1 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
Approved Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting on May 16, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date via Zoom Webinar at 7:03 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance was led by Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad.
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)
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: CITY COUNCIL
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: CITY ATTORNEY MICHAEL GUINA
City Attorney Guina reported that direction was given, but no reportable action was taken.
b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: 250 ANZA BOULEVARD, BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: CITY MANAGER LISA K. GOLDMAN, PARKS AND
RECREATION DIRECTOR MARGARET GLOMSTAD, CITY ATTORNEY MICHAEL
GUINA, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY SCOTT SPANSAIL, KAREN MURPHY FROM
BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSON
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF BURLINGAME; TOPGOLF USA BURLINGAME, LLC
2 UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS
City Attorney Guina reported that direction was given, but no reportable action was taken.
5. UPCOMING EVENTS
Mayor Ortiz reviewed upcoming events in the city.
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. UPDATE FROM THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (YAC)
Recreation Coordinator Bliss introduced the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).
YAC representative Ashley explained that the committee’s initiative for this year has been teen mental health. She stated that YAC focused on spreading awareness; stressed the importance of mental health for teens; offered coping strategies; and looked at ways to prioritize the happiness of the city’s teens to better connect with the community.
YAC representative Liz discussed their work with the City including assisting with the annual tree lighting, “Night Under the Stars”, and the Muddy Mile.
YAC representative Ethan discussed their work with the Eggtober event.
YAC representative Sylvie discussed their event called “Thera-Puppy in the Park,” which gave the youth a chance to consult with health professionals.
YAC representative Shareen discussed a movie/book discussion event that YAC hosted. She noted that it allowed individuals to discuss mental health and the importance of prioritizing it.
Mayor Ortiz thanked YAC for their presentation and thanked them for their initiative on teen mental health.
Councilmember Beach concurred with the Mayor. She added that she liked how YAC delivered awareness about mental health through fun vehicles such as thera-puppy and movie discussions.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg thanked YAC for their hard work. He asked if YAC thought there was anything the City or Community Center could be doing to help with the mental health initiative. YAC representative Sylvie stated that mental health is a relevant issue that needs more coverage. She noted that any events that the City could hold in the community to make individuals of all ages feel less isolated would be helpful.
Councilmember O’Brien thanked YAC representative Sylvie for her insight.
Councilmember Colson stated that she appreciated all the creative events that YAC has set up over the year.
3 b. PRESENTATION ON GENERATION VOTER
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer introduced her two BHS interns, Ella and Ava Giere, who have been working with her on a voter education project called Generation Voter.
Ella Giere explained that Generation Voter is a youth voter initiative with three pillars:
• Generation Voter Website
• @GenerationVoter social medial campaign
• Community Engagement
Ava Giere reviewed the mission of Generation Voter:
Generation Voter’s mission is to be an entry point for young voters to access education about elections, voting, and government. Gen V is the next generation of informed young voters making an impact on a local and national level for a brighter future.
She noted that the voter turnout for youth 18 to 24 years old is consistently 15 percentage points below the national average. She added that instead of utilizing the old saying “Vote or You Don’t Count,” they wanted to focus on a more inclusive message to include those who can’t vote of “Make Your Voice Matter.”
Ella and Ava reviewed the different sections of the Generation Voter website. They noted that it is still a work in progress that will be finalized over the summer.
Ava discussed the Generation Voter social media campaign. She noted that the @GenerationVoter Instagram account includes reminders and humorous quotes about voting.
Ella covered the last pillar of their project, community engagement. She discussed the voter registration drives they’ve held at Burlingame High School.
Ava discussed the legacy of the project. She noted that the goal is to foster an intern program between the City and Burlingame High School to ensure that Generation Voter is kept relevant and up-to-date.
Additionally, she noted that they are creating a voter registration toolkit that individuals throughout the state will be able to utilize.
Councilmember Colson stated that she appreciated the work of Ella and Ava to create a youth-focused website regarding voting. She suggested sharing links to other non-partisan organizations on the website that students could get involved with including the League of Women Voters.
Councilmember Beach thanked Ella and Ava for their hard work. She noted that she thought a lot of adults would also find the website educational and useful. She added that she loved the idea of a toolkit.
