Brisbane public meetings in 2024
142 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will meet to certify election results and swear in newly elected members. The session includes the selection of a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, as well as recognition of outgoing officials.
- Certification of votes for three four-year term Council seats
- Administration of Oath of Office for newly elected Councilmembers
- Selection of New Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
- Administration of Oath of Office for new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
- Acceptance of the Annual Report of Development Impact Fees for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024
The council unanimously adopted a resolution certifying the November 5, 2024 election results, declaring Cliff Lentz and Coleen Mackin re-elected and Frank Kern newly elected to four-year terms. The council then unanimously selected Cliff Lentz as Mayor and Coleen Mackin as Mayor Pro Tem, and administered oaths of office. Outgoing Councilmember Karen Cunningham and outgoing Mayor Terry O'Connell were recognized for their service.
- Adopted resolution certifying election results for 3 council seats (unanimous)
- Administered oath of office to re-elected Councilmembers Lentz and Mackin
- Administered oath of office to newly elected Councilmember Kern
- Selected Cliff Lentz as Mayor (unanimous)
- Selected Coleen Mackin as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
- Administered oaths to new Mayor Lentz and Mayor Pro Tem Mackin
- Recognized outgoing Councilmember Cunningham with proclamation
- Recognized outgoing Mayor O'Connell with proclamation
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Public Art Advisory Committee
The Public Art Advisory Committee will meet with consultants NinedotArts to review draft sections of the Public Art Master Plan, focusing on 1-3, 4-6, and 7-10 year priorities. The committee will also receive updates on the restoration of two art pieces at Firth Park and the Stairway Art Project. Items include approval of prior meeting minutes and consideration of a remote attendance request under AB 2449. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.
- Review of Public Art Master Plan draft sections and priorities with NinedotArts consultants
- Update on restoration of two art pieces at Firth Park
- Update on Stairway Art Project
- Approval of minutes from November 18, 2024
- Consideration of remote attendance request under AB 2449
The committee reviewed draft sections of the Public Art Master Plan with consultants NinedotArts, providing comments on 1-3, 4-6, and 7-10 year priorities. They also discussed next steps for the Firth Park art restoration and received updates on the Stairway Art Project. No formal decisions were made; all items were discussion only.
- Approved agenda (6-0-1)
- Approved November 18, 2024 minutes (6-0-1)
City Council
The Brisbane City Council will convene in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding one pending or threatened litigation. The open portion of the meeting consists only of agenda approval and public comment before adjourning into closed session.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on pending litigation (one case)
The Brisbane City Council met in closed session on December 5, 2024, to discuss one pending or threatened litigation item. No action was taken, and the council provided direction on the matter. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 P.M.
- Approved closed session agenda (unanimous)
- No action taken on pending litigation item
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting a zoning text and map amendment to add a residential two-unit overlay district (R-TUO) in single-family and Brisbane Acres districts, potentially increasing housing density. Other actions include authorizing a data-sharing agreement with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office and receiving reports on sea level rise at the Brisbane Marina.
- Adopt ordinance approving Zoning Text and Map Amendment 2024-RZ-1 for R-TUO overlay district
- Authorize Police Department data-sharing MOU with San Mateo County Sheriff's Office for data aggregation platform
- Receive Brisbane Marina Sea Level Rise Memorandums
- Approve final determination of use of remaining State Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
- Authorize application for Peninsula Clean Energy Member Agency Grant Funds
The Brisbane City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including a zoning text and map amendment adding a residential two-unit overlay district (R-TUO) to the R-1 and part of the R-BA districts. The council also received sea level rise memorandums for the marina and agreed with staff recommendations to develop infrastructure plans and funding strategies. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations and reports.
- Approved consent calendar items E-K unanimously, including zoning amendment 2024-RZ-1 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of November 21, 2024 regular and special meetings
- Approved final determination of use of remaining State Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
- Authorized submission of Peninsula Clean Energy grant application
- Approved co-sponsorship for Mothers of Brisbane Shop event
- Authorized police data sharing MOU with San Mateo County Sheriff's Office
- Received sea level rise memorandums and agreed with staff recommendations for marina infrastructure planning
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Economic Development Subcommittee will meet to discuss an overview of a Business License Fee Study. The body will also receive an economic development update.
- Overview of Business License Fee Study
- Economic Development Update
Complete Streets Safety Committee
The Complete Streets Safety Committee will receive public input on converting Mariposa and Monterey streets to one-way between Visitacion and Solano. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes and staff updates, but no new business is on the agenda.
- Receive neighbor input on one-way streets – Mariposa and Monterey between Visitacion and Solano
- Approval of minutes from November 6, 2024
City Council
The City Council will discuss updating residential zoning to add a two-unit overlay district. The body is also considering five-year extensions for solid waste franchise agreements and contracts for public art and pool electrification.
- Zoning text and map amendment 2024-RZ-1 to add R-TUO residential two unit overlay district
- Contract for Alvarado to San Benito Stairway Public Art Project: Angelina Duckett ($80,000) and McGrath Arts ($120,150)
- Pool Electrification project with estimated total cost of $1,761,778
- Five-year franchise agreement extensions for Recology (Zone 3) and South San Francisco Scavenger Co., Inc. (Zone 2)
- Creation of an Ad Hoc Quarry Subcommittee
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
IDEA Committee
The Brisbane IDEA Committee will meet to discuss old business items including a work plan review, a proposed joint ad hoc committee, the Park and Recreation Festival of Lights, and an update on the IDEA Survey. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and staff announcements.
- Consider remote attendance requests under AB 2449
- Approve October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discuss work plan and proposed joint ad hoc committee
- Review Park and Recreation Festival of Lights event
- Receive update on IDEA Survey
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Public Art Advisory Committee
The Public Art Advisory Committee will meet with Nine dot Art consultants to receive a presentation on select elements of the Public Art Master Plan, including art selection processes and location planning. The Committee will provide feedback to the consultant team. Additionally, there will be an update on the Midtown Mural project.
- Presentation from Nine dot Art consultants on Public Art Master Plan elements
- Review of art selection processes for public and private installations
- Discussion of art location planning
- Update regarding the Midtown Mural
City Council
This is a meeting of the Sierra Point Parkway Design Guidelines Subcommittee (Mayor O'Connell and Councilmember Lentz). The only substantive item is receiving an update on the Sierra Point Towers. Public comment is available in person or via Zoom. The meeting includes a roll call and possible consideration of remote attendance under AB 2449.
