"The City With a Heart"
Rico E. Medina, Mayor
Sandy Alvarez, Vice Mayor
Tom Hamilton, Councilmember, District 2
Michael Salazar, Councilmember, District 3
Marty Medina, Councilmember, District 4
AGENDA
SAN BRUNO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda Amended on 07/28/2026 to revise Item 4a.
July 28, 2026
5:30 PM
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San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center, Community Room 251 City Park Way
San Bruno, CA 94066
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. CLOSED SESSION
Public comment will be requested after each item in this section a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code §54957 Title: City Manager
b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code §54957 Title: City Attorney
4. STUDY SESSION
Public comment will be requested after each item in this section a. Receive a Presentation and Provide Feedback on Crestmoor Fields and Related Stormwater Treatment Basin
5. ADJOURNMENT – The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on July 28, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
POSTING: I declare a copy of this agenda was posted at City Hall, 567 El Camino Real, San Bruno, among other locations in the city limits of San Bruno, on July 23, 2026, by 8:00 pm. 1 of 13
"The City With a Heart"
Rico E. Medina, Mayor
Sandy Alvarez, Vice Mayor
Tom Hamilton, Councilmember, District 2
Michael Salazar, Councilmember, District 3
Marty Medina, Councilmember, District 4
AGENDA
SAN BRUNO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
July 28, 2026
5:30 PM
IN PERSON* MEETING LOCATION
San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center, Community Room 251 City Park Way
San Bruno, CA 94066
*Please turn off all electronic devices before the start of the meeting to prevent disruptions*
TELECONFERENCE MEETING CONNECTION
Zoom Link
https://sanbrunocagov.zoom.us/j/85474225061?
pwd=61GuHG3Dppf0ki6riK1zEGw6T9VGkk.1
Phone Line: 16465588656
Webinar ID: 854 7422 5061
Webinar Password: 879723
PUBLIC COMMENT: In person attendees who want to provide public comment, will be asked to fill out a speaker card and turn it into the City Clerk. Public comment may also be emailed to [email protected]. Comments received via email will not be read aloud during the meeting. Under the Brown Act, the City is only obligated to allow public comment on topics that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. If a speaker is commenting on a topic that is not within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction, the City reserves the right to pause the timer and ask the speaker to comport his or her comments consistent with the Brown Act’s requirements. If the speaker is unable to do so, the City reserves the right to consider the speaker disruptive and remove them from the meeting.
ACCESSIBILITY: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals requiring special accommodations or modifications to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office 48 hours prior to the meeting at (650) 6167061 or [email protected]
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PUBLIC RECORDS: Any public writings related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the City to at least a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours prior to this meeting are available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall located at 567 El Camino Real, San Bruno, California during normal business hours. In addition, the City may post such documents on the City website at sanbruno.ca.gov/AgendaCenter .
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. CLOSED SESSION
Public comment will be requested after each item in this section a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code §54957 Title: City Manager
b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code §54957 Title: City Attorney
4. STUDY SESSION
Public comment will be requested after each item in this section a. Receive a Presentation and Provide Feedback on Crestmoor Fields and Related Stormwater Treatment Basin
5. ADJOURNMENT – The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on July 28, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
POSTING: I declare a copy of this agenda was posted at City Hall, 567 El Camino Real, San Bruno, among other locations in the city limits of San Bruno, on July 23, 2026, by 8:00 pm. 2 of 13
City Council Agenda Item
Staff Report
CITY OF SAN BRUNO
DAT
E: July 28, 2026
TO
: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
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ROM: Alex D. McIntyre, City Manager
PR
EPARED BY: Travis M. Karlen, Community Services Director Hae Won Ritchie, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director S
UBJECT: Receive a Presentation and Provide Feedback on Crestmoor Fields and Related Stormwater Treatment Basin
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CKGROUND:
The pur
pose of the study session item is to provide the City Council with an assessment of the financial trajectory of the Crestmoor Fields project. Since the project was last presented to Council in December 2025, construction cost estimates have increased materially, ongoing operational and maintenance cost projections have risen significantly, and staff have identified structural challenges with the City's ability to recover those costs through field use fees. Staff will provide the full lifecycle cost picture prior to requesting authorization to execute a revised Improvement Agreement.
