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8 High,” but also “High” and “Moderate” FHSZs within an LRA. These designations are based on uniform statewide criteria and reflect the anticipated severity of wildfire hazards in each area.

Key factors include fuel loading, topography, fuel weather, and other relevant conditions, particularly in areas where wind has been recognized as a significant factor in wildfire spread.

On February 24, 2025, the State Fire Marshal transmitted the updated LRA FHSZ maps to the City of San Bruno. These revised maps now designate Very High, High, and Moderate FHSZs within the City of San Bruno.

Developed using updated advanced scientific modeling, the FHSZ maps incorporate data on vegetation, terrain, weather patterns, and other variables that influence wildfire behavior. It is important to note that these maps assess fire hazard, not fire risk. Fire hazard refers to the likelihood and potential behavior of wildfire under specific physical conditions over a 30- to 50- year timeframe. This assessment does not account for mitigation measures such as defensible space, home hardening, recent wildfire activity, or fuel reduction efforts. Fire risk is the potential damage a fire can have on an area under existing conditions, including any modifications such as defensible space, irrigation and sprinklers, and ignition resistant building construction.

To fulfill the requirements in Government Code Section 51178.5, the City of San Bruno and the San Bruno Fire Department made the information available for public review and comment by publishing the FHSZ maps on agency websites for public access within 30 days of release.

Government Code Section 51179(a) requires local agencies to designate, by ordinance, Moderate, High, and Very High FHSZs within their jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178.

As a local agency, the City may expand LRA FHSZs. At its discretion, the City may designate areas not identified by the State Fire Marshal as Very High (when supported by substantial evidence), High, or Moderate FHSZs, however, a local agency cannot reduce the fire hazard severity level assigned by the State Fire Marshal for any area. Once adopted, changes made by the local agency to FHSZs are considered final and cannot be rebutted by the State Fire Marshal. Within 30 days of adopting the ordinance, the City must transmit a copy to the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection.

It is important to note that according to guidance provided by CAL FIRE and the California Department of Insurance, the adoption of FHSZ maps is intended to support local land use planning and mitigation strategies and is not intended to influence insurance underwriting or availability.

DISCUSSION:

Adoption of these FHSZ maps has regulatory implications for both the City and its residents.

The adoption of LRA FHSZs within the City will trigger additional regulatory requirements for property owners, City departments, and the San Bruno Fire Department. These requirements stem from a range of state-level codes and statutes intended to reduce wildfire risk and enhance public safety within Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas. A summary of the applicable regulations is provided below:

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Chapter 49 of the Fire Code establishes fire protection standards for properties located in WUI areas, including LRA Very High FHSZs. Its primary focus is on mitigating wildfire risk through vegetation management, defensible space, and access for emergency responders. Notable provisions include:
Section 4906 - Vegetation Management: Requires all new landscaping within Very High FHSZs to be selected and maintained to reduce flammability in proximity to structures.
Section 4908 - Fire Safe Development Regulations: Subdivisions that require a tentative map or a parcel map, where a tentative map is not required, must demonstrate compliance with Fire Safe Regulations. Additionally, findings must be made regarding the availability of structural fire protection and suppression services. Section 4910 - General Plan Safety Element: The City is required to review and update its General Plan Safety Element to reflect the risks associated with designated LRA Very High FHSZs. The revised element must be submitted to the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection at least 90 days prior to its adoption or amendment.

Defensible Space Requirements - California Government Code Section 51182:

Property owners, lessees, or anyone who controls, operates, or maintains an occupied dwelling or structure within the LRA Very High FHSZ are required to maintain 100 feet of defensible space around all sides of the structure, without extending beyond the property line. The San Bruno Fire Department will be responsible for the defensible space inspections in the Very High FHSZs within the City. Further, property owners, lessees, or anyone who controls, operates, or maintains an occupied dwelling or structure must:
Remove any portion of a tree that extends within 10 feet of the outlet of a chimney or stovepipe.
Maintain a tree, shrub, or other plant adjacent to or overhanging a building free of dead or dying wood; and
Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles, or other vegetative materials.

In addition, in 2020, the Legislature adopted Assembly Bill 3074 to introduce forthcoming requirements for a five-foot ember-resistant zone, known as "Zone Zero." This zone is intended to eliminate flammable materials within five feet of a structure to reduce the risk of ignition from wind-driven embers.

Pursuant to Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-18-25, and consistent with Public Resources Code Section 4291 and Government Code Section 51182, the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, in consultation with the State Fire Marshal, is expected to complete Zone Zero rulemaking by December 31, 2025. Once finalized, these requirements are anticipated to apply to both existing structures and new construction within the City's Very High FHSZs.

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Building Code Chapter 7A outlines ignition-resistant construction requirements for new buildings located within WUI areas and FHSZs. These provisions are intended to reduce a structure's vulnerability to wildfire by regulating materials and construction methods for:
Exterior walls
Roof coverings
Vents and eaves
Windows and doors
Decking and projections
These requirements are intended to minimize structural ignition from direct flame contact or airborne embers during wildfire events.

Real Estate Transactions - CA Civil Code Section 1102.6f Civil Code Section 1102.6f requires that, starting January 1, 2021, sellers of residential properties located in High or Very High FHSZs must provide an additional fire risk disclosure if the home was built before January 1, 2010. The disclosure must:
Include the fire hardening statement located in Civil Code Section 1102.6f(a)(l) explaining that the home was built before the WUI building codes and may benefit from improvements.
Beginning July 1, 2025, provide a list of low-cost retrofits recommended under Government Code Section 51189 and disclose which of these retrofits, if any, the seller has completed.
Disclose, to the best of the seller's knowledge, whether any of the following fire- vulnerable features exist on the property:
oNon-fire-resistant roof or eave vents
oUntreated wood shingle or shake roofs
oCombustible materials or landscaping within five feet of the structure oSingle-pane or non-tempered windows
oMissing roof flashing or bird stops
oRain gutters lacking metal or noncombustible covers
Additionally, if the seller has obtained a final inspection report under Government Code Section 51182, it must be provided to the buyer or made available.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The adoption of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZs) within the City of San Bruno, pursuant to Government Code Section 51179, will require the City to enforce defensible space and fire hazard reduction requirements in these newly designated zones. To carry out these responsibilities effectively, the City will require dedicated personnel to conduct timely inspections, enforce compliance, and provide public education. In addition, the acquisition of software to document, track, and report inspection data is essential to ensure transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency. Implementing this program will not only support State mandates, but will also enhance the City’s readiness and resilience in the face of growing wildfire threats. At this time, the total cost of the program remains uncertain. The San Bruno

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

The adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the State Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) on the grounds that it can be seen with certainty that the Ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment. To the extent this is a project under CEQA, the City Council finds and determines that it is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land), 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations), 15307 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources), and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment).

RECOMMENDATION:

Introduce, read by title only and waive further reading of an Ordinance of the City of San Bruno Designating the Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
ALTERNATIVES:

1. Introduce the Recommended Map with Additions - designate additional areas as higher hazard zones than those identified by the State Fire Marshal.

2. Request additional information or postpone the introduction, recognizing the potential risks of delaying adoption.

3. Do not proceed with the adoption process, which would place the city out of compliance with Government Code requirements.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance of the City of San Bruno designating the FHSZs

2. Map showing the San Bruno FHSZs

3. FHSZ Examples of Minimum Requirements

4. Insurance QA LRA Maps 2025

5. LRA FHSZ Legislation Factsheet

6. Government Code 51179

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1 ORDINANCE NO. ____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BRUNO DESIGNATING

FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, On February 24, 2025, pursuant to Government Code Section 51178, the State Fire Marshal published a map indicating the Local Responsibility Area fire hazard severity zones, designating various areas in the City of San Bruno (the “City”) as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 51178 requires the State Fire Marshal to identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones are based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors, including areas where winds have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread; and
WHEREAS, recent updates to fire hazard severity zones in California provide a more accurate assessment of wildfire risks based on modern climate data and fire modeling; these updates affect both State Responsibility Areas and Local Responsibility Areas, influencing fire prevention measures, building codes, and real estate disclosures; and
WHEREAS, Within 30 days after receiving a transmittal from the State Fire Marshal that identifies fire hazard severity zones, the City made the maps and information available for public review and comment and placed the information and maps on its website in an understandable and accessible form; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 51179 requires the City to designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high severity zones in its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Government Code 51178; and
WHEREAS, the City has fulfilled all requirements for the adoption of the fire hazard severity zone maps.

The City Council of the City of San Bruno ORDAINS as follows:

Section 1. Recitals. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. Adoption of Map. The City Council hereby designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones for the City as recommended by the State Fire Marshall pursuant to Government Code Section 51178. The map, entitled “City of San Bruno - San Mateo County, Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones, as Identified by the State Fire Marshal, dated February 24, 2025,” and attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby approved. The official map is also located electronically on the following website:
https://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6793/FHSZ_City_LRA_11x17_SanBruno.

Section 3. State Submittal. Within 30 days of adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall cause a copy to be transmitted to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. 422 of 496
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2 Section 4. Constitutionality; Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective.

Section 5. CEQA Determination. The City Council finds and determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the State Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) on the grounds that it can be seen with certainty that the Ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment. To the extent this is a project under CEQA, the City Council finds and determines that it is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land), 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations), 15307 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources), and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment).

Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after the date of its adoption.

Section 7. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to cause publication of this Ordinance as required by law.
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Rico E. Medina, Mayor
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Lupita Huerta, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Trisha A. Ortiz, City Attorney

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I hereby certify that foregoing Ordinance No. ___
was introduced at a regular meeting of the San Bruno City Council on May 27, 2025 and adopted by the San Bruno City Council at a regular meeting on ___________, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

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Q&A – Insurance and CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps

1. How will the updated CAL FIRE maps affect insurance availability and affordability? CAL FIRE’s maps are intended to drive local planning decisions, not insurance decisions. Under Commissioner Lara’s new regulation finalized in October 2022, insurance companies must provide discounts for wildfire safety actions such as community mitigation and home-hardening, which CAL FIRE’s maps do not assess. In addition, insurance companies are already using risk analysis tools and models that go beyond CAL FIRE’s proposed maps in determining what properties they will underwrite.

