San Bruno City Council
November 12, 2025

Tuesday, December 2, 2025
5:00pm TREE LIGHTING at Centennial Plaza
6:00pm JINGLE AROUND THE BLOCK

EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS

COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 12, 2025

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MALCOLM ROBINSON

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

COMMITTEE CHAIR
AGENDA
I. Objective
II. Background
III. Topics for Presentation
IV. Tonight’s Recommended Action
V. Questions
2 OBJECTIVE
To review the annual activities of the Emergency Preparedness Committee in 2025

3 BACKGROUND
• Mission Statement for EPC
 An all-volunteer group, the committee members promote emergency preparedness planning and education to prepare residents to mitigate the potential consequences of natural and man-made disasters.
4 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
COMMITTEE 2025 MEMBERS
• Malcolm Robinson – Chair
• Phil Freeman – Vice Chair
• Janet Lutus
• George Peponis
• Steve Paganelli
5 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
COMMITTEE 2025 MEMBERS (cont.)
City Staff
• Ari Delay – Fire Chief
• Denise Zeron – Police Officer
• Jessica Power – Fire Marshal
Ex-Officio Members
• Doug Kunze – Red Cross
• Dave Dornlas – San Bruno Amateur Radio Club
6 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Promoted community, family, and individual preparedness, CERT, and SMC Alerts at City and County events to include:
• Police Day at Downtown San Bruno
• Station 51 Pancake Breakfast (Prior to Posey Parade)
• Fire Station 51 Open House
• National August Night Out at Centennial Park
• Community Day at the RAC
• Promoted SMC Alert and Red Cross Smoke Alarm Installation • Disaster Day Attendance
• Promoted New Community Firewise
• Began implementing Emergency Vendor List
• GO Bags and Radios to showcase preparedness equipment are our own 7 2026 GOALS
• Continue to promote emergency preparedness
• Develop emergency vendor list
• Continue to promote firewise communities
• Review and update table presentation
• Continue to promote CERT
• Establish quarterly trainings with CERT members and Radio Club
8 PLEASE, BE PREPARED
• Be Firewise: Prepare for Wildfire, keep dry and dead vegetation away from home and power lines
• Have a fire extinguisher handy (Rated A, B, & C)
• Prepare a Go Bag with food / water / medications / emergency supplies
• Keep a "stay bag" at home in case of need for shelter in place • Stored energy and batteries on hand
• Keep important documents in a safe place with ready access, and accessible soft copies
• Take pictures of valuables, credit cards and passport and store them in the cloud
• Get SMC Alerts and AED locator Pulse Point
9 THANKS FOR
THE

OPPORTUNITY

TO SERVE OUR

COMMUNITY
10 QUESTIONS?
11 SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
2024-2025 ANNUAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 12, 2025

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

PRISCILLA MARTINEZ

BOARD VICE CHAIR
AGENDA
I. Advisory Board Members
II. Purpose of Advisory Board
III. 2024-2025 Accomplishments
IV. 2025-2026 Goals
V. Questions
2 ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
• Bunny Epperson, Chair
• Priscilla Martinez, Vice Chair
• Linda Boscono
• Carolyn Chin
• Liz Hom
• Pam Madden
• Joyce Satow
3 PURPOSE OF THE ADVISORY BOARD
• Liaison between the senior community and the City
• Advise on programs, services, and issues affecting older adults • Promote participation and engagement
• Provide input on activities, policies, and facility improvements • Ensure the Senior Center meets needs and interests of the senior community
4 2024-2025 ACCOMLISHMENTS
• Senior Center Membership Program
• Programs and Services
• National Senior Citizen’s Day
• Center Improvements
• Events
 Holiday Boutique
 Dia de los Muertos
5 SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP

PROGRAM
 New incentives
 Commemorative Item
 Card Upgrade
 New expiration system
6 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
 Growth in existing programs
 Driver Safety
 Grief Group
 Pedro
 Mahjong
 Intergenerational programs
 Cornhole
7  New programs
 Hula
 Origami
 Medicare Information
 Poles for Mobility
NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY:

