1 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
Approved Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting on July 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 7:03 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance was led by Fire Chief Barron.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beach, Brownrigg, Ortiz, Stevenson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Colson
Councilmember Stevenson appeared via Zoom from Truckee, California.
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: 250 ANZA BOULEVARD, BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: CITY MANAGER LISA K. GOLDMAN AND CITY ATTORNEY MICHAEL GUINA NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF BURLINGAME; TOPGOLD USA BURLINGAME LLC UNDER NEGOTIATIONS: PRICE AND TERMS OF REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS
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.
2 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. UPDATE FROM CALTRANS ON THE EL CAMINO REAL PROJECT
Rommel Pardo, Matthew Goetz, Isaac Mai, and Rebecca Krawiec from Caltrans gave an update on the El Camino Real Project. Mr. Pardo reviewed the main goals of the project:
• Retain the character and health of the grove of trees • Improve the safety of the road and sidewalks
Mr. Goetz discussed the boundaries of the state right of way. He noted that this information was obtained utilizing the following methods:
• Research of maps, statutes, and recorded documents
• Field evidence and data collection
• Analysis and mapping
• Verification by additional field work
• Ariel topographical mapping
Mr. Mai began by defining encroachment: “An encroachment is any structure, object, or activity of any kind or character within the State right of way (“ROW”) but not part of the State facility or serving a transportation need.” He stated that there is no standard width for ROW, but over time, property owners make assumptions. He explained that Caltrans calculated the depth of the ROW by subtracting the distance from the flow line and the back of the sidewalk. He stated that on El Camino Real, the ROW varies from zero to ten feet in depth. He noted that the El Camino ROW includes trees planted along the roadway.
Mr. Mai reviewed the different severity types of encroachments:
• Low severity - less than 2 feet from back of sidewalk to ROW line • Medium severity – 2-5 feet from back of sidewalk to ROW line • High severity – greater than 5 feet from back of sidewalk to ROW line
Mr. Mai stated that encroachments may include:
• Parking
• Landscaping
• Irrigation
• Fences
3 • Mailboxes
• Patios
• Retaining Walls
• Driveways
• Stairs
Mr. Mai stated that Caltrans has identified approximately 214 instances of encroachments throughout the project area. He broke this number down by severity type:
• 34% Low – 78 instances
• 28% Medium – 52 instances
• 38% High – 83 instances
Mr. Pardo reviewed the project’s next steps and milestones for funding:
• Complete 100% design (plans, specifications, and estimate) • Acquire the project ROW certification, which requires clearing of utility conflicts, completion of Temporary Construction Easements (TCEs), and clearing of improvements built on State ROW (walls, stairs, fences, irrigation, etc.)
• Project is ready to list for contractor bidding
• Request fund allocation by CA Transportation Commission
Mr. Krawiec reviewed the planned public outreach:
• Late July/early August 2023 – Property owner meetings – invitation-only meetings based on severity of encroachment
• August 19-20, 2023 – Burlingame on the Avenue event – public input on public benches, trees, history block
• Mid-September 2023 – Public reveal of renderings and design
Council thanked the Caltrans team for the presentation.
Councilmember Ortiz voiced concern about the 83 instances of severe encroachment that Caltrans identified in the project area. He asked about the process for addressing these instances. Mr. Pardo replied that Caltrans would work with the property owners on a case-by-case basis.
Councilmember Beach asked about the undergrounding of the powerlines and how that fits into the design.
Mr. Pardo replied that Caltrans is coordinating this process with the City and PG&E.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment.
Ms. Pfaff thanked Caltrans for the update on the project.
An individual expressed support for the project and asked about the maintenance/status of El Camino Real between now and the start of construction. Mr. Pardo replied that maintenance of the roadway is
4 currently difficult due to the various root systems. However, he stated that this project looks to ensure that maintenance will be easier in the future.
Suzanne asked if Caltrans would remove the trees prior to the upcoming winter/storm season. (comment submitted via Zoom).
Mr. Pardo replied that Caltrans would continue to maintain and review the trees prior to the start of construction.
Mr. Kervanian asked if the El Camino Real project and the Broadway Grade Separation project would be underway at the same time. (Comment submitted via [email protected] ).
City Manager Goldman replied that there is currently no timetable for the Broadway Grade Separation project as the City has not yet acquired all the necessary funding.
Serena asked about the three trees in front of 836 El Camino Real. (Comment submitted via [email protected]
).
Mr. Pardo asked the City Clerk to give him Serena’s information, and he would communicate with her directly.
