From: Meg Erin Chandler <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2026 3:04 PM
To: Council Members <[email protected]>
Subject: Parcel R support
Dear Brisbane City Council,
I’m writing to express my support for Parcel R funding and the accompanying plan to create the waterfront park. Within the 2 years or so the $2M+ funds that were originally allocated; inflation, cost of materials etc, the funds have decreased 20% or more in effective value.
Best regards,
Meg and Mike Chandler
117 Lake Street
From: StefanMel Yeung <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:53 PM
To: Padilla, Ingrid <[email protected]>
Subject: No to AI/DATA centers
Dear Brisbane City Council Members,
I would like to draw your attention to an important issue affecting our community.
The City of Brisbane currently has no specific zoning regulations or ordinances that adequately address AI data centers, high-intensity trucking operations, or modern distribution facilities. Under existing regulations, property owners such as Prologis could potentially lease facilities to large-scale distribution operators, delivery van hubs, or AI/data center operators and obtain approvals through administrative processes without substantial public awareness or discussion. Once approvals are granted or leases are executed, the City’s ability to reverse or meaningfully mitigate the resulting impacts may be limited.
Brisbane’s unique location within the San Bruno Mountain basin makes our community particularly sensitive to increased noise, traffic, diesel emissions, industrial lighting, and truck activity. These impacts can be amplified by the surrounding terrain and may significantly affect nearby neighborhoods, particularly the Northeast Ridge area.
Other cities have recognized these concerns and taken proactive action. For example, the City of Oakley recently adopted a temporary moratorium on AI/data centers to allow time to study potential impacts and develop appropriate zoning regulations. Similarly, South San Francisco has adopted zoning and operational controls for high-intensity trucking uses, recognizing that these facilities can create impacts beyond those associated with traditional warehousing.
I believe Brisbane should evaluate these emerging land uses before approvals are granted, leases are signed, and the City loses the practical ability to effectively regulate or mitigate their impacts.
Accordingly, I respectfully request that the City Council place the regulation of AI data centers and high-intensity trucking operations on a future City Council agenda for public discussion. I further request that the Council consider updating Brisbane’s zoning and land-use regulations to ensure that these uses are appropriately reviewed and managed in a manner that protects the quality of life of Brisbane residents.
Thank you for your consideration and service to our community.
Stefan @ the ridge
From: Meena Motwani <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:47 PM
To: Padilla, Ingrid <[email protected]>
Subject: Concerns about AI Data centers in Brisbane
Dear Brisbane City Council Members,
I would like to draw your attention to an important issue affecting our community.
The City of Brisbane currently has no specific zoning regulations or ordinances that adequately address AI data centers, high-intensity trucking operations, or modern distribution facilities. Under existing regulations, property owners such as Prologis could potentially lease facilities to large-scale distribution operators, delivery van hubs, or AI/data center operators and obtain approvals through administrative processes without substantial public awareness or discussion. Once approvals are granted or leases are executed, the City’s ability to reverse or meaningfully mitigate the resulting impacts may be limited.
Brisbane’s unique location within the San Bruno Mountain basin makes our community particularly sensitive to increased noise, traffic, diesel emissions, industrial lighting, and truck activity. These impacts can be amplified by the surrounding terrain and may significantly affect nearby neighborhoods, particularly the Northeast Ridge area.
Other cities have recognized these concerns and taken proactive action. For example, the City of Oakley recently adopted a temporary moratorium on AI/data centers to allow time to study potential impacts and develop appropriate zoning regulations. Similarly, South San Francisco has adopted zoning and operational controls for high-intensity trucking uses, recognizing that these facilities can create impacts beyond those associated with traditional warehousing.
I believe Brisbane should evaluate these emerging land uses before approvals are granted, leases are signed, and the City loses the practical ability to effectively regulate or mitigate their impacts.
Accordingly, I respectfully request that the City Council place the regulation of AI data centers and high-intensity trucking operations on a future City Council agenda for public discussion. I further request that the Council consider updating Brisbane’s zoning and land-use regulations to ensure that these uses are appropriately reviewed and managed in a manner that protects the quality of life of Brisbane residents.
Thank you for your consideration and service to our community.
