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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2017.03.15 Burlingame City Council March 15, 2017 Approved Minutes 1 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes 2016-17 Mid-Year Budget Session March 15, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER A duly noticed meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The pledge of allegiance was led by Finance Director Carol Augustine. 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beach, Brownrigg, Colson, Keighran, Ortiz MEMBERS ABSENT: None 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA There were no public comments. 5. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY 2016-17 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS TO REFLECT THE RECOMMENDED MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENTS AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FURTHER FUNDING THE RENEWAL AND REPLACEMENT RESERVE IN THE CITY’S CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND City Manager Goldman introduced the mid-year budget session by thanking staff, Finance Director Augustine and DPW Murtuza for their hardwork and preparation of both the mid-year adjustments and projected CIP for FY 2017-18. City Manager Goldman discussed how staff is conducting outreach within the community to discuss budget priorities and understand what projects residents view as important. She stated that if any organization is interested in having staff come and discuss budget priorities they should reach out to the City Manager’s Office. Burlingame City Council March 15, 2017 Approved Minutes 2 Finance Director Augustine began by reviewing projected revenues from all General Fund sources. She stated that not all the revenue sources are growing at the same rates. As well, she explained that one of the biggest factors in the mid-year budget adjustment is having the prior year’s numbers available. She stated that by having these numbers, staff had concrete data to assist in projecting revenues. Finance Director Augustine stated that the main take away from projected revenues is that revenues as a whole are predicted to come in 2.5% higher than anticipated in the adopted budget. She next discussed the three revenue sources that make up over 85% of the City’s General Fund: 1) property taxes; 2) sales tax; and 3) TOT. In reference to property taxes, Burlingame saw a 7.85% growth in assessed value last year. She stated that most of this was anticipated in the FY 2016-17 adopted budgeted. She explained that staff is recommending an $825,000 adjustment because the County’s Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (“ERAF”) refund came in again this year. Finance Director Augustine noted that while ERAF has long been a part of the City’s property tax revenue stream, the refunding to cities is projected to diminish considerably, perhaps even come to an end if the State’s uses of ERAF are intensified. In regards to sales tax, she pointed out that Burlingame continues to have a high sales tax base. Approximately one-third of the $12.1 million in sales tax comes from auto and transportation sales. Finance Director Augustine stated that TOT remains Burlingame’s largest general revenue fund source. She explained that TOT comprises approximately 39% of the General Fund revenue. She stated that for this fiscal year, TOT is expected to be $216,000 or .8% better than budgeted. Next, Finance Director Augustine explained that departments were asked to examine their year-to-date budget to actual reports for the mid-year analysis. This was done to ensure that funding existed to carry out each department’s work plan for the remainder of the fiscal year. She stated that departments mostly made small expenditure adjustments. Finance Director Augustine discussed proposed transfers to capital project funds. She stated that staff is proposing a $500,000 transfer for the Broadway Grade Separation project matching funds. As well, she reviewed proposed transfers to assist in the CalTrain Electrification Project, Paloma Park Renovation and Village Park Renovation. Councilmember Keighran asked if the Paloma Park Renovation was where the fire occurred. Finance Director Augustine replied in the affirmative. Councilmember Keighran asked what the insurance coverage was for Paloma Park. City Attorney Kane stated that the City is still in discussions with the insurance company on their coverage. Finance Director Augustine discussed budgetary savings. She explained that last year the City saw savings of a million dollars in personnel costs and that she anticipates a similar amount this year. She stated that originally staff predicted revenues to exceed expenditures by $3.1 million. However, with the mid-year adjustments, the newly projected surplus fund balance is $4.1 million. Burlingame City Council March 15, 2017 Approved Minutes 3 Finance Director Augustine next discussed interest earnings. She stated that actual income earnings are allocated out to other City funds based on average cash balance throughout the fiscal year. As cash balances vary from year-to-year within the different funds, interest earnings by fund are difficult to project. Of the total interest earnings now projected for