Mayor Brownrigg closed public comment.
Councilmember Ortiz thanked Caltrans for all their hard work.
Mayor Brownrigg discussed the importance of Caltrans conducting thorough outreach on El Camino Real in order to ensure that individuals know about the project and how it would affect them.
b. PRESENTATION ON CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT STANDARDS OF COVER STUDY
Fire Chief Barron gave a presentation on the Standards of Cover for the Central County Fire Department (“CCFD”). He noted that the Standards of Cover includes an analysis and recommendations for future improvements.
Fire Chief Barron reviewed the process:
• The Triton consultant team analyzed data provided by CCFD as well as others to determine current levels of response performance
• From this analysis, the team identified factors influencing risk and response performance and identified opportunities for delivery system improvement • The team conducted a site visit completed that included stakeholder input at all levels in CCFD
Fire Chief Barron gave an overview of the Central County Fire Department. This included a description of the community served:
5 • Resident population: approximately 65,000
• Approximately 15 square miles.
• Full services, all hazards fire department provides fire, EMS, prevention services, wildland fire response, specialty rescue services.
• 64% of firefighters are paramedics.
• ALS services provided with paramedics.
• Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating 2. Used for rating premiums. (Lower is better) • Burlingame, Millbrae, and Hillsborough each have two fire stations, along with the administrative offices located in Burlingame.
Fire Chief Barron reviewed the CCFD organizational structure. He explained that the CCFD daily staffing model is a minimum of 22 on-duty personnel per shift (six engines, one truck). He added that:
• CCFD shifts are 48 hours on and 96 hours off
• Three firefighters minimum on engines and three firefighters minimum on truck • NFPA 1720 recommends 4-person staffing. He noted that most agencies in the area are staffed with three per engine. He noted that the national average of firefighters per 1000 population is 1.28; the regional median is 1.00; San Bruno Fire Department is 0.72; San Mateo Consolidated Fire is 0.75, and CCFD is 1.06.
Fire Chief Barron reviewed CCFD’s facilities:
Station Square
Footage
Apparatus
Bays
Maximum
Staffing
General
Condition
Station Age
Station 32 4685 2 5 Fair 39
Station 33 4200 2 4 Fair 69
Station 34 16255 4 8 Fair 27
Station 35 5616 2 3 Poor 71
Administration 8730 N/A N/A Poor 60
Station 37 9269 3 4 Poor 65
Station 38 4340 3 3 Fair 47
Totals: 53098 16 27 - -
Fire Chief Barron reviewed CCFD’s apparatus inventory as of 2022:
Unit Type Manufacturer Year Condition Features
Engine 32 Type 1 Pierce 2016 Good 1750 gpm 680 gal
Engine 33 Type 1 Pierce 2002 Poor 1750 gpm 680 gal
Engine 34 Type 1 Pierce 2019 Excellent 1750 gpm 680 gal Engine 35 Type 1 Pierce 2016 Good 1750 gpm 680 gal
Engine 37 Type 1 Pierce 2016 Good 1750 gpm 680 gal
Engine 38 Type 1 Pierce 2017 Good 1750 gpm 680 gal
Engine 2608 Type 1 Athens-Fox 2020 Excellent 500 gpm 280 gal
6 Truck 34 Aerial Pierce 2022 Excellent 105’ Ladder
Rescue 133 Rescue SVI 2008 Fair Heavy Rescue
He noted that Engine 33 is set to be replaced, but orders can take up to two years to deliver.
Fire Chief Barron reviewed CCFD’s reserve apparatus inventory:
Unit Type Manufacturer Year Condition Features
Engine 132 Type 1 Pierce 2002 Poor 1750 gpm 500 gal
Engine 134 Type 1 Pierce 2007 Poor 1750 gpm 500 gal
Engine 137 Type 1 Pierce 2001 Poor 1750 gpm 500 gal
Engine 138 Type 1 Pierce 2002 Poor 1750 gpm 500 gal
Truck 134 Aerial Pierce 2007 Poor 105’ ladder
Fire Chief Barron reviewed the community risk assessment. He noted that the areas addressed were:
• Demographics, at-risk populations per NFPA
• Risk classifications
• Physical hazards
• Land use
• Physical assets protected
• Critical Infrastructure
He explained some examples of risks include landslides, floods, and wildland fire.
Fire Chief Barron explained that out of 890 fire departments in California, 158 have an ISO rating of 2, which puts CCFD in the top 20%.
