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BURLINGAME CMY COUNCIL AGENDA
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* CLOSED SESSION:
i. Personnel Matter: Mid-Year Performance Review of City Manager
(Govemment Code $ 54957)
2. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code $
54951.6: City Negotiator: Jim Nantell, Labor Organizations:
Unrepresented Empioyees: City Attorney
3. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to
Govemment Code $ 54956.8: Property: 2832 Hillside Drive (Fire
Station 35); Agency Negotiators: Jim Nantell, Lany Anderson, Rahn
Becker; Negotiating Party: AT&T Wireless Services; Under
negotiation: Request for Lease for Locating Cellular Antenna
4. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code $
54951.6: City Negotiators: Jim Nantell and Bob Be1l; Labor
Organization: Burlingame Police Officers Association
5. Threatened Litigation (Government Code $ 54956.9(bX1),(3)(C)
Claim of Linda & Peter Fairclough
1. CALL TO ORDER
2, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3, ROLL CALL
4. MINUTES - Regular meeting of June 17,2002
5. PRESENTATION
a. Presentation by Will Holsinger regarding "Unity In The Light", an
Interfaith Community Event for September 11
6, PUBLIC HEAzuNGS Themayormaylimitspeakerstothreeminuteseach
a. Approval of Dwight Road Traffic Calming Project
b. Negative Declaration and Amendment to the General Plan to Update
the Housing Element
c. Second Reading for Amendment to the Zonrng Code Adding Retail
Sales Uses and Allowing Health Services in the Broadway Area
d. San Mateo County Tourism Business Improvement District:
i) Adopt Resolution establishing interim policy regarding assessment
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abatements due to consLuction or disaster, and
il) Adopt Resolution approving abatement of assessments for April,
May & June,2002 of Park Plaza Hotel due to hotel reconstruction
e. Adopt Ordinance Establishing 2002-03 Water Rates
f. Adopt Ordinance Establishing 2002-03 Sewer Rates
7 . PUBLIC COMMENTS - At this time, persons in the audience may speak on anv item
on the agenda or any other matter within the jurisdiction of the Council. The Ralph M.
Brown Act (the State local agency open meeting law) prohibits council from acting on any
matter which is not on the agenda. It is the policy of council to refer such matters to staff
for investigation and/or action. Speakers are requested to fil1 out a "request to speak" card
located on the table by the door and hand it to staff. The Mayor may limit speakers to three
minutes each.
8. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
9, CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Resolution Authorizing a Prof'essional Services Agreement with Erler
and Kalinowski, Inc. fbr Program Management of Water System and
Water Quality Improvements, FY 200212003
b. Award Design Agreement for Easton Library Branch
c. Award of Consultant Service Agreement to Underground
Construction Management for Burlingame Park Subdivision Sewer
Rehabrlitation, Phase I and Phase II
d. NPDES Stomwater Management Plan: 2002 - 2003 General
Program Budget
e. Resolutions Authorizing (1) Agreement with Kelling, Northcross and
Nobriga for financial advisor services and (2) Agreement with
Orrick, Henington and Sutcliffe for Bond Counsel Services
f. Adopt Resolution Extending Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program
(AVAP) to April 2012
g. Resolution Approving a Salary Increase for Unrepresented
Classification, City Attorney
h. Resolutions Authorizing 2002-03 Agreements: (1) Chamber of
CiU of Bwlingame
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11. OLD BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSIMSS
13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Commission N4inutes:Library Board of Trustees, May 14,2002;
Traffic Safety & Parking, June 13, 2002; Planning, Iune24,2002
b. Depafiment Reports: Police, May,2002
c. Letter from Joe Karp commending Syed Murtuza and Bill Lowne for
their assistance and professionalism on the 1411 Chapin Avenue
project
14. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE: Any attendees wishing accommodations for disabilities, please contact the City Clerk at (650) 558'7203 at
least 24 hours betbre the meeting. A copy of the Agenda Packet is available for public review at the City Clerk's
office, City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. before the meeting and at the meeting. Visit the
City's website at www.burlingame.org. Agendas and minutes are available at this site.
NEKI MEETING - Ausust 5,2002
BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
Approved Minutes
Regular Meeting of June 17,2002
1. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council
Chambers. The meeting was called to order at7:04 p.m.by Mayor Mary Janney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Tom Mohr
3. ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony
None
4. MINUTES
Councilwoman Baylock noted on the Consent Calendar for the meeting of June 3, that she recused herself
from item 9b), not item 9c). Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes for the June
3,2002, Council meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
5. PRESENTATION
Superintendent Tom Mohr and Tom Malibilochi, AEDIS Architects, made a presentation to Council and
staff regarding the project that is currently underway at Burlingame High School.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
^. Public Hearinq Setting 2002/03 Assessments fofBroadwa-y Business Improvement District
ACM Becker recommended Council hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of Resolution#72-2002
setting the2002103 assessments for the Broadway Business [mprovement District.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Resolution #72-2002 adopting the2002103 Broadway
Business Improvement District 2002103 assessments; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
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b.ANNUAL REVIEW AND RENEW AL OF AMUSEMENT PERMITS
CA Anderson recofirmended Council hold a public hearing and review the existing amusement permits ready
for June renewal and renew the amusement permits for a l2-month period. The amusement permits are for
the following establishments: American Bull Bar, Behans Irish Pub, Burlingame Station Brewery, Califomia
Bar and Grill, Caribbean Gardens, Dicey Rileys' Irish Pub, Four Green Fields, Golden China, Grandview,
Hyatt Hotel, Max's Opera Caf6, Park PlazaHotel, Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Steamers by the Bay (Embassy
Suites). Recommended renewal of permits for six months for the following establishments: Alibi Bar,
Dollarwise/Hobby Unlimited, Fanny & Alexander, Hola Mexican Restaurant, Left at Albuquerque. The
amusement permit for Moon Mcshane's has been cancelled as the establishment is closed.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Vice Mayor Coffey made a motion to approve the issuance of amusement permits for the above referenced
establishments; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0, with
Councilman Galligan voting against the re-issuance of the amusement permit for the Alibi Club.
c.ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #1690 REVISING BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE
G ONE.HOUR PARKING ON
PORTION OF MAGNOLIA AVENUE IS CURRENTLY TWO HOUR PARKING
DPW Bagdon recommended Council hold a public hearing and adopt Ordinance #1690 revising Burlingame
Municipal Code Sections 13.36.036 and 13.36.040 establishing one-hour parking on a portion of Magnolia
Avenue that is currently two hour parking.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the adoption of Ordinance #1690; seconded by
Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Janney requested CC Musso
publish a summary of the ordinance within l5 days of proposed adoption.
d. RESOLUTION #67-2002 ADOPTING REVISIONS TO TOW TRUCK REGULATIONS AND
APPROVING INCREASED RATES FOR TOWING BUSINESSES ON ROTATION LIST
COP Missel recommended Council review the revised tow schedule fees and approve the revised rates and
regulations by adopting Resolution #67 -2002.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Council directed staff to change the tow schedule to indicate that the storage fee of $45.00 per day will not
apply for the first eight hours.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve Resolution #67-2002; seconded by Councilwoman
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O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0
e. RESOLUTION #66-ADOPTIN G 2OO2 I 03 BUDGET AND RESOLUTION #65.2002
SETTING ATION LIMITS PURSUANT TO XIII (B) OF THE
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
ACM Becker recommended Council hold a public hearing and adopt Resolutions #66-2002 & #65-2002 as
presented or with changes approved by Council.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Councilmember Galligan made a motion to approve Resolution #66-2002 adopting the2002103 budget and
Resolution #65-2002 setting appropriation limits pursuant to Article XIII (B) of the California Constitution;
seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
f. RESOLUTION G TO FORM 394 APPLICATION FOR OF CABLE
FROM AT AT&T COMCAST
ACM Becker recommended Council hold a public hearing and act on Resolution consenting Form 394
Application for Transfer of Cable TV Franchise from AT&T Corporation to AT&T Comcast Corporation.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Council spoke about their dissatisfaction with AT&T's customer service and quality of Council meeting
telecasts. Marion Jackson, AT&T, was available to answer questions from Council.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to not approve the Resolution consenting to Form 394 Application for
Transfer of Cable TV Franchise from AT&T Corporation to AT&T Comcast Corporation; seconded by
Councilwoman O'Mahony, approval of Resolution denied unanimously, 5-0.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ford Sibley, 451 Chatham Road, spoke concerning the Burlingame High School remodel and interim student
housing and the lack of notification regarding the start of construction to the neighbors surrounding the high
school.
a. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINAN CE ESTABLISIIING 2OO2IO3 SANITARY SEWER USER
RATES
ACM Becker recommended Council introduce the Ordinance to establish 2002103 Sanitary Sewer User
Rates.
Mayor Janney requested CC Musso read the title of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Galligan made a
motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
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Councilman Galligan made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey,
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Janney requested CC Musso publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before
proposed adoption.
b. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING 2OO2l03 WATER RATES
ACM Becker recommended Council introduce the Ordinance to establish2002l03 Water Rates.
Mayor Janney requested CC Musso read the title of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Galligan made a
motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey,
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Janney requested CC Musso publish a summary of the proposed ordinances at least five days before
proposed adoption.
c. AMENDMENT TO THE ZONIN G CODE ADDIN G RETAIL SALES AND ALLOWING
HEALTH SERVI CES IN THE ADWAY CO AREA
CP Monroe referred to her staff report dated June 17, 2002, requesting Council introduce an Ordinance to
amend the zoning code to add retail sales uses and allow health services in the Broadway Commercial Area.
Mayor Janney requested CC Musso read the title of the proposed ordinance. Councilwoman O'Mahony
made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock,
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor
Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Janney requested CC Musso publish a summary of the proposed ordinances at least five days before
proposed adoption.
d. APPROVAL OF CT SCOPE AND PRELIMINARY BUDGET R EASTON LIBRARY
BRANCH RENOVATION
City Librarian Al Escoffier updated the Council on the project and said the project budget is approximately
20o/o more than originally estimated due to escalation and several additions to the project scope. CL
Escoffier introduced Hal Brandes, Architect for the Library Branch renovation who gave a presentation
about the project.
Councilmember O'Mahony acknowledged the generous donation of the Marshall family to the Easton
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Branch Library. Mayor Janney applauded the work that has been done and gave direction to move forward
with the project.
e.APPO OF TWO (2) LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Councilmember O'Mahony made a motion to appoint Carol Rossi and Mary Herman to the Library Board of
Trustees, seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
a.RE,COMMENDATION TO OPPOSE LEGISLATION REGARDING STATE ACCOUNTING
STANDARDS
b. RESOLUTION #70.APPROVING POLICE AND FIRE ADMINISTRATORS
e.
AGREEMENT
HR Director Bell recommended Council approve Resolution #70-2002 adopting the Police and Fire
Administrators Memorandum of Understanding.
c.RESOLUTION #73.2002 APPROVING DEPARTMENT HEADS AND UNREPRESENTED
CLASSIFICATIONS COMPENSATION & BENEFIT PLAN
CM Nantell recommended Council approve Resolution #73-2002 and adopt the Compensation and Benefit
Plan for the Department Heads and Unrepresented Classifications.
d.CANCEL AUG T 19.2002 REGULAR COUN CIL MEETING
CC Musso requested Council consider canceling the August 19,2002, regular Council Meeting due to
vacations and lack of business
AL OF CO TURBO
COP Missel recommended Council approve Resolution #71-2002 authorizing a three-year extension of the
amended Turbo Data Systems, Inc. contract with Burlingame.
f. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL
Finance Director Becker requested approval for payment of Warrants #82757-83356, duly audited, in the
amount of $2,891,523.37 (excluding library checks 82730-82756), Payroll checks 148338-148811 in the
amount of $1,676,480.77, and EFT's in the amount of 5403,222.08 for the month of May, 2002.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve the consent calendar; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey,
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City.
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ACM Becker recommended Council oppose Assembly Bills 1995 and2873 regarding State Accounting
standards.
11. OLD BUSINESS
At this time, CA Anderson reported on the closed session:
a. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code $ 54957.6; City Negotiators:
Jim Nantell, Bob Bell; Labor Orgatizations: Police/Fire Administrators; Depaftment Heads; and
Unrepresented EmPloYees.
b. Threatened Litigation (Government Code $54956.9(b)(1),(3)(C) and Authorization to initiate
litigation Government Code 954956.9(c): D&D Auto Club and Body Shop and Jose Torres -
California Building Code issue
c. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code $54956.8:
Property: APN: 029-20l-200 and 029-201-270 (1420-1450 Howard Avenue)
Agency Negotiators: Jim Nantell, Larry Anderson, and George Bagdon
Negotiating fu.ty, Safeway Stores, Inc. Exchange of parking lot properties as part of proposed
Safeway project
12. NEW BUSINESS
Councilwoman Baylock was concerned about the new tree trimming policy; feels it is radical and requested
clarification on the need for the excessive pruning. PRD Schwartz explained the reason why some trees need
to be trimmed more than others due to PG&E and CalTrans regulations.
13. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Planning, June 10, 2002; Planning Study Session, June 11,,2002
b. Department Reports: Building, May,2002; Finance, May,2002
c. Letters from Jennifer pfaff, 615 Bayswater, concerning proposed square footage limits of stores and
traffic calming issues
d. Letter from Kathi Noe, AT&T, noting AT&T Broadband will be adding Country Music Television to
the basic line up and the Playboy Esbanol channel to their pay-per-view line-up
e. Letter from Kathi Noe, AT&T, regarding increase in basic rates
f. Letter from Kathi Noe, AT&T, concerning removal of some premium channels from the digital
services
g. Letter from Kathi Noe, AT&T, concerning the addition of channels to digital services
h. Letter from James Quinn, 1116 Vancouver, concerning RCN and Eternal Word Television Network
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i. Letter from Jennifer Pfaff concerning horrible cable reception
j. Letter from RCN announcing cable television and telecommunications services available in
Burlingame as of May 28,2002
k. Memorandum and report from Randy Schwartz, Director of P&R, on Burlingame Golf Center
l. Letter from Mary Watt, Director of CALL Primrose, thanking the City for food donation
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Janney adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. in memory of Doug Anderson, a former Senior
Commissioner.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann T. Musso
City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COTJNCIL
DATE: Ju;o,e 24r 20V2
rRoM: Rahn Becker, Assistant City Manager
AGENDA
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SUBJECT: AT&T Wireless Seryices CellularAntenna on City at2832 Hillside Drive
The City has been approached by AT&T Wireless Services to locate a cellular antenna structure at Fire Station
35 (2832 Hillside.) Staffwishes guidance on any negotiations regarding this proposal.
AGENDA
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TO Honorable Mayor & City Council
DATE:June 26, 2OOz
FROM: City Manager (558-7204l'
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SUBJECT: Endorsing "Unity ln the Light" Gommunity Activity
Recommendation: That the City Council consider endorsing the "Unity In the Light" activitybeing planned
for the first anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center.
Background
The activity is being spearheaded by Mr. Will Holsinger, a long-time resident of Burlingame. The "Unity In the
Light" activity has been reviewed and endorsed by the Burlingame [rterfaith Roundtable, which is a group of
ministers who meet monthly to discuss how people of all faiths can support each other in making positive
contributions to the community. ln addition, he has received support from Father Gerald Barron of Our Lady of
Angels, as well as the OLA Men's Club. The OLA 20-30 group has agreed to help sponsor the activity.
The group planning the activities hope that people throughout the community from any and all faiths will
participate in placing luminaries (sand candles) in front of the church nearest their homes on September 11,
2002, as a way to show the unity of all people who seek to be a positive light to both the local and international
communities that we are apart of.
Specifically the request is that the Mayor and City Council encourage people of Burlingame to participate in the
"Unity in the Lidht" activities as an appropriate way to mark the passing of one year since the tragic terrorist
acts that were perpetrated against thousands of people on 9-l I -01.
Exhibit: Description of the "Unity In the Light" activity,
UNITY IN THE LIGHT
"A project to light up the community we live in
as a symbol of our unity, common humanity and faith in the future."
On the evening of September 11 , ?002, individuals throughout Burlingame will be invited to place
sand candles, or luminaria, at the front door of Our Lady of Angels Church and, perhaps, other churches
and temples throughout the city as a symbol of our unity, common humanity and faith in the future. lt is
hoped that this simple act will serve as an example of positive spiritual values and hope for a better world.
Sand candles placed inside a paper bag have a history in the Christian faith. A "luminaria" is a
traditional Mexican Christmas lantern consisting of a candle set inside a paper bag. On the other hand,
the Chinese were placing candles inside paper lanterns centuries before this tradition developed,
although not necessarily with sand inside, during evening community events and celebrations. The word
"luminary' has a history and significance in the Jewish tradition, as well. The anniversary of the siege of
Jerusalem by Babylonian emperor Nebuchadnezzar almost 2,500 years ago is commemorated in the
Jewish faith as the Tenth of Teves and is sometimes referred to as "the Luminary." During this time,
tradition encourages Jews to devote the day to contemplation of the events leading up to the siege. In
the Moslem faith, many of the early followers of Mohammed are identifled as luminaries, or inspirations,
for others.
A definition of "luminary," found in the 101h edition of Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, is a
body that gives light. An oniine, internet resource defines "luminary'as "1. a celestial body, as the sun or
moon; 2. a body, object, etc., that gives light, 3. a person who has attained eminence in his or her field or
is an inspiration to others ...."
lmagine the entry ways of churches and temples throughout Burlingame, perhaps beyond, lit up
by sand candles as we are invited to contemplate and celebrate a sense of spiritual unity and
communion. This act of faith and healing could serve to counteract the hatred and violence that led to the
September llthattacks. This act might even transcend this eventand become a symbol that enl,ghtens
in the broadest possible sense.
A "light' is sometimes a methaphor for spiritual illumination or truth, something that enlightens or
informs, a truth made visible and a matter of public knowledge. lt is in this sense, as well, perhaps, as the
sense of the Luminary in the Jewish tradition, that the Men's Club and 20s/30s+ Club of Our Lady of
Angels, in Burlingame, California, decided to light up OLA with sand candles on the evening of this
coming September 11'n. This event is intended to focus on the positive contributions ofall faith
communities and luminaries throughout the world and to acknowledge that the tenorist acts of
this past September 11th were an attack against everyone seeking peace on earth.
Plans to light up OLA have just begun. The p.Ioject planners invite the citizens of Burlingame to
join them to light up the community on September 1 1'" and by this simple act to find "unity in the light."
Light up the Community
The logistics are straightforward. Individuals can create their own sand candles, decorating and
writing messages on the bags if they wish. Simple, inexpensive materials can be made available at any
participating church, temple or mosque. Experience has shown that small votive candles will burn inside
a small lunch bag for up to four hours. Volunteers can be available to monitor the sand candles. Beyond
this slmple, yet profound act, each faith community can organize their own events, perhaps holding joint
activities during the day or even weeks before the event. For example, at OLA, it is contemplated that
masses on prior Sundays, as well as the morning of the event, would address the concept of spiritual
enlightenment, a sense of faith community at the global and local level, etc. Events leading up to the
evening celebration could be an opportunity for interfaith sharing and interaction.
STAFF REPORT
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council approve the scope of the joint neighborhood and City traffic
calming project on Dwight Road.
BACKGROUND: Dwight Road at Peninsula Avenue is one of the few signalized intersections on Peninsula Avenue.
It acts as a collector street providing signal-controlled access to and from Delaware Street in San Mateo. It carries
approximately 3,000 vehicles per day as compared to adjacent parallel streets with approximately 600 vehicles per
day.
In mid-2000, residents generally between Bayswater Avenue and Peninsula Avenue on Dwight Road submitted a
petition to Council and the Traffic Safety and Parking Commission asking for improved traffic safety on their block.
They were concerned about the traffic speed of motorists in this residential area and suggested constructing bulb-outs
along the block and making ffaffic signal improvements. They also indicated a willingness to participate in the effort
to design or help consffuct and maintain the improvements.
DISCUSSION: Over the last two years, staff and representatives from the neighborhood met numerous times to
identiff a traffic calming project for Dwight Road. Traffic data was gathered and temporary eight-foot wide bulb-
outs were erected along the sffeet using barricades. Traffic speeds were then monitored to determine the effect of
the bulb-outs. Based on the data obtained, a series of bulb-outs on Dwight Road did not appear to reduce vehicle
speeds significantly. However, consensus was reached on an alternative project which includes the following
elements:
Gateway Feature: This element consists of a wall placed on bulb-outs on the east and west sides of Dwight
Road at Peninsula Avenue as indicated on the attached drawing. The bulb-outs narrow the roadway to twenty
feet and, together with the walls, provide visual markers to northbound drivers signaling that they are leaving
a commercial area in San Mateo and entering into a residential Burlingame neighborhood. The walls range
in height from five feet near the sidewalk to three feet at the street. This provides sufficient mass to alert
drivers that they are entering the residential area while still allowing adequate sight lines between vehicles
and pedestrians. Although the higher wall section impedes some visibility, the signalized intersection allows
gaps in the traffic flow for safe pedestrian and vehicular movements. The bulb-outs would include low
plantings with irrigation.
The cost of the gateway feature is estimated to be $40,000. Necessary water main relocation work will start
in July with construction of the gateway feature occurring in early fall.
a Activated Traffic Signals: This secondphase improvement includes modifying the fixed time signal system
at the Dwight Road and Peninsula Avenue intersection so that a green light occurs on Dwight Road only
when a vehicle is detected by a sensor in the pavement. A concernby the neighborhood is that drivers speed
up on Dwight Road in attempting to make the green light at Peninsula Avenue. With activated signals, the
light would remain red until the vehicle is at the intersection.
The cost of the signal modifications is estimated to be $50,000. Staff is requesting funding participation from
the City of San Mateo as the improvements provide some benefit to their community. The work would occur
after the gateway feature construction, pending funding availability.
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The traffic calming process on Dwight Road has resulted in a public lprivate partrership between the City and
neighborhood which can be viewed as a model for future projects in other areas of Burlingame. The residents
donated their time in developing the plan including $5,000 in labor for the design as well as a willingness to maintain
the gateway feature landscaping. As a continuation of this parmership, Randy Grange will represent the
neighborhood in making a presentation of the gateway feature to Council.
Staff will monitor the impact of these improvements on traffic speeds to determine whether additional measures are
required. Any further efforts will be undertaken as part of the Residential Traffic Calming Program recenfly
approved by the Council.
EXHIBITS: Plans; Neighborhood Signatures on Plan Sheet
BUDGET IMPACT: $100,000 was included in the 2001-02 CIP budget for the Dwight Road Traffic Calming
Project. This will fund the traffic studies as well as the design and construction of the gateway feature. Sufficient
funding for the signal modification is uncertain and will depend on San Mateo financial participation and the
consffuction bids received for the gateway feature.
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL STIBMITTED
DATE: JUNE 25.2002 APPROVED
FROM: CITY PLANNER
SUBJECT: NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL
PLAII TO UPDATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council should approve the Negative Declaration and review the Draft Housing Element, hold
a public hearing and take action on the Negative Declaration and the amendment to the General
Plan to adopt the 2001-2006 Housing Element. Affirmative action should be taken by resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
At their meeting on June 24, 2002, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted to
recommend to the Council approval of the Negative Declaration and Draft 2001-2006 Housing
Element Update. Planning Commission noted that the element had been approved as compliant by
the California Department of Housing and Community Development, by the Airport Land Use
Commission and by its parent organization, the San Mateo CitylCounty Association of
Governments. Commission noted that preparation of the Housing Element was a community and
staff effort that all could be proud of.
BACKGROUND:
Per the requirements of State law, the Housing Element component of the General Plan is required
to be updated regularly. Over the past year, Planning staff has worked with the community, the
Planning Commission and City Council to prepare a draft of the 200I-2006 update of the Housing
Element. This update to the Housing Element is intended to establish the City's current policy
regarding housing and to outline a work program for implementing that policy over the next five
years. The Housing Element was developed incorporating the input of the Burlingame community
obtained at two public workshops held in June and September of 2001.
The Planning Commission in December, 2001, held a public hearing on the draft Housing Element
and reviewed it. Subsequently, the City Council held a public hearing and reviewed the draft
Element in January 2002. On January 11,2002, the Draft Housing Element was forwarded to the
State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review and determination
that it complies with State law. On May 31,2002, HCD found that the draft Housing Element in its
BY
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO UPDATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT
July 1,2002
present form complies with State Law. The next step in the process is to hold a public hearing for
adoption to the General Plan before the City Council. This final action by the City Council is taken
by resolution amending the General Plan.
Summary: Attached for your review is the Draft Housing Element document dated June 3, 2002.
Also attached for quick reference and summary are the Executive Summary and the Goals and
Policies from the Draft 2001-2006 Housing Element. The revisions which were made to the June
3'd draft based on HCD comments are in italics. Following is a summary of the revisions requested
by HCD.
o Explain staff assistance provided to support the City's second unit amnesty program (Page
H-27);
o Add a discussion regarding homeless shelters and where they would be permitted under the
provisions of the current zoning ordinance, and a description of the temporary homeless
shelters now operating at three church facilities in Burlingame (Pages H-28 &H-29);. Clarify tree planting requirements (Page H-30);o Clarify that no areas which allow housing are within a Coastal Zone or Bay Conservation
and Development Commission jurisdiction (Page H-35);o Add a section describing constraints and opportunities on Housing for persons with
disabilities (Pages H-36 & H-37);o Clarify selection of properties with potential for development (Pages H-53 & H-5a);o Add details regarding the selected sites and their availability for future development (Pages
H-56 through H-61);
o Add a proposed action program which would provide incentives for consolidating lots (Page
H-64);
o Add an action program to remove constraints on Housing for persons with disabilities (Page
H-65); and
o Include a description of the Water Supply for the City of Burlingame (Pages H-67 &H-68).
Airport Land Use Committee Review: In addition to the review by the State HCD, an
amendment to the General Plan must also be reviewed by the City/County Association of
Government's (C/CAG's Airport Land Use Committee (ALUC) and by C/CAG to determine the
Housing Element's consistency with the San Mateo County Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan
(CLUP). On February 28,2002, the ALUC made a recommendation to C/CAG that the Draft 2001-
2006 Housing Element is determined to be consistent with the San Mateo County Comprehensive
Airport Land Use Plan (CLUP), subject to adding the following text to the document:
Compliance with the San Mateo County Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan, as
amended, for San Francisco International Airport: Government Code Section 65302.3
requires that a local agency general plan and/or any affected specific plan must be consistent
with the applicable airport/land use compatibility criteria in the relevant adopted airport land
use plan (CLUP). The housing policies, goals, programs, and any other provisions to
accommodate future housing development, as specified herein, do not conflict with the
relevant airport/land use compatibility criteria contained in the San Mateo County
Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan, as amended, for San Francisco lnternational Airport
(see Page T,Draft Housing Elernent); and
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO UPDATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT
July 1,2002
a All firture housing development in the City of Burlingame, within the area bounded by the
follorving streets: Murchison Drive, Sequoia Avenue, Quesada Way, Davis Drive, Dufferin
Avenue and California Drive, will require formal FAA review, per the FAA Form 7460-l
revie'w process. The project sponsor shall be responsible for this requirement, at or before
the time of project submittal to the city. The city will consider the FAA's evaluation and
recoramendation(s), as part of its review of the proposed project (see Page 27, Draft
Housing Element).
On March 14, 2002, the Board of the City County Association of Governments in San Mateo
County found the Draft Housing Element to be consistent with the CLUP, subject to the above
additions to the text. The text of the Draft Housing Element has been amended to incorporate this
language.
Negative Dr:claration: An initial study was prepared for the draft 2001-2006 Housing Element.
The initial s;tudy did not identifo any potential impacts to the environment associated with the
adoption of the Housing Element. Based on the findings of the initial study, it has been determined
that the proposed project can be covered by a negative declaration since the initial study did not
identi$, any significant adverse impacts. This determination was based on the fact that Burlingame
is a mature community with very little vacant land available for development and with adequate
public facilities and services to provide for the proposed increase in dwelling units. Most of the
sites selected for housing are infill sites which are now underdeveloped and would be reused.
Many of ttLe programs identified in the Housing Element can be implemented through the
provisions cf the zoning code now in place. Any future projects developed under the proposed
policies wou.ld require separate environmental review and CEQA compliance.
ATTACHVTENTS:
Executive Sr:mmary - Draft Housing Element
Housing Element Goals and Policies
Letter from r3athy Creswell, State HCD
Negative De claration
Map - Proposed Transit Oriented Development
Map - Proposed Transition Areas
Copy of Nolice
Council Resolution
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO UPDATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT
July 1,2002
S:Wousing ElemenACC Stalf Report Houstng Element.doc
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DRAF'I IIOUSING ELEMENT
By state mandate each city and county in Califomia is required to plan for the housing needs for
its share ofthe expected new households in the Bay Region over the next five years as well as
for the horxing needs of all economic segments of the city's population. This planning will be
done in Burlingame by updating the city's 1994 Housing Element of the General plan- Broad
based conwrunity participation is essential to preparing an implementable and locally meaningful
housing prllisy and action program. The program included in this document evolved from the-
participation and experience of over 180 local residents and representatives ofagencies which
provide housing and other social service assistance to city, county and regional residents. (See
Pages H-5 -H-8)
E)(ECI..TTTVE SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
PROtr'IL]' OF THE COMMUNITY
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
Residential developers looking to build in Burlingame face zoning regulations and fees
comparable to those in other San Mateo cities. Like all cities in the state, but particularly because
ofour location on the edge ofSan Francisco Bay, the regulations of outside agencies have come
to play an increasing role which increases both processing time and cost ofnew residential
development. Since, like our San Francisco Peninsula neighbors, the city is essentially "built
out" land and construction costs drive up the cost ofhousing. While energy is a critical
parameter to future growth throughout Califomia today, the city has been aggressive in
implemerLting local conservation and recycling legislation as well as disseminating information
on energ) conservation programs offered by other agencies. (See pages H-25 - H-45)
EVALUI\TION OF THE 1994 HOUSING ELEMENT
There were three key programs which were ttre most successful in implementing the goals and
policies ofthe 1994 Housing Element. These include the following: l) adoption ofa second
unit amnt:sty program which allows nonconforming second units which meet certain criteria to
become a permanent part of the city's housing stoc( 2) implementation ofresidential design
Research,on the Burlingame community since 1994 identified some themes of change. while
the city's total population has remained fairly stable over the past 40 years there haJbeen an
increase irr ethnic diversity and number of children living at home as well as decrease in the
city's eldrr population. The proportion of the population in the labor force and their type of
employment have remained constant over the decade; while the median household inCome
increased 6l%. However, the cost ofhousing doubled over the same decade. More than halfthe
city's housing stock is over 40 years old; but despite its aging the city's housing stock is well
maintained as exemplified by the number of building permits issued for improvements during the
planning period. (See Pages H-9 -H-24)
City ofBurlingame H-2 General PIan
DRAFT IIOUSING ELEMENT
From a land use point ofview Burlingame can be considered "retro". The City began as a
"transit village" at the Burlingame Train Station (now desigrated a State Historic Landmark).
Later the city annexed the Broadway train station and the "transit village" adjacent to it. In 2000
a decision was made to build a new transit hub in Millbrae on the city's northem border. Because
the land area ofBurlingame is primarily built-out, new housing opportunities will have to replace
existing development. In the proposed planning plogram the key sites lor residential reuse
follow the "transit village" pattem of our past, and build on the new hansit access opportunities
offered at the northern end ofthe city. The sites identified in the planning program near transit
hubs are at the north end of Burlingame near the new BART station in Millbrae and near the
Broadway and Burlingame train stations; sites in transition areas selected to improve the
compatibility between residential and other land uses are located near the Burlingame Avenue
commercial District, along Rollins Road south of Bloomfield and on the south side of the
Northpark Apartments. The site selection program evaluated residential densities and
affordability and these opportunities were inlluenced by proximity to transit hubs. An
infrastructure study and program confirmed tlat collection and processing facilities are in place
to support these programs. (See Pages H-52- H-68)
Implementation of the 1994 Housing Element demonsfated the effectiveness ofusing local
legislation to achieve housing policy. The single family residential desigr review process
effectively conserved neighborhood character while supporting maintenance ofan older housing
stock. The Second Unit Amnesty program for conserving as affordable housing older second
units in the single family zoned areas was established and actively impiemented. Commercial
propeilies were converting to housing in areas where residential uses were encouraged with
overlay zoning. Through code enforcement on a multiple family project a mechanism for
retaining affordability through a local non-profit housing provider was forged.
EXECUTIVE ST]MMARY
review to provide for maintenance ofttre existing housing stock; and 3) rezoning of certain
commercial properties with a residential overlay zone to allow construction ofhigh density
residential uses. These successful programs are being used as a basis for development of the
2001-2006 work program where it is proposed that: l) the second unit amnesty progmm be
expanded to include more eligible properties; 2) apply the residential overlay zone to a wider
area; and 3) build on successful partnerships with non-profit housing developers' (See Pages
H-46 - H-51)
COMMUNITYRESOURCES
COMMTJNITY OPPORTUNITIES
To insure the best opportunity for accomplishing the city's fair share need of565 dwelling unis,
the proposed action program for the 2001-2006 Housing Element builds on the successes ofthe
1994 work program. The most effective progmms which form the basis of the 2001-2006 work
program include: legislative (zoning) incentives to build housing and affordable units;
iontinuation of existing effective programs for housing maintenance and affordability such as
second unit amnesty and design review; code enforcement; and developing successful
parkrerships with non-profit housing providers. (See Pages H-69 - H-72)
City of Burlingame H-3 General Plan
DRAFTHOUSING
EXECUTTVE SI.JMMARY
HOUSIN,G GOALS, POLICIES Ai\D ACTION PROGRAM
The Hous:ing Element's goals and policies describe the city's land use and development
parameters for residential land uses. The action program for each policy describes the specific
means and targets for each program to implement the city's housing policies betrveen 2b0l and
2006. Thr: Housing Element is unique because a quantified five year work program is required.
Each action program also has a specified time frame. These requirements frornthe basis ofthe
annual progress report the city give to the city council and state. (see pages H-73 - H-g9)
City of Burlingame H4 General Plan
HOIISING ELEMENT GOALS AI\D POLICIES
2001 - 2006
Key Findings:
tr The Housing Element goals and policies compose the description of Burlingame,s land
use and development parameters for housing. The action program is the deiription ofthe
specific, means proposed for imple-mcnting these goals and policies in the next planning
period lbr housing,20}l through 2006.tr A uniq.e aspect ofthe Housing Element action program is that it establishes quantified
targets for the planning period and establishes a time frame for accomplishinjeach action.tr The ciQT's accomplishments in terms of action program must be reported to-trr. city
counci l and state of california annually. The form for the city,s annual prog."r, ,Jpo.t to
the Cit5, Council and State conclu3:s this section.
GOALS AI{D POLICIES
This section cf the Housing Element contains the goals and policies that the City of Burlingame
intends to implement to address the housing needJidentified in the needs assesslnent evaluation.
The following section on Action Programs outlines specific actions to be taken to meet the goals
and policies.
GOALA:
Policy H(A-l):
Policy H(A-2)):
Policy H(A-3;):
Policy H(A-4i):
Policy H(A-5;):
Policy H(A-6):
Policy H(A-i'):
PRESERVE RESIDENTIAL CIIARACTER BY ENCOURAGING
MAINTENAI\CE, IMPROYEMENT A}{D REIIABILITATION OT
THE CITYIS I\TEIGIIBORIIOODS AND HOUSING STOCIC
Protect the character of existing residential neighborhoods.
Continue rehabilitation of structures in poor condition.
Maintain rental opportirrilti-esty discouraging conversion of affordable rental
units to condominiums.
Promote programs that protect the City's lower-valued housing stock.
Pursue federal and state funds for the rehabilitation of lower and moderate
income housing.
Provide pre-sale inspection upon request.
Consider neighborhood quality when approving new and remodeled
residences.
Houaing Element Goals and Policies
GOALB:PROVIDE VARIETY AI\D CHOICE OI'HOUSING BYPROMOTING
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FORALL PERSONS REGARDLESS Of,'
AGE, SEX, RACE, COLOR, MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY,
NATIONAL ORIGIN OR OTHER BARRIERS.
Policy H(B-l): Promote equal housing opportunities for all Burlingame residents.
GOALC:PROYIDE HOUSING OPPORTI,]NITIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES,
TEACHERS, HOSPITAL WORKERS AIID OTIIERS IN TIIE
SERYICE IIYDUSTRY WHO WORK IN BTJRLINGAME.
Policy H (C):Inform local public sector and private sector employees about available
housing assistance progfitms.
Policy H(C-2): Encourage inclusion of affordable dwelling units in multiple-family
residential development.
Policy H(C-3):Encourage public agency partnerships to provide housing, reduce commute
time and facilitate retention of community based groups like teachers, public
employees, hospital and service sector workers.
GOALD:
Policy H(D-1):
Policy H(D-2):
Policy H(D-3):
PolicyH(D4):
Policy H(D-5):
GOALE:
Policy H(E-l):
Policy H(E-2):
ENCOURAGE SPECIAL PURPOSE HOUSING.
Provide adequate, affordable housing for the City's elderly.
Encourage alterations to existing structures that improve access for physically
disadvantaged.
Encourage housing opportunities for single-parent families.
Encourage housing opportunities for low income single percons.
Support county-wide program for homeless persons.
REDUCE RESIDENTIALENERGY USE TO CONSERYE ENERGY
AIYD IIELP REDUCE flOUSING COSTS.
Promote the use ofenergy conservation in residential constuction.
Encourage energy conservation measures in rehabilitation projects.
Houaing Element Goals and Policies
GOAL F: ACHIEVE INCREASED AFFORDABILITY OF HOUSING.
Policy H(F-l.t: Improve balance of housing type, tenure and affordability by encouraging
development ofthe sites and locations listed below to serve the income levels
indicated.
Vacant or Underused Sites:
1800 El Camino Real, 0.9 acre zoned C-llR-4 overlay
1 875 Califomia Drive, 0.33 acre zoned C- llR4 overlay
1870 El Camino Real, 0.78 acre zoned C-l/ R-4 overlay
One additional office site, 0.5 acre zoned C- l/R-4 overlay
Transit Oriented Sites
1764 Marco Polo Way, vacant l.l 3 acre site zoned C-3
1777 Murchison Drive, vacant 1.3 acres zoned C-3
1 825 Magnolia Drive, 1.4 acre site zoned C-3
Califomia Drive north of Broadway , zaned C-2
Transition Areas
Rollins Road south of Bloomfield, zoned R-3
East side ofCarolan between Cadillac and Toyon, 5.4 acres zoned C-2
Area south of Burlingame Avenue commercial area, zoned C-l
Policy H(F-2):
Policy H(F-3):
Policy H(F-4):
Pohcy H(F-5):
Policy H(F-6):
Policy H(F7):
Maintain data base of existing R-3, R-4 and CR zoning disticts to remain
aware of the number ofadditional units that could be developed on ,,under-
developed" parcels in these areas.
Encourage conshuction of mixed commercial-residential projects.
Encourage conversion of existing accessory living units to legal, safe and
sanitary housing units.
Encourage non-profit housing corporations to develop affordable housing in
appropriate sites in Burlingame.
Work for expansion of Section 8 program in Burlingame.
Encourage participation in the Sao Mateo County first-time buyer program
(Modgage Credit Certificate) and other ownership assistance programs.
S:Wotsing Elenen WOUSNG ELEMENT GOAIA tND pOUCIES.de
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DEPARTMBNT OF' IIOUSING AIID COMMT]MTY DEVELOPMENT
Division of lfousing Policy Development
l8O0TffiSt!.t, Room430
P.O.Box 952053
sacrarEDto, cA 94252-205t
(9 l q 3B-3 I 76 / FAX (9t6' 327-2U3
E-rmit cahors@hcd-c+ gov
May 31,2002
Ms. Margaret lrlonroe, City Planner
City of Burling;ame
501 Primrose lLoad
Burlingame, Californi a 94010-3997
DearMs. Moniroe:
Thank you for submitting Burlingame's draft housing element, initially received for our review
on April 2,2002 with subsequent revisions received on May 30 and 31,2002. As you know, we
are required to review draft housing elements and report our findings to the locatity pursuant to
Govemment Code Section 65585(b). Our review has been facilitated by telephone conversations
with Ms. Maureen Brooks, City Planner.
We are pleased to find the draft element addresses the remaining statutory requirements
described in otr March 15,2002 review letter. In particular, the amendment expands the analysis
of the land inventory that will accommodate the Ci!t's new construction need for very low-, low-,
and moderate-.income households and programs to anallze zoning and development standards to
identifr barrierrs to the development of housing for persons witlr-disabilities 6frogr* H@-2).
Therefore, we ire pleased to find the draft element now complies with State law. -Once adoptA
and submitted to this Department, the element will be in full compliance with State housing
element law (luticle 10.6 of the Government Code).
We hope our comments are helpful to the City. Ws look forward to receivrhg the adoptedhg}Tg glemgnt for our review pursuant to Govemment Code Section 65585(9). If you require
additional assistance or have any questions, please feel free to contact Mario Aog"l, of our siaff,
at (916) 44s-3'18s.
In accordance with theii requests pursuant to the Public Records Ac! we are forwarding a copy of
this letter to thr: individuals listed below.
Sincerely,
,;4tiu.d/
CathyE. (p/srvell
ft'[;,ri],;- )
JUN u 4 tuUZ
t'Flo?fn'^'8'Ji8f.r,
DeputyDirector
RE: Review c,f Burlingame Revised Draft Housing Element
Ms. Margaret Monroe, CityPlanner
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cc Mark Stivers, Senate Committee onHousing & CommunityDevelopment
Catherine Ysrael, Supervising DeputyAttorney General, AG's Office
TerryRoberts, Governor's Office of Planning and Research
Kimberley Dellinger, California Building Indusfy Association
Marcia Salkin, Califomia Association of Realtors
Marc Brown, Califomia Rural Legal Assistance Foundation
Rob Weiner, California Coalition for Rural Housing
John Douglas, AICP, Civic Solutions
Deanna Kitamura, Western Center on Law and Poverty
S. Lynn Martinez, Western Center on Law and Poverty
Alexander Abbe, Law Firm of Richards, Watson & Gershon
Ruben Duran, Law Firm ofNeufiel4 Jaffe & kvin
Ilene J. Jacobs, California Rural kgal Assistance, Inc.
David Booher, California Housing Council
Sue Hestor, Attorney at Law
Gary Hambly, Building hdusfiy Association
Paul Campos, Home Builders Assoc. ofNorttrem Califomia
Shannon Dodge, Non-Profit l{ousing Association of Northem California
Eve Bach, Arc Ecology
William Litt, Bay Area Legal Aid
CITY OF BI]RLINGAME
I\tE GATIYE DE CLARATION
File No. ND-520'P. General Plan Amendment to Update the Housine Element
The City of Burlingame by Mareaxet Momoe on January 9 . 2Wz,completed a review of the proposed
project and deternrined that:
OOq It will not have a significant effect on the environment
(XX) No Envirorrnental lmpact Report is required.
Proiect Descriptiion: The project consists of the "*rr[ of the City of Burlingame,s ffising
Element, a mandirted element of the General Plan. The document includes prograrns and policies
which address tht: housing needs of &e community. The policies and programs include
recommendations for changes in the land use regulations pertaining to residential development near
transit stations, and recommends the use of overlay zotres to provide for housing oppornlnities on
sites now zoned primarily for commercial use. Any future changes in regulations, zoning changes
and development of housing will be subject to environmental review per the requirementJ of ne
California Envirc,nmental Quality Act, and subject to public review and hearings prior to
implementation.
The specific recommendations for implementation of the goals and policies are outlined in the Draft
Housing Element. There are no major changes proposed to the goals and policies of the current
1994 Housing El:ment.
Since the Housinlg Element update is an amendment to the General Plan, the analysis of environmental
impacts is being dlone on a broad scale. Many of the programs and policies can be implemented through
the zoning code rtow in place. Analysis of the housing element update will assume development will
occur under the existing code as well as the recommended code revisions, although these revisions are
not being implenrented at this time.
Reasons for Con,clusion: The City of Burlingame is a mature community with very little vacant land
available for development. Most of the sites selected for housing are infiIl sites which are now
underdevelo@ :rnd would be reused. The Housing Element update assures that sufficient, properly
zond land is available to met the housing needs of all income levels. Referring to the initial stgay for
all other facts supporting findings, it is found that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have
a significant effq:t on the environment.
ofPrc,cessing Official
Citv
Title Date
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Negative Decbration Houshg Elenent Upitate
Unless appealed within 20 days hereofthe date posted, the determination shall be final.
Date posted: XO turuul A?NZ
Declaration of Postins
I declare under penalty ofperjury that I am City Clerk ofthe City ofBurlingame and that I posted a true
copy of the above Negative Declaration at the City Hall of said City near the doors to the Council
Chambers.
Executed at Burlingam e, Califorrrra on&n- lO , zooz.
Appealed: ( ) Yes ( )No
rzfu*tzlD
, CITYCLERK
CITYOFBURLINGAME
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IMTIAL STUDY SI]MMARY - EI{VIRONMENTAL CIMCKLIST
1. Project fitle:General Plan Amendment to update the Housing Element
Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Burlingame, Planning Department
501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
3. Contact Person and Phone Number:Margaret Monroe, City Planner
(650) s58-7250
ProjectLo,cation: City-wide
hoject Sprnsor's Name and Address: City of Burlingame
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General PIan Designation:
laning: Various
Various
Descriptiorr of the Project: The project consists of the update of the City of Burlingame's
Housing Element, a mandated element of the General plan. The document includes lrogramsand policies which address the housing needs of the community. The policies ano programs
include rec,ommendations for changes in the land use regulations p"tt"loirg to resid-enial
development near tramit stations, ,nd recommends the use of overlay ro* to provide for
housing opportunities on sites now zoned primarily for commercial use. Any future changes in
regulations, zoning changes and development of housing will be subject to environmental review
per the req,rirements of the california Environmental euality Act, and will require public
review and hearings prior to implementation.
The specific recommendations for implementation of the goals and policies are outlircd in the
Draft Housing Element. There are no major changes proposed to the goals and policies of the
current 199t4 Housiug Element.
The city of Burlingame is a mature community with very little vacant land available for
developmeut. Most of ttre sites selected for housing are infill sites which are now
underdeveloped and would be reused. since the Housing Element update is an amendrnent to
thrc General Plan, the analysis of environmental impacts is being done on a broad scale Many of
the prograrns and policies can be implemented through the zoning code now in place. Analysis
of the housing element update will aszume development will occur under the existing code as
well as the recommended code revisions, although these revisions are not being impiemented at
this time.
Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The Housing Element update involves the entire City of
Burlingamr:, a community with a population of 2g,l2g located about l6-miles south of San
Francisco jn san Mateo county. The city is bordered by the city of Millbrae to the north, the
Town of Hillsborough to the west, the city of San Mateo to the south, and the San Francisco
Bay to the east. A major freeway, u.s. 101, and a state Highway, s.R. g2 (El camino Real)
run north./south through the City of Burlingame. Interstate 280 runs along the western border of
the City of Burlingame.
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The topography of Burlingame ranges from stecp hillsides on the western side of the City to
relatively flat parcels to the east. Two square miles of the city are under the waters of San
Francisco Bay. Several creeks traverse the City, and geologic constraints are not uncommon ir
the hillside areas. There is one active minor thrust fault, the Serra Fault, which runs through the
northwestern comer of Burlingarne and is considered to have common roots with the San Andreas
Fault. The San Andreas Fault is located west of Burlingame, running along San Andreas Lake and
Crystal Springs reservoir, less than % mile from Burlingame's bormdary along Skyline Boulevard.
Therefore, hazards associated with earthquakes can occur in Burlingame.
Other public agencies whose approval is required: California Deparment of Housing and
Community Development (HCD). Because it is an amendment to the general plan, the Housing
Element is required to be reviewed by the City/County Association of Governmerts in its role as
Airport Land Use Commission for San Mateo County.
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EIWIRONMENT,IL FACTORS FOTENTIALLY AtrTECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least
one that is a 'as indicated the checklist on the
DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency).
On the basis of thir; initial evaluation:
Margaret City Planner
knd Use anrl Plenning Biological Resources Aesthetics
Population ad Housing Mineral Resources Cultural Resources
Geology and Soils Hazards & Hazardous
Materials
Recreation
Hydrology &: Water
Quality
Noise Agricultural Resources
Air Quality Public Services Mandatory Findings of
Significance
Transportati<n/Iraffic Utilities and Service
Systems
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATM DECLq.RATION will be pre,pared.x
I find that although tlre proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will
be a significant effecr: in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the
project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATTVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ETWIRONMENTAL, IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MA Y have a !otentially significant impact"or "potentially significant
rrnl6gg mitigated'impact on the environrnent,but at least one effect (1 )has been adequately analyzrd,
an earlier document pursuant !o applicable legal standards,and (2)has been addressed by
me:Nures based on th,e earlier analysis its described on attached sheets.An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT ls , but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a effect on the environment, because all
potentially significarrt effects (l) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, ard (2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATM
DFILARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are inposed upon the proposed project,
nothing further is required.
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1. LAND USE AND PII\NNING. Would the project:
1,2,3a) Physically divide an established commnityf
x1,2,3
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project
(including, but trot limited to the general plan, specific plan,
local coastal prograrn or zoning ordinance) adopted for the
purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
x1,19c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or
natural comnunity conservation plan?
2. POPT LATION AIID EOUSING. Would the project:
x1,3,9
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either
directly (for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of
roads or other infrastnrcture)?
x1,3,9
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating lhe construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
xt,3,9c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
construction of replacement housitrg elsewhere?
3. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project:
x6,7 ,8a) Expose people or strucfirres to potential substantial
effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
adverse
x6,7,8i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delincated on the
rmst recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for the area or based oo other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer o Division of
Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
xii) Strong seismic grouDd shakiry?
x
6,7,8
6,8,8iii) Seismic-related goutrd failue, including liquefaction?
x6,8iv) Landslides?
1,6,8b) Result in substantial soil erosion or loss of topsoil?
