Burlingame City Council February 7, 2022 Approved Meeting Minutes
1 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
Approved Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting on February 7, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date via Zoom Webinar at 7:09 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance was led by City Clerk Hassel-Shearer.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beach, Brownrigg, Colson, O’Brien Keighran, Ortiz MEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session.
5. UPCOMING EVENTS
Mayor Ortiz reviewed upcoming events in the city.
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. OLD BAYSHORE HIGHWAY FEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATE
DPW Murtuza gave an update on the Old Bayshore Highway Feasibility Study. He introduced Brian Fletcher, President of Callander Associates, and Jason Mansfield from BKF Engineers, who helped with the study. DPW Murtuza noted that a few years ago, the Council provided money for a feasibility study to review the potential of improving and beautifying the surrounding area.
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2 Mr. Fletcher outlined the purpose of the study:
• The General Plan identified Bayshore Highway as an area primed for redevelopment • The Feasibility Study is a first step in transitioning the roadway into a more complete street that will support the type of development envisioned
• To create a corridor that works well for bicycles, pedestrians, mass transit, and vehicles alike while also improving the corridor’s sense of place
• To recognize the Bay Trail as part of the corridor by providing analysis and conceptual designs
Next, Mr. Fletcher identified the project goals:
• Engage the community and project stakeholders along the corridor • Identify streetscape improvements that will create more convenient and comfortable vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian connections along the corridor
• Explore opportunities to enhance the aesthetics of the corridor in order to be more inviting and pleasing to residents, employees, and visitors
• Analyze and provide conceptual design solutions to close the existing gap in the Bay Trail immediately north of Airport Boulevard
Mr. Fletcher stated that the goal for this meeting was to present the preferred draft corridor plan for Bayshore Highway and Bay Trail Improvements and receive feedback from Council. He explained that prior to this meeting, staff and the consultants conducted community and stakeholder surveys to create preliminary alternatives. They then undertook additional surveys and presented the findings to the Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission. A preferred draft corridor plan was then created and presented to the Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission for additional feedback.
Mr. Fletcher explained that three alternative plans were reviewed for the Old Bayshore Highway. He noted that each plan examined how it would affect different modes of transportation.
Old Bayshore Highway
Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3
Travel Lanes 3 2 4
Turn Lane Yes Yes No
Sidewalk Width, Inclusive of
Planting Strips and Tree Wells
11ft 14ft 10ft
Class 2 Buffered Bike Lane Yes Yes Yes
Bus Pull-Outs Yes Yes No
In-Lane Bus Stop Yes No Yes
Sidewalk Planting Strips Yes Yes No
Trees in Tree Grates No No Yes
Planted Medians Yes Yes No
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3 Mr. Fletcher presented the Council with drawings of the different alternatives. He then reviewed the preferred plan, which is Alternative2. He stated that Alternative 2 includes:
• One lane in both directions with a center turn lane
• Center medians for additional landscaping where feasible • Green infrastructure in medians and planter strips
• Bus pull outs
• Vertical connections to the Bay Trail
• Ways to address sea level rise
Mr. Fletcher reviewed the entire corridor in more detail with identified lane configurations, locations of medians, gateway signs, and connection points.
Mr. Fletcher reviewed the width of each lane of the preferred plan:
Area Width (in feet)
Side-walk 6
Shared Cycle Track Loading Platform 7
Bus Pull-Out 11
Travel Lane 12
Planted Median and Turn Lane 12
Travel Lane 12
Buffer Lane 3
Bike Lane 7
Planting Strip 5
Side-Walk 6
Mr. Fletcher stated that they focused on implementing bus pull-outs to help facilitate public transit. He noted there would be different levels of illumination to help both vehicles and pedestrians. He explained that the bike lane would be moved to the sidewalk at the bus pull-outs to avoid buses and bikes crossing paths.