Fire Chief Barron stated that in 2022, Station 37 in Millbrae had the second busiest workload, and Station 34 in Burlingame had the busiest workload. He noted that the station coverage (the time it takes to get from a station to a call) is excellent. He added that there were 30,000 calls in four years, with the demand density being highest around the hospital and care facilities. He noted that 60% of the calls were EMS=related.
Fire Chief Barron reviewed the report’s findings and observations:
• Most service demand occurs in CCFD’s Station 37 and 34 response areas, particularly near Station 37 (Millbrae).
• Based on the density data and 4-minute travel time extent, all CCFD fire stations are located in the appropriate areas for good general overall coverage throughout CCFD’s coverage area. Additional demand is near Station 36, and future demand exists across Highway 101 near the Bay. • Based on the CCFD unit workload and truck travel extent, the dual companies at sSation 34 are well placed.
7 • Concentration analysis shows that the staffing capability to send resources to assemble EFR is very good.
Next, Fire Chief Barron reviewed CCFD’s response performance:
• The cities of Burlingame and Hillsborough Police Departments answer emergency calls and transfer to San Mateo County Dispatch, resulting in additional time to respond and CAD data that is not available.
• Millbrae 911 calls go directly to San Mateo County
• CCFD turnout times of 2:37 for EMS and 3:17 for fire response was below NFPA standards. • CCFD travel time was below NFPA standards.
• CCFD total call received to first unit arrival time at 90% is nine minutes and zero seconds. • NFPA benchmark at 90% is six minutes and thirty seconds.
Next, Fire Chief Barron summarized personnel and staffing:
• CCFD currently maintains a minimum of three firefighters on all fire engines and three firefighters on truck 34.
• NFPA 1710 recommends four-person staffing.
• This would require 21 additional firefighters to meet the NFPA standard for all six fire engines and truck 34.
• Most other agencies in San Mateo County rely on three firefighters per engine, and many prioritize four firefighters on trucks.
• CCFD previously maintained a shift inspector program; that employee was the 4th FTE on the truck after inspection duties.
Fire Chief Barron reviewed the fire stations and facilities:
• CCFD is operating from aging fire stations at an average of 54 years of age. Four are rated in “Fair” condition and three in “Poor” condition. Many have numerous deficiencies. • The current CCFD administrative facility at Station 36 is an inadequate facility not intended for modern administrative facility.
• The cities of Burlingame, Hillsborough, and Millbrae own the CCFD facilities within their jurisdictions.
Fire Chief Barron reviewed the recommendations for response performance:
• Recommendation 1: Consider initiating a regular Response Time Performance time tracking and reporting system.
• Recommendation 2: The department should start conducting performance and outcome measurements.
• Recommendation 3: Consider doing further analysis of the call answering times, call processing times, and specifically call transfer times from the City of Burlingame PD and the Hillsborough PD PSAP Dispatch Centers to the San Mateo County Dispatch Center. • Recommendation 4: Consider studying turnout time performance measures and possible causes.
8 Fire Chief Barron noted that dispatch times is a countywide issue, and not an issue with CCFD teams. He explained that in the short term, they have placed monitors in each station and have purchased software to help measure response times.
Fire Chief Barron reviewed the recommendations for staffing:
• Recommendation 5: Consider hiring enough additional firefighters to staff truck 34 to ensure a minimum of 4-person staffing daily.
• Recommendation 6: Consider hiring enough additional firefighters to ensure a minimum of 4-person staffing daily on all six CCFD fire engines.
• Recommendation 11: Consider hiring a full time FTE Facilities and Fleet Manager. • Recommendation 13: Consider conducting a management staffing analysis to analyze the management staffing needs of CCFD and adjust the organizational structure and chart. • Recommendation 19: Consider hiring a full time FTE Plans Reviewer for the Fire Prevention Division. • Recommendation 18: Continue to support and update Central County Fire Department’s succession planning and career development programs.
He noted that CCFD has applied for FEMA grant for additional funding for staffing.
Fire Chief Barron reviewed the recommendations for facilities:
• Recommendation 7: Consider developing a long-term Capital Facilities Replacement Plan. • Recommendation 9: Consider constructing or relocating the Central County Fire Department administrative facility to a more suitable facility location. • Recommendation 10: Consider replacing Station 36 with a new staffed fire station for future growth and consider locating property on the east side of CCFD’s territory for a future fire station. • Recommendation 12: Find suitable locations for work out exercise areas, outside of the apparatus bays, at Stations 32, 33, 35, 37, and 38.
