1 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
Approved Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting on December 19, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date via Zoom Webinar and in person in the Burlingame City Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance was led by Peter Stevenson.
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. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING BOB DISCO
Mayor Ortiz read a proclamation recognizing Bob Disco’s work as the City’s Arborist and congratulated him on his retirement.
Councilmember O’Brien Keighran thanked Mr. Disco for all his hard work.
Councilmember Colson discussed her time working with Mr. Disco when she was on the Parks and Recreation Commission. She noted that his advocacy and efforts on behalf of women’s sports was something she appreciated.
Councilmember Beach thanked Mr. Disco for his 30 years of service to the City.
2 Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that as a “City of Trees” it has been important to have such an expert as the City Arborist.
Thank you, Bob Disco, for your service to the community!
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA
Former Mayor Cathy Baylock thanked Bob Disco for all his service to the community.
Former Beautification Commissioner Anne Hinckle thanked Bob Disco for his commitment and knowledge regarding trees.
Jennifer Pfaff thanked Bob Disco for his service.
A Carpenters’ Union field representative discussed labor standards.
Measure I Oversight Committee member Mary Hockridge gave the Council an update on their work on the committee.
Chamber of Commerce CEO Susan Baker thanked the Council and the City for their support this previous year.
Charles Nordlinger asked the City to look into banning leaf blowers in the city. (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 items were removed.
Councilmember O’Brien Keighran made a motion to adopt the Consent Calendar; seconded by Vice Mayor Brownrigg. The motion was adopted unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
a. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE DECEMBER 5, 2022
REGULAR CITYCOUNCIL MEETING
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the December 5, 2022 City Council Closed Session.
3 b. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNUAL REPORT ON THE STATUS OF IMPACT FEES COLLECTED AS OF JUNE 30, 2022, PURSUANT TO THE MITIGATION FEE ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66000 ET SEQ.), AND MAKING REQUIRED FINDINGS RELATED TO THE CITY’S DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
FEES, INCLUDING FINDINGS REQUIRED EVERY FIFTH YEAR BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66001(d)
CDD Gardiner and Finance Director Yu-Scott requested Council adopt Resolution Number 145-2022.
c. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF POLICE ADMINISTRATORS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
HR Director Saguisag-Sid requested Council adopt Resolution Number 146-2022.
d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council adopt Resolution Number 147-2022.
e. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION MOVING THE JUNE 19, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO JUNE 20, 2023 AND THE JULY 3, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO JULY 5, 2023; AND ADOPTION OF THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council adopt Resolution Number 148-2023 and the 2023 Council Calendar.
f. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSIONS
TO CONDUCT MEETINGS REMOTELY DUE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS
FOR THE PUBLIC
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council adopt Resolution Number 149-2023.
g. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DAVID J.
POWERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PERFORM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SERVICES
RELATED TO THE PROPOSED PENINSULA WELLNESS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AT 1819 TROUSDALE DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,381, FOR A MAXIMUM COMPENSATION OF $295,371
CDD Gardiner requested Council adopt Resolution Number 150-2023.
4 h. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KTGY GROUP, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF THE NORTH
ROLLINS SPECIFIC PLAN TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT AND INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $15,000, FOR A MAXIMUM
COMPENSATION OF $317,805
CDD Gardiner requested Council adopt Resolution Number 151-2023.
i. APPROVAL OF QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT, PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Finance Director Yu-Scott requested Council accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2022.
j. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF BURLINGAME DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
HR Director Saguisag-Sid requested Council adopt Resolution Number 152-2023.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE STORM DRAIN CITIZEN’S
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
DPW Murtuza stated that there is a vacancy on the Storm Drain Citizen’s Oversight Committee due to the term expiration of Susanna Chan. He explained that the vacancy was published, and the City received one qualified application from Susanna Chan. The City Council interviewed Susanna Chan on December 12, 2022. He noted that if she is reappointed, the term will be for four years, ending on December 19, 2026.
Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment.
The Council voted via paper ballots and then submitted their ballots to the City Clerk’s Administrative Assistant Andrew Kwoka. Mr. Kwoka read aloud the votes.
