session – conference with labor negotiators for City Manager and employee groups (Teamsters Local 856, IBT Fire, Police, Public Safety MidManagement; Teamsters Local 350, IBT MidManagement; San Bruno Management Employees Association; unrepresented employees)
The San Bruno City Council approved the city’s participation in an existing lawsuit as authorized by paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9. No vote tally was recorded. The meeting otherwise consisted of procedural items and adjourned.
- Approved joining existing litigation
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. For details, contact Brenda Calara at (650) 616‑7164 or [email protected].
Senior Advisory Board
The Senior Advisory Board will discuss the formation of an ad-hoc subcommittee to plan a 2026 Volunteer Appreciation Event. The board will also review attendance and nutrition data from August and September 2025.
- Formation of Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Volunteer Appreciation Event
- Review of August 2025 Historical Front Desk Sign-In Data
- Review of September 2025 Class Attendance, Nutrition Site Report, and Sign-In Data
- Confirmation of 2026 Party Schedule
- Confirmation of Senior Center Holiday hours
The Senior Advisory Board approved the creation of an ad‑hoc subcommittee to plan a volunteer appreciation event. The motion was made by Board Member Boscono and passed unanimously. Boscono, Liz Hom, and Vice Chair Priscilla Martinez were appointed as members, with Joyce Satow designated as a substitute. The board also approved the agenda and the September 16 minutes with a correction.
- Approved agenda (no vote recorded)
- Approved September 16 minutes with correction (no vote recorded)
- Formed ad‑hoc subcommittee for volunteer appreciation event (unanimous)
- Appointed Boscono, Hom, and Vice Chair Martinez as members; Satow as substitute (unanimous)
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The Emergency Preparedness Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss unfinished business and receive updates from city staff. The body will review the emergency vendor list and reports from the Police and Fire/CERT departments.
- Review of emergency vendor list
- Discussion of 10/11 Fire Department Open House
- Annual Report review
- Police Department update
- Fire/CERT update
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The regularly scheduled Emergency Preparedness Committee meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025 was cancelled. A special meeting will be held the same day at City Hall, Conference Room 115, at 6:29 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. No agenda items were listed for the special meeting.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive the final report on a comprehensive park assessment and provide a recommendation to the City Council for adoption. The report, conducted by MIG consultants, includes a cost estimate for improvements and a community survey with over 1,100 respondents.
- Receive final report on San Bruno Park Assessment
- Recommendation to City Council for adoption
- Library Program Presentation
- Park Project Update
- Tributes and Memorials Subcommittee Update
The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. Commissioners also voted 9‑0 to receive the final San Bruno Park Assessment report and to recommend its adoption by the City Council. A mural program for city property was approved during the library program presentation.
- Approved agenda (9-0)
- Approved minutes from September 17, 2025 (9-0)
- Approved receiving final San Bruno Park Assessment report and recommending adoption to City Council (9-0)
- Approved mural program for city property (vote not recorded)
City Council
The San Bruno City Council will discuss a proposed mural program policy, moving it from a consent item to a full council discussion. Council staff will report on the $1.8 million budget to upgrade five pressure‑relief valve stations, with a total of 11 stations planned by 2028. The agenda includes allocation of the remaining $687 k from the Florida Park project, with up to $395,422 returned to the One‑Time Revenue Reserve and excess to the Impact Fee Fund. Council will review the bike lane Phase 2 design, estimated at $6 million with construction slated for 2027, and consider two traffic‑safety grants totaling $133,600.
- Consider adoption of a resolution establishing a city mural program policy (questions on easements, maintenance, and artist licensing).
- $1,800,000 budgeted to improve five pressure‑relief valve (PRV) stations; total of 11 PRVs targeted for upgrade by 2028.
- Remaining balance of $687,000 from Florida Park project: up to $395,422 to be returned to the One‑Time Revenue Reserve, excess to the Impact Fee Fund.
- Bike lane Segment 2 design phase estimated cost $6 million, with construction expected to be completed by 2027.
- Adopt resolutions to accept a $120,000 STEP traffic‑safety grant and a $13,600 traffic‑records improvement grant.
City Council
The San Bruno City Council will receive a progress update on the Grand Boulevard Initiative, a county-wide effort to modernize El Camino Real's transportation infrastructure. The agenda also includes the Culture & Arts Commission's 2024-2025 annual report and the Crime Prevention Committee's updates.
- Grand Boulevard Initiative progress update
- Culture & Arts Commission 2024-2025 annual report
- Mural Program forwarded to City Council
- Call to Artists for Posy Park sculpture
- Crime Prevention Committee updates
City Council
The City Council is reviewing proposals to improve transit connections between the San Bruno BART and Caltrain stations. This includes the implementation of Segment 2 of a separated two-way bikeway on Huntington Avenue.
