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City of Burlingame
Meeting Agenda - Final
BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Council Chambers7:00 PMMonday, December 17, 2018
STUDY SESSION - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers
General Plan Update – Councilmember Feedbacka.
Memorandum
November 19, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes
Exhibit A - Councilmember Feedback
Exhibit B - Councilmember Feedback, Suggested Direction
Exhibit C - General Plan Draft, December 2018
Attachments:
Note: Public comment is permitted on all action items as noted on the agenda below and in the
non-agenda public comment provided for in item 7.
Speakers are asked to fill out a "request to speak" card located on the table by the door and
hand it to staff, although the provision of a name, address or other identifying information is
optional. Speakers are limited to three minutes each; the Mayor may adjust the time limit in
light of the number of anticipated speakers.
All votes are unanimous unless separately noted for the record.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
5. UPCOMING EVENTS
6. PRESENTATIONS
City Recognition of Police Chief Eric Wollmana.
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA
Members of the public may speak about any item not on the agenda. Members of the public wishing to
suggest an item for a future Council agenda may do so during this public comment period. The Ralph M .
Brown Act (the State local agency open meeting law) prohibits the City Council from acting on any matter
that is not on the agenda.
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are usually approved in a single motion, unless pulled for separate discussion .
Any member of the public wishing to comment on an item listed here may do so by submitting a speaker
slip for that item in advance of the Council’s consideration of the consent calendar.
Adoption of City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2018a.
Meeting MinutesAttachments:
Adoption of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract to Cratus Inc ., for the
Carolan-Rollins Easement Sanitary Sewer Main Relocation Project, City Project No .
84850 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Construction Contract
b.
Staff Report
Resolution
Bid Summary
Construction Contract
Project Location Map
Attachments:
Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services
Agreement with 4LEAF Inc. to Provide Building Permit and Inspection Services
c.
Staff Report
Resolution
Scope of Work and Professional Services Agreement
Attachments:
Approval of Library Staff Out-of-State Traveld.
Staff ReportAttachments:
Acceptance of a Burlingame Library Foundation Grant in the Amount of $8,503 to Fund a
Part-time Homework Center Monitor Position
e.
Staff ReportAttachments:
Adoption of the 2019 City Council Calendarf.
Staff Report
2019 Council Calendar
Attachments:
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public Comment)
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Introduction of an Ordinance Deleting Municipal Code Section 9.08.040 Beesa.
Staff Report
Proposed Ordinance
Attachments:
10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (Public Comment)
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers report on committees and activities and make announcements.
Vice Mayor Colson's Committee Reporta.
Committee ReportAttachments:
Councilmember Beach's Committee Reportb.
Committee ReportAttachments:
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The agendas, packets, and meeting minutes for the Planning Commission, Traffic, Safety & Parking
Commission, Beautification Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission and Library Board of Trustees
are available online at www.burlingame.org.
14. CEREMONIAL
Rotation of Councilmembersa.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Notice: Any attendees wishing accommodations for disabilities please contact the City Clerk at
(650)558-7203 at least 24 hours before the meeting. A copy of the Agenda Packet is available for
public review at the City Clerk's office, City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
before the meeting and at the meeting. Visit the City's website at www.burlingame.org. Agendas and
minutes are available at this site.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING - Next regular City Council Meeting
Monday, January 7, 2019
VIEW REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ONLINE AT www.burlingame.org/video
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda
will be made available for public inspection at the Water Office counter at City Hall at 501 Primrose
Road during normal business hours.
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ROTATION OF COUNCIL OFFICERS
INTRODUCTION OF VISITING DIGNITARIES
MAYOR BROWNRIGG’S YEAR IN REVIEW
EXPLANATION OF MAYOR AND
VICE MAYOR SELECTION
INTRODUCE MAYOR COLSON AND
VICE MAYOR BEACH
GAVEL PASSED TO MAYOR COLSON
PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR BROWNRIGG
MAYOR COLSON’S REMARKS
INVITATION TO COUNCIL RECEPTION
Memorandum
AGENDA NO: STUDY
MEETING DATE: December 17, 2018
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: December 17, 2018
From: Kevin Gardiner, Community Development Director – (650)558-7253
Subject: General Plan Update – Councilmember Feedback
In March 2015, the City of Burlingame initiated a multi-year process focused on a community-led
effort to update the City’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, called “Envision Burlingame.” The
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance are the City’s two documents that regulate all land use,
environmental, and transportation decisions made by City leaders.
The City Council most recently reviewed the General Plan and EIR at its November 5 and
November 19, 2018 meetings. At the November 5th meeting, the consultant team provided an
overview of both the Draft General Plan and Draft EIR, and the City Council received public input
and provided direction to staff and the consultant team. At the November 19th meeting, the City
Council reviewed areas needing further discussion or direction based on the previous meeting.
(Please refer to the November 19, 2018 City Council meeting minutes).
City Council Written Feedback. Subsequent to the November 5, 2018 meeting, Councilmembers
provided staff with written feedback and questions on the Public Review Draft.
Staff has compiled feedback from Councilmembers into a single consolidated document (Exhibit
A). The document shows suggested edits and deletions, as well as commentary and questions.
Each comment or edit expresses the opinion of an individual Councilmember but does not
necessarily reflect the opinions or direction of the full Council. The intent is to represent the range
of individual Councilmember feedback for consideration by the full City Council. In some instances,
there are clusters of comments where several Councilmembers provided similar feedback on an
item.
An earlier version of this exhibit was previously included with the staff report for the November 19th
meeting. Since that time, additional Councilmember written feedback has been received. The
document has subsequently been updated to include Councilmember written comments received
after both the November 5th and November 19th meetings.
To facilitate review, staff and the consultant team have prepared a matrix with responses and
suggestions for follow-up actions (Exhibit B). Suggested actions range from text edits, to inclusion
of additional new policies. Staff suggests the Council approach the review of the matrix and
suggested follow-up actions in the manner of a consent calendar; Councilmembers should pull
General Plan Update – Councilmember Feedback December 17, 2018
items they would like to discuss further, but may waive discussion of items in which there is
agreement with the suggested follow-up action.
General Plan Mark-Up Draft – December 2018. The November 5, 2018 City Council staff report
included prepared responses to written public comments received since the Public Review Draft
was released in August 2017. Suggested responses range from text edits, to inclusion of additional
new policies.
The consultant team has assembled the suggested revisions into an edited/mark-up draft dated
December 2018 (Exhibit C). The intent is to reflect the full range of edits proposed to the plan in
response to public comments.
The mark-up draft also includes revisions reflecting direction provided at the November 19th
meeting, including:
1. Historic Preservation Policy Revision. The Council directed that the General Plan include
the language provided in the presentation at the hearing: Evaluate options for identifying
potential historic resources, both to allow property owners to utilize historic preservation
incentives, and as a consideration in development review. (Policy CC-3.2, Page CC-30)
2. City Hall Site. Language has been amended to preserve flexibility to rebuild on the current
site or relocate. (Policy CC-8.8, Page CC-53)
3. Broadway Height Limits. Text amended to clarify a three-story, 45-foot height limit. (Page
CC-48)
4. Adeline Drive/El Camino Real Node: The land use designation will be Broadway Mixed
Use. (Land Use Plan, Figure CC-1 )
As with the matrix discussed above, staff suggests the Council approach the mark-up draft in the
manner of a consent calendar, pulling items they would like to discuss further that aren’t already
discussed in the matrix, but waiving discussion of the rest of the document.
Next Steps: January 7, 2018 City Council Public Hearing. The City Council is scheduled to
reopen the public hearing to consider adoption of the update to the City’s General Plan,
Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and Interim North Burlingame Mixed Use and North Rollins
Road Mixed Use interim zoning regulations. Council direction provided in this study session will
be reflected in a final mark-up draft for adoption.
Attachments:
November 19, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes
Exhibit A – Councilmember Feedback, December 2018 (page excerpts)
Exhibit B – Councilmember Feedback, Staff/Consultant Suggested Direction
Exhibit C – General Plan Mark-Up Draft (Tracked Edits), December 2018
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f. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE
REGARDING SOLID WASTE RATE INCREASES FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2019, 2020,
AND 2021
Finance Director Augustine requested Council adopt Resolution Number 148-2018.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. CONSIDERATION OF EDITIS TO THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR); DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED INTERIM
ZONING REGULATIONS
CDD Gardiner stated that the General Plan is part of a multi-year process that includes both an update to the
General Plan and a new zoning ordinance. He explained that staff and MIG consultants presented Council
with an overview of the draft General Plan and Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) at the last meeting.
MIG representative Dan Amsden reviewed the Envision Burlingame process. He explained that Envision
Burlingame asks the question “How do we want Burlingame to look, function, and feel 25 years from now?”
He noted that there has been extensive community engagement throughout the process. He reviewed the
timeline of Envision Burlingame:
• Public Draft General Plan – August 2017
• Draft Environmental Impact Report – June 28, 2018
• Draft EIR Formal Comment Period – July 3 through August 20, 2018
• Final Environmental Impact Report – October 11, 2018
• Planning Commission Study Session – October 22, 2018
• City Council Study Session – November 5, 2018
• City Council Public hearing – November 19, 2018
Mr. Amsden stated that the Housing Element is not included in the current draft of the General Plan. He
explained that the Housing Element is part of the General Plan but functions differently as it has to be
certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development. He noted that in 2015, the City
adopted the Housing Element, which will apply until 2023.
Mr. Amsden discussed the Environmental Impact Report. He explained that general plans are subject to
program-level analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). He noted that “program-
level” analysis differs from “project-level” analysis in the sense that the EIR evaluates the impacts the
proposed policies may have on environmental conditions. As a result, proposed mitigation measures in the
EIR are typically designed as changes to policy language.
Mr. Amsden stated that of all the different topics addressed in the EIR, there were two areas of significant
and unavoidable impacts. The first was greenhouse gas emissions. He explained that there will be increases
in greenhouse gas emissions until the City’s updated Climate Action Plan is adopted. The second was
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ABAG’s consistency with Plan Bay Area. He explained that the last version of Plan Bay Area included
more housing and employment growth along the El Camino Real corridor. He noted that through the City’s
process, the community identified different areas in different parts of the city where increased housing
should occur. He stated that this is technically inconsistent with Plan Bay Area, but the next time that
ABAG’s consistency plan is updated, it will take Burlingame’s plan into account.
Mr. Amsden stated that through the City’s EIR process, MIG looked at three different alternatives. The first
alternative was to not update the General Plan. The second alternative looked at increased density in North
Burlingame, and the third alternative looked at having no live/work designation in the northerly one-third of
the Rollins Road corridor. He explained that the results of the EIR process found that alternatives two and
three had the same impact levels as the General Plan, and none would reduce significant unavoidable
impacts. Additionally, the proposed General Plan is the superior alternative as it meets all project objectives.
Mr. Amsden reviewed additional policies discussed by the City Council at the November 5 meeting that
might be included in the General Plan. The first was better coordination through policy with the school
districts. He explained that MIG proposes to add two additional policies to the General Plan to continue the
City’s on-going commitment to supporting local schools:
• City and District Collaboration – assist local school districts in identifying potential school locations
to serve growth in enrollment
• School Partnerships – support creative public-private partnerships to facilitate the funding and
development of public school facilities.
Mayor Brownrigg asked about the second bullet point concerning school partnerships and what it meant.
Vice Mayor Colson asked in reference to the second bullet point what types of facilities would the City be
assisting in funding. CDD Gardiner explained that neighboring cities have assisted school districts in finding
unconventional sites for new schools.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that this assistance is covered in the first bullet point and that the second bullet
point made it sound like the City would be asked to undertake funding mechanisms like parcel taxes for the
schools.
Councilmember Beach stated that she interpreted the second bullet point as referencing community benefits.
Mayor Brownrigg asked if what Councilmember Beach was stating was that if the school district wanted to
work with a private developer, the City should lean in, not that the City should be the public entity of the
public-private partnership. CDD Gardiner replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Keighran stated that if the Council was confused about the second bullet point that it should
be further clarified.
Mr. Amsden stated that another discussion that arose from the November 5 City Council meeting was
variable massing in the Downtown. This policy would allow portions of a building to be taller than 55 feet
provided that other portions of the building are less than 55 feet, so that the average height of the building is
no more than 55 feet. The intent is to provide a more varied roofline.
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Vice Mayor Colson asked if there was a cap on variable massing so that a building didn’t have heights of 90
feet and 20 feet. CDD Gardiner stated that the suggestion was to reference the highest building in the
Downtown as the maximum height for any point of a building. Therefore, the maximum height in a project
would be 75 feet.
Councilmember Keighran asked what is currently allowed Downtown. CDD Gardiner stated that currently,
the maximum height in the Downtown Specific Plan is 55 feet.
Councilmember Keighran asked if variable massing could be covered by design guidelines. CDD Gardiner
replied in the affirmative but explained that staff was trying to create an objective standard that could be used
to review a project.
Councilmember Ortiz asked if this applies to the whole Downtown Specific Area. CDD Gardiner stated that
it is focused on the Howard Mixed Use Zone. He added that he didn’t know if he would suggest it for the
Burlingame Avenue Commercial Zone.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that he was in favor of this policy.
Councilmember Beach stated that the City shouldn’t lose the pedestrian scale of buildings on the Avenue.
She stated that she thought the policy could add design value by ensuring that everything wasn’t built to
maximum height. She suggested a possible compromise might be for maximum peak height at 65 instead of
75 feet, with average height maintained at 55 feet.
Councilmember Keighran raised concern about how variable massing would be implemented. CDD
Gardiner stated that this policy doesn’t need to be in the General Plan and instead could be further explored
in the zoning ordinance.
City Attorney Kane stated that given the nature of the General Plan versus the zoning documents, one option
would be to either omit this policy entirely or include a policy stating that the City will investigate the
possibility of having zoning that accommodates variable heights in the Downtown.
Mr. Amsden stated that the City might have different standards or requirements for different parts of
Downtown.
Councilmember Keighran stated that the Council should consider this option.
Vice Mayor Colson agreed. She also suggested a minimum lot size for applying variable height.
The City Council agreed that there should be a policy in the General Plan that states the City will investigate
utilizing variable heights.
Mr. Amsden stated that included in the agenda packet were various written comments that staff received
from City Councilmembers following the November 5 meeting. He explained that because these comments
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had not been discussed by the full City Council, staff and the consultants compiled all the comments for
Council’s review.
Mr. Amsden stated that the consultants and staff were looking for feedback from Council in six specific
areas.
The first area was the Historic Resources Preservation chapter that was reviewed in depth by the Council at
the November 5 meeting. He stated that staff is proposing that this section be revised as follows:
CC-3.2: Historic Evaluation Approaches. Evaluate options for identifying potential historic
resources, both to allow property owners to utilize historic preservation incentives, and as a
consideration in development review.
The second area is the current policy on the City Hall site which states: “Explore options for relocation of
City Hall to another location within Downtown convenient for residents and the business community, and
consider reuse of the City Hall site for other beneficial uses, including housing and open space.”
The third area for further discussion is the California Drive Mixed Use District height limits. Mr. Amsden
explained that for the Auto Row area, the height limit is 35 feet, or up to 55 feet with a conditional use
permit. One of the major property owners within that district has expressed an interest in increasing the
height limit to facilitate mixed-use development.
The fourth area for further discussion is the height limits for Broadway. Mr. Amsden explained that
Broadway has two policies that describe height limits alternatively as either two or three stories. He noted
that the concept is to allow additional density at California Drive and El Camino Real. However, in written
comments Councilmembers have asked to clarify whether the remainder of the Broadway corridor would be
limited to two or three stories.
Mr. Amsden stated that the fifth area for Council discussion is the lots at the intersection of Adeline Drive
and El Camino Real. He explained that these two lots are zoned C-1 (commercial). He noted that this is the
only commercially zoned property on El Camino Real between Downtown and Dufferin Avenue. He added
that at the November 5 meeting, there was some discussion to change this area to a mixed use designation.
Mayor Brownrigg asked what the height limits would be if this area was rezoned mixed use. CDD Gardiner
stated if it is zoned like Broadway, then height limits would be two or three stories (depending on Council’s
determination for Broadway). He explained that another suggestion for the lots was to allow for higher
density while maintaining the height limits of their current R-3 zone. He noted that R-3 has a height limit of
35 feet, or 55 feet with a conditional use permit.
Councilmember Ortiz asked about the height of 1509 El Camino Real. CDD Gardiner replied that he
believed it was around 45 feet.
Lastly, Mr. Amsden stated that the sixth area for further discussion concerned what the right density is for
the North Rollins Road live/work area. He showed examples of different live/work buildings throughout the
Bay Area and described their densities and sizes.
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Councilmember Beach stated that she believed the City should encourage higher density near public transit.
She discussed building smaller units and decreasing parking ratios. She stated that transit oriented units
usually don’t attract families and therefore the increased density wouldn’t impact the schools.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment.
Burlingame residents Assad Stefan and Michael Stefan discussed their property, Adeline Market, and stated
their concern about setbacks and height restrictions if the property was rezoned mixed use.
Burlingame resident Jennifer Pfaff voiced concern about variable heights in the Downtown and increasing
height limits on Auto Row.
Burlingame business owner Kent Putnam talked about the importance of increasing height on Auto Row in
order to allow for workforce housing.
Vice Mayor Colson asked if there was a specific height that Mr. Putnam was looking for and whether he had
done a feasibility study on building workforce housing. Mr. Putnam stated that he has met with some
developers and believed he needed to build to 65-75 feet.
Burlingame resident Kamran Ehsanipour discussed the vacant lot he owns on the corner of El Camino Real
and Adeline Drive.
Burlingame resident Joe Baylock voiced his concern about the City’s water supply and the need to
incorporate its protection in the General Plan.
Mayor Brownrigg closed public comment.
Mayor Brownrigg directed the Council’s attention to the Historic Preservation Policy. He asked if his
colleagues were in favor of creating a working group to determine what the policy should be for the City.
Councilmember Keighran asked if at a later date the Council would discuss making neighborhoods historical
and attaching fees to remodels of buildings over fifty years old.
Councilmember Ortiz asked if the language in the General Plan would be “CC-3.2: Historic Evaluation
Approaches. Evaluate options for identifying potential historic resources, both to allow property owners to
utilize historic preservation incentives, and as a consideration in development review” or would the working
group be creating the language for the General Plan. CDD Gardiner replied in the affirmative.
The Council agreed with the proposed policy and the creation of a working group.
Mayor Brownrigg next directed Council’s attention to the City’s current policy regarding the City Hall site:
“Explore options for relocation of City Hall to another location within Downtown convenient for residents
and the business community, and consider reuse of the City Hall site for other beneficial uses, including
housing and open space.” He proposed that the General Plan state that City Hall is becoming outgrown and
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outdated and therefore alternatives need to be developed. He noted that the General Plan didn’t need to state
that it would be off site.
The Council agreed.
Mayor Brownrigg next directed Council’s attention to the question of whether the height limit for Auto Row
should be increased. He proposed increasing the height limit to 65 feet with a conditional use permit. He
added that the conditional use permit should be limited in scope to the creation of workforce housing.
Councilmember Ortiz asked Mayor Brownrigg what his suggestion was for the by right height on Auto Row.
Mayor Brownrigg suggested leaving it at 35 feet.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that this sounded reasonable.
Councilmember Beach stated that she was reluctant to change the Downtown Specific Plan because a lot of
thought and effort went into creating the document. She added that with stackers becoming more popular
and potential changes in parking requirements, there would be more space with a 55 foot conditional use
permit to build housing. Accordingly, she stated that she was in favor of maintaining the current height
limits.
Councilmember Keighran stated that because the City is proposing increasing the density in North
Burlingame and on Rollins Road she wanted to maintain the current height limits on Auto Row.
Vice Mayor Colson stated that she was leaning towards maintaining the current height limits. She explained
that there were options to go below grade to create parking and thereby free up height for workforce housing.
She noted that until she had a more firm understanding that the 55 feet is not feasible, she wanted the height
limits to remain. She added that she would be willing to increase the density of this area.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that a majority of the Council felt that the height limits should remain at 35 feet and
55 feet with a conditional use permit.
Mayor Brownrigg asked the Council to review the proposed Broadway height limits. He stated that the
question is whether the City meant to zone Broadway for two stories or three stories.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that he would be comfortable with going to three stories on Broadway.
Councilmember Beach discussed the importance of Broadway’s Specific Plan and stated that any change
could dramatically alter Broadway. Therefore, she stated that she was in favor of maintaining the current
limits until the City held a public process. She asked what the current use and height limits are for
Broadway. CDD Gardiner stated that it is zoned C-1, and there are no fixed height limits in this zone.
Instead, height limits are based on a floor area ratio of 2.0.
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Councilmember Keighran agreed with Councilmember Beach. She asked about zoning of the side streets of
Broadway. CDD Gardiner stated that in the draft General Plan, there is a policy that discusses allowing
office space on side streets that are zoned commercial.
Councilmember Ortiz discussed the need to revitalize Broadway and that allowing developers to build three
stories could help.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that he agreed with Councilmember Ortiz. He added that he didn’t believe three
stories would be that dramatic.
Vice Mayor Colson stated that she could agree to three stories. She explained that she believed this would
add residential on top. She noted that residential units will assist in revitalizing Broadway.
Councilmember Beach stated that she appreciated her colleagues’ comments and agreed with what the
Council was stating. However, she stated that without a specific plan she wasn’t sure there was enough
public input on increasing height on Broadway.
CDD Gardiner stated that the Community Advisory Committee created the two to three stories reference as a
way to describe the scale of buildings they saw appropriate for Broadway.
Councilmember Keighran stated that it is odd that the recommendation was two to three stories. CDD
Gardiner stated that the Community Advisory Committee was trying to depict their desire for a combination
of both heights.
Councilmember Keighran asked if a developer would be able to build a three story building on Broadway
while complying with the current parking ratio. CDD Gardiner stated that the Community Advisory
Committee didn’t get into the mechanics of this policy suggestion.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that what he was hearing from his colleagues is that three stories is okay but that
there is doubt that it will lead to project applications. Council agreed.
Councilmember Beach asked if the change to three stories was reviewed in the EIR. CDD Gardiner replied
in the affirmative and explained that it was within the scope of the EIR.
Mayor Brownrigg discussed the question of rezoning the C-1 lots at Adeline and El Camino Real. He asked
CDD Gardiner to summarize the Council’s choices on this matter. CDD Gardiner stated that the Council
could:
1. leave the lots as they are currently zoned;
2. zone the lots like Broadway Commercial Mixed Use, which allows three stories and 40 units per acre
3. zone the lots utilizing the density of the North Burlingame Mixed Use Zone but with maximum
height being 45 feet so that a future development is no taller than 1509 El Camino Real
Mayor Brownrigg asked if the City’s building code require setbacks. CDD Gardiner replied in the
affirmative. CDD Gardiner explained that C-1 Zones allow zero setbacks in places but that the City has
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found that mixed use zoning doesn’t work well with zero setbacks. He added that a 20 foot El Camino Real
setback is required for any type of zoning.
Councilmember Beach asked if the owners of the lots could choose to develop their lots 100% residential.
CDD Gardiner stated that this could be a fourth option.
Mayor Brownrigg discussed the need to slope any potential projects on these lots to meet their surrounding
neighborhoods. CDD Gardiner stated that this would be where the concept of the R-3 height limit would
work.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that one simple proposal is to zone the lots as R-3, which has a height limit of 35
feet, or 55 feet with a conditional use permit.
Councilmember Ortiz asked if Mayor Brownrigg’s suggestion would be for mixed use. Mayor Brownrigg
replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Beach asked if she had to recuse herself from discussing this matter because of the
proximity of her house to the lots. City Attorney Kane reviewed the location of Councilmember Beach’s
house to the lots on Adeline and El Camino Real and determined that she was not recused from this matter.
Vice Mayor Colson stated her preference would be to zone these lots like Broadway with three stories and 40
dwelling units per acre.
Councilmember Keighran asked what the approximate height is for three stories. CDD Gardiner stated no
more than 45 feet.
Councilmember Ortiz and Councilmember Keighran agreed with the Vice Mayor’s suggestion to zone the
lots like Broadway.
Councilmember Beach stated that she concurred and thought the lots had to be sensitive to their neighbors.
She added that she would open to the option of allowing the lots to be commercial or residential.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that Council’s decision was to zone the two lots like Broadway. Additionally, the
lots would be able to choose whether to include commercial space or be 100% residential. The Council
agreed.
Mayor Brownrigg asked the Council to discuss the Rollins Road live/work change area. He asked CDD
Gardiner to review the questions Council needed to discuss. CDD Gardiner stated that at the last meeting
some of the Council asked for visuals of the types of live/work developments. He added that the only
discussion related to the interim zoning.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment.
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Burlingame resident Mario Muzzi discussed parking requirements for the neighborhoods near public transit.
He suggested reducing the parking ratio for studios to .5 spaces.
Summerhill Apartment Communities representative Elaine Breeze discussed her experience with the need
for smaller units and less parking. She discussed the City’s role in creating new neighborhoods by ensuring
that areas have open spaces, sidewalks, and street trees. She added that the Summerhill Apartment
Communities is pleased with the Planning Commission’s work on creating a neighborhood.
Mayor Brownrigg asked for Ms. Breeze’s opinion on what the height and density should be for Rollins Road.
Ms. Breeze discussed the opportunity for increased density on Rollins Road because of its proximity to
public transit. She added that it would be good to decrease the parking ratio near transit.
Mayor Brownrigg asked if the parking ratio should be less than one space per unit. Ms. Breeze stated that
only if the unit size drops below 525 square feet.
Burlingame resident Jennifer Pfaff stated that the Rollins Road live/work change area should look like it
belongs to Burlingame. She thought the setbacks should be increased so as to plant larger trees to create a
neighborhood.
Burlingame resident Adrienne Leigh discussed the need for trees to separate the cars from the pedestrian
walk ways. She discussed the isolation of the new neighborhood and suggested creating pedestrian/bicycle
paths.
Mayor Brownrigg closed public comments.
Mayor Brownrigg asked if the street design of Rollins Road was something that needed to be decided now or
is that something that would occur later. CDD Gardiner stated that the interim zoning would discuss
setbacks and frontage requirements. He explained that these requirements would define the space between
the curb and the building in order to incorporate a feature of a specific plan. He added that these
requirements were incorporated in order to anticipate the streetscape plan by ensuring there is enough room
for trees and sidewalks.
Mayor Brownrigg asked if the City is committed to maintaining Rollins Road as six lanes. CDD Gardiner
stated that the frontage standards for Rollins Road are stating how far back from the street a project must be
and what should be designed between the curb and the building. He stated that on Rollins Road there would
be a 15 foot sidewalk between the curb and the building, of which five feet would be for street trees. He
noted that this is an urban standard.
Councilmember Ortiz asked CDD Gardiner to comment on Ms. Pfaff’s statement that 25 feet is needed for
large trees to grow. CDD Gardiner stated that 15 feet is an urban standard and would create a sidewalk like
Burlingame Avenue. However, the trees on Burlingame Avenue are medium sized. Therefore, if the
decision is to have larger trees, there would need to be more space.
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Mayor Brownrigg stated that they could also push the setbacks back. CDD Gardiner replied in the
affirmative.
City Attorney Kane stated that the concern is the order of operations. She stated that once the General Plan
is adopted, the City will process applications under those standards. She noted that the purpose of interim
zoning is to have something in place for the first few projects. She stated that Council didn’t need to make
determinations at this meeting about the width of Rollins Road and the pedestrian experience. She stated
that these would be topics discussed a later date. She added that the interim zoning was trying to look ahead
a bit at how to process the first few applications.
City Attorney Kane noted that if the City requires larger setbacks to accommodate larger trees, then the
buildings are even further apart and would give the perception of an eight lane road. She added that this
could be fixed by utilizing traffic lanes for the pedestrian experience.
Next, Mayor Brownrigg asked the Council if they had a point of view on the interim zoning.
Councilmember Beach stated that she appreciated the discussion and stated that Rollins Road is ripe for a
road diet and green infrastructure. She explained that because the City envisioned creating a transit oriented
neighborhood in the Rollins Road change area, she was reluctant to take away additional space for larger
setbacks.
Councilmember Beach asked what the upside is for the City to decrease the parking requirements to
something that is more aligned with modern transit oriented development. CDD Gardiner stated that the
interim zoning suggests utilizing the Downtown Specific Plan parking ratios for Rollins Road and North
Burlingame: 1 space for studios and one bedroom units, and 1.5 spaces for two bedroom units. He explained
that this was chosen because it is an understood standard. However, he noted that staff has heard from
developers that a 1 to 1 ratio would be more suitable in some circumstances if the parking was unbundled.
He explained that unbundling the parking means that instead of automatically including a certain number of
spaces, the parking is sold or rented separately.
Councilmember Beach asked what the community benefit of decreasing the parking ratio in these areas is.
CDD Gardiner stated that parking is an expensive component of housing. Therefore, if the parking ratio was
decreased, it would make these areas more attractive to build in.
Councilmember Beach stated that an additional benefit is that it frees up some more resources for
community investment in green or other fees the City has to create neighborhoods. She added that she would
be in favor of decreasing the parking ratio to one per unit unbundled.
Mayor Brownrigg asked if the interim zoning was developed by a Planning Commission working group.
CDD Gardiner replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that he wasn’t interested in second guessing the interim zoning because a lot of
work went into it by people who had the same goals as the Council.
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Councilmember Ortiz agreed.
Vice Mayor Colson stated that she was comfortable as well but agreed that Ms. Pfaff’s question about tree-
scaping on Rollins Road had to be addressed.
Councilmember Keighran stated that she was okay with the interim zoning. She added that she envisioned
decreasing the number of lanes on Rollins Road to make it friendlier to pedestrians.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that there are a series of comments on the draft General Plan. CDD Gardiner
explained that the staff and consulting team had not yet prepared responses to the comments that are redlined
in the draft General Plan. He suggested allowing staff and the consulting team a chance to respond to the
comments and have this compiled and brought back to Council.
The Council agreed.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that the one comment he would make is that the City has to do a better job of laying
out the regional context against which the City is operating. He stated that the draft General Plan has been
built against the background of a housing crisis and it has informed many of the City’s decisions.
Vice Mayor Colson asked for a timeline of the adoption of the General Plan. City Attorney Kane stated that
staff and the consulting team will have to review necessary steps and then would present a timeline to
Council.
10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. APPROVAL OF THE INITIAL STUDY/MITGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PLAN
FOR THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTER
CDD Gardiner explained that at the last City Council meeting, Group 4 provided a progress update on the
Community Center. He noted that the project is subject to CEQA and that an Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration has been prepared to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the proposed
project. He added that because the Community Center is a municipal facility, rather than a development
project, staff is requesting that the City Council take action to adopt the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration and the Mitigated Monitoring Report Program.
City Attorney Kane noted that there was a noticing issue for this staff report as it should have been on the
public hearing portion of the agenda. Therefore, in order to avoid any issues, she suggested having any of
the substantive discussion at this meeting and that the item be noticed for a public hearing at the December 3
meeting.
Group 4 Architect Dawn Merkes stated that she received three questions from Council. The first question
asked how many trees would be removed. She explained that the project called for the removal of 41 trees.
She stated that she would need to come back to Council with more information about the trees that are
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Commented [CC1]: It is very important to note that, from
the outset, Burlingame has been a mixed economic
community. We may not have always been very diverse
ethnically (as recently as 1970 we were 98.6% white, today
we are about 63% white), but we have always been a mix of
blue collar and white collar residents; from the very
beginning, we attracted the very wealthy San Franciscans
who wanted a getaway from the fog (as noted) but we also
had lots of modest bungalows for working families who
owned shops, did car repair, owned landscaping firms, or
worked at SFO, to cite several examples. Solid working
middle class community.
This economic diversity is a really important, if somewhat
intangible, characteristic of Burlingame; I think it is what
helps Burlingame feel more like a real American town and
not just a wealthy enclave. And the point is, we are at risk of
losing this diversity if we do not address the increasing lack
of affordable housing stock. One wants to be careful NOT to
turn this into a pro rent control paragraph, which is neither
what I intend nor what I prescribe, but we DO need to find a
way for our working families – including teachers, safety
officers, car mechanics, craftsmen – to keep living here and
that means creating more affordable housing. THIS IS WHAT
THEN SETS UP THE RATIONALE FOR REZONING ROLLINS
ROAD INTO HOUSING. It is somewhat ironic to say so, but
Burlingame is suffering from a form of Gentrification, where
working folks and the backbone of our community are being
displaced because of rising housing costs. We don’t use that
vocabulary in affluent communities like ours, but it is the
same phenomenon.
Commented [CC2]: In light of our decision to pend the
Historic Review mechanism, recommend deleting this
paragraph. Honestly, I don’t know what neighborhoods
those are (the ones that provide a “cohesive historic fabric”)
other than arguably the Eichler neighborhood. All of our
residential neighborhoods have gone through dramatic
remodeling over the last 20 years – Easton most notably but
none has been immune – so to say that there is a historic
fabric strikes me as wishful thinking. On the other hand, I
think one COULD reference the lengthy debate the city had
back in the late 1990s about “monster homes”, which then
led to a very thoughtful design policy on FAR and setbacks
that has proven to stand the test of time as a balance
between homeowners who want a larger home with more
bedrooms for kids versus “monster homes” overwhelming
our neighborhoods. In none of that debate was the issue of
historicity referenced or considered.
Commented [CC3]: If reference to our mixed economic
social fabric is made in the first section, this is where it
could be expanded. THEN on Regional Issues, that could and
should be expanded to talk about the housing/jobs
imbalance and growing unaffordability of housing. I
recommend calling out median housing price in 1990, 2000,
2010 and today, along with some chart on rents for 1 BR or
2 BR apartments. Again, this is the key theme/context that
has come to dominate every city’s planning in San Mateo
County today. We really need to make sure we highlight it in
the GP since it explains our decisions to grow.
Commented [CC4]: Meanwhile, even though our
residential population and # of households have only
grown about 10% over the last almost 50 years (!!), our K-
8 school age population over the last decade has grown
by 42% (!!!). How did this happen? Because we have a
beautiful city, yes, but also really great, successful schools
and what has happened in our city, as opposed to some
others, is that we have been an amazing magnet for
young families. They move into empty nesters’ homes,
driving up land values for all homeowners -- helping drive
the significant increase in property tax revenue to the city
(up 57% from FY ’08 to FY 18) – and greatly increasing the
population of kids here. This is where the pressure to
remodel homes comes from. AND THIS IS WHY INTER
ALIA IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO HIGHLIGHT OUR HIGH
QUALITY SCHOOLS (private and public) in the General
Plan. This is a key ingredient for Burlingame’s success and
we have to be mindful of working with our schools to
maintain quality even in the face of growth in the General
Plan going forward. I know the “AGE” section is supposed
to capture this but I think it needs to be better spelled
out for people.
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Commented [CC5]: Suggest adding the following words
to the last sentence: "...to provide more affordable
housing, and to maintain Burlingame's charm and small
town character, particularly in our single family residential
neighborhoods.
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think we may want to tweak heights/uses there to allow for
changing nature. We started this discussion and I know we
have not finished it. For purposes of this report, I would
simply pull it out as a distinct area within the DSP.
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Commented [CC2]: Approximately half of Burlingame
Hills properties are within the City of Burlingame
boundaries.
Commented [CC3]: The City is prepared to engage in
annexation talks with the unincorporated Burlingame Hills
residents and the County on a basis of collaboration, should
such be proposed by Burlingame Hills residents. Costs with a
merger would need to addressed in a fair and equitable way
that is acceptable to all three parties.
Commented [CC4]: Our capacity for growth is not limited.
Our capacity for GREENFIELD growth is limited. But we can
rezone and we can go higher. So I think this is mis-stated. It
does not mean we will, merely that it is misleading.
Commented [CC5]: How do we define “major
development”?
Commented [CC6]: Suggest removing the word "major."
All developments (not just major ones) should incorporate
an appropriate TDM program. We must move in this
direction in order to maintain our quality of life.
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Commented [CC7]: Add an additional policy:
CC-1.14 Storm water should be handled onsite so far as
possible and allowed to filter into the ground water table,
and not collected and pumped into the public storm drain
system unless there is no other way to manage runoff.
I feel strongly that we have encouraged homeowners for
over a decade to collect their rainwater in a central area and
then either drain or pump to the street, which simply puts
more pollutants in our public system and into the bay and
also greater strain on our water cleaning infrastructure.
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Commented [CC8]: Replace – to be studied further.
Commented [CC9]: This section needs to be redrafted in
light of the decision to study the matter further. CC-3.1 and
3.2 are not relevant in the current context.
Commented [CC10]: I do not think it is really true to say
that “each neighborhood reflects the building styles that
were popular at the time of their construction.” First, as
noted previously, a LOT of homes have been remodeled, in
many cases after being leveled, and there are many cases of
old single story Spanish bungalows becoming new two story
Tudors. Second, we explicitly and properly brag about the
eclectic nature of Burlingame architecture, so what does
this actually mean? All that said, I can tell this first
paragraph is not worth changing.
Commented [CC11]: This para is problematic. “Consistent
styles” do not contribute to home values or cohesion; good
design does. And the “tension” that is referenced was
largely resolved 20 years ago with the design guidelines and
FAR compromise. This para mis-states the severity of this
debate, which I consider to mostly be settled.
Commented [CC12]: Suggest our vision is for
"complimentary architecture" that fits within the
neighborhood and "quality architecture" -- rather than
consistency of style.
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Commented [CC13]: Change to: “Ensure that homes in
the single family (R1) neighborhoods retain the character of
Burlingame as elucidated in Burlingame’s Neighborhood
Design Guidelines and by its rules on FAR and massing, so as
to ensure that new homes and remodels continue to meet
Burlingame’s high design and aesthetic standards.”
We have FAR and we have design guidelines. They do NOT
say that new homes have to respect the “architecture” of
each “unique residential neighborhood,” which by the way,
do not actually exist. Alternatively, delete this in entirely
with the view that CC 4.2 accomplishes this.
Commented [CC14]: Maybe 4.2 should become 4.1 and
then there could be a new 4.2, to wit, “Work with the
Design Committee to develop new standards for Accessory
Dwelling Units (ADUs) such that State mandates can be met
while minimizing negative impacts on design and parking
within neighborhoods.” This would actually be a practical
goal in light of new laws.
Commented [CC15]: If there are height and FAR limits for
R2, R3 or R4, then those are what have to be met. At most,
a new building needs to be sensitive to its surroundings, but
not necessarily be “compatible” with them. Cannot be
subjective; needs to meet the requirement for objective
development standards.
Commented [CC16]: Remove this policy in light of
decision to study further.
Commented [CC17]: What is meant by historical
background?
Commented [CC18]: Do we even have them in
Burlingame? CC-4.7 addresses this better.
Commented [CC19]: Elaborate..... what does it mean to
protect older single-family and multifamily residences even
though they may not have historical significance?
Commented [CC20]: What kind of incentives exist to
protect old homes? We already allow Mills Act, etc. Unless
there is something concrete here, this is a hollow promise.
Commented [CC21]: Suggested revision of this entire
paragraph: "Consider protection of older single-family and
multi-family residences that define and contribute to the
character of the neighborhood."
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Commented [CC22]: Are we concerned about this
language? Could be interpreted to imply support for
Peninsula Avenue interchange.
Commented [CC23]: While correct, these natural areas
are not recoverable as tidal lands or marshlands. The vast
majority of the fill in the Bayfront is from the old San Mateo
Bridge and Highway 280 construction.
Commented [CC24]: Prefer original language; disagree
with both comments.
Commented [CC25]: Council direction was a desire to
keep the inner Bayshore at 1.0 FAR so as to ensure that
development would be limited, therefore keeping the
buildings accessible to light industrial and other such uses.
This should be called out specifically, since it is part of our
plan to LIMIT redevelopment intentionally, so as to preserve
affordable warehouse and other light industrial uses in
Burlingame. This might be an expansion of CC-5.2.
Commented [CC26]: Do we begin to address this in our
code? How do we make this happen besides design review?
Commented [CC27]: Why are we promoting the reuse of
Building Stock in the I/I district? To what end? Suggest
deleting.
Commented [CC28]: Seems OK to leave this as originally
written.
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Commented [CC29]: Property owners will be assessed to
build a unified seawall defense. We are not going to require
them to do it independently. That’s like how we do the
baytrail but the difference is, we cannot afford even one
“gap” in the wall, so we cannot wait around for private
landowners to do this. This para needs rethinking. The last
sentence makes sense.
Commented [CC30]: The waterfront setback is set by
BCDC. It is not our place to enforce 75’, it is to understand
and plan within whatever limit BCDC sets. If they were to
reduce to 50’, so would we. So delete. Just say we will
enforce state mandated setbacks.
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Commented [CC31]: There ought to be the following
caveats:
On Option 1, Retreat, the City is not embracing this as a line
of defense since there is nowhere to which to retreat. As a
practical matter, Retreat for the City of Burlingame
effectively means giving up its Bayside land east of 101, and
all the commercial operations and revenue therefrom.
On Option 4, the creation of Horizontal Levies, it is the City’s
understanding that it is highly unlikely that State agencies
would allow the City to build out into the Bay away from its
lands, and furthermore that SFO discourages the creation of
any new waterfowl habitat near its runways.
Therefore, as a practical matter, only Options 2 and 3 are
available to the City, as we understand it.
Commented [CC32]: Feel the resilience strategies
diagram should be left as-is.
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Commented [CC33]: Is there a limit to this? How far
down the side streets?
Commented [CC34]: What does it mean by additional
office space on ground floor of mixed developments on side
streets? I don’t think you would want that along the whole
side street. Are we talking about just the first block of the
side streets?
Commented [CC35]: CC-7.3 and 7.4 seem in conflict to
me. Which is it – do we want two story or three story in the
middle of Broadway? I opt for 3 story throughout. Why not?
Otherwise, nothing will change. Bottom line, we need a
decision on Height for Broadway.
Commented [CC36]: Suggest adding the word
"management" to read: "Improve parking management in
the Broadway district..."
Commented [CC37]: Mention the EV charging stations on
Broadway.
Commented [CC38]: I would assume a parking study
would be performed prior to that decision mentioned in this
plan.
Commented [CC39]: There needs to be mention of our
goal to create a public square.
Commented [CC40]: There should be mention of our
desire to see a historically compatible and sensitive
redevelopment of our Post Office, preferably with new
retail and density in keeping with the Downtown Specific
Plan.
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Commented [CC41]: This is fine, but I think it might be
worth saying that if modifications need to be made to the
Downtown Specific Plan in order to maintain the health and
sustainability of Auto Row, which is both a historic resource
and a meaningful provider of sales tax revenue, then we
should lean in if we can.
Commented [CC42]: This sounds like we have made a
decision to move City Hall. Maybe soften this language to
say, “Explore options to renovate, rebuild or relocate City
Hall to another location within Downtown… so that it
remains convenient for residents, maintains open space,
and considers housing options in future plans.”
Commented [CC43]: Recommend deleting this goal, it is
obsolete. It may or may not be a good idea and it may or
may not get revisited, but it should not be called out as a
goal in the GP.
Commented [CC44]: How? Is this referring to Title 21 –
Historic Resource Preservation in the Municipal Code?
Commented [CC45]: Add two bullets:
“Respond to changes resulting from increased ride-share
and autonomous vehicles with creative parking
management strategies." Unless I missed it, I don't recall
reading where these two transformative issues are
meaningfully addressed in the general plan, with an
emphasis on curb management.
Additional suggested bullet: "Explore shared use
opportunities for private/public parking." (Like Redwood
City does -- leveraging assets to reduce the need for new
structures.)
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Commented [CC46]: Add in something about using
modern approaches for wayfinding, and matching parking
demand to open sites.
Commented [CC47]: Should we say something about
“promotion and support?” Program and promote a variety
of sponsored events in Downtown year-round that are
supported both by the City and other agencies and the
private sector.
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Commented [CC48]: What would be the density of the
Adeline drive empty lot that has been sitting empty for
several years?
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Commented [CC49]: With the increased density in the
Rollins Road area and the switch of usage to housing, we
may want to consider how we make that part of Rollins road
a little more pedestrian friendly.
Commented [CC50]: Where we have the live/ work area,
we want to consider the amount of open space needed in
order to develop neighborhoods.
Commented [CC51]: This sentence is awkward and
unclear. Are we trying to say the goal is to provide more
workforce housing which will help address demand for a
range of income levels?
Commented [CC52]: This section is inadequate. We are
creating a brand new neighborhood in Burlingame; the first
time in over 50 years. We should be masterplanning. At a
minimum, our GP should note our strong desire to make
sure the resulting neighborhood, even if it takes 20 years to
develop, has the same features as other Burlingame
neighborhoods: safe, tree-lined streets; access to a public
park; access to excellent schools.
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get reused? They probably have asbestos and lead paint.
Delete this.
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Exhibit B
General Plan Public Review Draft:
Councilmember Feedback
Staff/Consultant Suggested Direction
Chapter/
Page
Council Comment Staff/Consultant Suggested
Direction
Introduction
INT-3 Under the bulleted topics, change
“Education” to “Great Schools.”
Suggest amending as proposed.
This would reflect the community’s
aspirations towards education, and
would be in keeping with other
aspirational titles found elswhere
in the plan such as “Healthy People
and Healthy Places.”
Community Context
CX-1 This economic diversity is a really
important, if somewhat intangible,
characteristic of Burlingame; it is what
helps Burlingame feel more like a real
American town and not just a wealthy
enclave. And the point is, we are at risk of
losing this diversity if we do not address
the increasing lack of affordable housing
stock. One wants to be careful NOT to
turn this into a pro rent control
paragraph, but we DO need to find a way
for our working families – including
teachers, safety officers, car mechanics,
craftsmen – to keep living here and that
means creating more affordable housing.
Suggest amending first paragraph
to include the following sentence:
The young city also had more
compact neighborhoods of modest
bungalows where a thriving working
class lived. From its earliest day,
Burlingame prided itself in its
economic diversity.
CX-5 It is important to emphasize Burlingame’s
high-quality schools as a major
contributer to the City’s success.
Suggest adding a paragraph noting
that the high reputation of the
local schools is a factor that
attracts residents, to read as
follows:
A key contributer to the City’s
economic success and high home
values is the high quality of both
public and private schools. The
reputations of the Burlingame
School District and San Mateo
Union High School District attract
educated knowledge workers and
their families, many of whom work
in Burlingame and engage
extensively in local civic life.
General Plan Principles
GPP-1 The “growth” in bullet one should be
subdivided: RESIDENTIAL growth should
be incentivized to occur near transit,
which is by and large not near the
existing neighborhoods; our goal is to not
add density to or change uses within the
existing single family neighborhood fabric,
except as required by State mandate (e.g.
ADUs, cell towers).
COMMERCIAL growth should mostly occur
east of 101, other than what is envisioned
Suggest descibing the Residential
growth in a bullet as proposed.
Suggestion to state that housing is
not envisioned in the Bayfront area
due to preference to situate new
residential development in
proximity to existing neighborhood
services and transporation. The
Bayfront will continue to be
focused hospitality, recreation, and
office uses.
Chapter/
Page
Council Comment Staff/Consultant Suggested
Direction
in the Downtown plan. Again, this largely
preserves the built environment as is.
The BAYSIDE should remain off limits to
housing. This was a very conscious
decision by Council and does not hurt to
be repeated. Council believes maintaining
that area for hospitality/recreation/office
has served Burlingame well and other
areas (like Rollins Rd) can be opened first
to housing. Future Councils can revisit
this decision if need be.
GPP-3 Add two bullets to Principle 4:
Pay attention to the changing nature
of retail in light of online shopping,
and work to ensure Burlingame’s
commercial and auto row districts
continue to thrive, in part by
encouraging greater residential
density within the Downtown.
Ensure sufficient Class A office
space to satisfy the changing
demands of office users and to
enhance Burlingame’s attraction to
high-quality professional service
providers.
Suggest adding these bullets as
proposed.
Community Character
CC-19 Regarding annexation of Burlingame Hills
in properties in the SOI, the City’s policy
position is open regarding a “merger” and
a collaborative process involving property
owners and the City.
(As part of the public hearing process, the
City received a letter from the HOA
indicating owners’ desire to enter into
dialogue.)
Suggested amendment to the
paragraph to provide an
opportunity for consideration of
annexation if initiated by
unincorporated Burlingame Hills
property owners. This would
presume that the City of
Burlingame would not otherwise
propose annexation in absence of a
request from Burlingame Hills
residents. The text would be
amended as follows:
The City, affected property owners,
and San Mateo County—under the
guidance of the Local Agency
Formation Commission—will work
cooperatively on annexation when
requested by the property owners.
CC-22 Remove the word “major” from Policy CC-
1.5. All developments should incorporate
a TDM program.
Suggest keeping as is and defining
“major” in the zoning code. Some
smaller projects may not warrant a
TDM program.
CC-23
and
complementary
Add a policy that strongly encourages
homeowners to retain runoff onsite and
filter it back into the groundwater table.
Suggest adding the policy, worded
to allow for flexible implementation
over time that minimizes cost
burden to homeowners, as follows:
Chapter/
Page
Council Comment Staff/Consultant Suggested
Direction
policy on HP-
21
(The policy can be worded loosely to allow
for flexible implementation over time that
minimizes cost burden to homeowners.)
CC-1.15: Residential Runoff
Establish programs that encourage
and enable owners of new of
existing single-family homes to
provide onsite drainage systems to
retain runoff on site and allow for
percolation into the groundwater
table. For new multifamily
residential development projects,
require such systems to implement
NPDES regulations and as
appropriate, broader City
objectives.
CC-31 Policy CC-4.1. Proposed reworded text
and reason:
“Ensure that homes in the single family
(R1) neighborhoods retain the character
of Burlingame as elucidated in
Burlingame’s Design Guidelines and by its
rules on FAR and massing, so as to
ensure that new homes and remodels
continue to meet Burlingame’s high
design and aesthetic standards.” Or else
delete it entirely with the view that CC 4.2
accomplishes this.
Suggest revising Policy CC-4.1 as
proposed.
CC-31 Remove Policy CC-4.5 since the decision
has been made to further study approach
to historical resources.
(The policy addresses more than historical
resources.)
While this policy was intended to
refer to neighborhood design
guidelines and standards, and not
specifically historic resources, the
proposed revision to Policy CC-4.1
(described above) would address
neighborhood design guidelines
similarly. Provided Policy CC-4.1 is
amended as proposed, suggestion
is to remove Policy CC-4.5
accordingly.
CC-32 Revise Policy CC-4.9 to read:
Consider protection of older single-family
and multi-family residences that define
and contribute to the character of the
neighborhood.
Suggest revising Policy CC-4.9 as
proposed.
CC-33 Comment #1: Council direction was a
desire to keep the inner Bayshore at 1.0
FAR to ensure that development would be
limited, therefore keeping the buildings
accessible to light industrial and other
such uses. I think this should be called
out specifically, since it is part of our plan
to LIMIT redevelopment intentionally, so
as to preserve affordable warehouse and
The FAR for Innovation/Industrial is
0.75. The FAR for Bayshore is 3.0.
Suggest keeping current language.
Chapter/
Page
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Direction
other light industrial uses in Burlingame.
This might be an expansion of CC-5.2.
Comment #2: Keep the language as is.
CC-36 and CC-
65
Policy CC-6.2: Why does the City wish to
preserve the existing building stock?
The policy is worded to
accommodate adaptive reuse, a
very sustainable development
approach. This policy does not
prohibit new construction.
Adaptive reuse of existing
buildings can have merit from a
sustainability perspective in terms
of energy costs of demolition and
new construction, carbon
emissions, pollutants, and landfill
waste. The net advantages or
disadvantages depend on the
particular building and proposed
re-use.
Either keep Policy CC-6.2 as is or
reword:
Consider the reuse of existing
buildings as a sustainable option
for accommodating creative
commerical uses in the
Innovation/Industrial District.
CC-37 Policy CC-6.7: The waterfront setback is
set by BCDC. It is not our place to
enforce 75 feet, it is to understand and
plan within whatever limit BCDC sets. If
they were to reduce to 50 feet, so would
we. So delete. Just say we will enforce
state mandated setbacks. Property
owners will be assessed to build a unified
seawall defense. We are not going to
require them to do it independently.
The intent of the 75-foot setback
is not only to conform to BCDC
requirements, but provide a land
buffer or “land bank” with
sufficient space to accommodate
a sea wall defense in the future to
protect against sea level rise.
Suggest retaining the 75-foot
specification so there is sufficient
space in the future for a sea level
rise defense. This would need to be
revisited if BCDC requires a larger
setback in the future, but
suggestion is to otherwise maintain
it as a local requirement for
purposes of a Sea Level Rise
defense land bank.
Given that property owners will not
be constructing sea level rise
defenses independently, suggest
amending the policy as follows:
Require that new and existing
development along the Bayfront
Chapter/
Page
Council Comment Staff/Consultant Suggested
Direction
make provisions for sea level rise
and flood risks by maintaining a
minimum 75-foot waterfront
setback, with the setback area
providing space in the future to
accommodate sea level rise and
flooding defenses. Design new
buildings with habitable areas
elevated to minimize potential
damage from exceptional
storm events.
CC-39 Comment #1: Options 1 and 4 in the
Resiliency diagram are not options for
Burlingame.
Comment #2: Leave the diagram as is.
Suggest keeping all four options in
the diagram to give broad choice
for current and future decision
makers. Determination of which
approach is best suitable for
Burlingame can be made upon
further evaluation through the
upcoming Community Resilience
Grant.
CC-48 Amend Policy CC-7.11 to read:
Improve parking management in the
Broadway district…
Suggest revising as suggested.
CC-50 There should be mention of our desire to
see a historically compatible and sensitive
redevelopment of our Post Office,
preferably with new retail and density in
keeping with the Downtown Plan.
There needs to be mention of our goal to
create a public square.
Suggestion to amend Policy CC-
8.10 as follows:
Establish programs that encourage
the protection of historical
buildings and features. Encourage
adaptive reuse of historical
buildings, including a historically
compatible and sensitive
redevelopment of the former U.S.
Post Office in keeping with the
Downtown Specific Plan.
Suggestion to amend Policy CC-8.9
as follows:
Keep important civic uses in
Downtown, and create new public
gathering places, including a public
square, through City efforts and
public/private partnerships.
CC-52 Add two bullets to Policy CC-8.11:
Respond to changes from increased
ride-share autonomous vehicles with
creative parking management
strategies
Explore shared-use opportunities for
public/private parking.
Suggest amending as shown.
CC-53 Policy CC-8.14: Should the policy say
something about “promotion and support?”
Suggestion to amend Policy CC-
8.14 as follows:
Chapter/
Page
Council Comment Staff/Consultant Suggested
Direction
Promote and support a variety of
events in Downtown year-round,
including events supported by the
City, as well as events initiated by
other organizations and the private
sector.
CC-63
Also Policy M-
13.2 on page
M-29 of
Mobility
chapter
Given the proposed change in use of
North Rollins Road, we may want to
consider how to make the road a bit more
pedestrian friendly.
(The road will continue to serve a primary
function to taking truck traffic from the
balance of the area to Millbrae Avenue.)
Suggested rewording of the Rollins
Road text:
Rollins Road itself is a wide, four-
lane thoroughfare with parking on
both sides. Service and delivery
trucks utilize the parking (and
sometimes traffic) lanes during
certain hours, and traffic on the
street is relatively light. Currently,
the corridor is not pedestrian
friendly, as sidewalks are relatively
narrow, buildings are set far back,
and few pedestrian crossings are
provided. Over time, the northern
portion of Rollins Road in the
Live/Work area can be enhanced to
support pedestrian activity,
balanced with continuing to
accommodate truck traffic
accessing the Innovation Industrial
area to the south.
Economic Development
ED-3 Delete Policy ED-1.7: Work with the
Burlingame School District, San Mateo
Union High School District, and local
private schools to support commercial
businesses in Burlingame through
purchasing practices and promotions that
encourage shopping and eating locally.
