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CITY OF BURLINGAME
9:00 a.m.—Recreation Center
850 Burlingame Avenue,Burlingame
Saturday,January 26,2008
CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING STUDY SESSION
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL—Mayor Rosalie O'Mahony
2. STUDY SESSION
a. Review the draft departmental goals (9:05) -Department Heads to answer any questions
b. Review new goals that were suggested by the City Council Members and City Staff and clarify
those that emerged as priority goals based on the Council Members' first cut of their top six
goals for next fiscal year(9:45)—Council and City Manager
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (10:45) As this is a special meeting,persons in the audience may speak only on
the agenda items at this time.
4. FINALIZE COUNCIL GOALS FOR 2008-09 FISCAL YEAR(11:15)
5. ADJOURNMENT (12:00)
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NEXT MEETING—MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008
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2008-2009 DRAFT DEPARTMENTAL GOALS
Ci Clerk;:
1. Continue to gather email addresses for the City of Burlingame list service. Currently the
list serve has 4,653 subscribers. The goal for the new fiscal year is to have a total of
5,000 subscribers.
2. Oversee updating of the Burlingame Municipal Code on a quarterly basis.
3. Maintain Commissioner's Handbook and facilitate New Commissioner Workshop.
4. Continue to train Deputy City Clerk.
5. Implement destniction of records using newest schedule adopted by the City Council.
6. Maintain a schedule of future Council agenda items in the Council Crystal Ball.
7. Maintain Council Calendar.
8. Update City Council and City Clerk items on City website as needed.
9. Maintain City Clerk Administrative Desk Manual covering the various processing steps
for legal documents and various reports.
10. Serve as Secretary to the Centennial Executive Committee and to the Centennial Events
Committee.
11. Assist in determining the need for a Special Election for a community facilities district
and provide support for a Special Election if called.
City Manager.
1. Based on Council direction, implement budget interventions to ensure a balanced budget
for 2008-2009.
2. Complete facilitation of new Safeway Proposal.
3. Work with the City Council to develop a 10 year strategy funding plan to guide funding
of priority projects as determined by the City Council.
4. Work with the Council to develop a shared understanding of activities to support
economic development and to determine level of staff resources to invest in the effort.
5. Implement Council selected alternate to fund storm drainage needs.
6. Lead Staff Economic Development Committee.
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7. Work with Council to determine their expectations around the variety of efforts being
suggested relative to sustainability and encouraging the community to be more
environmentally responsible.
Community Development
1. Complete the public participation process for the Downtown Burlingame Specific Plan_
and present a draft plan to the Planning Commission and City Council for adoption.
2. Commence implementation of the Downtown Burlingame Specific Plan following plan
adoption.
3. Prepare the State-mandated 2009 Housing Element(estimated cost for consultant
services: $50,000).
4. Work with the City Manager's Office to identify funding sources for an update of the
City's 1969 General Plan(estimated cost of plan update: $1,000,000).
5. Implement a computer-based project tracking system for applications processed by the
Planning Division,utilizing the CRW"Traklt" software currently used by the Building
Division of the Community Development Department.
6. Continue to support a`customer friendly' development review/permitting function,with
a focus on direct customer counter and phone service,timely permit processing with a
high degree of consistency, efficient and timely plan checking for the building permits,
and positive, interactive support with all City departments involved in the development
review process.
7. Evaluate the effectiveness of the City's current Economic Development function and
consider increasing staffing to full-time equivalent status(estimated cost: $150,000)
8. Create a permanent Code Enforcement staff position within the Community Development
Department to investigate complaints regarding building and zoning code violations
(estimated cost: $100,000).
9. Re-classify existing professional planning staff positions within the Planning Division to
reflect current trends in staffing of similar sized divisions in other jurisdictions to permit
greater opportunities for advancement within the division,and a position classification
and compensation structure that will enhance the City's competitiveness when recruiting
for vacant positions.
Finance
1. Complete a formal actuarial analysis of the unfunded financial liability associated the
City of Burlingame's Other Post Employment Benefits(OPEB) as required by GASB 45
—Retiree Health Benefits.
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2008-2009 DRAFT DEPARTMENTAL GOALS
2. Explore strategies and options for reducing the City of Burlingame's OPEB unfunded
financial liability—Retiree Health Benefits.
3. Implement new fees as determined by the Comprehensive Fee and Development Impact
Fee study.
4. Implement Year One of the Business License Tax Audit.
5. Complete an assessment of the City's IT Server room and evaluate strategies for
increasing the capacity for growth in equipment and electrical power requirements.
6. Explore the addition of Service Efforts and Accomplishments(SEA)reporting in the
annual budget or comprehensive annual financial report.
7. Explore strategies and options for remodeling the Finance Department office space to
provide greater customer service to residents and city users(mail/copier room)and utilize
"dead space."
8. Pursue an election to approve and implement a long-term capital improvements funding
source.