- Reconfiguration of Huntington Avenue to close the gap between BART and Caltrain stations (Item h)
- Proposed implementation of Segment 2 of the separated two-way bikeway
- Discussion regarding pedestrian and bicycle connections under the Grand Boulevard Initiative (Item m)
City Council
The San Bruno City Council will discuss infrastructure projects, including water valve replacements and bicycle improvements. The body is also considering a new mobile parking payment agreement and mental health services for the police department.
- Oakmont Drive Pressure Regulating Valve Replacement Project with a total budget of $800,000
- Construction contract with Casey Construction, Inc. not to exceed $422,540
- Mental health clinician services contract with Janella Juan not to exceed $146,445
- Five-year General Services Agreement with ParkMobile, LLC for mobile parking payments
- Acceptance of $120,000 and $13,600 grants from the Office of Traffic Safety
The council unanimously approved the consent calendar and a series of resolutions, including the $800,000 Oakmont Drive pressure‑regulating valve replacement project, the appointment of an interim fire chief, and the acceptance of two traffic‑safety grant funds totaling $133,600. It also approved a $146,445 contract for mental‑health clinician services for the police department, adopted an ordinance amendment to be heard on Nov. 12, and authorized a five‑year ParkMobile parking‑payment agreement.
- Approved Oakmont Drive Pressure Regulating Valve Replacement Project ($800,000) – unanimous
- Approved acceptance of Florida Avenue Park Project completion and release of $70,611.23 – unanimous
- Approved acceptance of Huntington Avenue Bicycle & Pedestrian Segment 1 completion, release of $112,409.59, and reallocation of $317,000 – unanimous
- Appointed Michael Kennedy as Interim Fire Chief – unanimous
- Accepted $120,000 grant from California Office of Traffic Safety (STEP) – unanimous
- Accepted $13,600 grant from California Office of Traffic Safety (Traffic Records Improvement) – unanimous
- Approved mental‑health clinician services contract with Janella Juan ($146,445) – unanimous
- Authorized five‑year ParkMobile mobile parking‑payment agreement – unanimous
City Council
The San Bruno City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss existing and anticipated litigation in closed session. The meeting will be held in person at the Recreation and Aquatic Center.
- Closed session to discuss Ernest Egan v. City of San Bruno (Case No. 25-CIV-06538)
- Closed session to discuss anticipated litigation
- Meeting location: San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center, Community Room
- Next regular meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm
The council held a closed‑session conference with legal counsel about an existing lawsuit (Ernest Egan v. City of San Bruno, Case No. 25‑CIV‑06538) and a potential new lawsuit. No reportable actions were taken on either matter. The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
Crime Prevention Committee
The committee will approve the August meeting minutes and hear a staff report on recent crime statistics and the Versaterm Community Connect system. Members will discuss the use of the NextDoor platform, posting crime tips on the city website, and upcoming election reassignments. They will follow up on open items such as a second local NextDoor account and a standard operating procedure for social‑media replies. The meeting also includes planning outreach to Eastside neighborhoods and visits with the police department to inactive Neighborhood Watch areas.
- Approve August meeting minutes
- Staff report on crime stats and Versaterm Community Connect system
- Discussion of NextDoor platform usage and crime tip posting
- Follow‑up on second NextDoor account request and SOP for social‑media replies
- Plan outreach to Eastside community and PD visits to inactive Neighborhood Watch groups
San Bruno Community Foundation
The regularly scheduled meeting of the San Bruno Community Foundation Board of Directors for Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center, 251 City Park Way, San Bruno. The public may attend that meeting in person or virtually via Zoom, with participation details to be posted on the agenda. For more information, contact Executive Director Leslie Hatamiya at 650‑763‑0775 or [email protected].
- Cancellation of the Oct 1, 2025 board meeting
- Next board meeting scheduled for Nov 5, 2025, 7:00 p.m. at 251 City Park Way
- Public attendance options: in‑person or Zoom (details to be posted)
- Contact: Leslie Hatamiya, 650‑763‑0775, [email protected]
Complete Streets Committee
The Complete Streets Committee will meet to review the design concept for Active 101 San Bruno Avenue. The body will also approve the minutes from the September 2025 meeting.
- Active 101 San Bruno Avenue Design Concept
The committee approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes unanimously. No resolutions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the session consisted of presentations and public comments only. The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 PM.
City Council
The San Bruno City Council will consider a resolution declaring an intent to propose overriding the San Mateo C/CAG Airport Land Use Commission’s determination of inconsistency for the Tanforan planned development. The proposal concerns the redevelopment of parcels at 1122, 1150, 1178, 1188 El Camino Real and 1292 Huntington Avenue, which includes up to 500 additional housing units. If adopted, the council would authorize the City Manager to submit the resolution to the Airport Land Use Commission and schedule a public hearing. Adoption requires a two‑thirds council vote.
