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RESOLUTION NO. 121-2020
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SEND A LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR REQUESTING CONSIDERATION
OF ORGANIZED HOTEL MEETINGS OF UP TO 50 PERSONS
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2020, the Economic Development Subcommittee of the City
Council convened with Burlingame's hoteliers and the San Mateo County/Silicon Valley
Convention and Visitors Bureau (SMCCVB); and
WHEREAS, during that meeting, the hoteliers described the dramatic reduction in
occupancy rates they have faced, with rates falling from nearly 90% in the previous year, to
approximately 20% currently; and
WHEREAS, as San Mateo County progresses on the State's Blueprint for a Safer
Economy tier list, these occupancy rates will increase, albeit at a much slower rate than previously
anticipated; and
WHEREAS, given Burlingame's proximity to the San Francisco International Airport,
Burlingame hotels have traditionally served corporate travelers and hosted corporate events; and
WHEREAS, on behalf of the City's hoteliers, the City Council requests that the State allow
hotels to host organized gatherings of up to 50 people, following all State guidance for social
distancing, face coverings, frequent cleanings, and prohibition of shared food and drink; and
WHEREAS, the threshold of 50 persons would be in keeping with the standards for places
of worship, which are currently permitted to host gatherings for 25% of their maximum capacity,
or 100 people (whichever is less); and
WHRERAS, allowing such gatherings would help the hotel and lodging industry recover
from the impacts of the economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
RESOLVES THAT:
The Mayor is authorized to send a letter to Governor Newsom requesting that the State consider
permitting safely organized gatherings of up to 50 people to assist the hotel and lodging industry.
DocuSigned by:
Emily Beach, Mayor
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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 21st day of
September, 2020, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: BEACH, BROWNRIGG, COLSON, O'BRIEN KEIGHRAN, ORTIZ
NOES: Councilmembers: NONE
ABSENT: Councilmembers: NONE
DocuSigned by:
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Meghan Hassel -Shearer, City Clerk