AUGUST 21
 Recommended by the
Advisory Board
 Proclamation adopted by
City Council
 Celebration held at the
Senior Center
 Honored the contributions of
San Bruno’s seniors
8 CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
• Staff offices re-painted and re-carpeted
• Progress on core facility updates (permits and design) • Plans advancing for bathroom and front desk renovations • Permit work underway to begin the Request for Bid process 9 2025-2026 GOALS
• Complete Center Improvements Project
 Finalize Request for Bid process
 Complete construction on bathrooms, front desk, and lobby  Refresh interior paint and carpet
• Update and refinish the roof
• Host key community events
 Día de los Muertos with Library Services – October 23  33rd Annual Holiday Boutique – November 29
10 2025-2026 GOALS
• Expand programs and services
 Grow participation in existing activities
 Launch new programs based on community interest
• Re-apply for, and recommend to City Council to approve, the next four-year San Mateo County Congregate Lunch and
Transportation grant
• Collaborate with CAFÉ to enhance age-friendly initiatives  Support the City’s Age Friendly designation through ongoing programs and partnerships
11 QUESTIONS?
12 San Bruno
Parks and Recreation Commission
FY 2024 / 25 Annual Report

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 12, 2026Chair Michael Palmer
Agenda
• 1. Commission Members
• 2. Events
• 3. Subcommittees
• 4. Community Recognition Award
• 5. Administrative Items
• 6. Park Visit Program
• 7. Goals for 2025–2026

OBJECTIVE
To review the past year of the Parks & Recreation Commission.

3 Commission Members

RAC Soft Opening & Grand Opening
• Soft Opening (July 2024):

Commissioners led tours and
answered questions.
• Grand Opening (August 24, 2024):

Citywide celebration of the new
RAC.
• Gonzales and Palmer served
on the Construction Advisory
Board since 2017.
• Student Representative Gigi
Prasad sang the National
Anthem.

Dedications: Centennial Plaza & Rotary Pavilion
• Centennial Plaza (Oct. 25, 2024):

New downtown plaza with
stage and seating; home to
the annual Tree Lighting.
• Rotary Pavilion (Oct. 26, 2024):

Built in the footprint of the
former pool, dedicated with
City and Rotary members.

Subcommittees – Part 1
• San Mateo Avenue Beautification:
 Designed new banners
(Palmer served with Director Karlen).
• Extraordinary Service Award:
 2024–2025 honorees – Harry
Costa, Bob Marshall, and
Mike Palmer.

Subcommittee members:

Martinucci, Gonzales, Greenberg

Subcommittees – Part 2
• Community Recognition Award Subcommittee:
 Greenberg, Nigel, Seevers
• Memorials Program Subcommittee:
 Creating a formal City
memorials policy.

Members: Nigel, Seevers, Palmer
Meets biweekly with Parks Supervisor
Dan Venezia.

Community Recognition Award 2025
• Awarded to Kris Gonzales for
outstanding community service
 Vice Chair since 2016;
Commissioner since 2014
 Active in Rotary Club programs
(Operation Smile, Teachers Cash
for Class)
 Supports City events and
Cake4Kids since 2019
 Kris exemplifies community spirit
and dedication.

Administrative Items 2024–2025
• Park Assessment Study:
 Received November 2024
 Final report due 2025–2026
• Commission Bylaws:
 Updated and approved November 2024
• Crestmoor Site Master Plan:
 Ongoing development and coordination
• Staff Presentations:
 Continued updates on maintenance, library, and recreation services.

Park Visit Program
• Commissioners visit each park
annually and submit
observation forms.
• Over 50 park visits completed
in 2024–2025.
 Buckeye Park (Rosewood
Dr.)
 Ponderosa Park (Pacific
Heights Blvd.)

