1 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
Approved Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting on August 21, 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 7:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance was led by Chris Chai.
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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 CITY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR MARIA SAGUISAG‐SID, CITY MANAGER LISA K. GOLDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY MICHAEL GUINA, TIMOTHY L. DAVIS ATTORNEY, FINANCE DIRECTOR HELEN YU‐SCOTT
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: AFSCME
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. PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF CHRISTINE REED
Mayor Brownrigg read a proclamation recognizing the work of Christine Reed as Central County Fire Department’s Fire Marshall. Fire Marshall Reed retired on August 24, 2023. She will be dearly missed.
Councilmember Ortiz congratulated Fire Marshall Reed on her retirement and thanked her for her service.
Vice Mayor Colson and
Councilmember Beach stated that it was important to have role models like Fire Marshall Reed for all the young women in the community. They both thanked her for her service.
Councilmember Stevenson thanked Fire Marshall Reed for her service.
Fire Marshall Reed thanked the Council and the community for their support.
b. PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF DAVID CHAI
Mayor Brownrigg read a proclamation recognizing David Chai. He noted that because of David, the City re‐ learned of its founder, Anson Burlingame. He acknowledged that because of David Chai’s work the City was able to commemorate Anson Burlingame with a bust in the library and the public art in Washington Park.
The Council discussed the time they spent with David Chai, the work he did for the community, and his research into discovering who Anson Burlingame was.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment.
Jennifer Pfaff thanked David Chai for his hard work in researching and educating the community on Anson
Burlingame. (comment submitted via [email protected]).
Chris Chai, son of David Chai, thanked the Council for recognizing his father.
c. PRESENTATION FROM YOUTH POET LAUREATE LAUREN LIN
City Librarian McCulley introduced the City’s new Youth Poet Laureate Lauren Lin.
Ms. Lin read one of her original poems entitled “Party Poem”.
3 d. PRESENTATION FROM THE MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District (“District”) representative Rachel Curtis‐Robles gave a presentation on the District. She explained that the District’s mission is to safeguard the health and comfort of the people of San Mateo County through a planned program to monitor and reduce mosquitoes and other vectors.
Ms. Curtis‐Robles stated that the District’s work is based in integrated pest management including:
1. Mosquito Control
o West Nile Virus is a seasonal concern
o Residents can report dead birds and should use insect repellent when outdoors in the evenings and early mornings
2. Mosquitofish
o Natural predators
of mosquito larvae
o Can be placed in non‐natural water, such as unused (green) swimming pools, fountains, and fishponds
3. Insect and Tick Identification
o Scientific staff have extensive identification expertise o Tick collection, identification, and testing for surveillance purposes o Advice for mites, cockroaches, and other insects
4. Rodent Inspections
o Comprehensive property inspection
o Identification of rodent attractants and entry points o Custom inspection report, information, and snap traps o Advice on best methods for exclusion work, tips on hiring a pest control company or for “DIY”
5. Yellowjacket Control
o Yellowjackets seek sugar and protein like at picnics and barbeques o They are aggressive, sting, and can cause severe allergic reactions o District staff can treat/remove ground‐nesting yellowjackets in cases where the location of the nest is known
6. Community education
7. Disease surveillance
She noted that there is no charge for individual services, as the services are paid for by tax revenues.
Ms. Curtis‐Robles reviewed the Burlingame calls the District responded to in 2022:
235 Service Requests
41 Mosquito Service Requests
63 Yellowjacket Service Requests
58 Rodent Service Requests
507 Mosquito Sources
1,820 Site Inspections
121 Larval Samples
4 603 Site Treatments
Ms. Curtis‐Robles reminded the public that they play a key role in reducing water, where mosquitoes can breed, by dumping water once a week. She ended her presentation by stating that if anyone had questions, the District can be reached online at www.smcmvcd.org or by phone at 650‐344‐8592.
Vice Mayor Colson asked how quickly the District responds to calls from the public. Ms. Curtis‐Robles stated that they respond within the next business day.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Colson stated that “Women’s Equality Day Vote Economic Power” will be August 23 at the Community Center.
AFSCME members spoke on behalf of their union regarding the City’s current labor negotiations. The commentators included: Mark, Tim, Dave, Mario, John, Dickie, Tristan, Jon, and Andres. 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
Manito Velasco voiced concern about the California Drive project. (Comment submitted via [email protected]).
10. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Brownrigg asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any item from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Beach pulled item 10j.
Councilmember Ortiz made a motion to adopt 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e, 10f, 10g, 10h, 10i, 10k, 10l, 10m, 10n, 10o, 10p, 10q, and 10r; seconded
by Councilmember Stevenson. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5‐0.