While this policy was suggested by
the CAC, it can reasonably be
considered beyond the ordinary
scope of a General Plan, and can
be deleted accordingly.
Mobility
M-1 The GP does not really address that we
know there are changes coming with
autonomous vehicles. Probably in the
future we will want a place for self-
driving cars to go park themselves while
they wait for someone to call; however,
there is so much uncertainty around this
that we cannot plan adequately (yet).
What we SHOULD probably do is ensure
that parking structures and garages have
the ability to be converted into other
uses in the future if the very nature of
personal transportation changes.
Given the uncertainty of the
implications of self-driving cars,
the General Plan has not directly
addressed the topic. However,
Policy M-7.4 can be amended to
suggest parking structures and
garages have the ability to be
converted into other uses in the
future:
M-7.4: Parking Facility Design.
Require that the design of parking
lots and structures meets urban
design objectives and minimizes
negative impacts on people
walking and biking, on transit
users, and on the built
Chapter/
Page
Council Comment Staff/Consultant Suggested
Direction
environment. Design parking
structures to be adaptable to other
uses in the future to accommodate
potential changes in mobility and
parking practices.
M-1 Generally in the Mobility Element, we
need to address modes like small electric
vehicles, scooters, and vehicles that have
not yet been invented.
See language on page M-1 that
refers to “…as well as travel modes
that may emerge during the life of
this plan, such as self-driving cars
and electrified rail.”
See also Policy M-9.2 on page M-
23.
M-9 Comment #1: Re Policy M-1.4: What does
it mean to make sure bikes are given
higher priority than cars at intersections?
Maybe what we mean is that we want
intersections that are “very safe for bikes
and pedestrians, even at the increased
inconvenience to automobiles.”
Comment #2: Leave policy as written.
The intent is to provide better
parity between pedestrians,
bicycles, and motor vehicles, so
that bicycle and pedestrian safety
is not an afterthought. Suggested
amendment to Policy M-1.4:
Ensure that pedestrian and
bicyclist safety at intersections is
prioritized in roadway
improvement projects.
Infrastructure
IF-3 Remove Policy IF-1.5: When awarding
contracts, professional service
agreements, and grants to businesses and
non-profit agency partners, request that
proposals or applications to include
information about the sustainability
practices of the organization.
Suggestion to remove the policy as
proposed, as it lacks enforceability.
Community Safety
CS-7 In Section CS-3, reference the Burlingame
Neighborhood Network, a citizen-led
network to support City safety officers in
the event of a natural or man-made
catastrophe. We should lean into
supporting the BNN work as a failsafe and
back-up, sort of a redundant layer of
resiliency. That includes helping them
with their HAM networking and CERT
training, inter alia.
Suggestion to add a new policy
accordingly:
Neighborhood Safety: Support the
Burlingame Neighborhood Network
(BNN), a citizen-led network to
support City safety officers in the
event of a natural or human-made
catastrophe.
CS-13 Under CS-4, noise, and trains, please
include reference to studying and
deploying Quiet Zone technology where
appropriate. So far we have not been
willing to pay for it but we ought to
acknowledge that this would be a good
solution for lots of people late at night.
We could also add a goal to work with
Union Pacific or whoever has the freight
contract to search for less loud train
horns, as Caltrain did for us all on the
Peninsula.
Suggestion to add a new policy
accordingly:
Railroad Noise Impacts: Coordinate
with applicable railroad authorities
to study options for reducing
railroad noise impacts, including
feasibility of Quiet Zone technology
where appropriate.
Chapter/
Page
Council Comment Staff/Consultant Suggested
Direction
CS-16 Comment #1: Regarding sea level rise,
the GP needs to state that it is not the
City’s policy to “retreat” from the Bay.
Make it very clear the City will work with
property owners to preserve this
incredibly important part of Burlingame.
Add language:
“Develop long-term sea rise defense
strategy for Burlingame’s bayside lands
and a capital plan to pay for it. Given the
likely significant expense (based on
similar projects underway at SFO and in
Foster City), consideration should be
given to initiating a sinking fund as soon
as possible to start saving resources now
and over time for future construction.”
Comment #2: The Council has not had
thorough study on this issue nor provided
policy direction. Decision on direction is
premature.
Suggestion to revise text on Page
CS-16 and CS-17 as follows:
Unlike some other Peninsula and
Bay Area communities, the
Burlingame shoreline is not
protected by natural defenses such
as beaches or wetlands. Ordinarily
such defenses create a natural
buffer between the Bay and built
environment, and provide
protection from wave action and
flooding.
Given current and future land uses
along the shoreline, a strategy
involving “retreat” may not
practical. However, while most of
Burlingame’s Bayfront has a hard
edge lacking buffer from rising
water levels, new development is
required to be set back at least 75
feet from the shoreline. This
shoreline setback area presents an
opportunity to create a buffer and
accommodate defenses in the
future to mitigate the impacts of
sea level rise, as well as provide a
recreation amenity through a
continuous Bay Trail. As noted in
the Community Character Element,
preserving options for addressing
sea level rise will allow the City to
respond to conditions in a manner
that is comprehensive and reactive
to actual impacts over time.
Suggestion to add a new
Implementation Program
accordingly:
Develop a long-term sea level rise
defense strategy for Burlingame’s
bayside lands, including a capital
plan to provide funding. Given the
likely significant expense (based
on similar projects underway at
SFO and in other jurisdictions),
consideration should be given to
initiating a sinking fund in the
near-term to start saving
resources now and over time for
future construction.
Draft General Plan
Revised Public Hearing Draft | December 2018
Consultant to the City
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Table of Contents
Chapter I. Introduction .......................................... ITO-1
About Envision Burlingame ................................................................ ITO-2
Using the Plan ...................................................................................... ITO-4
Plan Chapters .................................................................................. ITO-6
Key Terms ........................................................................................ ITO-7
Implementation Categories ............................................................ ITO-7
User Groups ................................................................................... ITO-11
Chapter II. Community Context ............................. CX-1
Historical Context .................................................................................. CX-1
Burlingame Development ................................................................. CX-1
Historic Resources ............................................................................. CX-2
Context and Community Profile .......................................................... CX-3
Geographic Context ......................................................................... CX-3
Economic and Demographic Context ................................................. CX-6
Regional Issues .................................................................................. CX-8
Population Trends ............................................................................. CX-8
Age ..................................................................................................... CX-9
Income................................................................................................ CX-9
Tenure and Housing Stock ............................................................... CX-9
Employment ....................................................................................... CX-9
Environmental Conditions .................................................................. CX-10
Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions .................................. CX-10
Biological Resources ....................................................................... CX-10
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Water Resources .............................................................................. CX-12
Visual and Scenic Resources ........................................................... CX-12
Sea Level Rise .................................................................................. CX-13
The Community Process ..................................................................... CX-13
Stakeholder Interviews and Meetings............................................ CX-14
Neighborhood Intercept Surveys ................................................... CX-14
Community Advisory Committee Meetings .................................. CX-14
Community Workshop #1 ............................................................... CX-15
UC Berkeley Graduate Students .................................................... CX-15
Burlingame High School Students ................................................. CX-15
Community Workshop #2 and Online Survey ............................... CX-15
San Francisco State University Students ........................................ CX-17
Planning Commission Study Sessions ........................................... CX-17
City Council Study Sessions ............................................................ CX-17
Study Areas .......................................................................................... CX-17
Areas of Stability and Change ........................................................ CX-18
Study Area Refinement and Direction ........................................... CX-18
Projected and Desired Growth for Burlingame ................................ CX-20
Envision Burlingame Growth Scenario .............................................. CX-20
Chapter 3. General Plan Principles ...................... GPP-1
Introduction ........................................................................................ GPP-1
Principle 1: Balanced and Smart Growth .......................................... GPP-1
Principle 2: Community Character/Urban Forest ............................. GPP-2
Principle 3: Connectivity .................................................................... GPP-2
Principle 4: Economic Diversity and Vitality ..................................... GPP-3
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Principle 5: Healthy People, Healthy Places ..................................... GPP-3
Principle 6: Great Schools and Life-long Learning .......................... GPP-4
Principle 7: Civic Engagement .......................................................... GPP-4
Chapter IV. Community Character ......................... CC-1
Introduction .......................................................................................... CC-1
Land Use Plan ....................................................................................... CC-3
Land Use Designations ........................................................................ CC-4
Residential Land Uses ...................................................................... CC-4
Commercial Land Uses .................................................................... CC-8
Mixed Use Land Uses ..................................................................... CC-10
Industrial Land Uses ....................................................................... CC-15
Open Space and Recreation Land Uses ....................................... CC-16
Public and Quasi-Public Land Uses ............................................... CC-19
Sphere of Influence Land Uses ...................................................... CC-21
Managed Growth ............................................................................... CC-22
Sustainable Development ................................................................. CC-22
Urban Forest and Streetscapes ......................................................... CC-30
Historic Resources .............................................................................. CC-32
Neighborhoods .................................................................................. CC-38
Bayfront ........................................................................................... CC-41
Broadway ........................................................................................ CC-55
Downtown ....................................................................................... CC-60
California Drive ............................................................................... CC-65
El Camino Real ............................................................................... CC-69
North Burlingame ........................................................................... CC-72
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Rollins Road .................................................................................... CC-76
Chapter V. Economic Development Element ........ ED-1
Introduction ........................................................................................... ED-1
Economic Base ...................................................................................... ED-1
Business Retention and Attraction ....................................................... ED-4
Chapter VI. Mobility ................................................. M-1
Introduction ............................................................................................ M-1
Multimodal Transportation Network .................................................... M-2
Street Classifications .............................................................................. M-3
Safe and Convenient Pedestrian Facilities ......................................... M-11
Bicycle Facilities.................................................................................... M-14
Transit Access and Amenities.............................................................. M-16
Transportation Demand Management ............................................... M-21
Integration of Transportation and Land Use ...................................... M-22
Parking .................................................................................................. M-23
Natural Resources and Sustainability ................................................. M-25
Performance Measures and Guidelines.............................................. M-27
Corridors and Area Plans ..................................................................... M-29
California Drive ................................................................................. M-29
El Camino Real ................................................................................. M-31
Broadway .......................................................................................... M-32
Rollins Road ...................................................................................... M-33
Bayfront ............................................................................................. M-34
Neighborhood Streets ..................................................................... M-35
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Chapter VII. Infrastructure .......................................... I-1
Introduction ............................................................................................... I-1
Efficient and Sustainable Municipal Operations ..................................... I-2
Water Delivery and Supply ....................................................................... I-3
Wastewater ................................................................................................ I-7
Stormwater Drainage and Flood Control ................................................ I-8
Solid Waste and Recycling ..................................................................... I-11
Energy ...................................................................................................... I-14
Telecommunications ............................................................................... I-16
Chapter VIII. Community Safety Element ............... CS-1
Introduction ........................................................................................... CS-1
Police Protection ................................................................................... CS-1
Fire Prevention and Protection Services and Emergency Medical
Response ............................................................................................... CS-2
Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Response and Community
Resilience ............................................................................................... CS-5
Noise .................................................................................................... CS-10
Sea Level Rise ...................................................................................... CS-18
Hazardous Materials............................................................................ CS-22
Seismic and Geologic Hazards .......................................................... CS-24
Airport and Heliport Hazards ............................................................. CS-25
Chapter IX. Healthy People and Healthy Places .... HP-1
Introduction ........................................................................................... HP-1
Public Health ......................................................................................... HP-2
Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Reduction ....................................... HP-5
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Parks, Open Space, and Recreation .................................................. HP-12
Biological Resources ........................................................................... HP-17
Water Resources ................................................................................. HP-21
Scenic Resources ................................................................................. HP-24
Chapter X: Engagement and Enrichment ............... EE-1
Introduction ........................................................................................... EE-1
Education and Lifelong Learning ......................................................... EE-1
Arts and Culture .................................................................................... EE-6
Civic Engagement ................................................................................. EE-8
Chapter XI: Implementation Programs .................... IP-1
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Figures
Chapter II. Context
Figure CX-1: Regional Context ............................................................ CX-4
Figure CX-2: Planning Area Boundary .............................................. CX-22
Figure CX-3: Scenic Roadways ........................................................... CX-23
Chapter IV. Community Character
Figure CC-1: Land Use Plan .............................................................. CC-63
Figure CC-2: Designated Historical Structures and Places ............ CC-64
Figure CC-3: Neighborhood Context Map ...................................... CC-65
Chapter VI. Mobility
Figure M-1: Multimodal Circulation Network ................................... M-38
Figure M-2: Bicycle Network .............................................................. M-39
Figure M-3: Cross Section for Bicycle Classes ................................. M-40
Figure M-4: Transit Priority Network .................................................. M-41
Chapter VII. Infrastructure
Figure IF-1: Potable Water System ..................................................... IF-19
Figure IF-2: Sewer System ................................................................... IF-20
Figure IF-3: Storm Drainage System ................................................... IF-21
Figure IF-4: FEMA 100 Year and 200 Year Flood Zones .................... IF-22
Chapter VIII. Community Safety
Figure CS-1: Existing Noise Contours ............................................. CS-28
Figure CS-2: Noise Criteria ................................................................. CS-29
Figure CS-3: Future Noise Contours Diagram ................................ CS-30
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Figure CS-4: Anticipated Sea Level Rise .......................................... CS-31
Figure CS-5: Fault Zones ................................................................... CS-32
Figure CS-6: Liquefaction Zones ....................................................... CS-33
Figure CS-7: Noise Contours and Building Height Limitations based on
ALUPs ................................................................................................... CS-34
Chapter IX. Healthy People
Figure HP-1: Neighborhood Distances to Parks .............................. HP-28
Figure HP-2: Existing and Planned Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces
Areas ................................................................................................... HP-29
Figure HP-3: Biological Resources ..................................................... HP-30
Tables
Chapter I. Introduction
Table INT-1: General Plan Chapters .................................................. INT-5
Chapter II. Context
Table CX-1: Burlingame General Plan Growth Projections Through
Build-out ............................................................................................. CX-21
Chapter VI. Mobility
Table M-1: Relationship between Street Types and Existing FHWA
Classifications ........................................................................................ M-4
Table M-2: Description of Street Classifications ................................. M-4
Chapter XI. Implementation Programs
Table IP-1: Implementation Programs .................................................. IP-1
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Chapter I. Introduction
THE BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN articulates the shared community
vision for preservation and change in our community. This General Plan is
a long-range policy document that guides decision-making and
establishes the “ground rules” for the design and development of new
projects, conservation of resources, economic development, mobility and
infrastructure improvements, expansion of public services, and
community amenities. As the blueprint for our future, this General Plan
directs how Burlingame will look, and how residents, business owners,
and visitors will experience our City today and in the future. This Plan
defines our future, and is intended to provide direction through the year
2040.
This General Plan represents the City’s first comprehensive planning
endeavor since the late 1960s. While the General Plan of that era had
been incrementally updated periodically to respond to specific needs or
changes in State law, Burlingame found that the 40+ year-old plan
continued to provide a solid and workable guide for land-use decision
making. However, dramatic regional economic growth—largely driven by
Silicon Valley businesses—and the resultant impacts on the housing
market, which made the Bay Area among the most expensive markets in
the U.S., led City leaders to engage the entire community in a
conversation about Burlingame’s future. How should the City plan to
accommodate housing for people of all income and age levels so that the
City could maintain its diverse demographic? How might business and
retail districts be reimagined to respond to evolving business and
shopping practices and people’s leisure preferences? How will we get
around locally and regionally with the rapid emergence of new tranport
modes? How might climate change affect bayfront properties and our use
of natural resources? This General Plan sets forth our vision and the steps
we will take to achieve the future we have defined.
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State law requires that every city and county prepare and adopt a
comprehensive and long-range Ggeneral pPlan (California Government
Code Section 65300) and that the plan inform the content and application
of the various programs and ordinances that are used to govern. The
Burlingame General Plan and its maps, diagrams, and policies are
reflected, for example, in the Zoning Ordinance, the Capital
Improvement Program, and economic development strategies. Also,
under California law, all specific plans, area plans, community plans,
zoning ordinances, subdivision maps, and public works projects must be
consistent with the General Plan.
While a gGeneral pPlan can cover a variety of topics based on a
community’s specific needs, each one is required by State law to address
these seven topics, or elements: Land Use, Circulation/Transportation,
Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, and Safety. These seven
elements must establish policy direction relating to:
The use and development of properties citywide
Accommodation of all modes of transportation
The provision of parks and other open spaces to meet community
needs
The types of housing available in the community
Use and protection of natural resources
The provision of public safety services and protection against
natural and human-caused hazards (including noise) in the city
Preparation of a Ggeneral pPlan is also subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which means that local jurisdictions
must analyze and mitigate (where necessary) the plan’s significant
environmental impacts.
About Envision Burlingame
Envision Burlingame is the community-led planning process that guided
development of the Burlingame General Plan. When the City initiated the
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Envision Burlingame process in 2015, it had not comprehensively updated
the General Plan in over 30 years. Envision Burlingame presented the
unique opportunity to engage the entire Burlingame community and ask:
“How do we want Burlingame to look, function, and feel 25 years from
now?” The process had three broad objectives:
1. Develop a vision for Burlingame, in the context of an evolving
and increasingly dense San Mateo County and Bay Area, with
particular attention paid to the topics of stability and
opportunities for focuseddesired change that responds to local
and regional needs.
2. Update policies and regulations to ensure they address all
applicable regional, State, and federal requirements.
3. Create an updated and digital General Plan that is easily
accessed, understood, and applied by residents, property and
business owners, and decision makers.
Envision Burlingame was a robust community-driven process that
included multiple community workshops and surveys, a Community
Advisory Committee (CAC) that met 18 times over the two-plus-year
process, and extensive input from the Burlingame Planning Commission
and City Council. The effort also made a priority of engaging the “next
generation” with involvement from local Burlingame high school
students, as well as students from University of California, Berkeley and
San Francisco State Universityarea universities. A summary of the Envision
Burlingame community engagement process is included in Chapter 2:
Community Context.
The community process resulted in a series of Guiding Principles that
helped structure policy objectives throughout the General Plan. These
Guiding Principles, outlined below and presented in detail Chapter 3:
Plan Principles, were shared at Community Workshop #2 in May of 2016
and were refined throughout the process:
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Balanced and Smart Growth
Community Character
Connectivity
Economic Diversity and Vitality
Healthy People and Healthy Places
EducationGreat Schools and Life-long Learning
Civic Engagement
Using the Plan
The Burlingame General Plan is structured around topics that emerged
through community conversations. General plans are required to contain
a minimum of seven (7) Sstate-mandated elements, but municipalities
have flexibility in the organization of the elements to reflect local
sensibilities. Table INT-1 indicates how the General Plan chapters and
themes relate to the State-required General Plan elements.
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Table INT-1
General Plan Chapters
Burlingame General Plan
Chapters Land Use Circulation Housing Conservation Open Space Noise Safety Optional Chapter 1
Introduction ●
Chapter 2
Community Context ●
Chapter 3
General Plan Principles ●
Chapter 4
Community Character ●
Chapter 5
Economic Development ●
Chapter 6
Mobility ●
Chapter 7
Infrastructure ●
Chapter 8
Community Safety ● ●
Chapter 9
Healthy People and Healthy Places ● ● ●
Chapter 10
Engagement and Enrichment ●
Chapter 11
Implementation ●
Glossary ●
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Plan Chapters
Community Character
The Community Character chapter fulfills State requirements for the Land
Use Element, and identifies policies to focus growth in targeted areas to
preserve Burlingame’s historic and single-family neighborhoods, the
character of El Camino Real, the jobs base along the Bayfront and Rollins
Road, and commercial districts of Burlingame Avenue and Broadway. This
chapter is organized around areas of stability and areas of change,
highlighting the unique characteristics, land uses, and design aesthetics
of each Burlingame district.
Economic Development
The Economic Development chapter addresses a topic emphasized by
community members, but is not required by law. This chapter provides
policies to diversify the economic base and expand employment
opportunities by attracting new and retaining existing businesses.
Mobility
The Mobility chapter fulfills State requirements for the Circulation
Element, and outlines policies to improve all modes of travel throughout
Burlingame, with an increased emphasis on improvement for cyclists and
pedestrians. Particular attention is focused on California Drive, with the
aim of better accommodating pedestrians and bicyclists. Attention is also
given to the importance of better connections across Highway 101 for all
travel modes.
Infrastructure
The Infrastructure chapter addresses topics required for the Circulation
Element: water supply storage and delivery, wastewater collection and
treatment, flood control and stormwater management, solid waste
management, and telecommunications.
Community Safety
The Community Safety chapter meets State requirements for the Safety
and Noise Elements. This chapter establishes goals and policies
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regarding adequate emergency services and response systems,
encompassing both preventative and proactive practices. It also outlines
policies to protect the community from noise hazards, sea level rise, and
storm surge events.
Healthy People and Healthy Places
The Healthy People and Healthy Places Chapter fulfills California
requirements for the Conservation and Open Space Elements, which
focus on resource preservation, park space, and recreation resources.
Optional topics important to community members included in the
discussion are public health and scenic resources.
Engagement and Enrichment
The Engagement and Enrichment Chapter provides optional content that
supports Burlingame’s aim to embrace education, arts, culture, and civic
engagement in all aspects of community life.
Key Terms
Each chapter contains goals, policies, and implementation programs
crafted to achieve the community’s vision.
A goal is an overall statement of community desires and consists
of a broad statement of purpose or direction. For each goal in this
General Plan, associated and more definitive policy statements
follow.
A policy provides more specific guidance to the City Council,
Planning Commission, other City commissions and boards, and
City staff in their review of development proposals and other
actions taken.
Implementation programs provide further articulateion regarding
how the City will achieve its goals and policies.
Implementation Categories
An implementation plan is included in Part III, establishing processes,
timelines, and tools to monitor progress. Each policy and program
throughout the General Plan includes one or more of the following
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abbreviations that correspond to the specific implementation categories
utilized in Part III:
Development Review [DR]
Many General Plan policies are implemented through regulations based
on the City’s “police power” to protect public health, safety, and welfare.
City ordinances also create a development review process that provides
for review of individual project proposals and authorizes the City to
approve, conditionally approve, or deny projects based on their
consistency with the General Plan. The following lists plans, ordinances,
and procedures commonly used by the City of Burlingame to implement
the General Plan:
Specific Plans
Zoning Code
Design guidelines
Subdivision Code
Building code and other codes
Development review process
Master Plans [MP]
The City has adopted master plans, strategies, and programs for various
City services and facilities, types of development, or geographic areas.
These are prepared to provide more specific direction for decision
makers, staff, and the public about how the General Plan will be
implemented. They are not elements or components of the General Plan;
rather they are tools that implement the General Plan. Specific General
Plan implementation programs call for the annual or periodic review of
many of these master plans, strategies, and programs, in addition to
adoption of new master ones.
Financing and Budgeting [FB]
The development, maintenance, and operation of public facilities such as
parks and libraries require financial resources derived from various
sources. Programming of City capital projects and their funding over
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time, ais outlined in the Capital Improvement Projects list, which is
updated annually. The following revenue sources used by or available to
the City will continue to support the development, maintenance, and
operation of public facilities and services:
Property tax revenue
Sales tax revenue
User fees
Development impact and linkage fees
Community facilities and special assessment districts
Municipal bonds
Special taxes
Regional agency, State, and federal grants
Other State and federal funding
Studies and Reports [SR]
The City conducts studies and produces reports to collect and evaluate
information related to specific issues. These studies and reports are
undertaken at the direction of the City Council as needed or are prepared
annually to report on the status and implementation of the General Plan.
Services and Operations [SO]
The City provides a broad range of services to its residents, businesses,
and visitors, and manages and operates its facilities to meet community
needs. How the City provides services and carries out its operations
influences the effectiveness of General Plan implementation.
Agency Coordination [AC]
The City must coordinate with numerous local, regional, State, and
federal agencies to implement the General Plan. These agencies provide
services, facilities, or funding, and administer regulations that directly or
indirectly affect many issues addressed in the General Plan. The following
is a partial list of public agencies that may play a role in implementing the
General Plan:
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Adjacent cities and towns, including such as Millbrae, San Mateo,
and Hillsborough (with which Burlingame shares certain municipal
services and facilities)
Local water and wastewater providers
Regional agencies such as the Association of Bay Area
Government, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, andMetro
and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development
Commission
State agencies such as Caltrans, General Services, State Parks, Bay
Conservation and Development Commission, California
Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the California Environmental
Protection Agency
Federal agencies such as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, U.S. Park
Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Federal Emergency
Management Agency
Partnerships with the Private Sector [PA]
The City may coordinate its activities with private sector efforts to
improve public service delivery, manage public sector assets, or leverage
private sector investment. By exploring new partnerships with the private
sector, the City can use its technical, management, and financial
resources in creative ways to achieve the goals of the General Plan.
Public Information and Education [PI]
A critical City function is providing information to residents and the
business community about the policies and programs being carried out
to achieve community goals.
Health and Sustainability [H] and [S]
Health and sustainability are two topics that deserve particular attention
in the Burlingame General Plan. Because health and sustainability are
cross-cutting issues, the policies and programs relating to health and
sustainability are woven throughout the entire General Plan. An [H] is
used to indicate that a policy or program specifically relates to
community health, and an [S] is used to indicate that a policy or program
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relates to sustainability. Policies tagged with an [S] will be used to guide
the updates of Burlingame’s Climate Action Plan.
User Groups
The Burlingame General Plan is intended for use by a variety of
individuals and organizations, including residents, businesses,
developers, City staff, the City Council, and appointed boards and
commissions. Below is a brief summary of how various individuals and
groups can use the General Plan.
Residents
For Burlingame residents, the General Plan indicates the overall uses that
are permitted in various Burlingame neighborhoods and districts, the
long-range plans and changes that may affect different areas of the City,
the programs and services the City will develop or enhance to improve
quality of life, and the policies the City will use to evaluate future
development applications. Sections of the General Plan that are likely to
be of most interest to residents include the Plan Principles (Chapter 3)
and the following General Plan Elements (Part II): Community Character,
Mobility, Community Safety, Healthy People and Healthy Places, and
Engagement and Enrichment.
Businesses
For Burlingame businesses, the General Plan outlines the actions that the
City will take to help support local business and expand and diversify the
local economy. Sections of the General Plan of most interest to
businesses include the Plan Principles (Chapter 3) and the following
General Plan Elements (Part II): Community Character, Economic
Development, Mobility, Community Safety, and Engagement and
Enrichment.
Developers
For developers looking to build in and contribute in a positive manner to
Burlingame, the General Plan provides an overview of the Burlingame
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community, summarizes its vision for the future, and outlines the
overarching policies and expectations for development. Developers
should review all elements of the General Plan to gain an understanding
of challenges and opportunities related to land use and economic
development. Other applicable documents, such as specific plans and
the Zoning Ordinance, should also be reviewed to gain a complete
perspective on the City’s regulatory documents and processes.
City Staff
The General Plan is a tool to help City staff make decisions related to
programs and services, capital improvement projects, and land use and
development applications. It also provides the goal and policy framework
for City staff to make land use recommendations to the City Council,
Planning Commission, and other boards and commissions. In addition,
the General Plan provides a detailed implementation program that
identifies actions to be completed by City staff. The implementation
programs can be used as a guide to establish annual work programs and
budgets.
City Council, Boards, and Commissions
For the City Council and appointed boards and commissions, the General
Plan guides policy and development decisions and actions on capital
improvement projects. Future land use and development decisions and
infrastructure improvements must be consistent with the General Plan. As
a result, the General Plan provides the policy framework to be considered
by the City Council, Planning Commission, and other appointed boards
and commissions.
Partnering and Supporting Agencies
The City of Burlingame will rely on partnerships with outside agencies to
implement the General Plan, including CalTrain, SamTrans, the
Burlingame School District, San Mateo Union High School District, San
Mateo County Parks Department, the Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG)Metro, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Sisters of
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Mercy Center Burlingame, and San Francisco International Airport. The
success of the General Plan will also rely on coordination with the
neighboring cities of Hillsborough, Millbrae, and San Mateo, the Town of
Hillsborough, and other peninsula jurisdictions. The General Plan is
intended to help these agencies and jurisdictions as they contemplate
actions that affect the Burlingame community, and help the City form
partnerships to achieve the community’s vision within a regional context.
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Chapter II. Community Context
Historical Context
Burlingame Development
SITUATED ON SAN FRANCISCO BAY and framed by the Santa Cruz
Mountains, Burlingame has benefitted from the scenic beauty of its
surroundings and a location central to the Bay Area. It is a city with the
charm and community spirit of a small town, combined with an urban
culture and the amenities of a metropolitan area. These assets are what
made Burlingame a popular destination from its earliest days in the
midlate-1800s. With the opening of the Burlingame train station in 1894,
the route from San Francisco became convenient and easy. By the turn of
the century, the area featured many estates owned by San Francisco
families drawn by the close proximity to that city and who looked to
escape San Francisco’s fog-bound summers. The young city also had
more compact neighborhoods of modest bungalows where a thriving
working class lived. From its earliest day, Burlingame prided itself in its
economic diversity.
In its early decadesDuring the early twentieth century, Burlingame
developed as a quintessential commuter suburb, with neighborhoods
organized along compact grids of tree-lined streets. Most of
Burlingame’s housing stock was developed between the 1910890s and
1960s. Residential growth occurred as a result of new subdivisions, with
large estates divided into smaller lots and developed over time. The
older neighborhoods are characterized by homes built by individual
developers, while later subdivisions have homes built in mass by
merchant builders. As a result, the City has a unique character created by
the diversity of architectural styles found within its neighborhoods..
In the latter half of the 20th century, growth was spurred by proximity to
San Francisco International Airport, with business and industry
developing along the Bayfront, and residential neighborhoods
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developing in the hills of the Mills Estate. Since the completion of the
Mills Estate neighborhoods in the 1960s, the City’s population growth has
been relatively modest. New development over the decades between
1960 and the 1990s consisted largely of commercial development, or
relatively small-scale residential infill projects. The land use policies of the
1968 General Plan guided this development and the creation of several
specific plans to implement General Plan land use directives.
Historic Resources
Much of Burlingame’s charm comes from its historic character, which
includes historic buildings and entire neighborhoods, as well as its
distinguishing eucalyptus tree groves. As of 2017, Burlingame had five
officially designated and historically significant resources. Burlingame
Station, the original center of Burlingame, continues to serve train
customers for commute trips. In its early days, it was home to the post
office, the offices of Wells Fargo Express, Western Union, and meetings
of the Burlingame’s Woman’s Club. In 19781, the station was listed on the
National Register of Historic Place (NRHP) as the first permanent example
of the Mission Revival architecture style. In 19718, the station was listed
on the California Register of Historic Resources.
The Kohl Mansion was added to the National Register in 1982. Built
between 1912 and 1914, Kohl Mansion was originally the home of
Fredrick and Bessie Kohl. The house was used as a convent, and in 1931,
a high school was also opened on the property.
In 2012, the Howard -Ralston Eucalyptus Tree Rows planted as an
ornamental windbreak by John McLaren in the 1870s along El Camino
Real and the Francard Grove Eucalyptus Tree Rows along the Caltrain
tracks were added to the National Historic Register. The Howard -Ralston
Rrows spans 2.2 miles along El Camino Real between Peninsula Avenue
and Ray Drive, and areis within the State Highway 82 right-of-way
belonging to Caltrans. Two additional McLaren eucalyptus tree rows—
The Francard Grove (Parcel 1) and Parcel II—run parallel to the railroad
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tracks on California Drive tree row is aligned with the Caltrain tracks
between North Lane and Larkspur Drive; in 2015, these were determined
to be eligible for National Register listing. , and is within the right-of-way
belonging to the Joint Powers Board. The trees were originally planted
between 1873 and 1876 by horticulturalist John McLaren, intended as an
ornamental windbreak along the major route. The Francard Grove south
of Oak Grove has been designated parkland since 1910. North of Oak
Grove, the tree rows occur on land owned by the San Francisco Public
Utilities Commission and the Joint Powers Board.
The Severn Lodge Dairy Wall Advertisement is listed on the California
Register of Historic Resources as a State Point of Historical Interest. It
dates to 1917, when the Hillsborough-based Severn Lodge Dairy opened
a distribution plant at 220 California Drive. The wall was restored by the
Burlingame Historical Society and listed a point of interest on the
California Register in 2004.
Burlingame also has an Anza Expedition camp site. The Anza Expedition
of 1776, on its way up the peninsula to locate sites for the Presidio and
Mission of San Francisco, camped on March 26 at a dry watercourse near
the current corner of El Camino Real and Ralston Avenue. The California
Historic Landmark No. 48 marker can be found at the El Camino
Real/Howard Avenue intersection.
In addition to specifically designated historic sites, Burlingame is home to
entire neighborhoods that provide a cohesive historic fabric that is
important to preserve. The Burlingame General Plan includes policies to
preserve and enhance designated historic sites, and to identify explore
options for recognizing additional buildings, landscapes, and districts
worthy of special treatment.to be includes as designated resources.
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Context and Community Profile
Geographic Context
The City of Burlingame is located on the San Francisco Peninsula, about
10 miles south of San Francisco. The corporate city limits encompass
approximately 5.8 square miles, of which 76 percent (4.4 square miles)
consists of developable land and the remaining 24 percent waters of San
Francisco Bay (approximately 1.3 square miles) and the Mills Canyon
Preserve (0.15 square miles). (See Figure CX-1.)
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Sphere of Influence
A city’s sphere of influence refers to adjacent unincorporated areas that
receive or may in the future receive services from the city and may
become part of the city. The San Mateo County Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO) identifies the unincorporated residential
neighborhood of Burlingame Hills as within Burlingame’s sphere of
influence (see Figure CX-2).
Burlingame Planning Area
A Ggeneral pPlan, pursuant to State law, must address all areas within the
jurisdiction’s planning area. The planning area for the Burlingame
General Plan includes all properties within the incorporated city limits and
the sphere of influence. Figure CX-2 shows the boundaries of the
Burlingame Planning Area.
Economic and Demographic Context
Burlingame supports a strong economy and thriving community, and the
City is committed to providing a welcoming environment for a diversity of
businesses. The business mix includes a healthy supply of retail, office-
based, and hospitality enterprises, as well as light -industrial operations.
With the completion of significant streetscape improvements to
Burlingame Avenue in 2015, the strength of this retail/restaurant/office
destination grew.
Office-based
17%
Hospitality
15%
Transportation
14%
Production and Repair
8%
Retail
7%
Other Sectors
39%
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Historically, Burlingame has had a very balanced distribution of owner
and rental households and multifamily/single-family housing stock.
However, the growth of the tech economy throughout the region has
driven up housing prices significantly. In 2000, the average price of a
single-family house in Burlingame was $811.418. By 2010, the average
price had risen to $1.32 million, and in 2017, a buyer would have to pay an
average of $2.35 million to purchase home. Monthly rental rates
experienced similar dramatic increases. Hhigh housing prices create
barriers for many people who want to work and live locally, which is a
challenge to achieving the City’s goal to remain an inclusive and
accessible community. The General Plan includes goals, policies, and
programs to bolster and diversify Burlingame’s economic base and
promote a variety of housing types to accommodate changing
demographics.
A key contributer to the City’s economic success and high home values is
the high quality of both public and private schools. The reputations of the
Burlingame School District and San Mateo Union High School District
attract educated knowledge workers and their families, many of whom
work in Burlingame and engage extensively in local civic life.
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Regional Issues
The San Francisco Bay area is expected to experience continued
economic and population growth through 2040, fueled by the innovation
economy and its reputation as desirous place to live and work. With its
location on the Peninsula, Burlingame is amidst some of the strongest
economic growth in the region. This growth has resulted in a sizable
increase in new jobs, but communities throughout the area have had
difficulty providing additional housing to keep pace with job growth. In
this context, Peninsula communities, including Burlingame, have wrestled
with how this regional growth dynamic relates to their local communities.
Population Trends
In 2016, the California Department of Finance reported Burlingame’s
population at 29,724 residents. The City’s population generally has grown
at a slower pace than in surrounding Peninsula cities, some of which have
had vacant land or more urban-focused land use policies to
accommodate new development. Burlingame grew by approximately 7.5
percent between 1990 and 2010, while the surrounding area grew by over
10 percent.
Although Burlingame’s population grew slightly from 1990 to 2010, the
number of households remained nearly flat during this period. This can
be attributed to the average household size having increased, partly
explained by the growth in family households with children. The
percentage of Burlingame households made up of families with children
increased from 25 percent to 29 percent between 2000 to 2013.
Age
The age distribution of Burlingame residents suggests a demographic
shift toward more families with children and also, similar to shifting
demographics nationwide, a higher percentage of senior residents. The
increase in families can be explained by the high quality of local schools
and home sizes that can accommodate more people). The aging
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population reflects the fact that people are living longer and prefer, when
they can, to stay in Burlingame during their retirement years.
Income
Median household income in Burlingame is similar to the surrounding
cities and county; however, the City has higher shares of households in
the highest and lowest income brackets. This may be due to the diversity
in the housing stock (an almost 50/50 split in multifamily versus single-
family and renter versus owner).
Tenure and Housing Stock
Burlingame has a higher share of renter households and multifamily
housing units than San Mateo County as a whole, providing more diverse
housing options. Nearly half (49.7%) of Burlingame’s housing units are in
multifamily structures, which is higher than in San Mateo County as a
whole (42 percent). Fully 53 percent of units in Burlingame are renter-
occupied, compared to 41 percent in the county.1
Employment
More than half of Burlingame residents who work drive to employment
locations in San Francisco and nearby Peninsula communities.
Burlingame has a relatively high ratio of jobs to employed residents
compared to San Mateo County as a whole. According to the U.S. Census
Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics, as of 2011 there were
approximately 2.5 jobs in Burlingame for each employed resident.
Countywide, this ratio was 1.00.
1 2015 American Community Survey
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Environmental Conditions
Although Burlingame is predominantly urbanized, a variety of
environmental and scenic resources contribute to the community’s
character. An important role of the General Plan is to ensure that growth
and change do not negatively impact environmental resources and
health.
Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Burlingame is located in the Peninsula Subregion air basin, which extends
from northwest of San Jose to the Golden Gate Bridge. According to the
California Air Resources Board emissions inventory for San Mateo County,
mobile pollution sources such as cars and trucks are the largest
contributor to the estimated annual average for air pollutant levels,
accounting for much of total emissions in the county. Several chapters
throughout the General Plan include policies and programs to promote
alternative modes of transportation and reduce vehicle miles traveled,
thus contributing to improvements in regional air quality and reduced
greenhouse gas emissions.
Biological Resources
Burlingame’s varied terrain, from the foothills to the Bay, supports
habitats for many plant and animal species, including special status
species (rare plants and animals that require special consideration and/or
protection under State or federal law). While certain plant and animal
species have adapted to living within the developed areas of Burlingame,
native vegetation and creeks within the urbanized areas have been
modified to a degree that severely limits their value as habitat for special
status plant and animal species. However, the shoreline and hillsides of
Burlingame provide forest and wetland habitats that are important for
several special status species. Chapter 9: Healthy People and Healthy
Places specifies policies and programs to restore creek beds and habitats
where possible, and preserve wildlife areas.
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Water Resources
Burlingame lies within the Santa Clara Valley Groundwater Basin and
contains multiple creeks that flow into San Francisco Bay. The health and
function of the Bay Area’s surface and groundwater resources are critical
for habitat preservation and essential ecosystem services such as flood
protection and clean water resources for multiple community uses.
In addition to water quality, overall water availability is constant regional
concern. Periods of abundant rainfall and severe drought have led to
fluctuations in water supply, highlighting the need for consistent water
conservation measures. Chapter 9: Healthy People and Healthy Places
outlines policies to improve water quality in Burlingame and promote
water conservation during at all times, not just during droughts.
Visual and Scenic Resources
The natural features most associated with Burlingame are its trees, and
Burlingame has been designated as a "Tree City USA" since the
197980s.2 California Drive and El Camino Real have groves of large,
mature trees. In addition to Mills Canyon Park and the many tree-lined
streets, other scenic resources include views of marshlands and San
Francisco Bay, visible from the hills and Old Bayshore Highway.
Highways with scenic corridors can create enjoyable travel experiences,
link urban areas with open space areas, and provide access to
recreational areas. Interstate 280, located just west of Burlingame, is an
officially designated State Scenic Highway. Scenic roadways in and
around Burlingame are shown in Figure CX-3. Development patterns and
land use activities can block vistas or views of local landmarks and reduce
scenic qualities, and the exterior appearance of structures (e.g., bulk,
2 Tree City USA is a national program established by the
Arbor Day Foundation that provides the framework for
community forestry management for cities and towns in the
United States.
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height, color) can detract from the natural surroundings. Chapter 4:
Community Character provides land use and development policies
intended to protect Burlingame’s visual and scenic resources.
Sea Level Rise
Water levels in the San Francisco Bay have risen eight inches over the
past century, with rates expected to accelerate in the next century as the
pace of climate change accelerates. Burlingame’s Bayfront is particularly
vulnerable to sea level rise because it is not protected by natural
wetlands, but instead has a hard-edge seawall along the waterfront. If sea
level rise reaches projections by the San Francisco Bay Conservation and
Development Commission and no actions are taken to protect or
mitigate the impacts, most the Bayfront Area and parts of Rollins Road
could be under water by 2070. Chapter 8: Community Safety provides
policies specifically intended to protect vulnerable areas and
infrastructure from rising water levels in the Bay. Sustainability policies
woven throughout the plan also target climate change and sea level rise
issues.
The Community Process
Envision Burlingame was a robust, community-driven process that
included multiple community workshops and surveys, engagement with
local high schools and colleges, a Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
that met almost 20 times over the two-year process, and extensive input
from the Burlingame Planning Commission and City Council. The
following summarizes the meetings, interviews, surveys, and other events
that took place between March 2015 and September 2017December
2018.
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Stakeholder Interviews and Meetings
At the outset of Envision Burlingame, the project team conducted
stakeholder interviews with members of the City Council, Planning
Commissioners, business owners, residents, and others interested in
Burlingame’s plans for the future. This important step in the General Plan
process provided an opportunity to understand the Burlingame
community, identify desired project outcomes, and gain insight into
issues, assets, and opportunities. Stakeholder sessions continued
throughout the process to gather feedback as different policies and
concepts emerged.
Neighborhood Intercept Surveys
The project team held a series of neighborhood intercept surveys in June
2015 at in Burlingame’s most popular commercial areas to gather
information and spread awareness about the process. Members of the
project team invited people to participate in an interactive exercise that
asked them questions about Burlingame using printed poster boards and
“voting” stickers. This approach engaged all age groups—especially
families with young children—and allowed for informal and educational
discussions.
Community Advisory Committee Meetings
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) was established by the City
Council early in the process to advise the project team throughout
development of the General Plan. Members included representatives
from a variety of organizations and perspectives, including neighborhood
groups, business groups, transportation and housing advocacy groups,
and environmental organizations, as well as residents representing a
range of perspectives and ages.
The CAC acted as a liaison to various Burlingame stakeholders, made
recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council, and
reviewed draft General Plan chapters.
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Community Workshop #1
On October 24, 2015, the City hosted the first community workshop for
Envision Burlingame. The workshop was held at the Burlingame
Recreation Center as an open house in which members of the community
were free to drop in anytime during the four-hour event. The workshop
provided an opportunity to learn about the community-driven planning
process and discuss Burlingame’s assets, issues, and opportunities. Over
70 members of the community shared their ideas and vision for
Burlingame’s future. The static information from the workshop was put on
the Envision Burlingame website to allow people to participate virtually
after the workshop date.
UC Berkeley Graduate Students
In February 2016, a group of UC Berkeley graduate students learning
about community and stakeholder engagement held an outreach event
at the Burlingame Caltrain station. The focus of this event was to engage
commuters and young professionals about their thoughts and
perspectives related to the future vision for the city. The students
produced a video of their interviews and a summary of their findings.
Burlingame High School Students
Between January and May 2016, students in a Burlingame High School
architecture class identified planning and design ideas for new uses along
Burlingame’s Bayfront. The process included a walking tour of the
Bayfront area, as well as mapping and designing potential development
projects along the waterfront. Students had an opportunity to present
their ideas at Community Workshop #2.
Community Workshop #2 and Online Survey
In May 2016, the City hosted the second community workshop for
Envision Burlingame. It was structured similarly to Community Workshop
#1, as an open house event in which community members could drop in
to review and comment on potential land use and circulation alternatives
for key study areas. Participants were given a workbook with specific
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questions to provide feedback. Burlingame High School students also
had an opportunity to showcase their ideas for the Bayfront. For
community members who were unable to attend the workshop, an online
survey was available which corresponded directly to the workshop
materials and workbook. In total, over 240 people participated in the
workshop and online survey.
San Francisco State University Students
During the Spring 2017 semester, students in an Urban Studies and
Planning senior seminar at San Francisco State University (SFSU) worked
on a project for the North Burlingame/Rollins Road area, which had been
identified by the community as an area for an arts and innovation district
including live/work units. The students provided a range of ideas for
housing, commercial, and arts uses in the area, and presented their
projects to the CAC in May 2017.
Planning Commission Study Sessions
The Planning Commission held a study session on July 13, 2016, to
discuss the emerging land use concept, population and employment
projections, and community engagement input. Input and direction from
the Planning Commission was used to refine key policies and concepts
for the draft plan. Once the draft General Plan had been prepared, the
Commission held study sessions in the summer and fall of 2018 prior to
conducting formal public hearings.
City Council Study Sessions
The City Council held study sessions on September 7, 2016 and
December 7, 2016 to discuss land use alternatives, population and
employment projections, housing, and community engagement input.
The outcomes of these study sessions were direction to the project team
on the preferred land use alternative and growth scenario.
As part of its annual Spring joint meetings with the Planning Commission,
the Council included the General Plan as an agenda item (in 2016, 2017,
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and 2018). Like the Planning Commission, the Council also conducted an
informal workshop to review the draft General Plan precedent to formal
public hearings in late 2018.
Study Areas
Areas of Stability and Change
One of the first community engagement activities conducted for Envision
Burlingame was to identify “areas of stability” and “areas of change.”
Areas of stability were defined as neighborhoods or districts in which the
community would anticipate little change over the next 10 to 20 years,
while areas of change were places where the community desires new uses
or redevelopment of existing uses to occur. During this exploratory
phase, community members expressed a strong desire to preserve
Burlingame’s residential neighborhoods and public parks. The Bayfront,
Rollins Road, North Burlingame, Downtown, and Broadway commercial
district were all identified as areas of potential change, and El Camino
Real was viewed as having potential for some change and some stability.
Based on this feedback, the project team identified seven key study areas
around which to structure the General Plan:
Bayfront
Rollins Road
North Burlingame
Downtown
California Drive
El Camino Real
Residential Neighborhoods (area of stability)
Study Area Refinement and Direction
The seven study areas were used to generate ideas about Burlingame’s
assets, issues, and opportunities at Community Workshop #1, which
included a visioning station for each study area, and a large interactive
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map. The input from the first workshop helped the City and the CAC
identify ways to capitalize on each study area’s assets and opportunities,
and address or improve each area’s issues.
During Spring 2016, CAC members participated in walking tours of the
seven study areas, and discussed land use and development ideas for
each area. This extensive iterative process was used to generate land use
alternatives for each area, which were presented at Community Workshop
#2 and in the online survey. Feedback gathered through these forums
was then presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for
further refinement, eventually leading to the preferred land use
alternative illustrated in Chapter 4: Community Character and refined
through the public hearing process. The Community Character chapter
not only discusses the land use goals and policies for each study area, it
also describes the vision for each area.
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Projected and Desired Growth for Burlingame
The Envision Burlingame community process and study area framework
helped guide growth discussions for the General Plan. Important local
considerations driving the discussion of growth included infrastructure
capacity, public facilities (particularly school capacity in Burlingame),
transportation, and community character. The goal of this General Plan is
to identify an appropriate level of growth that responds to Burlingame’s
commitment to accommodate new residents and housing units, while
also ensuring adequate services and infrastructure to support that
growth. Community members have expressed a desire to accommodate
growth in targeted areas well-served by transit, to provide more
affordable housing, and to maintain Burlingame’s charm and small-town
character.
Envision Burlingame Growth Scenario
The Envision Burlingame process evaluated several growth scenarios that
responded to the community’s strong desire to target areas for higher-
density, more affordable housing. This General Plan accommodates an
estimated 23 percent increase in the population over 2016 conditions, to
a build-out population of 36,600 residents. This includes 2,951 new
housing units and 1,547 9,731 new jobs (see Table CX-1). As is discussed
in Chapter 4: Community Character, most of this growth will be targeted
in the North Burlingame area, North Rollins Road, and Downtown,
providing opportunities for higher-density housing close to transit (BART
and CalTrain), services, and the Burlingame Avenue and Broadway
commercial districts.
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Table CX-1
Burlingame General Plan Growth Projections through Build-out
Housing Units Population Jobs
2016 13,144 29,724 29,879
Build-out 16,065 36,600 39,610
Net New 2,951 6,876 9,731
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Chapter III. General Plan
Principles
Introduction
These General Plan Principles establish the foundation for the entire Plan.
They apply across all topical areas and describe the future envisioned by
the community. The goals, policies, measures, and actions in Chapters 4
through 10 support these Principles.
Principle 1: Balanced and Smart Growth
The Burlingame community recognizes the need to grow in a manner that
supports inclusivity and access while protecting established
neighborhoods and community assets. General Plan policies guide future
development and investments in a manner that is thoughtful, sustainable,
and reflective of local values. The following are the tenets of this Plan
Principle.
Allow residential growth to occur in targeted areas near transit.
Encourage growth of businesses where supportive physical and
community infrastructure are available or can readily be provided,
and where such growth contributes to the positive qualities and
characteristics that define Burlingame.
Maintain a balance of ownership and rental housing, with
opportunities for people of all income ranges to live in
Burlingame.
Base land use decisions on the ability of the multimodal
transportation network to support growth.
Be mindful of the need to balance the growth of jobs locally with
the ability of the City to provide sufficient capacity for housing
that meets the needs of all income levels
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Ensure that new commercial, office, and industrial development
can accommodate the evolving nature of how buildings are used
and business is conducted.
Principle 2: Community Character/Urban Forest
Burlingame’s physical character is defined by its cherished tree groves
and urban forest, distinct neighborhoods and business districts, and
historic structures and resources. The City should ensure that these
features are respected and enhanced, with streetscape and architectural
styles sensitive to long-established forms and features.
Ensure that trees continue to be an integral character-defining
feature of our streetscapes, neighborhoods, and business districts.
Recognize the distinct qualities of Burlingame’s many and varied
neighborhoods and business districts, and require that new
development respond to and respect the desired character-
defining features of these places.
Protect the character and quality of Burlingame’s historical
buildings, neighborhoods, districts, and landscapes.
Be receptive to modern design approaches that complement the
Burlingame aesthetic and are harmonious with their surroundings.
Protect and expand the City’s urban forest and tree groves as
aesthetic, historical, and environmental resources.
Principle 3: Connectivity
For Burlingame residents and visitors to access the full range of services
and amenities the City offers, meaningful connections must be provided
that can be safely navigated by all modes of travel. The mobility
concepts, goals and policies in this General Plan seek to improve
connectivity and access by realizing the following.
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Ensure provision of a well-defined multimodal transportation
network that accommodates a range of travel choices and
connects Burlingame to the region.
Provide safe, convenient, and comfortable vehicular and
pedestrian connections across Highway 101, linking the Bayfront
with the rest of the City.
Develop and maintain safe and easy-to-use bicycle and pedestrian
travelways citywide, with an emphasis on providing connections
from neighborhoods to local schools, parks, shopping, and
entertainment.
Ensure the provision of “first-mile” and “last-mile” connections to
and from transit stations, providing safe and effective access
between transit and destinations.
Principle 4: Economic Diversity and Vitality
The City of Burlingame recognizes the importance of a diverse economic
base to providing sustainable, reliable revenue to the City and access to
economic opportunity for residents. A combination of small, local “mom-
and-pop” businesses should co-exist alongside larger regional and
national enterprises. The goals and policies of the General Plan ensure
the City accommodates and supports a mix of commercial activity while
providing the flexibility to adapt to a dynamic economic environment.
Support and encourage the operations of local, independent
businesses equally to businesses that are regionally and nationally
owned.
Accommodate a mix of businesses that collectively works to
maintain a stable tax base and revenue stream for the City.
Pay attention to the evolving nature of how people work and
shop, and work to ensure Burlingame’s commercial and auto row
districts can adapt and be resilient.
Remain able to respond to demands for high-quality and
adaptable office space.
Principle 5: Healthy People, Healthy Places
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The health and safety of the City’s residents and its natural environment
are fundamental to the many goals of this General Plan. Burlingame
continues to plan for community resilience and the physical and social
health through all policies, guided by the following Plan Principles.
Provide unique recreation experiences in parks, open spaces, and
public plazas citywide.
Promote development approaches that emphasize nonmotorized
and pedestrian access.
Incorporate high-quality, energy-efficient, and sustainable design
into all new development.
Preserve and enhance open spaces, natural resources, and
environmentally sensitive areas, including the Bay and the local
creek system.
Maintain and enhance public safety through community and
environmental designs that promote secure, active, and safe
streets and neighborhoods.
Celebrate and accommodate arts, culture, and diversity.
Principle 6: EducationGreat K-12 Schools and
Life-long Learning
Residents value Burlingame for the opportunities it offers, including
access to high-caliberoutstanding education for all ages. Burlingame is
committed to fostering educational opportunity for all residents, while
promoting high-quality education for K-12 students in both public and
private schools.
Promote productive partnerships with local schools and other
educational institutions.
, and Rrecognize that high-quality education contributes to overall
community success and health.
Support programs that provide enrichment and life-long learning.
Principle 7: Civic Engagement
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Envision Burlingame is built on the foundation of community
engagement, and the City is committed to building on this legacy to
implement the General Plan and foster healthy civic dialogue for all issues
of public interest. The following statement illustrates this Principle.
Maintain an environment that always welcomes and encourages
productive public discourse on issues shaping Burlingame’s
future.
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Chapter IV. Community
Character
Introduction
A combination of physical, cultural, natural landscape, and urban
development features shape Burlingame’s character. Framed by San
Francisco Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains, the city has both hillside
and flatland environments that have defined development patterns and
approaches. Early development that focused around the two train
stations built in the 1890s and 1920s established a traditional grid street
pattern for the residential neighborhoods and commercial districts. The
character of many of Burlingame’s earliest neighborhoods—Easton
Addition and Burlingame Park, to name a few—can be seen today in the
well-preserved homes along tree-lined streets. In fact, treasured tree
plantings and groves contribute significantly to the city’s “feel.” In
Downtown, development patterns reflecting a pre-automobile era have
been embraced anew as a mixed use, pedestrian-oriented district that
projects a European village charm, where neighbors meet at the library
and restaurants along Burlingame Avenue and its intersecting Downtown
streets. Burlingame High School and Washington Park provide a
community focal point for neighborhoods east of Downtown. The
northern portion of the community benefits from the presence of
Broadway commercial district, which functions as a neighborhood retail
and service center for that area.
In the hillsides, tracts of 1960s-era ranch-style houses, with a sprinkling of
Eichler-style homes, exemplify a period of a robust American economy,
when home ownership represented a goal for many American families.
Residents have shown their commitment to the community by investing
significant improvements in these homes, and City staff anticipates that
over the life of this General Plan, pressures to remodel and expand will
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be great, given the scarce housing resources in the Bay Area and
Burlingame’s strategic location to employment centers north in San
Francisco and south in Silicon Valley.
