Burlingame meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Burlingame roundup: agendas list tank change order, nuisance ordinance and 1430 Chapin project; no minutes yet published

Burlingame's City Council, Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission and Library Board of Trustees were all scheduled to meet in the past two weeks, but the public record available for those sessions consists of agendas only. Minutes have not been published for any of the six meetings listed, so this roundup reports what was scheduled, not what was decided. No votes, approvals or final outcomes are established by the available documents.

City Council: tank change order and nuisance ordinance

At its October 19 meeting, the City Council was scheduled to hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 1.16 of the Municipal Code regarding nuisance abatement remedies. A first reading is a step in the adoption process, not adoption itself.

The same agenda listed a contract change order for SoCal Pacific Construction Corp. for the Donnelly and Alcazar Tanks Rehabilitation (Project No. 87120) for $68,000 plus a $10,200 contingency. That is the largest dollar figure appearing in the two weeks of agendas reviewed. Whether the council acted on either item is not recorded in the available documents.

Also listed were informational reports on public records request trends and administrative impacts, and on 2027 committee meetings to be held at 850 Burlingame Avenue, along with a proclamation recognizing Dyslexia Awareness Month.

Closed session on potential litigation

The council also met October 19 in closed session to confer with legal counsel on the initiation of litigation regarding one potential case. Closed session discussions are not open to the public, and the agenda does not identify the case.

Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 26, 2026.

Parks & Recreation: pickleball equipment at Washington Park

The Parks & Recreation Commission was scheduled on October 15 to discuss the potential addition of a pickleball paddle rack and bench at Washington Park Court #1. The agenda also included the introduction of Megan Woolley as the new Recreation Coordinator. No outcome is recorded.

Library Board: statistics, fund statement and facilities

The Library Board of Trustees was scheduled on October 20 to review September 2026 library statistics and the Roger and Jean Hunt Duncan Fund 2026 Q2 statement. The board was also listed to receive updates on the Easton Air-Conditioning project, the Lane Room Renovation and the A.I. Grant Project.

Commission interviews

The City Council was scheduled on October 20 to interview candidates for the Beautification Commission, including discussion of candidate questions and evaluation of applicants.

Coming up

October 26 — Planning Commission. The commission will consider a proposed 87,307 sq ft commercial building and height increase at 1430 Chapin Avenue. Staff recommends continuing that project to a future hearing. Staff recommends approval for three residential items: a Major Design Review for a 743 sq ft addition at 305 Concord Way; a Major Design Review and Special Permit for a 3,001 sq ft home at 1228 Drake Avenue; and a Major Design Review for a 1,762 sq ft addition and new garage at 1015 Cortez Avenue.

October 26 — City Council. The council will discuss questions for and interview candidates for the Traffic Safety & Parking Commission. The agenda includes a period for public comment on non-agenda items.

Agendas list what a body may consider. They do not establish that an item was heard, voted on or approved; readers should consult the published minutes and the official agenda packets for the record of any action.

Burlingame agendas: no outcomes posted yet; nuisance abatement ordinance and $68,000 tank change order set for today's council

Burlingame's official records for the past two weeks contain agendas but no published minutes, so no votes, approvals or final dollar amounts from the Oct. 5 through Oct. 15 meetings can be reported here. What follows is what was scheduled, and what is scheduled next.

Council agenda items, outcomes not yet posted

The City Council's Oct. 5 regular meeting was set for 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 501 Primrose Road and via Zoom. Its consent calendar included a resolution approving a lease with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for a low-level wind shear alert system facility on Gilbreth Road, authorizing the City Manager to execute it. The consent calendar also listed the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending June 30, 2026, and minutes for Sept. 15 and Sept. 21. Staff reports covered two appointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission and a discussion on whether to apply for Caltrans' Transportation Art Program for the Rosalie O'Mahony Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge.

Parks pesticide study session

A 6:00 p.m. study session the same day had one substantive item: a Parks Division presentation on pest and weed abatement methods, including where glyphosate is used and which pesticides Parks staff uses. Study sessions are for discussion; the agenda lists no votes, contracts or ordinances.

Candidate forum

The Oct. 6 event was a League of Women Voters candidate forum, not a council business meeting. Candidates listed were Howard Wettan and Jen Faber in District 3 and Peter W. Stevenson in District 5. District 1 candidate Andrea Pappajohn was unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. The election is Nov. 3, 2026. Questions could be submitted ahead of time to questions@lwvncsmc.org with Burlingame in the subject line.