Commissioner Lara’s new wildfire safety regulation will help increase access to insurance by promoting wildfire safety across the state. Reducing wildfire risks throughout the state is the primary way we can make insurance more available and affordable, and our regulation is a major step towards that goal. CAL FIRE’s maps support that goal through improving public education about hazard and the need for safety preparation.

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ow will these maps benefit the public?
Public education about where current wildfire hazards exist is essential to reducing the threat to local communities and maintaining access to available and affordable insurance. When communities know and understand their risks, they can plan and prepare.

In addition, the Department’s first-ever report on climate insurance recommended updated wildfire hazard mapping to improve public safety.

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f you are a homeowner and your zone changed from High Hazard to Very High Hazard, will this impact your insurance premiums or renewal ability? For many years, insurance companies have been using alternate wildfire risk tools for determining where they will write and renew policies, and how much premium to charge a policyholder, not the Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps. Therefore, a change in designation on the maps for a single homeowner is unlikely to affect their insurance. The reality is that more accurate risk information enables homeowners and communities to reduce their wildfire risks, and Commissioner Lara’s new wildfire mitigation regulation clarifies what actions you should take to reduce wildfire risks. Once that regulation is fully implemented, if a homeowner or business owner takes those risk mitigation actions, they will be able to see a discount in their insurance premium.

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4. How is the state addressing wildfire mitigation?
By design, CAL FIRE’s maps are focused on long-range wildfire hazard, which includes only certain variables, like wind, vegetation, ember production and movement, climate, topography, and fire history. CAL FIRE’s maps will give up to date information to communities about the level of wildfire hazard they face, which could help target resources at the state and local level. Expanded state grant programs and Commissioner Lara’s new wildfire safety regulation are aimed at reducing wildfire risks to communities through programs such as Firewise USA and the new Fire Risk Reduction Community designation from the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection.

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State of California

GOVERNMENT CODE
Section 51179
51179. (a)  A local agency shall designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones in its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178. (b) (1)  A local agency may, at its discretion, include areas within the jurisdiction of the local agency, not identified as very high fire hazard severity zones by the State Fire Marshal, as very high fire hazard severity zones following a finding supported by substantial evidence in the record that the requirements of Section 51182 are necessary for effective fire protection within the area. (2)
A local agency may, at its discretion, include areas within the jurisdiction of the local agency, not identified as moderate and high fire hazard severity zones by the State Fire Marshal, as moderate and high fire hazard severity zones, respectively. (3)
A local agency shall not decrease the level of fire hazard severity zone as identified by the State Fire Marshal for any area within the jurisdiction of the local agency, and, in exercising its discretion pursuant to paragraph (2), may only increase the level of fire hazard severity zone as identified by the State Fire Marshal for any area within the jurisdiction of the local agency.
(c)
The local agency shall transmit a copy of an ordinance adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection within 30 days of adoption.
(d)
Changes made by a local agency to the recommendations made by the State Fire Marshal shall be final and shall not be rebuttable by the State Fire Marshal. (e) The State Fire Marshal shall prepare and adopt a model ordinance that provides for the establishment of very high fire hazard severity zones. (f) Any ordinance adopted by a local agency pursuant to this section that substantially conforms to the model ordinance of the State Fire Marshal shall be presumed to be in compliance with the requirements of this section. (g)
A local agency shall post a notice at the office of the county recorder, county assessor, and county planning agency identifying the location of the map provided by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178. If the agency amends the map, pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c) of this section, the notice shall instead identify the location of the amended map.
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Agenda Item Staff Report

CITY OF SAN BRUNO
DATE: May 27, 2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Alex D. McIntyre, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kelly Beggs, Assistant Community Development Director SUBJECT: Consider Introducing, Reading by Title Only and Waiving a Further Reading of an Ordinance Entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Bruno Amending Title 7 (Vehicles And Traffic) of the Municipal Code to Form a Complete Streets Committee,” and Finding Such Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and Consider Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Complete Streets Committee Bylaws
BACKGROUND:

On February 25, 2025, the City Council received a presentation and directed staff to explore merging the Traffic Safety and Parking Committee (TSPC) and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) into a Complete Streets Committee (CSC). The goal of the creation of the CSC is to streamline advisory bodies reporting to the City Council and to create a committee with a policy focus on implementing the Complete Streets Act of 2008 (AB 1358) and General Plan Policy T-A, which states that the City should “provide for efficient, safe, and pleasant movement for all transportation modes – vehicles, bicycles, transit, and pedestrians.” In the 1980s and early 2000s, when the TSPC and the BPAC were first respectively assembled, separate committees for different forms of transportation were common. However, current best practice is to consider all roadway users, including pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and drivers, holistically when making transportation policy decisions. Merging the TSPC and BPAC would align the City’s Commissions, Boards, and Commission structure with best practices, strengthening the advisory support the City Council would receive on transportation issues, while also being more efficient and effective for the City to manage.

After receiving Council direction in February, staff reviewed CSC scopes for other jurisdictions in the Bay Area, developed a draft CSC scope, and held a joint meeting with the TSPC and BPAC to receive feedback. Staff have further refined the duties and procedures of a future CSC through the attached Ordinance (Attachment 1) and Bylaws (Attachment 2) for City Council consideration.

Existing BPAC and TSPC Duties
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The TSPC was formed in 1981, and its duties are set forth by San Bruno Municipal Code Section 7.08.040, as follows:

A. To suggest the most practicable means for coordinating the activities of all officers and agencies of the city responsible for administration or enforcement of traffic regulations; B. To provide a forum for discussion and provide recommendations regarding traffic studies and reports;
C. To receive complaints regarding traffic matters;
D. To make recommendations to the city council to improve traffic conditions; E. To recommend to the city council the designation, establishment, or enactment of any of the following:

1. One-way streets,

2. Main arterial highway through streets,

3. Intersections at which vehicles are required to stop at one or more entrances thereto,

4. Railroad grade crossings at which vehicles are required to stop,

5. Areas in which parking or stopping is prohibited or restricted on streets or portions thereof, or on public parking lots,

6. Streets as to which commercial vehicles with gross weight of six thousand pounds or more are restricted,

7. Streets or portions thereof where the maximum speed limit shall be in excess of or less than the speed limit which would otherwise be established by state law, based upon engineering and traffic investigations,

8. The enactment of any other necessary traffic control deemed appropriate.

The BPAC was formed in 2002, and the committee’s duties are set forth in Section 4 of the BPAC Bylaws, as follows:

A. Serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council and City Manager B. Provide input and recommendations on the development of a comprehensive and ongoing plan to:
a. promote and encourage bicycle use and safety for commuting and recreation; b. enhance and foster pedestrian accessibility and safety; and c. publicize and encourage citizen participation in bicycle and pedestrian related projects;
C. Provide other assistance as requested by the City Council or the City Manager.

Bay Area Complete Streets Committees/Commissions
While the BPAC and TSPC are currently separate committees, the scopes are interconnected and fall under the category of complete streets. Complete streets generally refer to roadways that are designed to accommodate all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists with the goal of making the streets safer and more accessible for people of all ages and abilities.

Several Bay Area communities, including Brisbane, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Menlo Park and Novato have Complete Streets Committees or Commissions. An overview of those committees and their responsibilities are provided in Attachment 3.

Common themes include:
Multi-Modal Transportation: All jurisdictions focus on promoting or reviewing plans that support multi-modal access (e.g., biking, walking, transit, vehicles).

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Safe Routes to School: All jurisdictions emphasize improving and reviewing safe pedestrian routes to schools.
Capital Improvements, Transportation Master Plans, and Bike/Ped Master Plans:

All jurisdictions either review or advise on capital projects and transportation master plans.
Community Input & Engagement: Los Altos, Menlo Park, Novato all highlight community engagement or acting as a conduit for resident concerns. Coordination with Other Entities: Novato and Los Gatos directly mention liaising with regional or county transportation authorities.
Traffic and Safety Concerns: All jurisdictions address traffic safety and calming either through advisory roles or policy review.

DISCUSSION:

In developing Municipal Code Amendments to establish the CSC, staff reviewed the existing duties of the TSPC and BPAC, as well as the responsibilities of CSC’s in nearby jurisdictions.

Staff recommends that some existing TSPC/BPAC duties be carried forward into the CSC, with some shifted to staff review. Staff also recommends that existing duties are amended to give the CSC a stronger policy focus and to advise the Planning Commission and/or the City Council on transportation plans and issues.

Recommended CSC Responsibilities
Staff recommends the following duties for the future CSC, as outlined in Attachment 1:

1.Plan & Policy Review.
oReview transportation-related portions of new or amended Specific Plans and make recommendations to Planning Commission on the plan’s consistency with the City’s Complete Streets policy.
oReview Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans, Safe Routes to School Plans, and Street Master Plans and make recommendations to City Council on the plan’s consistency with the City’s Complete Streets policy.

2.Transportation Project Review. Provide input to the planning phases of major capital improvement projects (CIPs) related to streets, bike lanes, pathways, and transportation infrastructure.

3.Community Engagement. Serve as a conduit for community input on transportation issues and engage the public in discussions and decision-making around pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic matters.

4.Interagency Grant Support. Support applications for active transportation grants from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and other regional, state, and federal grant entities.

5.Annual Report. Provide an annual report to the City Council on CSC actions and discussions.

The responsibilities described above are all existing functions of the TSPC and BPAC which have been strengthened and given stronger policy direction.

Responsibilities Shifted to Staff
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intended to promote more efficient decision-making; the CSC would provide input on guiding policies and plans rather than specific use cases. Responsibilities recommended to be shifted to staff include:
Public Comments on Street and Traffic Issues: When the TSPC was created, the City did not have an online reporting system for the public. Now that the City has SB Responds for the community to submit questions and report issues, it is not necessary to have a committee focus on receiving this information. Any member of the public can still speak during public comment, but SB Responds allows for more direct communication and faster resolution.
Individual Traffic and Parking Controls: Development of policies regarding traffic calming and parking would continue to be under the CSC duties under Plan and Policy Review, but recommendations to City Council for discrete traffic control devices in specific situations (i.e. stop signs) and parking controls (i.e. painted curbs) would go directly from staff to Council (based on adopted policies), unless staff requests CSC input. This will result in faster processing.

