Our new website is here! The launch took place just yesterday, February 24th, concluding a 15-month process that involved the work of the Communications Subcommittee and our Communications staff (thank you to all who attended a Bug Bash or Chatbot Training; your feedback was also invaluable)! We're pretty pleased with the final result but know that, as is often the case with major software launches, there will be some wrinkles here and there to iron out. Staff are ready to address any issues you may see, so don't hesitate to reach out to them via communications@brisbaneca.org or by calling (415) 508-2157. With that, we hope you enjoy exploring our new digital front door, brisbaneca.gov!
- 2/19 Council Meeting Highlights
- Brisbane Police Department Reaffirms Privacy Safeguards in Automated License Readers
- Office Hours with Councilmember Lentz, 2/25
- Winter Planting Day Recap
- Final Chance to Grab Tickets to Lipman's "High School Musical JR." February 25 & 27
- March STAR Now Available to Read Online
- Please Clean Up After Your Pets!
- Safety Tip from North County Fire Authority
- Community Pool Update
- The Parlour House's Soft Opening Success!
2/19 Council Meeting Highlights
At their February 19, 2026 meeting, the City Council:
- Clarified information with NCFA Acting Deputy Chief Craig Wittner regarding their Annual Mandated Fire and Safety Inspections Report. He shared that all 475 businesses in Brisbane, which include Short Term Rentals, are inspected annually. Council directed staff to ensure inspections of all STRs are tied with permit renewals.
- Suggested modification to process of placing matters on the agenda for Council meetings, in that two Council members may bring item to City Manager, who creates agenda, which is then approved by Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. Includes caveat that if item doesn't make it to following Council meeting agenda, the City Manager will notify the Council of the upcoming item during the next meeting.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-02 which addresses the Ralph M. Brown Act (the State's Open Meeting Law) which outlines procedures for recessing and reconvening a meeting in the event of a disruption of telephonic or audiovisual service during a meeting.
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Brisbane Police Department Reaffirms Privacy Safeguards in Automated License Readers
Widespread media coverage has prompted questions about the security of Flock Cameras (Automated License Plate Readers), utilized by numerous Bay Area Cities including Brisbane.
The Brisbane Police Department conducted a comprehensive review of our ALPR system to confirm that all privacy protections, access restrictions, and data-sharing safeguards are properly configured and compliant with California law (SB 34).
This review confirmed that access by Federal agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and out-of-state law enforcement agencies was appropriately restricted in our Flock Cameras at the time of setup and has remained appropriately restricted.
Though you may have heard about several California cities having data accessed, the reported issues may stem from systems not being properly configured with the proper privacy controls and safeguards.
The City of Brisbane and the Brisbane Police Department are committed to ensuring privacy controls are always in place.
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ALPR data collected in Brisbane is retained for no more than 30 days unless needed for Police Department investigative purposes. Data older than 30 days is automatically purged from the system. This limited retention period is a key safeguard that supports public safety while protecting individual privacy.
Senate Bill 34. establishes clear requirements for the responsible use of license plate reader data, including limiting its use to legitimate law enforcement purposes, restricting access to authorized personnel, requiring strong security and audit practices, and prohibiting the sharing of ALPR data with Federal agencies. Brisbane’s ALPR program has consistently adhered to these requirements.
The Brisbane Police Department also maintains strict accountability measures. All ALPR usage is subject to monthly internal and external audits to ensure searches and access comply with applicable laws and departmental policy. Each month, audit results are formally documented and attested to the Chief of Police through a written audit attestation process.
Brisbane’s service agreement with Flock Safety reflects the scope and limitations approved by the City Council. The City of Brisbane owns and controls its data. The Brisbane Police Department does not share ALPR data with federal agencies, including ICE, and has never done so. Our policies, contractual terms, and system settings are aligned to ensure these restrictions remain enforced.
Public trust is essential, and safeguarding personal data is a responsibility we take extremely seriously. The Brisbane Police Department remains committed to transparency, accountability, and strict adherence to the privacy protections entrusted to us by our community. See our Transparency Portal to see the organizations granted access to Brisbane PD data.