1,6,8c) Be locared on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that
would berorne ,nstable as a result of the projed, and
potentially result itr on- or off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsiderc€, liquefaction or collapse?
x6,8rt) Be located on expansive soil, as defmed in Table 18-l-B of
the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks
to life or property?
x1,6e) Have soils incapable of adequately supponing the use
septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems
where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste
waler?
of
4. EYDROLOGY AND WAIER QUALITY.Would the project:
xIa) Violate atry water quality standards or wasle discharge
rcquirements?
II
I
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lmract
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with grolmdwater recharge such that there would
be a net deficit in aquifer vohrme or a lowering of the local
grouadwater table (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing
nearby wells would d op to a level which would not support
existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have
been granted)?
r,l5 x
c) Substantially alter the existiry drainage pattern of the site or
area, including throuptr the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, in a raanner which would result in substantial
erosion or siltation on- or off-sile?1,6,15 x
d) Substantially alter the exisring drainge pattern of the site or
area, including throu6fi the alteration of the course of a
strem or river, or substantially increase lhe rate or amortrft. .
of surface runoff in a nranner which would result in flooding
on- or off-site?
1.6,15 x
e) Create or contribute ruooff water which would exceed lhe
capacity of existing ot: planned stormwater drainage systems
or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoffi
r,15 x
0 Otherwise substantiaUy degrade water qualiry?1,15 x
housing within a loGyear flood hazard area as mapped
on a federal Flood H:zard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate
Map or other flood hrzard delineation map?
g) Place l5 x
Place within a lfil.year flood hazard area sructures which
would impede or redirect flood flows?
h)15 x
i) Expose people or strucures to a significant risk ofloss,
injury or death invohing flooding, including flooding as a
result of the failue ot: a levee or dam?
I,l5 x
,6l. 1 xj) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
5.QUALTTY .st blishedsignificance
pollutiotr Would
AIR Where the cntenaavailable,the alrby orappticable alrgualttymanagement
control district be relied mateto themayuPon determinations.thefollowing project:
with or obstruct implementation of the applicable aira) Conflict
quality plan?I,16 x
xb) Violate any air qualiff statrdard or contribute to an existing or
projected air quality violation?
c) Result in a cumulativ:ly considerable net increase of any
criteria pollutant for rrhich the project region is non-
attaiunent urder an applicable federal or state ambient air
quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed
quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?
1,16 x
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
l,l6 x
e) Create objectiooable ,odors affecting a substantial nuober of
people?
1,16 x
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No
lmpact
6. TRANSFORTATION/TRAIIIC. Would the project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantid in relation to
the existing traffic load and capacity of the steet system
(i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of
vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or
congestion at intersections)?
1,14 x
b) Exc€ed, either individually or curnrlatively, a level of service
stadard established by rhe county congestion management
agency for designated roads or highways?6,18 x
c) Result itr. change in air traffic patterns,including eiiher an
increase in traffic lev:ls or a change in location that results in
eubstantial sefety risks?
t,l7 x
d) Sub,stanlially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g.
sharp crrves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e.9., farm equipment)?
2 x
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?t2
0 Result in ioadequate pa*ing capacity?2,9
g) Conflict with adopted policies,
dternative uansportation (e.9.,
plans, or prograrns supporting
bus tumouts, bicycle racks)?
1,9 x
7. BIOL(rcICAL RESOURCF^S. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either direcdy or through
habitat modifications, on aay species identified as a
candidat€, sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or rcgulatioos, or by the Califomia
Deparunent of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?1,19 x
b) Have a subsbntial or adverse effect on any ripariatr habitat or
other sensitive natural community identified in locpl or
regional plani, policies, regulations or by the California
De,parhent of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife
Service?I,l9
x
c) Have a substantial adverse effect otr federally protected
wetlards as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to, marsh, vemal pool, coastal,
erc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological
int€rruption, or other rneans?
I,l9 x
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native or
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
imp€de the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
1,19 x
e) Conllict with any local policies or ordinanc€s protectitrg
biological resources, such as a tree preservation poltcy or
ordinance?
I x
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x
x
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0 Crnflict with the prorisions of an adopred Habitat
Conservation Plan, Nrtural Community Consenation plan,
or other approved locid, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
I x
8. MINERAL RF^SOUI(C&S, Would rhe project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource 1,6 xthat would be of valu(, to the region and the residens of the
state?
b) Result in the loss of availability ofa locally
mineral resource recovery site delineated on
plaa, specific plan or other land use ptan?
importa[t
a local general 1,6
9 EAZARDS AND l;.ZARDOUS Ma.^TERIAI,S Would the project:
a) Create I significant h.zard to the public or the environment
through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous
rnatcrials?1,9 x
b) Create a significant h:tzard to the public or the environment
through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions
involving the release of hazardous materials into the
enYirotrment?
zo x
c)Emit hazardd'us em$stons or handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials,t;ubstances or waste within one{uarter
mile of atr existing or proposed school?
1,20 x
d) Be located on a site vhich is includ€d on a list of hrzardo'r(
materials sitcs compiled pursuant to Govemment Code
Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant
hazard ro the public or the environment?
z0 x
e) For a project located .yithin an
where such a plan ha6. not beerr
airport land use plan or,
adopted, within tw6 mlgs s;
a public airport or purrlic use airport, would the project.result
in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the
project area?
|,17 x
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would
the project result in a safety hazard for people residilg or
workitrg ia the projecl area?
I x
O knpairimplementatioro of or physically interfere with an
adopted emergency resp,onse plan or emergercy evacuation
plarf x
h) Bxpose people or structures to a signifrcant risk of loss,
injury or death involving wildland fires, including where
wildlads are adjacent to ulbadzed arcas or where residences
are intermixed with u,ildlands?
t,t2 x
10. NOISE. Would the proj€ct result in:
a) Exposure of persons lo or generation of noise levels in excess
of standards establishr:d in the local general plan or noise
ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
I x
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1,9 xb) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive
groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
I xc) A substantial pernunent hcrease in ambient noise levels in
the pmject vicinity above levels existing without the project?
x1,9d) A substantial ternporary or periodic increase in ambient oois€
levels in the project vicitrity above levels existing without the
project?
x17e) For a project located within an airport land use platr or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of
a public airport or public use ahport, would the project
expose p€ople residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
xID For a irroiect within the vicinity of a private afustrip, w-or{d
the project expose people residing or working in the project
aree to exc€ssive noise levels?
11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project reflrlt in substantial adverse
new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physicaly altered governme faciliti€s, the construction of
which could cause signifrcant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other
physical impacts associat€d with the provisior of
perfonnance objectives for any of the public services:
x1,12
x1b) Polic€ protection?
1 xc) Schools?
Id) Parks?
Ie) Other public facilities?
12. IJTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTELS. Would the project:
xI,l0s) Exc€ed wastewater treament requiremonts of the apPlicable
Regioaal Water Quality Control Board?
x1,10b) Require or result in the construction of new water or
wastewater treatrnent facilities or expansion of exisdng
facilities, the corstructiotr of which could cause significant
environrcntal effects?
l,l0 x
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water
drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant eovironmental
effects?
l,l0 xd) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve th€ project
ftom existing entitlements atrd resources, or are new or
expatrded entitlemetrts needed?
I,l0e) Result itr a determination by the wastewater treatment
provider which serves or may serve the project that it has
adequate capacity to serve the projecfs projected dernand in
addition to the provider's existing commitrnents?
D B€ served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to
acconlnodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?
III
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a) Fire protectbn?
x
x
x
xI,l0
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IrcorDontcd
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knp.ct
g) Cotrply with fed€ral, state, atrd local statutes and regulations
related to solid waste?
l,l0 x
13. AESTmTICS. Would the project:
a) Have a subsla ial adverse effect on a scenic vista?I x
b) Substantially damage rrcenic resources, including, but not
limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings
withitr a state scenic highway?
x
c) Substantialy degrade the eristing visual character or quality
of the site and its surroundings?
d) Crtate a new source ol: substatrtial light or glare which would
adverscly affecfday or nighttine views in the area?
1,9 x
1,9 x
1{. CULTITRAL RrSO,[.,RCES. Would the project:
a) Creat€ a substantial alverse change in the significance ofa
hisiorical resoure as defined in 515064.5?
1,9 x
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an
archaeological resounr pursuant to 515064.5?
c) Direcdy or indirecdy destroy a unique paleontological
resource or site or unjrque geological feature?
1,9 x
1,9 x
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside
of formal cemeteries?1,9
15. RECREATION.
a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood
and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that
substantial physical dr:terioration of the facility would occur
or be accelerated?
1,9 x
b) Do€s the project include recreational facilities or require the
coDstruction rcxpansion of recreational facilities which
might haie e adversc physical effect on the environment?
1,9 x
f6. AGRICT LTITRAL RF^SOITRCES. In determining wherher impacls ro
environmental effects, lerd agencies may refer to the Califomia Agricultunl
agriculUral resources are significant
Ilnd Evaluation and Site Assetsrnent Model
(1997) prcpared by the Califomia Departrnent of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture
and farmland. Would thr: project:
a) Convert Prime Farmlatrd, Unique Fannland or Farnrland of
Statewide kryortance (Farn and), as shown on the maps
prepard pursuant to the Fam{and Mapping and Monitoring
Program of the California Resources Agency, to notr-
agriculhrral use?
I x
b) Conllict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a
Williamson Act contract?
I x
c) Involve other change; in the existing environment which, due
to their location or n:Lnrre, could result in conversion of
Farrnland, to non-agricultural use?
I x
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Imp.d
t{o
lmpact
17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Do€s the project have the pote ial !o degrade the quality of the
etrvironmetrt, zubstantially reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife populatiotr to drop
below self-susrriniflg levels, threaten fo eliminate a pla or
rnimal comrnunity, reduce the number or restdct the range of
a mre or etrdangered plant or animal or eliminarc important
examples of the major periods of Califomia history or
prehistory?I x
b) Does the project have iryacts that are individually limited, but
cunulatively considerable? (Cumulatively considerable' means
that lhe incremental eflects of a project are coosiderable when
viewed in coonection with the effects of past projects, the
effects of other current projects, and the effecs of probable
future projects)?
I x
c) Does the project have elvironmental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or
indirecdy?1
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x
18. SOURCE REflTRENCES
I The Ciry o,f Burlingane General Plan, Burlingame , Califomia, 1985 and 1984 amendments.
7 City of Burlingame, Municipal hde, Title 25 - Znning , Burlingane, California, 1995 edition.
J City Burlingame City Housing Cttt ofBurlingatne Burlingame,Califomia,of Council,Elencnr,I 994
4 Rurlingame Bayfront Specific adopt€d by S6tingerne City MayAreathePhrr,Council on 4 1 I98
5 1990, 200) Census
6 Departmert of the loterior, U.S. Geological
1981.
R4ion, Sheet j,l:125,000, RevisedSrrvey, San Fmncisco Bay
E. Brabb, E. Pampeyan, and M. Bonilla, Larutslide
California, 1972.
Mateo Cowry, Satr Mateo County,Susceptibinry in S@t
8 Perkins, Ir:anne, M4p.r Showing Cumataive Danage
Map MF, Satr Mat€o County: California, 1987.
Potential lron Eanhquakc Groutd Shaking, U.S.G.S.
9 Elemot, Gty of Burlhgattte. November 2001.Dr$ Houing
10.City EngfuEer.
ll Chief Building Offrcial.
t2 City Fire l)epartment.
13 htblic tla:ess Gaidelines for the Anza
lar:uary 2L, 1982.
*ea, adopted by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission on
14 Bwhngmre Tr@c Anatyzer, 1988 Bfition
t5 Map ol Apprortnak Locations ol lALyear Flood
Insurance Maps, September 16, 1981
Flood Imurance Program Flood}ear, from the National
l6 AssesingGUIDEUNES,BAA wD cEa Airthe Quality PltnsaildImpaasofProjects 9951
l8
San Maeo Coutxy bnprehensive airyort Innd
1994
Use Plau San Francisco Int€lrationat Afuport, December,
San Mateo County I 997CongestioMarugemenlPmgran,
t9 Map ol Areas ol Special Biological
D€partment of Fish and Gare
Importance, Saa Franckco and Sa Mdeo Cototi e s, CaliJo mta, Statg
20 OtliforniaSnte Hazprdous Wasreof and Substances SrleJ 9981A$,April
U :lHoushg ElaaertlHotsiag ElarE lrttitl Studf .bc
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December,
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Land Use and Planning Summery: The Burlingame General Plan designates a certain portion of the
for residential use, atrd anticipates new residential growth within these areas. The existing
Housing Element adopted in 1994 proposed the addition of 1244 housing units to Burliryame's housing
stock. Since the adoption of the 194 Housing Element, 117 new units have been built. The 2O01
Housing Element update proposes to accommodate 565 housing units. This is well within the growth
anticipated by the General Plan, and is below what was anticipated in the 1994 Housing Element. The
2000 Census indicates that there are now 12,869 housing units in Burlingame. The addition of 565
housing units, which would represent an increase of approximately 4.4%, is not considered to be
substantial.
The Housing Element update proposes to change the zoning on some sites, and to add an overlay zone
on other sites to allow residential uses in areas that are now primarily ofEce commercial. The Ilousing
Element update also proposes changes to the zoning code regulations for housing development near
transit hubs. Some of these individual changes will require amendments to the land use element of the
general plan, and all wit! require additional environmental review when they are considered for
adoption; as will any projects proposed in the future as a result of changes in zoning.
The General Plan, in addition to designating the land uses allowed in particular areas, includes goals
and policies for Burlingame. The general plan goals which relate to the need for housing are as
follows:
Goal: To assure that Burlingame will continue to be a 'well-rounded' City with residences, schools,
busiaess, industry, and space and facilities for social, recreational and cultural facilities.
Implementing Objectives:
tr Maintain or increase the variety in uses of land in the City;
o Encourage assembly of small lots ir suitable locations to provide larger sites for apartments, ofnce
buildings and commercial enterprises;
O Keep codes and standards free of arbitrary or obsolete provisions that would tend to inhibit
coastruction of sound buildings in suitable locations to house a variety ofuses.
Goal: To maintain and enhance the identity of the City and encourage a rruximum sense of
identification by residents with the City.
Implementing Objectives:
o Maintain and enhance rational relationships among functional parts of the City (residential areas,
business districts, industrial areas, public areas, tra$portation, etc.).
Goal: To encourage mixed commercial uses to provide a transition between districts fully commercial
or residential and to provide housing opportunities for those dependent on transit and desiring a
pedestrian-oriented living environment.
Population and Housing S"mmary: According to the 2000 Census, the population of Burlingame is
28,158. The Association of Bay Area Governments projects that the population of Burlingame will
increase by about 1500 people by the year 2005. Based on an average household size of 2.6 persons,
Initial Study Summary Housing Elemerrt llpdate 2001
the 565 additional units proposed in the Housing Element would be needed to accommodate the
anticipated population growth. The Housing Element update would serve to meet the projected unmet
need aad reduce the imFacts associated with a lack of housing. Therefore the project would not
substantially affect population growth or exceed regional population projections. There would be no
displacement of ex isting housing as a result of implementation of the Housing Element.
Geologic Summary: Some areas of the City of Burlingame 61e impacted by geological constraints such
as exp2nsive soils and susceptibility to landslide. However, the areas proposed for new housing in the
Housing Elemetrt update are primarily areas which are on level land and fave previously been
subdivided and dereloped with urban uses. Any new construction will be required to compty with the
California Buildinl; Code and meet any geological and earthquake standards ;f the current code.
Vyater Summary: There are seven creeks running through Burlingame, which provide dpinage from
the hillside areas to San Francisco Bay. Water qudity in these waterways is potenrially threatened by
common urban pohuf,ants in stormwater runoff. 1Xs 1syfued 26ning *de p.ouiridt"- anticipated by tie
Housing Element trpdate will not alter the quality or quantity of that runoli. Any new development
would be subject to National Pollution Discharge Elimination system (NpDES) ,t"od*d..
Air Quatity S 'mnrary: Increased density can result in increased traffic and co6equent impacts on airquality. However, the areas proposed for higher density development are all within one-half mile of a
major transit hub (Caltrain or BART). It is expected that the inirease in density will be offset by the
increased use of tr;rnsit, thus reducing any potential impact on air quality.
Transportation/Circulation Summsry. There is adequate capacity in Burlingame's
transportation/circrrlation system to accommodate the additional housing units lroposed by the Housing
Element update. As noted above, the potential increase in traffic from new devel6pment will be offset
by an increased us,: of transit since all of the proposed housing sites are located within one-half mile of
a major tramit hub,.
Biological Resources SummarY: Burlingame is a fully developed urban cornmunity with very little
native plant and animal life. There is no record of any rare, unique or endangered species of plants oranimals in the areas on the sites proposed for housing development in the updited Housing Eliment.
There is no farmlaod in Burlingame. Because these areas have already teen OisturbeA through urban
development, no s:tgnificant changes are anticipated in the diversity oi number of species of plants or
animals, or in the rleterioration of existing wild life habitat.
Energr and Mineral Resources Summary: The increase in energy use attributed to the new housing
units is expected to be within the capacities ofthe existing sources and is not anticipated that
development of new energy sources would be required.
rrazards srmmary: Any new housing built as a result of the Housing Element update is not expectedto expose people to health hazards, nor is it expected to create a health hazard.
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l[eiss $rrmmery: Increased density may result in increased traffic and consequetrt impacts to noise
levels. Additionally, development of new housing along the rail corridor rray expose new residents to
increased Doise ard vibration levels. Any new development would have to comply with California
Building Code insulation standards and will need to be designed to keep interior noise levels at 45 dba.
Increases in traffic are trot expected to be significant since the sites identified for housing are located
near tra$it hubs, atrd it is expected that many new residents will use the transit services available for
some of their Uansportation needs. Some of the sites identified for new development in the northern
portions of Burlingame are within the 65 CNEL noise impacted areas ir the vicinity of the San
Francisco International Airport. The San Mateo County comprehensive land use plan for San Francisco
International Airport states that residential uses are conditionally compatible when located within the 65
CNEL noise contour. New construction is required to incorporate noise insulation features hto the
design, and an analysis of noise reduction requirements is also required.
Public Services Summary: The project is not expected to have a significant impact on the provision of
other public services, as this is an urbaaiz,ed area with existing public facilities in place.
Utilities and Service Systems Summary: The proposed project will be served by existing utilities in
place in the area, or will be required to comect to these systems. The City ofBurlingame is almost
built out and public facitties in place are adequate to serve existing and proposed development in the
Housing Elernent. There are two public improvement projects which have been completed in the last l0
years which have removed any constraints to new residential development, particularly at the north end of
the city. Most of the sites identified are located in the northern portion of the City.
Sewer Treatment Plant Improvements: ln 1994, major improvements were made to the City's wastewatef,
keatment plant facilities. As a result of these upgrades, the capacity of the plant was increased to
accommodate the ultimate population anticipated in the City's General Plan. According to estimates made
by the Association of Bay Area Govemments, Burlingame's General Plan buildout would accommodate
an additional 817 housing units above what is shown to exist Burlingame by Census 2000. Therefore,
there is adequate capacity at the wastewater treahnent to handle the projected 565 units proposed.
Sewer Interceptor Project: In 1998, the Public Works Deparhnent completed a major sewer interceptor
project which included installation of new sewer collection main along Califomia Drive from the City's
north boundary to the Wastewater Trearnent Plant. This project improved the capacity ofthe sewer
collection system and provided sufficient capacity for development in the north end ofBurlingamg
including all the sites selected north ofPeninsula Hospital.
Aesthetics Surnmary: The adoption of the Housing Element update will have no impact on aesthetics.
Any future housing development will be required to comply with the zoning code requirements
regulating nmss, bulk and height of buildings, and therefore would be compatible with the areas in
which they would be developed.
Cultural Resources Summary: Since any sites proposed for development have already been disturbed,
it is not exp€cted that future projects would have an impact on prehistoric or historic archeological
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Recreation Summary: It is expected that the increase in population from any new ho$ing units car be
accommodated by the existing park and recreation facilities in Burlingame. None of the proposed
housing sites wouldL displace any recreation facilities.
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RESOI.UTION OFTIM CITY COTJNCIL OF TIIE CITYOF BT]RLINGAME
APPROVING A FTEGATIYE DECLARATION
AND ADOPTING TIIE 2001-2006 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE,
AI\ AMENDMENT TO THT'. BURLINGAME GENERAL PLAI{
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame:
WHEREAS' Califomia Govemment Code Article 10.6 requires that the General Plan shall
include a Housing Element consisting ofstandards and plans for the improvement ofhousing, for the
provision of adequate sites for housing, and for regional housing needs; and
WHE REAS, California Govemment Code Article 10.6 further requires that the Housing
Element shal.t be updated regularly; and
WHE,REAS, a negative declaration has been prepared in conformance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, and it has been determined that there are no potential sigrificant
environmental impacts from this Housing Element update; and
WHEREAS, the 2001-2006 Housing Element update has been reviewed by the state
Departrnent of Housing and community Development and on May 3 l, 2002, the state found it to be
in compliance with State Housing Element law; and
wHtr)REAs, the Planning commission of the city of Burlingame, after proceedings duly
and regularly held as provided by law did, by its Resolution No. 65-2002 adopted on June 24, 2002,
recommendirrg approval of aNegative Declaration and the 2001-2006 Housing Element Update, an
amendment lo the General Plan and ordered it to be transmitted to the City Council for further
proceedings m required by law; and
wrrIlREAS, the city council held a duly noticed public hearing on July 1, 2002 at which
time the Courcil received and considered the staffreport and the Draft Housing Element dated May
3l ,2002, arutl all other written materials and testimony that any interested person wished to present
prior to the close ofthe public hearing; and
WHIiREAS, the City Council, after such public hearing, and after due consideration, finds
that said 201)l-2006 Housing Element update to the General Plan should be approved as an
amendment 1o the General Plan.
NOT/, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by this City Council that:
l. On the basis of the Initial Study and the documents submitted and reviewed, and
comments n:ceived and addressed by this Council, it is hereby found that there is no substantial
evidence thal the project set forth above will have a significant effect on the environment, and
negative declaration, per Negative Declaration No. 520-P is hereby approved.
2. The 2001-2006 Housing Element update, an amendment to the General plan fitled
Exhibit "A", dated May 31,2002, is hereby adopted. Findings for such adoption ofthe 2001-2006
Housing Element update are as set forth at the July l, 2002 meeting and in this Resolution.
MAYOR
City Council Resolution 2001-2006 Housing Element Update
Negative Declaralion and Amendrnent to General Plan
I, ANN MUSSO , City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certifr that the foregoing
resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the lst day
of July, 2002 , by the following vote:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.....
INTROD'UCTION
Backdrop
H,)using Element..
H,rusing Goals, Policies and Action Program....
Consistency with Other General Plan Elements
Cjvic Engagement
PROFILII OF THE COMMUNITY .....
Burlingame Today.....
H,cusing Needs Assessment
At Risk Assisted Housing Development
Projected Housing Need.........
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ISSUES ......
Crrnstraints to Development...
Government
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Energy Conservation Opportunities
EVALUITTION OF 1994 HOUSING ELEMENT WORK PROGRAM.......
COMMLNITY RESOURCES
L:md Inventory and Site Identification..
Actions Required/Zoning changes
Public Facility Capacity
COMMLNITY OPPORTUMTIES...
HOUSING GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAM
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Action l.ogrum.......
Summary of Housing Program Implementation ...........
ANNUA L PROGRESS EVALUATION..........
DATA Srf,URCES....
APPENDICES .........
Appendix A - Community Profile and Projections
Appendix B - Guide to Energy Conservation...
Appendix C - Housing Funding Opporhrnities in San Mateo County.
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EXECUTryE SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
By state tnandate each city and county in California is required to plan for the housing needs for
its share rtf the expected new households in the Bay Region over the next five years as well as
for the housing needs of all economic segments of the city's population. This planning will be
done in Eturlingame by updating the city's 1994 Housing Element of the General plan, Broad
based cotnmunity participation is essential to preparing an implementable and locally meaningful
housing policy and action program. The program included in this document evolved from the
participal.ion and experience of over 180 local residents and representatives of agencies which
provide tLousing and other social service assistance to city, county and regional residents. (See
Pages H-5 -H-7)
PROFII.E OF THE COMMUNITY
Research on the Burlingame community since 1994 identified some themes of change. While
the city's total population has remained fairly stable over the past 40 years there has been an
increase ln ethnic diversity and number of children living at home as well as decrease in the
city's elder population. The proportion of the population in the labor force and their type of
employmLent have remained constant over the decade; while the median household income
increaseil 610/o. However, the cost of housing doubled over the same decade. More than half the
city's housing stock is over 40 years old; but despite its aging the city's housing stock is well
maintain,:d as exemplified by the number of building permits issued for improvements during the
planning period. (See Pages H-8 - H-22)
HOUSIi{G DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
Residential developers looking to build in Burlingame face zoning regulations and fees
comparallle to those in other San Mateo cities. Like all cities in the state, but particularly because
of our lor:ation on the edge of San Francisco Bay, the regulations of outside agencies have come
to play ar increasing role which increases both processing time and cost of new residential
developnrent. Since, like our San Francisco Peninsula neighbors, the city is essentially..built
out" land and construction costs drive up the cost of housing. While energy is a critical
parameter to future growth throughout California today, the city has been aggressive in
implementing local conservation and recycling legislation as well as disseminating information
on energ'y conservation programs offered by other agencies. (See pages H-23 - H-40)
EVALUATION OF THE 1994 HOUSING ELEMENT
There were three key programs which were the most successful in implementing the goals and
policies <lf the 1994 Housing Element. These include the following: 1) adoption of a second
unit amnesty program which allows nonconforming second units which meet certain criteria to
become i] permanent part of the city's housing stock; 2) implementation of residential design
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review to provide for maintenance of the existing housing stock; and 3) rezoning of certain
commercial properties with a residential overlay zone to allow construction of high density
residentizrl uses. These successful programs are being used as a basis for development of the
2001-20Ct6 work program where it is proposed that: 1) the second unit amnesty program be
expanded. to include more eligible properties; 2) apply the residential overlay zone to a wider
area; and 3) build on successful partnerships with non-profit housing developers. (See Pages
H-41- H-46)
COMMIJNITY RESOURCES
From a la.nd use point of view Burlingame can be considered "retro". The City began as a
"transit village" at the Burlingame Train Station (now designated a State Historic Landmark).
Later the city annexed the Broadway train station and the "transit village" adjacent to it. In 2000
a decision was made to build a new transit hub in Millbrae on the city's northern border. Because
the land zrea of Burlingame is primarily built-out, new housing opportunities will have to replace
existing clevelopment. [n the proposed planning program the key sites for residential reuse
follow the "transit village" pattern of our past, and build on the new transit access opportunities
offered a:the northern end of the city. The sites identified in the planning program near transit
hubs are at the north end of Burlingame near the new BART station in Millbrae and near the
Broadway and Burlingame train stations; sites in transition areas selected to improve the
compatibility betrveen residential and other land uses are located near the Burlingame Avenue
Commerr:ial District, along Rollins Road south of Bloomfield and on the south side of the
Northpark Apartments. The site selection program evaluated residential densities and
affordability and these opportunities were influenced by proximity to transit hubs. An
infrastruc;ture study and program confirmed that collection and processing facilities are in place
to support these programs. (See Pages H-47 - H-5S)
Impleme:rtation of the 1994 Housing Element demonstrated the effectiveness of using local
legislation to achieve housing policy. The single family residential design review process
effectively conserved neighborhood character while supporting maintenance of an older housing
stock. The Second Unit Amnesty program for conserving as affordable housing older second
units in the single family zoned areas was established and actively implemented. Commercial
properties were converting to housing in areas where residential uses were encouraged with
overlay zoning. Through code enforcement on a multiple family project a mechanism for
retaining affordability through a local non-profit housing provider was forged.
COMMI]NITY OPPORTUNITIES
To insur: the best opportunity for accomplishing the city's fair share need of 565 dwelling units,
the propcrsed action program for the 2001-2006 Housing Element builds on the successes of the
1994 wor:k program. The most effective programs which form the basis of the 2001-2006 work
program include: legislative (zoning) incentives to build housing and affordable units;
continual.ion of existing effective programs for housing maintenance and affordability such as
second unit amnesty and design review; code enforcement; and developing successful
partnerships with non-profit housing providers. (See pages H-59 - H-62)
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HOUSING GOALS, POLICIES AIID ACTION PROGRAM
The Housing Element's goals and policies describe the city's land use and development
parameters for residential land uses. The action program for each policy describes the specific
means anc targets for each program to implement the city's housing policies between 2001 and
2006. The Housing Element is unique because a quantified five year work program is required.
Each acti,:n program also has a specified time frame. These requirements from the basis of the
annual progress report the city give to the City Council and state. (See pages H-63 - H-79)
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INTRODUCTION
BACKD]ROP
The City of Burlingame is a community of 28,100 located roughly in the center of the San
Franciscc Peninsula. Two of the five square mile area of the City is located in San Francisco Bay
and protected from development. The City adjoins San Francisco International Airport, a major
regional lbcal point and employer. An extension to the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system
is currently under construction just north of Burlingame's city boundary; within a third to half
mile of dr:veloped areas of Burlingame.
Burlingarne began as a "transit village", actually two such villages. The City got its start in 1908
at its two railroad stations, the main station at Burlingame Avenue and a secondary station at
Broadwa'y (annexed later). The city's civic center and largest commercial area focused on the
Burlingarne Avenue station and was quickly surrounded by single-family houses and summer
cottages. The same was true for Broadway's more neighborhood oriented commercial district. In
the 1920's, as the city grew, the single family houses closest to the civic center/downtown area
were replaced with multiple family buildings. This pattern has continued. Today 51% of the
city's residential development is in multiple family buildings, grouped around the train stations
and along the major transit corridors, including El Camino Real (State Route 82) which carries
buses the length of the Peninsula. Because of the city's location and its access to a variety of
tlpes of regional transportation including San Francisco International Airport and to major
employment centers, it is not surprising that 52oA of the city's housing stock is rented.
Burlingarne is physically built out. Because there is no place to grow, Burlingame's population
grew by <tnly 5 percent in the past decade. Most of the physical growth since 1994 dwelling
units) can be attributed to in-fill development, primarily replacement of single family houses
with apartment or condominium buildings located in transportation corridors or in areas
proximate to the city's train stations. But while the total population did not change much, the
proportion of the city's residents over 60 and under 18 shifted significantly, which affected the
turnover and remodeVreplacement of the city's older single family housing stock.
THE HOUSING ELEMENT
Each city and county in California is required to plan for the housing needs of all economic
segments of its population. Article 10.6 of the Government Code sets forth requirements for a
Housing Element, one of the seven mandatory elements of a local general plan. The substantive
requirements for a housing element are set forth in section 65583 of the code. Recent
amendments to the code require communities in the nine Bay Area counties to update their
Housing Elements by December 31, 200L
The law sets out guidelines for the preparation and adoption of a Housing Element. Local
governm,3nts are required to "make a diligent effort" to involve all economic segments of their
populatic,n in development of the Housing Element. The future local housing needs numbers for
Burlinga:ne which are to be addressed in the housing element were developed by the Association
of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). Local govemments are also directed by the code to address
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this need t,y lowering barriers and encouraging the construction of housing for all economic
segments <lf the population; but local governments are not required by State mandate to build
housing directly or commit the city's operating funds to the effort of building housing.
HOUSINTG GOALS, POLICIES AtlD ACTION PROGRAM
The Burlirrgame Housing Element is a statement of community housing goals and policies. It
outlines th,e strategies that will be pursued to implement the community's housing ibjectives
during the planning period (2001-2006). The action program identifies the strategies io be
pursued irt conserving and improving the existing housing stock, in providing adequate sites for
future housing; in assisting in developing affordable housing, in removing government
constraintrs which might affect housing production and cost; and in promoting housing
opportunit:ies within the community. The goals, policies and action program for the 200I-2006
Burlinganre Housing Element is included in this report as its own section.
Research Resources
Burlinganre's current Housing Element was prepared in 1994. It was certified by the California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) that year. The present document is
an update of the 1994 Housing Element. This updated element uses population data from the
1990 and 2000 US Census; housing and employment data from the 1990 census; income data
from the 1990 Census and State Department of Housing and Community Development;
projections from the Association of Bay Area Governments Projections 2000 forecasts for the
San Francisco Bay Area; ABAG's Certified Final Regional Housing Needs Determination
(RHND),{llocation, March 15,2001; and current local attitudes and opportunities related to
housing collected from local sources as referenced in the text. A list of all the data sources used
in prepara'tion of Burlingame's 2001-2006 Housing Element is included at the end of the
document. (See Data Sources Section, Page H-68)
CONSIS'TENCY WITH OTHER GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS
The whole of Burlingame's General Plan or development policy is made up of nine elements.
One of these is the Housing Element. It is essential that the goals and policies of all of the
General F'lan elements should be internally and mutually supportive. If the Housing Element as
adopted nrakes other elements of the general plan inconsistent, they should be adjuited.
Together the other elements of Burlingame's general plan establish goals, policies, objectives
and actiotls that affect housing. These other elements establish categories of net residential
density which are confirmed on the plan diagram: low density up to 8 dwelling units per acre;
medium density 9 to 20; medium high density 2l- 50; and high density over 50 dwelling units
per acre. Areas of the city are identified as having potential for medium high residentialdensity
include al:eas around the periphery of the Burlingame Avenue-Park Road center (including
Subarea (l of the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area), around the Broadway shopping-center,
and as a part of the complex of actives in the Burlingam ePlaza area (north end of Burlingame).
Areas ha'ring potential for high density residential development are identified between Rollins
Road and. Carolan, as well as on the north and south sides of the Burlingame Avenue
Commerr:ial. Area. The areas identified for future housing developmeni i, the 200l-2006
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Housing Element are consistent with this planned pattern of residential development. A review
of the policies, objectives and actions of the other elements indicates that the proposed policies
and implementing actions of this Housing Element are also consistent with the intent of these
other elements.
Compliance with the San Mateo County Comprehensive Atrport Land (Jse Plan, as amended,
for San Francisco International Airport: Government Code Section 65302.3 reqaires that a
local agenqt general plan and/or any affected specilic plan must be consistent with the
applicable airport/land use compatibility criteria in the relevant adopted airport land use plan
(CLaD. The housing policies, goals, programs, and any other provisions to accommodate
future housing development, as speciJied herein, do not contlict with the relevant atrport/land
use compatibility criteria contained in the San Mateo County Comprehensive Airport Land
Use Plan, as amendedrfor San Francisco International Airpoil
CIYIC ENGAGEMENT
To be effective housing policy must reflect the values of the community and must be the product
of participation of a broad base of local interests. Burlingame's Housing Element update
program included: two widely advertised public work shops, including direct invitations to all
local and county-wide housing providers; an advertised and invitational open study meeting of
Planning Commission; public hearings on the preliminary draft before the Planning Commission
and City Council prior to initial submittal to the Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD); and, following action by HCD, publicly advertised study meetings and
public hearings for adoption before both the Planning Commission and City Council.
All meetings to develop the 2001-2006 draft of the Housing Element were advertised widely, not
only to local residents and organizations but to all non-profit housing providers, many union
representatives and members of the development community. Among the agencies and
organizations were: the Home Builders Association, Shelter Network, Call Primrose Center,
Interfaith Hospitality Network, MidPeninsula Housing Coalition, Center for tndependence of the
Disabled, Habitat for Humanity, Human lnvestment Project, Burlingame Lions Club, HIp
Housing, Supportive Housing Workgroup of SMC, Green Belt Alliance, NP Housing
Association of Northem California, Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County, and the
Peninsula Policy Partnership. In addition, 180 Burlingame residents and business people were
contacted directly and regularly notified of meetings and opportunities to participate.
All documents, workshop workbooks, recordings of workshops, workshop feedback reports,
preliminary drafts and final drafts of the Housing Element are available on the city's web site
www.burlineame.ors, Planning Department Web Page. Through this medium residents can
interact directly with staff and the commission regarding the content of any of these documents.
PREPARATION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT
The Housing Element was prepared in house by City Planning Department staff with technical
assistance provided by Jeff Baird of Baird + Driscoll Planning Consultants. Staff has spent more
than 500 hours of time preparing the Housing Element at a cost of approximately $47,000.00
(including staff time, public notices, document printing and consultant fees).
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The Housing Element programs were developed building on the lessons learned through the
implementation of the 1994 Housing Element and by widening the scope of the successful
Housing Element programs.
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BURLINGAME TODAY
Burlingame's resident population only started to grow_recently. The City's 28,158 population in
2000 is only 3 percent larger than its 1970 population.r' 2 The Association of Bay Arei
govemment's projections antic-ipate, however, that the city will continue to grow, reaching a
population of 31,500 by 2010.'
With the tum-toward gowth, other aspects of the city's resident population have also changed
since 1990:r' 2
D the population has become more diverse, with almost one-quarter (23.1%) minority;E an increase in children under 18 to 19.2%o, with almost a quarter ofthese under 5
years of age in 2000;
tr a notable decrease (from 23 .6%o to 19. 1%) in the number of residents over 60; andtr with the median age of Burlingame residents of 38.4 years, the city population is still
older than that of San Mateo County (36.8 years).
Burlingame's residents live in 12,869 dwelling units, 51% of which are in multiple family
structures and 520/o of which are rented.e The City's household characteristics rellect the more
urban flavor of this "suburban" community.l 2
tr the average household size in owner occupied units (single family or multiple family
condominium) is 2.58 persons; the average household size ofrental units is 1.87
persons;
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tr Population: Over the past 40 years, Burlingame's total population has remained fairly
stable, but there has been and increase in diversity of the population and number of
children, aad a decrease in the elderly population.
D Employment: Burlingame's resident labor force and type of employment has remained
stable over the decade; and the median household income has increased by 61%.
D Housing Characteristics: The cost ofhousing in Burlingame has more than doubled in
the past decade. More than half the housing stock in Burlingame is over 40 years old, but
despite its aging, the city's housing stock is well maintained as exemplified by the number
of building permits issued for improvements during the plaming period.
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tr the average number persons living in each household in Burlingam e is 2.21, while the
average in San Mateo County is 2.74 persons;
tr just over half (55%) of the households in the city are families; andT .7o/o of these
family households are headed by single females, 45Yo of whom have children under
18 living with them;
tr while overcrowding was minimal in Burlingame (I.4 to 1.8%) through the l9g0,s, in
1990 the census identified 3.7Yo of the city's dwelling units to be overcrowded, (33
units owner occupied and 425 units renter occupied);tr vacancy rate is one measure of housing demand, in April 2000 Burlingame's
residential vacancy rate was 2.8oA, compared to San Mateo County's 2.5o/o andthe
Bay Area Region's 3.5%o; and
D in 2000 vacancy rates among owner occupied units was less than I percent (0.4%)
and among rental units was 2.2oh, indicating the strong demand for homeownership,
even though the majority of the city's housing stock is rental.
Like the population, the City's resident labor force and t1,pe of employment was stable through
most of the 1990's. While the new century has brought indications of growth along with
unexpected economic challenges that may significantly affect the validity of the projections,
available data provides some insights.
tr 17,660 of the City's 28,158 residents are employed, with an average unemployment
rate for the decade of the 90,s of 2.g%o:3u between 1990 and 2000 the median household income as noted by HCD for San
Mateo County increased by 6t% from $46,437 to $74,900 from igqO to 2000; 16
a the majority of the City's residents were employed in the service (34.go/o), trade(22-l%) and finance (12.6%) sectors of the economy in 1990;2o ABAG projected in Projections 2000, 960 new jobs in Burlingame by 2005,whichwill result in generating a housing demand for 303 dwelling u-nits; and5tr the City's major employers are Peninsula Hospital (2,555 ernployees), the city,s 6
major hotels (I,525 employees), and two food processing businesses (430
employees);.the vast majority of businesses located in Burlingame employ fewer than
100 people.''
Housing Characteristics
The late 1990's was a "boom" period for new construction and residential remodeling inBurlingame.
tr in 2000 there were 12,869 housing units in Burlingame;etr over two-thirds (65.8%) of the city's housing units are more than 40 years old(8,022),.built before 1960, and almost a third (32%) are more than 60 years old(4,041);e
tr between 1994 md 1999,152 housing units were added to the city's housing stock. Of
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tr based on building permit activity in 2000, almost 8% of the city's housing stock was
issued a building permit to make maintenance repairs or improvements that year
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O the median cost of a single family house in Burlingame doubled from 1990 to 2000
from $302,516 to $811,418; the median cost of a residential condominium increased
from $186,083 to $382,005 in the same time period;8 and
tr average monthly rent in 2000 was $1,950; the median gross rent reported in the 1990
Census was $729.4
HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Fundamental to Burlingame's housing policies and programs is an assessment of the components
of the city's housing stock and the resident's needs. To determine the size and appropriate
programmatic approaches, the needs assessment is divided into segments: household conditions,
housing stock conditions, housing needs of special segments of the resident population, and
evaluation of potential conversion of "affordable" units to market rate.
Household Conditions
Households by tenure: The majority of Burlingame residents are renters. In 1990 the census
showed 6,457 householders were renters and 5,872 householders were owners. This means that
in 1990 of the 12,329 occupied units, 52Yowere occupied by renters. Because the family size of
those living in rental units is smaller (1.82 persons), only 44%o of the City's 1990 population
lived in rental units. The 1990 census also showed that 79o/o of renters in the city lived in
buildings with 3 or more units; l7%o of the renters lived in single-family homes. More than half
(55%) the renters in 1990 were between the ages of 25 and 44, and almost half (49.9%) lived
alone while 3lo/olivedwith one other person. In the 2000 census it is noted that the average
household size for rental units in Burlingame is 1.87, which is not a significant change from
1990's 1.82 average household size.
The demographics of homeowners in 1990 were different from that of renters. Over a third
(38.6%) were over 65 years of age and only 8.5olo were 25 to 35 years of age. Another 21.5%
were 35 to 44 years of age. The average number of people per household among homeowners
was 2.48. The 2000 Census shows that the average number of people per household for
homeowners has increased to 2.58.
Between 1994 afi,1999 Burlingame has added 117 new residential units; of these 3l (Z7%)have
been multiple family rental units.e Some of the residential condominiums built early in the
decade were held by the developers and used as rental income properties; however, this trend
stopped early on. Because of a strong real estate market in the most of the 1990's, it is assumed
that the remaining 101 residential condominium units are now owner occupied.
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Overcrowding: For those living in the city's rental units in 2000, the average monthly rent was
$1,950, compared to a median reported gross rent in the 1990 census of $726.a This represents an
increase in rents of more than 150% over the decade. Such increases in rents can result in more
people sharing space and an increase in overcrowded units, e.g. more than one person per room
in a dwelling unit. However, if one compares average household size of owner-occupiid and
renter-occupied units in 1990 to 2000, the household sizes are similar. In 1990 the average
household size for an owner-occupied house was 2.48 persons compared to 2.58 p"rron.=in 2000.In 1990 the average household size for a renter was 1.82 persons and in 2000 it was 1.g7
persons. These numbers indicate that overcrowding as a housing problem has not increased
significantly in Burlingame over the decade. Using the measure of more than one person per
room for overcrowding, there were 458 overcrowded residential units in Burlingame in tggO.
Given the similarity of average household size between 1990 and 2111,and projecting this
number by the 5% growth in the City's population, 480 seems to be - u...piuble target numberfor overcrowded units for the200l-2006 Housing Element.
Affordability and Eligibilityfor Housing Assistance Programs: In 2000 the Association of BayArea Governments published a projection of mean household income for Burlingame. Based on
these figures ($81,700) the incomes of half the households in the city qualify as moderate income
e.g' annual income of 120% of San Mateo County median ($74, 900). i" fr.t the upper limit onthe moderate income category is $89,900.
Among the groups in San Mateo County whose incomes are commonly below the median
income for the county are:
Very Low Income
Retired Couple (monthly income $1692)
couple, employed full time at minimum wage (monthly income $2167)
Preschool teacher (monthly income $1935)
Low Income
Secondary School teacher (monthly income $3,614)
Source: State of Califomia, Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, Fourth euarter 2000.
Affordability is a critical issue in housing need. When people cannot afford housing they doubleup (with more than one family or multiple roommates in a unit) and units become overcrowded
or they make long commutes to work from areas where housing is more affordable. Life style isalso an issue in affordability. If it takes two adults to pay the rent, and one wishes to stay homewith the children; the family may have to move to afford the rent. This may mean a change inemployment location as well because the cost of commuting can exceed the difference irirent.
A broader look by industries located in Burlingame shows annual average pay for workers. TheCalifornia Employment Development Department publishes informatioiUy county on theemployment and wages of various business and industry groups. The mostiecent of this data forSan Mateo County is for 1997. The data is presented by number of employees and averageannual pay by industry. A review of the data show that a number of inOusiries providing-services
that are significant in Burlingame's economy have average annual pay for "-ploy"", in the very
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low and lower income level. Tlpes of employment ranking the among very low income level
(50% of county median income) are:
Hotel./Motel employees
Beauticians/Barbers
Secretaries
Building Maintenance workers
Car Rental business employees
Amusement and Recreational service workers
Nursing care facilities workers
Day care providers.
Among tlpes of employment ranking in the lower income level (80% of county median income)
are:
Private elementary and secondary school teacher
Dental office workers
Car leasing
Auto Repair
Public elementary and secondary school teachers
Income levels are defined by size of household as well as percentage of county median income
earned. In San Mateo County the median income in 2000 was $74, 900. A single low income
person could earn$26,200 and a family of four, $37,450 ayear to qualify. A lower income
individual could earn $40,800 a year and a family of four, $58,300 a year and qualify. A very
low income family of four can afford $936 a month in rent; a single person $655. A lower
income family of four can afford $1457 a month in rent; a single person $1020.
It is clear that many of the workers we depend on both in terms of the city's economic base and
for our quality of life in Burlingame cannot afford housing in the city, rental or homeownership.
Moreover, some professions thought of as being "well or highly paid" may have adequate
incomes for individuals or couples; but become low or moderate income when stretched to cover
the costs of a family of four. For example, the average annual wage in the computer
programming business in 2000 was $80,475. If that income were stretched to cover a family of 4,
the family would be considered "moderate income" eaming less than 120% of the San Mateo
County median income of $74, 900.
Households overpaying; While not located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Burlingame's location
with easy access to San Francisco and San Jose, adjacent to San Francisco International Airport,
has caused the housing stock to experience an unprecedented increase in owner value and rental
cost between 1990 and 2000. The 1990 Census shows the median value of an owner occupied
house in Burlingame to be $461,800. The Sustainable San Mateo County yearly report card
shows the median sales price of a single-family house in Burlingame in 2000 to be $811,418.
This indicates an increase in value of more thanT5o/o over the decade. Rental housing, 52oh of
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the units in the city, has increased in cost to the renter over the decade by an even greater
proportion. The median gross rent in 1990 was $726 compared to the average monthly rent
reported in the Sustainable San Mateo County Report Card for the year 200b of $1,950; a 169%
increase.
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"over 65" rows all ass,me over 65 homeowners and renters decline as total Over 65 population declined from1990 to 2000.
Source: Burlingame Planning Department 1990 and 2000 census, Fall 2001
Using U.S. Census data for 1990 and 2000 as shown on the Households Overyaying for Housingin Burlingame 1990 and 2000 Table, it is estimated that 260/o of Burlingame,s householdpopulation is paying more than 30% of their gross annual income for hiusing. More renters,2gyo(1,872 households) are overpayrng than homeowners, 23% (1400). Because If tn. hmited 2000Census information on housing available, these estimates have been derived from 2000 dataavailable and trends evident in the 1990 census, adjusted by the change in Burlingame,spopulation over 651.
1 The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) published a report entitted Regional Housing Needs for theBay Area, 2001-2006 Housing Element cycle (June 2001). Table F-a in AppendiF of this ,"ir'" orr"ii* ' t-
information on low-income households overpaying for housing in san *tiio county,'rtti tatte indicqtes thqtout of 1240 total low'income homeowners in Builiigame, iSiof them are overpayiigfor housing (jlo/o). out ofthe 2772 total low-income renters in Burlingamo lisl are oveipayingyor nouitig fii.ly,l However, thisinformationfrom ABAG was based on 1990 census datafor inioneiivets. The iioriorrtyrx also takes intoaccount more recent income information availablefrom other sources and 1990 dats has bien adjusted by trendsevident from the available 2000 Census data on pojulation.
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Total Population 26,801 28, I 5g 5%
Over 65 5,167 t9%4,287 15%-17%
Total Occupied Housing Units 12,329 t2,5tt
Homeowners 5,872 48%s,987 48%ao/L/O
Under 65 3,608 6t%4,1 09 69%t4%
65 and Over 2,264 39%1,878 |31%-17%
Homeowners Overpaying 1,373 23%1,400 23%2%
Under 65 1,166 85%1,228 88%5%
65 and Over 207 t5%fi21 t2%-17%
Renters 6,457 52%6,524 52%t%
Under 65 5,462 8s%5,699 87%4%
65 and Over 995 15%g26l t3%-t7%
Renters Overpaying 1,853 29%1,872 29%r%
Under 65 1,216 66%1,344 1.lo/tL/o tt%
65 and Over 637 34%52gl 28%-17%
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Homeowner Profile
Most of the homeowners in Burlingame have lived in the city a long time and purchased their
houses many years ago. The 1990 census shows that over a third ofthe owner occupied units in
the city have no mortgage; and 57.6% of the homeowners in the city had lived in their houses
more than 10 years. In 1990 a much smaller proportion of the 5872 homeowners had just moved
into Burlingame; in 1990, 6.8% of the homeowners had lived in the city less than a year. Another
striking fact about homeowners in Burlingame in 1990 was their age. Over a third (38.5%) were
over the age of65. Many ofthese elder residents live on fixed incomes and as housing values
rose over the decade, sold their homes. High rents in Burlingame and on the Peninsula
discouraged many fiom staying in the area. This is reflected in the l7o/o decrease in Burlingame's
elder population over the decade.
A small but significant portion ofBurlingame's homeowners, often overhoused, are the large
families e.g. those families with 5 or more persons per households. The 1990 Census shows that
391 large families owned homes in Burlingame. Projecting the number of large families by the
5% growth in the city's population; there would be 410 such large families owned homes
Burlingame in 2000.
