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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2024.05.20 (Regular Meeting)CITY 0 BURLINGAME BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular City Council Meeting on May 20, 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 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The pledge of allegiance was led by Youth Advisory Committee ("YAC") 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beach, Brownrigg, Colson, Pappajohn, Stevenson MEMBERS ABSENT: None C S1:441IF1191i4le139141911%1191i; There were no requests. S. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION There was no closed session. 6. UPCOMING EVENTS Mayor Colson reviewed upcoming events in the city. 7. PRESENTATIONS a. RETHINKWASTE 2024 TRASH TO ART CONTEST RECOGNITION This item was moved to a later date. b. UPDATE FROM THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ("YAC") 1 Recreation Coordinator Sydney Bliss introduced the members of the Youth Advisory Committee: Hope DiLaura, Kristyn Lee, Sophia Bella, Ashley Fong, Hannah Osinski, Penny Reed, Adrian Yiensu, Zach Wong, Katie Friedman, Ellie Liu, and Sylvie Olson. YAC members reviewed the work that they have undertaken over the year. They noted that their initiative for the year was public safety and preparedness in Burlingame. YAC members reviewed the events that they participated in over the year including: • Family Camp Out • Muddy Mile • Senior Dance • Fall Fest • Kids' Night Out • Tree Lighting and Winter Market • Cookie Decorating • YAC Social • Self -Defense Workshop • YAC Attack Vice Mayor Beach thanked YAC for all their hard work over the past year. She noted that the City events that were discussed in the presentation couldn't happen without the assistance of YAC. Councilmember Brownrigg discussed the US Surgeon General's report about the growing impact of loneliness across the country. He explained that the activities that YAC assists with help to combat this epidemic. Councilmember Stevenson thanked YAC for making an impact in the community. Councilmember Pappajohn thanked the YAC members for their commitment to service. Mayor Colson thanked Recreation Coordinator Bliss for her hard work on behalf of YAC. She invited the members of YAC to table at the community event Get in the Game Burlingame! on June 8. c. UPDATE FROM CALTRAIN Caltrain Chief of Staff Casey Fromson began by reviewing the milestones that Caltrain has completed in its electrification process: • Foundations — 3,000 plus • Poles 2,500 plus • Traction power facilities — 10 • Overhead wire — 2.5 million feet • Upgraded the signal system from San Francisco to San Jose — 31 at grade crossings 2 • 10 trainsets delivered — 1,000 miles passed by 7 trains • Over 1,000 first responders trained • Full corridor energized Ms. Fromson reviewed the upcoming work that Caltrain needs to do for this project: • Power contingency testing - June 8 and June 9 • Additional trainsets on property and testing —through 2024 • Soft launch — Summer 2024 • Passenger service — September 2024 Ms. Fromson discussed the public outreach that Caltrain has completed for this project including public train tours in San Jose, San Francisco, and San Carlos. Ms. Fromson reviewed the electrified service plan benefits: • Get there faster o Express from San Francisco to San Jose in under an hour o Quicker local service — 75 minutes instead of 100 o Save more than 20 minutes on trips from Southern Santa Clara County to San Francisco • Ride more, wait less o 20% more train service 0 26% more train service at equity priority stations o Half-hourly service during weekends and off-peak • First class for everyone o Free Wi-Fi o Smoother and quieter experience o Outlets at every seat o Digital trip information onboard o Spacious and accessible bathrooms • Clean and green o GHG emissions reduced by 250K MTCO2 annually which is equivalent to taking 55,000 cars off the road each year o Improves local air quality o Quieter trains both onboard and off Ms. Fromson stated that Caltrain created "City Fact Sheets" for each city that Caltrain stops in. These fact sheets can be found at www.caltrain.com/servicebenefits. Ms. Fromson reviewed the benefits of electrified service for Burlingame including: • 75 stops per weekday in Burlingame instead of 61 • During off peak hours and weekends, a stop every 30 minutes instead of once an hour • 66 stops per weekend at Broadway instead of 33 3 Ms. Fromson stated that Caltrain would like to work with the City to hold a "block party" for the launch of electrified service. Ms. Fromson discussed the importance of the Caltrain-city partnership. She noted the ability of Caltrain to sustain and expand service is dependent on large part on cities actively supporting expansion of ridership. She stated that with a partnership, Caltrain can increase transit ridership and: • Reduce traffic and parking demand • Support downtown recovery • Improve employee recruitment and retention • Incentivize workers to return to the office • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Ms. Fromson reviewed the impact of the pandemic on Caltrain and how they are still looking to increase ridership. She discussed the work that Caltrain has undertaken to grow ridership including: • Board adopted an "Equity, Growth, and Recovery Policy" • Revised schedule with a focus on more midday, evening, and weekend service • Regional coordination — timed transfer and better signage at Millbrae • Pass Forward Program — bringing in new riders by providing passes for low-income and historically disadvantaged riders • Fare promotions — 50% off ticket sales, offering low-income riders half off their fare through Clipper START program • Customer experience — 300 new bicycle eLockers and new ticket options • Taskforce created to promote ridership Vice Mayor Beach talked about the community benefits of Caltrain and how it assists transit -oriented development. Councilmember Brownrigg stated that he thought it was great that the City would have two stops an hour and that it would encourage ridership. He also suggested having signage that advertises when the next train is coming. Mayor Colson talked about the importance of cheaper passes for students to get them used to taking public transportation. She also suggested creating a subcommittee to put together the "block party" for the launch of electrified service. Mayor Colson stated that PCE will be providing all the clean energy for Caltrain's electrification. Vice Mayor Beach stated that she would volunteer to be on the subcommittee regarding the block party. She noted that she would also like the subcommittee to review Caltrain's City Toolkit to see what the City could offer to increase ridership. Councilmember Pappajohn offered to be the other Councilmember on the subcommittee. 