DOWNTOWN BEAUTIFICATION
PLANNING
MARCH 24, 2026
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
I. Objective
II. Background
a. Downtown Priority FY27
b. Streetscape Plan
c. Completed Improvements
III. Recommended Initiative
IV. Questions
2 OBJECTIVE
Receive direction from the City Council for the content of the downtown initiative
3 BACKGROUND
4 DOWNTOWN PRIORITY FY27
5 • January 2026
Councilmembers proposals to improve downtown
Council voted to select an initiative, named “Downtown Beautification Planning,” furthering the Streetscape Plan, as one of the six goals for FY27
• February 2026
Council directed staff to return with a recommendation for the content of this initiative
STREETSCAPE PLAN BACKGROUND
6 Adopted: October 2019
Study Area: San Mateo Avenue
between Huntington Avenue & El
Camino Real
Purpose: concept level design
intent informed by community
engagement to guide future
design process
7 Downtown
Beautification
Planning
Downtown
Improvement
Initiative
PROJECT SCOPE
8 • Furnishings including benches, bike racks,
trash and recycling receptacles
• New sidewalk paving
• Accessibility improvements to bring the
public right of way into conformance with
current California building code
• Opportunities for unique and artistic
expression, including public art, custom
furnishings and special paving
• Improved Planting and Greening
• Stormwater-management features
including permeable paving, suspended
pavement, and bioretention planting areas
• Mobility and parking improvements
include changes to the street and curb striping,
improved bus stops, sharrows, and directional
signage and lighting to improve access to off-
street surface parking
• Lighting improvements, including new
streetlights and decorative lighting
• Improvements to special places including
Posy Park, Centennial Park, and paseos
• Wayfinding signage and gateways
TYPICAL
STREET
SECTIONS
9 TYPICAL
STREET
SECTIONS
10 ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN
Part 1 – El Camino & San Mateo Ave
11 ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN
Part 2 and 3
12 ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN
Part 4 and 5
13 STREET LIGHTING PLAN
14 Gateway Monuments
15 Wayfinding
Gateway Monuments
SIGNAGE AND GATEWAY PLAN
PRIORITY RANKING
16 Tier 1 – Foundational Work “should be
considered the bare minimum, lowest cost
project that would provide the highest
value”. Intended to be done as a single
project
Tier 2 – Second highest priority. Combined
with Tier 1, this fulfills the “baseline”
streetscape project
Tier 3 and 4 – improvements that are either
• Outside the right-of-way (Centennial
Plaza, Posy Park)
• Purely aesthetic (artistic elements)
• Only functional (additional stormwater)
COMPLETED
IMPROVEMENTS
17 • Trash and Recycling Receptacles (2021)
• Newsracks (2024)
• Parking Meters and Wayfinding (2024)
• Banners (2025)
• Planting and Irrigation (2026)
CENTENNIAL PLAZA (2024)
18 POSY PARK (2026)
19 20
+ Meters
+ Newsracks
+ Banners
COMPLETED
IMPROVEMENTS
3 4
2 1
RECOMMENDED
INITIATIVE
21 22
BUILDING UPON
THE STREETSCAPE
PLAN
3 4
2 1
Tier 1/2 design and studies which
inform future projects to further
• ACTIVATION
• GREENING
• BEAUTIFICATION
• SAFETY
• IDENTITY
Branding to inform future art,
monuments, signage to further
• BEAUTIFICATION
• WAYFINDING
• IDENTITY
23 RECOMMENDATION
Downtown Improvement Initiative
Action Direct Impact Scope of Impact Cost Results
Zoning
Adjustments
+
Activation
Beautification
+++++
Entire Avenue
+
(GP)
Incremental improvement to buildings/tenant
spaces along the entire Avenue
2 Public Art
Projects (Mural +)
++++
Beautification
Identity
+
Centennial Plaza
+
(Art)
Significant visual improvement for one location
Second art project TBD – El Camino monument?