- Adopt a resolution to declare intent to propose an override of the ALUC inconsistency finding for the Tanforan development
- Authorize the City Manager to submit the resolution to the Airport Land Use Commission and Caltrans Aeronautics Division
- Schedule a public hearing on the proposed override as required by Public Utilities Code Section 21676
- Tanforan redevelopment includes up to 500 additional housing units on the listed parcels
- Override adoption requires a two‑thirds council vote and notification to the ALUC and Caltrans
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed override of an inconsistency determination for the Tanforan Planned Development. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and an ordinance to increase council member salaries.
- Public hearing on Tanforan Planned Development at 1122, 1150, 1178, 1188 El Camino Real and 1292 Huntington Avenue
- Construction contract with K.J. Woods Construction, Inc. for Shelter Creek Sewer Main and Portola Watershed Storm Drain projects not to exceed $1,756,800
- Ordinance to increase City Council member salaries
- Expenditure of $75,000 in ABC Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant funds
- Release of $46,034.60 in construction contract retention for Acappella Well Project Phase I
The City Council held a public hearing and voted to adopt a resolution seeking to override the San Mateo C/CAG Airport Land Use Commission's determination on the Tanforan Planned Development. Mayor Rico Medina recused himself due to a conflict of interest, and the motion passed with Councilmembers Alvarez, Hamilton, Salazar, and Vice Mayor Medina voting yes. The council also approved the Consent Calendar items and a Memorandum of Understanding with the San Bruno Improvement Group.
- Approved Consent Calendar items a‑g (accounts payable, payroll, investment report, sewer project, well project, ABC grant, MOU) – unanimous
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with San Bruno Improvement Group – 4‑1 (Salazar voted no)
- Adopted resolution to seek override of Airport Land Use Commission decision on Tanforan development – 4‑0 (Mayor recused)
- Authorized City Manager to submit the override resolution – 4‑0 (Mayor recused)
- Item h (salary increase ordinance) pulled for separate vote – no decision
City Council
The City Council held a special meeting on September 23, 2025 at the San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center. The agenda consisted of routine items—call to order, roll call, and adjournment—and a closed‑session conference with labor negotiators. The conference involved the City Manager and representatives from several employee unions, including Teamsters Local 856 and IBT affiliates. No public decisions or proposals were listed on the agenda.
- Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators (City Manager and multiple employee unions)
- Adjournment with next regular meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025 at 7:00 pm
The council met at 5:31 p.m., with all five members present. A closed‑session conference was held with the City Manager and multiple labor unions. No reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
Culture & Arts Commission
The Culture and Arts Commission will receive a staff report and provide feedback on the preparation of its annual report to the City Council, and will select a commissioner to present that report. The meeting also includes oral reports on the Centennial Plaza activation ad‑hoc committee, the review of art and culture programs and events, the resignation of Commissioner Gamble, and updates on Movies‑in‑the‑Park and the Posy Park sculpture call for artists. An invitation to a Dia de los Muertos event is also presented.
- Receive report and provide feedback on preparation for annual report to City Council (item 7a)
- Report out on Centennial Plaza Activation ad‑hoc committee (item 7b)
- Report out on review of art and culture programs and events ad‑hoc committee (item 7c)
- Resignation of Commissioner Gamble (item 9a)
- Report out on Movies‑in‑the‑Park (item 9b)
The Culture & Arts Commission approved an amendment to the July 17, 2025 minutes to record that public comments were about Unity Day and support, passing unanimously 4‑0. No other formal actions or votes were taken; the meeting featured reports on upcoming events, a resignation, and discussion of process concerns.
- Amended July 17, 2025 minutes to include Unity Day public comments (4-0)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will convene to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Staff will present updates on recreation programs, park projects including the Pacific Heights pathways and Downtown Beautification, and the Tributes and Memorials Subcommittee.
- Approval of August 20, 2025 minutes
- Recreation Program Presentation
- Park Project Update (Pacific Heights, Posy Fountain, Downtown Beautification)
- Tributes and Memorials Subcommittee Update
- LED field light project RFP closed
The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda (7‑0) and the June 18, 2025 minutes (7‑0). Chair Palmer announced the cancellation of the September 23 park tour after a resident inquiry about creek cleanup. Staff reported on recreation program outcomes, ongoing park projects, and a medians contract that will soon be bid.
- Approved agenda (7‑0)
- Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
- Cancelled September 23 park tour (announced by Chair Palmer)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to exceed maximum sign area limits at 1010 Admiral Court. The body will also hold a study session on MTC TOC policy compliance regarding density, intensity, and parking management.
