Brisbane public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 22, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing regarding a setback exception modification for 120 Tulare Street. The proposal seeks to allow a 32 square foot detached accessory structure to be located approximately three feet, five inches from the side lot line.

• Setback exception modification at 120 Tulare Street for a 32 square foot accessory structure

City Council

The City Council will certify recent election results and elect a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The agenda includes reviewing proposed annual increases for water and sewer rates. The Council will also consider an ordinance regarding business license taxes for hotels.

• Proposed water charge increase from $22.67 to $33.52 for 5/8th inch meters
• Proposed annual wastewater rate increase of approximately 25% through 2026/27
• Ordinance for business license tax on hotels and transient occupancy
• MOUs with Brisbane Police Officers Association and Mid-management/Professional groups
• 3% salary increase for the City Manager's employment agreement

The City Council directed staff to begin the process of increasing water and wastewater rates through 2026/27. The Council also elected Madison Davis as Mayor and Terry O’Connell as Mayor Pro Tem. Additionally, the Council approved a salary increase and contract extension for the City Manager.

• Directed staff to begin 218 Process for water/sewer rate increases (unanimous)
• Elected Madison Davis as Mayor (4-1)
• Elected Terry O’Connell as Mayor Pro Tem (4-1)
• Approved 3% salary increase and contract extension for City Manager to Dec 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Amended Master Pay Schedule to reflect new City Manager and MOU compensation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance for hotel and transient occupancy business license tax (unanimous)
• Approved MOUs with Mid-management/Professional and Brisbane Police Officers Association (unanimous)
• Certified election results for two four-year Council seats (unanimous)

City Council

The History Subcommittee will review a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Brisbane and the San Mateo County Library Joint Powers Authority. The review concerns the Brisbane History Collection and the History Room located in the Brisbane Library.

• Review of Memorandum of Understanding with San Mateo County Library Joint Powers Authority regarding the Brisbane History Collection and History Room

Planning Commission

The Commission will review a design permit to modify the exterior of an apartment building at 398 Klamath Street. They will also consider renewing an interim use permit for a parking and dispatch facility at 575 Tunnel Avenue.

• Design Permit 2022-DP-3 for 398 Klamath Street to replace wood siding with stucco and install new windows
• Renewal of Interim Use Permit 2022-UP-3 for a parking and dispatch facility at 575 Tunnel Avenue
• Use permit renewal involves up to 150 shuttle minibuses and paratransit vehicles for elderly and disabled persons
• Cancellation of the regular meeting scheduled for December 22, 2022

The Planning Commission approved a design permit for exterior modifications to an apartment building on Klamath Street. The Commission also approved the renewal of an interim use permit for a parking and dispatch facility on Tunnel Avenue.

• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Adopted consent calendar (4-0)
• Approved Design Permit 2022-DP-3 for exterior façade modifications at 398 Klamath Street (4-0)
• Approved Interim Use Permit 2022-UP-3 for parking and dispatch facility at 575 Tunnel Avenue (4-0)

City Council

The Infrastructure, Utilities & Franchise Subcommittee will meet to discuss a study regarding park development impact fees. The meeting is scheduled to be held virtually.

• Park Development Impact Fee Study discussion

City Council

The City Council will adopt resolutions certifying the results of Measures O and U from the November 8, 2022, election. The agenda also includes consideration of a Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance and an ordinance for hotel business license taxes. These items were continued from the December 8, 2022, special meeting.

• Certification of Measure O election results
• Certification of Measure U election results
• Implementation of Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance
• Introduction of hotel business license tax ordinance

The City Council adopted resolutions certifying the passage of Measure O and Measure U from the November 8, 2022, election. The Council also took steps to implement the voter-approved transactions and use tax and the hotel business license tax.

• Adopted resolution certifying Measure O passed (1,222 YES, 543 NO) (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution certifying Measure U passed (1,080 YES, 609 NO) (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to implement the voter-approved Transaction and Use Tax Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance to implement the Business License Tax on hotels and transient occupancies (Unanimous)
• Continued MOU and pay scale for Mid-Management/Professional Employees Group to December 15, 2022 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council is holding a closed session meeting. The agenda includes approval of the closed session agenda and a conference with legal counsel concerning pending litigation involving the CA High-Speed Rail Authority.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding City of Brisbane v. CA High-Speed Rail Authority

The City Council met in closed session to discuss pending litigation regarding the City of Brisbane v. CA High-Speed Rail Authority. The City Attorney reported that no action was taken regarding this item.

• Approved the closed session agenda (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting several Memoranda of Understanding for various city employee groups through June 2026. The meeting also includes certifying the results of November election measures O and U. Additionally, the Council will review resolutions regarding transactions and use taxes and a hotel business license tax.

• Adoption of MOUs for multiple city employee groups through June 30, 2026
• Approval of pay scales for Fiscal Year 2022-23
• Certification of election results for Measure O and Measure U
• Implementation of the Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance
• Introduction of a hotel business license tax ordinance

The City Council approved Memoranda of Understanding and corresponding pay scales for several employee groups for the term of July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2026. The Mid-Management/Professional Employees Group was excluded from these approvals. Several items regarding election results and taxes were continued to December 9.

• Approved MOUs for Confidential Employees, Confidential Management, Executive Management, General Association Employees, International Association of Firefighters, Police Commander Association, and Police Chief (4-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 Pay Scales and Master Pay Schedules for the same groups, excluding Mid-Management/Professional Employees (4-0)
• Continued New Business Items D, E, F, and G to December 9 due to missing County of San Mateo Certification of Votes (4-0)
• Consented to add names to Caltrain Electrification Project support letters
• Cancelled January 6, 2023 meeting and added a Special Meeting on January 12, 2023

Planning Commission

The Brisbane Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2022, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The Complete Streets Safety Committee met on December 7, 2022. The agenda included the approval of minutes from November 2, 2022, and an ongoing investigation into a Residential Parking Permit program for Central Brisbane. No new business was scheduled for this meeting.

• Investigation of Residential Parking Permit program for Central Brisbane
• Approval of November 2, 2022 minutes

The committee established a framework for a residential parking permit program in Central Brisbane to be presented to the council in February. Members reached a consensus on permit allocations and guest parking limits, and voted to exclude Visitacion Ave from the program.

• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes
• Determined Central Brisbane will be a singular permit zone
• Set permit allocation at 2 per household, with 1 additional for ADUs
• Established guest parking limit of 14 days total per year, max 2 permits at a time
• Set permit enforcement window to begin at 10 PM
• Voted 3-2 to exclude Visitacion Ave from the program

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will discuss framing interview questions for prospective consultants. This discussion is in response to the City's RFP for a public art installation in Community Park.

• Framing interview questions for consultants regarding a public art installation in Community Park

The Public Art Advisory Committee decided not to interview the remaining applicant for the Community Park public art installation RFP. The Committee will instead focus on creating a Master Plan. Staff will research other cities' RFPs and the cost of a Master Plan, including outreach to South San Francisco.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Placed interviews for the Community Park public art installation RFP on hold

IDEA Committee

The committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and review an administrative policy regarding flag display procedures. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the October 19 and November 16, 2022, meetings.

• Review and discussion of Administrative Policy for Flag Display Procedures
• Approval of October 19, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of November 16, 2022, meeting minutes

The committee discussed a short-term process for flag requests and a long-term proposal for a Peace Park at Sierra Point. Members requested an edited flow chart and timeline for the flag display process at the next meeting.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The committee will discuss reach codes and a submission for Senator Becker’s “Ought to Be a Law” contest. The agenda also includes items related to the OSEC Climate Action Plan.

• Submission to Senator Becker’s “Ought to Be a Law” contest
• Discussion of reach codes
• OSEC Climate Action Plan

City Council

The Brisbane City Council is meeting in a closed session to conduct conferences with labor negotiators. The session involves the City Manager and representatives from all bargaining units.

• Conference with labor negotiator regarding all bargaining units

The City Council met in closed session to confer with the City Manager regarding all bargaining units. No action was taken during the closed session.

• Approved the closed session agenda (5-0)

City Council

The City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a joint meeting featuring a presentation on AB1234 ethics training. The session will be led by Gerry Preciado of 34th Street Consulting.

• AB1234 ethics training presentation

The joint meeting of the City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission focused on mandatory ethics training. The Council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The regular meeting of the Brisbane City Council scheduled for December 1, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2022.

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will review minutes from the October 26, 2022, meeting. The agenda also includes an informational overview of the CEQA and entitlement process and a discussion regarding the draft 2023 work plan.

• Approval of October 26, 2022, minutes
• CEQA & Entitlement Process overview by Senior Planner Ayres
• CAP Subcommittee submission to Senator Becker’s “There Ought to Be a Law” contest
• Discussion of Draft 2023 OSEC Work Plan

The Open Space and Ecology Committee unanimously supported a proposal from the CAP Subcommittee to submit a climate and energy disclosure bill idea to Senator Becker's contest. The committee also discussed the 2023 work plan and received updates on invasive species and tree maintenance.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 26, 2022 (unanimous, one abstention)
• Supported submission of climate and energy disclosure bill idea to Senator Becker (unanimous)

City Council

The Infrastructure, Utilities & Franchise Subcommittee will hold a review of water and sewer billing frequency. This item is scheduled for presentation and discussion.

• Review of water and sewer billing frequency

Planning Commission

The Brisbane Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 24, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2022.

• Cancellation of the November 24, 2022, meeting

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Committee will review proposals for Art Consultant Services for a Community Park art piece. Members will also discuss the City of Brisbane Public Art Master Plan.

• Review of proposals for Art Consultant Services for Community Park Art Piece
• Discussion regarding the City of Brisbane Public Art Master Plan
• Approval of September 19, 2022, meeting minutes

The Public Art Advisory Committee voted to interview two applicants for art consultant services for the Community Park art piece. A subsequent note indicates the process was put on hold after one applicant withdrew on December 1, 2022. No action was taken on the Public Art Master Plan due to time constraints.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved September 19, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved motion to interview art consultant applicants (4-2)
• Tabled Public Art Master Plan discussion

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will hold a closed session to conduct labor negotiations with mid-management employees. The council will also meet with legal counsel regarding pending litigation against the CA High-Speed Rail Authority.

• Labor negotiations with Confidential, General and Mid-Management/Professional Employees
• Litigation: City of Brisbane v. CA High-Speed Rail Authority

The City Council met in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and pending litigation. City Attorney McMorrow reported that no action was taken regarding these items.

• Approved the closed session agenda (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding the selection process for the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. This selection is scheduled to take place at a special meeting on December 15, 2022.

• Discussion of the process to select Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the process for selecting the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The selection is scheduled to take place at the December 15, 2022, meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Scheduled selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for December 15, 2022

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting an urgency ordinance for the 2022 California Building Standards Code. The agenda also includes a contract renewal for short-term rental monitoring and a letter recommending a federal climate emergency declaration.

• Urgency Ordinance adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code
• Contract renewal with Granicus for Short Term Rental Monitoring ($10,682.24)
• Letter recommending a Federal Climate Emergency Declaration
• United Against Hate Week Proclamation

The City Council unanimously adopted an urgency ordinance to implement the 2022 California Building Standards Code and International Property Maintenance Code. The council also approved a contract for short-term rental monitoring and sent a letter recommending a federal climate emergency declaration.

• Adopted 2022 California Building Standards Code urgency ordinance (5-0)
• Approved $10,682.24 contract renewal with Granicus for short-term rental monitoring (5-0)
• Approved sending a letter recommending a Federal Climate Emergency Declaration (5-0)
• Approved resolution to continue conducting meetings remotely (5-0)
• Accepted September 2022 Investment Report (5-0)
• Proclaimed November 13-19, 2022 as United Against Hate Week in Brisbane

IDEA Committee

The Brisbane IDEA Committee will receive a report regarding United Against Hate Week. The committee will also discuss the Stand with Asians Flag Request and recommendations for flag procedures.

• United Against Hate Week report
• Stand with Asians Flag Request and flag procedures recommendation

The committee approved the meeting agenda and reviewed the United Against Hate Week report. Members directed staff to create an administrative procedure and process flow chart for flag requests based on San Jose's policy.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft Administrative Procedure and process flow chart for flag requests

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will discuss reach codes and the OSEC Climate Action Plan. The meeting is scheduled to be held virtually.

