Burlingame City Council March 21, 2022 Approved Minutes
1 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
Approved Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting on March 21, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date via Zoom Webinar at 7:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance was led by City Librarian McCulley.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beach, Brownrigg, Colson, O’Brien Keighran, Ortiz MEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6)
CITY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: HR DIRECTOR SONYA M. MORRISON, CITY MANAGER LISA K. GOLDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY MICHAEL GUINA, FINANCE
DIRECTOR HELEN YU-SCOTT
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, POLICE
SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION, ASSOCIATION OF POLICE ADMINISTRATORS,
TEAMSTERS, AFSCME BURLINGAME ASSOCIATION OF MID-MANAGEMENT,
AFSCME MAINTENANCE UNIT, AFSCME ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT, DEPARTMENT
HEAD/UNREPRESENTED UNIT
City Attorney Guina stated that direction was given but no reportable action was taken.
5. UPCOMING EVENTS
Mayor Ortiz reviewed upcoming events in the city.
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2 6. PRESENTATIONS
a. BURLINGAME AND MILLBRAE SEA LEVEL RISE SHORELINE AREA PROTECTION
AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT UPDATE
OneShoreline CEO Len Materman explained that San Mateo County has a great vulnerability to sea level rise as reported by several studies including those done by Caltrans and the County. He noted that San Mateo County is the most vulnerable California county to three feet of sea level rise in terms of:
• Population, including underrepresented population
• Number of homes
• Number of contaminated sites
• Property value
Mr. Materman explained that sea level rise matters directly to everyone in San Mateo County who:
• Drives on Highway 101 or Highway 1
• Flushes a toilet, especially east of Skyline Boulevard • Depends on water from the Hetch Hetchy system
• Depends on electricity and natural gas from PG&E’s transmission system • Works, lives, or goes to school in most areas east of the Caltrain tracks • Values the Bay marshes and coastal beaches
Mr. Materman showed photographs depicting sea level rise in the county.
Mr. Materman reviewed OneShoreline’s background. He stated that OneShoreline was established on January 1, 2020, as the first independent government agency in California focused on the water-related impacts of climate change. He noted that OneShoreline builds resilience to climate change impacts by taking a holistic approach to:
• Geography – align and connect protection for multiple neighboring jurisdictions • Threats – more extreme storms and substantial sea level rise • Objectives – reduce threats; turn waterways and shorelines from liabilities into assets integrated into communities; utilize green infrastructure and public and private lands
Mr. Materman reviewed OneShoreline’s priorities for 2022-23:
• Complete first construction project – a long-planned effort to protect five mobile home parks and many businesses from frequent flooding near the Bayfront Canal • Advance new multi-jurisdictional projects that connect and align substantial protection for neighboring jurisdictions, and protect and enhance three long-standing flood zones • Work with cities and developers so public and private infrastructure and development can function for decades as the impacts of climate change grow substantially • Develop a source of long-term stable funding to build resilience to climate risks related to:
o Water (sea level rise, flooding, erosion, regional stormwater capture, drought) o Wildfire (vegetation/forest management; detection, alerts, and evacuations; planning education, and outreach; and home hardening)
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3 Mr. Materman showed a map that displayed projects that OneShoreline is working on over the next two years.
Mr. Materman reviewed Burlingame’s shoreline. He noted that Burlingame brought together three key ingredients to enable progress:
• City leadership eager to maximize opportunities for long-term adaptation planning • Opportunities for major new developments to contribute to adaptation solutions • Regional project to analyze and guide those solutions
Mr. Materman discussed the Millbrae and Burlingame Shoreline Area Protection and Enhancement Project.
He explained that SFO has been working on a shoreline protection program for many years. He noted that last year, the airport began working on its CEQA documents for this project. He stated that there are many different reaches (different lengths of the shoreline) that are connected to the project.
Mr. Materman stated that one of the reaches is along Highway 101 and that SFO has two options on how to deal with this area:
• Tie it into adjacent protections in Millbrae or
• Develop westside protection along the highway
Mr. Materman explained that while SFO was working on this project, Burlingame and Millbrae were working on their own studies. He stated that when OneShoreline was created in 2020, the cities began discussing the idea of a unified project that would tie into SFO’s project.
Mr. Materman reviewed what the project partners would share by creating a unified approach:
• Establish common objectives and assumptions
• Share technical information
• Share environmental mitigations
• Share costs
• Utilize public and private lands to meet objectives
He noted that the objectives are FEMA 100 years and six-foot sea-level rise, which equals 10 feet above today’s high tide.