BPAC/TSPC Feedback
Staff presented draft CSC duties at a joint BPAC/TSPC meeting on March 23, 2025. Some members of both committees were enthused by the opportunity to collaborate, contribute to more policy development, and foster more community engagement. Members agreed that a monthly meeting would be preferred and emphasized their focus and commitment to safety.

Some members of the TSPC expressed concern about no longer reviewing case by case street safety issues and were passionate about the importance of their committee in refining design details regarding traffic calming and providing a forum for the public to discuss traffic safety issues. In alignment with this concern, some members identified the City of Novato’s CSC duties as an ideal blend of TSPC and BPAC duties because of its strong focus on individual traffic issues and traffic calming devices. Staff responded that one of the first tasks for the CSC could be to review and refine the Traffic Calming Toolkit to make sure that the committee is aligned with the methodologies and policies set forth by the toolkit. Community meetings would continue to be held by staff to review proposed traffic calming devices and would be able to be scheduled according to the project’s timeline rather than holding up scheduling to coincide with a regular TSPC meeting. In the event of a unique traffic issue, staff could also elevate a singular project to be a CSC agenda item. Staff also responded that community engagement and providing a public forum for transportation issues would continue to be a focus and function of the CSC.

Next steps:

1. The CSC would be established as a seven-member committee, but the initial creation of the CSC will involve appointment of all existing TSPC and BPAC members that wish to continue serving, so the CSC may initially exceed seven members. As members voluntarily resign over time, those positions will not be refilled until the point in time when membership drops below seven members. This ensures no member is removed unwillingly, and that all established members can play a role in establishing the new CSC.

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2. The CSC would be managed by the Public Works Department with support from other departments depending on the topic, including but not limited to Community Development, Fire, Police, and Community Services.

3. In addition to reviewing the Traffic Calming Toolkit, several other transportation planning documents would benefit from review by the CSC in the coming months. These documents include the MTC Community-Based Transportation Plan (CBTP), which focuses on identifying needed pedestrian, bicycle, and transportation improvements with a focus on MTC’s Equity Priority Communities, and the Climate Action Plan, which is likely to include strategies to promote mode shifts from single-occupancy vehicles to active transportation modes (such as walking and cycling) as well as mass transit.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

The adoption of this ordinance and resolution is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15378(b)(5), in that it is not a project that has the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

RECOMMENDATION:

Introduce, Read by Title Only and Waive a Further Reading of an Ordinance Entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Bruno Amending Title 7 (Vehicles And Traffic) of the Municipal Code to Form a Complete Streets Committee,” and Find Such Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and Adopt of a Resolution Establishing the Complete Streets Committee Bylaws.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Ordinance

2. Resolution and Bylaws

3. Complete Streets Committee Examples

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ORDINANCE NO. _____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BRUNO AMENDING TITLE 7 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO FORM A COMPLETE

STREETS COMMITTEE, AND FINDING SUCH ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety and Parking Committee (TSPC) was formed in 1981, with duties are set forth by San Bruno Municipal Code Section 7.08.040 to improve traffic conditions and safety,
WHEREAS, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) was formed in 2002, with duties are set forth by Section 4 of the BPAC bylaws, to promote and encourage bicycle and pedestrian activity and safety,
WHEREAS, On February 25, 2025, the City Council received a presentation and directed staff to explore the merging the Traffic Safety and Parking Committee (TSPC) and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) into a Complete Streets Committee (CSC) to follow best transportation planning practices, while simultaneously reducing scope overlaps between committees and streamlining advisory bodies reporting to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on April 23, 2025, staff held a joint meeting with the BPAC and TSPC to collect input; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has emphasized the importance of Complete Streets by enacting the California Complete Streets Act of 2008 (AB 1358. Leno), which requires that when cities or counties revise general plans, they identify how they will provide for the mobility needs of all users of roadways; and
WHEREAS, the term “Complete Streets” describes a comprehensive, integrated transportation network with infrastructure and design that allows safe and convenient travel along and across streets for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, motorists, movers of commercial goods, users and operators of public transportation, seniors, children, youth, and families; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of the City of San Bruno does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are incorporated as though set forth in this section.

SECTION 2. Editorial guidance. The following non-substantive editorial style is used.

Words that are underlined are additions; words with a line through are deleted; and words in [brackets] are instructions for the Code publisher and which instructions are not to be published in the City’s Code unless worded as an “editor’s note”.

In addition, the Code publisher will arrange definitions and other changes alphabetically to conform to the Code’s current style and will, as needed, re-order numbering and lettering changes caused by these amendments. The City Clerk and the City Attorney are authorized to 454 of 496
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work with the Code Publisher to effectuate non-substantive amendments to ensure consistency as to form and style of the Code.

Further, the code publisher is directed to substitute the name of an office and/or position wherever possible rather than use a gender pronoun without further or formal amendments.

SECTION 3. Chapter 7.08 (Traffic Safety and Parking Committee) is amended as follows:

Chapter 7.08 Traffic Safety and ParkingComplete Streets Committee § 7.08.010. Established—Membership.

A.There is established an advisory traffic safety and parkingcomplete streets committee, to serve without compensation.

B.The committee shall consist of five seven public members, five of whom shall be residents of the city. Two members may be a representative from a major employer located in the city, and such number of other city officers and representatives of unofficial bodies as may be determined and appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council.

C.The members of the committee shall serve a four-year term. § 7.08.020. Voting privilege—Quorum.

The members of the committee shall serve a four-year term.

A. Four Three members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. § 7.08.030. Officers—Meetings.

A. The committee shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson to serve in the absence of the chairperson for a one-year term each January.

B. The committee shall meet regularly at least once per month at such time and place as shall be determined by resolution of the city council. All meetings shall be governed by the Ralph M. Brown Act.

C. The city traffic engineerPublic Works Director or designee shall serve as the secretary for the committee.
§ 7.08.040. Duties.

The traffic safety and parkingcomplete streets committee shall have the following duties:

A.Review Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans, Safe Routes to School Plans, Street Master Plans, and make recommendations to the City Council on the plan’s consistency with the City’s Complete Streets policy (General Plan Policy T-A).

B.Review transportation-related portions of new or amended Specific Plans and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on the plan’s consistency with the City’s Complete Streets policy (General Plan Policy T-A).

C.Provide input to staff for the planning phases of major capital improvement projects (CIPs) related to streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, pathways, and transportation infrastructure
D.Serve as a conduit for community input on transportation issues and engage the public in discussions and decision-making around pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic matters.

E.Support applications for active transportation grants from regional, state, and federal grant entities.

F.Any such other duties prescribed by the City Council.

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A.Provide an annual report to the City Council on committee actions and discussions.

A.To suggest the most practicable means for coordinating the activities of all officers and agencies of the city responsible for administration or enforcement of traffic regulations; B.To provide a forum for discussion and provide recommendations regarding traffic studies and reports;
C.To receive complaints regarding traffic matters;
D.To make recommendations to the city council to improve traffic conditions; E.To recommend to the city council the designation, establishment, or enactment of any of the following:

1. One-way streets,

2. Main arterial highway through streets,

3. Intersections at which vehicles are required to stop at one or more entrances thereto,

4. Railroad grade crossings at which vehicles are required to stop,

5. Areas in which parking or stopping is prohibited or restricted on streets or portions thereof, or on public parking lots,

6. Streets as to which commercial vehicles with gross weight of six thousand pounds or more are restricted,

7. Streets or portions thereof where the maximum speed limit shall be in excess of or less than the speed limit which would otherwise be established by state law, based upon engineering and traffic investigations,

8. The enactment of any other necessary traffic control deemed appropriate. § 7.08.050. Council action.

A. The city council may approve, modify, or deny the any recommendation of the committee, or refer the a matter back to the traffic safety and parkingcomplete streets committee for further study.

B. Any action of the council on a recommendation dealing with the subject matter set forth in subsection E of Section 7.08.040 shall be taken by resolution, or, if so required by the Vehicle Code, by ordinance.

SECTION 4. Current Membership May Continue Service. Notwithstanding Section

7.08.010, the City Council may appoint for one additional term any member who has served continuously on the Traffic Safety and Parking Committee or Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, as of June 1, 2025, resulting in a total committee membership that exceeds seven until such terms are completed. In no event may the City Council appoint any other person to the committee until one of the seven positions becomes vacant.

SECTION 5. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The adoption of this ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act under Sections 15301(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5), in that it is not a project that has the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 6. Severability. If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.

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SECTION 7. Effective Date. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause a summary thereof to be published in a newspaper of general circulation at least five (5) days prior to the meeting at which the proposed ordinance is to be adopted and shall post a certified copy of the proposed ordinance in the office of the City Clerk, and within fifteen (15) days of its adoption, shall cause a summary of it to be published, including the vote for and against the same, and shall post a certified copy of the adopted ordinance in the office of the City Clerk, in accordance with California Government Code Section 36933.
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ATTEST: Rico E. Medina, Mayor ______________________________
Lupita Huerta, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Trisha Ortiz, City Attorney
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I, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. ____ was introduced at a regular meeting of the San Bruno City Council on May 27, 2025, and adopted by the San Bruno City Council at a regular meeting on _________, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

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Lupita Huerta, City Clerk

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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025- __

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BRUNO APPOINTING

COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND ADOPTING BY-LAWS FOR THE COMPLETE STREETS

COMMITTEE AND TERMINATING THE TRAFFIC SAFETY AND PARKING COMMITTEE

AND THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City Council at its March 25, 2023, retreat, identified Good Governance of Commissions, Boards, and Committees (CBCs) as a strategic initiative to promote effective and efficient organizational structures and transparent decision-making; and WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety and Parking Committee (TSPC) was formed in 1981, with duties are set forth by San Bruno Municipal Code Section 7.08.040 to improve traffic conditions and safety,
WHEREAS, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) was formed in 2002, with duties are set forth by Section 4 of the BPAC bylaws, to promote and encourage bicycle and pedestrian activity and safety,
WHEREAS, On February 25, 2025, the City Council received a presentation and directed staff to explore merging the Traffic Safety and Parking Committee (TSPC) and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) into a Complete Streets Committee (CSC) to follow best transportation planning practices, while simultaneously reducing scope overlaps between committees and streamlining advisory bodies reporting to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on April 23, 2025, staff held a joint meeting with the BPAC and TSPC to collect input; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has emphasized the importance of Complete Streets by enacting the California Complete Streets Act of 2008 (AB 1358. Leno), which requires that when cities or counties revise general plans, they identify how they will provide for the mobility needs of all users of roadways; and
WHEREAS, the term “Complete Streets” describes a comprehensive, integrated transportation network with infrastructure and design that allows safe and convenient travel along and across streets for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, motorists, movers of commercial goods, users and operators of public transportation, seniors, children, youth, and families; and
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2025, the City Council introduced, read by title only and waived a further reading of an Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Bruno Amending Title 7 (Vehicles And Traffic) of the Municipal Code to Form a Complete Streets Committee” (the “Ordinance”)..

