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Burlingame City Council October 1, 2018
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BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
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Regular Meeting on October 1, 2018
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 Burlingame student Jack Parker.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beach, Brownrigg, Colson, Keighran, Ortiz, Charlotte Parker (Mayor for the
Day)
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
After the roll call, Mayor for the Day Charlotte Parker was excused due to previous engagements.
4. CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session.
5. UPCOMING EVENTS
Mayor Brownrigg reviewed the upcoming events taking place in the city.
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE AWARD
Beautification Commissioner Richard Kirchner explained that the Business Landscape Award recognizes the
efforts of businesses to beautify Burlingame and to encourage attractive landscaping improvements in the
community. He announced that the 2018 winner was the Camino Real Pet Clinic. He showed pictures of the
property and discussed the work that had gone into the property.
Camino Real Pet Clinic was presented with a plaque and a Dale Perkins watercolor of their business.
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b. SUSTAINABLE RESIDENTIAL AWARD
Beautification Commissioner Richard Kirchner presented the second annual Sustainable Residential
Landscape Award to Dr. Jeffrey Schubiner and Adrienne Leigh. He showed pictures of their front yard and
presented them with a plaque.
c. UPDATE ON SEA LEVEL RISE: JOINT PRESENTATION BY THE SAN MATEO
COUNTY OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY AND BURLINGAME DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS
DPW Murtuza introduced Hillary Papendick from the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability. Mr.
Murtuza explained that Burlingame has been collaborating with San Mateo County for the last few years
concerning the impacts of sea level rise on the community.
Ms. Papendick began with a brief overview. She explained that in 2015, the County Board of Supervisors
launched “Sea Change SMC”. The goals of this initiative were to increase awareness and understanding of
sea level rise and climate change, and increase coordination of sea level rise planning throughout the county.
She noted that evidence shows that the cost of doing nothing to prepare for the impacts of sea level rise
exceeds the cost of adapting by approximately 400%.
Next, Ms. Papendick reviewed sea level rise projections. She noted that there has been an 8-inch rise in sea
level since 1900. She explained that in reviewing the data, there is a 66% probability that in 2030, sea level
rise will be as high as 6 inches; in 2050 it will be as high as 13.2 inches; and in 2100 as high as 40.8 inches.
She noted that these numbers could increase as a result of climate change.
Ms. Papendick discussed the finalized vulnerability assessment that the Board of Supervisors adopted. She
stated that the assessment provides an overview of what is at risk from current and future flooding and
erosion in the county. She explained that the assessment included three different sea level rise scenarios
(low risk, medium risk, and high risk) and undertook 30 case studies throughout the county. She noted that
one of the case studies was the Bayshore Highway in Burlingame.
Ms. Papendick walked the Council through the three different sea level rise scenarios. In the low risk
scenario, there are small amounts of overtopping with 24 inches of sea level rise. In the medium risk
scenario with 36 inches of sea level rise, there is a large amount of overtopping near SFO. In the high risk
scenario, there is 52 inches of sea level rise, and the Anza Lagoon Area becomes inundated.
Councilmember Beach asked if she was correct that if a 50-year storm occurred today, it would equate to the
medium risk scenario. Ms. Papendick replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Beach stated that in 2050, there is a 66% probability of 12 inches of sea level rise. She
asked if she was correct that a five-year storm could cause 12 inches of sea level rise. Ms. Papendick replied
in the affirmative. She added that the projections for 2030 and 2050 could occur today as a result of winter
storms.
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Ms. Papendick discussed the City’s vulnerabilities as outlined in the vulnerability assessment. She stated
that a major difficulty for the City will be that there are multiple property owners along the shoreline, and
therefore the City will need to work with several parcel owners. Additionally, she discussed other
vulnerabilities the City has including:
a. Hotel access could be cut off
b. Underground parking plus first floor of hotels could flood
c. High reliance on pump stations
d. Potential for widespread inundation around US 101
In reviewing the next steps, Ms. Papendick stated that a main goal of Sea Change SMC is to provide support
and technical assistance to the City in utilizing the vulnerability assessment and developing solutions. She
explained that they have received grant funds to look at other climate change impacts. Additionally, she
stated that Sea Change SMC will be creating a sea level rise toolkit that includes planning and policy
templates. Lastly, she discussed the formation of a Climate Collaborative Steering Committee.
