1 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
Approved Meeting Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting on August 17, 2026
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 Planning Commissioner Pfaff.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brownrigg, Colson, Pappajohn, Stevenson, Thayer MEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. REPORT OF REMOTE PARTICIPATION
There were none.
5. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
• MICHAEL MITCHELL, ET AL. V. CITY OF BURLINGAME, ET. AL., SAN MATEO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, CASE NO. 22-CIV-01964
• ETZEL WILLIAMS, III ET AL. V. PENINSULA CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY, AKA CALTRAIN, CITY OF BURLINGAME, ET AL., SAN MATEO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 22-CIV-03763 • FANG, ET AL V. CITY OF BURLINGAME, ET AL., SAN MATEO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, CASE NO. 26-CIV-01790
• BOURI V. CITY OF BURLINGAME, SAN MATEO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, CASE NO. 24-CIV-06602 • NEVILLE, STEPHEN V. CITY OF BURLINGAME, SAN MATEO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, CASE NO. 25-CIV-05067
• PAPERS & PETALS V. CITY OF BURLINGAME, SAN MATEO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, CASE NO. 24- CIV-08273
2 • POWLEN V. CITY OF BURLINGAME, SAN MATEO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, CASE NO. 26-CIV- 03678
• WILSON V. CITY OF BURLINGAME, SAN MATEO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, CASE NO. 26-CIV- 04802
• YAGUDAEVA V. CITY OF BURLINGAME, SAN MATEO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, CASE NO. 26-CIV- 04254
City Attorney Guina stated that no reportable action was taken.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION-PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2)
• SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)((2): ONE CASE
• CLAIM OF LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY, BU-1612
• CLAIM OF BALFOUR BEATTY INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., BU-1611 • CLAIM OF LIU-STERN, BU-1678
• CLAIM OF ZANUTTO, DEREK, BU-1687
• CLAIM OF MA, YAOWU, BU-1663
• CLAIM OF CROSBY, CURTIS, BU-1668
• CLAIM OF ELGART, SVETLANA, BU-1665
• CLAIM OF MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY, BU-1661
• CLAIM OF TAGUNICAR, CHRIS, BU-1668
• CLAIM OF FRAHER, JOHN, BU-1672
• CLAIM OF MAZZANTI, ALESSIO, BU-1674
• CLAIM OF COLLINS, PATRICK, BU-1671
• CLAIM OF OLIVERIA DOS SANTOS, RAIMUNDA DE, BU-1670
• CLAIM OF MUNETON MOSS, MARIA, BU-1682
• CLAIM OF CHHAY, MURADAN, BU-1681
• CLAIM OF BARAJAS-CHAVEZ, ALEX, BU-1685
• CLAIM OF WANG, KEN, BU-1688
City Attorney Guina stated that no reportable action was taken.
c. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: 501 PRIMROSE ROAD, BURLINGAME CA
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: CITY MANAGER LISA K. GOLDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY MICHAEL GUINA NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF BURLINGAME
UNDER NEGOTIATIONS: PRICE AND TERMS
City Attorney Guina stated that no reportable action was taken.
3 d. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: 1440 CHAPIN ROAD, BURLINGAME, CA
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: CITY MANAGER LISA K. GOLDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY MICHAEL GUINA NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF BURLINGAME; 1440 CHAPIN OWNER, LLC; GOLDEN 1 CREDIT UNION
UNDER NEGOTIATIONS: PRICE AND TERMS
City Attorney Guina stated that no reportable action was taken.
e. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: PARKING LOT H, 255 EL CAMINO REAL, BURLINGAME, CA AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: CITY MANAGER LISA K. GOLDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY MICHAEL GUINA NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF BURLINGAME
UNDER NEGOTIATIONS: PRICE AND TERMS
City Attorney Guina stated that no reportable action was taken.
f. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF MITTEN ROAD, AND THE CENTERLINE OF GILBRETH ROAD AS SHOWN THAT CERTAIN MAP “EAST MILLSDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK NO. 1” (RSM 50/24-25) AND MARKED BY A STANDARD CITY STREET MONUMENT, THENCE S 30°46’ 55” E 144.92 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S 5°26’56” E 18.71 FEET; THENCE S 60°50’07” W 9.77 FEET; THENCE N 52°18’17” W 21.58 FEET; THENCE N 64°17’32” E 19.50 FEET
PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR: CITY MANAGER LISA K. GOLDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY MICHAEL GUINA NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF BURLINGAME; THE UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
UNDER NEGOTIATIONS: PRICE AND TERMS
City Attorney Guina stated that no reportable action was taken.