Building upon the Streetscape Plan – Menu
- Tier 1/2 Design +++++
+++++
$4.3 M w/ 1 limited term FTE (GF R,
DIF)
Required step for baseline improvements
- Branding +++ +++
Up to $125 K-$200 K one-time (GF R)
Allows for future Beautification, Wayfinding, Identity
improvements
- Downtown Events
+++++
Activation,
Identity, Safety
+++
+++++
$2 M one-time for bollards (GF R)
$225 K ongoing 1 FTE (GF)
$130 K annually for 10 events (GF, Art)
Significant improvement for central area
- Focused Update +++ +
Up to $50 K one-time (GP)
Improve future prioritization and decision making
QUESTIONS?
24 M atthew L ee, P .E ., P ubl i c W ork s Di r ector March 24, 2026
City Co uncil Stud y Se ssio n
F Y 2026
-
2 7 City Council Initiative :
S tr eet S weepi ng P r ogram A nal y si s
2 A genda
o
S treet Sweepi ng Hi story
o
What i s the I ssue We A re T ryi ng to Sol ve?
•
Factors Considered for R estricted Parking
•
What Are O the r Citie s Do ing ?
•
Ma in Go a l o f Re stricte d Pa rking
•
A r e W e B ei ng E qui tabl e?
Eq ua lity vs Eq uity
•
L ooking at Data
T rash Generation
Current Parking Enforcement
Current Enforcement Activity
o
Proposed Program Analysis
o
Council Fe e d b ack
STREET SWEEPING PRO GRAM TIMELINE
1980s
1990s
2010s
2020s
3 2000s
Program
I nitiation and
E xpansion
• E x panded
se atb e lt la ws
• Pe rso n a l
ve hicle
ownership
rise s
E xpansion
R evi ewed,
but Not
A dopted
• Gulf Wa r
• LA Rio t s
• Environmental
regulations
e xp and
S hel ter
C reek
R equest
R evi ewed
and Def erred
• .com B oom
• 9/11
• iPhone
• Ho using crisis
R egulatory
C ompl i ance R evi ew
----------
Proposed S treet
S weepi ng Program
Analysis
• C O VID-19 pandemic
• Equity & environmental
fo cu s
Detai l ed
R evi ew,
Op e rational
Changes, &
T argeted
E xpansion
• Eve rything o n-
demand
• So cia l m e d ia
• PG &E
Exp lo sio n
W ha t is the Issue W e
Ar e Tr yin g t o Sol ve?
4 How Do We
En s u r e
T rash/Debris/
Sedim en t
Don ’t G o in t o
the Ba y?
Wh y D o
W e Street
Sweep?
Are W e
Bein g
Eq u it a b l e?
5 6
•
Debris accumulates at the
curb line
•
Sweeper cannot reach under
park ed v ehi cl es
6 MO RE CURB ACCESS
=
MO RE EFFECTIVE
STREET SWEEPING
MO RE
CURB ACCESS
=
IN
EFFECTIVE
STREET SWEEPING
7 Flood -prone
areas Street width
T rash/debris/
sedi ment
accumulation
De nsity
T ree types
Number of
parked
vehi cl es
Size and
number of
garages
Setb ack
d istance
HISTO RICAL FACTO RS & PHYSICAL
CONDITIONS THA T INFORMED
RESTRICTING PARKING
7 W ha t Are Other C ities Doin g ?
8 City Mixe d Parking
Re strictions
Burlingame
*
Daly City/B roadmoor
Millb rae
San Bruno
San Carlos
San Mateo
*
South San F rancisco
* Seasonal variability
9 Are W e Bein g Equita ble ?
10 Eq u a l it y Eq u it y
Di f f erent
barriers
Di f f erent Needs
=
Di f f erent R esources
Remove barriers
and l evel the
p laying fie ld
How do we get
f r om Eq u a l it y
to E quity?