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taff's current assessment is that the total cost of building and operating Crestmoor Fields inclusive of construction escalation, annual operations, utility costs, and a funded turf replacement reserve will very likely exceed the City's current revenue assumptions by a significant margin and may ultimately result in a facility the City cannot afford to be financially sustainable at the level the community expects.
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taff will also provide information regarding the stormwater treatment facilities that would be required to treat stormwater runoff from the fields.
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l Brothers is currently constructing the residential development of a 40-acre parcel located at 300 Piedmont Avenue in San Bruno, commonly referred to as the former Crestmoor High School site. The San Mateo Union High School District operated the campus from 1962 to 1980, during which time the property’s grass playing fields were available for community use, including by local American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) and Lowen soccer clubs.
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n June 2024, SummerHill Homes secured City entitlement approvals and certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) providing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) clearance to develop a 155-unit single-family residential subdivision. The approved project includes the dedication of 6.9 acres to the City, with 5.3 acres designated for primary public sports field use and the remainder along the east side of the new Courtland Drive reserved for recreation-supportive amenities such as walking paths and public parking. The EIR includes the sports fields development as part of the Recreational and Open Space Component of the project description. The potential environmental impact analysis includes the construction and operation of the multi-purpose sports fields. A Statement of Overriding Considerations was 3 of 13
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adopted as part of the FEIR and the retention, reuse, and enhancement of the sports fields was stated as one of the project’s significant beneficial considerations to the City.
In fall 2024, the City was notified that the approved entitlements were transferred from SummerHill Homes to Toll Brothers, effective September 30, 2024. Toll Brothers has since assumed full responsibility for the project, including plan preparation and permit processing, and has affirmed its intent to proceed in alignment with the approved plans and established development timeline.
On October 24, 2023, the City Council provided final direction on the Crestmoor Fields Multi- Use Master Plan for the 6.9 acres of parkland to be dedicated to the City. The planning process, launched in January 2023, included extensive community engagement. On May 28, 2024, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-34 certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, CEQA Findings, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, thereby granting full project CEQA clearance. The analysis confirmed the feasibility of developing multi-use sports fields with permanent lighting for soccer and other field sports. City Council Resolution No. 2024-36 approved the project entitlements including the Vesting Tentative Map with Conditions of Approval. The Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement was approved by the City Council on June 10, 2025, by Resolution No. 2025-50 and was recorded on September 9, 2025.
The Master Plan envisions a multi-use sports facility to support youth and adult field users. The
5.3 acres designated for field use will be striped for eight overlapping artificial turf soccer fields, accommodating a range of play from a single U6 field to a full-size 11v11 field, along with picnic areas, shelters, a restroom/concession building, parking, and drop-off access from both Courtland Drive and A Street (referred to as Hillsborough Loop on the Final Map). The Master Plan also envisions multipurpose field public parking along the east side of the future Courtland Drive.
When the Master Plan was finalized in October 2023, project costs were estimated at $9.2– $11.2 million, with 10% annual construction inflation. During the FY 2024–25 CIP process, staff determined available Community Facilities Impact Fee funds were insufficient, allocating $150,000 to advance preliminary work while pursuing additional funding.
At its August 27, 2024, the City Council supported pursuing a public-private partnership with Toll Brothers and constructing the project in phases with the initial phase to include the essential components of infrastructure to allow the fields to be utilized (Phase 1).
Staff subsequently identified a $3.4 million funding gap and evaluated options, ultimately submitting a Strategic Grant Proposal to the San Bruno Community Foundation which unanimously approved funding request, finding the project consistent with its priorities and requesting permanent lighting be included as an add alternate in bid documents.