Renter Profile
The dramatic increase in the cost of rental units in Burlingame, a city with 51% of its housing in
multiple family units and,52Yo of its housing units rented, is most notable. As reflected in the
change in rents, the city's rental market has also changed its niche, with the median rents in the
city in 2000 moving from affordable-to-moderate-income-wage- eamers to market rate. At the
time the 1994 housing element was adopted, a large share of rental units in Burlingame were
affordable for households with moderate incomes. Since 1994 rents in the city have risen and are
no longer as affordable. At today's rents, the typical single individual who rents in Burlingame
will have to have an employed roommate to avoid paying more than 307o of their income for
housing. Over the decade only 31 multiple family rental units were added to the city's housing
stock.e Therefore, most ofthis rental increase occurred in the city's older rental housing stock,
affecting long-term renters the most.
Tenure among renters is strikingly different from homeowners. In 1990, a third (35.9%) had
lived in the city less than a year and another third (37.1%) had rented in Burlingame 5years or
less. Only 4% had rented housing in the city for twenty years or more.
The most cost sensitive group of long term renters are the elderly population living on fixed
incomes. ln 1990, 15/% (992) of the city's renters were over the age of 65; and over a quarter
(26.6%) of the city's residents received social security income. The elder population of the city
declined lTYo between 1990 and 2000. One ofreasons was the financial incentive offered by the
dramatic increase in the value ofowner occupied housing. This probably resulted in departure of
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renters in the city in 2000, is 826. Of these elder renters 5 26 are estimated to be overpaying e.g.
paylng more than 30% of their gross annual income on hc using.
Another goup of renters that frequently overpays for housing is larger families, households with
more than five members. In 1990 there were 273large farnily households in Burlingame who
were renters. Over the decade the city's population grew')y 5%.It is estimated that the number
of large family households increased by the same percentrge. Further projecting owner and
renter proportions based on 1990 trends; it is estimated that 413 of these larger families are
homeowners and 287 are renters.
Housing Stock Conditions
Housing units by type: There are 12,869 dwelling units ir Burlingame (2000 US Census). Of
these 51olo, 6,563 units, are multiple family (more than orLe unit per structure) and 6,306 are
detached single family houses on lots varying in size frorr 3,500 SF to 10,000 SF plus. The
typical lot size in the city is 5,000 SF.
With 48.4% of its housing stock in single-family residential units, Burlingame was the only cityin San Mateo County with less than one-half its housing ritock in single-family units in 1990.
Construction in Burlingame since 1990 has been dominated by multiple famiiy units. Between
1994 and 2000, 117 dwelling units were added in Burlinl;ame; and all, except'2of them, were
multiple family.e So if anything, the predominance of multiple family units in the Burlingame
market has increased over the decade.
Housing units in need of repair or replacement: Overall rhe high demand for living units in
Burlingame has insured an unusually high level of maint,:nanci for both structures with multiplefamily units and for owner occupied and rented single-fanily houses. Over half ( 57.6%)of thecity's multiple family rental housing was built between 1950 and 1979;20%was built before
1939. Given their convenient location to transit terminals with regional access for the great
majority of these multiple family units, eleven of these rrntal uniis are in high demand as
indicated by a2.2 %o vacancy rate in 2000. These apartmr:nt units are genera-lly occupied by
single workers or couples who commute to San Francisco or older, retired men and women who
wish to live near shopping, regional transportation and cr,mmunity activity centers. All of these
units have been well maintained, with only a few structur'al code enforcement actions a year.
Single-family housing is in greater demand than apartments in Burlingame. The vacancy rate
among owner occupied units in 2000 was less than one percent (0.4%). The great majority (gg%)
of Burlingame's single-family homes were built before 1970. In fact,'46.7%o-were built before
1939; and over three quarters (78.7o/o) were built before the City's last major single-family tract,the Mills Estates, was developed in 1960. Given their location with good iegionit u.""rr, u
superior school system, and sunny weather, all of the citr,'s single-family ho-using units havemaintained or increased their value. Because of the substantial ir.r"ur" in value over the decade
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of the 1 990's, many owners of older houses have reinves' ed their increased equity back into
maintenance and remodeling. ln 2000, building permits f rr maintenance or remodel
improvements that required up grade to current building/ hre code requirements were issued to
4.8%o of the residential dwelling units in the city. Betwee:r 1994 and 1999 ayearly average of
6.25% of the total residential units in the city were issued permits for maintenance, remodel or
improvements.
The city's code enforcement officer's annual reportsfor ihe pastJive years (1996-2001) indicate
that he pursues 3 to 4 residential health and safety nuisanoe abatements a year including both
single and multiple family units. Over a 5 year period thi; would represent 20 dwelling units
with severe health and safety problems. His experience is that because of the size of
Burlingame's older population (19%) and the fact that th:se older residents are frequently the
original owner of the structure, these code enforcements ue often maintenance issues which
arise from age, illness and lack of economic resources of the property owner. There are no
homes in Burlingame that need replacement due to dilapidation.
Special Needs Groups
The state mandates that the housing needs of special grolrps within the Burlingame resident
population also be addressed in the city's housing policie s and programs. These groups with
special needs have been identified as: the disabled, the elCerly, female heads of households, the
homeless, large families, service workers and public emJ loyees, and farm workers. The housing
needs of each of these groups are evaluated below for tht,purpose of identifying appropriate
program assistance.
Disabled: The group documented in the 1990 census wh,lse housing needs are most likely not to
be met by the nursing facilities already provided in Burli lgame are the residents with no work
disability but with a mobility and self care problem. In 1!)90 there were 534 such city residents;
of these 301 were between 16 and 64year of age and23l were over 65 years of age.
The 1990 census also provides some profile of the disabled residents in the city; and those
residents most likely to be disabled are our elders. In 1990, 2,177 (8.1%) city residents were
sufficiently disabled that they could not work and 842 (3 l%) had a disability that impaired their
mobility. Of these two groups 60% (1,313) of those who were sufficiently disabled that they
could not work were over 65 and 83% (703) of those with a mobility impairment were over 65.
Between 1990 and 2000, Burlingame's elder population i65+ years) declined by 880 from l9.2oh
to 15.2%o of the city's population. The 2000 population over 65 in Burlingame is 4,287. Because
of this decline in the number of residents over 65, using rhe 1990 numbers as the basis for
quantifying the care and housing needs of Burlingame's lisabled population seems appropriate.
Assuming disabled persons do not live together, the city would need 534 accessible tiving units
for disabled persons in the work force.
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Currently there are 521 nursing home beds in Burlingamr:, 60 licensed spaces in small goup
assisted living facilities, 90 assisted living units in a retirr:ment home, and37l nursing
home/convalescent care licensed beds. Two of these facilities have been built since 1994 and
provide 72 licensed beds for Alzheimer patients. These frrcilities support the needs of the city's
more fragile, disabled elderly and younger residents who might need transitional assistance from
the hospital.
Female Heads of Household: The number of female reads of household in Burlingame has
decreased over the last ten years, as has the proportion o.'them with school age children at home.
Census 2000 shows that 7.7o/o of the total populatiorr are female heads of household (967
households); with 45% (436 households) of these having children under 18 years of age at home.
In 1990, female heads of household represented 13.7o/o c f the population (1689 households), and
40% (676) of these had children under 18 years of age living with them.
Even with a reduction in the proportion of the city's poprrlation that are female heads of
household, there remains a need to provide suitable hous.ng for these 967 households. However
a priority should be placed on those 436 households with children under 18 living at home.
Large Family Households: Another group that frequentl., has difficulty finding housing and
overpays for it is larger families, e.g. households with fir e or more members. ln 1990 there were
666 large family households in Burlingame. Of these , 59'/o were homeowners and 4lo/o renters.
Over the decade the city's population grew by 5%.h is estimated that the number of large family
households increased by the same percentage. This woull mean that there were 700 large family
households in the city in 2000. Further projecting owner and renter proportions based on 1990
trends; it is estimated that 413 of these larger families an:home owners and287 are renters.
Based on 1990 Census data, it is estimated that23o/o of tlre city's homeowners are overpaying for
housing in 2000; and29Yo of the renters are overpaying. Extrapolating these proportions to large
family households, 95 large family households who own their own homes are over paying for
their housing in 2000. Among renters, 83 large family hcuseholds who rent in Burlingame in
2000 are overpaying.
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Burlingame in 2000
Total Households 12,511
Overpaying 3,272 (26%\
Owner Occupied Households 5,987
Overpaying 1,400 (23%)
Large Family Owner Occupied
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Overpaying I 95
Renter Occupied Households 6,524
Overpaying 1,874 (29%)
Large Family Renter Households 287 (ts%)
Overpayingz 83
Overpayment estimate is based on proportion of all owner occupied units overpaying projected from 1990 (23o/o).
Overpayment estimate is based on proportion of all renter occupied units overpaying from lgg1 (Zg%).
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Homeless: The Sustainable San Mateo County's Annual Report 2001 estimates that in 1998
there were 4,545 homeless persons in San Mateo County. Of these homeless, 3,694 were adults
and 851 were children. The total number of homeless has not increased significantly since the
1994 count, which totaled 4,499 persons. However, this count dbes not include "doubled-up,'
households: those where potentially homeless persons are living with family or friends. The
report indicates that the number of doubled-up households in San Mateo County has increased
from 613 persons in 1996 to 18,769 persons in 1998.4
Because the homeless are generally a mobile population, it is difficult to count the number of
homeless by city. The Call Primrose Center in Burlingame, an agency that provides social
service assistance, estimates that there are 5 permanent homeless residents in the Burlingame in
2001. The 1990 Census recorded 2 visible homeless persons in the city. Data from the San Mateo
County Interfaith Hospitality Network, which provides housing for five homeless families with
children on a rotating basis at local churches (three in Burlingame) and whose administrative
headquarters are in Burlingame, indicates that the category with the highest risk of homelessness
is female-headed single parent households.'' They note that the main causes for homelessness
are the break-up of families and the loss of employment.
There are no permanent homeless shelters for the more mobile single homeless individuals in
Burlingame. However, there is a new north county temporary seasonal shelter for single
homeless that operates from December through March in South San Francir.o, uppr*imately
2.5 miles to the north of Burlingame. The new facility to open 2001 is located onthe grounds of
the San Francisco lntemational Airport and can accommodate 90 homeless individuaG a night.
Burlingame contributed $30,000 to the construction of this facility and contributes annually for
its operation.
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In addition the City of Burlingame makes annual contributions to community groups, located
both in Burlingame and elsewhere in the County, which provide services to homeless individuals
and families. [n the 1999-2000 fiscal year, the city contributed $2,000 to the Call Primrose
Center, $2,000 to the Shelter Network of San Mateo County, $3,000 to the Samaritan House, and
$7,000 for operating purposes to the north county seasonal shelter.l3
Service Workers and Public Employees: The major employers in Burlingame are those that rely
heavily on service workers. In the private sector the major employers are: 5 major hotels (1,525
employees), Guittard Chocolate (230 employees), Sky Chefs a food processor (200 employees),
and Coen Company a gas/oil burner manufacturer (111 employees). In the public sector the
major employers are: Peninsula Hospital a public/private medical center (2,555 employees), the
City of Burlingame (281 employees), and the Burlingame Elementary School District (230
employees). Burlingame also has a community downtown commercial center and two
neighborhood shopping centers that support the city's residents. These areas are populated by
small independent and chain stores, which are dependent on local service workers.
For public service employees,the City of Burlingame is a tlpical example. The median city
employee income is $69,564.'' This is l2lo/o less than the income needed to afford the median
priced house for sale in 2001 in Burlingame. A survey by the Peninsula Congestion Relief
Alliance Transportation Action Program done in 2000 found thatTTYo of employees of the city
live outside of Burlingame. According to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission the
average number of vehicle miles traveled to work in the San Francisco Bay region in 2000 is
18.7 miles. A total of I9%o of the City of Burlingame's employees commute from a distance of 20
miles or farther. Currently, the City of Burlingame offers financial assistance for employees
using mass transit to commute. As is true of other public employers in the City, Burlingame does
not offer any housing assistance for employees.
In San Mateo County, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartmentis 62Yo more than the
monthly income made by a minimum wage earner.3'o Based on figures from the Employment
Development Department, workers in the employment categories that form the core of
Burlingame's economy may be eaming an hourly wage that makes them unable to afford
housing. For example, the average annual pay in 1999 for a person employed in the retail trade in
San Mateo County is $26,614. This annual pay places a one-person family in the retail industry
in the very low-income category as defined by HCD. In the services industry, the average annual
income in 1999 was $57,309. This annual payplaces a family of four with a single *ugi .u*",
in the services industry in the low-income category as defined by HCD. Based on housing costs
in San Mateo County, such a family could only afford to rent the average priced one-bedioom
apartment.
First-time homebuyers in the service and public sectors may be also excluded from the housing
market in San Mateo County because of the high down payment required. A median priced home
in Burlingame would require a20oh down payment of $162,283. San Mateo County offers
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several programs for first time home buyers, including a seco.rd mortgage loan program
(START) and a mortgage credit certificate program (MCC). " However, the START program
was initiated in 1994 with first-time funds and is currently inactive until the initial qualifiers
repay enough of the loan money to re-open the program. The MCC program requires that the
purchase price of a home cannot exceed $269,000, where in Burlingame the median price of a
condominium in 2000 was $382,005.
Housingfor Farm workers: There are no farms in Burlingame. The definition of farming also
includes those working in forestry and wholesale horticultural businesses. While there are no
wholesale horticultural or forestry businesses that employ manual laborers in Burlingame, the
1990 census shows that l%o of the city's residents declared their employment to be associated
with farming, forestry or wholesale horticultural businesses. This low percentage, combined with
the fact that Burlingame has no agricultural lands or farm labor housing within or adjacent to its
incorporated limits, indicates that the number of actual farm workers in Burlingame is very small
and, therefore, no there is no need for farm worker housing.
AT.RISK ASSISTED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Inventory of At-Risk Units
Section 65583 (a) (8) of the State Govemment Code requires an analysis of assisted housing
developments that are eligible because of the expiration of Federal loan limitations to change
from low-income to market rate housing during the next ten years. tn Burlingame, there are
currently no locally subsidized units at risk. The one apartment project financed with mortgage
revenue bonds was converted to market rate housing in the 1980's. No additional mortgage
revenue bonds have been issued in the city nor has the city undertaken any other housing
programs that rely on funding which would allow projects to be converted to market rate units in
the future.
PROJECTED HOUSING NEEDS
State law requires that a housing element quantify existing and projected housing needs for
persons of all income levels within each community, including the community's share of the
regional housing need by income level. The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) is
responsible for preparing estimates of local and regional housing need for additional units based
on factors prescribed by State Law (Section 65884 or Article 10.6). The factors included in the
division of the regional housing need into individual community assignment are: market demand
for housing, availability of suitable sites and public-facilities, commuting patterns, housing type
and tenure, and housing needs of farm workers. In addition ABAG looks at regional and locif
vacancy rates and at housing values and rents as indicators of market demand. Household
projections are based on employment opportunities, availability of sites and commuting patterns.
Tlpe of housing is based on census data and regional projections.
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Existing Housing Needs
Existing housing need for the addition of new units to Burlingame's housing stock includes two
factors: (1), the number of additional units needed to replace substandard structures or
substandard living conditions generally marked by overcrowding and overpayment; and (2) the
number of units additional units required in Burlingame to insure the city meets its regional
housing share responsibility.
Su bstandard Structures
The housing needs assessment documents that while Burlingame is built out at this time and the
city's housing stock is aging, there is a high demand for housing reflected by both the cost and
vacancy rate. The result has been that overall the city's housing stock is well maintained. It is
estimated that since 1994,40oh of the single family housing stock has been demolished and
replaced, had a major addition or been significantly maintained (wiring, plumbing, roofing, etc.).
Based on past code enforcements for health and safety, it is estimated that the five year housing
need for replacement of dilapidated and/or unsafe dwellings in Burlingame is 20 units.
Substandard Living Conditions
The housing needs assessment defines the scope of local households in need of housing
assistance in 2000. Since these residents are living in Burlingame not all of these needs can be
met by new residential conskuction. Moreover, because of the size of these needs, the city must
establish target numbers for the five year work program. The two major conditions that result in
substandard living conditions and/or life style are overpayment for housing and overcrowding. In
many cases these two are related, since renters who lived alone may need to take in roommatls
in order to afford their housing or relatives who cannot afford rent may move in with a
homeowner.
Overcrowding: In 2000 it was estimated that 458 dwelling units were overcrowded in
Burlingame. This represents 3.5% of the city's dwelling units.
Overpaymenf.' Households overpaying, paying more than30o/o of their income for housing, are
more difficult to estimate because of the lack of current census data. Based on 1990 data
projected for the increase in households, it is estimated that there were 3,272 households
overpaying for housing in Burlingame in 2000. This repres ents 26.50/o of the city's housing
stock. More than half (1 ,872) of these households wersrenters. Among the most economically
challenged of these overpaying households are the elderly on fixed incomes. It is estimated in
2000 that there were 172 homeowners over the age of 65 and 826 renters over the age of 65
overpaying for housing in Burlingame.
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Special Needs: Often the households that are overpaying and are overcrowded, include members
of other groups which have special housing needs. The city's housing implementation program
should address these specific needs as well. Because of the absence of 2000 Census data the
numbers of these households in Burlingame in 2000 have been estimated based on 1990 Census
data. It is estimated that in 2000 there will be 534 households with at lease one disabled member;
700 households with more than 5 persons; and967 households headed by a single female, 436 of
them with children under the age of 18. Special programs will be needed to address the housing
needs ofthese groups.
Community Assignment: Regional Housing Share
State law requires that each community consider the housing needs of people of all income
levels. ln addition, State law requires that the regional housing needs should be balanced
throughout the region so that individual communities will not be impacted with relatively high
proportions of lower income housing.
ABAG has the responsibility of projecting the regional housing needs and identifying
Burlingame's share for the 2001-2006 period based on the factors identified in State law. The
five year housing need numbers include market rate housing as well as units for those with lower
incomes. The projected need number is the number of new dwelling units needed in Burlingame
to insure that the total expected regional household growth's housing need is met. The projected
regional housing need number for the planning period for Burlingame is 565 dwelling units. The
city's obligation includes addressing both space for 565 new units and for units with households
among the 565 with different incomes. Burlingame's housing regional assignment for 2001-2006
by income category is:
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!4qome Category No. Units Percent
Very Low ll0 l9
Low 56 l0
Moderate 157 28
Above Mo4erate (market rate)242 43
Total Current need 565 100
Average Yearly Need 75
Source: Association of Bay Area Governments, letter ABAG Executive Certification of the Regional Housing
Needs Determination (RHND) Appeal Process and Final RHND Allocation, March 23,2001
The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has developed an income
formula for determining eligibility for Federally funded housing projects. These same standards
are used by the State of California and ABAG for determining householder income for below
market rate housing. The eligibility categories are defined by percentage the family earns
(adjusted by family size) of the median income in the county where they reside. The median
income in San Mateo County for 2000 is $74,900. Households earning less than the county
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median income are determined to be eligible for housing assistance. The income limits for
eligibility for 2000 are presented by number of persons per household.
Table IJ-4 - Federal Income Limits
*Median Income standard is based on a family of four.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HIID) limits for income categories for low and verylow income households, FY 2000 limits on March 9, 2000.
The income standard includes the requirement that households whose incomes are below the
county median should not pay more than 30 percent of their incomes for housing. In areas like
San IVIateo County, where housing prices have been inflating over the past decade or more,finding safe and sanitary housing units within the reach of individuals and families whose
incomes are below the median is difficult; and overpayment is an important issue in
Burlingame's housing market.
NT]MBER OF PERSONS IN FAMILY
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Low Income 950 33 700 37 4 46,450
Lower Income 800 650 52 67,650 72 77 000
Median Income 59 67 92 850Moderate Income 7t 89,900 97 100 1 lll 500 1r8,650
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Govern mental Constraints
l. Land Use Regulations
General Plan: Burlingame's General Plan contains nine elements including all seven mandatedby the State. The General Plan establishes land uses and land use densitieslor the City ofBurlingame. A spectrum of uses is found in Burlingame, ranging from residential to industrial.
Each land use identified in the General Plan corresponds with aioning district which implements
that land use and establishes criteria for the development of the use. Residential densities andcorresponding zoning designations are as follows: single family uses (up to 8 dwelling units per
acre) R-1; medium density (duplex at 9 to 20 units per acre) R-2; medigm high (21 toJ0 unitsper acre); and high density (51 plus units per acre) R_4.
There are two commercial land uses that allow residential uses above the ground floor, those arethe uses designated as shopping and service and service and special sales.lhe implementing
zoning districts for these land uses are the C-l and C-2 zoningdistricts respectiveiy. Resideitialgroup care facilities for the elderly are allowed in the C-t and C-2 districti as well as the R-4and C-3 zoning districts. These areas are located near major transportation corridors in the Cityand are ideal locations for high-density housing.
Zoning Ordinance: The City of Burlingame has a zoning ordinance that sets forth requirementsthat can affect the t1pe, appearance and cost of housing built in Burlingame. The zoning
ordinance sets the standards for lot size, use, lot coverage, floor area ratio, setbacks, hefiht, open
Key Findings:
3 Burlingame's zoning regulations and development fees are comparable to other
communities on the Peninsula.
3 Because of our location at the edge of San Francisco Bay, the regulations of outside
agencies have come to play an increasing role which increases both processing times and
construction costs.
fl Because communities on the Peninsula are substantially built out, land and construction
costs drive up the cost of housing.
o The city has been aggressive in implementing local conservation and recycling legislation
as well as disseminating information on energy conservation programs oif"r.a byltn..
agencies.
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space and parking. In Burlingame, there are four residential zoning districts and five commercial
zoning districts, two of which allow residential development above commercial uses, and one
which has been specifically created as a mixed use zoning district (C-R), allowing all multi-
family residential or mixed commerciaVresidential use. The three commercial zoning districts
which allow mixed use are close to the City's major transportation corridors, encouraging
residential development in these locations.
The minimum lot size in Burlingame is 5,000 square feet. There are some areas in the City,
mostly hillside areas, where the minimum lot size is 7,000 and 10,000 square feet. There are also
some nonconforming 3,000 and 4,000 square foot parcels in the City's older subdivisions. The
lot coverage allowed for single-family development is 40%o; and 50olo coverage is allowed for
multiple family development. Lot coverage on corner lots in R-3 and R-4 zoning districts is
increased to 60Yo. Side setbacks requirements are based upon lot width ranging from 4 to 7 feet,
and are required for all residential developments. The minimum front and rear setback
requirement is 15 feet. Private and shared open space are required only for residential
condominium developments. These requirements are on a per unit basis, with 75 square feet of
private open space required per unit, and 100 square feet of common open space re(uired per
unit. Floor area ratio pertains only to single-family projects. Floor area ratio is based on a
formula that varies by lot size, and takes into account the location of the lot (interior or comer),
and the type of garage (attached or detached).
Unlike other cities in San Mateo County, over half of Burlingame's housing stock is multi-
family units. The densities of the multi-family units vary from 20 units per acre, to over 50 units
per acre. Except for the addition of residential condominium requirements for multiple family
units in the 1970's, the zoning regulations for multi-unit developments have not changed *u"t
over the yeils. There is no design review required for multi-family dwellings.
Burlingame does not have density limits (units per acre) established by zoning in the residential
zoning districts. The number of parking spaces that can be accommodated on a site is the
ultimate determination of the maximum number of units on a multiple family zoned.lot. The
parking requirement in Burlingame is based upon the number of bedrooms, per unit. There is one
and one-half spaces required for each studio or one-bedroom unit; t'wo parking spaces required
for a two bedroom unit; two and one-half spaces required for a three or more bedroom unit.
Guest parking is required only for multiple family condominium projects, the number of spaces
required is based upon the project size and can be taken from the required parking. Thus parking
is one of the major limiting factors in developing high-density housing in Burlingame. Often
parking in below grade structures is used to increase the dwelling unif densities in multi-family
developments. The Code allows group residential facilities for the elderly to be built witttZSN of
the required parking per unit. There are currently no provisions for reduCed parking for multi-
family development near mass transit.
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The height limit for residential structures in the R-l and R-2 zoning districts is two and one-half
stories or 30 feet, whichever is less. The R-3 zoning district has a height limit of four stories or
55 feet and the R-4 zoning district is six stories or 75 feet in height. A conditional use permit is
required for any multiple family structure over 35 feet in height. This height review alio pertains
to structures in the C-l and C-2 zoning districts. At the north end of the City near the new BART
station in Millbrae, there is an aviation easement imposed by the FAA and SFO Airport. The
maximum height in the portions of this arca affected by the ltight paths is limited to 60 feet for
air traffic safety.
Allfuture housing development in the City of Burlingame, within the area bounded by the
following streets: Murchison Drive, Sequoia Avenue, Quesada Way, Davis Drive, Dufferin
Avenue and Califurnia Drive, will requireformal FAA revieh,, per the FAA Form 7460-t
review process. The proiect sponsor shall be responsible for this requirement, at or before the
time of proiect submittal to the city. The city wilt consider the FAAIs evaluation ond
recommendation(s), as part of its review of the proposed project.
A second unit amnesty program has recently been adopted by the City Council to legalize
existing second units on single family zoned (R-1) lots. The program was adoptea for trvo years,
until June 7 , 2003. Burlingame first adopted a zoning code in 1911 when second units weri
allowed on R-l zoned lots. In January 1954, R-l district regulations were revised to allow only
one dwelling on an R-l zoned lot. Many of the second units were built during the housing crisis
associated with World War II. The program seeks to retain these existing units as a legal part ofBurlingame's housing stock. They are usually smaller, more affordable units that are ideal for
single or elderly people with limited incomes. The intent of the program is also to make theseunits safe and sanitary for current and future tenants. In order foi a iecond unit to qualify for the
amnesty program it must meet certain criteria, including being able to conform to the
requirements of the California Health and Safety Code. The amnesty process is primarily
administrative and includes an inspection by the Building Inspector and notification to neighborswithin 100 feet of the property. Appeals are resolved by the Planning Commission. If all thecriteria are met and no appeals are filed, the unit is granted amnesty. With the grant of amnestyfor a second unit, some limitations are placed on the property: incluaing future"expansion of the
second unit and a requirement that one of the two units on-site is owneioccupied.
As a part of the second unit amnesV program, one Planning Department staff member has
been assigned as the kqt contact person for applicants seeking imnesty fo, ii"t, second units.Staff assists the applicant with the application ptocess, incluiing nelpiig to research the ageof the unit, helping to facilitate preparation of the necessary ptins aid /orms, and providinginformation on county programs available for rental rehabilitation.
Single Family Residential Design Review: In 1998 the City Council adopted Ordinance 1602implementing design review for second story additiorr, nr* construction and first flooradditions which involve substantial construction in the R-l zoning district; design review is
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based on compliance with five design criteria. Tlie intent of the guidelines is to preserve the
original and unique patterns of the distinct residential neighborhoods in Burlingame. There is no
design review for multiple family residential projects.
Homeless Shelters: The zoning ordinance provides the opportunity for homeless shelters in
the R-3, R-4, C-L and C-2 zoning districts. These districts allow temporary homeless shelters
in conjunction with a church or nonprotit institutton on those properties located along a
transportation corridor. Most of the properties along El Camino Real are zoned R-3, and
mdny of the community's churches are located along this corridor. El Camino Real (State
Route 82) is considered a transportatton corridor because it is a State Route arterial used by
many transit modes which connect Burlingame with other cities along the Peninsula, from
San Jose to San Francisco.
There are also many properties along California Drive which are zoned C-I and C-2 and
could accommodate temporary homeless shelters. Caldornia Drive is considered a
transportafion corridor because it offers frequent transit service and is proximate to the
Caltrain stations at Broadway and Burlingame Avenues. It also provides direct access to the
new BART station in Millbrae.
In October 2000, the Ctty Council approved three applications for homeless shelters in
exkting churches and an application for a day facility for the homeless in an existing olfice
building on El Camino Real. All of thesefacilities required a conditional use permit. The
facilities have been in operation for more than a year and the programs have been operating
successfully.
Transitional Housing for the Homeless: This type of homeless facility is longer term than a
temporary shelter and generally provides housingfor homeless peoplefor up to six months to
allow them time to save money and searchfor permanent housing and jobs. These types of
facilities are often located in converted apartment buildings. In Burlingame, the R-3 and R-4
zoning districts provide opportunities for transitional housing by conditional use permit either by
using the provision for temporary shelter for homeless facilities, or using the provisions for
rooming and boarding houses. Sites zoned R-3 and R-4 are generally located along the transit
corridors of El Camino Real (State Route 82) and California Drive.
An application for a conditional use permit for a temporary homeless shelter or transitional
housingfacility requires review by the Planning Commission. The applicant would be required
to submit plans showing the building's layout and use, and operational information such as how
many clients are served, the number of employees and volunteers, and hours of operation of any
ancillary programs. The Planning Commission would hold a public hearing and determine if the
project is in the public interest, and may impose conditions on the project to insure that its
operation and use is compatible with the surrounding area.
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The average processing timefor conditional use permits is about I to l0 weeks. This time line is
generally driven by the legal noticing requirements and available space on the Planning
Commission's calendar. The Burlingame Planning Commission meets the second andfourth
Monday of each month. The decision of the Planning Commission can be appealed to the City
Council. If an application is appealed to the City Council, three weel<s is added to the
processing time because the City Council's appeal hearing also requires public noticing.
Shelter Network, a non-profit organization which operates programs providing both emergency
shelter and transitional housing throughout San Mateo County, now operates three transiiional
housingfacilities. Two of these operate in converted apartment buitdings, and one is a new
facility. Thefacility located in Daly City serves northern San Mateo County with housing and
services for l2 families, the facility in Menlo Park serves southern San Mateo County wilh
services for 23 families, and thefacility in Redwood City serves central San Mateo Countyfrom
Burlingame to Redwood City with housing and servicesfor gfamilies. The City of Burltigame
contributes financial support to Shelter Network in its annual budget.
2. Building Codes
The City of Burlingame applies the 1998 Califomia Building Code (CBC) and California Fire
Code (CFC) to review minimum health and safety standards for residential and commercial
construction projects. There are local amendments that require more restrictive standards for
certain items. The local amendments that apply to housing include a requirement for the
installation of automatic fire sprinkler in all residential developments larger than 5,000 square
feet in area and for structures taller than three stories. For all structures, residential includld, all
storm water roof drainage must be collected and conveyed to the public storm water system.
There are seismic standards applied, and extra engineering may bL required for structures in thehillside areas. Because Building and Fire Code standards are establishid for life safety reasons, itis not reasonable to consider not complying with the Code in order to reduce housing costs.
Burlingame enforces energy conservation standards enacted by the State. The standards may
increase initial construction costs, but will reduce household ctsts over the long term by
reducing energy costs.
Burlingame has one code enforcement offtcer. Most of the code enforcement in Burlingame iscomplaint driven, but there is some active enforcement initiated by the code enfor".-*t officer
based upon observation. It is unlikely that the code enforcement in Burlingame would have anegative impact on the long term affordability of the city,s housing stock]
3. NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Requirements
Burlingame is located at the foot and along the east side of the coastal ridge between the pacific
Ocean and San Francisco Bay. Four creeks drain the area directly into Sai prancisco Bay. For
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these reasons, runoff and water quality are important considerations in development and
construction. The Clean Water Act of l9T2prohibits the discharge of stormwater into United
States waters unless the discharge is in compliance with a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES). To meet its mandate from the State, the City of Burlingame, has
joined with the other cities in San Mateo County, to obtain a regional discharge permit from the
State Water Quality Control Board (SWQCB) for stormwater water discharge. In order to reduce
non-point pollution sources, each construction project is required to implement "best
management practices" on job sites to minimize erosion, stop contaminated run-off and control
construction site pollution. NPDES requirements also encourage site planning including swales,
detention ponds and other design elements that can be incorporated into project design to reduce
storm water run-off and contamination. The City of Burlingame requires all stormwater run-off
to be collected and channeled into a public storm water system. It is expected that with the City's
permit renewal in 2003, there will be more restrictions on private developers during construction
to include residential development. These new requirements may increase the cost and timing of
construction.
The impact of the current requirements will require additional site planning, post construction
controls and maintenance that will likely result in additional time and expense to developers.
4. On and Off-Site Improvements
On and off-site improvements also add to the cost of development projects, and are usually
required before a building permit can be signed off for occupancy of a structure. Residential
developments in the City of Burlingame are required to meet City standards for curb cuts, which
is a width not exceeding25% of the lot dimension or 16 feet for a two-car garage. As stated
above, all storm water roof drainage must be collected and conveyed to the public storm water
system. Sewer laterals are required to be tested upon sale and replaced all the way from the
house to the City clean out for all new residential buildings. For single family resid,ential and
duplex projects, the City's urban reforestation ordinance requires that one landscape tree be
planted on-site for each 1,000 square feet of floor area. For multiple family residential projects,
one tree is requiredfor each 2000 squarefeet offloor are& These trees can be 15 gatlon up to
24" box size when planted. For properties along El Camino Real (State Route 82), sidewalk and
curb cut changes require Caltrans approval.
5. Environmental Requirements
Burlingame is mandated to follow the procedures set forth in the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). Since two square miles of the City is under San Francisco Bay water, the
City has a substantial bay edge. Four creeks drain the coastal range to the bay through the City.
Sites that have unusual topography and/or sensitive habitat may require in-depth review and
special studies to evaluate the environmental impacts of a proposed project. This can add
additional costs to a project. Residential properties containing a creek that are proposing
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significant alterations or culverting of a creek are also required to obtain approval from the
California Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.
6. Fees and Exactions
The costs involved with development in the City of Burlingame include planning and building
plan check and permit fees; utility service fees, school fees and a recycling fee. The City does
not have park dedication fees or bedroom tax, as do many cities. The City has no exactions on
residential developers to provide public art or sound walls.
It has been the policy of the City Council to subsidize the Planning permit process to encourage
residents to apply for and receive permits before they begin construction. As a result
Burlingame's planning processing fees remain among the lowest in San Mateo County.
Planning Fees: The Planning Department fees required for residential development include the
following:
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Design Review Deposit R-l districts only $500
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Variances all other districts $ 1s0
Special Permits all districts $200
Conditional Uses all districts $200
Rezoning all districts $200
Minor Modification &
Hillside Area Permit
all districts $ 100
Initial Study all districts $s0
Categorical Exenrption all districts $2s
Negative Declaration all districts $ 100
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all districts $s00
Condominium Permit residential districts
all other districts
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Public Noticing R-l and R-2 districts
all other districts
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Environmental Impact
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Potential development sites with sensitive habits, endangered species, or significant environment
problems are generally not recommended sites for affordable housing. For example, steeply
sloping sites in the Burlingame Hills that may be available for housing would be quite expensive
to develop because of geotechnical problems.
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Burlingame's Planning Department is not funded by fees, rather by general funds. The cost of
planning is subsidized in Burlingirme, with the fees collected for projects not nearly covering the
cost of staff time to process such projects. A comparison of residential planning fees from other
cites in San Mateo County is listed below.
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Source: Burlingame Department, 2001
Building Fees: Building permit fees are charged on a sliding scale that is based upon thevaluation of the project, plus plan check fees. The estimated valuation of a project is checked
against a minimum valuation of $102.182 per square foot for residential develipment. The basicplan check fee is 65% of the building permit fee. The energy plan check fee (when applicable) isan additional 25o/o of the building permit fee. The basic fee for electrical, plumbing andmechanical permits is $25 dollars, with additional fees charged on a line item basis.
Recycling Fees: Ordinance No. 1645 was adopted in December 2000, by the Burlingame CityCouncil in order to meet the goals of the California tntegrated Waste Management Act of 19g9,which requires all Califomia cities and counties to divert 50% of waste they-generate away fromlandfills. The City's recycling ordinance requires that 6}oh (by weight; of atiwaste generated
2 The basis for valuations are set arurually utilizing building valuation date published in .,Building Standard,,magazine, the official publication of the international Conierence of Building Officials.
Design Review Variance Conditional Uses Initial Study Negative
Declaration
Belmont $2,537 $2,536 s2,536 $2,097 $795 (mitigated
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Daly City s800 $300 + $100
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s 145 $350 or actual cost
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Foster City $ I 50 + fee based upon
scope ofwork
$200 $200 $ l2s $ I 25 or actual cost
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s33s $335 s87 $332 + 105% of
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$250 + S25lunit
$400 new
$200 res alt
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$400 N/A $ I,500
San Bruno s425 $600 s500 $ I 8.75 $400
San Carlos $545 new construction
$55 minor alt
$545 s630 N/A $ 1,135
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from demolition and new construction be reused and/or recycled, and that a minimum of 25%o of
structural material (excluding concrete, asphalt and dirt) must be recycled.
Prior to permitting, applicants must complete a recycling and waste reduction form, then a City
employee makes a site visit to verify the estimated waste anticipated to be generated by the
project. The applicant is then required to pay a deposit at the rate of $50 per ton of waste
generated. For example, if a project is estimated to generate 10 tons of debris, the deposit would
be ($50 X l0 tons) $500, and 5 tons is required to be recycled. All recycling, reuse and disposal
must be documented by receipts, weight tags or other records. If the recycling goal is met, the
full deposit is refunded, however if the recycling goal is not met only a proportionate amount of
the deposit will be returned. Some waste materials can be sold by the developer to offset his/her
additional cost of removal caused by recycling.
Public Works: Public Works fees associated with housing development typically include sewer
connection fees which are $143 for a single family dwelling or duplex and $109 per unit for
multi-family structures. Water meter and service connection fees can range from $1,050 to
$2,575 depending on the size of the service and meter required. Sidewalk and special
encroachment fees are $10 for properties in the R-l and R-2 zoning districts and $50 for multi-
family zoning districts. Fees for street frontage improvements commonly associated with
housing development, including sidewalk, curb, gutter and curb drain modifications, are $25 for
changes to 150 square feet or less.
School Fees: Two school districts serve Burlingame: the Burlingame Elementary School District
and the San Mateo Union High School District. School fees are collected to offset costs of
rehabilitation and maintenance of school buildings, with 60% of the fees collected going to the
elementary school district and 40o/o to the high school district. Fees are collected on all new
construction projects and residential remodels in Burlingame that add 500 square feet or more.
Residential school development fees for three stories or less are $ 1.93 per rquur" foot, and
commercial and residential project greater than three stores are charged $ .31 per square foot.
7. Process and Permitting Procedures
Planning Process
Sinele Family Construction
Burlingame adopted interim single family residential design review guidelines in 1998 for new
single family construction and second story additions in the R-l zoning district. The process was
revised slightly to include first floor additions involving substantial construction andio expedite
processing times, and was made permanent in April 2000. The intent of the guidelines is to
preserve the original and unique pattems of distinct neighborhoods through -onsistency of
character in individual homes to allow protection of each homeowner's investment when future
projects are initiated. The process requires that all qualifying projects go before the planning
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Commission in a design review study meeting, with notice to all neighbors within 300 feet. The
project is either referred to a design review consultant or the project is moved forward on the
Planning Commission calendar for action. The Planning Commission action is appealable to City
Council. The average processing time for a project that is not referred to a design review
consultant is 56 days. Approximately 26%o of the projects requiring design review are sent to a
design review consultant. The average processing time for these projects is approxim ately 162
days. These average processing times include "out of court" time in which the applicant is
revising drawings. Design review does not apply to duplex or multiple family residential
development.
ln addition to design review, applicants may request exceptions to the zoning code in the form of
variances, conditional use and special permits. A variance is generally a measurable standard,
such as parking space dimension or front setback dimension. Special permits and conditional use
permits are more discretionary.
The average processing times for these tlpes of applications is about 8 to 10 weeks (56 to 70
calendar days). This time line is generally driven by legal noticing requirements and planning
Commission hearing availability. The Burlingame Planning Commission meets the second and
fourth Monday of each month. All applications require two meetings before the Commission;
one for design review study and one for action. Three weeks is added to the review time if a
decision is appealed to the City Council because of the requirements to comply with the Ralph
M. Brown Act provisions.
There are two administrative processes in Burlingame: minor modifications and hillside area
construction permits. Minor modifications are similar to variances, but are for minor
encroachments beyond the established development regulations. For example, you may seek a
minor modification rather than a variance for a 1 foot extension into the required side yard. In the
hillside areas of the City, any construction requires a hillside area construction permit. The intent
of this process is to allow opportunity to review construction for its affect on existing distant
views from inside structures on nearby properties. Administrative permits are noticed to
immediate neighbors (within 100 feet). If there are no appeals within 7 days,the permit is issued
administratively. If a neighbor wishes to appeal the project it moves on to full review with a
public hearing before the Plaruring Commission. An administrative permit review which is not
appealed takes about 16 days.
Multiple Family Construction
Residential Condominium permits: All proposals for condominiums, residential or commercial,
require a condominium permit. The Planning Commission and City Council must approve theproject based on the following criteria: conformity with zoning regulations and General plan
densities, its effect on sulrounding community, impact on schools, parks, public utilities, streets,traffic, and submittal of legal tentative parcel map approved by the City Engineer. Condominium
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projects must also meet certain development criteria such as co[lmon and private open space, as
well as greater setbacks than is required for apartments.
Apartment Development: Apartments are allowed by right in the R-3 and R-4 zoning districts,
assuming all development standards of the district are met If an apartment project meets all
zoning code requirements, the process can be ministerial and will only require reri"* by the
Planning Commission if environmental review is also required. There are no requirements for
common and private open space in apartment projects.
The California Environmental Quality Act allows categorical exemptions for projects involving
four or less units, and for larger infill projects which meet certain criteria. Foithose larger
developments which do not meet the infill criteria, the environmental review process may add
time to development projects, as discussed above.
Plan Check; The City of Burlingame offers a parallel plan check process which allows applicants
by their choice to submit construction plans to the Building Department while they are
simultaneously going through the zoning review process. The intent of providing it ir option to
the public is to expedite the review process. However, there is a risk involved with this process
in that plan drau'ings and engineering and structural calculations may be required to be iedone
should the action of the Planning Commission cause a substantial change to the project.
Additional plan check fees are charged for revised plans. There is a 7 day performance standard
for Planning Department review of building permit applications.
Public Worl<s: Since Burlingame operates its own wastewater treatment plant, and it must meet
the operating requirements of the San Francisco Region Water Quality Control Board, it is a part
of the City's permit that a sewer lateral test be completed prior to the iale of a house that is 25
years old or older and before renovations occur where 2 or more plumbing fixtures are added.
Typically these tests cost $20, in addition to any repairs or line replacement required.
Coastal Zone Requirements: A pofiion of Burlingame is adjacent to the San Francisco Bay,
which is considered part of the State of California's Coastal Zone. The San Francisco noi'
Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) has authority over the portion of thi
Coastal Zone which is adjacent to San Francisco Bay.
The area along Burlingame's San Francisco Bay frontage is zoned C-4, Waterfront
Commercial, which allows development of hotels, oftices, restaurants and commercial
recreational uses. There is no housing allowed within the area thatfalls within BCDC,sjurisdiction.
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4. Constraints to Housing for Persons with Disabitities
Existing Regulations
a.4uildins Code: The City of Burlingame has adopted the Califurnia Building Code and
californta Fire code, 1998 Edition for reviewiag constraction plans. Burlingame has
adopted amendments to the California Building Code which relate to the appeals
procedure and requirements for lighted slreet addresses, roof covertng, drainage,
reroofing, retaining walls, slab thickness, bracing framed walls and suspendetl ceiling
upgrades. None of these mendments would impact additions of accessibiliqt featarc;to a |tome or upgrades required for a group home.
Building code regulations are established to provide minimum health and safeEt
standards for structures These minimum standards lor occupancy and exiing must be
metfot dny group home occupancy in a single family residence.
The Building code and Federal ADA standords require that certain accessibility
amenities for persons with disahilities be included in new construction and
imp roe em e nts t o p roperty.
b.zonine code: Per stare law, the Barlingame zoning ordinance allows licensed care
facilities, inclading group homes with ap to six residents, by rtght in the R-l and R-2
q,oning distrtcts. since these facilities are considered a "siagle housekeeping unit,,, no
additional parking is required for this use, the group home only needs ti miet the
parking requirement for a single family home (one or two covered and one uncoverud.
parking space, depending on the number of bedrooms). There are no city restrictiorrs
on the distance betvteen thto (or more) group homes. The City does nor iave
occupanq, standards that apply to unrelated adults and are not required offomilies.
The maximum occupancy for a residential use is based on the safety requiiements of
the ftre and building codes.
Group residential facililies for the elderly are allowed in the multipte-famity R-3 and
R-4 Toning districts with a conditional use permit parking for group resiiential
facilities is requ ed at the rute of one parking space for each three iwelling units, or
one for each four lodgers, if separate units are not ptovided. This is aboat one-thrird of
the pa*ing required for an apartment building. Rooming and Boarding Houses are
also allowed with a condirional use permit; lhe have a parking requireient of one
space fore each rented ruom for the lirst fow rooms, plus one space for eaci two
additional rooms-
All residential zoning distrias reqaire building setbacks from property lines and are
limited in rhe qrca of the lot that can be covered by structures. eineiatty, all sttactures
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over 30 irrches high, including the portions ofsuch ramps which are over 30 inches
above grade, are subject to the saback and lol coverage requirements. At least a
portion oframps and landings installed to provide access for the disabled are over 30
inches high and would be required to meet the lot coverage and setback requirements.
5. opportunities to Remove Constraints to Housing for persons with Disabilities
To improve rhe oplions for housing for persons with disabilities, there are thrce issues
which coald be addrcssed throagh amendments to the zoning code. The ftrst is to
expand the oppottanities for groap homes seming moru thafl six rusidents in the R-3
and R-4 zoning disfiicrs. The second issue is to rcmote zonhg constraints on the
addition of ramps lor accessibiliry. The third issue is to develop a process in the public
works Department for requestirrg disabled parking curb markings in the single familyresidential areas for qualified disabled persons.
IL the Oooortan ities for Homes in the R-3 and Zoninp
Districts: It is recommended thtt the city cons
incentives for group homes for the disabled in
ider zoning code changes to add
the R-3 and R-4 zoned districts
The group home for the elderly classijicaion which is already listed as a
conditional use in these zones could be used as a model The analysis to ative
at the defrrring requirements would inclade the possibiliEt of establishing
standards for the approval of group homes to measure how such a faciligwould fit in to the neighborhood in which it is located- In establisiing tiese
guidelines for new reqairements, the City would seek input from d*aited
persons and other members of the communiry,.
b. Am end the Zo Code to exemDt from setbucks dnd lot co veraPe ramDS ichqre feo uired to access for ns with dis abilities.This amendment
woald facilitae the retrulitting of an existing residence both for a group home
use or for the use of the current occupant of a single family resideice'
c, Establish a Dtocess for reo uestins disabled parkins curb mark.tngs ,n the single
familv residential for s tt ilh s.
d. Conduct a formal analvsis of current zon and ent to
id e n t i fy o ote ntial barrie rs to housin Dersons htith This analysis
would look at the Conditional [Jse Permit proce,
group homes for more than six persons.
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1. Environmental
Geotechnical/Noise: The topography in Burlingame goes from the waters of San Francisco Bay
to the coastal range foothills. Four creeks drain from the coastal range, through the City, to the
bay. In Burlingame the face of the coastal range is divided into large-lot singl-e-family dwellings.
Due to the steep slopes and shallow underground streams, some areas are vulnerable to land
slides during the wet weather. The hillside area is divided into larger lots (10,000 SF minimum).
Developments on these lots require additional seismic and structuial engineering features. Theflat land areas in Burlingame are subject to a high water table and, in so-me areas to short termflooding. These constraints increase the cost of building housing in some areas.
Certain areas of the City are also subject to high noise levels. These areas include sites close toUS 101, the Cal Train rail line, and areas subject to over flight from planes departing SanFrancisco International Airport. A larger area of the flat land and upward sloping area at thenorth end of the City are also subject to back blasts (low frequency) noise from departing
airplanes. Housing development in these areas will require noise mitigation, which also adds toincreased housing costs.
2. Land and Construction Costs
Housing and land costs within San Mateo County have dramatically increased since the mid1990's. This is due in large part to the rapid grgwth of high-technoiogy businesses in the BayArea region, particularly on the San Francisco Peninsuta. rhe increail in the employment andhousing demand has been more dramatic than anytime in the past twenty years, with housingcosts rising much faster than household income levels. Until recently, the cosiof land hassteadily increased, with a l|o/opice increase from 1999 to 2000. However with the loss ofjobssince January 2001 in the high+ech sector, it is forecast that sales price growth in the Bay Areawill slow to 3Yo to 4%o3 this year.
In general lots are small in Burlingame with the typical lot between 5000 and 6000 sF. There arefewer than 30 acresof vacant undeveloped land initre City, and most new development willoccur by re-use of already developed land. It has becom. .o*rnon practice to see proposals thatinclude the demolition of a single family dwelling and reconstruction of a larger single familydwelling on the lot. Lots with old dilapidated structures have been sold in the last year for asmuch as $680,000, with the intention of demolishing the structure and building a new singlefamily dwelling. Many of these proposals are made by developers who intendio market thesehomes on the high-end real estate market. The sale price of thise speculative homes commonlyexceeds the million dollar mark. Due to the scarcityof vacant lots in Burlingame there has been anet gain of two single family dwellings in the City of Burlingame between l9g4-zllt.
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The largest increase in residential units has been in the multi-family zoned areas. Between 1994
and 1999, 1 15 multi-family units were added to the City's housing stock. Forty percent of these
new multi-unit developments were on parcels that previously contained single family dwellings.
The cost of construction for residential development has dramatically increased since the mid
I990's as well. The economic boom in the technology industry sparked a large demand for office
space in the Bay Area in the late 1990's. The demand for general contractors as well as
subcontractors became so great, that many people with residential projects had a hard time
finding and retaining contractors. This drove the cost of construction up significantly, for both
single family and multi-family development. Building constructio, cosls are estimaied by the
Building Department to be $102.184 per square foot for single family residential development.
