San Bruno City Council
February 27, 2024

San Mateo County Mosquito
and Vector Control District
Presentation to San Bruno City Council
Casey Stevenson, Operations Director
Who We Are
 Taxpayer-funded special district
 State-certified vector control technicians
 Mission - To safeguard the health and comfort of the citizens of San Mateo County through a planned program to monitor and reduce mosquitoes and other vectors.

Revenue Sources

Service Requests 2023 – San Bruno
Rodents, 29%
Standing Water, 23%Mosquitoes, 16%
Yellowjackets, 14%
Wasps, 5%
Mosquitofish, 4%
Others, 6%
Typical mosquito sources

Mosquito sources of concern in San Bruno
 Marshes
 Seasonal impounds (hold water after rains)
 Creeks
 San Bruno/South San Francisco wastewater treatment facility  Containers in yards
 Pools
 Catch basins/storm drains
Seasonal catch basin program
 Seasonal employees typically
work from spring-fall
 7 seasonal employees in 2023
 Right-hand drive Jeeps are used
to apply larvicide oil
 Catch basins produce Culex
pipiens mosquitoes that may
transmit West Nile virus
 Seasonal staff completed 296,254
catch basin treatments in San
Mateo County in 2023

Mills Field – San Bruno, Millbrae

Mills Field
 Property is owned by SFO
 Inspected every 1-2 weeks almost
year-round unless sections start to dry
 Traps set every 1-2 weeks year-round,
except in late fall through winter (the
main mosquito of interest is not active
this time of year)
 Historically, treated by helicopter from
July-October
 No helicopter treatments in 2023!

Dredging of tules
Before After

Liquid treatment at Mills Field
Granule treatment of Mills Field
San Bruno/South San Francisco
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Wastewater treatment facilities are treated twice a month May-October and once a month November-April
Adult mosquitoes collected in 2023 in San Bruno

West Nile virus testing, 2023
All mosquitoes were
negative in 2023!
West Nile virus detections in San Mateo County,
2023
 2 human cases, most likely
infected while travelling
 First equine case; horse had not
been vaccinated
 14 West Nile virus-infected
dead birds; compared to 1 or 0
positive birds in each of the
previous 5 years

Staff actively monitor sources and are
ready to respond to resident-submitted
requests for service

www.smcmvcd.org
650-344-8592
1351 Rollins Rd, Burlingame
Questions? Don’t be shy!
Visit our Open House!
June 15, 2024
More information will
be online soon

Strengthening California Cities
through Advocacy and Education
Presentation to
City of San Bruno
Feb 27, 2024
Seth Miller
Regional Public Affairs Manager,
Peninsula Division
Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Cal Cities Background
 Since 1898, Cal Cities has fought to protect and enhance local control.
 Over the past decade, Cal Cities has secured hundreds of significant victories for its members.
 Cal Cities harnesses the voice and collective power of its 476 member cities, representing thousands of city officials and the millions of California residents they serve.

Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Cal Cities is Membership Driven
 Cal Cities’ policy positions are entirely driven by members – city officials.
 Cal Cities recognizes that listening and learning is essential to ensure representation of the diverse interests of our membership.  Cal Cities remains steadfast to ensure state policy approaches to housing and other matters protect local control.
 We work together.

Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Cal Cities is Membership Driven
 Cal Cities’ policy positions are entirely driven by members – city officials just like you.
 Cal Cities recognizes that constantly listening & learning is essential to ensure representation of the interests of members.  Cal Cities remains steadfast to ensure state policy approaches to housing and other matters protect local decision making.  We work together.

Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org

1. Safeguard local revenues and bolster local economic
development.

2. Strengthen climate change resiliency and disaster
preparedness.

3. Improve public safety in California communities.

4. Expand investments to prevent and reduce homelessness and increase the supply of affordable housing.

Cal Cities Priorities 2024
Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Cal Cities Legislative Activities
Cal Cities works to
protect cities’
interests in the
Legislature, ballot
box, and courts.

In 2024, there will
be 3300 bills
proposed by
legislators.

Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org  “Taxpayer Protection Act”
 ACA 13: vote threshold
 ACA 1: 55% Local Infrastructure Measures
 Expands Rental Control
 Marriage Equality: Repeal of Prop 8
 Low-Rent Housing: Repeal of Local Approval
Requirement
 Pandemic Funding (Higher Income Tax)
 Employment Lawsuits (PAGA) Reform
 $18 Minimum Wage
 Referendum on Oil Drilling Limitations
 Fast Food Minimum Wage
November 2024 Election – 11 measures as of Feb 6. 2024
Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Taxpayer Protection Act
 Proponent: California
Business Roundtable
(CBRT)
 Comprised of major
corporations including
developers, oil,
insurance,
pharmaceutical
companies and more.

Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Fiscal Impact: Cal Cities Analysis
 Over $20 billion of local
government revenues
over 10 years at risk.
 $2 billion each year from
fees and charges
adopted after January 1,
2022, at risk.
 Hundreds of millions of
dollars of annual
revenues from tax and
bond measures
approved by voters after
January 1, 2022,
cancelled.

Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Threats to Local Government
 Taxes and fees adopted after January 1, 2022, that do not comply with the new rules are void.
 More difficult for voters to approve funding for local services.  All future taxes must contain a sunset.
−Measures passed after January 1, 2022 without sunset will be repealed and brought to voters in 2025.
−General tax measures will also require the phrase “for general government use” on the ballot.

Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Threats to Local Government
 All fee increases need to be approved by two-thirds of local legislative body.
 Fees and charges may not exceed the “actual cost” of
providing service.
 “Actual cost” defined as the “minimum amount
necessary”
 Fees and charges for corporations to use or lease
government property can no longer be market-based.

Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Upends State Tax and Fee Authority
 All state taxes require majority voter approval
 Requires two-thirds legislative approval of new state fees
 Changes legal standards for proving a state charge is a fee and not a tax
Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Threatens Local Control
 Rate schedule revisions and regular adjustments to city fees and charges subject to higher passage thresholds and potential voter approval.

Examples of Impacted Fees and Charges
o Property development application processing fees
o Plan review
o Gas and electricity service charges
o Parks and Recreation classes and lessons
o Child care services
o Jail booking fees
o Copies of police reports
o Emergency services fee
o Building permit fees
o Sales tax audits
o Abatement of weeds on private property
o Conducting inspections of rental housing
o Fire inspections
o Fines and penalties for administrative Code
enforcement
o Charges for specific health care services
o Lease of city museum to non-profit organization
o Use of Council Chambers by private groups
o Use/lease of city-owned convention center
o Use/lease of city-owned park or other recreation area o Charges imposed as a condition of property
development
Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Groups Opposed to Measure
 League of California Cities
 Alliance for a Better California
 California Alliance for Jobs
 Rebuild SoCal Partnership
 California State Association of
Counties
 California Special Districts
Association
 California Contract Cities
Association
 And 250+ individual cities,
counties and districts

Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Groups Supporting the Measure
Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Get Involved
 Pass a resolution in
opposition
 Submit a letter in opposition
 Join the growing list of
elected officials in opposition
 Educate constituents about
measure
 Advocate on personal,
private, non-government
time

Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org Upcoming Peninsula Division Events
 City Leaders Summit in Sacramento. April 17 – 19, 2024  Division Event at Cisco in San Jose. May 22, 2024
 CitiPAC Event at TopGolf in San Jose. June 6, 2024
 Annual Conference in Long Beach, October 2024

Strengthening California Cities
through Advocacy and Education @calcities @calcities @calcities.org

THANK YOU
Seth Miller
Peninsula Division
[email protected] • (415) 595-8629
Ad Paid for by Protecting Local Democracy
and Vital Services, a Committee Opposed to
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Sponsored by the League of California Cities.

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TOBACCO RETAILER ORDINANCE

CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 27, 2024

PETER GILLI

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENDA
I. Objective
II. Background
III. Discussion
IV. Next Steps
V. Recommendation
2 OBJECTIVE
• Receive City Council action to continue utilizing the Tobacco Retailer program from San Mateo County Health
3 BACKGROUND
4 BACKGROUND
• San Mateo County Health
tobacco retailer program
• Licensing
• Renewals
• Inspections and
• Enforcement
5 • Since 2009, San Bruno has used County services for tobacco retailers

REVISED COUNTY REGULATIONS
• 2022 – County placed a hold
on new permits and
renewals
• 2023 – County adopted new
tobacco retailer regulations
• City must adopt County
regulations to continue using
County tobacco retailer
services
6 OVERVIEW
7 • San Bruno’s Municipal Code requires tobacco retailers to have a County license in order to operate.
• The County will not license new retailers, renew existing retailers, inspect, monitor, or enforce the tobacco retailer program for a city until that city adopts the new County regulations.