6. UPCOMING EVENTS
Mayor Brownrigg reviewed upcoming events in the city.
7. PRESENTATIONS
a. INTRODUCTION OF THE CITY’S YOUTH POET LAUREATE
City Librarian McCulley introduced the Burlingame-Hillsborough Youth Poet Laureate Maya Osinski.
4 Maya recited an original poem entitled “Let Education Educate”.
The Council thanked Ms. Osinski for her poem.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Liam, Emily, and Natalie each spoke regarding their request that the Council support the “Make Polluters Pay Climate Super Fund.”
Judy spoke about the First Amendment.
9. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Brownrigg asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any item from the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor Pappajohn pulled item 9l, and Mayor Brownrigg pulled 9p.
Councilmember Stevenson made a motion to adopt the following items from the Consent Calendar: 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e, 9f, 9g, 9h, 9i, 9j, 9k, 9m, 9n, 9o, 9q, 9r, 9s, 9t, 9u, 9v; seconded by Councilmember Thayer. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: 5-0.
a. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 15, 2026 CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the June 15, 2026 Closed Session.
b. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 15, 2026 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the June 15, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
c. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE JULY 6, 2026 CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the July 6, 2026 Closed Session.
d. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE JULY 6, 2026 STUDY SESSION
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the July 6, 2026 Study Session.
e. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE JULY 6, 2026 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
5 City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the July 6, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
f. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TREE WORKER
CLASSIFICATION
HR Director Saguisag-Sid requested Council adopt Resolution Number 105-2026.
g. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP (25-02) FOR CONDOMINIUM
PURPOSES AND VACATION OF A FIRE ALARM AND STREET LIGHTING EASEMENT OF PORTION OF BLOCK 7, MILLS ESTATE NO. 3, BURLINGAME, SAN MATEO COUNTY AT 1868-1870 OGDEN DRIVE
DPW Lamm requested Council adopt Resolution Number 106-2026.
h. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING A $300,000 CONTRACT TO PRECISIONWORKS, LLC, DBA
PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING, FOR SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT, SIDEWALK DISPLACEMENT REPAIR,
AND CURB RAMP ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT
DPW Lamm requested Council adopt Resolution Number 107-2026.
i. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BAYSIDE BALLFIELD LED RETROFIT, CITY PROJECT NO. 87270, IN THE AMOUNT OF $454,686
Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad requested Council adopt Resolution Number 108-2026.
j. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A VOTING DELEGTATE AND AN ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE 2026 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES’ ANNUAL CONFERENCE
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council adopt Resolution Number 109-2026.
k. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A ONE-YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CONFERENCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TO SUPPORT AND SERVICE THE
AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council adopt Resolution Number 110-2026.
l. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL AND
RELATED SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PLANS FOR
6 PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PARKS DIVISION CORPORATION YARD FOR $683,385, CITY PROJECT NO. 87470
Vice Mayor Pappajohn thanked staff for the staff report related to the Parks Division Corporation Yard project. She discussed design-build delivery for future projects to save time and cost. Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad explained the constraints for the Parks Division Corporation Yard project including:
relatively small scope/cost ($15 million estimate), lack of construction funding, and a preference to complete design development before seeking construction funding. She added that the City is considering retaining a construction manager before construction documents are developed to control costs once funding is identified.
Mayor Brownrigg and Councilmember Colson discussed the merits of design-build for larger projects but acknowledged it may be less appropriate for unfunded or smaller projects.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item for public comment. No one spoke.