Parking and parks commissions

The Traffic Safety and Parking Commission on Oct. 8 was scheduled to discuss and take action on a Burlingame Gardens Residential Permit Parking Program request and a proposed parking restriction for the 1500 block of Adrian Road, and to receive a Police Department collision report and a Broadway Parking subcommittee report.

The Parks & Recreation Commission on Oct. 15 was set to discuss a potential pickleball paddle rack and bench at Washington Park Court #1 and to introduce Megan Woolley, new Recreation Coordinator.

Planning Commission cancelled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Oct. 13 was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 26.

Coming up

Oct. 19 (today) - City Council closed session. The council is to confer with legal counsel on initiation of litigation regarding one potential case.

Oct. 19 (today) - City Council. A public hearing and first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 1.16 of the Municipal Code regarding nuisance abatement remedies. Also scheduled: a contract change order for SoCal Pacific Construction Corp. for Donnelly and Alcazar Tanks Rehabilitation (Project No. 87120) for $68,000 plus a $10,200 contingency; an informational report on public records requests trends and administrative impacts; an informational report on 2027 committee meetings to be held at 850 Burlingame Avenue; and a proclamation recognizing Dyslexia Awareness Month.

Oct. 20 - City Council. Interviews for Beautification Commission candidates.

Oct. 20 - Library Board of Trustees. September 2026 Library Statistics, the Roger and Jean Hunt Duncan Fund 2026 Q2 statement, and updates on Easton Air-Conditioning, the Lane Room Renovation and the A.I. Grant Project.

Burlingame weekly roundup: FAA wind shear lease, parks pesticide review, parking requests — no decisions confirmed

Burlingame's boards and commissions met five times in the two weeks ending October 13, 2026, but the records available for those meetings are agendas only — minutes have not been published — so no votes, outcomes, or dollar amounts can be confirmed from them. What follows is what the agendas listed.

City Council: FAA lease on the consent calendar

The City Council met Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 501 Primrose Road and via Zoom. The consent calendar included a resolution approving a lease with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for a low-level wind shear alert system facility on Gilbreth Road, and authorizing the City Manager to execute it. The same consent calendar listed approval of the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending June 30, 2026, and approval of City Council meeting minutes for September 15 and September 21, 2026.

Two staff reports were also listed: consideration of two appointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission, and a discussion on whether to pursue applying for Caltrans' Transportation Art Program for the Rosalie O'Mahony Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge. The agenda text lists no dollar amounts for any of these items.

Parks pesticide study session

Earlier the same day, at 6:00 p.m., the Council held a study session whose only substantive item was a Parks Division presentation on pest and weed abatement methods, including where glyphosate is used and which pesticides Parks staff uses. Attachments listed were a staff report and map of locations where glyphosate is used, a 2026 letter to City Council describing glyphosate use by Parks staff, a list of Burlingame pesticides used by Parks staff, and presentation slides. Study sessions are for discussion; the agenda lists no votes, contracts, or ordinances.

Candidate forum for Districts 1, 3 and 5

On October 6, 2026, the City Council hosted a League of Women Voters candidate forum rather than a regular business meeting, for the November 3, 2026 City Council election. Candidates listed were Howard Wettan and Jen Faber in District 3, and Peter W. Stevenson in District 5. District 1 candidate Andrea Pappajohn was listed as unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. The agenda contains no ordinances, contracts, or votes. Questions could be submitted ahead of time to questions@lwvncsmc.org with Burlingame in the subject line.

Traffic Safety and Parking Commission

The commission met October 8, 2026 to discuss and take action on two parking-related requests: a Burlingame Gardens Residential Permit Parking Program (RPPP) request and a proposed parking restriction for the 1500 block of Adrian Road. It also received a Police Department collision report and a Broadway Parking subcommittee report. The available record does not state what action, if any, was taken.

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission met Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Burlingame Community Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue, and via Zoom. Its main substantive item was new business on the Protected Tree Removal Process, supported by a staff report and Exhibits A and B. The agenda also listed review of draft minutes from the August 6, 2026 meeting and non-agenda public comment; the Brown Act bars action on matters not on the agenda. Public comment by email was due by 4:00 p.m. on October 1, 2026 to parksadmin@burlingame.org. The next regular meeting is November 5, 2026. No specific tree removal requests or dollar amounts appear in the agenda text.

Coming up

• **October 13 — Planning Commission:** cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 26, 2026.
• **October 15 — Parks & Recreation Commission:** scheduled to discuss the potential addition of a pickleball paddle rack and bench at Washington Park Court #1, and the introduction of Megan Woolley, new Recreation Coordinator.