- Sign Deviation Permit request for 1010 Admiral Court to allow 586 square feet of signage (limit is 225 square feet)
- Study Session on MTC TOC Policy Compliance – Density, Intensity, and Parking Management Policies
Senior Advisory Board
The Senior Advisory Board will receive and file monthly class attendance and nutrition site reports, hear a report from the Nutrition Site Council, consider forming an ad‑hoc subcommittee for a volunteer appreciation event, discuss the proposed 2026 party schedule, and consider a staff recommendation to cancel the December 16 meeting.
- Receive and file August 2025 class attendance, nutrition site report, and front‑desk sign‑in data
- Report from the Nutrition Site Council
- Formation of an ad‑hoc subcommittee for a volunteer appreciation event
- Consideration and discussion of the 2026 Senior Center party schedule
- Consider and accept staff recommendation to cancel the December 16 SAB meeting
The board approved the meeting agenda and accepted the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously accepted the staff recommendation to cancel the scheduled December 16, 2025 Senior Advisory Board meeting. No other actions were formally decided.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved August 19 minutes (unanimous)
- Cancelled December 16 SAB meeting (unanimous)
Crime Prevention Committee
The Crime Prevention Committee will meet to review crime statistics provided by Officer Denise Zeron and discuss Neighborhood Watch community updates. The body will also discuss outreach strategies for the Eastside area and a presentation to the City Council scheduled for October 14th.
- Staff report on crime stats by Officer Denise Zeron
- Review of reported concerns on NextDoor social media
- Updates on Senior Center visits from August 20th and September 10th
- Planning for Neighborhood Watch Captains Meeting and Eastside outreach
- Discussion of Camera Database status
City Council
The Recreation Division presented a comprehensive overview of the San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center's first year of operations. The presentation covered program participation, facility rentals, membership data, and financial performance.
- Year One Financials: $1,902,000 in revenue and $4,487,000 in expenses
- General Fund Support: $2,585,000
- Total RAC Visits: 118,507
- Total Annual Memberships: 1,473
- Staffing increase from 79 part-time staff in July 2024 to 157 in July 2025
City Council
The September 9, 2025 San Bruno City Council regular meeting agenda lists only a public comment period and a handout announcing a Rotary Club tasting event. No council actions, resolutions, or public hearings are scheduled for discussion or decision.
City Council
The San Bruno City Council will discuss establishing a Downtown Engagement committee and an ordinance to increase council member salaries. The body will also consider several contracts and a presentation on the Recreation and Aquatic Center's first year of operations.
- Construction contract with Silver Fox Electric Inc. for City Park Field Light Upgrade Project #51025 not to exceed $213,582
- Proposed ordinance to increase City Council member salaries
- Partner Location Agreement with Tivity Health Services, LLC for Silver Sneakers and Prime Wellness Programs
- Establishment of Council Ad Hoc Committee on Downtown Engagement
- Updated publicly available pay schedule effective September 9, 2025
The City Council voted 4-1 to approve an ordinance raising council member salaries. The Consent Calendar, including a $213,582 field‑light upgrade contract, was approved unanimously. An Ad Hoc Committee on Downtown Engagement was created and two members were appointed.
- Approved ordinance to increase City Council member salaries (4-1)
- Unanimously approved Consent Calendar items, including $213,582 field‑light upgrade contract
- Established Council Ad Hoc Committee on Downtown Engagement
- Appointed Vice Mayor M. Medina and Councilmember Alvarez to the Downtown Engagement subcommittee
- No reportable actions taken in closed‑session legal counsel conference
- No reportable actions taken in closed‑session labor negotiators conference
- No committee reports were presented
- Meeting adjourned at 10:38 pm
Complete Streets Committee
The Complete Streets Committee voted unanimously to appoint Rhonda Collins as Chair and Matt Gaines as Vice Chair. No other actions were taken during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
- Appointed Rhonda Collins as Chair (vote 7-0)
- Appointed Matt Gaines as Vice Chair (vote 7-0)
Complete Streets Committee
The Complete Streets Committee is reviewing a Community-Based Transportation Plan (CBTP) for San Bruno and South San Francisco. The plan, funded by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), identifies pedestrian, bicycle, and transit improvements needed in equity priority areas.
- Review of pedestrian improvements on West & East San Bruno Avenue
- Proposed bicycle infrastructure on El Camino Real and Centennial Trail
- Roadway safety upgrades including speed humps on Linden and Cypress
- Transit service suggestions for better evening and weekend coverage
- Review of funding and metrics for the 2026 plan
City Council
The City Council is reviewing the timing for potential salary increases and the structure of a community facilities district for public safety costs. Staff provided responses to council questions regarding these items.
