Brisbane meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Brisbane boards review Baylands plan, housing policies; no final decisions in past two weeks

No final decisions were made at Brisbane city meetings over the past two weeks, as most sessions were agenda-only or discussion items. The most consequential item under review is the proposed Baylands Specific Plan, a large mixed-use development that would reshape about 680 acres east of Bayshore Boulevard.

Baylands Specific Plan continues through review

The Planning Commission met August 13 to continue its review of the Baylands Specific Plan (2021-SP-1). The project calls for 2,200 residential units, 6.5 million square feet of commercial, office, and life science space, a 500,000-square-foot hotel (about 800 rooms), a grade 6-8 middle school, and 157 acres of open space, parks, and trails. A Final Environmental Impact Report has been prepared. The commission also considered related zoning and General Plan amendments (2021-RZ-3 and 2021-GPA-2) and approved draft minutes from its June 30 meeting. No vote on the plan was listed on the agenda.

Housing subcommittee discusses tenant protections, ADU loans

The City Council Housing Subcommittee met August 20 to continue reviewing anti-displacement and tenant protection policies. Members also discussed a proposed local preference policy for affordable housing units and a potential multi-jurisdictional loan program for affordable accessory dwelling units (ADUs). All items were listed as discussion only, with no final decisions on the agenda.

Other subcommittee and committee meetings

• **City-School 2x2 Subcommittee (Aug 13):** Reviewed a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Brisbane School District. The agenda was procedural with no specific financial or policy decisions listed.
• **Beautification Subcommittee (Aug 20):** Received a presentation on a proposed Adopt a Spot program. No action was taken.
• **IDEA Committee (Aug 19):** Considered approval of two IDEA grant applications, approved minutes from June 17, and discussed upcoming activities. No grant amounts were listed.
• **Parks and Recreation Subcommittee (Aug 11):** Met to discuss the 2026 Festival of Lights. No details were provided.

Cancellations

Three meetings were cancelled:

• **Public Art Advisory Committee (Aug 17):** Cancelled; next meeting is September 21 at 5:15 P.M. at 25 Park Place and via Zoom.
• **City Council closed session (Aug 20):** Cancelled; next regular City Council meeting is September 3 at 6:30 P.M. at 50 Park Place and via Zoom.
• **Planning Commission (Aug 27):** Cancelled; next regular meeting is September 10 at 7:30 P.M.

Coming up

• **August 25 – Parks and Recreation Subcommittee:** Priority Assessment Survey discussion.
• **August 25 – Planning Issues Subcommittee:** Continued discussion on a potential data center ordinance.
• **August 26 – Open Space and Ecology Committee:** Discussion of a June 2026 comment letter on the Baylands Specific Plan and FEIR, and the Quarry Innovation Center Project's Notice of Preparation of a Recirculated Draft EIR.
• **September 3 – City Council:** Regular meeting.
• **September 10 – Planning Commission:** Regular meeting.

All meetings are open to the public; remote participation is available for most. Check the city's website for agendas and links.

No decisions recorded in Brisbane's past two weeks; Baylands plan review ahead

No decisions were recorded in Brisbane's past two weeks of meetings, as all three recent meetings were agenda-only with minutes not yet published. The most consequential item on the horizon is the Planning Commission's continued review of the Baylands Specific Plan, a 680-acre project that would add 2,200 homes and 6.5 million square feet of commercial space.

Recent meetings

City Council special meeting (July 27) — The council interviewed applicants for two committees: one seat on the Complete Streets Safety Committee (term through Jan 2030) and up to three seats on the Public Art Advisory Committee (term through Jan 2028). Applicants interviewed were Debra Mansanet for the Complete Streets seat, and Karen Cunningham, Paul Mangiamele, and Aleksandra Makuch for the Public Art seats. The agenda included possible appointments, but no appointment decisions were recorded.

Complete Streets Safety Committee (Aug 5) — The committee discussed four options (A–D) for Halloween road closures, with costs up to $4,000 for LAZ Parking staffing. It also received a status update on the San Mateo County Office of Education School Travel Fellowship, discussed the 2026 work plan, and held an election for vice chair. No decisions were recorded.

Open Space and Ecology Committee (Aug 5) — The committee reviewed plans for its Day in the Park booth and zero waste efforts, along with other OSEC events. No decisions were recorded.

Upcoming meetings

Housing Subcommittee (Aug 10) — The City Council subcommittee will continue reviewing anti-displacement and tenant protection policies, discuss a proposed local preference policy for affordable housing units, and consider a potential multi-jurisdictional loan program for affordable accessory dwelling units (ADUs). All items are listed as discussion only.