Supervisor Dave Pine spoke next and thanked the City for putting this item on the agenda. He explained that
this is a difficult policy issue because while it is clear that sea level rise is occurring, it is not visible to the
naked eye. Additionally, it is hard to scope the issue because there is no straightforward solution to an issue
that has no end date and no clear timeline. He stated that while the County focuses on what could occur by
2100, sea level rise will continue well past 2100. He noted that each generation will have to combat sea
level rise.
Supervisor Pine discussed the need for collaboration in order to properly address sea level rise in the county.
He explained that the County can compete for federal funding and deal with jurisdictional issues.
Supervisor Pine explained that for the past five months, Sea Change SMC has been meeting with
stakeholders to discuss what a countywide approach would look like. He stated that the group was setting up
outreach events throughout the county in order to get public input. He stated that he hopes to have a
proposal ready for the County and cities prior to the end of the year concerning what the approach would
look like and how the jurisdictions would be represented.
DPW Murtuza explained that to understand the implications of sea level rise on Burlingame, it is important
to look at the topography of the City. He noted the seven creeks that run from the hills to the Bay. He then
reviewed issues that affect how the City responds to sea level rise including:
a. Multiple entry points of creeks/channels into the Bay
b. Approximately three miles of shoreline (excluding Sanchez Lagoon)
c. Seven creeks/channels
d. Private properties and physical constraints due to proximity of private structures/buildings
e. Bay trail along the shoreline
f. Limited options for shoreline protections
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He explained that under the medium risk scenario, 452 acres and 425 parcels would be impacted. The
assessed value of those parcels is $1.34 billion. Additionally, the biggest assets that will be impacted are the
airport hotels, manufacturing, and service industries.
DPW Murtuza reviewed Foster City’s efforts. He stated that currently Foster City is protected by a levee
system. He described how the water moves through the City and is then pumped back into the Bay. Foster
City is working to raise the levee in order to reach FEMA certification and protect the city against future sea
level rise. He explained that in 2014, FEMA determined that 85% of Foster City’s levee system did not meet
FEMA requirements. FEMA granted the city a temporary “seclusion mapping,” which delayed a flood zone
designation. Foster City passed a $90 million bond measure in June to start raising the levee and meet
FEMA certification. It is anticipated that the construction will be completed in 2021.
DPW Murtuza also reviewed what SFO is doing to combat sea level rise. He noted that approximately eight
miles of the SFO perimeter runs along the Bay. He explained that SFO did not meet FEMA requirements for
flood protection. As a result, SFO is considering building a sea wall. Additionally, SFO undertook a
vulnerability assessment in 2015 and identified improvements that could be made along the perimeter. He
noted that unlike Burlingame, SFO has full control over the land and therefore won’t have to deal with
eminent domain. SFO’s improvements are projected to cost $383 million, and the construction is projected
to be completed by 2028.
Mayor Brownrigg asked why SFO’s defense is more expensive than Foster City’s. DPW Murtuza stated that
Foster City already has a levee, so it just has to be raised.
Mayor Brownrigg asked if the City’s costs would be closer to those of SFO. DPW Murtuza replied in the
affirmative.
Councilmember Keighran asked what year Foster City built the levee. DPW Murtuza stated that he believed
it was in the 1960s.
DPW Murtuza reviewed other agencies’ efforts:
a. City of San Mateo formed the North Shoreview Assessment District in March 2018 to fund a portion
of the levee and pump station improvements.
b. City of Millbrae participates in regional County assessment.
c. SF Bay Conservation and Development Commission has the adapting to Rising Tides (ART) Project.
d. City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) created a water coordination committee.
DPW Murtuza reviewed what Burlingame is currently doing. He explained that the City is working with the
County and neighboring cities to understand Burlingame’s options. Additionally, staff incorporated sea level
rise into the General Plan Update. The Community Development Director submitted a grant application to
conduct a next level sea level rise study in order to advise the City on next steps. He added that the City is
coordinating with the County regarding the formation of a possible regional entity that would develop
consistent standards throughout the county.
