BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 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 Zutler, Assistant City Manager Fernandez, Finance Director Yuen, Public Works Director Bozorginia, Community Development Director Ayres, Senior Planner Johnson, Parks and Recreation Supervisor Houghton, Parks and Recreation Supervisor Monroy, Parks and Recreation Staff, Economic Vitality Director Bull, Management Analyst Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Cheung, Admin Management Analyst Ibarra and Commander Garcia
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Zutler reported that Council for the Closed Session Meetings of July 8, 2026, 2026 and July 16, 2026, Council took no reportable action.
Adoption of Agenda
Mayor requested for Item N (Audit) to be discussed after Item Q (Illegal Dumping). Councilmember Lentz made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kern to approve the City Council Meeting agenda as amended.
The motion passed unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Davis, Kern, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
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Abstain: None
Oral Communications No. 1
Awards and Presentations
B. Proclaiming July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month
Mayor Proclaimed July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month. Recreation Supervisor Houghton accepted the proclamation and highlighted the Parks and Recreation Department’s achievements with a video presentation.
Oral Communications No. 1
No members of the public wished to speak.
Consent Calendar
C. Approve Minutes of City Council Meeting of May 21, 2026 D. Approve Minutes of City Council Meeting of June 4, 2026 E. Approve Minutes of City Council Meeting of June 18, 2026 F. Approve Minutes of City Council Closed Session Meeting of June 18, 2026 G. Approve Minutes of City Council Closed Session Meeting of June 24, 2026 H. Accept Investment Report as of May 2026
I. Authorize City Manager to Execute Contract with Kevin Gardiner & Associates for Interim Community Development Director Services
J. Adopt a Resolution, “Imposing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Compliance Fees on Commercial Property Owners Within an Identified Study Area,” authorizing placement of said charges on the 2026-2027 County Tax Roll, and authorizing the County Tax Collector to collect such charges” (The NPDES Commercial Property Fees is anticipated to generate $299,383.76 to assist in offsetting the NPDES budget shortfall.) Councilmember Davis made a motion, seconded by Councilmember O’Connell, to approve the Consent Calendar Items C-J. The motion passed 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 Hearing
K. City of Brisbane Local Stormwater Program Fees
1. Open the Public Hearing and take public comment. Close the Public Hearing, and if appropriate, address any objections to the imposition of fees related to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
2. Consider Adoption of a Resolution, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brisbane Imposing Charges for Funding the Local Brisbane Stormwater Program, Authorizing Placement of Said Charges on the 2026-2027 County Tax Roll and Authorizing the County Tax Collector to Collect Such Charges.”
Public Works Director Bozorginia briefly reported on the Local Stormwater Program. After council questions, Mayor Mackin opened the public hearing.
After no members of the public wished to comment, Councilmember Kern made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Davis, Kern, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Councilmember Kern made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt a Resolution imposing charges for funding the Local Brisbane Stormwater Program, authorizing placement of said charges on the 2026-2027 County Tax Roll and authorizing the County Tax Collector to collect such charges. The motion passed unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Davis, Kern, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
L. Imposition of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Tax Roll Charges for the Sierra Point Landscaping and Lighting District
1. Hear Statement of Engineer of Record, Read Mayor’s Statement, Hear City Clerk Statement, Open Public Hearing to hear any testimony, Close Public Hearing
2. Consider Adoption of proposed Resolution Addressing Objections and Ordering the Improvements and Confirming the Diagrams and Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the Sierra Point Landscaping and Lighting District
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Public Works Director Bozorginia, Mayor Mackin and City Clerk Padilla read their statements regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Tax Roll Charges for the Sierra Point Landscaping and Lighting District. After council questions, Mayor Mackin opened the public hearing.
After no members of the public wished to comment, Councilmember Davis made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lentz, to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Davis, Kern, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Councilmember O’Connell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt a Resolution addressing objections and ordering the improvements and confirming the Diagrams and Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the Sierra Point Landscaping and Lighting District. The motion passed unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Davis, Kern, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
M. Adopt Resolution amending the General Plan by updating the Open Space Element, as required by Government Code Section 65565.5, to update the goals, policies and programs in the Element to address access, climate resilience and other co-benefits of open space, rewilding, and regional conservation plans coordination.
Community Development Director and Senior Planner Johnson presented the proposed General Plan amendments updating the Open Space Element.