Along San Francisco Bay, land use patterns reflect the dividing line
created by Highway 101 and the proximity to San Francisco International
Airport (SFO). The Bayfront district historically has supported higher-
intensity nonresidential uses and is distinctively different than
Burlingame’s neighborhoods, Downtown, and the Broadway commercial
district. F (for example, the Bayfront features hotels serving travelers in
and out of SFO, industrial uses, and utility uses such as the wastewater
treatment facility). The location of properties directly on the Bay offers
opportunities for vibrant new uses that provide jobs for all income levels
and recreation amenities for locals and visitors to enjoy. Similarly, the
Rollins Road district, while built up as an industrial area, can be
reinvented as a more diverse mixed- use neighborhood, particularly
where properties have ready access to the multimodal BART station in
Millbrae.
Residents of Burlingame are proud of their community, its balanced land
uses, and its small-town character. Throughout the process of crafting this
General Plan and looking toward the year 2040, residents and the
business community consistently expressed their desires to preserve the
physical qualities that define Burlingame: the diverse neighborhoods that
offer housing of many scales and styles, the urban forest character
citywide, a lively Downtown, the Broadway district with local-serving
businesses, great parks, and business districts on Rollins Road and along
the Bay that provide jobs across the economic spectrum. But the
community and City leaders also have recognized a responsibility to
carefully plan for and accommodate changes brought about by economic
growth throughout the Bay area, the tremendous regional demand for
new housing, and the evolving nature of retail commerce, leisure
activities, and living choices. This Community Character Element balances
these values and objectives. This element also defines policies to guide
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targeted growth, sustainable development practices, preservation of
historical resources, maintenance of urban forests, and continued
enhancement of streetscapes.
Land Use Plan
Figure CC-1 illustrates the planned distribution of land uses throughout
Burlingame and the sphere of influence. During the extensive community
engagement process of 2015-20176, the community identified areas of
change and areas of stability. The land use plan focuses growth in the
areas of change and preserves the existing fabric in areas of stability. The
following land use designation descriptions correspond to Figure CC-1
and define allowable uses and permitted density and intensity ranges.
The extent to which properties may be developed or redeveloped over
time are expressed in this General Plan in terms of density for residential
uses and intensity for nonresidential development. Density reflects how
many units may be built per acre of land (units per acre) but does not
control building height, setbacks, required open space area, or other
development parameters; the details as to how density is implemented
are contained in the Zoning Code (Title 25 of the Municipal Code),
guided by the vision statements contained in this element. Intensity is
expressed using the floor-area ratio (FAR) metric, which measures the
total allowable building square footage on a property relative to the size
of that property. FAR does not dictate building height or other
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Land Use Designations
Residential Land Uses
Four residential land use designations are established to preserve and
maintain the long-established residential fabric of Burlingame, while
allowing targeted growth in existing higher- density areas and providing
housing opportunities for all income ranges. While residential uses are
the primary permitted uses, other compatible uses—such as public and
private places of assembly and places of worship—may be allowed, as
zoning regulations permit.
Low Density Residential (LDR)
The Low Density Residential (LDR) designation permits detached housing
units on individual lots with private yards and private parking. This
designation also allows accessory dwelling units and ancillary structures.
Development Standards
Density: 1.0 – 8.0 units/acre
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Medium Density Residential (MDR)
The Medium Density Residential (MDR) designation permits detached
and attached housing units, with no more than two separate residential
units in a structure. Ancillary structures are also permitted.
Development Standards
Density: 8.1 – 20.0 units/acre
Medium/High Density Residential (M/HDR)
The Medium/High Density Residential (M/HDR) designation permits a mix
of multi-family housing types and ancillary structures. Preferred locations
for Medium/High Density Residential uses are along or with immediate
access to arterial streets and/or near major activity centers. Development
types may include row houses, townhouses, condominiums, and
apartments.
Development Standards
Density: 20.1 – 50.0 units/acre
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High Density Residential (HDR)
The High Density Residential (HDR) designation permits a mix of high
density multi-family housing types in targeted locations near transit or
with immediate access to arterial streets and/or near major activity
centers. Development types are characterized by multi-story structures.
Development Standards
Density: 50.1 – 80.0 units/acre
Multi-Family Residential Overlay
The Multi-Family Residential Overlay designation is established to
provide options for development of multi-family residential uses on
properties that historically have supported commercial uses but which,
due to evolving consumer preferences and practices, may no longer be
able to attract viable retail or service users. The overlay indicates areas
where a change of zoning from commercial to residential can be applied
without an amendment to the General Plan land use policy map. The
residential zoning district applied will be based upon compatibility with
surrounding land uses, property access, and availability of services,
among other relevant considerations.
Development Standards
Density: 8.0 – 80.0 units/acre
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Commercial Land Uses
Two commercial land use designations are established to provide
opportunities for a variety of commercial business types, including retail
uses, restaurants, and services for residents, as well as larger commercial
attractions and hotels for visitors. These designations also support auto-
related businesses, while still ensuring minimal impacts on nearby
residential neighborhoods. Commercial areas also provide places for
office spaces that accommodate a diversity of business types and sizes.
General Commercial (GC)
The General Commercial (GC) land use designation establishes areas for
lower-intensity commercial uses intended to meet the needs of nearby
residents and employees. Permitted uses include retail, service
commercial, restaurants and cafes, offices, and limited low-intensity auto-
related uses. General Commercial uses are in targeted locations where
higher-intensity uses and development are not appropriate and where
low-intensity commercial businesses have minimal impact on adjacent
residential areas. The design of buildings in General Commercial districts
should encourage pedestrian access and be compatible with surrounding
uses in terms of scale and appearance.
Development Standards
Maximum Intensity: 1.0 FAR
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Bayfront Commercial (BFC)
The Bayfront Commercial (BFC) designation provides opportunities for
both local and tourist commercial uses. Permitted uses include
entertainment establishments, restaurants, hotels and motels, retail, and
higher-intensity office uses. Development in this area should prioritize
public access to the waterfront; thus, the designation allows public open
space and includes open space easements to implement local and
regional trail plans, recreation, and habitat preservation objectives. The
Bayfront Commercial designation provides a mix of uses, creating a
welcoming environment for Burlingame residents and tourists alike to
visit, shop, eat, bike and walk, and enjoy nature.
Development Standards
Maximum Intensity: 3.0 FAR
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Mixed Use Land Uses
Several areas in Burlingame provide opportunities for a mixture of
residential and commercial development to create vibrant activity nodes,
dynamic commercial corridors, and housing opportunities for all income
levels. Each mixed- use designation meets the needs of the specific area
in which it is located. Districts close to transit are suitable for higher-
density housing combined with commercial uses and services that enable
residents to minimize auto use. Mixed- use designations in established
commercial areas provide opportunities for medium-density residential
development that enhances the vibrancy of the commercial corridor while
maintaining the scale of surrounding neighborhoods. The term “mixed
use” applies to a compatible array of varied uses in a single building or
comprehensive development, as well as a mix of uses within a district.
California Mixed Use (CMU)
The California Mixed Use (CMU) designation allows for an eclectic mix of
uses along California Drive, reflective of long-established use patterns, a
pedestrian scale, locally owned retail and service commercial businesses,
and upper-story residential units. Permitted commercial uses are limited
to those that do not involve late-night hours and do not have any
operating characteristics that would adversely impact residential uses.
This area will remain a medium-density corridor that transitions
seamlessly to the abutting residential districts. Stand-alone residential
structures can be accommodated via a zoning overlay.
Development Standards
Density: 0 – 20.0 units/acre
Maximum Intensity: 0.6 FAR
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North Burlingame Mixed Use (NBMU)
The North Burlingame Mixed Use (NBMU) designation creates a high-
intensity development node within walking distance of the Millbrae
multimodal transit station. Permitted uses include retail, service
commercial, dining establishments, offices, and high-density residential.
Development may occur as mixed- use projects or single-purpose
buildings, provided the node, as a whole, includes a mix of uses. Housing
development should provide housing options for all income levels.
Development approaches must emphasize a pedestrian-friendly
environment, with active ground-floor treatments and no parking levels
that front directly on El Camino Real or Trousdale Drive. The design,
scale, and massing of new buildings should be sensitive to adjacent
lower-intensity residential neighborhoods.
Development Standards
Density: 20.1 – 1420.0 units/acre
Maximum Intensity:
- Office: 2.0 FAR
- Commercial: 1.0 FAR
Broadway Mixed Use (BMU)
The Broadway Mixed Use (BMU) designation establishes a mixed- use
corridor that maintains commercial uses along the Broadway frontage,
with an emphasis on independently owned businesses. The goal is to
maintain a commercial district that is active seven days a week, with
restaurants and shops lining the Broadway corridor at a pedestrian scale.
Permitted uses along the Broadway frontage are limited to retail and
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service, with only ancillary office space. Residential uses are allowed only
on upper floors. Ground-floor office uses are only allowed on side streets
(exclusive of El Camino Real) on properties that do not have frontage on
Broadway.
The scale of development shall not exceed three stories, and step-back
or step-down building approaches may be required where buildings
border lower-scale residential development in adjacent districts.
Development Standards
Density: 40.0 units/acre
Maximum Intensity: 2.0 FAR
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Downtown Specific Plan (DSP)
The Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) designation applies to properties
within the Downtown Specific Plan area. Downtown Burlingame has a
village character, with a complete, complementary mix of uses all within
easy walking distance of one another. From civic uses to residential
development to shops and restaurants and office space, Downtown offers
a neighborhood where people can easily live without owning a car. The
Specific Plan defines permitted uses and development intensities. Overall
parameters for development are included in Table CC-1.
Development Standards
Density: As set forth in the DSP
Maximum Intensity: As set forth in the DSP
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Live/Work (L/W)
The Live/Work (L/W) designation applies to the northerly one-third of the
Rollins Road corridor, located within easy walking distance of the Millbrae
multimodal transit station, and is intended to promote a creative mix of
medium-density residential buildings and workspaces. The City envisions
creation of a complete new neighborhood, where residents and creative
businesses have ready access to transit and commercial and open space
amenities. Live/work spaces that combine residential units with
commercial spaces, typically in which the resident uses the workspace for
his or her own business, are envisioned as the primary residential type,
but stand-alone, moderate-scale residential development may be
permitted, provided the development includes or contributes to district-
wide functional open space amenities. Long-established industrial
buildings and uses may remain, provided any new use proposed in an
existing industrial building is deemed compatible with live/work uses, as
defined in the Zoning Code. In addition to light industrial and warehouse,
commercial uses that serve the neighborhood, creative industry
businesses, design businesses, indoor sports and recreation, and
wholesale uses are allowed.
Development Standards
Density: up to 70.0 units/acre
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Maximum Intensity: 1.0 FAR (nonresidential uses)
Industrial Land Uses
Burlingame is home to a variety of important industrial uses that provide
products, services, and jobs for the region. The City’s strategic location
near the San Francisco International Airport creates opportunities for
airport-related enterprises and logistics/operations businesses. Because
they provide an economic base for Burlingame and jobs for the region,
industrial areas will be maintained and enhanced while also allowing new,
creative industrial uses to emerge.
Innovation Industrial (I/I)
The Innovation Industrial (I/I) designation applies to two areas: the
southern two-thirds of the Rollins Road corridor and the Inner Bayshore
area. These districts function well as light industrial and logistics centers,
with complementary commercial businesses. Establishment of indoor
recreation facilities should be minimized to maintain properties for more
jobs-intense enterprises and to avoid land use conflicts. Creative and
design-related businesses are encouraged to diversify the mix. Permitted
uses include commercial and light industrial uses, creative industry
businesses, design businesses, limited indoor sports and recreation, and
wholesale uses.
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In the Inner Bayshore area, additional permitted uses include hospitality
uses accommodated within the Bayfront Commercial designation.
Development Standards
Maximum Intensity: 0.75 FAR for industrial and commercial uses;
3.0 FAR for hospitality uses
Open Space and Recreation Land Uses
Open spaces serve a multitude of functions for Burlingame residents and
visitors: for recreation, as wildlife habitat, flood control, and as quiet
places to enjoy nature and scenery. Burlingame’s open spaces are critical
to ensuring a healthy and active population and facilitating access to
nature. The open space land use designations are established to preserve
and maintain open space amenities.
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Open Space (OS)
The Open Space (OS) designation applies to natural habitat areas and
other properties supporting environmental resources protected via
easements or other means. Areas with the Open Space designation are
located in hillsides. Development is not permitted except for facilities
such as restrooms, interpretive exhibits, and other improvements that
support open space uses.
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Parks and Recreation (PR)
The Parks and Recreation (PR) designation applies to regional parks,
community and neighborhood parks, and special use facilities such as
community centers, golf courses, and trails that accommodate active
recreation activities. Burlingame has a diverse set of parks and recreation
facilities that meet a variety of needs for both residents and visitors, and
this land use designation preserves these spaces throughout the City.
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Badylands (BAY)
The Badylands (BAY) designation applies to waters in the San Francisco
Bay and other waters subject to bay tidal influences. No development is
permitted except as authorized by State law.
Public and Quasi-Public Land Uses
Public and Quasi-Public land use designations refer to spaces and
buildings operated for public benefit. This includes a variety of use types:
city facilities, hospitals, schools, and infrastructure.
Public/Institutional (P/I)
The Public/Institutional (P/I) designation applies to government buildings,
educational and cultural facilities, health care uses and hospitals, and
unique private institutional uses. This designation also applies to utilities
infrastructure and easements. Public and institutional uses are dispersed
throughout the city, and any expansion or development of such facilities
should be sensitive to the surrounding uses, particularly when
development is adjacent to residential neighborhoods.
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Development Standards
Maximum Intensity:
- Government, education, cultural facilities: 1.5 FAR
- Hospitals: 3.0 FAR
Rail Corridor (RC)
The Rail Corridor (RC) designation applies to properties including and
supporting rail lines and ancillary functions. These parcels include the
public right-of-way, as well as parking lots and other spaces associated
with commuter service.
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Sphere of Influence Land Uses
Burlingame’s sphere of influence includes the Burlingame Hills
neighborhood and two small parcels of unincorporated land along
Interstate 280. Established development consists of large-lot single-family
homes and natural hillside open space. As a matter of City policy, The
City, affected property owners, and San Mateo County—under the
guidance of the Local Agency Formation Commission—will work
cooperatively on annexation when requested these areas will not be
annexed by the City of Burlingame unless annexation is initiated by the
property owners.
Open Space–Sphere of Influence (OS-SOI)
The Open Space–Sphere of Influence (OS-SOI) land use designation
refers to the unincorporated open space areas within the City’s
designated sphere of influence. These areas provide scenic and natural
amenities for both Burlingame residents and Burlingame Hills residents.
No development is permitted in these areas.
Low Density Residential–Sphere of Influence (LDR–SOI)
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The Low Density Residential–Sphere of Influence (LDR–SOI) land use
designation applies to the unincorporated low-density residential
neighborhoods within the sphere of influence. Permitted uses include
detached housing units on individual lots, accessory units, and related
ancillary structures.
Development Standards
Density: 1.0 – 8.0 du/acre
Managed Growth
Given Burlingame’s built-out character, capacity for “greenfield” growth
is limited. However, the City is committed to accommodating and
managing targeted growth via higher densities and intensities to respond
to regional demand for housing—and housing affordable to a broader
range of income levels in particular—and to allow for new commercial
and industrial development adapting to an evolving economy over time.
The three areas targeted for change and growth are Downtown, the
Baydlands (all properties east of Highway 101), the North Rollins Road
district (Innovation Industrial), and the north end of El Camino Real (North
Burlingame Mixed Use). Proposals for more intensive development will
require detailed analysis of infrastructure conditions and plans for any
required upgrades/improvements.
Sustainable Development
Climate scientists have identified clear relationships between land use
patterns, development types, and greenhouse gas emissions. The
creation of walkable and bike-friendly neighborhoods with higher-density,
mixed- use, infill development around transit stations can reduce vehicle
trips and associated pollutant emissions. Use of energy-efficient building
materials, green construction practices, and the reduction of impervious
surfaces can also contribute locally to reductions in greenhouse gas
emissions, and improvement in water quality. The City of Burlingame is
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committed to reducing its carbon footprint by promoting sustainable
development through a variety of means.
Burlingame’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), first adopted in 2009, set the
framework for City policies relating to greenhouse gas reduction. Given
the ties between land use policy practices and climate change affects, the
City has incorporated CAP considerations and policies into this General
Plan; see the Healthy People and Healthy Places Element in particular.
The sustainable development policies move Burlingame forward in
reducing the community’s carbon footprint, protecting local
environmental resources, and creating healthy people and healthy places.
As discussed in the Community Safety Element, Burlingame’s bBayfront
location exposes properties and the populace to the adverse effects of
sea level rise and flooding. Strategies to combat climate change and
prepare for the impacts of sea level rise through resilience are integrated
throughout this General Plan. The following goal and policies reflect the
City’s approach to promoting sustainable practices in future development
and protecting existing development from elevated sea levels and
flooding. Additional policies relating to sustainability are incorporated
throughout the other elements, and in the Healthy People and Healthy
Places Element in particular.
Goal CC-1: Incorporate sustainable practices in all development
decisions.
CC-1.1: Climate Action Plan
Maintain up-to-date Climate Action Plan policies, and continue to
provide annual sustainability reports. [SR]
CC-1.2: Mixed Use, Transit-Oriented Infill Development
Promote higher-density infill development with a mix of uses on
underutilized parcels, particularly near transit stations and stops. [DR]
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CC-1.3: Walkable Streets and Neighborhoods
Promote walkable neighborhoods and encourage pedestrian activity by
designing safe, welcoming streets and sidewalks that incorporate
signalized crosswalks, attractive lighting and landscaping, curb
extensions, and traffic-calming measures at appropriate locations. [DR]
CC-1.4: Parking Requirements
Study options for reduced residential parking requirements in areas that
are well served by public transportation, such as the North Burlingame
and North Rollins Road areas. Implement preferred options. [SR, SO]
CC-1.5: Transportation Demand Management
Require that all major development projects include a Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) program, and as defined in the City’s TDM
ordinance, to reduce single-occupancy car trips. [DR]
CC-1.6: Water Conservation
Promote water conservation by encouraging and incentivizing property
owners to incorporate drought-tolerant landscaping, “smart” irrigation
systems, water- efficient appliances, and recycled water systems.
Continue to enforce the water-efficiency landscaping ordinance.
Encourage recycling and reuse of graywater in new buildings. [DR]
CC-1.7: Solar Energy
Incentivize solar panel installation on existing buildings and new
developments. [DR]
CC-1.8: Green Infrastructure
Encourage green infrastructure systems that rely on natural processes for
stormwater drainage, groundwater recharge, and flood management.
[DR, SO]
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Continue to implement storm drainage fee programs that discourage
broad applications of impervious surface coverage. [DR]
Require that new development minimize impervious surfaces by
establishing a maximum percentage of allowable impervious surface per
property. [DR]
CC-1.9: Green Building Practice and Standards
Support the use of sustainable building elements such as green roofs,
cisterns, and permeable pavement.
Continue to enforce the California Green Building Standards Code
(CALGreen). Periodically revisit the minimum standards required for
permit approval. Adopt zero-net-energy building goals for municipal
buildings. [DR]
CC-1.10: Site Design
Establish sustainable site design standards that maintain and protect
valuable stands of vegetation, minimize impacts of runoff to San
Francisco Bay and local creeks, reduce water consumption, optimize
buildings solar orientation, and minimize the impact of new structures on
wind movement. [DR]
CC-1.11: Urban Agriculture
Identify opportunities for additional community gardens and urban
agriculture locations in Burlingame, and partner with community groups
to establish these sites. Review code requirements for chicken and bee
keeping, and revise to better support urban agriculture. [SO, PA]
CC-1.12: Public Education and Outreach
Continue to educate Burlingame community members about sustainable
development strategies, programs, and opportunities. [PI]
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CC-1.13: Electric Vehicle Network
Support the electric vehicle network by incentivizing use of electric
vehicles and installations of charging stations. [DR]
CC-1.14: Bird-friendly Design
Incorporate into the development review process design measures that
promote bird safety as a means of minimizing adverse effects on native
and migratory birds.
Urban Forest and Streetscapes
Burlingame literally is a “green” community, with canopies of expansive,
mature, and diverse “urban forests” created by many tree varieties along
public streets, on private property, and within natural areas. The trees
contribute significantly to the walkable nature of the city and
neighborhood/district character. Trees also provide important health and
economic benefits: they reduce pollutants in the air and water, provide
shade and wind breaks, and can enhance property values. Trees provide
connections to nature, offering habitat and refuge for wildlife. The
following goal and policies focus on maintaining and enhancing
Burlingame’s valuable public and private treestrees, so they remain a
prominent part of the community’s identity, culture, and history, while
also providing shade, habitat, and beauty.
Goal CC-2: Ensure that public and private trees are beautiful,
healthy, and safe, and that they remain an integral feature of the
community.
CC-2.1: Public Street Trees
Recognize street trees for their ability to help achieve targeted
environmental and public health benefits, and identify specific species
that perform best to maximize the environmental, economic, and social
benefits of Burlingame’s street trees. [SR, SO, AC, PA]
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CC-2.2: Increase the Public Street Tree Population
Identify ways to increase the overall population of street trees in
Burlingame to stem the natural decline of the urban forest and create a
more equitable distribution of tree canopy. [MP, FP]
CC-2.3: Street Tree Maintenance Program
Maintain a citywide street tree maintenance program tied to a long-term
funding mechanism to ensure adequate maintenance of all public street
trees. [MP, FP, SO, SR]
CC-2.4: Invasive Vegetation Reduction
Discourage the planting of invasive non-native vegetation, and
encourage the removal of existing invasive non-native vegetation through
the development review process or through capital improvement
projects, except for any trees listed or eligible for listing on historic
registries. Examine all proposed removals on a case-by-case basis to
ensure desired resource are not removed. [DR, SO, AC, PI]
CC-2.5: Development Review
Preserve protected, historical, and other significant trees as part of the
development review process through the following measures:
Limit the adverse effect on the health and longevity of protected
or other significant trees through appropriate design measures
and construction practices.
Encourage the preservation of native oOak trees.
Require appropriate tree replacement when tree preservation is
not feasible.
As a condition of new development, require, where appropriate,
the planting and maintenance of both street trees and trees on
private property.
Protect trees during construction projects.
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Manage infrastructure to ensure that the placement and
maintenance of street trees, streetlights, signs, and other
infrastructure assets are integrated.
Where urban development occurs adjacent to natural plant
communities (e.g., oOak woodland, riparian forest), ensure
landscape plantings incorporate native tree species.
Limit the number of new curb cuts for development projects to
provide adequate space for protection of tree roots and for
planting of new trees. [DR]
CC-2.6: Interagency Coordination
Collaborate with other local, regional, Sstate, and federal agencies to
leverage resources to achieve the City’s urban forest goal. [AC]
CC-2.7: Volunteer Efforts
Support volunteer urban forestry programs that encourage the
participation of residents and business owners in tree planting and
maintenance in neighborhoods and parks throughout the city. [PA, PI]
Historic Resources
Burlingame has a rich history as one of the earliest complete communities
on the Peninsula. San Francisco residents of the late 1800s wishing to
escape the city’s cold, foggy summers built grand estates in Burlingame,
where they enjoyed sunny weather and beautiful wooded landscapes.
Development proceeded in earnest in the 1890s with establishment of
the Burlingame Country Club, construction of a train station, and opening
of a U.S. Post Office (all existing in 2017, although the country club is in
the neighboring town of Hillsborough and the post office has been
closed). The station was constructed in 1893-94 on a route that extended
from San Francisco to San Jose and is the first permanent structure in the
United States built in the Mission Revival architecture style. By the turn of
the century, the area featured many estates owned by families drawn by
the proximity of San Francisco and the Burlingame Country Club. The first
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residential subdivision in the areaBurlingame’s first subdivision, the
“Town of Burlingame,” was completed in 1896, consisting of hundreds of
parcels generally 50 feet wide and 150 feet deep. The settlement grew
slowly until 1906, when the San Francisco earthquake and fires forced
many people to leave San Francisco in search of new homes. By then, a
handful of modest businesses had been established around the train
station, in what became known as and Burlingame Square, clearing
defining the center of this growing community. By 1908, the year of
incorporation, over a dozen additional subdivisions had been recorded in
Burlingame.
Figure CC-2 identifies the four six officially designated and historically
significant resources in the community (as of 2017): Burlingame Train
Station, the Kohl Mansion, Howard-Ralston Eucalyptus Tree Rows (along
El Camino Real), and the Severn Lodge Dairy Wallscape, the William A
Whifler House (1544 Drake Avenue), and the Anza Expedition Camp #94.
In addition to the foursix officially designated and historically significant
resources, Burlingame has a wealth of older building stock,
neighborhoods, and tree groves that form the basis of the community’s
character. For example, the Francard Tree Groves along the Caltrain
tracks are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
The following goal and policies ensure that buildings, neighborhoods,
districts, and natural areas with historical significance to the Burlingame
community are protected and celebrated so they can remain defining
community features that preserve a community character for future
generations to enjoy and appreciate.
A comprehensive survey was prepared for Downtown, and the
information and findings in the survey, as it may be updated periodically,
will inform historic preservation strategies within Downtown.
Goal CC-3: Protect the character and quality of Burlingame’s
historical buildings, tree groves, open spaces, neighborhoods,
and districts.
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CC-3.1: Comprehensive Historic Surveys
Maintain up-to-date comprehensive surveys for officially designated
historic districts and neighborhoods in Burlingame. [MP]
CC-3.2: Comprehensive Historic Evaluation Approaches
SurveysHistoric Resource Analysis
Require applicants for any discretionary permits that involve remodeling,
removing, or substantially altering any structure older than 50 years (at
the time of the application) to prepare a Historic Resources Analysis
consistent with State CEQA requirements to identify the historical
significance of the property. The analysis shall be prepared by a qualified
historic preservation specialist pre-qualified by the Community
Development Department and should include sufficient information on
the structure’s history, architecture, and/or association with people or
events significant to Burlingame’s or California’s history, or representative
of significant architects.Evaluate options for identifying potential historic
resources, both to allow property owners to utilize historic preservation
incentives and as a consideration in development review. [DR]
CC-3.3: Historic Preservation Standards and Guidelines
When a structure is deemed to have historic significance, use the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic
Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and
Reconstructing Historic Buildings when evaluating development
applications and City projects, or development applications that may
affect scenic views or the historic context of nearby historic resources.
[DR, MP]
CC-3.4: Flexible Land Use Standards
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Maintain flexible land use standards to allow the adaptive reuse of
identified historical buildings with a variety of economically viable uses
while minimizing impacts to the historical value and character of sites and
structures. [DR, MP]
CC-3.5: Historic Districts
Identify opportunities to establish National Park Service Certified Historic
Districts to encourage the preservation of Burlingame’s historical
neighborhoods and districts, and to qualify property owners for the
Federal Preservation Tax Incentives Program. [AC, PA, PI]
CC-3.6: State Historic Building Code
Promote the use of the State Historic Building Code to facilitate the reuse
and conversion of historical buildings to alternative uses. [MP, SO]
CC-3.6: Mills Act
Participate in the California Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program to
provide property owners of historical resources an economic incentive
(property tax relief) to restore, preserve, and maintain qualified historic
properties. [MP, AC, PA]
CC-3.7: Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives
Promote the use of the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives
Program to encourage the rehabilitation of income-producing historical
structures in Burlingame. [PI]
CC-3.8: Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
Promote the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program to
encourage the charitable contribution of historical resources and the
establishment of conservation easements for historic preservation
purposes. [PI]
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CC-3.9: Demolition of Historical Resources
Prohibit the demolition of officially designated historical resources unless
one of the following findings can be made:
The rehabilitation and reuse of the resource is not structurally or
economically feasible.
The demolition is necessary to protect the health, safety, and
welfare of the public.
The public benefits of demolition outweigh the loss of the
historical resource. [DR]
CC-3.101: Heritage Trees
Protect and maintain Burlingame’s historic eucalyptus groves and other
heritage trees in a healthy, safe, and efficient manner so they remain an
important part of the community. [MP]
Neighborhoods
Burlingame is a mature and built-out community with well-established
residential neighborhoods. Many residential neighborhoods display
architectural styles representing different eras of development, including
the earliest periods of Burlingame’s history, and homeowners take great
pride in home maintenance and neighborhood preservation.
Each of Burlingame’s neighborhoods reflects thecontains building styles
representative of that were popular styles during the time of their
construction. Older neighborhoods have an abundance of Craftsman and
vernacular-style homes originally built in the 1910s and 1920s. These were
typically made of wood shingles, wood siding, stucco, or a combination
of these materials. By the early to mid-1920s, Tudor and Mediterranean-
style homes gained popularity, creating an eclectic mix that generally is
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the hallmark of pre-1940s neighborhoods. Ranch-style and Eichler homes
became popular between the 1940s and 1960s, and are particularly
prevalent in post-WWII neighborhoods that developed following the
subdivision of the Mills Estate on the north end of Burlingame.
CThe consistent neighborhood styles and high design quality contribute
to home values and neighborhood cohesion. However, evolving
household compositions and increased disposable income among
Burlingame residents haves led to some conflict created tensions
between homeowners’ desires to build larger homes and broader
community interest in maintaining established neighborhood character.
The following goal and policies promote continued application of
residential design guidelines aim to provide for new and substantially
remodeled homes to be well integrated into existing neighborhood
fabrics and landscapes.
Also, long-established institutional uses such as churches, synagogues,
convents, and private schools are integrated into several neighborhoods.
Over time, the mission of these institutions may change, with the owners
desiring to repurpose the properties. Such reuse will require careful
consideration of their neighborhood context. Neighborhoods are shown
in Figure CC-3.
Goal CC-4: Ensure high-quality, integrated, and appropriately
scaled residential development within Burlingame’s
neighborhoods..
CC-4.1: Residential Character and Design
Encourage a diverse housing stock while also ensuring that new
development and substantially remodeled homes maintain respect the
architectural and massing character predominant in their of each unique
residential neighborhood in Burlingame. [DR]
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CC-4.2: Attractive Design
Emphasize attractive building and site design by paying careful attention
to building scale, mass, placement, architecture, materials, landscaping,
screening of equipment, loading areas, signage, and other design
considerations. Allow below-grade design approaches where such can be
used to maintain consistent scale and massing with surrounding
development. [DR]
CC-4.3: Mass and Scale
Ensure that the scale and interrelationships of new and old residential
development complement each other. [DR]
CC-4.4: Density Compatibility
Ensure that the bulk and scale of multifamily residential developments are
compatible sensitive to with homes and buildings in the surrounding
area. [DR]
CC-4.5: Neighborhood Guidelines
Consider iIdentifying neighborhoods that have a unique architectural
styles or other place-defining characteristics, historical background, or
location, and as appropriate, develop plans that preserve and enhance
their character. [SR]
CC-4.6: Ridgeline Development
Discourage the placement of homes and structures near ridgelines to
maintain natural open space and preserve views. If ridgeline development
cannot be avoided, require grading, building, and landscaping designs
that mitigate visual impacts and blend the development with the natural
features of the hillside. [DR]
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CC-4.67: Hillside Residential Design Standards
Regulate the design of streets, sidewalks, cluster home development,
architecture, site design, grading, landscaping, and utilities in hillside
areas to protect aesthetics, natural topography, and views of surrounding
open space and distant landscapes. [DR, MP]
CC-4.78: Sisters of Mercy Campus and Similar Institutions
Require development of a master plan or similar comprehensive planning
tool for any proposed reuse/repurposing of the Sisters of Mercy campus
(including Sisters Residences, Mercy Center, and Mercy High School) to
accommodate its continuing mission, while ensuring that any new land
uses and development scenarios integrate well with surrounding
residential development and preserve the overall character of the campus
as a community asset. Also require a master plan or similar tool for any
large institution located within a residential neighborhood. [MP]
CC-4.9: Preservation of Older Residences
Consider protection of older single-family and multifamily residences
that, although they may not have historical significance, define and
contribute to the character of a neighborhood. Provide incentives to
encourage their preservation. [DR, SO]
Bayfront
Planning Context
Burlingame’s Bayfront area covers approximately 2.5 linear miles of
frontage along San Francisco Bay. The Bayfront is characterized by the
open waters of the bay, important recreation and open space resources,
and office buildings, hotels, and destination restaurants that benefit from
their proximity to San Francisco International Airport. These commercial
uses provide an important economic base for the City. Within the
Bayfront Area, the Inner Bayshore district between Old Bayshore Highway
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and Highway 101 has long provided space for warehouses, industrial and
logistic businesses, and office space that largely support uses at the
airport.
Largely due to limited access across Highway 101, theThe Bayfront has
developed somewhat independently from the rest of Burlingame, on
properties that were once tidal lands and marshlands. The area is
composed primarily of fill materials imported to development sites. The
low-lying properties are exposed to flood risks and sea level rise hazards.
The regional Bay Trail runs along the Bayfront, providing a pedestrian
and bicycle connection between recreation opportunities and services
along the Bay. While the trail is substantially complete, gaps occur where
the trail route crosses private lands (see Bayfront Diagram)
Bayfront Vision
The Bayfront will be a regional recreation and business destination.
Enhanced parks, natural open spaces, and recreational amenities will
offer places that residents and visitors can enjoy, with enhanced access
for pedestrian, cyclists, and watercraft, including commercial ferry service.
The area will be an environment where hotels and airport-related services
continue to thrive, and where new commercial uses create a well-rounded
district that serves a variety of needs. Industrial and office uses within the
Inner Bayshore district will continue as preferred land uses, and
compatible creative industries will be accommodated and encouraged.
Long-term parking uses that serve operations at the airport will only be
considered in conjunction with office and hospitality development, and
only as a secondary or ancillary use. All development will be undertaken
in a manner that protects people and property from flood hazards and
sea level rise.
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Goal CC-5: Maintain and promote the Bayfront Area as a premier
destination along San Francisco Bay for land- and water-based
recreation, hospitality uses, creative industries, logistics support,
water-based transit service, and local businesses that benefit from
proximity to San Francisco International Airport.
CC-5.1: Commercial Destinations
Support and encourage commercial uses along the waterfront that
enliven the area and serve as destinations for residents and visitors,
including hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues. [MP, DR]
CC-5.2: Diverse Industrial Uses
Continue to accommodate diverse industrial functions, and support
emerging creative businesses through flexible zoning regulations. [DR]
CC-5.3: Airport Support Uses
Maintain the Bayfront’s industrial and airport support functions, and
establish adaptable regulations that respond to the evolving nature of
those industries. [DR]
CC-5.4: Parks and Open Space
Preserve and enhance Bayfront parks and open spaces, and identify
strategies to increase usage of recreational amenities. [FB, SO]
CC-5.5: Trail Connectivity
Coordinate with partner agencies to connect gaps in the Bay Trail, and
require new waterfront development to improve and maintain trail
segments along property lines. [AC, PA]
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Goal CC-6: Establish a cohesive design character for the Bayfront
Area that protects views to the waterfront, encourages walking
and biking, accommodates water-based recreation and ferry
service, and addresses sea level rise.
CC-6.1: View Preservation
Ensure that new development preserves public views to the waterfront.
Consider sightlines and viewsheds from Bayfront open spaces when
planning future projects. [DR, SO]
CC-6.2: Reuse of Building Stock
Promote Allow for the reuse of existing buildings for creative commercial
uses in the Innovation/Industrial District, and encourage aesthetic and
façade improvements. [DR]
CC-6.3: Infill Development
Encourage increased intensity via high-quality infill development on
surface parking lots, and support the conversion of surface parking lots
into active commercial and hospitality uses. [DR]
CC-6.4: Design Character
Establish design standards that facilitate attractive interfaces between use
types, enhance the public realm, and activate commercial districts.
Prioritize pedestrian improvements and waterfront access. [MP, DR]
CC-6.5: Pedestrian and Bicycle Access
Improve pedestrian and bicycle access to the Bayfront across Highway
101 and along the Bay Trail, and identify opportunities for new bicycle
and walking connections to key waterfront destinations. [MP]
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CC-6.6: Water-based Activities
Accommodate access to the Bay for water-based recreation and transit
uses. [DR, MP]
CC-6.7: Sea Level Rise
Require that new and existing development along the Bayfront address
sea level rise and flood risks via attractive and effective shoreline barriers,
which may include payment of assessments to fund City or other efforts
to build a unified defense system. Enforce a minimum 75-foot waterfront
setback requirements, with setback areas used for active and passive
open space to minimize structural damage during flood and storm
events. Design new buildings with habitable areas elevated to minimize
potential damage from exceptional storm events. [DR]
Burlingame Shoreline
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Burlingame Point
Burlingame Point
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Sea Level Rise Approaches (Protect, Accommodate, Retreat, Hybrid,
Adaptation)
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Sea Level Rise Resilience Strategies
Sea level rise resilient developments, Hafen City, Germany
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PROTECT – ENGINEERED, Coastal armoring, seawalls and levees,
Burlingame
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PROTECT – NATURAL, Baylands restoration, Oro Loma marsh
ACCOMMODATE, Flood- proof infrastructure
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ACCOMMODATE, Floodable development, Tasinge Plads, Copenhagen
ADAPTATION, Flood resilient ferry wharf, Brisbane Australia
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RETREAT, Surfer’s Point, Ventura
ADAPTATION, Living shoreline, oyster and estuarine restoration, San
Rafael
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HYBRID, Multifunctional infrastructure, Hafen City
HYBRID, Sustainable waterfront redevelopments, Seattle Waterfront
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Broadway
Planning Context
Broadway is one of two primary commercial destinations in the cCity and
is known for its distinct, small-town main street character. Whereas
Downtown supports a diverse mix of shops, restaurants, and professional
offices with a regional emphasis—including a healthy distribution of
national brand businesses—Broadway has a local, home-grown feel. The
surrounding residential neighborhoods support these businesses with
foot traffic. And although Broadway is a primary connection for vehicles
traveling between Highway 101 and El Camino Real, the roadway’s
narrow width and tree canopy work to maintain lower traffic speeds that
support the pedestrian environment. Broadway’s charm is in its scale,
focus on an active street front, and in its mixture of neighborhood and
community-serving rather than regional-serving businesses (see
Broadway Area Context Diagram).
Broadway Vision
Broadway will continue to be a commercial corridor, with a requirement
for ground-floor uses and development approaches that encourage and
support pedestrian activity. Public realm improvements and ongoing
maintenance will create a distinctive look for the corridor. Increasing foot
traffic, creating gathering places, and improving the façades will
strengthen Broadway as a neighborhood district and preserve its distinct
character and function. Residential development on upper floors along
the Broadway frontage will bring additional people and vitality to the
district. An emphasis will be placed on reuse and rehabilitation of
character-defining structures. Infill development projects will respect and
respond to the pedestrian scale and simple architectural styles. Building
scales will include structures no higher than three stories (approximately
45 feet).
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Goal CC-7: Ensure that Broadway maintains its character as a
vibrant, pedestrian-friendly, mixed- use district that supports and
encourages local businesses and local investment, and that serves
as a gathering place for Burlingame residents and a quaint
destination for visitors.
CC-7.1: Mix of Uses and Activities
Encourage a diverse mix of commercial, office, and residential uses that
support both daytime and evening activity, increase foot traffic, and
attract visitors. [DR]
CC-7.2: Pedestrian-Friendly District
Ensure active and transparent ground-floor uses by restricting businesses
fronting Broadway to retail, service, dining, and entertainment
businesses. [DR]
CC-7.3: Supporting Uses
Encourage second- and third-story office and residential uses along
Broadway, and allow ground-floor office and residential (including lofts
and live/work units) on side streets within the Broadway Mixed Use
designation. Accommodate additional office space on ground floors of
mixed use development on side streets. [DR]
CC-7.4: Scale of Development
Maintain the scale of development along Broadway generally to two to
three stories, with more intensity at California Drive and El Camino Real.
Ensure that residential and mixed use developments along side streets
are designed and scaled to create a transition to lower-density residential
neighborhoods. [DR]
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CC-7.5: Design Character
Establish design standards for commercial and mixed- use development
that reflect Broadway’s historical scale and character. Emphasize design
elements that create an active ground-floor public realm and maintain the
“rhythm” of storefront widths present in the district. [MP, DR]
CC-7.6: Gateways
Enhance the gateways to the Broadway commercial district by protecting
the sign at Broadway and California Drive, enhancing the use and design
of the California Drive and El Camino Real intersections, and allowing
more prominent development at those intersections as gateway
signifiers. [DR]
CC-7.7 Pedestrian Safety
Ensure pedestrian safety with intersection improvements and traffic-
calming measures at key intersections along Broadway. [SO]
CC-7.8: Streetscape Improvements
Maintain streetscape and sidewalk improvements along Broadway that
encourage walking, improve accessibility, and create gathering spaces.
[SO]
CC-7.9: Broadway Business Improvement D istrict (BID)
Continue to collaborate with the Broadway Business Improvement District
(BID) to support and implement projects consistent with the goals of this
General Plan. Facilitate two-way communication between business
owners and the City. [PA]
CC-7.10: Connectivity
Support and encourage efforts to better connect Broadway to
surrounding neighborhoods and destinations via walking, bicycling, and
public and private transit. [MP, SO]
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CC-7.11: Parking
Improve parking in the Broadway district by providing wayfinding signage
and modern methods for collecting parking fares. Consider
improvements to existing surface lots and/or incorporate public parking
into a new structure. [MP, SO, PA]
Downtown
Planning Context
In 2010, the City Council adopted the Burlingame Downtown Specific
Plan. This Specific Plan established direction for continuing the
complementary mix of uses that allow Downtown to be a truly pedestrian-
oriented place, anchored by the library and other civic uses, residential
neighborhoods that offer a range of housing types, and restaurants and
shops that locals frequent and visitors to Burlingame enjoy. The extensive
streetscape improvements along Burlingame Avenue, completed in 2015,
catalyzed private reinvestment along Downtown’s key artery and inspired
interest and investment throughout the district. Given the proximity of
Downtown to the Burlingame rail station, the Specific Plan creates
opportunities for carefully located, more intense development projects
that take advantage of easy transit access, and that responds to the
desire of existing and prospective new residents to live in a charming,
walkable environment that many compare to a European village (see
Downtown Area Context Diagram).
Downtown Vision
As stated in the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan, Downtown
Burlingame will be an economically, socially, and culturally vibrant local
and regional destination, with a diverse and balanced mix of activities,
pedestrian-friendly streets, historical buildings, and inviting gathering
places, including a public square. Burlingame Avenue will continue to be
an active commercial venue, with restaurants, shops, and entertainment
venues for locals and visitors. Over time, the mix of uses along other
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Downtown streets may shift in response to market conditions, with office
uses, creative work spaces, and emerging business types occupying
spaces traditionally devoted to commercial enterprises. New housing will
be provided to meet all income levels and housing choices for people at
all stages in their lives. Emphasis will continue to be placed on preserving
historical structures, including the Post Office, and ensuring that new
development projects blend with the aesthetic quality of their
surroundings. And while walking will be the primary way to get around
Downtown, the City will ensure that public parking facilities are well
located, easy to find, demand priced, and attractive.
Goal CC-8: Ensure that Downtown maintains its character and
function as a vibrant, pedestrian-scaled, mixed use district that
supports and encourages a diversity of commercial businesses,
treasured civic uses, activated office space, and housing for all
income levels and people of all ages.
CC-8.1: Mix of Uses and Activities
Encourage throughout Downtown a diverse mix of commercial, office,
and residential uses that support both daytime and evening activity, take
advantage of easy transit access, and distinguish Burlingame from other
downtowns along the Peninsula. [MP, DR]
CC-8.2: Burlingame Avenue
Maintain Burlingame Avenue as an active commercial venue of regional
importance and interest, with restaurants, shops, and entertainment
venues for locals and visitors. [MP, DR]
CC-8.3: Pedestrian-Scaled District
Maintain the scale of buildings throughout Downtown with pedestrians in
mind, with new building emphasizing human-scale massing and
architectural details. Require active storefronts and building fronts. [DR]
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CC-8.4: Residential Development
Ensure that the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan maintains use
regulations and standards that accommodate a diversity of housing types
and affordability. Provide realistic incentives for affordable housing that is
well integrated into development projects and throughout Downtown.
[DR, PA]
CC-8.5: Evolving Business Types
Ensure that the land use regulations in the Burlingame Downtown
Specific Plan accommodate evolving markets for commercial and office
space and do not constrain uses within particular sub-districts, provided
that the diversity of uses throughout Downtown is retained. This includes
flexibility of street frontage space along Howard Avenue, California Drive,
Park Road, Lorton Avenue, and Highland Avenue. [DR, MP]
CC-8.6: Pedestrian Accommodations
Provide sidewalks, street furniture, street trees, and other streetscape and
public realm amenities that preserve and enhance the comfortable
pedestrian environment throughout Downtown. [MP, FB, SO]
CC-8.7: Auto Dealerships
Accommodate the continued presence of auto dealerships along
California Drive, but also support the desire of property owners to
reconfigure or redevelop properties along California Drive with other
compatible uses consistent with the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan.
[MP, DR, PA]
CC-8.8: City Hall Site
Explore options for updating relocation of City Hall, with options to
include rebuilding at the Primrose Road to another location or siting City
Hall at another location within Downtown convenient for residents and
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the business community, and consider reuse of the City Hall site for other
beneficial uses, including housing and open space. [MP, PA]
CC-8.9: Civic Uses and Community Gathering Places
Keep important civic uses in Downtown, and create new public gathering
places through City efforts and public/private partnerships. [MP, PA, SO]
CC-8.10: Historical Buildings and Features
PEstablish regulations that protect historical buildings and features in
Downtown from neglect, misuse, or destruction. Encourage adaptive
reuse of historical buildings. [DR, PI]
CC-8.11: Public Parking
Develop and implement a comprehensive public parking program
for Downtown that utilizes surface lots and parking structures to
accommodate demand associated with visitor traffic.
Allow property owners and businesses to purchase credits in
public parking facilities in lieu of providing private on-site parking.
Create an intuitive signage program for Downtown parking.
Price public parking based on distance from uses and other
demand factors.
Utilize modern approaches for collecting parking fees and for
identifying availability of park spaces. [PA, SO]
CC-8.12: Private Parking
Establish parking regulations for private development projects in
Downtown that recognize the pedestrian nature of the district, shared use
of buildings, and proximity to transit. Allow for innovate parking
approaches. [MP, DR, PA]
CC-8.13: Wayfinding
Design, implement, and maintain a modern wayfinding signage program
throughout Downtown. [MP, SO, FB]
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CC-8.14: Event Programming
Program, promote, and support a variety of publicly sponsored events in
Downtown year-round, and encourage private efforts to host events. [PA,
SO, FB]
CC-8.15: Variable Massing
Allow for development projects to incorporate variable massing
approaches that provide for an overall average building height within an
individual development project, rather than strict maximums. [MP]
California Drive
Planning Context
California Drive, from just north of Broadway to Oak Grove Avenue (the
northern boundary of the Downtown district), has an eclectic character.
The Caltrain right-of-way to the east forms a hard boundary, with an
intermittent landscaped buffer between the tracks and California Drive.
Low-scale commercial buildings—largely occupied by local businesses in
buildings built to the front property line—are interspersed with residential
uses either fronting California Drive or above and behind the commercial
buildings. Despite the wide right-of-way of California Drive and traffic
speeds of an arterial roadway, the street has characteristics of a
pedestrian boulevard: a mix of complementary uses, buildings close to
the street, and businesses focused on local needs. The right-of-way is
wider than what is needed to accommodate anticipated traffic volumes
through 2040, and pursuing a “road diet” (see the Mobility Element) for
California Drive will create a slower, more pedestrian-friendly corridor that
will influence land uses over the long term. The moderate-density
residential neighborhoods behind the California Drive frontage define a
building scale and sensitivity for uses along the street (see California
Drive Area Context Diagram).
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California Drive Vision
California Drive between Juanita Avenue and Oak Grove Avenue will
remain a medium-density mixed use corridor that transitions seamlessly
to the abutting residential districts to the west. An eclectic mix of uses
reflective of long-established use patterns, a pedestrian scale, locally
owned retail and service commercial businesses, and upper-story
residential units will continue. Prototypical commercial uses are those that
serve Burlingame residents and nearby communities, do not involve late-
night hours, and do not have any operating characteristics that adversely
impact residential uses. Stand-alone residential developments will
accommodate local and regional demand for innovative and interesting
housing types. California Drive will be reinvented as a fully multi-modal
corridor, with a separate bike lane and improved pedestrian connections
along the west side of and across the road.
Goal CC-9: Preserve the California Drive district as an
unconventional, eclectic place, where locally serving commercial
businesses and varying types of residential development interact
along a multimodal corridor, and the uses along California
transition and interface quietly to neighborhoods behind the
corridor.
CC-9.1: Mix of Low-scale Uses
Accommodate a diverse mix of low-scale, locally- serving commercial
businesses and creative residential development along the corridor. In
the zoning regulations, limit commercial uses to those that can clearly be
considered compatible with established residential neighborhoods
immediately adjacent. [DR]
CC-9.2: Stand-alone Residential
Allow stand-alone residential development to remain at locations where
historically established. [MP, DR]
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CC-9.3: Development Approaches
Encourage new development to be built to the California Drive
frontage.
Require step-down building setbacks and buffer treatments where
commercial uses and higher-intensity residential development
abuts established residential neighborhoods to the immediate
west. [DR]
El Camino Real
Planning Context
El Camino Real extends approximately 52 miles along the peninsula,
connecting San Jose to San Francisco. Along most of its route, El Camino
Real is known as State Route 82, a roadway maintained by Caltrans. In
most communities, land uses developed along the route over time to
respond to the road’s function as a commuter route, with motels and
auto-oriented commercial businesses typifying the uses. Much of El
Camino Real in Burlingame is an exception, however, with majestic
eucalyptus trees lining the roadway and multifamily residential to each
side. The apartments, townhomes, and condominiums along El Camino
Real represent almost every era of architectural style from the 1920s
forward, providing a diverse array of housing. Virtually absent along the
stretch through Burlingame are the commercial uses that predominate in
other communities (with the exception of the segment extending from
Dufferin Avenue north to Millbrae, which is included within the North
Burlingame planning area).
Nineteen cities, counties, and agencies are coordinating to reinvent El
Camino Real through the “Grand Boulevard Initiative,” which aims to
have the route “realize its full potential as a place for residents to work,
live, shop, and play, creating links between communities that promote
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walking and transit and an improved and meaningful way of life.”1 From
Burlingame’s perspective, El Camino Real’s unique character through the
cCity represents a window into the past and is a defining feature of
Burlingame. From an urban character perspective, very little needs to
change—and indeed, the eucalyptus grove itself is protected as an
officially designated landmark so will endure into the future. The City has
designated El Camino Real as a scenic roadway. From a street function
perspective, the there are opportunities for operational and safety
enhancements, as discussed in the Mobility Element. See El Camino Real
Area Context Diagram.
El Camino Real Vision
El Camino Real will continue to be an iconic roadway through
Burlingame. Development along the densely tree-lined boulevard will
consist of distinctive multifamily housing, with commercial development
limited to properties that are within Downtown, at the intersection with
Broadway, and at a small node at Adeline Drive. The City, in conjunction
with Caltrans, will develop a plan to preserve the tree groves through
management and a defined replanting plan for older trees. Traffic
management and safety will be addressed as outlined in the Mobility
Element, with clear direction to make El Camino Real pedestrian friendly
through Burlingame.
1 www.grandboulevard.net/about/grand-boulevard
Goal CC-10: Preserve the character of El Camino Real as a
distinctive tree-lined corridor in Burlingame, clearly different than
sections through other communities, with development consisting
of multifamily housing of all types.
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CC-10.1: Residential Character
Maintain El Camino Real as a finely scaled, medium/high-density
residential corridor, with supportive institutional uses. [DR]
CC-10.2: Commercial Uses
Allow a limited amount of commercial and/or mixed- use development
at key intersections along the corridor and consistent with the Downtown
Specific Plan. Ensure the scale of development is compatible with
established and adjacent uses along the corridor. [DR]
CC-10.3: Design Character
Establish design and landscape standards that maintain and strengthen
the unique aesthetics of El Camino Real, and ensure compatibility with
surrounding structures, including adjacent low-density residential. Policies
protecting the Howard Ralston Tree Rows should extend along the entire
length of the tree-lined corridor, including the edge of the Downtown
Specific Plan area. [DR]
CC-10.4: Gateway
Enhance and celebrate the entry to Burlingame on El Camino Real with
context-sensitive gateway design elements, including signage. [MP]
CC-10.5: Tree Groves
Balance the preservation and maintenance of the iconic tree groves along
El Camino Real with public safety and consistent with the City’s Tree
Preservation Ordinance. [DR]
CC-10.6: Collaboration with Transportation Agencies
Continue to partner with Caltrans, VTA, the Grand Boulevard Initiative,
and other partners to improve multi-modal safety and mobility along the
corridor in a manner that reflects local priorities. [AC]
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CC-10.7: Infrastructure
Provide for roadway improvements along the El Camino Real corridor as
outlined in the Mobility Element. [SO, AC]
North Burlingame
Planning Context
The North Burlingame area represents a primary gateway as motorists
travel south on El Camino Real. At this gateway, El Camino Real is a wide
boulevard, with frontage roads providing access to the suburban-scale
and character Burlingame Plaza commercial center and office buildings
between the boulevard and railroad tracks. Significantly, this north end of
the City has easy pedestrian access to the Millbrae multimodal transit
station. Properties in Burlingame could support much more intense
development due to the proximity to the multimodal transit station and
to respond to housing needs for more diverse housing types. And while
El Camino Real is under the jurisdiction of the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans), opportunities exist to make more efficient use
of the street right-of-way. See North Burlingame Area Context Diagram.
North Burlingame Vision
North Burlingame will be a distinct, defining area of Burlingame, with
streetscape enhancements, and new housing, and complementary
commercial uses at urban-level intensities. This transit-oriented
development node will provide housing for all income levels, connect
with surrounding commercial and institutional uses with improved
pedestrian accommodations, and welcome visitors to Burlingame with
distinguishing and historically sensitive gateway features.
Goal CC-11: Establish a high-intensity mixed- use development
node at the north end of El Camino Real to take advantage of the
proximity to the Millbrae multimodal transit station and SamTrans
commuter routes.
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CC-11.1: Mix of Uses and Activities
Promote a mix of residential and commercial uses, including a range of
housing types and a mix of office, service, and retail uses that serve
residents and complement the adjacent medical center. [DR]
CC-11.2: Transit-Oriented Development
Allow and encourage higher-density, transit-oriented development along
El Camino Real and Trousdale Drive to provide housing, employment,
and retail opportunities easily accessible from the Millbrae multimodal
transit station and SamTrans commuter routes. [DR]
CC-11.3 Housing
Encourage and support the development of new housing in North
Burlingame. Ensure that new residential development provides a range of
housing types available to different income levels and meets or exceeds
minimum requirementsincludes provisions for affordable housing. [PA,
DR]
CC-11.4 Design Character
Establish design and landscape standards and strategies to improve the
streetscape, create a distinct development character, and create activity
nodes while respecting the scale of nearby lower-density neighborhoods.
Consider the following design strategies:
Require parking lots and structures to locate behind buildings and
within the interior of a site.
Ensure pedestrian connections and access routes connect
building entrances to adjacent sidewalks and transit stops.
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Encourage pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and outdoor gathering
spaces along ground-floor building frontages.
Encourage buildings to step back from the street and step down
to adjacent uses to ensure compatibility with adjacent uses.
Ensure street setbacks offer ample space for substantial setbacks
along El Camino Real. [DR]
CC-11.5 Gateway Treatment
Develop and implement a defining gateway treatment on El Camino Real
at the entrances to Burlingame. Use monuments, landscaping, and other
streetscape elements as part of the design treatment. ([AC, MP]
CC-11.6 Access Lanes
Maintain and enhance frontage lanes along the east side of El Camino
Real, with improvements such as wide sidewalks and generous
landscaping to support pedestrian activity and serve as an amenity for
adjacent buildings. [MP, DR]
CC-11.7 Connectivity
Ensure safe, comfortable crosswalks and intersections to support
pedestrian and bicycle access to transit stops and across El Camino Real.