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Councilmember Keighran asked how the cities are going to pay for sea level rise construction. Additionally,
she asked if neighboring cities don’t do anything, will it affect the City’s structures. DPW Murtuza stated
that neighboring city actions will affect Burlingame. He stated that this is why a collective countywide effort
is important.
Councilmember Keighran discussed the need for collaboration and further outreach and education in the
communities about this issue. She added that she would like to see a potential timeline if all cities were
involved.
Vice Mayor Colson stated that there will be huge impacts on the city’s hotel industry as a result of sea level
rise. She suggested using TOT funds for sea level rise and that a reserve should be established.
Councilmember Ortiz agreed with Vice Mayor Colson and stated that it is important that the City start
putting aside funds and creating a long-term plan.
Councilmember Beach asked what the City should be doing now while the long-term goals are being
prepared. She asked if the City should experiment with green infrastructure, determine where water could be
stored, and determine where pumps are needed. DPW Murtuza stated that the next step for the City is to
undertake a study that focuses on the geography, topography, impact on assets, and different ways to protect
Burlingame.
Councilmember Beach stated that it seems like what triggered Foster City and SFO to take action was FEMA
stating that they are in the flood zone. She asked if the City anticipates FEMA putting the Bayfront in the
flood zone. DPW Murtuza stated that FEMA previously identified large chunks of the Bayfront as being in
the flood zone. But the difference with Foster City and SFO is that it was the jurisdictions’ land that was
identified as being in the flood zone, not private property.
Mayor Brownrigg thanked the County and staff for the presentation. He noted that there is no reason that the
City shouldn’t start putting aside funds. He discussed the multi-jurisdictional agency proposed by the
County. He explained that at their outreach events, the public had been asked if representatives on the
agency should represent a region or if each city should have its own representative. He voiced support for
each city having its own representative. He stated that it was also discussed whether the agency would
handle all climate water issues including storm water or just sea level rise.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke.
Vice Mayor Colson asked how the City begins to assess the cost. DPW stated that the next study will give
the City some idea of the cost.
Supervisor Pine stated that there will be another set of meetings for cities and elected officials to attend to
discuss the formation of an agency. He noted that the City is asking the important questions.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Burlingame resident Adrienne Leigh thanked the City for putting in bike lanes on the north end of California
Drive.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Brownrigg asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any item from the
Consent Calendar. Councilmember Ortiz pulled 8b, Councilmember Beach pulled item 8c, Burlingame
resident Jennifer Pfaff pulled 8e.
Councilmember Keighran made a motion to approve 8a, and 8d; seconded by Vice Mayor Colson. The
motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
a. ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council adopt the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 17,
2018.
b. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURLINGAME AMENDING TITLE 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE BURLINGAME
MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 25.70.034 TO AMEND HOTEL AND MOTEL PARKING
REGULATIONS
CDD Gardiner requested Council adopt Ordinance 1956 and Resolution Number 129-2018.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that the last paragraph of the resolution references the ADU ordinance and
asked that this be corrected. Acting City Attorney Schaffner stated that staff would remove references to the
ADU ordinance and replace it with language included in the staff report under recommendation “A” where it
begins with “amend hotel and motel parking regulations” to the end of the paragraph.
Councilmember Ortiz made a motion to adopt Ordinance 1956 and the amended Resolution Number 129-
2018; seconded by Mayor Brownrigg. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
c. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR MEASURE W, THE COUNTYWIDE
HALF-CENT SALES TAX DESIGNED TO RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION
City Manager Goldman requested Council adopt Resolution Number 130-2018.
Councilmember Beach stated that Get Us Moving was a project by the San Mateo County Transit District to
understand community values in terms of what transportation improvements are needed. She stated that it is
an important measure, and if approved, 50% of the funds would be allotted for public transit. She noted that
funds would also be used for bicycle and pedestrian projects, and a significant amount of funds would come
to Burlingame for local road repairs. Additionally, there are funds in the measure for grade separation.
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Vice Mayor Colson stated that Measure W is a half-cent sales tax that is projected to raise $80 million
annually for transportation projects. She asked if Measure W has a sunset clause. Acting City Attorney
Schaffner replied in the affirmative and stated that if approved, the Measure would end June 2049.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke.