- Discussion on Council salary increase implementation timing
- Review of community facilities district (CFD) tax structure for Tanforan DA public safety costs
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss an item regarding Tanforan. Public comment was submitted requesting that the City negotiate agreements to provide development funds to local public schools.
- Discussion of Tanforan agenda item
City Council
The San Bruno City Council will consider adopting ordinances to rezone parcels along El Camino Real and Sylvan Avenue to higher density, and to cancel a development agreement for Mills Park. The meeting also includes a study session on sidewalk repairs and a resolution to approve a slurry seal project.
- Rezoning parcels on El Camino Real and Sylvan Avenue to High Density Mixed-Use (TOD-2) and Central Business District (CBD)
- Cancelling the Mills Park Development Agreement
- Approving a slurry seal project contract with VSS International not to exceed $743,120
- Reallocating $639,000 from the 2021-22 Street Reconstruction Project to the 2025-26 Street Pavement Project
- Receiving an update on the Sidewalk Repair Program
The council adopted staff‑proposed guiding principles for negotiating the Tanforan Development Agreement, passing the motion 3‑1 with Mayor R. Medina recused. The Consent Calendar—covering draft minutes, accounts payable, payroll, and ledger reconciliation—was approved unanimously, except for the rezoning item from which Councilmember Salazar recused himself. No other items were voted on.
- Adopted guiding principles for Tanforan Development Agreement (3-1, Mayor recused)
- Approved Consent Calendar items (all items except rezoning item e) – unanimous
City Council
The City Council will meet for a special session consisting entirely of closed items. The body will discuss anticipated litigation and labor negotiations.
- Closed session regarding Claim No. SB 1503 (Claimant: Jill Tucci)
- Closed session with labor negotiators for multiple Teamsters locals and the San Bruno Management Employees Association
The council held closed‑session discussions on anticipated litigation (Claim No. SB 1503) and labor negotiations, but no reportable actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 PM.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The commission voted 8-0 to approve the meeting agenda. It also voted 8-0 to approve the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. No other motions or votes were recorded during the session.
- Agenda approved (8-0)
- June 18, 2025 minutes approved (8-0)
Planning Commission
The San Bruno Planning Commission approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. The motion passed. No other actions or votes were recorded at this special meeting.
- Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
Senior Advisory Board
The Senior Advisory Board accepted the meeting agenda and formally approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during this session.
- Accepted the meeting agenda
- Approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
Crime Prevention Committee
The Crime Prevention Committee will review crime statistics provided by Officer Denise Zeron. The body will also discuss Neighborhood Watch updates and review past events including National Night Out 2025.
- Staff report on crime statistics from Officer Denise Zeron
- Review of Crystal Springs Meet & Greet (June 17) and Senior Center Q&A (July 9)
- Review of reported concerns from NextDoor social media
- Updates on Neighborhood Watch communities and Block Captains
- Discussion of Business Watch Groups and SOP for social media replies
City Council
The City Council approved all consent‑calendar items except a lease with the Girl Scouts. It also adopted a resolution to raise fees for certain building inspections. In a public hearing the council unanimously adopted a transit‑corridor specific‑plan amendment, zoning‑map changes, municipal‑code updates, and cancelled the Mills Park Development Agreement.
- Approved consent‑calendar items (draft minutes, accounts payable, payroll, ledger reconciliation, investment report) unanimously
- Approved release of $249,373.76 retention and reallocation of about $2 M to the 2025‑26 street‑pavement project
- Approved downtown beautification Phase II contracts up to $444,825 with $88,965 contingency and $126,090 project‑management contract
- Approved amendment to the master fee schedule adding a penalty for parking‑restriction violations
- Approved expenditure of $151,098.77 CHP grant funds for the FY25/26 cannabis‑tax‑fund program
- Approved a 60‑month lease and maintenance agreement with Sharp Business Systems up to $67,800
- Adopted resolution increasing fees for specific building inspections, passed unanimously
- Adopted transit‑corridor specific‑plan amendment, zoning‑map changes, municipal‑code updates, and cancellation of the Mills Park Development Agreement, passed unanimously
City Council
The council convened a study session to discuss a land use, housing, and economic development initiative and to receive the Transit Corridors Plan Financial Feasibility Assessment. Presentations were given by the Community Development Director and consultants, and the City Manager answered questions. Public comment was provided by a member of the public. No reportable action or vote was taken.
Culture & Arts Commission
The Culture & Arts Commission unanimously adopted changes to its ad‑hoc committees, removing several existing groups and adding a new Review of art and culture programs committee. The minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting were accepted with a 5‑0 vote.