11 Physical cond itions
id e ntifie d historically still
exist
Higher trash generation
east of E l Camino R eal
2025 T R A SH GE NE R A T I ON
12 •
Re fle cts historical p rog ram d e sig n
•
R esulting in uneven distribution of:
Parking re strictions
Citations
E nf orcement
concentrated east
of E l Camino R eal
Same areas = hi ghest need A ND hi ghest enforcement
CURRENT PARKING
ENFO RCEMENT
13 S treet sweepi ng vi ol ati ons ( si nce Nov 2023
):
•
16,629 ci tati ons
•
871 warni ngs
•
~$800,000 val ue
CURRENT ENFO RCEMENT
ACTIVITY
Denotes l ow resource
14 PRO PO SED PRO GRAM
ANAL YSIS
R egulatory
Com p liance
Parking
E nf orcement
and
R egulatory
S i gnage
Op e rational
Efficie ncy
C ommuni ty
F eedback
What’s Diffe re nt this Tim e ?
F ormal equi ty analysi s
Data
-
driven evaluation
14 E S T I MA T E D C OS T : $600,000
15 Confirm the problem we are trying to solve
Confi rm that the scope sol ves the probl em
Provi de feedback
CO UNCIL FEEDBACK
Matt Le thin, Po lice Chie f
Matt Le e , P.E., Pub lic Wo rks Dire cto r
March 24, 2026
City Co uncil Stud y Se ssio n
STUDY SESSION: SAFE SAN BRUNO
COUNCIL INITIATIVE
Traffic
Safety and Crime Hotspot Improvement
Program
AGENDA
I. Objective
II. Background
III. Discussion
i. Problem Definition
ii. Approach
iii. 3 Options
IV. Recommendation
V. Questions and Comments
2 OBJECTIVE
3 City Council receive a presentation and provide direction to staff regarding the preferred scope and approach for the Safe San Bruno Council Initiative so that staff may refine it for consideration as part of the FY 2026-27 City Council priority setting and budget preparation process.
BACKGROUND – Staff Approach
4 Data-
Informed
Decision
Making
Coordinated
Across
Departments
Education -
Engineering -
Enforcement
Measurable
Outcomes
BACKGROUND: Two Distinct Focus Areas
5 Crime Hotspots
• Can be different types of crime
and nuisance activity
• Occur across public, private, and
outside jurisdictions
• Intervention tactics can include
crime analysis for environmental
design, place-based interventions
and targeted enforcement
Traffic Safety
• Guided by Engineering,
Enforcement, Education
• Focus on both infrastructure
and behavior
• Aligned with LRSP , data driven
BACKGROUND
6 Existing Traffic Safety Work
• Mainly guided by Local Roadway Safety Plan
• Goal: Reduce Severe/Fatal Collisions
• High injury network prioritization
• Map to program CIP and development
improvements
• Outside of LRSP , staff still works on minor
traffic requests as time allows
Examples of Current and Completed Projects
• San Bruno Ave and Cherry Ave Improvements
• San Antonio/Huntington Ave Ped/Bicycle Corridor
• San Bruno Ave Pedestrian Improvements
• Huntington Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project Segment 2 • Bayhill and El Camino Real Intersection Improvements
DISCUSSION: Problem Definition
7 Improving Traffic
Safety and Crime
Hotspots are
Priorities
Limited by Staff
Capacity and
Funding
Continue with
current approach
Incremental
Change
Initiative with more
capacity &
resources
Transformative
Change
DISCUSSION: Recommended Approach
8 Match Scope
with Capacity
Prioritize
Focus
Assess
Intervene
DISCUSSION: Options
9 1. Comprehensive Education, Engineering, and Enforcement
2. Enhanced Evaluation Program
3. Limited Enhancements
DISCUSSION
10 Option 1 - Comprehensive Education, Engineering, and Enforcement Traffic Safety
• Full LRSP
implementation
• $15M multi-year capital
investment for safety
improvements
• Increase funding for
traffic calming program
Additional Staff
• Project Manager
• Management
Analyst
• Traffic and Crime
Prevention Officer
• Both focused on
traffic safety and
crime reduction
Additional Equipment
• Examples
• Speed feedback signs
• Variable message
boards
• Surveillance cameras
• Lighting trailers
• Streetlights
• Public dashboard
Cost - $16.2M ($15.2M one-time and $1M on-going)
DISCUSSION
11 Option 2 - Enhanced Evaluation Program
Additional Staff
• Management Analyst
• Traffic and Crime
Prevention Community
Services Officer
• Full-time or part-time
• Both focused on traffic
safety and crime
reduction
Additional Equipment
• Examples
• Speed feedback signs
• Variable message
boards
• Surveillance cameras
• Lighting trailers
• Streetlights
• Public dashboard
Traffic Safety
• Retain focus on LRSP
improvements
• Compete with other
priorities and staff
capacity
• No additional funding
• No project manager
Cost - $422,000 - $520,000 ($200,000 one-time and $222,000 - $320,000 on-going)
DISCUSSION
12 Option 3 - Limited Enhancements
Additional Equipment
• Examples
• Speed feedback signs
• Variable message boards
• Surveillance cameras
• Lighting trailers
• Streetlights
• Public dashboard
• Important to note that
without additional staff
capacity, usage of the
equipment will be
constrained
Cost - $200,000 (one-time)
RECOMMENDATION
13 Receive the presentation and provide direction to staff regarding the preferred scope and approach for the Safe San Bruno Council Initiative so that staff may refine it for consideration as part of the FY 2026-27 City Council priority setting and budget preparation process.