9. Develop and implement financial management disaster recovery plan.
10. Continue to cross train staff within the Finance Department.
11. Continue implementation of radio reads for utility billing.
12. Continue to build departmental capacity through staff training and development,
including succession planning.
Fire
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
1. Continue active participation in the San Mateo County EMS system Request For
Proposal (RFP)process to select the next private ambulance partner in the new contract.
2. Provide Continuous Positive Airway Pressure(CPAP) and EZ-IO equipment and training
to our personnel.
3. Work with our private partner AMR to acquire consistent and relevant data from our
patient care reports (PCR's)to provide feedback to our field paramedics.
4. Research methods to provide more feedback to EMS training participants in the
evaluation process.
5. Work with allied agencies to provide a mass CPR training session to the public.
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Training
6. Continue to develop our training web site, company and individual level performance
standards, easy to read guide sheets.
7. Continue to be participants in our shared training program.
8. Begin implementation of an 18-month training calendar.
9. Complete the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course(EVOC)training for all personnel.
10. Work with Human Resources for the development and conduct of Captain and Battalion
Chief exams.
11. Promote a Captain to Training Battalion Chief who will represent our agency in the
shared training program and provide specific, in-house training.
12. Maintain Special Operations competency through monthly Special Ops training sessions
with our partner agencies.
13. Provide training to all line personnel on the safe operation of the newly acquired aerial
(T34)prior to placement into service.
14. Chief Officers to attend quarterly San Mateo County Chief Officer Continuing Education
sessions.
Operations
15. Continue committee work on the San Mateo County High Rise Plan.
16. Continue committee work on the San Mateo County RIC updates.
17. Assess needs and move towards certification as a State of California OES Heavy Duty
(Type 1)Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)resource.
18. Work towards the replacement of Rescue 33 through possible grant funding.
Administration
19. Gather data, send staff to implementation training, and migrate staffing to Telestaff
software by June 1.
20. Work with Human Resources to develop a faster system to ensure speedy evaluations and
treatment of injured personnel. This should include a single method of injury reporting
using a standardized form that addresses the needs of the Central County Fire
Department.
21. All divisions will continue to seek grant opportunities for equipment purchase /
replacement, and program development. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
acquisition remains a priority.
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22. Restructure the department to create career advancement opportunities and eliminate
unnecessary expenditures for specialists that are unable to perform their assignments due
to staffing.
Prevention
23. Begin enforcement of the newly adopted Fire Codes.
24. Work with Town staff to provide outreach and education concerning the new Wild land
Codes.
25. Continue our Fire Prevention Awareness training to all local schools.
26. Conduct a comprehensive assessment and modeling of the wild land urban interface to
determine threat hazards within our jurisdiction.
27. Develop a Central County Fire Department Local Hazard Mitigation Plan that is FEMA
approved.
28. Conduct a study to determine feasibility and effectiveness of outsourcing residential fire
sprinkler inspections.
Disaster Preparedness
29. Continue to provide Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to
members of both communities through a cooperative effort with neighboring agencies.
30. Continue to provide "R U Ready"training to the communities.
31. Provide "Roles and Responsibilities During a Disaster"training to elected officials.
32. Provide ICS 300 and ICS 400 training to key management personnel from both
communities to become NIMS compliant by the end of 2008.
33. Continue work with staff of both communities for the development and maintenance of
specific disaster plans.
34. Evaluate current supplies, resources, and equipment inventory for co-located EOC.
Develop and prioritize a procurement list for the purchase of needed equipment and
supplies.
Human Resources .
1. Complete Labor Negotiations with the following labor groups:
a. Police Officers Association (expires 12/31/08)
b. Association of Police Administrators(expires 12/31/08)
2. Update and revise Civil Service Personnel Rules and Regulations and Administrative
Procedures.
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3. Insure job descriptions for all regular job classifications are completed,updated,and
posted on City website.
4. Continue to review workers' compensation program and procedures to identify
opportunities for cost reductions and more timely case management.
5. Continue to lead and facilitate City safety committee and ensure compliance with OSHA.
Library
1. Improve usability of the library network by increasing bandwidth. This project will take
at least 9 months to complete and will result in a change in the architecture of the
network.
2. Open Source software options, such as that used in King County,Washington and the
state of Georgia(Georgia Pines)will continue to be explored as an option.
3. Create a Library Aide position at 18 hours per week to assist in IT set up for meetings,
events, etc.
4. Participate in a successful"One Book, One Community"program in the fall of 2008.
5. Participate in a new"One Book, One Community"for families, sponsored by the
children's librarians in PLS. The feature book will be Francisco Jimenez' The Circuit as a
family-read book in the summer.
6. Plan for the Library's 100"'Anniversary: October 11,2009.
7. Continue work for the City's Centennial throughout 2008 with displays, exhibits, and
lectures.
8. Create a plan for reclassification of Books on CD to a simpler program. The shift of one
librarian 10 hours per week from reference to cataloging should make this possible this
year.
9. Expand the continuing education budget to cover more training and conferences for staff.
10. Re-carpet the entire public and office area of the main library.,Strike-offs are currently
being done by Monterey Carpet to find the right design. The roject will go out to bid in
early 2008.