4 Vice Mayor Beach asked about Caltrain's commitment to Broadway Grade Separation. Ms. Fromson responded that grade separations are critical for many communities on the corridor. She discussed the challenges at the State level to obtain funding due to budget constraints. She also noted that Burlingame hasn't received any federal funds for this project, and therefore Caltrain is happy to continue promoting this project in Washington DC. Mayor Colson opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke. The Council thanked Ms. Fromson for her presentation. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS Lindsay discussed the parklet program and how beneficial it has been to the community. (Comment submitted via publiccomment@burlingame.org). Jennifer Pfaff talked about the historic cupola from the old City Hall that is located in Lot J. She noted that it was in disrepair as a result of the storms and was hoping for City assistance. (Comment submitted via publiccomment@burlingame.org). 9. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Colson asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any item from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Brownrigg pulled item 9d. Councilmember Stevenson made a motion to approve the follow items from the Consent Calendar: 9a, 9b, 9c, 9e, 9f, and 9g; seconded by Councilmember Brownrigg. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0. a. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO ANVIL BUILDERS. INC. FOR THE MILLS CANYON LANDSLIDE REPAIR, CITY PROJECT No. 86780. IN THE AMOUNT OF $744,964.50; TRANSFERRING $1,250,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO THE PARKS AND TREES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUND; AND INCREASING THE PROJECT APPROPRIATION BY $1,250,000 Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad requested Council adopt Resolution Number 065-2024. b. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PARCEL MAP (PM 23-02), LOT MERGER AND SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 39 TO 48. BLOCK 6. EAST MILLSDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 3 SUBDIVISION, LOT 39, MILLSDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK NO. 5-a SUBDIVISION, AND PARCEL WITH ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 025-271-100 AT 1541-1565 ADRIAN ROAD AND 960 DAVID ROAD; CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES 15061(b)(3) DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 066-2024. c. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING A $341,096 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PUMP REPAIR SERVICE COMPANY, INC. FOR THE SISTERS OF MERCY PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 86290. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 067-2024. d. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AWARDING A $2,933,770 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CRATUS, INC. FOR THE WEST BURLINGAME TERRACE SUDIVISION WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 84893 AND APPROVING A $404,800 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COASTLAND CIVIL ENGINEERING, LLP FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO THE PROJECT Councilmember Brownrigg asked if the City notified the homeowners that would be affected by this project. DPW Murtuza replied in the affirmative. He explained that notices would be sent out once a timeline was determined. Councilmember Brownrigg stated that he would like the City to get some credit for the better water quality and pressure that this project would create. DPW Murtuza replied in the affirmative. Mayor Colson opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke. Councilmember Brownrigg made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 068-2024 and Resolution Number 069-2024; seconded by Vice Mayor Beach. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0. e. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING A $1,019,529 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO JJR CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE 2024 SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM, CITY PROJECT NO. 86710, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 070-2024. f. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CITY COUNCIL'S MAY 6, 2024, ACTION REGARDING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND FENCE VARIANCE AT 900 PALOMA AVENUE Interim CDD Ruben Hurin requested Council adopt Resolution Number 071-2024. g. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HOUSEKEYS, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $485,000 OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT Ll Interim CDD Hurin requested Council adopt Resolution Number 072-2024 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. PUBLIC HEARING TO RENEW THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN BURLINGAME AVENUE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 DPW Murtuza stated that this is a routine item that is brought to the City Council every year for approval. He noted that there are no changes to the engineer's report. Mayor Colson opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke. Councilmember Pappajohn made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 073-2024; seconded by Councilmember Stevenson. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0. 11. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS There were no staff reports. 12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Council reviewed their committee appointments. i�C�1�j1�1:Z�eT�I�►D7e\�hl► >;� Vice Mayor Beach asked to agendize a discussion on Council's stipend. Council agreed. iEl �,!XNZIOITAIR:IDICU I:1011&I The agendas, packets, and meeting minutes for the Planning Commission, Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission, Beautification Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Library Board of Trustees are available online at www.burlingame.org. 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Colson adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m. in memory of Kerry Fitzpatrick, Pete McCloskey, and Christine Nantell. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meaghan Hassel -Shearer City Clerk 7