• Reach Codes presentation and discussion
• OSEC Climate Action Plan discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop regarding new state housing laws. Staff will also provide an update on the 2022 California Building Code and local "reach codes."

• Workshop: Overview and discussion of new state housing laws
• Staff update on 2022 California Building Code and local "reach codes"
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from July 28, August 11, and August 25, 2022
• Cancellation of the November 24, 2022, regular meeting

The Commission held a workshop to discuss new State housing laws effective in 2023. Staff provided overviews of proposed amendments to the Brisbane Municipal Code regarding building standards and updates on the Draft Housing Element. No substantive policy decisions were made outside of procedural approvals.

• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Adopted consent calendar items A, B, and C (4-0)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council is holding a closed session meeting on November 9, 2022. The agenda includes a conference with legal counsel regarding one case of pending litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding City of Brisbane v. CA High-Speed Rail Authority

The City Council met in closed session to discuss a legal case involving the CA High-Speed Rail Authority. No formal action was taken during the closed session.

• Approved the closed session agenda (4-0)

IDEA Committee

The IDEA Policy Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting on November 8, 2022. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a discussion regarding flag procedures. No other substantive business is listed in the document.

• Discussion of flag procedures

City Council

The Sierra Point Parkway Park and Open Space Subcommittee will conduct a site walk at the Brisbane Marina Office. The meeting also includes a presentation on Task 01: Discovery followed by a synthesis and discussion of exploration findings.

• Sierra Point site walk
• Presentation of Task 01: Discovery
• Discovery and exploration synthesis & discussion

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission's Festival of Lights Subcommittee will meet to discuss the 2022 Festival of Lights event. The agenda also includes citizen communications.

• Discussion regarding the 2022 Festival of Lights Event

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will hold a closed session meeting on November 3, 2022. The agenda includes the approval of the closed session agenda and discussion regarding two specific liability claims.

• Liability claim: Klauber
• Liability claim: Xie

The City Council met in closed session to review liability claims. Both liability claims presented were denied.

• Liability Claim: Claimant Klauber denied
• Liability Claim: Claimant Xie denied

City Council

The Council will consider a temporary lease of city-owned parking spaces to Ample Battery for electric vehicle charging stations. They will also discuss support for SamTrans routes 141 and 142. A resolution to continue remote meetings is also on the agenda.

• Lease of city-owned parking spaces at Sierra Point and former Bank of America site
• Proposed $800 monthly payment per station for EV battery changing stations
• Native American Heritage Month Proclamation
• Resolution to continue remote meetings due to health and safety concerns
• Letter of support for SamTrans Route 141 and 142

The City Council approved a resolution to continue holding meetings remotely due to health and safety concerns. Council members directed staff and Ample Battery to address specific concerns regarding a proposed lease for EV battery changing stations before returning to the Council.

• Denied Liability Claim Item D and E (Closed Session)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Declared November 2022 as Native American Heritage Month
• Approved resolution to continue remote meetings for City Council, Commission and Committee (5-0)
• Directed staff and Ample Battery to address concerns on decibel levels, waste, restrooms, hours of operation, lighting, and fee structure regarding parking space leases

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The Complete Streets Safety Committee will review the minutes from the October 5, 2022 meeting and continue an investigation into a residential parking permit program for Central Brisbane. No new business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Investigation of Residential Parking Permit program for Central Brisbane
• Approval of October 5, 2022 minutes

The committee reached a consensus to recommend two parking permits per household and one separate permit for each ADU. Members also agreed to initially offer free or low-cost permits to help residents adapt. Further decisions on enforcement timing and guest permit quantities were tabled pending staff research.

• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Reached consensus to recommend two parking permits per household
• Reached consensus to recommend one separate permit for each ADU
• Reached consensus to initially offer free/low-cost permits
• Tabled discussion on enforcement timing pending staff research
• Tabled decision on the number of annual guest permits

IDEA Committee

The Brisbane IDEA Subcommittee is meeting to address new business items. The agenda includes discussions regarding United Against Hate Week and the Stand with Asians flag.

• United Against Hate Week
• Stand with Asians flag

Planning Commission

The Brisbane Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 27, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2022.

City Council

The Planning Issues Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss building reach codes. No other specific agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of building reach codes

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will hold a closed session meeting on October 26, 2022. The agenda includes the approval of the closed session agenda and discussion regarding public employment for the City Manager position.

• Approval of the Closed Session Agenda
• Public employment discussion regarding the City Manager

The City Council met in a closed session to discuss the performance evaluation of the City Manager. No formal action was taken during the closed session.

• Approved the closed session agenda (5-0)
• No action taken regarding City Manager performance evaluation

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will discuss a proposal for an Invasive Species Ordinance. The committee will also consider recommending a letter regarding waste discharge requirements for Bayfront Landfills.

• Invasive Species Ordinance proposal discussion
• Recommendation of a letter supporting Dana Dilworth’s inquiries on Amending Waste Discharge Requirements for Bayfront Landfills
• Approval of September 28, 2022 minutes

The Committee voted to recommend a letter supporting Dana Dilworth’s inquiries on amending waste discharge requirements for bayfront landfills to the City Council. Members also discussed a proposed Invasive Species Ordinance and reviewed staff updates on EV chargers and street trees.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 28, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended letter regarding Bayfront Landfill waste discharge requirements to Council (unanimous)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will hold a closed session meeting to conduct an employee performance evaluation for the City Manager. The agenda also includes approval of the closed session agenda and public comment.

• City Manager performance evaluation
• Approval of the Closed Session Agenda

The City Council met in a virtual closed session to discuss the City Manager's performance evaluation. No action was taken during the closed session.

• Approved the closed session agenda (5-0)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will hold a closed session meeting to conduct labor negotiations with all bargaining units. The council will also perform an employee performance evaluation of the City Manager.

• Labor negotiations with all bargaining units
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager

The Brisbane City Council met in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with all bargaining units and conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager. No action was taken on either item; updates were provided and direction was given to staff.

• Approved closed session agenda unanimously (5-0)
• No action taken on labor negotiations or city manager evaluation

City Council

The City Council is considering an amendment to expand the Priority Preservation Area of Brisbane Acres to include six additional lots. The agenda also includes reviews of Grand Jury reports and a memorandum of understanding with San Mateo County regarding a gun relinquishment task force.

• Amendment to expand Brisbane Acres Priority Preservation Area
• Grand Jury Report findings on Water Provider
• Grand Jury Report: A Delicate Balance between Knowledge and Power
• MOU with San Mateo County for Gun Relinquishment Task Force
• Peninsula Clean Energy Update

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Recreational Facilities Subcommittee will review the results of the 2022 Needs Assessment survey to identify priorities. Staff will also provide an update on a facility audit.

• Facility audit update from staff
• Discussion of 2022 Needs Assessment survey results regarding facilities

IDEA Committee

The committee will evaluate the recent Day in the Park event and discuss upcoming holiday celebrations. Members are also scheduled to respond to a flag request and address United Against Hate Week.

• Evaluation of October 1st Day in the Park event
• Community Ofrenda for Dia De Los Muertos
• Response to Stand with Asians Flag Request
• United Against Hate Week planning
• Plans for Festival of Lights

The Brisbane IDEA Committee discussed United Against Hate Week and directed staff to create an administrative procedure for flag requests, modeled on San Jose's policy. No formal votes were taken; the committee also expressed interest in a future Peace or Unity Park in the Sierra Point area.

• Directed staff to draft an administrative procedure for flag requests, modeled on San Jose's flag policy
• Expressed interest in a Peace or Unity Park in the Sierra Point area with multiple flags

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 13, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 27, 2022.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The subcommittee will discuss plans for the 2022 Festival of Lights event. The agenda also includes citizen communications and good of the order.

• Discussion of the 2022 Festival of Lights Event

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review debriefs for the Coastal Clean up and Day in the Park & Derby events. The meeting also includes an aquatics presentation and updates from several subcommittees.

• Aquatics Presentation
• Coastal Clean up event debrief
• Day in the Park & Derby event debrief
• Subcommittee reports

The Brisbane Parks and Recreation Commission approved the October 12, 2022 agenda and the September 14, 2022 minutes, both by 6-0 votes. Staff presented an aquatics overview of 2021-2022 pool statistics and debriefed the Coastal Cleanup and Day in the Park & Derby events. Subcommittees reported on public art, Sierra Point parks, trails, and Festival of Lights meetings. No new business was discussed.

• Approved the October 12, 2022 agenda (6-0).
• Approved the September 14, 2022 minutes (6-0).
• Heard staff presentation on 2021-2022 pool statistics.
• Debriefed the September 17 Coastal Cleanup at the Marina.
• Debriefed the October 1 Day in the Park & Derby.
• Received subcommittee reports on Public Art, Sierra Point, Trails, and Festival of Lights.
• Scheduled Recreational Facilities Subcommittee for October 19 and Festival of Lights for November 3.
• Adjourned at 7:59 pm.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Trails Development Subcommittee will review the Crocker Trail Master Plan. The subcommittee will also discuss 2022 Needs Assessment survey results to identify trail priorities.

• Review of Crocker Trail Master Plan
• Discussion of 2022 Needs Assessment survey results pertaining to trails

City Council

The City Council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding two cases of pending litigation. The council will also address a liability claim from claimant Agredano.

• Litigation: City of Brisbane v. CA High-Speed Rail Authority
• Litigation: BRE SH Brisbane Owner, LLC. v. City of Brisbane
• Liability claim from claimant Agredano

The Brisbane City Council met in closed session on October 6, 2022. They received updates and gave direction on two pending lawsuits but took no action. The Council rejected a liability claim by claimant Agredano but agreed to settle it for the claimant's out-of-pocket expenses in exchange for a signed release of all claims.

• Approved amended closed session agenda to discuss liability claim first (unanimous)
• Rejected liability claim by claimant Agredano but settled for out-of-pocket expenses with release of claims
• No action taken on two pending litigation cases: City of Brisbane v. CA High-Speed Rail Authority and BRE SH Brisbane Owner, LLC v. City of Brisbane

City Council

The City Council will review the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element and consider a resolution for water and wastewater capital facility fees. The council will also consider a $930,000 purchase of fire apparatus.

• Review of Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element (General Plan Amendment 2022-GPA-1)
• Resolution for second Capital Facilities Fee, potentially costing $35 per bill
• Proposed $930,000 purchase of fire apparatus
• Update on Baylands Specific Plan application status

The City Council voted unanimously to direct staff to submit the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review. The Council also approved the second of four capital facilities fee increases for water and wastewater services, raising approximately $350,000 annually. Additionally, the Council adopted a resolution supporting the reopening of the Mickelson Therapy Pool. Consent calendar items, including the purchase of a $930,000 fire apparatus, were approved.

• Approved submission of draft Housing Element to HCD for review (4-0)
• Adopted resolution implementing second capital facilities fee for utility fund, raising ~$350,000/year (4-0)
• Approved purchase of fire apparatus for $930,000 (4-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting reopening of Mickelson Therapy Pool (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items D-K and M-N (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar item L (3-0, Councilmember Davis recused)
• Proclaimed June Heavner as Volunteer of the Year
• Proclaimed National Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month and Fire Prevention Week

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The Complete Streets Safety Committee is meeting to discuss the Residential Parking Permit program for Central Brisbane. The committee will also consider a letter of support for the 2022 Cycle 6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Call for Projects.

• Investigation of Residential Parking Permit program for Central Brisbane
• CSSC Letter of Support – 2022 Cycle 6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Call for Projects
• Approval of August 3, 2022 minutes

The Complete Streets Safety Committee voted to set a starting limit of two parking permits per household for a proposed Residential Parking Permit Program in Central Brisbane. The committee also ratified a letter of support for a Bike/Ped grant to expand Central Brisbane Stairway Additions. A representative was selected for a new park at Sierra Point.

• Approved motion for 2 parking permits per household to start for Central Brisbane parking program
• Ratified letter of support for Bike/Ped grant from SMCTA for Central Brisbane Stairway Additions
• Wodziak volunteered as committee representative for Sierra Point park project

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The committee will review an annual waste diversion report from South San Francisco Scavenger Co. Members will also discuss recommending a letter to encourage a federal Climate Emergency Declaration.

