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BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
Approved Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting on September 16, 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 a group of young students.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brownrigg, Colson, Lee, Pappajohn, Stevenson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
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There was no request.
5. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
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PROPERTY: APNS 029204250; 02921440; 029121470; 026363590; 029204260; 029112400;
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AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: CITY MANAGER LISA K. GOLDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY MICHAEL GUINA
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF BURLINGAME: GREEN BANKER REALTY: GEORGIA NOVO: PCCP. JP
MORGAN CHASE, DOSTART DEVELOPMENT
ACA Spansail stated that direction was given, but no reportable action was taken.
6. UPCOMING EVENTS
Mayor Colson reviewed upcoming events in the city.
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7. PRESENTATIONS
a. UNITED AGAINST HATE PROCLAMATION
Mayor Colson read the proclamation recognizing September 21 through September 27 as United Against
Hate Week.
The Council spoke of the importance of this week and of being a welcoming community.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Diane Haggerty talked about an abandoned property near her home.
Vinnie Ferrari discussed the youth basketball camp he runs out of his backyard and his request to expand
the home occupation permit from three people to ten to twelve people.
Michael and his son spoke about the impact of Vinnie's basketball camp and asked the Council to expand
the home occupation permit.
Moheh spoke about how Vinnie's basketball camp created community and hoped the Council reworked the
home occupation permit to allow Vinnie to continue.
Christopher and his son also spoke about the community that was created from Vinnie's basketball camp
and asked the Council to reconsider the home occupation permit.
An individual spoke about Vinnie's camp and asked the Council to reconsider the home occupation permit.
Russell and his dad spoke in support of Vinnie's basketball camp.
Chris and his son JJ also spoke in support of Vinnie's basketball camp.
An individual voiced his support for the Council reconsidering the home occupation permit.
Nirmala Bandrapalli stated that she was impressed by the community support for Vinnie's basketball camp.
Jennifer wrote about the eucalyptus trees on California Drive around the train tracks and asked for the
groves to be preserved. (Comment submitted via publiccomment@burlingame.org).
An individual wrote in about allowing tables on Burlingame Avenue in front of other businesses. (Comment
submitted via publiccomment@burlingame.org).
9. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Mayor Colson asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any item from the
Consent Calendar. Councilmember Brownrigg pulled items 9d and 9e.
Councilmember Lee made a motion to adopt items 9a, 9b, 9c, 9f, 9g, 9h, and 9i; seconded by
Councilmember Pappajohn. The motion passed unanimously via roll call vote, 5-0.
a. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 3. 2024 CLOSED SESSION
City Clerk Hassel -Shearer requested Council approval of the City Council meeting minutes for the
September 3, 2024 Closed Session.
b. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 3. 2024 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
City Clerk Hassel -Shearer requested Council approval of City Council meeting minutes for the September 3,
2024 City Council meeting.
c. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AMENDING CHAPTER 3.05 OF THE
BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE AND CLARIFY THE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: CEOA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT PURSUANT TO STATE CEOA GUIDELINES
SECTIONS 15378 AND 15061(b)(3)
ACA Spansail requested Council adopt Ordinance Number 2030.
d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A $417,053 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CSW/ST2 FOR THE NORTH ROLLINS ROAD BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT. CITY PROJECT NO. 86670. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT
Councilmember Brownrigg asked staff about the consultant's proposed outreach.
Vice Mayor Stevenson stated that he had the same concern as Councilmember Brownrigg and wanted to
better understand how public input fit into the overall budget.
DPW Murtuza stated that the bicycle and pedestrian plan for North Rollins Road came out of the North
Rollins Specific Plan. He explained that the North Rollins Road Community Task Force discussed the need
for the plan to include a bike path. He added that staff would be taking public feedback from all individuals
in the City as well as holding community workshops.
Councilmember Brownrigg stated that he wanted to make sure that staff did a lot of public outreach on this
project. He explained that his goal was to make sure businesses and residents know about the project prior
to its implementation. DPW Murtuza replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Lee stated that she previously saw plans for bicycle paths on Rollins Road and asked how
this was different. DPW Murtuza replied that the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan included a high
overview of the types of paths that the City should create. However, the proposed plan for North Rollins
Road will involve traffic studies, parking analyses, and reviews of how different lanes could impact traffic.