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
14 15
DISCUSSION - Options, Costs, Components
16 Option Description Cost Cost Components
1 Comprehensive
Education,
Engineering, and
Enforcement Program
$16.2M
($15.2M one-time
and
$1M on-going)
• Accelerated Implementation of LRSP (3-year
Term Limited Project Manager paid for by
projects) - $15,000,000 (One-time)
• Increased Traffic Calming - $500,000 (On-going)
• Management Analyst - $180,000 (On-going)
• Traffic and Crime Prevention Officer - $262,000
(On-going)
• Equipment - $150,000 (One time)
• Online Dashboard - $50,000 (One time)
2 Enhanced Evaluation
Program
$422,000 - $520,000
($200,00 one-time
and
$222,000 - $320,000
on-going)
• Management Analyst - $180,000 (On-going)
• Either
• Full-Time CSO - $140,000 (On-going)
• Or Part-time CSO - $42,000 (On-going)
• Equipment - $150,000 (One time)
• Online Dashboard - $50,000 (One time)
3 Limited
Enhancements
$200,000 (one-time) • Equipment - $150,000 (One time)
• Online Dashboard - $50,000 (One time)
San Bruno Recreation & Aquatic Center
Financial Update
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
March 24, 2026
Presentation by: Travis M Karlen, Community Services Director AGENDA
I. Objective
II. Evolution of RAC Operating Models
III. Membership and Daily Admissions
IV. Rentals & Program Statistics
V. RAC Actuals and Projections
VI. SBCF Access Grant Support
VII. Strategic Efficiency Initiatives
VIII. Revenue Enhancement Initiatives
IX. Questions
2 OBJECTIVE
3 To provide the City Council with a comprehensive
overview of the San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic
Center’s operations to date, with a focus on
second-year performance, including key metrics,
community impact, program participation, financial
outcomes, and opportunities for continued growth
and operational improvement.