• Annual waste diversion report by Teresa Montgomery, South San Francisco Scavenger Co
• Recommendation for a letter encouraging a federal Climate Emergency Declaration
• Approval of August 24, 2022, meeting minutes

The committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council send a letter urging a federal Climate Emergency Declaration. They also received an annual waste diversion report from South San Francisco Scavenger Co., though the 2021 report is not yet finalized by CalRecycle. Several subcommittees reported progress on ongoing projects including an invasive species ordinance, dark skies ordinance, and tree issues.

• Recommended council send letter urging federal Climate Emergency Declaration (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 24, 2022 minutes (unanimous, Ebel abstained)

City Council

The Fiscal & Administrative Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting on September 27, 2022. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion regarding a request to purchase or lease a fire engine.

• Request to purchase or lease a fire engine

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the process used for the City of San Diego's Public Art Master Plan. Christine Jones from the City of San Diego will participate in this discussion.

• Discussion regarding the process of the City of San Diego's Public Art Master Plan

The Public Art Advisory Committee met virtually and held a discussion with Christine Jones of San Diego about their public art master plan process. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Approved agenda (4-0, 3 absent)
• No minutes to approve
• Discussed San Diego's public art master plan process with Christine Jones
• No public comments received
• Next meeting date TBD

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Committee will meet with Brigitte Shearer from the City of Belmont to discuss their Public Art Master Plan process. No other specific discussion or decision items are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion regarding the City of Belmont's Public Art Master Plan process

The Public Art Advisory Committee met virtually with Brigitte Shearer of Belmont to discuss her city's experience developing a Public Art Master Plan. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Approved agenda (5-0-2, with 2 absent)

City Council

The Sierra Point Parkway Park and Open Space Subcommittee will meet with CMG. The meeting is for a discussion regarding the Sierra Point Parkway Park and Open Space Master Plan.

• Discussion of the Sierra Point Parkway Park and Open Space Master Plan with CMG

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 13, 2022.

IDEA Committee

The committee will discuss planning for the October 1, 2022 Day in the Park event. Staff will also provide an update regarding city emails and business cards.

• Planning for October 1, 2022 Day in the Park Event
• Update on City Emails and Business Cards
• Approval of August 17, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee discussed planning for the October 1st Day in the Park event, including a suggestion box, survey questions, photo booth frame, IDEA brochure, and childhood snacks. Committee members will take a group picture for the brochure, which will also include notable dates and celebrations. No public comments were made, and the agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous).
• Approved the minutes of the August 17, 2022 IDEA meeting (unanimous).
• Discussed planning for the October 1st Day in the Park event; no formal vote taken.
• Committee Member Kolhatkar volunteered to attend the Sierra Point Parkway Park & Open Space Subcommittee meetings.

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will discuss brainstorming questions for representatives from other cities regarding their public art master plan processes. The committee will also review the minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting.

• Brainstorming questions for other cities' public art master plan processes
• Approval of June 14, 2022 meeting minutes

The Public Art Advisory Committee discussed and brainstormed questions to ask representatives from other cities about their public art master plan processes, focusing on budget, master plan process, and reflection. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily discussion and planning. Staff will prepare and finalize the questions for future interviews.

• Approved agenda (6-0-1)
• Approved June 14, 2022 minutes (6-0-1)
• Brainstormed questions for other cities on public art master plans (discussion only)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will hold a virtual closed session meeting on September 15, 2022. The agenda includes approval of the closed session agenda and a conference with legal counsel regarding two potential litigation cases.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding two potential litigation cases

The Brisbane City Council met in closed session to discuss two potential litigation cases. No action was taken; only updates were provided and direction given to staff. The meeting was brief, lasting from 6:33 to 6:36 P.M., with no public attendance.

• Approved closed session agenda unanimously (5-0)
• No action taken on two potential litigation cases; updates provided and direction given to staff

City Council

The City Council will consider an appeal regarding a permit for a Google bus staging yard at a vacant site on the Baylands. Additionally, the council will address recycling business taxes and form a subcommittee to review research and development uses at Sierra Point.

• Public hearing on appeal of Planning Commission decision 2021-UP-3 for a Google bus staging yard
• Resolution establishing the Business License Tax on Recycling Establishments for Fiscal Year 2022/23
• Creation of the Ordinance No. 528 Review Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Acceptance of June and July 2022 Investment Reports

The City Council voted 4-1 to allow a 90-day wind-down period for a Google bus staging yard on the Baylands after the applicant withdrew their appeal of the Planning Commission's denial. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a resolution establishing business license tax on recycling establishments and a resolution declaring continued need for remote meetings. An ad hoc subcommittee was created to review Ordinance No. 528 regarding R&D uses at Sierra Point.

• Approved 90-day wind-down period for Google bus staging yard (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar items C-H unanimously
• Created Ordinance No. 528 Review Ad Hoc Subcommittee with Councilmember Cunningham and Mayor Mackin as members

City Council

The Planning Issues Subcommittee will receive an update regarding the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element. This meeting is being held virtually.

• Update on the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review the results of a Needs Assessment survey and discuss next steps. The meeting also includes presentations on sports programs and debriefs for recent events including Concerts in the Park and the Garden Show.

• Sports Programs Presentation
• Event debrief: Concerts in the Park
• Event debrief: Garden Show
• Needs Assessment survey results discussion
• City Council liaison meeting summary

The Brisbane Parks and Recreation Commission held a virtual meeting on September 14, 2022, with all members present except Commissioner Davis. The commission discussed the 2022 needs assessment survey results and provided direction to subcommittees based on priorities. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved the September 14, 2022 agenda (6-0)
• Approved the July 13, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Discussed 2022 needs assessment survey results and directed subcommittees on priorities
• Scheduled Trails Development Subcommittee meeting for October 11, 2022 at 5:30pm
• Scheduled Festival of Lights Subcommittee meeting for October 12, 2022 at 5:30pm
• Scheduled Recreational Facilities Subcommittee meeting for October 19, 2022 at 6pm

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will discuss a response to public comments regarding library solar panels. The committee will also consider recommending a letter for a federal Climate Emergency Declaration and address Reach Codes.

• Response to prior public comment regarding library solar
• Recommendation of a letter encouraging a federal Climate Emergency Declaration
• Discussion of Reach Codes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 8, 2022, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2022.

• No agenda items were listed due to the cancellation

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The regular meeting of the Complete Streets Safety Committee scheduled for Wednesday, September 7, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will meet virtually to consider a resolution regarding the continued use of remote meetings for city bodies due to health and safety concerns. The agenda also includes updates to the council meeting schedule and review of written communications.

• Resolution declaring continued need for remote City Council, Commission, and Committee meetings
• Review of City Council meeting schedule
• Review of written communications

The Brisbane City Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring the continued need to hold meetings remotely for health and safety reasons. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and adjourned after five minutes.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to continue remote meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council is holding a closed session meeting to address legal matters. The agenda includes a conference with legal counsel regarding two cases of anticipated litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding two cases of anticipated litigation

The Brisbane City Council met in closed session to discuss two potential litigation cases. No action was taken during the session, and no public comments were made. The meeting adjourned after updates and staff direction.

• No action taken on two anticipated litigation cases discussed in closed session

IDEA Committee

The IDEA Events Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss its work plan. The agenda includes a brainstorming session regarding community events and activities.

• Brainstorming for community events and activities

City Council

The regular meeting of the Brisbane City Council scheduled for September 1, 2022, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2022.

City Council

The subcommittee will review a video of summer highlights and program statistics. Members will also discuss results from a needs assessment survey and select the 2022 Volunteer of the Year.

• P&R Video of Summer Highlights & Program Stats
• Needs Assessment Survey Results Summary & Next Steps
• Selection of 2022 Volunteer of the Year

IDEA Committee

The IDEA Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss its work plan. The session includes brainstorming to identify potential policy issues.

• Subcommittee Work Plan Brainstorm
• Identifying Policy Issues

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will conduct an offsite facility tour. The tour includes the Sierra Point park parcel, the Community Center/Old Library, and the new Library.

• Offsite tour of Sierra Point park parcel
• Tour of Community Center/Old Library
• Tour of new Library

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a citywide General Plan Amendment (2022-GPA-1). This item involves the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update for the City of Brisbane.

• Public Hearing: General Plan Amendment 2022-GPA-1 and 2023-2031 Housing Element Update

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt and submit the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review. The draft was published for a 30-day public comment period, and a City Council hearing is scheduled for early October.

• Approved motion to recommend City Council submit draft Housing Element to HCD (4-0)

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will discuss public comments regarding solar panels on the library and waste discharge requirements for bayfront landfills. The committee will also consider recommending a letter encouraging a federal Climate Emergency Declaration. An update on the Building Efficiency Program will be provided.

• Building Efficiency Program update
• Discussion on solar panels on the library
• Discussion on amending waste discharge requirements for bayfront landfills
• Recommendation of a letter for a federal Climate Emergency Declaration
• Approval of July 27, 2022 minutes

The Open Space and Ecology Committee discussed prioritizing emissions reduction actions, supported solar panels at the library for resiliency, and agreed to send a letter supporting inquiries on Bayfront landfill waste discharge requirements. A letter encouraging a federal Climate Emergency Declaration was discussed but not finalized, pending input from the Center for Biological Diversity. The committee also received updates on building efficiency compliance, EV charger repairs, and water conservation projects.

• Approved the agenda unanimously by roll call vote.
• Approved the minutes of July 27, 2022, with a date correction, unanimously by roll call vote.
• Agreed to send an email response to Anja Miller regarding solar panels on the library, prioritizing direct emissions reduction actions.
• Moved to send a letter supporting Dana Dilworth's inquiries on amending Waste Discharge Requirements for Bayfront Landfills, with Fieldman drafting the letter for future approval.
• Discussed but did not finalize a letter encouraging a federal Climate Emergency Declaration, pending response from the Center for Biological Diversity.
• Noted that the Brisbane Village EV Fast Charger has been inoperable for 2 months, with a part replacement quote received from ChargePoint.
• Reported that a grant application for Automated Meter Infrastructure was submitted, estimating 9.45% reduction in total water demand and 20,386.6 kWH annual energy savings.
• Noted that the street tree watering program with water from pipe flushing is being set up, with Davey Tree scheduled to start on August 30.

City Council

The Economic Development Subcommittee is scheduled to meet with Ample Battery. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss potential opportunities in Brisbane.

• Meeting with Ample Battery to discuss potential opportunities in Brisbane

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will discuss the Trash 2 Treasure Workshop & Challenge. The committee will also review plans for a booth at OSEC Day in the Park.

• Trash 2 Treasure Workshop & Challenge discussion
• OSEC Day in the Park booth plans

IDEA Committee

The IDEA Committee will meet to brainstorm its committee work plan, specifically focusing on identifying policy issues and community events. Staff will also provide an update regarding city emails and business cards.

• Brainstorming committee work plan for policy issues and community events
• Update on City emails and business cards
• Approval of July 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The Brisbane Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability Committee met on August 17, 2022, and discussed its work plan, including community outreach at the Day in the Park festival and a policy review by a subcommittee. No formal decisions or votes were taken on these items; the meeting was largely procedural and planning-focused.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a workshop providing an orientation and overview of the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element Update. No items are listed under old or new business.

• Orientation and overview of the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element Update

The Brisbane Planning Commission held a workshop to review the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element, which outlines housing needs, resources, constraints, and goals. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational only. The public comment period runs through September 9, 2022, with future hearings at the Planning Commission and City Council.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Held workshop on Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element (no action taken)

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will discuss recommending a letter for a federal Climate Emergency Declaration. The committee is also scheduled to discuss Reach Codes as part of the OSEC Climate Action Plan.

• Recommendation of a letter encouraging a federal Climate Emergency Declaration
• Discussion regarding Reach Codes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The regular meeting of the Brisbane Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for August 10, 2022, is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled to be held virtually via Zoom on September 14, 2022.

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to continue conducting meetings remotely due to health and safety concerns. The agenda also includes the City Manager's report on upcoming activities.

• Resolution declaring continued need for remote meetings
• City Manager’s Report on upcoming activities
• Review of City Council meeting schedule

The Brisbane City Council held a special meeting on August 4, 2022, and unanimously adopted a resolution declaring the continued need to conduct meetings remotely due to health and safety concerns. The council also adopted the agenda and received the City Manager's report on upcoming activities. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned after about six minutes.

• Adopted resolution to continue remote meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The regular meeting of the Brisbane City Council scheduled for August 4, 2022, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held virtually on September 15, 2022.

