CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February 19, 2025
From: Ingrid Padilla, City Clerk and Jeremy Dennis, City Manager Subject: Recruitment Update on City Committees
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend scheduling interviews for the 3 applicants to fill the 1 vacant seat for the Open Space & Ecology Committee (OSEC) with a term ending in January 2030.
Staff recommend beginning the recruitment immediately for vacancies in the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability (IDEA) Committee, Complete Streets Safety Committee (CSSC), and Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC).
BACKGROUND
In December 2025, the City Clerk’s Office was directed by Councilmembers to continue recruitment efforts until February 18, 2026, to fill open seats in OSEC and Complete Streets Safety Committee. At the time this report was written, the City Clerk’s Office received 3 applications for the 1 open seat in OSEC and no applications for up to 3 open seats in Complete Streets Safety Committee with terms ending in January 2030.
With the resignation letter of IDEA Committee Member Maria Marc in January, the Council should consider opening a recruitment for a new IDEA Committee Member to fill 1 vacancy for the remaining portion of former Committee Member Marc’s term which expires in January 2027.
Lastly, pending approval of the amended Public Arts implementation Guidelines at this evening’s meeting, the Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) will need to recruit 4 new members with at large appointments from Brisbane residents with shortened terms ending January of 2028 in order to keep the recruitment schedule consistent. The 3 current members of PAAC have terms that are up in January 2027.
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DISCUSSION
The Clerk’s Office will poll Council availability to schedule a special meeting to interview the OSEC applicants in the next couple of weeks.
If Council decidesto recruit immediately for the remaining vacancies, then the Recruitment Timeline forthe vacancies will be as follows:
• February 17, 2026-April 1, 2026: Recruitment period for Complete Streets, IDEA & PAAC • April 2, 2026: Provide an update at the City Council meeting and schedule interviews April 2026: Interview applicants
• May 2026: Appoint and swear in new representatives and committee members This recruitment timeline will provide staff with ample time to advertise the vacancies in the City Star Newsletter, on signboards, on social media and on our website.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
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Jeremy Dennis, City Manager Ingrid Padilla, City Clerk
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File Attachments for Item:
N. Countywide Assignments and Subcommittee Reports
i. Parkside 2 Ad Hoc Subcommittee Update
ii. Report Out on Subcommittee Meetings
iii. Upcoming Subcommittee Meetings
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CITY of BRISBANE
Council Subcommittee Update
From January 31st, 2026, to February 13th, 2026
1. Report Out on Subcommittees/Committees
A. Liaison to Complete Streets & Safety 2/10 Kern, Mackin Committee (CSSC) Subcommittee
The Complete Streets Safety Committee reviewed their 2025 work plan and recent accomplishments, which include:
• Completed a study on potential one‑way street conversions on Mariposa and Monterey between Visitacion and Solano
• Reviewed the Baylands transportation circulation plan • Implemented and assessed the Thomas Avenue parking pilot program They will continue evaluating and recommending traffic‑safety improvements along Visitacion Avenue and San Bruno Avenue.
Looking ahead to 2026, potential projects include sidewalk audits, intersection upgrades, and bicycle‑infrastructure improvements to enhance visibility and pedestrian safety. The committee discussed several transportation and safety concerns, including a proposal to remove the median at Park Lane to address commercial truck routing issues. They also highlighted the need for sidewalk and crosswalk improvements, particularly near the South Hill and Bayshore intersection and the Bayshore and San Bruno intersection. A citywide sidewalk audit will be conducted to identify missing or damaged sidewalks and crosswalks needing upgrades, especially along Safe Routes to School corridors.
The committee also plans to focus on safety around Brisbane Elementary School, with particular attention to Glen Parkway and San Bruno Avenue. The City has received a grant to improve school‑area safety and will coordinate with the County Office of Education on design and implementation.
The committee also discussed working with the Public Art Advisory Committee for updated way-finding signs in Brisbane. They also discussed looking closer at the two bus stops on Bayshore near the mobile home park and the Amazon warehouse.
Finally, the group discussed holding a workshop to clarify roles and processes between the committee and City staff. They agreed to reconvene in March to finalize their work plan and consider meeting more frequently or forming ad hoc groups to address specific projects.
Next steps #1:
They decided to create an end-of-year report to the city council to showcase their accomplishments, and to align their meetings with the city's budget cycle. 259
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Next steps #2:
The committee plans to organize a workshop to clarify their role and responsibilities, with input from staff and experts on infrastructure, grants, and engineering solutions. They emphasized the importance of setting clear objectives and deliverables for their projects to ensure meaningful outcomes.
Next steps #3:
Staff will look at using the Notion product to assist in prioritizing and structuring their projects, similar to how the age-friendly program is used to track the progress of each project.
Next steps #4:
Staff will reach out to the County to discuss improving the safety at the entrance to San Bruno Mountain Park at the top of the mountain.
Next steps #5:
Staff will reach out to BDI regarding improving the safety for cyclists on Tunnel Avenue.
To view the meeting page, please visit:
https://www.brisbaneca.org/citycouncil/meeting/liaison-complete-streets-safety-committee-subcommittee-0
2. Upcoming Subcommittees:
Public Art Advisory Committee 2/24 5:15pm Davis, O’Connell Begin review of the Artful Bench Proposals
Fiscal Policy Subcommittee 3/2 4:30pm Mackin, O’Connell Review the Master Fee Study
3. Proposed Subcommittees:
Does any councilmember wish to propose any items for a subcommittee to discuss? 260
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