Burlingame City Council Study Session Minutes
The council held a study session to discuss proposed reach codes for existing buildings, focusing on ordinances that exceed state building standards to enhance energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Key discussion topics included residential and non-residential two-way air conditioning heat pump requirements, electric readiness for future appliance upgrades, and the implementation of a FlexPath menu system for large renovations. The session evaluated potential valuation-based thresholds for these requirements, explored cost-effectiveness data, and reviewed existing city incentive programs, including permit fee waivers. Council members provided direction for staff to draft an ordinance incorporating these measures, including analysis of alternative valuation thresholds and potential additional incentive programs for induction cooktops.