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The Complete Streets Safety Committee will review minutes from the July 6, 2022 meeting. The committee will also continue its investigation of a Residential Parking Permit program for Central Brisbane. No new business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Investigation of Residential Parking Permit program for Central Brisbane
• Approval of July 6, 2022, meeting minutes

The committee discussed a residential parking permit program for Central Brisbane and reached consensus on a city-wide (Central Brisbane-wide) program, with the first two permits per dwelling free and additional permits charged. No formal vote was taken; the discussion will continue at a future meeting. The committee also heard about staff pursuing a bike/pedestrian funding opportunity and the Crocker Trail project status.

• Consensus reached on city-wide parking permit program for Central Brisbane
• Agreed first two permits per dwelling free, additional permits charged
• Approved July 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adopted agenda

Planning Commission

The commission will discuss a preview of the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update goals, policies, and programs. The meeting also includes consideration of an updated Grading Ordinance 579. Additionally, the commission will review minutes from the May 26, 2022 meeting.

• Adoption of updated Grading Ordinance 579
• Preview of 2023-2031 Housing Element Update goals and programs
• Approval of May 26, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission held a workshop to preview and gather feedback on the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element, covering seven proposed policies and programs. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational only. The draft will be released in early August for public comment, with City Council hearings in October.

• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Adopted consent calendar (4-0)
• Held workshop on draft Housing Element; no votes taken

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will discuss Model Reach Codes with representatives from Peninsula Clean Energy and TRC Companies. The meeting also includes the election of a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Discussion regarding Model Reach Codes featuring Blake Herrschaft and Jose Garcia
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2022, and June 22, 2022

The Open Space and Ecology Committee discussed options for reach codes for existing buildings and expressed broad support for requiring building energy disclosures at time of sale and ending gas flow by 2040, though no formal action was taken. The committee also elected Calmes as Chair and Becker as Vice Chair unanimously, and approved the April and June meeting minutes with two abstentions.

• Adopted meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved April 27 and June 22, 2022 minutes (Nunan and Fieldman abstained)
• Elected Calmes as Chair and Becker as Vice Chair unanimously
• Agreed to agendize Dana Dilworth's public comments
• Agreed to agendize a recommendation for the City to send a letter encouraging a climate emergency declaration

City Council

The Sierra Point Parkway Design Guidelines Subcommittee will meet with BDI’s design firm. The meeting includes a presentation and discussion regarding the SP Hotel + Life Science Tower planning application.

• Review of SP Hotel + Life Science Tower Planning Application

City Council

The Economic Development Subcommittee will discuss the 70 Old County Road site with Good City Co. The group will also meet with Clear Channel regarding digital technology on a billboard near Beatty Avenue. An update on economic development activities is also scheduled.

• Discussion of 70 Old County Road Site with Good City Co.
• Meeting with Clear Channel regarding digital technology on a billboard near Beatty Avenue
• Update on Economic Development Activities

City Council

The agenda for the July 21, 2022, Brisbane City Council meeting indicates that the meeting has been cancelled. No specific business items or discussions are listed in the provided text.

IDEA Committee

The committee will discuss defining its role regarding inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Members will also address subcommittee assignments and best practices for events and policy making.

• Defining committee responsibilities
• Assignment of members to subcommittees
• Review of best practices in events and policy making
• Staff report on city emails and business cards

The Brisbane Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) Committee met virtually and approved the agenda and prior minutes. Members were assigned to two subcommittees: Events (Bustos, Oseto, Lok) and Policy Making (Nida, Horton, Kolhatkar). The committee also discussed definitions of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability, requesting staff research on definitions used by Washington D.C. and the federal government.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Assigned members to Events Subcommittee: Bustos, Oseto, Lok (unanimous)
• Assigned members to Policy Making Subcommittee: Nida, Horton, Kolhatkar (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The subcommittee will discuss the 2022 Derby and Day in the Park. The agenda also includes citizen communications and good of the order.

• Discussion regarding the 2022 Derby and Day in the Park

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters. The agenda includes anticipated litigation, labor negotiations with all bargaining units, and a liability claim.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation
• Labor negotiations with all bargaining units led by City Manager Clay Holstine
• Discussion of a liability claim involving Poman Ma

The Brisbane City Council met in closed session on July 14, 2022, to discuss anticipated litigation and labor negotiations. No action was taken on the litigation cases, but the council rejected a liability claim by Poman Ma. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 PM.

• Rejected liability claim by Poman Ma
• Gave direction to staff on litigation cases (no action taken)
• Approved closed session agenda with typo correction (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 14, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 28, 2022.

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a Master Fee Schedule for the Parks and Recreation Department. The agenda includes a presentation on progress toward Climate Emergency goals and a contract award for landscape architecture. The meeting also addresses Prop 218 mailing regarding water and sewer rate increases.

• Contract award to CMG Landscape Architecture for Sierra Point Open Space and Parks Master Planning ($199,758.00)
• Adoption of a Master Fee Schedule for the Parks and Recreation Department
• Climate Emergency Declaration First Annual Report presentation
• Prop 218 mailing regarding water and sewer rate increases

The Brisbane City Council unanimously adopted a Resolution adopting a Master Fee Schedule for the Parks and Recreation Department, with increases estimated to generate an additional $16,000 in fees. The Council also unanimously approved a $199,758 contract with CMG Landscape Architecture for master planning of Sierra Point Open Space and Parks, and voted to begin the Proposition 218 process for a water and sewer rate increase. All consent calendar items were approved, and the Council received the first annual Climate Emergency Declaration report with no action taken.

• Adopted Master Fee Schedule for Parks and Recreation (5-0)
• Approved $199,758 contract to CMG Landscape Architecture for Sierra Point Open Space and Parks master planning (5-0)
• Approved beginning Proposition 218 process for water and sewer capital improvement rate increase (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items A-H, including meeting minutes and investment report (5-0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0)
• Rejected liability claim in closed session (no vote recorded)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review the results of a Needs Assessment survey and listen to a presentation regarding the Club Lipman Afterschool Program. The agenda also includes an event debrief for LUNAFEST and updates from various subcommittees.

• Presentation: Club Lipman Afterschool Program
• Review: Needs Assessment survey results
• Debrief: LUNAFEST event
• Discussion: National Park & Recreation Month

The Brisbane Parks and Recreation Commission held a routine meeting, approving the July 13 agenda and the May 11 minutes, both unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on informational updates, including the Club Lipman afterschool program, National Park & Recreation Month activities, a LUNAFEST debrief, and rescheduling the offsite facilities tour. The commission discussed needs assessment survey results, with further discussion planned for future meetings.

• Approved July 13, 2022 agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 11, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Rescheduled offsite facilities tour to 8/25/22 6pm-8pm

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss existing litigation and labor negotiations. The meeting also includes the approval of the closed session agenda.

• Litigation: BRE SH Brisbane Owner, LLC v. City of Brisbane (Case No. 22-CIV-01112)
• Labor negotiations with all bargaining units
• Approval of the closed session agenda

The Brisbane City Council met in closed session on July 7, 2022, to discuss existing litigation (BRE SH Brisbane Owner, LLC v. City of Brisbane) and labor negotiations with all bargaining units. No members of the public commented, and the council took no action on either item. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 P.M.

• Approved closed session agenda
• No action taken on litigation item (BRE SH Brisbane Owner, LLC v. City of Brisbane)
• No action taken on labor negotiation item

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances for hotel and transaction taxes, as well as stormwater program fees. The council is also scheduled to hear an appeal regarding the use of a Baylands site for a Google bus staging yard. Additionally, officials will consider a contract for automated license plate readers.

• Appeal of decision denying a Google bus staging yard at a Baylands site
• Ordinance to impose a business license tax on hotels
• Ordinance for a half-cent transaction and use tax
• $39,700 agreement with Flock Safety Group for automated license plate readers
• Public hearing regarding local stormwater program fees

The Brisbane City Council approved an interim use permit extension for the Google bus staging yard on the Baylands, continuing the public hearing to September 15. The council also approved several other items, including an energy service contract for the community pool electrification project, a stormwater program fee resolution, and an agreement with Flock Safety Group for automated license plate readers.

• Approved interim use permit extension for Google bus staging yard until Sept 15 hearing (4-0, Cunningham recused)
• Approved $183,394 transfer for Willdan Energy Solutions pool electrification contract (5-0)
• Adopted resolution overruling protests for Sierra Point Landscaping and Lighting District assessments (5-0)
• Adopted resolution imposing stormwater program fees for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Authorized $39,700 agreement with Flock Safety Group for 12 stationary and 1 mobile ALPR units (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar items B-F including investment report and committee appointments (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar items G-H as amended for hotel and transactions/use tax ballot measures (5-0)

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The committee will discuss the investigation of a Residential Parking Permit program for Central Brisbane. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the June 1, 2022, meeting and an update regarding a new committee member. No new business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Investigation of Residential Parking Permit program for Central Brisbane
• Approval of June 1, 2022, minutes
• Update on new CSSC Committee member

The committee reviewed parking permit programs in Redwood City, San Francisco, and San Bruno, and discussed a decision outline for Brisbane's potential program. No formal decisions were made; members agreed to rank program options by preference for the next meeting. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with minutes approved and staff updates provided.

• Approved June 1, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adopted agenda
• Committed to return with ranked parking permit program preferences

City Council

The City Council will conduct interviews for applicants seeking terms on the Complete Streets Safety Committee and the IDEA Committee. Following these interviews, the Council may consider official appointments to both committees.

• Interviews for three Complete Streets Safety Committee terms through January 2026
• Interviews for three IDEA Committee terms through January 2023
• Consideration of appointments to the Complete Streets Safety Committee
• Consideration of appointments to the IDEA Committee

The Brisbane City Council interviewed three applicants and directed the City Clerk to draft resolutions appointing them to two committees. Gregory Strecker will be appointed to the Complete Streets Safety Committee for a term through January 2026. Christian Allan Bustos and Miyoko Nida will be appointed to the IDEA Committee for an initial term through January 2023, with an option to renew for two additional years. The formal resolutions will be adopted at the next City Council meeting.

• Directed Clerk to draft resolution appointing Gregory Strecker to Complete Streets Safety Committee (term through Jan 2026)
• Directed Clerk to draft resolution appointing Christian Allan Bustos and Miyoko Nida to IDEA Committee (initial term through Jan 2023, renewable for 2 years)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2022, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 14, 2022.

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding two proposed ballot measures. These include a business license tax on hotels and a local general transactions and use tax. The council will also address the special election set for November 8, 2022.

• Proposed business license tax on hotels
• Proposed local General Transactions and Use (Sales) Tax
• Special Municipal Election on November 8, 2022
• Introduction of Ordinance adding Chapter 3.22 to the Brisbane Municipal Code

The Brisbane City Council unanimously approved two resolutions to place measures on the November 8, 2022 ballot: a business license tax on hotels (estimated $250,000 annually) and a half-cent transactions and use (sales) tax (estimated $2,000,000 annually). The council also authorized Mayor Mackin and Councilmember Lentz to draft arguments for the measures and waived first reading of the sales tax ordinance.

• Adopted resolution calling special election for hotel business license tax (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor Mackin and Councilmember Lentz to draft argument/rebuttal for hotel tax measure
• Adopted resolution as amended for half-cent sales tax measure (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor Mackin and Councilmember Lentz to draft argument/rebuttal for sales tax measure
• Authorized City Attorney to prepare impartial analysis for sales tax measure
• Waived first reading and introduced ordinance adding Chapter 3.22 (sales tax) by 2/3 vote

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing regarding a sign review for 1600 Sierra Point Parkway. The review concerns two internally lighted “Janssen” wall signs on the northwest and south sides of the building.

• Sign Review 2022-SR-6: Two internally lighted “Janssen” wall signs at 1600 Sierra Point Parkway

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The committee will conduct an informal tour and habitat restoration event at Firth Canyon and, time permitting, Costaños Canyon. The activity involves hand-pulling invasive ivy and grass shoots to maintain previous restoration work.

• Habitat restoration in Firth Canyon
• Removal of invasive ivy and grass shoots

The Open Space and Ecology Committee held a habitat restoration work session, pulling invasive plants like ivy and thistle from Firth Canyon. Staff reported on upcoming events, EV charger grants, and the approved city budget, which includes funds for urban forestry, ivy removal, and frog habitat study. No formal decisions were made.