At the January 14, 2025, City Council meeting, staff recommended moving forward with a reduced Phase 1 scope valued at approximately $6.6 million. This estimate was intended to include the full project costs including permitting costs, staff and consultant support costs, and soft costs. Phase 1 would provide eight striped, overlapping artificial turf soccer fields, a prefabricated restroom, concessions pad, paved parking with security lighting, fencing, 4 of 13
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stormwater facilities, and a walking path along Courtland Drive, along with supporting utilities and infrastructure.
December 2025 City Council Action
On December 9, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-114 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Improvement Agreement with Toll Brothers in an amount not to exceed $6.6 million for the construction of Crestmoor Fields (CIP #51038), with conditional authorization to incorporate additional SBCF funding for field lighting if awarded.
Following Council approval, the agreement was transmitted to Toll Brothers for execution. Toll Brothers' legal counsel raised additional concerns regarding several provisions of the agreement, necessitating a return to negotiations. Over the course of seven months, City staff and the City Attorney negotiated in good faith with Toll Brothers to resolve those concerns and arrive at a final agreement acceptable to all parties.
During this same period, SBCF formally approved a grant of $1,952,400 for the design and construction of field lighting at Crestmoor Fields. This funding, inclusive of a 20% contingency, covers design, infrastructure, materials, and labor for permanent field lights. The inclusion of field lighting reflects both the SBCF's original request when it approved the base grant and the community's strong interest in an illuminated facility. Given that the agreement was returned to City Council, staff incorporated field lighting into the agreement as a funded scope item.
Because the revised agreement reflects substantive changes negotiated after the December 2025 Council approval, and because the agreement now incorporates a new, separately funded scope of work (field lighting), City Council authorization would be needed. The agreement will be returned to City Council for action in a regular meeting. A reimbursement agreement related to the stormwater treatment basin will similarly also be brought to City Council for action in a regular meeting.
DISCUSSION:
When the Crestmoor Fields Project was originally presented to the City Council, the Phase 1 construction budget was established at $6.6 million, with an optional field lighting component of approximately $2 million contingent on SBCF approval. With SBCF having since approved $1,952,400 for field lighting, the current authorized budget stands at $8,552,400. However, several cost developments since December 2025 indicate that the actual cost to complete the project will exceed this figure.
I. CONSTRUCTION COST ESCALATION
A. S tormwater Basin Enlargement
To construct Crestmoor Fields, the stormwater treatment basin that treats runoff from the residential development must be increased in size to accommodate flows from the new field improvements due to stormwater regulatory requirements. Some turf fields can be self-treating; however, this was not an option for this project due to site conditions. There are significant benefits of having Toll Brothers increase their basin including reduced costs and liability to the City associated with the basin design and construction. Toll Brothers would also be required to 5 of 13
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maintain the basin in perpetuity, inclusive of the expanded City portion, per their maintenance agreement. Should the basins not be constructed at this time, there will be a substantial increase in design and construction costs as well as likely loss of field space and increased maintenance costs and potential liability.
Stormwater Basin Cost Estimate
Previous estimate (December 2025) $200,000
Current quote (July 2026) $305,000
Cost increase +$105,000 (+52.5%)
Status Expected to continue rising if not
constructed by Toll Brothers
The basin cost estimate increased 52.5%, rising from approximately $200,000 to $305,000. This single line item represents a $305,000 increase that was not anticipated in the original approved budget.
B. Design Cost Differential
The City originally retained Callander and Associates to prepare the project design through 30% completion, at a cost of approximately $107,000. Callander and Associates estimated an additional $350,000 to complete the design from 30% to 100% and provide design support services during construction. When the 30% design was transferred to Toll Brothers for completion, Toll Brothers quoted approximately $520,000 to take the project from 30% design through 100% and design support services during construction, a differential of approximately $170,000.
It was recommended that the Toll Brothers team design the fields because that would place the responsibility of the design on Toll Brothers, reducing the City’s exposure to change orders during construction and limit cost changes to those initiated by the City rather than as a result of design errors. Although the cost of design increased, it is anticipated that there will be more savings exceeding the differential during construction.