Sincerely
Meena Motwani
From: Lise Dumont <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:58 PM
To: Padilla, Ingrid <[email protected]>
Subject: Support for Item O on tonight’s City Council agenda Dear Brisbane City Council,
I’m writing to express my support for the Parcel R funding and the accompanying plan to create the waterfront park. While this park may not meet everyone’s ideal vision for a park, it will be far better than what is there now, and it will ensure we use the significant funding available to us now. We can always improve the park at a later date when more funds become available. Let’s not let perfection be the very costly enemy of the good! Thank you for your consideration.
Lise Dumont
161 Humboldt Rd.
Brisbane, CA
From: Eric <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:04 PM
To: Padilla, Ingrid <[email protected]>
Cc: Roshan Izadi <[email protected]>
Subject: Addition to City Council meeting agenda
Hi Ingrid,
It was great speaking with you yesterday. I am writing on behalf of the Altamar at the Ridge HOA to ask that an agenda item be placed on the next Brisbane City Council meeting if possible. Since the HOA's inception, an agreement has existed between the City of Brisbane and the HOA stating that the HOA is responsible for any unpaid or past-due bills, even though each household is billed and metered individually. This is causing undue hardship on the HOA's finances and does not appear to align with how any other HOA is treated for billing purposes. We met with Jeremy a few months back, and he advised that because the City Council signed the original agreement, any changes or potential revocation would require us to speak and present our case in front of the board during a City Council meeting.
I have cc'd Roshan on this email as she is one of the board members who will most likely attend the meeting. Please let me know if you need any other information at the moment to add us to the agenda, or if there is anything else that we need to do. Thank you very much.
Eric Gornitsky
415-518-2430
From: Kim Follien <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2026 9:04 AM
To: Padilla, Ingrid <[email protected]>
Subject: 06/18/26 BCC Mtg Agenda Item O. Adopt Parcel R Park Development Plan Dear Mayor Makin and City Council Members,
I'm writing in support of adopting the Parcel R Park Development Plan. The area is elevated enough not to be impacted by sea level rise for a long time. Funding for a park at Sierra Point was negotiated by the City Council as condition of approval on a use permit for the HCG Sierra Point Biotech Project back in 2019. The Park and Rec subcommittee and park planning consultant CMG have developed a plan that can be implemented with the remaining funds for this park. This plan would be a very nice enhancement to the area (which also has great views) that everyone would enjoy and appreciate. Please fulfill your plan for a park at Sierra Point.
Best Regards,
Kim Follien, Brisbane Resident
From: dale wilhelm <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 8:35 PM
To: Padilla, Ingrid <[email protected]>
Subject: Sierra point Park
Hi,
I would just like to express my opinion that the city should move quickly to finalize plans for the Sierra Point Park.
Although I had not been previously aware of the situation, from what I have been reading recently, it seems that there is a lot of foot dragging that has prevented the project from going forward.
Please facilitate it's completion, and soon.
Respectfully,
Dale Wilhelm, Brisbane
From: Haley Leong <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 3:14 PM
To: Council Members <[email protected]>
Cc: Aida Gamba <[email protected]>; Michael Milliken <[email protected]>
Subject: Brisbane School District Board Trustee Update
To Whom this May Concern,
We are announcing as of June 17, Board Member Raul Alcaraz will no longer be representing the Brisbane School District Board of Trustees. We are happy to announce Morgan Finlay will be taking Raul's place as of June 18. Her email address is [email protected].
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Haley Leong
Administrative Associate
1 Solano Street
Brisbane, CA 94005
Phone (415).467.0550
Fax (415).467.2914
Email: [email protected]
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 2:59 PM
To: Padilla, Ingrid <[email protected]>
Subject: Sierra Point's Parcel R
Dear Council Members -
I am writing to urge you adopt the final site design for the park at Sierra Point's Parcel R. This park would be a great addition to our existing recreational opportunities, making use of a beautiful site that is currently underutilized. I sometimes meet out-of-town friends here to picnic on the few benches currently present, and would love to instead do this in a fully functional park.
Regards, Christine Evers
200 Kings Rd, Brisbane
From: Anna Sweeney <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 12:16 PM
To: Padilla, Ingrid <[email protected]>
Subject: Please move the Sierra Point Park Forward!
Please move forward on the Sierra Point Park!