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Bruno hereby adopts the Complete Streets Committee by-laws, as set forth in Exhibit A hereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby terminates the Traffic Safety and Parking Committee and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and appoints to serve as the initial members of the Complete Streets Committee those members serving, as of the effective 458 of 496 ATTACHMENT 2
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1 date of this resolution, on the Traffic Safety and Parking Committee and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the effective date of this Resolution shall be the date on which the Ordinance is effective.

Exhibit A: Complete Streets Committee By-laws
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I hereby certify that foregoing Resolution No. 2025 - __ was introduced and adopted by the San Bruno City Council at a regular meeting on May 27, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

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Lupita Huerta, City Clerk

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COMPLETE STREETS COMMITTEE

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COMPLETE STREETS COMMITTEE BY-LAWS

1. Purpose and Intent. The membership and duties of the Complete Streets Committee (the “Committee”) are prescribed in the San Bruno Municipal Code.

These Bylaws set forth the procedural rules for the conduct of Committee meetings.

2. Meetings. The Committee shall conduct its business in accordance with these Bylaws and the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.).

2.1 Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called at any time by the Chair or by a majority of the Committee.

2.2 Public Meetings. All meetings and study sessions of the Committee shall be open to the public. Closed sessions may be held only when specifically authorized by the Brown Act.

2.3 Cancellation of Regular Meetings. The Committee may cancel an upcoming regular meeting for lack of a quorum or if the Secretary has indicated that there are no agenda items required to be heard by the Committee. Notice of the cancellation shall be posted in lieu of an agenda.

3. Organization of the Committee.

3.1 Compensation. No person shall receive compensation for service as a member, except for reimbursement of all such expenses necessarily and legitimately incurred and authorized during the performance of official duties.

3.2 Officers. The Committee shall elect from its membership a Chair, who shall preside over meetings. The Committee shall also elect a Vice- Chair, who shall preside in the absence of the Chair. The Chair and Vice- Chair are sometimes referred to herein as the “presiding officer.” The Chair shall have the following powers:

3.2.1 To call to order the meeting and to conduct the order of business as set forth in the agenda.

3.2.2 To adjust the agenda, if needed, at the time of the meeting with the approval of the Committee;

3.2.3 To move, second, debate and vote;

3.2.4 To rule motions in or out of order;

3.2.5 To determine whether a speaker from the audience has exceeded his or her time or is otherwise out of order;

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3.2.6 To rule on questions of parliamentary procedure based generally on Robert's Rules of Order;

3.2.7 To sign all minutes and resolutions and other documents necessitating his or her signature;

3.2.8 To call a brief recess during a meeting;

3.2.9 To appoint members to subcommittees with the approval of the Committee; and

3.2.10 To maintain decorum.

The presiding officer’s determination as to any of the above matters may be overruled by a majority of the members present.

3.5 Organizational Meeting. At its first meeting in January, the members shall elect a Chair and Vice-Chair from among its members.

3.6 Term of the Chair and Vice-Chair. The term of office of the Chair and Vice Chair shall be one year. A member may serve more than one consecutive term as Chair or Vice-Chair. Nothing shall prevent the Committee from removing and replacing the Chair or Vice-Chair at any time during their respective terms, provided that the item is properly on the agenda of the meeting.

3.7 Vacancy in the Office of Chair or Vice-Chair. A vacancy in the office of Chair or Vice-Chair shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by election at the next meeting provided the election has been noticed on the agenda.

3.8 Vacancy of a Member’s Seat. A member may resign by submitting his or her resignation in writing to the Chair. The resignation is effective and irrevocable when submitted. In the event of an unscheduled vacancy of any member’s seat prior to the expiration of their term, the City Council may appoint a member to serve the remainder of the unexpired term.

The newly appointed member shall take and subscribe to the oath of office before the next regular meeting after his or her appointment by the City Council.

3.9 Quorum. A majority of the total membership of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Where there is not a quorum present, the Secretary of the Committee shall announce that no meeting will be held due to lack of a quorum, and shall announce the date of the next regular or adjourned meeting. When a member is disqualified due to a financial conflict of interest, his or her presence shall not be considered in determining the presence of a quorum. Any decision of the

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Committee shall require a vote of the majority of the members present and qualified to vote.

3.10 Subcommittees. Subject to the approval of the Public Works Director or City Council, the Committee may from time to time establish either standing or ad hoc subcommittees consisting of any number less than a quorum of its membership for the purposes of studying a specific area of concern.

Standing subcommittees (that have a regular meeting schedule or continuing subject matter jurisdiction) are subject to all of the requirements of the Brown Act. The subcommittee shall make reports to the full Committee or City Council at a future date. Subcommittee reports will be considered advisory and recommendations are subject to action by the full Committee or City Council.

3.11 Absences from meetings. If a member of the Committee has 2 unexcused or 4 excused absences from regular meetings in any twelve- month period, the office of such member shall be vacated. A successor for the remainder of the term of such member shall be appointed by the City Council. In order to request an excused absence, a member must notify the Chair and the Secretary of the anticipated absence in advance of the meeting and the request must be noted during call of the roll and reflected in the minutes of the meeting.

3.12 Oath of Office. Newly appointed members shall take and subscribe to the oath of office before assuming their duties. The oath may be given by a City official authorized to do so by State law.

4. The Committee Agenda.

4.1 Preparation of the agenda. The Secretary of the Committee shall formulate and prepare the agenda for meetings.

4.2 Posting of the agenda. The City Clerk shall cause to be posted an agenda for each regular meeting in the designated posting locations not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Agendas for adjourned meetings and special meetings shall be posted as required by law.

4.3 Affidavit of posting. Immediately following the posting of the agenda, the City Clerk shall cause to be completed an affidavit of posting. The affidavit shall indicate the time and location of posting, and shall be signed under penalty of perjury. The City Clerk shall retain all such affidavits in accordance with the City’s records retention policy.

4.4 Order of Business. Items shall be placed on the agenda substantially according to the following "Order of Business." Upon review of the agenda at the beginning of any meeting, the Committee may change the order of

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business in order to promote the efficiency of the meeting. The Order of Business for each regular meeting shall be as follows:

1. Call to Order/Roll call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes (unless approved on the Consent Calendar)

4. Public Comments for items not on the agenda

5. Announcements of Conflicts of interest

6. Consent Calendar (if applicable)

7. Public Hearings

8. Conduct of Business

9. Comments from Staff

10. Items from Members

11. Adjournment

4.5 Description of Matters on the Agenda. All items of business to be transacted shall be described briefly on the agenda in sufficient detail so that a reasonable person can determine the general nature of the matter under consideration. Not every recommendation or conceivable action or alternative need be listed. Generally, each item on the agenda shall contain a staff recommendation and the specific action requested to be taken.

4.6 Adding Items of Business to a Future Agenda. Any member may during “Items from Members” request that an item of business within the Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction be added to a future agenda. Such requests are subject to approval of the Committee.

4.7 Public Comments. Members of the public shall be permitted to speak on each item of business on the agenda when the item is taken up and before action is taken on the item by the Committee. Each speaker shall have a three (3) minute period to speak; time cannot be ceded to another speaker. In order to facilitate the conduct of the meeting, the Chair or the Committee may lengthen or shorten the three-minute period for all speakers on a particular agenda item based on the number of persons in attendance wishing to speak or the complexity of the matter under consideration. An individual may speak only once during “Public Comments.” .

5. Minutes. The minutes of meetings shall be kept by the Secretary in accordance with the following policy:

5.1 The Complete Streets Committee shall use Action Minutes to record their proceedings.

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the conclusion and/or action to be taken. The minutes shall include the definition of action minutes.

5.3 Motions and votes are outlined in the action minutes.

6. Annual Report. The Committee shall provide a report to the City Council concerning its actions, activities, and achievements during the preceding year, its goals for the subsequent year and any recommendations for improvement in providing service to the City. A summary of the annual report shall be presented orally at a regular City Council meeting. If the annual report requirement is suspended by the City Council, then a report would not be required.

7. Secretary. The Public Works Director or their designee shall serve as the Secretary for the Committee. The Secretary shall:

7.1 Keep the minutes of all meetings and post approved minutes to the City website;

7.2 Give or serve all notices required by law or by these rules;

7.3 Formulate and prepare the agenda for all meetings;

7.4 Be custodian of Committee records;

7.5 Inform the Committee of correspondence relating to business of the Committee and attend to such correspondence;

7.6 Handle funds allocated to the Committee, as directed by the Public Works Director, and in accordance with its directives, the law, and City regulations; and

7.7 Sign official documents of the Committee.

8. Conduct of Meetings.

8.1 Action by the Committee. The Committee shall proceed by way of motion.

Any member, including the Chair, may make a motion and any member may second the motion except that the same person who made the motion cannot second it. A member may make only one motion at a time and a motion or second may be withdrawn by the maker at any time before a vote.

8.2 Adoption by Majority Vote. A motion shall be adopted by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present provided a quorum is determined to exist. Members have a duty to vote "aye", or "nay" on each motion. Abstentions shall be cast only if the member declares:

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8.2.1 The existence of a conflict of interest or other disqualification from voting; or

8.2.2 A lack of sufficient information upon which to base a vote due to absence from a previous meeting.

Abstentions are not counted in the vote tally.

