1 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
Approved Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting on June 5, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in person and via Zoom at 7:04 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance was led by Michael McCord.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beach, Brownrigg, Colson, Ortiz, Stevenson MEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. REQUEST FOR AB 2249 REMOTE PARTICIPATION
There were no requests.
5. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: 1200-1340 OLD BAYSHORE HIGHWAY, BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: CITY MANAGER LISA K. GOLDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY MICHAEL GUINA NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF BURLINGAME; DW BURLINGAME VENTURE, LLC – DIVCOWEST UNDER NEGOTIATIONS: PRICE AND TERMS OF REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS
Councilmember Beach recused herself from this item due to a conflict of economic interest.
City Attorney Guina stated that direction was given but no reportable action was taken.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LIGIGATION PURUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) – ONE POTENTIAL CASE
2 City Attorney Guina stated that direction was given, but no reportable action was taken.
6. UPCOMING EVENTS
Mayor Brownrigg reviewed upcoming events in the city.
7. DISCLOSURE OF SB 1439 CONFLICTS (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 84308)
Councilmember Beach stated that she is unaware of any contributions she has received that are in conflict and therefore need to be disclosed. However, she noted that if any member of the public is aware of a conflict, they should write the City Clerk.
8. PRESENTATIONS
a. LIFE SAVING AWARD FOR OFFICER DANIEL THOMPSON
Police Chief Matteucci stated that Officer Daniel Thompson responded to a medical call on Monday, April 3rd, regarding an individual bleeding from their leg due to a prior medical condition. He explained that due to Officer Thompson’s quick and decisive actions, he was able to save the individual’s life.
Police Chief Matteucci presented Officer Thompson with the Burlingame Police Department’s Life Saving Medal.
The Council thanked Officer Thompson for his actions and thanked him for his service.
b. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 2023 AS LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH
Mayor Brownrigg asked each Councilmember to speak about what Pride Month means to them.
Councilmember Beach spoke about how grateful she is that the City takes the time to raise the Pride Flag.
She noted how members of the community come together during the month at different events to celebrate pride and diversity.
Councilmember Ortiz discussed the inclusivity and openness of the City in comparison to other places. He stated that he is very happy that the City raises the Pride Flag and stands by its LGBTQ+ family, friends, and neighbors.
Councilmember Stevenson stated that Pride Month is a celebration of love, humanity, and tolerance. He noted he tries to practice those tenets every day and is grateful that the City celebrates Pride Month.
3 Vice Mayor Colson stated that the Pride Flag stands for equality and rights afforded to everyone. She loved that Gilbert Baker, the designer of the Pride Flag, never copyrighted the design so that it could be used all over the world.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that Pride Month is a celebration of being able to love and be who you want to be.
He added that Pride Month acknowledges that we should celebrate our differences, and he is grateful that Burlingame allows for the celebration.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
AFSCME members spoke on behalf of the union regarding the City’s current labor negotiations. The commentors included: Tony, Tim, Dickie, Mike, Nick, Robert, Dante, Joe, John, George, John, Rich, Adam, Tristan, Rod, Joseph, Stephanie, Jim. Their comments included:
• The need for a livable wage
• The need to increase wages to be equal with nearby cities • The cost of living has increased more than wages in the city • Inflation is more than the increase in city wages
• Difficulty in hiring and retaining employees
• Appreciation for work done, especially working throughout the pandemic • Employee turnover is high
• Cost of living is moving employees farther away from Burlingame, which leads to longer response times for responding to watermain breaks
10. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Brownrigg asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any item from the Consent Calendar. No item was pulled.
Councilmember Ortiz made a motion to approve Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilmember Stevenson. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
a. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE MAY 10, 2023 FY 2023-24 BUDGET
STUDY SESSION
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the May 10, 2023 FY 2023-24 Budget Study Session.
b. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE MAY 15, 2023 CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the May 15, 2023 Closed Session.
c. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE MAY 15, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
4 City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the May 15, 2023 City Council Meeting.
d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ALPINE PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION PROJECT NO. 86270 IN THE AMOUNT OF $735,061.66
Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad requested Council adopt Resolution Number 062-2023.
e. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STREET RESURFACING PROJECT TO COMPLY WITH SENATE BILL NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 063-2023.
f. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A $227,097 AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (ACMS) TO PROVIDE CROSSING GUARD SERVICES TO LOCAL SCHOOLS FOR FY 23-24
Chief of Police Matteucci requested Council adopt Resolution Number 064-2023.
g. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXERCISE
THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH CAINE COMPUTER CONSULTING, LLC, TO
PROVIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-24 AND 2024-25 FOR A TOTAL OF $264,504
Chief of Police Matteucci requested Council adopt Resolution Number 065-2023
h. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A $278,210
AGREEMENT WITH TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES (TEA) TO PROVIDE POLICE
RADIO SYSTEM ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief of Police Matteucci requested Council adopt Resolution Number 066-2023
i. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE NEIGHBORHOOD STORM DRAIN PROJECT NO. 13 BY C2R ENGINEERING, INC., CITY PROJECT NO. 85890
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 067-2023.
j. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FINANCE
DIRECTOR/TREASURER AND DESIGNATING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES AS OFFICIAL SIGNATORIES ON
CITY BANKING AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS
5 Finance Director Yu-Scott requested Council adopt Resolution Number 068-2023 and Resolution Number 069-2023.
k. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Finance Director Yu-Scott requested Council adopt Resolution Number 070-2023.
l. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BURKE WILLIAMS & SORENSEN LLP FOR LEGAL
SERVICES AS DIRECTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Guina requested Council adopt Resolution Number 071-2023.
m. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT
TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE PENINSULA CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES TO INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT TO $42,957.82 AND TO
EXTEND THE TERM
City Manager Goldman requested Council adopt Resolution Number 072-2023.
n. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BEST JARVIS FAY LLP, FOR LEGAL SERVICES AS
DIRECTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Guina requested Council adopt Resolution Number 073-2023.
o. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP, FOR LEGAL SERVICES AS
DIRECTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Guina requested Council adopt Resolution Number 074-2023.
p. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GOLDFARB & LIPMAN, FOR LEGAL SERVICES AS
DIRECTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Guina requested Council adopt Resolution Number 075-2023.
q. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEW AND UPDATED JOB CLASSIFICATIONS
Human Resources Director Saguisag-Sid requested Council adopt Resolution Number 076-2023
6 r. APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Finance Director Yu-Scott requested Council approve the Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
s. APPROVAL OF QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT, PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2023
Finance Director Yu-Scott requested Council approve the Quarterly Investment Report.
t. APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER’S OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
City Manager Goldman requested Council approve out-of-state travel for the City Manager.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. PUBLIC HEARING TO RENEW THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN BURLINGAME AVENUE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
DPW Murtuza explained that in 2012, the City Council initiated proceedings to form a Downtown Assessment District, with the intent to order landscape improvements and levy assessments. He stated that the total of assessments for fiscal year 2023-24 is $310,156, which reflects pre-payments by some property owners. He noted that there are no changes to the annual assessment from last year. He added that funds collected through assessments will be used as part of the debt payment for the Burlingame Avenue Streetscape bonds.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the public hearing. No one spoke.
Vice Mayor Colson made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 077-2023; seconded by Councilmember Beach. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
b. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (1) ADOPTING THE FY2023-24 OPERATING
AND CAPITAL BUDGETS AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ASSIGN USES OF FUND BALANCE AMOUNTS; (2) APPROVING THE GANN APPROPRIATION LIMIT; AND (3) APPROVING A
CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY'S PENSION BENEFIT TRUST ACCOUNT WITH PARS
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the FY 2023-24 budget highlights:
• Economic Recovery
o Moderate revenue growth – property tax, sales tax, and TOT meeting or exceeding expectations
o Operating deficit of $2.4 million
o Continued reliance on reserves
o Capital Investment Reserve totally earmarked
Grade Separation and El Camino Real Underground Project $600,000 request this fiscal year to cover project costs
7 • Temporary Focus on Short Term
o Priority on quality municipal service delivery
o Reduced governmental capital spending
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the changes staff made to the budget since the May 10, 2023 Budget Study Session:
• Reallocated a Maintenance Worker position from the Sewer Enterprise Fund to the General Fund - $157,000 impact
• Increase to the Library Department budget line items
o Electric and gas - $150,000 impact
o Water consumption - $12,500 impact
• Included loan principal payments for the Sewer Enterprise Fund • Updated the Five-Year General Fund Forecast
Finance Director Yu-Scott summarized the FY 2023-24 budget:
• General Fund - $74.52 million (49.93% of budget)
• Capital Improvements - $32.27 million (21.62% of budget) • Utilities (Water and Sewer) - $29.31 million (19.64% of budget) • Other Funds - $13.14 million – (8.80% of budget)
She added that the total budget for FY 2023-24 is $149.24 million, which is $14.6 million more than FY 2022-23.
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the proposed FY 2022-23 General Fund Revenues:
FY2023-24 Proposed General Fund Revenues
Property Tax $31,644,580
Sales and Use Tax $17,458,222
Transient Occupancy Tax $17,919,000
Other Taxes
Franchise Tax $1,748,000
Business Tax $1,500,000
Real Property Transfer Tax $500,000
State HOPTR $63,000
Licenses & Permits $82,600
Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties $653,000
Use of Money & Property $210,000
Charges for Services $6,909,300
Other Revenue $77,000
State Subventions $215,000
Interest Income $1,530,000
Total General Fund Revenues
8 Finance Director Yu-Scott stated that property tax, sales tax, and TOT make up approximately $67 million, or 83.3% of General Fund revenue. She explained that pre-COVID, General Fund revenue was approximately $84 million.
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the proposed General Fund expenditures for FY 2023-24:
FY2022-23 Proposed General Fund Expenditures
General Administration $8,188,642
Public Safety
Fire +Disaster Preparedness $14,702,559
Police & Dispatch $19,292,052
Parking Enforcement $750,571
Public Works $8,757,334
Community Development $2,782,144
Leisure and Culture
Aquatics Center $462,000
Library $6,353,406
Parks and Tree Maintenance $8,476,106
Recreation $4,753,820
Total General Fund Expenditure $74,518,635
She stated that General Fund expenditures increased 3.78% increase from last year, mainly due to personnel expenditures.