the FY 2016-17, $630,000 is projected to be General Fund interest revenue. Staff has proposed adjustments to the interest revenue budgets in all funds that will be credited with any material interest earnings in FY 2016-17. These mid-year adjustments will provide a more accurate projection of interest earnings to the various funds for future budgets. As well, she stated that the water and sewer funds were not adjusted after a thorough review of consumption trends. Small adjustments were made to the enterprise funds and internal service funds. Finance Director Augustine discussed the unfunded needs of the City referencing the building facilities report that was previously presented to the Council. As well, she discussed infrastructure projects such as Broadway Grade Separation and the Storm Drainage System. Councilmember Keighran stated that the Broadway Grade Separation project requires a local match of $15- 20 million. She asked if the City could lose its ranking in line if they don’t have the matching funds available. DPW Murtuza stated that it is critical for the City to have matching funds available at the time the City applies for the grant. Councilmember Beach asked Finance Director Augustine to explain how sales tax is changing. Finance Director Augustine stated that sales tax is generally considered a declining source of revenue. She explained that there have been large changes in consumer habits including: people purchasing services over goods, and shopping online. She stated that the City captures some of the sales tax from online purchases via the County pool. The County pool allocates sales tax received via online purchases based on the brick and mortar locations. Councilmember Beach stated that the City is fortunate that Burlingame Ave and the automobile industry in the City are thriving. Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked what San Bruno’s matching requirement was for their grade separation project. DPW Murtuza stated that the San Bruno project did not require matching funds. He explained that San Bruno was able to utilize San Mateo County’s Measure A and Prop B1 funds to bankroll the project. Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that the City should work with the County to obtain matching funds for the Broadway Grade Separation project. Councilmember Colson asked about the conditional payments the City obtains through enterprise agreements. Finance Director Augustine stated that they are General Fund revenues, unless they are impact fees in which case they are fiduciary funds. Councilmember Colson asked if there was an estimated range of what funds would come in for conditional payments. Finance Director Augustine stated it is hard to budget for this category. Burlingame City Council March 15, 2017 Approved Minutes 4 Councilmember Beach discussed San Mateo’s recent grade separation and asked what their local match was. DPW Murtuza stated it was in the $10 million range. Councilmember Keighran asked if the funds the City obtains from long term parking would decrease over time. She discussed her conversations with hotel managers about the decrease in tourists utilizing car rentals and instead opting for rideshare programs. Finance Director Augustine stated that long term parking is included in the special business license tax line, and it is not expected to become a major source of funds. Vice Mayor Brownrigg thanked staff for the well written staff report. He stated that in respect to the solid waste reserve fund, the City has done a good job using the reserves to almost eliminate rate rises. However, he stated that in the future, the City might want to consider a future gradual rate rise in order to avoid the depletion of the solid waste reserve fund. Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked if the Broadway Grade Separation project is dependent on Caltrain electrification. DPW Murtuza replied in the negative stating that Broadway Grade Separation has been needed since 1960. Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that the City has a General Fund that equates to about $2,200 a person while Millbrae’s general fund equates to about $1,400 a person. He explained that this is almost entirely because of TOT. However, he added that even with this revenue stream, the City can’t keep up with CIP projects and the City’s pension plan. Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke. Councilmember Colson stated that the economic analysis was well done. She explained that it is important for the public to understand that the operating budget funds the day-to-day operations of the City and that there is a whole other budgeting process for long term project needs. As well, she stated that she appreciated that the City continues to aggressively put money into reserve accounts. Vice Mayor Brownrigg made a motion to approve Resolution Number 16-2017 (amending the FY 2016-17 operating and capital budgets to reflect the recommended mid-year adjustments) and Resolution Number 17- 2107 (further funding the renewal and replacement reserve in the City’s capital projects fund); seconded by Councilmember Beach. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Next, Finance Director Augustine discussed the five-year budget. She began by reviewing the economic indicators, stating that the indicators came from Beacon Economics, a leading consulting firm. She stated that US real GDP growth is forecasted to increase by 2.7% in 2017-18. In the five-year forecast, Finance Director Augustine stated that property tax revenues are assumed to grow at a rate higher than inflation but not as quickly as in recent years. She explained that although growth in Burlingame’s assessed value in FY 2015-16 was 6.8%, and current year property tax revenue was based on a roll 7.85% higher, growth in the roll so far for FY 2017-18 indicates that an increase of approximately 5% in property taxes can be anticipated. Burlingame City Council March 15, 2017 Approved Minutes 5 She stated that major developments may have a significant impact over time but that staff typically doesn’t forecast for them. She stated that a slight increase in property taxes for FY 2019-20 was included because of the acknowledgement that the Burlingame Point project should be finished before then. However, she stated that most large developments are accompanied by a growth in expenditures as there is an increase in city services that are required. Next, she reviewed median home prices. She stated home prices in the area are some of the highest in the state. She explained that while prices in the Bay Area are up sales are down. Finance Director Augustine reviewed sales tax assumptions. She stated that it is forecasted that there will be a 2.7% growth in sales tax in FY 2017-18 across all sales tax categories. As well, she noted that as a result of Prop 30 expiring, sales tax in Burlingame went from 9% to 8.75% on January 1, 2017. Next, she reviewed TOT assumptions. She stated that new hotel construction in Silicon Valley has softened the growth but that the demand for hotels in Burlingame is still strong. As well, she explained that an adjustment is made in FY 2019-20 for the SFO hotel which will be opening with 350 rooms. She added that staff will continue to monitor receipts and will revise forecast if needed. Finance Director Augustine reviewed the five-year General Fund revenue forecast. The chart she displayed highlighted year-to-year revenue changes in the different categories. She stated that revenues are now expected to come in 2.5% higher than predicted for the FY 2016-17. Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked about the 1% of sales tax the City receives. Finance Director Augustine stated that the City receives a little over 1% from what is called the Bradley Burns allocations from the State Board of Equalization. She stated that the City pays the County .5% of the 1% for administration the distribution of these funds. It was explained that this 1% came from the transactions that occur in Burlingame. Finance Director Augustine reviewed the General Fund expenditures forecast assumptions. She explained that expenditure assumptions are applied to each major category. She stated that staff expected an annual 3% increase for non-personnel costs. In reviewing debt services the City was assuming no new general obligation debt issuances or refinancing. She stated that this is unlikely given the City’s unfunded needs. Next, she reviewed the forecast of CalPERS rates. She displayed a chart that discussed estimated CalPERS rates and had two main columns: normal cost and UAL Payment. She explained that normal cost is the smaller piece of the total rate as it is the cost of funding the accrual of benefits in the current fiscal year for active members. She stated that the normal cost is expected to stay level. UAL Payment is the unfunded accrued liability payment. She explained that the UAL payment is a dollar amount that must be paid either at the beginning of the year or throughout the year with an interest component. The chart combined the normal cost and the UAL payment over the next five-years to show the predicted increases. Finance Director Augustine stated that in December 2016, the CalPERS board decided it was necessary to reduce the assumed rate of investment it believes it will receive in the future from the current 7.5% down to 7%. She reviewed two graphs that showed the effect of the reduced assumed rate of investment and how much the City would need to fund CalPERS. Burlingame City Council March 15, 2017 Approved Minutes 6 Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked what the percentages referred to on the estimated CalPERS rate chart. Finance Director Augustine explained that the percentages referred to the amount of salary that the City would need to contribute to CalPERS each year. For example in 2016-17 for every dollar that the City pays in salary for miscellaneous rate employees, the City would need to put approximately 23 cents into CalPERS to fund the pension. She stated that a large portion of that payment is accrued liabilities. Finance Director Augustine discussed funding options for CalPERS. She stated that the City could increase its pension funding to CalPERS either through ad-hoc payments or “fresh start” payments. Other options she stated included: 1) setting up an IRS Section 115 Trust; 2) establishing an internal service fund; or 3) dedicating employee contribution of employer rate to the unfunded liability and/or Section 115 Pension