Parks and Recreation Commission Subcommittee (Aug 11) — The subcommittee will meet at 3:30 PM in City Hall to discuss the 2026 Festival of Lights. The meeting is open to in-person and remote participation.

Planning Commission (Aug 13) — The commission will continue its review of the Baylands Specific Plan (2021-SP-1), a mixed-use development on about 680 acres east of Bayshore Boulevard. The project includes 2,200 residential units, 6.5 million square feet of commercial/office/life science space, a 500,000-square-foot hotel (about 800 rooms), a grade 6–8 middle school, and 157 acres of open space, parks, and trails. Related actions include a zoning amendment (2021-RZ-3) and a General Plan amendment (2021-GPA-2). The commission will also approve draft minutes from its June 30, 2026 meeting.

City-School 2x2 Subcommittee (Aug 13) — The subcommittee will receive updates from the City and the Brisbane School District and review a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agenda is largely procedural with no specific financial or policy decisions listed.

Coming up

• **Aug 10** — Housing Subcommittee (anti-displacement, local preference, ADU loan program)
• **Aug 11** — Parks and Recreation Commission Subcommittee (Festival of Lights)
• **Aug 13** — Planning Commission (Baylands Specific Plan) and City-School 2x2 Subcommittee (MOU review)

Brisbane committees and commissions tackle Baylands hearing, data center ordinance, and committee appointments

Brisbane's advisory bodies and City Council held a busy stretch of meetings in late July, but because minutes have not yet been published for any of them, outcomes — including votes, appointments, and any approvals — are not yet confirmed in the public record. The agendas themselves, however, outline what was scheduled for discussion and possible action.

Planning Commission: Baylands Subarea hearing continued

The Planning Commission met July 23 to continue a public hearing on the Baylands Subarea project, which includes environmental review, a specific plan, a zoning amendment, and a general plan amendment. The agenda also listed approval of draft minutes from three prior meetings (May 28, June 11, and June 25, 2026) and adjournment to the next regular meeting on August 13, 2026. No vote tallies or decisions are available because minutes have not been published.

City Council: interviews for two committee appointments

A special City Council meeting on July 27 was scheduled for interviewing applicants and making appointments to two committees. The agenda listed one seat on the Complete Streets Safety Committee (term through January 2030), with applicant Debra Mansanet, and up to three seats on the Public Art Advisory Committee (shortened term through January 2028), with applicants Karen Cunningham, Paul Mangiamele, and Aleksandra Makuch. The agenda noted the Council would "consider and possibly appoint" members. Whether appointments were made is not yet confirmed in the record.

Council Subcommittee: data center ordinance discussion

The Planning Issues Subcommittee met July 21 to discuss a potential ordinance concerning data centers. The agenda listed the item as discussion only, with no decision indicated. Public comment was scheduled before the discussion.

Open Space and Ecology Committee: 2026 vegetation management proposal

On July 22, the Open Space and Ecology Committee was scheduled to approve June 17, 2026 meeting minutes, hear a presentation on 2025 vegetation management work completed, and consider a new 2026 vegetation management proposal from Recon Environmental. The committee also planned to discuss a Zero Waste Day event in the park. The next regular meeting was set for August 26, 2026.

Public Art Advisory Committee: AI clauses and mural updates

The Public Art Advisory Committee met July 20 to discuss maintenance and restoration of public art and a potential no-AI clause for RFPs and contracts with artists. The agenda also included an introduction of bench artist Chris Granillo, a staff update on the Midtown Mural, and discussion of poetry boxes.

Parks and Recreation Commission Subcommittee: Oct. 3 event planning

The Parks and Recreation Commission Subcommittee met July 23 to discuss the Derby and Day in the Park event scheduled for October 3, 2026. The agenda included a citizen communications period and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

Coming up

• **Open Space and Ecology Committee — Aug. 5, 2026:** Discussion of Day in the Park booth plans, zero waste efforts, and other committee events.
• **Parks and Recreation Commission Subcommittee — Aug. 11, 2026, 3:30 p.m., City Hall:** Discussion of the 2026 Festival of Lights. In-person and remote public participation options are available.
• **Planning Commission — Aug. 13, 2026:** Next regular meeting, as noted in the July 23 adjournment.

Note: All July meetings listed above are categorized as "agenda only" — minutes have not yet been published. Any references to approvals, considerations, or possible appointments reflect what was scheduled on the agendas, not confirmed outcomes.

Brisbane Council Weighs Stormwater Fees, Business License Tax Measure, and Baylands Development in Busy Two-Week Stretch

Brisbane's City Council and advisory bodies covered significant ground over the past two weeks, with agendas touching on stormwater fees, a possible business license tax ballot measure, and the long-running Baylands Subarea development plan. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action — not confirmed outcomes.