11. Renegotiate the Hillsborough Library Services contract to provide more funding for
library services,between the cities of Burlingame,Hillsborough and San Mateo.
12. Continue to explore the consolidation of the Northern California library systems at the
request of State Librarian, Susan Hildreth. Consolidation would be transparent to the
library user but would save costs by consolidation of services and administration. PLS
Administration currently administers 4 systems and this would increase that equation.
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13. Work with the Library Foundation to produce a design and implementation for a
children's room mural.
14. Complete the interior signage and directories for way-finding.
15. Create and fund an"Opening Day Collection"to replace our large collection of non-
fiction"Books on Tape"to the newer format of`Books on CD."This would likely be a
collection selected by staff, cataloged by a vendor and paid for from donor funds.
16. Expand our cataloging outsourcing from vendors to include most non-book media
materials.
Parks &Recreation
1. To assist with the planning for the City's Centennial Celebration and Centennial Project.
2. To effectively handle the anticipated retirements of several key Department staff
members.
3. To adjust office space in the Recreation Center so no offices are located upstairs.
4. To ensure all necessary Department employees have completed the mandatory NIMS
training.
5. To elevate discussion of location of new Recreation Center.
6. To complete the planning phase of the proposed synthetic grass field at Bayside Park.
7. To work with all of the non-profit youth sports organizations and School Districts to fully
utilize the available athletic field space for practices, games and tournaments.
8. To complete the CIP project's from the 2007-08 budget.
9. To continue to monitor Sudden Oak Death in Mills Canyon and develop options for
action.
10. To complete the initial street tree plantings in vacant spaces with State Grant funding.
11. To complete Centennial Arbor Day ceremony/planting.
12., To complete the playground audit.
13. To revise City Street Tree pruning contract.
14. To identify and explore options to fund an updated Street Tree Inventory.
15. To incorporate a Health and Wellness component into each recreation program area.
16. To develop a Department Sponsorship/Community Giving program that would benefit
special events and program areas.
17. To develop a Youth in Government Summit for Burlingame Teens.
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18. To develop a summer volleyball league for girls 5t`through 8" grade.
19. To certify all coaches in the elementary school sports league through one of the
nationally recognized programs.
20. To educate the elementary school parents on the values,rules and schedules of the
program by creating an end of the school year parent's night.
Police
1. Work with Cal Trans to finalize and implement the Red Light Photo Enforcement Project
for Broadway and El Camino Real.
2. Implement and determine whether the new Citizens Speed Watch Program is productive
at monitoring and reducing traffic related speed in selected neighborhoods.
3. Return officers to selective motorcycle enforcement as staffing permits.
4. Expand the Neighborhood Watch Crime Prevention Program to meet the requests and
needs of our community.
5. Submit a grant request to the State Office of Traffic Safety to fully fund a motorcycle
officer position for 18 months.
6. Submit a grant request to the State Office of Traffic Safety for the purpose of seatbelt
enforcement.
7. Finalize the Roam Secure or other notification system to inform citizens and business
about current crime trends and crime prevention information affecting our community.
8. Implement a new vehicle GPS system for patrol vehicles that works with CAD.
9. Continue to elevate the level of training for department personnel.
10. Continuously explore ways and opportunities to share services or contract with other
nearby cities/agencies.
11. Continue to identify and implement tools/strategies to elevate the Interest Based skills of
both Police Managers and Supervisors.
12. Continue working within our city and with other police agencies to develop strategies,
best practices, mentor and provide managementlexecutive level training to the members
of our management team.
13. Examine new technology and other ways to become more efficient and meet the service
interests of our community.
14. Conduct a citizen's satisfaction survey for police services.
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Chief==s Personal Objectives
15. Continuous-Meet regularly with the new President of the POA to discuss matters of
mutual interest(issues/matters)that impact employees.
1. As needed,present information to council regarding current policing priorities and
consider a strategic plan for the police department.
2. Continuously explore additional ways and methods to exchange ideas and develop an
understanding of other nearby/neighboring police agencies(and their employees—i.e.
Hillsborough, San Mateo, etc.).
3. Provide the City Manager with a quarterly update on the progress of the Police
Department Goals, as well as the Personal Objectives of the Police Chief.
Public Works,
1. Resolve Baykeeper lawsuit.
2. Implement Sewer System Management Plan and reduce sewer overflows by 35%.
3. Perform engineering design of retention basis at the Waste Water Treatment plant to
handle wet weather flows.
4. *Adopt Sewer Ordinance delineating ownership and responsibilities for private property
sewer laterals.
5. Work with Finance Department to develop storm drainage funding mechanism based on
Council direction.
6. Implement sidewalk repair program based on Council direction.
7. Implement street resurfacing program utilizing Proposition 1B funds from the State.
8. Reduce Main Library Electricity consumption by 15%
9. Reduce City Hall gas consumption by 20%
10. Implement phase-2 of water meter replacement program. (estimated budget increase of
$30k in Water Enterprise Funds to be offset by revenue increase from captured water
losses).
