1 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
Approved Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting on November 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 7:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Emily Beach.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beach, Brownrigg, Colson, O’Brien Keighran, Ortiz MEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2),e(3): SIX CLAIMS
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.
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. PRESENTATION OF THE VETERANS DAY CERTIFICATES
Mayor Ortiz presented Veterans Day certificates to individuals who had been nominated by the community.
The following individuals were recognized:
• Michael Barber - Captain – U.S Army
• Dennis Moyer – Coast Guard
• Andrew Pucci – U.S Marine Corp
2 Councilmember Beach thanked all the veterans for their service and for attending the meeting.
Mayor Ortiz stated that on Friday November 11, he would be attending a Veterans Day celebration at The Trousdale to honor veterans in the community.
The Council thanked the veterans for their service.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA
Alice stated that the intersection at El Camino Real and Carmelita Avenue is very dangerous and that she would like to see safety measures enacted. (comment submitted via [email protected] )
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.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg made a motion to adopt the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilmember Beach.
The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
a. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE OCTOBER 17, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the October 17, 2022 City Council Closed Session.
b. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE OCTOBER 17, 2022
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the October 17, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting.
c. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (TITLE 24, PART 9, CFC) AND THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES BASED ON THE 2021 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS
CDD Gardiner requested Council adopt Ordinance 2009 and Ordinance 2010.
3 d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2022 TOURISM BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT AND TO DECLARE THE INTENT TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR 2023 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
Finance Director Yu-Scott requested Council adopt Resolution Number 128-2022.
e. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO FILL ONE VACANCY ON THE STORM DRAIN
MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
DPW Murtuza requested Council fill one vacancy on the Storm Drain Measure Oversight Committee.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18.30 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CEQA DETERMINATION:
EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15378, 15061(B)(3))
Sustainability Program Manager Michael gave a presentation on the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code and the 2022 Burlingame Reach Code Ordinance. She stated that staff’s recommendation was for the City Council to adopt Peninsula Clean Energy’s (“PCE”) Model Reach Code. The model reach code does the following:
• Requires building electrification and EV infrastructure in new construction to reduce GHG emissions • Meets state mandates and aligns with state policies for electrification • Becomes effective January 1, 2023, replacing the City’s current reach code
Sustainability Program Manager Michael stated that the PCE Reach Code does not differ much from the City’s current reach code. She reviewed the differences between the City’s current reach code and the recommended reach code:
Single Family Homes Multifamily Buildings Commercial Buildings PCE Reach Code All electric new
construction
All electric new
construction
All electric new
construction
Difference in Reach
Codes
Removes exception in
current reach code for
indoor/outdoor gas
cooking and appliances
No change from current
reach code
No change from current
reach code
4 Sustainability Program Manager Michael reviewed the City’s current reach code for EV charging infrastructure versus PCE’s Model Code:
Single Family Homes Multi-Family Buildings Commercial Buildings Current Burlingame
Code EV Charging
Infrastructure
• 1 L2 ready
charging
• 1 L1 ready
charging
• 10% of dwelling
units with L2
ready charging
• 90% of dwelling
units with L1
ready charging
and conduit for
future L2
Offices
• 10% L2 ready
spaces
• 10% L1 ready
spaces
Other
• 6% L2 ready
spaces
• 5% L1 ready
spaces
PCE Model Code No Change Low Power
• 40% of dwelling
units with L2
charging stations
• 60% of dwelling
units with L1
ready charging
Offices
• 20% L2 charging
stations
• 30% L2 capable
Other
• 10% L2 charging
stations
• 10% L2 capable
Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked about potentially retrofitting existing structures to abide by the new reach code. Sustainability Program Manager Michael replied that if a structure is undergoing a major renovation (50% of the value of the existing structure), the reach code would be triggered.
Mayor Ortiz asked the City Clerk to read the title of the proposed ordinance. City Clerk Hassel-Shearer read the title of the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Beach made a motion to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance, seconded by Vice Mayor Brownrigg. The motion passed by roll call vote, 4-0-1 (Councilmember Colson’s internet was unstable, and she was unable to vote on this motion).
Mayor Ortiz opened the public hearing for comment.
A representative from the Sierra Club’s Loma Prieta Chapter spoke in support of the new reach code.
Former Mayor Terry Nagel spoke in favor of the new reach code.
Mayor Ortiz closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Colson asked how a 100% affordable housing project handles the EV charging infrastructure requirements if they don’t have parking. PCE representative Phillip Kobernick stated that the reach code only applies to planned parking spaces and does not stipulate the creation of new spaces.
5 Councilmember Colson made a motion to bring the proposed ordinance back for a second reading; seconded by Councilmember Beach. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. CONSIDERATION OF TWO APPOINTMENTS TO THE BEAUTIFICATION
COMMISSION
City Manager Goldman stated that there are three pending vacancies on the Beautification Commission due to the expiring terms of Commissioners Carol Batte and Marcia Bauer and the resignation of Maria Ribera with two years left on her term. She explained that the vacancies were publicized, and notification letters were sent to past Commission applicants. The City received three applications as of the extended deadline of September 16, 2022. One applicant, Nina Dees, withdrew her application before the interviews took place.
The City Council interviewed Carol Batte and Marcia Bauer via Zoom on October 13, 2022. The remaining vacancy, to fill Maria Ribera’s seat for the remainder of her term, will be re-advertised.
Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke.
The City Council texted their votes to the City Clerk.
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer read the City Council votes.