- Receive an update on the Sierra Point Towers
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an interim use permit for an existing billboard at the southwest corner of Highway 101 and Beatty Avenue (2024‑UP‑4), which is classified as categorically exempt from CEQA review. The commission will also conduct a workshop to review proposed revisions to the draft Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that was previously recommended in 2019. Additionally, the commission will cancel the regular meetings scheduled for November 28, December 12, and December 26, 2024, and set the next regular meeting for January 9, 2025.
- Public hearing: SW corner Hwy 101 & Beatty Ave (2024‑UP‑4), interim 5‑year billboard permit, CEQA exemption
- Workshop: review proposed changes to draft Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (originally 2019)
- Cancellation of regular meetings on Nov 28, Dec 12, Dec 26, 2024; next meeting Jan 9, 2025
- Consent calendar: no items listed (routine items to be adopted collectively)
- Appeals process information: filing deadlines and fees for appeals to City Council
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss the Young Adult Development Series and a community-wide survey, and appoint a commissioner as liaison to an ad hoc Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability (IDEA) subcommittee. The meeting also includes approval of October 9 minutes and reports from subcommittees on public art and the Festival of Lights.
- Discuss Young Adult Development Series and community-wide survey
- Appoint commission representative and alternate as liaison to IDEA ad hoc subcommittee
- Approve minutes from October 9, 2024 meeting
- Receive reports from Public Art Advisory Committee and Festival of Lights Subcommittee
- No meeting in December; next regular meeting January 8, 2025
Complete Streets Safety Committee
The Complete Streets Safety Committee will consider a discussion item on the potential conversion of Mariposa and Monterey streets between Visitacion and Solano to one-way. No new business is on the agenda.
- Discussion on potential one-way street conversion on Mariposa and Monterey between Visitacion and Solano
Open Space and Ecology Committee
The Open Space and Ecology Committee will consider a member's request to attend remotely under AB 2449. It will present an OSEC Library Display and STAR Articles. The committee will also discuss additional education and outreach priorities and strategies.
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Festival of Lights Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the event scheduled for December 8, 2024. The meeting also includes a period for citizen communications.
- Discussion of 12/8/24 Festival of Lights
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Guadalupe Quarry Redevelopment Project. The proposed project involves the closure and reclamation of the quarry site and the annexation of 104 acres into the City of Brisbane.
- Public hearing for Guadalupe Quarry Redevelopment Project at 1 Quarry Road
- Proposed construction of a 1.3 million sf warehouse facility
- Proposed 698-space parking garage and 692 uncovered passenger parking spaces
- Proposed dedication of 46 acres of unannexed land to San Mateo County as open space
- Approval of draft meeting minutes from September 12 and September 26, 2024
Open Space and Ecology Committee
The Open Space and Ecology Committee will receive a vegetation management presentation from RECON Environmental, Inc. It will also discuss comments on the Quarry Environmental Impact Report. No formal decisions are noted; the meeting includes routine agenda adoption and minutes approval.
- Vegetation Management Presentation by RECON Environmental, Inc.
- Discussion of OSEC comments on the Quarry Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
- Adoption of the agenda
- Approval of minutes from August 28, 2024 and September 25, 2024
City Council
The City Council will consider several zoning text and map amendments, including a residential two unit overlay district and city-wide multifamily standards. The body will also discuss the R-BA Zoning District and a trial residential parking permit program for Thomas Ave.
- Zoning Text and Map Amendment 2024-RZ-1 for R-1 and R-BA districts
- Zoning Text Amendment 2024-RZ-2 for city-wide multifamily and residential mixed use standards
- Trial Residential Parking Permit Program on Thomas Ave starting November 1, 2025
- Amended and Restated Emergency Intertie Agreement for water service
- Amendment to the General Plan to incorporate the 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
IDEA Committee
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability (IDEA) Committee will meet to discuss a survey overview for Day in the Park. The committee will also receive a presentation regarding an inclusion statement.
- Day in the Park Survey Overview
- Inclusion Statement Presentation
- Recruitment Update
- Park and Rec’s Festival of Lights Subcommittee
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Public Art Advisory Committee
The Public Art Advisory Committee will consider a remote‑attendance request under AB 2449, approve the meeting agenda, and approve minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting. The main discussion will focus on finalizing the scope, lighting, and handrail integration for the Stairway Public Art Project with McGrath Arts before a recommendation to City Council on November 7. The meeting will also include a public comment period and set a date for the next meeting.
- Consider remote‑attendance request under AB 2449
- Approve agenda
- Approve minutes from October 8, 2024
- Discuss and finalize scope of Stairway Public Art Project with McGrath Arts, including lighting and handrails
- Public comment period
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, October 24, 2024. No agenda items were presented for the cancelled meeting.
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Brisbane Parks and Recreation Commission will adopt the agenda, approve the September 11, 2024 minutes, and hear citizen communications. Old business includes debriefs of the Coastal Clean up and the Day in the Park & Derby events, followed by a discussion of next steps for the P&R Foundation. The meeting also includes reports from the chairperson, subcommittees, commissioners, and staff before adjourning.
- Adoption of agenda (deletions, additions, changes)
- Approval of September 11, 2024 minutes
- Event debrief: Coastal Clean up
- Event debrief: Day in the Park & Derby
- Discussion regarding next steps for P&R Foundation
Public Art Advisory Committee
The Public Art Advisory Committee will consider a remote‑attendance request under AB 2449, approve the meeting agenda, and approve minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting. The committee will then review the received public art proposals for the Alvarado to San Benito Stairway Project.
- Consider remote‑attendance request under AB 2449
- Approve agenda
- Approve minutes from August 26, 2024
- Review public art proposals for Alvarado to San Benito Stairway Project
City Council
The Brisbane City Council will hold a special meeting to approve the agenda and discuss a draft code of conduct. The meeting will be hybrid, held at 50 Park Place.
- Approval of the Special Meeting Agenda
- Discussion of Draft Code of Conduct
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will review recommendations for the use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). The body will also consider an ordinance regarding the collection of transient occupancy taxes from hosting platforms.
- Recommendations for the use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)
- Ordinance amending Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Code regarding transient occupancy tax collection from hosting platforms
- Presentation of Public Art Master Plan Survey results
- Declaration of October 6-11, 2024 as Fire Prevention Week
- Cosponsorship of the Brisbane Lions Club Worldwide Candle Lighting
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Complete Streets Safety Committee
The Complete Streets Safety Committee will hold its October 2 meeting at Brisbane City Hall to review minutes from September 17, discuss potential one-way street changes on Mariposa and Monterey between Visitacion and Solano, and elect a vice chair. The meeting is open to in-person and remote public participation.
- Discussion of potential one-way streets on Mariposa and Monterey between Visitacion and Solano
- Election of CSSC Vice Chair
- Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review possible changes to the draft Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that was previously recommended in 2019. No other new business or old business is listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda and a consent calendar, but no consent items were identified.
