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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2021.12.20 Regular MeetingCITY BURLINGAME uFaT[o J u[ 6 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting on December 20, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER A duly noticed meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date online at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor O'Brien Keighran. 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beach, Brownrigg, Colson, O'Brien Keighran, Ortiz MEMBERS ABSENT: None 4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6) AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: CITY COUNCIL UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: CITY MANAGER LISA K. GOLDMAN City Manager Goldman reported that direction was given, but no reportable action was taken. 5. UPCOMING EVENTS Mayor O'Brien Keighran reviewed the upcoming events taking place in the city. 6. PRESENTATIONS a. UPDATE FROM HIP HOUSING HIP Housing Program Director Laura Fanucchi stated that she delivered the 2022 HIP Housing calendar to City Hall for all the Councilmembers. She explained that HIP Housing received over 100 entries for the calendar, with two winners from Burlingame. She introduced Burlingame kindergartner Pepper, who was one of the winners. Burlingame City Council December 20, 2021 Approved Minutes Pepper read her quote, which is featured on the month of March. It states, "I love my house because it's so beautiful and so powerful. And because my family is there and without them I'd be alone and I'd have to say goodnight to myself." Ms. Fanucchi stated that the mission of HIP Housing is giving people a safe place to call home. She noted that HIP Housing will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022. The Council thanked Ms. Fanucchi for all the hard work of HIP Housing and congratulated Pepper on her winning picture and quote! b. UPDATE FROM THE MEASURE I OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Measure I Oversight Committee member Stephanie Lee stated that the Committee's role is to review how Measure I funds are utilized. She explained that the committee met on November 8 via Zoom to review the reports prepared by Finance Director Yu -Scott. She noted that the Committee members asked a lot of questions and found that the funds were appropriately spent. She added that the Committee was happy to see that the Measure I revenue was back to pre- COVID health. Ms. Lee thanked the Council and staff for reminding the public to shop locally. Mayor O'Brien Keighran thanked Ms. Lee for the update. c. UPDATE ON COMMUNITY CENTER Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad stated that the Community Center is coming along! She reviewed the timeline of the project: Milestones Completion Date Project Start-up May 2020 Structural Steel Aril 2021 Underground Parking Garage June 2021 Tape & Finish Drywall December 2021 Concrete Paving & Exterior Facades February 2022 Interior Painting February 2022 Landscaping April 2022 Soft Opening & Move -in May 23, 2022 Open to the Public June 13, 2022 Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad showed pictures of the progress inside the new Community Center. Burlingame City Council December 20, 2021 Approved Minutes Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad reviewed the successes and challenges that the project has faced: Successes Challenges Project is on budget and on schedule Increased cost of some materials due to COVID Main structure is 80% complete Scarcity/availability of some materials due to COVID HVAC installation is complete Soil conditions required additional work Paving throughout is 60% complete Extended hours to maintain schedule Building is electrified Enclosing the building before significant rain PV panel installation to be completed mid - January Next, Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad reviewed the project's budget: Budget Change Orders Updated Budget Architects $3,725,963 $100,822 $3,826785 Construction Manager $1,098,580 $291,000 $1,389,580 General Contractor $40,138,000 $1,696,685 $41,834,685 Fees/Testing/Temporary Facilities $866,297 $258,987 $1,125,284 FFEs $559,057 $559,057 Photovoltaic Panels $1,129,156 $384,255 $744,901 Contingencies $5,125,951 $3,162,712 Total $52,643,004 $1,963,239 $52,643,004 Councilmember Brownrigg asked how remaining contingency funds would be spent after the project is completed. Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad stated that any funds not used would be returned to the General Fund. Councilmember Colson asked if furnishings were included in the budget. Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad stated that some of the furnishings would be purchased utilizing contingency funds and noted that the City is also fundraising for items. Councilmember Colson asked if the City received a grant for the photovoltaic panels. City Manager Goldman stated that the funds for that are tied up in a Congressional appropriations bill, and it is not clear if the bill will pass. Burlingame City Council December 20, 2021 Approved Minutes Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad discussed the City's fundraising efforts and thanked those who had made donations. She discussed how funding from the Jenia Johnson Trust would be utilized to provide seniors with free lunches, coffee, and tea for the first few years. She noted that staff is hoping to undertake similar programs in the teen space and other rooms. Mayor O'Brien Keighran thanked Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad for the presentation. She noted that it has been great to watch this project unfold and is looking forward to the grand opening. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor O'Brien Keighran asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any item from the Consent Calendar. No items were pulled. Councilmember Beach made a motion to adopt the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilmember Brownrigg. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0. a. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE DECMEBER 5, 2021 CLOSED SESSION City Clerk Hassel -Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the December 6, 2021 Closed Session b. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE DECEMBER 6, 2021 REGULAR MEETING City Clerk Hassel -Shearer requested Council approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for the December 6, 2021 Regular Meeting. c. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AMENDING CHAPTER 2.25 OF TITLE 2 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LIMITS ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS, CEOA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEOA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378,15601(b)(3) City Clerk Hassel -Shearer requested Council adopt Ordinance Number 2001. d. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAM ADDING CHAPTER 2.26 TO TITLE 2 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE AUTHORIZING ELECTRONIC AND PAPER METHODS OF FILING CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS (CEOA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEOA GUIDELIENS Burlingame City Council December 20, 2021 Approved Minutes SECTION 15378, 15601(b)(3), AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AUTHORIZING THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS (FORM 700) REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 87200 ET SEQ. AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 87300 ET SEQ. City Clerk Hassel -Shearer requested Council adopt Ordinance Number 2002 and Resolution Number 150-2021. e. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE HOOVER SCHOOL AREA SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON SUMMIT DRIVE BY JJR CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $221,919, CITY PROJECT NO. 84490, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. CML-5171(022) DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 151-2021. f. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROCUREMENT OF FOUR VEHICLES FOR THE CITY'S FLEET SYSTEM AS PART OF THE FY 2021-22 VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $122,787.24 DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 152-2021. g. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE CONDUCTING CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION MEETINGS REMOTELY DUE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS FOR THE PUBLIC City Clerk Hassel -Shearer requested Council adopt Resolution Number 153-2021. h. ADOPTION OF THE 2022 COUNCIL CALENDAR City Clerk Hassel -Shearer requested Council adopt the 2022 City Council Calendar i. ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 Finance Director Yu -Scott requested Council accept the Comprehensive Annual Finance Report for the Year ending June 30, 2021. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. Burlingame City Council December 20, 2021 Approved Minutes 10. STAFF REPORTS a. ANNUAL REPORT OF SUSTAINABILITY PROGRESS Sustainability Coordinator Sigalle Michael discussed Peninsula Clean Energy ("PCE"). She noted that the City and all residents are enrolled in this program, and it is by far the largest greenhouse gas reduction strategy for the City. She explained that the City receives an annual PCE summary, which reported the following: PCE Impact Number of Accounts Estimated Savings 2020 GHG Emissions Avoided 2020 15,047 $948,501 23,705 MTCO2e Ms. Michael stated that since the beginning of 2021, PCE has been 100% carbon free. She added that PCE is targeting 2025 as the year they will be providing 100% renewable energy 24/7. Ms. Michael discussed SB 1383. She noted that the new law becomes effective on January 1, 2022, and enforcement begins two years later on January 1, 2024. She explained that under this law, all residents and businesses need to compost. She added that the law also requires the implementation of an edible food recovery program. Ms. Michael stated that the City is partnering with RethinkWaste, Recology, and the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability to comply with this law. Next, Ms. Michael discussed EV infrastructure. She noted that the City made a lot of headway with EV infrastructure this past year. She explained that in 2020, the City passed an EV action plan with the goal of 100 EV Stations and 5,000 registrations for electric vehicles by 2030. She stated that with the opening of the Highland Garage, there are now 36 EV stations in the city. She also reviewed a map showing existing EV stations and priority locations. Ms. Michael reviewed ongoing sustainability programs in the City including: • Implementation of the Reach Code • Bay Area SunShares • BAWSCA • Induction Cooktops • Plastic Bag Recycling • Outreach Burlingame City Council December 20, 2021 Approved Minutes Ms. Michael discussed the City's