San Bruno meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

San Bruno council weighs Crestmoor Fields costs, ballot measures

San Bruno's City Council held a study session and discussed several potential ballot measures at its July 28 meeting, while a Community Foundation meeting was canceled and a Complete Streets Committee met for an update. No decisions have been published yet, as minutes are pending.

Crestmoor Fields costs under review

The council received a presentation on the Crestmoor Fields project and its required stormwater treatment basin. Updated cost estimates show significant increases. Phase 1 construction was previously estimated at $6.6 million, but total construction costs are now projected to exceed $10 million, up from $8.55 million authorized in December 2025. Annual operating costs are estimated at $150,000 to $175,000, with a turf replacement reserve of $180,000 per year. The project has received a $1.9524 million grant from the San Bruno Community Foundation for field lighting. The council also met in closed session to evaluate the City Manager and City Attorney.

Three ballot measures discussed for November

The council discussed submitting three measures to voters in the November 2026 election:

• Repeal of Initiative Ordinance No. 1284, a 1977 ordinance requiring voter approval for projects over three stories or 50 feet in height.
• A prohibition on the sale, use, or discharge of safe and sane fireworks, which are currently allowed under a 2005 voter-approved measure.
• A business license tax modernization measure.

The council also held public hearings on adjusting development impact fees, in-lieu fees, and capacity charges, as well as updating various user and regulatory fees. Water and wastewater capacity fees would increase by 2.65% annually.

Rental income tax proposal draws opposition

A proposed Business License Tax Modernization Measure would tax rental income, including room rentals and accessory dwelling units, at $3.00 per $1,000 of gross receipts. Two public letters opposed the measure: HIP Housing requested an exemption for nonprofit home-sharing programs, and the California Apartment Association argued the tax is inequitable and fiscally unstable.

Other meetings

The San Bruno Community Foundation Board meeting scheduled for August 5 was canceled; the next regular meeting is September 2. The Complete Streets Committee met August 5 and received an update from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority on the Active 101 Project.

Coming up

The City Council meeting scheduled for August 11 has been canceled. The next regular council meeting is August 25.

San Bruno Council to Weigh Crestmoor Fields Cost Increases and Three November Ballot Measures

San Bruno's City Council has the busiest agenda of the past two weeks, with a July 28 meeting scheduled to cover rising Crestmoor Fields costs, three potential November ballot measures, and proposed fee increases. Minutes from all recent meetings have not yet been published, so the items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion, not confirmed outcomes.

Crestmoor Fields Costs Climb

The Council was set to review updated cost estimates for the Crestmoor Fields project and its associated stormwater treatment basin. According to the agenda, construction costs are projected to exceed $10 million, up from $8.55 million authorized in December 2025. The Phase 1 construction cost estimate was previously set at $6.6 million.

Annual operating costs for Crestmoor Fields have increased to an estimated $150,000–$175,000, with a turf replacement reserve projected at $180,000 per year. The project also includes a $1.9524 million grant from the San Bruno Community Foundation for field lighting. Staff planned to present concerns about long-term financial sustainability.

The Council was also scheduled to hold a closed session to evaluate the performance of the City Manager and City Attorney.

Three Ballot Measures Discussed

The Council agenda included discussion of three measures for the November 2026 election:

• **Building heights:** A proposed repeal of Initiative Ordinance No. 1284, a 1977 ordinance requiring voter approval for projects over three stories or 50 feet.
• **Fireworks:** A proposed measure to prohibit the sale, use, or discharge of safe-and-sane fireworks, which are currently allowed under a 2005 voter-approved measure.
• **Business license tax:** A proposed modernization measure that would tax rental income — including room rentals and accessory dwelling units — at $3.00 per $1,000 of gross receipts.

Two public letters on the business license tax measure were noted on the agenda. HIP Housing requested an exemption for nonprofit home-sharing programs. The California Apartment Association opposed the measure, citing inequitable tax rates and fiscal instability.

Fee Adjustments on the Table

The Council scheduled two public hearings on fees: one on adjusting development impact fees, in-lieu fees, and capacity charges, and another on updating and establishing various user and regulatory fees. Water and wastewater capacity fees were proposed to increase by 2.65% annually.

Planning Commission and Senior Advisory Board

The Planning Commission held a July 21 study session covering downtown zoning adjustments and the size of the Planning Commission itself. No formal decisions were scheduled.

The Senior Advisory Board met the same day to review June 2026 front desk sign-in data, class attendance, and nutrition site meal statistics. The board also received an update on Senior Center improvements and reports from four ad-hoc subcommittees covering Senior Membership 2027, the Age Friendly City Initiative, Senior Nutrition Program Education and Funding, and Senior Programming Prioritization.

Coming Up

• **Aug. 5 — Complete Streets Committee:** Regular meeting at San Bruno City Hall, featuring an update from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority on the Active 101 Project.
• **Aug. 5 — San Bruno Community Foundation:** Regular meeting canceled. Next meeting scheduled for Sept. 2.
• **Aug. 11 — City Council:** Regular meeting canceled. Next meeting scheduled for Aug. 25.

Note: All recent meeting summaries are based on published agendas only; minutes have not yet been released. Outcomes and vote tallies will be confirmed when minutes become available.

San Bruno Council Weighs $37M Bond Issuance; Arts Commission Approves Work Plan and Movie Lineup Vote

The San Bruno City Council used its July 14 meeting to weigh a proposed $37 million general obligation bond issuance for street, roadway, and storm drain repairs, while the Culture & Arts Commission approved its 2026-27 work plan and selected fifteen films for a public vote on the Movies-in-the-Park program.