City Council: Fiscal Items and Closed Session

The July 16 City Council meeting included several fiscal and land-use matters. The agenda listed NPDES compliance fees anticipated to generate $299,383.76, along with a public hearing on Local Stormwater Program Fees and Sierra Point Landscaping and Lighting District tax roll charges. Council members were also scheduled to discuss a potential ballot measure to update the city's Business License Tax and an amendment to the General Plan's Open Space Element.

Earlier that same day, the Council convened a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the initiation of one potential litigation case. No details on the nature of the case were provided on the agenda.

Planning Commission: Baylands Hearing Continues

On July 23, the Planning Commission held a continued public hearing on the Baylands Subarea project, which encompasses environmental review, a specific plan, a zoning amendment, and a general plan amendment. The commission was also scheduled to approve draft minutes from its May 28, June 11, and June 25 meetings before adjourning to its next regular meeting on August 13, 2026.

Council Subcommittees: Parcel R, Sea Level Rise, Data Centers

Several Council subcommittees met during this period:

• **Sierra Point Parkway Parks & Open Space Subcommittee** (July 13): Reviewed the next phase of project development for Parcel R. Councilmembers Kern and Lentz were involved.
• **Beautification Subcommittee** (July 13): Discussed a beautification and landscape maintenance overview and reviewed a proposed Adopt a Spot program.
• **Sea Level Rise Subcommittee** (July 15): Received an update on the Brisbane Lagoon Watershed Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan Project.
• **Planning Issues Subcommittee** (July 21): Discussed a potential ordinance concerning data centers. The item was listed for discussion only, with public comment accepted beforehand.

Open Space and Ecology Committee: Vegetation Management

On July 22, the Open Space and Ecology Committee was scheduled to approve June 17 minutes, hear a presentation on 2025 vegetation management work completed, and consider a 2026 vegetation management proposal from Recon Environmental. The committee also planned to discuss a Zero Waste Day event in the park. Its next meeting is set for August 26, 2026.

Public Art Advisory Committee

The July 20 agenda included introducing bench artist Chris Granillo, a staff update on the Midtown Mural, discussion of poetry boxes, discussion on maintenance and restoration of public art, and consideration of a no-AI clause for RFPs and contracts with artists.

Other Meetings

The IDEA Committee meeting scheduled for July 15 was cancelled; its next regular meeting is August 19, 2026. The Parks and Recreation Commission Subcommittee met July 23 to discuss the October 3, 2026 Derby and Day in the Park event.

Coming Up

City Council Special Meeting — July 27, 2026: The Council will interview applicants and make appointments to two committees. Debra Mansanet is scheduled to interview for one seat on the Complete Streets Safety Committee (term through January 2030). Karen Cunningham, Paul Mangiamele, and Aleksandra Makuch are scheduled to interview for up to three seats on the Public Art Advisory Committee (shortened term through January 2028). No other business is scheduled.

Brisbane Roundup: Council Tackles Stormwater Fees, Tax Measure; Planning Commission Baylands Hearing Continues This Week

Brisbane's City Council convened July 16 to weigh several fiscal items — including stormwater compliance fees projected at $299,383.76 and a potential ballot measure to update the city's business license tax — though minutes from that meeting and others held over the past two weeks have not yet been published. Here's what was on the agendas.

City Council: Stormwater Fees, Tax Measure, Open Space Amendment

The July 16 City Council agenda included a public hearing on Local Stormwater Program Fees tied to NPDES compliance, with fees anticipated to generate $299,383.76. The council also had Sierra Point Landscaping and Lighting District tax roll charges on the agenda, along with a proposed ballot measure to update the City's Business License Tax and an amendment to the General Plan's Open Space Element.

Earlier that same day, the council met in a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the initiation of one potential litigation case. On July 8, the council held a separate closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 for labor negotiations with all bargaining units, with City Manager Jeremy Dennis designated as the city's representative.

Minutes for all of these meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available in the record.

Council Subcommittees: Parcel R, Sea Level Rise, Beautification

Three City Council subcommittees met the week of July 13:

• **Sierra Point Parkway Parks & Open Space Subcommittee** (July 13): Councilmembers Kern and Lentz reviewed the next phase of project development for Parcel R.
• **Beautification Subcommittee** (July 13): Reviewed an overview of beautification and landscape maintenance and discussed a proposed Adopt a Spot program.
• **Sea Level Rise Subcommittee** (July 15): Received an update on the Brisbane Lagoon Watershed Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan Project.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission met July 8 to consider conducting a community survey to gather resident input and identify priorities for parks and recreation planning. The agenda also included an overview of National Parks & Recreation Month activities, a debrief of an offsite facilities tour from June 10, 2026, a presentation on Senior Programs, and approval of minutes from May 13, 2026.