Councilmember Beach made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 130-2018; seconded by Mayor
Brownrigg. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADDITION OF ONE NEW FULL-
TIME EQUIVALENT PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER POSITION AND AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 OPERATING BUDGET TO FUND THE ADDITIONAL
POSITION.
HR Director Morrison requested Council adopt Resolution Number 131-2018.
e. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TJKM TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS FOR TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO TRAFFIC CALMING STUDIES IN THE
LYON-HOAG NEIGHBORHOOD AND VICINITY
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 132-2018.
Mayor Brownrigg asked if his colleagues had any questions. No questions were asked.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment.
Burlingame resident Jennifer Pfaff thanked the City for paying attention to this neighborhood. She discussed
the traffic issues in Lyon-Hoag and stated that she looked forward to solutions.
Traffic, Safety & Parking Commissioner Jeff Londer stated that the City had staff that could handle this
study. He recommended that in the future, in order to save money, the City should utilize staff to conduct
traffic studies or reach out to the County for assistance.
Burlingame resident Laurel Hesselgren thanked the City for hiring a consultant to conduct the study.
Traffic, Safety & Parking Commissioner John Martos discussed the traffic, speeding, and parking issues in
Lyon-Hoag. He added that with Facebook opening up an office on the Bayfront, these issues would only
increase. He thanked the Council for hiring a consultant.
Mayor Brownrigg closed public comment.
Vice Mayor Colson asked if DPW Murtuza would like respond to the public comment. DPW Murtuza stated
that within the study there are 50 intersections. He explained that the study would include conducting traffic
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counts and surveys, and examining potential improvements and their effect on neighboring streets.
Accordingly, because staff currently has several projects and a two-year backlog of work, it was decided that
in order to respond in a timely manner to the issues of Lyon-Hoag, a consultant should be hired.
Councilmember Keighran made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 132-2018; seconded by
Councilmember Ortiz. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. UPDATE REGARDING TRAFFIC CALMING AND PARKING CONCERNS IN THE LYON
HOAG NEIGHBORHOOD AND VICINITY
City Manager Goldman explained that the City held a neighborhood meeting on May 23, 2018 to address
traffic and parking concerns in the Lyon-Hoag neighborhood. She stated that staff mailed 982 notices to
residents in the area. Notice of the meeting was also put in the City’s weekly e-newsletter and on Nextdoor.
The meeting had great attendance with 100 residents, 24 City staff members, all five Councilmembers, and
members of the Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission.
City Manager Goldman reviewed the May 23, 2018 meeting. She explained that staff gave a presentation
reviewing the concerns of the neighborhood. After the presentation, attendees broke into groups to discuss
parking, traffic calming, and private development. She noted that Councilmembers captured comments from
the three discussion groups on chart pads that were transcribed into the list of issues attached to the staff
report.
City Manager Goldman stated that in terms of traffic calming, the public’s main concerns were about student
safety, excessive speeding, and the need for more police enforcement in problem areas. In regards to private
development, the public’s concerns related to the rate of housing growth and its potential impact on
residents’ quality of life, as well as existing streets and infrastructure. And in regards to parking, the public’s
concerns related to limited parking and the appropriation of parking spaces outside residents’ homes by
surrounding businesses and airport commuters. She explained that residents and staff discussed potential
solutions ranging from increased police presence and enforcement to flashing lights at crosswalks, stop
signs, speed bumps, gated street entrances, and other options.
City Manager Goldman stated that in the past four months, staff installed or plans to install pedestrian
crossing and speed limit signs in the Lyon-Hoag neighborhood. A complete list of signage is included in the
staff report. She explained that staff also trimmed trees to improve the visibility of stop signs.
City Manager Goldman explained that over the past four months, the Police Department has significantly
increased their presence in the neighborhood including placing a radar trailer with a cautionary speed
warning in the 400 block of Bayswater Avenue. Exhibit B of the staff report includes the work that the
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Police did between June 8, 2018 and August 31, 2018, as compared with the same period of time in previous
years. She stated that between June 8, 2018 and August 31, 2018, Police issued 58 citations, which is 38
more than during the same period in 2017. Additionally, Police conducted 130 traffic stops, and 232 passing
checks.
