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.
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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