The Element's goals have been expanded to include the following:
1. Open space planning is long range and comprehensive;
2. Significant funding resources and other tools are made available to acquire and preserve open space;
3. Open space lands have been set aside for future generations, to protect the natural environment and provide for rewilding;
4. The public is educated and engaged in the value and importance of open space and in respecting and maintaining the land and the waters for future generations;
5. Open space provides for a variety of parks and open areas to meet the respite and recreational needs of the community and provides for educational opportunities;
6. Open space is considered in concert with hazard mitigation;
7. Open space planning is considered in concert with protection of cultural and historical artifacts, where applicable;
8. Open space planning is considered in concert with protection of other resources (agriculture and managed production), where applicable.
Included under goal number 1 are a couple of notable new programs:
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• Program OS.1.A.2: “Provide an annual report to the City Council on the following:
a. The state of the open space resources in the community, the amount and type of open space land, the needs for operating and maintaining existing lands, and new acquisitions and funding sources.
b. Activities pertaining to acquisition, preservation and appreciation of open space and San Bruno Mountain.
c. Federal, State and private opportunities for open space acquisition on San Bruno Mountain and elsewhere in the City.”
• Program OS.1.A.5 “Update the open space implementation plan as needed to reflect changes in environmental conditions or City priorities and activities.” After council questions, Mayor Mackin opened the public hearing.
After no members of the public wished to comment, Councilmember Davis made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kern, to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Davis, Kern, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Mayor Mackin noted some typographical errors on the Resolution that needed to be changed.
Councilmember O’Connell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kern, to adopt a Resolution amending the General Plan by updating the Open Space Element, as required by Government Code Section 65565.5, to update the goals, policies and programs in the Element to address access, climate resilience and other co-benefits of open space, rewilding, and regional conservation plans coordination. The motion passed unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Davis, Kern, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Old Business
O. Consider Approval of 2026 Halloween Road Closures
Assistant to the City Manager Cheung reported that with Halloween falling on a Saturday this year the demand for Police officers to respond to calls increases. Staff is recommending that the footprint of the closure area be made slightly smaller, with San Bruno remaining open. The closure area would thus be scaled back to only include the side streets between Visitacion and San Bruno – Mariposa, Monterey, Mendocino, and Klamath.
After council questions, Sarah Mills, Michele Salmonand Jessica Aloft commented on the proposal.
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Staff were directed to work with the Complete Streets Safety Committee to work on the proposal and at a future Council Meeting, provide more Halloween Street Closure Plan options. Staff were also directed to research cost-effective strategies such as hiring a company to assist with traffic control.
New Business
P. Consider Adoption of Resolution submitting to the electors in the November 3, 2026 election a ballot measure to update the City's Business License Tax by amending Sections of Title 5, Division I of the Brisbane Municipal Code; directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis; and authorizing the filing of arguments in favor of measure.
Finance Director Yuen reported that tonight’s action is to adopt a resolution placing an Ordinance amending sections of Title 5, Division I on the ballot. The Ordinance would revise the current tiered tax structure to a simpler structure: 1) businesses with gross receipts of $25,000 or less would pay $50; 2) most other businesses with gross receipts or cost of operations greater than $25,000 would pay $50 plus an additional $1.00 per every $1,000 of gross receipts over $25,000. The ordinance proposes establishing a minimum tax base equal to the cost of operations for businesses whose operating costs exceed gross receipts.
After council questions, no public comment and council discussion. Councilmember O’Connell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt a resolution submitting to the electors in the November 3, 2026 election a ballot measure to update the City’s Business License Tax by amending Sections of Title 5, Division I of the Brisbane Municipal Code; directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis; and authorizing the filing of arguments in favor of measure with Mayor Mackin and Mayor Pro Tem Davis as authors. The motion passed unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Davis, Kern, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Councilmembers
Q. Discussion of Illegal Dumping Fees
City Manager Dennis reported on efforts made to curb illegal dumping in San Mateo County; and outlined potential options to update the City's enforcement structure, including the potential to increase penalties and create a dedicated illegal dumping ordinance.
After council questions, no public comment and staff was directed to work with the City Attorney in crafting a stringent illegal dumping ordinance for Council consideration.
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Old Business Continued
N. Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Audit Reports After a brief break, Councilmember Davis made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lentz to extend the meeting until 10:15pm. The motion was carried with a 4 to 1 vote.
Ayes: Councilmembers Davis, Kern, Lentz, and Mayor Mackin Noes: Councilmember O’Connell
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Finance Director Yuen reported that staff is recommending the City Council accept the FY 2023-2024 Audit report, also known as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the correlating Memorandum on Internal Control and FY2023-2024 Single Audit.
Some of the General Fund updates included the following:
• The City’s General Fund revenues increased by $7.0 million to $35.4 million, or 24.5% compared to the prior fiscal year amount of $28.5 million.
• General Fund revenues increased primarily due to sales taxes, property taxes, charges for services, and grant monies received compared to prior year.