We will continue to monitor developments statewide, regularly review our policies, and keep the community informed. Moving forward, we remain committed to staying at the forefront of software upgrades and ongoing user education to ensure our team utilizes this technology with the highest level of proficiency and security. If you have questions about Brisbane’s ALPR program or would like additional information, please contact Chief Lisa Macias at (415) 508-2177 or Commander Mario Garcia at (415) 508-2178.
The Brisbane Police Department also plans to provide an oral update to the City Council at the Thursday, March 5 Council meeting at 6:30 PM. Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to attend, either in person or online via Zoom at brisbaneca.org/cc-zoom.
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Office Hours with Councilmember Lentz, 2/25
Councilmember Lentz has really enjoyed meeting with residents each month and looks forward to another opportunity to connect at the Library on February 25th from 5:30-6:30 PM. Meet him in the front tables. Can't make it? His March office hours will be taking place at the same place, same time, on Wednesday, March 11th.
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Winter Planting Day Recap
This past Valentine's Day, the City along with San Bruno Mountain Watch co-hosted Winter Habitat Restoration Day on the Northeast Ridge along with San Bruno Mountain Watch and non-profit, Pollinator Partnership.
Over the course of the day, volunteers learned about the history of the ridge and got to know more about the spared hilltop - a "habitat island" - overlooking the Industrial Park. Over 30 volunteers, including families of all ages, joined to plant 484 host and nectar native plants grown by Mission Blue Nursery, including 150 Silver Lupines, host plant to the endangered Mission Blue butterfly!
Thank you to the community for gifting the Mission Blue, Callippe Silverspot, and Bay Checkerspot butterflies flowers on Valentine's Day, and to SSF Scavenger Co. for co-sponsoring the event!
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Final Chance to Grab Tickets to Lipman's "High School Musical JR." February 25 & 27
Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on Lipman's stage in Disney’s High School Musical JR.
Troy, Gabriella, and their classmates must deal with issues of friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. The show’s infectious, danceable songs are sure to engage performers and audiences alike!
There will be two shows: Wednesday, February 25th and Friday, February 27th, both at 7 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
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March STAR Now Available to Read Online
You can view past STAR newsletters in our Archive Center, which is also accessible under the Popular Resources section of the City's homepage.
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Please Clean Up After Your Pets!
There's nothing worse than seeing the careless actions of an irresponsible dog owner on a City sidewalk or park. Left on the ground, dog waste doesn’t just disappear; it can wash into storm drains and into our waterways, bringing bacteria into local ecosystems. Do your part this rainy season and pick up after your furry friend!
And please put the bagged pet waste in your gray GARBAGE cart. It's not a desired ingredient for compost. To easily find out where your waste belongs, check out SSF Scavenger Co.'s Sort Smart Recycling Guide, or head to our Facebook page for a fun interaction with SSF Scavenger where you get to finish the sentence, "The most confusing thing to sort is ___________." and a representative from SSF Scavenger Co. has been providing some excellent responses.
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Safety Tip from North County Fire Authority
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Community Pool Update
We know many of you were looking forward to the pool reopening this week ahead of the wet weather and we’re truly sorry to share that it will need to remain closed for now due to the boiler system going offline on Sunday, 2/22. Although a recent repair was completed, it seems there may be a broader issue affecting the ignition system that requires further evaluation. City staff and contractors have been actively working on the pool each day and coordinating next steps to get operations back up and running as quickly and safely as possible. Additional updates will be provided at the Pool as well as sent out to the Community Pool Lap Swimmers email distribution list.
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The Parlour House's Soft Opening Success!
Evan and Gregg, the partners behind Brisbane's newest eatery, The Parlour House, have done it. On Tuesday they had their first day (lunch to-go only), and were thrilled to see so many community members come by and show their support and enthusiasm. Thanks for supporting local, Brisbane!
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