- Workshop to review proposed changes to the draft Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
- Adoption of agenda
- Consent calendar (no items listed)
- Oral communications limited to 15 minutes
- Adjournment to the regular meeting on October 10, 2024
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Brisbane Parks and Recreation Commission Seniors Subcommittee will meet on September 25, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Community Center. No specific items, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda. The meeting is primarily procedural.
Open Space and Ecology Committee
The Open Space and Ecology Committee will consider a member's request to attend remotely under AB 2449, adopt the agenda, approve the August 28 minutes, and hear the SSF Scavenger Annual Presentation on waste diversion. The meeting will also include staff updates, subcommittee reports, calendar items, and other committee business.
- Member request to attend remotely under AB 2449 emergency circumstances
- Approval of minutes from August 28, 2024
- SSF Scavenger Annual Presentation on waste diversion
- Staff updates
- Calendar items and subcommittee reports
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the upcoming Derby and Day in the Park event scheduled for October 5, 2024.
- Discussion of 10/5/24 Derby and Day in the Park
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission Foundation Feasibility Ad Hoc Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the feasibility of a Parks and Recreation Foundation.
- Discussion of Parks and Recreation Foundation Feasibility
City Council
The City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss a liability claim and pending litigation. The body will also meet with a real property negotiator regarding a lease for Parcel Number 007-271-050.
- Liability claim: Sylvester
- Lease negotiations for Parcel Number 007-271-050 with Carl Lam and Daniel Lam
- Litigation: City of Brisbane v. County of San Mateo, Case No. 23-CIV-06075
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Brisbane City Council will meet to decide on several contracts, a property sale, and proclamations at its September 19, 2024 meeting. Items include a transient occupancy tax ordinance amendment, a $150,000 planning program agreement, a $439,762.64 construction management contract, and the sale of a vacant city property in Crocker Park. The council will also discuss proclamations for Suicide Prevention Month and National Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month.
- Amend transient occupancy tax ordinance for hosting platforms
- Approve $150,000 professional services agreement with Good City Co. for 70 Old County Road Planning Program
- Authorize $439,762.64 construction management contract with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Smart Corridors Northern Cities project
- Approve sale of vacant city property in Crocker Park (28,000 sq ft, near West Hill Road and South Hill Place)
- Adopt resolutions for Suicide Prevention Month and National Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
IDEA Committee
The IDEA Committee will consider two old‑business items: a plan for a Day in the Park event and the 2024 United Against Hate campaign. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, public comment, and staff and member announcements.
- Day in the Park Planning – discussion of event details
- United Against Hate Campaign 2024 – discussion of campaign activities
- Approval of August 21, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public comment period
- Staff and member announcements (schedule, upcoming events, Age‑Friendly update, Festival of Lights subcommittee)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Complete Streets Safety Committee
The Complete Streets Safety Committee approved the July 3rd minutes and welcomed two new members. Staff reported that the AB413 data collection is complete, with striping changes needed mainly in Central Brisbane and enforcement starting February 2025. The committee discussed plans for the Day in the Park event and reviewed the 2024 work plan, identifying the next assignment as investigating one-way streets on Mariposa and Monterey Streets.
- Approved July 3rd meeting minutes
- Welcomed new members Emily Wirowek and Paul Bouscal
- Completed AB413 data collection; striping changes to be made in Central Brisbane
- Scheduled Day in the Park tabling for October 5th, 10AM-3PM
- Identified next work plan item: one-way street investigation on Mariposa and Monterey Streets
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission's Festival of Lights Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the event scheduled for December 8, 2024.
- Discussion of 12/8/24 Festival of Lights
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a citywide General Plan amendment and a specific use permit for a preschool. The body is also reviewing draft minutes from the July 25, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing for Use Permit 2024-UP-2 to allow an 1,838 square foot Montessori preschool at 277 San Francisco Ave
- Public hearing for General Plan Amendment 2024-GPA-1 to update the Health and Safety Element's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan date
- Approval of draft meeting minutes from July 25, 2024
The Brisbane Planning Commission approved a use permit for a 1,838-square-foot Montessori preschool at 277 San Francisco Ave, with added conditions restricting student access to a shared lobby and requiring an acoustic ceiling. The commission also approved a General Plan amendment updating the Health and Safety Element's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan date. Both items passed 3-0.
- Approved General Plan Amendment 2024-GPA-1 updating Local Hazard Mitigation Plan date (3-0)
- Approved Use Permit 2024-UP-2 for Montessori preschool at 277 San Francisco Ave via Resolution 2024-UP-4 (3-0)
- Added conditions to preschool permit: restrict student access to shared lobby on San Bruno Ave side
- Added condition for acoustic ceiling to reduce sound impacts to upstairs neighbors
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss youth and adult sports programs, and review public art advisory committee meetings. The meeting will be held at 50 Park Place.
- Approval of July 10, 2024 minutes
- Youth & Adult Sports Programs presentation
- Concerts in the Park debrief
- City Council liaison meeting summary
- Public Art Advisory Committee meetings
The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the agenda and July minutes, and created the Foundation Feasibility Ad Hoc Subcommittee to explore a non-profit arm. They discussed the Concerts in the Park series, noting donations fell short, and received updates on various programs and subcommittees. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved September 11, 2024 agenda (7-0)
- Approved July 10, 2024 minutes (7-0)
- Created Foundation Feasibility Ad Hoc Subcommittee
City Council
The Brisbane City Council will meet in closed session to discuss two liability claims (Duffy and Mazza) under Government Code section 54956.95. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the public agenda beyond procedural items.
- Closed session to address two liability claims (Duffy, Mazza)
- Public comment allowed before closed session
The Brisbane City Council met in closed session on September 5, 2024, and approved the agenda unanimously. No public comment was received. The council took action on two liability claims (Duffy and Mazza) under Government Code section 54956.95, but no details were disclosed. The meeting adjourned at 7:22 P.M.
- Approved closed session agenda (unanimous)
- Took action on liability claim: Duffy
- Took action on liability claim: Mazza
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Brisbane City Council will consider several actions, including approving minutes from recent meetings, adopting resolutions for a CDOT lagoon and Highway 101 adaptation study, and awarding a $2,915,935 construction contract (Project No. 924D) to Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. The council will also hear public comments and discuss two zoning text and map amendment ordinances, 2024‑RZ‑1 and 2024‑RZ‑2, that modify residential district regulations. Additional items include updates on committee vacancies and the upcoming meeting schedule.