• Removed invasive plants (ivy, thistle) from Firth Canyon during work session

City Council

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss existing litigation involving BRE SH Brisbane Owner, LLC. The meeting also includes discussions on anticipated litigation and labor negotiations for all bargaining units.

• Existing litigation: BRE SH Brisbane Owner, LLC v. City of Brisbane
• Anticipated litigation
• Labor negotiations with all bargaining units

The Brisbane City Council met in closed session on June 16, 2022, to discuss existing litigation (BRE SH Brisbane Owner, LLC v. City of Brisbane), anticipated litigation, and labor negotiations with all bargaining units. No action was taken on any of these items, and the meeting adjourned without substantive decisions.

• Approved closed session agenda (unanimous)
• No action taken on existing litigation (BRE SH Brisbane Owner, LLC v. City of Brisbane)
• No action taken on anticipated litigation
• No action taken on labor negotiations with all bargaining units

City Council

The Council will consider adopting annual budgets for the City, Housing Authority, and other agencies for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The agenda also includes a 6.66% solid waste collection rate adjustment and a request for a public art consultant. A public hearing regarding a use permit at 1000 Sierra Point Parkway has been postponed until September.

• Adoption of FY 2022-23 annual budgets for the City, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority
• Recology Brisbane solid waste collection rate increase of 6.66%
• Budget up to $200,000 for a public art installation at Community Park
• Resolution calling for the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election
• Postponement of use permit hearing for Bristol-Myers Squibb at 1000 Sierra Point Parkway

The Council unanimously adopted the FY 2022-23 budget for the City, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority, as well as the Guadalupe Valley Municipal Improvement District budget. It also adopted a Master Fee Schedule with a general 2% fee increase, excluding Parks and Recreation fees, which will be brought back later. A use permit for minipig research at Bristol-Myers Squibb was continued to September 15, 2022.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 budget for City, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted Guadalupe Valley Municipal Improvement District FY 2022-23 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Master Fee Schedule with 2% increase, excluding Parks and Recreation fees (unanimous)
• Continued use permit for minipig research at 1000 Sierra Point Parkway to Sept 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution establishing FY 2022-23 appropriation limit of $25,616,884 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items C-H, including election resolution and fire MOU (unanimous)
• Approved Sierra Point Landscaping and Lighting District resolutions as amended (unanimous)
• Selected Councilmember Cunningham as voting delegate for Cal Cities conference (unanimous)

IDEA Committee

The regular meeting of the Brisbane IDEA Committee scheduled for June 15, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2022.

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss Master Plan planning meetings. The committee will also review its decision-making process and ground rules. Approval of the May 9, 2022, meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Discussion of Master Plan planning meetings
• Review of committee decision-making process and ground rules
• Approval of May 9, 2022, meeting minutes

The Public Art Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from May 9, 2022, with no public comment. They discussed the master plan planning process, selecting cities to contact and setting potential meeting dates, and began reviewing their decision-making process, with further discussion planned.

• Approved agenda (6-0-1)
• Approved May 9, 2022 minutes (5-0-2)

City Council

The Infrastructure, Utilities & Franchise Subcommittee will review projected increases for water and sewer rates. This meeting is being held virtually.

• Review of projected water and sewer rate increases

City Council

The Public Information & Technology Subcommittee will receive an update regarding the city's computer infrastructure and software requirements. The meeting is scheduled to be held virtually.

• Update on City computer infrastructure and software needs

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 9, 2022, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2022.

City Council

The City Council will conduct a budget workshop for the 2022/23 fiscal year. The session includes an introduction by the City Manager, an overview from the Finance Director, and departmental budget presentations.

• Introduction to 2022/23 budget
• Overview of 2022/23 budget
• Departmental Budget Presentations

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed 2022/23 budget, including departmental presentations and staff recommendations. No formal budget decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational. Council discussed a potential new sales tax measure, which will be brought back at the July 14, 2022 meeting.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Extended meeting to 11:00 P.M. (unanimous)
• Extended meeting to 11:05 P.M. (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The off-site facility tour scheduled for June 8, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled to be held virtually via Zoom on July 13, 2022.

• Cancellation of the June 8th off-site facility tour

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will hold a closed session meeting to address legal matters. This includes a conference regarding existing litigation involving BRE SH Brisbane Owner, LLC. The Council will also confer with counsel about one case of anticipated litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding BRE SH Brisbane Owner, LLC v. City of Brisbane (Case No. 22-CIV-01112)
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation

The Brisbane City Council met in closed session on June 2, 2022, to discuss existing and anticipated litigation. No action was taken on either item, and no public comment was made. The meeting adjourned at 7:24 PM.

• Approved closed session agenda
• No action taken on existing litigation (BRE SH Brisbane Owner, LLC v. City of Brisbane)
• No action taken on anticipated litigation

City Council

The City Council will consider a contract award for the 18 Solano Street Retaining Wall project and an ordinance amendment regarding grading permits. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Pride Month and a resolution regarding continued remote meeting procedures.

• Contract award for 18 Solano Street Retaining Wall Project ($217,250)
• Ordinance 579 amending the Grading Ordinance and Brisbane Municipal Code
• Resolution revising the City's Conflict of Interest Code
• June 2022 Pride Month Proclamation
• Resolution declaring continued need for remote City Council meetings

The Brisbane City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included awarding a $217,250 construction contract for the 18 Solano Street retaining wall to Michael Glynn Construction Inc., rejecting a bid from Central Pacific Engineering LLC as non-responsive, and waiving minor irregularities in the accepted bid. The council also adopted Ordinance 579 (grading ordinance amendments) and a resolution continuing remote meetings. In new business, the council voted to add the Communications Manager to the Conflict of Interest Code's designated positions list and directed staff to send a memo to committee members about voting procedures.

• Approved consent calendar items B-F unanimously, including awarding $217,250 contract to Michael Glynn Construction Inc. for 18 Solano retaining wall
• Rejected Central Pacific Engineering LLC bid as non-responsive
• Adopted Ordinance 579 amending grading ordinance and permit review
• Adopted resolution declaring continued need for remote meetings
• Added Communications Manager to Conflict of Interest Code designated positions list (unanimous)
• Directed staff to send memo to committee members on voting procedures (unanimous)
• Directed staff to accept all three committee applications and schedule interviews

City Council

The Affordable Housing Subcommittee is meeting virtually to review an update on the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan. This item is scheduled for presentation and discussion.

• Affordable Housing Strategic Plan Update

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The committee will discuss the investigation of a Residential Parking Permit program for Central Brisbane. No new business is scheduled for this meeting. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from May 2, 2022.

• Investigation of Residential Parking Permit program for Central Brisbane
• Approval of May 2, 2022, meeting minutes

The Complete Streets Safety Committee elected Tainter as chair and Cabrera as vice chair, and approved the March 7 minutes. The committee agreed to begin a phased research project on residential parking permits, focusing on capacity, permits, enforcement, and funding, with members studying 2-4 cities each. A letter of support for a grant application to improve Commute.org shuttle stops was approved. No final decisions on parking policy were made; the project is in the research phase.

• Elected Tainter as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Cabrera as vice chair (unanimous)
• Approved March 7 meeting minutes
• Agreed to research parking permit programs in 2-4 cities each
• Approved letter of support for SMCTA grant application for shuttle stop improvements

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the construction of a new 3,714 square foot single-family home on a vacant lot. The agenda also includes selecting Planning Commission officers and approving April 14, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for a new 3,714 sq ft single-family home at 3998 Bayshore Boulevard
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from April 14, 2022
• Selection of Planning Commission officers

The Commission approved a use permit, grading review, and habitat conservation plan compliance for a new 3,714 sq ft single-family home on a vacant lot at 3998 Bayshore Boulevard, with amendments to remove inapplicable language and require neighbor consultation before removing a Eucalyptus tree. The vote was 4-0. The Commission also elected new officers and noted that the June 9 meeting was cancelled.

• Approved Use Permit 2021-UP-1, Grading Review 2021-EX-2, and HCP Compliance 2021-HCP-1 for 3998 Bayshore Blvd (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-UP-1/2021-EX-2/2021-HCP-1 with amendments (4-0)
• Elected Commissioner Patel as new Chairperson (4-0)
• Elected Commissioner Funke as new Vice-Chair (4-0)
• Cancelled June 9, 2022 meeting

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, 2022, has been cancelled. The next committee meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Recreation Programs Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss teen programs. The agenda also includes citizen communications and good of the order.

• Discussion of teen programs
• Citizen communications

Public Art Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the RFP process and elements for hiring an art consultant to assist with selecting and installing art at Community Park. Members will also review the City of San Diego’s Public Art Master Plan.

• RFP process for an art consultant for Community Park
• Review of City of San Diego's Public Art Master Plan
• Approval of April 26, 2022, meeting minutes

The Public Art Advisory Committee voted to move forward with a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an art consultant to assist with selecting and installing art at Community Park, and to present it to the City Council for approval. The vote was 5-2, with Chair D. Davis and Committee Member Grossman dissenting. The committee also discussed the City's Public Art Master Plan, reviewing San Diego's plan as a model, and directed staff to contact San Diego for further discussion.

• Approved moving forward with RFP for art consultant and presenting to Council (5-2)
• Directed staff to add 'cost of proposal broken down by each aspect of the Scope of Work' to RFP submittal requirements
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 26, 2022 (6-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will hold a closed session meeting to discuss legal matters. The agenda includes approval of the closed session agenda and conferences with legal counsel regarding existing and anticipated litigation.

• Approval of the Closed Session Agenda
• Conference with legal counsel regarding BRE SH Brisbane Owner, LLC v. City of Brisbane
• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation

The Brisbane City Council met in closed session on May 19, 2022, to discuss existing and anticipated litigation. No action was taken, and no public comment was made. The meeting adjourned at 7:07 PM.

• Approved closed session agenda
• No action taken on existing litigation (BRE SH Brisbane Owner, LLC v. City of Brisbane)
• No action taken on anticipated litigation

City Council

The City Council will consider amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding housing development standards. The agenda includes a public hearing on an appeal for a Google bus staging yard and a use permit for medical research. The council will also review infrastructure contracts and budget reports.

• Zoning ordinance amendment to establish objective design standards for housing projects
• Public hearing regarding an appeal for a Google bus staging yard on the Baylands
• $339,000 construction contract for Sierra Point Parkway Cape Seal
• Use permit application for medical research involving minipigs at 1000 Sierra Point Parkway
• $240,000 in transportation funding for alley improvements between Alvarado St. and San Benito Rd.

The City Council continued the public hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a Google bus staging yard permit to July 14, and extended the interim use permit for 60 days. The Council also introduced an ordinance amending the Grading Ordinance and approved the FY 2021-22 budget amendment. All votes were unanimous.

• Continued Google bus yard appeal hearing to July 14 (unanimous)
• Extended Interim Use Permit for Google bus yard for 60 days (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending Grading Ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution amending FY 2021-22 budget (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items C-F, I-K (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items G-H (unanimous)

City Council

The Baylands Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss the Specific Plan Review Process. No other items are listed for discussion or action on this agenda.

• Discussion of the Specific Plan Review Process

IDEA Committee

The IDEA Committee will discuss defining its responsibilities regarding inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. The committee will also consider the creation of subcommittees and potential member assignments.

• Discussion of defining committee responsibilities
• Creation of subcommittees and possible member assignments
• Approval of minutes from April 20, 2022, and March 23, 2022

The Brisbane Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability Committee approved formal definitions for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability, and agreed to create two subcommittees (Events and Policy Making) with assignments to be made at the next meeting. The committee also approved the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, and heard a staff report on recruitment for committee vacancies.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2022 IDEA meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 16, 2022 IDEA meeting with corrected date (unanimous)
• Approved definitions for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (unanimous)
• Agreed to create Events and Policy Making subcommittees (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 12, 2022, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will receive a presentation on childcare programs, including preschool, Club Rec, and camps. Members will also discuss progress on the Needs Assessment Survey and ideas for National Parks & Recreation Month. Additionally, reports from recent subcommittee meetings will be presented.

