BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Mackin called the meeting to order at 7:39 P.M. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmembers Cunningham, Davis, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Councilmembers absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Holstine, City Clerk Padilla, City Attorney McMorrow, Assistant City Manager Schillinger, Finance Director Yuen, Community Development Director Swiecki, Parks and Recreation Director Leek, Recreation Coordinator Franco, Economic Development Director Bull, Communications Manager Cheung, Deputy City Clerk Ibarra, Police Chief Macias and Police Commander Garcia
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
CM O’Connell made a motion, seconded by CM Davis to adopt the agenda as it stands. The motion passed unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Cunningham, Davis, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation Declaring February as Black History Month Mayor Mackin proclaimed that the Brisbane City Council takes pleasure in celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans and proclaimed February 2022 as Black History Month.
City Council Minutes
February 17, 2022
Brisbane Library Branch Manager Tomika Price accepted the proclamation in honor of Black History Month and recognized that there are many African Americans working through out Brisbane to strengthen the community.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney McMorrow reported that direction was given to staff to create an ad hoc committee will be formed to follow up on City Manager contract but no action was taken at Closed Session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NO. 1
No member of the public wished to make public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
B. Approve Minutes of City Council Special Meeting of February 3, 2022 C. Approve Minutes of City Council Special Meeting of February 10, 2022 D. Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Continued Need to Conduct City Council, Commission and Committee Meetings Remotely Due to Health and Safety Concerns for the Public E. Request to seek Donations/Sponsorships for the 2022 Summer Concerts in the Park series F. Adopt Resolutions to Appoint Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Complete Streets Safety Committee, Open Space and Ecology Committee, and the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability Committee G. Adopt Resolution to appoint Wendy Frisk as the Garden Steward through January 2026 CM Davis made a motion, seconded by CM O’Connell to approve Consent Calendar Items B-G. The motion was passed unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Cunningham, Davis, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED
H. Administer Oath of Office to Newly Appointed Commissioners and Committee Members • Alex Lau, Planning Commission for a term through January 2026 • Sandip Patel, Planning Commission for a term through January 2026 City Council Minutes
February 17, 2022
• Linda Dettmer, Complete Streets Safety Committee for a term through January 2026 • Dariusz Wodziak, Complete Streets Safety Committee for a term through January 2026 • Erin Becker, Open Space and Ecology Committee for a term through January 2026 • Shanna Calmes, Open Space and Ecology Committee for a term through January 2026 • Glenn Fieldman, Open Space and Ecology Committee for a term through January 2026 • Mary Rogers, Open Space and Ecology Committee for a term through January 2026 • Michele Salmon, Open Space and Ecology Committee for a term through January 2026 • Renee Commerford, Parks and Recreation Commission for a term through January 2026 • Trudi Davis, Parks and Recreation Commission for a term through January 2026 • Natalie Ocampo, Parks and Recreation Commission for a term through January 2026 • Tom Seawell, Parks and Recreation Commission for a term through January 2025 • William Lok, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability Committee for an initial term through January 2024
• Alexandra Horton, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability Committee for an initial term through January 2024
• Mangesh Kohlatkar, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability Committee for an initial term through January 2024
• Dianne Oseto, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability Committee for an initial term through January 2024
City Clerk Padilla administered the Oath of Office to all appointees except for Erin Becker who was unable to attend the meeting and will be sworn in for a four-year term for the Open Space and Ecology Committee on February 18, 2022.
NEW BUSINESS
I. Receive Developer (Universal Paragon Corporation) Presentation- Proposed Hotel/Life Science Project at Sierra Point
After receiving a presentation from Brisbane Development Inc.’s Sean Gallivan, Greg Vilkin and Anthony Chen on the proposed Hotel/Life Science Project at Sierra Point and questions from Council, Michele Salmon commented that there is too much development for that area, and Alex Lau asked about parking, rooms, impact on the Marina and residential development.
After some clarifying questions, Mayor Mackin thanked the presenters.
STAFF REPORTS
J. City Manager’s Report on upcoming activities
City Manager Holstine reported on the latest news and city events.
10. MAYOR/COUNCIL MATTERS
K. Countywide Assignments and Subcommittee Reports
City Council Minutes
February 17, 2022
Councilmembers reported on their latest activities within their Countywide assignments and subcommittees.
L. City Council Meeting Schedule
CM Davis made a motion, seconded by CM Cunningham to approve City Council Meeting Schedule. The motion was passed unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Cunningham, Davis, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
M. Written Communications
No written communication was received by the Council during February 3 through February 17, 2022.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NO. 2
Michele Salmon spoke on not putting pet waste in the green waste bin, keeping dogs on leash on the mountain, and not agreeing with having too many cancelled city council meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting of February 17, 2022 was adjourned by Mayor Mackin at 8:43 p.m. ____________________
Ingrid Padilla, City Clerk