11. Continue systematic flushing of the water distribution system to maintain water quality.
12. Continue to coordinate with the Transportation Authority and Caltrans regarding the
construction of U.S. Highway 101 auxiliary lane project.
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2008-2009 DRAFT DEPARTMENTAL GOALS
13. Continue to coordinate with the Transportation Authority and Caltrans on the
development of Environmental Impact Report for the Broadway/U.S.Highway 101
Interchange project.
14. Continue to coordinate with the JPB and Caltrain on railroad corridor issues including the
completion of Burlingame Avenue train station project and Broadway grade separation
feasibility study.
15. Work with the JPB, SFPUC and Donut Shop to improve the traffic safety at California
Drive/North Lane intersection by re-configuring the parking lot. (Estimated project cost
is $100,000 and could be funded by Parking Enterprise Funds).
16. Construct Trousdale water system pump station.
17. Negotiate water purchase agreement with San Francisco.
18. Coordinate with SFPUC on the Crystal Springs water transmission pipeline upgrade and
ensure unrestricted supply of water to Burlingame during the construction period.
19. Develop an impact fee for funding streets damaged by private construction. (Continued
from previous year).
20. Continue in-house TV inspection and cleaning of sewer line as well as provide this
service to Hillsborough to defray the operational costs.
21. *Develop a pilot program of vehicle parking restrictions and enforcement to facilitate
street sweeping. (Continued from previous year).
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Council Suggested Goals 2008-2009
Please select your top six priority goals by placing an X in the far ri ht hand column
Goals/ideas Category Comment
Goals Suggested for Consideration for Fiscal Department' Comment"(for staff'use)
Year 2008-0.9 your
top six
1 Create below-market housing options for Community
citizens who are not well served by current Development
available housing stock, such as seniors who
want to downsize, younger residents who want to
buy their first home, safety personnel and
teachers.
2 Create plan and find funding for more connections Public Works
to public transportation, working in cooperation
with BART, Caltrain and SamTrans.
3 Re-examine design review guidelines to Community
address issues of mass and bulk, compatibility Development
with surrounding homes and too much
"sameness" in neighborhoods.
4 Hire part-time public information officer to City Manager
communicate news and opportunities for
citizen involvement via city's Web site, e-
newsletter and monthly print newsletter (perhaps
job sharing with another city), monitor and
regularly report Citizen Connect inquiries and
present suggestions semiannually to City Council
for possible consideration.
5 Make city's Web site more user friendly by City Manager
doing user testing and/or focus groups to
determine FAQs and other information that would
help citizens and save city staff time; also add a
log of power outages that currently resides on
www.terrynagel.com
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Council Suggested Goals 2008-2009
Please select your top six priority goals by placing an X in the far right hand column
Goals/ideas I Category Comment
6 Emphasize emergency preparedness and Police and See police and Fire Departments
crime prevention via neighborhood groups. Fire suggested goals and modify if
Citizens should be prepared to be self-sufficient necessary.
for five days after a disaster. City employees,
including City Council members, should
understand their roles during a disaster.
7 Hotel TOT— Should we raise? Finance Recommend that this be discussed
Attorney as part of a strategic funding plan
and not be discussed in isolation.
8 Business License Tax— amend taxation method Finance Any amendment will need to go to
to graduated/tiered voters in 2009 for approval, will
likely be opposed by resident
businesses if we increase amount
paid by them.
9 Would like to see Planning Commission Community Estimated cost is $5,000. If the
hearings videotaped and on-line web streaming Development Council is interested in doing we
Similar suggested goal: suggest you discuss at Budget
Televising Planning Commission meetings StudySession
10 Tax Civil Service Commission with examining Human Staff recommends against this
existing pension/ retiree health benefits for Resource suggested goal. These issues are
potential change Finance very complex and time required to
City Manager educate the commissioners would
be a significant burden on staff and
commissioners. If the Council is
interested in working on this subject
we recommend securing an outside
expert resource.
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Council Suggested Goals 2008-2009
Please select your top six priority goals by placing an X.in the far right hand column
Goals/ideas I Category Comment
11 Encourage and facilitate movement on a new City Manager
Safeway Community
Similar Goal: Development
*Did not see Safeway listed in Goals. Want the
process to continue forward and not get bogged
down!!
Similar Goal:
A new Safeway expeditiously moved forward (no
housing strings)
12 Economic development—we have land Suggest we continue with council
available but no proposals — incentives lacking? direction last fall and continue to
Similar Goal recruit part time Economic
*Just want to emphasize importance of Business Development Specialist. As part of
Ambassador and work toward reputation as a Budget Study Session consider if
business friendly City. This also entails economic you want to increase funding for the
development. I know it is work in progress but feel position.
that obtaining a goal as a "business friendly City"
is important.