[AC, SO]
CC-11.8 Access to Burlingame Businesses
Encourage residents and employees in the North Burlingame to shop,
dine, and visit businesses along Broadway and in Downtown Burlingame.
[PA, PI]
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Rollins Road
Planning Context
The Rollins Road industrial corridor is a major employment base in
Burlingame. Dating to the middle of the last century, the area largely has
supported light manufacturing businesses, warehousing, auto repairs
shops, and wholesale sales activities. In the early 2000s, new uses setting
up business in the district included commercial recreation businesses
such as tennis clubs and indoor soccer facilities. Given the presence of
the Millbrae multimodal transit station less than one-half mile from the
north end of Rollins Road, the district presents opportunities for further
evolution and particularly, to support housing development. However,
with the diminishing availability of well-situated industrial properties in
the Bay Area, balancing the need to preserve industrial land and
businesses with the ability to accommodate emerging and desirable new
uses will be a key challenge.
Rollins Road itself is a wide, four-lane thoroughfare with parking on both
sides. Service and delivery trucks utilize the parking (and sometimes
traffic) lanes during certain hours, and traffic on the street is relatively
light. The corridor is not pedestrian friendly, as sidewalks are relatively
narrow, buildings are set far back, and few pedestrian crossings are
provided, but it functions well for the long-established industrial and
commercial purposes (see Rollins Area Context Diagram).
Rollins Road Vision
Rollins Road will primarily be an industrial district, particularly along the
southern portion of the street within the Innovation/Industrial district.
Traditional light industrial uses and auto service businesses will continue
to represent key land uses since these provide vital services and jobs
within the community, but allowing a cluster of creative and design
industry activities to flourish will create synergies and a regional
destination for wholesalers and consumers.
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The northern portion of the corridor, within easy walking distance to the
Millbrae multimodal transit station, presents an opportunity for
establishment of a new neighborhood of medium-density creative
live/work units and support uses. The City envisions creation of a
complete new neighborhood, where residents and creative businesses
have ready access to transit, supportive commercial businesses, and
public and private open space amenities. Such housing will provide
include workforce housing, thus meeting the needs of all income levels in
Burlingame. Streetscape improvements within the new neighborhood will
emphasize a pedestrian focus, while still accommodating industrial-
related traffic through to Millbrae Avenue.
Goal CC-12: Recreate Rollins Road as two distinct but
complementary districts, with the southern two-thirds of the
corridor supporting industrial and creative business enterprises
and the northerly northern one-third of the corridor reimagined as
a live/work complete residential neighborhood—with parks, tree-
lined streets, and a pedestrian orientation— that connects to the
Millbrae multimodal transit station.
CC-12.1: Industrial Base
Continue to support and accommodate the industrial and commercial
uses throughout the Innovation/Industrial and Live/Work districts. [DR]
CC-12.2: Creative Commercial and Industrial Uses
Support emerging businesses by establishing flexible zoning regulations
that allow creative art and design-oriented and green-tech commercial
and industrial uses. [DR]
CC-12.3: Live/Work District
Establish a creative Live/Work district at the north end of the Rollins Road
corridor within approximately one-half mile of the Millbrae multimodal
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transit station; accommodate medium-density residential uses either as
stand-alone development or as integrated live/work environments. [DR]
CC-12.4: Alternative Transportation
Require new residential development in the Live/Work district to support
alternative modes of transportation, including high-quality bicycle
facilities and public transit incentives. Establish reduced parking
requirements for residential buildings in this area, and study options for
protected bike lanes along Rollins Road and improved connections from
the Millbrae multimodal transit station. [MP, SR, DR]
CC-12.5: Reuse of Existing Buildings
Promote reuse of the existing building stock for creative commercial and
industrial uses—and where feasible and desired, as residential and
live/work places. Require aesthetic and façade improvements as part of
redevelopment projects and property improvements. [DR]
CC-12.6: Views from Highway 101
Require development along the Highway 101 frontage to include
attractive design elements, landscaping, and signage that create a
positive aesthetic condition, as viewed from the highway corridor. [MP,
DR]
CC-12.7: Design Aesthetic
Establish an eclectic but cohesive design aesthetic for the Live/Work
district, and require new development to utilize contemporary
architectural treatments and materials that are compatible with the
industrial nature of the area. Ground-floor workspaces should use
transparent materials to activate sidewalks and support work functions.
[DR]
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CC-12.8: Open Space
Develop a vibrant public realm with attractive public spaces along the
Rollins Road corridor by requiring new development to include publicly
accessible plazas and pocket parks in appropriate locations. [DR, PA]
CC-12.9: Streetscape Enhancements
Promote a pedestrian-friendly environment, particularly in the Live/Work
district. Require new development to create active street frontages, with
workspaces or commercial uses on the ground floor, attractive
landscaping and street trees, and other streetscape enhancements as
appropriate. [DR, PA]
CC-12.10: Pedestrian Connectivity
Study opportunities for signalized pedestrian crossings along Rollins
Road, and identify pedestrian connectivity improvements between the
Live/Work district and the Millbrae Multimodal BART station. [SR, AC]
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Chapter V. Economic
Development Element
Introduction
Burlingame has a diverse local economy, with strengths in hotel, tourism,
retail, and airport-related industries. Burlingame’s proximity to San
Francisco International Airport has been key to attracting hotels, logistics,
air transportation, and business services companies. Burlingame also has
a variety of retail centers that serve unique market niches, including
regional-serving retail in Downtown Burlingame, local independent
retailers and restaurants in the Broadway district and Burlingame Plaza,
and automobile dealerships along California Drive and adjacent to
Highway 101 near the Broadway interchange. While the city historically
has not been a primary regional office location, the potential for
attracting office-based technology and business services firms is strong as
businesses look to take advantage of Burlingame’s convenient transit and
freeway access that connects the city to north to San Francisco and along
the Peninsula.
This Economic Development Element establishes goals and policies
focused on protecting and growing Burlingame’s economic assets, and
leveraging new business retention and attraction opportunities created
by Burlingame’s competitive advantages within the evolving and dynamic
San Francisco Bay Area economy.
Economic Base
A healthy and diverse business mix allows Burlingame to weather
economic cycles and provides a range of job opportunities for residents.
The revenues generated by businesses—such as hotel taxes (transient
occupancy taxes), sales and use taxes, and business license fees—allow
the City to provide high-quality services for residents, employees, and
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visitors. These amenities and services further reinforce Burlingame’s
reputation as a highly desirable location for businesses, creating a
virtuous cycle that benefits the entire community.
Opportunities to expand the business mix in Burlingame are provided
through flexible land use policies in all business districts, with the
implementing zoning regulations able to accommodate evolving
business practices. Whereas the Rollins Road and North Bayshore districts
historically have been centers for industrial and airport support activities,
this General Plan applies the Innovation / Industrial designation to these
areas to accommodate creative industry businesses as well. The Bayfront
Commercial designation allows for greater development intensities for
office and hospitality uses to encourage recycling of underutilized
properties. And in Downtown, commercial properties along Howard
Avenue can support either retail or office uses over time, based on
market shifts.
These goal and policies focus on maintaining a diversified economic base
by accommodating a variety of business types, supporting major
revenue-generating activities that support municipal services, and
maintaining Burlingame’s competitive advantages.
Goal ED-1: Maintain a diversified economic base that provides a
wide range of business and employment opportunities capable of
ensuring a healthy and prosperous economy for generations to
come.
ED-1.1: Diverse Building Types and Sizes
Encourage development of new office, research, and technology spaces
to diversify the types of businesses in Burlingame, specifically focusing on
the Rollins Road, Bayfront, and Downtown areas. [DR, MP, SO]
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ED-1.2: Flexible Building Use
Provide opportunities for flexible building uses, such as live/-work uses or
conversion between types of space, as appropriate in the Rollins Road,
Bayfront, and Downtown areas consistent with land use policy. [DR, MP]
ED-1.3: Automobile Dealerships
Support the continued presence of automobile dealerships in Burlingame
at appropriate locations where they benefit most from clustering and
regional exposure, and where impacts on surrounding uses can be
minimized. Recognize and respond to the evolving nature of automobile
sales in a manner that continues to benefit dealerships and the
contribution of such businesses to the local economy. [DR, MP, SO, PA]
ED-1.5: Hotel Base
Protect and grow hotel businesses by supporting such uses and ancillary
activities on properties located along the Bayfront and, as appropriate, as
boutique operations in Downtown. [DR, FB, SO, PA]
ED-1.6: Community Benefits of Development
Ensure that major commercial development projects contribute toward
desired community benefits of urban design, land use, sustainability,
resiliency, affordable housing, and community health while also
expanding the economic base of the city. [DR, FB, SO, PA]
ED-1.7: Coordination with Local Schools
Work with the Burlingame School District, San Mateo Union High School
District, and local private schools to support commercial businesses in
Burlingame through purchasing practices and promotions that encourage
shopping and eating locally. [AC, PI]
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ED-1.8: Sharing Economy
Track trends in the “sharing economy” (for example, private home rental
and car sharing) to assess their impact on businesses in Burlingame, and
implement appropriate responses to ensure that identified
trends/practices do not adversely impact local businesses and residential
neighborhoods and do contribute revenues as appropriate. [SR, SO, PI]
Business Retention and Attraction
Burlingame is located within a competitive and dynamic environment for
businesses, entrepreneurs, and worker talent. The City’s ability to attract
and retain businesses is influenced by Burlingame’s land use and
economic development policies, infrastructure and place-making
investments, and ongoing operations.
Burlingame’s economic development policies must be responsive to
larger economic trends in the Bay Area region and the changing nature
nationally of how people work and shop. Increasing demand for high-
quality office and research and development space on the Peninsula—
driven by the computer technology and biotechnology industries, as well
as emerging businesses resulting from a strong presence of venture
capital—has generated interest in large-scale development in the
Bayfront area and smaller increments of space in the Downtown area. The
North Bayfront and Rollins Road areas are anticipated to attract private
redevelopment interest and pressures for turnover of long-established
industrial operations in favor of higher-intensity uses. At the same time,
Burlingame’s retail districts and automobile dealerships must adapt to
rapidly changing retail patterns and competition.
The following goal and policies support Burlingame’s desire to retain and
attract businesses and remain economically resilient in the longer term
through careful planning and investments.
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Goal ED-2: Cultivate a business environment that supports long-
established enterprises, attracts new and emerging businesses,
and provides support for synergistic business relationships and
partnerships.
ED-2.1: Land Use Compatibility
Address potential land use compatibility issues and roadway/truck access
conflicts between office, industrial, retail, and residential uses in areas of
transitioning land uses, such as the Bayfront and North Rollins Road
areas. [DR, MP, PA]
ED-2.2: Commercial Uses
Provide appropriate zoning in the north El Camino Real, California Drive,
Broadway, Bayfront, and Downtown areas to ensure that established
businesses can remain and continue to meet community needs. [DR, MP]
ED-2.3: Transportation Access
Work with businesses citywide to develop local transit and bicycle
connections and first mile/last mile strategies from the Caltrain stations to
Burlingame’s employment and retail destinations. [AC, PA]
ED-2.4: Streetscape Maintenance
Maintain attractive streetscapes citywide as a means of encouraging
business investment, particularly in areas of high pedestrian activity, as
identified in the Community Character Element. [SO]
ED-2.5: Household-supporting Retail
Promote growth of neighborhood-serving retail uses—such as grocery
stores, dry cleaners, and convenience stores—at locations within easy
walking distance of residential neighborhoods. [DR]
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ED-2.6: Broadway District Streetscape
Implement improvements to the Broadway district streetscape and
pedestrian environment to enhance the experience for visitors.
Minimizeing any potential negative impacts to businesses and residents
during construction periods. [MP, SO, PA]
ED-2.7: Broadway Business Mix
Position the Broadway district as a destination for locally owned and
operated businesses and restaurants. [MP, PA]
ED-2.8: Regional Shopping Destination
Support Downtown businesses, and encourage the branding and
marketing of specific activities that increase the district’s recognition and
competitiveness as a regional shopping destination. [DR, FB, SO, PA]
ED-2.9: Shopping Districts
Collaborate with business and property owners in the Burlingame Plaza
and Broadway areas to strengthen the economic performance of smaller
retail stores and restaurants. [DR, MP, PA]
ED-2.10: Bayfront Office and Research and Development
Position the Bayfront area as a location for larger office-based and
research and development businesses as a complement to the hospitality
businesses. [SO, MP, PA]
ED-2.11: Economic Development Services
Provide economic development services—such as grants and loans for
expansion, expedited development review, and relocation assistance—to
support businesses of all sizes. [SO, PA, PI]
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ED-2.12: Business Organization Partnerships
Collaborate and coordinate with business associations and districts for
marketing, branding, and promotion activities. [SO, PA, PI]
ED-2.13: Small Business Assistance
Collaborate with local organizations to provide technical and permitting
assistance to small businesses. [SO, AC, PA, PI]
ED-2.14: Commercial Data Tracking
Monitor occupancies and vacancies and track trends in major industries
through collaboration with brokers, property owners, and business
owners. Use the data to develop and pursue business attraction and
retention strategies. [SR, SO, PA, PI]
ED-2.15: Marketing Available Business Spaces
Promote efforts to market and fill spaces in commercial and industrial
buildings, especially smaller creative and technology firms in Downtown
and larger firms attracted to the North Rollins Road and Bayfront districts.
[SO, PA, PI]
ED-2.16: Permitting Processes
Provide efficient and transparent permitting and approvals processes for
businesses permits and land use development/improvement projects.
[DR, SO, PA, PI]
ED-2.17: Hospitality Industry
Support the needs of the well-established and new hospitality businesses
to attract and serve visitors from around the globe, and to adapt to
emerging consumer preferences and industry practices. [DR, PA]
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ED-2.18: Entertainment Businesses
Implement strategies to attract desirable entertainment-related
businesses to Burlingame that are regional destinations and that
complement other local business sectors. [SO, PA]
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Chapter VI. Mobility
Introduction
The many mobility, access, and transportation choices available to
residents, visitors, and employees of businesses in the cCity contribute to
Burlingame’s vibrant economy and community health. When people can
make easy choices to forego driving their cars and instead take the train
or the bus, bike, or walk to local destinations and to places more distant,
everyone benefits.
The City is committed to providing a convenient and inviting multimodal
network that connects all of Burlingame internally, and that integrates
well with regional networks. To continue improving mobility and
preparing for transportation demands of the future, the City will focus on
working within established roadway infrastructure to fully support transit,
bicycle, and pedestrian mobility, as well as travel modes that may emerge
during the life of this plan, such as self-driving cars and electrified rail.
These initiatives will include programmatic changes, such as updating
how the City evaluates traffic impacts. Physical improvements will include
improved street designs that encourage environmentally friendly travel
habits. Altogether, these changes will result in improved connections for
everyone who lives in, works in, and visits Burlingame.
This Mobility Element includes goals and policies that address:
Multi-Mmodal Transportation Network
Safe and Convenient Pedestrian Facilities
Bicycle Facilities
Transit Access and Amenities
Transportation Demand Management
Integration of Transportation and Land Use
Parking
Natural Resources and Sustainability
Performance Measures and Guidelines
Corridor and Area Plans
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Multimodal Transportation Network
An efficient, accessible, and safe multimodal transportation network
moves people and goods through the community. In addition to their
utilitarian function of moving vehicles, streets can also provide spaces for
people to exercise, gather, and conduct business. Burlingame’s streets
serve many functions, including:
Allowing people to move about town
Providing access to businesses, homes, schools, parks, and public
spaces
Supporting adjacent land uses and developments
Providing safe, attractive areas that encourage personal
interactions
Promoting human and environmental health by making it easier
and safer to travel by transit, by bicycle, or on foot
Public rights-of-way (roadways, sidewalks, trails, and, paths) cover a
significant part of any community, generally occupying 20 to 30 percent
of a community’s total land area. The layout and use of these areas
influence many aspects of the physical environment, including how
people move, how people and goods get to homes and businesses, and
how frequently people walk, bike, and exercise outdoors. Street and
pathway designs also affect the safety and independence of people in the
community, especially vulnerable populations such as children, persons
with disabilities, and the elderly. A well-planned and well-designed
mobility network is a means to realize the community’s goals for
improved health, economic growth, quality of life, and fiscal soundness.
With these goals in mind, Burlingame aims to develop a complete
multimodal transportation network (Complete Streets network). This
network will be designed to encourage people to use non-automobile
modes for as many trips as possible, as high use of these alternative
modes enables the system to move more people with less delay, cost,
and environmental impacts. However, tradeoffs need to be made within
each mode to allow safe access for all other modes. Streets are where
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walking, bicycling, transit, private vehicles, and freight come together to
provide mobility to their respective users.
Street Classifications
Streets and sidewalks are public spaces that serve many functions:
mobility corridors, connections to businesses, places for interaction
among neighbors, and even facilities for managing stormwater control.
Above all, the primary function is mobility, and different street types
accommodate different means of moving about. The City of Burlingame’s
Sstreet Cclassification system is shown in Figure M-1., It and provides a
framework for street design and mobility that supports all of these
functions and meets the City’s needs for 21st century transportation
options.
The street classification system establishes and promotes the suitability of
streets to accommodate various travel modes and land uses. In particular,
this system is sensitive to local context, land use, built form, and mobility
priorities. Each of the classifications align with Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) categories, as shown in Table M-1. However, they
encompass a more dynamic range of uses than those identified by
FHWA. A detailed description of Burlingame’s street classifications and
their corresponding FHWA category are shown in Table M-2.
Street uses are independent of their normal form and function, such as
routes for emergency vehicles, streets adjacent to major transit stations or
school zones, and bicycle priority streets. These uses do not necessarily
dictate the specific design of a street but instead encourage design
flexibility to better serve the specific purposes. For example, the local
access streets that can best serve bicycles should be clearly identified so
their roadway and intersection design emphasizes bicycle priority and
comfortable access. Similarly, emergency routes may require width and
design exceptions to accommodate movements of emergency vehicles;
for example, where a roundabout is appropriate for a particular
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intersection, its edges may need to be rounded so that large fire trucks
can roll over rather than have to swerve around them.
Table M-1
Relationship between Street Types and Existing FHWA Classifications
Classification Arterial Collector Local
El Camino Real ●
Major Connector ● ●
Minor Connector ●
Access ●
Table M-2
Description of Street Classifications
Classification Description Example
FHWA
Category
Commercial
Arterial
Street with commercial
frontages with capacity to
serve as a main route for
multiple modes
Distributes trips to commercial
areas and provides a balanced
level of service for vehicles,
transit, bicycles, and
pedestrians, wherever
possible. Pedestrian
improvements are comfortable
to walk along and provide safe
crossings at designated
locations.
Howard Ave
(west of
California
Drive)
Arterial
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Table M-2
Description of Street Classifications
Classification Description Example
FHWA
Category
Commercial
Collector
Street with commercial
frontages with capacity to
serve as a minor route for
multiple modes
Prioritizes walking and
bicycling and accommodates
intra-city trips while also
distributing local traffic to
other streets and areas.
Burlingame
Avenue
Collector
Commercial
Access
Low-volume commercial street
serving local traffic
Provides access primarily to
adjacent streets and nearby
uses. These streets should
offer safe and inviting places
to walk and bike.
Highland
Avenue
Local
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Table M-2
Description of Street Classifications
Classification Description Example
FHWA
Category
Mixed Use
Arterial,
El Camino Real
El Camino Real, regional
access corridor with mixed
residential and commercial
frontages and capacity to
serve as a main route for
multiple modes
Provides local and regional
access, distributes trips to
residential and commercial
areas, and provides a
balanced level of service for
vehicles, transit, and
pedestrians, where possible.
Pedestrian improvements are
comfortable to walk along and
provide safe crossings at
designated locations.
Accommodating vehicle traffic
while ensuring a high-quality
experience for visitors and
residents is a key design
challenge.
El Camino
Real (north
of Rosedale
Avenue)
Arterial
Mixed Use
Arterial
Street with mixed use
frontages with capacity to
serve as a main route for
multiple modes
Distributes trips for mixed use
and connecting residential
areas, and provides a
balanced level of service for
vehicles, transit, bicycles, and
pedestrians, wherever
possible. Pedestrian
improvements are comfortable
to walk along and provide safe
crossings at designated
locations.
Rollins Road Arterial
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Table M-2
Description of Street Classifications
Classification Description Example
FHWA
Category
Mixed Use
Collector
Street with mixed use
frontages with capacity to
serve as a minor route for
multiple modes
Prioritizes walking and
bicycling and accommodates
intra-city trips while also
distributing local traffic to
other streets and areas.
Adrian
Boulevard
Collector
Mixed Use
Access
Low-volume mixed use
through street serving local
traffic
Provides access primarily to
adjacent streets and nearby
uses. These streets should
offer safe and inviting places
to walk bike.
Malcom
Road
Local
Neighborhood
Arterial,
El Camino Real
El Camino Real, regional
access corridor with residential
frontages and capacity to
serve as a main route for
multiple modes
Provides local and regional
access, distributes trips to
residential and commercial
areas, and provides a
balanced level of service for
vehicles, transit, and
pedestrians, where possible.
Pedestrian improvements are
comfortable to walk along and
provide safe crossings at
designated locations.
Accommodating vehicle traffic
while ensuring a high quality of
life for residents is a key
design challenge.
El Camino
Real (south
of Rosedale
Avenue)
Arterial
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Table M-2
Description of Street Classifications
Classification Description Example
FHWA
Category
Neighborhood
Arterial
Primarily residential streets
with capacity to serve as a
main route for multiple modes
Distributes trips for residential
areas and provides a balanced
level of service for vehicles,
transit, bicycles, and
pedestrians, wherever
possible. Pedestrian
improvements are comfortable
to walk along and provide safe
crossings at designated
locations.
Trousdale
Drive (West
of Ogden
Drive)
Arterial
Neighborhood
Collector
Primarily residential streets
with capacity to serve as a
minor route for multiple
modes
Prioritizes walking and
bicycling and accommodates
intra-city trips while also
distributing local traffic to
other streets and areas.
Accommodating vehicle traffic
while ensuring a high quality of
life for residents is a key
design challenge.
Hillside
Drive
Collector
Neighborhood
Access
Low-volume residential street
serving mostly local traffic
Provides access primarily to
adjacent streets and nearby
uses. These streets should
offer safe and inviting places
to walk and bike.
Paloma
Avenue
Local
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These goal and policies provide a framework for ensuring that network
changes and improvements over time are accomplished in such a way
that reduces conflicts and congestion and promotes community health
and sustainability.
Goal M-1: Achieve and maintain a citywide circulation network
that provides safe, efficient, and convenient mobility for all users
and modes of transportation.
M-1.1: Complete Streets
Define and develop a well-connected network of Complete Streets that
can move all modes safely, efficiently, and comfortably to promote
efficient circulation while also improving public health, and safety, and
accessibility. [MP, AC]
M-1.2: Connectivity to Destinations
Connect commercial districts, centers of employment, civic uses, parks,
schools, and other destinations with high-quality options for all travel
modes. Ensure the system accommodates the needs of all users,
including youth, the elderly, and people with disabilities. [MP, SO]
M-1.3: Travel Time Reliability
Develop a transportation system that provides travel time reliability for all
modes of travel, with solutions that support transit and active
transportation. [MP, FB, SO, AC]
M-1.34: Focus on Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Ensure that pedestrian and bicyclist safety at intersections and on
roadways is given priority over motor vehicleswell integrated into
intersection design. [MP, SO]
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Safe and Convenient Pedestrian Facilities
Walking is the healthiest and lowest-cost form of transportation and
fundamental to the entire circulation network, as even motorized vehicle
trips start with a walk or bike trip to a bus, train, or car. Walking should be
safe and pleasurable for everyone, on all streets and at all times of day.
Special attention should be given to the needs of children, the elderly,
and people with disabilities. Maintaining and developing enhanced and
continuous sidewalks, paths, and intersection crossings reinforce access
to commercial districts and transit stations, and establish safe routes to
schools. The costs of these investments are minor compared to the
ongoing expense of maintaining roadways designed for high-speed
vehicle travel, insurance costspaying for accidents that result in
pedestrian injury or death, and dedicating space to vehicle storage rather
than high-quality public spaces and development projects.
Walking also contributes substantially to creating a healthier and more
active community. Convenient active transportation opportunities benefit
individuals through the addition of physical activity to their daily routine,
improving health and reducing risk of chronic diseases. A community that
embraces alternatives to driving is also better connected. This
connectivity can foster small business development and social interaction
among Burlingame residents. For example, residents in neighborhoods
surrounding the Broadway and Burlingame Avenue commercial districts
can easily walk to these areas and meet neighbors to socialize. Safe and
well-connected pedestrian routes allow the elderly, mobility-challenged
individuals, people on limited incomes, and youth to fully participate in
their community.
Figure M-2 identifies the planned citywide pedestrian network, and Tthe
following goal and policies support safe, convenient, and pleasing
walking environments throughout Burlingame.
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Goal M-2: Ensure Burlingame’s streets are comfortable, safe, and
attractive for people of all ages and abilities to walk.
M-2.1: Pedestrian Amenities and Access
Expand pedestrian access by eliminating gaps in sidewalk and path
networks, improving safety, and requiring safe and comfortable
pedestrian facilities. Possible enhancements to the pedestrian network
include:
A new pedestrian/bicycle crossing of U.S. 101
In the vicinity of schools, libraries, and City Hall
Around commuter rail stations
Pedestrian overcrossing or undercrossing of rail tracks between
Trousdale Drive and Broadway [DR/MP]
M-2.2: Walkable Infrastructure and Access to Destinations
Ensure that schools, commercial districts, employment destinations,
parks, civic facilities, and transit stops have safe and convenient
pedestrian access, including connections across Highway 101 and trails
through parks and regional networks. Explore improving access across
Highway 101 exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists. [DR/MP]
M-2.3: Pedestrian Priority
Promote and prioritize pedestrian improvements and safety where
conflicts or problems exist between pedestrians and other travel modes.
[DR/MP]
M-2.4: Circulation around Downtown Library
Improve pedestrian circulation around the Downtown library to minimize
potential automobile/pedestrian conflicts. [MP]
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M-2.5: Assessment and Maintenance
Ensure the ongoing assessment and maintenance of sidewalks, pavement
markings, pedestrian crossing signals, and lighting. [MP/FB]
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Bicycle Facilities
Oftentimes the approach to addressing traffic congestion is to expand
and redesign roadways to better accommodate cars and trucks. However,
these improvements can be costly, eliminate or impinge upon businesses,
and cause environmental damage. Promoting and providing facilities that
encourage bicycling and other forms of active transportation can present
cost-effective solutions to address these challenges while providing
additional community benefits.
Convenient and safe bicycling is a way of life in cities throughout the
world. In addition to getting from here to there cheaply, cyclists are able
to introduce healthful physical activity into their daily routines. Any trip
made by bicycle supports environmental goals related to air quality
improvements and greenhouse gas emission reductions.
In Burlingame, bike trips can be relatively easy on the flatlands, provided
the infrastructure is in place to encourage riders withll skills ranging from
those of the casual user to the enthusiast. This may consist of a simple
striped and signed lane. In the hillside neighborhoods, biking can be
more of a challenge due to terrain, but bike facilities nonetheless can be
provided to link homes to parks and schools. Burlingame is committed to
establishing and maintaining a citywide bicycle network that provides
convenient internal circulation and links to regional facilities. Bike facilities
will be installed as shown on Figure M-32, and the planned physical
changes to the circulation system will be coupled with policies and
programs that support biking, including requirements for secure bicycle
parking and bicycle safety education.
The bicycle facilities shown on Figure M-32 consist of four classes that
are used throughout the U.S. Figure M-43 illustrates typical cross
sections for each class.
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Goal M-3: Develop a network of high-quality, convenient, safe,
and easy-to-use bicycle facilities to increase the number of people
who use bicycles for everyday transportation.
M-3.1: Uninterrupted Bicycle Network
Develop a safe, convenient, and integrated bicycle network that connects
residential neighborhoods to employment, education, recreation, and
commercial destinations throughout Burlingame, as illustrated in Figure
M-32. [MP, /DR, /SO]
M-3.2: Safe and Functional Network
Ensure that roadway intersections, crossings, on-street bicycle lanes
(Class II), separated bicycle paths (Class I), and other bicycle network
facilities provide safe and comfortable connections to support continuous
bicycle routes. [MP, /DR]
M-3.3: California Drive Bikeway
Establish a separated bikeway on California Drive that allows cyclists to
move easily through Burlingame to connections north and south of the
City, and that allows for interaction with businesses along California Drive
(see detail under California Drive discussion). [MP, SO]
M-3.4: Bicycle-Transit Integration
Design and construct bicycle and transit facilities so they reduce conflicts
between cyclists and buses along transit corridors, while also ensuring
these new facilities improve access to transit and support intermodal trips
(e.g., bicycle to bus connections). [MP, SO]
M-3.5: Bicycle Wayfinding Signage and Marked Routes
Encourage bicycling by providing wayfinding signage that directs
bicyclists to designated bike routes and to civic places, cultural amenities,
and visitor and recreational destinations. Along bike routes, provide clear
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and unambiguous signage that alerts drivers to the presence of cyclists.
[MP, SO]
M-3.6: Support Facilities for Cyclists
Provide standards in the Zoning Code that address required bicycle
parking, including provisions for secured facilities, as well as other
development features and incentives that encourage bicycle use (e.g.,
changing rooms at places of business). [DR]
M-3.7: Bicycle Facility Maintenance
Ensure that the City maintains an adequate capital improvement budget
for ongoing assessment and maintenance of bicycle facilities, including
pavement markings, wayfinding signage, and bicycle parking/storage.
[FB, SO]
M-3.8: Bicycle Education
Work with Caltrans, the local school districts, and bicycle user groups to
conduct programs and training focused on bicycle safety education. [SO,
AC, PI]
M-3.9: Bicycle Commission
Establish a Bicycle Commission community advisory board to review and
provide comments as appropriate on streetscape projects, development
projects, and City-initiated bicycle programs. [SO, . DR]
M-3.10: Bicycle Sharing
Implement a bicycle sharing program to provide an alternative to driving,
enhance bicycle accessibility, and offer a last-mile option to transit. [SO,
PA]
Transit Access and Amenities
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In Burlingame, local Caltrain service and SamTtrans bus routes link
destinations up and down the Peninsula, providing Burlingame residents
with viable alternatives to car use. These transit modes also bring people
into Burlingame to work and shop. Certainly, the frequency and reliability
of transit service are the two most critical factors that affect a person’s
decision to take the train or bus, but providing safe and easy access to
transit for all potential users can encourage a casual or timid rider to take
trips more frequently. Having this access establishes confidence in
commuters who may want to take advantage of transit but are unsure
how they would get themselves to a transit stop or station. By extending
a seamless and safe multimodal environment outward from transit stops
along existing streets, across barriers, and into nearby destinations or
residential areas, the number of residents and employees using transit
can be expanded proportionally. The community benefits of well-
designed, accessible transit stations can extend more than one mile from
a station or stop.
These connections also have significant health and economic benefits. By
providing residents with better biking and walking infrastructure around
transit stops and stations, the City is simultaneously encouraging more
active lifestyles among its residents. Additionally, by making these areas
more walkable and bikeable, the areas become more desirable places to
live and work.
Figure M-54 identifies the citywide transit priority network, and the
following goal and policies promote ways to expand and enhance transit
services in Burlingame.
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Goal M-4: Improve transit access, frequency, connectivity, and
amenities to increase transit ridership and convivence.
M-4.1: Interagency Collaboration
Collaborate with regional and local transit service providers to support
improved transit service frequency and connections between routes
operated by different agencies. [AC]
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M-4.2: Caltrain Electrification
Support efforts to electrify Caltrain to improve regional transit services to
Burlingame, if these improvements do not result in unacceptable safety
or noise impacts on the community. [AC, SO]
M-4.3: California High Speed Rail
Review, comment, and participate in regional discussions related to
California High Speed Rail on the Peninsula. Work with the California
High Speed Rail Authority to consider plans for high speed rail
development and access to high speed rail hubs if these improvements
do not result in locally -unacceptable safety, environmental, traffic, visual,
or noise impacts on the community. [AC, SO]
M-4.4: Access to Transit
Ensure roadways and sidewalks near transit stops are designed to protect
pedestrians and bicyclists and are well connected to provide seamless
access to and/ from transit. [MP, SO]
M-4.5: Transit Priority
Establish a network of transit-serving corridors to accommodate local and
regional transit routes, supporting high-frequency service on regional
transit streets to make transit service more time competitive with personal
vehicle trips. [MP, PI]
M-4.6: Broadway Station
Work with Caltrainns to identify opportunities to expand train transit
services at the Broadway Station, including adding more frequent
community and weekend stops at this station. [AC, SO]
M-4.7: Shuttle Service
Increase use of available shuttles in Burlingame by improving signage,
outreach, and coordination with co-sponsors. [AC, SO]
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Transportation Demand Management
Managing travel demand became popular in the 1970s as a means to
encourage people to consume less oil during the energy crisis. Today, it
is more closely associated with goals to reduce air pollutants, reduce
congestion from single-driver vehicle trips, and encourage more
sustainable travel practices. For years, transportation and land use
decisions around the country supported encouraged single-occupancy
vehicle use through on-site parking requirements, tax incentives, and
commute reimbursement programs.
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is a set of strategies used to
mitigate traffic congestion, provide more options to get around, and
reduce dependence on single-occupancy vehicles. Often these strategies
are explicitly designed to improve community health and the
environment. TDM strategies aim to reverse historical trends and expand
choices for commutes and local trips, while also reducing the total
number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the community. The following
goal and policies identify the City’s TDM strategies that will be
incorporated into new projects and public improvement projects.
Goal M-5: Implement TDM strategies that reduce overall vehicle
trips and encourage the use of transportation modes that reduce
VMT and greenhouse gas emissions.
M-5.1: TDM Guidelines and Programs
Establish specific TDM guidelines and requirements within the Zoning
Code Ordinance that encourage travel by a variety of modes for both
individuals and employees, focusing different strategies in different parts
of the community as appropriate to promote sustainability and economic
development. [DR, MP]
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M-5.2: Targeted Outreach
Develop outreach materials for specific neighborhoods in the city that are
suitable for increased transit ridership given their proximity to bus stops
or train stations as a way to reduce drive-alone automobile trips. [MP, SR,
PI]
Integration of Transportation and Land Use
Streets support the places and neighborhoods they serve and balance
the needs of everyone who travels along them. While often thought of as
serving specifically the needs for movement, streets also provide spaces
for people to come together to socialize and exercise. Street designs and
retrofits should be based on how to serve the modal priorities and to
support existing or desired land uses located along the frontage.
Commercial streets, for example, need to attract and accommodate
visitors by providing for slow and steady vehicle traffic and available on-
street parking to support retail. The busiest areas, such as Ddowntown,
need to prioritize transit and pedestrian movement. Local residential
streets need to have speeds slow enough to enable motorists to stop for
a child chasing a ball. The goal and policies below identify ways the City
will most closely integrate land use planning and street use by enhancing
transportation modes and thereby creating attractive and active street
corridors.
Goal M-6: Create an integrated transportation program that
reduces peak-period vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled.
M-6.1: Transit Supportive Land Use
Plan for and accommodate land uses that facilitate development of
compact, mixed- use development with the density, diversity of use, and
local accessibility supportive of transit use. [MP, DR]
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M-6.2: Mixed Use Areas
Promote residential, employment, recreation, and commercial uses within
designated mixed- use areas to reduce walking distances between
destinations and to create an active street environment throughout the
day. [DR]
M-6.3: Building Access and Site Design
Establish site design guidelines that require entrances facing the street to
provide convenient and direct access to pedestrians and transit users.
[DR]
Parking
A well-managed parking system achieves many objectives, such as fewer
vehicles circulating on streets, easy access on foot from the car to one’s
ultimate destination, and enhanced commerce. Commercial parking
spaces should be easy to find, priced according to demand, and
complemented by programs and features that facilitate getting to stores,
restaurants, and places of employment. When an effective parking
management system is in place, the experience of visiting popular areas
within Burlingame is perceived as comfortable and convenient, and
people are encouraged to return again and again.
Active parking management leads to multiple favorable outcomes by
incentivizing sustainable habits that reduce the reliance on driving for
every trip. These outcomes include reducing development costs,
cultivating multimodal communities, improving public space design, and
reducing impervious surfaces. When all aspects of parking management
are appropriately applied, a smaller parking inventory may still provide a
higher level of service to customers. The following goal and polices
identify ways the City will more effectively and efficiently manage both
public parking and private parking for individual development projects.
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Goal M-7: Use parking management strategies that promote
parking availability, housing affordability, congestion management,
and improved air quality.
M-7.1: Parking Pricing
Manage public parking facilities effectively by using dynamic pricing
strategies that allow all parking facilities to achieve desired occupancy
rates in business and retail districts. [DR, FB, SO]
M-7.2: Public Parking Management
Manage public parking areas to support economic development and
accessibility, and ensure that parking is available for commercial and
office uses so that parking does not spill over into adjacent residential
neighborhoods. [DR, SO]
M-7.3: Parking Requirements
Reduce or eliminate minimum parking requirements and/or implement
parking maximums for housing, commercial, office, and other land uses in
mixed use areas and in proximity to frequent transit services.
Comprehensively examine parking requirements in the Zoning Code and
adjust as needed to respond to evolving vehicle ownership patterns and
parking practices. [DR, SR]
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M-7.4: Parking Facility Design
Require that the design of parking lots and structures meets applicable
urban design goals and policies, and minimizes negative impacts on
people walking and biking, on transit users, and on the built environment.
[DR]
M-7.5: Creative Parking Approaches
Promote and support creative approaches to parking, including but not
limited to use of parking lifts and shared parking, particularly in mixed-
use and retail areas. In Downtown and the Live/Work designation, include
consideration of “unbundling” parking from residential development
projects, whereby parking is provided as an amenity paid for separately
from a lease. [DR, SO]
M-7.6: Parking Demand Reductions
Reduce parking demand through travel options programs such as parking
cash-out and other TDM strategies. [DR]
M-7.7: Parking Supply
Evaluate incremental increases in parking Downtown and in the Broadway
business district through the provision of parking structures that could
support a range of uses, and/or arrangements with property owners to
utilize private parking facilities at off-hours for public parking. [DR]
Natural Resources and Sustainability
The transportation sector is one of the largest sources of air pollutants
and the most significant user of energy resources. Reducing use of
transportation modes that rely solely on fossil fuels or emit greenhouse
gases supports the community’s goal for improved environmental
conditions and more sustainable mobility practices. Burlingame’s planned
multimodal approach encourages the use of multiple transportation
options. These goal and policies identify ways the City can reduce
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congestion and provide more opportunities to reallocate right-of-way for
green space and alternative modes of transportation.
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Goal M-8: Achieve air quality, sustainability, and greenhouse gas
emission reduction objectives through technology upgrades and
improved management of Burlingame’s streets.
M-8.1: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Identify electric vehicle charging priority locations and opportunities to
integrate emerging technology into public parking infrastructure to
encourage and expand the use of zero-emissions vehicles. [MP, PI]
M-8.2: Vehicle Trip Reduction
Support vehicle trip reduction strategies, including building safer and
more inviting active transportation networks, supporting connections to
high frequency and regional transit, implementing TDM programs, and
integrating land use and transportation decisions. [DR, MP]
Performance Measures and Guidelines
Performance measures and guidelines for transportation projects in
California historically have been guided by the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). If a project exceeds a significance threshold for a
given metric, it will often trigger the need to prepare an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR). In Burlingame, consistent with long-established
practices, transportation projects have been analyzed based primarily on
their potential impact on local traffic operations. Traffic impacts are
measured using the Transportation Research Board’s Highway Capacity
Manual level of service (LOS) methodology for signalized intersections,
which are graded A through F based on performance (with F representing
a failing grade). A project triggers a traffic-related threshold if calculations
indicate an unacceptable degradation in LOS—in other words, if the
average intersection delay is expected to increase to unacceptable levels
(often LOS E or F). This typically leads to vehicle-centric traffic impact
mitigations that dedicate right-of-way to vehicle storage and throughput,
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such as road widening or turn pockets, that can improve traffic flow but
erode the safety and efficiency of other transportation modes.
Guidelines from the California Office of Planning and Research
recommend that cities replace LOS standards with multimodal vehicle
miles traveled (VMT) standards. This approach has changed the way
municipalities measure transportation impacts. By using VMT, the project
evaluation process may prioritize more sustainable transportation modes
over high-capacity intersections. This can generate far-reaching impacts,
leading to safer, more efficient, and more sustainable local street design,
and encouraging development in locations well served by multimodal
infrastructure, rather than those characterized by low vehicle volumes.
The following goal and policies establish a VMT standard for Burlingame
and outline specific actions and programs the City will undertake to
ensure a multimodal approach to traffic impact analysis.
Goal M-9: Achieve an improved paradigm for measuring the
traffic impacts of development projects.
M-9.1: Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Transportation Performance
Measures
Update the City’s transportation performance measures to use vehicle
miles traveled (VMT) standards instead of level of service (LOS) standards.
[MP, AC]
M-9.2: Multimodal Transportation Impact Fee
Consider eEstablishing a transportation impact fee for new development
that generates funds for improving all modes of transportation.
Recognize that this ties into the update of performance measures, as
developer fees and improvements will no longer be tied to intersection
operations. [FB]
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | M-29
Corridors and Area Plans
In addition to the citywide goals and policies, initiatives specific to
Burlingame’s corridors and districts will allow mobility challenges and
objectives to be addressed.
California Drive
California Drive, a local north-south corridor through Burlingame, has a
distinct character, with uses that transition from single-family residential at
the north end to neighborhood-serving commercial in the middle to auto
dealerships at the south end. Running parallel to El Camino Real and the
Caltrain right-of-way, California Drive provides local connections between
Millbrae and San Mateo, supports a local SamTrans bus route, and is a
designated bike route. This corridor is also a significant connection
between the Broadway and Downtown commercial districts.
California Drive has long been a vehicle-dominated street, with narrow
sidewalks, infrequent pedestrian crossings, and bicycle facilities
consisting of “sharrows” to alert motorists that bicycles may share the
outside travel lane. With low vehicle volumes relative to the roadway’s
capacity (based on standard traffic engineering practices), this corridor
will benefit from an updated design that reallocates excess right-of-way
for enhanced pedestrian, bicycle, and transit use. The following goal and
policies identify how California Drive will be improved and will enhance
connections to local commercial districts and transit hubs.
Figure M-6 identifies conceptual street cross sections for California Drive
that will be implemented to better accommodate pedestrians, cyclists,
and transit while also allowing efficient movement of cars and on-street
parking.
VI. MOBILITY
M-30 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Goal M-10: California Drive will be redesigned to support
multimodal access, with facilities that encourage active
transportation and improved linkages to commercial and
residential areas.
M-10.1: California Drive Roadway Redesign
Implement a redesign of California Drive consisting of a “road diet” south
of Broadway and installation of continuous bicycle facilities to establish a
north-south bicycle corridor through Burlingame, connecting to bike
facilities in Millbrae and San Mateo. Concepts for sections north of
Broadway and between Broadway and Burlingame Avenue focus on
traffic calming, providing a continuous bicycle facility, and improving
pedestrian connections. These may include:
North of Broadway: Narrow vehicle lanes in each direction, install
a buffered two-way off-street bike path on the east side, narrow
parking lanes, and develop a new right-of-way of 42 feet from the
west curb to east edge of cycle track, with additional four-and-
one-half feet of width from the Southern Pacific easement (see
Figure M-6).
South of Broadway: Create one through vehicle lane in each
direction and one center-running left-turn pocket, install a
buffered two-way bike route on the east side with a wide buffer
(which could be planted or separated by a curb or other vertical
barrier), allow parking on the west side only adjacent to the active
space, provide a buffer between pedestrians on the sidewalk and
moving vehicles in the street, and maintain the 63 feet of right-of-
way from the west curb to the east edge of the cycle track (see
Figure M-6). This configuration will keep bicyclists separated from
motor vehicles and will connect seamlessly to a planned two-way
bicycle path north of Broadway, providing an inviting continuous
north-south bike route for all skill levels.
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | M-31
El Camino Real
El Camino Real, Spanish for the Royal Road, is a historic travel corridor,
having served as the route connecting the 21 Spanish missions in
California. Today, El Camino Real continues its function as a critical
regional north-south corridor along the Peninsula, connecting cities and
providing an alternative commute route to Highway 101 and Interstate
280 (although usually for shorter commute trips). Through Burlingame, El
Camino Real has a character clearly distinct from that in cities to the north
and south. The eucalyptus trees planted in the early twentieth century
survive today, providing a distinctive canopy; collectively, the trees are
listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the “Howard-Ralston
Eucalyptus Tree Rows.” Land uses in Burlingame largely consist of
multifamily housing set back from the street, whereas El Camino Real
frontage properties in most other cities has been developed with
commercial uses oriented toward motorists.
El Camino Real is owned and managed by the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) and is designated State Route 82. As of 2017, El
Camino Real maintained its original design as regional connector, with
two lanes in each direction, narrow and sometimes discontinuous
sidewalks, no dedicated right-of-way to accommodate bus
loading/unloading, no turning or passing lanes, and long distances
between marked pedestrian crossing facilities. El Camino Real presents
an east-west barrier for pedestrian connections to residential
neighborhoods on both sides of the corridor, and to commercial and
employment destinations on the east side. Consistent with its function as
a regional route, the roadway supports multiple SamTrans bus routes.
The City has considered options for improving El Camino Real to provide
safer crossings for pedestrians and bicycles. The objective is to work with
Caltrans to improve safety while retaining the character of the roadway.
Refer to the Community Character Element for additional discussion of
land use and urban design goals for El Camino Real.
VI. MOBILITY
M-32 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Goal M-11: Ensure that El Camino Real retains its distinct
character as a residential street lined with a historic tree grove,
with its function as a regional commute corridor secondary to
Burlingame’s vision of the corridor as a lower-speed tree-lined
thoroughfare.
M-11.1: El Camino Real Design Enhancements
Identify high priority locations to improve access, east-west connections,
and pedestrian safety along El Camino Real. Coordinate with Caltrans
and regional Grand Boulevard Initiative partners (including SamTrans) to
update intersection treatments and lane configurations to improve safety
while retaining the distinctive character of the roadway. [SR, AC]
Broadway
Broadway traverses east-west across the center of Burlingame,
connecting residential neighborhoods west of El Camino Real to
California Drive, then extending across the commuter rail line and east to
Highway 101. The Broadway/Highway 101 interchange is the only full
interchange directly serving Burlingame.
The at-grade crossing at the rail tracks, combined with short distances
between intersections along Broadway to Highway 101, has long
challenged roadway operations. Also, Broadway serves a dual purpose
between California Drive and El Camino Real: as the frontage street for
this local commercial district and the key connection to neighborhoods
west of El Camino Real. The City looks to Broadway to retain its many
functions and to do them all well. Creating a grade separation at the rail
line will allow intersection operations to improve and vehicles to move
more easily to California Drive. This in turn will provide opportunities to
enhance the Broadway commercial district as a local-serving, pedestrian-
oriented place, with on-street parking and easily accessible public
parking facilities.
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | M-33
Goal M-12: Allow Broadway to function for dual purposes: as a
slow-speed roadway through the Broadway commercial district
and as a connector to Highway 101.
M-12.1: Neighborhood Connections
Maintain traffic-calming designs on Broadway between California Drive
and El Camino Real, and provide improved pedestrian and bicycle
connections to surrounding neighborhoods. [MP]
M-12.2: Regional Connections
Coordinate with Caltrain and Caltrans to design and construct a grade-
separated intersection at Broadway and the rail tracks to improve
operations at California Drive and to create a safer and more complete
multimodal network. [MP, AC]
Rollins Road
Rollins Road provides north-south access between Millbrae Avenue to the
north (in the city of Millbrae) and Broadway to the south. Historically,
Rollins Road’s function has been to serve an industrial district. Four lanes
within a 75- to 84-foot right-of-way provide ample space for trucks to
maneuver and access Highway 101 from either Millbrae Avenue or
Broadway. Land use policy provides for the north end of Rollins Road to
transition from its historically industrial function to a complete live/work
neighborhood, with moderate density residential and mixed- use
development. With this evolution, Rollins Road will need to serve more
travel modes, particularly since employees in businesses in the district
and new residents can be expected to use the BART station in Millbrae.
The following goals and policies identify ways to enhance the Rollins
Road corridor to accommodate a more diverse mix of uses while
continuing to meet the needs of important industrial businesses.
VI. MOBILITY
M-34 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Goal M-13: Ensure that Rollins Road meets the needs of all uses
and users within the Rollins Road district.
M-13.1: Support Transit Access
Investigate and implement improvements to the north end of Rollins
Road that will provide complete streets treatments that allow convenient
and safe bike and pedestrian access across Millbrae Avenue to the BART
station, as well as within the Live/Work land use district. [SR]
M-13.2: Accommodate the Needs of Industrial Businesses
Ensure that the design of Rollins Road accommodates the mobility and
access needs of businesses in the Industrial/Innovation land use district in
a manner that responds to the emerging presence of residential uses.
[SO]
Bayfront
The Bayfront area will experience increased investment and more intense
uses on underutilized properties. The vision of creating a much more
vibrant hospitality and business district requires that multimodal
infrastructure improvements be provided to better connect uses and
provide travel options for visitors. Old Bayshore Highway and Airport
Boulevard will both be improved to accommodate users looking to
access the recreation amenities along the Bayfront and to visit the mix of
uses in the area. In addition to their new multimodal functions, the streets
will have attractive urban design treatments that create a distinct identity
for the Bayfront. Critically, the City will investigate options for crossing
Highway 101, such as establishing a bicycle/pedestrian crossing as
described in the overarching policies for this element.
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | M-35
Goal M-14: Reinvent Old Bayshore Highway and Airport
Boulevard as multimodal streets, and enhance connections
between the Bayfront and the balance of the City.
M-14.1: Old Bayshore Highway and Airport Boulevard
Design and apply complete streets improvements to the Old Bayshore
Highway and Airport Boulevard corridors. [MP]
M-14.2: Bay Trail
Identify and construct multimodal paths to complete all gaps in the Bay
Trail. [MP, AC]
M-14.3: Improved Connections
Define approaches to improving the Anza Boulevard interchange with
Highway 101 to reduce driver confusion and create an easier transition to
Bayfront businesses and attractions. [SR, AC, FB]
M-14.4: Wayfinding Signage
Develop and implement a comprehensive wayfinding program for the
Bayfront area. [MP]
Neighborhood Streets
Neighborhood streets throughout Burlingame are the primary trip origins
for residents and provide the essential connections to local destinations
such as schools. The following goal and policies identify ways to improve
the functionality of neighborhood streets.
VI. MOBILITY
M-36 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Goal M-157: Ensure that neighborhood streets are safe and
provide efficient vehicular access to residential neighborhoods
and schools.
M-157.1: Safe Routes to Schools
Identify essential pedestrian crossings and gaps in the multimodal
network around schools, and establish and implement Safe Routes to
Schools programs to improve access for children walking and biking to
school. [MP, AC]
M-157.2: Active Transportation Infrastructure
Develop neighborhood traffic-calming programs that support
construction of intersection treatments and completion of multimodal
networks, with a focus on pedestrian crossings and gaps in bicycle routes
to encourage more active transportation trips. [MP, FB, SO]
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Chapter VII. Infrastructure
Introduction
City residents, institutions, and the business community depend upon
reliable, flexible, and cost-effective infrastructure to ensure that existing
homes and businesses have efficient utility services and that desired
growth can be accommodated. Several public, quasi-public, and private
infrastructure service providers maintain the systems that support urban
uses: the water supply system that provides high quality and reliable
drinking water from the Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System, the sewer
system that collects and treats sewage from homes and businesses in the
wastewater treatment facility, the storm drain system that reduces urban
flooding by moving stormwater runoff to waterways, the natural gas and
electric lines that heat and cool our homes, and the telecommunications
infrastructure that keeps us connected. We expect these systems to
function without interruption, and the only time we really notice them at
all is when they do not work, which is rare. This can be attributed to the
attention paid to keep infrastructure in Burlingame up to date and to
improve systems so that local businesses remain cutting edge and
competitive.
This Infrastructure Element establishes goals and policies focused on the
efficient and reliable provision of utilities and infrastructure throughout
Burlingame sufficient to support the planned level of growth and
economic development goals. This element addresses:
Efficient and Sustainable Municipal Operations
Water Delivery and Supply
Wastewater
Stormwater Drainage and Flood Control
Solid Waste and Recycling
Energy
Telecommunications
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Efficient and Sustainable Municipal Operations
The City of Burlingame Public Works Department maintains systems for
water supply and delivery, wastewater collection and treatment, and
stormwater drainage and flood control. The City contracts participates in
a joint powers authority (JPA) for solid waste and recycling services, with
and revists agreements with services providers revisited on a regular basis
to ensure community needs and objectives are being met. The City is
committed to providing high service levels through its own operations
and for contract services.
Goal IF-1: Ensure the provision of adequate, efficient, and
sustainable municipal operations to ensure long-term, high-
quality utility services for Burlingame residents, institutions, and
businesses.
IF-1.1: Infrastructure Priority
Prioritize capital improvement funding to rehabilitate or replace critical
infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life or has capacity
constraints. [MP, SO]
IF-1.2: Development Fair Share
Ensure, through a combination of improvement fees and other funding
mechanisms, that new development pays its fair share of providing new
public facilities and services and/or the costs of expanding/upgrading
existing facilities and services impacted by new development. [DR, FB]
IF-1.3: Neighborhood Compatibility
Ensure that public facilities and infrastructure are located, designed, and
maintained so that noise, light, glare, or odors associated with these
facilities will not adversely affect nearby land uses, particularly residential
areas. Require these facilities to use building and landscaping materials
that are compatible with, or screen them from, neighboring properties.
[DR]
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BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IF-3
IF-1.4: Sustainable Practices
Make purchasing decisions that minimize packaging and avoid
waste.
Implement recycling programs that reduce waste beyond State-
mandated requirements.
Implement municipal energy efficiency and conservation practices
that reduce water, electricity and natural gas use.
Run fleet operations in a manner that reduces the consumption of
non-renewable energy sources.
Ensure that new City facilities incorporate low-impact
development stormwater management practices. [DR, SO, PI]
IF-1.5: Sustainable Contracting
When awarding contracts, professional service agreements, and grants to
businesses and non-profit agency partners, request that proposals or
applications to include information about the sustainability practices of
the organization. [SO, PA]
IF-1.6: Design Capacity
Ensure that public infrastructure is designed to meet planned needs
consistent with the General Plan growth capacity to avoid the need for
future upsizing. Maintain a balance between meeting future growth
needs and over-sizing of infrastructure to avoid fiscal impacts or impacts
on other goals. [MP, SO]
IF-1.7: Coordination
Require coordination of construction activity between various providers,
particularly in City facilities and rights-of-way, to ensure that the
community is not unnecessarily inconvenienced. Require that providers
maintain adequate space for all utilities when planning and constructing
their infrastructure. [AC, PA, PI]
Water Delivery and Supply
The City operates an extensive water distribution system using water
largely supplied by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)
via the Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System. The local storage and
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distribution system, shown in Figure IF-1, serves all portions of the
community. In 2004, the City prepared a Water System Master Plan that
identified deficiencies within the water system and prioritized
improvement projects to ensure the long-term integrity of the water
system. Due to aging water system infrastructure, long-term projections
for completion of improvements and annual upkeep and replacement of
the system are constant necessities.
