South San Francisco · week of October 28, 2026
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Smart waste and recycling station renewal
The city was scheduled to renew its Bigbelly Solar contract for 25 smart waste and recycling stations through October 2031, at a cost of up to about $365,472.
What it means: The renewal was capped at $365,471.76 through October 31, 2031.
Follow this issue →Crane truck purchase for public works fleet
The city was set to buy a new Freightliner 114SD crane truck for up to $488,274.93, adding to its public works equipment fleet.
What it means: The purchase was capped at $488,274.93.
Follow this issue →Facility naming policy on hold
The council was set to review a new policy governing how city facilities get named and how donations, sponsorships, and capital campaigns are handled — rules that shape who can put their name on public assets.
What it means: Residents benefit from transparent, consistent rules for naming public facilities and accepting private money.
Follow this issue →Grand Boulevard Initiative Phase III completion
The Grand Boulevard Phase III street improvements were scheduled to be formally accepted as complete, wrapping up a roughly $4.75 million construction project on a key city corridor.
What it means: The total construction cost was set at $4,751,899.88.
Follow this issue →Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program oversight
The city was set to report on the status of its fixed-mount license plate reader cameras, vendor research, and the program's future — and to respond to a county Grand Jury report questioning whether the camera network is properly managed. It's a privacy-versus-public-safety question for residents.
What it means: Residents concerned with public safety could benefit from continued license plate reader coverage, and residents concerned with privacy could benefit from Grand Jury-driven oversight.
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What's coming, and the deadline
Planning Commission · Thursday, November 5
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