Trust. Mayor Ortiz asked about the Section 115 Pension Trust. Finance Director Augustine stated the City would take additional funds out of the General Fund to create this trust. City Manager Goldman stated that the Section 115 Pension Trust is like creating a reserve, but that it would be managed outside the City with potential higher interest rates. Councilmember Beach asked if the City would be sending the funds from a Section 115 Pension Trust to CalPERS to lower the unfunded liability. Finance Director Augustine replied in the affirmative. Councilmember Colson discussed that when returns were good in CalPERS funds, governments were given contribution vacations. She stated that this shouldn’t have happened as the cost should have been slowly amortized over a length of time. She stated that what CalPERS is now doing is slowly decreasing the rate over three years to give local agencies time to handle the adjustment. She discussed the possibility that once the pension obligation bonds are paid off in FY 2018-19, the City could continue to set those funds aside to decrease the UAL. Mayor Ortiz thought that the Council should have a study session on this matter. Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that he was having a hard time understanding the dollar impact of the CalPERS decreased rate. He stated he understood the contribution rate increases but wanted to know what that means in terms of a yearly budgeted expense. Finance Director Augustine stated that it is rolled into the benefits line item on the five-year forecast. She stated that she didn’t have the dollar amount in front of her. Councilmember Colson stated that at a previous Council meeting, it was discussed that if CalPERS had decreased the rate by 1%, the City would be on the hook for an additional $20 million. Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked more specifically about what the effect would be on the budget in a few years. He asked if the benefit line is also growing because of agreed upon salary increases. Finance Director Augustine stated that the benefit line is increasing mostly because of the CalPERS rate decrease. Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that from FY 2016-17 to FY 2019-20, the benefits line of the budget is increased by $2.5 million. He stated that this is a significant increase. Burlingame City Council March 15, 2017 Approved Minutes 7 A discussion was had about benchmarking Burlingame’s CalPERS payments against neighboring cities. Vice Mayor Brownrigg suggested that benchmarking is a helpful tool in all areas and that he would like to see staff take this approach more often. Finance Director Augustine stated that benchmarking is difficult with pensions as most of the City’s payment is UAL. Finance Director Augustine continued her presentation by stating that classic employees are contributing to the employer share. She also reviewed employee contributions to health care and that the retiree medical program was closed to new employees in November 2011. Lastly, she reviewed the General Fund expenditure forecast stating that there were no changes made to the revenues and expenditure assumptions regarding changes in federal policy (immigration, trade, healthcare, etc). She stated that these factors were uncertain as a result of there being a new administration. Councilmember Beach thanked colleagues and staff for the detailed conversation on CalPERS rates. Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke. Vice Mayor Brownrigg discussed the fact that the five-year forecast assumes a 17% increase in salaries which while not unreasonable leads to a 40% increase in benefits. City Manager Goldman stated that the City is locked in on its MOUs until about mid-2018. Mayor Ortiz stated that he had concerns with the five-year forecast’s predictions for TOT. He discussed the fact that many hotels are being built in the region including the SFO hotel which could lead to a decreased occupancy rate for Burlingame. City Manager Goldman agreed that this was a concern and explained that finance had the TOT number decreasing in a few years for this reason. As well, City Manager Goldman stated that staff is recommending that the City go to ECO100. She explained that it wasn’t a huge swing and that staff will be recommending it for all municipal accounts. As well, she stated that staff and council will be talking about unfunded needs over the next few months. Mayor Ortiz thanked staff for their hardwork. b. REVIEW OF DRAFT FY2017-18 GENERAL FUND, GAS TAX, MEASURE A, MEASURE M AND FEDERALLY FUNDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) DPW Murtuza presented the staff report reviewing the proposed FY 2017-18 General Fund, Gas Tax, Measure A, Measure M and federally funded Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”). DPW Murtuza explained that the City has over $100 million of unmet infrastructure needs such as the WWII-era Recreation Center, a parking structure, and other public facilities identified in the City’s Unfunded Needs analysis. He stated that the improvements that were identified for FY 2017-18 are essentially safety and “bread and butter” infrastructure projects that do not include the $100 million unfunded capital improvement projects. Burlingame