Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Burlingame public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in public safety
Crossing Guard Services for Schools
An amended agreement with All City Management Services keeps crossing guards at local schools, approved on the consent calendar.
Enhanced nuisance abatement enforcement
The council adopted an ordinance strengthening the city's tools for nuisance abatement actions, approved on the consent calendar.
Pending lawsuits against the City of Burlingame
The city is paying out more than $3.5 million to five plaintiffs in the Mitchell case plus $150,000 toward the Bouri settlement. That's real money coming out of the city budget — think services or reserves — and it stems from litigation the city has been defending for years.
Meeting relocation to Community Center in 2027
Starting January 2027, all council and commission meetings move to the Maple Room at the Community Center because the old chambers' tech is failing and the new City Hall has no chamber yet. If you attend meetings in person, note the new address.