5 a. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE JULY 5, 2023 CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Hassel‐Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the July 5, 2023 Closed Session.
b. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE JULY 5, 2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
City Clerk Hassel‐Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the July 5, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting.
c. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE AUGUST 1, 2023 CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Hassel‐Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the August 1, 2023 Closed Session.
d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH VERDE DESIGN, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD RENOVATIONS AT CUERNAVACA PARK PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000
Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad requested Council adopt Resolution Number 098‐2023.
e. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURE OF $272,127 OF DUNCAN TRUST FUNDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE LIBRARY’S AUTOMATED MATERIALS HANDLING SYSTEM (AMHS)
City Librarian McCulley requested Council adopt Resolution Number 099‐2023.
f. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH VEOLIA WATER WEST OPERATING SERVICES INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $760,000 FOR THE CITY OF BURLINGAME WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2023 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE EXTENSION
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 100‐2023.
g. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTIONS AWARDING A $1,033,500 CONSTRUCTION CONTACT TO D‐LINE CONSTRUCTORS INC. FOR THE 2023‐2025 CREEK AND CHANNEL CLEANING PROJECT AND APPROVING A $170,600 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WRA, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING, BIOLOGICAL MONITORING, AND REPORTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE PROJECT
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 101‐2023 and Resolution Number 102‐2023.
6 h. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AT ONE ADRIAN COURT
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 103‐2023.
i. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE EL CAMINO REAL SEWER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 85970 AND ADELINE DRIVE WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 84891 BY D’ARCY AND HARTY CONSTRUCTION INC.
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 104‐2023.
j. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE 2023 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES’ ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Councilmember Beach stated that she wouldn’t be attending this year’s League of California Cities’ Annual Conference. She explained that she wanted to make sure that one of her colleagues would be there to vote on the City’s behalf.
The Council discussed who would be in attendance and it was determined that Councilmember Stevenson was available.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke.
Vice Mayor Colson made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 105‐2023 with the amendment that Councilmember Stevenson be named the voting delegate; seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5‐0.
k. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF BURLINGAME’S RESPONSE LETTER TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT ENTITLED “ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING’S PANACEA OR PREVARICATION?”
CDD Gardiner requested Council adopt Resolution Number 106‐2023.
l. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ICF JONES AND STOKES, INC. FOR AN ADDITIONAL $72,374.40, FOR A TOTAL COMPENSATION OF $240,747.00, RELATED TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW OFFICE/RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BUILDING AT 1499 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY
CDD Gardiner requested Council adopt Resolution Number 107‐2023.
7 m. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE TO ASSIST WITH PRELIMINARY ARCHITECTURE SERVICES FOR A NEW CITY HALL
Assistant to the City Manager Kirshner requested Council adopt Resolution Number 108‐2023.
n. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A COMMERCIAL OFFICE UNIT FOR THE SOUTH BAYSIDE WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (SBWMA) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BYLAWS OF THE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT
Sustainability Program Manager Michael requested Council adopt Resolution Number 109‐2023.
o. ANNUAL RENEWAL OF THE BURLINGAME AVENUE AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (DBID); RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2022‐23 ANNUAL REPORT; DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO ESTABLISH AND LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023‐24; AND SETTING REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Finance Director Yu‐Scott requested Council adopt Resolution Number 110‐2023.
p. APPROVAL OF OUT‐OF‐STATE TRAVEL FOR MEMBERS OF THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION RETIREMENT COMMITTEE TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT DEFINED CONTRIBUTION ADMINISTRATORS, INC. (NAGDCA) ANNUAL CONFERENCE
HR Director Saguisag‐Sid requested approval of out‐of‐state travel for members of the deferred compensation retirement committee to attend the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators, Inc. (NAGDCA) Annual Conference.
q. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MODIFY THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF BURLINGAME DEPARTMENT HEAD AND
UNREPRESENTED
HR Director Saguisag‐Sid requested Council adopt Resolution Number 111‐2023.
r. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT NO. 83240 IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,561,825
Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad requested Council adopt Resolution Number 112‐2023.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 6.55 “SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT,” OF TITLE 6 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA
8 TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT; CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15378 AND 15061(b)(3)
City Manager Goldman stated that in 2001, the San Mateo County Tourism Business Improvement District (“SMCTBID”) was formed pursuant to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989. She explained that the San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau (now known as “The San Francisco Peninsula”) and San Mateo County lodging businesses now seek to modernize the SMCTBID by forming a new district, the San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District (“SFPTMD”), pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994.
City Manager Goldman stated that SFPTMD is a benefit assessment district that will create a revenue source
to help fund marketing and sales promotion efforts for the San Francisco Peninsula area lodging businesses. She noted that this approach is used successfully in other destination areas throughout the state to improve tourism and drive additional room nights to assessed lodging businesses. She added that the proposed SFPTMD includes all lodging businesses located within the boundaries of the cities of Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, East Palo Alto, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, and the unincorporated area of San Mateo County.
