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BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
Approved Minutes
Annual Goal Setting Session on Saturday, January 27, 2024
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 9:04 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beach, Brownrigg, Colson, Ortiz, Stevenson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
3. REQUEST FOR AB 2249 REMOTE PARTICIPATION
There were no requests.
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Mayor Colson acknowledged that this was the City's first goal setting session in person since 2020. She
thanked staff for giving up their Saturday for the meeting.
City Manager Goldman thanked the community for showing up for the meeting. She noted that the
meeting included a lot of updates from different City departments.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jennifer Pfaff talked about the Broadway Burlingame sign on Broadway. She noted that it is missing some
lights and would like the City to consider using LED lights in the future.
Simon discussed the need for financial conservatism. (Comment submitted via
publiccomment@burlingame.org).
6. DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES
City Manager Goldman asked each of the department heads to discuss one thing they are proud of and one
thing that keeps them up at night.
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City Librarian McCulley stated that he was proud of his amazing staff and the Library Foundation, which
raises a lot of money for the Library. He explained that what keeps him up at night is marketing all the
services that the Library provides.
HR Director Saguisag-Sid stated that she is proud of her department's ability to fill vacancies and the new
team she has assembled in Human Resources. She explained that what keeps her up at night is labor
negotiations.
CCFD Ken Giacotto stated that CCFD has been going through a transitional period, and he is proud of the
new staff that have joined the Fire Department. He explained that what keeps him up at night is fear of
failure.
Police Chief Matteucci stated that he is proud that the Police Department was able to bring back the Apple
detail and add the Sephora detail. He explained that what keeps him up at night is staffing shortages.
Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad stated that she is proud of the hard work of her staff and their
ability to make things work.
DPW Murtuza stated that he is proud of his staff and the $70 million grant the City received from the State
for the Broadway Grade Separation project. He explained that what keeps him up at night is the Broadway
intersection.
CDD Gardiner stated that he is proud of the City's achievements in housing including the Housing Element.
He explained that what keeps him up at night is State legislation.
Finance Director Yu -Scott stated that she is proud of her staff and their hard work. She explained that what
keeps her up at night is the City's long-term financial stability and staff retention.
City Attorney Guina stated that he is proud of supporting Planning and getting the Housing Element done.
He explained that what keeps him up at night is unknown claims and litigation.
City Clerk Hassel -Shearer stated that she is proud of answering over 450 public record requests online this
past year. She explained that what keeps her up at night is ensuring the public's faith in the election
process and increasing youth voter turnout.
City Manager Goldman stated that she is proud of her Department Head team and support staff. She
discussed how well the departments work together and staff's collaborative relationship with the Council.
She explained that what keeps her up at night is long-term projects and long-term financial liabilities.
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Finance Director Yu -Scott reviewed the City's long-term financial liabilities. She began by reviewing the
below chart that depicts the funding status of the PERS Miscellaneous Plan:
Items
June 30, 2021
June 30, 2022
Actuarial Accrued Liability
$175,000,000
$182,100,000
Assets
$141,900,000
$128,900,000
Unfunded Liability
$33,100,000
$53,200,000
Funded Ratio
81.1%
70.8%
CalPERS average funded ratio
83.7%
75.0%
She noted an investment gain of 21.3% in FY 2020-21 and an investment loss of 6.1% in FY 2021.22.
Councilmember Brownrigg asked if the increase in accrued liability is due to CAPERS forecasting a lower
rate of return. Finance Director Yu -Scott replied in the affirmative.
Finance Director Yu -Scott reviewed a graph that depicted the City's contribution projections for
Miscellaneous employees from FY2023-24 ($7.29 million) to FY 2034-35 ($9.92 million).