Given California’s history of severe droughts and projected increases in
the Bay Area population through 2040 and beyond, water conservation is
critical for ensuring that future demands can be met sustainability. Prior to
the drought of 2011-2016, Burlingame water users consumed
approximately 3.0 to 5.5 million gallons per day of potable water. As of
July 2015, that level had dropped significantly, to approximately 2.4 to 4.6
million gallons per day. The conservation achievement was spurred both
by a statewide mandate imposed by Governor Jerry Brown and collective
voluntary water conservation efforts by community members. However,
water use in the city is projected to rise to approximately 5.22 million
gallons per day by 2040 (accounting for both residential and
nonresidential users). As of 2016, the City had a water supply assurance
agreement from the SFPUC to receive an allotment of 5.23 million gallons
per day on an annual average. While the allotments are negotiated on a
scheduled basis, with Burlingame having the ability to request an
increased supply, rising water costs and the almost finite water supply
means that increased future conservation measures will be needed to
ensure supplies remain available.
The following goal and policies aim to improve the overall function and
reliability of the water system and to encourage water conservation by all
users.
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Goal IF-2: Ensure the long-term availability of water through
conservation methods and regular maintenance and
improvements to the overall water supply delivery system.
IF-2.1: Water System Reliability
Improve water system reliability by replacing and repairing water lines
that are leaking or otherwise meet the City’s criteria for replacement. [MP,
DR, SO]
IF-2.2: Seismic Upgrades
Continue to improve the seismic safety of the water system, including
seismic retrofits of water storage facilities and improvements to pipes
near fault lines and/or subject to severe groundshaking. [MP, SO]
IF-2.3: New Development
Ensure long-term water supply capacity prior to granting building permits
for new development. Require that new development projects fund the
full cost of upgrading water storage and supply infrastructure to meet
their specific needs. [DR, SO]
IF-2.4: Water Agency Participation
Continue to participate in the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation
Agency and purchase water from the San Francisco Public Utilities
Commission. [AC]
IF-2.5: Urban Water Management Plan
Prepare, maintain, and implement an Urban Water Management Plan,
including water conservation strategies and programs, as required by the
State’s Water Management Planning Act. [MP, SO]
IF-2.6: Water Treatment Capacity and Infrastructure
If the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is unable to provide water
that meets drinking water standards, the City will plan, secure funding for,
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and procure sufficient water treatment capacity and infrastructure to meet
projected water demands. [SO, AC]
IF-2.7: Water Shortage Allocation Plan
Prepare, maintain, and implement a Water Shortage Allocation Plan that
distributes available water from the regional water system among San
Francisco Public Utilities Commission and wholesale customers in the
event of a system-wide shortage of up to 20 percent. [SO, AC]
IF-2.8: Water Supply During Emergencies
Maintain emergency water connections in the event of disruption of
delivery from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. Maintain
emergency wells for short duration use in an emergency. [SO, AC]
IF-2.9: Water Conservation Standards
Comply with State water conservation standards. Encourage water
conservation practices as a way of life. [SO, AC]
IF-2.10: Water Conservation Programs
Implement cost-effective conservation strategies and programs that
increase water use efficiency, including providing incentives for adoption
of water-efficiency measures. [SO, PI]
IF-2.11: Retrofits
Implement programs that incentivize businesses and private institutions
to replace existing plumbing fixtures with water-efficient plumbing. [SO,
PI]
IF-2.12: Recycled Water
Increase the use of recycled water as available, cost effective, and safe.
This may include allowed use of graywater systems consistent with health
and building codes. [S , SO, PI]
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BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IF-7
IF-2.13: Bay-Friendly Landscaping
Promote landscaping approaches that include native and climate-
appropriate plants, sustainable design and maintenance, water-efficient
irrigation systems, and yard clipping reduction practices. Provide
guidance to the community regarding preferred landscaping and
irrigation practices. [DR, PI]
Wastewater
The City of Burlingame owns, operates, and maintains the local sanitary
sewage collection and treatment facilities. The network of pipes that
collect sewage, which covers approximately six square miles and serves
9,000 customers (see Figure IF-2), consists of approximately 100 miles of
gravity sewers, seven pump stations, and 15,800 linear feet of force mains.
The wastewater collected is treated at the Burlingame Wastewater
Treatment Plant (WWTP) on Airport Boulevard, which has a secondary
treatment capacity of 15 million gallons per day (which includes wastewater
treatment for the neighboring Ttown of Hillsborough). The WWTP
underwent upgrades in 1994, 2006, and 2011. Treated effluent from the
plant (that is, the outflow) is transported by intertie pipeline through the
cities of Millbrae and San Bruno to a regional outfall into San Francisco Bay
located off Point San Bruno near South San Francisco.
Goal IF-3: Provide sufficient wastewater collection and disposal
infrastructure to meet current and future community needs.
IF-3.1: Sewage Collection System
Operate and maintain the sewage collection system to minimize the
potential for system malfunction or failure. [MP, SO]
IF-3.2: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations and Maintenance
Operate and maintain the City’s wastewater treatment plant to ensure
that wastewater discharge meets all applicable federal and regional
permit provisions. [MP, SO]
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IF-3.3: Innovative and Efficient Operations
Adopt innovative, efficient, and environmentally beneficial wastewater
treatment technologies. [MP, SO]
IF-3.4: Reduce Infiltration and Inflow
Develop and implement a plan to repair or replace underperforming
wastewater facilities to remove excessive infiltration and inflow from
stormwater and other non-sewer sources. This includes effective
enforcement of ordinances applicable to lateral sewer line replacement.
[MP, SO]
IF-3.5: Seismic Upgrades
Continue to improve the seismic safety of the sewage collection and
treatment system, including seismic retrofits of facilities near fault lines
and/or subject to severe groundshaking. [MP, SO]
IF-3.6: Service to New Development
Ensure that adequate wastewater collection and treatment services for all
new development are available before developments are approved.
Require new development projects to fund the full cost of upgrading
sewage collection and treatment infrastructure to meet their specific
needs. [DR, SO]
Stormwater Drainage and Flood Control
Most of Burlingame’s storm drainage infrastructure was constructed in
the early twentieth century. The City has constructed and maintains a
network of open ditches and subsurface drainage pipes that supplement
the natural streams, carrying urban runoff and stormwater flows into San
Francisco Bay. The drainage infrastructure also includes pump stations in
low-lying areas to move water toward the Bay. To address the age and
condition of drainage and flood control infrastructure, in 2008 the City
prepared a Storm Drain Improvements Report to highlight high-priority
projects and guide upgrade investments within five watersheds: Easton,
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BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IF-9
Burlingame/Ralston, Sanchez/Terrace, Mills and El Portal/Trousdale.
Annual storm drain fees assessed to all properties fund the $39 million in
bonds sold to finance identified improvements through 2039 (see Figure
IF-3). The improvement program is specifically designed to help increase
storm drainage capacity, replace aging pipes and pumps, improve public
safety, and reduce local flooding.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the
agency responsible for preparing Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs),
Burlingame is located primarily within Zone X 0.2, which means there is a
0.2 percent annual chance of flood hazard (referred to as a 500-year storm
event), and partially within Zone X - Area of Minimal Flood Hazard.
Properties along certain creeks and on the Bayside of Highway 101 lie
within Zone A, Zone AE, Zone AH, and Zone VE, all of which have
mandatory flood insurance requirements. Figure IF-4 shows the flood
zones in Burlingame.
Due to the age of the regional system, many of the storm drain systems
have a 10-year design storm capacity, not the standard 30-year capacity
for regional facilities. Some local storm drain systems also have less than
a two-year design storm capacity, where the standard is also 10 years. In
addition to these flood concerns, the City will be subject to flooding over
time due to sea level rise, as outlined in the Safety Element. Flood
protection improvements represent critical infrastructure investments
needed to protect life and property and encourage continued private
economic investment throughout Burlingame.
Goal IF-4: Protect people and property from the adverse effects
of flooding through a stormwater system that adequately moves
runoff from existing and future development, prevents property
damage due to flooding, and improves environmental quality.
IF-4.1: Storm Drain Infrastructure Maintenance
Ensure that local storm drain infrastructure is sufficiently maintained to
minimize flood hazards. [MP, SO]
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IF-4.2: Localized Flooding
Identify and correct problems of localized flooding. Promote the use of
green infrastructure, whenever feasible, to mimic a natural hydrologic
system that uses stormwater as a resource. [DR, MP, SO]
IF-4.3: Guard against Sea Level Rise
Pursue the policies outlined in the Safety Element related to sea level
rise. [DR, MP, SO]
IF-4.4: Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Encourage Plan for and implement lLow iImpact dDevelopment (LID)
techniquesretrofits, such as green infrastructure which uses vegetation
and soil to capture, treat, and retain stormwater runoff. Promote the use
of pervious surfaces, green streets, and rainwater harvesting to achieve
multiple benefits, such as creating open space, improving stormwater
quality, and increasing groundwater recharge. Avoid or minimize the
impact of stormwater discharges on local receiving waters, including the
San Francisco Bay. [DR, SO]
IF-4.5: Improvement to Public Spaces
Design smart improvements to public spaces— including streets, parks,
and plazas for stormwater retention and groundwater infiltration— by
diverting urban runoff to bioretention systems and implementing LID
techniques. Integrate green infrastructure that restores a natural
hydrologic system such as trees, rain gardens, and vegetated swales into
the urban environment. Encourage stormwater facilities that are designed
to be a functional and attractive element of public spaces. [DR, PI]
IF-4.6: Grading Projects
Impose appropriate conditions on grading projects performed during the
rainy season to ensure that silt is not conveyed to storm drainage
systems. [DR]
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BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IF-11
IF-4.7: Diversion
Require new development to be designed to prevent the diversion of
stormwater onto neighboring parcels. [DR, SO]
IF-4.8: Rainwater Harvesting
Encourage the use of rainwater harvesting facilities, techniques, and
improvements where appropriate, cost effective, safe, and
environmentally sustainable as a way to reduce urban runoff and
stormwater flows into the storm drain system. [DR, PI]
IF-4.9: Pollution Prevention
Prevent pollutants from entering the storm drain system by managing
point and non-point pollution sources through public and private
facilities, local regulations, and education. [DR, PI]
Solid Waste and Recycling
Burlingame is part of a regional JPA that manages contracts with a private
vendor for solid waste collection and recycling services for several cities.
Under California law, the vendor, working in concert with the City,JPA is
required to divert waste from landfills (recycle and reduce) to achieve
State waste reduction and pollution prevention goals. Burlingame
residents, businesses, and local institutions have shown a clear
commitment to reducing the waste stream, having achieved a 60 percent
waste diversion rate as of 2016. The City has led by example through its
Environmental Purchasing Policy and sponsorship of zero waste City
events. Even with the tremendous success the City and JPA haves
achieved, additional waste reduction will be attained through increased
recycling opportunities, new goals and programs for businesses and
institutions, more home composting, and sustainable purchasing
practices that extend to residents and businesses.
For additional policies related to solid waste reduction and recycling,
refer to the Healthy People and Healthy Places Element.
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Goal IF-5: Achieve waste reduction goals in excess of State
mandates.
IF-5.1: Effective Collection Services
Monitor the City’s solid waste and recycling services franchisee to ensure
that services provided meet the needs of the community. [MP, SO]
IF-5.2: Landfill Capacity
Coordinate with the City’s contracted waste hauler/recycler to ensure
adequate landfill capacity in the region exists for the contract duration.
[SO, AC]
IF-5.3: Municipal Waste Reduction
Reduce municipal waste generation by continuing to employ a wide
range of simple and innovative techniques, such as electronic
communications, to reduce paper usage and buying products with less
packaging and in bulk. [SO, PI]
IF-5.4: Disposable, Toxic, and Non-Renewable Products
Identify uses of disposable, toxic, and nonrenewable products in City
operations and seek ways to reduce, avoid, or substitute such uses with
less toxic options. [SO]
IF-5.5: Construction Waste Recycling
Require demolition, remodeling, and major new development projects
include salvaging or recycling asphalt and concrete and all other non-
hazardous construction and demolition materials to the maximum extent
practicable. [DR]
IF-5.6: Electronic Waste Disposal
Educate residents and businesses regarding proper and safe means of
electronic waste disposal at permitted facilities, and make it easy for them
to do so. [PI]
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BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IF-13
IF-5.7: Composting
Facilitate the ability of all residents to compost both for their own use and
for collection by contract waste haulers. [SO]
IF-5.8: Regional Coordination
Support regional efforts to develop and implement effective waste
management strategies. [PI]
IF-5.9: Outreach
Conduct and enhance programs that promote waste reduction through
partnerships with schools, institutions, businesses, and homes. [PI]
IF-5.10: Hazardous Waste
Work with providers and businesses to provide convenient hazardous and
e-waste facilities for the community. [AC, PA]
IF-5.11: Preferential Purchasing
Maintain and update a City preferential purchasing policy for products
that reduce packaging waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and toxic
contaminants, and that are reusable. [SO]
IF-5.12: Reuse
Encourage reuse of materials and reusable products. Develop a program
for reuse of materials and reusable products in City facilities and outreach
programs for community-wide participation by promoting community-
wide garage sales and online venues. [SO]
IF-5.13: Collaboration
Collaborate with agencies and large businesses or projects to enhance
opportunities for community-wide recycling, reuse, and reduction
programs. [PA, PI]
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IF-5.14: Recycled Materials
Encourage the use of recycled materials and sustainably harvested
materials in City and private projects. [DR, AC]
IF-5.15: Composting
Expand composting programs in coordination with waste vendor to all
residential type and businesses.
IF-5.16: Zero Waste
Participate in negotiations with waste vendor to implement zero waste
supportive contracts and services.
Energy
Two electricity providers service Burlingame, the Pacific Gas and Electric
Company (PG&E) and Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE). PG&E provides
electrical and natural gas service,; offers programs and rebates for energy
efficiency,; operates and expands transmission lines and gas service
based on projected demands,; and ensures that systems are properly
maintained and reliable. PG&E is required to make sure that transmission
and distribution facilities incorporate safety features and the latest
technological advancements.
PCE is San Mateo County’s community choice energy program that
provides cleaner electricity at competitive rates and with a higher
renewable energy content than PG&E. Burlingame joined PCE to provide
a choice for its community, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and
support renewable energy. PCE offers two rates for customers: 1)
ECOplus is the default rate with at least 50% renewable energy content:
and 2) ECO100 is the opt-up rate with 100% renewable energy. Most of
Burlingame’s electricity customers are enrolled in PCE rather than PG&E
and at the ECOplus rate. PCE plans to offer energy efficiency programs
and rebates in the future.
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BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IF-15
Goal IF-6: Ensure the provision of adequate and safe gas and
electric services to Burlingame residents and businesses, and that
energy facilities are constructed in a fashion that minimizes their
impacts on surrounding development and maximizes efficiency.
IF-6.1: Utility Provider Coordination
Coordinate with PCE, PG&E, and other service providers to make sure
that they provide efficient, reliable, affordable, and state-of-the-art
service to Burlingame, and that they promote technological
improvements and upgrading of utility services. Coordinate with
providers in the siting and design of gas and electric facilities to minimize
environmental, aesthetic, and safety impacts. [AC, PA]
IF-6.2: Utility Facility Safety
Work with regulators and energy providers to monitor, evaluate, and
maintain the safety of utility facilities (e.g., gas pipelines and electric lines
and transformers). Where facilities are found to be a potential safety
concern, especially those that could be impacted by seismic events,
support utility provider efforts to repair or replace affected facilities. [AC,
PA]
IF-6.3: Back-up Power Supply
Provide back-up power supplies for critical facilities. [SO]
IF-6.5: Undergrounding Utilities
Encourage the undergrounding of existing overhead facilities, and
require new facilities to be undergrounded when tied to large -scale or
multi-block development. [DR, MP]
IF-6.6: Utility Line Maintenance
Encourage energy providers to maintain, regularly inspect, and repair gas
pipelines and electric utility lines, both overhead and underground, to
ensure reliable and safe services with limited disruptions. To this end, the
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City will inform energy providers of pending public works projects that
provide opportunities to inspect or repair underground utility lines. [SO,
AC, PA]
IF-6.7: Electric Vehicles
Work with energy providers to plan for and provide for the electricity
needs of a growing EV network in Burlingame. [MP, AC]
IF-6.8: Joint Use
Work with energy providers to allow for their rights-of-way and easements
to be considered for dual use as public open space, trails, parkland,
community gardens, and other compatible passive recreational uses. [DR,
SO]
IF-6.9: ECO100
Increase ECO100 enrollment by residences and businesses. Coordinate
with community champions and PCE to expand outreach on ECO100.
[AC, SO, PI]
Telecommunications
Access to efficient and affordable telecommunications infrastructure—
including broadband, fiber optic, wireless (wi-fi), and emerging
technologies—connects Burlingame to the world and can serve as an
economic development tool, attracting businesses that require high-
speed, reliable service. Burlingame will work to establish a wide range of
innovative telecommunications systems and services to attract and retain
state-of-the-art businesses, provide information and communication
access for all residents, and facilitate public education.
Goal IF-7: Install state-of-the-art technology and
telecommunications infrastructure to support Burlingame
residents, businesses, institutions, and public agencies.
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BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IF-17
IF-7.1: Access and Availability
Work with service providers to ensure access to and availability of a wide
range of state-of-the-art telecommunications systems and services for
households, businesses, institutions, public spaces, and public agencies
throughout Burlingame. [FB, PA]
IF-7.2: Infrastructure Co-location
Encourage the co-location of telecommunications facilities, and work with
service providers to site telecommunications facilities on City-owned
property and within public rights-of-way wherever possible. [DR, PA]
IF-7.3: Incorporation into Public Places
Establish requirements for the incorporation and accessibility of state-of-
the-art, attractive telecommunications systems and services for public use
in public buildings and spaces. [DR, PI]
IF-7.4: Incorporation into New Development
Establish requirements for the installation of state-of-the-art internal
telecommunications technologies in new office, commercial, and hotel
developments. [DR]
IF-7.5: Fiber Optic Cable Access
Encourage the expansion of fiber optic cable infrastructure throughout
the city. [DR, PA]
IF-7.6: Public Wireless Hot Spots
Encourage the installation of public wireless network “hot spots”
throughout the city, but prioritized in Downtown, the Bayfront, and along
Broadway. [DR, MP]
IF-7.67: Facility Upgrades
Require service providers to upgrade existing facilities as part of permit
or lease renewals, and encourage the use of newer technologies that
VII. INFRASTRUCTURE
IF-18 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
allow the facility components to be reduced in size or improve screening
or camouflaging. [DR, PA]
IF-7.8: CCTV
Consider establishing closed circuit television systems (CCTV) at locations
in Burlingame that would benefit from such technology. [SO]
IF-7.79: Antenna Aesthetics
Implement measures that require above-ground telecommunications
infrastructure—and antenna in particular—to be shielded, integrated into
buildings, or otherwise utilize stealth approaches to minimize their
aesthetic impacts. [DR]
IF-7.810: Telecommunications Master Plan
Prepare and regularly update a Telecommunications Master Plan with
regulations and guidelines for wireless and emerging technology
installation. [MP, SO, FB]
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Chapter VIII. Community
Safety Element
Introduction
Burlingame residents, business owners, and visitors value the safe
environment the City offers. Low crime rates and efficient police, fire, and
emergency medical services all contribute to the collective feeling of
safety. At the same time, the City’s location alongside San Francisco Bay,
the hillside environments, and natural features such as earthquake faults,
present risks that are compounded by human-made hazards and the
effects of climate change.
The Community Safety Element establishes goals and policies designed
to protect public health and safety, provide for sound emergency
preparedness planning, and build in resiliency. This Element addresses
these safety planning and response topics:
Police Protection
Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Response and Resilience
Noise
Seismic and Geologic Hazards
Airport Hazards
Sea Level Rise
Police Protection
The quality of the City’s Police Department and its relationship with the
community haves a direct impact on Burlingame’s overall safety and
security, as well as maintaining the community’s high quality of life. The
following goal and policies aim to enhance the services and operations of
the Burlingame Police Department while strengthening community
partnerships.
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CS-2 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Goal CS-1: Ensure high-quality, responsive police services
necessary to deter crime and support a safe and secure
community.
CS-1.1: Staffing Levels
Maintain optimal police staffing levels, including sworn officers and
civilian support, necessary to meeting current and projected community
needs. [FB/MP]
CS-1.2: Facilities Planning
Develop, maintain, and implement a Police Department Master Plan that
guides the provision of equipment, facilities, training, and operations
centers. [MP]
CS-1.3: Response Times
Identify, monitor, and achieve appropriate minimum police response
times for all call priority levels. [MP/SO]
CS-1.4: Coordination
Coordinate with local, regional, State, and Federal criminal justice
agencies to promote regional cooperation in the delivery of police
services. [PI]
CS-1.5: Communication
Maintain and encourage two-way communication with the Burlingame
community to facilitate public safety and effective policing. [PI]
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Fire Prevention and Protection Services and
Emergency Medical Response
Up-to-date fire prevention and protection services and emergency
medical response benefit the community in many ways. Property values
can remain high when quality services are available. More critically,
however, is that loss of life and property can be minimized when an event
occurs. In a small city like Burlingame, partnerships are key to the
provision of quick response and coordinated prevention planning. The
Central County Fire Department provides fire and emergency medical
response services to Burlingame, and through its mutual aid agreements
with other fire departments, can dedicate appropriate resources to
safeguard the community. Fire prevention and emergency response
planning are priorities; minimizing fire risks occurs through education,
routine inspections, and requiring building renovations and new
construction to comply with current fire access and building codes.
This goal and the accompanying policies address staffing levels,
emergency response times, training, facilities and equipment, and
coordination with ambulance service providers and local hospitals.
Goal CS-2: Ensure coordinated and effective fire and emergency
medical services to maintain the health, safety, and well-being of
the Burlingame community.
CS-2.1: Contract for Services
Continue to contract and coordinate with the Central County Fire
Department to ensure Burlingame is optimally served through fire
suppression, emergency medical services, incident response, fire
prevention, public education, and emergency management and
preparedness. [AC]
CS-2.2: Fire Prevention Education
Maintain and implement a fire prevention and safety education program
for Burlingame residents and businesses. Ensure that the needs of high-
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risk population groups, such as seniors, are met with tailored programs.
[PI]
CS-2.3: Development Review
Continue to include the Central County Fire Department in the review of
development proposals to ensure projects adequately address fire access
and building standards. [DR]
CS-2.4: Adequate Water Supply and Infrastructure for Fire Suppression
Require that new development projects document the availability of
water supplies and infrastructure to meet the fire-suppression needs of
the project without compromising existing fire suppression services to
existing users. [DR]
CS-2.5: Fire Safety Inspections
Maintain the Central County Fire Department’s fire inspection program
for commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential buildings in
compliance with the requirements of State law. [CSO]
CS-2.6: Removal of Fire Hazards
Maintain code enforcement programs that require private and public
property owners to minimize fire risks by:
Maintaining buildings and properties to prevent blighted
conditions
Removing excessive or overgrown vegetation (e.g., trees, shrubs,
weeds) in accordance with wildland-urban interface clearance
requirements.
Removing litter, rubbish and illegally dumped items from
properties [SO]
CS-2.7: Staffing and Timing of Expanded Services
Ensure that the demands of new development for fire protection and
emergency medical response services do not strain the ability of the
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Central County Fire Department to provide the staffing and equipment
needed to meet response time goals and other stated service metrics. In
particular, assess the need to provide strategically located and equipped
fire stations within the Bayfront and Rollins Road districts. [MP/SO]
CS-2.8: Coordination with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
Coordinate with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center regarding the ability of
local and regional hospital, trauma, and acute care facilities to
accommodate increasing service demands. [AC]
CS-2.9: Alley and Emergency Access
Ensure access to City alleys in the downtown area and maintain rear
building exits to be clear and unobstructed in accordance with the
American with Disabilities Act. Ensure alleys that provide egress from rear
exists provide clear and unobstructed access all the way to a public way.
CS-2.10: Distribution of Automatic Emergency Defibrillators
Ensure all City buildings open to the public have an automatic emergency
defibrillator for public use during a medical emergency.
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Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Response
and Community Resilience
Burlingame—like all cities in the Bay Area—is exposed to a variety of
natural and human-caused hazards that require consideration in
emergency response planning. The environmental features that
contribute to Burlingame’s scenic qualities and great places to enjoy
nature have been created by earthquake faults, steep slopes, wooded
hillsides, and San Francisco Bay, all of which pose potential hazards.
Catastrophic earthquakes, landslides, flooding, wildland and urban fires,
and liquefaction represent natural hazards that must be addressed in any
planning process. Human-caused hazards include energy instability and
threats of terrorism.
Preparing for potential disasters and having adequate response
strategies in place are not solely the responsibility of our government,
although we place a high degree of reliance upon local, regional,
statewide, and national agencies and systems. We anticipate that proper
emergency preparedness and disaster response from government
agencies means that they will have the necessary equipment and
resources to respond to a disaster and to maintain public health and
welfare without regular services (such as water and electricity) during the
following recovery period.
We also recognize that having a resilient community enables a city to
recover more quickly from a disaster and that private businesses,
individual citizens and volunteer organizations and associations play a
critical role. In the event of a major disaster Ccity emergency responders
and Ccity resources will be focused on the major incidents and
infrastructure and residents will need to be able to support each other
from 24 up to 72 or more hours.
This goal and supporting policies are designed to prepare residents and
businesses for disasters, and to ensure that the City of Burlingame and
other government agencies are ready to respond to protect lives and
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property in the event of an emergency, and to build a more resilient
community.
Goal CS-3: Protect Burlingame residents, property, and
businesses by ensuring preparedness for, and effective response
to, natural and human-caused disasters.
CS-3.1: Emergency Management Plan
Maintain a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan that outlines
the City’s responsibilities and procedures in an emergency. Ensure the
plan integrates needed coordination between the City and
neighborhoods, schools, churches, businesses, and hotels. [SR/PI]
CS-3.2: Emergency Drills
Coordinate with partner agencies—such as neighboring cities, schools
and colleges, businesses, and community organizations—and residents
and neighborhoods to conduct emergency and disaster preparedness
exercises that test emergency response plans. [AC/SO/PI]
CS-3.3: Public Education
Provide public education for individuals, schools, and community groups
to promote citizen awareness and preparedness for self-action in case of
a major disaster or emergency. [PI]
CS-3.4: Emergency Preparedness Kits
Encourage all residents and businesses to prepare and maintain
emergency kits with enough supplies to be self-sufficient for three to
seven days. Support establishing emergency caches at the neighborhood
and business level by partnering with community organizations pursuing
funding. [PI]
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CS-3.5: Community Volunteers Emergency Response Training
Maintain a volunteer-based Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) and related emergency response training programs, and ongoing
refresher exercises. Establish and maintain a communication and
deployment plan for CERTs during a disaster and align the plan with
neighborhood communication plans. Also, continue to support the
Burlingame Neighborhood Network (BNN) and its corps of volunteers.
[SO/FB/PI]
CS-3.6: Energy Assurance Plan
Develop, maintain, and implement a citywide Energy Assurance Plan that
documents the energy needs of critical City and community facilities and
functions, establishes goals and actions to increase energy resiliency
during disasters, and prioritizes the use of renewable energy or other
sustainable technologies to reduce dependency on the grid during
power outages. [SO/MP]
CS-3.7: Mutual Aid Agreements
Participate in mutual aid agreements to ensure adequate resources,
facilities, and other support for emergency response. [AC]
CS-3.8: Rail Agency Coordination
Coordinate with the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) and
the California High Speed Rail Authority to ensure that new train services,
including electrification and higher speeds, do not result in overburdened
safety risks to the community both in terms of infrastructure and access
(e.g., rail street crossing closures). [AC]
CS-3.9: Mass Communications Device
Obtain, maintain, and regularly upgrade a mass communications system
to effectively notify people during disasters and emergencies by using
current communication technologies. [PI]
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CS-3.10: Community Resiliency Officer
Create a Community Resiliency Officer position at the City that would be
responsible for:
Leading community engagement and education about safety,
disaster preparation and resilience;
Bringing resources together, such as HAMS, CERT, BNA, CCFD,
BFD, City Manager, and City Council;
Bringing best regional, state and national practices to Burlingame;
and
Developing recommendations to mitigate identified risks. [SO]
CS-3.11: Emergency Preparedness Activities and Communications
Publish and promote emergency preparedness activities and drills. Use
the City social media , and the website to provide safety tips that may
include identifying and correcting household hazards, knowing how and
when to turn off utilities, helping family members protect themselves
during and after an earthquake, recommending neighborhood
preparation activities, and advising residents to maintain an emergency
supply kit containing first-aid supplies, food, drinking water and battery-
operated radios and flashlights. [PI]
CS-3.12: Neighborhood Response Groups
Participate in Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training and
consider training neighborhood groups to care for themselves during
disasters. To this end, actively assist in neighborhood drills and safety
exercises to increase participation and build community support. [FB/PI]
CS-3.13: Dependent Populations
Coordinate with State agencies that oversee facilities for persons with
disabilities, and those with access and functional needs, to ensure that
such facilities conform to all health and safety requirements, including
emergency planning, training, exercises, and employee education. [AC]
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CS-3.14: Foreign Language Emergency Information
Obtain translated emergency preparedness materials, and make them
available to appropriate foreign language populations. [PI]
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Noise
Noise typically is defined as unwanted sound. Exposure to excessive
noise can impact the health and quality of life of people who visit, reside
in, or work in Burlingame. While people may not agree as to what
constitutes particularly irksome noise, science does show that defined
noise levels can cause ill health effects. Excessive noise can cause hearing
loss, stress, hypertension, sleep disturbance, and fatigue.
Planning to safeguard the community from unhealthful noise exposure
requires use of specialized noise metrics. Noise is measured on the
logarithmic decibel (dBA) scale, which is used to describe short-term
noise events. For the purposes of land use planning, the more specialized
Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) metric has been developed to
account for noise levels over a 24-hour period. These noise levels can be
mapped as contours that illustrate noise exposure zones. Figure CS-1
reports noise conditions in Burlingame as of 2016. Generally, the noise
range of 55 to 65 dBA CNEL represents an acceptable outdoor noise
environment for residential neighborhoods. Figure CS-2 identifies
noise/land use compatibility criteria for Burlingame.
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NOISE TERMINOLOGY
dBA: Measurement unit for “a-weighted decibels,” which are commonly used for
measuring environmental and industrial noise and the potential hearing damage
associated noise health effects.
Equivalent Noise Level (Leq): Constant noise level that would deliver the same acoustic
energy to the ear of a listener as the actual time-varying noise would deliver over the
same exposure time. No “penalties” are added to any noise levels during the exposure
time; Leq would be the same regardless of the time of day during which the noise occurs.
Day-Night Average Noise Level (Ldn): A 24-hour average Leq with a 10 dBA “penalty”
added to noise levels during the hours of 10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. to account for increased
sensitivity that people tend to have to nighttime noise. Because of this penalty, the Ldn
would always be higher than its corresponding 24-hour Leq (e.g., a constant 60 dBA noise
over 24 hours would have a 60 dBA Leq, but a 66.4 dBA Ldn).
Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL): An Ldn with an additional 5 dBA “penalty”
for the evening hours between 7:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. This is essentially a measure of
ambient noise.
Sound Exposure Level or Single Event Level (SEL): A descriptor used to characterize
the severity of short-duration sound events. SEL is the time-averaged, constant intensity,
A-weighted sound level over a one-second reference time that would produce the same
sound exposure as the actual time-varying sound over the actual exposure time. In
practice, SEL is usually applied in situations where there are multiple sound events, each
one having its own characteristic SEL.
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Planning to safeguard the community from unhealthful noise exposure
requires use of specialized noise metrics. Noise is measured on the
logarithmic decibel (dBA) scale, which is used to describe short-term
noise events. For the purposes of land use planning, the more specialized
Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) metric has been developed to
account for noise levels over a 24-hour period. These noise levels can be
mapped as contours that illustrate noise exposure zones. Figure CS-1
reports noise conditions in Burlingame as of 2016. Generally, the noise
range of 55 to 65 dBA CNEL represents an acceptable outdoor noise
environment for residential neighborhoods. Figure CS-2 identifies
noise/land use compatibility criteria for Burlingame.
The primary noise sources in Burlingame are mobile sources associated
with transportation infrastructure, including aircraft, trains, and motor
vehicles on freeways. Those land uses affected most adversely by
excessive noise—so called “sensitive” land uses—include residential care
facilities, schools, hospitals, and wildlife habitat.
Land use decisions and the development review process can work to
minimize noise impacts on sensitive land uses. Noise compatibility may
be achieved by avoiding the location of conflicting land uses adjacent to
one another using the criteria shown in Figure CS-2. For example, new
residential uses generally should not be built adjacent to the freeways or
rail line. Noise impacts can also be minimized by incorporating buffers
and noise control features into a development project, including
setbacks, landscaping, building transitions, site design/building
orientation, and building construction approaches. Selection of the
appropriate noise control technique will vary depending on the level of
noise that needs to be reduced, as well as the location and intended land
use.
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FIGURE CS-2:
NOISE CRITERIA
NORMALLY ACCEPTABLE
Specified land use is satisfactory based upon the assumption that most buildings involved are of normal conventional
construction, without any special noise insulation requirements.
CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTABLE
New construction or development should be undertaken only after a detailed analysis of the noise reduction
requirements is made and needed noise insulation features included in the design. Conventional construction, but
with closed windows and fresh air supply systems or air conditioning, will normally suffice.
NORMALLY UNACCEPTABLE
New construction or development should generally be discouraged. If new construction or development does
proceed, a detailed analysis of the noise reduction requirements must be made and needed noise insulation features
included in the design.
CLEARLY UNACCEPTABLE
New construction or development should generally not be undertaken. If new construction or development does
proceed, a detailed analysis of the noise reduction requirements must be made and needed noise insulation features
included in the design.
The northern portion of Burlingame west of Rollins Road and northwest of
Mitten Road lies within the 65 CNEL noise contour, a key area where
excessive noise can be a problem. Figure CS-3 identifies the projected
future noise contours for Burlingame and key areas were noise is
anticipated to be an issue currently or in the future.
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Vibration concerns are like similar to noise concerns because excessive or
prolonged exposure to vibration can result in adverse health impacts. In
Burlingame, train operations produce vibrations that affect properties
along the rail line.
The following goal and policies aim to minimize human exposure to
excessive noise by evaluating noise exposure risks, planning placement of
new land uses in consideration of the noise environment, and
incorporating appropriate mitigation measures on a project-by-project
basis.
Goal CS-4: Protect residents and visitors to Burlingame from
excessive noise and disruptive ground vibration.
and disruptive ground vibration.
CS-4.1: Locating Noise-sensitive Uses
Locate noise-sensitive uses such as homes, schools, hospitals, libraries,
yreligious institutions, and convalescent homes away from major sources
of noise. [DR]
CS-4.2: Residential Noise Standards
Require the design of new residential development to comply with the
following noise standards:
The maximum acceptable interior noise level for all new
residential units (single-family, duplex, mobile home, multi-family,
and mixed- use units) shall be an Ldn of 45 dB with windows
closed.
For project locations that are primarily exposed to noise from
aircraft, Caltrain, and BART, Highway 101, and Interstate 280
operations, the maximum instantaneous noise level in bedrooms
shall not exceed 50dB(A) at night (10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.), and
the maximum instantaneous noise level in all interior rooms shall
not exceed 55dB(A) during the day (7:00 am to 10:00 pm) with
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windows closed. Exterior noise levels shall be consistent with the
standards in Figure CS-2.
CS-4.3: Office Noise Level Standards
Require the design of new office developments and similar uses to
achieve a maximum interior noise standard of 45dBA Leq (peak hour).
[DR]
CS-4.4: Motel, Hotel, Nursing Home and Hospital Noise Standards
Require the design of new motels, hotels, nursing homes, hospitals, and
other similar uses to comply with the following noise standards:
The maximum acceptable interior noise level for sleeping areas
shall be an Ldn of 45 dB with windows closed.
Exterior noise levels shall be consistent with the standards in
Figure CS-2.For project locations that are primarily exposed to
aircraft, Caltrain and BART noise, the maximum instantaneous
noise level in sleeping areas shall not exceed 50dB(A) at night
(10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.) and 55dB(A) during the day (7:00 A.M. to
10:00 P.M.) with windows closed. [DR]
CS-4.5: Noise Mitigation and Urban Design
Consider the visual impact of noise mitigation measures; require solutions
that do not conflict with urban design goals and policies included in the
General Plan. [DR]
CS-4.6: Freeway Sound Walls
Coordinate with Caltrans to ensure new sound walls and landscaping
strips are attractive along State Route 101 to protect adjacent areas from
excessive freeway noise in conjunction with any new freeway project. [AC]
CS-4.7: Airport and Heliport Noise
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Monitor noise impacts from aircraft operations at San Francisco
International Airport and Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, and implement
applicable noise abatement policies and procedures as outlined in the
Airport Noise Ordinance and Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
[AC/DR]
CS-4.8: Airport Noise Evaluation and Mitigation
Require project applicants to evaluate potential airport noise impacts if
the project is located within the 60 CNEL contour line of San Francisco
International Airport (as mapped in the Airport Land Use Compatibility
Plan). All projects shall be required to mitigate impacts to comply with
the interior and exterior noise standards established by the Airport Land
Use Compatibility Plan. [AC/DR]
CS-4.9: Airport Disclosure Notices
Require that all new development within an airport-defined over-flight
zone provide deed notices disclosing airport over-flights and noise upon
transfer of title to residents and property owners.comply with real estate
disclosure requirements of State law. [DR]
CS-4.10: Construction Noise Study
Require development projects subject to discretionary approval to assess
potential construction noise impacts on nearby sensitive uses and to
minimize impacts on those uses consistent with Municipal Code
provisions. [DR]
CS-4.11: Train Noise
Require that all new development within 1,000 feet of the rail line to
provide deed notices disclosing noise impacts upon transfer of title to
residents and property owners. [DR]
CS-4.12: Quiet Zones for Trains
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Work with responsible rail agencies and surrounding communities to
investigate methods and technologies that will allow for implementing
quiet zones for train horns and/or quieter train horns.
CS-4.132: Vibration Impact Assessment
Require a vibration impact assessment for proposed projects in which
heavy-duty construction equipment would be used (e.g., pile driving,
bulldozing) within 200 feet of an existing structure or sensitive receptor. If
applicable, require all feasible mitigation measures to be implemented to
ensure that no damage or disturbance to structures or sensitive receptors
would occur. [DR]
CS-4.13: Transportation Vibration
Require new residential and commercial projects located within 200 feet
of existing major freeways and railroad lines to conduct a ground
vibration and vibration noise evaluation consistent with City approved
methodologies. [DR]
Sea Level Rise
Water levels in San Francisco Bay have risen over eight inches since the
early twentieth century and, because of the effects of climate change, are
predicted to continue rising at a faster rate. Based on the best available
data and a baseline year of 2016, the City can anticipate 10 to 17 inches
of sea level rise by the year 2050 and 17 to 32 inches by 2070. The City will
become increasingly vulnerable to water inundation during both normal
high tides and during major storm events. Rising sea levels may inundate
the land along the Bayfront and flood nearby industrial, commercial, and
residential areas. Figure CS-4 indicates projected ranges of sea level rise
and the areas that would be impacted.
Ultimately, sea level rise will have an impact on the community. The City
of Burlingame is committed to being proactive at addressing sea level
rise and will establish specific building and habitable space setback
requirements, shoreline protection measures (in coordination with
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regional strategies), and use requirements such as limiting certain
activities on ground floors.
Unlike some other Peninsula and Bay Area communities, the Burlingame
shoreline is not protected by natural wetlands. Ordinarily wetlands create
a natural buffer between the Bay and built environment, and can provide
a cost-effective flood protection strategy. Wetlands also bring other
benefits like filtering pollutants out of the water, sequestering carbon,;
providing recreational space,; and creating habitat for fish and wildlife.
While most of Burlingame’s Bayfront has a hard edge lacking wetlands,
new development is required to be set back at least 75 feet from the
shoreline. This shoreline setback area presents an opportunity to create a
wetland environment that could mitigate the impacts of sSea lLevel rRise
and provide a recreation amenity through a continuous Bay Trail.
The following goal and policies reflect the City’s approach to protecting
existing and future urban uses along the Bayfront and other vulnerable
parts of Burlingame from the impacts of rising sea levels.
Goal CS-5: Protect vulnerable areas and infrastructure from
flooding related to rising sea levels in the San Francisco Bay.
CS-5.1: Monitor Rising Sea Level
Regularly coordinate with regional, State, and Federal agencies on rising
sea levels in San Francisco Bay and major tributaries to determine if
additional adaptation strategies should be implemented to address
flooding hazards. This includes monitoring FEMA flood map updates to
identify areas in Burlingame susceptible to sea level rise, addressing
changes to State and regional sea and bay level rise estimates, and
coordinating with adjacent municipalities on flood control improvements.
[AC/SR]
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CS-5.2: Vulnerability Assessment
Coordinate with San Mateo County on the county-wide Sea Level Rise
Vulnerability Assessment that will identify regional sea level rise risk
factors and areas, as well as emerging options for response. [AC/SR]
CS-5.3: New Development in Vulnerable Areas
Continue to require appropriate setback and building elevation
requirements for properties located along the Bayshore, lagoons, and in
other low-laying areas that are susceptible to the effects of sea level rise.
Consider other strategies to support resiliency through design. [DR]
CS-5.4: Wetland Buffer
Identify setback areas and parkland suitable for creation of a wetland
buffer, and require new developments in the Bayfront area to assist in
restoring wetlands areas.
CS-5.45: Flood Insurance Rate Maps
Provide to the public, as available, up-to-date Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM) that identify rising sea levels and changing flood conditions. [PI]
CS-5.56: Regional Hazard Risk Reduction Planning
Coordinate with San Mateo County and other local agencies to
implement the Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP).
[AC]
CS-5.6: Sea Level Rise Defense Strategy
Develop and implement a local sea level rise defencse strategy for
Burlingame, and include identification of funding mechanisms. (MP, AC}
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CS-5.7: Hazard Mitigation Plan
Continue to support San Mateo County in its role as the lead agency
preparing and regularly updating the countywide Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan. [AC]
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials are a part of our everyday life in the form of
batteries, light bulbs, and household chemicals such as pesticides, motor
oil, cleaners, and paints. They are also used in many commercial and
industrial operations. The use, storage, and disposal of hazardous
materials—including management of contaminated soils and
groundwater—are regulated by a myriad of Federal, State, and local laws.
The City’s major industrial and office areas, such as the Bayfront and
Rollins Road neighborhoods, pose a specific challenge due to the
potential for hazardous materials associated with these activities. The
City’s overall land use objective includes increasing the amount of
live/work development in some of these areas, which places housing
within areas that have a higher potential for hazardous materials. As such,
the policies in this section specifically look at ways to minimize impacts to
existing and future residential areas. The following goal and policies
address the location, transport, storage, and disposal of hazardous
materials.
Goal CS-6: Protect residents, workers, and visitors from hazardous
materials through improved regulations, disposal practices,
location and site design requirements, and public information and
education.
CS-6.1: Hazardous Materials Storage and Disposal
Require the proper storage and disposal of hazardous materials to
prevent leakage, potential explosions, fire, or the release of harmful
fumes. Coordinate with the Fire Department to identify and monitor pre-
incident plans associated with hazardous materials storage and use. [DR]
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CS-6.2: Hazardous Materials Information
Maintain information channels to the residential and business
communities about the illegal nature and danger of dumping hazardous
material and waste into the storm drain system or in creeks. [PI]
CS-6.3: Hazardous Waste Disposals
Explore efficient, economical, and convenient ways to offer household
hazardous waste collection for residents in partnership with the solid
waste contractors and San Mateo County. [AC/PI]
CS-6.4: Proximity of Residents to Hazardous Materials
Assess future residents’ exposure to hazardous materials when new
residential development or sensitive populations are proposed within the
Live/Work land use designation. Do not allow residential development or
sensitive populations if such hazardous conditions cannot be mitigated to
an acceptable level of risk. [DR]
CS-6.5: Educational Programs
Continue to encourage residents and businesses to use non- and less-
hazardous products, especially less toxic pest control products, to slow
the generation of new reduce hazardous waste requiring disposal
through the county-wide program. [AC/PI]
Seismic and Geologic Hazards
Burlingame lies within a very seismically active zone along the Pacific
Plate, with the most significant manifestations being the San Andreas
Fault and Hayward Fault, both capable of generating strong earthquakes
(magnitude of 6.0+ on the Richter scale). The most recent earthquake (the
Loma Prieta Earthquake) occurred in 1989 and registered magnitude 6.9,
with an epicenter located near Loma Prieta peak in the Santa Cruz
Mountains. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) estimates there
is a 6.4 percent probability of a 6.7-magnitude earthquake on the San
Andreas Fault by 2044. The Hayward Fault is considered more probably
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for a significant event, with the USGS stating a 31 percent chance for a 6.8
to 7.0 earthquake by 2042.
Potential seismic hazards in Burlingame include surface rupture, ground
shaking, liquefaction, lateral spreading, and fault creep. The degree of
hazard depends on the location of the seismic epicenter, the magnitude
and duration of ground shaking, topography, groundwater conditions,
and type of building construction. Figure CS-5 and Figure CS-6
identifyies the location of seismic and geologic hazards in Burlingame,
including fault lines, areas susceptible to liquefaction, and areas with
steep slopes. The following goal and policies aim to minimize the risk of
damage associated with geologic and seismic hazards.
Goal CS-7: Protect people and buildings in Burlingame by
reducing the risks associated with geologic and seismic hazards.
CS-7.1: Geotechnical and Structural Analysis
Require any site with a slope exceeding 10 percent to reference the
Landslide Hazard Potential Zone maps of the State of California for all
required geotechnical and structural analysis. [DR]
CS-7.2: Residential Upgrades
Require that any residential facility that is being increased more than 50
percent assessed value or physical size conform to current life-safety
engineering standardsall provisions of the current building code
throughout the entire structure. Encourage owners of residential
buildings with known structural defects such as unreinforced garage
openings, “soft story” construction, unbolted foundations, and
inadequate sheer walls to take steps to remedy the problem by
retrofitting buildings to meet current life-safety engineering standards.
and bring buildings up to the current building code. Form an ad hoc
committee to investigate , before the end of 2020, and describe the
seismic risk posed by pre-1980 wood frame “soft story” buildings in
Burlingame and to evaluate the costs and benefits of potential actions
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that could be pursued by the City. The ad hoc committee shall report its
findings to the City Council before the end of 2020. [DR]
CS-7.3: Geologic Review
Create and implement a geologic review procedure that requires
geologic reports be prepared as part of the development review process.
[DR]
Airport and Heliport Hazards
Burlingame residents and business have ready access to San Francisco
International Airport (SFO), one of the busiest airports on the western
seaboard. In addition, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center operates an
emergency medical heliport on an elevated platform within the site.
While the airport and heliport provide welcome resources for world travel
and emergency response, they also present unique risks and land use
compatibility issues for Burlingame. Figure CS-6 7 illustrates the noise
contours and building height limitations associated with SFO and the
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center heliport.
The following goal and policies address airport and heliport safety, land
use compatibility, and interagency coordination related to aircraft
operations.
Goal CS-8: Minimize the community’s exposure to aircraft safety
hazards associated with San Francisco International Airport and
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center.,
CS-8.1: Land Use Safety Compatibility and Airspace Protection Criteria
Consider all applicable Federal statutes (including 49 U.S.C. 47107),
Federal regulations (including 14 Code of Federal Regulations 77 et seq.),
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Compliance Manual,
FAA Advisory Circulars, other forms of written guidance, and State law
with respect to criteria related to land use safety and airspace protection
when evaluating development applications within the Airport Influence
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Area of the San Francisco International Airport and Mills-Peninsula
Medical Center helipad. [DR]
CS-8.2: Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
Require development projects within the Airport Influence Area
designated in the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan of the San
Francisco International Airport to comply with all applicable Federal
statutes (including 49 U.S.C. 47107), Federal regulations (including 14
Code of Federal Regulations 77 et seq.), the FAA’s Airport Compliance
Manual, FAA Advisory Circulars, other forms of written guidance, and
State law with respect to criteria related to land use safety and airspace
protection. [AC/DR]
CS-8.3: Airport Land Use Commission Review
Ensure all applicable plans, ordinances, and development applications
are reviewed by the City/County Association of Governments Board of
Director’s, acting as the for San Mateo County’s Airport Land Use
Commission, as required by State law, to determine whether such actions
are consistent with the most current Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
for the Environs of San Francisco International Airport. [AC/MP/DR]
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Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan
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FAA NOTIFICATION FORM 7460-1
FILING REQUIREMENTS
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Per CFR Part 77, developers proposing structures taller than
the indicated elevations must file Form 7460-1 with the FAA at
least 30 days before the proposed construction. However, due
to local requirements for a favorable FAA determination as
a contingency for project approval, it is advisable to file the
Form 7460-1 as soon as possible because the FAA can take
several months to undertake aeronautical reviews.
Elevation Above Mean Sea Level
FAA NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A structure proponent must file FAA Form 7460-1, Notice of
Proposed Construction or Alteration, for any proposed construction
or alteration that meets any of the following Notification Criteria
described in 14 CFR Part 77.9:
§77.9(a) - A height more than 200 feet above ground level (AGL) at
its site;
§77.9(b) - Within 20,000 feet of a runway more than 3,200 feet in
length, and exceeding a 100:1 slope imaginary surface (i.e., a
surface rising 1 foot vertically for every 100 feet horizontally) from
the nearest point of the nearest runway. The 100:1 surface is
shown as follows:
§77.9(c) - Roadways, railroads, and waterways are evaluated
based on heights above surface providing for vehicles; by specified
amounts or by the height of the highest mobile object normally
traversing the transportation corridor;
§77.9(d) - Any construction or alteration on any public-use or
military airport (or heliport).
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ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | HP-1
Chapter IX. Healthy People and
Healthy Places
Introduction
Land use planning and neighborhood design can contribute to the
overall health and well-being of Burlingame residents. Why is this
important? From a public policy perspective, healthy people and healthy
places practices can benefit the community economically, from reduced
health care costs to savings in transportation expenditures to generating
jobs associated with local food production. Planning and designing
healthy environments encourages social interaction, reduces crime, helps
seniors age in place, and minimizes residents’ exposure to pollution.
Programs that promote the sustainable use of natural resources benefit
the environment and preserve natural places for all to enjoy.
In 2016, health data for Burlingame residents provided by Sustainable San
Mateo County indicated that overall, community members have good
health, but that older residents and youth needed more focused
attention to improve health and activity levels. This Healthy People and
Healthy Places Element focuses on policy initiatives that will address the
most critical health needs in the city, safeguard and improve residents’
personal health, maintain and enhance Burlingame’s parks and open
spaces, and protect local environmental resources within the context of
the following health-related topics:
Public Health
Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Parks, Open Space, and Recreation
Biological Resources
Water Resources
Scenic Resources
IX. HEALTHY PEOPLE AND HEALTHY PLACES
HP-2 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Public Health
The health of Burlingame community members is affected by land use
policy, project design, and equitable access to health resources. The City
is committed to taking actions that ensure the continued health of the
community, both in terms of preventative measures such as promoting
active lifestyles and healthy foods, access to parks and other areas for
physical activity, as well as access to doctors and medical treatment. The
following goal and policies aim to enhance the health and quality of life
of all in the community.
Goal HP-1: Improve the overall health and well-being of all
Burlingame residents through land use and design policies,
equitable access to health care, and opportunities for healthy
lifestyle choices.
HP-1.1: Health in All Policies
Prioritize the health of all Burlingame residents in City strategies, polices,
programs, daily operations, and practices. [SO, PA, PI]
HP-1.2: Healthcare Facilities
Accommodate healthcare facilities of all sizes in Burlingame, and work
with major healthcare institutions to promote appropriate expansion of
services and ensure equitable, affordable, and convenient treatment for
all community members. [PA, MP]
HP-1.3: Recreation, Parks and Open Spaces
Provide convenient access to a variety of recreation opportunities, parks
and open spaces for all community members. [SO, H, S]
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BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | HP-3
HP-1.4: Public Transit Access to Medical Facilities
Partner with public transportation agencies and healthcare providers to
improve connections between Burlingame’s neighborhoods and
healthcare facilities. [AC, H, S]
HP-1.5: Collaboration and Education
Collaborate with local health officials, planners, non-profits, institutions,
businesses, and schools to promote healthy lifestyles and educate
Burlingame residents about healthcare options. [AC, PI, H]
HP-1.6: Community Safety through Design
Improve sidewalks, streetscapes, community centers, parks and open
spaces, and traffic conditions in neighborhoods to encourage walking
and activity on the local streets and public areas. [MP, SO]
HP-1.7: Active Transportation
Create opportunities for Burlingame community members to incorporate
physical activity into everyday activities by promoting walking and biking
as alternatives to automobile use, as outlined in the Mobility Element.
[MP, PI, H, S]
HP-1.8: Safe Routes to School
Support the San Mateo County Safe Routes to School and other similar
programs that promote walking and biking to and from school for
children and parents. Study options to remove potential physical barriers
and improve dangerous intersections near schools. [AC, SR, H, S]
HP-1.9: Sharing the Road
Support local and regional programs that educate and inform motorists
to be aware of non-vehicle roadway users to promote overall safety and
multimodal streets. [AC, PI, H, S]
IX. HEALTHY PEOPLE AND HEALTHY PLACES
HP-4 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
HP-1.10: Aging in Place
Accommodate development projects that incorporate access to services,
transit, recreation, community meeting spaces, amenities, healthcare, and
universal design elements that enable Burlingame residents to remain in
their homes as they age. [DR, H, S]
HP-1.11: Access to Healthy Foods
Craft land use policies that provide for all residents to be within short
distances of fresh and healthy food sources, such as grocery stores,
healthy corner stores, farmers’ markets, and community gardens.
Incentivize healthy food options in existing stores and food venues. [SO,
PA, H, S]
HP-1.12: Community Garden Sites
Identify opportunity sites for additional community gardens throughout
the City. Have the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department partner
with community groups and non-profit organizations to establish the
gardens. [SR, PA, PI, H, S]
HP-1.13: School Gardens
Work with the Burlingame School District and the San Mateo Union High
School District to implement urban agriculture programs on school and
Ccity sites. [AC, H, S]
HP-1.14: Multi-Family Residential Gardens
Encourage new multi-family housing developments to include designated
community gardens for their residents as part of open space
requirements, particularly in high-density areas such as North Burlingame
and Rollins Road. [DR, H, S]
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | HP-5
HP-1.15: Agriculture in Single-Family Residential Neighborhoods
Allow for the small-scale growing of food products and keeping of bees
and fowl in single-family neighborhoods, both for personal use and sale.
[DR]
Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Since the 1970s, air quality throughout the Bay Area has improved
significantly as a result of federal clean air regulations and vigorous efforts
of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to implement air quality
improvement goals. However, the twentieth century brought forward new
concerns about pollutant emissions in the form of greenhouse gases,
which climate scientists indicate are a major source of global climate
change. And while greenhouse gas reduction remains a regional and
global issue, each jurisdiction in the Bay Area (and California) is obligated
to define and implement strategies to reduce localized greenhouse gas
emissions, with the aim to achieve the statewide reductions established
by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 and related legislation.
Burlingame first addressed greenhouse gas emission in its 2009 Climate
Action Plan (CAP). The CAP set a framework for reducing greenhouse gas
emissions, and the City has made considerable progress over the years in
climate actions and sustainability. This General Plan serves as an
opportunity to assess the City’s greenhouse gas reduction progress and
update the CAP. The General Plan is built upon a strong sustainable
development foundation that will move Burlingame forward in reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and meet updated reduction targets.
Appendix [x] Climate Action Plan UpdateThe CAP, compiles all the
climate action related goals and policies found throughout these
chapters into a one-stop climate action plan. The CAP Update also
incorporates the climate change environmental analysis from the General
Plan’s environmental impact report (EIR), including Burlingame’s
greenhouse gas emission inventory and quantified emission reduction
measures. For a complete look at Burlingame’s climate action approach,
see Appendix [x] Climate Action Plan Update.