Mr. Materman reviewed the status of the project:
• FY 2021-22 State budget included $8 million for OneShoreline • January 2022 – One Shoreline Board voted to use half of the funds ($4 million) to develop a shovel- ready project along the shoreline and affected creeks of Burlingame and Millbrae • January 2022 - OneShoreline released an RFP for a consultant team to complete data collection, design, CEQA/NEPA, and permit applications by January 31, 2026 • March 2022 – OneShoreline, Burlingame, and Millbrae staff interviewed consultant teams; and on March 29, the OneShoreline Board will consider a consultant contract
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4 Mr. Materman stated that over the next four years, OneShoreline and the cities will:
• Identify the total cost to complete design, CEQA, and permitting • Close funding gaps through cost-sharing with local agencies and grants • Develop a plan to finance construction of the project • Conduct outreach to the public, developers, and key stakeholders • Update the City Councils and OneShoreline Board
Vice Mayor Brownrigg thanked OneShoreline for the great work. He explained that he understood that the design/construction timeline would be long, but he wondered how it would match up with the cost-sharing timeline. Specifically, he discussed new projects that are coming online on the Bayfront and wondered how the two timelines would match up. Mr. Materman stated that it is highly complex. He noted that OneShoreline has been meeting with some of the developers to discuss how their work could and should match up with the regional project.
Councilmember Beach thanked Mr. Materman for his presentation. She noted that it is great to see regional coordination on this important project. She explained that she thought a key component would be public outreach to make sure that residents understand the importance of the project.
Councilmember Colson discussed the enhanced zoning of the Bayfront under the updated General Plan. She explained that she believed developers understood that if they began their project ahead of OneShoreline’s timeline, they would need to use their own capital to protect against sea level rise.
Councilmember Colson discussed the funds that would be needed to complete the OneShoreline project. She noted that OneShoreline would need to consider grants and a potential countywide parcel tax measure.
Councilmember O’Brien Keighran thanked Mr. Materman for his presentation. She emphasized the importance of educating the public throughout the county on the project.
Mayor Ortiz stated that the project is a regional effort, and communication on the project’s importance would be important.
Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment.
John Martos thanked Council for their efforts on sea level rise. He noted that he would be interested in the design elements of the project.
Mr. Materman stated that aesthetics and connectivity of the Bayshore are key to the project. He noted that OneShoreline would do what they could to not only protect the communities from sea level rise but also enhance the Bayshore.
Sandra Lang thanked Mr. Materman for his presentation.
Mayor Ortiz closed public comment.
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5 Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that the City has to protect against a much higher sea level rise, and sooner, than experts had projected a decade ago. He explained that it is too bad that climate change policies aren’t moving more quickly.
Councilmember Colson stated that when tackling sea level rise, the City is looking at an issue that isn’t yet evident but is something that will affect future generations. She noted that the City has to look at policies to protect the Bayshore and decrease carbon.
Mayor Ortiz thanked Mr. Materman for the presentation.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA
Sandra Lang discussed California’s wildfire season and urged the Council to educate the public on home hardening and the importance of clearing vegetation.
Davis Turner discussed SB 917, the Seamless Transit Transformation Act, and urged the Council to voice their support for the bill.
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 items were removed.
Councilmember Beach made a motion to adopt the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilmember O’Brien Keighran. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
a. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 7, 2022 STUDY
SESSION COUNCIL MEETING
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the March 7, 2022 Study Session.
b. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 7, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the March 7, 2022 Regular Meeting.
c. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED
AND RESTATED WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND COUNTY
OF SAN FRANCISCO AND WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS IN ALAMEDA COUNTY, SAN
MATEO COUNTY, AND SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MODIFIED AMENDED AND RESTATED WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT; AND
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6 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MINIMUM PURCHASE TRANSFER
FROM THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TO THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 022-2022 and Resolution Number 023-2022.
d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF BURLINGAME DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
HR Director Morrison requested Council adopt Resolution Number 024-2022.
e. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE CONDUCTING CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMISSION MEETINGS REMOTELY DUE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS
FOR THE PUBLIC
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council adopt Resolution Number 025-2022.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.20.010 OF THE
BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD STOP SIGNS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY; CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378 AND 15061(B)(3)
DPW Murtuza stated that the proposed ordinance was to add stop signs at the following intersections:
• Sanchez Avenue and Paloma Avenue (multi-way stop)
• Oak Grove Avenue and Ansel Road (multi-way stop)
• Howard Avenue and Victoria Road (multi-way stop)
• Hunt Drive and Alcazar Drive (multi-way stop)
• Winchester Drive and Corbitt Drive (one-way stop)
DPW Murtuza stated that the City periodically receives request for stop signs to be installed at different intersections. He explained that in order to determine the viability of stop signs, a stop sign warrant analysis and associated traffic studies are conducted by staff as required by State law. He noted that the stop sign warrant analysis includes review of traffic counts and reported accident data of the affected intersections.