3. Financing and Affordability
The median price for a condominium in San Mateo County in 2000 was $360,000, an increase of
80oZ over the 1991 price of $200,000. The median price for a single family detached home in
San Mateo County in 2000 was $600,000. The average price for i single f:amily detached home
in Burlingame in 2000 was 811,418, and in 1990, the average cost wai $302,5i6. This represents
a l49oh increase in the average home price since 1990. Rents increased 95% since l99l when
the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Mateo county was $1,000, and in 2001 it isnow $1,950. The median household incomes for San Mateo County increased 6l% since 1990,from $46,438 to $74,900.
Assuming a20Yo down payment, a $811,418 home financed for 30 years at 7.l4ohs would
require a monthly payment of approximately $4,374, and an annual household income of about
$233,000. According to census data the median household income for San Mateo County in 2000was $74,900.
In San Mateo County "affordable" housing is defined as that with a contract rent or price
affordable to low and moderate income households, based upon: rent not exceedingi 0o/o ofmonthly income and monthly mortgage payment not exceeding33ohof gross -onthly income.
In the second quarter of 2001 sales activity of homes has slipped, howevir the median home
price in the Bay Area is still increasing, but at a slower rate6. The home sales and rental market
are both normalizing after experiencing extreme gowth in the past several years. Although
mortgage rates have dropped significantly from 8.29% in June 2000 to 7.li% in June ZOOt forfixed 30-year mortgage and from 7.24% in June 2000 to 5.80%in June 2001 for an adjustable
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mortgageT, because of the high house prices ownership is still out of reach for most County
residents.
Housing Funding Opportunities
Because the City's population is less than 50,000, Burlingame does not receive Federal housing
assistance money (Block Grant/CDBG) directly. However, the City does have an administrative
agreement with San Mateo County, which is the recipient of the CDBG finds for the
unincorporated county and all the jurisdictions too small to receive Block Grant funds directly.
Although the City of Burlingame does not offer assistance directly to first time homebuyers; the
City does participate with the County consortium in a Community Development Block Grant
program funded by the Federal Govemment, which provides some first time homebuyer
programs.
The San Mateo County Office of Housing and Community Development is the lead agency for
the Consortium. San Mateo County HOME Consortium receives fideral block grantJfrom
which they fund housing projects. The Home lnvestment Partnership Program GfOfrAB) is one
of the more active loan programs operating in the county. The participating cities, along with the
unincorporated area of the County compete for funding from this gani. Th1 local jurisJiction in
which a project is funded, must match 25o/o of the Federal funds. Frojects seeking funding from
the block grant must complete a request for proposal (RFP) that is reviewed by the HOME
Program Review Committee that formulates recommendations to the Board oisupervisors. The
Board of Supervisors makes the final decision on which projects are to be funded.
The other main programs operating in the County are the START progrilm and the Mortgagee
Credit Certificate Program (MCC). The START program began ii tigqwith 3 million aoU*.
from the County General Fund and another 2 million from a HtlD grant. It is a second mortgage
loan program that will provide a loan for up to 25oh of the purchase price, not to exceed
$286,100 or $35,000, whichever is less, at a3%o interest raL for 30 years. There are no
payments or accrued interest for the first five years. These funds were loaned out to 125
purchasers that met the program requirements. All original funding has been exhausted and theprogram is now awaiting additional funding. The maximum income of applicants for this
program can not exceed 120% of the median income (moderate income).
Another County program for first time homebuyers is the Mortgage Credit Certificate program
(MCC). This program is a tax credit certificate that is issued Ui S* Mateo County Department
of Housing and Community Development to eligible homebuyers. The certificate allows a taxcredit equal to l5o/o of the annual mortgage interest paid on a home loan, with the remainingg5%o
of the mortgage interest still eligible to be taken as an itemized deduction. With this benefitlnew
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homeowners may wish to adjust their Federal tax withholdings, resulting in more spendable
income each month. [n order to qualify for this program, applicant's total gross household
income cannot exceed $57,600 for a 1 or 2 person household, and $66,240 for a 3 or more person
household. The purchase price can not exceed $269,500 for an existing dwelling or $369,i00 for
a newly constructed dwelling. Due to the high cost of housing in Burlingame, it may be difficult
to find a property that would meet the criteria for the above stated programs.
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission has recently created a planning grant program
called Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC). New residential development withinyeto
% mile of transit terminals is targeted with this program. Planning grants are available under this
program to provide funding for small-scale transportation projects such as streetscapes and
pedestrian, transit and bicycle oriented improvements for compact housing developments to help
revitalize local communities. MTC offers up to $75,000 per project, however a local match is
required for the planning work.
Human Investment Project for Housing (HP) is a non-pro fit orgarization located in San Mateo
County that has programs to assist people with special needs, either from income or
circumstance, to live independent, self-sufficient lives in decent, safe, low cost housing. Hp
Housing has a homesharing program which provides matches for home providers and home
seeker who will pay rent, as well as home seekers who agree to provide iervices in lieu of paying
rent. The property development program works with local jurisdictions to identify, u"qui.., und"
rehabilitate existing multi-family properties in order to expand the availability of affordable
housing and upgrade and maintain existing affordable housing. The home equity conversion
program provides loans and educational counseling to older homeowners to help them make use
of the equity in their home without requiring them to move.
There are several other grants and low interest loan opportunities that are available for housing
rehabilitation, construction, acquisition, and preservation in the City of Burlingame. Many oi
these funds are accessed through the County Office of Housing *d Co--urily D.u"lopment,
like the HOME program described above. An example of somi of the other programs that
Burlingame residents could qualify for include; CalHome Program California Indian Assistance
Program (CIAP), California Self-Help Housing Program (CSHHP), Downtown Rebound
Planning Grants Program, Economic Development/Jobs-Housing Balance program, Emergency
Housing Assistance Program (EHAP), Federal Emergency Shelter Grant progr-am G6SG), andMultifamily Housing Program (MHP). Appendix C provides additional infoimation on housing
funding in San Mateo County.
ENERGY CONSERVATION OPPORTUNITIES
It is a requirement of every housing element to include a section on residential energy
conservation opportunities. Since the deregulation of energy companies in 1998, th;-price ofenergy has skyrocketed. With such an increase in prices, energy costs can be a substantial
portion of housing costs. Effective energy conservation measures built into or added to existing
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housing can help residents manage their housing costs over time and keep lower income
households affordably housed. There are a number of programs offered by the City of
Burlingame, the local energy provider (PG&E) and the State of California, which provide cost-
effective energy saving programs.
Energy Programs Offered by the City of Burlingame
Primary Programs:
o All new residential and nonresidential construction in the City must abide by the State of
Califomia's residential building standards for energy efficiency (Title 24 of theCalifornia
Administrative Code). Title 24 Standards were established in 1978 to insure that all-new
construction meets a minimum level of energy efficiency standards. Since their
establishment, it is estimated that Title 24 Standards along with standards for energy efficient
appliances have saved Califomians more than $15.8 billion in electricity and naturii gas
costs.
o The City's zoning ordinances do not discourage the installation of solar energy systems and
other natural heating and cooling opportunities.o The City's Public Works department is recommending that City Council adopt a resolution
authorizing a grant application for the innovative peak load reduction program funded though
the California Energy Commission. In addition the City is using the services of the State,s
Energy Partnership Program to identify areas of electricity reduction.
Secondary Programs:
o The City of Burlingame implemented a tree preservation and reforestation ordinance in July
1998. Part of the ordinance requires that when additions are made or new residences arebuilt, property owners shall plant one (1) landscape tree for every 1,000 square of lot
coverage or habitable space for single family homes or duplexes; and one it; trrra..upe tree
for every 2,000 square feet of lot coverage for apartment liouses and condominiums. Neru
trees planted shall be 15 gallon to 24" box size, and shall not be fruit trees. Inaddition, the
ordinance provides for the protection of the larger, existing trees in the City. With the proper
siting of trees to allow sun exposure in the winter and shadl in the ru*"r; a homeowner can
save up to 25Yo of a household's energy consumption for heating and cooling. Computer
models devised by the U.S. Department of Energy predict that the proper placemeni of only
three trees will save an average household between $100 to $250 il
"n"rgy costs annually.
o The Bay Area Air Qualify Management District is encouraging cities to adopt an ordinance
which would allow only pellet-fueled wood heaters, an EPA certified wood'heater, or afireplace certified by the EPA should the EPA develop a fireplace certification program forinstallation of any woodburning appliance. The use of propeily regulated woodturiing
appliances would decrease the amount of natural gas and electricifi required to heat homes inthe City while preserving the region,s air quality.
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The City of Burlingame adopted an ordinance requiring the recycling and salvaging of
construction and demolition materials. Not only will this reduce the amount of materials
going to landfills, but it will also conserve energy through the reuse and recycling of these
materials. The Steel Recycling lnstitute reports that steel recycling, the number one recycled
material in the U.S., saves enough energy to electrically power the equivalent of 18 million
homes for a year.
Local Energy Supplier (PG&E)
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) supplies all of the electric and gas needs to the
residents of Burlingame. PG&E offers an assortment of programs that provide residents with the
opportunity for energy conservation. The following are some programs that are available to
residents of Burlingame, including programs for residents who qualify as low income.
Programs Available to All Residents:
o 1-2-3 Cashback - A PG&E residential program that offers free suggestions on energy
savings tips, low-cost home improvement projects and investments you can make to save
energy in the future.
o Residential Appliance Rebate - PG&E offers rebates to homeowners who purchase an
Energy-Star appliance. This program includes the purchase of an Energy-Star refrigerator,
clothes washer/dryer, dishwasher, air conditioner, programmable thermostat and heating and
cooling equipment. The amount of the rebate varies from appliance to appliance.o Residential Contractor Propram - PG&E's residential contractor program makes available to
both contractors and homeowners cost-saving vouchers. The uouiheir aid in the purchase of
energy efficient home improvements. Rebates range from $30 - $750 depending tn the
voucher.
o 20120 Enerey Rebate - Residential customers who reduce their Summer 2001 electricity load
by 20% are eligible for a20o/o credit on their bill.o Enersy Efficient Morteaee - This program allows residents to make improvements that
increase the energy efficiency of their home and finance these improvements through their
mortgage.
o Miscellaneous Programs - PG&E also offers rebates for the purchase and installation of
compact fluorescent lights, Energy Star floor lamps, hardwired indoor fluorescent fixtures,
hardwired outdoor fluorescent fixfures, motion sensors, gas water heaters, electric water
heaters, programmable thermostats and whole house fans. All of which are available for
purchase through PG&E.
Programs for Residents Who Qualifl with Low Incomes:o Energy Partners Prosram - PG&E's free weatherization program available to low income
customers. Qualified, pre-screened contractors make weatherization repairs and
improvements for residents who qualiff for the program.
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o CARE (Califomia Alternate Rates for Enerey) - PG&E's discount progr:Lm for low income
households and housing facilities. The CARE program provides a20oh discount to low-
income residents meeting certain standards. It also insures that low income residents are not
affected by new surcharges. The CARE progr:rm is broken into five categories:1. CARE Residential Single Family Program
2. CARE Sub-Metered Tenant Program
3. CAREfor Qualified Nonprofit Group Living Facilities4. cAREfor Qualified Agricultural Employee Housing FacilitiesJ. CARE Education and Outreach. REACH (Relief for Enerey Assistance throush Community Help) - The REACH program is
a one-time energy assistance program sponsored by PG&E and administered by the -
Salvation Army to assist low income customers particularly the elderly, disablid, sick,
working poor or unemployed, in paying for their energy needs.o Strateeic Alliance Project - The Strategic Alliance Project examines community, regulatory
and political issues affecting PG&E's low income customers and works with community
organizations to determine how these clients can benefit from their programs.
The State Of California
Caltfornia Energy Commission Rebate Programs: Open to all residents of California,
independent of their income. Rebates are provided based on current funding.
o Emersing Renewables Buy-Down Proprarn - Rebate upon the installation of a renewable
energy system in the home. This includes small wind turbine generation systems, fuel cell
powered generation systems, solar thermal electricity generation systems and photovoltaics
powered generation systems. The current rebate is $4.50 per watt or 50Yo of thi system cost
(whichever is less).
o Solar Energy and Distribution Generation Grant Program - Provides rebates to residents for
the installation of solar battery backups and storage systems, solar water heaters, intemal
combustion generators, solar swimming pool heating equipment and other distributed
generation systems. Rebates vary based on the generation system.
Programs for Residents Who Qualify with Low Incomes:o LIHEAP (Low Income Home Enersy Assistance Proqram) - The LIHEAP block grant is
funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and provides two basictlpe of services. Low income residents who are eligible can receive financial assistance
to help offset the costs of their energy bills and/or have their homes weatherized to make
them more energy efficient. This program is accomplished through 3 components.1. The Weatherization Program
2. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
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Cost-effective energy conservation measures are an affordable and appropriate way for residents
to lower both the monthly cost of housing and the cost of their energy bills. There is a wide
assortment of programs accessible to all residents of Burlingame through a variety of local and
state sponsored programs. The City of Burlingame has prepared an informational packet
available to residents highlighting the energy conservation programs available to them.
California Energy Commission Rebate Programs: Open to all residents of California,
independent of their income. Rebates are provided based on current funding.
o Emergins Renewables Buy-Down Proeram - Rebate upon the installation of a renewable
energy system in the home. This includes small wind turbine generation systems, fuel cell
powered generation systems, solar thermal electricity generation systems and photovoltaics
powered generation systems. The current rebate is $4.50 per watt or 51Yoof thi system cost(whichever is less).
o Solar Enersy and Distribution Generation Grant Prosram - Provides rebates to residents for
the installation of solar battery backups and storage systems, solar water heaters, internal
combustion generators, solar swimming pool heating equipment and other distributed
generation systems. Rebates vary based on the generation system.
Programs for Residents Who Qualifi with Low Incomes:
' LIHEAP (Lo* In.om" Ho-e Eretsy Atsirt*." P.oeru*) - The LIHEAp block grant is
funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and provides two basic
type of services. Low income residents who are eligible can receive financial assistance
to help offset the costs of their energy bills and/or have their homes weatherized to make
them more energy efficient. This program is accomplished through 3 components.l. Weatherization Program
2. Home Energy Assistance program (HEAP)
3. Energy Crisis Intervention program (ECIP)
Cost-effective energy conservation measures are an affordable and appropriate way for residents
to lower both the monthly cost of housing and the cost of their "n..gy Uitis. There is a wide
assortment of programs accessible to all residents of Burlingame through a variety of local and
state sponsored programs.
Public Outreach: The City of Burlingame has prepared an informational packet available to
residents highlighting the energy conservation programs available to them. This packet is madeavailable to all persons coming to the Building and Planning coanters for builtling permitinformation. In addition, the City of Burlingame publishes a recreation brochure that ismailed to all residents twice a year. An advertisement will be included tn this brochure todirect residents to the energy conservation programs available to them. This information willalso be included in the communigt newsletter sent out with the City,s utility bills.
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One of the purposes of preparing a housing element is to provide the community with a way to
track their success in meeting the objective of the adopted work program. We can learn from our
successes and develop more effective programs or stronger efforts in the areas where we were
not a s successful as we hoped. The following is a brief summary of the objectives we laid out inthe 1994 Housing Element work program and our community accomplishments.
Goal A: Preserve residential character by encouraging maintenance, improvement and
rehabilitation of the city's neighborhoods and housing stock.
objective:
iew to continue the consistency of
single family residential blocks and neighborhoods (199g)- Invested $23.7 million in public facilities improvements throughout the
city over the planning period, includes street repair and traffic control,
water distribution system, sewer collection system, storm drainage
collection system, sidewalk repair and maintenance.
Objective:ofofhousineand
overcrowdins.
- Six property owners qualify for subsidized Rehabilitation Loans for
structural maintenance and/or to eliminate overcrowding. (achieved 6,
work program target 25)
Key Findings:
D Successes of the 1994 Housing Element include:. Implementation of Second Unit Amnesty program;. Success of Residential Design Review program; and. Implementation of Residential Overlay Zones.
tr These successful programs are being used as a basis for the 200l-2006 work program:. Expansion of the Second Unit Amnesty program;
' Increased opportunities for Residential Overlay zoning and rezoning of selected sites;
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' Build on successful partnerships with non-profit housing providers.
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Objective: Ensure affordability of existing units.- Made permanent city agreement with San Mateo county for administration
of Community Development Block Grant funding to make resources
avai lab le to Burlingame residents permanently.- No rehabilitation funds were granted to multiple family property owners in
Burlingame during the planning period (achieved 0, work piogr"* target
20 units).
objective: Determine code compliance. structural deficiencies.- Continued to devote staff time to assisting with property research by
realtors and property owners.- Did not establish building inspection for a fee program, no public interest.- Hired a part-time code enforcement officer who has resolved 400 cases
since he was hired (1998).
Objective: ReEulate factors such as bulk. lieht. and air to achieve neishborhood
compatibility with new construction.- Initiated single family residential design review and approved 207 new
(replacement) or remodeled single family residences feprit 1998-1999).
Provide variety and choice of housing by promoting housing opportunities for allpersons regardless of age, sex, race, color, marital status, disabiiity, national
origin or other barriers.
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Retain rental units in order to avoid depletins supply of needed rental units- No existing multiple family rental units were converted to residential
condominiums. Added 3lmulti-family rental units during the planning
period, first build since 1984.
Retain portions of the housine stock in danger of being converted to non-
residential use.
- No parcels occupied by residential uses were converted to commercial use
during the planning period.
- one commercial building was removed and replaced with 20 market rate
residential condominiums; a commercial zoned lot was developed with 4
market rate condominiums.
- code enforcement officer work refers 3 to 4 calls a *orrth to La Raza
central Legal, a nonprofit community law center in San Francisco which
works with local tenant to resolve landlord/tenant issues (199g).
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- The city assists financially the Peninsula conflict resolution Service, a
local non-profit group, which now provides assistance to Burlingame
residents at no charge (1998).
Goal C: Encourage special purpose housing.
Objective:-
enacted June 2001 will be available to senior citizens. (achieved 0)' Rental assisted dwelling units for the elderly using Section g Rent
Subsidy. (achieved I 1, 9 very low income , 2 low income).' Developed a public information handout identifying senior services,
maintained annually through the parks and Recreation Department; Senior
Resources Handbook: An Information guide for Burlingame senior
Citizens.
city contributed $67,460 during the planning period to local and county
non-profit agencies which assist senior citizens.
Helped 15 elderly be more affordably housed: The Human lnvestment
Project for Housing (HP) found shared housing for 15 households ,7 very
low income, 3 low income, 5 moderate. (1999)
Developer built a 48 bed convalescent care facility with Alzheimer
treatment capability.
Objective: Improve livability of housine units for all residents. includine 10 disabled
accessible units.
city did not accomplish this program during the planning period .
(achieved 0, target l0), although did enforce all requiremants of Building
Code for accessibility throughout the planning period.
26 disabled persons received Section 8 rental assistance in Burlingame
(21 very low income; 6 low income)
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rental assistance in Burlingame. (achieved 16, target l0)
Objective: Affordable housine for all residents. includine 50 studio or one-bedroom
units for sinqle occupants.
Placed an overlay zone in transit corridor to encourage high density
residential development over commercial area boundid by Murchiion-
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- correction and maintenance of an older multi-family building which
resulted in the addition of one affordable low-income unit managed by
Shelter Network (achieved 1, target 50)
objective:-
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1999) to support local and countywide agencies who serve the homeless.- city contributed $30,000 toward construction of a new North san Mateo
county Homeless Shelter for Single Adults on a county owned parcel in
South San Francisco.' Interfaith Hospitality Network day center and in Burlingame three of nine
participating churches provide temporary shelter for five families with
children. (achieved 5, target unstated)
Goal D: Reduce residential energy use to conserve energ:F and help reduce housing costs.
Objective: Inc.orDorate enerqv conservation in all new and substantialll/ rehabilitated
residential construction.' During the planning period the Building Division issued 4,6g1 building
permits, all construction where it was required was inspected for
compliance with Title 24 energy conservation.
Adopted an Urban Reforestation ordinance which protects existing
substantial tree and requires all new development and major remodeling to
plant trees substantial enough to achieve benefits of shading. (199g)
objective:-
xterior illumination on
residential and commercial properties throughout the community. Has
affected all new development and major remodels with exterior
illumination since 1 996.
Goal E: Achieve increased affordability of housing.
Objective: Stimulate develognent of housine by promoting at least 60 units per vear
(20 -urk"t.ut. unit. urd 40 uffo.dubl. unitr) b.t*..n 1997 *d 266l_- status of sites identified for affordable housing in the 1994
Housing Element (achieved 20, target 60)a. Adjoining parcels at El camino Real and rrousdale: rezoned with
high density residential overlay. (achieved 20 market rate, target
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b. Residential development over parking Murchison and Califomia;
rezoned with high density residential overlay (achieved 0, target
s0)
c. lnteriorparcelrrousdale-ogden-Murchison-Magnolia,goup
facility for the elderly (achieved 0, target 150)d. Califomia Drive between Juanita and Broadway: (achieved 0,
target 100)
e. Use air-rights over public parking lots along Donnelly and between
Howard and Bayswater (achieved 0, target none)f- Comer Highland and Howard Avenues: single resident occupancy.
(achieved 0, target 40)
An additional60 multiple family housing units and 2 single family
homes on new sites were built on infill sites not identified in the
1994 Housing Element
Objective: Foster develoDment blr bgcominq proactive in contact with propertv
owners and knowledge of site potential.- Staff assisted in facilitating the development of 115 new multiple family
dwellings, accomplished design review of 207 new (replacement) or
remodeled single family houses and 2 single family homes on new sites.- To provide better service to applicants and customers added two planning
staff positions during the planning period.
Objective: Identif.v sites for small. no frills SRO,s.- No additional sites for single residence occupancy were identified. The
one identified in the element was not developed with sRo units.
Objective:
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Objective:
Objective:
In May 2001 city created a two year amnesty program for second dwelling
units in the single family zone built before 1954 (ord. 1653). (achieved 0,
target 250)
To expand by 50 units the stock of affordable housins to help meet
housins needs.
Interfaith Hospitality Network located its new temporary housing for
homeless families with children program in Burlingame. lachievid 5,
target 50)
obtai.r a share of the estimated 300 units to be assisted by the firrt-tir.re
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- No Burlingame residents received such assistance during the planning
period (achieved 0, target 15)
Summary of 1994 Housing Element: Dwelling Units provided by Income category 1994
1999
*Since all new development is on infill sites, new development
increase in dwelling units.
replaces existing units, these numbers reflect the net
**Fifty-five households received public assistance through the Section 8 program (41 very low income, l2 low
income and 2 moderate income).
+Number of affordable housing units conserved includes the following:
Section 8 55 (includes 4l very low, 12 low, and 2 moderate income)
Shared Housing 15 (7 very low, 3 low, 5 moderate income)
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Very Low 271 140 0 0 0 95 48**235 48 r87 ))7,
Low 231 90 0 55 6 250 l5**395 2t 374 210
Moderate 285 0 0 10 0 t5 7**25 7 l8 278
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LAI\D INVENTORY AND SITE IDENTIFICATION
State law requires that local govemments identify sufficient vacant or underdeveloped land to
accommodate the community's housing needs. One of the primary ways to do this is the
identification of lands suitable for future residential development. This identification shouldinclude review of vacant sites and sites that have potential ior reuse or whose use could beintensified for residential use. An important factor in suitability of sites for housing is therelationship of the identified sites to appropriate zoning, public facilities and services.
VACAIIT PARCELS
Public Owned Properties
There are 101 publicly owned properties in Burlingame. This includes land owned by the City,hospitals and school districts. Most of these prope.ties currently are developed with iublicfacilities, such as schools, parking lots, libraries, hospitalr, p*k, and City corporation yards andwater tanks and pump stations. There are some very small 'ileftover" parcels, such as prUti"
easements and street rights-of-way. None of the left over parcels havi area of sufficient size tosupport residential development.
Key Findings:
tr Burlingame began as a "transit village" focused at the Burlingame train station.tr Since Burlingame is primarily built out, new housing opportunities will have to replace
existing development.
tr Sites identified for residential reuse generally follow the transit village pattern with sites
identified:
' North end of Burlingame near the new BART station in Millbrae.. Near the Broadway and Burlingame train stations.tr Transition areas are also identified to improve compatibility between residential areas and
other land uses:r Near Burlingame Avenue Commercial District. Along Rollins Road south of Bloomfieldt East side of carolan Avenue south of North park Apartmentstr Incentives are proposed for new development that rrcor.uges affordable housing and are
near transit hubs.
tr Because of recent improvements to public facilities in the north end of Burlingame, there is
adequate capacity to accommodate new development proposed.
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Private Properties Which Are Now Vacant
There are about 100 privately owned, vacant properties in Burlingame. Of these, 25 properties
are in the bayfront area; an area which is not planned for residential uses, and where there are no
support services and facilities for residential uses, such as schools, libraries and shopping
centers. For this reason, these sites have been eliminated from consideration. Withil itr" area
developed with single family houses, there are about l5 isolated "infill lots" each about 5000 SF.
Gcnerally these are part of presently developed double and triple lots. The single lots will not
be'come available until the structure on the combined lots is removed.
The ferv undeveloped public and private owned properties judged to have significant
development potential are included in the following analysis.
PROPERTIES WITH POTENTIAL FOR DEVELOPMENT
The selection of areas of the city and sites within those areas with the greatest potential fordevelopment was based on a number of considerations: the experienci with effeaive
programs in the 1994 Housing Element and changes in oar developed environment which
It av e creat ed res idential developm ent attractors.
Since Burlingame is virtually built out thefocus of the 1994 Housing Element was on inftll
development and changing the use of existing properties in recent years. A net of g2 dweiling
units have been added on in-till sites (including one at the north end of the ciet) near the ci{t,scommerctal areas and along El Camino. These were sites which had-been developed in loier
density residential uses and on which multiplefamity (R-3 and R-4) zoning had hien in place
for a number of years.
An important reuse development incentive in the 1994 Housing Element was to place thehighest density multiplefamily zoning over the uisting commercial zoning on two of the
blocks at the north end of the city within one-quarter mile of the Millbrae-train station. Theintention of this overlay zoning was to encourage more transit oriented residential
development on these properties now developed with older, more marginal olftce buitdtngs.
The presence of the city's largest employer, Peninsula Hospital, at thi centii of th" or"ol *o,
also afactor in choosing this areafor restdential development. Despite the high demandfor
ofJice on the Pentnsula during the 1990's, the conversion to multipiefamily residential
development in this northern area began with the replacement ofin itl"riytr"" building with20 residential condomintums and an extended carefacilityfor the elderly. -in
2002 thedemandfor office in San Mateo County has declined signiJicantly with i caryent oflice
vacanq) rate of 20%. With so much new olftce space availoble, the older office space is in
even less demand and this area with muhiplefamily overlay zoning tn ptaii is now ripeforresidential developm ent.
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Two years ago the Bay Area Rapid Transit District decided to extend BART to San Francisco
International Airport with an end of the line station and cross platform with CalTrain,s San
Francisco Peninsula rail sentice at the Millbrae train station, one quarter mile fromBurlingame's northern borden This regional transportafion service which is scheduled to
open in late 2002 along with atlagging oflice rental market and the proposed reconstruction
of the regional hospttal including new medical ofJice space, will provide unique new incentives
for multiplefamily residential development at the north end of the city. Buitding on the
experience of implementing the 1994 Housing Element action programs (particilarly the
multiplefamily overlay zoning) and the proposed residential incentive programs built into the
2001-2006 Housing Element the city has every expectation of meeting-tts iOOt-ZO06fair share
housing numbers particularly in the nofih end of the city. There are several new residential
development incentive Programs included in the curuent housing element to encourage reuse
of the identifted sites and other sites in the area not speciJically cited but with residential
potential, whose development will be stimulated by market demand , overlay zoning or other
owner initiative. The action programs proposed are:
o Expansion of the residential overlay zone to a much larger area at the north end of the
city adiacent to BART/CalTrain and a reconstructed Peninsula Hospital;. Offer developers incentives to include affordabte housing;o Provides opportunities for increasing densities with reduced parking requirements and
increased height for housing wilhin one-third mile of a transportatiin;o Amendment to the zoning code regulations to expand types of housing, live/work untts
and mixed commerciaUresidential ; ando Provides incentives for lot consolidation.
Two types of properties have been included in the analysis of properties with potential for
development. The first includes underdeveloped or vacant p.op"rti". zoned foi high density
residential use. An inventory of these properties, along with an estimated buildout capacity is
included in Table H-2. The second category includes properties in areas that are now zoned and
often developed for commercial use, but with the potential for rezoning or adding a residential
overlay zone and have future residential development potential. In addition to proposing
rezoning programs for these sites, it is proposed that zoning code changes be implemenied which
would offer incentives for building affordable housing, incentives for Uuitaing more housing
within one-third mile of the three transportation hubs, and incentivesfor coniolidating smiller
lots into a larger development. A description of the actions to be taken to achieve these goals is
at the end of this chapter.
All of the sites listed below when developed with housing will be required to comply with theNational Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requiiementsfor storm waterdrainage, Since landscaping is requiredfor residential construction, the developer can
incorporate grassy swales into the design in order to filter the storm water before it reaches thestorm drain system. There are also oil-absorbent filters which can be placei in the storm
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drain inlet and in parking areas. These lilters require an active maintenance program by the
property owner so that Jilters are replaced when full, generally after heavy storm octivity. The
City will inspect all such improvements regularly to insure that they are properly mainiained.
Vacant Or Underused Sites Now Zoned For Residential Use
There are a number of sites already zoned for residential use where the potential has not been
used. All three of these parcels are within the area bounded by Murchison and Dufferin between
El Camino Real and California Drive. This office commercial area was rezoned with an R-4
overlay as part of the 1994 Housing Element work progfttm. Since 1994, one office building was
removed and the 1.24 acfe site has been developed with a 20-unit residential condominium and a
48-bed residential care facility for the elderly. All of these sites are within one-half mile of the
Millbrae BART Station now under construction and because of proximity to a transit terminal
would warrant special provisions for higher residential density such as reduced parking
requirements and increased height. All development of sites in this area is subject to Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for height.
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1800 El Camino Real
3 vacant parcels under one ownership with a
total of 0.9 acres wirh a multifamily
residential zole.
. 5-story, 60' in height. 66 units/acre. includes affordable density
bonus l5% ofunits
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1875 California Drive
Corner site with a total of 0.33 acres with a
multifamily residential overlay zone, within
one-third mile of the proposed Millbrae
BART station.
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1870 El Camino Real
Parcel with a total of 0.78 acres with a
multifamily residential overlay zone
fronting on El Camino Real and California
Drive, within one+hird mile of the proposed
Millbrae BART station.
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. 65 units/acre. includes affordable density
bonus (15% ofunits)
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One additional office site_ in existing
overlay zone about t/z zctl.
Efficiency units (500-600
SF each) reduced parking
requirement of one space per
unit if aU units affordable to
very low and low income
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D 1800 El Camino Real - There are 3 vacant parcels under one ownership with a total of 0.90
acres zoned C-1, with a multiple family residential overlay zone. Development on this site
will be affected by the fact that two sides are adjacent to a parcel developed with a large
nursing facility. Since this site is vacant and large enough to accommodate a housiig
development, there are no unusual constraints to its development.
tr 1875 California Drive - This corner site is about 1/3 of an acre and is developed with a car
wash. The site is also zoned C-l with a multiple family residential overlay zone, and is
within one-third mile of the proposed Millbrae BART station. The site was recently
purchase by a local housing developer ond the car wash is now closed. The owner has
been in contact with Planning staff regarding the housing opportunities on this site and is
interested in the new incentives proposed as a part of this Housing Element update.
tr 1870 El Camino Real - This is a0.78 acre site now developed with an older two-story, 24'
tall office building. The site is adjacent to the car wash site noted above (1875 CatifoinitaDrive). The office building was built in the 1970's and does not have adequate parling to
serve its needs. Redevelopment of the site is also constrained by some existing ".."rr-easements to parking areas which serves adjacent office buildings to the south. The site has
potential for high density residential use. The site is within one-third mile of the Millbrae
BART station now under construction. Planning staff has received inquiries regarding
using this sitefor residential development. Because tt is within one-tiird mileif a
transportotion center, the site will beneftt from any incentives developed for transit
oriented development as a part of the Housing Element Action program.
SELECTED SITES NOW ZONED FOR COMMERCIAL USE
These sites have been selected for potential reuse because they are either close to a transit hub oroffer an opportunity for better transition between existing commercial and residential areas.
Those sites that are near transit hubs would be considered for higher densities, while those intransition areas would need to be designed to fit into the existing adjacent development.
Transit Oriented Development
Burlingame began as a small grouping of commercial buildings around our train stations
supported by apartments and single family development within walking distance. Over the years
the City's growth radiated from these core areas. There are three transit terminals serving
Burlingame: the Burlingame Train Station, the Broadway train station and the BART/Caltrain
station in Millbrae- Today, the land within one-third to one-half mile of our transit stations isfully developed, so any new residential development would involve reuse in the area. A numberof sites ripe for reuse have been identified with easy access to the existing transportation centersand corridors serving the City. All of these sites are within one-third to one-halimile of a station.
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tr Along california Drive near Broadwayl This arca composed of eight parcels is now zoned
C-2, and consists ofa variety of commercial uses including office and retail. It is located less
than one-fourth mile from the Broadway Caltrain station and therefore has good pedestrian
access and potential for transit oriented development. However, these are small parcels
(ranging in size from 3800 sF to 9600 sF) and will not yield many units unless ihey are
consolidated into larger parcels for development. It is ptoposed that the zoning code he
amended to provide irrcentives to encourage lot consolidation and new standards for mixed
use and livdwork unils in transil coffidots. These two factors should remove coistroiot,
which may have prevented redevelopment of this area in the past.
tr c-3 zoned area north and west of Peninsula Hospital: This area is now zoned c-3, which
allows office development for medical and financial businesses. Residential uses are
generally considered to be compatible with office uses, since the hours ofoperation of the
office uses are generally the same hours that people are away from home at work and school
and there is little activity at office sites on evening and weekends. In this area, there are
parcels which have some vacant land with potential for residential use. The c-3 zone is
unique because the current zoning regulations required that the existing office buildings be
built to residential setbacks.
1764 Marco Polo way - This l.l3 acre parcel is now zoned for professional ofhce uses.
It is owned by Poplar Recare, a nonprofit organization that houses their children's
services and adult day care programs at this site. They are considering relocation of their
children's services facilities to another site and have expressed intereit in providing
housing on this site in conjunction with their adurt day care program. The propert/
across the street on Marco Polo way is now zoned for and developea in muttiite iamity
residential uses.
1777 Murchison Drive - This is a vacant 1.3 acre piece ofland at the center of the block
accessed across the Buddhist Association administrative offices site on Murchison and is
zoned for professional office use . Access to the vacant portion of the sire can be
accomplished through a shared driveway with the administrative ofJices on the site; thepropeft), ohtners have upressed an interest in building housing for their retired
members on this portion of the site.
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Site I c-3 1764 Marco Polo Way
I . I 3 acre parcel now zoned for
office use, owned by Poplar
Recare, now used for thet
children's services and adult
day care facility. Located west
of the Peninsula Hospital.
Properties across the street are
zoned for multifamily
residential.
. 4-story, 50' in height. 50 units/acre
. would require rezone to R-3 residential overlay. site owned by Poplar Recare - a nonprofit
organization that provides services to
developmentally disabled - potential for housing
in combination with adult day care program
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Site 2 c-3 1777 Murchison Drive
Vacant 1.3 acres parcel at the
center ofthe block accessed
from the Buddhist Association
administrative offices on
Murchison which is zoned
office use.
. 4-story, 50' in height. 50 units/acre
. would require rezole to R-3 residential overlay. includes affordable density bonus
(15% ofunits)
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Site 3 c-3 1825 Magnolia Drive
1.40 acre parcel now zoned for
office use, contains an office
building. Now zoned for oflice
use.
. 4-story, 50' in height. 50 units/acre. would require rezone to R-3 residential overlay. includes affordable density bonus
(15% ofunits)
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Site 4 c-2 Along California Drive -
North of Broadway
Located within % mile of
Broadway train station
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units/acre. single lots on block would be combined to create
double-wide lots with a density of 48 units/acre. would require R-3 residential overlay. reduced parking for live/work or mixed use if
affordable for moderate income
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Transition Areas
tr Area south of Burlingame Avenue (Subarea C): There is an existing high density
residential area south of Howard Avenue primarily along Lorton and Highland Avenues. The
surrounding areas (east side of Highland, and along Park Road) are now zoned C-l and C-2
and are developed with a mix of office, commercial and residential uses. Since the core of the
commercial area is focused on Burlingame Avenue (Subarea A) and the adjacent areas along
Howard Avenue to the south and Donnelly and Chapin to the north between El Camino Real
and California Drive (Subarea B), the existing residential uses within the commercial area
could be expanded to provide a transition between the more intense retail and office
commercial uses and existing adjacent residential areas. There are about 5.8 acres within this
area that could be converted to higher density residential uses.
Since this area already contains a mix of commercial and residential uses, it is a good
location to consider live/work units and mixed uses. It is recommended that zoning code
changes be made to allow live/work units and to offer viable standards for their construction.
This area may not yield a lot of new housing units. The parcels in this area are tlpical small
lots, most are fifty feet wide by about 120 feet deep, which could accommodate 3 to 4 units
at most. Unless parcels are consolidated, it will be difficult to gain too many more units. ^L is
proposed that the zoning code be amended to provide bonuses to encourage lot
consolidation in this area
There are two parcels along Highland Avenue that are adjacent to the "Auto Row" overlay
zone (Subarea D), md,were previously used for automobile storage for auto sales businesses
on Auto Row. These parcels are larger than most in the area, and could accommodate about
35 units each. It is proposed that a density bonus be offered for sites in this area that are
combined. One of the nearby auto dealers has closed its business and these two lots on
Highland previously used for car storage are now vacant. Planning staff has received
inquiries from hoasing developers about these two properties, one of which is currently for
sale. The proposed changes to the zoning code, inclading the overlay zone and incentives
for affordable hoasing and transit oriented development will encourage residential
development on these sites.
tr Rollins Road south of Bloomfield Road: This area is now zoned R-3 (multiple family
residential), with an overlay that limits development to one unit per 2000 SF of land area
(equivalent to 21 units per acre). This area acts as a transition area between State Route 101
(the Bayshore Freeway) and the single family homes immediately to the east. The area could
support higher densities and still maintain its transition function by including design
considerations to make additional units compatible with the adjoining single family homes. A
new overlay zone was applied in 2000 along Rollins Road north of this areawhich allows
higher densities and provides a density bonus for lot combtnation. This overlay zone
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would allow the equival ent of 29 to 34 units per acre. It is proposed that this same overlay
concept be applied to this southerly area. Most parcels are 50'wide and less than 6000 SF in
area, and now contain duplexes. With this zoning change, each site could support up to 4
units, and still have features which are compatible with the adjacent single family homes f
lots are combined and the density bonus of the overlay zone is applied, there would be
more opportunity to build a residential project with both more units and on-site amenities
such as common open space.
O East side of Carolan next to North Park Apartments: This area consists of four parcels
totaling 5.38 acres, now zoned C-2. The primary existing use is auto related businesses. This
is a pocket of commercial development located between two residential areas and is within
walking distance (less than one-half mile) from the Broadway Caltrain station. The location
between the high density residential North Park Apartments (developed at 43 units per acre)
and the single family neighborhood (fronting on Toyon Drive) to the south offers an
opportunity to provide a more suitable transition between the two residential areas. It is
proposed that the northern 3.35 acres be rezoned to the R-4 zone district and developed at a
density of 43 units per acre, comparable to the adjacent North Park apartments. The
remaining 2.03 acres adjacent to the existing single family R-l lots to the south would be
suitable for R-3 zoning restricted to townhouse development, with a limitation on density and
height to provide a good transition between the high density use and the single family houses
fronting on Toyon Drive. Since these are large parcels with auto repair and sales business
in older, warehouse style structures, the potentialfor reuse is good. Given that this area is
between two existing residential areas and close to the train station, the location is ideal
for residential uses which could beneftt from zoning incentives for lot combination,
alfordable units and transit orientation.
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Table H-10 - Transition Areas
Area Zone Description Assumptions # Units
Area I R-3 Rollins Road South of
Bloomfield
Transition area between SR
101 and the single family
homes to the east. Area is
zoned R-3 with an overlay that
limits development to 1
uniV2000 SF ofland area.
. Extend Rollins Road multiple family subzone
from Bloomfield Road to Burlingame Avenue.. Density will be increased from one dwelling
unit/2000 SF of land to one dwelling unit/1500
SF ofland.. 30% of lots will be combined into two lots.
These lots would be developed at one unit per
1500 SF of land + one unit for combined lot.. Remaining lots at 21 units/acre
. 2- tory height limit
46
Area2 c-2 East side of Carolan next to
North Park Apartments
Four parcels totaling 5.38
acres located between two
residential areas and less than
%mile from the Broadway
hain station.
. 3.346 acre parcel would require rezone to R-4. 3-story, 35' in height
. 43 units/acre. includes affordable densitybonus (15% ofunits)
144
. 2.034 acre parcel would be rezoned to R-3
Townhouse
. 20 units/acre
. 2-story max. height within 40' of south property
line; garages facing north property line; front
entrances facing south pryperty line
4t
Area 3 c-l Area south of Burlingame
Avenue (Subarea C)
. 3-story, 35' in height. 35 units/acre for parcels over 20,000 SF. smaller parcels can add 3-6 units per lot, bonus
for combined lots.
. would require rezone to R4 residential overlay
zorrc. one 0.8 acre site to accommodate effrciency
units -one parking space per unit ifall units
affordable to very low and low incomer excellent opportunity lor live/work units
50
70
Total # of Units:351
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ACTIONS REQUIRED/ZONING CHANGES
Some of these areas already have zoning in place to achieve new residential development. In
order to make the remaining areas available for residential development and to improve the
opportunities on existing residential sites, the following actions are required.
Rezoning from C-l to Multiple Family R-3 and R-4
The property south of North Park Apartments requires rezoning from C-l to R-3 and R-4 to
create a priority for residential use and to make the sites available for residential use. Incentives
for lot consolidation would be included as a part of revisions proposed to the R-3 and R-4
zones in the Housing Element.
Rezoning to Revise the R-3 Overlay along Rollins Road
In order to allow for increased density, the area along Rollins Road south of BloomJield Road
would require an amendment to the etcisting overlay zone. The current overlay zone allows
one dwelling unit per 2000 squarefeet of lot areu The proposed change would tncrease the
density to one unit per 1500 squarefeet of lot area, and would provide a density bonus if lots
are consolidated.
Create an R-3 Overlay zone
The C-l and C-3 zoned property in the area bounded by El Camino Real, the Peninsula Hospital
Property, Marco Polo Way and Murchison Drive would need to have a multiplefamily
residential overlay zone applied in order to facilitate residential development of vacant and
underused parcels. The overlay zone approach would allow the existing office and commercial
uses to remain, but would add the opportunity for high density residential development which
would match the height and mass of the office buildings already in this area close to mass transit.
The R-3 zone wtll be revised to encourage lot consolidatton by providing opportunities for
bonus dwelltng units.
Create an R-4 Overlay zone
The area south of Burlingame Avenue now zoned C-1 would need an R-4 residential overlay
zone. There are other R-4 zoned properties in the area, and this zoning would be compatible with
these and the surrounding area. Using the overlay approach, some of the existing commercial and
office uses which support the downtown corlmercial center could also comfortably remain.
Amend The Zoning Code To Offer Incentives For Affordable Housing And Transit
Oriented Development
In areas near a transit hub, zoning code changes would be considered to:. provide incentives for affordable housing;. provide for reduced parking and increased height for development within one-third mile of a
transportation hub;
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provide incentives such as reduced parking requirement for efficiency units if all units are
affordable;
amend the zoning code regulations to provide opportunities for live/work units and mixed
use projects; and
provide incentives for lot consolidation in areas where there are small underdeveloped lots
and/or residential development design would benefitfrom larger lots.
Amend the Zoning Code to Remove Constraintsfor Disahled Accessibility
In order to remove constraints to providing disabled accessibility, consider zoning code
changes in all residenttal districts to provide an acemption to lot coverage and setback
requirements for ramps and landings necessary to provide access for the disabled; add
opportunities for group homes for the disabled in the R-3 and R-4 zone disfiiAs; analyze
current zoning and development standards to identify barriers to housingfor the disabled
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Table H-11 - Estimated ment Potential for Selected Sites
very
Low
Low Mod Above Mod Total # Units
Vacant or Underused Sites
1800 El Camino Real 2 I 6 5l 60
1875 California Drive l9 9 0 0 28
1870 El Camino Real 1 I 5 44 51
Site 4 29 t4 0 0 43
Subtotal:51 25 11 95 182
Transit Oriented Sites
1764 Marco Polo Way 0 0 56 0 56
1777 Murchison Drive I I 8 55 65
1825 Magnolia Drive I I 7 59 70
Along California Dr
North of Broadway
0 0 50 0 50
Subtotal:,,2 123 tt4 241
Transition Areas
Rollins Rd. South of
Bloomfield
2 I 4 39 46
East side of Carolan
next to Northpark
7 4 t7 157 185
Area south of
Burlingame Avenue
49 24 4 43 120
Subtotal:58 29 25 239 35r
Total:lll 56 159 448 774
Regional Housing
Need
lt0 56 157 242 565
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PUBLIC FACILITY CAPACITY
The City of Burlingame is almost built out and public facilities in place are adequate to serve
existing and proposed development. There are two public improvement projects which have been
completed in the last 10 years which have removed any constraints to new residential
development, particularly at the north end of the city. Many of the sites identified are located in
the northern portion of the City.
Sewer Treatment Plant Improvements
ln 1994, major improvements were made to the City's wastewater treatment plant facilities. As a
result of these upgrades, the capacity of the plant was increased to accommodate the ultimate
population anticipated in the City's General Plan. According to estimates made by the
Association of Bay Area Governments, Burlingame's General Plan buildout would accommodate
an additional 817 housing units above what is shown to exist Burlingame by Census 2000.
Therefore, there is adequate capacity at the wastewater treatment to handle the projected 565
units proposed.
Sewer Interceptor Project
In 1998, the Public Works Department completed a major sewer interceptor project which
included installation of new sewer collection main along Califomia Drive from the City's north
boundary to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project improved the capacity of the sewer
collection system and provided sufficient capacity for development in the north end of
Burlingame, including all the sites selected north of Peninsula Hospital.
Water Supply
The City of Burlingame provides water service to properties within its houndaries as well as to
the unincorporated Burlingame Hills area adjacent to the west. The Burlingame Hills area is
a residential subdivision of 420 dwelling units which is entirely built out. The City's sole
source of potable water is the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) system,
which also supplies water to the City and County of San Francisco and other cities along the
Peninsula
In November of 2000, the City of Burlingame adopted an Urban Water Management Plon in
accordance with State law requirements. The plan looks at the City's water needs and
anticipated supplies to accommodate carrent needs andfature growth.
The Urban Water Management Plun uses the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
population projections to anticipate the future water supply needs for the City of Burlingame
and the unincorporated Burltngame Hills. ABAG had projected that the population for
Burlingame by 2020 will be 34,300 people. The 2000 Census indicates that the current
population of Burlingame is 28,158 people. Therefore, the ABAG projection anticipates an
increase in population ofabout 6000 people by 2020.
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The Housing Element update proposes the addition of 565 housing units in Burlingame by the
year 2006. The 2000 Census indicates that the average hoasehold size in Burltngame is 2.74
people. Therefore, the 565 new hoasing units would accommodate a population increase of
about 1600 people by the year 2006. This is well within the scope of the 6000 person increase
in population projected by ABAG and used as a basis for the Urban Water Management plan.
The City of Burlingame now uses about 4.8 million gallons of water per day (mgd). By 2010,
the Urban Water Management Plan projects that Burlingame will use aboat 5 mgd (a 4%
increase). Burlingame has a guaranteed allotment of 5.24 mgdfrom the total supply of the
SFPUC system (300 mgd). Therefore, there is an adequate supply of water available to
accommodate the addition of 565 housing units within the nextlive years.
The City of Burlingame provides waste water treatmentfor its residents and those in the
Burlingame Hills area as well as parts of neighboring Hillsboroagh. Burlingame has sturted
using recycled water for non-potable uses at its lilastu Water Treatment Plant, and will be
building a water distribution system to use recycled waterfor imigation at some of the City's
parks and other municipally owned landscaped areas. Larger commercial developments on
the east side of US 101 are required lo extend water lines for non-potable irrigation water to
support their required landscaping. The Barlingame Municipal code requires that any new
landscape installation shall inclade water conservation measures, and this is implemented by
the Department of Public lVorks. Implementation of these measares will help reduce future
demandfor waterfrom the SFPaC system.
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COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIE S
Since 1994 the residents and City Council of Burlingame have worked hard and achieved many
of the implementing action programs set out in the 1994 Housing Element. ln some cases time
and opportunity thwarted the accomplishment of some programs. Over the past eight years
circumstances facing the city and its residents have also changed. In this section the focus is on
the particular successes of the 1994 Housing Element which should be carried forward, the
lessons to be learned from the action programs not achieved, and the changing circumstances
which will affect the City's housing opportunities and progmms in the coming planning period.
Key Programmatic Accomplishments of the 1994 Housing Element
Burlingame's 1994 Housing Element action program was divided by planning goals. The premise
was that the residents, Council and staff would work together identifying and implementing
action programs to create opportunity for more housing to assist in meeting the City's share of
Califomia's housing need but also to assist those households with unique housing needs. In
Burlingame these households include the elderly who live on lower or fixed incomes, single
heads of households, and our service and public employees. Because more than half the City's
single family housing stock and neighborhoods were built before 1940, maintenance and
conservation of neighborhood character was a leading issue during the planning period.
tr With the location of a new BART station at Burlingame's northern border, new
opportunities to expand on Burlingame's origin as a transit village along the San Francisco
to San Jose rail have emerged since the state and city certified Burlingame's 1994 Housing
Element.
tr During implementation of the 1994 Housing Element effective housing programs emerged
in the areas of neighborhood and housing stock maintenance (residential design review),
affordable housing (second unit amnesty) and mixed use overlay zoning (shift of land uses
from older commercial uses to high density residential).
tr The200l-2006 Housing Element work program is built on these successes:. legislative incentives to build housing and affordable units;
' continue existing effective programs for housing maintenance and affordability
such as second unit amnesty and designreview;. continue code enforcement;
' staff training for making matches between development and funding options and
facilitating compliance with other agencies to reduce development tlme; and. build on successful partnerships with non-profit providers.