8.3. Rules of Decorum.

8.3.1 Rules for Members. Members of the Committee shall conduct themselves in an orderly and businesslike manner to ensure that the business of the City shall be attended to efficiently and thoroughly and to ensure that the integrity of the deliberative process is maintained at all times. Members shall maintain a polite, respectful and courteous manner when addressing one another, City staff and members of the public during meetings. Members shall speak clearly into the microphone so that they can be heard by the audience.
a. Communication with Members
1) Members should request the floor of the Presiding Officer before speaking.
2) A member who is speaking shall attempt to avoid repetition and shall limit their comments to the subject matter at hand.

Members should express their views without engaging in lengthy debates.
3) When one member is speaking, other members shall not interrupt or otherwise disturb the speaker.
b. Communication with Members of the Public Addressing the Committee.
1) Members may question a person addressing the Committee at the conclusion of the person’s comments or upon expiration of the person’s time to speak. Such
questions shall be directed to the person through the Presiding Officer.
2) Members shall not engage the person addressing the
Committee in a dialogue with the Committee or City staff, but shall confine communication to a question and answer format conducted through the Presiding Officer.

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3) If a member of the audience has addressed the Committee on matters that are not on the agenda, members shall refrain from discussion of the matter. If a member so wishes, the member may, if appropriate, during the “Items from Members” portion of the meeting, direct the Secretary to place the matter on the next agenda, subject to the approval of the Committee.

8.3.2 Rules for City Staff.
a. Decorum. City staff shall not engage in public dialogue or debate with members of the public during public meetings.

When addressed by the Committee, staff shall respond in a polite and respectful manner.
b. Role of the Secretary. The Secretary’s duties during the meetings include keeping a record of concerns raised by the Committee regarding staff matters and directions for future staff action.

8.3.3 Rules for the Public
a. Members of the Audience. Members of the audience shall not engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including the utterance of loud, threatening or abusive language, whistling, stamping of feet or other acts which disturb, disrupt, impede or otherwise render the orderly conduct of the meeting infeasible. b. Persons Addressing the Committee.
1) Any person wishing to speak in connection with any item of business on the agenda shall first be invited to voluntarily complete a speaker request slip and submit the slip to the Secretary, although completion of the speaker’s slip is not required to speak.
2) No person shall address the Committee without first being recognized by the Presiding Officer.
3) No person addressing the Committee shall make repetitious, slanderous or irrelevant remarks, or engage in any other disorderly conduct which disrupts, disturbs or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meetings.
4) Any person who disrupts the meeting may, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer or a majority of the Committee, be subject to ejection from that meeting.

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a. The Chair shall follow the following procedure to maintain decorum:
1) Warning. The Presiding Officer shall request that a person who is disrupting the meeting cease such conduct. If after receiving a warning from the Presiding Officer, the person persists in disrupting the meeting, the Presiding Officer may request a recess to address the situation and, if necessary, direct the secretary to contact law enforcement to assist in maintaining order.
2) Removal. A law enforcement officer may remove from the meeting any person who is actually disrupting the
proceedings.
3) Meeting restart. The meeting may restart once the
disruption has been addressed. If a meeting continues to be disturbed or disrupted in such a manner as to make
infeasible or improbable the restoration of order, the Presiding Officer can adjourn the meeting.

9. General

9.1 The Committee and its activities are completely distinct from the Public Works Department.

9.2 No member shall use any public resources including the Public Works Department, City, and/or Committee letterhead and paper in any private activity.

9.3 The Public Works Director shall approve and release any and all publicity releases, public information, pamphlets and other public relations. The purpose is to ensure that no release or programs will conflict with policies or programs of the City.

10. Robert's Rules of Order. If a matter arises that is not covered by these rules, the Brown Act or the San Bruno Municipal Code, the procedures of the Committee shall be governed by the latest revised edition of Robert's Rules of Order to the extent not inconsistent with laws governing public agencies.

11. Amendments to By-Laws. These by-laws may not be amended unless the proposed amendment has been presented to and approved by the City Council.

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Attachment 3: Complete Streets Committee Examples
Jurisdiction Responsibilities
Brisbane  The first priority of the committee shall be to review and propose a plan to provide safe pedestrian routes to schools.
 The committee shall review those modifications to the circulation element of the General Plan required by the California Complete Streets Act of 2008, and provide recommendations to the Planning Commission as to whether or not those modifications plan for a balanced, multi-modal transportation network that meets the needs of all users of streets, roads and highways, defined to include:
motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, children, person with disabilities, seniors, movers of commercial goods, and users of public transportation, in a manner that is suitable to the context of the general plan.
 The committee shall perform initial plan and policy level review of materials relevant to the Complete Streets Act, including, but not limited to bicycle, pedestrian and/or trail master plans and city street standards.  The committee shall make recommendations to the City Council on the implementation of relevant programs of the City’s 1994 General Plan policies 38- 43 (traffic flow, convenience and access), 44-51 (traffic safety), 52-55 (transit and transportation management, 56-57 (parking), 58-63 (bicycles), and 64-68 (pedestrians) and comparable programs in the forthcoming revised General Plan.  The committee shall review grant applications for various transportation and traffic related infrastructure improvements prepared and presented by city staff.  The committee shall review such other various public traffic issues as may be referred to them by the City Council, the City Manager, the Director of Public Works or the Chief of Police.

Los Altos  Help to create multi-modal transportation solutions and policies that enable safe, attractive, comfortable, and independent access and travel for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motorists of all ages and abilities, including connectivity across jurisdictional boundaries
 Advise the Council on existing and proposed City policies related to traffic calming and traffic enforcement
 Advise the Council on projects and budget priorities for transportation-related capital improvements
 Provide for community engagement and serve as a conduit for community input.

Los Gatos  Act in an advisory capacity to the Town Council in matters pertaining to current trends and experiences in enhancing all modes of travel; integration of Town transportation infrastructure, including bike and pedestrian pathways, with neighboring jurisdictions; reviewing relevant grant applications; prioritizing transportation around schools, including enhancing safe routes to schools efforts; reviewing and updating Town master plans, including the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and others as relevant; and related topics as directed by the Town Council or requested by Town staff.
 Review policies and procedures on streets and trails.  Appoint one member of the Commission as a representative of the Town to serve on the Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission.

Menlo Park  To advance the goals of the city’s newly adopted climate action plan by making alternatives to driving safer and more attractive, namely by reviewing the city’s transportation master plan (TMP) and recommending the projects most likely to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and providing input on major development projects such as the Menlo Park Community Campus, by looking at them through the lens of transportation accessibility, especially bicycle/pedestrian/public transportation accessibility
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Continue to advocate for and advise the City Council on the planning and installation of the Middle Avenue pedestrian and bicycle rail crossing, and safe cycling/pedestrian infrastructure connecting the Burgess complex to the Middle Avenue corridor to Olive Street, and north on Olive Street to Hillview Middle School.
Continue to support City Council in ongoing initiatives to improve access to Downtown and support downtown businesses.
Continue to support the implementation of the Safe Routes to School strategy and advocate for community engagement, program continuity and engineering implementation.
Continue to support City Council’s role as a stakeholder with regard to regional multi-modal and transportation demand management programs projects to increase
Novato Monitor, oversee, and provide recommendations for proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects for streets and pathway improvements, including funding;
Identify potential bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements based on community needs and work with staff to update the Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan accordingly;
Receive and make recommendations concerning traffic engineering proposals, complaints, concerns and suggestions having to do with traffic, pedestrian and bicycle operational matters such as the modification or installation of new traffic controls, crosswalks, roadway striping, or traffic calming devices with input from the City Engineer and/or city departments, districts or other stakeholders; Liaise with other public agencies, schools, bicycle and pedestrian interest groups and/or individuals to facilitate a role for Novato cyclists, parents and pedestrians in countywide planning and funding efforts including crossing guards; Assist with the annual development of the 5-year pavement rehabilitation plan by reviewing and making recommendations related to the prioritization of streets and other improvements/programs and review financial expenditures to ensure adequate and equitable distribution of funding;
Liaise with the Transportation Authority of Marin Safe Routes to Schools Committee and the Novato Safe Routes to Schools representative; and Submit an annual report to the City Council on accomplishments, issues and suggestions of the Committee.

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City Council Agenda Item
Staff Report

CITY OF SAN BRUNO
DATE: May 27, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Alex D. McIntyre, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Matthew Lee, P.E., Public Works Director
Ana Morales, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: 1. Consider Introducing, Reading by Title Only, and Waiving Further Reading of an Ordinance Entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Bruno Amending Title 7 (Vehicles and Traffic) By Replacing the Police Chief with the City Manager for Management of the Downtown Paid Parking Program;

2. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Amending Rates and Regulations for Paid Parking on City-Owned or Controlled On and Off-Street Parking Facilities; Approving an Amendment to the Agreement with LAZ Parking, CA LLC, for Parking Enforcement Services;
Appropriating Funds Therefor; and Determining the Project is Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act; and

3. Direct the Issuance of an RFP for a Downtown Parking Program App BACKGROUND:

At the April 29, 2025, City Council Special meeting, after a program update, staff was directed to bring back an agenda item to formalize the following items related for the Downtown Paid Parking Program:

1. Eliminate paid parking downtown between 8:00AM and 10:00AM for on-street parking spaces;

2. Include a $0.50 rate for off-street parking lot spaces if using coins and include pass through of transaction fee for credit card payment;

3. Remove paid parking on El Camino Real; remove the associated 21 kiosks, keep the 2- hour parking limit;

4. Amend the LAZ Parking contract and revise the budget to include funding for a contracted Meter Technician and non-technical maintenance labor;

5. Research the cost associated with implementing a mobile paid parking app that may be used at the parking lot and street kiosks; and

6. Reintroduce options for repaying the General Fund loan during the budget process for discussion and action.

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to implement the Downtown Paid Parking Program in 2024. As an additional item for Council action, staff recommends changing management of the paid parking program from the Chief of Police to City Manager or their designee. Each of these items is discussed in further detail below.