Fire Chief Barron reviewed the future considerations:
• Recommendation 15: Consider conducting a cooperative services feasibility study for shared services with neighboring agencies.
• Recommendation 17: Consider conducting a feasibility study for the formation of a potential CCFD Fire District.
• Recommendation 20: Consider developing a Strategic Plan and Master Plan for Central County Fire Department.
Fire Chief Barron reviewed the budgetary recommendations:
• Recommendation 8: Consider modifying and expanding the long-term Apparatus Replacement Plan. • Recommendation 14: Consider funding a more aggressive reserve fund for capital replacements. • Recommendation 16: Consider implementing a digital record keeping system.
Fire Chief Barron noted that apparatus replacement has gone up by 20% in recent years.
9 Mayor Brownrigg and Council thanked Fire Chief Barron for the presentation and all the hard work.
Councilmember Beach asked about the useful life of a fire vehicle. Fire Chief Barron replied that there isn’t a straightforward answer. He noted that the NFPA has one set of guidelines, but that other sources cite a lifespan of 25 years.
Mayor Brownrigg asked how often the Standards of Cover is done. Fire Chief Barron replied that it should probably be done every five to ten years.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke.
c. UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA DRIVE BIKE LANE PROJECT
DPW Murtuza stated that the California Drive Bike Lane Project will span from Oak Grove to Broadway along California Ave. He reviewed why the City is undertaking this project including:
•
California Drive is a high-s
peed corridor and identified as one of the high injury network roadways in the County due to safety concerns
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There are safety concerns for bicyclists and pedestrians • The road was identified in the City’s General Plan, and as a high-priority project in the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
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The road has also been identified in the 2021 San Mateo County Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan as part of the north-s
outh San Mateo County wide bike network
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The road infrastructure is aging and needs rehabilitation • The City was awarded $800,000 in competitive grant funds to undertake the project • The project development process involved community outreach meetings • Design concepts were developed, and input sought from the community through separate public meetings, BPAC, and TSPC
• After extensive public outreach and input, the City Council adopted the final design after providing direction in September 2021
• The project was awarded for construction and is going through the submittal review process; construction is expected to begin soon
DPW Murtuza reviewed the goals of the project:
• Upgrade the roadway infrastructure and improve safety and comfort for bicyclists and pedestrians as well as motorists
• Facilitate safer speeds
•
Build a bike facility that is consistent with the City’s goal of a separated bike facility through the north-s
outh corridor along California Drive
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Connect the downtown districts, schools, transit stations, parks, community center, and residential neighborhoods
• Coordinate with the future Broadway Grade Separation Project • Minimize impacts to local businesses and the community
10 DPW Murtuza reviewed the project’s scope:
• Street resurfacing
• Road diet
• Pedestrian Improvements (RRFBs, Bulb-outs, Refuge Islands, High Visibility Crosswalks) • Class IV (Separated) Two-way Cycle Track between Carmelita and Oak Grove (Eastside) • Class II (Dedicated) Bike Lane between Broadway and Carmelita (Westside)
DPW Murtuza discussed the bike lane design on California Drive from Broadway to Carmelita. He noted that 20 new parking spaces will be added between Carmelita and Sanchez. He acknowledged that prohibiting left turns will hurt businesses but will reduce the number of accidents and make it safer for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that he hoped this design would not push traffic into the neighborhoods nearby.
Councilmember Ortiz asked if vehicles would make a U-turn to park in Maverick Jack’s parking lot. DPW Murtuza replied that while drivers may do this, it is not the intention.
DPW Murtuza discussed the bike lane design on California Drive from Carmelita to Sanchez. He stated that there will be a two-way bike lane on the east side of the street, with some pedestrian refuge islands. He explained that there will 20 new parking spaces on the east side of the street, but they won’t be metered due to an agreement with the SFPUC.
DPW Murtuza gave an overview of the future two-way bike facility concept with the Broadway Grade Separation Project. He stated that there will be a two-way bike lane on the east side of California, with numerous ways under the railroad tracks. He noted that parking would be restored on the west side of California.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment.
Mr. Kevranian voiced concern about the potential U-turns people would be making near Maverick Jack’s and the bike lane on the east side.
Mike voiced concern about potential customers driving northbound making left turns into businesses on the west side of California Drive.
Alexis and Jennifer voiced their support for the project.
Manito voiced support for the new bike lanes and the overall project. He worried that vehicles patronizing the business on the west side will occupy the bike lanes.
Dave voiced support for the new bike lanes.