Finance Director Yu -Scott reviewed the below chart that depicts the funding status of the PERS Safety
(Police) Plan:
Items
June 30, 2021
June 30, 2022
Actuarial Accrued Liability
$108,700,000
$112,900,000
Assets
$82,100,000
$73,600,000
Unfunded Liability
$26,600,000
$39,300,000
Funded Ratio
75.5%
65.1%
CalPERS average funded ratio
80.9%
73.0%
She discussed the City's contribution projections for Police from FY 2023-24 ($3.92 million) to FY 2034-35
($6.86 million).
Finance Director Yu -Scott reviewed the citywide net pension liability as found in the FY 2022-23 audit:
Plan
Net Pension Liability
Miscellaneous Plan
$50,054,520
Safety Plan — Police
$36,669,124
Sub -total
$86,723,644
CCFD (City's share)
$24,616,308
Total
$111,339,952
Section 115 Trust account balance as of June 30,
2023
$20,816,735
Mayor Colson asked if she was correct that the above numbers don't include the outstanding pension
bonds. Finance Director Yu -Scott replied in the affirmative.
Finance Director Yu -Scott discussed ways of addressing the City's unfunded pension liability including:
• Continue with the City's annual Section 115 Trust contribution
• Fund a Pension Internal Service Fund
• Make additional payments to CalPERS
Mayor Colson asked if the City is paying $10 million a year in payroll, what is the percentage paid towards
pensions. Finance Director Yu -Scott stated that for FY 2023-24, the City is paying 32.6% of payroll for the
Miscellaneous plan for pension liabilities and 76.6% for Public Safety.
Finance Director Yu -Scott discussed the City's Capital Investment Reserve. She noted that the projected
June 30, 2024 balance is $20,597,670. She reviewed the FY 2024-25 funding plan of $14.1 million:
• $2.9 million for Parks and Recreation
• $1.4 million for Facilities
• $3.4 million for Street — Bike, Pedestrians, Paving, and Sidewalk
• $3 million for El Camino Real Undergrounding
• $3.4 million for the Town Square
Finance Director Yu -Scott reviewed the City's longer -term priority projects:
Project
Funding
Broadway Grade Separation
•
Estimated Cost - $320 million
•
Funding Gap - $56 million
City Hall
•
Estimated Cost - $87 to $109 million
•
Funding Gap — Not Funded
Old Bayshore Highway
•
Estimated Cost - $25 to 30 million
•
Funding Gap — Not Funded
Park Yard
•
Estimated Cost $10 to $15 million
•
Funding Gap — Not Funded
PG&E Undergrounding on El Camino Real
•
Estimated Cost - $25 to $30 million
•
Funding Gap - $5 to $6 million
Town Square
•
Estimated Cost - $10 million
•
Funding Gap - $3 million
City Hall Traffic Improvements
•
Estimated Cost - $6 million
•
Funding Gap — Not Funded
Downtown Side Streets Infrastructure
•
Estimated Cost - $25 to $30 million
Improvements
•
Funding Gap — Not Funded
Fire Administration Building Upgrades
•
Estimated Cost - $3 to $4 million
•
Funding Gap — Not Funded
Fire Station 34 Renovation
•
Estimated Cost - $4 to $5 million
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• Funding Gap — Not Funded
Future Local Storm Drainage Improvements to
• Estimated Cost - $30 to $40 million
Address Climate Protection
• Funding Gap — Not Funded
Sea Level Rise/Shoreline Protection
• Estimated Cost - $200 to $250 million
• Funding Gap — Not Funded
She noted that the grand total was an estimated cost of $745 to $849 million. and the funding gap was
$454 to $554 million.
City Manager Goldman noted that the City will not be responsible for fully funding all of the projects listed
above.
Vice Mayor Beach stated that the City will never be able to fund a $300 to $400 million project; instead, it
will be cobbled together with grants; federal, state, and county funds; and matching requirements.