Kind Regards,
Anna Sweeney
203 San Benito Rd
From: Lorie Mae <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 10:02 PM
To: Council Members <[email protected]>; Dennis, Jeremy <[email protected]>; Houghton.Nicole <[email protected]> Subject: Heartfelt Gratitude
Dear Honorable Brisbane City Councilmembers, City Manager, and Parks & Recreation Leadership,
On behalf of the families, residents, and supporters involved in the effort to reinstate the Brisbane Parks & Recreation Preschool program - including the 251 community members who signed our petition as of June 16, 2026 - we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your time, responsiveness, and thoughtful consideration throughout this process.
We deeply appreciate your willingness to listen, engage in meaningful dialogue, and work collaboratively toward a solution that supports children and families in our community.
Your commitment to investing in early childhood education and ensuring access to this valued program will have a lasting positive impact on current and future generations of Brisbane families, as well as those from neighboring communities.
Thank you for your leadership, partnership, and dedication to serving our community's youngest learners. We are truly grateful for your efforts and thrilled to celebrate the reinstatement of the Brisbane P&R Preschool for Fall 2026 - 2027.
With deepest appreciation and gratitude,
"LM" (Lorie Mae G. Vecchione) and Family
From: Kateri Paul <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 11:10 PM
To: Padilla, Ingrid <[email protected]>
Subject: Please vote to build the Sierra Point Park
Dear City Council,
I am excited to see that the proposed Sierra Point Park is on the agenda for Thursday, June 18th. I have followed the planning process and participated in surveys. My kids and I have volunteered the past several years at the clean up and we enjoy walks and scooters there.
The addition of a park would make Sierra Point an even more lovely place to enjoy our waterfront and marina. I hope the council votes to build the park! I look forward to enjoying it with my family.
Sincerely,
Kateri Paul
747 Humboldt
From: Beth Grossman <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:50 PM
To: Padilla, Ingrid <[email protected]>
Subject: Public Art Ordinance in Baylands Please Forward Dear Ingrid,
Would you please forward this letter to the City officials listed below and add our request to the public record.
Thank you,
Beth Grossman and Karen Lentz
Dear Honorable City Council Members, Planning Commission Members, and Brisbane City Lawyer,
The Public Art Ordinance in the Baylands Specific Plan language, (included below) is unclear, vague and open to interpretation.
Can the Specific Plan and EIR for the Baylands simply state that the entire Baylands development is subject to Brisbane's Public Art Ordinance? All developers building in the Baylands development shall follow the Public Art Ordinance as written.
We ask that the Specific Plan and FEIR be clarified and simplified.
Thank you for your consideration,
Beth Grossman and Karen Lentz
Here is the Specific plan language: 4.10 CULTURE AND HERITAGE
4.10.1 REVIVING LOCAL IDENTITY AND WISDOM;
SUPPORTING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE
ARTS
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
2. A Baylands Public Art Program will be prepared and
implemented for Baylands development to fund art
installations within The Baylands consistent with the
City’s public art program (Municipal Code
Chapter 15.85) and adopted City Public Art
and adopted City Public Art Implementation Guidelines.
Prior to issuance of the first building permit for vertical construction within TheBaylands, the Public Art Program shall be submitted tothe City for review and approval
by the Public Art Advisory Committee.
At a minimum, The BaylandsPublic Art Program
shall include (1) provisions for the
funding, design, timing of installation, and
maintenance of public art within The Baylands;
(2) criteria for the selection and location of public art pieces; (3) a monitoring program to ensure ongoing
implementation of the program and consistency with
the City’s implementation guidelines,
Section 15.85.060; and (4) any other provisions
required by the Brisbane Public Arts Committee.
Because sculpture and artwork that enhance the
narrative at The Baylands are an important element of
placemaking, use of public art as an identification tool will be incorporated into The Baylands Public Art
Program.
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From: Rosemary Slade <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 9:55 AM
To: Padilla, Ingrid <[email protected]>
Subject: Parcel R
Please approve plans to build this park before the funds are lost. If funds expire before plans are approved that would be a loss for the community and the Parks Commission’s efforts. If not passed I recommend that the Council be prepared to report to the community why the park will not be built and the funds forfeited, especially if there is a reasonable explanation that is not obvious to those of us that rely on the Brisbane FB page to keep up with local info/opinion. Thanks!