- Accepted minutes from May 15, 2025 (5‑0)
- Removed Downtown Murals ad‑hoc committee (unanimous)
- Removed Light Art Installations ad‑hoc committee (unanimous)
- Removed Dance Performances ad‑hoc committee (unanimous)
- Removed Library Card Design Contest ad‑hoc committee (unanimous)
- Added Review of art and culture programs ad‑hoc committee (unanimous)
- Redistributed tasks among existing ad‑hoc committees (unanimous)
City Council
The San Bruno City Council met on July 15, 2025, with all members present. No committee reports, public comments, or council member comments were made. A closed session addressed a city manager performance evaluation and labor negotiations, but no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 pm.
Senior Advisory Board
The board voted to raise the suggested donation to $4, the under‑60 guest fee to $8, and the party fee to $9. Each increase was approved by a majority vote (4‑2, 5‑1, and 4‑2 respectively). The fee adjustments will take effect on September 1. The agenda and June 17 minutes were also formally accepted.
- Approved raising suggested donation from $3 to $4 (vote 4‑2)
- Approved raising under‑60 guest fee from $6 to $8 (vote 5‑1)
- Approved raising party fee from $7 to $9 (vote 4‑2)
- Set fee adjustments to begin September 1 (unanimous)
- Accepted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Accepted the June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Filed revised May 2025 class attendance (recorded)
- Filed June 2025 class attendance, nutrition site report, and front desk sign‑in data (recorded)
Planning Commission
The commission unanimously approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution urging the City Council to amend the Commercial Cannabis regulations (Section 12 only), with a 4‑0‑1 vote and one abstention. It also adopted a resolution urging the City Council to amend the Transit Corridors Plan, the zoning map, the Municipal Code and the Mills Park Development Agreement, with a 5‑0‑0 vote.
- Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution recommending council amend Commercial Cannabis regulations (Section 12 only); vote 4-0-1, Lethin abstained
- Adopted resolution recommending council amend Transit Corridors Plan, zoning map, Municipal Code and Mills Park Development Agreement; vote 5-0-0
City Council
The council held a regular meeting on July 8, 2025. No committee reports, public comments, or council member comments were presented. In closed session, a public employee performance evaluation and a labor negotiation conference were noted, but no reportable action was taken. The meeting was adjourned until July 15, 2025.
City Council
The July 8, 2025 special meeting consisted of a call to order, roll call, a closed‑session discussion of the City Attorney’s performance evaluation, and adjournment. No reportable action or vote was taken on any agenda item. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
City Council
The council approved the FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program budget and set the appropriation limit at $59,038,112. It also adopted a resolution ordering annual sewer service charges for FY 2025‑26 and delinquent charges for FY 2024‑25. A resolution amending paid‑parking rates and removing kiosks on El Camino Real passed with a 3‑2 vote. The consent calendar was approved for all items except Item h, which was deferred to a future meeting.
- Approved Consent Calendar for all items except Item h (unanimous)
- Deferred Item h of Consent Calendar to a future meeting (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution ordering annual sewer service charges for FY 2025‑26 and delinquent charges for FY 2024‑25 (unanimous)
- Adopted FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program budget and appropriation limit of $59,038,112 (unanimous)
- Approved paid‑parking rates amendment and kiosk removal on El Camino Real (3‑2)
- Approved $2,000 grant to San Bruno Improvement Group and waived community‑hall rental fee (unanimous)
- Authorized release of $25,370 construction‑contract retention for bicycle route project (unanimous)
- Approved proclamation recognizing July 2025 as Disability Pride Month (unanimous)
City Council
The council held a closed‑session conference on existing litigation (Zelnik v. City of San Bruno) and conducted performance evaluations for the City Attorney and City Manager. No reportable actions were taken.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The commission approved the meeting agenda and the May 21 minutes unanimously (9‑0 each). Commissioners voted 8‑1 to cancel the scheduled July 16, 2025 commission meeting. A three‑member ad‑hoc subcommittee for park‑improvement prioritization was formed with Commissioners Greenberg, Carranza and Toy volunteering alongside Chair Palmer.
- Approve agenda (9-0)
- Approve May 21, 2025 minutes (9-0)
- Cancel July 16, 2025 commission meeting (8-1)
- Form ad-hoc Park Improvement Prioritization subcommittee (volunteers)
Senior Advisory Board
The Senior Advisory Board accepted its agenda and the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. It unanimously advised the City Council to approve the FY 2025/26 Nutrition Site Council memorandum of understanding. The board also agreed to place lunch service rate fees on the agenda for the next meeting.
- Accepted agenda (no vote recorded)
- Accepted minutes of May 20, 2025 meeting (no vote recorded)
- Advised City Council to approve FY 2025/26 Nutrition Site Council MOU (unanimous)
- Agendized discussion of lunch service rate fees for next meeting (Chair agreed)
- Adjourned meeting at 9:52 a.m.
City Council
The council held a closed session and a study session but recorded no reportable actions or decisions. The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m. with the next regular meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025.
