City of San Bruno

The agenda covers several operational and administrative items, including an annual Spring Egg Hunt, a community survey regarding litter and illegal dumping, and various board/committee vacancies. The consent calendar includes approvals for accounts payable, payroll, an investment report, and a resolution approving the design of the Crestmoor Canyon Storm Repair Project. It also includes resolutions regarding the San Bruno Improvement Group's mural application, the decertification of the San Bruno Management Employees' Association, coordination of the Posy Parade, and the appointment of an Interim Information Technology Manager. The Council is also set to conduct a business session regarding amendments to municipal codes related to nuisances and vacant properties, followed by a closed session regarding existing litigation and labor negotiations.

The City Council discussed several strategic initiatives. These included the Downtown Improvement Initiative, focusing on mural installations, zoning adjustments, and implementing the streetscape plan; the Street Sweeping Program Analysis, which involved a reassessment of current sweeping operations, regulatory compliance, and the integration of equity analysis; and the Safe San Bruno Council Initiative, focusing on traffic safety improvements, crime hotspot interventions, and determining the appropriate operational scope and staffing for safety programs.

The Commission addressed several items, including the deferral of the 2026 Commission Officer elections, approval of the 2026 meeting schedule, and the approval of the 2026 working calendar. Key actions included the selection of a representative for the Service Recognition Award Committee and the recommendation of an artist for the Posy Park sculpture to the City Council. Additionally, the Commission reviewed and approved artist selections for the Art on Loan Program for the San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center. Staff also provided updates on the Centennial Plaza mural project, the Winter Windows Wonderland contest results, and upcoming community events, while also gauging interest in a future special meeting.

The Planning Commission discussed various land use requests, including an architectural review permit and vesting tentative map for a multi-unit residential project at 271 El Camino Real, which involved discussions on balcony opacity, landscaping buffers, parking, and traffic impacts. Other items included a use permit request for a bar and lounge at 448 San Mateo Avenue, an architectural review permit for a home conversion at 490 Oak Avenue, and a mixed-use project proposal at 170 San Bruno Avenue. Additionally, the commission conducted a study session on the Draft Safety Element Update and held elections for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda covered several key items. The Consent Calendar included resolutions to authorize the Executive Director to bind Directors and Officers Liability Insurance, authorize the President to execute an agreement with Novogradac & Company LLP for audit and tax preparation services for FY 2025-2026 (with ongoing negotiation regarding data use clauses), authorize remote teleconference meetings for the Investment Committee under new Brown Act provisions, and adopt a resolution adjusting the Executive Director's compensation by increasing the 403(b) pre-tax employer contribution to 10% for one year. The Conduct of Business portion included receiving a report from the Ad Hoc Committee on Strategic Planning regarding a proposal to transfer $2,000,000 from the Strategic Pool to the Quasi-Endowment Pool for the San Bruno Park School District's Outdoor Education Program, along with an additional strategic grant of up to $160,000. Reports were also received on ongoing programs, including updates on the Crestmoor Fields Project grant amendment and the Narita sister city grant, and a report from the Investment Committee's special meeting. Closed sessions were held for Executive Director performance evaluation and labor negotiations.