1 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
Approved Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting on February 21, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date via Zoom Webinar at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Stevenson.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beach, Brownrigg, Colson, Ortiz, Stevenson MEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTITAORS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 CITY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR MARIA SAGUISAG-SID, CITY MANAGER LISA K. GOLDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY MICHAEL GUINA, CHIEF OF POLICE MICHAEL MATTEUCCI, TIMOTHY L. DAVIS ATTORNEY, FINANCE DIRECTOR HELEN YU-SCOTT EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: AFSCME AND TEAMSTERS
City Attorney Guina stated that direction was given, but no reportable action was taken.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1))
YES IN MY BACKYARD V. CITY OF BURLINGAME, SAN MATEO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 23-CIV-00519
City Attorney Guina stated that direction was given, but no reportable action was taken.
5. UPCOMING EVENTS
Mayor Brownrigg reviewed upcoming events in the city.
2 6. PRESENTATIONS
a. NAACP PRESENTATION IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
NAACP President for the San Mateo County Chapter Reverend Owens gave an overview of the organization’s work in the community. She noted that the San Mateo County Chapter was founded in February 1926.
Rev. Owens stated that anyone can join the NAACP and that the annual dues are $30. She stated that the website for the County’s chapter is www.naacpsanmateo.org . She explained that the mission of the NAACP
is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economical equality and rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
Rev. Owens discussed the committees that the San Mateo County Chapter has including education and health. She noted that this is where the work is done. She gave examples of different events or projects that they work on including educating the public on the safety of vaccines and getting information to the public about what is on their ballot.
Rev. Owens discussed the Black History Museum that is open during Black History Month in Redwood City at 880 Jefferson Avenue.
Rev. Owens discussed the NAACP San Mateo County Chapter’s gala on March 12. She noted that this event helps raise money for educational events and scholarships. She stated that more information on this event is available at www.naacpsanmateo.org
.
The Council thanked Rev. Owens for her presentation.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA
James discussed his concern about how the Council would accommodate for the planned growth. (comment submitted via [email protected]
).
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Brownrigg asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any item from the Consent Calendar. Manito Velasco asked that item 8d be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Ortiz made a motion to adopt items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8e, and 8f; seconded by Councilmember Beach. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
3 a. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 6, 2023 CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the February 6, 2023 Closed Session.
b. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 6, 2023 REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the February 6, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting.
c. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.04, “ANIMALS”, OF TITLE 9 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING THE NUMBER OF ALLOWABLE CATS AND DOGS; CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15378, 15061(b)(3)
City Attorney Guina requested Council adopt Ordinance Number 2015.
d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING A $1,686,692.50 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO INTERSTATE GRADING & PAVING, INC. FOR THE CALIFORNIA DRIVE BICYCLE FACILITY PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 86230; AND APPROVING A $215,300 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NICKITAS 7280 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO THE PROJECT
Manito Velasco voiced his concern regarding the planned California Drive Bicycle Facility Project. (comment submitted via [email protected]
).
DPW Murtuza stated that staff has previously reviewed several of Mr. Velasco’s concerns and has not found them to be issues needing resolution. He explained that this project will create a safe bike route in Burlingame. He added that staff went through an extensive process in 2021 that involved businesses, TSPC, the community, and Council. He noted that the public’s comments were taken into consideration when putting together this project.
Vice Mayor Colson asked if this constituent is often critical of the City’s projects. DPW Murtuza replied that he appreciates the community’s feedback, but he stated that it always seems to be a challenge with this constituent.
Councilmember Stevenson asked if this project went through the various commissions. DPW Murtuza replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Brownrigg asked if this project has materially changed since the last time it was presented. DPW Murtuza replied that it is the same plan that was presented to Council as option B. He added that the project now includes island work, concrete work, and resurfacing that would be required to complete option B.
4 Councilmember Beach thanked DPW Murtuza for his work on the project.
Vice Mayor Colson made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 012-2023 and Resolution Number 013- 2023; seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
e. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND AND EXECUTE
MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BURLINGAME POLICE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
AND THE BURLINGAME POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND APPROVE
AN AMENDED SALARY SCEHDULE FOR MERIT CLASSIFICATIONS
HR Director Saguisag-Sid requested Council adopt Resolution Number 014-2023.
f. APPROVAL OF QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT, PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022
Finance Director Yu-Scott requested Council approve of the quarterly investment report for the period ending December 31, 2022.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Sustainability Program Manager Sigalle Michael reviewed different topic areas in sustainability under the outline of:
1. 2022 achievement
2. Big idea for the coming year(s)
3. Small idea for the coming year(s)
Sustainability Program Manager Michael began with energy. She stated that the major achievement in 2022 for energy was updating the building reach code. She explained that her big idea for this area was to adopt a burnout policy to replace gas appliances at the end of life with electric heat pumps for space and water heating. She added that her small idea is to adopt an amendment for kitchen/laundry renovations to install electric outlets as futureproofing. She noted that another small idea is to offer more support to residents on how to electrify their homes and how to get rebates.