DISCUSSION
8 BUFFERS
• No new license within:
• 1,000 ft. of a youth-populated areas
• 500 ft. of another tobacco retailer
9 NEW COUNTY REGULATIONS
10 Attachment C to the staff report

PROHIBITED SALES
• No sales of e-smoking devices
• No sales of tobacco products by pharmacies
• No sales of flavored tobacco product or enhancer
• County includes hookah in the definition of flavored tobacco product
• Prohibitions apply to new and existing businesses
• Paradise Hookah Lounge
11 OTHER CITIES
12 • 2023 – Millbrae, San Carlos and San Mateo adopted County regulations
• 2024 – East Palo Alto and Menlo Park adopted County
regulations
• Burlingame declined to adopt County regulations and will pursue a local program in order to allow hookah

CITY NOTIFICATION
13 • Notice mailed to all Tobacco Retailers with active permits as of 2022 (34)
• In addition to mailer, staff visited Paradise Hookah Lounge to inform owners of situation and options

NEXT STEPS
14 NEXT STEPS
15 • Three hearings to adopt County regulations by reference • Tonight
• Public hearing (recommended for March 26, 2024)
• Adoption (tentatively scheduled for April 12, 2024)

RECOMMENDATION
16 RECOMMENDATION
17 Introduce, read by title only and waive further reading of an ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Bruno Adopting by Reference Chapter 4.98 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code (Tobacco Retailer Permit); Repealing and Replacing in its Entirety San Bruno Municipal Code Chapter 6.52 (Tobacco Retailer Permit) in Connection with such Adoption, and Finding the Amendment Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act” and set Public Hearing on Adoption of Ordinance for March 26, 2024.

ALTERNATIVES
18 1. Do not introduce the recommended ordinance, and:
a. Accept San Bruno will have no tobacco retailer regulation; or b. Direct staff to develop proposal to create a local program:
• One-time resource impact to create program (opportunity cost)
• On-going fiscal impact to administer program (~$250,000 annually, +1 FTE)
19 GENERAL FUND

LONG-RANGE FORECAST
2024-25 TO 2033-34

NICK PEGUEROS

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Receive updated General Fund forecast for consideration during the FY25 operating budget deliberations.
2 OBJECTIVE
 Maintain FY24 service levels with growth factors
 Revenue 2-5%
 Expenditure 3.5-7%
 Incorporate known and anticipated events
 Major housing and commercial developments
 Cannabis taxes
 No substantial one-time revenues/expenditures
 Measure G dedicated to unfunded capital needs
3 ASSUMPTIONS
4 RECENT HISTORY
• History provides a
reference point for
future projections
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5 UPPER ESTIMATES
• Shaded region
shows range of
potential above-
mid-point
outcomes
• Uncertainty
increases spread in
later years
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6 LOWER ESTIMATES
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• Vertical line
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7 MID-POINT ESTIMATE (2/22)
• Revenues and
resources range from
$66.1 million to $83.8
million
• Expenditures and
requirements range
from $70.9 million to
$101.9 million
• Expected deficit in
each forecasted year,
growing throughout
window
• New information
added as available
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FY29: $ (9.2)
FY24: $ (2.5)
FY34: $ (18.0)
8 UPDATE: VLF IN-LIEU
• County advised VLF
in-lieu reduction,
starting FY24
• Baseline FY25
estimate reduced
$2.8 million
• VLF in-lieu expected
to decline to zero
over forecast period
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Lower estimate Upper estimate Mid-point estimate VLF in-lieu change FY24: $ (2.5)
FY29: $ (15.0)
FY34: $ (27.9)
Receive updated General Fund forecast for consideration during the FY25 operating budget deliberations.
9 OBJECTIVE

QUESTIONS
10 BALLOT MEASURE

AD HOC COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION

NICK PEGUEROS

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
 Receive Ad Hoc Committee’s Recommendation
 Provide Direction to Staff
2 OBJECTIVE
 Potential Ballot Measures for November 2024
 Stormwater Funding
 Fire Stations
 Fire Mitigation
 Ad Hoc Committee formed to explore options
 Vice Mayor Salazar
 Councilmember Hamilton
3 FY24 Strategic Initiative:

Fiscal Stability
4 FUNDING NEEDS

5 BALLOT MEASURE OPTIONS

EXPLORED
Potential Measure Estimated Revenue
General Obligation Bond
$30 per $100K of assessed value
$3.1 million
($100 million bonding capacity)
Utility Users’ Tax
3%, all utilities
$2.9 million
Parcel Tax
$100 flat/parcel
$1.25 million
Transient Occupancy Tax
From 14% to 15%
$0.25 million
Sales Tax Add-On
From 9.875% to 10.375%
$3.5 million
6 BALLOT MEASURE BUDGET
 Professional Services
 Financial Engineering - $8,500
 Feasibility/Communications Advisor - $32,500
 Additional Polling - $38,000
 Legal - $25,000
 Other
 Outreach and Informational Mailer(s) - $26,000
 Contingency - $5,000
Total = $135,000
7 TENTATIVE CALENDAR
March/
April
• Outreach and assessment
• Polling preparations
May/ June
• Polling
• Public Communications
July
• City Council action
 Receive Ad Hoc Committee’s Recommendation
 Provide Direction to Staff
8 OBJECTIVE

QUESTIONS
9