IX. HEALTHY PEOPLE AND HEALTHY PLACES
HP-6 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
The following goals and the policies will help reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and other air pollutants.
Goal HP-2: Achieve greenhouse gas emissions reductions
consistent with State goals.
HP-2.1: Municipal Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Continue to partner with San Mateo County’s Regionally Integrated
Climate Action Planning Suite (RICAPS) to prepare annual Municipal
Greenhouse Gas inventories. [AC, SR, S, H]
HP-2.2: Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Continue the partnership with the San Mateo County RICAPS to prepare
annual community-wide greenhouse gas inventories.
HP-2.3: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets
Work to achieve greenhouse gas emissions reductions locally that are
consistent with the targets established by AB 32 (California Global
Warming Solutions Act of 2006) and subsequent supporting legislation.
[AC, S, H]
HP-2.4: Electric Vehicles
Prepare an Electric Vehicle Strategic Plan to support and expand
Burlingame’s electric vehicle network. Establish parking standards that
prioritize electric veG hicle spaces. Require new residential
developments to install or be pre-wired for electric vehicle charging
stations. [MP, DR, S, H]
HP 2-5: Municipal Electric Vehicles
Purchase electric vehicles as replacements for gasoline-powered vehicles
in the City’s fleet. Install electric vehicle charging stations to incentivize
City employees to use electric vehicles. [SO, S]
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | HP-7
HP-2.6: Renewable Energy
Pursue the goal of using 100% renewable energy for the City’s municipal
accounts. Encourage residents and businesses to opt up to 100%
renewable purchase for additional community-wide greenhouse gas
reductions. Encourage and support opportunities for developing local
solar power projects. [AC, PI, S]
HP-2.7: Residential Solar Power
Encourage homeowners to install solar power systems. Provide
information to homeowners on the benefits of solar power and funding
opportunities. Promote Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
programs that finance renewable energy systems. Offer incentives for
home solar power systems. [SO, PI, S]
HP-2.8: Energy Efficiency
Support energy efficiency improvements in the aging building stock
citywide. Encourage energy efficiency audits and upgrades at the time of
sale for existing homes and buildings. Host energy efficiency workshops,
and distribute information to property owners, tenants, and residences.
Publicize available programs such as PACE financing and San Mateo
Energy Watch programs. Incentivize low-cost retrofits to residents and
businesses. [SO, PI, S ]
HP-2.9: Municipal Energy Efficiency
Continue to enhance energy efficiency in City facilities. Conduct periodic
energy audits to assess energy efficiency progress and needed
improvements. [SO, S ]
HP-2.10: Municipal Green Building
Aim for new construction and major renovations of City facilities to be
zero net energy. [SO, S]
IX. HEALTHY PEOPLE AND HEALTHY PLACES
HP-8 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
HP-2.11: Innovative Technologies
Encourage the advancement of emerging technologies and innovations
around energy, waste, water, and transportation Support local green
technology businesses. Explore demonstration project opportunities. [PI,
S]
HP-2.12: Green Businesses
Attract green technology businesses to Burlingame. Focus outreach on
established and new green technology businesses along Rollins Road.
Encourage existing businesses to integrate green practices by offering an
annual green business award, workshops, and informational materials.
[SO, PA, S]
HP-2.13: Composting
Expand composting services to multi-family residential buildings and
commercial buildings. [SO, S]
HP- 2.14: Zero Waste
Encourage the South Bayside Waste Management Authority (SBWMA) to
explore and consider rate plans that support zero waste goals. Identify
opportunities to support and implement zero waste goals and strategies
for the City and community. [AC, SO, S]
HP- 2.15: Alternative Fuel
Purchase electric or hybrid models of lawn and garden and construction
equipment for City maintenance operations, as feasible. [SO, S]
Goal HP-3: Minimize exposure of residents and employees of
local businesses to harmful air pollutants.
HP-3.1: Regional Air Quality Standards
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Support regional policies and efforts to improve air quality, and
participate in regional planning efforts with the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District to meet or exceed air quality standards. [AC, S, H]
HP-3.2: Local Air Quality Standards
Work with local businesses, industries, and developers to reduce the
impact of stationary and mobile sources of pollution. Ensure that new
development does not create cumulative net increases in air pollution,
and require Transportation Demand Management Techniques (TDM)
when air quality impacts are unavoidable. [DR, S, H]
HP-3.3: Indoor Air Quality Standards
Require that developers mitigate impacts on indoor air quality for new
residential and commercial developments, particularly along higher-
density corridors, near industrial uses, and along the freeway and rail line,
such as in North Burlingame, along Rollins Road, and in Downtown.
Potential mitigation strategies include installing air filters (MERV 13 or
higher), building sounds walls, and planting vegetation and trees as
pollution buffers. [DR, H, S]
HP-3.4: Air Pollution Reduction
Support regional efforts to improve air quality, reduce auto use, expand
infrastructure for alternative transportation, and reduce traffic congestion.
Focus efforts to reduce truck idling to two minutes or fewer in industrial
and warehouse districts along Rollins Road and the Inner Bayshore. [AC,
PI, SO, S, H]
HP-3.5: Woodstove and Fireplace Replacement
Encourage residents to replace wood-burning fireplaces and stoves with
cleaner electric heat pumps, natural gas, or propane stoves. Educate the
public about financial assistance options through the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District’s fireplace and wood stove replacement incentive
program. [PI, AC, S, H]
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HP-3.6: Caltrain Electrification
Encourage the electrification of Caltrain to eliminate emissions from the
rail line. [AC]
HP-3.7: Proximity to Sensitive Locations
Avoid locating stationary and mobile sources of air pollution near
sensitive uses such as residences, schools, childcare facilities, healthcare
facilities, and senior living facilities. Where adjacencies exist, include site
planning and building features that minimize potential conflicts and
impacts. [DR, S, H]
HP-3.8: Proximity to Emission Sources
Avoid locating residential developments and other sensitive uses near
significant pollution sources such as freeways and large stationary source
emitters. Require Bay Area Air Quality Management District
recommended procedures for air modeling and health risk assessment
for new sensitive land uses located near sources of toxic air contaminants.
[SO, H]
HP-3.9: Building Site Design and Operations
Place sensitive uses within development projects (e.g. residences,
daycares, medical clinics) as far away from emission sources (including
loading docks, busy roads, stationary sources) as possible. Design open
space, commercial buildings, or parking garages between sensitive land
uses and air pollution sources as a buffer. Locate operable windows,
balconies, and building air intakes far away from emission sources. [SO,
H]
HP-3.10: Truck Routes
Ensure projects that generate truck traffic and existing truck routes avoid
sensitive land uses such as residences, schools, daycares, senior facilities,
and residences. [SO, H]
HP-3.11: Dust Abatement
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Require dust abatement actions for all new construction and
redevelopment projects. [DR, H, S]
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HP-3.12: Construction Best Practices
Require construction projects to implement the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District’s Best Practices for Construction to reduce pollution
from dust and exhaust as feasible. [SO, AC, H]
Parks, Open Space, and Recreation
Parks and recreation facilities provide places where people can be
physically active, gather as a community, recreate, learn, and participate
in the greater community. Active park spaces include sports fields, game
courts, and playgrounds. Open spaces and natural areas support
biodiversity, allow for the management of water and other natural
resources, and offer opportunities for residents to be in and learn
aboutconnect with nature. Burlingame has a diversity of open spaces,
with most neighborhoods having relatively easy access to a
neighborhood park or playground or the Mills Canyon Wildlife Area.
Along the Bayfront, the Bayside fields, community garden, Bayside Dog
Exercise Park, golf driving range, and Bay Trail offer places that attract
not just Burlingame residents but visitors from other communities. And
while the Bayfront amenities are separated from the rest of Burlingame by
Highway 101, the policies in the Mobility Element include initiatives to
improve pedestrian and bicycle access across the freeway.
Figure HP-1 identifies neighborhoods where residents are not within
one-quarter or one-half mile from a park, distances considered to be
walkable and bikeable. The Easton Addition neighborhood lacks ready
access to park space, with the exception of fields at Roosevelt Elementary
School. Open space in Downtown, where land use policy will allow for
construction of up to1,200 new units (from baseline year 2016), is limited
to a small playground on Primrose Road within Downtown itself;
otherwise, the nearest park is Washington Park to the east. With the
addition of residences at the north end of town—on El Camino Real and
Rollins Road—additional open space amenities will be needed to create
complete communities and respond to new residents’ desires for
gathering and recreation spaces. Because Burlingame has virtually no
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vacant land, creating new public park and recreation facilities will be a
challenge.
The private sector has responded to active residents’ desires by
establishing indoor recreation facilities in industrial spaces within the
Rollins Road district. While these businesses offer tennis, indoor soccer,
gymnastics, and other activities, participants must pay a fee. The City sees
the value that private recreation facilities bring to the community, but also
is committed to providing public recreation places that meet the needs of
residents of all ages and income levels. This commitment includes
planning creatively to establish public space in Downtown—which could
consist of plazas and outdoor performance spaces—and requiring that
new residential development in north Burlingame incorporate publicly
accessible green space and gathering spots. The overarching goal is to
ensure that every Burlingame resident can easily walk or bike to a public
open space. Figure HP-2 illustrates a conceptual parks, recreation, and
open space master plan.
Goal HP-4: Provide a diversity of City-owned parks, recreation
facilities, natural open spaces, and public gathering places
citywide, and ensure that every Burlingame residents lives within
one-half mile of such a resource.
HP-4.1: Parks, Recreation, and Trail Master Plan
Develop and implement a parks, recreation, and trails master plan to
guide open space investments and ensure a comprehensive and
integrated system of parks, plazas, playgrounds, trails, and open space.
[MP, OS, H, S]
HP-4.2: Equitable Distribution of Open Spaces
Ensure all neighborhoods have easy access to park and recreation
opportunities within comfortable walking distance of homes, schools, and
businesses. [MP, OS, H, S]
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HP-4.3: Existing Open Spaces
Conduct a study to identify the level of use for each park, trail, and open
space in Burlingame, and ensure that existing open spaces meet
residents’ and visitors’ evolving needs, providing unique recreation
experiences in parks, open spaces, trails, and public plazas. Consider
incorporating education with recreation opportunities in the renovation of
existing parks. [SR, H, S]
HP-4.4: Potential New Open Spaces
In concert with development proposals in the North Burlingame and
North Rollins Road districts, require plans for publicly accessible plazas
and open spaces. Develop guidelines so that these spaces to fit within
the overall parks and recreation system in Burlingame. [MP, DR, PA, H, S]
HP-4.5: Central Gathering Space
Explore opportunities to create a new central gathering space in or near
Downtown and on Broadway. [SR, PA H]
HP-4.6: Community Center
Continue to pursue plans for development of a new Burlingame
Community Center that provides a multi-functional, flexible, and
complementary space that allows for a variety of community services,
recreational activities, and cultural amenities that are accessible to and
benefit all ages and abilities of the community. Continue to engage
residents and other stakeholders in planning and developing the new
center. [MP, FB, PI, H]
HP-4.7: Recreation Programs and Services
Expand and focus recreational programs and services to meet evolving
and diverse community needs. Establish a regular review of recreational
programs to evaluate capacity and demands. Work with local school
districts to provide programming opportunities. [FB, SO, H]
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HP-4.8: Recreational and Multi-Purpose Facilities
Provide a range of quality recreational and multi-purpose facilities that
are suited to community needs. Provide space for fitness classes, sports
leagues, continuing education opportunities, community events, and
other functions. Ensure facilities are well maintained and have adequate
lighting, signage, and hours of operations. [FB, SO, H]
HP-4.9: Joint Use Facilities
Work with the school districts, faith-based institutions, and, private
entities, and community to allow for the joint use of non-City recreational
facilities. [PA, AC, H]
HP-4.10: Trails and Corridors
Establish and maintain an integrated recreational corridor system that
connects regional and local trails to creeks, open spaces, hillside areas,
and City parks. Identify potential recreational linkage opportunities to
better connect Burlingame’s existing trails, and retain publicly owned
corridors for future use. [SO, AC, H, S]
HP-4.11: San Francisco Bay Trail and Bayfront Recreation
Work with the Association of Bay Area GovernmentsMetro, the Coastal
Conservancy, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the San
Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and private
property owners to close gaps in the San Francisco Bay Trail along
Burlingame’s Bayfront. Improve public access and connectivity to the
shoreline, and enhance recreation opportunities in the Bayfront area. [AC,
H, S]
HP-4.12: Access to Natural Areas
Improve access to large-scale natural areas along Burlingame’s Bayfront
and in Mills Canyon Park. Identify areas for limited or restricted
recreational use where natural habitat is particularly sensitive. Pursue
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opportunities for environmental education to encourage habitat
conservation for residents, schools and visitors. [SR, H, S]
HP-4.13: Private Indoor Sports and Recreation
Continue to allow indoor sports and commercial recreation facilities in the
Innovation /Industrial districts within the Bayfront area and along Rollins
Road. [DR, H]
HP-4.14: Private Use of Public Facilities
Limit the use of public facilities by private organizations when such
arrangement works to exclude a substantial base of Burlingame residents
from using the facilities. [SO, H]
HP-4.15: Access for People with Mobility Challenges and Disabilities
Provide parks, recreation, and trail access for people with disabilities.
Identify spaces with limited disability access, and implement plans to
incorporate accessible features, including appropriately graded paths
and trails, firm and stable paving materials, edge protection on trails,
gates and doorways of appropriate widths, accessible drinking fountains
and restrooms, and accessible benches and tables. [SO, H]
HP-4.16: Sustainable Landscaping
Utilize native and/or drought-tolerant landscaping to the maximum
extent practical in all City parks and open spaces, and minimize
impervious surfaces wherever possible. Identify opportunities for
sustainable upgrades within City parks and other planted areas, such as
parkways and roadway medians. [SO, H, S]
HP-4.17: Signage and Wayfinding
Establish consistent signage and wayfinding for the parks and trail system
to indicate distances to different open space and recreational
destinations. [MP, SO, H]
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HP-4.18: Funding
Pursue funding for parks, recreation, and trail enhancement,
development, and maintenance through a variety of mechanisms,
including developer fees, the general fund, parking funds, special service
districts, user fees, and grants. Include funds in the City’s Capital
Improvement Program for timely community facility and park
improvements. [SO, FB, H, S]
Biological Resources
Before Burlingame was thoroughly urbanized, the Baylands and hillside
environments supported a rich abundance of wildlife in wetland, mixed
forest, and evergreen forest habitats. Although the City is almost
completely urbanized today, remnants of these original environments
remain. Along the Bayfront, marine and estuarine habitats are home to
many common fish, bird, and reptile species, as well as special status
species (meaning those that may be protected by State or federal law)
such as the Ridgeway’s rail and longfin smelt. Coastal wetlands also
support protected plant species. In Mills Canyon and along the creeks
that flow to the Bay, you can find many reptiles, mammals, birds, and
insects, including several species classified as rare, threatened, or
endangered.
These natural habitats and the species they contain contribute to the
overall environmental, ecological, and educational health of the
community and region. The City recognizes the importance of preserving
and protecting the areas shown on Figure HP-3 for the long term.
Goal HP-5: Protect, maintain, and improve biological resources in
Burlingame, including hillside habitats, trees and plants, shoreline
areas, and creeks.
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HP-5.1: Wildlife Habitats
Preserve critical habitat areas and sensitive species within riparian
corridors, hillsides, canyon areas, tree canopies, and wetlands that are
within the City’s control. Consult with the California Department of Fish
and Wildlife to identify and map significant habitat areas, and focus
protection measures on habitats with special status species. Protect
declining or vulnerable habitat areas from disturbance during design and
construction of new development. [AC, DR, S]
HP-5.2: Migratory Birds
Identify and protect habitats that contribute to the healthy propagation of
migratory birds, including trees and natural corridors that serve as
stopovers and nesting places. Avoid construction activities that involve
tree removal between March and June unless a bird survey has been
conducted to determine that the tree is unused during breeding season
by avian species protected under California Fish and Game Codes 3503,
3503.5 and 3511. [AC, DR, S]
HP-5.3: Riparian Corridors
Protect and restore riparian corridors to ensure they function as healthy
biological areas and wildlife habitats. Where appropriate, restore riparian
habitat with native vegetation. [SO, S]
HP-5.4: Urban Creeks
Encourage the restoration and daylighting of Burlingame’s urban creeks
where they have been undergrounded, and where such daylighting is
appropriate for surrounding conditions. Coordinate with property owners
and local interest groups in restoration efforts. Remove culverts and
hardened creek channels where appropriate, and avoid future culverting
or channelization of creeks. [PA, AC, H, S]
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HP-5.5: Protection and Expansion of Tree Resources
Continue to preserve and protect valuable native trees, and introduce
species that contribute to the urban forest, but allow for the gradual
replacement of trees for on-going natural renewal. Consider replacement
with native species. Use zoning and building requirements to ensure that
existing trees are integrated into new developments. [DR, MP, SO, S ]
HP-5.6: Tree Preservation Ordinance
Continue to adhere to the Burlingame Tree Preservation Ordinance
(Burlingame Municipal Code Title 11), ensure the preservation of
protected trees as designated by the ordinance, and continue to be
acknowledged by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA. [SO, S]
HP-5.7: Urban Forest Management Plan
Continue to update and use the Burlingame Urban Forest Management
Plan, which integrates the environmental, economic, political, historical
and social values for the community, for guidance on best management
practices related to tree planting, removal, and maintenance, including
onsite protection of extant trees and street trees during projects. [MP,
OS, S]
HP-5.8: Invasive Plant Species
Prohibit the use of any invasive plant species in landscaped or natural
areas. Work with the California Invasive Plant Council to identify invasive
plant species within Burlingame, and Where species have already
invaded, establish plans for removal. Ensure that new development
obtains appropriate permits and approvals related to invasive species
from the Army Corps of Engineers and other relevant agencies. [AC, DR,
H, S]
HP-5.9: Invasive Aquatic Species
Work with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Invasive
Species Program to identify invasive aquatic species within Burlingame,
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and meet the Regional Monitoring Program’s regulatory goals to reduce
exotic species that threaten Bay Area water quality. [AC, S]
HP-5.10: Shoreline Protection and Enhancement
Maintain and improve the quality of Burlingame’s shoreline, and support
regulatory programs that protect Bayfront open space. Control shoreline
uses to minimize erosion, and use a combination of human-made and
natural elements to establish flood barriers. [MP, SO, DR, S]
HP-5.11: Canyon and Hillside Protection
Protect Burlingame’s canyon and hillside areas by ensuring that
construction adjacent to these spaces is environmentally sensitive and
preserves natural topography and vegetation. [DR, S]
HP-5.12: Wetlands
Preserve permanent, year-round wetland habitat and associated species
in compliance with the federal “no net loss” policy. Where jurisdiction
allows, establish buffer zones at the edge of wetland habitats, and restrict
development in these zones. If development occurs adjacent to a
wetlands area, ensure a qualified biologist has conducted a wetlands
delineation in accordance with federal and State guidelines. [SO, DR, S]
HP-5.13: Regional Coordination
Coordinate efforts with the San Mateo County Flood Control District,
Caltrans, San Francisco Airport, Peninsula Watershed lands, and Coyote
Point Recreation Area to preserve and manage interconnecting wildlife
movement corridors. [AC, S]
HP-5.14: Compliance with Environmental Laws
Through environmental review, ensure Ensure that all projects affecting
resources of regional concern satisfy regional, State, and federal laws.
[DR, S]
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HP-5.15: Access to Natural Areas
Ensure public access to natural resources, particularly along the Bayfront
and in Mills Canyon. Require new development in the Bayfront aArea to
provide public access to the waterfront, and work with property owners to
connect gaps in the Bay Trail. [DR, AC, PA, S]
Water Resources
Over the past centuries of urbanization in the Bay Area, the region has
experienced periods of both abundant rainfall and severe drought.
Residential water consumption rises and falls depending on current water
availability, but with the region’s population continuing to grow and water
resources being somewhat finite, consistent water conservation practices
in Burlingame will moderate impacts when the next drought occurs.
Maintaining consistently high water quality also requires constant
attendance to best management practices. Like other Peninsula cities,
Burlingame has many creeks and streams that flow into San Francisco
Bay. Federal and State water quality laws work to protect these resources,
and Burlingame’s responsibility lies in ensuring local practices are state-
of-the-art, particularly with regard to using low-impact development, or
LID, infrastructure improvements to set the example for water resource
protection.
Goal HP-6: Protect local and regional water resources through
conservation, preservation, and sustainable management
practices.
HP-6.1: Waterway Protection
Protect and maintain the water quality of the four creek systems and
watersheds (Burlingame Creek, Easton Creek, Mills Creek, and Sanchez
Creek) that course through the cCity and drain into San Francisco Bay.
Participate in regional efforts, such as the Bay Area Integrated Regional
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Water Management Plan, to protect Burlingame’s waterways and
maintain water quality. [AC, H, S]
HP-6.2: Water Conservation
Promote best practices for water conservation throughout the cCity, and
continue to enforce City ordinances requiring high-efficiency indoor
water fixtures in new development. Educate the public about
Burlingame’s water rebate programs, and continue to establish tiered
water rates that promote water conservation. Consider water
consumption when evaluating development projects. Encourage
drought-tolerant landscaping and efficient irrigation systems. [DR, PI, S]
HP-6.3: Water Quality
Regularly measure and monitor water quality in Burlingame’s surface
water to ensure maintenance of high quality water for consumption. [SO,
H, S]
HP-6.4: Water Recycling
Promote recycled water use to the extent such resources are available.
Work to allow graywater and rainwater catchment systems in residential,
commercial, and industrial buildings. Establish a recycled water plan and
implement a recycled water program associated with the Wastewater
Treatment Facility, when financially feasible. [SO, MP, DR, S]
HP-6.5: Local Stormwater Management
Work with public and private property owners to reduce stormwater
runoff in urban areas, manage stormwater as a resource, and protect
water quality in creeks and the Bay. Require implementation of best
management practices to reduce accumulation of non-point source
pollutants in the drainage system originating from streets, parking lots,
residential areas, businesses, and industrial operations. [DR, S, H]
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HP-6.6: Regional Stormwater Management
Continue to follow requirements for the Municipal Regional Stormwater
and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to
monitor stormwater activities, reduce pollution from stormwater runoff,
and provide annual reports on compliance activities. [AC, S, H]
HP-6.7: Stormwater Conveyance System
Identify opportunities to upgrade and improve the City’s stormwater
conveyance system (MS4). [SO, S, H]
HP-6.8: Water-Efficient Landscaping
Continue to enforce Burlingame’s Water-Efficient Landscaping
Ordinance, and promote the use of native, drought-tolerant landscaping.
Educate the public about the Bay-Friendly Landscaping Guidelines and
other resources for water-efficient landscaping. [PI, S, H]
HP-6.9: Green Infrastructure
Adopt and implement a Green Infrastructure Plan in accordance with the
Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System Permit. Incorporate green infrastructure into streets and right-of-
ways wherever practicable, including curb extensions, flow-through
planters, and bioswales that slows stormwater runoff by dispersing it to
vegetated areas, harvests and uses runoff, promotes infiltration and
evapotranspiration, and uses bioretention to clean runoff. [MP, SO, S]
HP-6.10: New Development and Construction
Regulate new development and construction to minimize pollutant and
sediment concentrations in receiving waters, and ensure surface water
discharged into the San Francisco Bay meets or exceeds relevant
regulatory water quality standards. Require new development to
incorporate Low Impact Design features that treat and reduce surface
runoff volumes. [DR, S, H]
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HP-6.11: Low Impact Development Infrastructure
Use Low Impact Development approaches as upgrades are made to City-
owned facilities such as streets, parks, and storm drainage infrastructure.
[MP, SO, S]
HP-6.12: Dumping
Educate residents about the environmental effects of dumping
household wastes and motor oil into storm drains that eventually
discharge into San Francisco Bay. [PI, S, H]
Scenic Resources
The dramatic landscape of Burlingame’s hills and the sweeping open
Bayfront create scenic views that merit protection and enhancement.
Burlingame also has several scenic roadways—and El Camino Real in
particular—that may qualify for protection under the California Streets
and Highways Code, Section 260 (see Figure CX-3). These roadways are
considered scenic because they provide visual access to natural features
like bodies of water, mountains, and trees, as well as built features like
historic landmarks, historic districts, and architecturally significant
buildings. Scenic corridors can provide an enjoyable travel experience,
link urban and open space areas, and provide access to recreational
areas. The following goal and policies work to preserve and enhance
Burlingame’s scenic resources, including sightlines of natural features and
views along notable roads.
Goal HP-7: Protect local scenic resources, and preserve views of
the natural amenities in the city.
HP-7.1: Hillside Development
Continue to require a Hillside Area Construction Permit for all new
residences or accessory structures, as well as additions to existing
residences or accessory structures, to protect residential viewsheds.
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Consider establishing specific development standards for hillside
residential projects to ensure view preservation in the area. [DR]
HP-7.2: State Scenic Highways
Protect officially designated California State Scenic Interstate 280 by
maintaining open space and low-density residential land uses along the
highway corridor, ensuring roadway signage does not detract from scenic
views, and screening unattractive structures with appropriate
landscaping. Consider establishing tailored protection regulations for El
Camino Real (State Route 82) and portions of the Bayshore Freeway (U.S.
101). [DR, SO]
HP-7.3: City and County Scenic Roadways
Protect local scenic roadways by preserving mature trees wherever
possible, maintaining landscaping along roadways, and ensuring that
development and land uses do not detract from the aesthetics of the
corridor. Consider establishing specific design guidelines for residential
development, commercial development, and roadway signage along
scenic corridors. [DR]
Scenic roadways to be considered for such treatment are:
Airport Boulevard
California Drive between North Lane and Morrell Avenue
Easton Drive between El Camino Real and Summit Drive
Hillside Drive
Skyline Boulevard from the City limit north of Kip Lane to
Trousdale Drive
Ralston Avenue
Trousdale Drive
HP-7.4: Scenic Gateways
Identify locations for gateway treatments along scenic roadways at key
intersections, and establish a cohesive signage aesthetic that enhances
scenic views. [MP]
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HP-7.5: Connectivity to Recreation Amenities
Coordinate and identify connectivity opportunities between scenic routes
and adjacent public recreation areas such as parks, scenic outlooks, and
biking and hiking trails. Prioritize the development of separated bicycle
lanes along scenic routes to connect with recreational trails. [MP, H]
HP-7.6: Utility Lines
Take steps to underground utility lines wherever possible, particularly
along scenic roadways to minimize obstruction of views. Prioritize areas
slated for undergrounding of utilities, recognizing the associated costs.
[AC]
HP-7.7: Shoreline Views
Protect views to the Bay shoreline by identifying viewsheds to the Bay
from key locations and restricting the height of buildings within these
viewsheds. Ensure that new Bayfront development does not detract from
the scenic qualities of the area, and consider adopting commercial and
hotel design guidelines specific to the Bayfront. [DR, H]
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Chapter X: Engagement and
Enrichment
Introduction
Burlingame is an engaged, active community with many educational
resources, cultural amenities, and opportunities to participate in civic life.
These assets contribute to the community’s character, and the City’s
commitment to maintain these qualities will preserve and expand
opportunities for personal and collective growth through education, arts,
and civic engagement. Burlingame strives to be a place where all
community members can learn and develop in a variety of ways: from
participating in educational programs, to seeing public art throughout
the City, to attending community events or joining a City commission or
community organization.
The Education and Enrichment Element establishes goals and policies
aimed at solidifying and enhancing local educational, arts, and public
engagement offerings focused on:
Education and Lifelong Learning
Arts and Culture
Civic Engagement
Education and Lifelong Learning
Education is the foundation of a thriving community. The public and
private schools in Burlingame provide the localcity’s youth with the skills
and knowledge to succeed in life; support for the K-12 educational
system remains a top priority. The City can also continue to provide
learning opportunities for residents at all stages of life, from early
childhood education to adult courses and professional development.
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Goal EE-1: Provide opportunities for residents of all ages and
backgrounds to access high-quality educational services and
resources.
EE-1.1: Early Childhood Education
Encourage efforts to expand the overall capacity of local childcare and
early childhood development centers in Burlingame. Identify
opportunities for affordable alternatives to pre-school and pre-
kindergarten through partnerships with the Burlingame School District,
the Parks and Recreation Department, libraries, and community
organizations. [AC]
EE-1.2: Childcare Facilities
Integrate childcare facility needs into the City’s planning processes.
Where possible, locate childcare services in or near housing and
transportation and employment centers for convenient access. [DR, PA]
EE-1.3: Public Schools
Support Burlingame’s well-regarded public-school system, working with
the Burlingame School District and the San Mateo Union High School
District as appropriate to ensure program and facility needs are met. [AC]
EE-1.4: School Facilities Master Plan
Support the efforts of the Burlingame School District to implement the
School District Facility Master Plan, and ensure timely renovations and
reconstructions of aging facilities by including street improvement needs
in the City’s Capital Improvement Program. [MP, FB]
EE-1.5: City and District Collaboration
Assist local school districts in identifying potential school locations to
serve growth in enrollment. [AC]
EE-1.6: School Partnerships
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Support creative public-private partnerships to facilitate the funding and
development of public school facilities. [AC, PA]
EE-1.75: Sustainable School Design
Encourage local school districts and private educational institutions to
incorporate sustainable design practices into construction and renovation
of school facilities to reduce energy and water consumption. [S ] [DR]
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EE-1.86: School Technology
Support the efforts of public and private schools to improve school
facilities with cutting-edge technologies that enhance the learning
environment. [PA]
EE-1.97: Private and Alternative Schools
Support Burlingame’s private and alternative technical schools to ensure
a variety of options for different learning environments. [PA]
EE-1.108: Community Partnerships and Lifelong Learning
Identify opportunities for partnerships with schools, libraries, local
colleges, and other educational organizations to establish accessible
community education programs and events for all ages, including early
childhood education, English Language Learner classes, technology
classes, after-school programs, recreational activities, and senior
programs. [AC]
EE-1.119: Online Learning
Partner with schools, libraries, and local colleges to expand access to
online courses and digital learning opportunities. [AC]
EE-1.120: Library Facilities
Provide public library facilities that are inviting, accessible, and
comfortable for residents of all ages. Support facility and research
technology improvements as needed. [SO]
EE-1.131: Library Collections and Programs
Adapt library collections, materials, and programs over time to respond
to evolving community needs and advances in technology. [SO, FB]
EE-1.142: Expand Library Services
Increase access to educational resources by promoting online and digital
technologies that allow users to access non-print collections through
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electronic devices. Consider innovative ways to bring library services into
the community through library kiosks, pop-up libraries, book vending
machines, and book fairs. [SO]
EE-1.153: Library Funding
Pursue funding for library facility maintenance and enhancement of
programs and services through a variety of mechanisms, including
developer fees, general fund resources, special service districts, user fees,
bond initiatives, and grants. Include funds in the Capital Improvement
Program for timely facility improvements. [FB]
EE-1.164: Continuing Education
Encourage local colleges, vocational and technical schools, and large
institutions such as Mills-Peninsula Hospital to provide continuing
education courses and certificate programs. [AC]
EE-1.175: Workforce Resources and Training
Promote career resources, programs, and occupational skills training
services offered by local and regional agencies, such as the NOVA
Workforce Board and the California Employment Development
Department. Coordinate with local schools, colleges, and businesses to
sponsor job fairs and career training programs. [PI, AC]
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Arts and Culture
Arts and culture are integral to a well-rounded community. The City
strives to expand arts and culture resources to meet the needs of all
Burlingame community members, and to have Burlingame recognized as
an arts and culture hub in the Bay Area, where cultural resources and arts
programming are interwoven into the community.
Goal EE-2: Celebrate and accommodate a diversity of arts and
culture programs and institutions.
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EE-2.1: Arts and Culture Master Plan
Develop a comprehensive Arts and Culture Master Plan that identifies
needs, opportunities, and funding mechanisms for arts city-wide. [MP]
EE-2.2: Arts Education
Partner with schools and other educational institutions to promote arts-
based learning for residents of all ages. [AC]
EE-2.3: Public Art
Establish an Art in Public Places Program, governed by a Public Art
Commission or committee, that provides opportunities for visual art to
enhance Burlingame’s open spaces. Utilize local artists for public art
installations whenever possible. [MP]
EE-2.4: Private Development
Encourage developers to incorporate public art into new development
sites and to participate in the Art in Public Places Program. [PA]
EE-2.5: Equitable Access
Provide all Burlingame community members with opportunities to
experience arts and culture by reducing barriers to entry, establishing
free and open community arts programs, and providing a range of arts
and cultural spaces for Burlingame’s diverse population. [PI, FB]
EE-2.6: Community-Based Institutions
Support community-based arts and culture institutions, and expand
partnerships to ensure long-term feasibility. [PA]
EE-2.7: Community Events
Support events that build community through a range of arts and cultural
opportunities. [PA]
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EE-8 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Civic Engagement
Burlingame residents and business owners are passionate about their
community, and the City has created an environment in which the public
feels engaged and included. Residents have dubbed this “The
Burlingame Way.” As needed to address pressing community issues,
working groups are formed to map out solutions and plans. This
approach has been used to design a new train station, create the
Downtown Specific Plan, and most notably, craft this General Plan.
Burlingame’s governance structure will continue to be open and
participatory, promoting respectful public discourse and democratic
processes. The following goal and policies bolster established public
engagement mechanisms and ensure inclusive decision-making
processes that bring diverse people together in meaningful ways.
Goal EE-3: Maintain an environment that promotes and encourages
productive public discourse.
EE-3.1: Councils, Committees, and Boards
Ensure that City decisions involve all interested community members by
continuing to use committees, councils, and boards consisting of
Burlingame residents, employees, and business owners.
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EE-3.2: Diverse Representation
Ensure committees and decision-making bodies include representatives
that reflect the diversity of Burlingame’s population.
EE-3.3: Equitable Opportunities
Provide a range of opportunities for community participation in policies
and decision-making, and ensure access for Burlingame community
members of all ages, abilities, races, and socioeconomic statuses.
EE-3.4: Community Groups
Support and encourage neighborhood associations and other
community-based civic groups, and include these groups in decision-
making processes. [PA]
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EE-3.5: Public Outreach
Conduct outreach to educate Burlingame community members about
City issues and policies. [PI]
EE-3.6: Community Trust
Foster an environment of trust between Burlingame community members
and City government, and support the voices of all participants.
EE-3.7: Political Action
Promote tolerance of all legal forms of political action and protect the
rights of individual political expression.
EE-3.8: The Burlingame Way
Continue to engage residents and the business community in task-
focused working groups to address pressing issues in the community
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EE-3.9: Future Leaders
Conduct programs such as the Burlingame Citizens’ Academy to educate
residents about how the City works and to train future community
leaders.
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Chapter XI: IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAMS
Table IP-1
Implementing Programs
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going IP-1 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update
City staff will review the current Zoning Code (Municipal Code
Title 25) and prepare a comprehensive update for City Council
adoption in order to align with the guiding principles, goals, and
policies of the General Plan.
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Policy(ies) Implemented CC-3.10; CC-4.1 through CC-
12.8; 1.5; CC-2.5; ED-1.1 through
1.5; ED-2.1, 2.2; M-3.5; M-6.1
through 6.3
Program Category(ies) SR, DR, SO, MP, FB, PA
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department,
City Attorney, City Manager
(Sustainability Coordinator),
Public Works
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
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Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going IP-2 Residential Design Guidebook
City staff will review the Residential Design Guidebook for
development in the City’s neighborhoods and prepare a
comprehensive update for City Council Adoption in order to align
with the guiding principles, goals, and polices of the updated
General Plan.
√ Policy(ies) Implemented CC-4.1 through 4.9; CC-10.1
Program Category(ies) DR, MP, FB, PA, SO
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department,
City Manager (Sustainability
Coordinator), Public Works
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-3 Commercial Design Guidebook and Specific Plans
City staff will review the Commercial Design Guidebook together
with the adopted Specific Plans (Downtown, Bayfront, North
Burlingame/Rollins Road) and prepare a comprehensive update
for City Council Adoption in order for these documents to align
with the guiding principles, goals, and policies of the updated
General Plan.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented CC-5.1; CC-6.1 through 6.4; CC-
7.4 through CC-7.6; CC-8.3; CC-
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Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going 11.1 through 11.7; CC-12.1
through 12.10; ED-1.1 through
1.6; M-6.1; M-6.3
Program Category(ies) DR, MP, FB, PA, SO
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department,
City Attorney, City Manager
(Sustainability Coordinator),
Parks and Recreation, Public
Works
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-4 Focused Development of Key Corridors
City staff will prepare, implement, and maintain a strategy for the
unique key corridors to maintain the character, businesses, and
marketing of the Broadway district, Rollins Road, Downtown, and
the Bayfront. Based on the findings of the strategy, City staff will
develop action programs to promote development opportunities
within these key business districts.
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Policy(ies) Implemented CC-7.1 through 7.10; CC-9.1
through 9.3; CC-10.2 through
10.7; ED-1.1 through 1.6
Program Category(ies) DR
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
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Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department,
City Manager (Sustainability
Coordinator), Public Works,
Parks and Recreation,
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-7 State Historic Building Code
The City will continue to allow use of the State Historic Code for
the rehabilitation of historic resources within the Downtown
Specific Plan Area.
√ Policy(ies) Implemented CC-3.2, CC-3.3, CC-3.4, CC-3.6
Program Category(ies) MP, SO
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department
City Attorney
Partner(s) State Historic Preservation Office
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-8 Mills Act Program
The City will continue to carry out a California Mills Act Property
Tax Abatement Program within the Downtown Specific Plan Area.
√ √
Policy(ies) Implemented CC-3.7
Program Category(ies) MP, AC, PA
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
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Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Supporting Department(s)
Finance, City Attorney
Partner(s) San Mateo County,
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-9 Historic Preservation Resource Center
City staff will prepare and maintain a web-based resource center
to promote Burlingame’s local historic resources and to provide
resources and incentives to encourage historic preservation.
√ √ Policy(ies) Implemented CC-3.1 through 3.11
Program Category(ies) DR, MP, AC, PA, PI
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
Supporting Department(s)
Library
Partner(s) Burlingame Historical Society
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-10 Branding and Marketing Program
City staff will develop and maintain a branding and marketing
strategy and promotional materials to maximize the effectiveness
of business retention and attraction efforts.
√ √
Policy(ies) Implemented ED-2.12 through 2.17
Program Category(ies) SO, MP, PA, PI
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
XI. IMPLEMENTATION
IP-6 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Supporting Department(s)
City Manager, City Attorney,
Library, Parks and Recreation
Partner(s) Business Improvement Districts,
Chamber of Commerce, City
Council Economic Development
Subcommittee
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-11 Business Resource Center and Website
City staff will develop and maintain a business resource center
and web pages.
√ √
Policy(ies) Implemented ED-2.6 through 2.17
Program Category(ies) SO, MP, PA, PI
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
Supporting Department(s)
City Manager
Partner(s) Chamber of Commerce, City
Council Economic Development
Subcommittee
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-12 Business Attraction, Expansion, and Retention Program
City staff will carry out a comprehensive business attraction,
expansion, and retention program.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented ED-2.6 through 2.17
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IP-7
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Program Category(ies) SO, MP, PA, PI
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
Supporting Department(s)
City Manager
Partner(s) City Council Economic
Development Subcommittee
Funding Source(s) General Fund
IP-13 Multimodal LOS and Design Standards
City staff will propose for the City Council’s adoption multi-modal
level of service (LOS) standards and a methodology that define
the process for determining which non-vehicular transportation
and transit improvements will be implemented. The multimodal
LOS program, design standards, and methodology should be
consistent with those adopted by San Mateo County.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.2 through 1.4; M-1.1
through 1.4; M-2.1 through 2.5;
M3.1 through 3.8; M-4.1 through
4.5
Program Category(ies) DR, MP, AC, FB
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department,
Community Development,
Police
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund
XI. IMPLEMENTATION
IP-8 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going IP-14 Multimodal LOS Guidelines
City staff will update the City’s Traffic Study Preparation
Guidelines to reflect the multi-modal LOS policies, standards, and
methodologies and to provide additional flexibility in
implementing multimodal transportation improvements.
√ Policy(ies) Implemented M-1.1 through 1.4
Program Category(ies) MP, AC, SO, FB
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department,
Community Development,
Police
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund
IP-15 Survey Transportation and Transit Gaps and Barriers
City staff will coordinate with regional transit organizations to
assess implementation of transit services and provide updates to
the City Council accordingly.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented M-1.3; M-3.4; M-4.1 through 4.5
Program Category(ies) MP, FB, SO, AC
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
Community Development
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IP-9
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Partner(s) C/CAG, SamTrans, Caltrain,
BART
Funding Source(s) General Fund
IP-16 Regional Connection Improvements
City staff will coordinate with regional agencies and adjacent
communities to identify better connections between city
roadways, pedestrian ways, bicycle facilities, transit corridors, and
neighboring and regional transportation networks.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented M-1.3; M-3.4; M-4.1 through 4.5
Program Category(ies) MP, FB, SO, AC
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
City Manager
Partner(s) C/CAG, SamTrans, San Mateo
County, City of Millbrae, Town of
Hillsborough, City of San Mateo
Funding Source(s) General Fund
IP-17 Collision Data Reporting
City staff will report traffic collision data for automobiles, bicycles,
and pedestrians to the City Council as needed and recommend
improvements as applicable.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented M-2.3; M-3.2
Program Category(ies) DR, MP
XI. IMPLEMENTATION
IP-10 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
Police
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-18 Complete Streets Implementation
City staff will use a phased approach to evaluate and implement
the proposed Complete Streets improvements identified in the
Mobility Element. A priority list will be established through the
Capital Improvements pProgram.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.2 through 1.4; M-1.1; M-2.1
through 2.5; M-3.1 through 3.7
Program Category(ies) DR, MP, AC
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department,
Community Development,
Police
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-20 Complete Streets Evaluation
City staff will periodically evaluate and prepare recommendations
on how well the streets and transportation network are serving
each category of users.
√
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IP-11
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.2 through 1.4; M-1.1; M-2.1
through 2.5; M-3.1 through 3.7
Program Category(ies) DR, MP, AC
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department,
Community Development,
Police
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund
IP-21 Traffic-calming Measures
City staff will continue to identify neighborhoods where
appropriate traffic-calming measures could help reduce speeding
and create safer streets. This will largely be driven by requests
from residents and business/property owners. The CIP will be
updated accordingly.
√ Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.3
Program Category(ies) DR
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department,
Community Development,
Police
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-22 Pedestrian Master Plan √
XI. IMPLEMENTATION
IP-12 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going The City will develop a Pedestrian Master Plan for adoption by the
City Council that includes a planned sidewalk system, pedestrian
design standards, and an implementation program. As part of the
preparation of the Pedestrian Master Plan, staff will review and
incorporate (as appropriate) planned improvements and
programs that connect Burlingame’s existing and planned
pedestrian facilities to regional walking and bicycle facilities.
Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.1, CC-1.3; M-1.4; M-2.1
through 2.5; M-17.1, M-17.2
Program Category(ies) SR, DR, MP, SO, FB, AC
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
City Manager (Sustainability
Coordinator), Community
Development, Parks and
Recreation
Partner(s) Bicycle/Pedestrian Interest
Groups, Burlingame School
District, San Mateo Union High
School District
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-23 Bicycle Master Plan
The City will develop, adopt, and implement a comprehensive
Bicycle Master Plan. As part of the preparation of the Bicycle
Master Plan, City staff will review and incorporate (as appropriate)
√
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IP-13
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going planned improvements and programs that connect Burlingame’s
existing and planned bike facilities to regional walking and bicycle
facilities, including the Bay Trail.
Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.1, CC-1.3; M-1.4; M-2.1
through 2.5; M-17.1, M-17.2
Program Category(ies) SR, DR, MP, SO, FB, AC
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
City Manager (Sustainability
Coordinator), Community
Development, Parks and
Recreation
Partner(s) Bicycle/Pedestrian Interest
Groups, Burlingame School
District, San Mateo Union High
School District
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-24 Transit Rider Information
City staff will coordinate with regional agencies to identify
additional options for informing transit riders of the availability
and timing (e.g., headways) of public transit, and work with the
respective agencies to inform the City Council on updates to the
transit information program.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented M-4.1 through 4.5
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
XI. IMPLEMENTATION
IP-14 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Supporting Department(s)
City Manager (Sustainability
Coordinator)
Partner(s) San Mateo County Transit
District
Funding Source(s) General Fund
Funding Source(s) General Fund
IP-26 Citywide TDM Plan
The City will develop a citywide Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) Plan for adoption by the City Council, which
could include strategies to reduce peak-hour traffic, such as
staggered work hours, flexible schedule options, local transit
service, and telecommuting from home offices.
√ √ Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.1, CC-1.6; M-5.1, M-5.2; M-
8.2
Program Category(ies) SR, DR, MP, PI
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
Supporting Department(s)
Public Works, City Manager
(Sustainability Coordinator), City
Attorney
Partner(s) Commute.org
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-28 Off-Street Parking Regulations Comprehensive Update √
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IP-15
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going City staff will propose amendments to the off-street parking
regulations in BMC Title 25 for adoption by the City Council to
incorporate smart growth principles and to incentivize walking,
biking, use of public transit, and use of emerging transportation
options.
Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.1, CC-1.5; M-7.1 through
7.7; M-8.1, M-8.2
Program Category(ies) SR, SO, DR, FB, MP, PI
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department,
City Attorney, Public Works
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund
IP-29 Parking Management Plans for Downtown and the
Broadway District
City staff will prepare and propose Parking Management Plans for
adoption by the City Council for the Downtown and Broadway
commercial districts.
√ Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.1, CC-1.5; M-7.1 through
7.7; M-8.1
Program Category(ies) SR, SO, DR, FB
Responsible Department(s) Community Development,
Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department,
City Manager
XI. IMPLEMENTATION
IP-16 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Partner(s) Business Improvement Districts
(BIDs)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants, BID Funds
IP-31 Various Street Redesign of Roadways
Subject to available funding, the City staff will carry out various
roadway redesigns to improve mobility and safety, such as but not
limited to:
The roadway improvement/reconfiguration plans for
California Drive, Bayshore Highway, and the
Broadway/railroad grade separation identified in the Mobility
Element
The roundabout reconfiguration of Bellevue Avenue, Primrose
Road, and Douglas Avenue to allow for improved pedestrian
movement.
The improvements to El Camino Real that might be
accomplished in coordination with Caltrans to achieve the
City’s mobility goals without compromising the tree-lined
character of the boulevard, including implementing
recommendations of the El Camino Real Task Force as
appropriate.
√
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IP-17
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Policy(ies) Implemented M-1.1; M-1.4; M-2.4; M-3.1; M-
3.3; M-10.1; M-11.1; M-12.2; M-
14.1; M-14.3
Program Category(ies) SR, SO, DR, FB
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department
Community Development,
Police
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Funds, Grants, Impact
Fees
IP-32 Capital Improvement Program
City staff will annually review and update the Capital Improvement
Program to ensure adequate and timely provision of public facility
and municipal utility provisions to address water systems,
wastewater systems, storm drain systems, etc.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented M-3.7; IF-1.1 through 1.7; IF 2.1
through 2.12; IF 3.1 through 3.6;
IF 4.1 through 4.8
Program Category(ies) FB, SO, MP, PI, PA, DR
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
City Manager, Finance, Parks
and Recreation
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund
XI. IMPLEMENTATION
IP-18 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going IP-33 Water Conservation Programs
City staff will continue to develop and implement water
conservation programs that decrease water use and heighten
users’ awareness of the need to conserve, even during periods of
non-drought.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.1, CC-1.7; IF-2.10
Program Category(ies) SR, DR, SO, PI
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department,
City Manager (Sustainability
Coordinator), Community
Development, Finance
Partner(s) SFPUC
Funding Source(s) General Fund
IP-36 Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance
City staff will propose to the City Council as necessary that the
Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance be
updated to be consistent with the processing capabilities at the
transfer stations and waste facilities that process Burlingame’s
construction and demolition debris.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.13; IF-5.5
Program Category(ies) SR, DR
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IP-19
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Supporting Department(s)
Public Works
Partner(s) Rethink Waste, Recology of San
Mateo County
Funding Source(s) Recycling Fund
IP-37 Rainwater Harvesting and Graeywater Systems
City staff will evaluate the appropriateness of amending the City’s
building and development codes to support and encourage
rainwater harvesting and graeywater systems.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.1, CC-1.7; IFf-2.11; IF-4.8
Program Category(ies) SR, DR, SO, PI
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
Supporting Department(s)
City Attorney, City Manager
(Sustainability Coordinator),
Finance, Public Works
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund
IP-387 Underground Utility Ordinance
The City will continue to require private developers to
underground utilities along the street frontage of their project site
when new or substantial development occurs.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented IF-6.3
Program Category(ies) PR, MP
XI. IMPLEMENTATION
IP-20 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
City Attorney Community
Development
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) N/A
IP-3942 Disaster and Emergency Program
Central County Fire Department staff and City staff will prepare a
comprehensive update of the City’s disaster and emergency
program.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented CS-3.1 through 3.15
Program Category(ies) SO,< FB,< PI
Responsible Department(s) Central County Fire Department
Supporting Department(s)
City Manager, Finance, , Parks
and Recreation, Police, Public
Works
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-403 Disaster Drills
Central County Fire Department staff will conduct training and
exercise drills to train City staff and test the effectiveness of the
Emergency Operations Plan and operational readiness of the
Emergency Operations Center.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented CS-2.8; CS-3.2; CS-3.7
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IP-21
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Program Category(ies) SO, AC, PI
Responsible Department(s) Central County Fire Department
Supporting Department(s)
Community Development, City
Manager, Human Resources,
Library, Finance, Parks and
Recreation, Police, Public Works
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund
IP-414 Affiliate Volunteers
The Central County Fire Department will continue its volunteer
program for Burlingame residents certified in Community
Emergency Response Training (CERT) and promote the “Get
Ready” program for all citizens.
√ Policy(ies) Implemented CS-3.5; CS-3.10, CS-3.13
Program Category(ies) SO, FB, PI
Responsible Department(s) Central County Fire Department
Supporting Department(s)
City Manager
Partner(s) Affiliate Volunteer Groups
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-425 Emergency Communication System
The City and Central County Fire Department will participate in
the SMC Alert emergency communication system (the system for
√
XI. IMPLEMENTATION
IP-22 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going sending emergency information and updates in San Mateo
County).
Policy(ies) Implemented CS-3.5; CS-3.10; CS-3.13
Program Category(ies) SO, FB, PI
Responsible Department(s) Central County Fire Department,
Police
Supporting Department(s)
City Manager, Parks and
Recreation, Police, Public Works
Partner(s) San Mateo County Office of
Emergency Services
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants, Impact
Fees
IP-436 Seismic and Geologic Safety Standards
The City will review and update (as necessary) its seismic and
geologic safety standards when there is an update to the Uniform
Building Code and the California Building Code.
√ Policy(ies) Implemented CS-7.1; CS-7.4
Program Category(ies) DR
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
Supporting Department(s)
City Attorney, Public Works
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IP-23
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going IP-447 Seismic Retrofit Program
City staff will evaluate and make recommendations as appropriate
regarding creation of a seismic retrofit program to encourage
property owners to upgrade buildings, especially masonry
buildings, soft-story buildings (i.e., buildings designed with
minimal bracing on the first floor), and critical facilities (i.e.
hospitals, schools, and long-term care facilities).
√
Policy(ies) Implemented CS-7.2; CS-7.3
Program Category(ies) DR
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
Supporting Department(s)
City Attorney
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-459 Flood Plain Management Ordinance Comprehensive
Update
City staff will coordinate with the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and San Mateo County on updates
to the Burlingame flood maps and countywide efforts to address
sea level rise.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented CS-5.1 through 5.7
Program Category(ies)
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
XI. IMPLEMENTATION
IP-24 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Supporting Department(s)
City Attorney, City Manager,
Community Development
Partner(s) FEMA, Sea Change San Mateo
County
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-4651 Noise
Enforce all regulations in the Municipal Code related to excessive
community noise.
Development projects that are subject to discretionary review and
that are located near noise-sensitive land uses shall assess
potential construction noise levels and minimize substantial
adverse impacts by implementing feasible construction noise
control measures that reduce construction noise levels at sensitive
receptor locations. Such measures may include, but are not
limited to: 1) construction management techniques (e.g., siting
staging areas away from noise-sensitive land uses, phasing
activities to take advantage of shielding/attenuation provided by
topographic features or buildings, monitoring construction n); 2)
construction equipment controls (e.g., ensuring equipment has
mufflers, use of electric hook-ups instead of generators); 3) use of
temporary sound barriers (equipment enclosures, berms, walls,
blankets, or other devices) when necessary; and 4) monitoring of
actual construction noise levels to verify the need for noise
controls.
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IP-25
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going
Policy(ies) Implemented CS-4.1 through CS-4.11
Program Category(ies) SO
Responsible Department(s) Code Compliance
Supporting Department(s)
Police, Planning
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund
IP-4752 Hazardous Materials
Coordinate among all City departments and outside responsible
agencies to ensure that the use, storage, and transportation of
hazardous materials in and through Burlingame comply with
applicable State and Federal regulations.
Policy(ies) Implemented CS-2.5
Program Category(ies) SO, AC
Responsible Department(s) Central County Fire Department,
Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
Partner(s) San Mateo County
Environmental Health
Funding Source(s) General Fund
IP-4853 Healthy Community Program √
XI. IMPLEMENTATION
IP-26 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going City staff will coordinate with local health officials, planners,
nonprofit organizations, businesses, hospitals, local health clinics,
and community groups on strategies, programs, and practices
that prioritize the overall health of Burlingame residents and
employees.
Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.3; CC-1.4; HP1.1 through
HP1.14
Program Category(ies) DR, SO, PA, AC, PI
Responsible Department(s) City Manager (Sustainability
Coordinator)
Supporting Department(s)
Community Development, Parks
and Recreation
Partner(s) Chamber of Commerce, Mills
Peninsula Medical Center,
Sustainable San Mateo County
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-4954 Healthy Development Checklist
City staff will develop a checklist of health strategies that could be
incorporated into the design of discretionary development
projects and plans. Staff will share this resource with project
applicants to help them design their projects to promote
community health.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.3; CC-1.4; HP-1.5; HP-1.13
Program Category(ies) DR, MP, SO, AC
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IP-27
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Responsible Department(s) City Manager (Sustainability
Coordinator)
Supporting Department(s)
City Attorney, Community
Development, Parks and
Recreation, Public Works
Partner(s) Sustainable San Mateo County
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-506 Residents in Need
City staff will review service assistance programs, grants, loans,
and permitting procedures to maintain or modify homes to meet
the needs of residents in need. Staff will assemble a clearinghouse
of information providing referrals on services, financial assistance,
or incentives available to people in need.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented HP-1.9
Program Category(ies) DR, HS
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
Supporting Department(s)
Partner(s)
Central County Fire Department,
City Attorney, City Manager,
Finance
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-517 Urban Forest Management Plan
City staff will maintain the Urban Forest Management Plan.
√
XI. IMPLEMENTATION
IP-28 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.1; CC-1.14; CC-2.1 through
2.7
Program Category(ies) SR
Responsible Department(s) Parks and Recreation
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department,
City Attorney, City Manager,
Community Development,
Public Works
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-528 Climate Action Plan
City staff will prepare a climate change sustainability assessment
strategy to evaluate the City’s susceptibility to climate change
impacts and identify tools and strategies to mitigate impacts and
create a more resilient city.
√ √ Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.1; CC-1.9 through 1.15
Program Category(ies) SR
Responsible Department(s) City Manager (Sustainability
Coordinator)
Supporting Department(s)
Community Development,
Public Works
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-539 Parks
ENVISION BURLINGAME
BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | IP-29
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going The City will prepare and implement a Parks Master Plan.