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Among the most effective new programs developed and implemented during the planning period
to meet these regional and community needs were:
tr Single family residential design review which places an emphasis on structural and
neighborhood conservation and maintenance;
tr Second Unit Amnesty which encourages the retention and maintenance as lower cost housing
of second units built before 1954 on single family lots;
tr High density residential overlay zoningon older, now marginally developed commercial land
to facilitate these private property owners to change to residential uses;
tr Established a code enforcement officer position to assist in property maintenance issues and
broker tenant/owner disputes;
O Participated in and funded the city's proportional share of a new north San Mateo County
homeless shelter for single adults;
tr Approved use permits for a day center and emergency shelters at local churches to participate
in and on going program of emergency housing and support assistance for five homeless
families;
tr Enacted urban reforestation and exterior illumination regulations which support local goals
for energy conservation.
Building on these programs, over the planning period the City added 117 dwelling units,
rehabilitated2l3 dwelling units and conserved as affordable housing 70 dwelling units. The
numbers of households added and affected may be below our 1994 Housing Element targets; but
during the planning period the city laid more ground work for maintaining the City's residential
quality and supporting affordable housing than with any other Housing Element implementation
progrcm. The200l-2006 Housing Element will build on and expand on this legislative base and
implementation exp erience.
Changed Circumstances
During the 1994 Housing Element progrilm period a regional decision was made to extend the
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system further down the San Francisco Peninsula and to San
Francisco International Airport. Implementation of this decision brought the last station on the
BART line to the southern border of Millbrae, and 1200 feet of tail track into Burlingame. The
end of the line station, including a CalTrain cross platfofln, now lies within a third of a mile of
an area of Burlingame now developed with older office buildings and the immediate area's
largest hospital, Mills-Peninsula. A recent decision has been made to reconstruct the hospital on
its same site for seismic compliance within the next five to ten years. Not only is the hospital a
major community facility, it is a major employer of service workers, many with lower incomes.
Clearly there is now a need for and incentive to build more housing for families and individuals
with a range of incomes at the north end of Burlingame.
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Existing circumstances continue and affect local planning. Because Burlingame is built out and
two of the City's five square miles of area are under San Francisco Bay water, the only way to
add housing will be to change land uses or mix residential uses with other existing land uses.
This land use mixing must be done in such a way that desirable residential areas and
neighborhoods are created while preserving the City's economic base so the additional cost of
services for an aging infrastructure and for expanded services to new housing can be met through
its economic base. The City is undertaking a Specific Area Plan study for the north end of the
city by the new BART facilities, including the adjacent industrial area. A focus of this study is
how to create proper transitions between residential and other land uses, as well as to determine
how to retain a viable industrial area in order to maintain the existing revenue flow and to assist
financially in supporting this new development. The specific area plan will build on and
reinforce, with design suggestions, the siting studies done which will be adopted as a part of the
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Lessons from the 1994 Housing Element Implementation
The city has leamed from the variety of experience implementing the 1994 Housing Element.
The proposed200l-2006 Housing Element work program is based on the current Housing
Element's successes and reality checks. We have been successful with legislation which provides
incentives for private developers to change land use from commercial to residential using
multiple family overlay zones on corlmercial properties as well as with incentives to single
family homeowners to maintain their properties and retain older second units. Without a
redevelopment agency or direct govemment entitlement funds, we have learned that city staff
must work at being informed and build a bridge of information and program linkage between
developers and available assistance. Moreover, as the regulatory programs outside the City's
control multiply and discourage new residential development by increasing its cost, City staff
must be trained to facilitate and communicate. The 2001-2006 Housing Element work program is
built on these lessons. The City's mandate is to facilitate development which implements the
City's planning goals and policies and to maintain the City's services and facilities to meet the
standards of regulatory agencies and residents needs so that new residential development can be
accommodated. The private sector's mandate is to build new residential units within the
established goals and policies. The Housing Element will provide the link to form a partnership.
The types of programs proposed in the 2001-2006 Housing Element which should succeed
because they build on the success and experience of the 1994 Housing Element are:tr Rehabilitation through code enforcement;
tr Continuation of Second Unit Amnesty program coupled with participation in county housing
rental rehabilitation programs;
O Residential and neighborhood maintenance through residential design review;
tr Create zoning incentives for transit oriented development with inclusion of affordable units
within 1/3 mile of the City's three transit hubs;
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tr Form a partnership with a local non-profit to insure existing and new residential units stay
affordable;
o Build on successful partnerships with non-profit providers and provide more regulatory
incentives to encourage housing assistance for senior citizens including assistance in
modifying existing housing for the elderly and disabled;
tr Use zoning to provide more incentives for residential uses in mixed use and transition areas,
have zoning in place early to take advantage of opportunities;
tr Continuous staff training and encouragement in their role as program facilitator and broker
between funding agencies and private developers.
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GOALS, POLTCIES AND ACTION PROGRAM
2001 - 2006
GOALS AND POLICIES
This section of the Housing Element contains the goals and policies that the City of Burlingame
intends to implement to address the housing needs identified in the needs assessment evaluation.
The following section on Action Programs outlines specific actions to be taken to meet the goals
and policies.
GOALA:PRESERVE RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER BY ENCOURAGING
MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT AI\D REHABILITATION OF
THE CITY'S NEIGHBORIIOODS AND HOUSING STOCK.
Policy H(A-l): Protect the character of existing residential neighborhoods.
Policy H(A-2): Continue rehabilitation of structues in poor condition.
Policy H(A-3)Maintain rental opportunities by discouraging conversion of affordable rental
units to condominiums.
Policy H(A-4):
Policy H(A-5):
Promote programs that protect the City's lower-valued housing stock.
Pursue federal and State funds for the rehabilitation of lower and moderate
income housing.
Policy H(A-6):
Policy H(A-7):
Provide pre-sale inspection upon request.
Consider neighborhood quality when approving new and remodeled
residences.
tr The Housing Element goals and policies compose t}re description of Burlingame's land
use and development parameters for housing. The action program is the description of the
specific means proposed for implementing these goals and policies in the next planning
period for housing, 2001 through 2006.
o A unique aspect of the Housing Element action program is that it establishes quantified
targets for the planning period and establishes a time frame for accomplishing each action.
O The city's accomplishments in terms of action program must be reported to the City
Council and State of Califomia annually. The form for the City's arurual progress report to
the City Council and State concludes this section.
Key Findings:
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GOAL B:PROVIDE VARIETY AI\[D CHOICE OF HOUSING BY PROMOTING
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PERSONS RJGARDLESS OF
AGE, SEX, RACE, COLO& MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY,
NATIONAL ORIGIN OR OTHER BARRIERS.
Policy H(B-1): Promote equal housing opportunities for all Burlingame residents
GOAL C:PROVIDE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES,
TEACHERS, HOSPITAL WORKERS AND OTHERS IN THE
SERVICE INDUSTRY WHO WORK IN BURLINGAME.
Policy H (C):lnform local public sector and private sector employees about available
housing assistance programs.
Policy H(C-2): Encourage inclusion of affordable dwelling units in multiple-family
residential development.
Policy H(C-3):Encourage public agency partnerships to provide housing, reduce commute
time and facilitate retention of community based groups like teachers, public
employees, hospital and service sector workers.
GOAL D:
Policy H(D-l):
Policy H(D-2):
Policy H(D-3)
Policy H(D-4)
Policy H(D-5):
GOAL E:
Policy H(E-1):
Policy H(E-2):
ENCOURAGE SPECIAL PURPOSE HOUSING.
Provide adequate, affordable housing for the City's elderly
Encourage alterations to existing structures that improve access for physically
disadvantaged.
Encourage housing opportunities for single-parent families.
Encourage housing opportunities for low income single persons.
Support county-wide program for homeless persons.
REDUCE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY USE TO CONSERVE ENERGY
AI\D HELP REDUCE HOUSING COSTS.
Promote the use of energy conservation in residential construction.
Encourage energy conservation measures in rehabilitation projects.
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ACHIEVE INCREASED AFFORDABILITY OF HOUSING.
Policy H(F-1): Improve balance of housing type, tenure and affordability by encouraging
development of the sites and locations listed below to serve the income levels
indicated.
Policy H(F-2):
Vacant or Underused Sites:
1800 El Camino Real, 0.9 acre zoned C-1lR-4 overlay
1875 California Drive, 0.33 acre zoned C-llR-4 overlay
1870 El Camino Real, 0.78 acre zoned C-l/ R-4 overlay
One additional office site, 0.5 acre zoned C-1lR-4 overlay
Transit Oriented Sites
1764Marco Polo Way, vacant 1.13 acre site zoned C-3
t777 Mwchison Drive, vacant 1.3 acres zoned C-3
1825 Magnolia Drive, 1.4 acre site zoned C-3
California Drive north of Broadway, zoned,C-2
Transition Areas
Rollins Road south of Bloomfield, zoned R-3
East side of carolan between cadillac and royon, 5.4 acres zoned c-2
Area south of Burlingame Avenue commercial area, zoned C-l
Maintain data base of existing R-3, R-4 and CR zoning districts to remain
aware of the number of additional units that could be developed on "under-
developed" parcels in these areas.
Policy H(F-3):
Policy H(F-4):
Encourage construction of mixed commercial-residential proj ects.
Encourage conversion of existing accessory living units to legal, safe and
sanitary housing units.
Policy H(F-5):Encourage non-profit housing corporations to develop affordable housing in
appropriate sites in Burlingame.
Work for expansion of Section 8 program in Burlingame.Policy H(F-6):
Policy H(F7):Encourage participation in the san Mateo county first-time buyer program
(Mortgage credit certificate) and other ownership assistance programs.
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ACTION PROGRAM
This Section outlines the programs and actions to be taken to implement the policies listed
above. Some of these are ongoing programs now in place, others will require changes to the
s ordinances and
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ATION OF THE CITY'S
A:CHARACTER BY
MAIN'TEN
HO
Five Year Objective:
Continue maintenance programs for
public facilities.
H(A-1)Maintenance of Public Facilities
In residential neighborhoods continue the maintenance
and enhancement of public facilities such as streets,
water supply and drainage by allocations from the
general fund, gas tax revenue and, where appropriate,
conditions of development.
H(A-2)Housin g Rehabilitation
Through the City's Code Enforcement Program,
establish a program of contacting owners of structures
that appear to be overcrowded, declining or in need of
repair. Refer property owners to the Rehabilitation Loan
Program administered by San Mateo County to assist
qualified homeowners in making necessary repairs to
structures in need of rehabilitation.
Five Year Objective:
Rehabilitate 20 housing units
Maintain the existing zoning controls which prohibit
conversion of residential rental projects with fewer than
2l units to condominiums, and which contain strict
regulations prohibiting conversion of less than 2l units
to condominiums.
H(A-3)Discourage condominium conversions
No conyersion of existing rental stock
to condominiums
Five Year Objective:
H(A-4)Prevent conversion of residential units to non-
residential use.
Amend zoning code to require a conditional use permit
for any project where residential units are proposed to be
replaced by non-residential use.
Five Year Objective:
Retain existing rental housing.
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GOAL A: PRESERVE RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER BY ENCOURAGING
MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT AIID REIIABILITATION OF' THE CITY'S
NEIGHBORIIOODS AND HOUSING STOCK.
H(A-S)Ensure affordability of existing units.
Continue the relationship with the County of San Mateo
Department of Housing for administration of Block
Grant funds for housing programs; encourage use of
available programs (such as HOME) to assist non-profit
housing corporations in acquiring, rehabilitating and
managing apartment units for long-term affordability.
Five Year Objective:
Encourage acquisition and
rehabilitation of 20 apartment units
for long+erm affordable housing.
H(A-6)Determine code compliance, structural
deficiencies of existing residences upon sale.
Continue program that assists in research of residential
records upon the request of realtors or potential home
buyers.
Five Year Objective:
Continue assistance to potential home
buyers
H(A-7)Residential design review
Continue implementation of residential design review
and zoning regulations including setbacks, floor area
ratio, declining height; continue implementation of
single family review guidelines adopted in 1998
Five Year Objective:
Process 250 applications for
residential design review
RACE, COLOR, MARIT
BARRIERS.
OPPORTUNITIES TOR
NATIONALSTATUS,DISABILITY,
BGOAL CHAND OFOICEPROVIDE VARIETY BYHOUSING PROM OTING
HOUSING ALL PERSONS REGARDLESS OF AGE,SEX,
AL ORIGIN OTHEROR
H@-f ) Public awareness of anti-discrimination laws
and policies.
Continue to fund the Code Enforcement Officer position
and coordination with Planning Department code
enforcement activities; provide information handouts;
inform the public and local realtors about equal housing
laws and recourse available in case of violations; refer
complaints to California Department of Fair
Employment and Housing; refer complaints regarding
discrimination to LaRaza Central Legal, a nonprofit
community law center which works with local tenants to
resolve landlord/tenant issues.
Five Year Objective
Continue referral activities through
Code Enforcement Program
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HOUSING GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAM
AND OTHERS IN THE N\[I)USTRY
CITY EMPLOYEES,
SERYICE
Five Year Objective:
Continue staff training and to refer
eligible residents to programs
H(C-l)Refer eligible employees to housing assistance
programs.
Train staff about current opportunities; make available
brochures and contact information to eligible residents
who inquire about availability of programs. Refer
eligible residents to CDBG programs administered by
the County Office of Housing and Community
Development.
H(C-2)Provide incentives for developers to include
affordable units in new residential projects
Amend the zoning code to provide opportunities for
density bonuses (through changes in parking
requirements and/or height/bulk restrictions) for
residential projects which include affordable units and
are located within l/3 mile of a transit station. Forge a
partnership with a local non-profit agency to insure the
units remain affordable
Five Year Objective:
Provide 75 new affordable units at
transit hubs
H(C-3) Encourage public agency partnerships to
provide housing, reduce commute time, and
facilitate retention of groups like teachers,
public employees, hospital and service sector
workers.
Contact public agencies to encourage them to include a
provision for housing in any facility expansion plans;
disseminate information about available CDBG funded
programs.
Five Year Objective:
Provide 50 new housing units in the
vicinity of public agency worlqlaces
and commercial centers.
USING.
H(D-1)Increase affordability for elderly
households.
a. Extend the second unit amnesty program for five
years to allow creation of accessible secondary
units for the frail elderly;
b. Continue to allow upon request curbside disabled
accessible parking spaces in single family
neighborhoods.
Five Year Objective:
Provide 30 affordable units for the
elderly.
Increase number of Section 8 units for
elderly by 5 units.
City of Burlingame H-78 General Plan
GOAL D: ENCOURAGE SPECIAL PURPOSE
HOUSING ELEMENT
HOUSING GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAM
GOAL D:E SPECIAL PURPOSE HOUSING.
c. Coordinate with San Mateo County Housing
Authority to increase the number of Section 8 units
for Burlingame's elderly population.
d. Continue updating and distributing widely to local
residents the Senior Resources Handbook: An
Informational Guide for Burlingame Senior
Citizens, Their Families and Caregivers.
e. Expand incentives for new senior housing by
amending the code to allow reduced parking
requirements for assisted living projects.
f. Continue City financial support to non-profit
agencies which administer housing programs for
seniors (home sharing, reverse mortgage).
Planning staff to work with these agencies to
facilitate implementation of their programs in
Burlingame.
g. Encourage non-profit housing grcups to develop
housing by having adequate Planning staff to
faci litate proj ect proc essing and environmental
review, and by maintaining the existing incentives
in the zoning regulations for residential facilities
for the elderly.
h. Refer seniors who are homeowners to the Human
Investment Project for Housing Home Sharing
Program, to find eligible tenants to share their
housing.
H@-2)Improve livability of housing units for
disabled population.
a. Formulate and consider code changes that would
allow code exceptions to modify housing for elderly
and physically disabled for the duration of their
tenancy.
b. Amend the zoning code to provide an exemption
from lot coverage and setback requirements for
ramps and landings added to residences and group
homes in order to provide access for the dtsabled
c. Consider zoning code changes to add
opportunities for group homes for the disabled in the
R-3 and R-4 zone distrias.
d Establish a process for requesting disabled
parking curb markings in the singlefamily
residenttal areas for persons wtth disabilities.
e. Analyze current zoning and development
standards to barriers to disabled housing.
Five Year Objective:
Facilitate use of County assistance and
staffworkwith residents to modify l0
existing housing units to accommodate
disabled.
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DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT
HOUSING GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAM
GOAL D: ENCOURAGE SPECIAL PURPOSE HOUSING.
H(D-3)Add affordable housing units for single-
parent households.
Assign staff to carry out the following actions:
a. Work with the County Housing Authority to
increase the number of Section 8 certificates for
single-parent families.
b. Work with the Human Investment Project for
Housing, a non-profit housing corporation which
administers a home-sharing progftrm which is
available for Burlingame residents. Develop
literature regarding availability of housing
progrrrms ; distribute to Burlingame residents.
Continue City funding assistance.
Five Year Objective:
Increase by 5 the number of Section 8
units for single parent households.
Train staff and refer single parent
households to shared housing program,
IHN or other local assistance providers.
H(D-4)Provide affordable studio or one-bedroom
units for single occupants.
a. Expand the multiple family overlay zone to
include the C-3 zoned areas between Murchison
Avenue and Peninsula Hospital and between
Magnolia Avenue and Ogden Drive, and the area
on the east site of Marco Polo Way.
b. Develop revisions to the code to encourage
development of studio and one-unit apartments
with reduced parking requirements when located
within one-third mile of a transit hub or major bus
route.
Five Year Objective:
P r ovi d e affor d a b I e effi c i en cy h ou s in g
units on selected sites:
1875 California Drive - 28 units
Office site in R-4 overlay - 43 units
South of Burlingame Ave. - 70 units
Total: 141 affordable eficiency units
Rezone properties with residential
overlay
Amend code to modifi parking
requirements when within a transit hub
area
H@-S)Provide local share of support for county-
wide homeless programs
Continue financial contributions to agencies which
provide service to the homeless population in San
Mateo County; continue to allow group facilities for
the homeless in conjunction with church facilities as a
conditional use; continue to support financially and
work with local and non-profit providers in San Mateo
County to provide homeless shelters county-wide.
Five Year Objective:
Continue financial support of C ounty-
wide programs.
Staff continue to facilitate process
necessary to provide such services in the
City.
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HOUSING GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAM
GOAL E: REDUCE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY USE TO CONSERVE ENERGY ANI)
HELP REDUCE HOUSING COSTS.
H(E-l)Energy conservation for maj or residential
construction
In all plan checking for new residential construction
and major additions, apply Title 24 energy
conservation requirements; where possible in planning
developments, require structural and landscaping
design to make use of natural heating and cooling.
Five Year Objective:
Add energy conservationfeatures to 250
residences.
H@-2)Community alyareness of conservation
benefits
Distribute brochure on available energy conservation
programs and measures at the Planning counter to all
residents planning to expand or build new residences.
Five Year Objective
Provide energy conservation
information to public.
GOAL F:
H(F-1)Encourage development of housing on
selected sites to serve all income levels
Encourage housing development by making sure
zoning is in place, amending zoning code requirements
to provide incentives for affordable/transit oriented
housing (by reducing parking requirements/changing
height and bulk restrictions); amend the zoning code
to provide incentives for lot consolidation; extend the
R-3 overlay zone along Rollins Road south of
Bloomfteld to allow increased densitlt, including a
denstty bonus for lot consolidation; bailding on the
carrent R-4 zone, create a new overlay zonefor
properties near the new BART station and Peninsula
Hospital; and fast track zoning and building permit
processing for housing applications on the following
sites:
Vacant and Underused Sites:
o 1800 El Camino Real - 0.9 acre, zoned C-l/R-4 Overlay
. 1875 California Drive - 0.33 acre, zoned C-llR-4 Overlay
o 1870 El Camino Real - 0.78 acre, zoned C-llR-4 Overlay
o Site 4 - additional 0.5 acre zoned C-1lR-4 Overlay
Transit Oriented Sites now Commercial
o 1764 Marco Polo Way - l.13 acre zoned C-3
o 1777 Murchison Drive - 1.3 acres zoned C-3
r 1825 Magnolia Drive - I .40 acre parcel zoned C-3
o Area along California Drive - North of Broadway zonedC-2
Five Year Objective
Promote development of atleastT72
units (448 market rate units and 1l I
very low income, 56 low income and
157 moderate income units) between
2001 and 2006.
City of Burlingame H-81 General Plan
HOUSING ELEMENT
HOUSING GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAM
GOAL E: REDUCE RESIDENTIAL
HELP REDUCE HOUSING COSTS.
ENERGY USE TO CONSERVE ENERGY AND
Transition Areas
o Rollins Road South of Bloomfield - zoned R-3
o East side of Carolan next to North Park Apartments - 5.38
acres zoned C-2
Area south of Burlingame Avenue zoned C-l
H(F-2) Promote development of potential housing
sites
a. Maintain and update the area-by-area land use
surveys, note changes in vacant and
underutilized sites; share information with
potential residential developers.
b. Promote development of housing units by
offering incentives for guarantees of long-term
affordability (such as reduced parking
requirements/increased height).
Five Year Objective
Provide assistance and incentives to
encourage development of the sites
listed in H(F-l).
a.
H(F-3)Identify sites for mixed use and small one-
bedroom or studio apartments.
Encourage development of sites in C-R zone
and where there is commercial zoning with a
residential overlay;
modify regulations to encourage mixed use and
provide incentives for keeping units affordable;
consider parking reductions for locations
within one- third mile of transit hubs or along
transit corridors;
consider regulations for shared parking for
mixed use with different daylnight parking
demands.
b.
c.
d.
Five Year Objective
Encourage development of l4l units in
the C-R zone and selected sites
identified in H(F-l)
Provide incentives for development of
units in C-R zone and on sites identified
in H(F-l) above.
Encourage mixed use and live/work
units in the area south of Burlingame
Avenue.
Amend the zoning code to provide
opportunittes for live/work and mixed
use
H(F-4) Second-unit Amnesty
Continue the second unit amnesty program beyond its
initial two-year time frame (2001 -2003), extend to
2006; provide second unit applicants with information
on participation in the San Mateo County Rental
Rehabilitation program which provides rehabilitation
loans for units which are available to tenants with low
or very low incomes; consider expansion of the
program by changing the eligibility date to qualify for
second-unit amnesty.
Five Year Objective:
Process I 25 applications for second
unit amnesty;
Provide opportunities for rehabilitation
of these units
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Table IJ-12 -uantified Su of2001 -2006
HOUSING GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAM
Element Work
GOAL E: REDU
REDUCE
H(F-5)To expand the stock of affordable housing
Staff contact known non-profit housing corporations
and religious institutions to make them aware of City
interest, familiarize them with the opportunities
available in Burlingame, and assist in processing
where applications are required; encourage use of
private foundation grants to fund affordable units.
Five Year Objective:
Encourage development of affordable
units on sites identified in H(F-L) above.
Work with San Mateo County Community Services
and Housing Authority to provide Burlingame a
proportionate share of Section 8 funds; distribute
information about program to potential property owner
and renter participants.
H(F-6)Section 8 Program Five Year Objective:
Current number of Section 8 units is 55,
Attempt to increase by an additional 25
units (total of 80 units).
H(F-7) First-time Homebuyer Program
Continue to participate in cooperative CDBG
agreement with San Mateo County to provide
Burlingame residents with the opportunity to
participate in the first-time homebuyer program
(Mortgage Credit Certificate) funded by CDBG.
Five Year Objective:
Obtain assistance for I 5 Burlingame
residents.
Income Category ABAG Fair
Share
New
Construction
Rehabilitation Conservation Total
lll 22Very low ll0 72 205
Low 56 56 28 115 199
159 0Moderate157 t1 168
Above Moderate 242 448 250 0 698
505 774 300 198Total 1270
City of Burlingame H-83 General Plan
DRAF'T HOIISING III,F"MRNT
Table H-13 -
Note: Numbers in parentheses ( ) are included in the total for
rehabilitation.
HOUSING GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAM
H(F-l) for new construction and H(A-7) for
Program New
Construction
Rehabilitation Conservation
H(A-2) Housins Rehabilitation 20
H(A-5) Acquisition 20
H(A-7) Design Review 2s0
H(C-2) Density Bonus (7s)
H(D-l) Elderly (30)8 (Section 8)
H(D-2) Disabled l0
H(D-3) Single Parent 5 (Section 8)
H(D-4) Efficiency Units (141)
H(E-1) Energy Conservation (2s0)
H(F-l) New Development on Selected sites 772
H(F-3) Mixed Use (50)
H(F4) Second Unit Amnesty 125
H(F-6) Section 8 25 (Section 8)
H(F-7) First time homebuyer 15
TOTAL 772 300 198
City of Burlingame H-84 General Plan
DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT
HOUSING GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAM
TABLE H.I4 _ SUMMARY OF HOUSING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAM QUANTIFIED
OBJECTIVE
ACTION f,'unding
Source
Responsible
Agency
Time-
tr'rame
H(A-1)
Maintenance
of Public
Improvements
Continue
maintenance
program for
public facilities
Maintain and enhance streets,
water and sewer facilities
General
Fund, Gas
Tax Fund
Planning,
Public
Works, City
Manager
2001-
2006
H(A-2)
Housing
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitate 20
housing units
Referral to County assistance
through Code Enforcement
Program
General
Fund,
CDBG
funds
Code
Enforcement,
Planning and
Building
2001-
2006
H(A-3)
Discourage
condominium
conversion
No conversion
of existing
rental stock to
condominiums
Continue to prevent condominium
conversion through
implementation of existing zoning
controls
N/A Planning 2001-
2006
H(A4)
Prevent
conversion of
residential
units to non-
residential use
Retain existing
rental housing
Amend code to require conditional
use permit for any project where
residential units are proposed to be
replaced by non residential use
Public Planning 2002
H(A-s) Ensure
affordability of
existing units
Encourage
acquisition and
rehabilitation of
20 apartrnent
units for long-
term affordable
housing
Participate in County housing
prografir, provide referrals to non
profit housing corporations to
acquire, rehabilitate and manage
apartrnent units
CDBG Planning,
City
Manager,
City Council
2001-
2006
H(A-6)
Determine
code
compliance,
structural
deficiencies of
homes upon
sale
Continue to
provide
assistance to
potential home
buyers
City staffto assist with research of
residential records
City Planning and
Building
2001-
2006
H(A-7)
Residential
Design
Review
Process 250
applications for
residential
design review
Continue implementation of single
family design review and zoning
ordinance regulations controlling
mass and bulk
Applicatio
n Fees
Planning
Department
and Planning
Commission
2001-
2006
H(B-l) Public
awareness of
anti-
discrimination
laws
Continue
referral
activities
through code
enforcement
program
Continue code enforcement
activities and refer complaints to
California Department of Fair
Employment and Housing; refer
complaints about housing
discrimination to La Raza Central
Legal
City
funds,
literature
from other
agencies
Code
Enforcement,
Planning,
Building
2001-
2006
H(C-1)
Referral to
Housing
Assistance
Programs for
eligible
employees
Continue to
refer eligible
employees to
prograrns
Train staff about current
opportunities, disseminate
information re garding programs,
refer eligible residents to County
Office of Housing and Community
Development
City
funds,
CDBG
funds
Planning 2001-
2006
City of Burlingame H-85 General Plan
HOUSING ELEMENT
HOUSING GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAM
PROGRAM QUANTIFIED
OBJECTIVE
ACTION Funding
Source
Responsible
Agency
Time.
tr'rame
H(c-2)
Provide
incentives for
inclusion of
affordable
dwelling units
in residential
development
Provide 75 new
housing units at
transit hubs
a. Amend zoning code to provide
incentives for residential projects
which include affordable units and
are within l/3 mile of a hansit
station
b. Establish partrrership with local
non-profit agency to insure the
units remain affordable
Private,
City
Planning 2003
H(c-3)
Encourage
public agency
partnerships to
provide
housing for
groups like
teachers,
public and
hospital
employees.
Provide 50 new
housing units in
the vicinity of
public agency
workplace s
Contact public agencies and
encourage them to include a
provision for employee housing in
any facility expansion plans; have
city staff assist interested agencies
by sharing information on housing
funding available from CDBG and
other sources and with technical
planning assistance.
Public
Agencies
Planning 2001-
2006
H(D-l)
Increase
affordability
for elderly
households
Provide 30
affordable units
for the elderly;
Increase
number of
Section 8 units
for elderly by 5
units.
a. extend the second unit amnesty
program for five years;
b. Continue to allow curbside
disabled parking spaces in
neighborhoods.
c. Coordinate with San Mateo
County Housing Authority to
increase number of Section 8 units
for Burlingame's elderly
population.
d. Continue updating and
distributing Senior Resources
Handbook..
e. Expand incentives for new
senior housing by reducing parking
requirements for assisted living
projects.
f. Continue City financial support
to non-profit agencies which
administer housing programs for
seniors; work with these agencies
to facilitate implementation of their
programs in Burlingame.
g. Encourage non-profit housing
groups to develop housing by
facilitating project processing and
providing incentives in the zoning
regulations.
h. Refer seniors who are
homeowners to the Human
Investment Project for Housing
Home Sharing Prograrn, to find
eligible tenants to share their
housing.
City
funds,
private
funds,
volunteers
Planning,
City
Manager,
City Council,
Parks and
Recreation
Department
2003 for
code
changes;
2001 -
2006 for
ongoing
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HOUSING GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAM
PROGRAM QUANTIFIED
OBJECTIVE
ACTION f,'unding
Source
Responsible
Agency
Time-
Frame
H(D-2)
Improve
livability of
housing units
for disabled
population
Modify 10
existing
housing units to
accommodate
disabled
Consider code changes that would
allow exceptions to modify
housing for elderly and disabled;
amend zoning code to uempt
ramps and landings for
accessibility from lot coverage
req uirementq consider zoning
code changes to add opportunities
for group homes for the disabled
in the R-3 & R-4 zone districts;
develop o process for requesting
disabled parking curb markings
in residential areasl analyze
current zoning standards to
identify barriers to disabled
housing.
City fimds
for code
changes,
private
funds for
alterations
Planning,
City Council
2003
H(D-3) Add
affordable
housing units
for single
parent
households
Increase by 5
the number of
Section 8 units
for single parent
households
Refer single
parent
households to
shared housing
program
Work with County Housing
Authority to increase the number
ofSection 8 certificates for single-
parent households;
Refer eligible residents to HIP
Housing for shared housing
HLID
funds,
City tunds
Planning,
City Council
2001-
2006
H(D4)
Provide
affordable
studio or one-
bedroom units
for single
persons
Provide 141
affordable
efliciency units
for single
persons
a. Expand the multiple family
overlay zone to include the C-3
zoned areas between Murchison
Avenue and Peninsula Hospital
and between Magnolia Avenue and
Ogden Drive, and the area on the
east site of Marco Polo Way.
b. Develop code revisions to
encourage development of studio
and one-unit apartments by
reducing parking requirements
when located within one-third mile
of a transit hub or major bus route.
City fimds
for
rezoning
and code
revisions,
private/H
CD A,ITC
funds for
developm
ent
Planning,
City Council,
private
developers
2003
H(D-s)
Provide local
share of
support for
county-wide
homeless
programs
Continue
support of
County-wide
programs
Continue financial contributions to
agencies which provide service to
the homeless population in San
Mateo County; continue to allow
group facilities for the homeless in
conjunction with church facilities
as a conditional use; continue to
support frnancially and work with
local and non-profit providers in
San Mateo County to provide
homeless shelters county-wide.
General
Fund
City Council,
Plaruring
2001-
2006
City of Burlingame H-87 General Plan
\
DRAF'T HOIISING EI,EMENT
HOUSING GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAM
PROGRAM QUANTIFIED
OBJECTIVE
ACTION Funding
Source
Responsible
Agency
Time-
Frame
H(E-l) Energy
Conservation
for Residential
construction
Add energy
conservation
features to 250
remodeled and
new residences
Apply Title 24 energy conservation
requirements to all new residential
constuction and major additions;
require structural and landscaping
design to make use ofnatural
heating and cooling
City
funds,
developm
ent fees
Planning,
Building
2001-
2006
H(E-2)
Community
awareness of
conservation
benefits
Provide energy
conservation
information to
public
Distribute brochure on available
energy conservation programs and
measures to all residents planning
to expand or build new residences.
PG&E,
State and
Federal
grants
Planning,
Building
2001-
2006
H(F-l)
Encourage
development
ofhousing on
selected sites
to serve all
income levels
Promote
development of
atleastTT2
units (448
market rate
units and 324
affordable
units)
Encourage housing development
by making sure zoning is in place,
amending zoning code
requirements to provide incentives
for affordable/transit oriented
housing andfor lot consolidation,
fast track processing ofhousing
applications on selected sites.
City
funds,
applicatio
n fees
Plaruring,
City Council
2003 for
code
changes
2003-
2006 for
develop
ment
H(F-2)
Promote
development
ofpotential
housing sites
Provide
encouragement
and incentives
to encourage
development of
selected sites.
Maintain land use surveys, contact
owners of selected sites, promote
development by offering incentives
for guarantees of long-term
affordability
City tunds Planning 2001-
2006
H(F-3)
Identify sites
for mixed use
and small one-
bedroom or
studio
apartments
Encourage
development of
50 units in the
C-R zone;
Provide
incentives for
development of
units in C-R
zone and on
selected sites.
Encourage development on C-R
zoned sites and commercial sites
with a residential overlay; modify
regulations to encourage mixed use
and provide incentives for keeping
units affordable.
Encourage mixed use in the area
south of Burlingame Avenue.
Amend the zoning code to provide
opportunities for live/work and
mixed use projects.
City tunds Planning,
City Council
2002 for
zoning
changes
2003 for
code
amendm
ents
H(F4) Second
Unit Amnesty
Process 125
units for second
unit amnesty;
provide
oppornrnities
for
rehabilitation of
those units
Extend the second ,nit amnesty
program to 2006; provide
applicants with information on the
County's rental rehabilitation
progam; consider expansion of the
program to include more units by
changing eligibility date.
City
funds;
private
funds;
CDBG
funds
Planning,
Building
2001-
2006
2002 for
changes
to second
unit
armesty
program
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HOUSING GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAM
PROGRAM QUANTIFIED
OBJECTIVE
ACTION Funding
Source
Responsible
Agency
Time-
tr'rame
H(F-s)
Expand the
stock of
affordable
housing
Encourage
development of
50 affordable
units on
selected sites
Staff contact known non-profit
housing corporations and religious
institutions to make them aware of
City interest, familiarize them with
the opportunities available in
Burlingame, and assist in
processing where applications are
required.
Encourage use of private
foundation grants to fund
affordable units.
Non-profit
and public
sources
Planning,
City
Manager,
City Council
2001-
2006
H(F-6):
Section 8
Program
Current number
of Section 8
units is 55;
attempt to
increase by an
additional 25
units (total of
80 units)
Work with San Mateo County
Community Services and Housing
Authority to provide Burlingame
with a proportional share of
Section 8 funds; distribute
information about program to
potential property owner and renter
participants
City
funds;
HUD
Section 8
funds
Planning,
City Manager
2001-
2006
H(F-7) Firsr
time
homebuyer
Program
Obtain
assistance for
15 Burlingame
residents
Continue to participate in
cooperative CDBG agreement with
San Mateo County to provide
Burlingame residents with the
opportunity to participate in the
flust-time homebuyer program.
CDBG
funds, tax
credits
Planning,
City
Manager,
City Council
2001-
2006
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ANNUAL PROGRESS EVALUATION
ANNUAL PROGRESS EVALUATION
Government Code Section 65400(b)(1) requires that each jurisdiction provide an annual report to
the State legislature which provides information on the status of the implementation programs
identified by the Housing Element. This report shall include the status of general plan and
implementation efforts, including progress in meeting the share of the regional housing need, and
efforts to remove govemment constraints to development.
The following pages include the format which the City of Burlingame will use to document its
progress on implementation of the programs identified in the Housing Element. The Evaluation
Form is broken into three sections:
1. Status of programs which target new construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of
housing units;
2. Status of programs which provide ongoing assistance to residents and developers and
provide improvements to residential areas; and
3. Programs which require zoning code amendments to facilitate the production of new
housing.
The annual report will be submitted to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and the
Department of Housing and Community Development by July l't of each year.
These reports will be used to document progress in meeting the identified housing goals and
objectives, facilitate housing element revisions and updates and assist in subsequent reviews of
the Housing Element.
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HOUSING ELEMENT
ANNUAL PROGRESS EVALUATION
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INTRODUCTION
The Purpose of this report is to summarize Housing Program accomplishments for the fiscal year
and how these accomplishments contribute toward the goals of the 2001 Housing Element. The
report consists of the list of goals taken from the Housing Element followed by a description of
program activities for this fiscal year which have worked toward these goals.
Housing Element Goals
GOAL A:PRESERVE RXSIDENTIAL CHARACTER BY ENCOURAGING
MAINTENAIICE, IMPROYEMENT ATID REHABILITATION OF
THE CITY'S NEIGHBORIIOODS AI\[D HOUSING STOCIC
GOAL B:PROYIDE VARIETY AI\ID CHOICE OF HOUSING BY PROMOTING
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PERSONS REGARDLESS OF
AGE, SEX, RACE, COLO& MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY,
NATIONAL ORIGIN OR OTHER BARRIERS.
GOAL C:PROVIDE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES,
TEACHERS, HOSPITAL WORKERS AIYD OTHERS IN THE
SERVICE INDUSTRY WHO WORI( IN BURLINGAME.
GOAL D: ENCOURAGE SPECIAL PURPOSE HOUSING.
GOAL E:REDUCE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY USE TO CONSERVE ENERGY
AND HELP REDUCE HOUSING COSTS.
GOAL F:ACHIEVE INCREASED AFFORDABILITY OF HOUSING.
Targets For New construction, Rehabilitation And Maintenance of units
Following is a list of the programs and targets identified to produce new units, rehabilitate
units and maintain units as affordable in the 2001 Element
PROGRAM H(A-2) Housing Rehabilitation
Very Low Income Low Income Moderate lncome Above Moderate Total
Target Achieved Target Achieved Target Achieved Target Achieved Target Achieved
New
Construction
Rehabilitation 7 13 20
Maintenance
TOTAL 7 13 20
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PROGRAM H(A-5) Ensure affordability of exist units
Low Itrcome Moderate Income AboYe Moderate TotalVery Low Income
Tatget Achiered Targel Achieyed TargetTargetAchievedTargelAchieved
New
Construction
5Rehabilitation
Maintenance
20155TOTAL
PROGRAM H(A-7) Residential Design Review
PROGRAM H(E-l) Energy Conservation for Residential construction
Moderate Income Above Moderate TotalVery Low Income
Target Achieved TarEel Achieved Targel Achieved Target AchievedTargelAchieved
New
Construction
175
Maintenance
175 175TOTAL
PROGRAM H(D-l) Increase affordability for elderly households
Verv Low Income Low Income Moderate Income Above Moderate
Achieved Target Achieved Target Achieved Target AchievedTdrgetAchievedTdrget
New
Construction
Rehabilitation
3 5Maintenanc€
3 2 5TOTAL
PROGRAM H(D-2) Improve livability of housing units for disabled population
Very Low Income Low hcome Moderate Itrcome Abovc Moderat€Total
Target Achieved Target Achieved Target Achiered Target Achieved Target Achieved
New
Construction
10Rehabilitation
l0 10
PROGRAM H(D-3) Add affordable housing units for single parent households
Moderate IncomeVery Low ltrcome Total
Target Achieved Target Achieved Tdrget AchietedTargetAchiewd Target Achieved
New
Construction
Rehabilitation ,5Maint€nance
TOTAL 3 5
PROGRAM H(F-l) Encourage development ofhousing on selected sites to serve all income levels
PROGRAM H(D-2) Improve livability ofhousing units for disabled population (10 new units included belou )
PROGRAM H(D-4) Provide affordable studio or one-bedroom units for single persons (t4l efficiency units
included)
PROGRAM H(F-3) Identiry sites for mixed use and small one-bedroom or studio apartments
Low Income Moderste ItrcomeVery Low Income Above Moderat€Total
Targel Achieved Target Achieved Target Target Achieved Target
111 157 448 112New
Construction
Rehabilitation
56 157 448TOTAL111 772 I
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Low Ilcome
175Rehabilitation
Total
l0
Maintenance
TOTAL
Low Income Above Moderate
2
56
Maintenance
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Ongoing Programs
The following is a list and description of programs where the City provides ongoing assistance, but that there is no
numerical of the service
PROGRAM H(F-4) SecondUnit Amnesty
Very Low Income Low Income Moderate Income Above Moderate Total
Target Achieved Target Achieved Target Achieved Target Achieved Target Achieved
New
Construction
Rehabilitation
Maintenance 85 165 250
TOTAL 85 165 250
BROGRAM H(F-O: Section 8 Program
Very Low Income Low Income Moderate Income Above Moderate Total
Target Achieved Target Achieved Target Achieved Target Achieved Target Achieved
New
Construction
Rehabilitation
Maintenance t9 5 I 25
TOTAL 19 5 I 25
PROGRAM H(F-7) First-time program
Very Low Income Low Income Moderate Income Above Moderate Total
Target Achieved Target Achieved Target Achieved Target Achieved Target Achieved
New
Construction
Rehabilitation
Maintenance 15 15
TOTAL 15 15
TOTAL ALL PROGRAMS
Very Low
Income
Low Income Moderate
Income
Above
Moderate
Total
Target Achieved Target Achieved Targel Achieved Target Achieved Targel Achieved
New
Construction
lll 50 157 448 772
Rehabilitation ,,1 28 0 t75 225
Maintenance 110 174 r6 0 300
TOTAL 243 258 r73 623 1297
PROGRAM H(A-l) Maintenance of Public Improvements
In residential neighborhoods continue the maintenance and
enhancement of public facilities such as steets, water supply
and drainage by allocations from the general fund, gas tax
revenue and, where appropriate, conditions of development.
STATUS:
PROGRAM H(A-3) Discourage condominium conversion
Maintain the existing zoning controls which prohibit
conversion of residential rental projects with fewer than 2l
units to condominiums, and which contain strict regulations
for conversion of more than2l units to condominiums.
STATUS:
PROGRAM H(A-6) Determine code compliance, structural deficiencies of homes upon sale
Continue program that assists in research ofresidential
records upon the request of realtors or potential home buyers.
STATUS:
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PROGRAM H(B-l) Public awareness of anti-discrimination Iaws
Continue Code Enforcement Officer and coordination with
Planning Department code enforcement activities ; provide
information handouts; inform the public and local realtors
about equal housing laws and recourse available in case of
violations; refer complaints to California Department of Fair
Employment and Housing; refer complaints regarding
discrimination to La Raza Central Legal, a nonprofit
community law center which works with local tenants to
resolve landlord/tenant issues.
STATUS:
PROGRAM H(C-l)Referral to Housins Assistance Prnsramq for eligible employees
Train staff about current opportunities; make available
brochures and contact information to eligible residents who
inquire about availability of programs. Refer eligible
residents to CDBG prograrns administered by the County
Office of Housi4g and Community Development.
STATUS:
PROGRAM H(D-5) Provide local share of support for county-wide homeless programs
Continue financial contributions to agencies which provide
service to the homeless population in San Mateo County;
continue to allow group facilities for the homeless in
conjunction with church facilities as a conditional use;
continue to support frnancially and work with local and non-
profit providers in San Mateo County to provide homeless
shelters county-wide.
STATUS:
PROGRAM H(E-2) Community awareness of conservation benefits
Distribute brochure on available energy conservation
programs and measures at the Planning counter to all
residents planning to expand or build new residences.
STATUS:
PROGRAM H(F-5) Expand the stock of affordable housing
Staff contact known non-profit housing corporations and
religious institutions to make them aware of City interest,
familiarize them with the opportunities available in
Burlingame, and assist in processing where applications are
required.
STATUS:
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Programs Requiring Code Amendments
The following programs require implementation of zoning code amendments to facilitate the
ofnew
PROGRAM Prevent conversion of residential units to non-residential use
zoning code to require a conditional use permit for any
project where residential units are proposed to be replaced by
non-residential use.
Amend Target
Date:2002
Status:
PROGRAM Provide incentives for inclusion of affordable units in residential
Amend the zoning code to provide opportunities for density
bonuses (through changes in parking requirements and./or
height/bulk restrictions) for residential projects which include
affordable units and are located within l/3 mile of a transit
station. Forge a partnership with a local non-profit agency to
insure the units remain affordable
Target
Date:2003
Status:
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PROGTLM H(D-2)Improve livability of housing units for disabled population
Formulate and consider code changes that would allow code
exceptions to modify housing for elderly and physically disabled
for the duration of their tenancy; amend the zoning code to
provide an exemption from lot coverage and setback
requirements for ramps and landings added to residences and
group homes in order to provide accessfor the disabled;
consider zoning code changes to add opportunities for group
homes for the disabled in the R-3 and R-4 zoned districts;
develop a processfor requesting disabled parking curb
markings in residential areas; analyze current zoning and
development standards to identify barriers to disabled housing.
Target
Date: 2003
Status:
PROGRAM H(F-l): Encouroge Development of Housing
Amend the zoning code to:
a. provide incentivesfor affordable andtransit oriented
housing by reducing parking requirements and/or changing
height and bulk restrictions;
b. provide incentivesfor lot consolidation;
c. create residential overlays in areas now zoned commercial;
d- Extend R-3 oveilay zone along Rollins south of BloomJield
to allow increased density; and
e. Put an R-4 residential overlay on the C-l and C-3 zoned
properties near Peninsula Hospital
Target
Date:2003
Status
PROGRAM H(F-2) Promote development of potentialhous!4g sllle!
a. Maintain and update the area-by-area land use surveys, note
changes in vacant and underutilized sites; periodically contact
owners of these parcels to determine intentions for the
properties in these zoning districts.
b. Promote development of housing units by offering incentives
for guarantees oflong-term affordability (such as reduced
parking requirements/increased heieht).
Target
Date:2003
Status:
PROGRAM H(F-4): Second UnitAmnesty Program
a. extend existing second unit amnesty program to 2006;
b. consider changing eligibility datefor units to quaffi; and
c. look at parking requirementsfor second units
Target
Date: 2002
Status:
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DATA SOURCES
DATA SOURCES
United States Census 2000
Historical United States Census Data
Employment Development Department
Sustainable San Mateo County Report Card, May 2001
Association of Bay Area Governments, Projections 2000
Environmental Impact Report, 301 Airport Boulevard, Draft EIR Project Description,
Table II.2
BT Commercial
Metroscan San Mateo County
City of Burlingame Building Department, Monthly Permit Activity Report
City of Burlingame Code Enforcement, City Attomey's Office
San Mateo County, Human Services Agency, Housing Division
National Interfaith Hospitality Network Quarterly Statistics, January 2001 to June
200r
City of Burlingame Finance Department
Peninsula Congestion Relief Alliance, Transportation Action Program, Burlingame,
California, December 2000
National Coalition for the Homeless, June 1999
Department of Housing and Community Development, Division of Housing Policy
Development, 2000 Income Limits, March 2000
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APPENDIX A. COMMTII\ITY PROFILE AI\D PROJECTIONS
Growth Proiections
Over the years, Burlingame's population has remained fairly stable. There are currently 28,158
persons in the City of Burlingame. Historically, the total population decreased 4ohbetween 1970
and 1980 and population has increased steadily since then. The highest rate of population
increase since 1970 was 5.1% between 1990 and 2000. However, the net increase in population
for the Burlingame since 1970 is 3%.ln comparison, San Mateo County's population has
increased by 27 oZ since 1970, and the county grew by 8.9% between 1990 and 2000. r'2
POPULATION GROWTH: 1970 - 2000
Burlingame, San Mateo County, SF Bay Region
Source: U.S. Census 2000 and Historical U.S. Census Data
The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) prepares population projections for all the
cities in the nine Bay Area counties. They project that the population of Burlingame will reach
3 I ,500 people by 201 0. s This is an 1 | .9oh increase for 2000-2OlO.
PERCENT CHANGE IN POPULATION
11.9Yo
Source: U.S. Census 2000 and AGAG Projections 2000
12.0o/o
10.0%
e.0%
6.0%
4.0o/o
2.0%
o.o%
-2.0%
-4.0%
-6.lYo
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lncrease Burlingame
I Percent Population
lncrease San Mateo
Gounty
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1970 1980 r990 2000 2010
projected
70 -80 80-90 90-00 70-00 00-10
projected
Burlingame 27,320 26,171 26,801 28,r 58 31,500 -4.2%+2.4o/o +5.1o/o +3.lyo tt.9%
County 557,361 587,329 649,623 707,161 779,700 +5.4o/o +10.6%+8.9o +27%103%
Region 4,558,200 5,179,793 6,023,577 6,783,760 7,631,400 +13.6%+13.6%+12.6%+48.8%12.5%
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5.4%
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Population bv Race
Although Burlingame is not the most diverse city in the Bay Area (it is 81't out of 183
communities in the nine county Bay Area Region), ethnic diversity in the City has been steadily
increasing since 1970. In 1980, 93.3% of the city's residents were white, in 1990 87.8%owere
white, and today 769% are white. Today the largest ethnic group in the City by proportion of the
population is Asian (143%). By comparison, in 2000 the population of San Mateo County is
59.5% White and2l.4o/o Asian."' The trend towards increased ethnic diversity may impact
future housing needs based on cultural differences in household composition. For instance, many
cultures have households charactenzed by the presence of extended family. This may affect the
preference for housing type and size, or the number of households classified as overcrowded.
popuLATIoN OF RACE rN BURLINGAME - 1980, 1990 AND 2000
* The White race category may include the ethnic category of Hispanic or Latino.