Vice Mayor Pappajohn made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 111-2026; seconded by Councilmember Colson. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
m. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CENTRAL BURLINGAME TERRACE SUBDIVISION WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 86440, AND VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT PHASE 2, CITY PROJECT NO. 85260, BY WESTLAND CONTRACTORS INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,209,288.34
DPW Lamm requested Council adopt Resolution Number 112-2026.
n. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FREYER & LAURETA, INC. TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENT PLANS FOR THE BAYSIDE FIELDS PARKING LOT AND PATHWAY IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 86080, TO INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $48,100, FOR A NEW NOT- TO-EXECEED AMOUNT OF $122,100, AND TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad requested Council adopt Resolution Number 113-2026.
o. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FO FUNDING TO THE
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMJMISSION (MTC) UNDER THE ONE BAY AREA GRANT (OBAG) 4 PROGRAM FOR THE CHAPIN AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 87390
DPW Lamm requested Council adopt Resolution Number 114-2026.
p. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE MEMORANDA OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE AFSCME ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT AND THE AFSCME OPERATIONS
7 UNIT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND APPROVE AMENDED SALARY SCHEDULES FOR MERIT AND
CASUAL CLASSIFICATIONS
Mayor Brownrigg expressed appreciation for the negotiation process and everyone’s professionalism. He praised the outcome as fair and beneficial for all workers.
Councilmember Colson thanked all parties involved for sticking to the schedule and avoiding protracted negotiations that cause stress on the staff.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke.
Mayor Brownrigg made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 115-2026; seconded by Councilmember Stevenson. The motion passed by roll call vote, 5-0.
q. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT WITH CBRE FOR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER SERVICES FOR THE SALE OF
PARKING LOT H
Deputy City Manager Kirshner requested Council adopt Resolution Number 116-2026.
r. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR TO ATTEND THE
PUBLIC SECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
HR Director Saguisag-Sid requested Council approve of her out-of-state travel to attend the Public Sector Human Resources Association Annual Conference.
s. OPEN NOMINATION PERIOD TO FILL TWO VACANCIES ON THE TRAFFIC, SAFETY & PARKING
COMMISSION
City Manager Goldman requested Council open the nomination period to fill two vacancies on the Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission.
t. OPEN NOMINATION PERIOD TO FILL ONE VACANCY ON THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
City Manager Goldman requested Council open the nomination period to fill one vacancy on the Beautification Commission.
u. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTNACE OF A $48,764 CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY
PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT AND EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATING $48,764 IN THE GRANT FUND FOR THE AGREEMENT AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Police Chief Vaswani requested Council adopt Resolution Number 117-2026.
8 v. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANT OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT TO PACIFIC GASE AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (PG&E) AT 1369 N. CAROLAN AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE EASEMENT FOR RECORDATION
DPW Lamm requested Council adopt Resolution Number 118-2026.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURLINGAME DECLARING THE NEED FOR THE BURLINGAME INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY AND DECLARING THAT THE BURLINGAME DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SHALL FUNCTION; CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15378(b)(4)
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL TO BE THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS FOR THE BURLINGAME INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
City Attorney Guina explained that in 2025, the City Council approved the purchase and lease for the new City Hall at 1440 Chapin Avenue. He explained that some portion of the negotiated purchase price is likely to be financed through the issuance of lease revenue bonds.
City Attorney Guina explained that the ordinance proposes creating the Burlingame Industrial Development Authority (“IDA”). The IDA would serve as a financing/bond-issuing partner for the City. He stated that the ordinance declares the need for the IDA and allows for subsequent formation of a finance authority that will act as the bond issuer for the City Hall project.
City Attorney Guina stated that staff recommends adopting a resolution that would appoint the City Councilmembers as the Industrial Development Authority Board of Directors.
Councilmember Thayer asked about the logistics of meeting as the board versus the Council. City Attorney Guina replied that the Industrial Development Authority is a separate legal entity requiring separate agendas and separate actions.
Mayor Brownrigg asked if the Industrial Development Authority would need Directors and Officers’ Insurance. City Attorney Guina replied that he would need to get back to Council with this information.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the public hearing. No one spoke.
Councilmember Stevenson made a motion to bring back the proposed ordinance for a second reading; seconded by Vice Mayor Pappajohn. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
Councilmember Colson made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 119-2026; seconded by Councilmember Thayer. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
9 11. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. BROADWAY GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT UPDATE AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINAL DESIGN OF THE PROJECT AND ALLOCATING A LOCAL MATCH OF $2.4 MILLION FROM THE CITY’S CAPITAL INVESTMENT RESERVE TO THE STREET CIP PROJECT NUMBER 82540
DPW Lamm stated that Caltrain’s presentation includes updated cost estimates, funding status, real estate approach, and a request that Council approve funding in the amount of $2.4 million to complete the final design.