Evolution of RAC Operating Models
Strategic Business Plan 2021
_____________________
Primary Revenue
• Aquatics – Lap Swim & Programs
• Facility Rentals
• Contract Classes
Secondary Revenue
• Daily Admissions – No
Membership
Projected General Fund Support
• FY 2024/25 - $1.63M
• FY 2025/26 - $1.43M
Implementation Plan 2022
_____________________
Primary Revenue
• Facility Rentals – Heavy Focus
• Daily Drop-in Fees – Aquatics &
Gym
• Punch Passes – Aquatics
Secondary Revenue
• Membership - Fitness Center &
Track
• Contract Classes
Projected General Fund Support
• FY 2024/25 - $1.47M
• FY 2025/26 - $1.5M
Operational Plan 2024
_____________________
Primary Revenue – Full Facility
Access
• Membership
• Daily Drop-in Fees
• Punch Passes
• Facility Rentals
Secondary Revenue
• Contract Classes
General Fund Support
• FY 2024/25 - $2.40M - Actual
• FY 2025/26 - $1.49M - Projected
Membership and Daily Admissions
FY 2024/25 - Actuals
• Teen/Adult Memberships – 1,938 (80% Residents)
• Punch Cards – 2,439
• Daily Admissions – 32,805
FY 2025/26 - Projected
• Teen/Adult, Seniors, Youth Memberships – 2,100 (70% Residents) • Punch Cards – 1,950
• Daily Admissions – 39,500
FY 2026/27 - Goals
• Teen/Adult, Seniors, Youth Memberships – 2,500
• Punch Cards – 2,200
• Daily Admissions – 45,000
Rentals &
Program Statistics
FY 2024/25 - Actuals
• Rentals - 448
• Event Participants – 2,851
• Programs & Fitness Class Participants – 995
• Swim Lesson Participants – 865
FY 2025/26 - Projected
• Rentals - 500
• Event Participants – 4,300
• Programs & Fitness Class Participants – 8,800
• Swim Lesson Participants – 2,800
FY 2026/27 - Goals
• Rentals - 650
• Event Participants – 5,000
• Programs & Fitness Class Participants – 10,000
• Swim Lessons – 3,500
RAC Actuals and Projections
Category FY 2024/25
Actuals
FY 2025/26
Projections
FY 2026/27
Projections
Revenue $1.78M $2.51M $2.77M
Expenditures $4.18M $4M $4M
General Fund Support $2.4M $1.49M $1.23M
Note: SBCF Support included in Revenue.
SBCF Access Grant Support
Program FY 24/25 Actuals FY 25/26 Projected
Special Events $13,303 $125,000
RAC Accessibility $65,146 $150,000
Special Needs Programs $1,456 $7,000
Community Promotions $2,582 $25,000
Advertising and Consulting $102,387 $35,000
Membership Incentives N/A $75,000
Fitness Class Incentives N/A $65,000
Silver Sneakers N/A $9,000
Outdoor Pool Winter Activation N/A $40,000
Total $184,874 $531,000
Strategic Efficiency Initiatives
1. Operational Efficiency
• Optimize Facility Coverage and Staffing Models
• Optimize Program Scheduling and Space Utilization
• Strengthen Internal Communication and SOPs
2. Financial Optimization
• Reduce Supply Costs Through Strategic Procurement
• Improve Cost Recovery and Financial Transparency
3. Revenue & Customer Growth
• Enhance Membership Incentives and Retention
• Strengthen Tour Conversion and Follow-Up
4. Strategic Partnerships & Utilization
• Expand Partnerships
• Bundle Rental Opportunities
Revenue Enhancement Initiatives
1. Program Growth & Optimization
• Expand Program Offerings and Fee-Based Services
• Align and Stack Programs to Maximize Participation
2. Workforce Capacity
• Strengthen Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Recruitment
3. Facility Utilization
• Maximize Rentals and Event Use
• Balance Rentals with Programs and Membership Demand
4. Strategic Partnerships & Funding
• Corporate Memberships and Institutional Partnerships
• Sponsorship and Naming Rights Opportunities
10 QUESTIONS?
11 Municipal Code Amendments for
the Clean
-
Up San Bruno Initiative
March 24, 2026
Presentation by the San Bruno Police Department
Chief Matt Lethin
Captain Brent Schimek
Ordinance Introduction
AGENDA
I. Objective
II. Background
III. Review of recommendation amendments
IV. Recommendation
V. Questions, Comments, Action
2 OBJECTIVE
3 Introduction of Ordinance entitled an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Bruno Amending Chapter 5.04 of the San Bruno Municipal Code regarding Nuisances, Amending Chapter 5.24 of the San Bruno Municipal Code regarding Maintenance of
Distressed Vacant Properties, and Amending Chapter 10.20 of the San Bruno Municipal Code regarding Collection, Transport, and Disposal of Garbage.
BACKGROUND
4 • Clean Up San Bruno is a City Council initiative focused on reducing illegal dumping and littering, improving neighborhood cleanliness conditions, and enhancing the overall beauty of San Bruno.
• Staff has identified areas for improvement with amendments to the San Bruno Municipal Code to offer the following improvements:
1. Modernize enforcement tools
2. Clarify responsibility
3. Strengthen deterrence, and
4. Provide a clear legislative framework to support Clean Up San Bruno. • Amendments to the Municipal Code require introduction and adoption by the City Council.
