The Blast City Manager Dennis' Weekly Update | January 21, 2026

The smaller, 2–5 playground structure at the Community Park has officially re-opened after needing to be closed for several months. The issue? A broken platform, with the manufacturer of the playground equipment based in Sweden. This posed a challenge when it came to sourcing a replacement part in a timely manner. Therefore, the City’s Public Works team got to work designing and fabricating a new platform at the Corporation Yard, ensuring the repair met safety standards and extended the life of the equipment. The timeline for completion was affected by competing priorities, including storm preparation and response efforts that required immediate attention during the winter months. We appreciate the community’s patience while these critical responsibilities were addressed and do hope you get to enjoy this popular play area again soon!

• 1/15 City Council Meeting Highlights
• Sign up for Super Bowl Event Alerts
• An Inside Look at NCFA's Emergency Coordination
• Special Complete Streets Safety Committee Meeting to Discuss Visitacion Ave. Improvements, 2/12 @ 5:30 PM
• Reminder Re: AB 413, "Daylighting to Save Lives" Bill
• Councilmember Lentz's January Office Hour, 1/22
• Spring Swim Lessons & Summer Camp Registration Opens 2/3
• IDEA's 2026 MLK, Jr. Service Project Benefitting CORA
• San Mateo County Transportation Authority Draft Active 101 Plan – Comment Period Open Through 2/9
• Join the Brisbane Chamber's January Mixer at 7 Mile House!
• Brisbane Lions' Annual Crab Dinner & Dance, 2/28

1/15 City Council Meeting Highlights

At their January 15, 2026 regular meeting, the City Council:

• Received a presentation previewing the new website from Caroline Cheung, Assistant to the City Manager. The new website will include a chatbot for quick and easy information access. The City’s new website will officially launch on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
• Approved a contract amendment with Anchor QEA, LLC for additional sediment testing coordination, regulatory permitting support, and preparation of 90% and 100% design documents for the 2026 Brisbane Marina Maintenance Dredging Project. The Council instructed staff to research the dredging practices and overall maintenance of marina infrastructure in other cities. Staff will return with a comprehensive funding plan for dredging.
• Received a report on proposed development impact fees. Council received nexus studies relating to potential impact fees for affordable housing, parks & recreation, transportation, and public facilities. A comparison study was also presented comparing the impact fees of neighboring cities. Council continued this item to allow for additional time for discussion.

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Sign up for Super Bowl Event Alerts

With the Super Bowl bringing big crowds and activity across the region, make sure you’re signed up for emergency alerts - no matter which county you’re in. San Mateo County residents: Text SUPERBOWL (no space) to 672-83 or visit smcalert.info to sign up for alerts.

We also encourage you to sign up for alerts with our neighbors in San Francisco and Santa Clara counties so you receive timely updates wherever you are during Super Bowl weekend.

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An Inside Look at NCFA's Emergency Coordination

Emergencies can happen at any time. North County Fire Authority has released a new video explaining how NCFA works with local agencies to prepare, coordinate, and communicate to keep our community safe - and how residents can stay informed before and during an emergency. For more information, please visit: northcountyfire.gov.

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Special Complete Streets Safety Committee Meeting to Discuss Visitacion Ave. Improvements, 2/12 @ 5:30 PM

As they've done previously in an effort to hear from as many residents as possible, the Complete Streets Safety Committee will be holding their February meeting at the Brisbane Library on Thursday, February 12th starting at 5:30 PM.

Topic areas to be discussed:

• Raised crosswalks
• TNC (Doordash, Uber Eats) Designated Parking Spots
• Delivery loading zones
• Enforcement
• And more!

The meeting will take place in the Library's Community Room. To attend the meeting remotely, please use the Zoom link: brisbaneca.org/cssc-zoom.

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Reminder Re: AB 413, "Daylighting to Save Lives" Bill

With the new school semester in session, we wanted to remind residents about Assembly Bill 413, which took effect state-wide on January 1, 2025. This important legislation was designed to improve safety at intersections by prohibiting vehicles from stopping, standing, or parking within 20 feet of the approach side of any marked or unmarked crosswalk. 

The education and warning period took place throughout the first half of 2025. You can imagine we're not the only city dealing with how to address continual notification to residents, businesses, and visitors alike about the new state law. The Public Works Department has applied Reflective Pavement Markers (RPMs), to affected parking spaces, and now will be recommending to the Complete Streets Safety Committee Meeting, as part of their special 2/12 meeting, a plan to paint certain curbs red. If you feel a particular intersection would benefit greatly from red curb paint, please send an email to cityengineer@brisbaneca.org or plan to attend the 2/12 Complete Streets Safety Committee Meeting.

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Councilmember Lentz's January Office Hour, 1/22

Having greatly enjoyed holding office hour meetings as Mayor last year, Councilmember Lentz would like to keep doing so in 2026. His January office hours will be back at the Brisbane Library, but at a slightly earlier start time. Come by between 5:30-6:30 PM with all your burning questions!

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Spring Swim Lessons & Summer Camp Registration Opens 2/3

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 3rd at 9 AM, as that is the date and time Resident registration opens for Spring Swim Lessons & Club Rec Summer Camp! Don't wait, as these programs tend to fill up quickly. Non-resident registration follows on Tuesday, February 17th.