Rosemary Slade
415-269-2339
June15, 2026
Mayor and Council,
I am unable to attend the June 18, 2026 city council meeting, so hope you will consider this letter of support for agenda item O, the Sierra Point Parcel R Park Development Plan.
Please adopt the park plan, and obligate all available funds to the construction of this park on Sierra Point. Put this project out to bid and get to building as soon as possible.
It is worth noting that the Park & Recreation Commission and it’s ad hoc subcommittee provided on-task and on-time input to the Sierra Point Park proposal. And that CMG consulting’s professional staff not only met the city’s compressed timeline, but brought a fiscally feasible park design to the council.
Regarding the park design, the GIS boundary of Parcel R seems to be that part of Parcel R that is beyond the 100 foot BCDC jurisdiction. Also recognize that the park’s 100% design includes land within BCDC jurisdiction, and that the GIS-defined Parcel R includes land not included in the 100% design.
This means that there is future work to be done. Landscaped buffer against sea-level rise is part of “Phase 2,” as is improvement to the northern-most part of Parcel R. Further considerations are street closures for food trucks and, hopefully, active bicycle recreation that connects to the bicycle-friendly Bay Trail.
None of these considerations should stop the city from approving the park design today, or building the park as soon as possible.
Michael Barnes
Brisbane Resident
From: Christine Gornitsky <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 4:25 PM
To: Council Members <[email protected]>
Subject: Parcel R Park Development on City Council agenda 6/18 Dear Mayor and City Council,
My name is Christine Gornitsky and I am a resident of Brisbane. I am writing to support the Adoption of Parcel R Park Development Plan (Agenda Item O). As a frequent visitor to the Marina, this park would be a tremendous benefit to our community as a gathering space, fostering play and connection.
I urge the City Council to vote in favor of adopting the Parcel R Park Development Plan.
Thank you for your time and your service to the city of Brisbane. --
Kind regards,
Christine Gornitsky
From: Rev. James Christie <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 9:23 AM
To: Padilla, Ingrid <[email protected]>
Subject: Support for Item O - Sierra Point's Parcel R Park Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
I am writing to express my strong support for Item O on this Thursday's agenda regarding the final design of Sierra Point's Parcel R park.
As a Brisbane resident raising two young daughters, our family frequently visits Sierra Point to enjoy the area on the weekends.
While it is a beautiful place, it is often disappointingly "dead" and lacks a central gathering space. Having an actual destination like the Parcel R park would be a tremendous asset, giving families a reason to visit and significantly increasing much-needed foot traffic on Sierra Point.
Furthermore, I understand that the city currently holds funding specifically designated for a Sierra Point Park, and failing to adopt this proposal could result in the loss of over $1 million in park funding. It would be a true shame to let such a critical opportunity to activate a beautiful community space slip away.
I strongly urge the council to adopt the park proposal. Thank you for your time and service to our city.
-James Christie
From: carol zoltowski <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2026 9:37 AM
To: Cheung, Caroline <[email protected]>
Cc: Padilla, Ingrid <[email protected]>
Subject: resignation IDEA committee, Brisbane Ca.
To the City Council of Brisbane, Ca. San Mateo County and Mayor Colleen Mackin:
It is regret that I am submitting my resignation from the Brisbane IDEA Committee effective immediately.
I have sold my residence in Brisbane effective June 8, 2026 and moved to Mendocino County. My IDEA committee activities are best served by someone who is a resident or an employee in Brisbane.
I have been honored to participate in IDEA's activities and to support equality in Brisbane with those activities.
I wish everyone the best in future endeavors to support peace and kindness and humanity in Brisbane and in all locations now and in the future.
Best regards,
Carol Zoltowski
From: Michaela Petrik <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, June 12, 2026 10:35 AM
To: Mackin, Coleen <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Kern.Frank <[email protected]>; O'Connell, Terry <[email protected]>; Lentz, Cliff <[email protected]>; Council Members <[email protected]> Cc: Dennis, Jeremy <[email protected]>; Padilla, Ingrid <[email protected]>; Fernandez.Christina <[email protected]>; Bozorginia.Maziar <[email protected]>; Jessica Epstein <[email protected]>; Nicole Arshad <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Follow-up: Connect Bay Area (SB 63) Local Investment Plan Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I’m following up with answers to some questions raised during the City Council presentation and to give an update on the Connect Bay Area Local Investment Plan.