Design Cost Comparison Amount
Callander & Associates ~$350,000
Toll Brothers ~$520,000
Differential +~$170,000
This disparity reflects broader market-driven cost escalation in design and professional services and signals that additional cost growth is likely as the project advances toward the construction phase.
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C. Toll Brothers's Own Budget Concerns
Toll Brothers has proactively expressed concern to City staff that the current Total Budget of $8,552,400 is insufficient to complete the project as designed. The Total Budget includes project costs including the City’s costs for project management, delivery, permitting, and contingency for City initiated changes. Toll Brothers has indicated that construction costs are trending higher and that budget pressure is already apparent at this stage of the project before bids have been solicited.
Based on current cost escalation trends, the Toll Brothers expressed concerns, the stormwater basin increase, the design cost differential, and broader inflationary pressures in the construction market, staff estimates that the total project cost; inclusive of all soft costs, contingencies, and the lighting component could reach or exceed $10,000,000 before project completion.
Project Cost Summary — Current vs. Projected
Cost Component Approved Budget Current/Projected
Base Field Improvements (Phase 1)* $6,600,000 $6,600,000 Field Lighting (SBCF funded) $1,952,400 $1,952,400
Stormwater Basin Enlargement Not factored $305,000
Design Cost Differential Included in budget +~$170,000
Additional escalation - Unknown / rising
STAFF-ESTIMATED TOTAL $8,552,400 >$10,000,000
*The $6,600,000 is comprised of approximately $3,200,000 in fee credits toward the Community Facilities Development Impact Fees and $3,400,000 in SBCF grant funds.
II. ONGOING OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE COSTS
In addition to construction cost escalation, projected operational and long-t erm maintenance costs for Crestmoor Fields have been updated since the project was last presented to the City Council. These figures reflect current market conditions, inflationary impacts, utility cost increases, and evolving assumptions about field maintenance requirements.
A. Annual Operating and Maintenance Costs
The original staff report presented to Council in December 2025 estimated annual operating and maintenance costs at approximately $85,000 with field lighting installed. Based on updated consultation with nearby field operators and current cost estimates, that figure has been revised substantially upward.
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Annual O&M Cost Item Estimated Annual Cost
Turf maintenance, irrigation, minor repairs, cleaning $75,000 – $100,000 Field lighting and electrical expenses $75,000
UPDATED TOTAL — Annual O&M (with lighting) $150,000 – $175,000 Previously estimated (December 2025 Staff Report) $85,000 Increase over prior estimate +$65,000 – $90,000
These figures are expected to continue to increase over time due to inflation, utility rate adjustments, labor costs, and maintenance material pricing. Staff note that parks staff are already stretched with the onboarding of various outdoor facilities and capital improvement projects. Crestmoor Fields will require dedicated staffing resources for scheduling, field allocations, maintenance coordination, and administrative tasks that are not currently reflected in the City's staffing plan. Additional park staff will be necessary to properly manage and maintain this facility.
B. Turf Replacement Reserve
Artificial turf systems have a design life of approximately 8 to 10 years. At the end of that period, full turf replacement is required at significant cost. This is not a discretionary expenditure and failure to replace turf in a timely manner results in safety hazards and liability exposure.
Turf Replacement Cost Item Amount
Estimated replacement cost (current dollars) $1,500,000 – $2,000,000 Planning estimate used for reserve calculation $1,800,000 Annual reserve fund set-aside required (flat / 10 yr) $180,000/year To avoid a lump-sum fiscal shock at the 8-to-10-year mark, the City should begin setting aside a dedicated turf replacement reserve at the time the facility opens. At a flat funding approach, this requires $180,000 per year, a significant recurring obligation that is not currently included in any City budget projection for this facility.
This $180,000 annual reserve obligation is in addition to the $150,000–$175,000 in annual operating and maintenance costs outlined above.