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the pension trust contributions by fund:
Fund Name
General Fund $868,00
Water Enterprise $87,000
Sewer Enterprise $71,800
Parking Enterprise $8,100
Solid Waste Enterprise $12,300
Landfill Fund $2,400
Building Enterprise $59,600
Facilities $23,100
Fleet/Equipment $18,100
Admin/IT $7,700
Total $1,159,000
She noted that by the end of June 2023, the balance in the pension trust account will be approximately $17.4 million.
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the proposed FY 2023-24 General Fund operating budget:
9 General Fund Revenues $80.51 million
General Fund Expenditures ($74.52 million)
Transfers:
Support Capital Improvements ($6.62 million)
Debt Service Obligations ($3.62 million)
Cost Recovery $1.87 million
Net (Deficit) ($2.39 million)
Contribution to Pension Trust Fund ($0.87 million)
Net (Deficit) After Contribution to Trust Fund ($3.25 million)
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the projected fund balances in the City’s reserves:
FY21-22
Actual
FY22-23
Revised
Budget
FY23-24
Proposed
Budget
Economic Stability Reserve $16,44,1000 $18,118,000 $19,322,000 Catastrophic Reserve $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Contingency Reserve $500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Subtotal, Assigned Fund Balance $18,94,1000 $20,618,000 $21,822,000 Add: Restricted for Pension Trust Fund (PARS) $15,251,760 $16,502,360 $17,370,360 Add: Unassigned Fund Balance $13,201,060 $6,850,230 $2,392,551 Total, Ending Fund Balance $47,393,820 $43,970,590 $41,584,911
Finance Director Yu-Scott noted the City will not be able to contribute to the Capital Investment Reserve until the City is fully recovered from the pandemic.
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the proposed Capital Improvement Program for FY 2023-24:
Capital Improvement Program
Streets 37.79%
Parks and Trees 25.16%
Water 14.10%
Storm Drain 10.0%
Sewer 8.7%
Facilities 2.70%
Parking and Garages 1.39%
She noted that the proposed Capital Improvement Program for FY 2023-24 totals $32.3 million. She added that the General Fund is contributing $6.62 million towards the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program.
Finance Director Yu-Scott explained that based on the General Fund Five-Year Forecast, revenue is steadily increasing, but the increasing needs of the CIP Program will continue to put pressure on the General Fund balance. She stated that the City will continue to dip into its reserves in order to fund operations and
10 capital needs. She noted that the General Fund Forecast projects deficit spending for FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26, with a positive balance returning in FY2 2026-27 and beyond.
Finance Director Yu-Scott thanked Karen Cao for all her help on the budget and the whole Finance Department for their continued support. She also thanked the Department Heads, City Manager Goldman, and the City Council for their assistance.
Vice Mayor Colson asked how the City’s recovery is going in comparison to its neighbors. City Manager Goldman replied that it’s mixed as some cities are recovering better than others. She noted that Redwood City is facing challenges, but Millbrae is doing better.
Vice Mayor Colson asked about TopGolf’s progress and if it is included in the budget forecast. City Manager Goldman replied that TopGolf is not in the budget forecast as staff has always taken a more conservative approach and waits for projects to be completed prior to inclusion.
Vice Mayor Colson stated that the City will have to be innovative in the coming years to meet the budgetary demands. She noted that housing might be a way the City can help staff and other public employees. She wanted to investigate how the City can create stable revenues in order to address inflation and the high cost of living in the city.
Councilmember Beach stated that the operating budget is recovering, and she is proud of the City’s continued investment in the Pension 115 Trust and into CIP projects.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the hearing for public comment. No one spoke.
Mayor Brownrigg agreed with Vice Mayor Colson’s comments. He stated that the City has been able to weather the pandemic well and hoped to see the recovery continue to progress. He was proud that the City was not put into a position, like others, to undertake layoffs and furloughs during the pandemic.
Councilmember Stevenson agreed with Vice Mayor Colson that the City needs to explore different revenue streams.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that the City Council is committed to funding the City’s pension obligations, and he wanted to see that through. He added that he hoped that once that obligation is met, wage demands can be addressed.
Councilmember Beach made a motion to adopt Resolution 078-2026; seconded by Councilmember Ortiz.
The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
Vice Mayor Colson made a motion to adopt Resolution 079-2023; seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
11 Councilmember Ortiz made a motion to adopt Resolution 080-2023; seconded by Vice Mayor Colson. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
12. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
There were no staff reports.
13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council reviewed their committee appointments.
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Colson discussed the revenues that PCE had to reinvest. She suggested scheduling a study session to review options and suggestions that the Council could give PCE.
Mayor Brownrigg wanted to add exploring the homeless crisis in conjunction with Millbrae.
15. 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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16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brownrigg adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Meaghan Hassel-Shearer
City Clerk