Sustainability Program Manager Michael next reviewed transportation. She stated that the major achievement in 2022 for transportation was that the City signed a contract to have a multi-jurisdictional electric bike share program. She explained that her big ideas for 2023 in this area are (1) to create an EV Charging Master Plan for City facilities and (2) limit gas landscaping equipment. She added that her small
5 ideas for 2023 in this area are (1) fast EV charging stations at the Main Library and (2) update the leaf blower ordinance.
Sustainability Program Manager Michael discussed the City’s work in regard to EV infrastructure by reviewing the following slide:
Year Total Public
EV Stations
(ports)
Total ZEV
Registrations
(cumulative)
Total EVs in
City Fleet
Total
Charging
Sessions:
Broadway
(6, DCFC)
Total
Charging
Sessions:
Caltrain and
City Hall (6,
Level 2)
Total
Charging
Sessions:
Highland
Garage (24,
Level 2)
2020 12 2,174 1,670 4,322 N/A
2021 36 3,729 3 2,669 5,764 N/A
2022 44 5,012 6 6,886 8,299 2,527 (6
months)
2030 Goal 100 5,000
Sustainability Program Manager Michael next reviewed water. She stated that the major achievement in 2022 for water was to get a “Lawn be Gone” program running. She explained that her big idea for 2023 in this area is a water reclamation at the Wastewater Treatment Plant project. She added that her small idea for 2023 in this area is to support grey water and rain barrels in new construction.
Sustainability Program Manager Michael discussed waste. She stated that her major achievement in 2022 for waste was SB 1383 and the Disposable Foodware Ordinance going into effect. She explained that her big idea for 2023 in this area is a deconstruction policy for large renovations. She added that her small idea in this area is public composting bins in parks and downtown areas.
Sustainability Program Manager Michael reviewed a list of the ongoing programs that she is coordinating with/working on including:
• Peninsula Clean Energy
• Bay Area Sunshares
• Rebates
• Induction Cooktop Loaner Program
• Plastic Bag Recycling
• Outreach
Sustainability Program Manager Michael concluded her presentation by reviewing the City’s Climate Action Plan:
2021 Action CAP Measure GHG Reduction by 2030
(MTCO20)
Clean Energy: Measure 13 23,000
6 Peninsula Clean Energy, 100%
GHG-free electricity
Zero Waste:
SB1383
Measure 18 4,000
EV Infrastructure:
Highland Garage EV Stations
Measure 6 29
Green Building:
Reach Code
Measures 11, 12, 14, 15 4,000
Councilmember Ortiz thanked Sustainability Program Manager Michael for all her ideas. He stated that if the City decides to act on the burnout policy of requiring residents to replace their gas appliances at the end of life with electric heat pumps, it should be done with incentives not mandates. He added that he is happy to see that the utilization of EV charging stations is increasing! He noted that he is intrigued by the idea of installing rain barrels in new developments.
Councilmember Beach stated that she likes the idea of creating incentives over mandates to encourage residents to electrify. She added that she likes the idea of an EV Charging Master Plan and water reclamation at the wastewater treatment plant.
Vice Mayor Colson stated that the City has set lofty goals in the Climate Action Plan, and the Sustainability Program Manager is showing data on how the City is meeting these goals. She explained that she liked the idea of a deconstruction policy and would like to see more incentives over mandates to get residents involved in electrification.
Councilmember Stevenson stated that he thought education would be important in moving forward with several of the ideas.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that he wants to ensure that the City conducts proper outreach about electrification. He noted that it had been a major conversation on NextDoor and other social media platforms whether it was being mandated by the State, City, or was a voluntary process. He discussed future proofing new buildings to create space for compost bins and recycling.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment.
Doug Bojack discussed the importance of teaching the public to drive less and utilize public transportation in order to help reduce the City’s GHG emissions. (comment submitted via [email protected]
).
Mayor Brownrigg closed public comment.
Vice Mayor Colson discussed the importance for education on solar panels and battery back-ups.
7 The Council thanked Sustainability Program Manager Michael for her report.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council reviewed their committee appointments.
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Stevenson asked for a computer/tech policy for Council to be agendized. Council agreed.
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
.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brownrigg adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Meaghan Hassel-Shearer
City Clerk