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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 127-2021RESOLUTION NO. 127-2021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME APPROVING THE CITY OF BURLINGAME RESPONSE LETTER TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT "CALIFORNIA'S GROUND ZERO FOR SEA LEVEL RISE" WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury released a report entitled, "California's Ground Zero for Sea Level Rise" on August 11, 2021; and WHEREAS, the report examined the risk of Sea Level Rise (SLR) in San Mateo County, noting "more people and property are at risk from rising seas in San Mateo County than any other California county," and recommends collaboration among affected cities, the County, and private entities in order to find solutions to the complex, long-term problem of SLR; and WHEREAS, the report included 13 findings and four recommendations; and WHEREAS, the County has requested that each agency respond to the applicable findings and recommendations, and submit responses to the San Mateo County Grand Jury by November 11, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City Council has received the proposed response letter for review. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: That the letter in response to the San Mateo County Grand Jury Report, "California's Ground Zero for Sea Level Rise", attached hereto, is hereby approved, and the Mayor is authorized to sign and convey said letter on behalf of the City. i r , Ann O'Brien Keighran, yor e# I, Meaghan Hassel -Shearer, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 18th day of October, 2021, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BEACH, BROWNRIGG, COLSON, O'BRIEN KEIGHRAN, ORTIZ NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE eaghan H ssel-Shearer, City Clerk