City Council Considers Bond Issuance and Sewer Charges

The City Council reviewed a proposal to issue the first series of Measure Q general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $37,000,000, earmarked for street, roadway, and storm drain repairs. The council also took up annual sewer service charges for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and the receipt of $169,611.29 in CHP Grant Funds for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program.

The meeting included consideration of appointments to the Crime Prevention Committee, Culture & Arts Commission, and Emergency Preparedness Committee, as well as a tentative agreement between the City and Teamsters Local 856 IBT Public Safety Mid-Management Unit. Minutes from the July 14 meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes of these items are not yet confirmed.

Business License Tax Modernization Discussed

In a study session, the council reviewed potential revenue measure options for a 2026 ballot measure focused on updating the Business License Tax, which has not been comprehensively updated in over 25 years. The current tax schedule generates approximately $2.7 million annually.

A recommended "Model 2" rate structure was discussed, with variable gross receipts rates by business category ranging from $1.00 to $3.00 per $1,000 in gross receipts. The council also reviewed a report on $20.6 million-plus in annual city revenue at risk due to state actions.

Fourth of July Costs and Fire Incidents Reviewed

The council reviewed a report showing $61,454.59 in total city costs for Fourth of July operational efforts. The report also covered four fireworks-related fire incidents, including a vegetation fire near Lyon's Field.

Culture & Arts Commission Approves Work Plan

On July 16, the Culture & Arts Commission approved its 2026-27 Work Plan and assigned members to the Mural Program Ad-Hoc Committee. The commission created a new program called "San Bruno's Art in Community Spaces" with $300 artist stipends.

The commission selected fifteen films for a public vote for the Movies-in-the-Park program, including Coco and The Wizard of Oz. Members also received an update on the Posy Park Sculpture installation, anticipated for late June or early July, and a status update on the Paseo Mural at 568 San Mateo Avenue.

Emergency Preparedness Committee Meets

The Emergency Preparedness Committee met on July 16 and 17 to discuss planning for the Great Shakeout drill on October 15 and to review an emergency vendor list. Staff provided police and Fire/CERT updates, and members heard monthly reports from the Radio Club and Red Cross. The consent calendar included approval of minutes from May 21 and June 18, 2026, and the 2026 community events schedule. No major financial decisions or ordinances were on the agenda.

Meetings Cancelled

The regularly scheduled Crime Prevention Committee meeting for July 9, 2026, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2026. The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting for July 15, 2026, was also cancelled; its next regular meeting is August 19, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

Coming Up

• **Planning Commission — July 21, 2026:** Study session on downtown zoning adjustments and a separate study session on the size of the Planning Commission. No formal decisions are scheduled.
• **Senior Advisory Board — July 21, 2026:** Review of June 2026 front desk sign-in data, class attendance, and nutrition site meal statistics, plus updates on Senior Center improvements and reports from four ad-hoc subcommittees.

San Bruno meeting roundup: Quiet two weeks as committees cancel, City Council set for busy July 14

No San Bruno advisory bodies met in the first two weeks of July — the Complete Streets Committee, San Bruno Community Foundation, and Crime Prevention Committee all cancelled their regularly scheduled meetings. Attention now turns to the July 14 City Council meeting, which includes a proposed $37 million bond issuance and a study session on business license tax modernization.

Recent meetings: all cancelled

Three meetings scheduled between July 1 and July 9 were cancelled, with no business conducted:

• **Complete Streets Committee** (July 1) — cancelled.
• **San Bruno Community Foundation Board of Directors** (July 1) — cancelled. Next meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026, at the San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center, Community Room, 251 City Park Way.
• **Crime Prevention Committee** (July 9) — cancelled. Next meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026.

City Council — July 14

The City Council has a full agenda on July 14, split between a study session and a regular meeting.

Business License Tax Study Session: The Council will hold a study session on potential revenue measure options for a 2026 ballot measure. The discussion focuses on updating the Business License Tax structure, which has not been comprehensively updated in over 25 years. The current tax schedule generates approximately $2.7 million annually. The Council will review a Model 2 rate structure involving variable gross receipts rates by business category.

Regular Meeting Items: The Council will also consider:

• Issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds up to $37,000,000
• Annual Sewer Services Charges for Fiscal Year 2026-27
• Receipt of $169,611.29 in CHP Grant Funds for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program
• Appointments for the Crime Prevention Committee, Culture & Arts Commission, and Emergency Preparedness Committee
• A tentative agreement between the City and Teamsters Local 856 IBT Public Safety Mid-Management Unit

Culture & Arts Commission — July 16

The Culture & Arts Commission is scheduled to meet July 16. The agenda includes:

• Approval of the 2026-27 Work Plan
• Creation of a "San Bruno's Art in Community Spaces" program with $300 artist stipends
• Selection of fifteen movies for public voting, including Coco and The Wizard of Oz
• Update on the Posy Park Sculpture installation, anticipated for late June or early July
• Status update on the Paseo Mural at 568 San Mateo Avenue

Parks & Recreation Commission — July 15

The regularly scheduled Parks & Recreation Commission meeting for July 15 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

Coming up

• **July 14** — City Council study session and regular meeting
• **July 16** — Culture & Arts Commission
• **August 5** — San Bruno Community Foundation Board of Directors, San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center, Community Room, 251 City Park Way
• **August 13** — Crime Prevention Committee
• **August 19** — Parks & Recreation Commission, 6:30 p.m.