Minutes for the meetings summarized above have not been published, so outcomes remain unconfirmed in the available record.

Burlingame roundup: Council to weigh $2.4M for Broadway project, Planning Commission reviews new homes

Burlingame's City Council is set to consider a $2.4 million local match for the Broadway Grade Separation Project at its Aug. 17 meeting, along with a public hearing on creating an Industrial Development Authority. All recent meetings were agenda-only, with no decisions yet published. The Planning Commission also has a full slate of items, and one commission cancelled its meeting.

City Council

The Aug. 17 agenda includes a public hearing on an ordinance declaring the need for a Burlingame Industrial Development Authority, plus staff reports on the Broadway Grade Separation Project and the Burlingame Safety Action Plan (Vision Zero). The council will consider authorizing the project's final design with a $2.4 million local match from the Capital Investment Reserve.

The consent calendar includes a $300,000 contract to PrecisionWorks, LLC for sidewalk and curb ramp assessment, and acceptance of the Central Burlingame Terrace Subdivision Water Main Replacement Project by Westland Contractors Inc. for $3,209,288.34.

A separate closed-session agenda for the same day lists no public action items. The Council will meet privately to discuss nine existing lawsuits, including Michael Mitchell v. City of Burlingame and Etzel Williams v. Caltrain, as well as 17 anticipated claims from entities including Lexington Insurance and Balfour Beatty Infrastructure. Real property negotiations cover 501 Primrose Road, 1440 Chapin Road, Parking Lot H at 255 El Camino Real, and land near Mitten and Gilbreth Roads. Negotiators are City Manager Lisa K. Goldman and City Attorney Michael Guina.

Planning Commission

The Aug. 10 Planning Commission agenda includes public hearings on a conditional use permit amendment for solar carports and energy storage at Sutter Health Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (1501 Trousdale Drive), plus an amendment to helipad usage conditions. The commission will also review a major design review and parking variance for an 8,564-square-foot education center and public park at 410 Airport Boulevard, along with a Mitigated Negative Declaration for that project. Minutes from the July 13 meeting are also on the agenda.

Library Board and Parks & Recreation

The Library Board of Trustees met Aug. 18 to approve draft minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports on July 2026 library statistics and the librarian's August report. Updates were scheduled on the Easton air-conditioning system and the Lane Room renovation. No new business items were listed.

The Parks & Recreation Commission met Aug. 20 to approve the installation of tennis ball collection bins at Laguna Park courts and to add commissioner assignments for 2026. The agenda also included approval of June 18 draft minutes and staff reports.

Cancelled meeting

The Traffic Safety and Parking Commission cancelled its Aug. 13 meeting. No items were discussed. The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 10.

Coming up

• **Planning Commission** – Aug. 24, 2026: Public hearings on a home addition at 8 Channing Road, a new two-story home at 1228 Capuchino Avenue, and a conditional use permit to expand West Coast Dance and Fitness into an adjacent 3,640 sq ft space at 890 Cowan Road. Staff recommends approval for all three projects. The commission will also consider approving the Aug. 10 meeting minutes.

Burlingame City Council to consider $2.4M for Broadway Grade Separation

The Burlingame City Council will consider authorizing the final design of the Broadway Grade Separation Project, including a $2.4 million local match from the Capital Investment Reserve, at its Aug. 17 meeting. No decisions from recent meetings have been published, as minutes are pending for all bodies that met in the past two weeks. The council's agenda also includes adoption of the Burlingame Safety Action Plan and a public hearing on creating a Burlingame Industrial Development Authority.

Recent meetings

City Council (Aug. 3) – Cancelled. The next meeting was scheduled for Aug. 17.

Beautification Commission (Aug. 6) – The agenda included a public hearing on an appeal of the City Arborist's approval to remove a protected private tree at 1347 Montero Ave, and the awarding of the 2026 Residential, Multifamily, and Business Landscape Awards. Minutes have not been published.

Planning Commission (Aug. 10) – The commission was scheduled to hold public hearings on a conditional use permit amendment for solar carports and an energy storage system at Sutter Health Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (1501 Trousdale Drive), an amendment to helipad usage conditions at the medical center, and a major design review and parking variance for an 8,564-square-foot education center and public park at 410 Airport Boulevard. A Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 410 Airport Boulevard project was also on the agenda. Minutes have not been published.

Traffic Safety and Parking Commission (Aug. 13) – Cancelled. The next meeting is set for Sept. 10.