- Award Smart Corridors Northern Cities – Brisbane construction contract (Project No. 924D) to Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. for $2,915,935
- Adopt resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to execute agreements with Caltrans for a Brisbane Lagoon and U.S. Highway 101 adaptation study (grant $259,920, local match $34,000)
- Consider ordinance approving Zoning Text and Map Amendment 2024‑RZ‑1 (overlay to R‑1 Residential District and R‑BA Brisbane Acres Residential District)
- Consider ordinance approving Zoning Text Amendment 2024‑RZ‑2 (city‑wide multifamily and residential mixed‑use development standards per SB 478)
- Approve minutes of City Council meetings held on July 15, July 18, and July 18 (closed session)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Open Space and Ecology Committee
The Open Space and Ecology Committee Subcommittee will meet on September 4, 2024 at 4:30 p.m., in a hybrid format at 50 Park Place, Brisbane. Members will discuss plans for the OSEC Day in the Park booth. They will also consider additional events scheduled for 2024. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- OSEC Day in the Park booth plans
- Additional 2024 events
City Council
The City Council is meeting in closed session to confer with legal counsel. The discussion focuses on one pending litigation case.
- City of Brisbane v. CA High-Speed Rail Authority (Superior Court of Sacramento County, Case No. 80004010)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Open Space and Ecology Committee
The Open Space and Ecology Committee will review a presentation on 2019 and 2021 community emissions inventories. The body will also consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding the re-zoning of Brisbane Acres.
- Recommendation to City Council regarding Brisbane Acres re-zoning
- Presentation on 2019 & 2021 Community Emissions Inventories
City Council
The Park & Recreation Subcommittee will consider a councilmember's request to attend remotely under AB 2449 emergency provisions. It will discuss the Commission's goals for the upcoming year. Public comment will be taken, and the subcommittee will select the 2024 Volunteer of the Year.
- Consider remote attendance request under AB 2449
- Discussion of Park & Recreation Commission goals
- Public comment period
- Selection of 2024 Volunteer of the Year
City Council
The Infrastructure, Franchise, Utilities Subcommittee will consider a councilmember’s request to attend remotely under AB 2449 emergency circumstances. It will also meet with Silverspot Co‑operative Nursery School to discuss the school’s request to the City of Brisbane. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion.
- Consider any request of a City Councilmember to attend the meeting remotely under AB 2449 emergency circumstances
- Meet with Silverspot Co‑operative Nursery School regarding their request to the City of Brisbane
Public Art Advisory Committee
The Public Art Advisory Committee will first approve the minutes from its July 29 meeting. It will receive an update on the public art fund balance and discuss outreach survey results with the Nine Dot Art consultants. The committee will then review the draft Request for Proposals for the Alvarado to San Benito Stairway public‑art project.
- Approve minutes from July 29, 2024 Public Art Advisory Committee meeting
- Public Art Fund Balance Report update
- Meet with Nine Dot Art consultants to discuss public outreach survey results
- Review draft Public Art Request for Proposals for Alvarado to San Benito Stairway Project
- Consider City Councilmember request to attend remotely under AB 2449 emergency circumstances
IDEA Committee
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability Committee will convene a hybrid meeting to approve the May 15, 2024 minutes and receive a cultural grant proposal update. No formal decisions are listed beyond routine approvals and public comment.
- Approve IDEA Committee Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2024
- Cultural Grant Proposal Update
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for August 8, 2024 was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2024.
Public Art Advisory Committee
The Brisbane Public Art Advisory Committee will meet to discuss how public art can be integrated into the Alvarado to San Benito Stairway Project. They will also explore options for a Gateway Welcome Sign. The meeting includes procedural items like approving minutes and roll call.
- Discuss public art integration into Alvarado to San Benito Stairway Project
- Explore options for a Gateway Welcome Sign
Planning Commission
The Brisbane Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on a fence height exception request at 100 Lake Street. The applicant seeks to build a six-foot-tall, 124-foot-long fence at street level above a 10-foot downslope retaining wall in the R-1 Residential District. The commission will also consider approving the draft minutes from the June 27, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and oral communications.
- Public hearing: Fence Height Exception 2024-FD-1, 100 Lake Street, R-1 Residential District
- Proposed fence: six-foot tall, 124-foot long, at street level above a 10-foot downslope retaining wall
- CEQA exemption finding under Section 15303(e)
- Approval of draft meeting minutes of June 27, 2024
Open Space and Ecology Committee
The Brisbane Open Space and Ecology Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on Reach Codes, which are local building energy standards that can exceed state requirements, and to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The committee will also approve minutes from May 22, 2024, and receive staff updates and subcommittee reports.
- Presentation on Reach Codes
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of minutes from May 22, 2024
- Staff updates and subcommittee reports
City Council
The Brisbane City Council held its July 18, 2024 meeting, covering routine approvals, public hearings, and election-related discussions. A motion to place a term-limits ordinance on the November ballot failed 2-3, while a discussion on mayoral appointment was deferred to a workshop. Two zoning text amendments were continued to future meetings due to the late hour.
- Adopted resolution for Countywide and City of Brisbane Local Roadway Safety Plan with Vision Zero goal
- Adopted urgency ordinance amending EV infrastructure and adding Energy Performance Reach Code (Chapter 15.83)
- Authorized City Manager to negotiate sole-source contract with Good City Co. for 70 Old County Road community engagement
- Authorized construction agreement for Alvarado to San Benito Stairway Project
- Imposed stormwater program fees and confirmed Sierra Point Landscaping and Lighting District assessments for FY 24/25
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
IDEA Committee
The Brisbane IDEA Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including approving minutes from May 15, 2024, reviewing a notable dates calendar with an update on the Diwali event, considering a cultural grant proposal, and discussing the United Against Hate Campaign 2024. The committee will also receive an update on recruitment.
- Approve minutes of May 15, 2024
- Update on Diwali event
- Cultural grant proposal
- United Against Hate Campaign 2024
- Update on IDEA Committee recruitment
City Council
The Brisbane City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants and consider appointments to four committees: Open Space & Ecology, San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District, Complete Streets Safety, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (IDEA). The agenda is primarily procedural, focused on filling committee vacancies.
- Interview and possible appointment for 1 Open Space & Ecology Committee term through 2026 (applicant: Anthony Walker)
- Interview and possible appointment for 1 San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustee term through 2028 (applicants: Paul Bouscal, Michael Goldman)
- Interview and possible appointments for Complete Streets Safety Committee terms through 2025, 2026, and up to 2 terms through 2028 (applicants: Laron McNally, Emily Wirowek)
- Interview and possible appointments for 3 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (IDEA) Committee terms through 2026 (applicants: Chaya Bella David, Dawn David, Quita Highsmith, Lailah Khalil, Tiffany Meyers, Carol Zoltowski)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 11, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Commission will host an introduction for new City Manager Jeremy Dennis. Discussion items include National Parks & Recreation Month, a report on the June offsite facilities tour, and the availability of benches for Crocker Trail.