Congratulations to Susanna Chan on her reappointment.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council reviewed their committee appointments.
5 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
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. CEREMONIAL
Mayor Ortiz introduced the dignitaries that attended the meeting.
a. RECOGNITION OF COUNCILMEMBER O’BRIEN KEIGHRAN
Mayor Ortiz discussed Councilmember O’Brien Keighran’s dedication and service to the City. He read a proclamation honoring her 24-plus years of service to the City including her time on the Planning Commission and 17 years on the City Council. The proclamation included details of just some of her accomplishments with the City including the Safeway Project, North Rollins Road Neighborhood, and getting Burlingame declared an “Age Friendly City”.
Councilmember Beach thanked Councilmember O’Brien Keighran for her years of service.
Councilmember Colson thanked Councilmember O’Brien Keighran for encouraging her to run for Council.
She discussed Councilmember O’Brien Keighran’s dedication to the City and all the time and effort she has given to the community.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that it has been both a pleasure and a privilege to work with Councilmember O’Brien Keighran for over 20 years. He explained that she is the pinnacle of public service. He discussed her well-thought out opinions. He added that she has a wicked sense of humor and is a loyal friend.
Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment.
Assemblymember Papan presented Councilmember O’Brien Keighran with a resolution on behalf of Congressman Mullin and State Senator Becker. She thanked her for her work and leadership in the community.
Brian Perkins presented Councilmember O’Brien Keighran with a resolution on behalf of Congresswoman Speier’s office. He noted that Congresswoman Speier entered into the Congressional record recognition of Councilmember O’Brien Keighran’s contributions to the community.
Linda Wolin on behalf of Supervisor Dave Pine presented Councilmember O’Brien Keighran with a Supervisorial resolution recognizing her work and efforts on behalf of the community.
6 Former Mayor Cathy Baylock and Jennifer Pfaff presented Councilmember O’Brien Keighran with a scrapbook of memories of the work that the Council did during her time.
Mike Nagler thanked Councilmember O’Brien Keighran for her efforts to keep Burlingame a community and maintain its beauty.
California Apartment Association representative Rhovy Antonio thanked Councilmember O’Brien Keighran for all her hard work and dedication to the City.
David Bowlby expressed his gratitude to Councilmember O’Brien Keighran for all her years of service to the City.
Councilmember O’Brien Keighran thanked her colleagues and the community for all their kind words. She stated that it was her honor and privilege to serve the community. She discussed her time on Council and on the Planning Commission. She asked that the Council continue to consider how decisions affect the community in the next 20 to 25 years.
Thank you to Councilmember O’Brien Keighran for your years of service, expertise, institutional knowledge, and dedication to the community.
b. SWEARING-IN OF COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Ortiz was sworn into office as the first District 1 Councilmember by Assemblymember Papan.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg was sworn into office as the first District 3 Councilmember by Jim and Kris Cannon.
Peter Stevenson was sworn into office as the first District 5 Councilmember by City Manager Lisa Goldman.
c. OUTGOING MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Ortiz stated that it was a pleasure serving as mayor this past year. He discussed the hard work of staff this year to accomplish Council goals including the community center, Measure X, reach codes, finalizing the agreement with TopGolf, North Rollins Road Specific Plan, and district elections. He thanked City Manager Goldman for all her efforts.
d. COUNCIL ROTATION
Mayor Ortiz explained that in 1999, the Council adopted a formal rotation procedure for Mayor of the City.
He stated that the procedure ensures that each Councilmember will become Mayor in a routine, pre- established order.
Mayor Ortiz turned the office of Mayor and presiding officer of the Council to Michael Brownrigg.
Additionally, he stated that Donna Colson would now be Vice Mayor.
7 Mayor Brownrigg thanked all his colleagues and the community for their dedication to the City. He expressed excitement for the challenges ahead.
Mayor Brownrigg thanked Councilmember Ortiz for his mayoral year and stated that he welcomed having meetings in-person again!
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brownrigg adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Meaghan Hassel-Shearer
City Clerk