Upcoming: City Council (Aug. 17)

The council will hold a closed session on litigation, real property negotiations, and insurance claims, with no public action items. In open session, the council will consider:

• **Broadway Grade Separation Project** – Final design authorization with a $2.4 million local match from the Capital Investment Reserve.
• **Burlingame Safety Action Plan (Vision Zero Plan)** – Adoption.
• **Industrial Development Authority** – Public hearing on an ordinance declaring the need for the authority.
• **Sidewalk and curb ramp assessment** – $300,000 contract to PrecisionWorks, LLC.
• **Water main replacement** – Acceptance of the Central Burlingame Terrace Subdivision Water Main Replacement Project by Westland Contractors Inc. for $3,209,288.34.

Other upcoming meetings

Library Board of Trustees (Aug. 18) – Routine items: approval of draft minutes, July 2026 library statistics, librarian's report, and updates on the Easton air-conditioning system and Lane Room renovation.

Parks & Recreation Commission (Aug. 20) – Will vote on installing tennis ball collection bins at Laguna Park courts and add commissioner assignments for 2026. Also on the agenda: approval of June 18 draft minutes and staff reports.

Planning Commission (Aug. 24) – Public hearings on three projects: a home addition at 8 Channing Road (630 sq ft first-floor and 652 sq ft second-story), a new two-story home at 1228 Capuchino Avenue (3,012.5 sq ft), and a conditional use permit to expand West Coast Dance and Fitness into an adjacent 3,640 sq ft space at 890 Cowan Road. Staff recommends approval for all three.

Coming up

• **Aug. 17** – City Council (closed session and regular meeting)
• **Aug. 18** – Library Board of Trustees
• **Aug. 20** – Parks & Recreation Commission
• **Aug. 24** – Planning Commission

All meetings are open to the public unless noted as closed session. Agendas and minutes are available on the city's official website.

Burlingame government slows for summer: Council and Parks meetings cancelled, Planning and Library boards met

Burlingame's summer lull hit local government this month, with both the City Council and the Parks & Recreation Commission cancelling scheduled meetings. No council or parks commission decisions were recorded in the past two weeks, and minutes have not yet been published for the bodies that did meet.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 13, 2026, to consider two Major Design Review applications for single-family home projects. The agenda listed:

• Approval of the June 8, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes.
• Major Design Review at 1454 Balboa Avenue for a 3,254 sq ft two-story dwelling.
• Major Design Review and Special Permit at 1611 Willow Avenue for a 602 sq ft rear addition.

Minutes from the July 13 meeting have not yet been published, so the outcomes of the design review votes are not available in the record.

City Council

The Burlingame City Council cancelled its July 20, 2026 meeting. The notice states the next council meeting will occur on August 17, 2026. Residents with questions are directed to the City Clerk.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission cancelled its July 16, 2026 meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2026.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees met on July 21, 2026. The agenda included several discussion and review items:

• Approval of the June 16, 2026 board minutes (draft).
• Review of June 2026 library statistics.
• July 2026 Librarians Report.
• Easton air-conditioning update, listed as unfinished business.
• Lane Room renovation — Board contribution to the renovation fund, also listed as unfinished business.

Public comment was accepted both in person and by email. The meeting also covered routine reports on library goals. Minutes have not yet been published, so no votes or dollar amounts from the Lane Room renovation discussion are available in the record.

What this means for residents

Because minutes are not yet published for the Planning Commission and Library Board meetings, residents cannot confirm what was decided on the Balboa Avenue and Willow Avenue design reviews or on the Lane Room renovation fund contribution. Anyone interested in those outcomes should check the city's official meeting portal for posted minutes or contact the respective commission or board.

Coming up

No meetings are listed on the city calendar for the next 14 days. The next scheduled City Council meeting is August 17, 2026, and the next Parks & Recreation Commission meeting is August 20, 2026.

Burlingame City Council set to weigh hotel tax hike, creek cleaning contracts on July 6 agenda

Burlingame's City Council had a full agenda scheduled for July 6, including a proposed hotel tax increase, two infrastructure maintenance contracts totaling more than $1.1 million, and a long-term lease for the Greyhound Bus Depot. However, minutes from all recent meetings have not yet been published, so only the items as listed on the agendas can be reported — not the outcomes of any votes.

City Council — July 6

The council's July 6 agenda included a second reading and ballot placement for a Transient Occupancy Tax increase from 12% to 15%, which would go before voters in November if approved. The agenda also listed a $996,364 construction contract to Brannon Corporation for creek and channel cleaning, and a $181,440 contract to Pipe and Plant Solutions for storm drain inlet cleaning.