progress on the Climate Action Plan: 2021 Action CAP Measure GHG Reduction by 2030 MTCO2e Clean Energy: PCE, 100% GHG-free electricity Measure 13 23,000 Zero Waste: SB 1383 Measure 18 4,000 EV Infrastructure: Highland Garage EV stations Measure 6 29 Green Building: Reach Code Measures 11, 12, 14, and 15 4,000 Ms. Michael discussed the City's initiatives for 2022 including: • Implementation of disposable foodware ordinance • Outreach and compliance for SB 1383 • EV installation at Donnelly Garage • E-mobility: bike/scooter sharing, car sharing Vice Mayor Ortiz thanked Ms. Michael for her presentation. He asked if staff was considering adding EV stations in the parks. Ms. Michael replied in the affirmative. She added that the Community Center garage would also include EV stations. Councilmember Brownrigg thanked Ms. Michael for all her hard work and thanked her for collecting plastic bags at City facilities. He discussed the bins at City Hall and the library where individuals can drop off plastic. Councilmember Beach thanked Ms. Michael for her hard work and discussed her excitement about e-mobility programs. Councilmember Colson asked if next year her report could include an update about the electrification of Caltrain. Ms. Michael replied in the affirmative. Councilmember Colson discussed PCE's efforts and programs including EV bike reimbursement. She also discussed the need for additional signage alerting the public about the Highland Parking Garage. Mayor O'Brien Keighran thanked Ms. Michael for her presentation. 11. COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS AND ANNOUNCMENTS There were no Council committee and activities reports. Burlingame City Council December 20, 2021 Approved Minutes 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor O'Brien Keighran asked for an update from PG&E and an explanation about power outages. The Council agreed to agendize this item. 13. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The agendas, packets, and meeting minutes for the Planning Commission, Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission, Beautification Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Library Board of Trustees are available online at www.burlin ag me.org. 14. CEREMONIAL a. ROTATION OF COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor O'Brien Keighran thanked City of Millbrae Vice Mayor Papan and San Bruno Mayor Medina for being in attendance. Mayor O'Brien Keighran reviewed her year as mayor. She discussed the impact of COVID on every day life. She explained that it was impressive to watch how the community came together to assist one another during the pandemic. She discussed staff s commitment to keeping the community engaged by reopening the library and the plethora of events that Parks and Recreation put together. Mayor O'Brien Keighran discussed the transition to district elections. She noted that staff focused the transition on public input and community outreach. She thanked the City Clerk's Office for their work on this project. She added that she hoped future Council candidates would take a holistic approach to Council instead of focusing solely on their district. Mayor O'Brien Keighran discussed the impact of COVID on TOT and local businesses. She noted that the City worked with local businesses to create a parklet program. She thanked staff members Nil Blackburn and Joe Sanfilippo for their "Love Local Buy Local Choose Burlingame" initiative encouraging individuals to shop local. Mayor O'Brien Keighran reviewed the large projects that are underway in the City including affordable housing in downtown Burlingame, the North Rollins Road Specific Plan, and the Post Office project. Mayor O'Brien Keighran thanked the City staff and Council for their hard work over the year. Councilmember Colson thanked Mayor O'Brien Keighran for her years of service to the City and community. Mayor O'Brien Keighran opened the item up for public comment. Burlingame City Council December 20, 2021 Approved Minutes City of Millbrae Vice Mayor Gina Papan thanked Mayor O'Brien Keighran for her dedication to the community and cooperation with the other cities in the county. Mayor O'Brien Keighran closed public comment. Mayor O'Brien Keighran explained how the Council's rotation works. She stated that in 1999, the Council adopted a formal rotation procedure to ensure that each Councilmember will become Mayor on a routine, pre -established order. She then introduced Ricardo Ortiz as the new Mayor and Michael Brownrigg as the new Vice Mayor. Mayor Ortiz thanked Mayor O'Brien Keighran for her dedication to the City. He thanked City Manager Goldman and City staff for their hard work. Mayor Ortiz talked about the projects he is excited about in the new year including the opening of the community center, new housing units, Rollins Road Specific Plan, and much more. Councilmember Beach thanked Mayor O'Brien Keighran for her dedication this past year and stated that she looked forward to working with Mayor Ortiz this next year. Vice Mayor Brownrigg thanked Councilmember Beach, Mayor O'Brien Keighran, and City Manager Goldman for steering the City through the pandemic. Councilmember Colson stated that she looks forward to meeting with Mayor Ortiz. Mayor Ortiz thanked his colleagues. 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ortiz adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meaghan Hassel -Shearer City Clerk Burlingame City Council December 20, 2021 Approved Minutes