8. HOUSING UPDATE
CDD Gardiner reviewed the housing projects that were completed in 2022 and 2023:
Address
Total Units
Affordable Units
Information Page
The Village at
Burlingame
132
132
www.burlingame.org/villageatburlingame
1095 Rollins Road
("The Bower")
150
15
www.burlingame.org/1095rollins
920 Bayswater
Avenue ("Bayswater
Apartments")
128
13
www.burlingame.org/920bayswater
TOTAL
410
160 (39%)
CDD Gardiner next reviewed the housing projects that are in the pipeline in the following categories:
1. Under Construction
Address
Total Units
Affordable
Units
Estimated
Completion
Information Page
1 Adrian Court
265
38
2024
www.burlingame.org/ladriancourt
1875 California
Drive
69
69
2025
www.burlingame.org/1875california
1766 El
Camino Real
311
22
2025
www.burlingame.org/1766ecr
1433
Floribunda
Avenue
8
2024
www.burlinagme.org/1433floribunda
30 Ingold Road
298
43
2025
www.burlingame.org/3�d
1855-1881
Rollins Road
420
35
2025
www.burlingame.org/1855rollins
TOTALS
1,371
207 (15%)
2. Approved
Address
Total Units
Affordable Units
Information Page
1418 Bellevue
Avenue
15
2
www.burlingame.org/1418bellevue
601 California Drive
(Live/Work)
25
Fee
www.burlingame.org/601california
619-625 California
Drive (Live/Work)
44
Fee
www.burlingame.org/619-25california
1214 Donnelly
Avenue
14
www.burlingame.org/1214donnelIV
1128-32 Douglas
Avenue
27
2
www.burlingame.org/1128-32douglas
556 El Camino Real
21
www.burlingame.org/556elcaminoreal
1431 El Camino Real
6
www.burlinagme.org/1431elcaminoreal
1457 El Camino Real
9
www.burlingame.org/1457elcaminoreal
1870 El Camino Real
169
17
www.burlingame.org/1870elcaminoreal
128 Lorton Avenue
19
2
www.burlingame.org/128Lorton
1814-1820 Ogden
Drive
90
5
www.burlingame.org/18140gden
1868 Ogden Drive
120
6
www.burlingame.org/186OOEden
123-135 Primrose
Road
14
www.burlingame.org/123-35primrose
21 Park Road
7
www.burlingame.org/21park
TOTALS
580
34(6 % )
3. Under Review
Address
Total Units
Affordable Units
1213 Capuchino Avenue
6
1200 Howard Avenue
80
8
1819 Trousdale Drive (Peninsula
Wellness Community)
377
175
TOTALS
463
183 (40%)
CDD Gardiner reviewed the total number of units in the residential pipeline:
Total Units
Affordable Units
Under Construction
1,371
207
Approved
580
34
Under Review
463
183
TOTALS 2,414 424 (18%)
Councilmember Stevenson asked what the RHNA gap will be if all the pipeline projects are completed. CDD
Gardiner replied that the gap is in the very low and low-income categories.
Councilmember Brownrigg stated that if you add in the 400 units that have already been built, the City is
increasing its housing supply by approximately 25%. He explained that if all other cities in California
increased their housing stock by 20%, there would be no housing shortage in the state.
Mayor Colson discussed making deed restrictions permanent for affordable units.
CDD Gardiner discussed the City's Housing Trust Fund. He noted that the current approximate balance of
the fund is $8.2 million, but $1,432,138 is being utilized for the Eucalyptus Grove Apartments project. He
stated that this was a great investment as the City will get 69 affordable units. He explained that this leaves
a balance of $6,767,862 in the Housing Trust Fund.
CDD Gardiner discussed future commercial linkage fees that will be added to the fund including:
• 1669 Bayshore Highway/810 Malcolm Road - $8 million
• 777 Airport Boulevard - $8 million
Mayor Colson noted that the $1.4 million for the Eucalyptus Grove Apartments project was a loan. She also
added that the City's funds helped the project obtain County funds.