Mayor Colson opened the item up for public comment.
Nirmala Bandrapalli stated that she supported the plan but wanted to make sure that staff communicates
with each business on Rollins Road about the project.
Mayor Colson closed public comment.
Councilmember Brownrigg asked that Council be cc'd on any email or communication about public
outreach events from the consultants in order that they be aware of the process. DPW Murtuza replied in
the affirmative.
Councilmember Brownrigg made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 112-2024; seconded by Vice Mayor
Stevenson. The motion passed unanimously via roll call vote, 5-0.
e. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FEHR &
PEERS FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING, PLANNING AND PUBLIC OUTREACH SERVICES FOR THE
COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN PROJECT
Vice Mayor Stevenson asked if the comprehensive safety action plan overlaps with the North Rollins Road
bike study from the previous item. DPW Murtuza replied that the comprehensive safety action plan is
being done to create a citywide roadway safety plan with the goal of implementing Vision Zero. He
explained that Vision Zero is aimed at eliminating all traffic related fatalities and severe injuries. He added
that the City received a federal grant to review streets and determine what needs to be done to increase
safety.
DPW Murtuza stated that staff will identify roadway improvements for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles.
He added that the public outreach will be extensive in order to ensure that the City gets a wide range of
participation and views.
Vice Mayor Stevenson stated he wanted to make sure that the designs that come out of the North Rollins
Road project aren't in conflict with Vision Zero. DPW Murtuza replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Brownrigg voiced his support for the project. He added that he thought this was the kind
of project that is good to announce in order for the community to come forward with intersections that
they are concerned about. He asked that this be agendized in the future as an informational item.
Mayor Colson stated that she would like a section in the e-news to discuss this project and how people can
get involved.
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Mayor Colson opened the item up for public comment.
Nirmala Bandrapalli discussed how safety is on everyone's mind. She added that she is supportive of Vision
Zero.
Mayor Colson closed public comment.
Mayor Colson made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 113-2024; seconded by Councilmember
Pappajohn. The motion passed unanimously via roll call vote, 5-0.
f. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF BURLINGAME RESPONSE LETTER TO THE
2023-2024 SAN MATEO COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT: "ASSESSING AND REPORTING
INTERNAL CONTROLS IN SAN MATEO COUNTY AGENCIES AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS"
Finance Director Yu -Scott requested Council adopt Resolution Number 114-2024
g. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH G&G BUILDERS. INC. FOR THE LAGUNA PLAYGROUND RENOVATION PROJECT. CITY PROJECT
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Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad requested Council adopt Resolution Number 115-2024.
h. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH KEYSER MARSTON ASSOCIATES, TO INCREASE THE
NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT BY $60,000 AND INCREASE THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET
APPROPRIATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY 935.000
City Manager Goldman requested Council adopt Resolution Number 116-2024.
L ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CBRE TO INCREASE THE NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT BY
$88,240 AND INCREASE THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE BY $88,240
City Manager Goldman requested Council adopt Resolution Number 117-2024.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 13.56, "ELECTRIC MICROMOBILITY
DEVICES," TO TITLE 13 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE; CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT
PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15378. 15061(b)(3)
ACA Spansail stated that this is the re -introduction of the ordinance adding "Electric Micromobility Devices"
to Title 13 of the Burlingame Municipal Code. He explained that this was being re -introduced after staff
and the Council received feedback regarding the Bay Trail being used by commuters. Therefore, he stated
that the proposed ordinance exempts the Bay Trail from the ban on electric micromobilty devices being
ridden in City parks. He noted that individuals can still walk their electric micromobility devices through
City parks.
ACA Spansail explained that he discussed with the Parks and Recreation Department about what is included
in the Bay Trail. He noted that MTC provides the community with a map and definition of the Bay Trail
through the County. He stated that MTC's definition is incorporated into the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Pappajohn asked about the width of paths in City parks. ACA Spansail stated that the paths
narrow to four feet wide at their most narrow point and are twelve feet wide at their widest part. He
added that the average width in Washington Park is five feet. He explained that when the City builds multi -
modal pathways they are approximately ten feet wide.