Mr. Fletcher discussed public access to the Bay Trail from the road. He noted that it is currently not well marked that the trail has public access. He reviewed the consultant’s proposal to fix these concerns:
• Designated Bay Trail parking with accessible path of travel connecting to the Bay Trail • Vertical access where possible, ADA compliant
• Enhanced access point with Bay Trail standard directional signage. Enhanced pavement, planting and site furnishings are encouraged.
• Sidewalk enlargement at Old Bayshore Highway
• Additional seating and signage at the Bay Trail
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4 Mr. Fletcher discussed the proposed improvements to the Bay Trail including:
• Landscape buffer,
• Pedestrian lighting
• Asphalt multi-use trail with ten-feet of vertical clearance. Trail elevation to be modified if needed such that trail elevation is between 36 and 42 inches below top of guardrail/flood wall. • Modifications to existing guardrail/floodwall
• Establishment of riprap – permanent layer of large, angular stone, cobbles, or boulders typically used to armor, stabilize, and protect the soil surface against erosion
Mr. Fletcher added that there are two areas along the Bay Trail that would require pedestrian bridges to connect the Bay Trail.
Mr. Fletcher reviewed the cost of each segment:
Old Bayshore Highway
Segment Name Estimated Cost
Millbrae to Mitten Road $1,414,000
Mitton Road to Malcolm Road $1,777,000
Malcolm Road to Stanton Road $1,123,000
Stanton Road to Hinckley Road $1,751,000
Hinckley Road to Mahler Road $1,393,000
Mahler Road to Burlway Road $1,467,000
Burlway Road to Airport Way $3,758,000
Total estimated cost including contingencies and
design fees
$12,683,000
Bay Trail
Segment Name Estimated Cost
El Porto Canal to Marriott $1,916,000
Marriott to Shorebird Sanctuary $2,544,000
Shorebird Sanctuary to Eaton Creek $2,884,000
Eaton Creek to Airport Boulevard $1,819,000
Total estimated cost including contingencies and
design fees
$9,163,000
Mr. Fletcher noted the high costs of the full design. However, he explained that the final plan is meant to provide the City and developers with directions on how to re-develop along the Bay Trail and Old Bayshore Highway.
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5 Councilmember Colson asked how this plan would integrate with OneShoreline’s plan to protect against sea level rise. Mr. Fletcher responded that this plan establishes the City’s vision for what the Bay Trail should look like and doesn’t necessarily address the need for a seawall or required elevations of the trail. He added that the plan has a demarcation where everything on one side of the seawall would be under OneShoreline, and the other side would be governed by this plan.
Councilmember Colson stated that she believed that OneShoreline’s plan went all the way up to the BCDC (San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission) territory. She worried that there might be two sets of work going on that can’t be integrated. DPW Murtuza mentioned that this document is conceptual work, and only a feasibility study. He continued that the Bay Trail work will be done in conjunction with the other agencies, and that the plan will have to adapt to the ongoing changes of the next 25 to 30 years. Additionally, he stated that there is currently no funding for this project but that staff will be looking into grant funding.
Councilmember O’Brien Keighran voiced her concern about integrating this work with OneShoreline. She stated that she liked the improvements along the Bayfront because the hotels have been asking for improvements for years. She added that with the development on the Bayfront, it would be important to work on this space. She noted that she liked the wider sidewalks, and the new benches. She asked that staff ensure that the trail is age-friendly.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg voiced his concern about spending additional time redesigning the Bay Trail. He explained that he didn’t think it was the right time to spend money and time on the trail. Instead, he thought the City should focus on Old Bayshore Highway. He added that he thought that Old Bayshore Highway should be renamed Airport Boulevard in connection with the existing Airport Boulevard to avoid confusion.
DPW Murtuza stated that the street name could be changed by requesting staff to agendize that item.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked if the project could be streamlined with a focus on Old Bayshore Highway.
DPW Murtuza replied in the affirmative. He explained that currently, the design focuses more on the Old Bayshore Highway portion and less on the Bay Trail portion. He noted that the City would need to address the connectivity of the seawall in the short-term (10 to 15-year time frame), but this can be done as a separate project.