CDD Gardiner reviewed different options for how to use the Housing Trust Fund including:
• Land donations
• Notice of funding availability
• Property acquisition
• Project financing assistance
• Partnerships
Councilmember Brownrigg asked if the City is staffed appropriately for the amount of work that is coming
through the Community Development Department. CDD Gardiner replied that he feels pretty good right
now. He added that the City has brought in consultants when necessary.
9. SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES AND COLLABORATION WITH PCE
Sustainability Program Manager Michael reviewed highlights of the City's sustainability efforts in 2023:
• Spin Bikes — 11,076 trips, 2,944 users, 13,719 miles traveled
• Reach Codes — 32 projects under 2022 reach code; 100 permits with waived fees for heat pumps
• Lawn Be Gone — 8 projects completed/in process
• Induction Cooktop — 70 plus residents signed up
• EV Stations — 2 new EV stations at Corp Yard
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• Sunshares —19 residents signed up for solar and/or battery storage
• Reusable Foodware Pilot — 3 participating restaurants
Ms. Michael discussed a few ongoing projects including:
• EV Charging Stations
• Leaf Blower Ordinance Amendment
• SB 1383 Compliance
Ms. Michael stated that the focus for 2024 will be on electrification. She discussed Peninsula Clean
Energy's ("PCE") surplus and that PCE is providing grant opportunities to local cities. She explained that
$500,000 will be given to Burlingame.
Ms. Michael asked the Council to help her determine what to focus on over the coming year by answering
the following questions:
1. On a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 as low priority and 5 as the highest priority, how should these efforts
be prioritized in 2024?
a. Building policies for renovations and replacements
b. Increase EV charging access
c. Incentives to support electrification
d. Other
Ms. Michael reviewed Council's responses to this question. She noted that incentives for residents and
building policies for renovations were both voted as a high priority.
Vice Mayor Beach discussed the importance of policies and incentives to help limit greenhouse gas
emissions. She noted the importance of an education component in regard to rebates.
Councilmember Ortiz discussed the importance of reducing vehicle miles traveled. He explained that the
City should work with regional partners to push people to utilize public transportation.
Councilmember Brownrigg discussed the importance of helping residents understand the costs behind new
building policies. He suggested that the City set a goal for itself to get the City's infrastructure to net -zero.
Mayor Colson stated that PCE decided to take $68 million and reinvest it in the community. She noted that
$12 million of those funds are being given to local programs. She added that the remaining funds will be
invested in photovoltaics for government buildings.
2. Regarding building policies for renovations and replacements, which efforts if any should the City
focus on:
a. Require panel projects to upgrade panel space for future electrification
b. Require kitchen/laundry room renovations to install outlets for future electric appliances
c. Require electric AC when installing or replacing AC
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Require heat pump water heaters for projects that include water heater replacement
Other
Ms. Michael reviewed Council's responses to this question. She noted that the clear front runner was
requiring kitchen/laundry room renovations to install outlets for future electric appliances. However, she
added that there was strong support for requiring panel projects to upgrade panel space for future
electrification and requiring heat pump water heaters for projects that include water heater replacement.
3. Regarding incentives, on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 as the least worthwhile and 5 the most
worthwhile, where should the City allocate funding for incentives?
a. Rebates for heat pump water heaters
b. Rebates for electric leaf blowers
c. Assist businesses with electrification
d. Assist multi -family buildings with electrification
e. Fund home energy audits
f. Other
Ms. Michael reviewed Council's responses to this question. She explained that there was a lot of support
for rebates for heat pump water heaters and assisting businesses with electrification.
Councilmember Brownrigg asked about making rebates means -tested.
Vice Mayor Beach and Councilmember Ortiz both stated that they liked it but didn't know how the City
would do it.
Mayor Colson stated that she was against making rebates means -tested. She explained that every person
has contributed to the excess reserves that PCE has to distribute to the community. She discussed the
importance of helping the middle class electrify their homes. Therefore, she wanted to ensure that all
could participate.