13 Sidewalks — methods of payment research "TOT" Recommend this be part of the
discussion during the review of the
*Sidewalk Repair (find alternatives to cover cost, Strategic Funding Plan.
i.e. TOT/Bond
14 Sewer system — accelerate repairs and "fix" Acceleration would require
lawsuit problems additional funding and
15 Find revenue enhancement methods Burlingame is at the maximum
allowed by State Law
Look into Real Estate Transfer Tax as revenue
producing
16 Tree beautification neighborhood — by
neighborhood/sidewalk repair
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Council Suggested Goals 2008-2009
Please select your top six priority goals by placing an X in the far ri ht hand column
Goals/ideas Category Comment
17 Establish Art Commission or incorporate into If a priority of the Council we would
another commission, i.e. Beautification or suggest explore vs. establish as we
Planning would like to first clarify with the
Council the purpose or vision for
such a body.
18 Look into hillside construction permits
(views...look at how landscaping effects view
corridor in addition to house structure
19 Infill replacement housing ratio raised from 1:1 to Community
3:2 Development
20 Measure H successor passed Manager/Public
Works
21 Set reasonable green building design and Building Looks like a budget impact item if
construction standards for commercial and multi- the city is to provide a financial
residential units >_ 10 units offer incentive to first incentive
20 projects with solar power installed after
June 30
22 Initiate legislation to terminate City responsibility Attorney
for sewer laterals ills
23 Annual budget dedicate $2.5 m for City Public Works Suggest this be discussed at your
infrastructure needs Budget Study Session re: Council
budget direction
:, staff/Community Suggestions
24 Develop $2 million budget reduction as an Finance Continued delays in voter approval of a
alternative plan to fund storm drainage needs if All Departments funding source for storm drainage
ballot measure fails. improvements necessitates the
development of a back up plan to fund
a minimum of$2 million/per year for
pay as you go storm drainage
im rovements.
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Council Suggested Goals 2008-2009
Please select your top six priority goals by placingan X in the far right hand column
Goals/ideasI Category I Comment
25 Develop a 10 year strategy funding plan to guide Finance There are too many demands being
funding of priority needs. City Manager made on the city,(i.e.$8M for
Broadway Interchange,new storm
drainage requirements that will triple
our annual storm drainage operating
costs....)to make isolated decision on
what funding source to use for what
demand. We need to look at this from
a strategic view point before deciding
to use TOT for things like sidewalk
repairs.
26 Determine location for future new recreation P&R In order to adequately plan for the
center. City Manager financial needs of a future,new
recreation center we need to determine
if we are trying to fund property
purchases. Best time to make that
determination is in a non election year.
27 Determine Council expectations around the variety of Variety of Depts.
efforts being suggested relative to sustainability and
encouraging the community to be more
environmentally responsible.(Green Ribbon
Committee)
28 Air Quality in Burlingame—consider ordinance to Community Suggested by Martin J.Kenley 12-17-
restrict wood burning fire places. Development 07 email
Possibly refer Green Ribbon
Committee for recommendation.
29 Consider how to support and encourage community Parks&Rec Suggested by Fiona Hamilton 1-24-08
theatre in Burlingame. e-mail message to Council
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Goal Suggestions Carried Over from Previous Years
Directions: the number in the last two column indicate the number of council member Council members who wanted to keep/drop for the list. If you select any of
these as one of your top six goals for 2008-2009 please circle in blue or red pen.
.These are suggestions leftover from the 2006-2007 Goals SettingProcess : Kee -Dro Comment[al]: CB Dane?Aslc
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1. Police need to monitor traffic in residential areas to address excessive speeding by SUV's and Traffic 5 ` , comment [a2]; CB Jack?Aren't we
other vehicles °doing?
2. Provide Bike racks on Burlingame and Broadway Avenues (wondering if we can expand this to Traffic 5 Comment [a3]: TN See new goal that
Rollins road, Airport blvd, t BIe eles[Pedestrians ; suggests part-time public info officer
3. Investigate fee-for-parking passes for all residents (along with neighborhood parking permits for Parking 5 Comment [aa]: CB Isn't this
those impacted b cars from nearbyusmess I addressed wXomcatc&1}ebsite?
4. Encourage more mass transit options for residents and local workers, Including reinstatement of Transportation 5 ;' Comment [as]: TN'Ibis project is
train service at Broadway staffon, and make sure Caltrain and Caltrans improvements integrate ? under way,so guess it can come off the
with our vision for the future of our business areas. tier
5, Improve communication and decrease calls to City Hall by building out Web site with more All Departments 5 Comment [a6]: CB Don'twe have
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information about frequently asked questions, posting staff reports, posting monthly "key indicators"
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of departments, changing forms now In PDF format to ones that can be filled out online, and il. ; ._.Comment [able ou Adjust(delete"to
encouraging residents to sin up for the city's e-newsletter. Also Include monthly "snail mail" = bai(ding attainable housing"
newsletter in citywater ill i` f. Comment[a8]: CB On:en Ribbon T/F
6. Ballot Measure for Storm Drainage 5 jr+:' Comment [a9]: TN Not sum of ratio,
7. Help interested citizens create a program to encourage citizens to plant more trees throughout Parks 4 1 but ng should address infill development
Burlingame, perhaps in honor of the entennial F.' r 'duddg SAP dissuasions
Comment[a10]: TN Our civic
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9. Investigate was to improve shuttle east west service that connects to mass transit and aysldo Public Works 4 1r` :' Comment[all]: AK what does this