Cancelled Meetings

The Planning Commission's July 9 meeting was cancelled; its next regular meeting was rescheduled to July 23. The IDEA Committee's July 15 meeting was also cancelled, with its next regular meeting set for August 19.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — Public Art Advisory Committee**: Discussion of a potential no-AI clause for RFPs and artist contracts, maintenance and restoration of public art, updates on the Midtown Mural and poetry boxes, and introduction of bench artist Chris Granillo.
• **July 21 — Planning Issues Subcommittee**: Discussion of a potential ordinance regarding data centers. Listed for discussion only; no decision indicated.
• **July 22 — Open Space and Ecology Committee**: Presentation on 2025 vegetation management work completed and consideration of a 2026 vegetation management proposal from Recon Environmental. Also on the agenda: approval of June 17 minutes and a Zero Waste Day in the Park discussion.
• **July 23 — Parks and Recreation Commission Subcommittee**: Discussion of the October 3, 2026 Derby and Day in the Park event.
• **July 23 — Planning Commission**: Continued public hearing on the Baylands Subarea project, covering environmental review, a specific plan, zoning amendment, and general plan amendment. The commission will also adopt draft minutes from May 28, June 11, and June 25, 2026, and adjourn to its next regular meeting on August 13.

Brisbane meeting roundup: Baylands hearing continues, council to weigh stormwater fees and tax measure July 16

Brisbane's recent government meetings produced no confirmed decisions — all agendas from the past two weeks remain without published minutes, so outcomes cannot be reported. The most consequential item on the horizon is the July 16 City Council meeting, where officials will hold a public hearing on local stormwater fees and consider placing a business license tax update on the ballot.

Baylands Specific Plan hearing continues

The Planning Commission held a continued public hearing June 30 on the Baylands Specific Plan, a proposed project spanning roughly 680 acres generally east of Bayshore Boulevard and west of Highway 101. The project includes 2,200 residential units, 6.5 million square feet of commercial space, 500,000 square feet of hotel space, a middle school, and 157 acres of open space.

The Commission was scheduled to consider the Final Environmental Impact Report under CEQA, along with General Plan Amendment 2021-GPA-2, Zoning Amendment 2021-RZ-3, and the Bayshore Mobility Plan. The applicant is Baylands Development Inc.; the majority owner is Sunquest Properties. Minutes from this meeting have not been published, so no vote outcome is available.

A separate Baylands Subcommittee met July 1 to receive a presentation on water service and recycled water coordination for the Baylands area. No formal actions were scheduled. Minutes are not yet published.

Council labor negotiations in closed session

The City Council convened a closed session July 8 under Government Code Section 54957.6 to discuss labor negotiations with all bargaining units. The designated representative is Jeremy Dennis, City Manager. Public comment on closed session items was invited before adjournment. No outcomes are available because minutes are not yet published.

A previously scheduled July 2 closed session meeting was cancelled. The next regular City Council meeting is set for July 16 at 6:30 PM at 50 Park Place, Brisbane, CA, and via Zoom.

Parks and Recreation Commission discusses survey, senior programs

The Parks and Recreation Commission met July 8 to consider conducting a community survey to gather resident input and identify priorities for future parks and recreation planning. Commissioners also reviewed planned activities for National Parks & Recreation Month, debriefed an offsite facilities tour from June 10, 2026, and received a presentation on Senior Programs. Approval of minutes from May 13, 2026 was also on the agenda. Minutes from this meeting are not yet published.

Planning Commission July 9 meeting cancelled

The July 9 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026.

Coming up

• **July 13 — Sierra Point Parkway Parks & Open Space Subcommittee:** Councilmembers Kern and Lentz will review the next phase of project development for Parcel R. Hybrid meeting.
• **July 13 — Beautification Subcommittee:** Members will review a beautification and landscape maintenance overview and consider a proposed Adopt a Spot program.
• **July 15 — Sea Level Rise Subcommittee:** The committee will receive an update on the Brisbane Lagoon Watershed Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan Project.
• **July 16 — City Council (regular):** Public hearing on Local Stormwater Program Fees; NPDES compliance fees anticipated to generate $299,383.76; Sierra Point Landscaping and Lighting District tax roll charges; General Plan Open Space Element amendment; and a potential ballot measure to update the city's Business License Tax. Meeting at 6:30 PM at 50 Park Place and via Zoom.
• **July 16 — City Council (closed session):** Conference with legal counsel regarding the initiation of one potential litigation case.