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Burlingame City Council June 1, 2015
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BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
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Regular Meeting of June 1, 2015
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. Mayor Nagel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance was led by Cynthia Cornell.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brownrigg, Keighran, Nagel, Ortiz, Root
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CA Kane advised that Council met in Closed Session, direction was given, and there was no reportable
action at this time.
5. UPCOMING EVENTS
Mayor Nagel reviewed the upcoming events taking place in the City.
6. PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Burlingame residents Cynthia Cornell, Marissa Sevella, Davin Galloway, Roderick, and Cynthia Wukotich
spoke about the high cost of rental housing in Burlingame.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Nagel asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any items from the Consent
Calendar and Councilmember Brownrigg removed item 8d.
Vice Mayor Keighran made a motion to adopt items 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8e of the Consent Calendar; seconded by
Councilmember Ortiz. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
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a. APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 13 & MAY 18, 2015
CC Kearney requested Council approve the City Council meeting minutes May 13 and May 18, 2015.
b. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE
BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE CHAPTER 18.22 “FLOOD DAMAGE
PREVENTION”
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Ordinance No. 1916 amending Title 18 of the Burlingame Municipal
Code to update Chapter 18.22 “Flood Damage Prevention.”
c. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND REESTABLISHING THE BROADWAY
AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FinDir Augustine requested Council adopt Ordinance No.1917 renewing and reestablishing the Broadway
Area Business Improvement District.
d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Councilmember Brownrigg asked when we would know if the November election was going to be an all
mail ballot since it requires unanimity among the jurisdictions for that to happen. Mr. Brownrigg said if it is
going to be an all mail ballot that could make a difference to people who will be running for office. He
commented that mailings are one of the most expensive line items for a candidate. Typically, a candidate
would mail to voters who vote by mail. If there is going to be poll voting, candidates don’t mail to them
early.
CC Kearney said she would be attending a City Clerks meeting next week at the County Election Office and
hopefully this matter will be addressed at that meeting. She said she was not certain but she believed the
County has to notify the California Secretary of State by sometime in August as to whether the County has
100 % participation for the all mail ballot.
Councilmember Brownrigg made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 55-2015 calling for a general municipal
election to be held November 3, 2015; seconded by Vice Mayor Keighran. The motion was approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
e. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION
WITH RESPECT TO FRANK WONG’S APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSOIN’S
APRIL 13, 2015 DENIAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR DESIGN
REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMITS FOR DECLINING HEIGHT ENVELOPE, AN
ATTACHED GARAGE, AND A BASEMENT FOR A NEW, TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLING ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1906 EASTON DRIVE
CDD Meeker requested Council adopt Resolution No. 56-2015.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
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10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDING FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16
CM Goldman reviewed the staff report and advised that the City Council has historically funded community
groups that carry out a public purpose through the services they offer to San Mateo County and Burlingame
residents. Ms. Goldman said the proposed budget for fiscal year 2015-16 includes an appropriation of
$45,000 and the actual suggested awards total $44,425.
Councilmember Brownrigg noted that it appeared that there might be a typo with the worksheet since he did
specify funding for Samaritan House but it showed for the Museum. CM Goldman clarified that it should
read $0 for the Museum, $3,000 for Samaritan House, and $6,000 for Safe Harbor. Councilmember
Brownrigg confirmed that was correct.
Councilmember Root asked if we ask the organizations to specify how they will use our donation. FinDir
Augustine said we do not ask them to specify, but we do ask them for an annual budget and request they list
any awards they have received from Burlingame in the past. Councilmember Root asked if we ask the
organizations who sits on their governing board and their other funding sources. FinDir Augustine said we
do not ask who sits on their governing board, but do request where they get their funding sources. Vice
Mayor Keighran said that when they apply for funds, some of the organizations do provide information as to
how they use the money and who benefits.
Vice Mayor Keighran advised that since she sits on the board of Community Overcoming Relationship
Abuse, she does not specify any amount for that organization. Mayor Nagel said that since she is a member
of the Burlingame Neighborhood Network and Citizens Environmental Council, she does not specify any
amount for those organizations.
Mayor Nagel opened the item for public comment and no one spoke.
Vice Mayor Keighran made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 57-2015 approving the allocation of funding
for community service organizations for Fiscal Year 2015-16; seconded by Councilmember Brownrigg with
the amended changes to his allocation of funds. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City.
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Nagel would like to move forward with a discussion on housing and Councilmembers Root and
Brownrigg agreed.
13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Traffic, Safety & Parking, April 9, 2015
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b. Department Reports: Central County Fire Quarterly Report – January-March 2015
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nagel adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. in memory of Paul Stewart, Government Affairs Director
for San Mateo County Association of Realtors.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Mary Ellen Kearney
City Clerk