City Council March 15, 2017 Approved Minutes 8 He explained that for FY 2017-18 staff was recommending ongoing maintenance projects that are needed in order to allow the infrastructure to meet the daily needs of the community. DPW Murtuza stated that as part of the preparation for the FY 2017-18 CIP list, staff conducted a needs assessment of various infrastructure owned by the City, and identified a total of $38.4 million of General Fund projects. After further review and analysis of these needs, and taking into consideration the existing available funds, staff refined the CIP requests to a total of approximately $18.9 million. DPW Murtuza stated that about $8.2 million is available through grants and existing fund balances. As well, based on risk management, safety needs and staff’s capacity and resources to work on projects, approximately $6.3 million is recommended for FY 2017-18 from the General Fund. Next, DPW Murtuza reviewed the projects that staff is recommending funding for in FY 2017-18. For building facilities projects, he explained that there is an identified list of $14.1 million in project needs and $520,000 in existing funds and grants. He stated that staff is recommending Council approve $1.4 million in CIP projects. He reviewed how the funds would be spent including: 1) Fire Station #35 – HVAC upgrade, roof replacement and remodel; 2) energy efficiency improvements such as upgrading of lights at sports fields; 3) fire stations emergency generators upgrade; 4) fuel pump station improvements at Corp Yard; and 5) ADA improvements at various facilities. For bicycle, pedestrian and traffic safety improvements, he explained that there is an identified list of $17.82 million in project needs and $6.77 million in existing funds and grants. He stated that staff is recommending Council approve $1.05 million in CIP projects. He reviewed how the funds would be spent including: 1) California Drive class II bike lane project; 2) Broadway Grade Separation project; 3) Sidewalk repairs program and ADA improvements; 4) Hoover School sidewalk improvements; 5) Broadway Corridor pedestrian lighting improvements; 6) residential traffic calming program; and 7) bike boulevards implementation feasibility study. For Parks and Recreation projects, he explained that there is an identified list of $5.91 million in project needs and $962,000 in existing funds and grants. He stated that staff is recommending $3.228 million in CIP projects. He reviewed how the funds would be spent including: 1) Murray Field synthetic turf installation project; 2) Burlingame Aquatic Club pool deck replacement; 3) Ray Park playground upgrade; 4) Paloma Park playground – fire damage replacement; 5) City Parks Master Plan; 6) Washington Park restroom replacement; 7) playground repairs and trees planting; and 8) playground resilient surfacing repairs. In reviewing the requests from Finance, Police and the City Clerk, staff is recommending $770,000 in CIP projects. He reviewed how the funds would be spent including: 1) new financial software system; 2) digital portable radio replacement; 3) dispatch furniture upgrades; and 4) electronic records management system. Next, DPW Murtuza reviewed the gas tax and federal-aid fund projects. He stated that next year staff is recommending $4.2 million for street resurfacing projects of which $546,000 is from federal-aid grants and the remaining $3.654 million is from gas tax and Measures A & M funding. He stated that the resurfacing projects for FY 2017-18 will be: Burlingame City Council March 15, 2017 Approved Minutes 9 1. Broadway between El Camino Real and California Drive 2. Cadillac Way between Rollins Road and Carolan Avenue 3. California Drive between Peninsula Avenue and Burlingame Avenue 4. Trousdale Drive between California Drive and Marco Polo Way 5. California Drive between Burlingame Avenue 6. Oak Grove Avenue and Humboldt Drive between Peninsula Avenue and Rollins Road Lastly, DPW Murtuza discussed the information the City received from last year’s resident survey. He stated that 97% of the residents said they want infrastructure addressed in a fiscally responsible manner, before Burlingame’s streets, roads, and sidewalks become more costly to fix in the future. 95% of residents surveyed said maintaining this infrastructure is extremely or very important. 90% of residents surveyed said well-maintained streets, sidewalks, and parks are important to maintaining Burlingame’s quality of life and property values. Lastly, 75% of residents surveyed said that maintaining recreation programs and the facilities that house them is extremely or very important. DPW Murtuza stated that in reviewing the list of unfunded CIP projects, the City can’t rely on grant opportunities and General Fund revenue to adequately address the City’s infrastructure needs. Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked why $6.3 million. DPW Murtuza stated that the list of projects that were identified is approximately $34 million. However, DPW Murtuza explained that staff reviewed operational and capacity constraints. Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked if therefore the limiting factor was man power and not financially driven. City Manager Goldman stated that it is both but that it is more capacity driven. Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that he found it hard to react to the list of projects as the list doesn’t show things that were on it before. He gave the example of the gateway feature for Burlingame (a proposed entrance sign to Burlingame). He stated that while this is a nice-to-have project, it is not currently on the list. Vie Mayor Brownrigg stated that he would like to see creek-monitoring and preventive work within reason for future storms added to the list of CIP projects for FY 2017-18. DPW Murtuza stated that staff had identified a number of improvements in this area based on Council feedback. He explained that staff would be bringing these recommendations to Council in May under the storm drain, and water and sewer programs. Vice Mayor Brownrigg discussed the funding request for turfing Murray Field and asked if potential partnerships with the Burlingame Dragons affected the requested dollar amount. City Manager Goldman stated that the City is in discussion with potential partners but that the proposed funding requested is what the entire project would cost. Accordingly, she explained that if the City is able to partner with organizations to pay for turfing Murray Field, the City will come in under budget. Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked about the Broadway Interchange. He explained that he didn’t understand how bicyclists were supposed to get safely from Broadway to the bicycle bridge. DPW Murtuza stated that the Broadway Interchange project will not allow access to the pedestrian bridge from Broadway. Instead, cyclists will be using Carolan and Cadillac to reach the bridge and cross the highway. Burlingame City Council March 15, 2017 Approved Minutes 10 Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked in light of recent storms and water damage, should the City be putting more money into the roads. DPW Murtuza discussed limitations based on staff capacity. Councilmember Beach thanked DPW Murtuza for the presentation. She discussed that from the Goal Setting Session, a few key priorities arose. Accordingly, she explained that she was hoping that these priorities and how to push them forward would be addressed in the budget meetings. Councilmember Beach stated she was excited to see energy efficiency improvements and asked if there was an idea of when the City would be recovering those costs. DPW Murtuza stated that costs would be recovered in approximately 8-9 years. Councilmember Beach wanted to clarify that the City is using $1 million in existing funds for ADA improvements. DPW Murtuza replied in the affirmative. Councilmember Beach talked about the funding for Bicycle II lanes. She thanked DPW Murtuza for explaining why the cost is $500,000 including the catch basins and structural needs on that road. Councilmember Colson stated that one of the largest items is the turfing of Murray Field. She stated that Murray Field is closed for 4 months of the year, but by turfing it, the City will increase the capacity of the field by 50%. Councilmember Keighran stated that she agreed with Councilmember Colson’s statements about Murray Field. As well, she stated that the City should look at potential partnerships for turfing Murray Field with whichever applicant takes over the lease at the Golf Center Site. Councilmember Keighran asked about the $80,000 funding for dispatch furniture at the Police Department. Police Chief Wollman stated that he was looking to install furniture that will allow the dispatchers, who work for 12 hours a day, to be able to stand and work. He stated that this furniture will require new wiring. Councilmember Keighran asked about the residential traffic calming program and if staff had areas already in mind. DPW Murtuza stated there were known projects but that the funding allows staff to address issues as they arise. Mayor Ortiz asked about funding for Mills Canyon. P&R Director Glomstad stated that it’s in the operating budget. Councilmember Beach asked if the turfing of Murray Field would be completed in the next fiscal year. P&R Director Glomstad replied in the affirmative. Mayor Ortiz asked in reference to the electronic records management system, how the City currently stores and maintains its records. City Clerk Hassel-Shearer stated that there is no city-wide plan for how and where to store records. Burlingame City Council March 15, 2017 Approved Minutes 11 Mayor Ortiz asked if the cost of an electronic records management system would be recovered in a short amount of time considering the man hours currently required to answer a public records request. City Attorney Kane replied in the affirmative. Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment. Burlingame resident Ross Webber discussed his concerns for Mills Canyon and the need for repairs in order to ensure the public’s enjoyment of that area. Councilmember Beach stated that she believed the approximately $6 million in recommended CIP projects is a good investment. She stated that there are other grants and funds that the City will be utilizing to improve infrastructure this next year. 6. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ortiz adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meaghan Hassel-Shearer City Clerk