Congratulations to Carol Batte and Marcia Bauer on their re-appointment.
b. CONSIDERATION OF THREE APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
City Manager Goldman stated that the three vacancies are due to the expiring terms of Commissioners Christine Ardito, Ian Milne, and Andrea Pappajohn. She noted that Commissioner Christine Ardito elected not to re-apply. The vacancies were publicized, and staff sent notification letters to past Commission applicants. The City received seven applications as of the extended deadline of September 16, 2022, but one applicant subsequently withdrew. The Council interviewed the following six applicants via Zoom on October 13, 2022: Andrea Pappajohn, Bobba Venkatadri, Cherie Yu, Doug Bojack, Ian Milne, and Jacquetta Lannan.
Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke.
The City Council texted their votes to the City Clerk.
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer read the City Council votes.
Congratulations to Ian Milne and Andrea Pappajohn on their re-appointment and to Cherie Yu on her appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The Council thanked all the applicants for applying.
6 c. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE TRAFFIC SAFETY & PARKING
COMMISSION
City Manager Goldman stated that the vacancy is due to the expiring term of Commissioner John Martos.
The vacancy was publicized, and notification letters were sent to past Commission applicants. The City received two applications as of the deadline of October 7, 2022, but one applicant withdrew. The City Council interviewed John Martos via Zoom on October 24, 2022.
Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke.
The City Council texted their votes to the City Clerk.
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer read the City Council votes.
Congratulations to John Martos on his re-appointment to the Traffic Safety & Parking Commission.
d. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF GRANT
APPLICATIONS FOR THE CALIFORNIA DRIVE CLASS I BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, OCCIDENTAL AVENUE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AND THE SOUTH ROLLINS ROAD TRAFFIC CALMING
PROJECT UNDER THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
MEASURE A & W PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAMS AND
COMMITTING MATCHING FUNDS FOR EACH PROJECT IF AWARDED THE
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FUNDS
DPW Murtuza stated that on August 4, 2022, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (“SMCTA”) issued a Call for Projects under the Measure A & W Pedestrian and Bicycle Programs, with an application submittal deadline of September 23, 2022. He explained that under the Measure A &W Programs, an agency can submit up to a maximum of three projects, in a total amount up to $5,000,000, for grant funding. He noted that large infrastructure applications are limited to $2,000,000 per request, and small infrastructure projects are limited to $909,090 per request, with a minimum 10% local funding match requirement. He added that the program requires that the sponsoring agency provide a governing board resolution supporting each project grant application along with meeting the eligibility requirement.
DPW Murtuza reviewed the three projects that staff identified as strong candidates for the grants.
1. California Drive Class I Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project
DPW Murtuza stated that this project will create 2,000 linear feet of Class I shared-use path for bicyclists and pedestrians along California Drive, between Burlingame Avenue and Oak Grove Avenue. He added that the project is recognized by BPAC and TSPC as a high-priority location.
DPW Murtuza stated that the estimated total project cost is $1,800,000, which includes project development, community outreach, design, and construction completion. He explained that the City is requesting
7 $1,620,000 of the Measure A &W funds under the Large Capital Project category of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Program for the construction phase of the project. He noted that the City will be required to provide $180,000 in matching funds for project development, community outreach, design, and a portion of construction.
2. Occidental Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project
DPW Murtuza stated that the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan identified the need for bicycle and pedestrian improvements in this area as the project connects the surrounding residential areas and nearby schools and parks. He noted that the planned improvement creates a Class IIIB neighborhood bike route along Occidental Avenue between the San Mateo/Burlingame city limit and Chapin Avenue.
DPW Murtuza stated that the estimated total cost of the project is $600,000. He noted this includes project development, community outreach, design, and construction completion. He explained that the City is requesting $420,000 of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Cycle 6 - Measure A & W funds for the construction phase of the project. He stated the City will provide matching funds of $180,000 for project development, community outreach, design, and a portion of construction.
3. South Rollins Road Traffic Calming Project
DPW Murtuza stated that the C/CAG Youth-Based High Injury Network identified Rollins Road as one of the top five high-priority corridors. He noted that due to the existing configuration of the roadway, the north bound traffic is uninterrupted, and there are concerns of traffic speeding. He explained that the project would introduce traffic calming features at various intersections along South Rollins Road between Burlingame Avenue and Broadway, including but not limited to traffic circles, chicanes, and striped or rubberized medians to slow down traffic from both directions, thus creating a safer corridor for the community.
DPW Murtuza stated that the estimated total cost of the project is approximately $630,000. He noted this includes project development, community outreach, design, and construction completion. He explained that the City is requesting $440,000 of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Cycle 6 - Measure A & W funds for the construction phase of the project. He stated the City will provide matching funds of $190,000 for project development, community outreach, design, and a portion of construction.
Mayor Ortiz asked for clarification on the additional condition attached to the Occidental project. DPW Murtuza replied that the initial concept identified that there could be additional elements installed as part of the project development. He noted the conditions allow the City to develop the project in consultation with the Transportation Authority consultant.
Mayor Ortiz opened the item up to public comment.
Doug Bojack supported the Occidental Avenue project but voiced concerns over a few of the design elements, such as the slip lane. (comment submitted via [email protected] )
DPW Murtuza responded that staff will review Mr. Bojack’s concerns.
8 Manito Velasco asked if staff had sought public input on these projects. (comment submitted via [email protected])
Mayor Ortiz closed public comment.
Councilmember Beach thanked Council and staff for undertaking the Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan. She noted that this has greatly assisted the City in obtaining funding for different projects.
Councilmember Colson thanked staff for listening to public input about the Ralston Avenue and Occidental Avenue intersection as it is an awkward intersection. She commented on the great return this project will get the City.
Councilmember Colson made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 129-2022, Resolution Number 130- 2022, and Resolution Number 131-2022; seconded by Councilmember Beach. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council reviewed their committee appointments.
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 7:56 p.m. in memory of Christopher Parres who passed away after a tragic accident.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Meaghan Hassel-Shearer
City Clerk