• The City’s General Fund expenditures totaled $32.1 million, an increase of $341.0 thousand from prior year expenditures of $31.2 million, or 1.1%.
• One-time expenditures included repairs to the storm drains and roads after the 2022-2023 storms, and other pass-through costs that were reimbursed through grant funds. Other departmental costs included planning activity and support to address the commercial developments at Sierra Point, and the continued increase in costs of goods, services, utilities and salary and benefit costs.
After Council questions, no public comment, and Council discussion, Councilmember O’Connell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kern, to close the accept the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Audit Reports: The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the correlating Memorandum on Internal Control, and the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Single Audit. The motion passed unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Davis, Kern, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Staff Reports
R. City Manager’s Report- City Updates and Upcoming Activities Due to the late hour, no report was made.
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Mayor and Council Matters
S. Selection of two alternate representatives to the North County Fire Authority JPA Board of Directors
After Council discussion, Councilmember Kern and Councilmember Lentz, were selected as two alternate representatives to the North County Fire Authority Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors.
T. Appointment of member to the Baylands Subcommittee
After Council discussion, Councilmember Davis, was selected as the new member to the Baylands Subcommittee in order to ensure the continuity of work during the development agreement process. Serving an advisory role, the subcommittee provides recommendations to the full City Council and is re-appointed periodically throughout the multi-year development process. Mayor Pro Tem Davis will replace Councilmember O’Connell on the subcommittee.
U. Discussion of Changing the Day of the Week for Council Meetings Council discussed changing the day of the week of Council meetings to either Monday or Tuesday to ensure councilmembers with regional appointments may continue to participate in regional board meetings (typically held on Thursdays). This discussion will be revisited after City Council race results from the November 3, 2026 Election.
V. Recruitment Update
City Clerk Padilla reported that there is one vacant seat for on the Open Space and Ecology Committee due to Committee Member Atapattu’s resignation on July 8, 2026. Council directed staff to wait to recruit and only hold recruitment twice year.
W. Future Agenda Items
Councilmember Davis proposed to discuss increasing the City Council stipend which were last updated in 2015. Mayor Mackin asked for a review of recent legislation relating to truck routing and circulation elements in California and to agendize a study of the City’s sewer rates through the Infrastructure Subcommittee.
X. Countywide Assignments and Subcommittee Reports
i. Parkside 2 Ad Hoc Subcommittee Update
ii. Report Out on Subcommittee Meetings
iii. Upcoming Subcommittee Meetings
Councilmembers briefly reported on their subcommittee meetings and county assignments. Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Councilmember Lentz requested staff schedule a 2x2 meeting with the Bayshore School District regarding a potential school site on the Baylands.
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Y. Written Communications
Written Correspondence was received from the following members of the public:
• Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc., (07/01/2026) – WARN Notice Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case No. 26-10989 (CTG)
• Angie Barbary, HRM Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc., (06/22/2026) – WARN Act Notice/Job layoffs • Mea Christie (07/16/2026) – Halloween Street Closures • Matt Sewall (07/15/2026) - Support for Baylands
• Steffi Paepcke (07/13/2026)- Halloween Street Closures • Sarah Mills (07/13/2026) – Halloween Street Closures
• Dale Wilhelm (07/13/2026) – Halloween Street Closures • Rohendra Atapattu, OSEC committee member (07/08/2026) – OSEC Resignation • Jeremy Spitz, SF Public Utilities (07/02/2026) – PG&E CEQA Update • Kristin Mercer (06/30/2026) - Baylands Final EIR
• Michele Salmon (06/30/2026) – Baylands EIR Scoping (1/4/2011) Meeting • Janice Au-Young, Safety Committee member (06/26/2026) – Commercial Truck Information • Marc Joffe, Contra Costa Taxpayers Association (06/25/2026) - November Transit Tax Measure • Anthony Walker, OSEC Chair (06/24/2026) – OSEC Comments Baylands Final EIR • Erin Becker (06/20/2026) and (6/24/2026) - Baylands Project and FEIR • Ali Sapirman Housing Action Coalition, (06/23/2026) - Brisbane Baylands • Lark Cratty (06/22/2026) – Claim form /towing of Car
• Balconi, Diane Van Stralen, Mehran Ardakanian, John Del Bagno, Dylan Ames (6/12/26) Uphold the Public Arts Ordinance
• Renee Schafer (6/18/26) Sierra Point Park
• Masha Kohn (6/18/26) AI Data Center
Oral Communications No. 2
Michele Salmon advocated to immediately fill the vacancy for the Open Space and Ecology Committee.
Adjournment
Mayor Mackin adjourned the meeting at 10:33 P.M.
Ingrid Padilla
City Clerk