Goals for 2025–2026
• Complete Memorials Program guidelines
• Review Final Park Assessment Study
• Establish Park Improvement Prioritization Subcommittee (Carranza, Toy, Greenberg; alternate Palmer)
• Continue Park Visit Program
Closing
• This concludes the Parks & Recreation Commission Annual Report for 2024–2025
• Thank you for your time!
 We welcome any questions from the City Council
ADOPTION OF 2025 BUILDING

AND FIRE CODES WITH LOCAL

AMENDMENTS
NOVEMBER 12, 2025

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
I. Agenda
II. Objective
III. Discussion
IV. Recommendation
2 OBJECTIVE
Adoption of an ordinance amending Title 11 of the San Bruno Municipal Code to adopt by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Codes, including the 2025 Administrative and Referenced Standards Codes, and local amendments.

3 CODE UPDATE
• Adoption of revised State of California Building
Codes by reference with local amendments
• Key Changes
• Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)
• Stricter energy standards
• Accessibility
• Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
• New Local Amendment for Roof Rating
Effective on January 1, 2026
4 EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
• Audience
 Architects
 Contractors
 General Contractors (GCs)
 Roofers
 Windows
 Homeowners affected by WUI
• Combination of Methods
 Mailers
 Website
 Social media
 Handouts w/ QR
 Banners in online permitting system 5

RECOMMENDATION

1. Hold a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Bruno Amending Title 11 (Building, Construction and Fire Protection) of the San Bruno Municipal Code and Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code and the 2025 Administrative Code” and Adoption of a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Bruno Adopting Findings to Support Local Amendments, Deletions, and Additions to the 2025 Fire and Building Codes.
6 San Bruno Park Assessment
City Council Meeting
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Purpose of the Park Assessment
» Inventories the City’s existing park system;
» Identifies park improvements to help support
health equity;
» Addresses health equity challenges;
» Recommends site-specific improvements and
enhancements to recreation facilities and
amenities; and
» Serves as a guide for future decision making for
San Bruno’s park system.

Task 1
Kick-Off and
Community Needs

ENGAGEMENT
Task 2
Park Assessment
and Analysis
Task 3
Prioritization and
Implementation
The Assessment Process
Summer/Fall 2024 Fall 2025
Assessment at a Glance

CHAPTERS

1. Introduction

2. Existing System

3. System Needs

4. Recommendations

5. Implementation

APPENDICES
A. Park System Inventory
B. Condition Assessment
C. Demographic and Land Use Mapping
D. Capital Improvement Plan

ASSESSMENT CHAPTERS
Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION
» Introduces the Park Assessment
» Summarizes the Assessment Process
» Details the Assessment’s Organization

Chapter 2

EXISTING SYSTEM
» Provides an overview of San Bruno’s setting
» Discusses park classifications
» Outlines San Bruno’s park inventory
» Details the physical, and experiential condition, of
San Bruno’s parks, recreation assets, and amenities
Condition Summary by Asset Type

Chapter 3

SYSTEM NEEDS
» Describes the San Bruno community
» Identifies the highest need communities
» Documents major community outreach themes
» Identifies park system improvement opportunities
to address community needs

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITY

CHRONIC DISEASE PHYSICAL INACTIVITY
Chapter 3

SYSTEM NEEDS

PARKS ARE VALUABLE

COMMUNITY SPACES

CITY PARK IS A

CITYWIDE ASSET

PARKS SHOULD

BE RELEVANT

CITYWIDE PARK RENOVATION

AND IMPROVEMENT IS A

PRIORITY

DOGS NEED GREAT

RECREATION

OPPORTUNITIES, TOO

MAJOR THEMES FROM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Chapter 3

SYSTEM NEEDS

OUTDOOR RECREATION

FACILITIES

ATHLETICS AND SPORTS

PARK AMENITIES TRAILS AND NATURAL

ELEMENTS AND PROCESSES

NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Chapter 4

RECOMMENDATIONS
» Details recommendations for 17 of the City’s 20
parks
» Recommendations are informed by the Condition
Assessment, community engagement, and health
and demographic analysis
» Recommendations range from playground
replacements and picnic area enhancements to
development of site-specific master plans