Other items on the agenda were a lease agreement with Gigi's Café for the Greyhound Bus Depot, with a term of up to 15 years, and an ordinance prohibiting irrigation of non-functional turf with potable water. The council was also scheduled to review updates on the Broadway Grade Separation and Mahler Road properties, consider appointing two new Library Board members, and review the historic status of City Hall.

A separate July 6 agenda listed a closed session for the council to meet with labor negotiators regarding AFSCME Local 829 and BAMM unions. No public hearings, contracts, or policy votes were scheduled on that agenda.

A third July 6 agenda was a study session on proposed reach codes for existing buildings. Staff were set to present a report, but no votes or policy actions were scheduled.

Traffic Safety and Parking Commission — July 9

The commission's July 9 agenda included discussion and possible action on traffic calming measures for Barroilhet Avenue. Staff were scheduled to present on SamTrans' temporary bus stops along California Drive, and an update on the South Rollins Road Streetscape Project was listed with a plan set attached. Informational items included a collision report and a Broadway Parking Committee report from Commissioners Johnson and French.

Planning Commission — July 13

The Planning Commission agenda for July 13 listed a public hearing on two Major Design Review applications: a 3,254-square-foot two-story dwelling at 1454 Balboa Avenue, and a 602-square-foot rear addition at 1611 Willow Avenue requiring a Major Design Review and Special Permit. Approval of the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes was also listed.

Parks & Recreation Commission — July 16

The Parks & Recreation Commission cancelled its scheduled July 16 meeting. The next regular meeting is set for August 20, 2026.

Coming up

• **Library Board of Trustees** — July 21, 2026. Agenda includes approval of June 16 draft minutes, review of June 2026 library statistics, the July 2026 Librarians Report, an Easton air-conditioning update, and a Board contribution to the Lane Room renovation fund. Public comment accepted in person and by email.
• **City Council** — The July 20 meeting was cancelled. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026.

Note: Minutes for all recent meetings listed above have not yet been published. The items described reflect what was on each agenda, not confirmed outcomes. Readers can check the city's official agendas and minutes for final results.

Burlingame City Council Set to Consider Hotel Tax Hike, $1.17M in Maintenance Contracts

The Burlingame City Council's July 6 meeting carried the heaviest agenda of the past two weeks, with a proposed hotel tax increase headed for the November ballot and more than $1.17 million in maintenance contracts on the docket. All recent meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

City Council — July 6

The council's regular meeting agenda included a second reading and ballot placement for a Transient Occupancy Tax increase from 12% to 15%, which would go before voters in November if approved.

Two maintenance contracts were on the agenda: a $996,364 construction contract to Brannon Corporation for creek and channel cleaning, and a $181,440 contract to Pipe and Plant Solutions for storm drain inlet cleaning.

The council was also scheduled to consider a lease agreement with Gigi's Café for the Greyhound Bus Depot, with a term of up to 15 years, and an ordinance prohibiting irrigation of non-functional turf with potable water.

A separate July 6 closed session was set for labor negotiations with AFSCME Local 829 and BAMM unions. A third July 6 agenda listed a study session on proposed reach codes for existing buildings — discussion only, with no votes scheduled.

Traffic Safety and Parking Commission — July 2 and July 9

On July 2, the commission was scheduled to discuss and potentially act on a draft Burlingame Safety Action Plan aligned with Vision Zero goals. No specific street projects or funding amounts were detailed.

The July 9 meeting agenda included discussion and possible action on traffic calming measures for Barroilhet Avenue, a staff report and presentation on SamTrans temporary bus stops along California Drive, and an update on the South Rollins Road Streetscape Project with a plan set attached. Informational items covered a collision report and a Broadway Parking Committee report from Commissioners Johnson and French.

Beautification Commission — July 2

The July 2 Beautification Commission meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026.

Coming Up

• **Planning Commission — July 13:** Public hearing on two Major Design Review applications: a 3,254 sq ft two-story dwelling at 1454 Balboa Avenue, and a 602 sq ft rear addition at 1611 Willow Avenue (which also requires a Special Permit). The commission will also approve minutes from its June 8 meeting.
• **Parks & Recreation Commission — July 16:** Cancelled. Next regular meeting is August 20, 2026.