- Introduction to new City Manager, Jeremy Dennis
- National Parks & Recreation Month event calendar and video
- Report out from June offsite facilities tour
- Discussion regarding existing and future benches for Crocker Trail
Complete Streets Safety Committee
The Complete Streets Safety Committee will meet to review a letter of support for the 2024 Cycle 7 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Call for Projects. The group will also approve minutes from June 6, 2024, and discuss outreach for AB 413. The remainder of the agenda covers standard procedural items, remote participation guidelines, and staff updates.
- CSSC Letter of Support – 2024 Cycle 7 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Call For Projects
- Approval of June 6, 2024 meeting minutes
- AB 413 Assignment and Review Outreach discussion
- Remote attendance request under AB 2449
- Next meeting scheduled for August 7, 2024
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a General Plan conformity review regarding the City of Brisbane's disposition of real property. The item involves approximately 28,000 square feet of land located at the western edge of the Crocker Park subarea.
- General Plan conformity review for property disposition at APN 005-300-999 near 151 West Hill Place
- Review of approximately 28,000 square feet of real property in the Crocker Park Trade Commercial Subarea
- Finding of categorical exemption from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15312
City Council
This agenda contains only closed-session items and standard meeting logistics. The City Council will convene to discuss a pending lawsuit against the California High-Speed Rail Authority and review a liability claim. No public hearings, rezonings, or budget votes are scheduled for this meeting.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding City of Brisbane v. CA High-Speed Rail Authority (Case No. 80004010)
- Review of a liability claim filed by Towle and Towle
- Standard closed-session public comment and adjournment procedures
- Remote and in-person public comment logistics
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will consider several items including a resolution for the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election. The agenda also includes an ordinance amendment regarding tobacco retailer inspection requirements and a recognition of City Manager Clay Holstine.
- Recognition of City Manager Clay Holstine for more than 25 years of service
- Resolution authorizing San Mateo County Controller to place NPDES compliance fees on commercial property tax rolls
- Resolution calling for a General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024
- Ordinance amending Brisbane Municipal Code Section 8.44.180 regarding tobacco retailer inspections
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
IDEA Committee
The regular meeting of the Brisbane IDEA Committee scheduled for June 19, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2024.
Public Art Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss reorganizing its leadership by electing a new Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also prioritize locations for the Plug Preserve Relocation Project and discuss the Firth Park Project.
- Election of a new Chair and Vice Chair
- Prioritization of location for the next Plug Preserve Relocation Project hydrant restoration event in August
- Update on the Public Art Master Plan Survey and upcoming consultant visit in late July
- Discussion of the Firth Park Project and potential Request for Proposals (RFP)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 27, 2024.
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will conduct an offsite tour of several community centers. The tour includes visits to the South San Francisco Community Center and Library, Millbrae Community Center, and Burlingame Community Center.
- Offsite facilities tour: South San Francisco Community Center and Library
- Offsite facilities tour: Millbrae Community Center
- Offsite facilities tour: Burlingame Community Center
City Council
The Charter City & Election Issues Subcommittee will meet to discuss the Mayoral Rotation. The meeting includes a roll call and consideration of remote attendance requests for councilmembers.
- Discussion regarding Mayoral Rotation
City Council
The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss legal matters. This includes a liability claim involving St. Cin and a conference with legal counsel regarding pending litigation against the CA High-Speed Rail Authority.
- Liability Claim: Claimant St. Cin
- Conference with legal counsel regarding City of Brisbane v. CA High-Speed Rail Authority (Case No. 80004010)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will review the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 annual budget and various appropriations. The meeting includes discussions on new zoning ordinances, a residential parking permit test program, and several municipal resolutions.
- Construction contract for 2023 Slurry Seal to Graham Contractors, Inc. for $249,500
- Ordinance to require tobacco retailers be inspected at least twice every 12 months
- Budget adoption for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the City, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority
- Zoning text and map amendment 2024-RZ-1 regarding a residential two unit overlay district
- Zoning text amendment 2024-RZ-2 to modify multifamily and residential mixed use standards
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Complete Streets Safety Committee
The committee will review the minutes from the May 1, 2024 meeting. Discussion includes AB 413 and various staff updates.
- Approval of May 1, 2024 minutes
- Discussion of AB 413
City Council
The Economic Development Subcommittee will discuss updates regarding city-owned property. The meeting includes discussions on the community planning process and an economic development update.
- Update on Community Planning Process for City Owned Property at Bayshore Boulevard and Old County Road
- Economic Development Update
- 2024 Progress Seminar Report
City Council
The City Council will conduct a budget workshop featuring presentations from various city departments. The session includes an introduction to the 2024/25 budget and overviews from the City Manager and Finance Director.
- Presentation on Audit
- City Manager Introduction to the 2024/25 Budget
- Finance Director Overview of the 2024/25 Budget
- Department presentations including Public Works, Police, Fire, and Parks & Recreation
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Fiscal and Administrative Policies Subcommittee will meet to discuss city finances. The primary agenda item is a review of the 2024 Budget presentation.
- Review of 2024 Budget Presentation
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the upcoming Derby and Day in the Park scheduled for October 5, 2024. This meeting is held by the Derby and Day in the Park Subcommittee.
- Discussion of 10/5/24 Derby and Day in the Park
Open Space and Ecology Committee
The committee will review the Vegetation Management Plan during this meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the April 24, 2024, meeting minutes.
- Vegetation Management Plan
City Council
The City Council will meet in closed session to address liability claims for claimants Robertson and Flores. The council will also confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation against the CA High-Speed Rail Authority and one case of anticipated litigation.
- Liability claim: Claimant Robertson
- Liability claim: Claimant Flores
- Pending litigation: City of Brisbane v. CA High-Speed Rail Authority
- Conference regarding anticipated litigation
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution for a road overlay project on Monterey Street between Visitacion Avenue and San Bruno Avenue. The agenda also includes proclamations for various awareness months and approval of community co-sponsored events.
- Monterey Street mill-and-overlay project with an estimated $124,200 in funding
- Proclamation of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Proclamation of Mental Health Awareness Month
- Proclamation of Public Works Week (May 19-25)
- Approval of co-sponsored Library Yard Sale and CPR/First Aid Training
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
IDEA Committee
The committee will review an update on a Cultural Grant Proposal. Members will also discuss planning for the Day in the Park and the United Against Hate Campaign 2024.
