San Bruno City Council Special and Regular Meetings, September 08, 2026.

The City of San Bruno held special and regular City Council meetings on September 8, 2026. The special meeting included a study session focused on updating council policies and procedures, with council members proposing enhancements related to transparency in labor negotiations, agenda item processes, and public access to meeting transcripts. The council directed an ad hoc subcommittee to review these suggestions and bring back recommendations. The session also covered proposed downtown zoning adjustments aimed at improving aesthetics and activity, including changes to allowed business uses, enforcement of maintenance standards, and potential amortization periods for certain non-conforming uses like smoke shops and bright lighting. Council members expressed support for citywide application of some zoning changes and discussed clarifications on conditional use permits. During the regular meeting, the council approved a contract not to exceed $200,000 with Recology for enhanced bulky item and illegal dumping cleanup services at 13 hotspots, emphasizing the importance of maintaining cleanliness to discourage illegal dumping. Presentations included proclamations recognizing recovery and suicide prevention months, and an update from Caltrain on ridership and financial challenges. No reportable actions resulted from the closed session on labor negotiations.