• Presentation on childcare programs (Preschool, Club Rec, Camps)
• Update on Needs Assessment Survey Progress
• Discussion of ideas for National Parks & Recreation Month
• Selection of offsite facilities tour locations for the June meeting
• Reports from recent subcommittee meetings regarding public art and events

The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed ideas for National Parks & Recreation Month and recommended staff pursue a climbing wall if feasible. They also agreed on locations for the June offsite tour, including the Sierra Point park parcel, Community Center/old Library, and new Library. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only votes were to approve the agenda and April minutes.

• Approved May 11, 2022 agenda (6-0)
• Approved April 13, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended staff pursue climbing wall for Parks & Rec Month (discussion)
• Agreed to include Sierra Point park parcel, Community Center/old Library, and new Library in June 8 offsite tour (discussion)

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Committee will discuss the development of Brisbane's Public Art Master Plan. This discussion includes a review of existing public art master plans from the City of Salinas and the City of Seattle.

• Review of the City of Salinas’ Public Art Master Plan
• Review of the City of Seattle’s Public Art Master Plan
• Approval of April 5, 2022, meeting minutes

The Public Art Advisory Committee reviewed the City of Salinas' and City of Seattle's Art Master Plans, favoring Salinas as a model for Brisbane. They directed staff to invite representatives from Salinas, Pasadena, and Belmont to a future meeting to discuss their processes. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and minutes.

• Approved agenda (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved April 5, 2022 minutes (5-0, 2 absent)
• Directed staff to invite Salinas, Pasadena, and Belmont to discuss their art master plans

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will hold a closed session meeting to discuss legal matters. The agenda includes conferences with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation and one case of existing litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation
• Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation (City of Long Beach et al. v. Monsanto Co.)

The Brisbane City Council met in closed session on May 5, 2022, to discuss anticipated and existing litigation, including the City of Long Beach et al. v. Monsanto Co. case. No public comment was received, and no action was taken; direction was given to staff only.

• Approved closed session agenda
• Adjourned into closed session
• Gave direction to staff on litigation items D and E; no action taken

City Council

The City Council will consider introducing an ordinance to update zoning regulations for housing development projects. The agenda also includes a review of a 5.19% solid waste collection rate increase and the rejection of bids for the 18 Solano Street Retaining Wall Project.

• Introduction of an ordinance to amend Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) regarding housing development standards
• Rejection of all bids received for the 18 Solano Street Retaining Wall Project
• Receipt of a 5.19% solid waste collection rate adjustment from South San Francisco Scavenger’s
• Proclamations for National Public Works Week, Emergency Medical Services Week, and Wildfire Preparedness Month

The Brisbane City Council introduced an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to comply with state housing legislation, establishing objective design standards, allowing multi-family dwellings by right in the SCRO-1 District, and creating an administrative Housing Development Permit. The council also rejected all bids for the 18 Solano Street Retaining Wall Project to readvertise, and approved consent calendar items including minutes and a resolution for remote meetings. No substantive decisions were made on the solid waste rate adjustment, which was received as a report.

• Introduced ordinance amending BMC Title 17 for state housing law consistency (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for 18 Solano Street Retaining Wall Project, Job No. 922B (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items E, G, H (minutes and remote meeting resolution) (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items D and F as amended (minutes with clerical corrections) (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for housing ordinance (unanimous)

City Council

The Infrastructure, Utilities & Franchise Subcommittee will discuss water landscaping conservation and water reclamation. The meeting also includes an update on the UC Berkeley SafeTREC assessment of Bayshore Boulevard near the mobile home park.

• Review of Water Landscaping Conservation & Water Reclamation
• Update on UC Berkeley SafeTREC Assessment of Bayshore Boulevard

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The committee will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also discuss a residential parking permit program for Central Brisbane and potential one-way streets. The committee may approve a letter of support for an ACR/TDM grant application.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Residential Parking Permit program for Central Brisbane
• Potential one-way streets on Monterey and Mariposa between Visitacion and Solano
• Approval of letter of support for ACR/TDM grant application

The committee elected Tainter as chair and Cabrera as vice chair unanimously. It agreed to research parking permit programs in similar-sized cities, focusing on capacity, permits, enforcement, and funding, with members assigned to study 2-4 cities each. The committee also approved a letter of support for a grant application to improve Commute.org shuttle stops in Crocker Industrial Park.

• Elected Tainter as chair unanimously
• Elected Cabrera as vice chair unanimously
• Approved March 7 meeting minutes
• Agreed to research parking permit programs in 2-4 similar-sized cities each
• Approved letter of support for San Mateo County Transportation Authority grant for Commute.org shuttle stop improvements

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Brisbane Planning Commission scheduled for April 28, 2022, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Recreation Programs Subcommittee will meet to discuss recreation programs. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of recreation programs

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will discuss strategies for meeting Climate Emergency Declaration goals. The committee is also scheduled to review the OSEC Work Plan and the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23.

• Climate Emergency Declaration goals
• OSEC Work Plan
• Proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23
• Approval of March 23, 2022 minutes

The Open Space and Ecology Committee discussed the Climate Emergency Declaration goals, reviewed the revised work plan and draft FY 2022-23 budget, and received staff updates. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only actions were unanimous approval of the agenda and the March 23, 2022 minutes.

• Adopted agenda unanimously
• Approved March 23, 2022 minutes unanimously
• Discussed climate goals presentation; suggested revisions for Council
• Reviewed revised work plan; staff to add Crocker Trail Frog Habitat item
• Reviewed draft FY 2022-23 budget; timeline noted for Council in June

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Committee will discuss the RFP process and elements for an art consultant to assist with selecting and installing art at Community Park. Members will also review public art master plans from the cities of Pasadena and Carlsbad.

• Discussion of RFP elements for an art consultant for Community Park
• Review of City of Pasadena’s Public Art Master Plan
• Review of City of Carlsbad’s Public Art Master Plan
• Approval of March 29, 2022, meeting minutes

The Public Art Advisory Committee discussed the RFP for an art consultant and decided to add additional phases to the scope of work, with a final review scheduled for May 23rd. They also reviewed master plans from Pasadena and Carlsbad, preferring Pasadena's style, and asked staff to invite cities with preferred plans to a future meeting. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 29, 2022 minutes (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Directed staff to include additional phases in art consultant RFP scope
• Scheduled final RFP review for May 23rd meeting
• Asked staff to invite cities with preferred master plans to future meetings

City Council

The Infrastructure, Utilities & Franchise Subcommittee is scheduled to discuss proposed amendments to the Grading Ordinance. The meeting will be held virtually.

• Discussion of Grading Ordinance Amendments

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Concerts in the Park Subcommittee will discuss remaining details and logistics for the 2022 Concert Series. The meeting is being held virtually.

• Discussion of 2022 Concert Series logistics

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will hold a closed session meeting to discuss legal matters with counsel. The agenda includes one case of anticipated litigation and one case of existing litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (one case)
• Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation (City of Long Beach et al. v. Monsanto Co.)

The Brisbane City Council met in closed session on April 21, 2022, to discuss anticipated litigation and existing litigation (City of Long Beach et al. v. Monsanto Co.). No public comment was received, and the City Attorney reported that direction was given to staff but no action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

• Approved closed session agenda
• Adjourned into closed session
• Gave direction to staff on litigation items D and E (no action taken)

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will consider a resolution regarding the State Pensions Divestment Bill. The council will also decide on designating certain ad hoc committees as standing subcommittees and dissolving several others. Additionally, the council will review recent meeting minutes and an investment report.

• Resolution supporting State Pensions Divestment Bill
• Resolution to dissolve Special Event, Gun Safety, Luna Fest Film Festival, and Beautification Ad Hoc Committees
• Resolution supporting SB 1 (Road Repair and Accountability Act)
• March 2022 Investment Report

The Brisbane City Council unanimously adopted a resolution supporting SB 1173, the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act, which would require CalPERS and CalSTRS to divest from top fossil fuel companies by 2027. The council also approved an amended resolution designating several ad hoc committees as standing subcommittees and dissolving others. Consent calendar items, including meeting minutes and an investment report, were approved unanimously.

• Adopted resolution supporting SB 1173 Fossil Fuel Divestment Act (unanimous)
• Approved amended resolution making Sierra Point Design Guidelines, Sierra Point Park and Open Space, Cannabis Issues, Transportation Demand Management Policy, Community Garden, and Beautification standing subcommittees (unanimous)
• Dissolved Special Event, Gun Safety, and Luna Fest Film Festival ad hoc committees (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, investment report, and SB 1 resolution (unanimous)

IDEA Committee

The IDEA Committee is meeting to establish ground rules and define its scope regarding inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. The committee will also hold elections for a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of Committee Responsibilities

City Council

The Economic Development Subcommittee is scheduled to meet virtually for a presentation and discussion regarding economic development activities. No other specific items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Update on economic development activities

Planning Commission

The Commission will review several sign program modifications within the Sierra Point Commercial District. The agenda also includes a request to modify an interim use permit for staging up to 90 Google commuter buses at 600 Tunnel Avenue. Additionally, the Commission will consider General Plan Conformity regarding the potential acquisition of the Martin Substation.

• Sign program modifications for 800-1800 Sierra Point Parkway and 2000 Sierra Point Parkway
• Sign program for campus and tenant identification at 1000 and 3000-3500 Marina Blvd
• Modification of interim use permit for staging up to 90 Google commuter buses at 600 Tunnel Avenue
• General Plan Conformity regarding potential acquisition of the Martin Substation

The Brisbane Planning Commission denied the modification of Interim Use Permit 2021-UP-3 and revoked the permit, which allowed staging of up to 90 Google commuter buses on a Baylands site. The vote was 3-1, with Commissioner Gooding dissenting. The commission also approved three sign program modifications, each with added dimmer requirements.

• Approved modified agenda removing item G (4-0)
• Adopted consent calendar items A, B, C (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-SR-3 for sign program modification at 800-1800 Sierra Point Pkwy, with automated dimmer (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-SR-2 for sign program modification at 2000 Sierra Point Pkwy, with automated dimmer (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-SR-9 for sign program at 1000 and 3000-3500 Marina Blvd, requiring automated dimmers on all illuminated signs (4-0)
• Denied modification of Interim Use Permit 2021-UP-3 and revoked permit for Google bus staging at 600 Tunnel Ave (3-1)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its annual reorganization to elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The body will also vote to adopt a needs assessment survey and review subcommittee reassignments. Additionally, the meeting includes YAC presentations and subcommittee reports.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Adoption of needs assessment survey
• Subcommittee reassignments
• YAC presentation
• Reports from LUNAFEST and Public Art Advisory subcommittees

The commission adopted the 2022 community-wide needs assessment survey, which will be available in hard-copy and digital form starting in May. It also reorganized its leadership, electing a new chair, vice chair, and secretary, and assigned subcommittee roles.

• Adopted 2022 needs assessment survey (7-0)
• Elected Commissioner Greenlee as Chairperson (7-0)
• Elected Commissioner Kern as Vice Chairperson (7-0)
• Elected Commissioner Sims as Secretary (7-0)
• Assigned commissioners to subcommittees

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation and Open Space & Ecology Joint Subcommittee will meet to review arborist recommendations regarding a replacement festival tree. The remaining agenda items are procedural.

• Review arborist recommendations regarding a replacement festival tree

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will hold a closed session meeting to discuss legal matters and labor negotiations. The council will meet with legal counsel regarding two specific litigation cases. Additionally, the City Manager will meet with various employee organizations for labor negotiations.

• Litigation: BRE Sh Brisbane Owner, LLC v. City of Brisbane (Case No. 22-CIV-01112)
• Litigation: City of Long Beach et al. v. Monsanto Co.
• Labor negotiations with various employee organizations including police and fire associations

The Brisbane City Council met in closed session on April 7, 2022, to discuss two existing litigation cases and labor negotiations with multiple employee groups. No formal action was taken; direction was given to staff on litigation matters, and a presentation was received on labor negotiations without further direction.

• Approved closed session agenda
• Gave direction to staff on litigation items (no action taken)
• Received presentation on labor negotiations (no direction given)

City Council

The City Council will review a proposed plan to improve street parking availability in Central Brisbane. The meeting also includes consideration of the City Manager's salary adjustment and contract modification. Additionally, the Council will authorize the publication of bids for a maintenance project on Sierra Point Parkway.

• Plan to improve street parking availability in Central Brisbane
• City Manager salary adjustment and contract modification
• Sierra Point Parkway Cape Seal Project No. 922D ($240,144 estimate)
• Resolution to amend the master pay schedule

Public Art Advisory Committee

The committee will review a draft Request for Proposal for an art consultant to oversee an art project at the Community Park behind the restrooms. The agenda also includes an update on the Public Art Fund balance and a presentation on temporary art.