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C. Total Annual Cost of Ownership
Annual Cost of Ownership — Crestmoor Fields Annual Amount Operations and maintenance (with lighting) $150,000 – $175,000 Turf replacement reserve (funded annually) $180,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST TO THE CITY $330,000 – $355,000
To put this in perspective:
Crestmoor Fields, once open, will cost the City an estimated $330,000 to $355,000 per year to operate, maintain, and fund a responsible turf replacement reserve. Over a 10-year lifecycle, the total cost of ownership (operations plus one turf replacement) is estimated at $3.3M to $3.55M, in addition to the $8.5M+ in capital construction costs.
III. FIELD USE REVENUE — CAN FEES COVER COSTS?
A. Current Fee Structure
Current Fee Structure Rate
Resident youth/adult per-player fee (current) $11.00 / player Non-resident per-player fee (current) $18.00 / player
Current model Per-player fee — not hourly
The current per-player fee model was designed for an era of lower-cost grass fields, highly subsidized use and is not calibrated to the cost of operating a premium artificial turf facility with field lighting. Staff does not believe this model is financially sustainable for Crestmoor Fields or other fields within the City of San Bruno.
B. What Cost Recovery Would Require
Based on estimated annual field use of approximately 2,500 hours, staff has calculated the hourly rates that would be necessary to achieve meaningful cost recovery at Crestmoor Fields:
Scenario Non-Lighted Rate Lighted Rate
Partial cost recovery (O&M only) $40 – $50/hr $90 – $100/hr 9 of 13
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Scenario Non-Lighted Rate Lighted Rate
Full cost recovery (O&M + turf
reserve)
$55 – $70/hr $110 – $130/hr
Even at partial cost recovery; covering only operations and maintenance, not the turf replacement reserve hourly field rates would need to be $40–$50 for non-lighted time and $90– $100 for lighted time. These rates represent a dramatic departure from the City's current per- player fee model and would likely face significant resistance from the youth and adult sports organizations that use City fields.
C. No Anticipated City Recreation Use
It is important for the City Council to understand that the City's Recreation program does not anticipate a need for City-programmed use of Crestmoor Fields. This means the fields will be allocated entirely to outside user groups; the same groups that currently pay the per-player fees outlined above and there will be no City-generated revenue from internal programming to offset operating costs. The full financial burden of cost recovery rests with field rental fees to outside organizations.
D. Turf Replacement Reserve Must Be Factored Into Fees Staff recommends that the City Council consider whether the turf replacement reserve should be factored into field use fees from the day the facility opens. The $180,000 annual reserve contribution represents approximately $72 per field hour at 2,500 hours of annual use. If this cost is not built into the fee structure from the outset, the City will either face a $1.8 million unbudgeted capital expenditure in year 8–10, or the facility will fall into disrepair.
IV. STAFFING IMPLICATIONS
The addition of Crestmoor Fields represents a significant expansion of the City's parks and r
ecreation infrastructure, and the associated administrative and maintenance workload should not be underestimated. Parks staff have onboarded various outdoor facilities across the City with no additional resources.
Crestmoor Fields will require dedicated resources for:
• Field scheduling and allocation coordination
• User group agreements, permitting, and fee collection • Regular turf inspection, maintenance, and irrigation management • Field lighting operation, troubleshooting, and utility management • Contract management for specialized maintenance services • Public communications and conflict resolution between user groups These responsibilities cannot be absorbed within the current staffing structure without reducing service levels elsewhere. Staff will return to the City Council with a staffing analysis and recommendation as part of the Field Allocation Policy and Fee Schedule process in FY 2026– 27; however, Council should anticipate that additional personnel costs will add to the annual cost of ownership figures presented above.