** The Other race category includes two or more races.
Source: U.S. Census 2000
Population bv Age
School-age Children: Burlingame is experiencing an increase in the number of school age
children. Of the current 28,158 persons, 19.2% (5402) are children under 18 years old. This
compares to l6.4oh of the population in 1990 and 16.3% of the population in 1980. The 2000
Census indicates that 5.6%o of the total population is under 5 years of age, 10.6% are elementary
or middle school aged (5-13 years old) and,4.4oh are high school aged (14 to 19 years old). This
data would indicate that there has been an increase in enrollment in elementary and middle
schools in the past ten years; and that high school can expect an increase in enrollment over the
next l0 years.t'2
Over 60 years old: Based on Census 2000 data, the number of people 60 years old and older in
the City has been steadily decreasing over the past 20 years. The 2000 Census shows that 19.lo/o
of the total population in Burlingame is comprised of people 60 years of age and older. The
1990 2000 2000 1980 1990 2000 20001980
24,426 23,529 21,648 420,683 93.3%87.8%76.9%59.5%White *
109 t79 296 24,840 0.42%0.7%1.2%3.5%Black
3,140 0.20%0.4%0.23%0.4%American
Indian 53 103 65
151,087 3.5o/o 8.8%14.3%21.4%Asian 913 2,371 4,016
Other **
672 619 2,133 l07,4ll 2.6%2.3%7.6%ts.2%
26,173 26,801 707,t61 99.990h 1000/,100.2o/o l00o/o
TOTAL
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Total Population
Burlingame
Totat
Population
San Mateo
County
Percentage of Population
Burlingame
Peicentage of
Population -' San Mateo
County
Race/
Ethnicity
28,158
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Median Age:The median age is the midpoint in the city's population distribution. In 2000, the
median age in Burlingame was 38.4 years. The 2000 census data shows that, as has been true in
the past, Burlingame's population is slightly older than that of San Mateo County (Burlingame's
median age is currently 38.4; San Mateo County's is 36.8). The median age data also shows the
shift in age of the city's population. While in the past decade there has been an almost a 3%
increase in children 18 or less, there has been over an 8.5 o/o increase in the adult population 35
to 59 years of age. This reflects the fact that over the decade there was movement in the resident
population of families with young children replacing the city's over-60 population (which
dropped by almost 7%). This is confirmed by the fact that the total population also grew between
1990 and 2000, to a pattem similar to that of the 1970's."'
POPULATION OF AGE IN BURIINGAME _ 1980, 1990 AND 2OOO
Age
Group
Age Breakdown -
Burlingame
Percentage of Population Percent
Change
1980 1990 2000 1980 1990 2000 1990-2000
Under l8 4,265 4,397 5,402 16.3o/o 163%19.2%+2.9%
l8-34 7,411 7,480 6,667 2832%279%23.76%-4.56%
35-59 7,6'73 8,643 10,695 2932%32.25%37.98%+8.66%
60-59 6,824 6,291 5,394 26.1o/o 23.5%19.t5%-6.95%
TOTAL 26,173 26,801 28,158 l00o/o 1000h l00o/"
Source: Historical U.S. Census Data
Emplovment and Education:
Employment rate: As of April 2001 , of the 17 ,660 members of Burlingame's work force, only
190 (1.1%) were unemployed. Countywide, the unemployment rate was l.7Yo andthe
unemployment rate for the entire state of California was 4.7o/o. The unemployment rate for
Burlingame has been fairly steady, averaging 2.8o , since 1990. Historically, the last period of
time that the state of Califomia experienced such low unemployment rates was in the 1960's.3
The 1990 Census showed that the 56.9% of Burlingame's employed population are employed in
the retail and services sectors.
Job Growth.'The extremely low unemployment rate in the city and county is due to the
explosive expansion of high technology industries, many of which are based in the Bay Area
Region. Although the Burlingame does not number any high technology companies among their
major employers, the growth of that industry has impacted other industries, namely the
hotel/motel, retail and restaurant industries, that form the foundation of Burlingame's economy.
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percent of the city's residents in this age category in 1990 was23.6%o and in 1980 it was26.l%o.
However, in1970 the City had its largest proportion of children under 18, and also its smallest
proportion of residents over 60. Current data shows us that the trend in the next decade appears
to be in the direction of the 1970 pattern, with the number of residents over 60 continuing to
decrease as the number of school age children increases in the next decade. 1'2
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The number ofjobs in San Mateo County has increased by 101,400 since 1995. This represents a
33 o/o increase and the highest recorded 5-year increase in jobs in the history of the county. The
services industry showed the largest and fastest growth of all industries from 1995-2000 in San
Mateo County, growing by l3%in the last year alone. a
INDUSTRY GROWTH SAN MATEO COUNTY 1995.2000
Government
Finance, lnsurance and Real Estate
Services
Trade
Transportation and Public Utilities
Manufacturing
Construction and Mining
0% 5% 10o/o 15o/o 20% 25% 30% 35%
Source: Sustainable San Mateo County Yearly Report Card, 2001
Job growth can be translated into housing demand by dividing the anticipated number of new
jobs by the regional average of workers per household. ABAG projects 960 new jobs in
Burlingame by 2005.5 In addition, the Burlingame City Councii approved plans on August 7,
2001, for a 488,000 SF office complex on the drive-in theater site. It is reasonable to predict that
if built, two of the four phases of the project (244,000 SF) and the day care center (10,000 SF)
might be completed by 2005. The projected number ofj_obs generated by the completion of these
two phases and the day care center would be 1071 jobs.6 Therefore, totai number bfjobs will
increase by 2031jobs by 2005. With the 1990 Census data showing there are an average of 1.34
workers per household and that approximately 20% of jobs in Burlingurme are held by local
residents, the potential housing demand generated by the new jobs will be 303 residential units
by 2005.
A depression in the technology sector in 2001 has resulted in a downturn in the local economy.
Many technology-based companies have cut back on their work force and the unemployment
rate for the county has increased by l.lo , to 2.7 o/o, the highest rate in 2 years.3 Vacancy rates
for commercial office space have also increased by 18-23% in San Mateo County.T These trends
would indicate that the growth rate for new jobs for 2000-2005 will not be nearly as high as what
was experienced in the county in the past 5 years, so the number of new housing units to
accommodate new jobs could be substantially less than 303.
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Burlingame's Moior Employers.'The largest single employer in Burlingame is Peninsula
Hospital, followed by many of the major hotels located in the city that serve San Francisco
Intemational Airport. Represented among the major employers are also several manufacturing
firms in the Rollins Road industrial area.
MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN BURLINGAME
Peninsula Hospital
Hyatt Regency Hotel
San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel
Guittard Chocolate (Rollins Road)
Sky Chefs, Inc.
Park Plaza Hotel
Sheraton Gateway Hotel
Doubletree Hotel
Coen Company (Rollins Road)
6.5% mining and
construction
NUMBER OF
EMPLOYEES
2555
550
480
230
200
185
160
150
111
BURLINGAME'S EMPLOYED POPULATION BY INDUSTRY
3.47o govemment
11.9%
transportation,etc.
12.6%9.1% manufacturing
22.1o/o
trade
U.8% services
tr Transportationand Pu b I ic Uti I ities- 1 1 .9o/o
EServices- 34.8o/o
I Trade (incl. retail) - 22.1o/o
I Governmenl -3.4o/o
lManufacturing- 9.1%
trMining and Gostruction- 6.5%
@ Finance, lnsurance and Real Estate- 12.60/o
Source: Historical U.S. Census Data
Education'Burlingame residents are becoming more educated. In 1990 42.5% of the city's
residents had completed 4 years of college. This represents a 70o/o increase in this number since
1980. In San Mateo County, 39.9% of the population has completed a 4-year college degree or
higher. From 1980 to 1990 the portion of the city's population with a high school diploma also
rcseby 4%o.2
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Household characteristics
Household size: Average household size in Burlingame has remained fairly stable since 1970
and has historically been lower than San Mateo County's average household size. Currently, the
average household size in Burlingameis2.2l persons and in San Mateo County itis2.74
persons. The average household size in San Mateo County for owner-occupied units is 2.83
persons and for renter occupied units it is 2.59 persons. Compared to the region, Burlingame's
average household size is small; the average household size in the nine county San Francisco
Bay Regionis2.69 persons. I The lower household size in Burlingame reflects the large
proportion of the city's housing stock (51%) that is apartment units.
Income: The median household income for San Mateo County is $74,900.16 This is a6l o/o
increase from the median income of $46,437 in 1990. The median income for Burlingame has
historically been slightly lower than that of the County. In this same l0-year period average
housing costs have increased by an average of 168% for single family homes and 105% for
condominiums, which means that the disparity between housing costs and affordability is
growing.
RISE !N MEDIAN INCOME COMPARED TO AVERAGE
HOUSING GOSTS IN BURLINGAME
H Median lncome
I Gost of Single
Family Homes
tr Gost of
Gondominiums
300%
250o/o
200%
150o/o
1O0o/o
50o/o
0o/o
1990-2000
Source: U.S. Census 2000 and Metroscan San Mateo County
Female Heads of Households: ln the last 10 years the number of female heads of household has
decreased in Burlingame; moreover the proportion of them with children under 18 has also
declined. The 2000 Census indicates that there are 967 female householders, T .7o/o of the total
population, with no husband present. Of these female householders,45yo (436) have children
under l8 years old in the household. In 1990, there were923 female householders (13.7% of the
total population), and of these,40o/o (369) had children under l8 years old in the household.l
Overcrowding: A common standard for overcrowding is the presence of one or more persons per
room. The 1990 census indicates that 4.5o/o of Burlingame households were considered
overcrowded and this was a substantial increase compared to l.4Yo of overcrowded households
in 1 980 and to I .60/o in 1970. One factor in the increase of overcrowding in Burlingame may be
the increase in the cost of housing. Between 1990 and 2000 the average cost of a housing has
more than doubled and it is logical to assume that the percent of overcrowded households will
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also have doubled. A lack of affordable housing can force people to buy or rent housing that is
too small or to share housing with others to spread the cost of rent.
Total Number of Housing Untts: The total number of housing units in Burlingame as identified
in the 2000 Census is 12,869 units. The 1990 Census identified 12,914 housing units. Based on
the census information the number of housing units has decreased slightly from 1990 to 2000.
However, city records based on building permits issued and finaled indicate that the number of
housing units in Burlingame has actually increased by 158 during this time period, or a LZYo
increase in total dwelling units.e
Between 1994 and 1999,152 housing units were added to the housing stock. Of these 152 units,
there were 102 multiple family units added, 2 single-family homes added, and an elderly housing
for 48 residents. The City of Burlingame has added an average number of 53 dwelling units a
year since 1970.
NEW UNITS ADDED PER TEN.YEAR PERIOD IN BURLINGAME
1200
1
800
600
400
200
0
tr Net number of units added
1970-1980 1980-1990 1990-2000
Source: City of Burlingame Building Department, Monthly Permit Activity Report
Occupancy; Of the total number of housing units in the city, the 2000 Census identified that
97.2% were occupied, and 2.8o/owere vacant. The vacancy rate in Burlingame for rental units
was 2.2o/o while the vacancy rate for owner occupied units was 0.4%. This represents a
significant decrease from the 1990 vacancy rate of 4.5o/o. A 5% vacancy rate is considered good
to provide flexibility in the housing market so that the worst units become vacant and there is a
choice of units to moderate rents. The current overall vacancy rate for Burlingam e of 2.8Yo
indicates that the demand for housing exceeds the available supply. The vacancy rate for San
Mateo County in 2000 was slightly lower than Burlingame, at2.5o/o, and for the Bay Area region
was 3.5%
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ACTUAL AND STABLE VACANCY RATES IN
BURLINGAME
5.0%
4.0o/o
3.0%
2.0%
1.0o/o
O.0o/o
1990 2000
Source: Sustainable San Mateo County Yearly Report Card, 2001
Owner/Renter Occupied: Of the occupied units, 47.9% of the units were owner occupied, while
52.1% were renter occupied. This represents an increase of owner occupied units from 1990 and
1980 (45j% and 45.7%o respectively). This increase may be the result of the fact that the
majority of multiple family units constructed in Burlingame in the past decade have been
condominiums, as opposed to apartment units. Burlingame is the only city in San Mateo County
with more than one-half its housing stock in multiple family buildings, totaling 51.6% multiple
family housing. Single family residences account for 48.4o/o of the total units.
HOUSING TYPES IN BURLINGAME
51.60/o 48.4o/o
@Single Familiy
Homes
I Multiple Family
Homes
Source: City of Burlingame Building Department
Condition of Housing Stock: Burlingame's housing stock is well-maintained. The 1994 housing
element estimated that less than 5Yo of the housing stock was in need of rehabilitation and less
than l%o were in need of replacement. Building permit activity shows that in the last year alone,
2000, almost 4.8o/o of all residential units applied for a building permit to make maintenance
Bowned units
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repairs or improvements. From 1994 to 1 998 a yearly average of 6.5Yo of all residential units
applied for these tlpes of building permits.e
The City also added a part-time Code Enforcement Officer in 1998 to monitor and address
community complaints, code violations, and health and safety standards. The Officer estimates
an average number of 2 cases ayear related to housing deficiencies. Based on the Officer's
observations, he estimates there are 3 housing units with serious deficiencies.l0
San Mateo County offers the HOME program for housing rehabilitation. The City of Burlingame
advertises HOME through their second unit amnesty program. The program is funded through
the Federal block grant monies and the County decides each year which projects will be funded.
Eligible housing financing activities include: I 1
o acquisition
. new construction financingo moderate rehabilitation (< $25,000 per
unit)
o substantial rehabilitation ($25,000 or
greater per unit)
o tenant based rental assistance
o relocation expenses
o site improvements
o project soft costs
Cost of Housing: The extremely low vacancy rate in Burlingame indicates that the demand for
housing exceeds the supply. This has resulted in a dramatic increase in the cost of housing in the
past decade. The median cost of a single^family dwelling in Burlingame has more than doubled
since 1990, from $302,516 to $811,418.u The median cost of a condominium in Burlingame has
increased since 1990 from $186,083 to $382,005.8 In Burlingame, where 51.6%of the housing
stock is multiple family units, the average monthly rent is $1,950. In Burlingame, the cost of
housing has more than doubled in the past ten years where the median income has only increased
by 6r%.
The median price for a single-family home for San Mateo County in 2000 is $601,235. The
median home price for California is $248,000 and for the nation is $167,000. The average price
for a condominium in San Mateo County is $360,000. The average monthly rent in San Mateo
County is $1,956.4
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AVERAGE APARTMENT RENTS FOR SAN MATEO COUNTY
$2,500
$2,000
$1,500
$1,000
$500
$o
1991 1994 1997 2000
Sourc
e: Sustainable San Mateo County Yearly Report Card, 2001
$900,000
$800,000
$700,000
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0
+1-bedroom
apartment
-I-2-bedroom
apartment
A 1- bedroom
Burlingame
* 2-bedroom
Burlingame
MEDIAN SINGLE FAMILY HOME/ CONDOMINIUM PRICE IN SAN
MATEO COUNTY
1991 1994 1997 2000
Source: Sustainable San Mateo County Yearly Report Card, 2001
-#Single-Family
House
*Gondominium
. Single-Family
House Burlingame
o Gondominium
Burlingame
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Affordabilitv
Burlingame was listed by the Califomia Association of Realtors in 2001 as one of the top ten
most expensive cities to live in the United States. The past decade, and in particular the six year
period since the City's last housing element update, has been characterized by an economic boom
in the Bay region. The increase in the number ofjobs resulting from the explosive growth in
technology-based industries in the region can be translated to a dramatic increase in demand for
housing.
The 1994 Housing Element shows that based on the Census data available in 1990, 86%o of
Burlingame's existing rental units were affordable to very low, lower, and moderate-income
families. The 2000 Census is not yet available; however based on the fact that the rent for a one
bedroom apartment has increased by ll9% in the last decade while the median income has only
increased by 6l%o, it is likely that the percent of affordable units in Burlingame has decreased.a
GOST OF A SINGLE.FAMILY HOME
$1,200,000
$800,000
$400,000
$0
2000
@ Nation I California tr San Mateo County tr Burlingame
Source: Sustainable San Mateo County Yearly Report Card, 2001
MetroScan for San Mateo County
The dramatic increase in the cost of a median-priced house shows that median-income families
can no longer afford to be homeowners. A lack of affordable housing has many implications for
the future housing needs of Burlingame and San Mateo County: it limits the ability of first time
home buyers to purchase in the area; it causes fixed-income renters to slip below the poverty
level; it can cause overcrowding and homelessness; and it forces people employed in the area,
particularly service workers, to live in more affordable neighboring counties, increasing
commute times and distances; and resulting in traffic congestion and air pollution.
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Special Needs Housing
This section of the housing element will address the housing needs of special groups which are
different than the general population in terms of the special assistance they require to find
appropriate and affordable housing. This group is broken down into the elderly, disabled, female-
head of households, family housing, farmworkers, the homeless, students, service workers and
first time homebuyers.
Senior Housing: The population of Burlingame's senior residents has been steadily declining as
a proportion over the past 20 years. This is in contrast with the trends in San Mateo County and
the Bay Area, which shows an increase in the proportion of the population over 60 years old. The
Census 2000 shows that 19.1% (5,394) of Burlingame's population is over 60, while in 1990,
23.6% (6,291) of the population was over 60.
Based on data from Census 2000 of the l2,5ll households in the City,33.2Yo (4,154) of all
households are headed by someone over 65 years old. Of that percentage,IOyo are headed by
individuals over 65 years old living alone.
Currently, there are over 13 facilities in Burlingame that cater to the special living and provide
medical assistance for the needs of older individuals. These facilities have the capacity to care
for and house over 500 persons or 9.27 Yo of the city's elderly population. The newest facility
was approved in 1994 and completed in 1997. This facility has the capacity for 48-beds to serve
the needs of the elder population, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease.
Even with a decrease in the number of older people in Burlingame, there is still a need and a
desire by the City to ensure that their older residents are afforded the opportunity for safe,
healthy and affordable housing. To help fill this need, the City Council created and appointed
residents to the Burlingame Senior Commission. The mission of the Senior Commission includes
the following:
Be aware of the current needs and projected future requirements of Burlingame's and San
Mateo County's senior citizens as key elements affecting the seniors' quality of life:- Housing/Security/Transportation
- Medical Benefits
- Recreation/Employment/Education
- Public Benefits (Federal, State, County, City, etc.)
- Health Services
- Aging Research and Development
Advise the Burlingame City Council on policy matters relating to and affecting seniors - take
advocacy positions on legislation and programs.
Assemble information and expertise for the Commission to act as a clearinghouse to support
seniors and their caregivers and improve community understanding of senior-related
activities, issues and programs.
Facilitate access to activities and public and private program support systems that are
available locally and nationally.
Educate the community and decision-makers on senior activities, needs and issues.
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Develop programs that involve seniors in the community and recognize them as a resource
and vital part of the community.
The Senior Commission, with the assistance of the Burlingame Recreation Department, also
produces a Handbook for senior residents. This handbook provides information and contacts for
housing assistance programs available in the city. These programs are offered by private and
nonprofit agencies and provided by San Mateo County through the Federal Community
Development Block Grant funding. With information derived from the Senior Commission, the
City of Burlingame is better suited to address the needs of their elderly population.
Disabled: The 2000 Census identifies the portion of the population which are housed in group
quarters. This population is broken down into institutionalized and noninstitutionalized
populations. The current population of institutionalized individuals is 428 or l.5o/o of the total
population of Burlingame. Noninstitutionalized individuals make-up a very small proportion of
the population with only 58 persons or 0.2o/o of the total.
Based on the breakdown from the 1990 Census,90%6 of the group quarters were nursing homes,
3o/owere other institutions and 5.9%o were other noninstitutional quarters. Using the percentages
from the 1990 Census, we can estimate from the 2000 Census that a majority of institutionalized
individuals are those in nursing homes with a small percentage making up other noninstitutional
quarters.l'2
Female-Head of Households .' The number of female heads of household in Burlingame has
decreased over the last ten years, as has the proportion of them with school age children at home.
Census 2000 shows thatT .7%o (967 households) of the total population are female heads of
household, with 45o/o (436 households) of these having children under 18 years of age in the
household. In 1990, female heads of household represented 13.7o/o (1689 households) of the
population, and 40o/o (676) of these had children under 18 years of age.
In even with a reduction in the population of female heads of households in Burlingame, there is
still the need to provide suitable housing. With the high cost of housing, there is a need for
special assistance to female-head of households and especially those with children. Some of
these households are assisted through the Section 8 program and other programs throughout the
county such as Shelter Network and The Samaritan House.
Family Housing: Family housing is made up of a variety of different housing groups. These
groups include female-head of households, single persons, married couples, large families u'ith
five or more persons, families with children and non-family households.
In Burlingame, the average household size is 2.93 persons per household compared to 3.29
persons per household in San Mateo County. Of the l2,5ll households in Burlingame, 55.602 or
6,954 are family households; 24% of those families have children under the age of 18. Non-
family households makeup 44.4% or 5,557 of the total households in Burlingame. Non-family
households include householders living alone and householders over 65 years in age living
alone.l
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Homeless: The annual report by Sustainable San Mateo County estimates that in 1998 there were
4,545 homeless persons in San Mateo County. Of these homeless, 3,694 were adults and 851
were children. The total number of homeless has not increased significantly since the 1994
count, which totaled 4,499 persons. However, this count does not include doubled-up
households: those where potentially homeless persons are living with family or friends. The
number of doubled-up households has increased from 613 persons in 1996 to 18,769 persons in
1998.4
Although it is difficult to track the number of homeless by city since they are generally a mobile
population, the Call Primrose Center of Burlingame estimates that there are 5 permanent
homeless residents in the Burlingame and the 1990 Census recorded 2 visible homeless persons
in the city. Data from the San Mateo County Interfaith Hospitality Network indicates that the
category with the highest risk of homelessness is female-headed single parent households and
that the main causes for homelessness are the break-up of families and the loss of employment,
respectively.l2
HOMELESS IN SAN MATEO COUNTY
20000
15000
10000
tr Homeless
I Doubled-Up
Households5000
0
1996 2000
Source: Sustainable San Mateo County Yearly Report Card, 2001
Within Burlingame, the Call Primrose Center provides referrals to homeless persons for
assistance with food and jobs, as well as information and referrals to many other homeless
programs. The Center is privately supported, mainly by the Burlingame United Methodist and
First Presbyterian Churches, but also by the cities of San Mateo and Burlingame. The
Burlingame City Council also approved, in November 2000, a conditional use permit for the
Interfaith Hospitality Network to operate a program for homeless families that includes a day
center at 1720 El Camino Real and ovemight shelter on a rotating basis. Three churches in the
city participate along with three churches in other nearby cities. The program assists five
homeless families with children and up to a maximum of 14 persons. There are no permanent
homeless shelters for single individuals in Burlingame. However, there is a new temporary
seasonal shelter that operates from December through March located in South San Francisco,
approximately 2.5 miles to the north of Burlingame, in a building on the grounds of the San
Francisco International Airport. Burlingame contributed $30,000 to the construction of this
facility and contributes annually for its operation.
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Resources for the homeless in San Mateo County include:
The City of Burlingame contributes yearly to community groups. In the 1999-2000 fiscal year,
the city contributed $ 2,000 to the Call Primrose Center, $ 2,000 to the Shelter Network of San
Mateo County, $ 3,000 to the Samaritan House, and $ 7,000 to the seasonal shelter.l3
The National Coalition for the Homeless reports that despite a strong overall economy in the
United States, homeless numbers have been increasing since 1979. Studies have shown that two
trends are key factors in this increase: no growth in real wages for minimum wage earners and a
lack of affordable housing. Despite increases in the minimum wage, the real value of the
minimum wage in 1997 was l8.l% less than in1979.ts
Housing for Farmworkers.' Housing elements are required by state law to evaluate the housing
needs of farmworkers. ABAG projects that there will be no additional need for farmworker
housing in San Mateo County. The 1990 census shows that only 1% of Burlingame residents
were employed in farming, forestry and fishing occupations, which includes wholesale and
horticulture businesses. This low percentage, combined with the fact that Burlingame has no
agricultural lands within or adjacent to its incorporated limits, indicates that the number of actual
farmworkers in Burlingame is very small and therefore, no there is no need for farmworker
housing.
Service Workers and Public Employees.' The housing needs for workers in these categories of
employment should be assessed because they represent a significant portion of the jobs offered in
the city and because the average wage for these workers currently places them in the categories
of very low-income to median income in San Mateo County.
In San Mateo County, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartmentis 62oh more than the
monthly income made by a minimum wage eamer.3'o Based on figures from the Employment
Development Department, workers in the employment categories that form the core of
Program Name Location Service Provided Categorv of Homeless Assisted
Call Primrose Burlingame Referral center All
Interfaith Hospitality
Network
Burlingame Transitional Housing Families with children
Samaritan House San Mateo Referral center All
Shelter Network
Programs
Family
Crossroads
Daly City Transitional Housing Families
Haven Family
House
Menlo Park Transitional Housing Families
Redwood Family
Housing
Redwood City Transitional Housing Families
l't Step for
Families
San Mateo Emergency and Transitional
Housing
Families
Maple Street Redwood City Emergency and Transitional
Housing
Single Adults
Clara-Mateo Alliance
Shelter
Menlo Park Transitional Housing Alt
Daybreak Shelter Redwood City Transitional Housing Teens
County Winter Shelter So. San
Francisco
Seasonal Tenporary (Dec.-
Mar.)
All- primarily assist Single
Adults
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Burlingame's economy may be earning an hourly wage that makes them unable to afford
housing. For example, the average annual pay in 1999 for a person employed in the retail trade in
San Mateo County is $26,614. 3 An annual income of this amount plaCes u orr.-p.rron family in
the retail industry in the very low-income category. ln the services industry, the average annual
income in 1999 was $57,309. This annual income places a family of four with a single wage
eamer in the services industry in the low-income category. Based on housing costs in San Mateo
County, this same family of four could only afford to rent the average priced one-bedroom
apartment.
The City of Burlingame employs 322persons in either a full or part-time capacity. This makes
the City of Burlingame the fourth largest employer in the city. The median city employee income
is $69,564. This is l2l% less than the income needed to afford the median priced house for sale
in 2001 in Burlingame.'3 A survey by the Peninsula Congestion Relief Alliance Transportation
Action Program done in 2000 found thatTTo/o of employees of the city live outside of
Burlingame. According to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission the average number of
vehicle miles traveled to work in the San Francisco Bay region in 2000 is 18.7 miles. A total of
l9o/o of the City of Burlingame's employees commute from a distance of 20 miles or farther.
Currently, the City of Burlingame offers financial assistance for employees using mass transit to
commute, but does not offer any housing assistance for employees.
First Time Home Buyers: First-time homebuyers may be excluded from the housing market in
San Mateo County because of the high down payment required. A median priced home in
Burlingame would require a20oh down payment of $162,283. San Mateo County offers several
programs for first time home buyers, including a second mortgage loan program (START) and a
mortgage credit certificate program (MCC). However, the START progmm was initiatedin 1994
with first-time funds and is currently inactive until the initial qualifiers repay enough of the loan
money to re-open the program. The MCC progam requires that the purchase price of a home
cannot exceed $269,000, where in Burlingame the median price of a condominium in 2000 is
$382,005.
Current Housing Production
The current housing need obligation for the city is 565 dwelling units between 2000 and 2006.
Of these, 166 or 29 percent should be for very low and low income households. Between 1990
and 2000 the city added 158 net new dwelling units.e All of these were market rate.
From January 2000- May 2001 the city had 57 net new dwelling units under construction and a
net of 13 new dwelling units for which building permits had not been issued. Together these
proposed units would reduce the city's housing need numberby 70 dwelling units to 495 net new
dwelling units needed. Of the new units added between January 2000 and May 2OOl, one was
low income affordable and 69 were market rate.
At-Risk Assisted Housing Development
fnventory of At-Risk Units: Section 65583 (a) (8) of the State Government Code requires an
analysis of assisted housing developments that are eligible because of the expiration of Federal
loan limitations to change from low-income to market rate housing during the next ten years. The
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section further defines assisted housing and describes the analysis to be undertaken. tn
Burlingame, there are no locally subsidized units at risk, since no mortgage revenue bonds have
been issued for many years, the city has not approved any density bonuses with financial
assistance, does not have and in-lieu fee program.
ABAG Housing Needs Determination
State law requires that in preparing a Housing Element each community consider the housing
needs of people of all income levels. State law requires that a housing element quantify existing
and projected housing needs for persons of all income levels within each community, including
the community's share of the regional housing need by income level. The Association of Bay
Area Governments (ABAG) is responsible for preparing estimates of local and regional housing
need based on factors prescribed by State Law (Section 65884 or Article 10.6). The factors
included in the division of the regional housing need into individual community assignment are:
market demand for housing, availability of suitable sites and public-facilities, commuting
patterns, housing type and tenure, and housing needs of farm workers. In addition ABAG looks
at regional and local vacancy rates and at housing values and rents as indicators of market
demand. Household projections are based on employment opportunities, availability of sites and
commuting patterns. Type of housing is based on census data and regional projections.
ABAG has the responsibility of projecting the housing needs for the 200I-2006 period based on
the factors identified in State law. The five-year housing need numbers include market rate
housing as well as units for those with lower incomes. The projected need number is the number
of dwelling units needed to provide for the total expected household growth and Burlingame's
share of ABAG's projected regional housing need. The projected need number for the planning
period (2001 - 2006) for Burlingame is 565 dwelling units.
Following are the projected housing need numbers for 2001 through2006 for the city of
Burlingame by income category:
ected Need Income
Source: Association of Bay Area Governments, letter ABAG Executive Certification of the Regional Housing Needs
Determination (RHND) Appeal Process and Final RHND Allocation, March 23,2001.
Income Category Income for
Family of 4
No. of Units
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Current need
Averaqe Yearly Need
$37,450
$58,300
$89,900
Market Rate
ll0
56
t57
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Federal Income Limits
The Federal government provides updated information on income limits for eligibility for
Federally funded housing programs by County. For 2000, the Federal govemment set the
following income limits for San Mateo County.
Federal Income Limits
*Median Income standard is based on a family of four
NTJMBER OF PERSONS IN FAMILY
I 2 4 5 6 7 8
Very Low Income 26,200 29,950 33,700 37,450 40,450 43,450 46,450 49,450
Lower Income 40,800 46,650 52,500 58,300 63,000 67,650 72,300 77,000
Median Income 52,450 59,900 67,400 74,90V,80,900 86,900 92,900 98,850
Moderate Income 62,950 71,900 80,900 89,900 97,100 104,300 I I 1,500 I 18,650
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APPENDIX B _ GUIDE TO ENERGY CONSERVATION
THE CITY OF BURLINGAME'S
GUIDE TO ENERGY CONSERVATION
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INTRODUCTION
Since the deregulation of energy companies in 1998, the price of energy in California has
skyrocketed. With such an increase in prices, energy costs are becoming a substantial portion of
housing costs. Effective energy conservation measures built into or added to existing housing can
help residents manage their housing costs over time. This packet provides residents of
Burlingame information that can assist them in lowering the cost of their energy bills and
conserving energy.
WHERE WE USE OUR ENERGY
Electricity use is consumed by five primary sectors. Those sectors include commercial,
industrial, governmental, agricultural and residential with commercial and residential sectors
consuming a majority of the usage. Together commercial and residential sectors comprise
approximately 70% of statewide electricity load at peak statewide use times.
The following graph represents the amount of summer residential electricity usage by category
or appliance.
Residential Summer Usage
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RESIDENTIAL ENERGY SAVING TIPS
No Cost Tips
Low Cost Tips
1) Eliminate Wasted Energy - Turn off all appliances, lights and equipment when not in
use. You can also save by unplugging electronic devices and chargers and turning off
computers and printers at the power strip.
2) Clothes washer and dryers - Do only fulI loads. Wash in cold water and clean dryer
lint trap after each use. To save even more energy, line dry your clothes.
3) Water heater - Lower the temperature to 120 degrees.
4) Dishwasher - Set temperature to 140 degrees. Only wash full loads, use the energy
saver, air dry cycle or open the door and let dishes dry naturally.
5) Air conditioner - Clean filters regularly and provide shading for air conditioner unit.
A poorly maintained air conditioner uses l0% - 30% more energy than necessary.
6) In summer - Set your thermostat to 78 degrees.
7) Avoid running large appliances such as washers, dryers and electric ovens during
peak demand hours from 5:00am - 9:00am and 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
8) Close blinds, shades and drapes at night to reduce the amount of heat lost through
windows.
9) Close your fireplace damper when the fireplace is not in use.
l0) Clean and check the refrigerator coils at least twice a year. Dirty coils make it harder
for the refrigerator to work.
1) Use energy efficient lighting - Replace regular incandescent light bulbs with Energy
star compact fluorescent light bulbs. Buy Energy Star certified table lamps, light
fixtures or torchieres. Please be aware that compact fluorescent light bulbs contain
mercury and are hazardous to human health and the environment if damaged.
2) Wrap your water heater - Wrap your water heater with a water heater blanket and
insulate the pipes for additional savings.
3) Plug up your home's leaks - Caulk, seal or weather-strip around windows and doors,
seal ducts, plug gaps around pipes, fans and vents and install foam gaskets behind
outlet covers.
4) Install energy-saver showerheads - You can reduce hot water use and water costs by
l0% - 15% without sacrificing comfort.
5) Install an Energy Star thermostat - This can save you up to 3oh of your electricity use.
6) Install shade devices - Shade screens and window tints are an effective way of
providing passive cooling for your home.
7) Repair all leaky faucets and toilets.
Investment Tips
1) Use energy efficient windows - Replace old windows with new, high performance
efficient windows. Check the National Fenestration Rating Council's (I.IFRC)
standards for new windows
2) Install a whole house fan.
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3) Install a ceiling fan.
4) Purchase Energy Star appliances.
5) lncrease attic insulation - lnsulate your attic to R-30 standards.
6) Replace your air conditioning unit, furnace, refrigerator and water heater if more than
10 years old.
7) Install Energy Star hardwired lighting fixtures.
Landscaping Ideas
Residential landscaping is a cost effective and beautiful way to lower your energy bills and to
help conserve energy. A well-designed landscape can cut surnmer and winter energy costs
dramatically, protect your house from winter wind and summer sun, reduce the consumption of
water, pesticides and fuel used for landscaping and lawn care and help control noise and air
pollution.
Plant shade trees - Plant deciduous trees (trees that lose their leaves in the winter) on the east,
south or west side of a house, the sunniest sides, can reduce your cooling load in hot summer
months by up to 30o/o. Also, vines or trellises placed directly on a west wall can lower the wall's
surface temperature by as much as 40 degrees. Ground covers and lawns can also help keep your
home naturally cool. A lawn is 10-15 degrees cooler than bare ground and also assists in the
absorption of rain water. Be sure to select drought-tolerant plants when considering your
landscaping to save money and water.
Alternative Energy Sources
Opportunities exist for residents of Burlingame to take advantage of state offered rebates for the
installation of renewable energy generating systems. Renewable energy generating systems can
provide residents with an energy source that is less polluting, less susceptible to blackouts and
the fluctuations of the energy market. Currently, the State is offering rebates on the installation
of renewable energy systems at the rate of $4.50 a watt or 50oh of the cost, whichever is less.
Systems included in this program are:
o Photovoltaics (PVS) - Solar cells that convert sunlight directly to electricity.o Small Wind Turbines - Wind turbines with an output of 10 kilowatts or less. Wind
turbines are usually not a feasible option in residential areas.o Fuel Cells - Devices that use a chemical process to convert renewable fuels like
hydrogen into electricity.
o Solar Thermal Electricity Systems - Systems that use solar heat to generate
electricity.
Please contact the California Energy Commission for more details on the California Renewable
Energy Buydown Program at the
California Energy Commission
Emerging Renewables Buydown Program
1516 Ninth Street, MS-45
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 1-800-555-7794; e-mail: renewable@energy.state.ca.us: website: www.energy.ca.sov
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REBATE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS
Local Enerev Supplier (PG&E)
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) supplies all of the electric and gas needs to the
residents of Burlingame. PG&E offers an assortment of programs that provide residents with the
opportunity for energy conservation. The following are some programs that are available to
residents of Burlingame, including programs for residents who qualify as low income.
Programs Available to All Residents
o 1-2-3 Cashback - A PG&E residential progam that offers free suggestions on energy
savings tips, low-cost home improvement projects and investments you can make to save
energy in the future.
o Residential Appliance Rebate - PG&E offers rebates to homeowners who purchase an
Energy-Star appliance. This program includes the purchase of an Energy-Star refrigerator,
clothes washer/dryer, dishwasher, air conditioner, prograrnmable thermostat and heating and
cooling equipment. The amount of the rebate varies from appliance to appliance.o Residential Contractor Program - PG&E's residential contractor program makes available to
both contractors and homeowners cost-saving vouchers. The vouchers aid in the purchase of
energy efficient home improvements. Rebates range from
$30 - $750 depending on the voucher.
o 20120 Enerey Rebate - Residential customers who reduce their Summer 2001 electricity load
by 20% are eligible for a20%o credit on their bill.o Energy Efficient Morteaee - This program allows residents to make improvements that
increase the energy efficiency of their home and finance these improvements through their
mortgage.
o Miscellaneous Programs - PG&E also offers rebates for the purchase and installation of
compact fluorescent lights, Energy Star floor lamps, hardwired indoor fluorescent fixtures,
hardwired outdoor fluorescent fixtures, motion sensors, gas water heaters, electric water
heaters, programmable thermostats and whole house fans. All of which are available for
purchase through PG&E.
Programsfor Residents ll/ho Qualify with Low Incomes
(Low income residents are individuals and families who eam less than half the current median
income ($74,900) in San Mateo County.)
o Enerey Partners Program - PG&E's free weatherization progftrm available to low income
customers. Qualified, pre-screened contractors make weatherization repairs and
improvements for residents who qualify for the program.o CARE (California Alternate Rates for Enerey) - PG&E's discount program for low income
households and housing facilities. The CARE program provides a2Oo/o discount to low-
income residents meeting certain standards. It also insures that low income residents are not
affected by new surcharges. The CARE program is broken into five categories:6. CARE Residential Single Family Program
7. CARE Sub-Metered Tenant Program
8. CAREfor Qualified Nonprofit Group Living Facilities
9. CAREfor Qualified Agricultural Employee Housing Facilities
10. CARE Education and Outreach
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o REACH (Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help) - The REACH program is
a one-time energy assistance program sponsored by PG&E and administered by the
Salvation Army to assist low income customers particularly the elderly, disabled, sick,
working poor or unemployed, in paying for their energy needs.
. Strateeic Alliance Project - The Strategic Alliance Project examines community, regulatory
and political issues affecting PG&E's low income customers and works with community
organizations to determine how these clients can benefit from their programs.
For additional information on PG&E programs and how to apply, please visit their website at
www.Dge.com
The State of California
Califurnia Energy Commission Rebate Programs - Open to all residents of California,
independent of their income. Rebates are provided based on current funding.
o
Emereins Renewables Buy-Down Proeram - Rebate upon the installation of a renewable
energy system in the home. This includes small wind turbine generation systems, fuel cell
powered generation systems, solar thermal electricity generation systems and photovoltaics
powered generation systems. The current rebate is $4.50 per watt or 50oh of the system cost
(whichever is less).
Solar Enerey and Distribution Generation Grant Program - Provides rebates to residents for
the installation of solar battery backups and storage systems, solar water heaters, internal
combustion generators, solar swimming pool heating equipment and other distributed
generation systems. Rebates vary based on the generation system.
Programs for Residents Who Qualify with Low Incomes
o LIHEAP (Low lncome Home Enerey Assistance Proqram) - The LIHEAP block grant is
funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and provides two basic
tlpe of services. Low income residents who are eligible can receive financial assistance
to help offset the costs of their energy bills and/or have their homes weatherized to make
them more energy efficient. This program is accomplished through 3 components.
4. The Weatherization Program
5. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
6. The Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP)
For additional information on these programs and the Califomia Energy Commission, please
visit their website at www.energy.ca.gov
CONTACT INFORMATION AI\D ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
California Department of General Services, energy information: www.flexyoumower.ca.sov
California Energy Commission: I -800-5 5 5 -7 7 9 4; www. enerqv.ca.sov
C ali fornia Independent System Op erator: www. caiso. com
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Consumer Energy Center, California Energy Commission: www.consumerenerqvcenter.org
The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse (EREC): 1-800-363-3732;
www.eren.doe.gov
Energy Star Products: www.enersystar.sov
Energy Star Rebates: www.consumerenergycenter.ors/rebate/index.php
Energy Quest, califomia Energy commission: www.enersy.ca.sov/education
Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov
Pacific Gas and Electric: www.pse.com
The following resources provide information on landscaping for energy efficiency.
American Association of Nurserymen (AAN)
1240 | Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C.20005
(202) 789-2900
AAN serves as a network of organizations representing garden centers, landscaping and
horticultural interests.
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
4401 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.20008
(202) 686-27s2
ASLA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, education and skill in the art and science
of landscape architecture.
National Arbor Day Foundation (NADF)
100 Arbor Avenue
Nebraska City, NE 68410
NADF is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to tree planting and conservation.
NADF sponsors National Arbor Day each spring.
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APPENDIX C. HOUSING FI'NDING OPPORTUNITIES IN SAI\ MATEO COUNTY
There are several grants and low interest loan opportunities that are available for housing
rehabilitation, construction, acquisition, and preservation from the State Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD). Some of these are accessed through the County Office of
Housing and Community Development. Listed below is a brief summary of some of these
programs and the contact information for each.
1. CalHome Program
The intent of this program is to assist low and very-low income households to become or remain
homeowners. This is done by offering grants to local public agencies and nonprofit developers to
help individual households obtain deferred-payment loans; direct, forgivable loans to assist
development projects involving multiple ownership units, including single family dwelling
subdivisions.
Contact: Denise Boswell (916) 327-3586 or dboswells@hcd.ca.gov
2. California Indian Assistance Program (CIAP)
This program provides technical assistance to tribal governments and Native American
communities to obtain funds from other agencies for housing, infrastructure, community and
economic development proj ects.
Contact: (916) 445-4727
3. California Self-Help Housing Program (CSHHP)
CSHIIP provides grants to local govemment agencies and non-profit corporations that provide
technical assistance to low and moderate income families that wish to build and rehabilitate their
homes with their own labor.
Contact: Program administration(916) 445-0877
Management of existing loans (916)324-8654
Fiscal service on existing loans (916) 327-3717
4. Downtown Rebound Planning Grants Program
This program offers funding to cities and counties to assist in the construction of in-fill housing
in downtown areas, and the redevelopment and conversion of commercial and industrial spaces
into residential units.
Contact: Robert Maus (916) 323-3180 or rmaus@hcd.ca.qov
5. Downtown Rebound Program
Similar to the new Downtown Rebound Planning Grants Program, this existing program
provides low interest loans to local public agencies, in addition to for-profit and nonprofit
corporations, limited equity housing cooperatives, Indian reservations and rancherias, and
limited partnerships in which an eligible applicant or an affiliate of the applicant is a general
partner, to revitalize urban downtown areas with the addition of residential units.
Contact: Sharon Samo (916)327-8255 or ssarno@hcd.ca.sov
6. Emergency Housing Asststance Program (EHAP)
EHAP offers grants to local government agencies and nonprofit corporations that provide
emergency shelters and supportive services for homeless individuals and families.
Contact: (916) 445-0845
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7. Federal Emergency Shelter Grant Program (FESG)
Similar to the EHAP, the purpose of the Federal Emergency Shelter Grant Program is to provide
transitional housing for homeless individuals and families in addition to emergency shelter and
supportive services. These funds are targeted for smaller communities that do not receive shelter
funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Contact: (916) 445-0845
8. HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
The Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) is one of the most active loan programs
operating in the county. The intent of the program is to assist cities, counties and nonprofit
community housing development organizations (CHDOs) to create and retain affordable
housing. San Mateo County HOME Consortium (comprised of 16 San Mateo County cities,
including Burlingame) receives federal block grants from which they fund housing projects. The
San Mateo County Office of Housing and Community Development is the lead agency for the
Consortium. The participating cities, along with the unincorporated area of the County compete
for funding from this grant.
Contact: (916) 322-0356 or
San Mateo County Office of Housing and Community Development
Jack Marquis (650) 802-5035
Marina Yu (650) 802-5039
Norman Pascoe (650) 802-5008
9. Multifami$ Housing Program (MHP)
This program provides deferred payment loans to local public entities, for-profit and nonprofit
corporations, limited equity housing cooperatives, individuals, Indian reservations and
rancherias, and limited partnerships in which an eligible applicant or an affiliate of the applicant
is a general partner, to conskuct new low income housing, or rehabilitate and preserve permanent
and transitional rental housing for lower income households.
Contact: Anne Gilroy (916) 327-2886 or agilroy@hcd.ca.sov
10. State Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
As stated in number 6 above, San Mateo County's CDBG Program (called an Urban County
program) is based on the participation of 16 cities (through cooperation agreements) and the
unincorporated area of the County. The program is a federal block grant with the County's
annual entitlement grant calculated by a formula with the following components: (1) population.
(2) extent of poverty, (3) overcrowded housing units, (4) number of housing units built beforc
1940. Projects funded with CDBG funds must primarily benefit very low and low- income
persons.
Contact: ProgramAdministration(916) 445-6000
San Mateo County Office of Housing and Community Development
Jack Marquis (650) 802-5035
Marina Yu (650) 802-5039
Norman Pascoe (650) 802-5008
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1 1. Urban Predevelopment Loan/Preservation Program
This program provides short-term loans to local government agencies, nonprofit corporations,
cooperative housing corporations, and limited partnerships where all general partners are
nonprofit mutual or public benefit corporations, to finance the initial costs of preserving existing
affordable housing developments for their existing tenants.
Contact: New loans (916) 445-0877 or agilroy@hcd.ca.gov
Fiscal service on existing loans (916) 327-3717
12. Urban PredevelopmentLoan/Jobs-Housing Balance Program
This program provides short-term loans to local government agencies and nonprofit corporations,
including cooperative housing corporations, to finance the initial cost of constructing,
converting, preserving or rehabilitating assisted housing developments near transit stations.Contact: New loans (916) 445-0877 or asilrov@hcd.ca.gov
13. Human fnvestment Projectfor Housing @fP)
a. Homesharing
Homesharing is when two or more unrelated people share either a house or apartment, each
having his or her own sleeping room while they share the common areas. This program provides
matches for home providers and home seeker who will may rent as well as home seekers who
agree to provide services to the home providers in lieu of paying rent.
b. Propertv Development
One of HIPs affiliates, HAND is a recognized Community Housing Development Organization
and is therefore eligible to receive federal funding for housing development. With this funding
HIP Housing works with local jwisdictions to identify, acquire, and rehabilitate existing multi-
family properties in order to expand the availability of affordable housing and upgrade and
maintain existing affordable housing.
c. Home Equity Conversion
This program provides loans and educational counseling to older homeowners to help them make
use of the equity in their home without requiring them to move. The funds that result from a
home equity conversion can be used for living expenses, home repairs, in-home care and to
improve the quality of life for the elderly homeowners. In order to qualify for this program an
applicant must be 60 years or older and own their single family home, townhouse or condo free
and clear or have very small mortgage balance.
Contact: (650) 348-6660 or Mailbox@HlPHousing.ore
14. MTC's Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC)
Planning grants are available under this program, to provide funding for community planning of
small-scale transportation projects such as streetscapes and pedestrian, transit and bicycle
oriented compact housing developments to help revitalize local communities. MTC offers up to
$75,000 per project, however a local match is required for the planning work.Contact: Ashley Nguyen (510) 464-7809 or aneuyen@mtc.ca.gov
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APPENDIX D _ PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In order to be effective and implementable, housing policy must reflect the values of the
community and to do so it must be the product of participation of a broad base of local interests.
Burlingame's Housing Element update program included: two widely advertised public work
shops, including direct invitations to all local and county-wide housing providers; an advertised
and invitational study meeting of Planning Commission; and public hearings on the preliminary
draft before the Planning Commission and City Council prior to initial submittal to the
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Following is a summary of
public participation in preparation of the Draft Housing Element.
Workshop One: The first workshop on the Housing Element update was held on Saturday, June
23,2001from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Burlingame City Hall. The purpose of the first
workshop was to explain the Housing Element update process, review the community
characteristics and receive input on three topics: 1) review of the existing housing goals and
policies; 2) ways to build more housing; and 3) where to build housing. Notice of the workshop
was published in 3 local newspapers and the Chamber of Commerce newsletter, and notice was
also posted on the City's website, at City Hall, local libraries and at the Chamber of Commerce
offices. The Planning Commission and City Council also announced the date of the workshop at
the four meetings preceding the workshop. Notices were mailed to 9 community groups
representing various housing interests. Following the workshop, a feedback report confirming
the input of the public at the workshop and summarizing the consensus was mailed to all
participants, was posted on the city's website and was handed out to any interested parties at the
Planning Department counter.
Workshop Two: The second workshop on the Housing Element was held on Wednesday,
September 19,2001from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Burlingame City Hall. The purpose of the
second workshop was to focus on potential housing sites in Burlingame, and what types and
densities of housing would be appropriate in each of the areas selected. The workshop
participants were divided into three work groups to discuss these issues. At the end of the
discussion groups, each group made a presentation on their group's consensus regarding housing
sites and densities. Notices of the workshop were published in 3 local newspapers, the Chambei
of Commerce newsletter, the City's recreation brochure. The notice also ran as an ad on the local
cable television channel. Notices were also posted on the City's website, at local libraries, the
chamber of commerce, city hall, local schools and grocery stores. The Planning Commission
and City Council announced the workshop at the two meetings prior to the workshop. Notices
were mailed to local community groups, all participants in workshop one, and over 100 residents
who had requested notice. Following the workshop, a feedback report confirming the input of
the public at the workshop and summarizing the consensus was mailed to all participants, was
posted on the city's website and was handed out to any interested parties at the Planning
Department counter.
Planning Commission Study Session: On December 19, 200l,the Planning Commission held
a special meeting for the purpose of reviewing the Draft Housing Element. This was held at a
special meeting in order to allow ample time to hear public comments on the Draft Housing
Element. Planning staff had prepared a Draft Housing Element using the input received atlhe
two workshops as a basis for selecting housing sites and developing policies and programs.