• Review of draft RFP for an Art Consultant for the Community Park project
• Update on the Public Art Fund Balance
• Temporary Art Presentation
• Approval of March 8, 2022, meeting minutes

The Public Art Advisory Committee voted to recommend to Council a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for an art consultant to oversee the art project at Community Park, with amendments including a general timeline, maintenance schedule, and a budget of up to $200K (consultant fee ~10%). The committee also received updates on the Public Art Fund balance and discussed a temporary student art display proposal for city property, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved agenda (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved March 8, 2022 minutes (4-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended RFP for art consultant for Community Park project with amendments (6-0)

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The regular meeting of the Complete Streets Safety Committee scheduled for April 4, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled to be held on May 2, 2022.

• Cancellation of the April 4, 2022, committee meeting

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will discuss strategies for reaching Climate Emergency Declaration goals. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the SPARQ emissions forecasting tool.

• Presentation of the SPARQ emissions forecasting tool
• Discussion on strategies to reach Climate Emergency Declaration goals

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the City’s Public Art Master Plan. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the February 15, 2022, meeting.

• Discussion of the City’s Public Art Master Plan
• Approval of February 15, 2022, meeting minutes

The Public Art Advisory Committee discussed the City's Public Art Master Plan, reviewing plans from Belmont and Reno. They decided to first issue an RFP for a consultant to provide educational sessions and workshops on public art, including master plan development and the artist's perspective in the City's RFP process. After these sessions, they will decide on next steps for the Master Plan. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes from February 15, 2022 (4-0, 2 absent)
• Decided to issue RFP for educational sessions and workshops on public art before Master Plan RFP

City Council

The Infrastructure, Utilities & Franchise Subcommittee will discuss traffic calming and pedestrian accommodations on Bayshore Boulevard. The subcommittee will also discuss potential federal funding and capital project charges.

• Traffic Calming and Pedestrian accommodation on Bayshore Boulevard
• Discussion of potential Federal Funding
• Discussion of Capital Project Charges

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Brisbane Planning Commission scheduled for March 24, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2022.

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Brisbane Open Space and Ecology Committee is meeting to review the budget and discuss divestment. The agenda also includes a discussion of the committee work plan and approval of February 2022 minutes.

• Budget presentation by Finance Director Carolina Yuen
• Divestment discussion led by Assistant City Manager Stuart Schillinger
• Discussion of the committee work plan
• Approval of February 23, 2022 minutes

The Open Space and Ecology Committee voted to recommend the City of Brisbane endorse SB 1173, a state bill requiring CalPERS and CalSTRS to divest from fossil fuels. The committee also approved changes to its 2022 work plan, including retitling it and expanding the invasive species ordinance to cover all of Brisbane. Both motions passed by roll call vote, with one abstention each. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was informational or procedural.

• Recommended City endorse SB 1173 (fossil fuel divestment) (6-0-1, Becker abstained)
• Approved work plan changes: retitle as OSEC work plan and expand invasive species ordinance citywide (6-0-1, Calmes abstained)
• Adopted meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved February 23, 2022 minutes unanimously

City Council

The Brisbane City Council is holding a closed session meeting. The agenda includes approving the closed session agenda and conducting an employee performance evaluation for the City Manager.

• Performance evaluation of the City Manager

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including a military equipment use policy and new regulations for disposable food service ware. The meeting also includes updates on short-term rental implementation and a grant application for environmental studies at the Brisbane Baylands.

• $361,719 design contract for improvements at 25 Park Place
• Adoption of Military Equipment Use Policy per AB 481
• Ordinance regulating disposable food service ware
• Grant application for Brisbane Baylands environmental investigation
• Short Term Rental Ordinance implementation update

The Brisbane City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance establishing a Military Equipment Use Policy per California Assembly Bill 481, waiving second reading. The council also approved the consent calendar, including an ordinance on disposable food service ware, a resolution on remote meetings, and a $361,719 design contract for tenant improvements at 25 Park Place. Additionally, the council authorized submitting a grant application for environmental studies at the Brisbane Baylands and received an update on short-term rental ordinance implementation.

• Adopted Military Equipment Use Policy ordinance (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items C-J (5-0)
• Approved $361,719 design contract for 25 Park Place improvements (5-0)
• Authorized transfer of $361,719 from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund (5-0)
• Authorized grant application for Baylands environmental studies (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Reimbursement and Indemnification Agreement for grant (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will vote to adopt the 2022 annual meeting calendar and review the 2022 communitywide needs assessment survey. The agenda also includes introducing new commissioners and receiving reports from subcommittees.

• Adoption of 2022 annual Commission calendar
• Review of 2022 Communitywide needs assessment survey
• Introduction of new P&R Commissioners
• Reports from Recreational Facilities and Public Art Advisory subcommittees

The Brisbane Parks and Recreation Commission approved its 2022 annual calendar and discussed the community-wide needs assessment survey, with suggestions for questions and a volunteer to assist with structuring. The survey will return for final edits and adoption at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved March 16, 2022 agenda (7-0)
• Approved February 9, 2022 minutes (4-0, with 3 abstentions)
• Adopted 2022 annual Commission calendar (7-0)
• Discussed 2022 community-wide needs assessment survey; tabled for final adoption

IDEA Committee

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability (IDEA) Committee is holding an introductory meeting. The committee will review its bylaws and the Ralph M. Brown Act. Members also plan to set a regular meeting schedule.

• Reviewing Committee By Laws
• Reviewing the Ralph M. Brown Act
• Setting the Regular IDEA Committee Meeting Schedule

The Brisbane Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) Committee held its first meeting, where members approved the agenda and set a regular meeting schedule for the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on introductions, reviewing the committee bylaws, and a presentation on the Brown Act. The chair and vice chair will be chosen at the next meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Set regular IDEA Committee meetings for 3rd Wednesdays at 6:00 P.M.

City Council

The Infrastructure, Utilities & Franchise Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss utility costs. The agenda includes a review of projected increases for water and sewer rates.

• Review of projected water and sewer rate increases

City Council

The Public Information & Technology Subcommittee will discuss opportunities for using technology to assist law enforcement. This meeting is a virtual session of the subcommittee.

• Discussion regarding technology use in law enforcement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop regarding the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update to discuss its goals, policies, and programs. The commission will also consider approving draft meeting minutes from February 10, 2022.

• Workshop on 2023-2031 Housing Element Update
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from February 10, 2022

The Brisbane Planning Commission held a workshop on the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update but did not add or modify any goal or policy language. The commission also appointed Commissioner Sayasane as acting chairperson and adopted the agenda and consent calendar, all by 3-0 votes.

• Appointed Commissioner Sayasane as acting chairperson (3-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (3-0)
• Adopted the consent calendar (3-0)
• Held workshop on Housing Element Update; no changes made to goals or policies

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The committee will review the SPARQ emissions forecasting tool presented by Alissa Jared of Rincon Consultants. Members will also discuss strategies to reach goals from the Climate Emergency Declaration.

• Introduction of SPARQ emissions forecasting tool
• Discussion on strategies to reach Climate Emergency Declaration goals

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will discuss obtaining curatorial services for art elements at Community Park. The committee is also scheduled to approve the agenda and minutes from the February 1, 2022 meeting.

• Discussion regarding curatorial services for Community Park art elements
• Approval of minutes from the February 1, 2022, meeting

City Council

The Baylands Subcommittee will meet to discuss a proposed grant application regarding Baylands remediation. No other substantive agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Proposed grant application for Baylands remediation

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The committee will review the Council-approved 2022 Work Plan and discuss making Monterey and Mariposa streets one-way between Visitacion and Solano. Members may also discuss moving future meetings to the first Wednesday of the month.

• Review of Council-approved 2022 Work Plan
• Discussion of potential one-way streets on Monterey and Mariposa between Visitacion and Solano
• Approval of January 3, 2022 minutes
• Potential change to the monthly meeting date

The Complete Streets Safety Committee adopted its agenda and approved January minutes. Council directed the committee to prioritize the first three items of the 2022 Work Plan and to study a potential pedestrian path along the west side of Bayshore from San Bruno to Old County; other items were not rejected but deprioritized for now. The committee discussed a potential one-way street conversion for Monterey and Mariposa between Visitacion and Solano, agreeing to conduct a traffic count before the next meeting. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was procedural and discussion-focused.

• Adopted agenda
• Approved January 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Prioritized first three items of 2022 Work Plan per Council direction
• Added study of pedestrian path along west Bayshore (San Bruno to Old County) to work plan
• Agreed to conduct traffic count on Monterey/Mariposa before next meeting
• Tabled discussion on changing meeting date to first Wednesday

City Council

The council will consider financing for the acquisition of a property at 70 Old County Road. They will also discuss goals for the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan and review several proposed ordinances.

• Acquisition of former Bank of America branch building and land at 70 Old County Road
• Ordinance adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy
• Ordinance regulating disposable food service ware
• Resolution updating the hourly pay scale to meet state minimum wage
• Workshop on Affordable Housing Strategic Plan goals

The Brisbane City Council approved lease financing documents to fund the acquisition of the former Bank of America building at 70 Old County Road, with a 4-1 vote. The purchase price was $4.25 million, and the loan will be secured by the new City Library. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a military equipment use policy and a resolution opposing a state ballot measure. A workshop on affordable housing goals was held, but no decisions were made.

• Approved lease financing for former Bank of America building acquisition (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar items A-H, including military equipment use policy and pay schedule update (5-0)
• Adopted agenda as amended with Mayoral Proclamation Supporting Ukraine (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review Lipman Field with City and School District staff. Commissioners also plan to conduct a tour and audit of additional recreation facilities.

• Review of Lipman Field with School District and City staff
• Tour/Audit of additional Recreation Facilities by P&R Commissioners

City Council

The Planning Issues Subcommittee will hold presentations and discussions regarding Residential Objective Development Design Standards (ODDs). The committee will also review the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

• Residential Objective Development Design Standards (ODDs) discussion
• 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss selecting housing sites for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and review 'Balance Brisbane' final results. The Commission will also receive a report on bus movements at the Google Bus Yard located at 600 Tunnel Avenue.

• Report on bus movements at 600 Tunnel Avenue (Google Bus Yard)
• Selection of housing sites for rezoning for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update
• Review of 'Balance Brisbane' final results

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to agendize a public hearing to consider revoking Google's Interim Use Permit 2021-UP-3 for the bus yard at 600 Tunnel Avenue, following reported schedule and operational violations. The hearing will also consider a permit modification if Google applies. The Commission also directed staff to provide more data on maximum housing densities for certain sites, excluding Baylands, Levinson, Peking, and Lower Thomas Hill, to explore meeting RHNA requirements without the Baylands.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Agendized public hearing to consider revoking Interim Use Permit 2021-UP-3 for Google bus yard (5-0)
• Directed staff to provide additional info on maximum densities for affordable housing sites, excluding Baylands, Levinson, Peking, and Lower Thomas Hill

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Open Space and Ecology Committee will meet virtually to hear a drought update from the Public Works Deputy Director of Utilities. The committee will also discuss Cal-IPC membership or a symposium.

• Drought update from Jerry Flanagan, PW Deputy Director – Utilities
• Discussion regarding Cal-IPC Membership or Symposium
• Approval of January 26, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Baylands Subcommittee is meeting to hold presentations and discussions regarding Equitable Community Revitalization Grants. The meeting will be conducted virtually.

• Discussion of Equitable Community Revitalization Grants

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will hold a closed session meeting on February 17, 2022. The agenda includes an employee performance evaluation for the City Manager.

• Performance evaluation of the City Manager

The Brisbane City Council held a closed session meeting on February 17, 2022, to evaluate the City Manager's performance. No action was taken during the closed session. After reconvening, the City Attorney reported that direction was given to staff to create an ad hoc committee to follow up on the City Manager contract. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

• Directed staff to create an ad hoc committee to follow up on the City Manager contract (no action taken in closed session).
• Approved the closed session agenda as presented.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will receive a developer presentation regarding a proposed hotel and life science project at Sierra Point. The council will also vote on appointments to several city commissions and committees. Additionally, the meeting includes a proclamation for Black History Month.