Councilmember Beach thanked staff and the consultants for their work on the design. She stated that she liked the new vibrancy and beauty of the design, and appreciated that the slower speeds will make the road safer.
Mayor Ortiz voiced his support for aggressively pursuing the design for the roadway as the hotels have been begging for this area to be updated. He thanked Mr. Fletcher for the presentation.
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6 Mayor Ortiz opened the item up to public comment.
TSPC Chair Mr. Martos stated that the Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission were unanimous in their support for Alternative 2.
TSPC Commissioner Athan Rebelos expressed his enthusiasm for the project and support for renaming Old Bayshore Highway.
Mayor Ortiz closed public comments.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg clarified that he is very supportive of upgrading the Bay Trail, but that it should be done at a later date. He asked what it would cost to undertake the recommended improvements on Old Bayshore Highway. DPW Murtuza responded that the estimated cost for just the roadway improvements would be $12,683,000.
b. BROADWAY GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT UPDATE
DPW Murtuza introduced Caltrain project manager Alex Acenas, Mark Thomas and Associates representative Rob Himes, and Caltrain Director of Capital Improvement Andy Robbins. He noted that staff and the City Council sub-committee have been working with Caltrain on this project.
Mr. Acenas gave an overview of the project. He started by explaining that the project location starts on Broadway near Oxford Road and ends just north of Oak Grove Avenue. He noted that there is pedestrian and bike access along this corridor and that Broadway and Morrell Avenue will be grade separated.
Mr. Acenas explained that currently, the Broadway crossing sees roughly 30,000 vehicles and 104 trains per day. He continued that this usage results in long delays, backups, and accidents at the intersection and the surrounding areas. He reviewed the goals of the project:
• Eliminate train-vehicle collisions
• Enhance pedestrian, bicyclist, and motorist safety
• Enhance east-west connectivity
• Reduce delays
• Reduce automobile congestion and emissions
• Improve customer experience with a new station
• Improve efficiency of rail operations
Mr. Acenas reviewed the scope of the project:
• Grade separate the railroad and Broadway
• Build new station with center boarding platform, ramp, and stair access • Station parking on east side of tracks with access to and from Carolan Avenue
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7 • Two temporary shoofly tracks east of the existing mainline (for train operation during construction phase)
• Pedestrian and bicycle crossings at Broadway, Carmelita, and Morrell
Mr. Acenas gave a status update on the various phases and milestones:
Phase/Milestone Completed
Project Study Report January 2017
Prelim. Engineering/Environmental Clearance October 2020 RFP to complete Final Design September 2020
Contract award to Mark Thomas and Associates for
future phases of project
November 2020
Final Design phase kick-off
• Evaluated value-added modifications (VE
Study)
• Base-mapping
• Utility mapping verification
• Geotechnical exploration
• Bus/bicycle and pedestrian coordination
• Hydraulic modeling
January 2021
Value Engineering (VE) Options Resolved January 2022
Mr. Acenas noted that the project study report was done in 2017 and contained six alternatives. The selected alternative, Alternative A, was comprised of a partial raising of the railroad and partial depression of the roadway. He stated that environmental clearance was obtained:
• CEQA Statutorily Exempt (safety project to eliminate at-grade crossing) – Filed April 2020 • NEPA Clearance (Documented Categorical Exclusion) – Federal Transit Administration – Completed Oct 2020.