Burlingame Traffic Safety Commission Reviews Vision Zero Plan; City Council Set for Hotel Tax Vote

Burlingame's Traffic Safety and Parking Commission discussed a draft Burlingame Safety Action Plan aligned with Vision Zero goals at its July 2 meeting, while two other recent commission meetings were cancelled. The City Council has a packed agenda tonight, including a vote on placing a hotel tax increase on the November ballot.

Traffic Safety Commission Reviews Safety Action Plan

The Traffic Safety and Parking Commission met July 2 to discuss and potentially act on a draft Burlingame Safety Action Plan tied to Vision Zero goals. The agenda also included a public comment period for non-agenda topics and standard procedural items. No specific street projects or funding amounts were detailed in the agenda. Minutes have not yet been published, so the outcome of any potential action is not yet on the record.

Cancelled Meetings

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 22 was cancelled. Its next meeting is set for July 13. The Beautification Commission meeting scheduled for July 2 was also cancelled. Its next meeting is set for August 6.

Coming Up: City Council — July 6

The Burlingame City Council meets tonight, July 6, with several consequential items on the agenda.

Hotel tax increase: The council will hold a second reading and consider placing a Transient Occupancy Tax increase from 12% to 15% on the November ballot. This is the tax paid by guests at Burlingame hotels.

Maintenance contracts: The council will consider a $996,364 construction contract to Brannon Corporation for creek and channel cleaning, and a $181,440 contract to Pipe and Plant Solutions for storm drain inlet cleaning.

Greyhound Bus Depot lease: The council will consider a lease agreement with Gigi's Café for the Greyhound Bus Depot, with a term of up to 15 years.

Water ordinance: The council will consider an ordinance prohibiting irrigation of non-functional turf with potable water.

Other items: The agenda also includes updates on the Broadway Grade Separation and Mahler Road properties, possible appointment of two new Library Board members, and a review of the historic status of City Hall.

Coming Up: City Council Closed Session and Study Session — July 6

The council will hold a closed session to negotiate contracts with three city employee unions: AFSCME Local 829 and BAMM. No public hearings, contracts, or policy votes are scheduled in that session.

A separate study session will cover proposed reach codes for existing buildings. Staff will present a report outlining the proposal, but no votes or policy actions are scheduled.

Meetings to Watch

• **July 6 — City Council** (tonight): Hotel tax ballot measure, maintenance contracts, Greyhound Bus Depot lease, and more.
• **July 13 — Planning Commission**: Next scheduled meeting after the June 22 cancellation.
• **August 6 — Beautification Commission**: Next scheduled meeting after the July 2 cancellation.

Quiet Week in Burlingame Government; Council to Weigh Hotel Tax Hike

The past two weeks of Burlingame public meetings saw two cancellations and a Vision Zero discussion but no final votes, turning attention to a City Council session on Monday that will consider a ballot measure to raise the city’s hotel tax from 12% to 15%.

Recent meetings

Planning Commission – June 22

The June 22 meeting was cancelled. The commission next meets on July 13, 2026.

Beautification Commission – July 2

The Beautification Commission’s July 2 meeting was also cancelled. Its next scheduled meeting is August 6, 2026.

Traffic Safety and Parking Commission – July 2

The commission discussed and may have taken preliminary action on a draft Burlingame Safety Action Plan aligned with Vision Zero goals. No specific street projects or funding amounts were included on the agenda. The meeting also heard public comment and handled standard procedural items. Minutes were not yet published.

Upcoming meetings

City Council – July 6

#### Hotel tax ballot measure

The council will hold a public hearing and consider second reading of an ordinance to place a Transient Occupancy Tax increase on the November ballot. The proposal would raise the rate from 12% to 15%.

#### Contracts and agreements

Three spending items are on the agenda:

• A $996,364 construction contract with Brannon Corporation for creek and channel cleaning.
• A $181,440 contract with Pipe and Plant Solutions for storm drain inlet cleaning.
• A lease agreement with Gigi’s Café for the Greyhound Bus Depot, with a term of up to 15 years.

#### Other business

Council members will discuss an ordinance prohibiting irrigation of non-functional turf with potable water, appoint two new Library Board members, and review the historic status of City Hall. A closed session before the public meeting will cover labor negotiations with AFSCME Local 829 and BAMM unions.

#### Study session on reach codes

The same evening, the council will hold a discussion-only study session on proposed reach codes for existing buildings. No vote is scheduled.

Coming up

• Planning Commission: July 13, 2026 (next regular meeting)
• Beautification Commission: August 6, 2026
• City Council: July 6, 2026 – hotel tax, contracts, reach codes study session