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The Planning Commission took testimony from interested citizens and agency representatives,
and gave input to staff on a few recommended additions to the policies and programs. Notices of
this meeting were published in two local newspapers, and posted on the City's website, at local
libraries and at City Hall. The Planning Commission announced the workshop at their meeting
prior to the workshop. There were 180 notices mailed to local community groups, participants of
the first two workshops, and residents who had requested notification. Recommendations which
came from this meeting were incorporated into the Draft of the Housing Element reviewed by
the City Council.
City Council Study Session: On January 7,2002, the City Council held a study session on the
Draft Housing Element. Public testimony was taken and the Council discussed the draft and
endorsed it. The Council then directed staff to submit the Draft Housing Element to the State
Department of Housing and Community Development for review. Notices of this meeting were
published in two local newspapers, posted on the City's website, posted at local libraries and at
City Hall, and 180 notices were mailed to interested community groups, participants of the
previous workshops and study session, and residents who had requested notification.
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AGENDA
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DATE _7.1.02-TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBMITTED
DArE: JUNE 20,2002
FROM:CITY PLANNER
SUBJECT: SECOND READING FOR AMENDMENT TO THE CODE ADDING RETAIL
SALES USES AND ALLOWING HEALTH THE BROADWAY
COMMERCIAL AREA.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council should hold a public hearing and take action on the proposed ordinance amendment. The
amendment would add two retail uses and allow, as a conditional use, health services above the first floor in
the Broadway Commercial Area. If approved the ordinance would be effective in thirty days, August l,2OO2.
Zoning Amendment and Compliance:
Define two new retail commercial uses and add them to the C-l zone and its overlay districts, Burlingame
Avenue, Subarea B, and Broadway commercial areas; and make health services a conditional use above the
first floor in the Broadway commercial area.
General Plan: These proposed zoning changes, as they affect designated land uses, are consistent with the
General Plan intentions for the C-l zone and, with proposed limitations, for the Burlingame Avenue and
Broadway commercial areas, and will implement current policy by reinforcing the pedestrian oriented quality
ofboth areas.
CEQA Compliance: CS 15305 Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations, Class 5 consists of minor
alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%o, whrch do not result in any
changes in land use or density.
Planning Commission Action :
At their meeting on May 28,2002, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted to add
provisions to the zoning code to include "graphics arts and design retail business" and "health and beauty
spa" as retail uses suitable for the C-l zone with limitations in the overlay zones (Subarea A and B of the
Burlingame Avenue and Broadway commercial areas); and change "health service" uses from a prohibited to
conditional use above the first floor in the Broadway commercial area. Planning Commission voted 7-0 on a
voice vote to approve these changes to the code. In their discussion the commission asked about how personal
service is defined in terms of number of customers served at one time. It was noted that the code defines three
or more as a "group" for instruction or class, so two is the maximum number of customers to be served at one
time in a personal service business. More than that would require a conditional use permit, e.g. Planning
Commission approval. During the public hearing it was noted that the Broadway Business Improvement
District and a local property owner and tenant in the Broadway commercial area supported the change to allow
health services as a conditional use in the Broadway commercial area.
BY
BY
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City Council Action
At the Council meeting on June 17,2002, the City Council reviewed the proposed changes to the zoning code
and voted 5-0 to set the public hearing date for July 1, 2002. In their discussion the Council members asked
why the Health and Beauty Spa use was limited to basement areas in Subarea A of the Burlingame Avenue
commercial area. Staff noted that experience showed that typical pedestrian oriented retail sales businesses
did not do well in these lower areas, that since Health and Beauty Spas had the potential of having customers
who stayed longer and especially when they included group instruction, to generate more traffic and parking
impacts than a tlpical personal service use such as a barber or beauty shop, confining this use to the limited
number of basement areas in Subarea A seemed prudent. There were no other questions from the Council.
BACKGROUND:
History
In the past year, two code enforcement issues which resulted in determinations have come before the Planning
Commission which resulted in determinations. The first was whether a "graphic arts and design retail
business" located in Subarea B of the Burlingame Avenue commercial areawas an office or retail sales
business. This determination continued on to City Council; and was resolved by defining such a business as
retail if it had: retail sales area visible from the street and substantial business revenues derived from retail
taxable sales.
The second request was to the Planning Commission regarding a Pilates studio located in a basement area on
Burlingame Avenue which had been previously, and not too successfully, used by a number of small retail
businesses. In this case the operator sold equipment and clothing for exercise, counseled people one-on-one
and in pairs, and instructed group exercise classes. Commission felt at the time, that since retail uses which
rely on walk-in customers have more difficulty in basement areas, and office uses are not appropriate in these
lower reaches, a predominantly personal service use with a strong retail sales component would be
appropriate in these existing areas below the sidewalk. Moreover, the parking impact in the sensitive Subarea
A could be addressed by limiting the size and timing of any group activities which already require a
conditional use permit, if done in association with a retail use. Commission felt that this use should be limited
to areas below the first floor because there were a limited number of such spaces in Subareas A and B and
because location of a large number of such businesses would impact parking because of the length of time
which a customer might spend at the business receiving services. Beauty salons, for example, often express
concem about meter times not being long enough for their customers and needed to go out to feed the meter
during the customer visit.
In the Broadway commercial areathese health and beauty spa uses were suggested as conditional uses on the
first floor and above because of the neighborhood orientation of the commercial area. (see section on Health
Services in Discussion section below) Fewer customers of Broadway shops drive and park, more walk from
near by residences. Al1 customers tend to have a great familiarity with the Broadway shopping area, know
their destination and are looking for their immediate service needs to be met conveniently in the area. For
these neighborhood commercial reasons a health and beauty spa on the first or second floor would have less
impact than on Burlingame Avenue. Parking is more elastic in the Broadway area as well.
Modifying the "health service" use regulations for the Broadway commercial area came at Council direction,
when reviewing another amendment to the zoningrequirements. Planning Commission discussed this idea
and acknowledged that this change represented the first movement of the Broadway commercial area away
from Burlingame Avenue. In the past merchants and property owners in the Broadway area had wanted to
have the same protections and be treated identically to Burlingame Avenue. Health services were prohibited
on Burlingame Avenue because of the parking impacts caused and because they are not considered pedestrian
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oriented in a retail sense. This request by Broadway indicates the recognition of the merchants and property
owners that Broadway fulfills a neighborhood commercial center function. Since parking today is more
elastic in the Broadway area and many of the "users" of Broadway clearly come from the adjacent residential
areas, the "neighborhood" commercial designation seems to fit well.
Proposed Changes To the Zoning Code
The changes to the zontng code proposed to address new commercial uses in the C-l district and a change in
status of health services in the Broadway commercial area have been addressed in the Zoning Code
Amendment with Annotations Report (attached) and in the attached ordinance as follows:
1. Graphics arts and design retail business use.
a. Graphics Arts and Design Retail Business definition added to definitions section.
b. Added as a conditional use in the C-l zoning district.
c. Added as a conditional use in Subarea B of the Burlingame Avenue commercial area.
d. Added as a prohibited use in Subarea A of the Burlingame Avenue commercial area.
e. Added as a conditional use, on the first floor only, in the Broadway commercial area.
2. Health and beauty spa use.
a. Health and Beauty Spa definition added to definitions section.
b. Added as a conditional use in the C-l zoning district.
c. Added as a conditional use, below the first floor only, in Subarea A, Burlingame Avenue
Commercial Area.
d. Added as a conditional use, on the first floor or above, in the Broadway commercial area.
3. Modifu health service uses in the Broadway commercial area.
a. Remove health services as a prohibited use in the Broadway commercial area overlay zone.
b. Add health services, above the first floor only, as a conditional use.
Discussion
The purpose of these revisions is to make it clear that Graphics Arts and Design Retail Business and Health
and Beauty Spa uses are retail commercial uses suitable to all commercial sites in the C-l and by reference in
the C-2 zoning district. The amendments also make it clear that these uses are to be treated separately because
of the impacts related to their operations and the effect of their operations on the "pedestrian oriented" retail
character of the Burlingame Avenue and Broadway commercial areas.
The Planning Commission minutes regarding the determinations and the ZoningAmendment Annotation
report attached addresses the reasons for identifying these two uses as having different impacts in more detail.
Generally the distinction from C-1 zoning for these two commercial overlay zones is based on parking
availabllitylimpacts and the need to maintain "active retail space" at the ground level to encourage pedestrian
circulation.
At the Planning Commission study meeting on May 13,2002, the commission directed that staff clarify how
"substantial retail sales" should be defined. Commission suggested that a better directive would be: more
than25o/o of the gross retail sales from the site. Since this term was used in both business definitions
(Graphics Art and Design Retail Business and Health and Beauty Spa) the term "substantial" was revised in
both. In addition, the Health and Beauty Spa definition was revised to make it clear that groups of more than
3 served at one time by a single employee would be considered a class as defined by the zoning code.
Therefore in Subareas A and B of the Burlingame Avenue and Broadway commercial areas, such class
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activity would require an additional conditional use permit and the class activity of the business would be
required to be incidental e.g. generate less than 25 o/o of the gross revenue of the business.
Health and Beauty Spa
Health and Beauty Spas were determined to be similar to personal service uses (beauty parlors) which are
allowed in both the Burlingame Avenue and Broadway overlay zones as a permitted use. It was felt that a
health and beauty spa would be a compatible personal service retail use in these areas as long as the service
provided focused on one or two customers per employed professional on site. As with any other allowed retail
uses in these areas, any group instruction or class (service to three or more persons at once) would be subject
to a conditional use permit and the amount of this class activity would be limited to incidental to the permitted
use. "lncidental" is defined as generating income of no more than25%o of the gross revenue of the business.
The applicant would need to document compliance with this requirement on some basis which would be
established by the conditional use permit.
Graphic Arts and Design Retail Business
The issue with Graphics Arts and Design Retail Businesses was that such a businesses can be either an office
uses or aretarl use. In the case of this definition, it was key that to qualify as a retail business, the retail
portion of the business has to be clearly visible from the street to passers-by and that the business had to have
measurable taxable retail sales. In this case, more than25o/o of the gross revenues of the business have to be
subject to retail sales tax. As an office use, e.g. without the retail component, a graphics arts and design
business use would not be eligible to be at ground level in either the Burlingame Avenue Subarea A or
Broadway overlay zone areas. Parking would be required in both areas unless the area being used was already
in an office use. A Graphics arts and design office use would be allowed in Subarea B, if parking is provided
on site to code requirements.
Health Services in the Broadway Commercial Area
The change of Health Services from a prohibited use to a conditional use allowed only above the first floor in
the Broadway commercial area is the first indication of a move for the Broadway commercial area to break
from the "pedestrian oriented" policy and emphasis established in the Burlingame Avenue Subarea A. Prior
to this request it has been the planning policy, at the Broadway Merchants request, to treat the two
commercial areas the same, in zoning, provision of public parking, and beautification/streetscape
improvements. This request to allow Health Services, generally a parking intensive office use, marks a
recognition by the merchants and property owners on Broadway that the Broadway commercial area has come
to serve a different commercial niche from Burlingame Avenue. The Broadway niche seems to be as a
"neighborhood oriented" commercial area; one oriented to providing primarily for the needs of the people
living in the immediate area. As compared to the Burlingame Avenue commercial arcawhich serves a
broader community wide/civic center commercial area function; provide services and retail uses which
require a broader service areato support.
This request to allow health service office use above the first floor was initiated by a request from the
merchants and property owners in the Broadway commercial area. (See Ross Bruce AVR Realty, May 6,2002
and Broadway Business Improvement District, May 6,2002,letters attached). They feel that expanding the
office/service base to allow health services would: 1) make existing nonconforming uses which have caused
no problem conforming; 2) because existing second floor office space is limited and are small without waiting
rooms, their use is limited; 3) based on size use would be limited to one-on-one counseling up to groups of
four so would have little impact on parking; and 4) the property owner at 1425 Broadway does not object.
The Broadway BID board voted to endorse the idea of allowing health service uses in second floor office
space on Broadway.
SECOND READING FORAMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE ADDING RETAIL SALES USES AND ALLOWING
HEALTH SERVICES IN THE BROADII/AY COMMERCIAL AREA. July 1,2002
At the Council meeting on March 18,2002, the Council noted that the record showed no feedback from the
current merchants and property owners who would be subject to these new regulations. ln addition it was
noted that in discussing this with merchants on Broadway the idea of allowing Health Service uses as a
conditional use in office areas over the retail uses would support the Broadway area. Council acted to
introduce and set for hearing the ordinance before them on March 18,2002, which was to address requiring a
conditional use permit for new construction of buildings with a first floor footprint of 6000 SF in the
Burlingame Avenue area and 5000 SF in the Broadway commercial area and to make planning approvals
stand for two years. (City Council Minutes March 18,2002) The City Attorney advised council that the
portion of the ordinance addressing the retail uses which Council suggested needed to be changed would have
to go back to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. Further because of the referral of
part of the ordinance back to the Commission, the remainder of the ordinance would have to be reintroduced
by the Council. The remainder of the ordinance addressing new construction building size and the duration of
planning approvals was reintroduced by the Council at their meeting on May 6,2002. The Council decided to
table the action.(City Council Minutes May 6, 2002)
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending Various Provisions of the Zoning Code to Allow Health and
Beauty Spas and Graphics Arts and Design Retail Businesses in the Burlingame Avenue and
Broadway Commercial Areas.
Letter in support of allowing Health Services above the first floor in the Broadway Commercial area signed
by: David Hinckle, l399Broadway; unreadable signature, tl69 Broadway; Hasan Flmashiwi, 1 130
Broadway; Gerald Weisl, 1178 Broadway; Michael Carlson,1236 Broadway; Sidney Woo, 1300
Broadway; Anne Hinckle, 1399 Broadway.
Planning Commission Minutes, lll4ay 28,2002
Planning Commission Staff Report, May 28,2002, with attachments:
Zonrng Code Amendment with Annotations: New Commercial Uses to be Included in the C-l Zone
with Definitions and Change in Status of Health Service Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area,
May 20,2002.
City Council Minutes, May 6,2002
City Council Minutes, March 18,2002
Ross Bruce letter, May 6, 2002, to Mayor Janney and City Council
Ross Bruce letter, President BID, May 6,2002, to Mayor Janney and City Council
Planning Commission Minutes, February 25,2002
Planning Commission Minutes, January 28,2002
Planning Commission Minutes, January 14,2002
Reyise Organization of CS 25.36.040 Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area and Broadway Commercial Area
When tryrng to add a conditional uses section to the regulations governing Broadway the City Attorney
suggested that we reorganize CS 25.36.040. Presently the one section addresses overlay regulations for
Burlingame Avenue commercial area, Subareas A and B, the Broadway commercial area, and food
establishments in both Subarea A and in the Broadway commercial area. In the proposed revision CS
25.36.040 is divided into three code sections: 25.36.040 Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area; 25.36.041
Broadway Commercial Area; ard25.36.042Food establishments in the Burlingame Avenue and Broadway
Commerical Areas. The text of these new sections remains essentially the same. There were a few changes
required for editing consistency. (See draft ordinance attached, changes are red lined.)
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ORDINANCE No. _
ORDINAITCE OF THE CITY OX'BURLINGAME
AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ZOI\TING CODE TO ALLOW
HEALTH A}ID BEAUTY SPAS AND GRAPHICS ARTS AND DESIGN RETAIL
BUSINESSES IN THE BTJRLINGAME AVENUE
AI\D BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREAS
The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
Section I . This ordinance defines health and beauty spas and graphics arts and design retail
businesses so that those types of business can be located in the two Commercial Areas consistent
with Council and Planning Commission direction. It also reorganizes some provisions of Chapter
25.36 so that the Burlingame Avenue and Broadway Commercial Areas provisions are somewhat
easier to read and understand and separates the regulations governing food establishments in those
two areas into a separate section.
Section2. AnewSection25.A8322-1 isaddedtotheMunicipal Codeto read as follows:
25.08.322-1 Graphics arts and design retail business.
"Graphics Arts and Design Retail Business" means a pedestrian-oriented retail business that
must include all of the following: is pedestrian friendly, including from the sidewalk vantage a
visible retail sales area, with at leS3ttwenty-five percent (zs%)ofthe area of the first floor devoted
to retail sales oriented to walk-in retail business, and with more than twenty-five percent (25%)
of the gross revenues from the business derived from taxable retail sales.
Section 3. A new Section 25.08.335-l is added as follows:
25.08.335-1 Health and beauty spa
"Health andBeautySpa"means apersonal servicebusiness focused on fitness analysis and
training forindjviduals and semi-private groups with more than twenty-fivepercent (zsy")ofthe
gross revenues from the business derived from taxable retail sales. If any client goup in analysis
or training at a health and beauty spa exceeds two (2) persons, the group is a class.
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Section 4. Section 2536.A30 is amended to read as follows:
25.36.030 Conditional uses requiring a conditional use perrnit.
The following are conditional uses requiring a conditional use permit:
(a) All permitted uses and all uses allowed with a conditional use permit in the R-1, R-2,
R-3, and R-4 districts, and subject to the sarne regulations and restrictions applying to those uses
in theirrespective districts, and subject to the building restrictionsprescribedin sections 25.36-060
and 25.04.080;
(b) Public garages;
(c) Gasoline service stations, subject to regulations prescribg{ in chapter 25.74;
(d) Transportation tenninal, depot, station ticket offices and anybuilding or structure used
for the accommodation of passengers;
(e) Parking lots, subject to the regulations prescribed herein;
(f) Mortuaries;
(g) Financial institutions;
(h) Dry cleaning processing plants;
(i) AnV structure that is more than thirty-five (35) feet in height;
O C-zuses in the areas described in section 25.36.035;
(k) Certain grocely, drug and departnent stores as described in section 25.36.032;
(I) Drive-in services or take-out services associated with permitted uses;
(m) Real estate;
(n) kr association with a church or other religious or nonprofit institution, provision of
temporary shelter for homeless individuals or families, provided that the facility is located within
atransportation corridorand the use does not occur continuouslyat anyone location formorethan
six (6) months of anytwelve (12) month period;
(o) Tanning facilities;
(p) Classes;
(q) Health and beauty spas;
(r) Graphics arts and design retail businesses; and
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(s) Other uses similar in character to those enumerated in this section or section 25 -36.020
which will not be obnoxious or detrimental to the neighborhood in which they are located.
Section 5. Section 25.36.040 is amended to read as follows:
25.36.040 Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area.
(a) Permitted uses in the Burlingame Commercial Area. Only the following uses are
permitted in subareas A and B of the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area :
(1) Subarea A:
(A)Retail uses which achievecontiguous, pedestrian-oriented, retail frontage such as drug,
liquor, variety stores, paint and hardware, apparel, accessory, stationery florists, household
furnishings, and furniture;
@) Personal services, such as barber and beauty shops, photographic sfudios, shoe repair;
and
(C) Above the first floor only:
(i) Hotels; and
(ii) Offices except health services, real estate, and financial institutions;
(2) Subarea B:
(A) All uses permitted in Subarea A;
(B) Nurseries;
(C) Auto supply
@) Offices except health service, and except as provided in subsection (b)(2)@) below;
(E) Computer programming and software equipment rental;
(F) Schools;above the first floor only;
(G) Floor covering; and
(fI) Household appliances.
(b) Conditional uses in the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area. The following uses are
the only conditional uses allowed in subareas A and B ofthe Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area
and shall require a conditional use permit:
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(1) Subarea A:
(A) krstructional classes incidental to retail or service use;
@) Grocery stores and markets;
(C) Gasoline service stations;
@) Schools, above the first floor only, which operate outside of peak retail hours only;
(E) Above the first flooronly:
(i) Real estate; and
(ii) Financial institutions;
(F) Public utility and public service buildings and facilities;
(G) Laundry and dry cleaning agencies and processing plants;
(II) Drive-in services or take-out services associated with permitted uses;
@ Food establishments; and
(D Health and beauty spas below the first floor only.
(2) Subarea B:
(A) All uses requiring a conditional use permit in Subarea Ao except financial and real
estate;
@) Pool halls, bowling alleys and other amusement uses;
(C) Health services;
@) Residences above the first floor only;
@) Real estate or financial institutions with frontage on Chapin Avenue, Primrose Road,
Donnelly Avenue or the west side of Lorton Avenue north of Donnelly Avenue;
(F) Tanning facilities;
(G) Food establishments; and
(tI) Graphics arts and design retail businesses.
(c) Nonconforming uses in the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area. Notrvittrstanding
any contrary provisions of Chapter 25.50 of this code, nonconforming uses in the Burlingame
Avenue Commercial Area shall terminate only upon the vacation of the premises by the use
occgpyingsaidpremisesonOctober 1, 1981;providedhowever, suchexistingnonconforminguses
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shall be allowed to continue despite destruction by catastrophe or natural disaster of the existing
structure, so long as the use occupying the space at the time of the catastrophe or natural disaster
is the use refuming into the new structure. New uses in such structures must conform to the
permitted and conditional uses for the appropriate subarea.
(d) Yehicle parking in the Burlingame Avenue Commerctal Area- Notwithstanding any
other provision of this code, the following shall apply to vehicle parking requirements in tlre
subareas A and B of the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area:
(l) Uses permitted and existing on October 1, 1981, shall be exempt from the parking
requirements of this code. *.:
(2) Businesses whose use becomes nonconforming as a result of the creation of this area
shall be exernpt from parking requirements until the vacation ofthe premises by the use occupying
the premises on October 1, 1981.
(3) Anynewdevelopment,exceptreconstructionbecauseofcatastropheornaturaldisaster,
shall provide on-site parking, except that the first floor of such new development in subarea A shall
be exempt from parking requirements if the first floor is used for retail orpersonal service uses.
(a) Buildiugs reconskucted after catastrophe ornatural disaster shall be required to provide
parking only for the square footage over and above the square footage existing at the time of the
disaster. This parking shall be provided on site.
(e) Prohibited uses in the Burlingame Commercial Area. kradrlitionlo the uses prohibited
in C-l diskict and elsewhere pursuant to this code, the following use is expressly prohibited in
Subarea A of the Burlingarne Avenue Commercial Area:
(1) Graphics arts and design retail business.
Section 5. A new Section 25.36.041is added as follows:
25.36.041 BroadwayCommercialArea.
(a) Permitted uses in the Broadway Commercial Area. Except as otherwise provided in
this section, uses permitted in the C-l district are permitted uses in the Broadway Commercial
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@\ Conditional uses in the Broadwoy Commercial Area. In addition to the conditional uses
allowed in the C- I district, the following uses are only allowed in the Broadway Commercial Area
pursuant to a conditional use permit:
(l) Food establishments;
(2) Graphics arts and design retail businesses on the first floor only;
(3) Health and beauty sp:N on the first floor or above; and
(4) Health services above the first floor only.
(b) Prohibited uses in the Broadway Commercial Area. In addition to the uses prohibited
in the C-l district, the follcirring uses are prohibited in the Broadway Commercial Area:
(1) Financial institutions;
(2) Real estate;
(3) All other offices on the first floor; and
(4) Psychic services.
Section 6. A new section 25.36.042 is added as follows:
25 .36.042 Food establishments in the Burlingame Avenue and Broadway Commercial Areas.
(a) Applicability. The provisions of this section shall only apply to food establishments
in the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area, Subarea A, and the Broadway Commercial Area.
O) Subarea A of the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area. In Subarea A of the
Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area, the number of food estabtishments shall be limited to those
existing and in business on November l, 1998, and at the locations as shown on the Burlingame
Avenue Commercial Area Subarea A Food Establishments by Tlpe Tables approved by the City
Council on October 18, 1999. A food establishment is a business as defined in Section 25.08.268
and shall be deemed in business if it was legally open forbusiness as a food establishment to the
public on Novernber l, 1998.
(c) Broadway Commercial Area. In the Broadway Commercial Area, the number of food
establishments shall be limited to those existing and in business on November I , 1998, and at the
locations as shown on the Broadway Commercial Area Food Establishments by Tlpe Tables
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approvd by the City Council on October I 8, 1999. A food establishment is a business as defined
in Section 25.08-268 and shall be deemed in business if it was legally open for business as a food
establishment to the public on November 1, 1998.
(d) Seating Area. The seating area ofthe food establishments described in subsections (1)
and (2) above as shown on the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area Subarea A and Broadway
Commercial Area Food Establishments by Type Tables approved by the City Council on October
18, lggg,above may be enlarged only by amendment to the applicable conditional use permit for
the establishment.
(e) Changes in clasqirtgallon and replacement- . .
(l) A food establishment use classified as a full service restaurant by the Burlingame
Avenue Commercial Area Subarea A and Broadway Commercial Area Food Establishments by
Type Tables approved by the City Council on October I 8, 1999 ,may change its food establishment
classification only to a limited food service or bar upon approval of an amendment to the
conditional use permit to the establishment.
(2) A food establishment use classified as a limited food service by the Burlingame Avenue
Commercial Area Subarea A and Broadway Commercial Area Food Establishments by Type
Tables approved by the City Council on October 18, 1999, may change its food establishment
classification only to a full service restaurant or bar with approval of an amendment to the
conditional usepermit for &e establishment.
(3) A food establishment use classified as a bar by the Burlingame Avenue Commercial
Area Subarea A and Broadway Commercial Area Food Establishments by Tlpe Tables approved
by the City Council on October 18, 1999, may change its food establishment classification only to
a full service restaurant or a limited food service with approval of an amendment to the conditional
use perrnit for the establisbment.
(4) A food establishment use classified as a specialty shop by the Burlingame Avenue
Commercial Area Subarea A and Broadway Commercial Food Establishments by Tlpe Table
approved by the City Council on October 18, 1999, shall be allowed to change to a different tlpe
of food establishment. A specialty shop may be replaced by another specialty shop at the same
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location within the same or less square footage- If a specialty shop is changed to any other
classification the site shall not return to specialty shop use.
(5) A food establishment may be replaced by another food establishment of the same
classification so long as the replacement business is ofthe same classification as that shown for the
siteontheBurlingameAvenueCommercialAreaSubareaAandBroadwayCommercialAreaFood
Establishments by Tlpe Tables approved by the City Council on October 18, 1999, subject to the
conditions of the existing conditional use permit, and it complies with the same conditions as in
the existing conditional use permit.
(0 Change in location.
(l) No food establishment shall occupy a location not shown on the Burlingame Avenue
Commercial Area Subarea A and Broadway Commercial Area Food Establishments by Tlpe
Tables as approved bythe City Council on October 18, 1999.
(2) Specialty shops shall not relocate to any other location on the Burlingame Avenue
CommercialAreaSubareaAandBroadwayCommercialAreaFoodEstablishmentbyTypeTables
list as approved by the City Council on October 18, 1999.
(g) Review of number offood establishment.
(1) When the total number of food establishments in the Burlingame Avenue Commercial
Area drops below forty (40) for a period of more than twelve (12) consecutive months, the city
planner shall report this to the planning commission and citycouncil.
(2) WhenthetotalnumberoffoodestablishmentsintheBroadwayCommercialAreadrops
below twenty-three (23) for a period of more than twelve ( I 2) consecutive months, the city planner
shall report this to the planning commission and citycouncil.
(h) Expansion An existing food establishment, including specialty shops, may be
expanded at its existing location so long as the expansion does not increase the size ofthe seating
area.
(i) Ioss of use. A food establishment shall be deemed out ofbusiness when the premises
is occupied by another business which is not a food establishment.
0\ Performonce standards. All food establishments shall complywith the following:
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(1) Provide trash receptacle(s) at location(s) and of a design selected by the city
(2) Provide litter control along all frontages of the business and within fifty (50) feet of all
frontages of the business;
(3) Apply for a conditional use permit for delivery of prepared food from the premise; and
(4) Food sales from a window or any opening within ten (10) feet ofproperty line shall be
prohibited.
Section 7. This ordinance shall be published as required by law.
Mayor
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Surlingame, do hereby certify that the
foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the'City Council held on the lTth day
of June, 2002, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the _ day
of , 2002, bythe following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEI{BERS:
City Clerk
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Re: Second Floor Health Services on Broadway
Honorable Major |arurey and Council Members:
I am a business owner on Broadway.
I am writing to request that the proposed
care services, above the first floor, on the
the City Council.
change to the ZorungCode ailowing health
Broadway commercial are be approved by
This Zoning Amendment was unanimously approved by the City of Burlingame
Plaruring Commission at their meeting on Tuesday, May 28,2002.
In addition, this zoning amendment has been endorsed by the Broadway Business
Improvement District Advisory Board.
I believe that this amendment will benefit the Broadway Commercial Area.
Thank you.
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DATE 06.17.02
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SUBJECT: AMEI\iDMENT TO TIIE ZONING CODE ADDING RETAIL SALES USES AI\ID
ALLOWING IIEALTH SERVICES IN TIM BROADWAY COMMERCIAL AREA.
Action:
The City Council should review the proposed amendment to the zoning code to add two retail uses and to
allow, as a conditional use, health services in the Broadway commercial area. If appropriate, the second
reading should be set for the Council meeting of July 1,2002.
To introduce the ordinance change Council should do the following:
A. Request City Clerk to read title of the proposed ordinance.
B. Waive further reading of the ordinance.
C. Introduce the proposed ordinance.
D. Direct the city clerk to publish a surnmary of the ordinance at least five days before proposed
adoption.
Zoning Amendment and Compliance:
Define two new retail commercial uses and add them to the C-l zone and its overlay districts, Burlingame
Avenue, Subarea B, and Broadway commercial areas; and make health services a conditional use above the
first floor in the Broadway commercial area.
General Plan: These proposed zoning changes, as they affect designated land uses, are consistent with the
General Plan intentions for the C-l zone and, with proposed limitations, for the Burlingame Avenue and
Broadway commercial areas, and will implement current policy by reinforcing the pedestrian oriented quality
ofboth areas.
CEQA Compliance: CS 15305 Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations, Class 5 consists of minor
alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 2O%o, which do not result in any
changes in land use or density.
Planning Commission Action :
At their meeting on May 28,2002,the Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted to add
provisions to the zoning code to include "graphics arts and design retail business" and "health and beauty
spa" as retail uses suitable for the C-l zone with limitations in the overlay zones (Subarea A and B of the
Burlingame Avenue and Broadway commercial areas); and change "health seryice" uses from a prohibited to
conditional use above the first floor in the Broadway commercial area. Planning Commission voted 7-0 on a
voice vote to approve these changes to the code. In their discussion the commission asked about how personal
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service is defined in terms of number of customers served at one time. It was noted that the code defines tlree
or more as a "group" for instruction or class, so two is the maximum number of customers to be served at one
time in a personal service business. More than that would require a conditional use pennit, e.g. Planning
Commission approval. During the public hearing it was noted that the Broadway Business Improvement
District and a local property owner and tenant in the Broadway commercial area supported the change to allow
health services as a conditional use in the Broadway commercial area.
BACKGROI,JND:
History
In the past year, two code enforcernent issues which resulted in determinations have come before the Planning
Commission which resulted in determinations. The first was whether a "graphic arts and desip retail
business" located in Subarea B of the Burlingame Avenue commercial area was an office or retail sales
business. This determination continued on to City Council; and was resolved by defining such a business as
retail if it had: retail sales area visible from the street and substantial business revenues derived from retail
taxable sales. s
The second request was to the Planning Commission regarding a Pilates studio located in a basement area on
Burlingame Avenue which had been previously, and not too successfully, used by a number of small retail
businesses. In this case the operator sold equipment and clothing for exercise, counseled people one-on-one
and in pairs, and instructed group exercise classes. Commission felt at the time, that since retail uses which
rely on walk-in customers have more difficulty in basement areas, and office uses are not appropriate in these
lower reaches, a predominantly personal service use with a shong retail sales component would be
appropriate in these existing areas below the sidewalk. Moreover, the parking impact in the sensitive Subarea
A could be addressed by limiting the size and timing of any group activities which already require a
conditional use permit, if done in association with a retail use. Commission felt that this use should be limited
to areas below the first floor because there were a limited number of such spaces in Subareas A and B and
because location ofa large number of such businesses would impact parking because of the length of time
which a customer might spend at the business receiving services. Beauty salons, for example, often express
concem about meter times not being long enough for their customers and needed to go out to feed the meter
during the customer visit.
In the Broadway commercial area these health and beauty spa uses were suggested as conditional uses on the
first floor and above because of the neighborhood orientation of the commercial area. (see section on Health
Services in Discussion section below) Fewer customers of Broadway shops drive and parlg more walk from
near by residences. All customers tend to have a great familiarity with tle Broadway shopping area, know
their destination and are looking for their immediate service needs to be met conveniently in the area. For
these neighborhood commercial reasons a health and beauty spa on the fust or second floor would have less
impact than on Burlingame Avenue. Parking is more elastic in the Broadway area as well.
Modi$ing the "health service" use regulations for the Broadway commercial area came at Council direction,
when reviewing another amendment to the zoning requirements. Planning Commission discussed this idea
and acknowledged that this change represented the first move'ment of the Broadway commercial area away
from Burlingame Avenue. In the past merchants and property owners in the Broadway area had wanted to
have thb same protections and be treated identically to Burlingame Avenue. Health services were prohibited
on Burlingame Avenue because of the parking impacts caused and because they are not considered pedestrian
oriented in a retail sense. This request by Broadway indicates the recogrition of the merchants and property
owners that Broadway fulfills a neighborhood commercial center function. Since parking today is more
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elastic in the Broadway area and many of the 'hsers" of Broadway clearly come from the adjacent residential
areas, the "neighborhood" commercial desigration seems to fit well.
Proposed Changes To the Zoning Code
The changes to the zoning code proposed to address new commercial uses in the C-l district and a change in
status of health services in the Broadway commercial area have been addressed in the Zoning Code
Amendment with Annotations Report (attached) and in the attached ordinance as follows:
l. Graphics arts and design retail business use.
a. Graphics Arts and Design Retail Business definition added to definitions section.
b. Added as a conditional use in the C-l zoning district.
c. Added as a conditional use in Subarea B ofthe Burlingame Avenue commercial area.
d. Added as a prohibited use in Subarea A ofthe Burlingame Avenue commercial area.
e. Added as a conditional use, on the first floor only, in the Broadway commercial area.
2. Health and beauty spa use.
a. Health and Beauty Spa definition added to definitions section.
b. Added as a conditional use in the C-l zoning district.
c. Added as a conditional use, below the frst floor only, in Subarea A, Burlingame Avenue
Commercial Area.
d. Added as a conditional use, on the first floor or above, in the Broadway commercial area.
j. Modify health service uses in the Broadway commercial area.
a. Remove health services as a prohibited use in the Broadway commercial area overlay zone.
b. Add health services, above the first floor only, as a conditional use.
Discussion
The purpose of these revisions is to make it clear that Graphics Arts and Design Retail Business and Health
and Beauty Spa uses are retail commercial uses suitable to all commercial sites in the C-l and by reference in
the C-2 zoning district. The amendments also make it cleax that these uses are to be treated separately because
ofthe impacts related to their operations and the effect of their operations on the "pedestrian oriented" retail
character of the Burlingame Avenue and Broadway commercial areas.
The Planning Commission minutes regarding the determinations and the Zoning Amendment Annotation
report attached addresses the reasons for identifying these two uses as having different impacts in more detail.
Generally the distinction from C-l zoning for these two commercial overlay zones is based on parking
availability/impacts and the need to maintain "active retail space" at the ground level to encourage pedestrian
circulation.
At the Planning Commission study meeting on May 13,2002, the commission directed that staff clarif how
"substantial retail sales" should be delined. Commission suggested that a better directive would be: more
than 25% ofthe gross retail sales from the site. Since this term was used in both business definitions
(Graphics Art and Design Retail Business and Health and Beauty Spa) the term "substantial" was revised in
both. In addition, the Health and Beauty Spa definition was revised to make it clear that groups of more than
3 served at one time by a single employee would be considered a class as defined by the zoning code.
Therefore in Subareas A and B ofthe Burlingame Avenue and Broadway commercial areas, such class
activity would require an additional conditional use permit and the class activity ofthe business would be
required to be incidental e.g. generate less than 25 o/o of ttre gross revenue of the business.
AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE ADDING RETAIL SALES USES AND ALLOVING HEALTH SERWCES IN TIIE
BROAITIYAY COMMERCIAL AREA Jane 17, 2002
Health and Beauty Spa
Health and Beauty Spas were determined to be similar to personal service uses (beauty parlors) which are
allowed in both the Burlingame Avenue and Broadway overlay zones as a permitted use. It was felt that a
health and beauty spa would be a compatible personal service retail use in these areas as long as the service
provided focused on one or two customers per employed professional on site. As with any other allowed retail
uses in these areas, any group instruction oi class (service to three or more persons at onci) would be subject
to a conditional use permit and the amount of this class activity would be limited to incidental to the permitted
use. "Incidental" is defined as generating income ofno more than 25% ofthe gross revenue ofthe business.
The applicant would need to document compliance with this requirement on some basis which would be
established by the conditional use permit.
Graphic Arts and Design Retail Business
The issue with Graphics Arts and Design Retail Businesses was that such a businesses can be either an oflice
uses or a retail use. In the case ofthis definition, it was key that to quali$r as a retail business, the retail
portion of the tusiness has to be clearly visible from the street to passers-by and that tle business had to have
measurable taxable retail sales. In lhis case, more than 25% ofthe gross revenues oftie business have to be
subject to retail sales tax. As an office use, e.g. without the retail component, a graphics arts and desigr
business use would not be eligible to be at ground level in either the Burlingame Avenue Subarea A or
Broadway overlay zone areas. Parking would be required in both areas unless the area being used was already
in an office use. A Graphics arts and design office use would be allowed in Subarea B, ifparking is provided
on site to code requirements.
Health Services in the Broadway Commercial Area
The change of Health Services from a prohibited use to a conditional use allowed only above the first floor in
the Broadway commercial area is the first indication of a move for the Broadway commercial area to break
from tle "pedestrian oriented" policy and emphasis established in the Burlingame Avenue Subarea A. Prior
to this request it has been the planning policy, at the Broadway Merchants request, to treat the two
commercial areas the same, in zoning, provision ofpublic parking, and beautificatior/streetscape
improvements. This request to allow Healti Services, generally a parking intensive office use, marks a
recognition by the merchants and property ownsrs on Broadway that the Broadway commercial area has come
to serve a different commercial niche from Burlingame Avenue. The Broadway niche seems to be as a
'heighborhood oriented" commercial area; one oriented to providing primarily for the needs of the people
living in the immediate area. As compared to the Burlingame Avenue commercial area which serves a
broader community wide/civic centgr commercial area function; provide services and retail uses which
require a broader service area to support.
This request to allow health service office use above the first floor was initiated by a request from the
merchants and property owners in the Broadway commercial area. (See Ross Bruce AVR Realty, May 6,2002
and Broadway Business Improvement District, May 6,2002,1efters attached). They feel that expanding the
office./service base to allow health services would: l) make existing nonconforming uses which have caused
no problem conforming; 2) because existing second floor office space is limited and are small without waiting
rooms, their use is limited; 3) based on size use would be limited to one-on-one counseling up to groups of
four so would have little impact on parking and 4) the property owner at 1425 Broadway does not object.
The Broadway BID board voted to endorse the idea of allowing health service uses in second floor office
space on Broadway.
At the Council meeting on March 18,2002,the Council noted that the record showed no feedback from the
current merchants and property owners who would be subject to these new regulations. ln addition it was
AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE ADDING RETAIL SALES ASES AND ALLOVING HEALTII SERYICES IN THE
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noted that in discussing this with merchants on Broadway the idea of allowing Health Servrce uses as a
conditional use in office areas over the retail uses would support the Broadway area. Council acted to
introduce and set for hearing the ordinance before them on March 18, 2002, which was to address requiring a
conditional use permit for new construction ofbuildings with a first floor footprint of6000 SF in the
Burlingame Avenue area and 5000 SF in the Broadway commercial area and to make planning approvals
stand for two years. (City Council Minutes March 18,2002) The City Attomey advised council that the
portion ofthe ordinance addressing the retail uses which Council suggested needed to be changed would have
to go back to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. Further because of the referral of
part of the ordinance back to the Commission, the remainder of the ordinance would have to be reintroduced
by the Council. The remainder ofthe ordinance addressing new construction building size and the duration of
planning approvals was reintroduced by the Council at their meeting on May 6,2002. The Council decided to
table the action.(City Council Minutes May 6, 2002)
Revise Organization of CS 25.j6.040 Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area and Broadway Commercial Area
When trying to add a conditional uses section to the regulations goveming Broadway the City Attomey
suggested that we reorganize CS 25.36.040. Presently the one section addresses overlay regulatipns for
Burlingame avenue commercial area, Subareas A and B, the Broadway commercial area, and food
establishments in both Subarea A and in the Broadway commercial area. In the proposed revision CS
25.36.040isdividedintothreecodesections:25.36.040BurlingameAvenueCommercialArea;25.36.041
Broadway Commercial Area; and 25.36.O42 Food establishments in the Burlingame Avenue and Broadway
Commerical Areas. The text ofthese new sections remains essentially the same. There were a few changes
required for editing consistency. (See draft ordinance attached, changes are red lined.)
ATTACIIMENTS:
Zoning Code Amendment with Annotations: New Commercial Uses to be lncluded in the C-l Zone with
Definitions and Change in Status of Health Service Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area,
May20,2002.
Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending Various Provisions of the Zoning Code to Allow Health and
Beauty Spas and Graphics Arts and Desigr Retail Businesses in the Burlingame Avenue and
Broadway Commercial Areas.
Planning Commission Minutes, May 28,2002
Planning Commission Staff Report,May 28, 2002, with attachments:
City Council Minutes,May 6,2002
City Council Minutes, March 18,2002
Ross Bruce lefter, May 6, 2002, to Mayor Jarmey and City Council
Ross Bruce letter, President BID, I[{ay 6,2002, to Mayor Janney and City Council
Planning Commission Minutes, February 25,2002
Planning Commission Minutes, Jmnary 28,2002
Planning Commission Minutes, Jantxy 14,2002
City of Burlingame Plarning Commission Minutes May 28,2002
9. ZONING AME,NDMENT - ADDING TO RETAIL SALES AND ALLOWING IIEALTI{ SERVICES IN TIIE
BROADWAYCOMMERCI,ALAREA LROJECTPI,ANN & MARGARETI\4ONROE
Reference staffreport,5.28.02, with attachments. CP Momoe presented a summary ofthe proposed changes
to the zoning code including adding "graphics arts and desip retail business" and 'trealth and beauty spa'' as
defined retail uses and making health services a conditional use above the first floor in the Broadway
commercial area. Commissioners asked: why are groups in a health spa limited to a previously discussed
allowing six. Staffnoted that the zoning code presently defines such a group as tbree or more, wanted to
maintain consistency among the terms; a business could apply for a conditional use permit to have group
instruction for groups of three or more. What did the council do about the issue of planning approvals
expiring? Council discussed the altemative oftreating residential approvals differently from commercial in
terms of expiration; and in the end took no action. Commission's concems were included in the Council
staffreport. There were no firther questions from the commission.
Chairman Keighran opened the public hearing. Sharon Scheikowitz, Pilates Studio on Burlingarne Avenue;
Ann Hinkel, business and property owner on Broadway spoke. As understand the reg.ilation 75% of the
business income can come from retail sales and one-on-one services; 25% from group irxtruction. Will need
to get a conditional use permit for the group instruction part. Support the change to allow health services
above the fust floor in the Broadway commercial area. There were no other comments from the floor and
the public hearing was closed.
C. Boju€s moved to recommend this zoning amendment to City Council for adoption with the clarification
that for health services a group would constitute three or more persons. The motion was seconded by C.
Brownrigg.
Chair Keighran called for a voice vote on the motion to recommend approval of the zoning code
amendments to the City Council. The motion passed on a 7-0 voice vote. Chair Keighran noted that this
item would be introduced at Council on June 17 and the second reading, public hearing, would probably be
at the meeting of \tly 1,2002. This item concluded at 10:00 p.m.
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Zoning Code Amendment with Annotations
New Commerical Uses to be Included in the C-l Zone with Definitions and
Change in Status of Health Service Uses in the Broadway Commercial Area
At their meeting on May 13,2A02, the Planning Commission reviewed these proposed
revisions to the zoning regulations: add two new retail uses, Graphics Arts and Design
Retail Business and Health and Beauty Spq to the C-l district and Burlingarne Avenue
and Broadway coflrmercial areas; and make health services a conditional use in the
Broadway commercial area. In their action setting these items for public hearing the
Commission directed that the definition of Graphics Arts and Design Retail Business be
amended to clarify how much of the business needed to be tarable retail sales for it to
^.*- qualiff as.a retail rather than an office use. The Planning Commission also directed that
as a personal service use Health and Beauty Spa employees should be limited to serving
two customers at a time. This limit was important in distinguishing the use from a
glannasium. If a single customer were to serve more than two customers at one time, the
business would be required to obtain a conditional use perrnit for incidental classes
associated with a retail business. This change has been incorporated into the annotations
below.
The changes to the zoning regulations addressed below include the addition of two new
retail commercial uses to the C-l zoringdistrict: Graphic Arts and Design Retail
Business and Health and Beauty Spa. It makes these uses conditional uses in the C-l
zoning district and in the Broadway colnmercial area. The Graphic Arts and Design
Retail Business would be a conditional use in Subarea B of the Burlingame Avenue
commercial area and would be a prohibited use in Subarea A of the Burlingame Avenue
commercial area. In addition this proposal changes Health Services from a prohibited use
in the Broadway commercial area to a conditional use above the first floor only.
The addition of classes of uses such as conditional uses in the Broadway corrmerclal area
made the organization of the text in CS 25.36.040 cumbersome. This revision to the code
includes the reorganization of the code section and dividing it into three parts. The code
section numbers referred to in this annotation are based on the revised text organization
taken from the Draft of Ordinance of the City of Burlingame Amending Various
Provisions of the Znnrng Code to Allow Health and Beauty Spas and Graphic Arts and
Design Retail Businesses in the Burlingame Avenue and Broadway Commercial Areas,
May 20,2002.
Each of the amended uses is noted below followed by an annotation of the intent and
span ofeach proposed change.
New Commerical Uses to be Included in the C-I Zone with DeJinitions and Change in Status of Health
Service Uses in the Broadway commerical Area Revised: May 20, 2002
Reorganization of Code Section 25.36.040
Now Reads:
Code Section25.36.040 Burlingame Avenue commercial area and Broadway commercial
area addresses three areas of regulation: Burlingame Avenue commercial area,
Broadway commercial area, and food establishment regulations for the two commercial
areas.
Proposed Change:
Divide existing text into three Code Sections:
CS 25.36.040 Burlingame Avenue commercial area.
CS 25.36.041 Broadway coilrmercial area.
CS 25.36.042 Food Establishments in the Burlingame Avenue and Broadway
commercial areas.
Minor changes in numbering and text have been made to make the sections read properly.
Add Conditional Uses
Graphics Arts and Design Retail Business
Add to conditional uses C-l district CS 25.36.030 {r).
G) Graphic Arts and Design Retail Business;
Add to conditional uses Subarea B revised CS 25.36.040 (b) (2) (H)
(H) Graphic arts and design retail business;
Add new section, Prohibited Uses in SubareaA, revised CS 25.36.040 new (e) and (i)
(e) Prohibited Uses in Subarea A. In addition to the uses prohibited in C-l
districts and elsewhere pursuant to this code, the following use is
expressly prohibited in Subarea A of the Burlingame Avenue commercial
area.
(1) Graphic arts and design retail business.
Add section creating provision for conditional uses in the Broadway commercial area
overlay zone: repiace existing section, revised CS 25.36.041 O) (2) and (3)
(f) Conditional Uses in the Broadway commercial area. In addition to the
conditional uses allowed in C-l district, the following uses are only
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New Commerical Uses to be Included in the C-I Zone with Delinitions and Change in Stotus of Heakh
Service Uses in the Broadway Commerical Area Revised: May 20, 2002
allowed into the Broadway Commerical Area pursuant to a conditional use
permit:
(2) Graphic arts and design retail business, on the first floor only
(3) Health and beauty spa on the first floor and above.
"Graphic Arts and Design Retail Business" means a pedestrian oriented retail
business which must include the following: is pedestrian friendly including from
the sidewalk vantage a visible retails sales area with at least25o/o of the area of the
first floor devoted to retail sales oriented to walk-in retail business and with
subs+an+ial+axable more than 25% of the gross revenues from the business
derivedfrom retail taxable sates.
Annotation:
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City Council recently made a determination that a Graphics Arts and
Design Business which meets certain retail oriented criteria is considered
to be a pedestrian oriented retail use suitable for the C-1 district and, in
particular, Subarea B of the Burlingame Avenue commercial area and at
the street level in the Broadway commercial area. This determination
needed to be added to the code, which is the intention of this amendment.
The amendment adds: "graphic arts and design retail business" as a
conditional use in all areas zoned C-1, it allows such businesses in
Subarea B of the Burlingame Avenue commercial area and prohibits them
in Subarea A (as the council determined). For Broadway the zoning
amendment creates a conditional use category for the Broadway
commercial area and designates "graphic arts and design retail business"
as a conditional use. Since this change was based on a determination, a
definition of Graphic Arts and Design Retail Business needs to be adde-d to
the code to distinguish when this typically office use is considered to be a
"pedestrian oriented" retail use and when it is considered to be an office
only use. The distinction for a retail use which was made by Council and
Commission was that the use include a measurable portion of the floor
area, visible from the street, for retail sales items and that the business
generate substantial taxable retail sales. At their study meeting on the
proposed zoning change the Planning Commission suggested that
"substantial taxable retail sales" be further defined as "more than 25Vo of.
the gross revenue of the business come from taxable retail sales". The
recommendation was made for two reasonsl first this use is also
commonly an office use and, second, the term "substantial taxable retail
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Add to definitions section: CS 25.08.322 Graplncs Arts and Design Retail Business.
New Commerical Uses to be Included in the C-l Zone with Deftnitions and Change in Status of Heahh
Semice Uses in the Broadway Commerical Area Revised: May 20, 2002
sales" is vague providing no direction to staff or applicant about what
proportion of retail sales would make a business compliant.