- Cultural Grant Proposal Update
- Day in the Park Planning
- United Against Hate Campaign 2024
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Open Space and Ecology Committee
The joint subcommittee will discuss efforts to reduce litter throughout Brisbane. The meeting includes consideration of a trash grabber check-out or give-away program and identifying locations for new signage. Members will also explore education and outreach opportunities related to litter prevention.
- Discussion of litter reduction efforts in Brisbane
- Consideration of a trash grabber check-out or give-away program
- Identification of 3-5 hotspots for new litter signage
- Review of litter prevention education and outreach opportunities
City Council
The Charter City & Election Issues Subcommittee will hold a follow-up discussion regarding Brisbane election options. The meeting also includes a presentation from National Demographics Corporation President Douglas Johnson.
- Meeting with National Demographics Corporation (NDC) President Douglas Johnson
- Follow up discussion on Brisbane Election Options
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two zoning amendments proposed by the City of Brisbane. These include a new residential two-unit overlay district and updates to multifamily development standards.
- Public hearing for Zoning Text and Map Amendment 2024-RZ-1 (R-TUO residential overlay)
- Public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment 2024-RZ-2 (city-wide multifamily standards)
- Approval of April 25, 2024 meeting minutes
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Commission will review a presentation regarding Club Rec, summer previews, and preschool programs. Members will also discuss ideas for National Parks & Recreation Month and select locations for a June offsite facilities tour.
- Club Rec/Summer Preview/Preschool Program presentation
- Discussion of National Parks & Recreation Month ideas
- Determination of locations for the June offsite facilities tour
- Discussion of research regarding Parks & Recreation Foundations
City Council
The Planning Issues Subcommittee will meet to discuss planning issues. The agenda contains no specific project names or detailed discussion topics.
Public Art Advisory Committee
The Committee will meet with Nine dot Art, consultants for the Public Art Master Plan, to discuss public outreach. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the April 15, 2024, meeting.
- Meeting with Nine dot Art consultants regarding Public Art Master Plan public outreach
- Approval of April 15th, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss specific legal and personnel matters. The agenda includes discussions regarding a liability claim, city manager personnel matters, and potential litigation.
- Liability Claim: Claimant Lundeberg
- Personnel Matters: City Manager
- Conference with Legal Counsel regarding anticipated litigation
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss several municipal matters, including the appointment of a new City Manager. The agenda includes decisions on park sculpture repairs, residential parking ordinances, and a water main rehabilitation project.
- Authorize $5,128 for repairs to art sculptures in Firth Park
- Adopt an ordinance revising Chapter 10.26 of the Brisbane Municipal Code regarding the Residential Parking Permit Program
- Award $225,270.00 construction contract to Golden Bay Construction, Inc. for the Alvarado Stairway Water Main Rehabilitation Project
- Adopt a resolution to appoint Jeremy Dennis as City Manager
- Receive Recology Brisbane’s 2024 Rate Increase and South San Francisco Scavenger’s 2024 Rate Increase
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Complete Streets Safety Committee
The committee will review and receive direction on the Draft CSSC Workplan from Mayor Pro-tempore Cunningham and Councilmember Mackin. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding AB 413.
- Review of Draft CSSC Workplan
- Discussion and assignment of AB 413
- Approval of March 6, 2024 minutes
City Council
The Charter City & Election Issues Subcommittee will meet to discuss Brisbane election options. The meeting includes a roll call and the consideration of remote attendance requests by Councilmembers.
- Discussion of Brisbane Election Options
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a grading review and use permit for a lot merger at 3708 Bayshore Boulevard. The project involves the expansion of an existing contractor's storage yard owned by MK Yard LLC.
- Public Hearing: 3708 Bayshore Boulevard; Grading Review 2024-EX-4
- Use Permit 2024-UP-3 for expansion of current contractor's storage yard
- Lot Merger 2024-LLA-2
- Habitat Conservation Plan Compliance 2024-HCP-1
Open Space and Ecology Committee
The committee will review items regarding invasive species regulation and a Priority Conservation Area grant application. The meeting includes approval of the March 27, 2024 minutes.
- Invasive Species Regulation
- Priority Conservation Area grant application
- Approval of March 27, 2024 minutes
City Council
The City Council will consider introducing an ordinance regarding the Residential Parking Permit Program and review results from a parking pilot program. The agenda also includes adopting a business license tax resolution for liquid storage facilities.
- Introduction of a new Residential Parking Permit Program ordinance
- Review of Parking Pilot Program Letter (Tulare and Thomas)
- 2024 Business License Tax resolution for Kinder Morgan/SFPP
- Cosponsorship of Brisbane Dance Workshop’s Annual Spring Performance
- Cosponsorship of 'A Night in Little Reno' event
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
IDEA Committee
The regular meeting of the Brisbane IDEA Committee scheduled for April 17, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled to be held on May 15, 2024.
Public Art Advisory Committee
The Public Art Advisory Committee will discuss updates regarding art restoration at Firth Park and the Public Art Master Planning Process. The committee will also hold a discussion and vote to reorganize leadership by selecting a new Chair and Vice Chair.
- Election of a new Chair and Vice Chair
- Update on existing art restoration at Firth Park
- Update regarding the Public Art Master Planning Process
- Approval of March 18, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council
The Affordable Housing Subcommittee is meeting to discuss Rebuilding Together grant funding. The subcommittee may also consider requests for councilmembers to attend the meeting remotely under AB 2449.
- Discussion of Rebuilding Together Grant Funding
- Consideration of remote attendance requests under AB 2449
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Parks and Recreation Commission
The commission will reorganize its leadership by voting for a new Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The meeting also includes a review of Master Fee Schedule recommendations and subcommittee reassignments.
- Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
- Review of Master Fee Schedule recommendations
- Reassignment of subcommittee seats
- Debrief from March 19 strategic planning workshop
- Report on the Public Art Advisory Committee meeting
City Council
The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss legal matters. The session includes a conference with legal counsel regarding one pending litigation case.
- Conference with Legal Counsel—Pending Litigation: City of Brisbane v. CA High-Speed Rail Authority (Case No. 80004010)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will review the mid-year budget report and consider a resolution to amend the fiscal year 2023-24 annual budget. The council will also address the fundraising plan for the 2024 Summer Concerts in the Park Series.
- Adoption of resolution amending the FY 2023-24 annual budget and appropriations
- Approval of fundraising plan for the 2024 Summer Concerts in the Park Series
- Reappointment of Alex Horton and Mangesh Kolhatkar to the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
- Acceptance of the February 2024 Investment Report
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Complete Streets Safety Committee
The regular meeting of the Complete Streets Safety Committee scheduled for April 03, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2024.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a tentative parcel map at 100 Harold Road. The proposal seeks to establish a 56,230 square foot buildable parcel within the R-BA Brisbane Acres Residential District. Additionally, the Commission will select its officers.