Chapter 5

IMPLEMENTATION
» Planning-level cost assumptions include a range
from low to high planning estimates
» The cost to implement all recommendations noted
in this plan is approximately $49.1 million (or a
range from $35.3 million to $63.0 million)
Low - The minimum budget that should be
used to plan for improvements. Reflects a basic
level of improvements, anticipates integrating
cost efficiencies wherever feasible, and may
not fully account for obstacles and challenges
encountered during the planning process.

Medium - A more standard level of
improvements. This cost level typically provides
a better estimate to use in long-range budgeting
High – Reflects potential needs for projects with
a greater order of magnitude, sites with more
unique features, and specialized enhancements
requiring a higher investment.

Chapter 5

IMPLEMENTATION
» Highest priority projects are identified to be
completed in the next 5-10 years
» Priority Sites are:
» Forest Lane Park, Bayshore Circle Park, and
Belle Air/Lion’s Park
» Identified as priority sites for implementation
based on their location in underserved areas,
and their ability to provide valuable recreation
in neighborhoods of need
» Playground replacement priorities, and costs, are
additionally identified to support future budgeting
and capital improvement planning

Chapter 5

IMPLEMENTATION
» The cost to implement priority recommendations
noted in this plan is approximately $20.5 million (a
range of $13.6 million to $27.3 million).

Chapter 5

IMPLEMENTATION
» Maintenance Recommendations:
» Increase routine maintenance funding and
staffing as facilities continue to age and as new
facilities are added to the park system.
» Continue to identify long-term funding sources
for the repair and replacement of old, worn, or
damaged amenities and facilities at the end of
their lifecycles.
» Apply a tiered maintenance approach to
ensure the sustainable routine and
preventative maintenance of all parks and
facilities and apply resources where needed
most.

ASSESSMENT APPENDICES
Appendix A

PARK SYSTEM INVENTORY

Appendix B

CONDITION ASSESSMENT

Appendix C

DEMOGRAPHIC AND LAND USE MAPPING

DENSITY LAND USE NOISE LEVEL
POPULATION 12-18 POPULATION CHANGE POPULATION < 12
Appendix D

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

ASSESSMENT REVIEW
REVIEW
» Presented to Parks & Recreation Commission on
Wednesday, October 15th for recommendation to
City Council adoption
» Forest Lane Park boundary revision

San Bruno Park Assessment
City Council Meeting
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) Q2
Strategic Initiatives Update
November 12, 2025Brian Adam, Assistant to the City Manager AGENDA
I. Objective
II. Background
III. Review of initiatives
IV. Next steps
V. Recommendation
VI. Questions
2 OBJECTIVE
• Provide City
Council a status
update of their
existing and
carried over
strategic initiatives
3 BACKGROUND
• January 2025 Goal
Setting and Priorities
Meeting
• Initiatives carried
over during FY26
budget development
4 REVIEW OF INITIATIVES
5 NEW FY26 INITIATIVES
• Analysis of City-owned properties
• “Clean-up San Bruno” litter and illegal dumping
abatement
• Communications and engagement program
• Improve lighting at RAC overflow parking and
Diamond at City Park
• Phase 2A of the Regulated Output Street Light
Replacement
• Targeted downtown light repair and replacement
6 CARRIED OVER INITIATIVES (FY25)
• Florida Park improvements
• Downtown beautification
• Comcast Transition/CityNet’s Fiscal
Sustainability
• Employee classification and compensation
study
• Transit Corridor Plan fiscal feasibility
7 CARRIED OVER INITIATIVES (CONTD)
• City Offices Renovations
• Climate Action Plan
• Citywide Wildfire Mitigation Project and
Public Education Program + Crestmoor
Wildfire Mitigation Project
• Online Permitting
8 FLORIDA PARK
9 DOWNTOWN BEAUTIFICATION
• Tentative completion:

