Thank you, Karen Cunningham, for sharing this picture with us. It was taken Tuesday morning, after the rains. It's amazing the crispness and color that come immediately following what otherwise was a fairly gloomy and stormy Monday! Fortunately, the National Weather Service is forecasting mostly clear and sunny skies for the next week or so; if you need sandbags, you can pick up pre-filled ones outside of City Hall in the parking lot. Thank you, DPW, for making those available for residents before the rains started on Monday!
- 150 N. Hill Presentation to Council on 10/16
- New Video Debuting at Volunteer Pathways 101!
- City Currently Recruiting for City Attorney Services
- Open House for Lagoon Watershed Sea Level Rise Adaption Plan Tuesday, Oct. 21st
- Light Up Your Life: Age-Friendly Workshop Nov. 12th
- San Mateo County Survey on Displacement and Its Impacts
- Coastal Cleanup + Marina Festival Video & Results Report!
- Nominate a Sustainability Hero & Film Screening "Eating our Way to Extinction"
- Fall Compost Giveaway Being Delivered Oct. 23
- What Doesn't Belong in the Compost Bin: Dog Poop & Other Pet Waste!
- Low-Cost Pet Vaccination & Microchip Clinics
- Get Ready, Howl-o-ween is Coming Oct. 30th!
150 N. Hill Presentation to Council on 10/16
At their meeting on Thursday, Oct. 16th, the City Council will receive a presentation from Lincoln Property Company to hear their thoughts on a potential housing development for 150 N. Hill. 150 N. Hill is currently the location of Bayshore Labs.
Lincoln envisions the four-acre site to have 79 units of housing assuming an average square footage of 1,600 square feet per townhome (3 bedroom townhomes). The development would include a clubhouse. See a few of the slides from their deck below:
You can join the City Council meeting in-person at City Hall (50 Park Place, Brisbane) starting at 6:30 PM or remotely via Zoom at brisbaneca.org/cc-zoom.
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New Video Debuting at Volunteer Pathways 101!
Our Comms Team has been busy scheduling, filming, and editing a video featuring six of our Commission and Committee members. The video will make its debut at the Volunteer Pathways 101 event taking place this Saturday at City Hall, from 10 - noon.
We invite anyone who's on the fence to sign up to join us! It's sure to be a sweet and fun morning learning about the various ways you can sprinkle some community service into your life!
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There will be an ice cream social, raffle giveaway, and new connections. Plus, a chance to:
- Connect with City Commissioners & Committee Members
- Meet + Greet Brisbane’s Mayor and City Manager
- Find out more about upcoming projects and City events
- Get a Certificate of Completion as part of the 2025 Cohort
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City Currently Recruiting for City Attorney Services
With the upcoming retirements of two exceptional attorneys, (Tom McMorrow who's worked with the City for 9 years and Michael Roush who'd served as Brisbane's City Attorney for 5 years before being retained for legal services another 6 years), the City Council of the City of Brisbane is seeking proposals from qualified law firms or individual attorneys in response to this Request for Proposal (RFP) for contract City Attorney services.
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Open House for Lagoon Watershed Sea Level Rise Adaption Plan Tuesday, Oct. 21st
As the initial public engagement piece of the Brisbane Lagoon Watershed Sea Level Rise Adaption Plan (BLWP) Project kicks off, we're inviting the community to an open house at the Library on October 21st from 6-7 PM.
Learn about the project’s goals, sea level rise risks, existing conditions, timeline, and future opportunities for public input. See the press release that introduced this project from late August, with an excerpt below:
“I am glad that we are beginning the work that needs to get done to address the very real impact of climate change and sea level rise on our Lagoon and shoreline,” said Michele Salmon, Chair of the City’s Open Space and Ecology Committee. “The Lagoon is an important part of our ecosystem, and the movement of bay waters is essential to sustaining the rich diversity of life it supports. I urge residents who value its beauty and the vital habitat it provides for wildlife to get involved in shaping this Plan.”
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Light Up Your Life: Age-Friendly Workshop Nov. 12th
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San Mateo County Survey on Displacement and Its Impacts
Staff from cities and towns across San Mateo County are collaborating to better understand displacement and its impacts on our communities.
Displacement occurs when residents are forced to move due to rising housing costs, evictions, redevelopment, or other pressures beyond their control. Results from the survey will help shape potential actions to help prevent displacement, support impacted residents, and promote long-term housing stability for all.
This survey will take approximately 15 minutes. It will help those studying displacement better understand your perspectives, experiences, and priorities related to this issue. Please complete it by October 31st.
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Coastal Cleanup + Marina Festival Video & Results Report!
A dedicated 2,000+ San Mateo County volunteers removed 11,000+ pounds of trash and recyclables in September 2025 for Coastal Cleanup. Brisbane's numbers were 95 volunteers (a record turnout) and 591 total pounds, respectively! Check out this recap video that one of those volunteers, Michael Banerjee of MCTV, put together of that beautiful morning along the shoreline.
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Nominate a Sustainability Hero & Film Screening "Eating our Way to Extinction"
Know a local sustainability hero? Nominate them for the 2026 Sustainability Awards! For the 27th year, Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) is honoring visionaries, innovators, and everyday heroes who are making their communities more sustainable. If you know an individual, nonprofit, business, school, or government agency that is driving meaningful change - whether by protecting natural resources, building a stronger local economy, or advancing social equity, nominate them today!
Join Sustainable San Mateo County on Thursday, Nov. 6th in Redwood City to watch and discuss the condensed version of the entertaining and surprising documentary, Eating our Way to Extinction. Featuring shocking undercover footage and first-hand accounts from indigenous people, this documentary will permanently change your perception of food and its connection to the future of our planet. Register for free here.
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Fall Compost Giveaway Being Delivered Oct. 23
Did you know Fall is one of the best times of the year to apply compost to your gardens? The City of Brisbane would like to thank the community for their support in closing the loop, and we are excited to announce a Fall Compost Giveaway!
Note: City staff will relocate some compost to the Community Garden for garden users.
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What Doesn't Belong in the Compost Bin: Dog Poop & Other Pet Waste!
Please bag dog poop and other pet waste, including litter, and place in your gray garbage cart. The type of bag is up to you. We suggest reusing a produce or dry food bag (like for bread, cereal, crackers, rice, or chips). Why buy single-use disposable bags when you can use bags you already have and that are destined for the landfill anyway?
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Low-Cost Pet Vaccination & Microchip Clinics
Did you know that it's the LAW that all dogs and cats over 3 months must be licensed within every city and unincorporated within San Mateo County? Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA holds low-cost vaccination & microchip clinics the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00-10:50 AM and the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:50 PM at their Coyote Point shelter, located at 12 Airport Blvd. in San Mateo. Vaccine services are by appointment only. Vaccinations help protect your pet against harmful diseases such as rabies and are available for $15 per vaccine. These services are for cats and dogs of all ages. Please visit phs-spca.org/vaccination-clinics to schedule an appointment and for more information.
Microchips are a great help in reuniting people with lost pets. Microchips are available for $30 at the PHS & SPCA vaccine and microchip clinic. You can also bring your pet to their Coyote Point shelter anytime during their open hours to be microchipped for a fee of $30. The Coyote Point shelter is open Monday-Friday 11 AM to 7 PM and 11 AM to 6 PM on the weekends. Dog and cat licenses are also available for purchase at our clinics.
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Get Ready, Howl-o-ween is Coming Oct. 30th!
We can't wait to see this year's costumes! Get ready for some pet-friendly fun under the Gazebo on Thursday, Oct. 30th starting at 5:30 PM!
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