- Public Hearing: 100 Harold Road; Tentative Parcel Map 2023-TPM-1 to establish a 56,230 square foot buildable parcel
- Selection of Planning Commission Officers
Open Space and Ecology Committee
The committee will discuss a Priority Conservation Area grant application and its subcommittee. Members will also discuss an upcoming San Bruno Mountain celebration event scheduled for May.
- Priority Conservation Area grant application and subcommittee
- San Bruno Mountain celebration event in May
- Approval of February 28, 2024 minutes
City Council
The Brisbane City Council will discuss the city's economic position between 2013 and 2023. The council will also consider authorizing the submission of the 2023 Annual Housing Element Progress Report. Additionally, a subcommittee report on election issues is scheduled to be received.
- Presentation of a report detailing Brisbane's economic position from 2013-2023
- Authorization of the 2023 Annual Housing Element Progress Report submission
- Approval of BEST/PTO’s Spring Thing Event as a cosponsored event
- Receipt of a subcommittee report evaluating various election issues
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
IDEA Committee
The IDEA Committee will discuss the Housing Element Program Implementation. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda for this meeting.
- Housing Element Program Implementation
IDEA Committee
The committee will review the IDEA Annual Work Plan and subcommittee work for 2024. Members will also consider expiration of appointments and requests for term renewals.
- Approval of February 21, 2024, meeting minutes
- Review of IDEA Annual Work Plan
- Review of 2024 subcommittee work
- Expiration of appointments and term renewal requests
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Art Advisory Committee
The committee will meet with Public Master Plan Consultant Nine dot Art to discuss community engagement activities and a visual preference survey. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the February 5, 2024 meeting.
- Meeting with Public Master Plan Consultant Nine dot Art
- Approval of February 5, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council
The Brisbane City Council will hold a closed session meeting on March 17, 2024. The agenda includes discussion of personnel matters regarding the City Manager position. No other substantive items are listed for this session.
- Personnel matters regarding the City Manager
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will convene a closed session meeting. The discussion includes approval of the closed session agenda and personnel matters related to the City Manager.
- Personnel Matters: Public Employment (City Manager)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2024.
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Commission will review the Master Fee Schedule and discuss the role of Commissioners in advocacy. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding Youth Advisory Committee/Teen Programs.
- Master Fee Schedule Review
- Youth Advisory Committee/Teen Programs presentation
- Discussion on the role of Commissioners in Parks & Recreation advocacy
City Council
This is a closed session meeting for the Brisbane City Council. The council will approve the closed session agenda and confer with legal counsel regarding one case of pending litigation.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding pending litigation: City of Camden, et al., v. 3M Company
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will consider a letter to residents regarding a trial residential parking permit program on Tulare Street and Thomas Avenue. Additionally, the council may authorize a $10,000 grant for home rehabilitation for a low-income household.
- Trial Residential Parking Permit Program for Tulare Street and Thomas Avenue
- $5,000 cost for program setup and web services via IPS Group
- $20 fee per residential parking permit
- $5,000 estimated cost for street signage
- $10,000 grant to Rebuilding Together Peninsula for home rehabilitation
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Complete Streets Safety Committee
The Complete Streets Safety Committee will meet to conduct elections for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting also includes a discussion and assignment regarding AB 413. Additionally, the committee will review the minutes from the February 3, 2024, meeting.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion and assignment regarding AB 413
- Approval of February 3, 2024, meeting minutes
Zoning Administrator
The Zoning Administrator will review a minor modification for a project at 80 Lily Court. The proposal involves enclosing a rear deck to add approximately 215 square feet of living space. The hearing includes a finding that the project is exempt from CEQA.
- Minor modification at 80 Lily Court to enclose a rear deck and add approximately 215 square feet of living space
Open Space and Ecology Committee
The Open Space and Ecology Committee will receive input on the BayREN Single Family Program redesign from a County of San Mateo specialist. The committee will also review invasive species letters to local nurseries and discuss a celebration event for San Bruno Mountain in May.
- Input on BayREN Single Family Program redesign
- Invasive Species letters to local nurseries
- San Bruno Mountain celebration event in May
- Approval of January 24, 2024 minutes
City Council
The Brisbane City Council will hold a closed session meeting on February 27, 2024. The agenda includes discussions regarding personnel matters related to the City Manager.
- Personnel matters regarding the City Manager
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Charter City & Election Issues Subcommittee will discuss Brisbane election options and a charter city review. The committee may also consider requests for remote attendance under AB 2449.
- Discussion of Brisbane Election Options & Charter City Review
- Consideration of remote attendance requests under AB 2449
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a workshop regarding proposed changes to the city's zoning ordinance. These amendments are intended to ensure compliance with State Senate Bills SB 9 and SB 478.
- Workshop: Discussion of Preliminary Zoning Ordinance Amendments for compliance with SB 9 (2021) and SB 478 (2021)
IDEA Committee
The IDEA Committee will review the annual work plan and subcommittee work for 2024. The agenda also includes presentations regarding community based organizations serving Brisbane.
- Presentation: Community Based Organizations Serving Brisbane
- Workshop: Annual Work Plan including Parks and Recreation report back
- Review of IDEA Work Plan
- Review of 2024 Subcommittee Work
- Approval of January 17, 2024 and November 15, 2023 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will meet in a closed session to address specific legal and real estate matters. This includes discussing a liability claim involving claimant Bernardo and negotiating terms for a real property sale.
- Liability Claim: Claimant Bernardo
- Real Property Negotiation: Approximately 28,000 square feet west of South Hill Drive (Adjacent to 151 West Hill Property)
- Negotiation between City of Brisbane and BLT Enterprises regarding price and sale terms
City Council
The City Council will consider revising eligibility requirements for the Brisbane Rental Assistance Program. The agenda also includes authorizing a funding agreement for the Smart Corridor Project and discussing the potential sale of city parcel APN 005-300-999.
- Revision of Brisbane Rental Assistance Program eligibility requirements
- Funding agreement for the Smart Corridor Project construction phase
- Short Term Rental Ordinance implementation update
- Potential sale of City Parcel APN 005-300-999 and surplus land declaration
- Acknowledgment of completed 2023 North County Fire Authority inspections
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss planning and brainstorming for Mental Health Awareness Month in May. The meeting also includes reports from several subcommittees, including Concerts in the Park and Public Art Advisory.
- Mental Health Awareness Month planning
- Concerts in the Park Subcommittee report
- Public Art Advisory Committee report
- Community Park Improvements Subcommittee report
- Events Subcommittee report
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Events Subcommittee will meet to discuss upcoming events for the year 2024. The meeting includes a session for citizen communications.
