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BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
Approved Minutes
Regular Meeting of February 16, 2016
1. CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed regular 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 John Kevranian.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beach, Brownrigg, Colson, Keighran, Ortiz
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Kane reported that direction was given but no reportable action was taken.
5. UPCOMING EVENTS
Mayor Keighran reviewed the upcoming events taking place in the City.
6. PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Burlingame resident Joe Sacco thanked the Council for their help in ensuring that the American flag was up
at the Capuchino Station.
Burlingame resident Steve Duncan requested the Council’s help in working with PG&E and Caltran on
repairing sidewalks.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Keighran asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any items from the
Consent Calendar. Mayor Keighran pulled item 8d and Councilmember Brownrigg pulled item 8e.
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Vice Mayor Ortiz made a motion to adopt items 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8f of the Consent Calendar, seconded by
Councilmember Beach. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
a. APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 1, 2016
CC Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meetings of February 1, 2016.
b. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT, PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015
Fin Augustine requested Council approve the Quarterly Investment Report, period ending December 31,
2015.
c. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF FINANCE
DIRECTOR/TREASURER AND DESIGNATING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES AS OFFICIAL
SIGNATORIES ON CITY BANKING AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS
Fin Augustine requested Council adopt Resolution Number 13-2016 and Resolution Number 14-2016.
d. APPOINTMENT OF TIM RYAN FROM THE BURLINGAME SCHOOL DISTRICT TO
THE GENERAL PLAN COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
City Manager Goldman presented the staff report recommending Burlingame School District Director of
Facilities Tim Ryan be appointed to the City’s General Plan Community Advisory Committee.
Ms Goldman explained that on February 3rd, at the City/School District liaison committee meeting, the
District asked that the City appoint Tim Ryan to the Community Advisory Committee because of the
District’s concerns about any changes that may increase enrollment in the schools. She stated that the
District noted when making this request that the City is participating in the District’s Facilities Master Plan
Committee through the appointment of the Planning Commission Chair to this group. However, City
Manager Goldman stated that this appointment was not a request of the City but rather that Jeff DeMartini is
serving in his private citizen capacity. Therefore, she stated that the City would like to request an official
City representative to the District’s Facilities Master Plan Committee. Ms Goldman stated that it was her
recommendation that Deputy Director of Public Works Art Morimoto be appointed and that if he is unable to
attend the backup should be Augustine Chou.
Mayor Keighran thanked Ms. Goldman for her summary. Mayor Keighran asked that if Council adopted
staff’s recommendations she would like for staff to report back to Council on whether the District is
amenable to having a City representative.
Councilmember Beach stated that it is a great idea to have a District representative on the Community
Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Brownrigg stated that he appreciated Mr. Ryan and Mr. Morimoto’s time in representing the
District and the City in order to ensure that the community works together.
Mayor Keighran stated that the District should think of an alternate to Tim Ryan to the Community Advisory
Committee.
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Mayor Keighran opened up the item to public comment, there was no public comment.
Councilmember Beach made a motion to adopt the recommendations of the City Manager to appoint Tim
Ryan to the Community Advisory Committee and request that Art Morimoto be appointed to the Facilities
Master Plan Committee; seconded by Councilmember Colson. The motion passed unanimously by voice
vote, 5-0.
e. APPROVAL OF TREE REPLACEMENT PLAN FOR BROADWAY
Councilmember Brownrigg stated that he wanted to give a chance to John Kevranian to speak on this matter
and have the public record reflect that the trees were being removed on Broadway because of a vascular
disease that is killing the trees.
John Kevranian stated that he approached Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad and City Arborist Disco
about the diseased trees. Additionally, he stated he approved the removal of the trees because their broad
canopies were damaging passing trucks and obscuring pedestrian visibility.
Mayor Keighran asked about the replacement trees. City Arborist Disco stated that before April the
Carrotwoods would be removed and replaced with Crape Myrtles.
Mayor Keighran opened the item to public comment, there was no public comment.