City Manager Goldman stated that the San Francisco Peninsula and lodging business owners decided to pursue formation of the SFPTMD in order to create a revenue source devoted to marketing the San Francisco Peninsula area as a tourist, meeting, and event destination. She noted that if established, the SFPTMD would generate approximately $10,336,711 on an annual basis for promotion of travel and tourism specific to the San Francisco Peninsula area.
City Manager Goldman reviewed the benefits of a Tourism Marketing District:
Funds cannot be diverted for other government programs; They are customized to fit the needs of each destination; They allow for a wide range of services; including destination marketing, tourism promotion, and sales lead generation;
They are designed, created, and governed by those who will pay the assessment; They provide a stable funding source for tourism promotion
City Manager Goldman stated that the annual assessment rate is 1.5% of gross short‐term sleeping room rental revenue for lodging businesses with 5,000 square feet or more of dedicated meeting space, and
0.75% for all other lodging businesses within the SFPTMD’s boundaries. She explained that assessments would not be collected on:
stays of more than 30 consecutive days
stays provided to airline cockpit and/or cabin crews pursuant to an agreement between a hotel and an airline, which is in furtherance of or to facilitate such crews’ performance of their jobs for the airline, including layovers between flights
9 employees of the state or federal government if room charges are paid directly by their employing agency
any properly credentialed officer or employee of a foreign government who is exempt by reason of express provision of federal law or international treaty
City Manager Goldman stated that the proposed SFPTMD
will have a five‐year life, beginning January 1,
2024. She added that the City will be responsible for collecting the assessments on a monthly basis. She noted that the City would be paid a fee equal to 1% of the amount of assessments collected, or a flat fee of $60,000 whichever is greater, each year to cover its costs of collection and administration.
Councilmember Stevenson asked about the specificity of marketing and how the San Francisco Peninsula will ensure it doesn’t benefit areas not in the District.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the public hearing.
SFPTMD’s CEO John Hutar stated that
these proposed steps will assist in modernizing the District. He replied to Councilmember Stevenson’s questions by stating that engaging in electronic campaigns via Expedia and other similar companies makes it easy to target marketing.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that he supports the initiative.
Mayor Brownrigg closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor
Colson thanked Mr. Hutar for his work on this matter.
Councilmember Beach made a motion to bring back the proposed ordinance for a second reading; seconded by Councilmember Stevenson. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5‐0.
b. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF BURLINGAME FY
2023‐24 MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Finance Director Yu‐Scott stated that in May, the City Council held a public hearing to adopt the City’s FY 2023‐24 Master Fee Schedule. She explained that during the hearing, Vice Mayor Colson proposed several edits and the Council directed staff to look into these changes and bring it back for adoption.
Finance Director Yu‐Scott stated that staff made the proposed amendments to the Master Fee Schedule.
Vice Mayor Colson stated that in working on the Age Friendly City Plan, she thought that the Master Fee Schedule should reflect the preferred nomenclature and change “Senior” to “Older Adult”. City Librarian McCulley replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke.
10 Councilmember Ortiz made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 113‐2023 with the proposed amendment of replacing “Senior” with “Older Adult”; seconded by Vice Mayor Colson. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5‐0.
12. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. CONSIDERATION OF TWO APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
City Manager Goldman stated that the impending vacancies are due to the expiring terms of Trustees Mark Lucchesi and Mike Nagler. She explained that the vacancies were publicized, and notification letters were sent to past Commission applicants. She noted that the City received five applications as of the extended deadline of June 16, 2023. The City Council interviewed the following five applicants on August 17, 2023:
Bobba Venkatadri, Jill Goldsmith, Linda Shaffer, Mark Lucchesi, and William Van Kierken.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke.
The Council voted for two candidates.
Congratulations to Mark Lucchesi
on his re‐appointment and Jill Goldsmith on her appointment.
Thank you to all applicants.
b. DISCUSSION OF SB 532(WEINER) THE SAFE, CLEAN, AND RELIABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY ACT, DETERMINATION OF A POSITION, AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AS NEEDED
City Manager Goldman stated that State Senator Wiener pulled SB 532 in order to form a working group to further review the matter. Therefore, the Council didn’t need to take a position on the matter.
As public comment was received on this matter, it was read into the record.
Zack
urged the Council to send a letter in favor of SB 532 in order to support public transportation. (public comment submitted via [email protected]).
Friends of Caltrain representative Adina Levin stated that with the bill being pulled she was glad to hear that the Council would not take a position on the matter.
13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council reviewed their committee appointments.
11 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.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brownrigg adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m. in memory of Robert Puts.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Meaghan Hassel‐Shearer
City Clerk