San Bruno City Council Special and Regular Meetings, June 23, 2026

The City of San Bruno held special and regular City Council meetings on June 23, 2026, focusing heavily on potential ballot measures for the November general election. Key procurement-related discussions included two revenue measure options: a commercial parcel tax and a business license tax update, both aimed at addressing the city's structural funding gap. The council reviewed polling data and economic analyses for these measures, with a preference emerging for restructuring the business license tax due to its lower voter approval threshold and potential to address tax inequities. Additionally, the council considered placing Ordinance 1284, which limits building heights and development, on the ballot for possible rescission to encourage economic development. The council also discussed the financial and safety impacts of the safe and sane fireworks program, debating whether to put a measure on the ballot to allow voters to decide on its continuation. The meeting included a public hearing and approval of the fiscal year 2026-2027 capital improvement program budget, totaling approximately $10.9 million, with investments in streets, parks, and facilities. The council adopted a new policy to address disruptions in telephonic and internet services during meetings, complying with Senate Bill 707. Motions were passed to place the height ordinance rescission and business license tax measures on the November ballot, and to allow voters to decide on the fireworks program. The meeting concluded with plans to revisit community benefit fund allocations and other budget amendments in future sessions.