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Article Source: Council District #2 - Tom Hamilton

San Bruno District 2 Newsletter

Issue #32, 11 January 2026

Welcome to my San Bruno District 2 Newsletter. If you have friends or neighbors who you believe would be interested in receiving updates on what’s happening in our community, please share the signup link with them (see below). And if you know of other channels that I can use to invite folks who may not use social media, please let me know. Thank you! --Tom

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City Council Meetings, Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Recreation and Aquatics Center, 251 City Park Way

Special Meeting, 5:30pm

Study Session: We'll receive the results of our 2025 Community Priorities Survey, which will help us as we determine our council strategic initiatives for 2026-27 later this month.
Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation, City of San Bruno and Walmart.com USA, LLC, v California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiators, Parcel Number 020341090 St Lucia Ave
Closed Session: Conference with Labor Negotiators, all city employee bargaining groups

Regular Meeting, 7:00pm

We'll receive and approve our Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year that ended on June 30, 2025. This is the city's required annual audit, where outside auditors examine our financial statements, evaluate compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and asses our internal controls against fraud. The ACFR is the City's formal financial statements document, and it includes important disclosures about our financial policies, assets, liabilities, and performance over the past two years.

Agenda and Zoom Links

5:30 pm Special Meeting: https://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01132026-2487

7:00 pm Regular Meeting Agenda: https://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01132026-2488

Zoom Link: https://sanbruno-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/88457918720?pwd=fc0ar1elDXfravmhNGLZgiQWa2Sf3P.1

Webinar ID: 884 5791 8720
Passcode: 745602

Community Services Award Nominations Open through February 19

Do you know a person or group who has provided special or extraordinary service to the San Bruno community? Nominate them for a service award! The City of San Bruno is accepting service nomination applications through February 19. Applications will be considered during the week of February 23. For more information and an application, visit sanbruno.ca.gov/srp

Daly City, San Bruno, & San Mateo Police Departments Report Significant Success with Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Program

From the Daly City, San Bruno, & San Mateo Police Departments: The Daly City Police Department, in partnership with the San Bruno and San Mateo Police Departments, is proud to announce significant progress in the fight against organized retail theft (ORT). This success has been made possible through a multi-million-dollar state ORT grant and the creation of a regional, multi-agency task force.
Since launching on October 1, 2023, the ORT Task Force has deployed officers throughout Daly City, San Bruno, and San Mateo, focusing on identifying, deterring, and apprehending individuals and groups involved in organized retail theft.
These efforts have strengthened collaboration between law enforcement and the community while helping keep local businesses and neighborhoods safer.
Since the launch of the grant, the ORT Task Force has investigated 334 cases and made 372 arrests, including 148 bookings and 224 citations. The total value of stolen property was $180,770, with approximately $168,023 recovered. Out of 3,832 items reported stolen, 3,662 were recovered.
In 2025 alone, the Task Force investigated 135 cases and made 143 arrests, including 63 bookings and 80 citations. The total value of stolen property during the year was $78,519, with about $72,425 recovered. Of the 1,239 items reported stolen, 1,149 were returned to their owners.
In the final quarter of 2025, the Task Force investigated 27 cases and made 28 arrests, including 11 bookings and 17 citations. Stolen property valued at $8,515 was reported, with $8,384 recovered. Of the 271 items taken, 269 were successfully returned.
The Daly City, San Bruno, and San Mateo Police Departments are proud of the work done by the Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Task Force and remain committed to building on its successes.

Council Goal Setting, Strategic Initiatives for FY2026-27

On Friday, January 30 council and staff will hold our annual goal setting session where we will agree on up to five strategic initiatives on which to focus in the upcoming fiscal year that begins July 1. This is a key first step toward creating the city's budget for the upcoming year. Previous initiatives have included the current Clean Up San Bruno campaign that is reporting great success in preventing illegal dumping in our neighborhoods, the currently underway Downtown Beautification project, and the final design, construction and opening of both Centennial Plaza and Florida Park. This effort is separate from our ongoing Capital Improvement Program which focuses on city infrastructure such as roads, stormwater, etc.
Each councilmember can submit initiatives for consideration by Friday, January 23. If you have ideas for strategic initiatives for FY2026-27, please reach out to me by email at thamilton@sanbruno.ca.gov .

It's Time To Clean Up San Bruno!

From the City of San Bruno: Trash in the city isn't just an eye-sore - it's dangerous and illegal.
As part of a City Council initiative, San Bruno is increasing clean-up and enforcement efforts. Importantly, we're also partnering with local agencies to ensure a long term solution.
But we all have a role to play in keeping our city beautiful. Be a hero! Report illegal dumping by calling (650) 616-7100 or visiting sanbruno.ca.gov/SBResponds
Click below to view a video update from the City on the Clean Up San Bruno initiative:

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Citywide Construction Update

From the City of San Bruno: What's all this new construction happening in San Bruno? From new housing to office expansions, the City is buzzing. Watch this video for a high level overview of new construction and some of the state legislation that have limited local control in urban planning.

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Bilingual Storytime

San Bruno Library, Tuesdays at 11AM

Join San Bruno Library staff for bilingual stories and songs in English and Spanish, Tuesdays at 11am at the San Bruno Library. at the Library!

Library Collection Open House

Tuesday, January 20 from 5pm to 6pm

San Bruno Public Library

Have questions about finding items in the library collection? Learn about how to get library materials through the library catalog, Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, Zip Books, interlibrary loan, and more!