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V. 10-YEAR COST OF OWNERSHIP SUMMARY
The following table summarizes the estimated 10-y ear lifecycle cost of Crestmoor Fields, combining capital construction, annual operations, and turf replacement:
10-Year Cost of Ownership Component Estimated Cost
Capital construction (including lighting) $8,552,400 – $10,000,000+ Annual operations & maintenance (×10 years, midpoint) ~$1,625,000 Turf replacement (end of cycle) $1,800,000
ESTIMATED 10-YEAR TOTAL $11.98M – $13.43M+
Note: Does not include inflation on O&M
VI. STAFF ASSESSMENT AND REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DIRECTION Staff presents this analysis not to recommend cancellation of the Crestmoor Fields Project, but t
o ensure that the City Council is making a fully informed decision with a clear picture of the financial commitments involved both near-term and long-term.
The community has invested years of planning and significant public engagement in Crestmoor Fields. The SBCF has committed $5.35 million. Toll Brothers have an interest in having improved fields adjacent to their development. And the community's desire for quality athletic facilities is genuine and longstanding.
At the same time, staff believe it is the Council's responsibility to understand and acknowledge the following before proceeding:
Key Financial Concerns for Council Consideration
• The total construction cost is projected to exceed $10 million; $1.45 million above the currently authorized budget with Toll Brothers already flagging budget concerns before bids have been solicited.
• Annual operating and maintenance costs have risen to $150,000–$175,000, nearly double the estimate presented to Council in December 2025. • A prudent turf replacement reserve requires an additional $180,000 per year, bringing the total annual cost of ownership to approximately $330,000–$355,000, before additional staffing.
• The current per-player fee model is wholly inadequate to cover these costs. Cost recovery would require hourly rates of $40–$130 depending on lighting; rates that represent a fundamental departure from the City's existing fee structure. • The City Recreation program does not anticipate using the fields for City-programmed activities, meaning all revenue must come from outside user group rentals. • Parks staff are already stretched. This facility will require additional dedicated staffing that has not yet been budgeted.
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• Despite the increase in construction and maintenance costs, there are major benefits to proceeding with the construction of the stormwater treatments basins now instead of deferring the work.
Over a 10-year period, the all-in cost of building and operating Crestmoor Fields is estimated at nearly $12–$13.5 million or more.
Staff requests that the City Council provide direction on the following:
• Whether to proceed with execution of the Revised Improvement Agreement with the understanding that costs are projected to exceed the current authorized budget; • Whether to proceed with execution of the Reimbursement Agreement for the construction of the stormwater treatment basin.
• Whether staff should explore partnership or co-management arrangements with user groups, school districts, or other public agencies to share the cost burden of operating Crestmoor Fields;
• Whether any design modifications or scope reductions should be explored to bring projected costs back within the authorized budget; and
• How the City intends to fund the annual operating shortfall and long-term turf replacement reserve given current General Fund constraints.
Staff is committed to delivering a high-quality community asset at Crestmoor Fields and will continue to work diligently to manage costs and maximize value for the City and its residents.
However, staff believe it would be imprudent to proceed without the City Council's explicit acknowledgment of the financial commitments of this project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving the presentation and providing feedback.
However, the long-term fiscal implications are significant, as discussed in Section V.
In summary, advancing the project is projected to generate future operating and capital replacement demands on City resources of approximately $2.0 to $3.4 million (in 2026 dollars).
Additional consideration should be given to annual personnel cost escalation, which is anticipated to exceed 4% over the next several years.
For project construction, identified funding includes $5.35 million from the San Bruno Community Foundation and $3.2 million in development impact fee credits allocated to the developer, resulting in an estimated $1.5 million funding gap if total project costs reach $10 million.
Absent additional funding sources, the project’s construction gap, ongoing operations, and capital replacement needs are projected to require approximately $4.7 million (in 2026 dollars) in General Fund support over a 10-year period.
If the City elects not to proceed with the project, the $3.2 million in impact fee capacity will need to be reprogrammed to other eligible projects within the next several years.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The action is not a project subject to CEQA. City Council’s action is not considered a “Project” per CEQA Guidelines and therefore no further environmental analysis is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive a Presentation and Provide Feedback on Crestmoor Fields and Related Stormwater Treatment Basin
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