10. Require a minimum of one for one unit for infill Oevelopmenl 4 1 i entail?
11. Create a policy to evaluate impact of all decisions on social capital (cost recovery vs, impact on Civic Engagement 3 2 % comment[ai2]: AK Should be done
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15. Do something about litter and upkeep along EI Camino Real (by educating citizens about ways to Streets 3 2 Comment [a18]: CB DT Clean-up
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16. These are left over from Council Suggested Additional Goals for Consideration last Jan .problem:
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Goal Suggestions Carried Over from Previous Years
Directions: the number in the last two column indicate the number of council member Council members who wanted to keep/drop for the list. If you select any of
these as one of-your top six goals for 2008-2009 please circle in blue or red pen.
These are suggestions left over from the:2006-2007 Goals Setting-.Process - .:Keep Drop
2007 Comment[a19]:AK Is this already
17. Require that new condo projects provide adequate protection to prevent second hand smoke from PlanninglBldg 3 2 ;' incorporated with new conau„ctio r7
Infiltrating into neighboring units;complaints have been received from condo neighbors who are comnnMt[azo];Tel This is a current
suffering from second-hand smoke arising from owners directly under�herr�. ' .gnat;,not one for FY 09-09
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Communt[a21]:CB I thunk we are
18. Encourage contributions to the city as part of the Centennial festivities by expanding and circulating Council 3 2 doing.
the'Burlingame Wish1s ;`.commenfla22]:TN Part of civic
19. Make city facilities available at no charge to residents who wish to hold community conversations P&R 3 2 i et[gagenreft1 polieythat needs to be
and workshops about important city topics or share their expertise on certain subjects.Create Library % refrnea
criteria for approval.Help publicize through the city's e- ewslette Public WorksComment[a23]:CB 7 OK-just cap
at certain:#of dare
NOTE: Given that the majority of the Council suggested the goals below be dropped from the list, ;,cominent'[aza]:TN I w'an't aware
absent different dlreotion at the Budget Study Session staff will drop them from the list for future year
discussions. of-riri nt[a25]:CB Speed Watch
20, Visually upgrade the Broadway entrance sign(arch)at Calif, -- -Broadway ._.... 3 '. ;
lJ kee ;=Comment[a26]: CB Aredt we
21. Volunteer patrols to supplement otic2 3 ao�rg7
----------•--------------•---------•-----------•----•---•-•- P amtttetlt[a27]:AK'Will be'done as'
PCIICe Presence artof Specific.Area Plan.
22. Create a list of historic roper*_-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Regulations..• -� -3 ---- comment[a2s]:cB..7
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Plannin
23. Evaluate effectiveness of floor area ratio in R-1 koni Re ulations 2 3 ::.-Ireviowguid6lindi.
Comtnept:[a297:TN Suggest rolling
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Planning
24. Establish a clear policy that seeks to prevent the onslaught of sameness.Establish a mechanism Regulations 2 ___,_ 3 ___________ ____-..._:.comment[a33]:AkReferto Design,
by which the distinguishing visual(and underlying functional)aspects of Burlingame are identified Planning Rei*iew
and understood to the point that city policies and upcoming development trends do not further c0mmrnt.[a30J:*AK,77
reduce these hualitied.
Comment[a31']t'TNExamina with
25. Ask the Planning Commission to give serious consideration to the'fac dnr idea to assess plans Planning 2 _ _3 design review guidelines ..
in neighborhoods,as outlined in the article that Martin Drellin sent to commenY[a3z]:.c8.7.,.
26. Investigate new ways to build family-friendly policies Into our planning processes(for example,on- Planning 2 3 Ctimnient l a3S];.cB on list.
site child care facilities, la rounds,laundryrooms,etc.,in buildings with X number of units).
27. Re-examine mix uses on Broadwa _ _ Broadwa 1 4 Comment[a34] TN.Part of design,
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review
Planning
'.Comment,[a36,]-,AIC Can't remember
whatitentait.[a37]:'ltid:"
ComnlenTN'Present formula
aeema to
working justfine'
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Goal Suggestions Carried Over from Previous Years
28, Improvements to Mills Canyon Parks and Recreation 1 4
a, Raise community awareness of Mills Canyon nature area
b. Make renovation/maintenance of I_Mills Canyon a priority
0. • Kee the Ed Taylor trail N 8 •••• Comment[a38]:TN Renovation is
29, Improve the look of Washington Park near the carriage house where the park yard materials are Parks and Recreation 1 4 .sne uettt and ongoing maintenance seems
tore Comment[a39]:TN Still needs help
30. Honor citizens who have made extraordinary contributions through the Walk of IFarho Council 1 4
Comment[a4o]:AK Isn'tthat in
place?"