11 Nikki voiced concern for the project and the potential impact on the nearby neighborhood. (Comment submitted via Zoom)
Seth, Doug, John, Jerry, and Tim voiced support for the project. (Comments submitted via [email protected]
).
Mayor Brownrigg closed public comment.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that the City does its best to get as much information out to the public as possible. He noted that the concern about first responders is taken into consideration with the design of the project.
Councilmember Stevenson voiced support for the project. He acknowledged that the project may need to be altered as more data is collected. He added that the project will improve biker and pedestrian safety.
Councilmember Beach acknowledged that every project has trade-offs. She noted that the Broadway and California intersection is the most accident-prone intersection in Burlingame, and this project will help make it safer. She thanked the public for attending and providing feedback.
Mayor Brownrigg echoed the other Councilmembers’ comments. He noted that this is not just a bike lane project, but a road diet project. He added that California has a vehicle speed problem, and this project will help reduce the speed of vehicles, thus making the road safer.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
AFSCME members spoke on behalf of their union regarding the City’s current labor negotiations. The commentators included: Dante, Juan, Nick, Jorge, Patrick, Natal, Olma, Kenneth, Joe, Robert, Tim, Dave, and Richard. Their comments included:
• Employee turnover is high
• Retaining employees is difficult
• Difficulty in hiring
• Cost of living has increased leading to employees not being able to live in the area • Appreciation for work done
• Need to increase wages to be equal with neighboring cities • Reserve funds, General Fund balance, and enterprise funds could be used for increases • Inability to live on their employee wages
Analisa thanked Public Works staff for fixing the water main break.
After Public Comment, Council took a three-minute recess.
10. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
12 Mayor Brownrigg asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any item from the Consent Calendar. No item was pulled.
Councilmember Beach made a motion to adopt the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilmember Ortiz.
The motion passed by roll call vote, 4-0-1 (Vice Mayor Colson was absent).
a. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 20, 2023 CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the June 20, 2023 Closed Session.
b. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 20, 2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the June 20, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting.
c. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A $356,760 AGREEMENT WITH TIMBERLINE TREE SERVICE, INC. FOR MATURE EUCALYPTUS TREE PRUNING AND REMOVAL AND STUMP REMOVAL AT SKYLINE BLVD. AND BAYSIDE PARK AND APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL $356,760 APPROPRIATION IN THE PARKS OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES
Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad requested Council adopt Resolution Number 086-2023.
d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A $1,459,875 AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. FOR MATURE EUCALYPTUS TREE PRUNING AND
REMOVAL AT FRANCARD GROVE NORTH AND ROLLINS ROAD AND APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL $1,459,875 APPROPRIATION IN THE PARKS OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FROM
THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES
Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad requested Council adopt Resolution Number 087-2023.
e. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A $764,800 AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY TREE SERVICE, LLC. FOR MATURE EUCALYPTUS TREE PRUNING
AND REMOVAL AND STUMP REMOVAL ALONG EASTON DRIVE, OAK GROVE AVENUE, AND BURLINGAME AVENUE AND APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL $764,800 APPROPRIATION IN THE PARKS OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES
Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad requested Council adopt Resolution Number 088-2023.
13 f. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING A $399,728 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GOLDEN BAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD STORM DRAIN PROJECT #14, CITY PROJECT NO. 86330, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 089-2023.
g. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO AMEND THE CITY OF BURLINGAME'S FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 MASTER FEE SCHEDULE AND SET THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR SUCH AMENDMENT FOR AUGUST 21, 2023, AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE CITY OF BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Finance Director Yu-Scott requested Council to adopt Resolution Number 090-2023.
h. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HOUSEKEYS, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 OVER A ONE YEAR PERIOD AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
CDD Gardiner requested Council adopt Resolution Number 091-2023.
i. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP (PM 22-02), LOT COMBINATION OF PARCEL A, LOTS 1, 2, 33 AND 34, BLOCK 4, MAP OF EAST MILLSDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK NO. 2 SUBDIVISION AT 821 MALCOLM ROAD AND 1669-1699 OLD BAYSHORE HIGHWAY; AND FINDING
THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 092-2023.
j. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING A $580,421.80 CONTRACT TO DUKE’S ROOT CONTROL, INC., FOR THE SANITARY SEWER ROOT CONTROL SERVICES PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 86680
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 093-2023.
k. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING A $146,010 EMERGENCY GENERATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT TO EDWARD R. BACON COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 094-2023.
l. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES (ESA) TO PERFORM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL $29,885, FOR A TOTAL COMPENSATION OF $521,885, RELATED TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW OFFICE / RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT 1200-1340 OLD BAYSHORE HIGHWAY
14 CDD Gardiner requested Council adopt Resolution Number 095-2023.
m. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK GROUP, INC., FOR A TOTAL COST OF $242,500, TO PROVIDE
AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS (ALPRS) TO THE BURLINGAME POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief Matteucci requested Council adopt Resolution Number 096-2023.
n. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT
TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GOOD CITY COMPANY FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $52,500, WITH A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $142,345, FOR CONTRACT PLANNING SERVICES RELATED TO THE PROPOSED LIFE SCIENCE PROJECT AT 1300 OLD BAYSHORE HIGHWAY
CDD Gardiner requested Council adopt Resolution Number 097-2023.
o. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ESTABLISHING THE SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT TO SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
City Manager Goldman requested a continuation of the public hearing establishing the San Francisco Tourism Marketing District to September 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF THE BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF THE REMOVAL OF A PROTECTED PRIVATE TREE AT 1515 FLORIBUNDA AVE.
City Arborist Holtz gave a brief overview of the appeal. He stated that an applicant at 1515 Floribunda is appealing the Beautification Commission’s decision to deny a private tree removal. He reviewed the background of the item:
• A private juniper tree approved for removal by the City Arborist • City Arborist decision appealed
• Beautification Commission denied removal
• Beautification Commission decision appealed to City Council
City Arborist Holtz discussed the juniper tree. He noted that the tree measures 48 inches at the base and is 20 feet tall. The tree is located close to the building.
City Arborist Holtz stated that the applicant hired an independent arborist, who cited that the tree is a fire hazard danger and should be removed. He noted that he came to the same conclusion as the independent consultant, that the tree should be removed, but for different reasons.
15 City Arborist Holtz stated that this type of tree likes to spread its root system wide and shallow. He noted that there were signs of cracking on walls and floors in the garage, which the applicant claimed to be from the roots. He added that the only way to confirm that would be to do a root excavation or have a structural engineer do an assessment.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment.
The appellant (board member of the building’s HOA) spoke in favor of removing the tree. He laid out the argument for appealing the decision:
• Goal isn’t to remove something that has been growing for years • Minimize a risk that might become a greater risk in the future • Minimize the risk to nearby structures
• Make it easier to do work on those nearby structures in order to make them safer • He noted the complex has added ten new trees to the property • He wants to protect the residents by removing the tree, but also adding more trees in different areas
Another board member spoke in favor of removing the tree and planting another tree farther away from the building.
Councilmember Beach asked about replacing the tree. The appellant stated that they would replace the tree with three new trees. He added that the trees would be planted further away from the building than the juniper tree.
Councilmember Stevenson asked if the tree removal is tied to any other work to the building. The appellant replied that it would make future landscaping easier.
Mr. Popovic, a resident of the building, stated that 18 residents wrote to the HOA board asking them not to remove the tree.
Councilmember Beach asked if there are any plans to rehabilitate the sidewalks, or will it just be tree planting. The appellant replied that the sidewalks would be repaired.
Mayor Brownrigg closed public comment.
Mayor Brownrigg noted that this issue seemed to be a private matter as the tree doesn’t have much visibility from the outside.
Councilmember Ortiz commented that this should be a decision made among the homeowners association, and not by the City Council. He defaulted to the City Arborist’s decision to remove the tree and left it to the homeowners association to work out their differences.
Councilmember Beach and Councilmember Stevenson agreed with Councilmember Ortiz’s comments.
16 Mayor Brownrigg asked City Attorney Guina if with an appeal ruling, the Council could attach conditions.
City Attorney Guina replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Brownrigg agreed with his fellow Councilmembers and the City Arborist’s decision. He wanted to add that if the tree is removed, that the homeowners association must plant three new trees.
Councilmember Ortiz asked that if the original approval required a tree to be planted in place of the removed tree. City Arborist Holtz responded in the affirmative and stated that the permit does specify a one-to-one replacement with additional guidelines.
Mayor Brownrigg made a motion to uphold the appeal and overturn the Beautification Commission’s decision. He added that if the tree is removed, three new trees from the approved list of trees must be planted. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. The motion passed by roll call vote, 4-0-1 (Vice Mayor Colson was absent).
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
There were no future agenda items.
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 10:27 p.m. in memory of Air Force Pilot Colonel Ernest Leo De Soto.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Meaghan Hassel-Shearer
City Clerk