Vacant Property as Nuisance and Management Plan
Dumping as a Public Nuisance
Collection, Transport, and Disposal in Accordance with the Law Dumping Prohibited Where
Surveillance-based Enforcement
TOPICS
6 PROPOSED CODE LANGUAGE
A property is a public nuisance when the
property is vacant and the city has
within twelve months issued three two or
more notices to correct or administrative
citations set forth in Chapter 5.04 of the
San Bruno Municipal Code, or other
violations of local, state, or other law,
which notices or citations were either not
contested or were contested and the
hearing officer or hearing body found a
violation of law.
Proposed Code
Language Effects
Lowers threshold
for designating
vacant property as
a nuisance
Will allow staff to
require vacant
property mgmt.
plan sooner
Enables more
timely resolution
of problematic
properties
SBMC 5.24.040(A)
Vacant Property as Public Nuisance
7 PROPOSED CODE LANGUAGE
The property shall be secured in a manner so
as not to be accessible to unauthorized persons
nor creates an attractive nuisance (as defined
in Chapter 5.04 of this code), including, but not
limited to, installing fencing constructed of
materials and colors compatible with the
surrounding streetscape and neighborhood
environment to prevent access to the
property, or closing and locking of windows,
doors and garage doors, gates and any other
opening of such size that it may allow access to
the interior of the property and or structure(s).
In the case of broken windows, securing means
the reglazing or boarding of the window.
Proposed Code
Language Effects
Explicitly requires
property be secured
with fencing
Ensures property
will not be accessed
Ensures fencing and
other materials will
be compatible with
surrounding area
SBMC 5.24.040(B)(3)(f)
Vacant Property
Management Plan
8 PROPOSED CODE LANGUAGE
Pursuant to California Government Code
Section 38771, the city council hereby
declares that the transport, hauling, carrying,
gathering, or disposing of any garbage or
rubbish in the city in violation of this Code,
including but not limited to Chapter 10.20
(Garbage and Refuse), or State or Federal
law to be a nuisance.
Proposed Code
Language Effects
Formally defines
dumping and other
related actions to be
a public nuisance
Strengthens City's
authority to take
action, such as cost
recovery
Aligns municipal
code with California
Government Code
SBMC 5.24.080
Declaration of Illegal Dumping as
a Public Nuisance
9 SBMC 10.20.035
Collection, Transport, Disposal in
Accordance with the Law
• 10.20.035 will be a new part of Chapter 10, with 4
subsections that create clear expectations for the owners and operators of vehicles and properties
• The following 4 slides describe each of these subsections 10 PROPOSED CODE LANGUAGE
The operator or the owner of a
motor vehicle, trailer, or other
means of transport shall not permit
its use for the collection,
transporting, hauling, carrying,
gathering, or disposing of any
garbage in violation of this Code,
or State or Federal law.
Proposed Code
Language Effects
Sets expectation of
vehicle owner and
operators
Allows for
accountability when
vehicles haul/dispose
of dumping material
Best practice
SBMC 10.20.035(A)
Collection, Transport, Disposal
in Accordance with the Law
11 PROPOSED CODE LANGUAGE
Each of the operator and the owner of a motor
vehicle, trailer, or other means of transport has a
duty to take all reasonable steps to prevent the
illegal collection, transporting, hauling, carrying,
gathering, or disposing of any garbage in violation
of this Code, or State or Federal law. Reasonable
steps are controlling use of the motor vehicle,
trailer, or other means of transport to prevent the
collection, transporting, hauling, carrying, gathering, or disposing of any garbage in violation of this
Code, or State or Federal law.