Councilmember O’Brien stated that she thought the two interns had done a great job and thought the toolkit would be utilized by several cities.
4 Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that the whole country will be better off if a project like this is successful.
Mayor Ortiz thanked the two interns and the City Clerk for their work on this project.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA
Lindsay Raike encouraged the Council to adopt a resolution to request the reopening of the Mickelson Pool, an aquatic therapy pool.
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Ortiz asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any item from the Consent Calendar. Member of the public, Manito Velasco, requested that item 8e be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember O’Brien made a motion to adopt items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8f, 8g, and 8h; seconded by Councilmember Colson. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
a. APPROVAL OF CIY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE MAY 2, 2022 REGULAR
MEETING
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the May 2, 2022 Regular Meeting.
b. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A 4327,803 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WILSEY HAM FOR THE BURLINGAME TERRACE SUBDIVISON
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 046-2022.
c. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROCUREMENT OF AN AERIAL LIFT VEHICLE FOR THE CITY’S FLEET SYSTEM AS PART OF THE FY 2021-22 VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $409,069.63
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 047-2022.
d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO RENEW THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN BURLINGAME AVENUE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 048-2022, Resolution Number 049-2022, and Resolution Number 050-2022.
5 e. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REQUEST TO THE
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FY 2022-23 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTCILE 3 PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE
PROJECT FUNDING
Manito Velasco asked questions regarding the limitations of the project under the grant and the striping changes coming after the streets were paved a few years ago. (comment submitted via [email protected]).
DPW Murtuza explained that the City reviewed the grant details and the project. He noted that the grant was contributing over $400,000 to the total cost of the project. He added that the streets selected were part of the 2020 Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan.
Councilmember O’Brien stated that the City doesn’t always know when the grants will be offered, so it becomes tricky to time projects. DPW Murtuza replied in the affirmative. He added that when the streets were repaved, they used paint instead of thermoplastics in order to save the City money for future striping.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that he thought the sequencing issue is understandable. He asked about the biding process for the project. DPW Murtuza stated that the City relies on RFPs in order to get the most competitive contractor for the project.
Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke.
Mayor Ortiz thanked DPW Murtuza for his hard work on obtaining the grant.
Councilmember Colson made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 051-2022; seconded by Councilmember O’Brien. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
f. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DELETION OF ONE VACANT
RECREATION COORDINATOR I/II POSITION AND THE ADDITION OF ONE
RECREATION SUPERVISOR
HR Director Morrison requested Council adopt Resolution Number 052-2022.
g. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH MAZE & ASSOCIATES ACCOUNTANCY COPRORATION TO SERVE AS THE CITY OF BURLINGAME’S INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL FINANCIAL AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 WITH
AN OPTION TO EXTEND FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR
Finance Director Yu-Scott requested Council adopt Resolution Number 053-2022.
6 h. 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 054-2022.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
10. STAFF REPORTS
a. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A THREE-YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MANAGED SERVICES FROM EATON ASSOCIATES WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND
THE AGREEMENT AS NEEDED
Finance Director Yu-Scott stated that the City has contracted with Redwood City for IT services since 1998.
She explained that in August 2021, Redwood City notified the City that they would no longer be able to provide IT services to Burlingame due to staff shortages and a decision to no longer contract out services.
She stated that in November 2021, the City contracted with a consultant to manage the RFP process to acquire new IT services. She added that the City received eight proposals and interviewed four organizations. She thanked staff for their assistance in this process.
Councilmember Beach thanked staff for their work on this item. She asked about cyber security for the City.
The City’s consultant, Joan, explained that cyber security was a key element of the evaluation of the proposals. She noted that Eaton Associates has a wide breadth of experience that will benefit the City. She added that Eaton Associates would first do a security assessment in order to understand where improvements can be made.
Councilmember Colson asked if there would be annual reports on IT services. Eaton Associates representatives Mohammed stated that reports would be done on a quarterly basis regarding cyber security.
Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke.
Councilmember Beach made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 055-2022; seconded by Vice Mayor Brownrigg. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
7 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember O’Brien asked that the Council agendize a resolution in support of the Mickelson pool. The Council agreed to agendize the item.
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 8:00 p.m. in memory of Rudy Benton.
Respectfully submitted,
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Meaghan Hassel-Shearer
City Clerk