Councilmember Lee stated that the Council received a lot of feedback from the community that the City
should enforce speed limits instead of regulating devices used in the parks. She asked Police Chief
Matteucci if this was possible. Police Chief Matteucci replied that it is easier to enforce an outright ban on
usage of a device. He explained that speed can be difficult to enforce because either the Police
Department uses a radar gun or pace. He stated that pacing a bicycle in the park or on the Bay Trail would
be very difficult.
Councilmember Lee asked about enforcing the ban on riding electric micromobility devices in parks. Parks
and Recreation Director Glomstad replied that the complaints are coming from unruly youth riding unsafely
throughout Washington and Ray Park. She explained that staff doesn't call the police for enforcement
unless there is a targeted problem.
Mayor Colson opened the public hearing.
Ally thanked the City Council for exempting the Bay Trail. She asked about enforcement of the ordinance.
(Comment submitted via publiccomment@burlingame.org).
Mike Swire voiced concern that the proposed ordinance wasn't the best way to make the community safer.
(Comment submitted via publiccomment@burlingame.org).
Tyler thanked the City Council for exempting the Bay Trail from the proposed ordinance. (Comment
submitted via publiccomment@burlingame.org).
Zach stated that instead of banning the riding of electric micromobility devices in parks, the City should
enforce a speed limit. (Comment submitted via publiccomment@burlingame.org).
Mayor Colson closed the public hearing.
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Councilmember Brownrigg stated that the City isn't banning electric micromobility devices instead they are
telling people to walk their bikes through Washington Park. He explained that he thought it was a good
compromise to allow electric micromobility devices on the Bay Trail.
Vice Mayor Stevenson discussed the Bay Trail and noted that at points it is narrower than what you see in
the park. He added that it isn't continuous. He explained that he was in favor of the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Lee stated that she was alarmed at how fast individuals were riding their bikes through
Washington Park. She explained that she was grateful that the Council was considering the proposed
ordinance.
Councilmember Pappajohn stated that she was pleased with the compromise. She explained that
exempting the Bay Trail would allow for alternative transportation.
Mayor Colson discussed the need for repairs to the Bay Trail. She also discussed the need to undertake
public outreach regarding the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Lee made a motion to bring back the proposed ordinance for a second reading; seconded
by Vice Mayor Stevenson. The motion passed unanimously via roll call vote, 5-0.
b. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND LEVYING THE DOWNTOWN
BURLINGAME AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-
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Finance Director Yu -Scott stated that at the August 19, 2024 Council meeting, the City Council adopted a
resolution of intention to set the 2024-25 Downtown Burlingame Avenue BID assessments.
Finance Director Yu -Scott asked the City Clerk if she received any protests. City Clerk Hassel -Shearer
replied in the negative.
Mayor Colson stated that she thought DBID did a great job of putting together a transparent report on how
the funds are utilized. She added that the City is only the conduit for collecting the funds and distributing
the funds to DBID.
Mayor Colson opened the public hearing.
Hillary, a business owner on Burlingame Avenue, asked questions about how the funds that she gives DBID
and the Chamber are utilized. She expressed her concerns about a -frames, the cleanliness of Hatch Lane,
and rodent issues.
Mayor Colson closed the public hearing.
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Mayor Colson gave Hillary information on who could assist her with the various concerns she brought up.
Councilmember Pappajohn made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 118-2024; seconded by Mayor
Colson. The motion passed unanimously via roll call vote, 5-0.
11. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
There were no staff reports.
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Council reviewed their committee and activity reports.
a. COUNCILMEMBER PAPPAJOHN'S COMMITTEE REPORT
Councilmember Pappajohn announced that the Central County Fire Department received the FEMA SAFER
Grant which will provide $8,116,315.08 for improving staffing and service delivery to the community.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Colson asked to agendize a discussion on the home occupation permit. Council agreed.
14. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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 8:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Meaghan Hassel -Shearer
City Clerk
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