The city of San Bruno is a general law city with a council-manager form of government. The city is governed by a five member city council elected by the voters of the city at large in accordance with state law.
(Prior code § 2-1.1; Ord. 1349 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1867 § 2, 2018)
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Those qualifications for the office of councilmember shall be as stated in Title 4, Division 3, Part 1 of the Government Code (beginning at Section 36501).
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No person may hold the office of mayor for more than six terms in succession or the office of councilmember for more than three terms in succession. This provision does not prohibit holding office for more than twelve years, provided that terms of office are not consecutive. "Term of office" as used in this section is defined as a four-year term for the office of councilmember and defined as a two-year term for the office of mayor. For the purpose of determining the number of terms of office, only those terms of office occurring after December 1, 2022 shall be counted.
(Ord. 1486 § 4, 1988; Ord. 1867 § 2, 2018; Ord. 1934 § 2, 2022)
Regular meetings of the city council shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday, at seven p.m. except that no regular meeting shall be held on the fourth Tuesday in December. If at any time any regular meeting day falls on a legal holiday, such regular meeting shall be held on the next business day. Except as provided in Section 2.04.080, all meetings shall be open and public.
(Ord. 1608 § 2, 1999; Ord. 1867 § 2, 2018)
The regular meetings shall be held in the interim council chambers at the Senior Center, 1555 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno. If, by reason of fire, flood, earthquake or other emergency, it shall be unsafe to meet at said place, the meeting may be held for the duration of the emergency at such place as may be designated by the mayor or, in his or her absence, by the presiding officer of the council.
(Ord. 1636 § 2, 2001; Ord. 1867 § 2, 2018)
A special meeting may be called at any time by: (1) the mayor, or in his or her absence, by the presiding officer of the city council; or (2) by a majority of the members of the city council. Such meeting shall be called by delivering personally or by mail written notice to each member of the city council and to each local newspaper of general circulation, radio or television station requesting notice in writing. Such notice shall be delivered personally or by any other means that ensures receipt at least twenty-four hours before the time of such meeting as specified in such notice. The call and notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting and the business to be transacted. No other business shall be considered at such meetings. Such written notice may be dispensed with as to any member who at or prior to the time the meeting convenes, files with the city clerk a written waiver of such notice. Such waiver may be given by any means that ensures receipt. Such written notice may also be dispensed with as to any member who is actually present at the meeting at the time it convenes. The notice must be posted at least twenty-four hours prior to the special meeting in the same manner and at the same places as notices for regular meetings are posted. The notice must also be posted on the city's website.
(Prior code § 2-1.2(c); Ord. 1349 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1867 § 2, 2018)
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In the case of an emergency situation involving matters upon which prompt action is necessary due to the disruption or threatened disruption of public facilities, the city council may hold a special meeting without complying with the twenty-four-hour notice requirement of Section 2.04.040. Each local newspaper of general circulation and radio or television station which has requested notice of special meetings pursuant to Section 54956 of the Government Code shall be notified by the mayor, or in his or her absence, by the presiding officer one hour prior to the special meeting by telephone and shall exhaust all telephone numbers provided in the most recent request of such newspaper or station for notification of special meetings. In the event that telephone services are not functioning, the notice requirements of this section shall be deemed waived, and the city council or its designee shall notify such newspapers, radio stations, or television stations of the fact of the holding of the special meeting, its purpose, and any action taken thereat as soon after the meeting as possible. The city council shall not meet in executive session during a meeting called pursuant to this subsection.
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For purposes of this section, "emergency situation" means any of the following: (1) work stoppage or other activity which impairs public health, safety, or both, as determined by a majority of the city council; or (2) crippling disaster which severely impairs public health, safety, or both, as determined by a majority of the city council.
(Prior code § 2-1.2(d); Ord. 1349 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1867 § 2, 2018)
The city council may adjourn any regular, adjourned regular, special or adjourned special meeting to a time and place specified in the order of adjournment. Less than a quorum may so adjourn from time to time. If all members of the city council are absent from any regular or adjourned regular meeting, the city clerk may declare the meeting adjourned to a stated time and place and shall cause a written notice of the adjournment to be given in the manner as provided by Section 2.04.040 for special meetings, unless such notice is waived as provided for special meetings. A copy of the order of adjournment shall be conspicuously posted on the door to the Council Chambers, or such other place as the meeting was held, within twenty-four hours after the time of adjournment. When a regular or adjourned meeting is adjourned as provided in this section, the resulting adjourned regular meeting is a regular meeting for all purposes. When an order of adjournment fails to state the hour at which the adjourned regular meeting is to be held, it shall be held at the hour specified for regular meetings.
(Prior code § 2-1.2(e); Ord. 1349 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1867 § 2, 2018)
Any hearing being held, noticed, or ordered to be held by the city council may be continued or recontinued, by order or notice of continuance, to a subsequent meeting of the city council in the same manner and to the same extent as set forth in Section 2.04.060 for adjournment of meetings; provided that if the hearing is continued to a time less than twenty-four hours after the time specified in the order or notice of hearing, a copy of the order or notice of continuance shall be posted immediately following the meeting at which the order or declaration of continuance was adopted or made.
