BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026
HYBRID MEETING, 50 PARK PLACE, BRISBANE, CA 94005
6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Mackin called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
A. Remote Attendance Under the Just Cause Provisions of the Brown Act No Councilmembers attended the meeting remotely.
Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Davis, Kern, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Dennis, City Clerk Padilla, City Attorney McMorrow, Legal Counsel Roush, Finance Director Yuen, Public Works Director Bozorginia, Assistant to the City Manager Cheung, Management Analyst Brown, and Admin Management Analyst Ibarra
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney McMorrow reported out of the Closed Session Meeting of March 23, 2026. He reported that Council gave direction to staff regarding the Public Employment Item and denied the liability claim.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Council made a request to pull New Business Items I and Item L for further review and refinement.
Councilmember Davis made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lentz, to adopt the agenda amended. The motion was carried unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Davis, Kern, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Marjorie Ruiz from PG&E provided information about the new Report It App. An application that allows the public to communicate directly to PG&E.
Jimmy Sosa asked council to look into serious traffic issues on Tulare Street.
CONSENT CALENDAR
B. Approve Minutes of City Council Meeting of March 5, 2026 C. Approve Minutes of City Council Closed Session Meeting of March 19, 2026 D. Accept Investment Report as of February 2026
E. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Director of Public Works or the City Clerk to Accept and Consent to Deeds or Grants of Real Estate
F. Adopt Resolution Approving and Recertifying of the City of Brisbane's 2026 Sewer System G. Adopt Resolution to Amend the Current Deputy Public Works Director Job Description Councilmember Davis made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lentz, to approve Consent Calendar Items B-F The motion was carried unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Davis, Kern, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
After some Council questions, Councilmember O’Connell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to approve Consent Calendar Item G. The motion was carried unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Davis, Kern, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
OLD BUSINESS
H. Halloween Street Closure Event Review
Assistant City Manager Cheung provided an comprehensive review of the Halloween Street Closure Event. After some council questions, Paul Bouscal suggested adding a food truck near Midtown Market and crossing guards on Visitacion.
Chris Florkowski commented that volunteers had a great experience. Street lighting to increase safety.
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Diana S. commented on the great amount of trash on San Bruno Avenue due to the event. S Councilmembers thanked staff and community members for their ideas and time in making this event a success.
Councilmembers also looked forward to planning the 2026 Halloween Street Closure Event in the Fall.
NEW BUSINESS
I. Consider an Urgency Ordinance for a Moratorium on New Residential Development in the NCRO-2 District
This item was pulled from the meeting agenda.
J. Complete Streets Safety Committee 2025 Accomplishments & 2026 Work Plan City Engineer Bozorginia introduced Paul Bouscal, Chair of the Complete Streets Safety Committee. Mr. Bouscal presented the committee’s accomplishments in 2025 and the 2026 Work Plan which included the following:
1. Finalize the CSSC recommendation to address speeding and overall traffic safety issues on Visitacion Avenue and continue evaluating and recommending traffic‑safety improvements along Visitacion Avenue and San Bruno Avenue.
2. Through the Cycle 5 San Mateo County Office of Education School Travel Fellowship, evaluate and recommend safety improvements/plans for Brisbane Elementary School that advance the Safe Routes to School program goals.
3. Evaluate commercial truck circulation patterns and identify opportunities to improve freight mobility and safety
4. Conduct a citywide audit of sidewalk conditions and needs, crosswalk conditions, and tree-related sight obstructions
5. Conduct a citywide safety and infrastructure review of bicycle routes
6. Evaluate wayfinding signage for effectiveness and identify locations for additions, incorporating input from the Public Arts Advisory Committee
After some council questions, no public comment, Council gave their consensus of approval of the workplan.
K. Complete Streets Safety Committee Recommendations for Visitacion Avenue Corridor Safety and Operations
City Engineer Bozorginia reported that the Complete Streets Safety Committee provided recommendations for improvements to the Visitacion Avenue corridor. Staff is needing direction regarding prioritization and next steps within the following categories:
1. Pedestrian Safety Improvements
2. Traffic Flow Modifications
3. Enforcement Strategies
4. Parking Supply and Management
After council questions, Michele Salmon provided suggestions for stopping U-turns over double yellow lines, adding stop sign at every intersection, 2-hour parking enforcement, special parking permits for residents who live on Visitacion, and no double parking.
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Chris Florkowski commented that anamorphic crosswalks, similar to the picture presented by Councilmember Kern, are designed to be viewed from one direction and is not an issue for the driver going the other direction.
Diana S. suggested replacing Safe Routes to School Medallions, provide options for the 5-way round about, and no U-turns on Visitacion Avenue.
Michele Salmon added legal U-turns should be allowed but not between the intersections in the middle of the street.
After Council discussion, Staff was directed to return to Council with a more defined capital projects scope and additional information on parking enforcement options.
L. Consider Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Council Priorities This item was pulled from the meeting agenda.
STAFF REPORTS
M. City Manager’s Report- City Updates and Upcoming Activities City Manager Dennis reported on upcoming events.
MAYOR/COUNCIL MATTERS
N. Recruitment Update for Council Committees
After receiving a recruitment update from City Clerk Padilla, Staff were directed to schedule interviews with applicants.
O. Future Agenda Items
No future agenda items were proposed.
P. Countywide Assignments and Subcommittee Reports
i. Parkside 2 Ad Hoc Subcommittee Update
ii. Report Out on Subcommittee Meetings
iii. Upcoming Subcommittee Meetings
Council provided brief reports on their county assignment meetings.
Q. Written Communications
Written Correspondence was received from the following members of the public:
Lloyd (4/2/26) item I for tonight's Council meeting Brisbane - NCRO-2 moratorium Mills (4/2/26) Support for Visitacion Avenue Improvements and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements
Leon (4/2/26) Preschool
Eanes (4/2/26) please vote no to the Quarry Development City Council Meeting Minutes
April 2, 2026
Follien (4/1/26) Regarding the BCC Mtg Agenda New Business Item K. CSSC Recommendations for Visitacion Avenue
Kureshi (3/30/26) Proposed Development on San Bruno Mountain Wornum (3/23/26) Do not endanger critical wildlife on San Bruno mountain ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NO. 2
Chris Florkowski asked when did the City stop enforcing the two-hour parking limit and what’s to stop the City from enforcing this?
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mackin adjourned the meeting at 8:56 P.M.
Ingrid Padilla
City Clerk