City Manager Goldman stated that Police conducted selective traffic enforcement in the neighborhood. She
explained that selective traffic enforcement is when an officer parks his or her marked patrol vehicle at a
specific intersection or street in response to complaints, and actively monitors the area for a specific traffic
violation. She noted that while selective traffic enforcement has proven effective, Police only have enough
resources to conduct such deployments at 11 locations throughout the city each week and must station
personnel in other hot spots.
City Manager Goldman noted the traffic calming study on the Consent Calendar for the Lyon-Hoag
neighborhood and vicinity. She stated that the goal of the study is to conduct extensive community outreach
through workshops and stakeholder meetings; develop traffic calming strategies and recommendations; and
develop final conceptual designs and plans for traffic calming and mitigation.
Next, City Manager Goldman reviewed the parking issues in the Lyon-Hoag neighborhood and vicinity.
She explained that at the May 23, 2018 meeting, residents expressed concerns with limited parking in the
neighborhood. She stated that parking concerns seemed to fall in two categories: supply and
misappropriation. She noted that there is a perception issue that the neighborhood has become a parking lot
for air travel and individuals from outside the neighborhood.
City Manager Goldman stated that at the May 23 meeting, staff discussed the City’s residential parking
permit program. To obtain a parking permit program in your neighborhood, a resident must submit a request
to the City, and once the geographic parameters are determined by staff, the residents circulates a petition to
obtain support from 67% of impacted individuals. If the resident is successful, the City may impose two-
hour time limits on vehicles that do not display parking permits. She noted that only two parking permits
can be purchased per household. She explained that residents in Lyon-Hoag have not submitted an
application to the City for a parking permit program.
City Manager Goldman explained that pursuant to State law, cars may not be parked in the same spot for
more than 72 hours. After 72 hours, the vehicle may be considered abandoned or stored. At this point, the
vehicle can be ticketed and towed. She noted that since January 1, 2018, 185 vehicles have been ticketed in
the Lyon-Hoag neighborhood. She asked Police for a breakdown of the registration of the 185 cars. She was
informed that 30% were registered to Burlingame residents, 19% were registered to San Mateo residents, and
51% were registered to residents outside the immediate area. She noted that of the 19% (35 cars) registered
to San Mateo residents, 17 are registered to individuals who live immediately east of Peninsula Avenue.
Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment.
Burlingame resident Jennifer Pfaff asked how apartments are factored into the 67% requirement for a
parking permit program. DPW Murtuza stated that apartment units are treated the same as single family
homes.
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Mayor Brownrigg explained that based on his candidate campaign experience, it is difficult to get into
apartment buildings in order to drop off literature or talk to residents. He stated that he believed it would be
hard for the public to circulate a petition inside an apartment building.
Councilmember Keighran and Vice Mayor Colson echoed this concern and asked if the City notifies
apartment units about the petition. City Manager Goldman stated that obtaining a permit program is a citizen
initiative and that therefore they are responsible for obtaining signatures of those in apartments via a petition-
like process.
Burlingame resident Lynn Feeney stated that homeowners wouldn’t be able to obtain the required amount of
signatures because of the large number of individuals living in apartments in those neighborhoods.
Councilmember Beach stated that it is important to get the vote of apartment renters on issues that concern
their neighborhood.
Vice Mayor Colson agreed with Councilmember Beach but stated that the issue is how to communicate with
apartment renters to ensure that their voice is heard.
Councilmember Keighran discussed lowering the threshold in neighborhoods with apartments.
City Manager Goldman and DPW Murtuza discussed the issues around permit programs and how there will
always be winners and losers with these programs. City Manager Goldman stated that for those who park
more than two cars on the street, they will no longer be able to because of the two hour time limit. DPW
Murtuza stated that years ago, the City had tried a 51% threshold, but people were unhappy with that, so the
percentage was increased.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that if the permit program was approved in the Lyon-Hoag neighborhood, each
apartment unit would get two parking spots. DPW Murtuza replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Brownrigg stated that he believed that parking permit programs could alleviate the parking issues that
the Council hears about in the community.