Revenue Measure Oversight Committee
The committee approved the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes, with all members in favor and one abstention. It accepted the City Manager’s FY26 Recommended Measure G budget, removing the proposed 2.0 full‑time maintenance workers for the TED paving operation, by a 6‑0 vote. The regular meeting scheduled for January 14, 2026 was canceled.
- Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor, one abstention)
- Accepted FY26 Measure G budget with exception of 2.0 FTE maintenance workers (6‑0)
- Canceled regular meeting set for Jan 14, 2026 (canceled)
City Council
The council adopted numerous resolutions, including completing the City Hall roof project and the Oak Avenue intersection improvements, and authorized a $94,700 tennis‑court repair contract. It ratified four side‑letter agreements with city bargaining units. An ordinance moving downtown paid‑parking management from the Police Chief to the City Manager was approved, while a motion to amend paid‑parking rates and regulations failed.
- Approved consent calendar items (accounts payable, payroll, investment report) – motion passed 4-0
- Adopted resolution completing City Hall Roof Replacement and releasing $30,750 retention – 4-0
- Adopted resolution completing Oak Avenue & Crystal Springs Road Intersection Improvements and releasing $41,620.56 retention – 4-0
- Authorized San Bruno Tennis Court Repair contract up to $94,700 with $5,000 contingency – 4-0
- Adopted resolution for Cunningham Water Tank replacement mitigation program – 4-0
- Ratified four side‑letter agreements with city bargaining units – 4-0
- Approved ordinance moving downtown paid‑parking oversight from Police Chief to City Manager – 4-0
- Failed motion to amend paid‑parking rates and regulations (2 yes, 2 no) – failed
City Council
The San Bruno City Council met on May 27, 2025 at 5:30 pm. Mayor Rico E. Medina, Vice Mayor Maity Medina, Councilmembers Tom Hamilton and Michael Salazar were present; Councilmember Sandy Alvarez was excused. A closed session addressed labor negotiations and existing litigation, but no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 pm.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks & Recreation Commission voted 9-0 to approve the May 21 agenda. It also voted 9-0 to adopt the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.
- Approved agenda (9-0)
- Approved April 16 minutes (9-0)
Planning Commission
The commission adopted a resolution finding that the Capital Improvement Program budget for fiscal year 2025‑26 conforms to the City of San Bruno General Plan, as required by California Government Code §65401. The motion passed unanimously with a 6‑0‑0 vote. No other actions were decided; a study session on possible amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map was held.
- Adopted resolution finding FY 2025‑26 CIP budget conforms to General Plan (6-0-0)
Senior Advisory Board
The Senior Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and accepted the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. It received and filed revised class attendance reports for March and April 2025, along with a nutrition site report and front‑desk sign‑in data. Updates were given on the catering contract award, garden project progress, parking‑lot citation program, and new Mahjong tables.
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 meeting
- Received and filed revised March 2025 class attendance
- Received and filed April 2025 class attendance, nutrition site report, and front desk sign‑in data
- Noted award of catering contract to Creekside Grill (one‑year term, option to extend)
- Reported garden project started, to be completed within a week
- Reported parking‑lot citation program began; officer to discuss parking soon
- Ordered new Mahjong tables, expected arrival June 2, 2025
Culture & Arts Commission
The Culture & Arts Commission accepted the April 24, 2025 special meeting minutes with a 5-0-1 vote. The commission also selected fifteen movies for public voting, including Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Despicable Me 4, Dune: Part Two, Elemental, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Inside Out 2, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Minecraft, Moana 2, Mufasa: the Lion King, Paddington in Peru, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, The Little Mermaid – Sing-Along (2023 Live-Action Version), The Wild Robot, and Wicked Sing-Along. No other substantive actions were recorded.
- Accepted April 24, 2025 minutes (vote 5-0-1)
- Selected fifteen movies for public voting: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Despicable Me 4, Dune: Part Two, Elemental, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Inside Out 2, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Minecraft, Moana 2, Mufasa: the Lion King, Paddington in Peru, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, The Little Mermaid – Sing-Along (2023 Live-Action Version), The Wild Robot, Wicked Sing-Along
City Council
The council approved several actions related to the downtown paid parking program. Motions to remove kiosks on El Camino Real and to allow a 50‑cent fee with transaction‑cost recovery each passed 3‑2. A motion to give staff budget‑offset latitude failed 2‑3, while a motion to shift the parking start time to 10 a.m. with continued enforcement passed 4‑1; the remaining item will be revisited later.