DISCUSSION:

1. Eliminate paid parking downtown between 8:00AM and 10:00AM for on-street parking spaces.

The elimination of on-street paid parking from 8:00AM and 10:00AM is projected to result in a potential annual revenue loss of $85,000 to $110,000.

Per City Council direction, to formalize this change, pursuant to Section 7.26.030 of the San Bruno Municipal Code, staff are recommending the adoption of a resolution amending and restating the meter rates, days and hours of enforcement, and time limits, as follows (additions shown with double underline and deletions shown with strike through):

Table 1: On-Street Parking Rates and Regulations
On Street Parking Location Minimum Meter Rate Maximum Meter Rate Street Area 1: San Mateo Avenue,
Jenevein Avenue, Easton Avenue,
Huntington Avenue, West Angus
Avenue, and Mastick Avenue
$0 per hour $3.00 per hour
Street Area 2: El Camino Real $0 per hour $3.00 per hour Days and Hours of Parking Meter
Enforcement Monday through Sunday, 8:00 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Time Limits 2 hours Maximum, Except for Approved Short-Term Spaces
Staff are working to finalize the updated signage to reflect the new hours. Once the resolution is adopted, the City will work with their signage contractor to procure and install the signs, which is estimated at approximately 1-2 months.

Signage costs are estimated at $70,000, which staff are recommending through a fund transfer and appropriation from the Streets budget salary savings (001-4110-5101) to the Parking Fund (651-2010-6206).

Lastly, the re-programming of kiosks to reflect rates and regulations for paid parking, such as the proposed change above, was a function previously performed by the Police Department. This duty will now be performed by LAZ Parking as part of the proposed Meter Maintenance Technician role detailed in #4 below.

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2. Include a $0.50 rate for off-street parking lot spaces if using coins, and pass through the transaction fee for credit card payments.

The inclusion of a $0.50 rate for off-street parking lot spaces if using coins is not projected to result in any potential revenue loss.

Per City Council direction, to formalize this change, staff are recommending the adoption of a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule to add a parking rate for off-street parking lots in the amount of $0.50 per hour. For parking sessions that are paid with credit card, the Master Fee Schedule already allows the pass through of transaction fees.

The re-programming of kiosks to reflect rates and regulations for paid parking, such as the proposed change above, was a function previously performed by the Police Department. This duty will now be performed by LAZ Parking as part of the proposed Meter Maintenance Technician role detailed in #4 below.

3. Remove paid parking on El Camino Real; remove the associated 21 kiosks, keep the 2-hour parking limit.

The removal of paid parking on El Camino Real is projected to result in a potential annual revenue loss of $20,000 to $27,000.

Per City Council direction, to formalize this change, pursuant to Section 7.26.020 (A) of the San Bruno Municipal Code, staff are recommending the adoption of a resolution amending the parking meter areas for paid parking, by eliminating the paid parking restrictions on El Camino Real and the removal of the paid parking kiosks from such area, as shown in Table 1 in #2 above. The elimination of paid parking restrictions does not eliminate the time limits for parking on El Camino Real.

Once the amended resolution is adopted, LAZ Parking will begin removing the 21 kiosks from El Camino Real and the City will temporarily store them, following T2 specifications, at the City-owned Skyline Activity Center, located at 1999 Earl Avenue. LAZ Parking anticipates removing all 21 kiosks within approximately one to two weeks, with an estimated completion date in the first or second week of June. As needed, LAZ Parking will utilize these kiosks as spares to replace any inoperable kiosks in the Downtown area.

The removal and storage of the 21 kiosks on El Camino Real will be covered by the additional $25,000 in the proposed contract amendment with LAZ Parking for non- technical maintenance labor for various kiosk meter-related releveling, repositioning, and/or removal. This is further detailed in #4 below.

4. Amend the LAZ Parking contract and revise the budget to include funding for a contracted Meter Technician and non-technical maintenance labor.

Since the implementation of the Downtown Paid Parking Program, persistent issues have been encountered with the functionality of some T2 kiosks, including, but not

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limited to, coin chute alignment, ongoing controller malfunctions, or damage to the kiosk frame.

The City’s current contract with LAZ Parking includes limited meter preventive maintenance. Currently, meter maintenance is performed by a two-person collection crew and includes basic functions such as wiping down meters, bagging inoperable units, and reporting issues to the City. Reactive repairs are conducted by the San Bruno Police Department (SBPD) and LAZ Parking technicians in response to system alerts, with on-demand maintenance for vandalism or urgent issues. Because LAZ Parking did not have dedicated personnel onsite, there were delays in addressing maintenance issues. The addition of a dedicated LAZ Parking Meter Maintenance Technician, trained on the City’s T2 kiosks, would address this gap by providing daily preventative maintenance, onsite troubleshooting, and overall program oversight. With this dedicated presence, response times are expected to improve significantly.

Therefore, staff recommend an amendment to the parking enforcement services contract with LAZ Parking to hire a 1.0 FTE On-Site Meter Maintenance Technician ($95,000 annually) for the necessary preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and response times required to ensure the successful operation of the kiosks. The proposed Meter Maintenance Technician position would provide dedicated, daily technical support exclusively focused on meter performance. This technician will report to the LAZ Parking Manager. LAZ Parking would become familiar with all aspects of the City’s T2 contract, including the T2 kiosks, and proactively inspect all meters.

The company will:
Respond in real-time to system alerts;
Perform field diagnostics and repairs;
Manage inventory and part replacement; and
Maintain detailed maintenance and performance logs.

The technician and Parking Manager will also serve as a direct liaison with the City and T2, allowing for more immediate service, reduced meter downtime, and better attendance to equipment-related tasks.

Additionally, the proposed Meter Maintenance Technician will actively monitor the operations of the kiosks using the Digital Iris (Iris) reporting system, which tracks outages, errors, and other operational flags. The technician will immediately address issues as they arise, rather than relying on periodic inspections or batch reporting. This is a key difference from the current LAZ Parking contract, where Iris alerts are monitored intermittently and action to repair is scheduled between LAZ and SBPD resources based on workload and meter priority.

Through this dedicated position, the City will also be able to access all of the Iris system’s datasets and pull reports, including customized reports, as needed, based on the City’s requested frequency. City staff are currently working with LAZ Parking to gain a better understanding of the Iris reporting system and the types of reporting capabilities that are possible within the system.

Additionally, through this amendment, all kiosk and parking program customer service requests will fall under the Meter Maintenance Technician’s purview, with courtesy

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notification to Public Works, and no additional reliance on the Police Department. This will allow for a more streamlined response to any issues that arise with the kiosks.

Relatedly, all signage will be updated by the City with LAZ Parking’s contact information and San Bruno Responds’ information, allowing residents to report any issues or complaints.

The table below summarizes the key differences of the scope of services under the current contract compared to the proposed amendment:

Category Current LAZ Contract Proposed Technician
Maintenance
Frequency
Every 40–45 days per
meter; alert-based repairs
Daily proactive checks and preventative
maintenance; real-time alert response
Technician
Assignment
Shared across non-
dedicated onsite technicians
(meter collection staff,
enforcement staff, and
SBPD)
Dedicated on-site technician
Scope of Work
Basic cleaning, reporting,
bagging; limited in-field
repair
Full diagnostics, repairs, inventory,
software support, in addition to the
current LAZ contract
Response
Time
Based on alert severity and
staff availability On-site response to Iris alerts
Reporting &
Tracking Periodic inspection logs Comprehensive maintenance records and trend reports
Customer
Service Role
Indirect; handled by
enforcement staff
LAZ Parking now directly receives all
requests from residents and SB
Responds
LAZ Parking anticipates approximately one to two months to fill the Meter Maintenance Technician position once the City Council approves the amended parking enforcement services contract.

The proposed contract amendment with LAZ Parking will also include an additional $25,000 for non-technical maintenance labor for various kiosk meter-related tasks, such as releveling, repositioning, and/or removal, which will be utilized on an as-needed basis. This will include activities such as removing and storing the 21 kiosks from El Camino Real.

The contract amendment is included as Attachment #3.

5. Research the cost associated with implementing a mobile paid parking app that may be used at the parking lot and street kiosks;
Staff have conducted initial research into mobile-based parking payment systems and concluded that issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for a mobile parking app solution will be necessary due to the associated costs. For example, a convenient option is to use LAZ Parking’s mobile app, which may be contracted for by the City. The initial estimate from LAZ is $0.65 per transaction on their mobile app. Given the cost and the

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approximately 371,000 transactions from last year (both coin and credit card), this would push the annual fee costs into a dollar figure that requires an RFP for services.

To determine the range of competitive pricing for these types of apps, Staff recommends issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for a parking app from vendors to provide pricing for the City to consider. Most cities pass these costs on to the app's users; however, some factor them into the program's overall cost. Regardless, staff are currently seeking direction from the City Council on issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for a Downtown Parking Program app.

6.Reintroduce options for repaying the General Fund loan during the budget process for discussion and action.

After incorporating operational changes directed by the City Council at the April 29, 2025 meeting, the estimated operating revenues over expenditures are insufficient to repay the loan within the first ten years of operations. Staff will prepare a repayment plan that includes interest-only payments for a specified period, pending stabilization of operations, revenues, and expenses. The Parking Fund’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, including a loan repayment plan to the General Fund, will be presented to the City Council on June 10, 2025, for consideration.