Councilmember Brownrigg made a motion to approve of the tree replacement plan for Broadway; seconded
by Vice Mayor Ortiz. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
f. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE IMPLEMENTATION OF A
COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM
Sustainability Coordinator Sigalle Michael requested Council adopt Ordinance Number 1924.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR A PROPOSED PUBLIC
PARK AT 430-450 AIRPORT BOULEVARD
Planning Manager Kevin Gardner presented the staff report concerning the adoption of a mitigated negative
declaration for a proposed park at 430-450 Airport Boulevard. He stated that the proposed project consists
of a lease for 8.8 acres from the California State Lands Commission (CSLC) for use as a public park. He
stated that the State requires the City Council to conduct an environmental review of the proposed project in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) prior to CSLC granting the lease.
Mr. Gardner explained that if the City Council adopts the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
(IS/MND) and the state agrees to lease the property to the City, the project will return to the City Council
where a full vetting of the project will be undertaken. He explained that the IS/MND was circulated in
December and November and two comment letters were received. The IS/MND was revised to reflect those
concerns.
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Mayor Keighran asked what the difference is between a city park and a beach park. Mr. Gardner stated that
a beach park is more of a regional type of park whereas a city park is locally serving. Mayor Keighran stated
that pursuant to the report, during peak hours there would be an average of two trips to the park.
Accordingly, Mayor Keighran asked why the park would need 133 parking spots. Mr. Gardner explained
that the peak hours are defined as AM and PM rush hour. He stated that peak hours are studied to see what if
any impact the city park would have on rush hour. However, Mr. Gardner explained that AM and PM rush
hour is not when the city park would be used; rather the peak use of the park would be during lunch hour,
weekends and summer nights.
Mayor Keighran asked about the anticipated use for the park. Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad stated
that when they looked at the park they were considering what the biggest events that could be held there
would be and calculated parking spots based on that. She stated that she sees the park being used for a
variety of uses from lunch hours, community sports, and organized groups. She stated that with organized
groups and community sports the Parks and Recreation Department will have to manage the land.
Mayor Keighran expressed her concern that the park not be used solely for club teams and that instead this
park be for everyone’s enjoyment.
Mayor Keighran asked about the length of the lease the City could be expected to obtain for the land. City
Attorney Kane stated that she talked with the state lands commission about this and that the proposed length
of time was around 20-25 years. She added that in the past, State leases were for longer periods of time;
however the State now considers the best practice to be to give leases for a shorter period of time.
Councilmember Beach asked if the cost of converting the area to fields would make the City consider
leaving the wetlands for walking paths. Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad stated that they are
considering all options. She explained that mitigating wetlands is a tough battle. She explained that the
upkeep of wetlands is a labor and monetary intensive project.
Councilmember Beach asked if there were any thoughts on putting lights on the field. Glomstad stated that
they explored this option but that it would bring in other regulatory agencies and would raise a number of
additional concerns.
Councilmember Colson asked if like other Burlingame parks, this park would be closed during portions of
the year to allow for the grass to regrow. Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad stated that it would
depend on the wear and tear to the fields. Councilmember Colson stated that the high school fields are now
getting lights so hopefully this will alleviate the heavy use of local city fields.
Councilmember Brownrigg expressed his appreciation for the work of the staff on this project. He stated
that the City should focus on gaining control of the land and then how best to utilize the park.
Councilmember Colson asked if the City was the only applicant. City Attorney Kane explained that there
were other interested projects in the area but what their status was she did not know.
Mayor Keighran opened the public hearing, no one spoke.
Councilmember Brownrigg made a motion to adopt the mitigated negative declaration; seconded by Vice
Mayor Ortiz. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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There were no staff reports.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City.
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Ortiz stated he had a conversation with John Kevranian from Broadway Merchants and that they
would like to add lighting to the trees. Therefore, he wanted to obtain staff’s opinion and better understand
the request.
Councilmember Brownrigg asked that staff study quiet zones. Mayor Keighran stated that she believed
DPW Murtuza did this a few years ago. City Manager Goldman stated that she would circulate the material
to see if there were more questions or if this answered Councilmember Brownrigg’s questions.
13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
There were no acknowledgements.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Keighran adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Meaghan Hassel-Shearer
City Clerk