• Developer presentation: Proposed Hotel/Life Science Project at Sierra Point
• Appointments to various city commissions and committees
• Proclamation declaring February as Black History Month
• Request for donations for the 2022 Summer Concerts in the Park series
• Appointment of Wendy Frisk as Garden Steward through January 2026

The Brisbane City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar (items B-G), which included approving prior meeting minutes, a resolution to continue remote meetings, seeking donations for summer concerts, appointing commission/committee members, and appointing a Garden Steward. The Council also unanimously approved the City Council meeting schedule. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved minutes of the February 3 and February 10, 2022 special meetings.
• Adopted a resolution declaring the continued need for remote meetings due to health and safety concerns.
• Approved a request to seek donations/sponsorships for the 2022 Summer Concerts in the Park series.
• Adopted resolutions appointing members to the Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Complete Streets Safety Committee, Open Space and Ecology Committee, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability Committee.
• Adopted a resolution appointing Wendy Frisk as Garden Steward through January 2026.
• Administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed commissioners and committee members.
• Approved the City Council meeting schedule.

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will begin discussions regarding the Baylands Master Plan. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the January 18, 2022, meeting.

• Approval of January 18, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion on the Baylands Master Plan

City Council

The City Council is scheduled to conduct interviews for various committee vacancies. These include positions on the Open Space and Ecology, Parks & Recreation, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability committees. The Council may also consider making official appointments following these interviews.

• Interviews for Open Space and Ecology Committee terms
• Interviews for Parks & Recreation Commission terms
• Interviews for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability Committee terms
• Potential appointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission
• Potential appointments to the Open Space and Ecology Committee

The Brisbane City Council interviewed applicants and made appointments to the Open Space and Ecology Committee, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (IDEA) Committee. All appointments were approved unanimously by the councilmembers present. The council also directed staff to open future recruitment for up to 3 IDEA Committee terms through 2023.

• Appointed Erin Becker, Shanna Calmes, Glenn Fieldman, Mary Rogers, and Michele Salmon to the Open Space and Ecology Committee for terms through January 2026 (unanimous)
• Appointed Renee Commerford, Trudi Davis, and Natalie Ocampo to the Parks & Recreation Commission for terms through January 2026, and Tom Seawell for a term through January 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed William Lok, Dianne Seto, Alexandra Horton, and Mangesh Kolhatkar to the IDEA Committee for initial terms through January 2024 with option to renew for 2 years (unanimous)
• Directed staff to open future recruitment for up to 3 IDEA Committee terms through 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an appeal regarding a denied short-term rental permit at 260 Annis Road. The commission will also hold a workshop on the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update.

• Appeal of short-term rental permit denial for 260 Annis Road
• Workshop regarding the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update
• Approval of January 27, 2022 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review categories and outline questions for the 2022 community-wide needs assessment survey. The meeting also includes a debrief of the 2021 Festival of Lights Event and the drafting of the 2022 annual Commission calendar.

• Reviewing categories for the 2022 community-wide needs assessment survey
• Drafting the 2022 annual Commission calendar
• Debrief of the 2021 Festival of Lights Event
• Approval of November 10, 2021 meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved its amended agenda and November 2021 minutes, both 4-0. It deferred decisions on the 2022 community needs assessment survey and annual calendar to the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved amended February 9, 2022 agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 10, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Deferred 2022 needs assessment survey to next meeting
• Deferred 2022 annual calendar to next meeting

City Council

The Infrastructure, Utilities & Franchise Subcommittee will discuss an update regarding a loan for the Bank of America land purchase. This meeting is being held virtually.

• Update on loan for the Bank of America land purchase

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Concerts in the Park Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the 2022 Concert Series. The agenda also includes Good of the Order and adjournment.

• Discussion of the 2022 Concert Series

City Council

The City Council will conduct interviews for several committee positions. This includes applicants for the Planning Commission and the Complete Streets Safety Committee. The Council may also consider appointments for these roles and Garden Stewards.

• Interviews for two Planning Commission terms
• Interviews for three to five Complete Streets Safety Committee terms
• Interviews for up to two Garden Steward positions
• Discussion of the appointment process
• Consideration of appointments for various committees

The Brisbane City Council interviewed applicants and made appointments to the Planning Commission, Complete Streets Safety Committee, and Community Garden Steward. Sandip Patel and Alex Lau were appointed to the Planning Commission, Linda Dettmer and Dariusz Wodziak to the Complete Streets Safety Committee, and Wendy Frisk as Garden Steward, all unanimously. The Council also agreed to accept a late application for the IDEA and Parks and Recreation Committee and directed staff to move the recruitment period to mid-February with interviews starting in March.

• Appointed Sandip Patel and Alex Lau to Planning Commission terms through January 2026 (unanimous)
• Appointed Linda Dettmer and Dariusz Wodziak to Complete Streets Safety Committee terms through January 2026 (unanimous)
• Appointed Wendy Frisk as Community Garden Steward for term through January 2026 (unanimous)
• Agreed to accept late submission of William Lok for IDEA and Parks and Recreation Committee
• Directed staff to move recruitment period to mid-February with interviews starting in March

City Council

The Brisbane City Council will meet to adopt resolutions regarding grant funding and the creation of an IDEA Committee. The council will also receive 2022 workplans from the Open Space and Ecology and Complete Streets Safety committees.

• Resolution for Forest Health Grant Program funding
• Creation of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) Committee
• 2022 Workplan for Open Space and Ecology Committee
• 2022 Workplan for Complete Streets Safety Committee
• December 2021 Investment Report

The Brisbane City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including creating the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) Committee with a 5-7 member structure and initial terms of one or two years. The council also received workplans from the Open Space and Ecology and Complete Streets Safety committees, and directed staff to continue using city letterhead and improve branding.

• Approved consent calendar items A-D (minutes, investment report, forest health grant, fire safety inspections) unanimously
• Approved resolution creating IDEA Committee with 5-7 members and 1-2 year initial terms (unanimous)
• Received Open Space and Ecology Committee 2022 workplan and 2021 accomplishments
• Received Complete Streets Safety Committee 2022 workplan and 2021 accomplishments
• Directed staff to continue using city letterhead and improve branding

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will review the current balance of the Public Art Fund. The committee will also discuss City property and possible locations for public art.

• Review of Public Art Fund Balance
• Review of City property and potential art locations

The Public Art Advisory Committee reviewed the Public Art Fund balance and discussed potential art locations. They voted to focus on the park area behind the restrooms, considering ideas like a Zen Garden. Staff will draft an RFP for an art consultant and return to the City Council for approval.

• Voted to focus on park area behind restrooms
• Reviewed Public Art Fund balance
• Discussed Midtown mural cleaning and preparation timeline

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a workshop regarding the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update, titled “Balance Brisbane.” This session includes a review of performance from the 2015-2022 Housing Element and an overview of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. The commission will also consider approving draft minutes from the December 16, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of December 16, 2021, draft meeting minutes
• Workshop on the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update
• Review of performance from the 2015-2022 Housing Element
• Overview of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing

The Brisbane Planning Commission held a workshop on the 2023-2031 Housing Element update, reviewing data from the Balance Brisbane simulation tool, performance of the 2015-2022 Housing Element, and fair housing obligations. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with next workshops scheduled for February 10 and 24, 2022.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar (5-0)

Open Space and Ecology Committee

The committee will review the 2021 Report of Accomplishments and discuss the 2022 Work Plan. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Trex plastic recycling.

• Review of 2021 Report of Accomplishments
• Discussion of 2022 Work Plan
• Discussion regarding Trex plastic recycling
• Approval of December 1, 2021 minutes

The Open Space and Ecology Committee adopted its agenda and approved amended December 2021 minutes. Members discussed the 2022 work plan, including a non-regulatory approach to leaf blowers and alternatives to a proposed Tree Technical Advisory Committee. No formal decisions were made on new business items.

• Adopted agenda unanimously
• Approved amended December 1, 2021 minutes (Fieldman and Rogers abstaining)

City Council

This workshop includes a council review of the Ralph Brown Act. The Council will also discuss and approve county and subcommittee assignments.

• Review of the Ralph Brown Act
• Approval of County Assignments
• Approval of Subcommittee Assignments

The Brisbane City Council held a workshop to review the Ralph Brown Act and discuss county and subcommittee assignments for 2022. The only change made was to the Liaison to Equity Plus Inclusion Committee, which was expanded to also cover the Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accountability Committee. The assignments were approved as listed in Exhibit A.

• Reviewed Ralph Brown Act with Legal Counsel Roush and City Attorney McMorrow
• Approved 2022 County and Subcommittee assignments (Exhibit A)
• Changed Liaison to Equity Plus Inclusion Committee to also include Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accountability Committee

City Council

The City Council and Financing Authority are considering amendments to the municipal zoning code regarding housing development and density. They will also discuss changes to the Covid-19 Small Business Grant Program and a capital improvement plan amendment. Additionally, the agenda includes a request for funds to replace trees in Community Park.

• Introduction of an ordinance to amend Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) regarding housing development standards
• Proposed changes to the Covid-19 Small Business Grant Program loss threshold
• Capital Improvement Plan Amendment requesting $550,200 from the General Fund
• Resolution to transfer $2,035,060 from the Facility Fund to the Capital Fund
• Ordinance No. 670 regarding administrative fines for Short Term Residential Rental violations

The Council postponed introduction of an ordinance to amend the zoning code for state housing law consistency, opting to hold a land use discussion in a few months. It approved distributing $38,000 in COVID-19 small business grant funds equally among qualified applicants, including new 2020 start-ups. The Council also approved a resolution transferring $2,035,060 from the Facility Fund to the Capital Fund for library-related reimbursements, and authorized replacing the community park festival tree with one holiday tree.

• Postponed introduction of zoning ordinance for state housing law consistency (unanimous)
• Approved equal distribution of $38,000 in COVID-19 small business grants (4-0, Davis recused)
• Approved transfer of $2,035,060 from Facility Fund to Capital Fund for library (unanimous)
• Approved replacing festival tree with one holiday tree (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to determine donation to Fire in the Ring Boxing Inc. (unanimous)
• Accepted late application from Ross Dykes for committee recruitment (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items C-H and J-K (unanimous)
• Approved consent item I, setting M.I.D. meeting date to March 3, 2022 (unanimous)

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will discuss Land Art Presentations moderated by the Nevada Museum of Art Reno. The committee will also review city property and possible art locations. Staff will provide an update regarding bylaws and setting regular meeting dates.

• Approval of October 27, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of Land Art Presentations moderated by the Nevada Museum of Art Reno
• Review of City property and possible art locations
• Staff update regarding bylaws and setting regular meeting dates

The Public Art Advisory Committee approved the minutes from October 27, 2021, and discussed land art presentations and potential art locations on city properties. They decided to focus on five specific areas: Visitacion, walkways, the park behind restrooms, the entrance to town, and Parcel 5 on Sierra Point Parkway. They also set two February meeting dates to continue planning.

• Approved minutes from October 27, 2021 (unanimous)
• Selected five priority locations for public art: Visitacion, walkways, park behind restrooms, entrance to town, Parcel 5
• Scheduled February 1 and February 15 meetings for art location and Baylands Public Art Master Plan

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Brisbane Planning Commission scheduled for January 13, 2022, has been cancelled. This notice contains only procedural information regarding the cancellation and the next meeting date.

• No items scheduled due to cancellation

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and approve categories for the 2022 Community-wide needs assessment survey. The meeting also includes a debrief of the 2021 Festival of Lights Event and establishing the 2022 annual Commission calendar.

• Review and approval of categories for the 2022 Community-wide needs assessment survey
• Establishment of the 2022 annual Commission calendar
• Debrief of the 2021 Festival of Lights Event

City Council

The regular meeting of the Brisbane City Council scheduled for January 6, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled to be held virtually on January 20, 2022.

• Cancellation of the January 6, 2022, City Council meeting

Complete Streets Safety Committee

The Complete Streets Safety Committee voted to forward three preliminary residential parking recommendations to the City Council for feedback, with a tentative February presentation. The committee also approved changes to its 2022 work plan, renaming items as suggestions and adding one-way streets and parking as top priorities. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to send 3 preliminary parking recommendations to Council (passed)
• Approved motion to revise 2022 work plan title to 'suggestions' and add one-way streets and parking as items 1 and 2 (passed)
• Approved December 6 meeting minutes with amendment noting Christie's term end