- Remove parking kiosks on El Camino Real – motion passed 3-2
- Allow 50‑cent parking fee with transaction‑cost recovery – motion passed 3-2
- Permit staff latitude to offset council decisions for budget balance – motion failed 2-3
- Change paid parking program start time to 10:00 am, keep enforcement – motion passed 4-1
- Item to be brought back at a future meeting – tabled
Culture & Arts Commission
The commission unanimously elected Nicole Hanhan as chair and Stephen Seymour as vice chair. The board approved the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0‑1 vote. A proposal to change the film‑selection process for Movies in the Park was accepted by a 5‑0 vote. Commissioners also agreed to revisit the workplan at a future meeting.
- Elected Nicole Hanhan as Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Stephen Seymour as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved January 16, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
- Accepted change to film‑selection process for Movies in the Park (5-0)
- Agreed to reapproach Commission’s Workplan at a later meeting
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Traffic Safety and Parking Committee considered staff recommendations on forming a future Complete Streets Committee by merging the two bodies. Staff presented proposed responsibilities and suggested shifts of certain duties to staff. No vote or formal decision was recorded, and feedback will be incorporated into a municipal code amendment for City Council review later in May 2025.
Traffic Safety & Parking Committee
The Traffic Safety and Parking Committee and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee considered and provided feedback on the duties of a future Complete Streets Committee that would merge the two bodies. Staff will incorporate the feedback into a Municipal Code amendment for City Council review in late May 2025. No formal vote or approval was recorded at this meeting.
City Council
The council unanimously approved the consent calendar items and adopted a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule. A motion to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a reimbursement agreement with San Mateo County for up to $1.64 million in BART fare‑gate funding was defeated, with Mayor R. Medina and Councilmember Alvarez voting yes and the other three members voting no.
- Approved consent calendar items (unanimous)
- Adopted Master Fee Schedule amendment (unanimous)
- Motion to negotiate BART fare‑gate reimbursement agreement failed (2‑3 vote)
City Council
The City Council appointed Mayor Rico E. Medina and Vice Mayor Marty Medina to serve on an Ad Hoc Subcommittee. The subcommittee will investigate potential partnerships and opportunities with the San Bruno Parks School District. No vote tally was recorded.
- Mayor Rico E. Medina and Vice Mayor Marty Medina appointed to Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the meeting agenda with a 9‑0 vote. It also approved the March 19, 2025 minutes, as amended, by a 9‑0 vote. No other actions were voted on. The meeting included a community recognition award for Vice Chair Gonzales and staff project updates.
- Approved agenda (9-0)
- Approved March 19, 2025 minutes, as amended (9-0)
- Presented Community Recognition Award to Vice Chair Gonzales
Senior Advisory Board
The Senior Advisory Board accepted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided during the session.
- Approved agenda (unanimous acceptance)
- Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous acceptance)
City Council
The council approved the Consent Calendar, which covered draft minutes, accounts payable, payroll, and consideration of resolutions for a special event permit and financial policy changes. In a public hearing, the council unanimously adopted the ordinance updating the tobacco retailer permit by reference to San Mateo County code. No other substantive actions were taken, and a proposal to study a parks‑school district partnership was scheduled for a future meeting.
- Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
- Adopted Tobacco Retailer Permit ordinance (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council called the special meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and held a closed‑session conference with the City Manager and BART about the property identified as APN 093340100. No reportable action was taken on the price or payment terms. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
City Council
The council approved the consent calendar and an updated public pay schedule unanimously. Councilmembers Salazar and Mayor Medina were appointed to a new ad‑hoc sub‑committee, with Councilmember Hamilton as alternate. A motion to re‑agendize a closed‑session item on a BART property negotiation passed 4‑1.
- Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
- Adopted updated public pay schedule (unanimous)
- Created City Council Ad‑Hoc Sub‑Committee; appointed Salazar and Mayor Medina, Hamilton as alternate
- Re‑agendized BART property negotiation (4-1 vote)
City Council
The council met for a special session on March 25, 2025. A study session was held to receive an update on the San Bruno Parks Assessment Project, presented by Community Services Director Travis Karlen and consultant Lauren Ivey‑Thomas. Public comment was received from Dave Nigel. The council adjourned at 6:45 p.m., with the next regular meeting set for March 25, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the meeting agenda and the February 19, 2025 minutes, each by an 8‑0 vote. Vice Chair Gonzales was selected for the 2025 Community Recognition Award, also by an 8‑0 vote. The commission established a Subcommittee for the Tributes and Memorials Program, assigning Chair Palmer, Commissioner Seevers, and Commissioner Nigel to meet biweekly for three to four months.
- Approved agenda (8-0)
- Approved minutes from February 19, 2025 (8-0)
- Selected Vice Chair Gonzales for 2025 Community Recognition Award (8-0)
- Established Subcommittee for Tributes and Memorials Program; volunteers Chair Palmer, Commissioner Seevers, Commissioner Nigel; meetings biweekly for 3‑4 months