Burlingame, CA

City Council

The Burlingame City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for a study session. The only substantive agenda item is a Parks Division presentation on pest and weed abatement methods, including where glyphosate is used and which pesticides the Parks staff uses. Study sessions are for discussion; the agenda lists no votes, contracts, or ordinances.

• Study session on Parks Division Pest and Weed Abatement Methods
• Staff report and map of locations where glyphosate is used
• 2026 letter to City Council describing glyphosate use by Parks staff
• List of Burlingame pesticides used by Parks staff
• Presentation slides included as attachments

City Council

The Burlingame City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 501 Primrose Road and via Zoom. The main substantive items are a consent calendar that includes 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, plus 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. The rest of the agenda is largely procedural, including minutes approvals, presentations, and public comment periods.

• Consent calendar: resolution approving a lease with the U.S. DOT Federal Aviation Administration for a low-level wind shear alert system facility on Gilbreth Road, authorizing the City Manager to execute it
• Consent calendar: approval of the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending June 30, 2026
• Staff report: consideration of two appointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission
• Staff report: discussion on whether to pursue applying for Caltrans' Transportation Art Program for the Rosalie O'Mahony Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge
• Consent calendar: approval of City Council meeting minutes for September 15 and September 21, 2026

City Council

This is not a regular City Council business meeting but a League of Women Voters' candidate forum where residents can hear from people running for City Council in the November 3, 2026 election. Candidates listed are Howard Wettan and Jen Faber (District 3) and Peter W. Stevenson (District 5); District 1 candidate Andrea Pappajohn is unable to attend. The agenda contains no ordinances, contracts, or votes — only the forum and attendance details.

• Candidate forum for the November 3, 2026 City Council election
• District 3 candidates: Howard Wettan and Jen Faber
• District 5 candidate: Peter W. Stevenson
• District 1 candidate Andrea Pappajohn unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances
• Questions can be submitted ahead of time to [email protected] with Burlingame in the subject line

Economic Development Subcommittee

City Council

Beautification Commission

The Burlingame Beautification Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Burlingame Community Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue, and via Zoom. The main substantive agenda item is new business on the Protected Tree Removal Process, supported by a staff report and Exhibits A and B. The Commission will also review draft minutes from its August 6, 2026 meeting and hear non-agenda public comment. No decisions, dollar amounts, or specific tree removal requests are listed in the agenda text.

• New business: Protected Tree Removal Process, with a staff report and Exhibits A and B
• Minutes: August 6, 2026 draft Beautification Commission minutes
• Public comment: non-agenda items only; the Brown Act bars action on matters not on the agenda
• Public comment by email due by 4:00 p.m. on October 1, 2026 to [email protected]
• Next regular meeting: November 5, 2026

Planning Commission

The Burlingame Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a General Plan amendment updating the Healthy People and Healthy Places Element, and on three residential design review applications. The Commission will also consider approving the August 24, 2026 meeting minutes. All items are for decision or recommendation, with the General Plan amendment going to the City Council.

• General Plan Amendment GPA26-0001 to update Chapter IX (Healthy People and Healthy Places Element), with CEQA addendum
• Major Design Review DSR26-0016: 3,012 sq ft two-story home at 1228 Capuchino Avenue
• Major Design Review and Hillside Permit DSR26-0018: 3,115 sq ft one-story home at 1838 Loyola Drive
• Major Design Review, Special Permit, and Variances DSR25-0017: 1,392 sq ft addition at 1437 Cabrillo Avenue
• Approval of August 24, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss land use alternatives and the shoreline concept design for the Bayfront Specific Plan. This session includes a staff report presentation regarding these planning concepts.

• Bayfront Specific Plan Land Use Alternatives and Shoreline Concept Design Discussion

City Council

The Burlingame City Council will consider consent calendar items including construction contracts for the East Burlingame Terrace water main replacement and Washington Park grandstands, plus vehicle purchases and a tourism district modification. A staff report addresses the City's response to a grand jury report on ALPR cameras. The meeting also includes a Youth Advisory Committee update and a childhood cancer awareness proclamation.

• Award $2,371,270 construction contract plus $355,691 contingency (total $2,726,961) to Casey Construction Inc. for water main and valve replacement projects
• Award $715,066.56 contract to Angeles Contractor, Inc. for Washington Park Grandstands Project
• Approve $423,016 professional services agreement with DCCM Infrastructure, Inc. for construction management
• Approve procurement of five fleet vehicles for $234,102.95
• Adopt response letter to San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury report on ALPR cameras

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items: approving draft minutes, receiving correspondence, and taking public comments. The main substantive item is a presentation on the Youth Advisory Committee and an introduction to the Intro Series: Camp Burlingame. No decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation: Youth Advisory Committee
• Presentation: Intro Series: Camp Burlingame
• Draft minutes from August 20, 2026 for approval

Library Board of Trustees

The Burlingame Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve draft minutes, receive the Librarian's Report and August 2026 statistics, and take action on two items: an update on the Easton air-conditioning project and a bronze plaque. The board will also discuss the Lane Room renovation, a new statistics dashboard, a holiday meet-and-greet, a Future of Libraries conference, and an A.I. grant project.

• Easton Air-Conditioning Update (action item)
• Lane Room Renovation Update
• Bronze Plaque (action item)
• A.I. Grant Project
• August 2026 Library Statistics report

City Council

The Burlingame City Council is meeting to interview candidates for the Parks and Recreation Commission and may discuss the candidates afterward. The agenda includes public comment periods for non-agenda items. This is a special meeting focused on the interviews, with no other substantive business listed.

• Interviews of Parks and Recreation Commission candidates
• Discussion of candidate questions
• Optional discussion of candidates
• Public comment for non-agenda items

Planning Commission

The Burlingame Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two residential development applications. One is a major design review for a home addition at 1437 Cabrillo Avenue, and the other is a major design review and hillside construction permit for a new dwelling at 1838 Loyola Drive. Staff recommends approval for the Loyola Drive project. The meeting also includes public comment periods and a consent calendar.

• Major Design Review, Special Permits, and Variances for a 1,145 sq ft addition at 1437 Cabrillo Avenue
• Major Design Review and Hillside Area Construction Permit for a 3,115 sq ft one-story home at 1838 Loyola Drive
• Staff recommends approval of the Loyola Drive project, which is CEQA-exempt
• Public comments accepted in person or by email until 4:00 p.m. on meeting day

Traffic Safety and Parking Commission

The Traffic Safety and Parking Commission will review traffic calming measures and a trial multiway stop on North Rollins Road. The commission will also receive a presentation regarding the 2027 Annual Street Resurfacing Program.

• North Rollins Road traffic calming discussion
• Trial multiway stop update
• 2027 Annual Street Resurfacing Program presentation
• Police Department collision reports for July and August
• Broadway Parking subcommittee report

Economic Development Subcommittee

City Council

The Burlingame City Council will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel. The discussion concerns existing litigation in the case of Bouri v. City of Burlingame, San Mateo Superior Court, Case No. 24-CIV-06602.

• Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Bouri v. City of Burlingame (Case No. 24-CIV-06602)

City Council

The Burlingame City Council will consider consent calendar items including a $113,500 contract for the FY 2026-2029 Easement Clearance Project, an ordinance declaring the need for the Burlingame Industrial Development Authority, and several resolutions for leases and agreements. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Month and public comment periods.

• Resolution awarding $113,500 contract to San Jose Conservation Corps for FY 2026-2029 Easement Clearance Project
• Ordinance declaring need for Burlingame Industrial Development Authority
• Resolution accepting public access easement at 1766 El Camino Real
• Resolution authorizing lease amendment with Gigi's Café, LLC for Greyhound Bus Depot
• Resolution approving fifth amendment with InfoSend, Inc. for utility bill services, total not-to-exceed $126,000

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission has cancelled its scheduled meeting for September 3, 2026. The next meeting is scheduled to be held on October 1, 2026.

Planning Commission

The Burlingame Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a major design review for a home addition at 8 Channing Road, a major design review for a new two-story home at 1228 Capuchino Avenue, and a conditional use permit to expand a commercial recreation use at 890 Cowan Road. The commission will also consider approving the August 10, 2026 meeting minutes. All projects are recommended for approval by staff.

• Major Design Review and Special Permit for a 630 sq ft first-floor and 652 sq ft second-story addition at 8 Channing Road (DSR26-0008)
• Major Design Review for a 3,012.5 sq ft two-story home at 1228 Capuchino Avenue (DSR26-0016)
• Conditional Use Permit to expand West Coast Dance and Fitness into an adjacent 3,640 sq ft tenant space at 890 Cowan Road (CUP26-0003)
• Approval of August 10, 2026 meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to approve the installation of tennis ball collection bins at Laguna Park courts and to add commissioner assignments for 2026. The agenda also includes approval of June 18, 2026 draft minutes, public comments, and staff reports. Most items are routine administrative actions, with the tennis bin installation being the only substantive new business.

• Approving tennis ball collection bin installation at Laguna Park courts
• Addition to commissioner assignments for 2026
• Approval of draft minutes from June 18, 2026
• Public comments on non-agenda items
• Staff and commissioner reports

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve draft minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports including July 2026 library statistics and the librarian's August report. Under unfinished business, the board will get updates on the Easton air-conditioning system and the Lane Room renovation. No new business items are listed, so the meeting is largely routine and informational.

• Approval of draft minutes from 07-21-26 meeting
• July 2026 Library Statistics report
• Librarian's Report for August 2026
• Easton Air-Conditioning update
• Lane Room Renovation update

City Council

This is a closed-session agenda only, with no public action items. The City Council will meet privately to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, real property negotiations, and insurance claims. No decisions will be made in open session at this meeting.

• Closed session on 9 existing lawsuits, including Michael Mitchell v. City of Burlingame and Etzel Williams v. Caltrain
• Closed session on 17 anticipated claims, including from Lexington Insurance and Balfour Beatty Infrastructure
• Real property negotiations for 501 Primrose Road, 1440 Chapin Road, Parking Lot H at 255 El Camino Real, and land near Mitten and Gilbreth Roads
• Negotiators: City Manager Lisa K. Goldman and City Attorney Michael Guina

City Council

The Burlingame City Council will hold a public hearing on creating a Burlingame Industrial Development Authority, then consider staff reports on the Broadway Grade Separation Project and the Burlingame Safety Action Plan. The consent calendar includes numerous contracts, project acceptances, and routine approvals.

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

Traffic Safety and Parking Commission

The Traffic Safety and Parking Commission has cancelled its August 13, 2026 meeting. No items will be discussed or decided. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting set for September 10, 2026

Planning Commission

The Burlingame Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two action items: a conditional use permit amendment for solar carports with energy storage and helipad usage changes at Sutter Health Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, and a major design review and parking variance for a new education center and park at 410 Airport Boulevard. The commission will also consider approving the July 13, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit Amendment for solar carports and energy storage system at 1501 Trousdale Drive (Sutter Health Mills-Peninsula Medical Center)
• Amendment to conditions of approval for helipad usage at the medical center
• Major Design Review and parking variance for an 8,564 sf education center and public park at 410 Airport Boulevard
• Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 410 Airport Boulevard project
• Approval of July 13, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the City Arborist's approval to remove a protected private tree. The body will also award the 2026 landscape awards for residential, multifamily, and business properties.

• Public hearing on appeal of protected private tree removal at 1347 Montero Ave
• Awarding of 2026 Residential, Multifamily, and Business Landscape Awards

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board will review June library statistics, the July librarians report, and updates on the Easton air‑conditioning project and the Lane Room renovation fund contribution. Public comment will be accepted in person and by email. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports on library goals.

• Approval of June 16, 2026 Board minutes (draft)
• Review of June 2026 library statistics
• July 2026 Librarians Report
• Easton air‑conditioning update (unfinished business)
• Lane Room renovation – Board contribution to renovation fund (unfinished business)

City Council

The Burlingame City Council cancelled its scheduled meeting for July 20, 2026. The notice states the next council meeting will occur on August 17, 2026. Contact information for the City Clerk is provided for further details.

Parks & Recreation Commission

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

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Burlingame llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar dos solicitudes de Revisión de Diseño Mayor para ampliaciones de viviendas unifamiliares. La comisión también aprobará las actas de su reunión anterior.

• Aprobación de las Actas de la Reunión de la Comisión de Planificación del 8 de junio de 2026
• Revisión de Diseño Mayor en 1454 Balboa Avenue (vivienda de dos pisos de 3,254 sq ft)
• Revisión de Diseño Mayor y Permiso Especial en 1611 Willow Avenue (ampliación trasera de 602 sq ft)

Traffic Safety and Parking Commission

La Traffic Safety and Parking Commission discutirá y posiblemente tomará medidas sobre la moderación del tráfico en Barroilhet Avenue, revisará las paradas temporales de autobús de SamTrans en California Drive y recibirá una actualización sobre el South Rollins Road Streetscape Project. Los puntos informativos incluyen informes del departamento de policía y datos de colisiones. La reunión también incluye informes del comité sobre el estacionamiento en Broadway.

• Moderación del tráfico en Barroilhet Avenue — discusión y posible acción
• Paradas temporales de autobús de SamTrans a lo largo de California Drive — informe y presentación del personal
• Actualización del South Rollins Road Streetscape Project — con el conjunto de planos adjunto
• Informe de colisiones — punto informativo
• Informe del Comité de Estacionamiento de Broadway — actualización de los Comisionados Johnson/French

City Council

Esta agenda es principalmente un formulario procesal con un único punto de sesión cerrada. El consejo se reunirá en privado para discutir negociaciones laborales con tres sindicatos de empleados municipales. No se programan audiencias públicas, contratos ni votaciones de políticas.

• Conferencia de sesión cerrada con negociadores laborales para los sindicatos AFSCME Local 829 y BAMM

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Burlingame revisará actualizaciones sobre las propiedades de Broadway Grade Separation y Mahler Road, aprobará varios contratos de mantenimiento y fondos para la biblioteca, y realizará una audiencia pública sobre una propuesta de aumento del impuesto hotelero. El concejo también considerará nombrar dos nuevos miembros de la Junta de la Biblioteca y revisar el estado histórico del Ayuntamiento.

• Segunda lectura y colocación en la boleta para un aumento del Impuesto de Ocupación Transitoria del 12% al 15%
• Contrato de construcción por $996,364 con Brannon Corporation para limpieza de arroyos y canales
• Contrato de $181,440 con Pipe and Plant Solutions para limpieza de entradas de alcantarillado pluvial
• Acuerdo de arrendamiento con Gigi’s Café para la Estación de Autobuses Greyhound (hasta 15 años)
• Ordenanza que prohíbe el riego de césped no funcional con agua potable

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Burlingame llevará a cabo una sesión de estudio solo para discusión sobre los códigos de alcance propuestos para edificios existentes. El personal presentará un informe describiendo la propuesta, pero no se programan votaciones ni acciones políticas. El resto de la agenda cubre asuntos de procedimiento rutinarios y períodos de comentarios públicos.

• Sesión de estudio sobre códigos de alcance para edificios existentes