Planning Commission/City Council Joint Meeting - May 19, 2026

The City of San Bruno held a joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting on May 19, 2026, focusing primarily on housing and land use planning initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on SB79, a state law allowing increased housing density near transit stations, and the Elevate San Bruno initiative, a comprehensive land use and economic development strategy aimed at increasing revenue-generating land uses and housing opportunities. The meeting covered potential zoning changes, height limits for new developments, and community engagement strategies, including multilingual outreach. The council and commission discussed the feasibility of development projects, potential temporary exemptions related to sea level rise, and the need for ordinances to implement these changes. Additionally, the meeting addressed downtown zoning adjustments, permitted and conditional uses, and strategies to encourage private investment in exterior building improvements. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the discussions set the stage for future ordinances and potential ballot measures affecting local land use and development policies.