February 2026
• Banners installed
throughout
• Landscaping
underway
10 COMCAST TRANSITION / CITYNET
• Transition for residents has been
finalized
• CityNet operations end December 31
• Final disposition of assets at end of
FY26
11 EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND

COMPENSATION STUDY
• Compensation study complete and will
be used in labor negotiations
• Staff recommend that classification
study be deferred
12 TRANSIT CORRIDOR PLAN FISCAL

FEASIBILITY
• Fiscal feasibility
analysis completed
• Presented to Council
last July.
13 ANALYSIS OF CITY-OWNED

PROPERTIES
• In September, the
City signed a
consultant
agreement to
perform the
strategic analysis.
14 “CLEAN-UP SAN BRUNO”
• Brought on a consultant
to support
communications plan
• Revived the
Beautification Task Force
• Hired additional staff to
support operations
15 COMMUNICATIONS AND

ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
• Engagement survey
underway
• Draft communications
plan being presented
tonight to Council
16 IMPROVE LIGHTING NEAR RAC
• Lights have been
ordered
• Agreement being
developed with
contractor
• Estimated
completion May
2026
17 PHASE 2A STREETLIGHT

REPLACEMENT
• Funding on hold
• Staff are in preliminary discussion with
PG&E to identify funding support
18 TARGETED DOWNTOWN LIGHT

REPLACEMENT
• As of October, all
downtown parking lights
repaired
• Staff ordering
replacements for older
streetlight poles.
• June 2026 anticipated
completion.
19 CITY OFFICE RENOVATION
• Public Works and CMO
offices under way
• Lobby, conference
rooms, break rooms, and
remaining Administrative
Services office in design
20 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
• Plan development
underway
• Draft expected in
spring 2026
• Tentative adoption
summer 2026
21 CITYWIDE WILDFIRE MITIGATION +

CRESTMOOR WILDFIRE MITIGATION
• Recommend
removing from
initiative list
• These initiatives are
now part of the Fire
Department’s routine
work
22 ONLINE PERMITTING
• All building permits available
• Planning + public works underway
• Future phases will include Fire permits
and code enforcement tracking
23 NEXT STEPS
•Staff intend to bring another
regular update in spring 2026
24 RECOMMENDATION
•Receive Update on
FY26 and Carried
Over Council
Strategic Initiatives
25 26
QUESTIONS?
Draft FY26 Communications Plan
November 12, 2025Brian Adam, Assistant to the City Manager AGENDA
I. Objective
II. Background
III. Plan overview
IV. Next steps
V. Recommendation
VI. Questions
2 OBJECTIVE
• Provide City
Council an
overview of the
Draft
Communications
Plan and request
feedback
3 BACKGROUND
• January 2025 Goal
Setting and Priorities
Meeting
• San Bruno engages
Godbe Research to
perform a community
priorities survey
4 DEVELOPING THE PLAN
• Reviewed several communications plans from
other cities
• Contacted departments to identify number of staff
and hours dedicated to social media content
development, public education, and event
planning
• Developed a draft plan and shared with
department leadership for feedback
5 OVERVIEW OF THE PLAN
•Introduction
•Principles
•Goals and Implementation Plan
•Discovery Report /
Communications Footprint
6 HIGHLIGHTS
• Events and engagement
opportunities
• More clarity for internal
processes
• Performance metrics
• Crisis communications plan
• Establishing and maintaining
reviews for policies
7 NEXT STEPS
• The community survey is currently under
way
• The results of the survey will be incorporated
into the plan (as a plan amendment or
appendix)
• Staff are ready to take council feedback to
prepare an updated draft for December
8 RECOMMENDATION
• Receive Draft Communications Plan and
Provide Feedback to Staff on the Plan’s
Fulfillment of the Council’s FY26 Strategic
Initiative
9 10
QUESTIONS?