(Prior code § 2-1.2(f); Ord. 1349 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1867 § 2, 2018)
The city council may hold closed sessions during a regular or special meeting for the purposes specified in California Government Code Sections 54950 et seq., and when proper notice of such closed sessions is provided pursuant to law.
(Prior code § 2-1.2(g); Ord. 1349 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1867 § 2, 2018)
In the event that any meeting is wilfully interrupted by a group or groups of persons so as to render the orderly conduct of such meeting unfeasible, and order cannot be restored by the removal of individuals who are wilfully interrupting the meeting, the members of the city council conducting the meeting may order the meeting room cleared and continue in session. Only matters appearing on the agenda may be considered in such a session. Duly accredited representatives of the press or other news media, excepting those participating in the disturbance, shall be allowed to attend any session held pursuant to this section.
(Prior code § 2-1.2(h); Ord. 1349 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1867 § 2, 2018)
The city council shall meet at its regular meeting place as specified in Section 2.04.030 at seven p.m., or at a special meeting called for this purpose, no later than the following dates: (1) for a consolidated election, the next regular city council meeting following presentation of the twenty-eight-day canvas of returns by the county elections official; or (2) for an election that is not consolidated, the fourth Friday after the election. At such meetings, the city council shall declare by resolution the results thereof, administer oaths of office, and install newly elected officers.
(Prior code § 2-1.3; Ord. 1349 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1867 § 2, 2018)
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At such meeting, the city council, after the installation of the newly elected officers, shall select one of its members as mayor pro tempore. The mayor pro tempore shall be known as the vice mayor. The vice mayor shall serve as such for a period of one year until the first regular meeting of the city council, of the same month in the following year. At such meeting, a new vice mayor shall be selected for a one-year period terminating on the Tuesday next succeeding the general municipal election of the following year.
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The city council will provide for a rotation process that gives each council member an opportunity to hold the office of vice mayor. The rotation schedule for the position of vice mayor will be ranked by time of service on the council, with the longest serving member at the top of the rotation and the newest member at the bottom. Newly elected members will be added to the bottom of the list. If more than one newly elected member is added, the names will be added in an order determined by a random means of selection. As each member completes his or her rotation, or if a council member declines appointment, he or she will move to the bottom of the rotation after the newly elected members. Re-elected council members will be placed on the rotation based on all prior years of service.
(Prior code § 2-1.4; Ord. 1349 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1867 § 2, 2018; Ord. 1939 § 1. 2023)
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The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the city council and, except as otherwise specifically provided by statute, shall make all appointments to and removals from boards, commissions, and committees, subject to the approval of the city council.
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In the absence or incapacity of the mayor, or upon the specific delegation of the mayor, the vice mayor shall perform the functions of the mayor and shall have all of the powers and duties thereof.
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In the absence of the mayor and the vice mayor, the city council shall select a temporary presiding officer. The meeting shall be called to order by the city clerk, and selection of the temporary presiding officer shall be the first order of business.
(Prior code § 2-1.5; Ord. 1349 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1867 § 2, 2018)
The city council shall adopt by resolution rules of procedure for the conduct of its meetings.
(Prior code § 2-1.6; Ord. 1349 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1867 § 2, 2018)
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Salaries to be Based on Population. This section is enacted pursuant to Section 36516 of the Government Code, authorizing the city council to provide by ordinance that each member thereof shall receive a prescribed salary, the amount of which is based upon the population of the city as determined by estimates made by the state department of finance.
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Population of City. As of the date of adoption of this section, the estimates of population of the city made by the department of finance shows that the city is within the thirty-five thousand to fifty thousand population group.
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Salaries Established. Each member of the city council shall receive, as salary, the sum of four hundred eighty-six dollars per month. Said salary shall be payable from and after the date upon which one or more members of the city council begin a new term of office following the November 6, 2001 election, in the same manner as salaries are payable to other officers and employees of the city.
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Increase or Decrease in Salaries.
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Following any new and later estimate of population by the department of finance placing the city in a population group other than that set forth in subsection C, the salary payable to each member of the city council shall be increased or decreased accordingly to equal the sum prescribed for that population group in Section 36516 of the Government Code. The salary so increased or decreased shall become payable only on and after the date upon which one or more members of the city council become eligible therefor by virtue of beginning a new term of office following the next succeeding municipal election.
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Notwithstanding the limitations contained in Section 36516 of the Government Code with respect to increases or decreases in salaries of council members, the compensation of council members may be increased beyond the amount provided in said section by an ordinance enacted by the city council, or an amendment to such ordinance, but the amount of such increase may not exceed an amount equal to five percent for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary in effect when the ordinance or amendment thereto was enacted: provided, that no salary ordinance shall be enacted which provides for automatic future increases in salary.
(Prior code § 2-1.7; Ord. 1349 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1360 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1415, § 1, 1982; Ord. 1447 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1466 § 1, 1986; Ord. 1583 § 1, 1996; Ord. 1649 § 1, 2001; Ord. 1867 § 2, 2018)