Mr. Acenas stated that they expect to obtain the following permits from the Army Corp of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Board, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife once they reach 65% design:
• Section 404 Nationwide Permit #14 (Linear Facilities) – USACOE • Section 401 (c) Water Quality Certification – RWQB
• Streambed Alteration Agreement – CDFW
• Estimated Permitting Phase Duration: Obtain permits six months after completion of 65% design
Mr. Himes reviewed the project enhancements made through value engineering (VE). He stated that a VE study was undertaken to look at how to reduce traffic impacts, right of way acquisition, utility risks, construction duration and costs, and how to improve station connectivity. He explained that the study
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8 developed five VE alternatives that were vetted by Caltrain and staff. Four of the value engineering alternatives were selected. The first selected value engineering alternative was:
• 35% Design – approaches to the intersection are lowered o Track elevation would be 18.5 feet from the existing ground o Broadway, California, and Carolan would all have to be lowered to meet the 16-feet of vertical clearance needed
o Retaining walls needed in adjacent properties coupled with driveways to keep impact on properties minimal.
o Would need a pump station to handle rainwater
o Need special concrete to help with the high ground-water elevation of the area
Mr. Himes stated that one of the bigger concerns with this design is the impact on utilities. He explained that various utilities in the area would need to be relocated. He noted that the relocation happens a year before the project actually starts. He added that utility relocation is usually at fault for most project change orders and construction delays.
Mr. Himes explained that another of the big concerns is traffic impact. He stated that the original design had the intersection being closed for a year or more. He noted there are very few connections across the railroad; the two closest crossings are Oak Grove and Millbrae Avenue. He stated that one of the solutions to this problem was to thin the structure. He explained that if they could go from a large depth structure to a shallower structure, this would reduce the amount needed to lower the roadway. The VE approach to the shallower structure would involve putting steel structures just over the roadway and just under the tracks, with everything else being concrete. The result of this would be lowering the roadway by two feet instead of six feet. He noted that a pump station would still be needed. He stated that in this scenario, the roadway would be closed for roughly three months. He added that cars would still be able to go through, but clearance would not be 16 feet, thus the need for enhanced safety features.
Mr. Himes explained that VE alternative two concerned raising the tracks at the station, and no roadway lowering. He stated there would be a 20.5-foot height to the rail versus the original plan for 18.5 feet. He added that this raise would be in the station platform. He noted that this option would require no pump station and occasional weekend closures. He stated this would be a positive for the project if it could be approved.
Mr. Himes touched on the improved connectivity of the intersection. He noted that the approved Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan would be continued on with this project. He explained that they designed a four-span structure, with the first and last spans being for pedestrians and bicycles. He stated that there would be a new undercrossing connection at Cadillac Way.
Mr. Himes stated that VE alternative four is the relocation of the Carmelita entrance. He stated that VE alternative 5 is an undercrossing at Morrell, which ties into the Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan.
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9 Mr. Acenas gave an update of the project cost:
Project Cost
Phase TA Funds Local Match Estimate
Project Study and Preliminary
Engineering
$5.05 million $500,000 $5.55 million
Final Design/Environmental Permits $17.805 million $1.5 million $19.305 million Right of Way/Utilities* - - $23.522 million
Construction* - - $230.427 million
VE 1: Shallower bridge structure - - $23.267 million
VE 2: Raise rail profile 2 feet - - $3.324 million
VE 4: Carmelita Ave entrance - - 0
VE 5: Morrell undercrossing - - 0
Subtotal $252,213,000
YOE Mid Construction** $64,189,000
Total $316,402,000
*Future Allocations
** Escalation for inflation
Mr. Himes noted that the VE alternatives that were discussed would save the project roughly $26 million, and that the project was fully funded through the Final Design phase. He gave an update on the project schedule:
Project Schedule Update
Phase Start Finish
Project Study Report January 2014 January 2017
Preliminary Engineering/Environmental Clearance March 2017 October 2020 Final Design/Environmental Permits January 2021 July 2024* Right of Way/Utilities July 2023 September 2024
Construction January 2025 May 2028
*Current Phase
Mr. Acenas anticipated that construction would start in early 2025, but that the utility work would start well before that.
Mr. Acenas stated that Caltrain is considering using the construction manager/general contractor project delivery method. He explained that this is a method where the contractor is brought in early in the design phase in order to leverage the expertise of the contractor to guide and inform the design phase. He noted that
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10 this was allowed pursuant to California Public Contract Code 103394 eq. and has been used by Caltrans and others in California.