Caltrain Deputy Executive Director Sherry Bullock began by reviewing the project schedule. She explained that the project is currently at the end of the 65% design, with final design expected to take a year to complete. She added that real estate acquisition and relocation activities will proceed in parallel with the final design. She noted that the targeted construction start date is fall 2028, with total construction taking four years.
Ms. Bullock reviewed the 2026 total project cost estimate by elements:
Elements (2026) Cost
Planning and Preliminary Design $4.46 million
Construction Contractor Costs $421.25 million
Designer/Engineer of Record Costs $39.37 million
Real Property and Easements $25.78 million
Agency Costs (e.g. environmental, project
management and oversight, construction
management, operational support, bus bridges,
railroad worker protection, and overhead)
$97.8 million
Subtotal $588.65 million
Contingency $73.83 million
TOTAL $662.48 million
Ms. Bullock reviewed the Broadway Grade Separation Funding Plan by source:
• For Design – Total Cost is $63.2 million
o SMCTA - $54.8 million
o City - $8.4 million (amount includes $2.4 million noted above) • ROW – Total Cost is $25.6 million
o SMCTA - $25.6 million (contingent on RCE award)
• For Construction – Total Cost is $484 million
o Federal Railroad Administration RCE - $90.5 million (funding not secured) o SMCTA - $296 million (contingent on RCE award)
o City - $9.6 million (contingent on RCE award)
o CalSTA, TIRCP - $70 million
10 o CPUC, Section 190 - $15 million
o Mullin Congressional Earmark - $3 million
• Remaining Funding Need (with RCE award) - $89.7 million
Ms. Bullock discussed how to maintain project momentum whether or not the project is awarded $90 million in RCE funds.
• If RCE awarded ($89.7 million gap)
o Unlocks the allocation of SMCTA’s ROW funds
o Advance early work and real estate activities
o Unlocks the allocation of SMCTA’s construction funds
o Pursue future funding opportunities
o Maintain 2028 construction start
o Position project for construction
• If RCE is not awarded ($180.1 million gap)
o Request to SMCTA to advance early work and real estate activities o Pursue future funding opportunities
o Consider innovative financing and funding strategies
o Maintain project readiness for future funding opportunities
Ms. Bullock reviewed Caltrain’s real estate approach including meeting with potential affected owners and coordinating with tenants and businesses. Additionally, she reviewed properties that Caltrain is anticipating needing to acquire.
Ms. Bullock discussed Caltrain’s proposed community engagement, which would include:
• Project website
• Factsheets
• Broadway business outreach
• Community meetings
• Council updates
• One-on-one meetings
Ms. Bullock reviewed a list of risks to the project including:
• Funding – availability of construction funding
• Unknown sites and subsurface conditions – utilities, geological conditions, and soil contamination • Environmental requirements – creek, trees, hydrologic conditions, and bird-nesting • Market and external – escalation, fuel, labor, and material price volatility • Real estate – acquisition, access, and relocation timing • Security – site security, vandalism, and property protection
Mayor Brownrigg asked about the contingency line item. Ms. Bullock stated that this amount is included in the total project cost.
11 Vice Mayor Pappajohn asked about the timing of bringing on a construction manager. A Caltrain representative stated that this would be done before construction documents are developed.
Councilmember Thayer asked whether certain allocations from the SMCTA were contingent on receiving RCE funds. SMCTA Director of Project Deliver Jess Manzi replied that SMCTA allocations for right-of-way, capital, and construction were made contingent on an RCE award. If RCE is not awarded, then all parties would need to reconvene and develop a new plan.
The Council asked if construction must be fully funded before starting the project, or whether construction can begin with a majority of the funds secured. DPW Lamm replied that partial funding and early work can proceed if sufficient funding exists for initial staged work and right of way. However, he explained that funding certainty is crucial to avoid construction pauses or cash-flow issues.
Vice Mayor Pappajohn discussed that the requested $2.4 million would come from the City’s Capital Investment Reserve.