Councilmember Stevenson asked where the best return on investment was in terms of having the biggest
impact on the City's carbon footprint. Ms. Michael replied that in general, 50% of the City's carbon
footprint is from transportation. However, she noted that this was a more difficult category to tackle, and
therefore cities usually focus on building infrastructure.
4. Regarding EV charging, on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 as the least worthwhile and 5 as the most
worthwhile, where should the City invest for EV charging?
a. Multi -family buildings
b. Public lots and parks
c. Fast charging (-30 minutes for a full charge)
d. Level 2 charging (-4 hour for a full charge)
e. Other
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Ms. Michael reviewed Council's responses to this question. She explained that there was a lot of support
for fast charging stations, and public lots and parks.
Councilmember Brownrigg discussed the importance of allowing technology to catch up to the requirement
of electrification.
Vice Mayor Beach discussed exploring means -testing for rebates.
Mayor Colson stated that 90% of the programs at PCE are only for low-income individuals. She discussed
PCE's electric bike rebate. She noted how quickly the funds were utilized. She suggested that the City look
into potentially starting its own rebate program for electric bikes.
10. MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE
City Manager Goldman discussed three large development projects in the city:
1. 220 Park Road/Town Square
o Class A office building includes 12,402 square feet of retail/restaurant space, 129,938 square
feet of office space, and underground parking
o Bacchus Management Group (Village Bakery, Village Pub, and Selby's) will have a restaurant
on the ground floor
o Town Square on the adjacent City property will feature seating areas, plantings, a water
feature, restrooms, etc.
City Manager Goldman reviewed the funding that the City received for the Town Square project:
• $2 million from Sares Regis
• $750,000 from the Federal government
• $1 million from the State
• $500,000 from the County
She added that the City will need to figure out how to make up the funding gap. She stated that the City
might use General Funds or Measure I funds for this project.
2. Life Sciences Construction
City Manager Goldman stated that there is a lot of life sciences construction on the Bayfront, including
several million square feet of office space including:
• 1200-1340 Bayshore (proposed)
o 12-acre site
o Three 11-story buildings
o Two 10-story parking structures (more than 3,500 parking spots)
0 1.46 million square feet (includes 5,000 square feet of restaurant/cafe space)
o Handling Bay Trail improvements and sea level rise
• 1669/1699 Bayshore (under construction)
o One 8-story building, one 7-story building
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o Parking garage with 945 spots
o Over 475,000 square feet
City Manager Goldman stated that there are other big projects that have been approved but not yet under
construction:
• 620 Airport Boulevard
o Two 9-story buildings
0 481,660 square feet
0 835 parking spots
• 777 Airport Boulevard
o One 13-story building
0 403,400 square feet
0 1,009 parking spaces
3. Topgolf
City Manager Goldman stated that in May 2020, the Planning Commission approved an application for
environmental review, design review, and a conditional use permit. She noted that it took several years of
negotiations before the City and Topgolf signed a lease agreement. However, Topgolf is now under
construction and taking shape! She added that the plan includes 102 hitting bays, a restaurant, event
space, and parking.
Next, City Manager Goldman discussed the following infrastructure and planning initiatives:
1. El Camino Roadway Renewal Project
o The City is working closely with Caltrans on this project
o The City has funds set aside to underground the powerlines
o Caltrans is still working on project phasing — may start in San Mateo and Millbrae first as
those blocks are less complicated
She noted that this project will assist the community by:
• creating a better roadway for drivers
• ADA compliant sidewalks
• better drainage, lighting, and landscaping
• replanting and maintenance of trees
City Manager Goldman discussed the Rule 28A credits that the City purchased from other cities for $0.30
on the dollar to pay for the undergrounding utilities.