Proposed Code
Language Effects
Sets duty for vehicle
owners and operators
to prevent illegal
dumping or transport
Requires reasonable
steps to control the
use of vehicle or
trailer
Enables enforcement
for failure to prevent
misuse of a vehicle
for illegal dumping
SBMC 10.20.035(B)
Collection, Transport, Disposal
in Accordance with the Law
12 PROPOSED CODE LANGUAGE
It is the duty of each person creating or
generating discarded items or waste matter to
take reasonable steps to ensure such items or
waste matter are disposed of in a container or
receptacle as required by law. Reasonable steps
are controlling discarded items or waste matter
to ensure disposal as required by law. The
person who creates or generates discarded
items or waste matter is jointly responsible for
disposal in violation of this Code, or State or
Federal law, along with any party who commits
the act of disposal in violation of this Code, or
State or Federal law
Proposed Code
Language Effects
Waste generator has
responsibility for
disposal
Shared responsibility
between the waste
generator and the
person dumping it
Overcomes common
excuses and aligns
with best practices
SBMC 10.20.035(C)
Collection, Transport, Disposal
in Accordance with the Law
13 PROPOSED CODE LANGUAGE
It is the duty of the owner of a premises to take
reasonable steps to dispose of garbage from the
premises as required by this Code, or State or Federal
law, and to ensure the owner’s tenants, licensees,
invitees or any other occupants of the premises dispose of garbage or otherwise discard items from the premises as required by this Code, or State or Federal
law. Reasonable steps are providing receptacles for the proper collection of garbage and refuse on the premises and controlling the removal of items from the premises
upon the owner’s termination of the rights of any tenant, licensee, invitee or any other occupant to use the
premises, to ensure that such items are disposed of in
accordance with this Code, or State or Federal law.
Proposed Code
Language
Effects
Property owners
responsible for waste
generated on
their premises
Owners must provide
adequate waste
receptacles and
manage waste
removal
Encourages shared
ownership to prevent
dumping
SBMC 10.20.035(D)
Collection, Transport, Disposal
in Accordance with the Law
14 PROPOSED CODE LANGUAGE
It is unlawful for any owner, employee, or
agent of a business or owner or tenant of
residential property to dump, or cause to be
dumped, any garbage or rubbish of any
kind that is generated from that business or
property into, on top of, or adjacent to a
public litter container placed for incidental
use by the public.
Proposed Code
Language
Effects
Clear expectation
for business
owners and
tenants
Allows for
accountability
when violations
occur
Ensures public
garbage cans are
used as intended
SBMC 10.20.070(C)
Dumping Prohibited Where
15 A violation of this Chapter may be established based upon direct, indirect, or circumstantial evidence. Personal
observation of the act by a City employee or peace
officer is not required to establish a violation.
B. Evidence sufficient to establish a violation may include, but is not limited to, any of the following:
1. Video surveillance footage, whether obtained from City-owned equipment or lawfully obtained from private or third-party sources;
2. Photographs or recorded images depicting the activity, vehicle involvement, or dumped materials;
3. Identification of a vehicle used in connection with the violation, including license plate information;
4. Documents, materials, or identifying information found within or among the dumped materials that reasonably indicate ownership, possession, or responsibility;
5. Witness statements, investigative findings, or other evidence reasonably relied upon in administrative or civil enforcement proceedings.
Existing Code
Language
Effects
Sets clear
expectations on
how violations can
be established
Transparent with
community on how
code enforcement
investigates cases
Best practice
SBMC 10.20.100 Surveillance-
based enforcement
16 PROPOSED CODE LANGUAGE
The City Manager may establish a
special fund to pay rewards in the
amount of no more than $500.00 to
individuals providing information leading
to identification of, and successful
criminal, civil or administrative action
against, any person violating this chapter.
The City Manager may create rules
concerning administration of the fund and
eligibility for rewards.
Proposed Code
Language Effects
City Manager
can establish a
reward fund
Encourages
community
cooperation to hold
San Bruno standards
Allows for rewards up
to $500 for info
leading to criminal,
civil, or admin action
SBMC 10.20.110
Reward Program
RECOMMENDATION
17 Staff recommends that the City Council introduce an ordinance entitled an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Bruno Amending Chapter 5.04 of the San Bruno Municipal Code regarding Nuisances, Amending Chapter 5.24 of the San Bruno Municipal Code regarding Maintenance of Distressed Vacant Properties, and Amending Chapter 10.20 of the San Bruno Municipal Code regarding Collection, Transport, and Disposal of Garbage.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, and ACTION
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