.Comment[a41]e�TN Progrrom:ehould.;
annourtce:firet:lvittuecs by-jund 08:
CommenE1642]:CB Don't.we liave
this?.'. -:.... .:. .. ...: . . .
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DELETED Council Goal Options—January 27,2007
Note this is being provided to the Council as an FYI relative to notes that a couple of Council Members made on their copies.
Goals/ideas Category Comment
Caasidar 6+�id ignage-en4�roadway Broadway The Sign Code is being worked on already
Planning and the Council may want to address this
through that effort.
Make-signage-more untferrn-and-attrast+ve Broadway The Sign Code Is being worked on already
Planning and the Council may want to address this
through that effort.
MiGs Ganysn-yurue4he-puss i Parks and Recreation (we determined last year that the open space
district were not interested in assuming
res onsibilit for this area.
Pedestrian Safety Will continue to be a priority for bike ways
committee's efforts to connect railroad
stations and BART Station.
Regulations - --- -- CommenQall-C8'-?
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Plannin
Medium De e" an expliGit, Form Based, Regulations Unless the Council majorityshares this view
medkm,density-paiisy-khatzNapes-I ow4norease"e-ns}ty-essam4n-ow Planning staff recommends it be dropped from th_" Comment[a2]:TN Perhaps
address wddesign review update
Regulations Staff from all departments involved meets
ccinflonts bet ts and between ad- in relation to Planning weekly to work out differences. Life safety
code trumps planning code so it will usually
•nwitha voraisq�_by prevail when and if there is a conflict.
nts s€g Suggest dropping this from list.
Gimula isy_p�kkw sheuld be-developed'�hat-dem;e4na Regulationsway T-raffiG and Parking Analyses��rmed in the Git'yand to rAt If the Council feels this one sold remain on the
is Planning list we would ask for further�Iarificafio0�----;comment[aa]:TN Our traffic.&
parking criteria maybe readjusted
for Gensider2t►sn Bf al
f e believe the Planning Commission trie during downtown.SAP-analysis... `
Form Base oukHnvestigate-tbe concept-o C-n�r„m�Rte . Regulations WW do some of this in the EI Camino North Pla.comment[as]:cB ?
GodingAo-help4rnple„,�,;ri,;,�ant darning-policies: Planning
and found it was inadequate in meeting the
city's zoning objectives. None the less,if the
council desires,we anticipate this could be
considered as part of the downtownIan.•- Comment[a5]:7N Perhaps:re-
Reduce airport-noise Regulations Recommend removal from list as it is an examine w/designreviewupdate
Planning on oin Ai ort Round Table focus
Requireose bibs fiat rrigatfort Regulations council agreed we will start now for new
Public works construction
one-stop-(sentra4)fior-arGhftects-and-developers for-permits and-plans Regulations (New pre-permitting meetings are addressing
Public works the concern
ProvW&way-tG-VpeaI-BIdg Dept. decisions that -adist ether-depts. Regulations Code already allows an appeal of Bldg.
Public works Official's decisions
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DELETED Council Goal Options-January 27,2007
Note this is being provided to the Council as an FYI relative to notes that a couple of Council Members made on their copies.
Goalslideas I Category Comment
€va nd implement striGter Gendftions SUGh as Regulations Council already made changes to allow for
mantle Police required security last Fall.Suggest we drop
seamy from the list.
Regu1ate-business-oa,8u#ingame Ave whose patrons ar-inate-sn the Ave. Regulations Done to the extent possible under the law
and-abuse-0-110 Police ------- --------- s4gg su est w--drop-from list _--------- comment[as]:ce dean-up
Increase-city-dlversion rate-te_500,"r-better;sonrentmte-wark-with Solid Waste We exceeded the 50%target for the last two
commerelal bus nesses_G4eduoe their-waste-reductio s ears -Comment[a7]:TN.Green Ribbon
Combles in one bin Solid Waste Will be an option during the re-bidding of t I T/F Is now targeting commercial-
Allied Waste Contract dive[sion rate
Solid Waste Can be discussed as an option during the re-
bidding of the Allied Waste Contract
Like-afge-garbage-plsl-up4V, G6-a-Year Solid Waste Can be discussed as an option during the re-
bidding of the Allied Waste Contract
Stop illegaldu}plp�cl Solid Waste __--_The question here is how do we do ha comment[aa]:013 Are signs
posted?Cameras?` "
Transportation Remove from the list but as was the case'•f..comment:[a9]:-TN'...we have the
findin t{r to the TA's Strate-gic- current fiscal year this will continue to be a'same problem on ECR,is there,a
Plan to prioritize projects tha pastthe-me ongoing priority solution?
p�f
Makure the ism-plan_to_replant-trees_on-an-ongoing-basis Trees Continue with program to replace and
Tree maintenance/planting maintain new kree -- Comment[alo]:Ce$5k grant
Council Suggested-Additional-Goals for Consideration
usinesses fsr gasbags Finance Staff has been working with Allied Waste to
Pick_up_a&-a_pa#of4hannualinsure that all businesses have garbage
This will Gurtail-��esses-Gn-going prartice of using Gity service as currently(required! .- comment[aiz]:TN Isn't this.part
feGaptaGlB subscribing to# 9 of interdepartmental effort.to address
garbage;around Burlingame.Avenue?