Policy(ies) Implemented HP-4.1 through HP-4.12
Program Category(ies) MP, FI, SO, PA
Responsible Department(s) Parks and Recreation
Supporting Department(s)
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-5460 Scenic Resources
The City will consider implementing view protection regulations
that focus on preservation of the Bay from hillside public space
areas. Protection of private views will be a secondary
consideration.
Policy(ies) Implemented HP-7.1 through HP-7.7
Program Category(ies) SR, SO
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
Supporting Department(s)
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund
IP-5561 Biological Resources
The City will require biological resource studies for any
development application in the Baylands area and adjacent to
open space hillside areas. Such studies will identify biological
resources and any measures/mitigation to avoid or minimize
impact pursuant to CEQA.
.
Policy(ies) Implemented HP-5.1 through HP-5.15
XI. IMPLEMENTATION
IP-30 | CITY OF BURLINGAME
Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Program Category(ies) SR, AC, PA, H, S
Responsible Department(s) Community Development
Supporting Department(s)
Partner(s)
State and Federal Resource
Agencies
Funding Source(s) Applicants
IP-5662 Waterway Protection
The City will continue to enforce NPDES regulations for all
construction activity and land uses.
Policy(ies) Implemented IF-4.4, HP-6.1, HP-6.3, HP-6.5,
HP-6.6, HP-6.7, HP-6.10, HP-6.11,
HP-6.12
Program Category(ies) SR, DR, SO, PI
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
Partner(s)
Community Development
Funding Source(s) Developer Fees, General Fund,
Grants
IP-5763 Recycled Water Plan
City staff will evaluate the feasibility of delivering recycled water to
customers to increase the use of recycled water.
√
Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.1; CC-1.7; IF-2.11
Program Category(ies) SR, DR, SO, PI
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
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Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Supporting Department(s)
City Attorney, City Manager,
Community Development,
Finance
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-5864 Water Conservation Standards
The City will continue to maintain Water Conservation Standards
within the Municipal Code for households, businesses, industries,
and public infrastructure.
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Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.1; CC-1.7; CC-1.8; IF-2.10
Program Category(ies) SR, DR, SO, PI
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department,
City Attorney, City Manager
(Sustainability Coordinator),
Community Development
Finance, Parks and Recreation
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund
IP-59 Green Infrastructure Plan
The City will adopt and implement a Green Infrastructure Plan in
accordance with the Municipal Stormwater NPDES permit.
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Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.8, IF-4.2, IF-4.4, IF-4.8, IF-
4.9, HP-6.5, HP-6.7, HP-6.9, HP-
6.10
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√ Program Category(ies) DR, MP, SO, PI
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
Community Development, Parks
and Recreation, City Manager
(Sustainability Coordinator)
Partner(s) San Mateo County Water
Pollution Prevention Program
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-605 Energy Reduction Initiative
City staff will develop and implement a public information and
education campaign to encourage every household and every
business to reduce their energy consumption.
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Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.1; CC-1.8
Program Category(ies) SR, SO
Responsible Department(s) City Manager (Sustainability
Coordinator)
Supporting Department(s)
Community Development,
Public Works
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-616 Financing Program for Energy Efficiency Retrofits √ √
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Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going City staff will continue to promote Property Assessed Clean
Energy (PACE) programs, which are energy efficiency retrofit
financing programs for residential, commercial, or industrial
properties.
Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.1; CC-1.8
Program Category(ies) SR, SO
Responsible Department(s) City Manager (Sustainability
Coordinator)
Supporting Department(s)
Community Development,
Finance
Partner(s) Authorized PACE administrators
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-628 City Building Audits and Reports
City staff will conduct periodic energy efficiency audits of City-
owned buildings to identify opportunities for efficiency
improvements from both operations and equipment upgrades.
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Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.1, CC-1.11
Program Category(ies) SR, DR
Responsible Department(s) Public Works
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department,
City Manager (Sustainability
Coordinator), Community
Development, Finance, Parks
and Recreation
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Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-639 Carbon Management Activities Program
As part of the Climate Action Plan, City staff will track carbon
sequestration activities on private and public lands, such as
planting trees or managing wetlands.
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Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.1; HP-2.1 through 2.15
Program Category(ies) SR, MP, AC
Responsible Department(s) City Manager (Sustainability
Coordinator)
Supporting Department(s)
Community Development, Parks
and Recreation, Public Works
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-6471 Environmental Education Programs
City staff will coordinate with San Mateo County Energy Watch,
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, non-profit organizations, and
other agencies and businesses to continue with environmental
education programs.
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Policy(ies) Implemented CC-1.1; CC-1.9 through 1.15
Program Category(ies) SR, DR
Responsible Department(s) City Manager (Sustainability
Coordinator)
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Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Supporting Department(s)
Community Development,
Library, Public Works
Partner(s) Chamber of Commerce, San
Mateo County Energy Watch,
PG&E
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-6572 Library as an Education and Lifelong Learning
Resource
The Library will continue to serve as an education and lifelong
learning resource to promote and provide access to local and
web-based educational resources, literacy programs, and services
for parents, students, and adults.
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Policy(ies) Implemented EE-1.1 through 1.9
Program Category(ies) AC, PR, PA, DR
Responsible Department(s) Library
Supporting Department(s)
City Manager, Parks and
Recreation
Partner(s) Burlingame Library Foundation
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-6673 Education Partnership
The City will maintain its partnership with the Burlingame Unified
School District in order to offer enrichment, athletic, safety, and
other programs and services to Burlingame’s youth.
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Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going Policy(ies) Implemented EE-1.4; EE-1.9
Program Category(ies) AC, PR, PA, DR
Responsible Department(s) City Manager
Supporting Department(s)
Library, Parks and Recreation,
Police
Partner(s) Burlingame School District
Funding Source(s) General Fund
IP-6775 Library Strategic Plan
City staff will maintain the Library Strategic Plan and periodically
prepare a report that evaluates the implementation of the Library
Strategic Plan.
√ Policy(ies) Implemented EE-1.10 through 1.15
Program Category(ies) AC, PR, PA, DR
Responsible Department(s) Library
Supporting Department(s)
City Manager
Partner(s) Burlingame Library Foundation
Funding Source(s) General Fund, Grants
IP-6877 Public Facilities Impact Fees
City staff will update the Public Facilities Impact Fee Feasibility
Study and Nexus Report to assess public impact fees for public
services. Based on the findings of the Feasibility Study and Nexus
Report and direction from the City Council, staff may recommend
that the City Council amend the Public Facilities Impact Fees.
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Implementing Program
Estimated Timeframe(s) 5 Years 10 Years 15+ Years Annual On-going
Policy(ies) Implemented M-9.1, M-9.2, EE-1.10
Program Category(ies) MP, AC, FB, SO
Responsible Department(s) Finance
Supporting Department(s)
Central County Fire Department,
City Attorney, City Manager,
Community Development,
Library, Parks and Recreation,
Police, Public Works
Partner(s)
Funding Source(s) General Fund
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Glossary
A
Access: A way of approaching or entering a property, including ingress (the right to enter)
and egress (the right to leave).
Accessory Dwelling Unit: A dwelling unit that is subordinate to and on the same lot or
parcel of property as another single dwelling unit in a residential district. It includes a
kitchen and sanitary facilities for the exclusive use of one household.
Acreage, Gross: The total land area in acres within a defined boundary, including any
area for rights-of-way, public streets, and dedications of land for public use.
Acreage, Net: That portion of gross acreage exclusive of public streets, rights-of-way, and
dedications of land for public uses.
Active Transportation: Nonmotorized forms of transportation involving physical activity,
such as walking and cycling.
Adaptive Use/Reuse: The process of converting a building to a use other than that for
which it was originally designed and/or built. Such a conversion may be accomplished
with varying alterations to the building.
Affordable Housing: Under State and Federal statutes, generally housing that costs no
more than 30 percent of gross household income. Housing costs include rent or mortgage
payments, utilities, taxes, insurance, homeowner association fees, and other related costs.
Air Pollutants: Amounts of foreign and/or natural substances occurring in the atmosphere
that may result in adverse effects on humans, animals, vegetation, and/or materials.
Airport-Related Use: A use that peripherally supports operations at an airport but does
not directly involve services to aircraft, including but not limited to, flight instruction,
catering services, parts and equipment repair, and janitorial.
Air Quality Standards: The prescribed (by the Environmental Protection Agency and the
California Air Resources Board) level of pollutants in the outside air that cannot be
exceeded legally during a specified time in a specified geographical area.
Allow: A directive to give permission or to grant a right.
Alternate Fuel: Fuels such as methanol, ethanol, natural gas, and liquid gases that are
cleaner burning and help to meet the Air Resources Board’s mobile and stationary
emission standards.
Ambient Noise Level: The level of noise that is all-encompassing within a given
environment for which a single source cannot be determined. It is usually a composite of
sounds from many and varied sources near to and far from the receiver.
Annexation: The incorporation of a land area into an existing city with a resulting change
in the boundaries of that city.
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Assign: A directive to appoint or transfer responsibility to another agency, organization,
or individual.
Assist: A commitment to give support.
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG): A regional planning agency, or any
successor agency, incorporating various local governments in the San Francisco Bay Area
in California. It deals with land use, housing, environmental quality, and economic
development.
Average Daily Trips (ADT): Average daily trips made by vehicles in a 24-hour period.
A-Weighted Decibel (dBA): A numerical method of rating human judgment of loudness.
The A-weighted scale reduces the effects of low and high frequencies to simulate human
hearing.
B
Bike Lane: A corridor expressly reserved by markings for bicycles existing on a street or
roadway in addition to any lanes for use by motorized vehicles (Class II Bikeway).
Bike Path: A paved route not on a street or roadway and expressly reserved for bicycles.
Bike paths may parallel roads but typically are separated from them (Class I Bikeway).
Bike Route: A bicycle facility shared with motorists and identified by signs or pavement
marking symbols. A bike route does not have lane stripes (Class III Bikeway).
Bikeways: A term that encompasses bicycle lanes, bicycle paths, and bicycle routes.
Buffer: Land and/or improvement designated to protect one type of land use from
another where there could be compatibility issues. Where a commercial district or
agricultural use abuts a residential district, for example, additional use, yard, or height
restrictions may be imposed to protect residential properties. The term may also be used
to describe any zone that separates two unlike zones such as a multiunit housing zone
between single-unit housing and commercial uses.
Bulbout: A curb extension intended to slow the speed of traffic and increase driver
awareness, particularly in residential neighborhoods. They also allow pedestrians and
vehicle drivers to see each other when vehicles parked in a parking lane would otherwise
block visibility.
C
California Building Code: A standard building code that sets for minimum standards for
construction. The California Building Code is outlined in Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations and includes the Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code,
National Electric Code, California Fire Code, and the California Energy Code.
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD): The State
department responsible for administering State-sponsored housing programs and for
reviewing housing elements to determine compliance with State housing law.
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): A State law enacted in 1971 that requires
governmental agencies at all levels to consider the impact proposed projects have on the
environment, including cultural resource impacts.
California Register of Historical Resources: A listing of archaeological and historic
resources that meet the criteria for designation on the State register.
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): California agency whose mission is
to improve mobility across the State. It manages the State highway system and is actively
involved with public transportation systems within the State.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP): A proposed timetable or schedule of future capital
improvements (i.e., government acquisition of real property, major construction project,
or acquisition of long lasting, expensive equipment) to be carried out during a specific
period, together with cost estimates and the anticipated means of financing each project.
Capital improvement programs are usually projected five years in advance and are
updated every two years in Burlingame as part of the City’s two-year budget process.
Census: An official enumeration of the population, with details as to age, sex, occupation,
etc. conducted by the federal government.
Child Care: Care, control, supervision, or maintenance of a child provided for
compensation by an individual, other than a parent, for less than 24 hours in a day.
City: City, with a capital "C," generally refers to the government or administration of the
City of Burlingame. City, with a lower case "c," may mean any city or the general
boundaries of Burlingame.
Climate Change (see also Global Warming): Climate change refers to any significant
change in measures of climate (such as temperature, precipitation or wind) lasting for an
extended period (decades or longer). Climate change may result from: 1) natural factors,
such as changes in the sun's intensity or slow changes in the Earth's orbit around the sun,
2) natural processes within the climate system (e.g., changes in ocean circulation), or 3)
human activities that change the atmosphere's composition (e.g., through burning fossil
fuels) and the land surface (e.g., deforestation, reforestation, urbanization and
desertification)
Coastal Armoring: The use of groins, jetties, offshore breakwaters, sea walls, tombolos or
other hardened beach structures on the shore Sea wall.
Collaborate: A commitment to work with another agency or organization.
Commercial Recreation Use: A privately owned or operated use providing facilities,
typically for indoor recreation activities.
Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL): The noise metric adopted by the State of
California for evaluating airport noise. It represents the average daytime noise level during
a 24-hour day, adjusted to an equivalent level to account for the lower tolerance of people
to noise during evening and nighttime periods relative to the daytime period. See also
"A-Weighted Decibel."
Compatibility: The characteristics of different uses or activities that permit them to be
located near each other in harmony and without conflict. The designation of permitted
and conditionally permitted uses in zoning districts is intended to achieve compatibility
within the district. Some elements affecting compatibility include: intensity of occupancy
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as measured by dwelling units per acre; pedestrian or vehicular traffic generated; volume
of goods handled; and such environmental effects as noise, vibration, glare, air pollution,
or the presence of hazardous materials. On the other hand, many aspects of compatibility
are based on personal preference and are much harder to measure quantitatively, at least
for regulatory purposes.
Complete Streets: A comprehensive approach to the practice and related policies of
mobility planning. The complete street concept recognizes that transportation corridors
have multiple users with different abilities and mode preferences (e.g., pedestrians,
bicyclists, transit riders, and drivers) that need to be accounted for.
Composting: The controlled microbial decomposition of organic matter (such as food
scraps and yard trimmings) in the presence of oxygen into a humus- or soil-like material.
Condominium: An estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common
in a portion of a parcel in real property, together with a separate interest in the space in a
residential, industrial, or commercial building on such real property such as an apartment,
office, or store.
Conservation: The management of natural resources to prevent waste, destruction, or
neglect.
Consider: A commitment to think carefully about something, pay attention to something,
or to make a decision.
Consistent: Free from contradiction.
Coordinate: A commitment to work with another agency or organization.
Corridor: Major commercial or mix-use streets that connect centers and neighborhoods
and have their own identity.
Coverage: The proportion of the area of the footprint of a building in relation to the area
of the lot on which its stands.
D
Daylighting: The redirection of a stream into an above-ground channel. Daylighting is
intended to improve the riparian environment for a stream which had been previously
diverted into a culvert, pipe, or a drainage system.
Day-Night Average Sound Level (Ldn): The A-weighted average sound level for a given
area (measured in decibels) during a 24-hour period with a 10-dB weighting applied to
night-time sound levels. The Ldn is approximately numerically equal to the CNEL for most
environmental settings.
dBA: The “A-weighted” scale for measuring sound in decibels; weighs or reduces the
effects of low and high frequencies to simulate human hearing. Every increase of 10 dBA
doubles the perceived loudness though the noise is actually 10 times more intense.
Decibel (dB): A unit measuring the magnitude of a sound, equal to the logarithm of the
ratio of the intensity of the sound to the intensity of an arbitrarily chosen standard sound,
specifically a sound just barely audible to an unimpaired human ear. For environmental
noise from aircraft and other transportation sources, an A-weighted sound level
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(abbreviated dBA) is normally used. The A-weighting scale adjusts the values of different
sound frequencies to approximate the auditory sensitivity of the human ear.
Density: The number of dwelling units per unit of land. The Burlingame City General Plan
refers to density in terms of dwelling units per acre (du/ac).
Density Bonus: The allocation of development rights as required by State law that allows
a parcel to be developed at a higher residential density than the maximum for which the
parcel is designated in exchange for the provision of a certain percentage of those units
as affordable.
Density Bonus Regulatory Concessions: As specified in California Government Code
§65915 to include, but not be limited to, the reduction of site development standards or
Zoning Ordinance requirements, direct financial assistance, approval of mixed-use zoning
in conjunction with the housing development, or any other regulatory incentive which
would result in identifiable cost avoidance or reductions that are offered in addition to a
density bonus.
Develop: A commitment to advance or make effective on a firm or stable basis a study,
plan, process, or project.
Developer: An individual or business that prepares raw land for the construction of
buildings or causes to be built physical building space for use primarily by others, and in
which the preparation of the land or the creation of the building space is in itself a
business and is not incidental to another business or activity.
Development: Development has the meaning of §65927 (California Government Code)
and is also any human-caused change to improved or unimproved real estate that
requires a permit or approval from any agency of the city or county, including but not
limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving,
excavation or drilling operations, and storage of materials. “Development” means, on
land, in or under water, the placement or erection of any solid material or structure;
discharge or disposal of any dredged material or of any gaseous, liquid, solid, or thermal
waste; grading, removing, dredging, mining, or extraction of any materials; change in the
density or intensity of use of land, including, but not limited to, subdivision pursuant to
the Subdivision Map Act (commencing with §66410 of the Government Code), and any
other division of land except where the land division is brought about in connection with
the purchase of such land by a public agency for public recreational use; change in the
intensity of use of water, or of access thereto; construction, reconstruction, demolition, or
alteration of the size of any structure, including any facility of any private, public, or
municipal utility; and the removal or harvesting of major vegetation other than for
agricultural purposes, kelp harvesting, and timber operations which are in accordance
with a timber harvesting plan submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Z’berg-Nejedly
Forest Practice Act of 1973 (commencing with §4511 of the Public Resources Code). As
used in this section, “structure” includes, but is not limited to, any building, road, pipe,
flume conduit, siphon, aqueduct, telephone line, and electrical power transmission and
distribution line. “Development” does not mean a “change of organization,” as defined in
Government Code §56021 or a “reorganization,” as defined in Government Code §56073.
Development Agreement: A contractual agreement between a developer and the City
that clearly establishes the developer's responsibility to provide a certain type of
development, streets, and sewer improvements, and any other mutually agreed to terms
and responsibilities as a precondition for securing approval of a project.
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Development Impact Fee: A fee or charge imposed on developers to pay for a
jurisdiction's costs of providing services to new development.
Direct: A directive to guide by advice, helpful information, or instruction.
Discourage: A less rigid directive to be honored in the absence of compelling or
contravening considerations. Discourage communicates clear opposition that permits
flexibility if circumstances so dictate.
Diversity: The variation among a particular group of things or people; for example,
various social and cultural identities among people existing together.
Drought: An extended period of months or years when a region notes a deficiency in its
water supply. Generally, this occurs when a region receives consistently below average
precipitation.
Dwelling Unit, Multi-family: A building, or portion thereof, designed for occupancy by
two or more households living independently of each other and containing two or more
dwelling units.
Dwelling Unit, Single-family, attached: Two dwelling units, each owned in fee and
located on individual lots but joined along a single lot line, each of which is totally
separated from the other by an unpierced wall extending from ground to roof.
Dwelling Unit, Single-family, detached: A dwelling unit owned in fee and located on an
individual lot which is not attached to any other dwelling unit by any means.
Dwelling Unit: A structure or portion of a structure used exclusively for human habitation.
Dwelling Unit per Acre (du/ac): Number of dwelling units per one acre of land; denotes
residential density.
E
Easement: A recorded right or interest in the land that belongs to someone else and
which entitles the holder to some use, privilege, or benefit out of or over said land.
Ecosystem: A naturally occurring assemblage of organisms (plant, animal, and other living
organisms) living together with their environment, functioning as a loose unit; also
referred to as a biotic community.
Electrification (Caltrain): the process of transitioning Caltrain’s diesel-electric locomotive
powered trains to electric multiple units (EMU).
Emergency Shelter: A facility that provides temporary overnight shelter for persons with
no permanent housing. Such facilities may offer services to meet basic needs such as
food, clothing, and limited medical care.
Encourage: A less rigid directive to be honored in the absence of compelling or
contravening considerations. Encourage communicates a clear commitment that permits
flexibility if circumstances so dictate.
Endangered Species: A species of animal or plant is considered to be endangered when
its prospects for survival and reproduction are in immediate jeopardy from one or more
causes.
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Energy Conservation: Reduction or elimination of unnecessary energy use and waste.
Ensure: A directive to put measures in place either to achieve or guard against a defined
outcome.
Entitlement: A permit granted to a land owner or other authorized party giving it the right
to improve a property. Such right is usually expressed in terms of a use and intensity
allowed under a development agreement, subdivision or tract map, use permit, variance,
building permit, or other similar permit. For example, an entitlement may specify the
maximum number of residential dwelling units permitted on a site or the maximum square
footage of non-residential development permitted on a site.
Environmental Impact Report (EIR): A report required pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act that assesses all the environmental characteristics of an area,
determines what effects or impacts will result if the area is altered or disturbed by a
proposed action, and identifies alternatives or other measures to avoid or reduce those
impacts. (See “California Environmental Quality Act.”)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): The United States agency charged with setting
policy and guidelines and carrying out legal mandates for the protection of national
interests in environmental resources.
Erosion: The loosening and transportation of rock and soil debris by wind, rain, or running
water; or the gradual wearing away of the upper layers of the Earth.
Establish: A directive that communicates a commitment to found, settle, institute, build,
or bring into being.
F
Fair Market Rent (FMR): Freely set rental rates defined by HUD as the median gross rents
charged for available standard units in a county or Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area
(SMSA). Fair Market Rents are used for the Section 8 Rental Program and many other HUD
programs and are published annually by HUD.
Fault: A fracture in the Earth's crust forming a boundary between rock masses that have
shifted.
FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Fiber Optic Cable: High-speed data transmission medium that uses cables to transmit
digital data.
Floodplain: A lowland or relatively flat area adjoining the banks of a river or stream which
is subject to a one percent or greater chance or flooding in any given year (i.e., 100-year
flood).
Floor-Area Ratio (FAR): The floor area of the building or buildings on a site or lot divided
by the area of the site or lot. The Burlingame General Plan describes allowable intensity in
non-residential areas in terms of FAR.
Focus: A commitment to concentrate.
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G
Gateway: A point along a roadway entering a city or county at which a visitor, resident, or
local worker gains a sense of having left the previous environs and of having entered a
new place.
Global Warming (see also Climate Change): An increase in the average temperature of
the atmosphere near the Earth's surface and in the troposphere, which can contribute to
changes in global climate patterns. Global warming can occur from a variety of causes,
both natural and human-induced. In common usage, "global warming" often refers to the
warming that can occur as a result of increased emissions of greenhouse gases from
human activities.
Goal: The ultimate purpose of an effort stated in a way that is general in nature and
immeasurable; a broad statement of intended direction and purpose.
Governance: The persons, boards, commissions, committees, councils, and/or
departments who make up a body for the purpose of administering city government.
Grade: The vertical location of the ground surface.
Grading: Any excavating, filling of land, or combination thereof.
Green Building: The practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their
sites use and harvest energy, water, and materials, and reducing building impacts on
human health and the environment through better siting, design, construction, operation,
maintenance, and removal—the complete building life cycle.
Green Infrastructure: The use of natural systems to provide critical infrastructure services
for communities, protecting them against flooding or excessive heat, or helping to
improve air and water quality.
Greenhouse Gases: Gases in the Earth's atmosphere that produce the greenhouse
effect. Changes in the concentration of certain greenhouse gases, due to human activity
such as fossil fuel burning, increase the risk of global climate change. Greenhouse gases
include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, halogenated fluorocarbons, ozone,
perfluorinated carbons, and hydro fluorocarbons.
Ground Failure: Mudslide, landslide, liquefaction, or the compaction of soils due to
ground shaking from an earthquake.
Ground Shaking: Ground movement resulting from the transmission of seismic waves
during an earthquake.
Groundwater: The supply of fresh water under the ground surface in an aquifer or soil
that forms a natural reservoir.
Groundwater Recharge: The natural process of infiltration and percolation of rainwater
from land areas or streams through permeable soils into water-holding rocks that provide
underground storage (aquifers).
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Habitat: The physical location or type of environment in which an organism or biological
population lives or occurs.
Hazardous Materials: An injurious substance, including pesticides, herbicides, toxic
metals and chemicals, liquefied gases.
High Speed Rail: A type of rail transport that operates significantly faster than traditional
rail traffic, using an integrated system of specialized rolling stock and dedicated tracks.
Historic: An historic building or site is one that is noteworthy for its significance in local,
State, or national history or culture, its architecture or design, or its works of art,
memorabilia, or artifacts.
Historic Context: A narrative description of the broad patterns of historical development
in a community or its region that is represented by cultural resources. An historic context
statement is organized by themes such as economic, residential, and commercial
development.
Historic District: A district, geographical area, or neighborhood containing a collection of
residential and/or commercial historical buildings which generally represents a significant
aspect of the community’s architectural and/or development history, and has been
designated by the City Council.
Historic Resource: A general term that refers to buildings, areas, districts, streets, sites,
places, structures, outdoor works of art, natural or agricultural features, and other objects
having a special historical, cultural, archaeological, architectural, community, or aesthetic
value, and are usually 50 years of age or older.
Household: According to the Census, a household is all persons living in a dwelling unit,
whether or not they are related. Both a single person living in an apartment and a family
living in a house are considered households.
Household Income: The total income of all the people living in a household. Households
are usually described as very low income, low income, moderate income, and above
moderate income for that household size, based on their position relative to the county
median income.
Housing Unit: A room or group of rooms used by one or more individuals living
separately from others in the structure, with direct access to the outside or to a public hall
and containing separate toilet and kitchen facilities.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): The United States federal
department that administers federal programs dealing with better housing and urban
renewal.
I
Identify: A commitment to recognize or establish.
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Impervious surfaces: Artificial structures—such as pavements (roads, sidewalks, driveways
and parking lots) that are covered by impenetrable materials such as asphalt, concrete,
brick, and stone–and rooftops.
Implement: A commitment to put into effect according to or by means of a definitive plan
or procedure.
Implementation: An action, procedure, program, or technique that carries out General
Plan policy.
Improvement: As defined the Burlingame Municipal Code, is any building, structure,
place, parking facility, fence, gate, wall, work of art, or other object constituting a physical
betterment of real property, or any part of such betterment.
Income Category: Four categories are used to classify a household according to income
based on the median income for the county. Under State housing statutes, these
categories are defined as follows: Very Low (0-50% of county median); Low (51-80% of
county median); Moderate (81-120% of county median); and Above Moderate (over 120%
of county median).
Industrial: The manufacture, production, and processing of consumer goods. Industrial is
often divided into “heavy industrial” uses, such as construction yards, quarrying, and
factories; and “light industrial” uses, such as research and development and less intensive
warehousing and manufacturing.
Infill Development: Development that occurs on: 1) vacant land (usually individual lots or
previously passed-over properties) or 2) land that has been previously developed within
areas that are already largely developed.
Infrastructure: The physical systems and services which support development and
population, such as roadways, railroads, water, sewer, natural gas, electrical generation
and transmission, telephone, cable television, storm drainage, and others.
Infiltration: Groundwater that enters sanitary sewer systems through cracks and/or leaks
in the sanitary sewer pipes.
Inflow: Stormwater that enters into sanitary sewer systems at points of direct connection
to the systems.
Institutional Uses: Publicly or privately owned and operated activities such as hospitals,
convalescent hospitals, intermediate care facilities, nursing homes, museums, and schools
and colleges; churches and other religious organizations; and other nonprofit activities of
a welfare, educational, or philanthropic nature that cannot be considered residential,
commercial, or industrial
Intensity: A measure of the amount or level of development often expressed as the ratio
of building floor area to lot area (floor area ratio) for commercial, business, and industrial
development, or dwelling units per acre of land for residential development (also called
"density"). For the purposes of this General Plan, the intensity of nonresidential
development is described in terms of floor-area ratio (FAR).
Interagency: Indicates consultation between or among two or more discrete agencies in
regard to a specific program.
Intersection: Where two or more roads cross at grade.
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Issue: A problem, constraint, or opportunity which becomes the basis for community
action.
J
Jurisdiction: the territory over which authority to govern is exercised
K
None
L
Lagoons: A body of comparatively shallow salt or brackish water separated from the
deeper sea by a shallow or exposed sandbank, coral reef, or similar feature.
Landmark: A site (including significant trees or other significant permanent landscaping
located on a site), place, building, structure, street, improvement, street furniture, sign,
work of art, natural feature, or other object representative of the historical, archaeological,
cultural, architectural, community, aesthetic, or artistic heritage of the city.
Landscaping: Planting, including but not limited to, trees, shrubs, and ground covers
which are suitably designed, selected, installed, and maintained to enhance a site or
right-of-way.
Land Use: A description of how land is occupied or used.
Land Use Designation: A system for classifying and designating the appropriate use of
properties.
Land Use Plan: A plan showing the allowed location, extent, and intensity of
development of land to be used in the future for varying types of residential, commercial,
industrial, agricultural, recreational, and other public and private purposes or combination
of purposes.
Landslide: A general term for a falling or sliding mass of soil or rocks.
Lateral Spread: Refers to landslides that commonly form on gentle slopes and that have
rapid fluid-like flow movement, like water.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED): A rating system developed by
the U.S. Green Building Council to certify buildings with sustainable features.
Level of Service (LOS) Standard: A standard used by government agencies to measure
the quality or effectiveness of a municipal service such as police, fire, or library, or the
performance of a facility, such as a street or highway.
Light Pollution: Excessive or obtrusive artificial light.
Liquefaction: A process by which water saturated granular soils transform from a solid to
a liquid state due to groundshaking. This phenomenon usually results from shaking from
energy waves released in an earthquake.
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Live/Work Unit: A land use that combines residential units with commercial spaces,
typically in which the resident uses the workspace for his or her own business.
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO): A five- or seven- member commission
within each county that reviews and evaluates all proposals for formation of special
districts, incorporation of cities, annexation to special districts or cities, consolidation of
districts, and merger of districts with cities. Each county's LAFCO is empowered to
approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve such proposals.
Local Street: A street providing direct access to properties and not designed for through
traffic.
Lot: A legally recognized parcel of land abutting on one or more public or City-approved
private streets.
Low Impact Development: Development that uses or mimic natural processes that result
in the infiltration, evapotranspiration or use of stormwater to protect water quality and
associated aquatic habitat.
M
Maintain: A commitment to keep in an appropriate condition and operation.
Market-Rate Housing: Housing that is available on the open market without any subsidy.
The price for housing is determined by the market forces of supply and demand and
varies by location.
Marshes: Type of wetland which is subject to frequent or continuous inundation. Typically,
the water is shallow and features grasses, rushes, reeds, typhas, sedges, and other
herbaceous plants.
Mass Communication System: A system to impart or exchange information on a large
scale to a wide range of people.
Median Income: The annual income for each household size within a region is defined
annually by HUD. Half of the households in the region have incomes above the median
and half have incomes below the median.
Mitigate: To ameliorate, alleviate, or avoid to the extent reasonably feasible.
Mixed Use: Different types of complementary land uses located in proximity to one or
more buildings and/or developments within the same district, planned and constructed to
complement each other. Such uses may include, but are not limited to, residential, office,
retail, public, or entertainment uses. “Mixed use development” per §65089 of the
California Government Code, means development which integrates compatible
commercial or retail uses, or both, with residential uses, and which, due to the proximity of
job locations, shopping opportunities, and residences, will discourage new trip
generation.
Mobile Sources: Sources of air pollution such as automobiles, motorcycles, trucks,
off-road vehicles, boats, and airplanes. (Contrast with stationary sources.)
Monitor: A commitment to keep track of.
Multi-Generational: Of or relating to several generations.
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Multimodal: The utilization of all available modes of travel that enhance the movement of
people and goods, including, but not limited to, highway, transit, nonmotorized, and
demand management strategies including, but not limited to, telecommuting. The
availability and practicality of specific multimodal systems, projects, and strategies may
vary by county and region in accordance with the size and complexity of different
urbanized areas. (Government Code §65088)
Municipal Services: Services traditionally provided by local government, including water
and sewer, roads, parks, schools, and police and fire protection.
Mutual Aid Agreement: An agreement among emergency responders to lend assistance
across jurisdictional boundaries.
N
National Flood Insurance Program: A federal program which authorizes the sale of
federally subsidized flood insurance in communities where such flood insurance is not
available privately.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): As authorized by the Clean
Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program
controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters
of the United States. The State Water Resources Control Board issues permits to
jurisdictions with the objectives to attain and protect the beneficial uses of water bodies in
the State; reduce pollutants in stormwater to the maximum extent practicable; and to
evaluate compliance with the objectives and requirements contained in the permit.
National Register of Historic Places: The nation’s official list of districts, sites, buildings,
structures, and objects significant in national, regional or local American history,
architecture, archaeology, and culture, maintained by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
Neighborhood: A geographically localized community within Burlingame.
Neighborhood Context: The background and surrounding information that enhances
understanding of a particular neighborhood.
Neighborhood Park: City- or county-owned land intended to serve the recreation needs
of people living or working within one-half mile radius of the park.
Noise: Sound that is discernible to the human ear. Excessive noise is any sound which
exceeds the appropriate actual or presumed ambient noise level which annoys or tends to
disturb humans, or which causes or tends to cause an adverse psychological or
physiological effect on humans.
Noise Contours: Continuous lines of equal noise level usually drawn around a noise
source, such as an airport or highway. The lines are generally drawn in five-decibel
increments so that they resemble elevation contours in topographic maps.
Nonconforming Use: An established use of a building or land which was legally initiated
but which does not conform to the present code because of subsequent changes in land
use regulations.
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O
Open Space: Any parcel or area of land or water that is essentially unimproved and
devoted to an open-space use as defined in this section, and that is designated on a local,
regional or state open-space plan as any of the following:
Open space for the preservation of natural resources including, but not limited to,
areas required for the preservation of plant and animal life, including habitat for
fish and wildlife species; areas required for ecologic and other scientific study
purposes; rivers, streams, bays and estuaries; and coastal beaches, lakeshores,
banks of rivers and streams, and watershed lands.
Open space used for the managed production of resources, including but not
limited to, forest lands, rangeland, agricultural lands and areas of economic
importance for the production of food or fiber; areas required for recharge of
groundwater basins; bays, estuaries, marshes, rivers and streams which are
important for the management of commercial fisheries; and areas containing major
mineral deposits, including those in short supply.
Open space for outdoor recreation, including but not limited to, areas of
outstanding scenic, historic and cultural value; areas particularly suited for park and
recreation purposes, including access to lakeshores, beaches, and rivers and
streams; and areas which serve as links between major recreation and open-space
reservations, including utility easements, banks of rivers and streams, trails, and
scenic highway corridors.
Open space for public health and safety, including, but not limited to, areas which
require special management or regulation because of hazardous or special
conditions such as earthquake fault zones, unstable soil areas, floodplains,
watersheds, areas presenting high fire risks, areas required for the protection of
water quality and water reservoirs and areas required for the protection and
enhancement of air quality.
Optimize: A commitment to make as effective and useful as possible or to plan or
carryout with maximum efficiency.
Ordinance: A law or regulation set forth and adopted by a governmental authority,
usually a city or county.
Outdoor Recreation Use: A privately or publicly owned or operated use providing
facilities for outdoor recreation activities.
Overlay: A land use designation or a zoning designation that modifies the basic
underlying designation in some specific manner.
P
Parcel: The basic unit of land entitlement. A designated area of land established by plat,
subdivision, or otherwise legally defined and permitted to be used or built upon.
Park: Land that is publicly owned or controlled for providing parks, recreation, or open-
space for public use.
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Parking (public): An open area, excluding a street or other public way, used for the
parking of automobiles and available to the public, whether for free or for compensation.
Parking Management: A system designed and carried out to obtain maximum utilization
from a limited number of parking spaces.
Participate: A directive to take or have a part or share with others in a program or group
effort.
Particulate Matter (PM10): Particulate matter less than 10 microns in size. A major air
pollutant consisting of tiny solid or liquid particles of soot, dust, smoke, fumes and
aerosols. The size of the particles (10 microns or smaller, about 0.0004 inches or less)
allows them to easily enter the air sacs in the lungs where they may be deposited,
resulting in adverse health effects. PM10 also causes visibility reduction and is a criteria air
pollutant.
Planning Area: The Planning Area is the land areas addressed by the General Plan. For a
city, the Planning Area boundary typically coincides with the Sphere of Influence and
encompasses land both within the City limits and potentially annexable land.
Planning Commission: A body, usually having five or seven members, created by a city or
county in compliance with California law (65100) which requires the assignment of the
planning functions of the city or county to a planning department, planning commission,
hearing officers, and/or the legislative body itself, as deemed appropriate by the
legislative body.
Policy: Statement guiding action and implying clear commitment found within each
Element of the General Plan
Pollution: The presence of matter or energy whose nature, location, or quantity produces
undesired environmental effects.
Pollution, Non-Point: Sources for pollution that are less definable and usually cover
broad areas of land, such as agricultural land with fertilizers that are carried from the land
by runoff, or automobiles.
Pollution, Point: In reference to water quality, a discrete source from which pollution is
generated before it enters receiving waters, such as a sewer outfall, a smokestack, or an
industrial waste pipe.
Potable Water: Water that is of sufficiently high quality so that it can be consumed or
used without risk of immediate or long-term harm.
Prepare: A commitment to research and produce a report, inventory, study, or evaluation
on a particular topic that will assist future policy decisions.
Private: Of or concerning a particular person or group; not owned by a government body.
Program: A coordinated set of specific measures and actions (e.g., zoning, subdivision
procedures, and capital expenditures) the local government intends to use in carrying out
the policies of the General Plan.
Prohibit: An unequivocal directive that communicates a mandatory prohibition.
Promote: A commitment to help or encourage to exist or flourish.
Protect: A commitment to defend or guard from loss.
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Provide: A commitment to make available.
Public: Of the people as a whole, or for the use and benefit of all.
Public and Quasi-Public Facilities: Institutional, academic, governmental and community
service uses, either owned publicly or operated by non-profit organizations, including
private hospitals and cemeteries.
Public Services: See “Municipal Services.”
Public Space: Land or structures that are open to anyone without restrictions; may include
public or private property; also referred to as “public realm.”
Q
None
R
Rainwater Harvesting: Techniques used to collect, store and reuse rainwater for
landscape irrigation and other uses.
Recognize: A directive to acknowledge or identify something as true or factual based on
knowledge.
Recycling: The act of processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new
product.
Recycled Water: Former wastewater (sewage) that has been treated to remove solids and
certain impurities, and then allowed to recharge the aquifer rather than being discharged
to surface water. This recharging is often done by using the treated wastewater for
irrigation.
Redevelop: To demolish existing buildings; or to increase the overall floor area existing
on a property; or both; irrespective of whether a change occurs in land use.
Regional: Pertaining to activities or economies at a scale greater than that of a single
jurisdiction and affecting a broad homogeneous area.
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA): The Regional Housing Needs Allocation
(RHNA) is based on State of California projections of population growth and housing unit
demand and assigns a share of the region's future housing need to each jurisdiction in the
State. These housing need numbers serve as the basis for the update of the housing
element in each California city and county.
Regulation: A rule or order prescribed for managing government.
Rehabilitation: The upgrading of a building in previously dilapidated or substandard
condition for human habitation or use.
Renewable Energy: The term renewable energy generally refers to electricity supplied
from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, geothermal, hydropower
and various forms of biomass. These energy sources are considered renewable sources
because their fuel sources are continuously replenished.
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Require: An unequivocal directive that communicates a mandatory requirement.
Retrofit: To add materials and/or devices to an existing building or system to improve its
operation or efficiency.
Rezoning: An amendment to the map and/or text of a zoning ordinance to effect a
change in the nature, density, or intensity of uses allowed in a zoning district and/or on a
designated parcel or land area.
Right-of-Way: Any place which is dedicated to use by the public for pedestrian and
vehicular travel. A right-of-way may include, but is not limited to, a street, sidewalk, curb,
and gutter. A right-of-way may be a crossing, intersection, parkway, median, highway,
alley, lane, mall, court, way, avenue, boulevard, road, roadway, railway, viaduct, subway,
tunnel, bridge, thoroughfare, park square, or other similar public way.
Riparian: Relating to or living on or located on the bank of bodies or courses of water.
S
Sanitary Sewer: A system of subterranean conduits that carries refuse liquids or waste
matter to a plant where the sewage is treated, as contrasted with storm drainage systems
(that carry surface water) and septic tanks or leach fields (that hold refuse liquids and
waste matter on site).
Scenic Highway/Scenic Route: A highway, road, drive, or street that, in addition to its
transportation function, provides opportunities for the enjoyment of natural and human-
made scenic resources and access or direct views to areas or scenes of exceptional beauty
or historic or cultural interest. The aesthetic values of scenic routes often are protected
and enhanced by regulations governing the development of property or the placement of
outdoor advertising.
Seismic: Caused by or subject to earthquakes or Earth vibrations.
Sensitive Species: Includes those plant and animal species considered threatened or
endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or the California Department of Fish
and Game, according to Section 3 of the Federal Endangered Species Act.
Setback: The distance from a defined point of line governing the placement of buildings,
structures, parking, or uses on a lot.
Sewer: Any pipe or conduit used to collect and carry away wastewater from the
generating source to a treatment plant or discharge outfall.
Shoreline: The line along which a large body of water (the San Francisco Bay) meets the
land.
Site: A parcel of land used or intended for one use or a group of uses and having frontage
on a public or an approved private street.
Specific Plan: A tool authorized by Government Code §65450 et seq. for the systematic
implementation of the General Plan for a defined portion of a community’s planning area.
A specific plan must specify in detail the land uses, public and private facilities needed to
support the land uses, phasing of development and use of natural resources, and a
program of implementation measures, including financing measures.
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Soil: Naturally occurring superficial deposits overlying bedrock.
Solar Energy: Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Solid Waste: All solid, semi-solid, and liquid wastes, including garbage, trash, refuse,
paper, rubbish, ashes, industrial wastes, demolition and construction wastes, abandoned
vehicles and parts thereof, discarded home and industrial appliances, dewatered, treated,
or chemically fixed sewage sludge which is not hazardous waste, manure, vegetable of
animal solid and semi-solid wastes, and other discarded solid and semisolid waste.
Sphere of Influence: The probable physical boundaries and service area of a local
government agency as determined by the San Mateo Local Agency Formation
Commission.
Standards: (1) A rule or measure establishing a level of quality or quantity that must be
complied with or satisfied. The California Government Code (§65302) requires that
General Plans describe "standards." (2) Requirements in a Zoning Ordinance that govern
building and development as distinguished from use restrictions; for example, site design
regulations such as lot area, height limit, frontage, landscaping, and floor area ratio.
State Historical Building Code (SHBC): State of California, Title 24, Building Standards,
Part 8, which regulates control and allows alternatives to any and all prevailing codes
when dealing with qualified historic buildings and structures.
Stationary Sources: Nonmobile sources such as power plants, refineries, and
manufacturing facilities which emit air pollutants.
Stormwater Runoff: Stormwater from city streets and adjacent domestic or commercial
properties that carries pollutants of various kinds into the sewer systems and receiving
waters.
Streetscape: The visual elements of a street, including the road, adjoining buildings,
sidewalks, street furniture, trees and open spaces, etc. that combine to form the street's
character.
Strive: A commitment to make an effort to achieve a desired outcome without
guaranteeing results.
Structure: Anything constructed or erected that requires location on the ground or
attachment to something having location on the ground, including swimming pools, but
excluding driveways, sidewalks, patios, or parking spaces.
Subdivision: The division of any improved or unimproved land, shown on the latest
equalized county assessment roll as a unit or as contiguous units, for the purpose of sale,
lease, or financing, whether immediate or future. Property shall be considered as
contiguous units even if it is separated by roads, streets, utility easements, or railroad
rights-of-way. “Subdivision” includes a condominium project, as defined in Section 1350
of the California Civil Code, or a community apartment project, as defined in Section
11004 of the California Business and Professions Code. Any conveyance of land to a
governmental agency, public entity, or public utility shall not be considered a division of
land for purposes of computing the number of parcels. “Subdivision” shall not include the
financing or leasing of apartments, offices, stores, or similar space within apartment
buildings, industrial buildings, commercial buildings, mobile home parks or trailer parks;
mineral, oil or gas leases; or land dedicated for cemetery purposes under the Health and
Safety Code of the State.
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Subsidence: The sinking or downward settling and compaction of soil and other surface
material with little or no horizontal motion. Subsidence may be caused by a variety of
human and natural activity, including earthquakes.
Subsidize: To assist by payment of a sum of money or by the granting of terms or favors
that reduce the need for monetary expenditures. Housing subsidies may take the forms of
mortgage interest deductions or tax credits from federal and/or state income taxes, sale
or lease at less than market value of land to be used for the construction of housing,
payments to supplement a minimum affordable rent, and the like.
Substandard Housing: Residential dwellings that, because of their physical condition, do
not provide safe and sanitary housing (i.e. does not provide shelter, endangers the health,
safety or well-being of occupants). Jurisdictions may adopt more stringent local
definitions of substandard housing.
Support: A commitment to agree with, uphold, or advocate another agency’s or
organization’s actions, activities, or programs.
Sustainability: The ability for the city and citizens of Burlingame to meet the needs of the
present economy, society, and environment while preserving the ability of future
generations to meet their needs.
Sustainable Development: A building approach which integrates building materials and
methods that promote environmental quality, economic vitality, and social benefit
through the design, construction, and operation of the built environment. Sustainable
building merges sound, environmentally responsible practices into one discipline that
looks at the environmental, economic, and social effects of a building or built project as a
whole. Sustainable building design encompasses the following broad topics: efficient
management of energy and water resources, management of material resources and
waste, protection of environmental quality, protection of health and indoor environmental
quality, reinforcement of natural systems, and the integration of the design approach.
T
Tenure: Refers to the distinction between owner-occupied and renter-occupied housing
units.
Tidal Waters: Bodies of water subject to the ebb and flow of ordinary tides.
Topography: Configuration of a surface, including its relief and the position of natural
and human-made features.
Townhouse: A dwelling unit occupying its own lot but which is physically attached to at
least one other dwelling unit.
Traffic Calming: The combination of policies and measures that reduce the negative
effects of motorized vehicle use by improving livability in the surrounding neighborhood.
With traffic calming, accessibility and mobility are not reduced; they are modified to fit
needs of neighborhood. Traffic calming achieves this by modifying the design of streets to
serve a broad range of transportation, social, and environmental purposes.
Transit: A system of regularly scheduled buses and/or trains available to the public on a
fee-per-ride basis. Also called mass transit.
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Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): Moderate- to higher-density development
located within an easy walk of a major transit stop (Caltrain station, BART or bus stops),
generally with a mix of residential, employment, and shopping opportunities designed for
pedestrians without excluding the auto. TOD can be new construction or redevelopment
of one or more buildings whose design and orientation facilitate transit use.
Transmission Line: An interconnected group of electric lines located on poles or
underground which transfer energy, in bulk, between points of supply and points of
delivery.
Transportation Demand Management (TDM): A strategy for reducing demand on the
road system by reducing the number of vehicles using the roadways and/or increasing the
number of persons per vehicle. TDM attempts to reduce the number of persons who drive
alone on the roadway during the commute period and to increase the number in
carpools, vanpools, buses and trains, walking, and biking.
Trees, Street: Trees strategically planted—usually in parkway strips, medians, or along
streets-to enhance the visual quality of a street.
Trip: A one-way journey that proceeds from an origin to a destination via a single mode of
transportation; the smallest unit of movement considered in transportation studies. Each
trip has one "production end" (or origin) and one "attraction end" (destination).
U
Undergrounding Utilities: The process of transferring overhead utilities into
underground facilities
Unincorporated Area: A region of land that is not governed by a local municipality such
as a city, but are under the jurisdiction of the county.
Update: A commitment to bring up to date studies, reports, or plans or agencies,
organizations, or individuals by adding or providing new information, making corrections,
or setting new direction.
Urban Design: The attempt to give form, in terms of both beauty and function, to
selected urban areas or to whole cities. Urban design is concerned with the location,
mass, and design of various urban components and combines elements of urban
planning, architecture, and landscape architecture.
Urban Forest: The community forest includes tree-lined streets, open green spaces,
undeveloped natural open spaces, and parks along with other public and private spaces
within urban areas.
Urban Form: Urban form addresses the relationship between building facades and the
public realm, the form and mass of buildings in relation to one another, and the scale and
types of streets and blocks. Urban form guidelines endeavor to create a predictable
public realm primarily by controlling physical form, with a lesser focus on land use.
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Vacant: Lands or buildings that are not actively used for any purpose.
Vegetation: Unique groupings of plants determined primarily on elevation and climate.
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT): The total distance traveled in miles by all motor vehicles
of a specific group within a given area at a given time.
Viewshed: The area within view from a defined observation point.
W
Walkable: A measure of how friendly an area is for pedestrians. Factors affecting
walkability include, but are not limited to, land use mix; street connectivity; residential
density (residential units per area of residential use); "transparency" which includes
amount of glass in windows and doors, as well as orientation and proximity of homes and
buildings to watch over the street; plenty of places to go to near the majority of homes;
placemaking, street designs that work for people, not just cars; and nonresidential floor
area ratio. Major infrastructural factors include access to mass transit, presence and quality
walkways, buffers to moving traffic (planter strips, on-street parking, or bike lanes) and
pedestrian crossings, aesthetics, nearby local destinations, shade or sun in appropriate
seasons, street furniture, and traffic volume and speed.
Water Conservation: Using water wisely and efficiently so that it is not wasted.
Water-Efficient Landscaping: Landscaping designed to minimize water use and
maximize energy efficiency.
Water Quality: The physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water. It is most
frequently used by reference to a set of standards against which compliance can be
assessed. The most common standards used to assess water quality relate to drinking
water, safety of human contact, and for health of ecosystems.
Watershed: The total area above a given point on a watercourse that contributes water to
its flow; the entire region drained by a waterway or watercourse that drains into a lake or
reservoir.
Wayfinding: All of the ways in which people orient themselves in physical space and
navigate from place to place, including signage and other graphic communication.
Wetlands: An area of land whose soil is saturated with moisture either permanently or
seasonally.
X
None
Y
None
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Z
Zoning: A police power measure, enacted primarily by units of local government, in which
the community is divided into districts or zones within which permitted and special uses
are established as are regulations governing lot size, building bulk, placement and other
development standards. Requirements vary from district to district, but they must be
uniform within the same district. The Zoning Ordinance consists of a map and text.
Zoning Map: The officially adopted zoning map of the City specifying the location of
zoning districts within all geographic areas of the city.
Agenda Item 8a Meeting Date: 12/17/18
Burlingame City Council December 3, 2018
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Regular Meeting on December 3, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall
Council Chambers.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance was led by Alianna Reed.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beach, Brownrigg, Colson, Keighran, Ortiz
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. STUDY SESSION
a. DISCUSSION OF VILLAGE AT BURLINGAME PARKING GARAGE (LOT N)
5. UPCOMING EVENTS
Mayor Brownrigg reviewed the upcoming events taking place in the city.
6. PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
HIP Housing representative Diana Kayiatos presented the Council with the 2019 HIP Housing Calendar.
The calendar is filled with drawings from students describing what home means to them. Ms. Kayiatos
recognized Alianna Reed, a six year old from Burlingame, for her drawing that is featured in the calendar.
Ms. Reed stated that “Home is when everyone is together. Everyone is happy at home.”
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Mayor Brownrigg and the Council thanked Ms. Reed for her hard work and contribution to the calendar.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Brownrigg asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any item from the
Consent Calendar. No item was removed.
Councilmember Keighran made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilmember
Ortiz. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
a. ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 2018
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council adopt the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 14,
2018.
b. ADOPTION OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, 2018
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council adopt the City Council Meeting Minutes of November 19,
2018.
c. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENTS WITH THE
POLICE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION, POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, AND
ASSOCIATION OF POLICE ADMINISTRATORS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY
HR Morrison requested Council adopt Resolution Number 149-2018.
d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ICF JONES &
STOKES, INC. TO PERFORM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SERVICES RELATED TO
THE PROPOSED VILLAGE AT BURLINGAME AND PUBLIC PARKING STRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENT OF LOTS F AND N
CDD Gardiner requested Council adopt Resolution Number 150-2018.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. APPROVAL OF THE INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PLAN
FOR THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTER
CDD Gardiner stated that the hearing was a follow up to the staff report presentation at the November 19,
2018 meeting. He explained that an Environmental Review is required under the California Environmental
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Quality Act. An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared on behalf of the City to evaluate
the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project. The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration determined that there wouldn’t be a significant impact on the environment from the project. The
mitigation measures that are included in the Mitigation Monitoring Plan would be attached to the project as
conditions of approval.
Vice Mayor Colson stated that under the noise mitigation element, it states that the hours of construction are
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. However, she noted that Council amended the construction ordinance so that work
couldn’t begin until 8:00 a.m. CDD Gardiner replied in the affirmative and stated that this was a typo. He
noted that the actual mitigation measure has the correct hours.
Vice Mayor Colson stated that in the air quality comments it explains that the areas need to be watered down
twice a day. She asked if the State goes into another drought, would the City still water down these areas
twice a day. CDD Gardiner replied in the affirmative.
Vice Mayor Colson asked that there be signage to alert the public of why the City is watering down the area.
CDD Gardiner replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Brownrigg opened up the public hearing.
Burlingame resident Doug Kniveton voiced concern that the project’s parking lot and garage on the east side
of the property would reduce the value of his property. He asked how he would be compensated for the
reduced value of his property. City Attorney Kane advised Mr. Kniveton to submit his question to her office.
Mayor Brownrigg closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Ortiz made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 151 -2018; seconded by Vice Mayor
Colson. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
b. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND LEVYING 2019 SAN MATEO
COUNTY TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS ON HOTEL
BUSINESSES WITHIN THE DISTRICT
Finance Director Augustine stated that the Tourism Business Improvement District (“TBID”) was formed in
2001, with the City acting as the lead agency. TBID now includes 14 cities and the unincorporated County
area. She explained that at the November 5, 2018 meeting, the City Council approved TBID’s annual report
and a resolution of intent to levy annual assessments. She asked the Council to conduct a public hearing and,
if there isn’t a majority protest, adopt the resolution levying the assessments.
Mayor Brownrigg opened up the public hearing. No one spoke.
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Mayor Brownrigg asked that San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau President Anne LeClair
discuss the future outlook for the tourism industry in the area. Ms. LeClair stated that it is looking strong for
2019.
Councilmember Beach made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 152 -2018; seconded by Councilmember
Keighran. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGES TO THE COMPENSATION
AND BENEFIT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF BURLINGAME DEPARTMENT HEAD AND
UNREPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE PLAN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
HR Morrison explained that Public Employment and Retirement Law requires that changes to Department
Head and executive compensation be presented in open session. She noted that the benefit plan for the
Department Head and Unrepresented Classifications expires at the end of 2018. She stated that the City tries
to maintain equity with salary and benefit changes amongst miscellaneous employee groups. These groups
have been receiving a 3% COLA for the past three years and will again in the coming year.
HR Morrison stated that during a closed session on August 20, 2018, staff met with the City Council to
discuss salary and benefit changes for the group. She noted that the discussion included a 3% salary increase
each year for the next three years, 1% required matching contribution to a Retiree Health Reinvestment
Account for all employees, and an additional City contribution to this account for new employees.
HR Morrison stated that the estimated increase in cost for these changes is $700,000.
Mayor Brownrigg opened up the item for public comment. No one spoke.
Vice Mayor Colson made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 153 -2018; seconded by Councilmember
Ortiz. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
b. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CITY’S AGREEMENT WITH LIME
AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO
IDENTIFY A LONG-TERM BIKE SHARE VENDOR
Assistant to the City Manager Nil Blackburn stated that staff is recommending that the City Council adopt
Resolution 154-2018 to extend the City’s agreement with bike share provider LimeBike (now known as
Lime). She noted that staff is also recommending that the City Council authorize staff to issue a RFP to
identify a long-term bike share vendor.