Mr. Acenas stated that the goals of using a construction manager/general contractor project delivery method are:
• Safely deliver high quality infrastructure
• Effective scope, schedule, budget management
Early contractor involvement & early works – utility relocations Constructability reviews and incorporation of lessons learned Improved cost and schedule certainty
• Minimize impacts to community and Caltrain operations • Provide meaningful opportunity for diversity contracting
Mr. Acenas discussed the various avenues for funding this project:
• City-led effort
• Caltrain providing support
• Upcoming opportunities:
o Section 190 Grade Separation Program of the CPUC
o Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (Raise) – Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) coming soon
o INFRA/Mega Projects/Rural Roads – USDOT to issue NOFO in February 2022
Mr. Acenas noted that CPUC’s Section 190 Grade Separation Program provides up to $15 million in annual funding per year. He stated that this project should receive something since it is the number one ranked grade separation project in the state.
Councilmember Colson asked about paralleling station three. Mr. Acenas responded that paralleling station three is currently being built next to the Corporation Yard.
Councilmember Colson asked if it would have to be relocated again. DPW Murtuza responded that paralleling station three encountered delays, but work is currently ongoing. He continued that the relocation was not for the paralleling station, but for the overhead gantries. He explained that the overhead gantries would need to be relocated for the grade separation.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg thanked everyone for all their hard work on the project. He hoped that the City would consider traditional brick cladding for the project.
Councilmember O’Brien Keighran asked about the potential funding from the CPUC. Mr. Acenas stated that the City could receive up to $15 million.
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11 Councilmember O’Brien Keighran thanked everyone for their hard work and the informative presentation.
Councilmember Beach echoed her colleagues’ appreciation for the value engineering alternatives. She thanked the engineering team for finding a way to reduce costs while also keeping Broadway open for most of the construction. She mentioned that there might be some funding in the Governor’s budget for grade separation.
Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment.
Manito Velasco commented on the improved connectivity of the project and its connection with the Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan.
Planning Commissioner Jennifer Pfaff thanked staff and the consultants for the presentation. She voiced concern about the potential of the trees being removed along the route of the tracks.
Sandra Lang appreciated the attention to detail in the plan.
Mayor Ortiz closed public comment.
Councilmember Beach echoed the sentiment that pedestrian and bike traffic must feel comfortable in the new intersection. She commented she would be okay with cutting additional costs to ensure an adequate level of tree coverage.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked what the timetable would be for full funding. DPW Murtuza responded that the project would need full funding before the project is awarded in 2024. He noted that there are different methods of construction that can go forward without the need for full project funding, but that it would be best to have full funding. He continued that there are many funding options coming up that the project stakeholders hope to use.
Councilmember O’Brien Keighran asked how much funding the City would have to contribute. DPW Murtuza responded that the City is looking at a $15 million program match with additional funding coming from various programs and grants.
Councilmember Colson stated that this project is much needed with all of the new housing developments and the impact it has on the different communities. She reiterated the need to keep robust communication with the nearby neighborhoods as they have been impacted the most.
Mayor Ortiz stated that this project will help with the flow of emergency vehicles as they won’t have to wait at the crossing.
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12 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA
There were no public comments.
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Ortiz asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any item from the Consent Calendar. No item was removed.
Councilmember O’Brien Keighran made a motion to adopt the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilmember Colson. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
a. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 18, 2022
CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the Meeting Minutes for the January 18, 2022 Closed Session.
b. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 18, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the Meeting Minutes for the January 18, 2022 Regular Meeting.
c. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE SAN MATEO COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA BUILDING SAFETY INSPECTION
PROGRAM MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
Community Development Director Gardiner requested Council adopt Resolution Number 009-2022
d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DELETION OF ONE VACANT
FULL-TIME TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM MANAGER POSITION AND ADDITION
OF ONE FULL-TIME SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER POSITION
Human Resources Director Morrison requested Council adopt Resolution Number 010-2022
e. OPEN NOMINATION PERIOD TO FILL THREE IMPENDING VACANCIES ON THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
City Manager Goldman requested Council open the nomination period to fill three impending vacancies on the Planning Commission.