7.Change rate setting and parking area function to City Manager or designee; Staff are recommending the adoption of an ordinance replacing the Chief of Police with the City Manager or their designee for exercising the authority granted in managing the paid parking program. Similarly, staff are recommending adoption of a resolution replacing the Chief of Police with the City Manager or their designee for exercising the authority granted under Resolution No. 2023 – 115 to set meter rates in amounts to achieve a parking occupancy rate of 85%. Staff recommends these changes because staff in the City Manager’s Office will be analyzing utilization rates, and staff in the Administrative Services Office will be recommending rate adjustments to the City Council when needed or as part of the annual budget process.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The parking program modifications above introduce new variables that were previously untested during the first twelve months of the program. Revenue changes resulting from the addition of the one-hour, $0.50 cash option are related to changes in behavior and cannot be estimated from currently available data. The change in revenue will be a combination of (a) the new customers attracted by the discounted option and offset by (b) the cannibalized revenue from customers who were willing and able to pay the two-hour, $1.00 rate and may now utilize the lower rate. By setting this rate such that the effective rate to the City is $0.50 regardless of option (that is, ensuring rate payers cover the City's costs of payment processing), there is no functional distinction between payment methods with this change, and the total difference in revenues is the sum of changes from customer types (a) and (b). The actions above are estimated to result in a potential revenue loss ranging between $105,000 and $137,000, as follows:

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Action Potential Revenue Loss
Elimination of on-street paid parking from
8:00AM and 10:00AM $85,000 – $110,000
Removal of paid parking on El Camino Real $20,000 – $27,000 TOTAL $105,000 – $137,000

While these are estimates, the substantial programmatic changes increase the likelihood that actual results differ considerably. Additional budget items that will be incorporated into the Parking Fund budget, per the actions above, include:

Additional Budget Items Cost Funding Source

1.0 FTE Meter Maintenance
Technician (annual cost) $95,000 Parking Fund
Non-technical maintenance labor
(one-time cost) $25,000 Parking Fund
Updated signage $70,000 Streets Budget Salary
Savings
TOTAL $190,000

Per the “Downtown Paid Parking Program Update” Staff Report from April 29, 2025, between April 2024 through March 2025, revenue totaled $1,264,160, made up of $650,210 from parking meter revenue collection and $613,950 from citation revenue.

Additionally, as stated earlier, after incorporating operational changes directed by the City Council at the April 29, 2025 meeting, the estimated operating revenues in excess of expenditures are insufficient to repay the loan within the first ten years of operation. Once operations have stabilized following the directed changes, staff will prepare a repayment plan; interest payments on the loan will remain in the proposed budget until that point. The Parking Fund’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 will be presented to the City Council on June 10, 2025, for consideration.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

The establishment of parking regulations is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the parking regulations would have a significant effect on the environment. (Pub. Res. Code Sec. 15061(b)(3).) and the parking regulations are exempt from CEQA pursuant to a Class 1 exemption for existing facilities, which includes existing highways, streets, and sidewalks, and alterations thereto. (14 Cal. Code Regs. 15301 (c).).

RECOMMENDATION:

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1. Consider Introducing, Reading by Title Only, and Waiving Further Reading of an Ordinance Entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Bruno Amending Title 7 (Vehicles And Traffic) By Replacing The Police Chief With The City Manager For Management of the Downtown Paid Parking Program.

2. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Amending Rates And Regulations For Paid Parking On City-Owned or Controlled On and Off-Street Parking Facilities; Approving An Amendment to The Agreement with LAZ Parking, CA LLC, for Parking Enforcement Services; Appropriating Funds Therefor; and Determining The Project Is Exempt Under The California Environmental Quality Act

3. Direct the Issuance of an RFP for a Downtown Parking Program App.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance

2. Resolution

3. LAZ Contract Amendment

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1 ORDINANCE NO. ____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BRUNO AMENDING TITLE 7 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) BY REPLACING THE POLICE CHIEF WITH THE CITY

MANAGER FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE PAID PARKING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1941 to establish a paid parking program by amending San Bruno Municipal Code Chapter 7.16 (Stopping, Standing and Parking) and by adding San Bruno Municipal Code Chapter 7.26 (Paid On and Off-Street Parking) (together, the “Parking Regulations”); WHEREAS, the Parking Regulations task the Chief of Police or their designee with certain functions for implementing the Parking Regulations; and WHEREAS, the management of the paid parking program and the implementation of the Parking Regulations are functions that the City Manager or their designee desires to perform.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BRUNO ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. All references to the “Chief of Police” shall be replaced by the “City Manager” in the following sections: 7.16.150 (Parking in excess of time limits prohibited), 7.26.020 (Establishment of parking meter areas), and 7.26.030 (Establishment of range of paid parking rates, days and hours of paid parking enforcement, time limits, and methodology for periodic adjustment of paid parking rates for parking meter areas).

Section 3. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or sections of the ordinance. The city council hereby declares that it should have adopted the ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional.

Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty days from and after its adoption. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause a summary thereof to be published in a newspaper of general circulation at least five (5) days prior to the meeting at which the proposed ordinance is to be adopted and shall post a certified copy of the proposed ordinance in the office of the City Clerk, and within fifteen (15) days of its adoption, shall cause a summary of it to be published, including the vote for and against the same, and shall post a certified copy of the adopted ordinance in the office of the City Clerk, in accordance with California Government Code Section 36933. ______________________________
Rico E. Medina, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lupita Huerta, City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 1
2 APPROVED AS TO FORM:

______________________________
Trisha A. Ortiz, City Attorney

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I hereby certify that foregoing Ordinance No. ____
was introduced at a regular meeting of the San Bruno City Council on May 27, 2025 and adopted by the San Bruno City Council at a regular meeting on ___________, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

______________________________
Lupita Huerta, City Clerk

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6 RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - __

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BRUNO AMENDING

RATES AND REGULATIONS FOR PAID PARKING ON CITY OWNED OR CONTROLLED ON AND OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES; APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LAZ PARKING, CA LLC, FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES; APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR; AND DETERMINING THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT

UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, the City completed Downtown Parking Management Plan (Plan) in 2019.

This Plan served to implement the City’s General Plan (2009) and Transit Corridors Plan (2013) and to support the City Council’s on-going efforts and interests in development and revitalization of San Bruno’s Downtown while respecting the existing residential neighborhoods and parking demand in the City.

WHEREAS, the Plan identifies appropriate supply, distribution and management of parking within the Downtown to meet current and future parking demands and minimize spillover into residential areas;
WHEREAS, the Plan recommends the installation of paid parking kiosks and adjusting parking time restrictions to manage parking demands;
WHEREAS, the City Council Strategic Initiatives for FY2021-22 included deployment of a downtown parking meter program and enhancement of citywide parking enforcement capabilities;
WHEREAS, in 2023, the City Council adopted a paid parking program, adding Chapter

7.26 (Paid Parking On and Off-Street Parking Areas) to the San Bruno Municipal Code; WHEREAS, San Bruno Municipal Code Section 7.26.020 authorizes the City to establish on and off-street paid parking areas by resolution;
WHEREAS, San Bruno Municipal Code Section 7.26.030 authorizes the City to establish the range of paid parking rates, days and hours of paid parking enforcement, and time limits for paid parking areas by resolution;
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-115, entitled “Resolution Adopting Rates and Regulations for Paid Parking on City Owned or Controlled On and Off-Street Parking Facilities, Amending the Master Fee Schedule to Include Parking Rates, and Determining the Project Is Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act” prescribing the paid parking areas, the paid parking rates, and the days and hours for paid parking restrictions;
WHEREAS, the City entered into that certain “Agreement with LAZ Parking, CA LLC, for Contract Parking Enforcement Services for Citywide Parking Enforcement,” dated September 8, 2023 (the “LAZ Agreement”);
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2025, the City Council held a special meeting to conduct a study session regarding an update on the paid parking program, at which time the City Council directed staff to return with the revisions to the program, including: (i) eliminating paid parking restrictions on El Camino Real, (ii) amending the hours for on-street paid parking, (iii) amending 481 of 496 ATTACHMENT 2
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BRUNO AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Pursuant to Section 7.26.020 (A) of the San Bruno Municipal Code, the City hereby amends the parking meter areas for paid parking, by eliminating the paid parking restrictions on El Camino Real, as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto, and directs the removal of the paid parking kiosks from such area. The elimination of paid parking restrictions does not eliminate the time limits for parking on El Camino Real.

Section 2. Pursuant to Section 7.26.030 of the San Bruno Municipal Code, the City Council hereby amends and restates the range of meter rates, days and hours of enforcement, and time limits, as follows (additions shown with double underline and deletions shown with strike through):

On Street Parking Location Minimum Meter Rate Maximum Meter Rate Street Area 1: San Mateo Avenue,
Jenevein Avenue, Easton Avenue,
Huntington Avenue, West Angus
Avenue, and Mastick Avenue
$0 per hour $3.00 per hour
Street Area 2: El Camino Real $0 per hour $3.00 per hour Days and Hours of Parking Meter
Enforcement Monday through Sunday, 8:00 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Time Limits 2 hours Maximum, Except for Approved Short-Term Spaces
Off-Street Parking Lot Location Minimum Meter Rate Maximum Meter Rate All Lots in Downtown $0 per hour $3.00 per hour
City Hall Employee Parking Lot $0 per hour
$3.00 per hour
Days and Hours of Parking Meter
Enforcement Monday through Sunday, 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Time Limits 10 hours Maximum
Section 3. The City Council hereby amends the Master Fee Schedule to set the parking rate for off-street parking lots in the amount of $0.50 per hour.

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Section 5. The City Council hereby approves an amendment to the LAZ Agreement to provide enhanced maintenance services for the paid parking kiosks, in an amount not to exceed $120,000.

Section 6. The City Council hereby transfers the amount of $70,000 from the General Fund to the Parking Fund and appropriates such funds to pay for the services performed in furtherance of the purposes of this Resolution.

Section 7. The City Council finds that the establishment of parking regulations is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the parking regulations would have a significant effect on the environment (Pub. Res. Code Sec. 15061(b)(3)) and the parking regulations are exempt from CEQA pursuant to a Class 1 exemption for existing facilities, which includes existing highways, streets, and sidewalks, and alterations thereto. (14 Cal. Code Regs. 15301 (c).).

Exhibit A: Designated On-and Off-Street Parking Meter Areas ---oOo---
I hereby certify that foregoing Resolution No. 2025 - __ was introduced and adopted by the San Bruno City Council at a regular meeting on May 27, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:
_________________________________
Lupita Huerta, City Clerk

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ANGUS AVE WEST

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JENEVEIN

SPRINGS RD
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Amendment for Parking Kiosk Maintenance Services Page 1 of 5 FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH LAZ PARKING, CA LLC.