2. Broadway Grade Separation
o The total cost of the project is approximately $325 million
0 92 Caltrain weekday trains use this crossing
0 28,049 average daily vehicle counts for Broadway in year 2014
o Lack of grade separation increases vehicular and train delays
o Highest ranked crossing on CPUC Grade Separation Priority List
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o The City has worked with a federal lobbyist and advanced to late rounds of consideration for
grants from the US DOT
City Manager Goldman stated that in July 2023, the City received $70 million in Transit and Intercity Rail
Capital Program funding. She stated that the current funding gap is roughly $56 million
3. Reclaimed Water Study
o The City is exploring opportunities for recycling wastewater
o The City received a $1 million grant from State Senator Becker to launch a feasibility study to
provide recycled water to properties along the Bayfront
4. New City Hall (Preliminary research)
o The City hired an architect and real estate advisor to conduct preliminary research to
determine the City's space needs and the financial feasibility of building a new City Hall
o The current City Hall has a leaky roof, asbestos, seismic issues, technology challenges, and
inadequate space for the public and staff
o The City is considering utilizing a parking lot in downtown Burlingame to build a future City
Hall
5. Sea Level Rise (One Shoreline)
o Sea level is rising by 10 to 17 inches by 2050 and 17 to 32 inches by 2070
o The City is working with OneShoreline on potential solutions, including a lagoon barrier
o New City zoning regulations include guidelines for new development to be resilient to sea
level rise
Councilmember Brownrigg asked if the construction on the Bayfront has pretty well consumed the City's
General Plan allocation of commercial development. CDD Gardiner replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Brownrigg discussed the need to think about development on the Bayfront and what the
City wants this portion of Burlingame to look like.
11. COUNCILMEMBER INITIATIVES
City Manager Goldman asked each Councilmember to list a project that they are going to take a lead on in
2024.
Mayor Colson stated that she is working on two projects over the coming year. She noted that her big
project is that on June 8, at the Community Center, she is going to help host a community engagement fair
that showcases the different avenues the public has to volunteer and serve the community. She added
that her smaller project is hosting Conversations with Council where Councilmembers will be asked to host
office hours at the Community Center and the Library for the public to stop in and ask questions.
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Vice Mayor Beach stated that over the next year, she will be focusing her energy on the Broadway Grade
Separation project. She explained that she would be utilizing her knowledge of transit and connections to
contact local organizations and officials for letters of support for the project. She will also assist the
Sustainability Program Manager to disseminate information on sustainability related rebates.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that his main project will be working on how to improve communication
strategies between the City and the public to ensure more stakeholder engagement. He added that he also
wanted to work with the Parks and Recreation Director to determine potential locations for disc golf in
local parks.
Councilmember Stevenson stated that he wanted to research and help develop an Artificial Intelligence
Policy for the City. He added that it would be important to understand how Al can benefit the City and
what potential risks could be involved.
Councilmember Brownrigg stated that he has two projects he will be working on in 2024. The first project
is to utilize his role as Chair of the Housing Endowment and Regional Trust of San Mateo County ("HEART")
to obtain more funding to build more housing in San Mateo County. He stated that his second project will
be to work with the Community Development Director to publicize the ways in which Burlingame is
changing as a city.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Former Mayor Terry Nagel talked about Redwood City's mandate that a percentage of housing be
dedicated to low and very -low income. She also discussed the need for childcare facilities.
Jennifer Pfaff talked about the importance of preserving trees in the community.
David stated that the Goal Setting Session was very informative. He asked about how the increase in
housing was affecting the school district. He also asked about the 101 Peninsula Avenue Overpass project.
City Manager Goldman stated that the City of San Mateo currently didn't have the funds for the 101
project, and therefore it is not moving forward at this time. She also added that the City regularly meets
with the school district.
Mark Lucchesi thanked the City Council and staff for all their hardwork.
Manito Velasco voiced concern about keeping streets open during commute and school hours. He asked
that the City consider not allowing lane closures during these hours. (Comment submitted via public
comment@burlingame.org).
13. FINAL THOUGHTS
Mayor Colson thanked her colleagues, staff, and the public for their hard work on behalf of the community.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Colson adjourned the meeting at 12:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Meaghan Hassel -Shearer
City Clerk
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