- Discussion of 2024 Events
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a sign program at 150 North Hill Drive. The proposal seeks to allow 70.5 square feet of advertising signage along the secondary frontage, where a maximum of 50 square feet is currently permitted.
- Public hearing for sign program 2023-SR-4 at 150 North Hill Drive
- Proposal to increase secondary frontage advertising signage from 50 sq ft to 70.5 sq ft
- Approval of January 11, 2024 meeting minutes
Complete Streets Safety Committee
The Complete Streets Safety Committee will review a staff presentation regarding a pedestrian path on the west side of Bayshore Blvd. from San Bruno Ave to Old County Rd. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 3, 2024 meeting.
- Staff presentation: Pedestrian path on west side of Bayshore Blvd. from San Bruno Ave to Old County Rd
- Approval of January 3, 2024 meeting minutes
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Community Park Improvements Subcommittee is meeting to discuss potential upgrades for Community Park. The agenda also includes a period for citizen communications.
- Discussion of improvements for the Community Park
Public Art Advisory Committee
The committee will meet with Public Master Plan Consultant Nine dot Art to discuss community engagement activities and a visual preference survey. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the January 8, 2024, meeting.
- Meeting with Public Master Plan Consultant Nine dot Art
- Approval of January 8, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will consider an ordinance to update animal control regulations and service fees. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding options for a residential permit parking program.
- Ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 6.04 of the Brisbane Municipal Code concerning animal control regulations and service fees
- Study of a Residential Permit Parking Program
- Update on potential new development impact fees, NPDES fees, and Master Fee Schedule update
- Update on Sierra Point Sea Level Rise Analysis
- Creation of the City Charter Review/Election Options Subcommittee
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Open Space and Ecology Committee
The Brisbane Open Space and Ecology Subcommittee will discuss education and outreach initiatives for 2024, including a library display, targeted litter reduction efforts, and STAR articles. Members may also consider remote attendance requests under state emergency rules. The agenda does not list any binding votes, contracts, or fee changes.
- Review of the OSEC library display
- Planning targeted outreach on litter reduction
- Discussion of other 2024 education and outreach priorities
- Updates on STAR Articles
City Council
This is a closed session agenda for the Brisbane City Council. The council will meet with legal counsel regarding pending litigation involving the CA High-Speed Rail Authority.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding City of Brisbane v. CA High-Speed Rail Authority
City Council
The Economic Development Subcommittee will discuss eligibility for the Brisbane Rental Assistance Program. The meeting also includes an update on the Building Efficiency Program and a review of the draft 10-year Economic Development Review.
- Discussion of Brisbane Rental Assistance Program eligibility
- Update on the Building Efficiency Program
- Economic Development Update
- Review of the draft 10-year Economic Development Review
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 25, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2024.
Open Space and Ecology Committee
The committee will review its annual work plan and a letter to the City Council regarding City Manager recruitment. Members will also consider a request to host a San Bruno Mountain Celebration event in May.
- Annual work plan
- Letter to City Council regarding City Manager recruitment
- Request to host San Bruno Mountain Celebration event in May
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Concerts in the Park Subcommittee will meet to discuss details and logistics for the upcoming 2024 concert series. The meeting includes a period for citizen communications.
- Discussion of 2024 Concert Series details and logistics
City Council
The City Council will hold a closed session to conduct a conference with a real property negotiator. The discussion involves negotiating terms of payment between the City of Brisbane and BLT Enterprises regarding a specific land parcel.
- Negotiation regarding approximately 29,000 square feet west of South Hill Drive
- Conference with City Manager Clay Holstine acting as real property negotiator
- Discussion of terms of payment between the City of Brisbane and BLT Enterprises
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop to review 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
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting a Dark Sky Ordinance regarding outdoor lighting standards. The agenda also includes an introduction to updated animal control regulations and service fees.
- Adoption of Dark Sky Ordinance with estimated costs upwards of $1M for streetlights and public facilities
- Introduction of ordinance to revise animal control regulations and service fees
- Update to the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Capital Improvement Plan
- City Manager's report on Q1 2024 development projects status
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
IDEA Committee
The committee will hold elections for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also address expiring appointments and requests for term renewals. Additionally, a workshop is scheduled to review the annual work plan and subcommittee work for 2024.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Expiration of appointments and requests for term renewals
- Workshop on the IDEA Annual Work Plan
- Review of subcommittee work for 2024
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Affordable Housing Subcommittee will meet to discuss Rebuilding Together. The meeting also includes an update on the Visitacion Garden Senior Apartments ground lease renewal.
- Discussion of Rebuilding Together
- Update on Visitacion Garden Senior Apartments ground lease renewal
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an interim use permit for 15 Industrial Way. The request involves using a quarter-acre gravel storage yard to park construction vehicles and equipment for a five-year term.
- Public Hearing: Interim Use Permit 2023-UP-9 for a gravel storage yard at 15 Industrial Way
- Approval of December 5, 2023, meeting minutes
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Commission will finalize discussion topics for a strategic planning workshop scheduled for February 3. Members will also review the draft 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission calendar for potential edits.
- Finalize topics for the 2/3 strategic planning workshop
- Review the draft 2024 P&R Commission Calendar
- Event debrief: Festival of Lights
- Subcommittee reports regarding Public Art and Community Park Improvements
City Council
The subcommittee will review proposed projects on the City’s Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes a roll call and consideration of remote attendance requests for Councilmembers.
- Review of Proposed Projects on the City’s Capital Improvement Plan
Public Art Advisory Committee
The Public Art Advisory Committee will discuss the Community Park Donor Star Wall and prioritize upcoming 2024 projects. The meeting also includes updates regarding the Public Art Master Plan and Phase 3 art installations.
- Discussion of Community Park Donor Star Wall
- Review and prioritization of 2024 projects
- Update regarding the Public Art Master Plan
- Update regarding Phase 3 art installation
City Council
The Brisbane City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss its internal protocol for handling development and zoning applications. The agenda lists only a public comment period and an adjournment, with no formal votes scheduled. Residents may provide input in person at 50 Park Place or remotely via Zoom, email, and text.
- Workshop on City Council protocol for development and zoning applications
- Public comment period with remote options via Zoom, email, and text
- Meeting location at 50 Park Place, Brisbane, CA 94005
Complete Streets Safety Committee
The Complete Streets Safety Committee will discuss the investigation of a Residential Parking Permit program for Central Brisbane. The committee is also scheduled to review the Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan.
- Investigation of Residential Parking Permit program for Central Brisbane
- Review of Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan