Burlingame meeting summaries, agendas, and 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