Ridership in Brisbane
During our outreach, Councilmember Mackin asked for SamTrans ridership information. SamTrans post-Covid ridership recovery is robust and currently averages close to 100% of pre-pandemic levels. In 2025, ridership for the full SamTrans fixed-route bus system was 11.1 million. Specific to Brisbane, 52,000 riders boarded SamTrans at stops in Brisbane and 49,000 riders got off the bus at stops in Brisbane.
Update on Local Investment Plan
On June 3rd, the SamTrans Board of Directors adopted the Local Investment Plan to guide how potential local funding would be invested should voters approve the measure this November. You can view the recorded June 3rd meeting here (Board Item 10.d. begins at 2:34:20), and read additional details in our press release here and on our website here.
The Board-adopted Local Investment Plan framework organizes that potential funding into four categories over the life of the measure:
• 45% to prevent cuts to existing public transit services • 30% to improve the rider experience and promote traffic reduction through reliable, efficient service, better bus stops and last mile service solutions • 20% to expand affordable transit access for underserved communities, including the coast and vulnerable populations
• 5% to repair and maintain aging transit infrastructure, including bus stops and potholes on bus routes
The framework also commits SamTrans to strong financial transparency and accountability measures. SamTrans will prioritize cost containment, accountability and efficiency in operations; provide regular Board updates on Connect Bay Area spending; plan for longrange deficit recovery; evaluate new service based on performance; and early investment in near-term visible projects that can deliver results.
Next Steps
Over the next few months, our team will continue to process all relevant Local Investment Plan feedback. If the measure qualifies and passes, once funding is available, SamTrans staff will:
• Provide a list of currently unfunded quick-win capital and/or service projects for Board approval, coinciding with the SamTrans budget cycle • Engage with city staff on top transit priorities, planned development, and equity priority areas to determine potential pilot concepts or other transit improvements in your communities
• Incorporate transit planning studies for east/west, coastal, and neighborhood coverage into our next system redesign so that study outcomes integrate into the entire network (kick-off in ~3 years)
Thank you again for your valuable feedback and participation in this process. We look forward to continuing to engage on next steps.
Best,
Michaela
Michaela Wright Petrik (she/her)
Government & Community Affairs Officer
166 N. Rollins Road, Millbrae, CA 94030
Phone: 650-730-4951
Websites: SamTrans | TA
Subject: Public Arts Ordinance
To the City Council & Planning Commission June 12, 2026 When we seek to understand societies, histories and cultures different from our own, we look through the lens of the Arts they produce and the creative legacies they’ve left behind. From these voices we understand them better, and we gain a deeper understanding of ourselves even
as we, through the vocabularies of the Arts, speak to who we are as community.
The idea of a Public Arts Ordinance was born from this premise. Brisbane, like so many communities, struggles with the inevitable changes that development brings with it. Public Art gives us an opportunity to express our identity on an everchanging landscape.
The Baylands was on the front of our minds in 2011 when we formed a sub-committee of the Parks and Rec commission to explore the idea of a Public Arts Ordinance. It was then, and is today, a development that threatens to overwhelm the history, culture, and identity that our community holds dear. Public Art is one of several initiatives that serve as a backstop to preserving our community values in the face of development.
Buried in the FEIR (Volume 1, Section 4.3-63) are terms that effectively vacates the Public Arts ordinance requirements. The mandate has been reduced from 1% to 0.5%, and the funds can be used for infrastructure and preservation of the round house. This sets a precedent by which all development can argue for an exemption. And it begs the question; what other exemptions are buried within this document? Are there compromises to the requirements for remediation, habitat restoration, sea level rise and other concerns that are inherent to our community values?
We ask that the City Council uphold the 12-year-old Public Art ordinance. And we ask that all other concessions to the developer are examined in detail with an eye toward sustainability and preserving the quality of life in Brisbane.
Kevin Fryer Karen Lentz Anthony Walker
Michael Barnes Beth Grossman Theresa Jimenez Balconi
Sarah Fitzgerald Prem Lall Diane Van Stralen
Leesa Greenlee Frank Cohen Mehran Ardakanian
Prem Lall Storrs Hoen John Del Bagno
Danny Ames Theresa Ames Dylan Ames
Camille Salmon