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1. Why is the City of San Bruno building a new Recreation and Aquatic Center?

In the aftermath of the devastating 2010 Pacific, Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) gas pipeline explosion, which destroyed 38 homes, damaged over 70 and killed 8 people in San Bruno's Crestmoor neighborhood, the City negotiated a restitution settlement with PG&E in the total amount of $70 million. The City Council determined that the funds should be used for the long-term, enduring benefit of the entire San Bruno community. In 2013, consistent with the terms of the settlement agreement between the City and PG&E, the City established the independent not-for-profit San Bruno Community Foundation (SBCF) to manage the restitution settlement funds and to oversee use of the funds.

In 2015, SBCF sponsored a broad-based Community Listening Campaign to identify the community's priorities for use of the restitution settlement funds. The Community Listening Campaign identified the community's highest priorities to be the replacement and/or addition of new community facilities to support delivery and expansion of community programs and services. The specific community facilities listed as priorities through the Listening Campaign were a new Library, Recreation Center and Swimming Pool to replace existing facilities, and a new Community Center to meet the community's need for meeting and community gathering/event space. Following completion of the Listening Campaign, SBCF identified its intent that $50 million of the restitution settlement funds would be dedicated for design and construction of one or more community facilities.

In 2016, recognizing that $50 million would not be sufficient to construct all of the facilities the community had identified as priority needs, the City conducted a subsequent facilitated community discussion process to identify which among the four community facilities discussed should proceed to design and construction as the community's highest priority for use of the $50 million allocated by SBCF. That process concluded in February 2017 with the San Bruno City Council's approval of the Community Facility Prioritization report which identified replacement of the Recreation Center and Aquatics Center as the community's highest priorities.

The new Recreation Center and Aquatic Center is planned as a single project to be located in San Bruno City Park, 251 City Park Way, in the same general area as the existing San Bruno Swimming Pool and Veterans Memorial Recreation Center. The City of San Bruno worked with Group 4 Architects to develop the strategic conceptual design, including the public outreach process, as well as the schematic design and construction drawings. Construction of the new Recreation and Aquatics Center began in September 2021 and is expected to be completed during Fall 2023.

2. When will the new Recreation and Aquatic Center open?

Construction is currently estimated to complete during Fall 2023. We are just as excited as you for the new beautiful facility! The schedule provides a high level overview of what to expect. As more information becomes available, the schedule and project updates will be updated; visit the Recreation and Aquatics Center Project page to learn more.

3. How can I see the progress of the project?

A camera has been installed to capture an image of the project activities every 30 minutes. You can watch the new facility be built, and/or go back in time to see how the work progresses. Access the Project Camera to have a look!

4. What is the Recreation and Aquatic Center Advisory Committee?

The Recreation and Aquatic Center Advisory Committee is comprised of two representatives from each of the City Council, Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Commission and the San Bruno Community Foundation. The Advisory Committee is scheduled to receive an update on the project one month, beginning in October 2021.

Currently the Advisory Committee includes the following members:

• Linda Mason, Vice Mayor
• Michael Salazar, Councilmember
• Kris Gonzales, Parks and Recreation Commission
• Auros Harman, Planning Commission
• Kelly Lethin, Planning Commission
• Malissa Netane-Jones, San Bruno Community Foundation 
• Michael Palmer, Parks and Recreation Commission
• Jim Ruane, San Bruno Community Foundation

5. When did the construction project go out for bid and what were the results?

The Recreation and Aquatic Center Project Construction Documents went out for bid on January 15, 2021. The following are the bid results, with an award to Lathrop Construction Associates, Inc. approved at the June 8, 2021 City Council meeting.

Bid Results Summary

• BHM Construction, Inc. - Bid Proposal
• BHM Construction, Inc. - Subcontractor List
• C. Overaa and Company - Bid Proposal
• C. Overaa and Company - Subcontractor List
• Lathrop Construction Associates, Inc. - Bid Proposal
• Lathrop Construction Associates, Inc. - Subcontractor List
• SJ Amoroso Construction Company, LLC - Bid Proposal
• SJ Amoroso Construction Company, LLC - Subcontractor List
• Swinerton Builders - Bid Proposal
• Swinerton Builders - Subcontractor List
• Thompson Builders Corporation - Bid Proposal
• Thompson Builders Corporation - Subcontractor List

6. Where can I learn more about the planning of this project, including the environmental and background reports?

Visit the San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center page for information on land use/zoning, planning approvals, and Environment Impact Report (EIR) documents.

7. If the Recreation Center is closed during construction, how do I register for Recreation programs?

Recreation offices are temporarily located at 618 San Mateo Avenue. You can register in person, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm (excluding holidays). Registration is also Available Online.

8. How can I report an issue related to the Recreation and Aquatic Center Project?

To report an issue, please email us. Our Project Manager will be in contact with you directly. For urgent on site matters, contact Griffin Structures Construction Manager: Robert Carnes by calling 805-440-9888.