FOR CONTRACT PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
FOR

CITYWIDE PARKING ENFORCEMENT
This First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking, CA LLC for Contract Parking Enforcement Services for Citywide Parking Enforcement, dated as of September 8, 2023 (the “Amendment”), is made and entered into this day of ____________________, by and between the CITY OF SAN BRUNO, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of the State of California ("CITY"), and LAZ PARKING, CALIFORNIA, LLC. ("CONTRACTOR").

RECITALS:

A. CITY entered into that certain Agreement with LAZ Parking, CA LLC for Contract Parking Enforcement Services for Citywide Parking Enforcement, dated as of September 8, 2023 (the “Agreement”), to provide contract parking enforcement services.

B. City desires to engage CONTRACTOR to provide enhanced paid parking meter maintenance services.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED as follows:

Section 1. Section 20 of the Agreement, regarding Notices, is hereby amended by directing notice to the following City staff with respect to operational and technical matters:

City of San Bruno - Director of Public Works
Attn: Matt Lee
567 El Camino Real
San Bruno, CA 94066
650-616-7065
Section 2. Exhibit A to the Agreement, regarding Scope of Services, is hereby amended by adding the services described in Exhibit A-1, attached to this Amendment.

Section 3. Exhibit B to the Agreement, regarding Contract Compensation Schedule, is hereby amended by adding the compensation terms described in Exhibit B-1, attached to this Amendment.

Section 4. Except as set forth in this Amendment, there are no other modifications or amendments to the Agreement, and that the Agreement remains in full force and effect in accordance with the terms as conditions set forth therein.

Section 5. Capitalized terms contained herein, unless otherwise defined, are intended to have the same meaning and effect as that set forth in the Agreement.

Section 6. The persons who have executed this First Amendment represent and warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this First Amendment in their individual or representative capacity as indicated.

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Amendment for Parking Kiosk Maintenance Services Page 2 of 5 Section 7. This First Amendment may be executed in any number of counterpart copies, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute a single instrument.

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

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Amendment for Parking Kiosk Maintenance Services Page 3 of 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY OF SAN BRUNO and LAZ PARKING, CALIFORNIA, LLC. have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written.

CITY OF SAN BRUNO LAZ PARKING, CALIFORNIA, LLC.

City Manager
City of San Bruno Its Authorized Agent

APPROVED AS TO FORM ADDITIONAL CORPORATE OFFICER
(If necessary, per the above)
<Insert Name>
City Attorney
<Insert Name>
<Insert Title>
Attachments:

Exhibit A: Scope of Services
Exhibit B: Contract Compensation Schedule
Exhibit C: Insurance Requirements

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SCOPE OF SERVICES

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CONTRACT COMPENSATION SCHEDULE

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EXHIBIT A-1 (ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF SERVICES)
The services described in this Exhibit A-1 are in addition to those described in Exhibit A to the Agreement, which include a level of preventative maintenance completed by a LAZ 2- person collection crew. Meter collections and preventative maintenance responsibilities under Exhibit A to the Agreement include, but are not limited to, wiping down collected meters, reporting damaged or inoperable meters, bagging inoperable meters, etc. The additional services described in this Exhibit A-1 are hereby incorporated in Exhibit A to the Agreement.

LAZ shall provide a Parking Program Manager to provide overall program oversight and coordination for both the meter collection/preventative maintenance crew and a dedicated Meter Maintenance Technician (the “technician”). The Parking Program Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, ensuring service standards are met, and serving as the primary liaison with the City on all aspects of parking management. By overseeing both functions under a unified management structure, the Parking Program Manager shall ensure accountability, consistent reporting, timely response to kiosk issues, and alignment with the City's goals for an efficient and customer-focused downtown parking program.

Preventative Maintenance (current scope per Collection Services) Meter Maintenance
LAZ will develop a customized meter maintenance plan and operating procedures to maximize the performance “uptime” of the T2 meters in the City of San Bruno.

Ensuring the operation of the parking meters is essential to the integrity of the system and downtown parking program. Proper maintenance ensures revenue integrity and allows for the highest level of customer service. LAZ is committed to offering the highest standards for equipment maintenance and such maintenance shall include but is not limited to the following (such services collectively referred to as the “Maintenance”):
 Developing and implementing a customized San Bruno meter maintenance plan defined within the T2 Systems Luke® Cosmo Station Maintenance Guide for all downtown meters.
 Access to T2 Digital Iris program to monitor and review system alerts, outages etc.
 T2 trained and certified technicians.
 Daily inspections of all equipment to check for damage, vandalism, graffiti, and to ensure proper working operation.
 Detailed system inspection logs and maintenance reports.  All staff, including enforcement officers and collection agents are trained to check the basic functionality of equipment and to report any deficiencies through their work order system application.  Sufficient inventory of spare parts and batteries is always maintained. 492 of 496
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LAZ will utilize an inventory tracking system that allows for immediate replacement of spare parts as they are used.

The following outlines the Maintenance Plan. Procedures will be customized based on the T2 equipment; the environmental conditions for the location; and the current state of the meters.

Frequency
The following procedure is based on an average of 30 transactions per day, with the understanding that certain machines require more attention due to a higher volume of transactions. This will be offset by machines that have a low daily transaction count and will not require frequent maintenance visits. If a machine does not reach the 5,200-transaction mark in a 12-month period, the Parking Program Manager will pull a report to look for these machines and a full maintenance visit will be scheduled. Based on the average of 30 transactions per day, maintenance is expected to occur approximately every 40–45 days per machine or 8 times per year
The actual number of meter visits per day will be determined by system utilization and alarm notifications from the Iris program. LAZ will continue to monitor machines on a system-wide basis to continually improve its meter maintenance process. Over time, LAZ may modify the maintenance schedule methodology, for example considering historic machine maintenance, with the prior written notice to the Director of Public Works (the “Director”).

Maintenance Plan
During regular operations (e.g. non-emergency), Maintenance shall be conducted on parking meters daily, Monday through Friday. Maintenance technicians shall conduct Maintenance on a set schedule, with a methodology based on ensuring each meter receives a minimum number of visits on an annual basis. LAZ shall provide the schedule to the Director and the schedule may change, with prior written notice to the Director, year by year as metering devices age and historic data are further compiled.

LAZ shall provide a Maintenance Technician (the “technician” to provide dedicated, daily technical support exclusively focused on meter performance. The technician will report to the Parking Program Manager (see description above).

LAZ shall become familiar with all aspects of the City’s T2 contract and the T2 kiosks and proactively inspect all meters, respond in real time to system alerts, perform field diagnostics and repairs, manage inventory and part replacement, and maintain detailed maintenance and performance logs.

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On-Demand Maintenance
LAZ shall immediately provide notice to the Director of Public Works upon identifying meters that are out of order due to severe vandalism or other damage. The Director of Public Works will provide direction on the repair of the damaged meter. The City will reimburse LAZ for the cost of replacement parts and tools to conduct repairs only if the Director of Public Works provides advance written approval to procure such parts and tools.

Broken Meters & Customer Service Integration
To improve customer service and streamline responses to issues arising with parking meters and kiosks, LAZ will handle all customer service requests related to the parking program, and service requests.
Customer Service Requests: The technician shall be responsible for all customer service requests, including inquiries and complaints regarding the kiosks and parking program. LAZ shall address issues directly and notify the Director of Public Works when necessary, thereby reducing reliance on the Police Department and ensuring faster resolution of any concerns.
Signage Updates: All parking signage, including those at the meters and kiosks, will be updated by the City to include LAZ Parking’s contact information and details for San Bruno Responds. This will enable residents to report any issues, complaints, or meter malfunctions directly to the appropriate LAZ representatives, further streamlining the process.

By centralizing these tasks with LAZ, the City of San Bruno will experience a more efficient and responsive parking management system, improving the overall experience for residents and visitors alike.

Installation and Removal Fee
For any installation or removal of parking meters, LAZ Parking charges a $245 installation/removal fee. This fee is inclusive of transport, added labor, and any necessary equipment for the proper installation or removal of the meters. This ensures that the entire process is handled efficiently and with minimal disruption to the City’s parking program.
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EXHIBIT B-1
Contract Y earHourlyMonthlyAnnual HoursE stimated Annual Cost Parking E nforcement Officer (PE O)T ime & Material (T &M)Y ear 1$44.40 N/A 8320 $369,408.00Y ear 2$45.73 N/A 8320 $380,490.24Y ear 3$47.10 N/A 8320 $391,904.95Y ear 4$48.52 N/A 8320 $403,662.10Y ear 5$49.97 N/A 8320 $415,771.96 Project ManagerT ime & Material (T &M)Y ear 1$90.07 N/A 416 $37,469.12Y ear 2$92.77 N/A 416 $39,593.19Y ear 3$95.56 N/A 416 $39,750.99Y ear 4$98.42 N/A 416 $40,943.52Y ear 5$101.37N/A 416 $42,171.82 Mobile LPR T echnologyHardware & S upport S ervicesY ear 1 N/A $2,995.08N/A $35,941.00Hardware Y ear 2 N/A $2,995.08N/A $35,941.00Warranty Y ear 3 N/A $2,995.08N/A $35,941.00Hosted Managed S ervicesY ear 4 N/A $2,995.08N/A $35,941.00Data Integrations Y ear 5 N/A $2,995.08N/A $35,941.00 Meter Collection & MaintenanceWeekly S erviceY ear 1 N/A $3,619.59 $43,435.08R evenue Collection & CountingY ear 2 N/A $3,728.18 $44,738.13Deposit into City's Bank AccountY ear 3 N/A $3,840.02 $46,080.28Armored S ervice Y ear 4 N/A $3,955.22 $47,462.68Preventative Meter MaintenanceY ear 5 N/A $4,073.88 $48,886.57 Meter Maintenance T echnicianDaily S ervice N/A N/A N/A N/A N/AY ear 2$45.73 N/A 2080 $95,118.40Y ear 3$47.10 N/A 2080 $97,968.00Y ear 4$48.52 N/A 2080 $100,921.60Y ear 5$49.97 N/A 2080 $103,937.60 T otal Annual Contract CostNot to E xceed (NT E )Y ear 1 $486,253.20Y ear 2 $595,880.96Y ear 3 $611,645.22Y ear 4 $628,930.90Y ear 5 $646,708.95 Contract Compensation S chedule

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