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Budget, trees and views

The San Mateo Times today states that there is no timeline for construction of the $56 million City Hall and Community Center as proposed in the Facilities Master Plan dated October 2004, but "a new City Hall is needed – eventually" according to the mayor. The Times also reported that the fees to the independent firm who created this report were $175,000.

Option A – 10,000 sq.ft. two story wing on the current site – $7.3 million
Option B – Three story city hall and 50,000 sq.ft. community center – $56 million

Whichever way – "the council will weigh the options, take the issues to the community and get feedback". It would then be put to the voters to come up with the money.

Discussion issues for Saturday's study session from 9:00 am in the Lane Room will also include the Easton Drive trees, view protections and budget priorities.

– Written by Fiona

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2 responses to “Budget, trees and views”

  1. al

    I can see how the budget would be a matter of great importance and should be addressed, but views or the trees on one street??? Are these the #2 and #3 issues in importance facing the City?? I don’t think so.

    What about some investigation of how Los Gatos and other cities protect small businesses without hurting landlords’ rights? What about shrinking the floor area ratio a couple of percent for houses? Perhaps a review of the local crime rate that appears to be inching up even as the economy recovers? Or how about considering downzoning in some places now so we might have flexibility to upzone elsewhere for mixed use later? And if trees are your thing, what about strengthening the heritage tree ordinance like other cities have done recently?

    That’s a better list in 2 minutes than what’s on the agenda. Leadership–we ain’t gettin’ it with this little accountant.

  2. Jim

    Interesting that the Mystery Facilities Plan was hardly discussed especially as it is one of Galligan’s goals!

    I have still to find the minutes of the 20+ minutes of the study session in Conference Room A back in 2004. Perhaps our City could let the Burlingame Voice know when these minutes are available for review. Thank you.

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