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San Bruno City Council Special and Regular Meetings, June 23, 2026
Published: Jun 23, 2026
San Bruno to Let Voters Decide Fate of Safe and Sane Fireworks
The San Bruno City Council voted 5-0 to place a measure on the November ballot that would allow the public to decide on restricting the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks within city limits. This decision follows presentations on the current fireworks program, public safety concerns including fire risk and illegal fireworks, and feedback from community members and non-profit organizations that rely on fireworks sales for fundraising. The council's action aims to let voters weigh in on the issue, which has not been put to a public vote since 2005.
San Bruno Moves to Place Height Limit Ordinance Rescission on November Ballot
The San Bruno City Council voted 5-0 to advance Ordinance 1284, a 1977 ordinance requiring voter approval for building height changes over three stories or 50 ft, to the November ballot for a public vote on its rescission. Staff recommended rescinding the ordinance entirely, citing its negative impact on economic development opportunities and its conflict with state housing laws. The council also discussed revenue measures, favoring a revised business license tax over a parcel tax, and voted to place a measure on the ballot regarding safe and sane fireworks.
San Bruno Council Advances Ballot Measures on Revenue, Height Limits, and Fireworks
The San Bruno City Council discussed potential 2026 ballot measures, including revenue options, an update to the building height limit ordinance (Ordinance 1284), and a fireworks ban. For revenue, a commercial parcel tax and a business license tax update were evaluated. Polling indicated support for a non-residential parcel tax generating approximately $5.6 million annually, requiring a 2/3 voter approval. A restructured business license tax (Model 2: variable gross receipts tax rate) was also presented, estimated to generate $9.3 million annually with a simple majority vote requirement. The council ultimately favored moving forward with the business license tax restructure, specifically Model 2, with potential refinements from HDL. For Ordinance 1284, adopted in 1977, which requires voter approval for changes over three stories or 50 ft, staff recommended placing a ballot measure to rescind it entirely (Option A), citing negative economic impacts and lost development opportunities due to state preemption and the ordinance's limitations. Polling showed over 50% support for rescinding it, which requires a simple majority. The council voted 5-0 to move forward with placing the rescission of Ordinance 1284 on the November ballot. Regarding safe and sane fireworks, the council heard presentations on current regulations, program costs, and community feedback. After public input and council discussion, the council voted 5-0 to place a measure on the November ballot to let the public decide on restricting the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks, with a zero-tolerance approach (Option A) being the preferred direction.
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