The Blast

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Leash Law in Brisbane - Violators will be Actively Cited

On March 17th, the Brisbane Police Department started a POP project (26-01) in regards to complaints of dogs being off leash at the Community Park. They soon after began foot patrols and as of March 24th, exactly one week later, they have given 8 verbal warnings to dog owners whose dogs were in violation of BMC 6.04.060. They will continue providing warnings the rest of this week and start actively citing on Sunday, March 29th. Here's a video from our Comms Team to remind residents that dogs must be on leash in the Community Park and any public street, sidewalk, school ground, or public property for that matter. The only location where they can run and play off leash is in the City's Dog Park.

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Apply to Serve on Complete Streets, IDEA, or the Public Art Advisory Committee by 4/1!

The application period is open now to apply for open seats on the City's Complete Streets Safety Committee, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability (IDEA) Committee, and Public Art Advisory Committee. These committees provide valuable community input on topics ranging from public art and safer streets to fostering an inclusive community. Serving on a committee is a great way to share your perspective, collaborate with neighbors, and help guide City initiatives. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5 PM.

Should you need a paper application form, please reach out to City Clerk Ingrid Padilla at cityclerk@brisbaneca.org or by calling (415) 508-2113.

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Artful Bench Voting Now Open, Closes 4/13

The Public Art Advisory Committee is seeking to establish an artfully designed bench program that combines public seating with site-specific artwork, enhancing both the functional and aesthetic value of public spaces throughout the community. This program provides opportunities for local, regional, and national artists, increases civic engagement, and complements the City’s age-friendly goals.

An RFP was published in November 2025 and a total of 52 responsive proposals were received. Responsive proposals were reviewed by the Public Art Advisory Committee in January and February 2026. The Committee evaluated proposals based on alignment with Brisbane’s public art mission as well as the six Brisbane-specific public art criteria that were developed during the master planning process. At their February 24, 2026, meeting, the Committee ranked proposals and established a short-list of artists to be considered for three locations including Mission Blue, the Dog Park, and the Marina. Now, they need the public’s help!

The Committee is asking the public to weigh in on their preferred artist for each of the three locations: Mission Blue, the Dog Park, and the Marina. It should be noted that the Committee will receive the public’s voting results and will make a final determination regarding the artists selected for the project. They will then make a formal recommendation to the City Council and will work directly with the artists on the final designs.

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Spotlighting Winners of IDEA Committee's MLK, Jr. Poetry & Essay Contest: Marymoore Patterson & Elise Pang

Last Wednesday, IDEA staff liaisons Ingrid Padilla and Caroline Cheung took a trip to Mr. Hoaglund's class at Lipman to recognize 7th grader Elise Pang as the youth winner of the IDEA Committee's inaugural MLK, Jr. Poetry & Essay Contest. After reading her piece in front of her classmates, she was awarded with a $50 gift certificate to Mama Mia Pizza, her Brisbane eatery of choice.

That evening, at the start of the IDEA Committee's meeting, they were honored to have adult winner Marymoore Patterson present to recite her piece (and claim her $50 gift card to the Brisbane Lunch Truck. Her essay was moving and we are proud to share Elise and Marymoore's pieces here on the City's website.

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Recent Ribbon Cuttings at Amazon Pharmacy and Nurix Therapeutics

On March 12th, Amazon hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3745 Bayshore Blvd. to celebrate the launch of Amazon Pharmacy and Same-Day Delivery services, now available to Brisbane, San Francisco, South Bay, and East Bay customers. With this launch, customers can now receive prescription medications delivered to their doorsteps, within just a few hours from fulfilling orders. The event featured remarks from Mayor Mackin, Supervisor Canepa, and Director of Amazon Pharmacy Operations, Kelvin Downes, followed by an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the new facility. See the Facebook Live of the event here.