Ms. Blackburn stated that during the City Council’s 2017 Goal Setting Session, Council identified four
priorities for the City: sustainability, transportation, housing, and infrastructure. Bike sharing plays an
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important role in supporting the City’s sustainability goal and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In
November 2017, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement for a six-month pilot
program allowing the use of the City’s public right-of-way and public spaces to facilitate the Lime bike
sharing program. She noted that Lime offers dockless bike share that allows riders to leave the bikes at their
destination rather than at a docking station.
Ms. Blackburn stated that the goals of the six-month pilot program were to test dockless bike sharing in the
City; provide another transportation alternative to cars, especially for making first and last mile transit
connections; and support the City’s climate action goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. She noted that
under the City’s current agreement with Lime, Lime is responsible for all aspects of operating and supporting
the bike sharing program, including maintaining a 24-hour customer service line and responding to
complaints within two hours.
Ms. Blackburn explained that on May 7, 2018, the City Council voted to extend the pilot program with Lime
for another six months. City Council extended the pilot program in order to (1) collect more usage data,
particularly during the warmer months of the year; (2) continue to learn from other cities’ experiences; and
(3) assess the opinion of Burlingame residents by conducting a customer community opinion survey.
Ms. Blackburn reviewed Burlingame’s usage of the Lime bikes. She explained that Lime launched in
Burlingame at the end of December 2017 with 50 bikes. By January 2018, Lime had deployed a total of 200
bikes. In February, Lime replaced some of the manual bikes with electric assist bikes known as e-bikes. As
of October, Lime’s dashboard showed that there were 107 bikes deployed in Burlingame. According to a
Lime representative, there is “a lot of movement from Burlingame to and from San Mateo and SSF. So it’s
possible there’s not always exactly 200 bikes in Burlingame at all times.” Ms. Blackburn added that based
upon the monthly usage data provided by Lime, total rides have averaged about 5,473 per month since May.
She discussed a few other takeaways from the data including that e-bikes are more popular than manual
bikes and that complaints have decreased.
Ms. Blackburn next discussed benchmarking other cities’ experiences. She noted that South San Francisco
was an early adopter of a dockless bike share program with Lime. While South San Francisco will likely
continue with some type of bike share program, it has extended its pilot program through February 2019 to
allow more time to investigate necessary changes to its City ordinances. She stated that initially South San
Francisco had an issue of users leaving the bikes in inappropriate areas; however, this has declined. She
explained that one reason for the decline in bad parking may be due to the elimination of promo codes for
free rides.
Ms. Blackburn also discussed Alameda’s experience with Lime. She noted that Alameda was the second
city in the Bay Area to test dockless bike sharing. She explained that at the close of the pilot program,
Alameda conducted a community survey to assess public opinion regarding the program. While the program
was generally well supported, respondents cited two primary issues: bad parking of bikes and youth riding
without helmets. She explained that Alameda issued an RFP and only had two proposals: Lime and Ofo.
Alameda awarded the RFP to Lime and capped the number of bikes at 200 and only manual.
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Ms. Blackburn stated that Palo Alto kicked off a 12-month pilot program in March 2018 and opened up the
program to any eligible bike share company that could meet its permit requirements. She noted that Palo
Alto removed any cap on the number of bikes deployed in order to encourage competition. She added that
the City of San Mateo launched its pilot program with Lime in May 2018 after a two-year pilot program with
Social Bicycles.
Ms. Blackburn explained that on November 12, 2018, staff released a community survey designed to gauge
the degree of public support for dockless bike sharing in the city. She noted that the survey was posted on
Nextdoor, the City’s e-newsletter, and in Burlingame High School’s student newspaper. She reviewed the
ten key findings from the survey:
1. Most residents support dockless bike share in Burlingame.
2. Non-Lime users also support a dockless bike share program.
3. Similar to other cities’ experiences, the two biggest complaints about dockless bike sharing in
Burlingame are poor parking by users and users riding without helmets.
4. Most respondents did not wear a helmet when riding a Lime bike.
5. Users want more bikes around Burlingame.
6. Respondents that consider themselves “neutral” or “not supportive” of dockless bike sharing
might be more supportive of the program if users did a better job parking the bikes, and docking
stations were used in some locations.
7. Most Lime riders are adults.
8. Lime does not always address questions or concerns within the two hours required by the
agreement between Lime and the City.
9. Implementation of this pilot bike share program supported the City’s climate action goals to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
10. Most Lime users are not riding for fun or recreation.
Ms. Blackburn stated that although some members of the community oppose dockless bike sharing in
Burlingame, the community survey and other data indicate that the program has been well received and
should continue. She noted that during the six-month extension, staff would like to issue a RFP for dockless
bike sharing in the City and negotiate an agreement. She added that alternatively, the Council could decide
to employ a permit model similar to that used in Palo Alto.
Vice Mayor Colson stated that the program is doing a great job of connecting people to public transit. She
asked if the permitting fees could be set up to cover the costs of running the program. City Attorney Kane
replied in the affirmative. She noted that permitting fees for bike sharing programs was not included in the
fee study and therefore it would be something that staff would need to look into.
City Attorney Kane cautioned the Council that the City shouldn’t become embroiled in the bike share
company’s operations. She explained that because the City doesn’t directly control how the company
maintains the bikes, the City could end up with responsibility without authority.
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Vice Mayor Colson asked if Lime wanted to bring scooters to Burlingame and if staff believed they could
obtain an agreement only for bikes. Ms. Blackburn stated that while Lime has been clear they want to
introduce scooters, the City has been clear that it doesn’t want scooters.
Vice Mayor Colson asked if the RFP would only be for dockless options. City Manager Goldman stated that
this is up to the Council. She added that staff has been considering dockless because the docking stations
take up a lot of parking spaces. She noted that in some cities, the companies have been painting spots to let
users know that these are spaces that the bikes should be returned to.
Councilmember Keighran asked how much time staff spends on complaints concerning the bikes. Ms.
Blackburn stated that it has decreased in the past months. She noted that when staff does get a complaint,
they forward it to Lime to handle. She added that the City could add Lime to SeeClickFix so that the City
could see how long it takes for complaints to close.
Councilmember Keighran asked if Lime could give staff the data on complaints and whether Lime responded
in the two-hour window. Ms. Blackburn replied that the City should be able to get this data.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that if the City decides to undertake an RFP, staff could ask the question “what
would you do to ensure transparency of complaints with the City.”
Councilmember Keighran stated that the City should also require an educational component on the
importance of wearing a helmet. She asked if staff had noticed issues with individuals riding Lime bikes on
the sidewalks. Ms. Blackburn replied in the negative.
Councilmember Beach stated that the permit system is being embraced in communities that already have a
lot of infrastructure for bikes and are looking to get people out of their cars. She asked if the City decided to
utilize permits for bike sharing companies, could the City deny a company or set a cap on the number of
permits issued. City Attorney Kane stated that there are different ways that the City could structure it if they
went with a permit program. She gave the example of a permit lottery where the City would have five
permits to give out, and the first five qualified would get them. She discussed the different requirements that
the City could enforce to get a permit including reviewing the bike-share company’s safety record.
City Attorney Kane stated that the Council needs to decide between a permit program which is more flexible
or an RFP which allows the City to have a greater degree of control over the bike-share program.
Councilmember Beach asked if Council decided to utilize an RFP, what staff’s recommendation for the
length of the contract would be. Ms. Blackburn suggested one year with the option to extend.
Councilmember Ortiz asked if there have been any accidents reported in Burlingame as a result of Lime
bikes. Ms. Blackburn replied in the negative.
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Councilmember Ortiz stated that he remembered that there was some education done at BHS and helmets
were given to students. Ms. Blackburn stated that at the beginning of the program, Lime gave 100 helmets to
BHS students.
Councilmember Ortiz asked if Lime had done any outreach to the elementary schools. Ms. Blackburn
replied in the affirmative. However, she stated that she advised that in the future the City not conduct
outreach to the elementary schools. She explained that Lime’s service agreement states that individuals
under 14 shouldn’t be utilizing Lime bikes.
Mayor Brownrigg asked how other communities had handled the tricky question of helmets for those under
18. Ms. Blackburn stated that in Alameda, Lime has offered to give helmets to individuals that ask for it.
She added that parents should be educated on the importance of helmets for everyone, especially those under
18.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke.
Councilmember Beach stated that every Lime bike trip is probably a trip saved from an automobile. She
stated that bike sharing programs add a value to the community. She explained that she leans towards an
RFP for a sole source contract because it gives the City a little more control over this fluid business. She
noted that there may be a time where Burlingame moves to a permit process. She added that she fully
supports dockless only as it solves the last mile solution.
Councilmember Beach stated that the RFP should include the question of how the provider will incentivize
users to park bikes in the proper locations. She explained that she read articles where different companies
created economic incentives to park bikes in certain locations.
Councilmember Beach discussed other components she wanted to see in the RFP including an education
component, transparency of complaints, business plans concerning how bikes will be deployed, and how
many bikes will be in circulation. She added that the City should consider a revenue model as the bikes are
parked in the public right-of-way. She explained that a fee should be charged as the bike share company
would be making revenue off of their use of a public right-of-way.
Councilmember Beach stated that she is a huge helmet proponent. She explained that education is the key
and that the City needs to partner with BHS and BPAC on this issue. However, she noted that around the
world many countries with bike infrastructure don’t utilize helmets. Therefore, she explained that for those
over 18, if they want to take that risk, it is on them. She added that she didn’t believe the City was ready for
scooters. But the City needed to face the reality that these modes of transportation are coming into the City’s
right-of-ways. She explained that the City needs to figure out how they are going to share Burlingame’s
roadways so that it is safe for all.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that in his opinion the bike share program was working. He added that he was
concerned about the helmets but the majority of the people using the service are adults. Therefore, while he
believes they should be wearing helmets, it is their choice not to.
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Vice Mayor Colson stated that she liked the program and thought the benefits for the community outweigh
the risks. She explained that the education should be focused on the high school students. She noted that she
is concerned about the scooters and wanted to know if the City can prevent scooters from coming into
Burlingame. She voiced her concern about bike share programs’ pricing. She explained that pricing has
increased, and the longer that you ride the bike, the more it costs. She noted that it can become too
expensive. She asked that the RFP request pricing information.
Councilmember Keighran stated that she was in favor of an RFP. She added that there should be an
education component and a requirement for transparency of data.
Mayor Brownrigg suggested that the City set the fee at a level that is at least as high as neighboring cities but
with the option of reducing the fee depending on the quality of the application. He stated that the fee will
never move the City’s revenue needle in any meaningful way. He explained that the City doesn’t need the
funds, they need the service.
Ms. Blackburn asked if the fee was what would be imposed on the company if it violates terms of the
agreement. Mayor Brownrigg replied in the negative and added that the fee would be the upfront cost to do
business in the city.
Councilmember Keighran asked if the City should cap the number of bikes in circulation in the city.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that he didn’t see any benefit of capping the bikes.
Councilmember Keighran stated that her concern is that once the City picks a bike sharing company they
might not be as compliant as Lime has been during the pilot program. She asked if the City has the ability to
penalize a company if there are too many complaints.
The Council discussed termination and cure language for the agreement.
Councilmember Beach discussed the need to review the provider’s maintenance plan to ensure that bikes are
kept in good shape.
Councilmember Beach made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 154 -2018; seconded by Councilmember
Ortiz. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
c. ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018
Finance Director Augustine stated that the external auditors completed the annual independent audit and
helped staff create the CAFR. She explained that the external audit provides the public with reasonable
assurance that the information presented in the report is reliable. She noted that the auditors were able to
give the City an unmodified clean opinion.
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Councilmember Ortiz stated the auditors were very complimentary of the City staff and rarely gave a clean
opinion.
Vice Mayor Colson stated that earlier in the year, an Assemblymember introduced AB 1912, which would
have allowed cross collateralization of liabilities across JPAs. She explained that she went up to Sacramento
to testify about why this wasn’t appropriate and violated the State Constitution. She added that the City
participates in a number of JPAs. She explained that since the introduction of AB 1912, the legislation
changed in order to protect JPAs. She noted that the CAFR explicitly states that the City is only responsible
for its pro-rata share.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke.
Vice Mayor Colson made a motion to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended
June 30, 2018; seconded by Mayor Brownrigg. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. MAYOR BROWNRIGG’S COMMITTEE REPORT
b. VICE MAYOR COLSON’S COMMITTEE REPORT
c. COUNCILMEMBER BEACH’S COMMITTEE REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no future agenda items.
13. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The agendas, packets, and meeting minutes for the Planning Commission, Traffic, Parking & Safety
Commission, Beautification Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Library Board of Trustees
are available online at www.burlingame.org.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brownrigg adjourned meeting at 8:33 p.m. in memory of President George H.W. Bush.
Respectfully submitted,
Meaghan Hassel-Shearer
City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA NO: 8b
MEETING DATE: December 17, 2018
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: December 17, 2018
From: Syed Murtuza, Director of Public Works – (650) 558-7230
Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract to Cratus Inc.,
for the Carolan-Rollins Easement Sanitary Sewer Main Relocation Project,
City Project No. 84850, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the
Construction Contract
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution awarding a construction
contract to Cratus Inc., for the Carolan-Rollins Easement Sanitary Sewer Main Relocation, City
Project No. 84850, in the amount of $412,975, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
construction contract.
BACKGROUND
The existing public utility easement for the sanitary sewer pipeline between Carolan Avenue and
Rollins Road runs along the backyards of residences along Toyon Drive. This creates difficulty
for City staff performing maintenance to the sewer line and causes inconvenience to the residents.
As part of the SummerHill Homes Development Project, a new sanitary sewer easement between
the fence of the existing homes along Toyon Drive and the SummerHill Homes Development was
granted to the City. As part of this project, the existing sewer main will be decommissioned, and
approximately 730 linear feet of new 12-inch diameter PVC sewer main will be constructed in the
new sewer easement. The project also includes installation of four new manholes and 14 new
cleanouts and sewer laterals to serve the affected properties. The project will make
improvements to the sewer system, provide added capacity to the sewer system, and reduce
sewage overflows in the affected areas. The project will also eliminate inconvenience to
properties along Toyon Drive and improve maintenance access to City crews.
DISCUSSION
The project was advertised for bids on October 18, 2018. The sealed bids were opened on
November 27, 2018, and ten bid proposals were received, with base bids ranging from $391,224
to $949,410. The two apparent lowest bid proposals did not include all issued contract addenda
as part of their bids as required by the project, and as a result, are considered non-responsive
bids. Cratus Inc., submitted the third apparent low bid and is the lowest responsible bidder with
its base bid amount of $412,975, which is approximately $56,606, or 12%, below the engineer’s
estimate of $469,581. Staff has reviewed Cratus Inc.’s bid proposal and finds that the contractor
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has met all the project requirements and is well qualified for the job. The contractor also has a
track record of successfully performing similar work for the City of Burlingame and neighboring
agencies.
The project construction is planned to begin in January 2019, and is tentatively scheduled to be
completed by June 2019 barring construction delays due to weather. Staff has been closely
working with the SummerHill Project for the last several months to coordinate the project design
phase, and will continue the same during the construction phase. Staff will also coordinate the
construction activities with the affected residential properties along Toyon Drive to minimize
inconveniences and construction impacts as best as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT
Estimated Project Expenditures
The following are the estimated project construction expenditures:
Construction Contract $412,975
Construction Contingency 20% $82,595
Construction Support and Contract Administration $44,430
Total $540,000
Funding Availability
There are adequate funds available in the Sewer Capital Improvement Program to complete the
project.
Exhibits:
• Resolution
• Bid Summary
• Construction Contract
• Project Location Map
RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE CAROLAN -ROLLINS
EASEMENT SANITARY SEWER MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT TO CRATUS, INC.
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT
CITY PROJECT NO. 84850
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2018, the City issued notice inviting bid proposals for the
Carolan-Rollins Easement Sanitary Sewer Main Relocation Project, CITY PROJECT NO.
84850; and
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2018, ten proposals were received and opened before the
City Clerk and representatives of the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, Cratus, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid for the job in the amount
of $412,975.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, and it is ORDERED, that the Plans and
Specifications, including all addenda, are approved and adopted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the bid of Cratus Inc., for said project in the amount
of $412,975 is accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a contract be entered into between the successful
bidder and the City of Burlingame for the performance of said work, and that the City Manager is
authorized on behalf of the City of Burlingame to execute said contract and to approve the faithful
performance bond and the labor materials bond required to be furnished by the contractor.
____________________________
Mayor
I, Meaghan Hassel Shearer, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, certify that the foregoing
Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 17th day of
December, 2018, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
_____________________________
City Clerk
BID DATE: NOVEMBER 27, 2018 CITY OF BURLINGAME
BID SUMMARY
CAROLAN-ROLLINS EASEMENT SANITARY SEWER MAIN RELOCATION
City Project No. 84850
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ITEM
NO.DESCRIPTION OF ITEM ESTIMATED
QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST
1 Construction Survey and Site Investigation 1 LS 21,560$ 21,560$ 2,000$ 2,000$ 2,500$ 2,500$
2 Preconstruction Potholing 1 LS 1,200$ 1,200$ 5,000$ 5,000$ 1,500$ 1,500$
3 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 LS 21,560$ 21,560$ 15,000$ 15,000$ 40,000$ 40,000$
4 Traffic Control 1 LS 8,000$ 8,000$ 5,000$ 5,000$ 22,000$ 22,000$
5 Storm Water Pollution Prevention 1 LS 4,895$ 4,895$ 3,000$ 3,000$ 2,500$ 2,500$
6 Fence Demo and Restoration 84 LF 60$ 5,040$ 65$ 5,460$ 5$ 420$
7 Remove and Replace Sidewalk 50 SF 31$ 1,553$ 15$ 750$ 25$ 1,250$
8 Remove and Replace Curb and Gutter 10 LF 52$ 518$ 50$ 500$ 75$ 750$
9 Remove and Replace AC 263 SF 52$ 13,676$ 15$ 3,945$ 20$ 5,260$
10 12” PVC Pipe (6’-10’ Deep) 200 LF 375$ 75,000$ 350$ 70,000$ 350$ 70,000$
11 12” PVC Pipe (10’-15’ Deep) 530 LF 450$ 238,500$ 410$ 217,300$ 350$ 185,500$
12 4” Sewer Lateral 270 LF 60$ 16,200$ 50$ 13,500$ 200$ 54,000$
13 Sanitary Sewer Cleanout 14 EA 1,035$ 14,490$ 1,000$ 14,000$ 500$ 7,000$
14 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Installation 4 EA 8,000$ 32,000$ 10,000$ 40,000$ 8,500$ 34,000$
15 Abandon Existing Sanitary Sewer Manhole 2 EA 500$ 1,000$ 4,000$ 8,000$ 500$ 1,000$
16 Abandon Existing Sanitary Sewer 720 LF 2$ 1,440$ 5$ 3,600$ 10$ 7,200$
17 Connect to Existing Manhole 1 EA 2,000$ 2,000$ 3,000$ 3,000$ 1,200$ 1,200$
18 Post CCTV Inspection 730 SF 15$ 10,950$ 4$ 2,920$ 5$ 3,650$
469,581$ 412,975$ 439,730$ TOTAL BASE BID
Engineer's Estimate CRATUS INC. HARTY PIPELINES INC.
BID DATE: NOVEMBER 27, 2018 CITY OF BURLINGAME
BID SUMMARY
CAROLAN-ROLLINS EASEMENT SANITARY SEWER MAIN RELOCATION
City Project No. 84850
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UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST
15,000$ 15,000$ 1,500$ 1,500$ 3,500$ 3,500$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 35,000$ 35,000$ 5,000$ 5,000$
10,000$ 10,000$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 2,000$ 2,000$ 35,000$ 35,000$ 2,500$ 2,500$
30,000$ 30,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 17,000$ 17,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 48,000$ 48,000$
18,000$ 18,000$ 5,000$ 5,000$ 40,800$ 40,800$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$
8,000$ 8,000$ 3,000$ 3,000$ 15,700$ 15,700$ 2,000$ 2,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 500$ 500$
100$ 8,400$ 200$ 16,800$ 35$ 2,940$ 50$ 4,200$ 220$ 18,480$ 100$ 8,400$
31$ 1,550$ 50$ 2,500$ 22$ 1,100$ 20$ 1,000$ 120$ 6,000$ 25$ 1,250$
100$ 1,000$ 100$ 1,000$ 100$ 1,000$ 100$ 1,000$ 400$ 4,000$ 95$ 950$
30$ 7,890$ 20$ 5,260$ 8$ 2,104$ 30$ 7,890$ 140$ 36,820$ 20$ 5,260$
350$ 70,000$ 350$ 70,000$ 291$ 58,200$ 420$ 84,000$ 400$ 80,000$ 695$ 139,000$
355$ 188,150$ 450$ 238,500$ 302$ 160,060$ 440$ 233,200$ 400$ 212,000$ 995$ 527,350$
108$ 29,160$ 100$ 27,000$ 404$ 109,080$ 250$ 67,500$ 500$ 135,000$ 250$ 67,500$
800$ 11,200$ 500$ 7,000$ 575$ 8,050$ 1,000$ 14,000$ 800$ 11,200$ 800$ 11,200$
8,500$ 34,000$ 15,000$ 60,000$ 11,000$ 44,000$ 12,500$ 50,000$ 24,000$ 96,000$ 25,000$ 100,000$
1,000$ 2,000$ 5,000$ 10,000$ 4,100$ 8,200$ 500$ 1,000$ 5,800$ 11,600$ 1,200$ 2,400$
20$ 14,400$ 10$ 7,200$ 27$ 19,440$ 5$ 3,600$ 30$ 21,600$ 15$ 10,800$
1,500$ 1,500$ 6,000$ 6,000$ 5,500$ 5,500$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 4,450$ 4,450$ 2,000$ 2,000$
8$ 5,840$ 5$ 3,650$ 2$ 1,095$ 4$ 2,920$ 8$ 5,840$ 10$ 7,300$
456,090$ 478,410$ 507,769$ 525,310$ 772,990$ 949,410$
CR2 ENIGEERING INC. DEVANEY ENGINEERING,
INC.
RANGER PIPELINES
INCORPORATED
HOSELEY
CORPORATION
MICHAEL D'ARCY & HARTY
O'SHAUGHNESSY CONST. CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Agreement
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AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
CAROLAN-ROLLINS EASEMENT SANITARY SEWER MAIN RELOCATION
CITY PROJECT NO. 84850
THIS AGREEMENT, made in duplicate and entered into in the City of Burlingame,
County of San Mateo, State of California on ___________________, 2018 by and between the
CITY OF BURLINGAME, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter called "City", and Cratus Inc., a
California Corporation, hereinafter called "Contractor."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, City has taken appropriate proceedings to authorize construction of the
public work and improvements herein provided for and to authorize execution of this Contract;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to State law and City requirements, a notice was duly published
for bids for the contract for the improvement hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2018, after notice duly given, the City Council of
Burlingame awarded the contract for the construction of the improvements hereinafter described
to Contractor, which the Council found to be the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for these
improvements; and
WHEREAS, City and Contractor desire to enter into this Agreement for the construction
of said improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED by the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scope of work.
Contractor shall perform the work described in those Contract Documents entitled:
CAROLAN-ROLLINS EASEMENT SANITARY SEWER MAIN RELOCATION, CITY
PROJECT NO. 84850.
2. The Contract Documents.
The complete contract between City and Contractor consists of the following documents:
this Agreement; Notice Inviting Sealed Bids, attached hereto as Exhibit A; the accepted Bid
Proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit B; the specifications, provisions, addenda, complete plans,
profiles, and detailed drawings contained in the bid documents titled “CAROLAN-ROLLINS
Agreement
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EASEMENT SANITARY SEWER MAIN RELOCATION, City Project No. 84850” attached as
Exhibit C; the State of California Standard Specifications 2010, as promulgated by the California
Department of Transportation; prevailing wage rates of the State of California applicable to this
project by State law; and all bonds; which are collectively hereinafter referred to as the Contract
Documents. All rights and obligations of City and Contractor are fully set forth and described in
the Contract Documents, which are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. All of the
above described documents are intended to cooperate so that any work called for in one, and not
mentioned in the other, or vice versa, is to be executed the same as if mentioned in all said
documents.
3. Contract Price.
The City shall pay, and the Contractor shall accept, in full, payment of the work above
agreed to be done, the sum of four hundred twelve thousand nine hundred seventy-five dollars
($412,975.00), called the “Contract Price”. This price is determined by the lump sum and unit
prices contained in Contractor's Bid. In the event authorized work is performed or materials
furnished in addition to those set forth in Contractor's Bid and the Specifications, such work and
materials will be paid for at the unit prices therein contained. Said amount shall be paid in
progress payments as provided in the Contract Documents.
4. Termination.
At any time and with or without cause, the City may suspend the work or any portion of
the work for a period of not more than 90 consecutive calendar days by notice in writing to
Contractor that will fix the date on which work will be resumed. Contractor will be granted an
adjustment to the Contract Price or an extension of the Time for Completion, or both, directly
attributable to any such suspension if Contractor makes a claim therefor was provided in the
Contract Documents.
The occurrence of any one or more of the following events will justify termination of the
contract by the City for cause: (1) Contractor’s persistent failure to perform the work in
accordance with the Contract Documents; (2) Contractor’s disregard of Laws or Regulations of
any public body having jurisdiction; (3) Contractor’s disregard of the authority of the Engineer;
or (4) Contractor’s violation in any substantial way of any provision of the Contract Documents.
In the case of any one or more of these events, the City, after giving Contractor and Contractor’s
sureties seven calendar days written notice of the intent to terminate Contractor’s services, may
initiate termination procedures under the provisions of the Performance Bond. Such termination
will not affect any rights or remedies of City against Contractor then existing or that accrue
thereafter. Any retention or payment of moneys due Contractor will not release Contractor from
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liability. At the City’s sole discretion, Contractor’s services may not be terminated if Contractor
begins, within seven calendar days of receipt of such notice of intent to terminate, to correct its
failure to perform and proceeds diligently to cure such failure within no more than 30 calendar
days of such notice.
Upon seven calendar days written notice to Contractor, City may, without cause and
without prejudice to any other right or remedy of City, terminate the Contract for City’s
convenience. In such case, Contractor will be paid for (1) work satisfactorily completed prior the
effective date of such termination, (2) furnishing of labor, equipment, and materials in
accordance with the Contract Documents in connection with uncompleted work, (3) reasonable
expenses directly attributable to termination, and (4) fair and reasonable compensation for
associated overhead and profit. No payment will be made on account of loss of anticipated
profits or revenue or other economic loss arising out of or resulting from such termination.
5. Provisions Cumulative.
The provisions of this Agreement are cumulative and in addition to and not in limitation
of any other rights or remedies available to the City.
6. Notices.
All notices shall be in writing and delivered in person or transmitted by certified mail,
postage prepaid.
Notices required to be given to the City shall be addressed as follows:
Mahesh Yedluri, P.E., Senior Engineer
City of Burlingame
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, California 94010
Notices required to be given to Contractor shall be addressed as follows:
Liam Finnegan
Cratus Inc.
945 Taraval Street #302
San Francisco, CA 94116
7. Interpretation.
As used herein, any gender includes the other gender and the singular includes the plural
and vice versa.
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8. Waiver or Amendment.
No modification, waiver, mutual termination, or amendment of this Agreement is
effective unless made in writing and signed by the City and the Contractor. One or more waivers
of any term, condition, or other provision of this Agreement by either party shall not be
construed as a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any other provision.
9. Controlling Law.
This Agreement is to be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the
State of California.
10. Successors and Assignees.
This Agreement is to be binding on the heirs, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto
but may not be assigned by either party without first obtaining the written consent of the other
party.
11. Severability.
If any term or provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid, void, or unenforceable by
any court of lawful jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions of the Agreement shall not
be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect.
12. Indemnification.
Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City, its directors, officers, employees,
agents, and volunteers harmless from and against any and all liability, claims, suits, actions,
damages, and causes of action arising out of, pertaining or relating to the actual or alleged
negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Contractor, its employees, subcontractors, or
agents, or on account of the performance or character of the services, except for any such claim
arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officers, employees,
agents, or volunteers. It is understood that the duty of Contractor to indemnify and hold
harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in section 2778 of the California Civil Code.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any design professional services, the duty to defend and
indemnify City shall be limited to that allowed by state law. Acceptance of insurance certificates
and endorsements required under this Agreement does not relieve Contractor from liability under
this indemnification and hold harmless clause. This indemnification and hold harmless clause
shall apply whether or not such insurance policies shall have been determined to be applicable to
any of such damages or claims for damages.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, two identical counterparts of this Agreement, consisting of
five pages, including this page, each of which counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed an
original of this Agreement, have been duly executed by the parties hereinabove named on the
day and year first hereinabove written.
CITY OF BURLINGAME, "CONTRACTOR"
a Municipal Corporation
By By
Lisa K. Goldman, City Manager Print Name:
Cratus, Inc.
Approved as to form:
Kathleen Kane, City Attorney
ATTEST:
Meaghan Hassel-Shearer, City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA NO: 8c
MEETING DATE: December 17, 2018
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: December 17, 2018
From: Kevin Gardiner, Community Development Director – (650) 558-7253
Rigoberto “Rick” Caro III, Chief Building Official – (650) 558-7270
Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a
Professional Services Agreement with 4LEAF Inc. to Provide Building Permit
and Inspection Services
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is asked to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with 4LEAF Inc. in the amount of $145,000 for plan check,
building inspection and permit technician services, and authorizing the City Manager to execute
the agreement.
BACKGROUND
The Building Division is proposing to enter into an agreement with 4LEAF Inc. for plan check,
building inspection, and permit technician services. Due to the high volume of construction, the
division’s long-time consulting firm Bureau Veritas is unable to provide the City with the additional
help needed to meet demand. In particular, there are a number of larger projects in plan check or
construction phases including 300 Airport Boulevard, 1008 & 1028 Carolan Avenue, 988 Howard
Avenue, 920 Bayswater Avenue, 225 California Drive (tenant improvements), 250 California Drive,
1128-1132 Douglas Avenue, 1431 El Camino Real, 1509 El Camino Real, 1433 Floribunda
Avenue, 1491-1493 Oak Grove Avenue, 21 Park Road, 1095 Rollins Road, 250 Anza Boulevard
(Top Golf), and the Village at Burlingame (Lot F Affordable Housing Development and Lot N
Parking Structure).
DISCUSSION
On September 19, 2018, the Building Division circulated a Request for Proposals (RFP) to five
consulting firms qualified to provide plan check, building inspection, and permit technician services
for the high volume of construction within Burlingame. All five firms responded to the RFP. Of the
five firms, three were selected: 4LEAF Inc., CSG Consultants, Inc., and TRB + Associates, Inc. on
an as-needed basis. Staff assessment and final selection was based on cost rates, current and
previous construction projects, staffing of qualified personnel, track record, licenses and
certifications.
The agreement with 4LEAF Inc. requires review and approval by the City Council because the total
cost of $145,000 exceeds the City Manager’s contract authority. This amount has been determined
Professional Services Agreement 4LEAF, Inc. December 17, 2018
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based on the particular services anticipated to be provided by 4LEAF. The cost for CSG
Consultants is $95,000, and the cost for TRB + Associates is $100,000, based on the particular
services anticipated to be provided by each firm. The fees for the consulting firms’ services are
pass-through fees that are paid for by the customer at the time of the building permit application
submittal.
Attached is a an Agreement for Professional Services with 4LEAF Inc. to perform plan check,
inspection, and permit technician services, in an amount not to exceed $145,000. The Scope of
Work for services to be provided by 4LEAF Inc. is included in the proposal attached to this report.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for Building Division services is provided by the project applicants. Therefore, there is no
fiscal impact to the City's budget.
Exhibits:
• Resolution
• Scope of Work and Agreement for Professional Services with 4LEAF Inc.
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
4LEAF, INC. TO PROVIDE BUILDING PERMIT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE
CITY OF BURLINGAME BUILDING DIVISION
WHEREAS, the Building Division of the City of Burlingame Community Development
Department is experiencing a high demand for permitting and inspection services; and
WHEREAS, 4LEAF, Inc. has submitted a proposal to provide building permit and
inspection services including plan check, building inspection, and permit technician services; and
WHEREAS, an agreement has been prepared incorporating the Scope of Services
prepared by 4LEAF Inc. in the amount of $145,000, which is anticipated to be adequate to provide
the needed plan check, building inspection, and permit technician services, and the costs
associated with the services to be provided by 4LEAF Inc. are to be reimbursed by the respective
applicants; and
WHEREAS, because the agreement will authorize work in excess of $100,000, City
Council approval is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED:
1. The City Manager is authorized and directed to enter into a Professional Services
Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. for building permit and inspection services, consistent with the
Scope of Work attached to this resolution, for a maximum cost of $145,000, as stated in
the Scope of Work.
2. The City Clerk is directed to attest to the signature of the City Manager upon execution of
the Professional Services Agreement.
_______________________________________
Mayor
I, Meaghan Hassel-Shearer, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, certify that the foregoing
resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council, held on the 17th day of
December, 2018, and as adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NAYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
______________________________________
City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA NO: 8d
MEETING DATE: December 17, 2018
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: December 17, 2018
From: Bradley McCulley, City Librarian – (650) 558-7404
Subject: Approval of Library Staff Out-of-State Travel
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Library staff out-of-state travel.
BACKGROUND
The American Library Association Mid-winter conference will be held in Seattle, Washington,
January 25-29, 2019. Children Services Librarian Jenny Miner and Adult Services Librarian Elaine
Tai would like to attend the conference for professional development.
DISCUSSION
The per-person cost of the conference is $265 for registration, $279 for a three-night hotel stay,
and $137 for airfare.
FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds have been budgeted in the Library’s travel, conference, and meetings account for
attendance at this conference.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA NO: 8e
MEETING DATE: December 17, 2018
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: December 17, 2018
From: Brad McCulley, City Librarian – (650) 558-7404
Subject: Acceptance of a Burlingame Library Foundation Grant in the Amount of
$8,503 to Fund a Part-time Homework Center Monitor Position
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council accept a Library Foundation grant in the amount of $8,503
to fund a part-time Homework Center monitor position.
BACKGROUND
The Burlingame Library has hosted an after school tutoring project called “Homework Buddies” for
many years now. Unfortunately, staff can no longer supervise this program and continue performing
basic duties at the level of service the Burlingame community has come to expect. The Burlingame
Parks and Recreation Department has great experience in training young adults to work with
school-aged children and can properly train anyone hired for this position. The Library can provide
an after-school study space that will comfortably accommodate 12 -14 pairs of students four days
a week. A collaboration between Library and Recreation staff will mean a successful after-school
resource for the children of this community.
DISCUSSION
The Burlingame Library Foundation has agreed to provide a grant to the City of Burlingame that
will fund the cost of an hourly Homework Center monitor (part-time Recreation Specialist) position
for one school year. The estimated cost of the position is $8,503 and is based on a three-hour
work day, four days a week for two school semesters. The Homework Center will be a drop-in
tutoring location Monday – Thursday, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm. This position will be hired, trained, and
administered by the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department. Library staff will then train
teenage volunteer tutors how to interact and work with school children. This hourly position, once
hired and trained, will provide leadership, oversight, and a consistent schedule for the teenage
tutors and elementary school children looking for assistance. The Homework Center will be open
January 14, 2019 – May 30, 2019, at which time Library and Parks and Recreation staff will evaluate
continuing the program for school year 2019/2020.
Acceptance of Library Foundation Grant December 17, 2018
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds accepted from the grant will become part of the G eneral Fund and will be used to provide
an hourly wage for a part-time Recreation Specialist classified employee.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA NO: 8f
MEETING DATE: December 17, 2018
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: December 17, 2018
From: Meaghan Hassel-Shearer, City Clerk – (650) 558-7203
Subject: Adoption of the 2019 City Council Calendar
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council review, make changes if necessary, and approve the
Burlingame City Council Calendar for 2019.
BACKGROUND
The 2019 calendar reflects the cancelation of the July 15 and August 5, 2018 City Council
meetings.
Exhibit:
• 2019 City Council Calendar
2019 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR
City Council meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month. When Monday is a holiday, the meeting is usually held
on Tuesday or Wednesday. Study meetings are held as scheduled. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, and
are open to the public. Regular Council meetings are televised live via Burlingame’s Cable Channel 26 for Astound subscribers and
Channel 27 for Comcast subscribers. Also the meetings are live online on the City’s website at www.burlingame.org. For more
information, please view the City’s website or call the City Clerk at 650-558-7203.
REGULAR MEETINGS
Monday, January 7
Tuesday, January 22
Monday, February 4
Tuesday, February 19
Monday, March 4
Monday, March 18
Monday, April 1
Monday, April 15
Monday, May 6
Monday, May 20
Monday, June 3
Monday, June 17
Monday, July 1
Monday, July 15 (canceled)
Monday, August 5 (canceled)
Monday, August 19
Tuesday, September 3
Monday, September 16
Monday, October 7
Monday, October 21
Monday, November 4
Monday, November 18
Monday, December 2
Monday, December 16
STUDY MEETINGS AND OTHER DATES
Saturday, January 26 2019/20 Goals Session, 9 a.m., Lane Room
Wednesday, March 13
2018-19 Mid-Year Budget Session 6:30p.m. Council
Chambers
Friday, March 15
Monday, April 15
Saturday, April 27
Wednesday, May 8
Wednesday, December 4
Commissioners Dinner
City Attorney’s Annual Evaluation, 6 p.m.
Joint Council and Planning Commission Meeting
9 a.m., Lane Room, Main Library
2019-20 Budget Study Session, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers
City Manager’s Annual Performance Evaluation, 6 p.m.
12/13/2018 12:36 PM
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA NO: 9a
MEETING DATE: December 17, 2018
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: December 17, 2018
From: Kathleen Kane, City Attorney – (650) 558-7204
Subject: Introduction of an Ordinance Deleting Municipal Code Section 9.08.040 Bees
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council consider the introduction of an ordinance deleting Section
9.08.040 of the Burlingame Municipal Code to eliminate restrictions on bee keeping in the city. In
order to do so, the Council should:
A. Receive the staff report and ask any questions of staff.
B. Request that the City Clerk read the title of the proposed ordinance.
C. By motion, waive further reading and introduce the ordinance.
D. Conduct a public hearing.
E. Following the public hearing, discuss the ordinance and determine whether to bring it back
for second reading and adoption. If the Council is in favor of the ordinance, direct the City
Clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance at least five days before its proposed adoption.
BACKGROUND
Burlingame’s current restriction on back yard beekeeping dates from 1941. Under the existing
ordinance, it is unlawful to keep more than one hive of bees upon any single lot, within 200 feet of
a dwelling house. This provision was passed with a suite of other ordinances designed to regulate
animals and to make sure that Burlingame did not acquire an agricultural character in its
development. At the time of its passage, there was no known threat to pollinators.
In the decades since, it has become clear that Burlingame has not developed in an agricultural
pattern. Additionally, there is a newly recognized threat to pollinator populations in North America.1
Moreover, information on backyard beekeeping has become much more widely available, including
the promulgation of best practices instruction for amateurs through such groups as the Beekeepers’
Guild of San Mateo County.2 In light of these changed circumstances, a citizens’ group approached
Council with a request to remove the one-hive limitation in the existing ordinance and to offer
1 See, e.g., Goulson, Dave, Nicholls, Elizabeth, et al., “Bee declines driven by combined stress from parasites,
pesticides, and lack of flowers,” Science 27 March 2015: Vol 347, Issue 6229.
2 Best practices information includes guidance on hive placement. Honey bees ascend quickly to their flight height
which is higher than any human is tall within a few feet of their hive entrance, making the 200 foot setback in the
prior ordinance unsupported if the objective is to prevent bees interacting with people nearby.
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support to local backyard beekeepers in maintaining best practices. Council agreed and directed
staff to return with appropriate revisions.
DISCUSSION
In reviewing possible revisions to the Code, it became clear that the most supportable option was
to remove the existing one-hive limitation. That limitation is not supported by modern science
regarding bee behavior. Substituting subjective standards whereby a violation of the ordinance
hinges on the personal feelings of annoyance by another is neither enforceable – given the lack of
a clear rule – nor constitutionally sound.
The Beekeepers’ Guild of San Mateo County has offered its assistance in providing education,
consultation, and informal dispute resolution assistance for backyard beekeepers in Burlingame.
Beekeeping-related complaints are rare. Staff is aware of only one in the last 5.5 years, and it was
part of a series of otherwise unrelated complaints between neighbors who have an existing,
strained relationship. For that one complaint, however, and despite the difficult circumstances of
the overall relationship, the Beekeepers’ Guild was able to offer information to the complainant and
guidance to the beekeeper that removed beekeeping as an issue of contention. Staff anticipates
continuing with a robust advice and consultation program with the Guild in support of the new
ordinance, if it passes. Where necessary, referrals to the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center for
mediation services can also be used. Finally, aggrieved neighbors can still make use of either
private nuisance causes of action, if applicable, or violations of any other portion of the Code (such
as noise, attraction of vermin, etc.) that may apply to egregious behavior. The proposed ordinance
would align the Code with existing understanding of bee behavior and remove barriers to
addressing on a micro level the wider crisis in pollinator populations.
The proposed ordinance does not require review under the California Environmental Quality Act
because the actual number of additional hives in Burlingame is not anticipated to be significant as
a result of this proposed change.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact on the City General Fund.
Exhibit:
Proposed Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
DELETING SECTION 9.08.040 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Section 9.08.040 of the Burlingame Municipal Code was originally
enacted in 1941 as part of a suite of ordinances designed to regulate animals in the City
and intended to prevent Burlingame from developing and agricultural character; and
WHEREAS, at the time of the adoption of this original regulation, there was no
recognized threat to pollinators in the region; and
WHEREAS, in the subsequent decades since 1941, Burlingame has not
developed an agricultural character; and
WHEREAS, a recognized crisis exists regarding the rapidly declining numbers of
pollinators for wild and cultivated plants alike; and
WHEREAS, the keeping of backyard honey bees can help protect the availability
of pollinators; and
WHEREAS, honey bees are non-aggressive, disperse and travel widely from their
home hives, and do not threaten the health or well-being of people other than those with
identified bee allergies, who must take appropriate precautions when outside regardless
of the location of naturally occurring or tended hives; and
WHEREAS, the City has coordinated with a beekeeper mentorship and education
program in order to provide support and technical assistance in cases where neighbors
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
DIVISION 1:
Section 1: Burlingame Municipal Code Section 9.08.040 Bees is hereby deleted.
DIVISION 2:
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason
held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this Ordinance. The Council declares that it would have adopted the Ordinance and each
section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any
one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
DIVISION 3:
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in accordance
with California Government Code Section 36933, published, and circulated in the City of
Burlingame, and shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.
_________________________________
, Mayor
I, Meaghan Hassel-Shearer, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, certify that the
foregoing ordinance was introduced at a public hearing at a regular meeting of the City
Council held on the 17th day of December, 2018, and adopted thereafter at a regular
meeting of the City Council held on the ______ day of ___________ 2019, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
__________________________________
Meaghan Hassel-Shearer, City Clerk
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Memorandum
AGENDA NO: 11a
MEETING DATE: December 17, 2018
To: City Council
Date: December 17, 2018
From: Vice Mayor Donna Colson
Subject: Committee Report
Wednesday, 12/5/18: Library Meeting
• Meeting with Mayor Brownrigg, Librarian McCulley, Mike Nagler and Library
Foundation members and to discuss loss of retail bookstore on the Avenue and ways that
we can attract a new bookstore or keep the entice the current bookstore to return to
Burlingame. Discussion how to promote more
Home For All - Financial Meeting
• Update on the new release of the 2017-2018 Voucher System (Community Choice) is
going to release RFP and good news is more vouchers than last year which was 200.
• New release of county land for affordable housing in North Fair Oaks. Had four bidders
and will select one shortly.
• Measure K - Allocation process earlier in the cycle this time around, (last year April and
May). Decisions wrapped up by February this year. Supervisor Pine and Supervisor
Canepa are on the committee to determine Measure K allocations. Should not be a big
change of allocation for this year of the big committed initiatives. Housing and Big Lift
have been the main initiatives.
• HEART - the state housing bond will require a match of local funds (could be non-profit,
city, individual) so HEART would like the cities and maybe the county to think about how
we can match. The hope is to target at least $5 million funds.
• Proposition 1 - Quick allocation of funding. Total $4 billion - $3 billion total for
affordable multi-family ($1.8b), infrastructure ($450m), homeowner ($450m), farmworker
($300m), and $1 billion for veteran home load initiatives.
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• Middle Income Housing - Question is how do we fill this demand? Going to do some
more work on this 2019.
• Ways to encourage jurisdictions to share housing fee funds, but we are hearing without
RHNA credit there is no real way to do this. Two ideas for bills (Points 5/6). Amendment
for allowance for unit credits in other cities.
Local Decision
1. Amend DOH NOFA to reward fund sharing
Work with San Mateo County’s Department of Housing to amend its Affordable
Housing Fund NOFA to incorporate a small preference into the overall scoring
methodology for jurisdictions that pool their money
2. Pool Prop 1 and/or SB 2 funding
Encourage jurisdictions to direct their Prop 1 (housing bond) and/or SB
2 (recordation fee) funds to the County or HEART. Pooled funds would be used
to develop affordable housing throughout the county. This is similar to how (non-
entitlement) CDBG money is treated now. We could also work with HCD when
they develop guidelines for SB 2 ongoing funding (guidelines
to be released Spring 2019) to direct money to counties.
o Comments: This could apply to lending or giving of funds. It could be some
cities (e.g. non-entitlement cities) or all cities. Staff will coordinate
with San Mateo County community development directors and submit
comment to HCD by Spring 2019.
ABAG Decision
3. Amend One Bay Area Grant preferences
For funding eligibility of One Bay Area grants, encourage ABAG to allow cities to
deviate from the numbers reported in Housing Element Annual Progress Reports
(APR) if they are pooling funding (documented through a supplemental form).
HCD Rulemaking
4. Encourage HCD to modify the APR form
HCD is currently updating their Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR)
forms based on changes to State law. There is an opportunity to lobby them to
allow cities to report units funded in other jurisdictions.
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o Comments: Staff will submit proposed changes to APR form
(potentially for a San Mateo County pilot) to HCD, with a deadline of mid-
November.
Legislative Change
5. Amend State law to allow credit for units produced in other jurisdictions
on APR forms
Work with legislators to introduce a bill to allow cities that provide a majority of
the local funding for an affordable development in another city to claim the
development on their Annual Progress Report. The transfer is reflected on the
donor city’s APR as an addition, and on the recipient city’s APR as a deduction. No
more than 10 percent of a city’s RHNA may be transferred. Cities must have
participated in a RHNA sub region, and the transfer must meet fair housing rules.
Note: This could apply to cities giving or lending affordable housing funds,
depending on our preference.
6. Cap and Trade Model
Work with legislators to introduce a cap and trade-type model. This would apply to
giving, not lending, affordable housing funds. Cities can reduce their total low-
to moderate Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) by up to 5 percent by
contributing funds on a 55-year basis to an affordable housing project in another
jurisdiction. The jurisdiction can reduce its RHNA allocation a) for an extremely-
or very low-income unit by contributing $400,000, b) for a low-income unit by
contributing $300,000, and c) for a moderate-income unit by contributing
$200,000, per unit to another jurisdiction. The contributing city’s RHNA allocation
would decrease by one unit for each contribution made by category, for up to
5 percent of the total affordable units it is required to produce.
The fund recipient jurisdiction can receive outside funding for up to 25 percent of
the affordable units it produces based on above pricing. In return for receiving these
funds, the recipient jurisdiction's RHNA allocation will increase by one unit for
each contribution it receives by category.
Note: In all applicable scenario, cities that receive housing funds could agree to give residents of
giving/lending cities preference for affordable units at same level as own residents.
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Thursday, 12/6/18: City Manager Review
• Excellent work with Sherry Lund
Friday, 12/7/18: Meeting with Enterprise Holdings
• Territory is Fort Brag to Monterey
• Working to develop a solution for the business that allows them to continue locally due to
airport change in plans and delay of new parking structure for rental cars.
• Would like to work with the City to develop a longer-term plan around land use down at
the bay site.
Monday, 12/1/18: Peninsula Clean Energy Executive Committee Meeting
• Working to advance the nomination of Pradeep Gupta to PUC
• CalCCA is going to support this nomination
• Working with the local state elected officials to move forward important elements of the
PCE and other CCA agenda. The meetings have gone well.
• CalCCA did not support floating a bill to govern Direct Access mainly due to concerns of
LA (who is one large member), and we try to get to consensus and need unanimous
support of any bill CalCCA may float. Continue to work on this with Cal CCA.
• Working to protect our funds that are moving through PGE and making sure that if we
have bankruptcy the cash flow continues from PGE to PCE - we have enough to sustain for
3 months until it would be a problem. Retaining legal counsel to make sure that our funds
continue to flow through with an independent entity managing that process.
• Distributed Energy Strategy Manager - Working to revise the recruiting process and
managing the process directly with our staff. Reaching out to our networks.
• Working on the workforce training for electric installation - may work on breaking up the
CAC to focus on more topical issues - and this should help them to provide input to the
BOD in meaningful ways.
2019-2021 EV Charging Infrastructure Incentive Program
o Working on a 4-year, $16 million program to accelerate deployment of 3,000 charge
ports to address residents without garages. Projected $28 million match from other
sources.
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o Focus on schools, community college, workplace, multi-family low income and fast
charging upgrades.
o Work toward also filling the education backlog via the IBEW, trade unions,
community colleges, high schools, etc.
o Will target all charging levels
o Also Working on EV Infrastructure comments - service upgrades transformers, panels,
wiring, charger, plug-in vehicles
o Also working to prototype some battery storage to help on load timing for solar
2019 EV Vehicle Ride and Drive Program
o The direct experience and testing of these vehicles are a way to persuade the public to
move to EV.
o Discussing scale-up of the program
o Social media and other campaigns
Finance and Audit Committee PCE
Staff Report
1. Daily Sweep services to Lockbox - Was previously 1X month and so we have moved
this to daily in order to earn interest. This is sweep into account and earning up to
$200,000.
2. Ordered 2 copies of QuickBooks to view historical accounting data and determined
that it may not be easy to migrate to an in-house system.
3. First Republic Bank providing input and feedback on the Investment Policy Statement.
4. Financial Summary September 2018 YTD - includes financial forecast for next years.
5. No specific policy to preclude any industry specific bonds, but working with the
manager to make sure that we are prudently diversified.
6. Liability Insurance - PCE is named as an additional insured under SMC policy. Andy
will review insurance portfolio and make suggestions to review the portfolio.
7. JPA - requires independent staff Treasurer required - was the County office for the start
up, but now we can transfer to Andy as CFO.
8. Received an update from Auditor and reviewed and responded to concerns.
Other meetings constituents and staff.
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Memorandum
AGENDA NO: 11b
MEETING DATE: December 17, 2018
To: City Council
Date: December 17, 2018
From: Councilmember Emily Beach
Subject: Committee Report
Thursday, 11/29/18: Caltrain Local Policy Makers Group (LPMG) Meeting
• Received Caltrain Business Plan update
• Honored departure of LPMG Chair and Caltrain Board Members Jeff Gee
Friday, 11/30/18: Constituent meetings regarding:
• Water supply and the General Plan
• Hotel TOT tax. Learned San Francisco TOT is (14%) and other cities are following this
lead.
Saturday, 12/1/18: Participated in three conference call meetings regarding US 101 Managed
Lane owner/operator policy decision
Monday, 12/3/18: City Council Meeting
• SolMateo Annual Holiday Luncheon in support of mental health services in our county
• Meeting regarding US 101 managed lane owner/operator policy decision
Wednesday, 12/5/18: Attended/participated in:
• City of Burlingame Holiday luncheon celebrating our amazing staff
• Peninsula Health Care District’s 70th anniversary celebration
• City Manager’s Annual Review
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Thursday, 12/6/18: San Mateo County Transportation Authority Board of Directors Meeting
(SMCTA)
• After a 3.5 hour meeting, thoughtful discussion, presentations from VTA and MTC, and a
close vote -- our TA Board recommended VTA operate and San Mateo County retain
ownership of the US 101 Managed Lanes, 5:2. Time will tell and it was an incredibly
complex decision, but I believe we chose the option that best serves the interests of San
Mateo County, and will bring more revenues from this project to re-invest in the corridor
for mode-shift, equity programs, and future built-out of managed lanes from 380 north to
San Francisco. Collaboration and shared vision with SFTA and VTA will be essential
elements to our future success. At the time of this committee report, C/CAG vote on this
issue happens tonight 12/13/18.
Friday, 12/7/18: City of Burlingame Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade
Saturday, 12/8/18: Attended the American-Turko-Tartar-Association’s Annual Burlingame
Bake Sale - Amazing community, culture, and FOOD!
Monday, 12/10/18: League of California Cities Executive Board Meeting in Mountain View
• Discussed vision/speakers/topics for 2019 quarterly meetings (open to all
Councilmembers) within the Division. Relevant/timely topics may include CASA
Compact and Senator Weiner’s evolving housing bill. Also brainstormed ways to include
Planning Commissioners on the invitation list and ways to encourage their attendance, to
help foster an understanding of regional housing crisis and context.
• Discussed recruiting for leadership and committee members due to election changeover.
Monday, 12/10: Attended portion of the Collaborative Governance for Climate Resilience
Sea Level Rise Workshop at Stanford.
Big ideas included:
• Wastewater capture upland possibilities; with satellite treatment plants and new
technology. 21 of 28 wastewater treatment plants in our region are at risk (including
Burlingame) due to location on the Bay.
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• Presentation by the City of Miami. If we think we have big Sea Level Rise problems in the
Bay Area, the pale in comparison to Miami. Miami is leading the way in resilience
planning and we can learn a lot from their work.
• They’ve created assessment districts by neighborhood to help pay for Sea Level rise
improvements/mitigation. Their Beach district increased their storm water utility fee tax to
create a revenue source so they can bond against it.
• Funding is difficult for these mitigations, so the most important way they are addressing is
by integrating resilient design standards into ALL public works projects and building/code
standards. For example, their design standard elevation for all key infrastructure in Miami
has been raised to 20’ feet, while FEMA standard is only 13’ feet. As city buildings and
facilities (including sidewalks and roads) are replaced or remodeled, they aggressively
harden each asset. This vision is incorporated into ALL of their capital planning.
• Discussed insurance industry evolution responding to natural disasters and climate change.
• Panel on governance (included Dave Pine) discussed an innovative permit streamlining
process we are trying to implement in our region. Multiple water regulatory organizations
required to meet regularly and adhere to strict joint timeline for approval (120 days for
smaller projects, 210 days for larger projects.) The vision is to create a parallel path
(instead of vertical path) for permitting, vs. one-at-a-time regulatory approach.
Tuesday, 12/11/18: Attended Council re-orgs in Belmont and South San Francisco.
Congratulations to colleagues who are new Mayors Davina Hurt and Karyl Matsumoto.
Wednesday, 12/12/18: Grand Boulevard Initiative Task Force in Santa Clara
• MTC presented information about housing shortage. They completed a study and created
a planning tool to identify public land that is available throughout the region for affordable
housing – in recognition of the fact that public land is the best way to create BMR units.
• Their vision is to use transportation funding grants (in form of Federal One Bay Area
Grants) as a reward to communities who aggressively create housing.
• 45% of their Federal Funds are turned over to CMA’s (like C/CAG) for administration on
a competitive basis, but often MTC sets governing parameters and conditions on those
awards.
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• One Bay Area 3 Grant Cycle: public discussions will begin starting in 2020 for 2022 call
for projects. Internal conversations and vision work will begin in 2019.
• They envision rewarding cities who produced maximum housing growth during 5-year
period from 2017-2022 with new transit dollars.