Additionally, staff takes into consideration the proximity of the location to a school, the traffic controls at adjacent intersections, and right-of-way assignments.
DPW Murtuza stated that staff presented the above proposed locations for stop signs to the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission (TSPC) at their February 10, 2022 meeting. He explained that based on the Commission’s discussion and public input received at the meeting, the TSPC concurred with staff’s recommendations to install permanent stops signs.
DPW Murtuza reviewed the need for stop signs at each of the proposed locations.
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7 Mayor Ortiz asked if the intersections were studied and discussed at TSPC and if public comment was sought on the locations. DPW Murtuza replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Ortiz asked if the meetings were well attended. DPW Murtuza stated that the individuals affected by the intersections were informed of the stop signs.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked if a recommendation for whether a stop sign should be installed at Ray Drive and Marco Polo was delayed. DPW Murtuza replied in the affirmative. He added that TSPC was not unanimous over whether to go forward with a stop sign there because BIS has a traffic circulation plan that may change the need.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked why the City wasn’t adding a stop sign at Ray Drive and Quesada Way. DPW Murtuza stated that he would need to review that intersection.
Councilmember O’Brien Keighran stated that she agreed with Vice Mayor Brownrigg that the Ray Drive and Quesada Way intersection should be studied. She asked if BIS is keeping the City informed about their traffic circulation plan. DPW Murtuza replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Ortiz asked the City Clerk to read the title of the proposed ordinance. City Clerk Hassel-Shearer read the title.
Councilmember O’Brien Keighran made a motion to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Brownrigg. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
Mayor Ortiz opened the public hearing.
Manito Velasco stated that he was in favor of stop signs at Sanchez Avenue and Paloma Avenue and Oak Grove Road Avenue and Ansel Road. He noted that he has asked for these stop signs to be installed for several years. (comment submitted via [email protected] ).
John Martos talked about TSPC’s review of the stations and their collaboration with BIS.
Mayor Ortiz closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Colson stated that she supported installing stop signs at the proposed locations. She noted that staff often gets requests for stop signs and traffic changes. She explained that it takes time for staff to review intersections and take into consideration public feedback.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg discussed the time and research that TSPC and staff put into recommending new stop signs. He added that he thought a stricter standard should be established for pedestrian and bike safety that would require additional stop signs.
Mayor Ortiz stated that he looked forward to seeing BIS’ traffic circulation plan.
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8 Vice Mayor Brownrigg made a motion to bring back the proposed ordinance for a second reading; seconded by Councilmember Beach. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
b. PROPOSITION 218 PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION INCREASING SOLID WASTE RATE BY 5% FOR ALL ACCOUNTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022
Finance Director Yu-Scott stated that Council is being asked to conduct a public hearing to consider increasing the solid waste rate by 5% for all accounts for 2022. She noted that as of the start of the meeting, the City had received 202 protests. She confirmed this with City Clerk Hassel-Shearer.
Finance Director Yu-Scott stated that the City has 7,948 accounts. She added that the City mailed out 9,550 notices to cover both the property owners and tenants on file. She noted that the protests do not constitute a majority.
Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment.
Josh asked if the City could get smaller bins like those offered in other cities.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that the cost of picking up any bin is the same. He noted that the reason there was such a difference in pricing when the smaller bins were first introduced was to encourage people to create less waste. However, he explained that in reality this didn’t work, and people overfilled the smaller bins and things fell out. He noted that this was the thought process for why smaller bins weren’t offered in Burlingame. He added that this notion could be revisited at a later date.
Mayor Ortiz closed public comment.
Councilmember Colson stated that new State laws about composting are going to require the City to recycle and compost more. She noted that the size of the trash bin wouldn’t matter. She added that the City could ask for observations from Recology about whether or not the residents’ cans are being filled or not.
Councilmember Beach stated that she would welcome revisiting the topic of the smaller bins in the future.
Councilmember Colson made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 026-2022; seconded by Vice Mayor Brownrigg.
Councilmember Beach thanked staff for their presentations on the topic and research that was done.
The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
There were no staff reports.
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9 11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no 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 8:22 p.m. in memory of Kevin Kielty.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Meaghan Hassel-Shearer
City Clerk