Bayside Field lan is replace-backstops; Parks Staff will include much of this in Clip propu comment[all]:ce-olccrhru
p the in new budget. Council Members in supp .business license?
dugouts,and fenGing at Bayside 1 and 3 whiGh were developed 19-60's- and-are in dire need 4 f rep! Gement—Damage-done-o4hetensing-is of this goal will address in the priority
apparently being done by adult SOGGer groups g� discussion of CIP for the new year.
practice for'-en-gaol'shots and by a
-- .Comment[ai3]:CB Being done?
eld-maintenance-ancH>apravetnents Council Members in support of this goal wil
with-b athieti sand-shoo isttist - address in the riorit discussion of CIP.fo Comment`[al4]e CB,***
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Goals/ideas Category Comment
the new ea . Comment[a1s]:TN Also should,
Suppert-t-earnitg-with B N-artifsiai--su#ace-ori-tile Parks Council Members in support of this goal wi discuss atcity-schools liaison
address in the priority discussion of CIP fol:mobilhg so;that we'don t have.
the new yea,. surprise requests come later.'
Police current vear oTl .... Comment..[al6]:TN Are we really
Begin parking permit progFaM in neighborhoods w have Police Being worked on this ea going to tow vehicles?
difficulty parking in front of heiFBwn-I'�Au Comment[a17.1:TN A continual
Continue-t�sportatior�feasibHay-study-of-grade-separating-trairt tracker at Public Works Will be removed from thelist but staff Conti issue
Broadway- working with CalTraln.
Gity-dKwslen rate to 60%oF better. Finance Existing oaI and a ulremen :comment[ass] :TN Duplicates.
install smart pa*iag meters4hat_de ' Police _-_-_- ____Terry(staff toi follow up on the trial of sma ,earlier Item:: ;-
metef in IOt -`' `Comment:[619]aCB-?
Gon#nue4G41nd-ways4e-encourage-businesses4a-come is urlIngame-arid City Manager Combined with another one. Comment;[420]:TN Will be
also to help businesses thFough the proress preferably thmugh the nterested to-hoar results of pilot.
GilaFt7beF @#GBrHmef69 project
gffer-emer Fire (Fire Dept goal for new area ....... Comment,[a21]:TN Need to make
respender&Y-first-e cin a all agree on how we are
catslog-aed4pon4eq est-b�- ghborhood& gooing about this
Council (combined with another ne 77
comment[a22].TN Same as
betteF GB niergensie Police above:
ry skills and equiprxtent;identify e►deray and pe#s that need Fire
assistance dudng isastars.erxtplay�ielgbbarhaad%4atrh teGhnique&4G
disco s-such-as
r.ar reloGation on street sweeping-days
EnFall in AOA: fr Grgy Watch"progra m{oNripfGve-enefgy use-in, Public Works (Being done no ------------------------------------ Comment[a23]:TN,Need to
ne
murliGlpal-bklAdFRg&2rl4the community-See: update City Council on,progress
Ido kr.#Gnic-waste Finance First one being planned for this prin -------- comment[a24]:-TN Would like
disposal;hazardous waste dispasal arid-also-enGGurages-reGYclin^y�m& more than electronic waste recycled
Aa-a-sommunity-garage-&ale and/or ceordiraatloa-with-local-nonprofit
O nization&
&-te-Glty-by-pu, h^ software that City Manager (Add to CM, oals - Comment[a26]:TN Would like'
aut6matiGally4mr.k&-and-deploy&4equest6to proper-department&;-MoRit9r Finance regular reports on in
coming In via
h -
Citizen Connect
ng-and Planning (refer to planning and Beautification -- --- Comment[a2s]:CB?
design by Parks Commission. Suggest that Planning
hGnoring the best landsGaping or s-gardens -i by-the Commission nominate and then get help from
fission Beautification Commissioners or other public
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DELETED Council Goal options—January 27,2007
Note this is being provided to the Council as an FYI relative to notes that a couple of Council Members made on their copies.
Goal Odeas Category Comment
gone ng-the-best cemrnetsial-and--residential projeGts,-ai members to select best projects)
P{ mi
include-a-page-on-the-slab-site-that_expiain&vhat4he-sity-is-a{r$ady Planning (If Council agrees we can do this Ino )......"comment.fa2�]:TN We have some-
doing nd-where-6itlfen6-6an4egyGle-m2t��iai o Gked up Public Works ^Info butdt needs to be.updated and
flQ t0 g8 gre9R a -should include info.on recycling
byAitmd-waste =optionsGreen;Ribbon7/F.can work
on
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