Traffic, Safety & Parking Commissioner Jeff Londer discussed the process of instituting the parking permit
program.
Burlingame resident John Adams expressed concern that the trees in the Lyon-Hoag neighborhood needed to
be trimmed back so that the City’s signage could be seen.
Burlingame resident Laura Hesselgren talked about how the neighborhood is used for airport parking and
discussed requiring houses to have two-car garages.
Burlingame resident Kieran Muldowney discussed the parking issues of the neighborhood and asked for
signage around Victoria Park.
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City Manager Goldman asked if she was correct that the public didn’t need to wait for a car to be parked for
72 hours prior to calling the Police to mark a vehicle. Police Captain Matteucci replied in the affirmative
and added that the clock doesn’t start running until the Police Department tags the car.
Mayor Brownrigg closed public comment.
Councilmember Keighran stated that the Council needed to have a conversation about the citywide issue of
on-street parking. She voiced concern about the ability of garbage trucks and emergency vehicles to
maneuver down a street with on-street parking.
Councilmember Beach thanked the community and staff for looking into this matter and responding to the
issue. She discussed making the areas around stop signs red zones in order to improve visibility.
Additionally, she stated that the community needs to understand that individuals who are working in the
downtown areas may need to park in their neighborhoods.
Mayor Brownrigg concurred with Councilmember Keighran that the Council should discuss on-street
parking. He noted that he would put this on a future agenda.
b. LETTERS FROM REPRESENTATIVE SPEIER AND STATE SENATOR HILL
REGARDING PENINSULA HEALTH CARE DISTRICT’S WELLNESS COMMUNITY
Mayor Brownrigg stated that this was an item he asked the City Manager to put on the agenda. He explained
that the Council received letters from State Senator Jerry Hill and Congresswoman Jackie Speier asking the
City to hold hearings to explore the need for workforce housing and affordable housing in the Peninsula
Health Care District (“PHCD”). He stated that the City has been asked to act as the broker to push PHCD
down a certain path. He noted that other cities are within the PHCD including San Bruno, Millbrae, and San
Mateo.
Acting City Attorney Schaffner stated that if the Council was to engage in the pre-decisional dialogue being
requested in the letters, there might be a perception of bias on the part of the City when PHCD submits its
plans. She added that this could cause a public trust issue.
Councilmember Keighran explained that at the July 2, 2018 City Council meeting, the City received a
presentation from PHCD updating the City on the proposed plans of the District. She stated that at this
meeting, the Council already made it clear that they wanted PHCD to include affordable housing in their
project. She asked that the letters from the Congresswoman and State Senator be shared with the Planning
Commission, because ultimately this project will go before them.
Councilmember Ortiz echoed Councilmember Keighran stating that the City has scheduled presentations
with PHCD on this matter and has made their position clear that they would like to see affordable housing
included. He reminded the community that PHCD is an elected board and therefore the board represents the
interests of the community, and the public may make their opinions heard at PHCD’s meetings.
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Vice Mayor Colson stated that the only city cc’d on the letters was Burlingame, but PHCD covers other
cities including Millbrae and San Mateo. She stated that the City should respond to the letter by outlining
the other cities covered by PHCD and including a link to the July 2, 2018 meeting. She added that the State
Senator and Congresswoman should encourage PHCD to work with the other cities in arranging
presentations.
Councilmember Beach echoed the Vice Mayor’s point. She stated that this conversation has to occur beyond
Burlingame and in the other cities that are represented by PHCD.
Councilmember Keighran suggested that the City include the July 2, 2018 meeting minutes in its response.
Mayor Brownrigg thanked his colleagues for their suggestions.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. VICE MAYOR COLSON’S COMMITTEE REPORT
b. COUNCILMEMBER BEACH’S COMMITTEE REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no future agenda items.
13. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The agendas, packets, and meeting minutes for the Planning Commission, Traffic, Parking & Safety
Commission, Beautification Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Library Board of Trustees
are available online at www.burlingame.org.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brownrigg adjourned meeting at 9:52 pm in honor of Winifred Gogarty.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Meaghan Hassel-Shearer
City Clerk