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13 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF A PUBLIC ART
PROJECT CONSISTING OF SIX ROBERT BARRY WORDS ON THE BAYFRONT AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ART DONATION
ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT
Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad explained that City staff worked with Fung Collaboratives to install the Anson Burlingame Public Art project in Washington Park. She stated that an opportunity to increase public art displays in Burlingame presented itself due to the City’s relationship with Fung Collaboratives.
She explained that Lance Fung and John Talley have offered to donate artwork by artist Robert Barry to the City. She stated that people traveling by foot, car, or plane would be able to see the artwork during the day, and the words would also be visible during evening hours due to the LED lights in the artwork.
Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad stated that Mr. Fung would like to donate six Robert Barry words to the City. The six words will be installed along the Bayfront. She stated that the six words are: Becoming, Believe, Purpose, Possible, Together, and Another. She explained that the words are between 10.6 feet and 20 feet in length, and each individual letter is 2 feet tall.
Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad noted that the proposed hillside needs some vegetation management prior to the installation of the words. She explained that the vegetation removal is part of the Parks and Recreation fuel mitigation plan. She broke down the associated costs:
Task # of Staff # of Hours Rate Cost
Transport Words from SJ to COB 2 4 $77.33 $618
Staff Time to Clear Site 2 32 $77.33 $4,949
CalFire Assistance to Clear Site - - $1,000 $1,000
Install Words 4 16 $77.33 $4,949
Total Cost - - - $11,516
Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad stated that the Parks Division Operating Budget has adequate funds to absorb this cost. She noted that the illumination costs are unknown at this time, but the words can be installed and remain unilluminated until such time as funds are available.
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14 Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad commented that John Talley would work with the City to oversee the transition of the words from their current storage area to Burlingame. She noted that the City would provide transportation and storage of the words. She explained that the location was chosen because the area is elevated, is harder to access (to discourage vandalism), and outside of the BCDC jurisdiction.
Councilmember Colson asked how the six words were picked. Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad stated that they did not want any words that would evoke any sort of controversy.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg thanked Mr. Fung for the donation. He asked Mr. Fung to give some background on Mr. Barry and his place in the art world. Mr. Fung explained that the artwork was commissioned for a temporary exhibition in Atlantic City. He continued that the installation included 27 words. Once the exhibition closed, different entities acquired the words. He explained that currently, there are only three words on display in California, in Scotts Valley. He stated that he wanted to find a public home for the words. He noted that funds were limited, and they applied for a Bloomberg Public Art Grant, but unfortunately did not receive it. He stated that the current chosen location is ideal for the words.
Mr. Fung explained that Mr. Barry is in his 80s. He noted that Mr. Barry, with some other artists, founded the conceptual art movement. He added that Mr. Barry is more known for interior art work, so this installation would be one of his first public art installations.
Councilmember Colson asked about the estimated cost to light. Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad responded that they haven’t been able to gather a definite number as they haven’t been able to see the words yet.
Councilmember Colson suggested that if the Council accepts the letters, there should also be a commitment to installing lights in the words.
Councilmember O’Brien Keighran stated that this is a great opportunity for the City.
Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment. There were no comments.
Councilmember Beach echoed everyone’s excitement. She thanked Mr. Fung for the generous donation.
Mayor Ortiz thanked Mr. Fung.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg made a motion to pass Resolution 011-2022; seconded by Councilmember Colson.
The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
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15 11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no committee reports.
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no future agenda items.
13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The agendas, packets, and meeting minutes for the Planning Commission, Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission, Beautification Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Library Board of Trustees are available online at www.burlingame.org
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14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ortiz adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m. in memory of Ryan Popple.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Meaghan Hassel-Shearer
City Clerk