Mayor Brownrigg asked when the City would hear about the RCE grant. City Manager Goldman stated that there is no clear timeline. It was noted that previous cycle awards were issued in December but that it was possible that awards may be released prior to the mid-term election.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment.
Brian asked questions regarding whether other options were studied.
Mayor Brownrigg closed public comment.
Councilmember Colson made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 120-2026; seconded by Councilmember Stevenson. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
b. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BURLINGAME SAFETY ACTION PLAN (VISION ZERO PLAN)
.
DPW Lamm explained that the Burlingame Safety Action Plan (Vision Zero Plan) reflects 18 months of analysis, technical work, and community engagement. He stated that the plan is intended to be a guiding policy document, not an implementation plan.
Fehr and Peers Principal Dana Weissman began by discussing the outreach they conducted:
• Project webpage received 3,000 visitors
• Interactive map survey received 650 contributions
• Pop-up events were held at the Fresh Market and at Burlingame High School • Task force and community advisory committee convened multiple times • City Council and Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission received a total of nine presentations
12 Ms. Weissman discussed the feedback that they received:
• 80% of participants wanted safer intersections and crossings, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists
• 70% wanted more space for walking and bicycling
• 40% prioritized school safety
• 50% identified lower vehicle speeds as a priority
Ms. Weissman reviewed the data that was collected regarding the City’s streets, speeds, intersections, accidents, etc.:
• Collision patterns indicate unsafe speeds, improper turning, and signal/sign violations are frequently associated with serious injury/fatal collisions in Burlingame • Vehicle-pedestrian collisions (including right-of-way violations) show a need for safer pedestrian routes
• Identified “safety emphasis areas”, where collision risk is overrepresented, including arterial roadways, signalized intersections, school areas, and commercial areas • High Injury Network represents 20% of the roadway network and accounts for 80% of serious injury and fatal collisions
Ms. Weissman discussed how to prioritize projects and how the Burlingame Safety Action Plan is set up:
• The plan uses tiers A through C to prioritize projects, with Tier A representing the greatest opportunity for safety benefits
• The plan identifies engineering and non-engineering strategies; non-engineering measures include education, enforcement, policy changes, programmatic work, and emergency services coordination • The plan’s action plan is organized under the Safe System approach
Ms. Weissman stated that the next steps for the City are to adopt the plan, pursue funding for priority projects, update policies and programs, implement near-term projects, and monitor progress. She emphasized that the plan positions Burlingame to be competitive for safety grants.
Councilmember Colson asked whether El Camino Real appears as a High Injury Network segment in the plan. Ms. Weissman replied that El Camino Real is not part of the plan as it is not owned by the City.
However, she acknowledged that the El Camino Real Project will help to improve safety.
Councilmember Colson asked about lighting improvements and whether solar lighting was considered.
DPW Lamm confirmed that the El Camino Real project includes lighting upgrades. He stated that a lighting study could be done to identify priority corridors and that they could explore solar-powered options.
Councilmember Stevenson asked about speed management and options available to the City. Ms.
Weissman replied that Assembly Bill 43 provides greater flexibility for local jurisdictions to lower posted speed limits. She added that staff identified 40 corridors where speed could be lowered.
13 Councilmember Stevenson asked about educational efforts associated with the plan. DPW Lamm replied that the plan includes education strategies including school-focused programs and public awareness.
Councilmember Thayer suggested that future staff reports should reference the Safety Action Plan to enable tracking. DPW Lamm replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Brownrigg recommended a public-facing outreach campaign to normalize lower speeds and invite cultural change. He emphasized non-enforcement approaches rather than relying solely on citations. He suggested that when available, the City explore utilizing cameras for stop sign enforcement.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment.
Jennifer Pfaff urged a city-wide campaign to address device distraction and to build community awareness.
BSD Superintendent Silversmith thanked the City for including schools in the process.
Mayor Brownrigg closed public comment.
Councilmember Stevenson made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 121-2026; seconded by Councilmember Thayer. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers reported on their various committees and activities.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
14. 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.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brownrigg adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. in memory of Lynn Van Etten and former Councilmember Jerry Deal.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
City Clerk Meaghan Hassel-Shearer