Health and Beauty Spa
Add to conditional uses section in C-l zoningdistrict CS 25.36.030-q
q. Health and beauty spa.
Add to conditional uses CS 25.36.040 (b) (l) Subarea A
(J) Health and beauty spa, below the first floor only.
Add to conditional uses in the Broadway commercial area revised CS 25.36.041 (b) (3)
(3) Health *a U"rory spa, on the first floor or above.
Add to definition section: CS 25.08.336a Health and Beauty Spa
"Health and Beauty Spa" means a personal service business focused on
fitness analysis and training for individuals and semi-private groups not to exceed
two persons with a retail sales component with more than twenty-five (25)
percent of the gross revenues from the business derived from taxable retail sales.
trf any client group in analysis or training as a health and beauty spa exceeds two
(2) persons, the group is a class."
Annotation:
The discussion of adding Health and Beauty Spas as a permitted retail use
was initiated by the Planning Commission based on the idea that the
patteri. cf use and parking of a fitness consultant could be similar to that
of a beauty parlor (personal service). The definition of this business
reflects that concept: fitness analysis and training for individuals, no more
than two served at a time, and business must have a retail component.
Moreover, it was thought that such a "destination" personal service
businesses could do well in locations in the business district that did not
work well for more heavily pedestrian dependent, such as a dress shop,
and would bring people into the downtown area for other activities. For
this reason, the Health and Beauty Spa use is limited to areas below the
first floor in Subareas A and B of the Burlingame Avenue commercial area.
Since there a few to no areas below the first floor in the Broadway
commercial area the Health and Beauty Spa use is limited to first floor and
above. In both cases the Health and Beauty Spa use is designated as a
conditional use to allow review of the particular proposal to insure that it
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Service lJses in the Broadway Commerical Aru Revised: May 20, 2002
will not have a negative effect on parking and the "pedestrian oriented"
intention of these specific commercial areas. Health and Beauty Spa is
proposed as a conditional use in the C- L zone because many of the sites
designated C-1 outside of the Burlingame and Broadway commercial
areas have locational or parking limitations which might make the intensity
of this use a poor fiti or require specific limitations to make it work at a
location. It should be noted that if an operator of a Health and Beauty Spa
wished to give group instruction to more than 3 persons they could apply
for a conditional use permit for "classes incidental to a permitted use".
Incidental in this case means that the revenue from the group instruction
does not excee d 25Vo of the gross revenue from the remainder of the
business (retail sales of equipment, clothing, products, etc. and one-on-
one and one-on-two instruction). The Health and Beauty Spa designation
is not-intended to include activities such as Yoga in which the primary
activity is instruction of clients in a group of more than 3 people.
Make Health Services a Conditional Use in the Broadway Commercial Area
Remove Health Services as aprohibited use in the Broadway Commerical Area
Add in revised CS 25.36.041 O) (2)
(2)Mrealestate;
Add Health Services as a conditional use in the Broadway Commercial Area CS
2s.36.041(b) (4)
(4) Health services, above the first floor only.
Annotation:
For many years all the zoning restrictions placed on the Burlingame
Avenue commercial area intended to promote "pedestrian oriented retail
business" have been applied to the Broadway commercial area. In large
part because property owners and merchants in the Broadway area had
expressed great concern about equal treatment in terms of public parking,
land use, and municipal improvements. This equality was expressed in
having the zoning requirements of the two commercial areas mirror one
another. The health service use was banned from Burlingame Avenue in
the late 1970's because of the traffic and parking impacts of this use. At
that time the city created the C-3 zone where medical and other health
service businesses could be located as a matter of risht in larger office
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New Commerical Uses to be Included in the C-I Zone with DeJinitions and Change in Statas of Health
Semice Uses in the Broadway Commerical Area Revised: May 20, 2002
buildings with plenty of parking. In the 1990's health services were
allowed as a permitted use in office buildings over 20,000 GSF in the O-M
district. Again in circumstances where there was plenty of on-site
parking available. The extent of the parking impact of the health service
use has been exemplified by the older office buildings, with substandard
parking, such as those on the east side of El Camino between Murchison
and Dufferin, which have had a continual parking problem, with unhappy
tenants and clients complaining regularly to the city since the 1960's.
Merchants and property owners in the Broadway area have asked for
health services to be allowed above the first floor in the Broadway
commercial area because (1) there is very limited space above the first
floor and it is mostly small offices which could accommodate only a singie
practitioner, (2) there is sufficient parking in the Broadway commercial
area to accommodate the high turn over of the health service business,
and (3) the use would support and expand the "neighborhood commercial"
character of the area by increasing the variety of services available to
people living nearby and walking to Broadway. Staff would note that if
this change is approved it should be clear that it does not establish a
justification to allow health services in the Burlingame Avenue commercial
area in either Subarea A or Bi rather it is a statement of the emerging
difference in function of these two commercial areas. With Broadway
clearly serving the role of a neighborhood shopping area, primarily to
support the daily lives and needs of those living in the immediate vicinity.
While the function of the Burlingame Avenue commercial area is as a
"community commercial" area, with retail services to support needs of
the broader community; services which need a larger number of e i
customers to support and/or are more specialized or offer a greater
variety of product. This action would be the first step in more clearly
defining the function of these two shopping areas in the community. The
allowing of Health and Beauty Spas on the first floor and above (more
prominent space than below the first floor in Subarea A) and allowing
Graphic Arts and Design Retail businesses on the first floor where they
are prohibited in Subarea A all together, further this proposed separation
between the two commercial areas.
6
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BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
Regular Meeting.of MaY 6,2002
REGULAR IUEETING CALLED TO ORDEB
3. ROLL CALL
A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council
Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Mary Janney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAI\ICE TO THE FI.AG
Led by Randy Schwartz.
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Jqney, O'Mahony
None
4. MINUTES
Councilman Galligan requested the minutes the April 15,2002, Council Meeting be amended to insert the
following statement to item 7c) Appoint Planning Commissioners: He requested that it read, "if at some
time a commissioner feels they can no longer work professionally with the Council or Commission and
respect differences of opinion, then the commissioner should resign or expect the City Council to suggest
that they step down. My support of any commissioner would be in the belief that he would have the full
support of the Council if a commissioner is not respectful of differences of opinion."
Vice Mayor Coffey made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 15,2002;
seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
5. PT]BLIC.HEARINGS
a.of an
Brrlingame City Council
Unap,proved Minutes
erpiration
:
CP Monroe stated that the proposed Ordinance'will limit the size of the first floor footprint of new
construction of commercial usls in subarea A of the Burlingame Avenue Commercial District and of the
Broadway Commercial District greater than 6,000 square feet in the Burlingame Avenue area and greater
than 5,000 square feet in the Broadway area. Expiration of Planning Approvals will be valid for two years
with no extensions.
I May 6,2002
k
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. Mark Hudak, attorney representing foe Karp, spoke regarding
conditional use permits.
Councilwoman O'Mahony moved that this item be tabled and reviewed by staff, seconded by Councilman
Galligan. Vice Mayor Coffey commbnted for the record that he does not own a commercial building in
Burlingame and would not need to recuse himself from this matter. Motion approved unanimously by voice
votq 5-0.
a. Broadway Area Business Improvement District - Setting 2002/03 Assessments
These assessments generate approximately $25,000.00 a year for use in enhancing the Broadway area's
competitiveness as a retail area. The merchants have also indicated an interest in assisting with the
Broadway Streetscape Improvements that are over budget.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. There were no commgnts from the floor and the hearingy.as ,
cloied. Councilwoman O'Mahooy rn",I" a motion to approve theBrsadw"y ar.u Business lmp-:Veiilent
District 2W2103 Assessments; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice votq
5-0. ' '
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dijonne Marcelino, 391 Third Avenue, Daly City and Steven Angelis, South San Francisco, spoke regarding
Unity.2000. Rich Grogan, 1450 Columbus Avenue spoke conceming freedom of speech. Sam Maloufl,712
Vemon Way spoke conceming the Safeway expansion. Charles Voltz, 725 Vernon W"y, spoke conceming
the proposed amendment to the leaf blower Ordinance. Mark Hudak, 216 Park Road spoke concerning the
Safeway expansion.
Burlingarne City Council
Unappnoved Minutes
6. srArFREpoB,TS ANb po[$4rLMCATIgNq
a. Flrture Ube of the propertv at 301 Airporl Boulevard
CP Monroe stated the 488,@0 square'ft. office complex will mostly likely not be built and the planning
approval will expire on August 7,2002. Question remains what tlpe of development should be allowed at
that site. Under current ,oiirrg iiiO g"rro;l plan designatioii, ' ,"rL-*" i vribty of land'uses choices for this
site.
Attorney Mark Hudak addressed Council on behalf of Glenborough Partrrers and proposed that the site be
used for housing; presented a plan for 500 uqits, one-to-three bedroom town houses and flats which wo-uld
Councilmembers agreed to look at alternative uses for the site, which could include a convention center,
retail, development. Housing wolld be another alternative but it would not generate ta,r revenue and would
need to be reviewed in terms of schools, police protection, sewer lines, etc.
Amending the bayfront specific area plan would take about a year and would cost approximately $100,000 in
consultant fe€s and stafftime to prepare a document that would address the potential land uses for the area.
The council was in consensus that Alternative B be studied to address all the concerns.
2
May6,2AO2
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The following spoke regarding the reappointment of Planning Commissioner's Ann Keighran and Stan
Visitica:
Chmlie Dreschler,225 BancroIt, Constance Cohen, 605 Lexington, Ann Keighran, 1531 Vancouver,
Terry Nagel, 2337 Poppy Drive, Ken Castle, 141 I Drake, Sue Fuller, 2210 Poppy Drive, Joe Donohue,
1527 McAllister, San Francisco, Anna Marie Holland Daniels, 515 Howard, Valerie Chung, l50l
Magnolia, Donna Sloat, 1256 Lagtna, Liz O'Connor, 1232 Cabillo, Joan Busby, 1224 Cabrillo, Brian
Adler,2407 Hale Drive, Diane Condon Wirgler, 1536 Cypress, Russ Cohen, 605 Lexington, John
Hunter, 810 Crossway Road, Tony Herrera, 107 Grand Blvd, South San Francisco. Don Corey, 833
Alpine spoke regarding developing in Burlingame, solicitation signs in his neighborhood and tearing
down buildings to be replaced with used car lots in Burlingame. Russ Cohen,605 Lexington, spoke
regarding the historical properties listing, and Linda Abbey, 2415 Adeline, spoke regarding the parking
lot being built across the street from her home.
7, STAFFREPORTSANDCO MMUNICATIONS
a. Introduction of Ordinance for Zonins Cod e Amendment for Build s Size in the
Burlinsame ue and Broadwav C I areas. New Con ditional uses in the
urlin ame Avenue Comm and Chan IN E
CP Monroe reviewed her staff report dated March 18,2002, and requested Council indicate whether
they wished to inkoduce the proposed changes for amendment to the zoning code.
After some discussion regarding the zoning code amendment, Mayor Janney requested CC Musso read
the title of the proposed ordinance. councilwoman o'Mahony made a motion to waiver further
reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by vice Mayor coffey, approved by voice vote,4-0-1,
with Councilman Galligan absent. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed
ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-l with Councilman Galligan
absent. Mayor Janney requested the City Clerk publish a summary ofthe proposed ordinance at least
five days before proposed adoption.
b.Resolu tion#2G2002 Adootins Cooperatlns Poric,ir osoDhY between the3itv of
Burlin and the Burlins ame Elementary School District
cM Nantell reviewed his staff repod dated March 13, 2002, and recommended council adopt
Resolution #26-2002 approving the Cooperation Policy/Philosophy between the City of Burlingame
and the Burlingame Elementary school District.
councilwoman o'Mahony made a motion to approve Resolution #26-2o02 adopting cooperating
policy/philosophy between the City of Burlingame and the Burlingame Elementary School Dishict;
seconded by vice Mayor coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with cormcifunan Galligan absent.
8. CONSENTCALENDAR
city Attomey Anderson noted that item 8f) Budget Study Meeting has been postponed to Thursday,
March 28,2002 at 5:00 p.m. Also, CA Anderson noted the Police Officers Associated voted to accept
Burlingame City Council
IJmppe+vd Minutes
J March 18,2002
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
stNcE t944
May 6,2002
MayorJanney & City Council
Burlingame CityHall
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
REALTY, INC
COMPLETE REAL ESTATE SERVICE REALTORS
I I69 BROADWAY BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA . . . 94OIO
AREA CoDE 650 342-2073
FAx 650 342-O42A
e-mail: mail@avrr.com
RECEIVED
MAY - 7 ?00?
CITY OF BURTINGAME
PLANNING DEPT,
Re: Requestfor consideration of health serttices on Broadway, secondfloor ofice space.
Dear Mayor Janney & City Codhcil:
As property manager of 142!-Broadway, I ask that you allow Anne Hinkle to operate a
counseling office on the 2nd floor of 1425 Broadway. The current city ordinance
prohibits health care work at this location. We ask that you consider granting this use
because:
l. There are already therapists practicing in the building, and these therapists and
their clients haven't caused any problems for the building, neighbors or
community at large.
2. ,n" ":: of the building has no objection to this use of 1425 Broadway.
3. This kind of counseling has very little impact on local parking as there is no
waiting room and most counseling is done on a one to one basis with a maximum
of 4 patients daily.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Ross Bruce
President, AVR Realty, Inc.
PFIOPEFiTYMANAGEMENT E]UN.DERSANDDEVEI.OPERS
INDTETRIAL At€ CONIfi EFIC|AL PFOPERTIES
HOMES RAT{CHES IT{SURAhICE RE'fTALS
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RECElVED
May 6,2002 MAY - 7 ?OO?
CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNlNG DEPT.
Mayor Janney & City Council
Burlingame City Hall
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Re: Second Floor Health Services on Broadway
Honorable Mayor & City Council:
On January 8,2002, the Broadway B.LD. advisory board voted to recommend that the
City Council consider permitting health services on second floor office space on
Broadway.
Ross Bruce
President, B.I.D
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AVENT'E-ZONED R.l APPLICAIION FORDESIGNREYIEWA}{E}TDI\'E}.IT
REQLIEST FOR A SPECIAL PERMT FOR HEIGlrr A}tD DECLTNTNG HErcrITElrltElopE
roR AIIEv rwosrony HfirsB wrrrl A DETACIED cARAGE (IrrtrG.SlllsoN, AppIrcA].IT
AI.ID. pROpERTy o\uNE& JAlrtBs cHU, cHtlDEsIGcI$ & ENGR, rNC, Dngclrm) (or minciiol
PROJECT PIIINNEK CATIIERtr{E TEYLON
This item was continued rmtil the appficant zudmits aaditional pqufued information rcSrcsted by the
--Ptanni.g Deparmeng staffrevieured the informdion ard public notice will b6 sent
SIJTB IN BI]RLINGAME AVENT'E ANI)
COMMERCIAL NEW CONDMONAL USES IN TTIE BI'RLINGAME
AYENT E COMMERCIAL AREAb AlrD CTIANGE TO.ZONING ACION DGIRATTON(NOTICED By
NEWSPAPER) PROJECT PI-AI{NER: MEG
.Referencestatrreporg U225.@,withattachments. C. PMonru:F€sentedthereport,rwieuredtbcproposed
code chmges and changes srggested by the Commission.at strdy.
CbairngtYisticaopeoedtheprbtichaing Therewerenooorulrcntfiomtheprblie onrE"itcmaodthe
public hi:aring was clmed.
Commission conurents and dissussion noted:
Code does npt curre,rrtly have a squarc footage limitation on permitted us*, fer $d by addilg
tanguagc qlilding square footage limits oNr ooditional uses will create an dbiguity in fir odc. ifa
permittedusc goes in, butit is overtbe maximuin sr1uaefootage allowe4 world itncedrwiev/?
The cde clwrgefor sbe would only apply to niew buildbrys with ofimflaor gross sqaocfatqe of
6,NX) SF or nnrc bt tfu Bwlingone Averue contnqciol rea od 5,(N0 grans *qwcfea u more in
the bodtwy Comnercial Area- Any nat kfl&g mrc. tlwt tlese sqtwe footagas wdd b
reqited to qfufor a'cotrfrfional us?1rcrmit, regodl*s of tlu use. A ttew futldtngdd als-be
requiredtogatboughtheCommcrcid DesignReviimpuess- Noonbigaityiss,ededbemretlu
prpnse of confrtionol uru;r k to identfy tle.tses whidt wtrt revidw, ean be olloved fi the mru- Thk
requireme* qpltes to tpw constnction onS, ntii a dronge in tenot or use in ot*lstirqbttil&rg.
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a Consned with limiting semi-private gror4i-classes to 5 peoplewith retail compom! especialty in
areas belorvthe firstfloor, ufi€re theonlyconeernispaking; aewmicroamaginghrcincsses; in
Pilatqs case tnere arc onty a fewpeople in eachclass and there is noreal impact onparking docs 3
pmple per class include the inshuctor.
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A grorytinstructionaseinSubmeosAsrdDordonBrm@nowrapiresaconditiotnluseptmit
ond nrust be incidental to retoil octtvity (rct more tlwr 2 5% ofthe b,usiness reverue). lfwe iefiified
IIeaIth ond Bemty Spas as a personol sertice retoil use sd allowed sW thot wislredto have grotry
insfinion to ryplyfor o conditionalrse prmit it wuld clntlytle defmttion .Presertly tlp &fmition
as rwitten uenpts Health qd Bearfiy $asftom cordorming.to tfu defmition of grotry iwMion
This eornd create a code ahinistrotion problem in the futwe. But tohing the aemption od wodd
elimirutelngo closs,for aonple, as o.HealthmdBeo$yfupersonal seiyteewe, s*tcelmgak
primtily a grory acffity not inctdental to a gim*y retoil wa
; lilotice that heatih. md beirrty spa'defidd&'itad thd th€re fudd be a raail sales compomt uhich-.S&t'odssrzubstantifr'taxable saleq ufryis misnotircluded aspctofthc defnitionforgrdfhicnb
and design business?
Ctty Councillookedot the definitionofogrqhicwts oddesignretail business oddetmnircd.that
these businesses alreadypy a substantial tm- Their concernindefmtngGrryhicArts otitllesign
Bustnesscs as retail was foc*ed .on these businesses having o retait qpryoance on tfu streafrofiage
Cotwnission noted that to be determinedto be retail the Grqhics,4rts otd Design Busircssrwuld
hdre to hove ot least 25?6 ofthe oea ofthefrst$oor not onlyvisiblefrom tlp street bfi also dewted
to retail sales-
. Do not agree with changing Planhin8 Commission approvals to two y€ars without ortension; if
someoneis serious about aprojwt one ycar is enough time for an applicant to get building permit
issueq should keep one yea approval with option of one year extension:
.r' ^Agrce with need fortwo yeara14rcnal,
project togefirer for submittal-
sornepr6jects are vcry complor and need that tim€ to 1nrt tbe
' Toclarifitherecornmendatiorstoeouncil,tk ac{iononthezoningamedmentrwrmenddimwerp
split up.and thrw separate notes.werc taken-
' ,Gnryfiic Arts and Design ft"t ittusim;ses and Heatth md Bearty Spa de&itior//class sizc
. ChirmanVisticamdvedtorecommdthezoningcodeamendmenttoCityConncil,to addthcdefinilion
of Graphic Arts and Design Retail business which would be a new ootrditiimal use in Subarca B m
pohibitdin SubareaAad;toestabli$ancwpersonat serviceusc,H€afihmdBeasySpa,asapodcstim
oric?tedusebelowthefirstflooronlyinsuboieaAoftheBurling@Anenueommcid are.,od urhco
tlrc business has zubsmtial retail taxable sales aod a business need fbr grmp instnrction rogire an
:?pcompaoyingconditionaluseper,mitforagroqpinstnrction- ThmofoqwasseonffibyC.Kdghan-
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Chirman Vistica calted for a voice vote on tbe mtion to recmed to, Crty Colrcil ddilton of a rew
persoml service use, Ilealth and Beauty Spa, which corn ircIude grury imtruction wilh a conditioml
nse permit Tb motion passed m a GtF.l (C. Bojtr€s absem) vofue y@.
Planning Approwl Term
'Chirman Vistiea mved to rrcommd to City Cqlncil tlut the provisions for exte4ding ptanning
commission actions as prcsedty defircd in th zoni4gd remain urchanged aod th4t the Plamiog
Cornmission alproval tem of one year, with the appticant option of rqr;esting a ore year extmion oe-
re,taind. The mtion was seoffi by C. Keighran.
" Ctaiirman Visticn cald for a roll call on the motionto rwmend to Crty Cormcil that thc lrovisions
for extendfurg plarrniTg comission actiore as presently deM in tb -"i"g code remain.*}ryd.
The motion passed on a !1-l (C- .Auran diseffing, C. Bolfs absem) voice vote.
Buitding Footprint h tla Burlingone Aveaae. bnnerciol Area and tln Broa&ry.funnerciol r*ut
Chainilan Vistica moved.to reconrmend the zoning coOe arenOment to City CdlircI to require a
conditional use permit for any new struchre in $!b Areas A ad B of th Burlfugane Avcnue
Commercial Area which has a first floor gross floor area of 6,0fi) SF or more and require a condilional
use permit for any new structure in th Broadway Corercial Area which has a first floor a gross
grare footage of 5,0(X) SF or rprie. The motion was seconded by C. Keighran-
Chainnan Vistica callcd for a voice vote on the motion to recommend thc zoning code arcodment
requiringaconditionalusepermitforbuildingsoveragivensizcintheBurlingameAvenue adBrodway
pommercial areas to City Cormcil. The motion pssed on a 6-0-l (C. Bojuds absent)voice vote- Appeal
ilrocedures werc ad.vised- This item corcluded at 8:38 p-m.
Ut DT;SIGNREVMWSTI'DYITEIU.S
,. 1236 AVENTIB- ZONED R-I _ APPLICAIION FOR DESIGN REYIEW AI{D. SPECTAL
FORDECLINING EI{V,BOPE FOR A FIRST.AI{D SECOI{ETSTORY ADDMON -
DEAI., JD &APPLICAI.IT ^Al.'r-ASIILEY".*{CNEELYAI.ID
ODABASHIAN,owNERS (76 PROJECT PI.AI{NER: CATIIERINE
PlannerKeylon presentd the proj"ct Threwerc ro qrrestions
Chairmau opened tb public comment Oaabasnim,property 1236 Avenuqd Jerry projectfuigncr, 1226 wercpredeTbre no other from
the floor th public hearingwas
had the following comrnerts and concems to be
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by ryplicant
Ctty { Bulingane Pla ning Commision Appruived ltfn*a
There rrere oorxn€trts from the Commission
This was setfortheregulm calendarnhenallthe
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work the information has been and reYiewed
Deparhent Thisitem at ?30 pm-
2.t ZONING CODE AMENDMEX.IT FOR BIJILDING STZE IN BURLINGAME AVENT'E A}.ID
BROADWAYCOMMERCIAL AREAS, NEW CONDMCI{ALUSES IN TIIE BT]RTINGAMEAVEM'E
CP Monroe presented a $unmary of the saffrryorr Csmmissioners asked: how is'substantial taxabte
sales" defined for Graphic Art$ and Dcsign Busine$ses, aod since this is to be locatpd in a pedestrian
oriented reashouldn'ttheusetitle includetbe term'retail'? sincemostgraphic designbusiressshaveno
retail componen[ suggest add requirem€nt to defnition thatZSyn ofthe floor area be devoted to refail sales
sPace- Concerned about review of large fooQrint buildings; for health and bcauty ryas, three people for an
instnrctiongrorryisnotbigenougfutobe aneconomidmit, snouUbe6people.i:,i*rm;textini,mitation
'frrsizeoffirstfloorspaceonBroaduayshouldbethesan:GsFoftirstninrashsubar€aA"Comirissfion
dircussedwhctherthereviewlinefolsizeinSubareasAandB andonBroadwaysbuldberyprovodwitha
"slrnsefl. Conclusion was.that development would oocur slowly enough and th smset frso bng us a
result, that it did not make sense to have a sunset requiremeirt. There.were no finther commenB on the
proposd mnigregulation changes.
Chairmanvisticanotdthatthisitemshouldbesetforpublichearingonthenextavailableagendarrytenthe
Commission had time for the item. This item concluded at 7:40 p.m.
ACTION ITEIUS
-.NEWON CONSENTCAIENDAR ARE CONSIDERM TO BE RAWINE THETARE
ACTED , RWUNIF,D BT THE APPIJO'NT,
A MEMBER
TO ADOPT.
PWUCOR.A TOTTIE TIIE COMMISION YGIES AN nIE IIfiOTION
m eatendar items movedto the Calendar.
documentlias beencomplerrgff
by the Ptffis
2000 DAvrs -ZONEDR.l-FORDESIGN AI{DLOTCOVERAGE
VARIANCE A FIRSTAhID STORYADDMON DEAL, JD & ASSOCIAIES,
DESTGNE&SUSA}.IBOWEN,owNERS) (52NOrrCED)
stafrreport l-28.W,attachments. Plmner thereporqrwieurcd
Five were sugestedfor
Yistica the public hearing. Susan present
Commissioner item was moled consent calendarto the reguta elendarto
allow'the oumer explain the varimce request,understaut the miqrre sf this
propertythat a variance. Applicant,stated lrsusehasaooqtlmd whichlimitsufierc
theycould add-on. Pnoposed porch adds chatder to tb
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front When you enter d the fton! pu harre to rudk
Bowur, property
Ctty of Bwlfurya ne PIMvW Corn rission Mbues Jowy ll,2tfi2
. Provide buitdi4g heights and finishd
ad dght ofth zuQiect house);.
elevafions of tbe adjacent (two husesto the.left
was sooonM by C. Boju6s.
Comment this is a well-handted desip grven view is blocked by vhat is now,due
to'the srnail tot in Brrlingame the Commirsion privacy nordoes address
privacy, feelthat will be minimal.
ChairmanVisticacalld voice vote on the motion to place lhis ftercgulractiodcaldar
the requested information provided. The motion passed on vote 74. The Planning
Commission's actionis not appealable. This item concluded l:40 p-rn
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Reviewof regulr January 7,2WL
CP Monroe the planning covered atthe Council mmting.
Review of Special Commission Study on Housing Ele.ment of
December lg,2ffil,and City Cormcil Review"
There were rx) comments sa '\is item.
Discussion of Arnendments to Zoning Regulations to C-l Subarea d Tenant Size, Definitions and
Timing on Permit E:rpiration.
Commission and CP Monroe discussod draft ofp.roposed rcning changes. After sorc di*ussion tb
commission srggested that this item be brought back to the commission at study for ditional
teview. CP Monroe said she would try to get this itenr wi& the comments noted m the next
commission ageNrda.
Ctnirmm the at 12:20 am'
Reryecrfully zubmifred,
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STAFF REPORT
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TO: Honorable and Council SI'B
BY
DA TE: June 24.2002
FROM Larw E. Anderson. Citv ttomev
SUBJECT:
SAN MATEO COUNTY TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT: i) ADOPT
RE,SOLUTION ESTABLISHING INTERIM POLICY REGARDING ASSESSMENT
ABATEMENTS DUE TO CONSTRUCTION OR DTSASTER, Al[D ii) ADOPT RESOLUTTON
APPROVING ABATEMENT OF ASSESSMENTS FOR APRIL, MAY, JUNE OF 2OO2 OF
PARI( PLAZAHOTEL DUE TO HOTEL RECONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution establishing an interim policy regarding assessment abatements due to construction or
disaster.
Adopt resolution approving abatement of assessments for ParkPlaza Hotel
DISCUSSION:
In February, the City received a letter from the ParkPlaza Hotel requesting the City to consider some
adjustment to the Hotel's assessments under the San Mateo County Tourism Business Improvement District
(BD) because the Hotel was undergoing an extensive renovation project that had meant that over two-thirds of
its rooms were not open for occupancy for an extended period of time.
Ordinance No. 1648 does not provide any direct guidance or policy regarding such a request, so the City referred
the request to the BID Advisory Board, which is composed of hotel operators and other tourism-related
professionals.
The Board was unable to reach a final decision on a long-term policy but recommended that the Park Plaza
Hotel be given relief through the waiver of assessments for April, May, and June of 2002. However, the San
Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau did develop an outline of a long-term policy that is usable as an
interim policy until the Board develops a long-term recommendation:
1. Assessments would be reduced only if construction or disaster prevented occupancy for 45 days or
more (there would be no reduction for the first 45 days); and
2. Assessments would be reduced only if the construction or disaster prevented occupancy of 25Yo or
more of the rooms or fifty (50) rooms, whichever is less, on which the assessments were based;
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3. The construction would have to occur under permits approved by the local agency with
jurisdiction; and
4. In the case of construction, at least forty-five (45) days advance notice would have to be given to
the City of Burlingame or the BID Advisory Board to make the construction eligible for the
reduction.
With regard to the ParkPlaza, the Hotel did not have any opportunity to make an application with prior notice,
but the Hotel has obtained all the necessary planning approvals and construction permits. The Hotel's
assessment of $5,508 per month for 2002 is based on a total count of 306 rooms. As explained in Mr.
Corbosiero's letter of February 5,2002, the Hotel has had about 100 guest rooms available for occupancy since
August of 2001, and expects to reopen to 300 or more rooms in July or August.
The Advisory Board recommended that under the circumstances, a waiver of the full assessment for April, May,
and June of 2002 should be granted, which would amount to a total of $16,524. [If the assessments were to be
abated to only 100 rooms for the full 10 to 12 month period of construction, the Hotel's assessment would have
been reduced by about $40,000.] Because the Hotel may have a number of rooms limited for a few more
months, the Hotel may request additional relief later this summer.
Staff recommends that the Council adopt an interim policy for future abatement requests, and grant the Park
PlazaHotel's request for relief in a separate resolution.
Attachments
February 5,2002,letter from Don Corbosiero, General Manager, Park PlazaHotel
J:ur;re2l,2002letter from SMCCVB on behalf of Tourism BID Advisory Board
Proposed resolutions
Distribution
Anne LeClair, SMCCVB
Don Corbosiero, General Manager, Park Plaza Hotel
?Pad(Plaza'
INTERNATIONAL
SAN FBANCISCO
February 5,2002
Ciry Council Ciry Of Burlingame
C/O Larry Anderson, Ciry Attorney's Office
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Cirl Council N{embers:
RECEIVED
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CIIY OF Bt BuNOAl"€
GITYATTOBI{EY
The park Plaza International has been under renovation since June of 2001. The hotel
has been operaring at a significantly reduced capaciry since June 9f 200^1- Fr.om June 1
through A.rg"rt Zi, ZOOL the hotel rvas able to market only half of its 306 available guest
,oo.rrL SinJe Aug., st 23,2007 the hotel has been operating rvith 100 guest rooms, ar-eraging
50-60 occupied rJoms per night. This conditior, .rri[ remain in effect until the reopening of
the hotel as a CrownePlazain LateJune of 2002'
Narurally this siruation has resulted in a financial hardship for the hotel. Accordingly, we
are respect'fuIly requesring the Council's consideration in reducing the Plaza's BID
assessment.
N{any thanks in advance fot your consideradon. Meanwhile, rve rvould be happy to
proyide ,dditio.,rl information tt oUa it be necessarl'. We look fonvard to your response in
the very near furure.
Sincerell',
Don Corbosiero
General N'[anager
1177 AIRPORT BOULEVARD. BURLINGAME, CA 94010
TELEPHONE: (650) 342-9200 FAX: (650) 342-1655
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burlingame CA 9401
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www.visitsa n mateocou nty.
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Burlingame City Council
City of Burlingame
501 Primrose Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Mayor Janney and council Members Baylock, coffey, Galtigan and
O'Mahoney:
Recently, the Park Plazarequested some relief from its TBID assessments
due to extensire construction. They report that only one-third to one-half '
of their rooms have been available for occupancy over the last several
months. (Please see attached letter from General Manager Don
Corbosiero.)
At our Board meeting yesterday, our directors passed the following
resolution, "In the un-ique case of the Park Plaza, which had approximately
two-thirds of its rooms under construction for the first half of 2002 and
paid assessments at the full rate through March, 2002, the Burlingame
bouncil as lead (TBID) agency, is asked to waive the TBID assessments
for the (Park Plazafor the) months of April, May and June of 2002 to
allow the propertY to catch uP."
We respectfully request that the Council approve our request as soon as
possible. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Anne LeClair
President and CEO
Cc. Jim Nantell
Larry Anderson "/
Don Corbosiero
San Mateo CountY
convention & visitors bureau ,
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suite 41
burlingame CA 9401
phone 650.348.7
800.288.47
www.visitsa n mateocou nty.co
fax 550.348.768
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Anne LeClair
President and CEO
Cc Larry Anderson
Dear Don:
As you can see from the attached, our Board was happy to recommend
some relief for your hotel due to the construction. I apologize for the
delay. It became much more complicated legally than we anticipated.
I believe that the Burlingame Council will vote on this on July 1. (It is
possible that the city will ask you to produce the construction permits prior
to that Council meeting.)
We hope that this reprieve will allow you to at least partially catch up on
you, urr...ments. Please let me know if we may be of service in any
other way as you make the transition to a CrownePlaza'
Sincerely,
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Mr. Don Corbosiero
General Manager
Park Plaza Hotel
I177 Airport Blvd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
ESTABLISHING AII INTERIM POLICY REGARDING THE ABATEMENT OF
ASSESSMENTS BECAUSE OF CONSTRUCTION OR DISASTER THAT PREVENTS
OCCUPAI\CY OF ROOMS USED AS A BASIS FOR ASSESSMENT UNDER
THE SAI\ MATEO COUNTY TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame:
WHEREAS, some of the hotels that are subject to assessment under the San Mateo County
TourismBusiness Improvement District (BID) will undergo reconstruction andmaysufferdisasters,
such as fires, which will prevent guest rooms from being occupied for long periods of times; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1648 does not directly address this issue during the District's
normal operating year; and
WHEREAS, it is only fair to the business to provide for an abatement process when such
construction or disaster occurs, but only when there is an extended period of time affecting a
significant portion of the available guest rooms; and
WHEREAS, the BID AdvisoryBoard was unable to reach a final decision on a long-term
policy regarding this issued but the Board has discussed various possibilities and recommended an
assessment reduction for a hotel facing this problem in the District; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide some uniformity and basic guideline for hotels that may
face this difficulty, an interim policy is necessary until the Board is able to make a final
recommendation,
NOW, THEREFORE, the CityofBurlingame does herebyresolve, determine, and find as
follows:
1. The lnterim Policy attached hereto as Exhibit A is approved.
MAYOR
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame do hereby certify that the
1t2/20/2001
foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the_day of
,2002, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COLINCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
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INTERIM POLICY REGARDING THE ABATEMENT OF ASSESSMENTS BECAUSE
OF CONSTRUCTION OR DISASTER THAT PREVENTS OCCUPANCY OF ROOMS
USED AS A BASIS FOR ASSESSMENT UNDER
THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
A.Hotels that are subject to assessment under the San Mateo County Tourism Business
Improvement District (BID) may apply for abatement of their assessments if either of the
following occurs:
1 Construction work in the affected guest rooms precludes occupancy of twenty-five
percent (25%) or more of the hotel's total guest rooms under the current annual
assessment, or fifty (50) or more guest rooms, whichever is less, for more than
forty-five (45) days due to construction work in the rooms; or
2.A physical disaster, such as a fire or explosion, at the hotel precludes occupancy
of twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the hotel's guest rooms under the current
annual assessment, or fifty (50) or more guest rooms, whichever is less.
B.In order to be eligible for abatement under subsection A(l) above, the affected hotel must
provide written notice to the City or the BID Advisory Board at least forty-five (45) days
before actual construction begins. In addition, only construction pursuant to construction
permits approved by the local agency with permit jurisdiction and in accordance with
those permits will be considered for abatement relief under that subsection.
C.The assessment abatement relief to be considered will be based on the number of days in
which occupancy is precluded prorated against the annual assessment for the guest room
count at that particular hotel. The first forty-five (45) days will not be counted in the
proration.
D The AdvisoryBoard will make a recorlmendation to the City Council regarding the
appropriate abatement amount. The Advisory Board or the City may request additional
information regarding the circumstances involved from either the applicant hotel or the
local agency with permit or emergency response jurisdiction.
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
APPROVING ABATEMENT OF ASSESSMENTS FOR PARK PLAZA HOTEL UNDER
THE SAI\ MATEO COUNTY TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame:
WHEREAS, the Park Plaza Hotel began an extensive renovation project pursuant to City
planning approvals and construction permits in the surtmer of 2001; and
WHEREAS, the ParkPlaza Hotel is subject to assessment under the San Mateo County
Tourism Business Improvement District; and
WHEREAS, the Hotel had only about 100 of its over 300 guest rooms available for
occupancy from August 2001 to June 2002 due to this construction; and
WHEREAS, the Hotel has requested the City Council to consider relieving the Hotel of
some of its obligations to pay assessments on the full room count for some of this period of time;
and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1648 does not directly address this issue during the District's
normal operating year; and
WHEREAS, the it is only fair to the Hotel to allow some reduction in its obligation under
the BID because of the direct correlation between room count and assessment basis,
WHEREAS, the BID Advisory Board has recommended that the assessment on the Hotel
for April, May, and June of 2002 be waived for this year in recognition of this circumstance; and
WHEREAS, this appears to be a fair resolution of the matter and will not cause any other
hotel's assessment to increase,
NOW, THEREFORE, the CityofBurlingame doesherebyresolve, determine, and find as
follows:
1. The assessments under the San Mateo County Tourism Business Improvement
District imposed on the ParkPlaza Hotel in the amount of $16,524 representing the assessments
attributed to April, May, and June of 2002 are hereby excused and abated.
I6/24/2002
MAYOR
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk ofthe City ofBurlingame do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the_day of ,
2002, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COTINCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COI-INCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
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STAFF RE,PORT
slrBJf,cr: Adoption of Ordinan ce, 200243 Water Rates
AGENDA
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DATE 7ILIOL
ST]BMITTED
APPROVED
BY
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RECOMMENDATION:
A. Adopt proposed ordinance.
B. Direct city clerk to publish a sumnulry ofthe ordinance within 15 days of adoption.
BACKGROUIYD: Water rates are reviewed annually following preparation of the Proposed Budget. The
proposed consumption rate increase of 20.08% and the proposed service charge increase of 16.41% would
produce an average residential water bill increase of 19.05Yo.
On March 28, staffpresented to Council the long-term capital improvements financing plan for the water and
sewer utilities. The plan presented a ten-year projection of rate increases and debt financing to restore both
enterprises to financial health and provide the necessary revenue to repay debt service and place the
enterprises in a better position to finance some work on a pay-as-you-go basis. The recommendations today
propose only the rate increases needed for the coming year.
In addition to the 20.08% increase in the water consurrption rate (from $2.54 per 1,000 gallons of water to
$3.05,) staffalso recommends a $1.29 per month increase (16.4a/o) in the monthly service charge for a typical
residential water meter. The monthly service charge will go from $7.89 to $9.18. This is to cover fixed
system costs, and to continue a multi-year progrirm to increase the service charge. This will reduce the impact
of changes in consumption patterns due to abnormal weather years, and provide a more predictable financing
for the capital improvements program.
For 2002-03, the rate per 1,000 gallons of water conzumed will increase from $2.89 to $3.49 (20.8%) for
Burlingame Hills. Larger residential, muhifamily and commercial accounts are proposed to also receive
16.4% increases in the service charge.
Article )(III (d) of the State Constitution requires that all property owners be notified of the impact of the rate
increase 45 days before the public hearing. Notices and a brochure on planned improvements were sent to
both property owners and tenants who pay their own utility bills. In additiorU a press conference was held on
May 13 to present the reasons for the rate increase. A copy of the press packet is attached to the sewer rate
increase staffreport. That attachment also includes comparative rates with surrounding jurisdictions.
ro: HONORABLE MAYOR AltD CITY COUNCIL
DATE: June 19' 2002
FRoM: Rahn Becker, Assistant City Manager
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BUIIGET IMPACT: If approved as presented, the rates plus miscellaneous revenue will produce financing
@per;tingcosts,excludingdepreciation.Inadditiorutherateswil1coveratransfertothe
water capital improvements program of $255,000, a transfer to the general fund covering administrative costs
of $52,0b0, and-debt servicJcosts of 5391,286. A proposed bond issue ($12,500,000 estimated proceeds) is
not reflected in the financing or budget, as no debt service payments will be made during 2002'03.
Capitaliznd interest expense associated with the issue will be paid from bond proceeds.
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Ordinance
CC: George Bagdoq Public Works Director
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ORDINANCE No.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
ADOPTING 2OO2 REYISIONS TO RATES AI\D FEES FOR WATER SERVICE
The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
Section l. The existing water rates and connection fees were established by Ordinance No.
1660 adopted July 16,2001, as amended by Ordinance No. 1676 adopted January 7,2002. Notice
of proposed revisions to the water rates and connection fees and of the public hearing on the rates
and fees was mailed to each property owner in the City and duly published in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City. The City Council, after public hearing and due study and deliberation, has
determined that the price ofwater to consumers supplied through the city's distributing system must
be increased to balance increased costs; the fees that were adopted earlier in 2002 are set at an
appropriate level at this time. These rates and fees will provide support to the immense needs for
reconstruction of the water system. In construction and maintenance of the Citywater system, the
City general fund has contributed significant amounts of money to build, maintain, and operate the
water system. The rates and fees adopted in this ordinance are not discriminatory or excessive.
Section 2.
(a) Effective for all meter readings on and after August 1,2002, the fixed monthly charge
based on meter size shall be as follows, and for residential services only, such service charge shall
include the first 1,000 gallons of water per month:
Monthly Service Charre
5/8" and 3/4" meters $ 9.18
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(b) Effective for all meter readings on and after August 1, 2002,the rate for water consumed
within the city shall be $3.05 per thousand gallons and for water consumed outside the city shall be
$3.49 per thousand gallons. The normal tum-on fee schedule for new accounts shall be Monday
through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., no charge; 3:16 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., $20; 3:31 p.m. to 7:59
a.m., $60 ; Saturday/Sunday/holidays, $60.
(c) Payment of all charges for water fumished bythe municipal water department of the city
must be made forthwith, and, if not paid within thirty (30) days after the date on which billed, shall
be assessed a l-ll2Yo penalty charge. In addition, the service may be discontinued and will not be
renewed unless a fee for renewal service and all outstanding bills are paid. The fee for renewal shall
be for service Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., $35; from 3:16
p.m. to 3:30 p.m., $45; and from 3:31 p.m. to 4:50 p.m., $60. After 4:50 p.m., service will not be
renewed until the next working day.
(d) In the event of an underground leak on the customer's service which cannot be easily
detected or a similar occurrence, the public works director or the finance director may adjust the
resulting water charges if they deem an adjustment is warranted. If an adjustment is made, the
resulting charge shall not be less than the amount paid for the purchase of the water lost due to the
leak.
(e) Fire service charge for maintaining water in a fire protection system shall be $1 per
month per inch of pipe diameter for the service connection, with a $2 per month minimum charge.
Water delivered at a fire service shall be charged at the regular rates for domestic service, except that
there shall be no charge for water used in a fire call emergency.
(0 When a flow test is requested by a customer , afee shall first be paid to the city according
to the size of the service as follows:
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testing fee and make adjustments in the billing for water consumed during the two (2) calendar
months preceding the date of the request for a test.
In the event the meter was recording accurately, the fee shall be retained. On services over
two inches (2"), an additional fee shall be billed if the cost of testing plus fifteen percent (15%) for
overhead should exceed the $100 fee.
(g) Temporarywater service will be provided at a city fire hydrant, after the approval ofthe
location by the city engineer or the engineer's authorized representative, upon deposit of $750. The
fixed service charges for the temporary meter shall be $43.00 per month for one-inch meters, and
$85.00 per month for three-inch meters. Charges for the water consumed shall be as stated in
Subsection (2Xb) above.
(h) Deposits for turn-on of water service.
(l) Deposits will be required for the tum-on of water service for any customer whose
account with the city has had a delinquency on a city water account during the previous twelve ( I 2)
months in an amount equal to two (2) months estimated consumption, or $50.00, whichever is
greater. If no further delinquencies occur on the account over the succeeding twelve-month period,
the deposit shall be applied as a credit to the accotrnt.
(2) If a delinquency occurs on an account to which a deposit has been made, the
delinquency shall be satisfied first from the amount on deposit.
(r) Anywork done on the water system of city shall have prior approval and permit from
city engineer. A fee of $60 shall be charged for the permit. A bond or deposit of $1,500 shall
accompany the request for a permit. The deposit is refundable in full upon completion of the work
to the satisfaction of the city engineer or water department superintendent.
0) All domestic water service installations of sizes 314" to 2", inclusive, consisting of
corporation and curb cocks, service line, meterboxes and meters, maybe fumished and installedby
the city from the water main to a point approximately one foot inside the curb line, or to a point
within 4' of the property being served from a water main in an easement, alley or other right-of-way
other than dedicated street, but not exceeding a total distance from water main connection to the
meter box of sixty fee (60') for the following fixed fees:
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l-112" service with meter $3,000
2" service with meter $3,200
All domestic water service installations of a size larger than two inches (2") or longer
than sixty feet (60') or not covered by the circumstances described above may be furnished and
installed by the city for the cost of labor and material, plus a sum equal to fifteen percent (15%) of
the combined cost of labor and material, less a credit for any existing water meter. The sum to be
paid for any such installations shall be estimated by the public works department, and such sum shall
be deposited with the department before the work of installation commences. In the event that the
estimated cost of making the installation proves to be insufficient to pay for said installation as
hereinabove provided, an additional sum sufficient to pay such costs shall be charged. Ifthe amount
deposited exceeds the cost of installation as hereinabove provided, the excess shall be refunded.
Section 3. Ordinance Nos. 1660 and' 1676 are hereby superseded.
Mayor
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby ce-rtiff_!|?t th"^
foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City lounqit-t .-t9 on the 17' day of
lwri,ZO1Z, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the- day
2002, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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Section 4. This ordinance shall be published as required by law.
STAFF REPORT
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
June 19,2fi)2
Rahn Becker, Assistant City Manager
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AGENDA 6fITEM#
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suBJECr: Adoption of Ordinancer 2002-03 Seryer Rates
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Adopt proposed ordinance.
B. Direct city clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of adoption.
BACFGROUITTD: Federal Environmental Protection Agency regulations require that operation and
maintenance costs for the city's sewer enterprise be paid from the sewer rate with a specific method for
calculating the rate based on flow and loading. For the determination of the rate, the revenue required was
reduced by the estimated amount to be received from Burlingame Hi[s and Hillsborough. Their respective
flows and loadings were retrcved from the progftrm. The primary reason for the rate increase is to continue
accumulation of funding for the capital improvements progrrrm for the sewer collection system and wastewater
treatment plant, as detailed in the long term financing plan for sewer improvements.
On March 28, staffpresented to Council the long-term capital improvements financing plan for the water and
sewer utilities. The plan presented a ten-year projection of rate increases and debt financing to restore both
enterprises to financial health and provide the necessary revenue to repay debt service and place the
enterprises in a better position to finance some work on a pay-as-you-go basis. The recommendations today
propose only the rate increases needed for the coming year.
On May 20, the Council approved an application to the State for a low-interest loan to fund costs for the 2002-
03 wastewater treatment plant improvements. A condition ofthat loan requires an update to the federal rate
methodology mentioned above. Our consultant, Bartle Wells, determined that our residential rate was low vis-
d-vis commercial rates based on treatment outdated loading assumptions. The city has proposed implementing
the required change over three years. In total, this is a30Yo shift in rates from commercial to residential
accounts. Of the 22.lyo,l0o/o or l/3 ofthe shift is built into the recommended rates.
Article XIII (d) of the State Constitution requires that a notice be sent to all property owners regarding any
changes in utility rates at least 45 days prior to the public hearing. An expanded notice and information packet
wzls prepared and rnailed to all property owners as well as tenants who pay their utility bill. A press
conference was held on May 13 to explain the reasons for the increase in more detail. A copy of both the
notice and brochure sent to ratepayers and the press packet are attached.
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The current rates were effective last September l. Proposed rates for single-family residential increase 22.1o/o
to $3.70 per 1,000 gallons ofwinter water use. The minimum monthly residential bill is increased from $3.00
to $3.70, and is based on the proposed rates times a 1,000 gallon monthly consumption. The rate will be
applied to the three-year winter water use average to calculate a fixed rate that will remain in effect until next
year's rate review. A given customer's actual increase may be greater or lesser than22.lo/o, depending on
their winter water consumption average use. Multifamily rates increase 10.9% to $4.16, and institutional rates
increase 18. l8% to $1.43.
Light comrnercial rates increase l.U/o to $6.33 per 1,000 gallons of water consumed. Moderate-heavy
commercial rates increase 6.A40/o to $8.25 and food-related commercial increases 8.11% to $10.66.
Commercial categories will pay an estimated 53.4% ofthe total sewer service charges for
2002-03, down from 60.1% in 2001-02.
BUDGET IM,PACT: These rates, when established and combined with ttre estimated revenue from
Hillsborough, Burlingame Hills, and miscellaneous revenue totaling $1,067,000, will raise revenue equal to
tbe2002-03 sewer oper,ating budget less deprrciation, plus $100,000 for capital improvements, $52,000 for
administrative costs and $1,988,208 for debt service. Debt service associated with the State loan ($10,200,000
estimated proceeds) and a bond issue in September ($7,500,000 estimated proceeds) does not appear in the
financing or budget, as there will be no principal or interest payments due in 2002-03. Capitalized interest
expense associated with the bond issue will be financed from loan proceeds.
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Ordinance
CC: George Bagdorl Public Works Director
Chris Rogers, Admin. Anformation Manager
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ORDINAI{CE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08
ESTABLISHING WASTEWATER COLLECTION
RATES AND CHARGES
The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BLTRLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Notice of proposed revisions to the sewer rates and of the public hearing on
the proposed rates was mailed to each property owner in the City and to tenants paylng utility
bills, and duly published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. The City Council,
after public hearing and due study and deliberation, has determined that the price of sewer
service to customers must be increased to balance increased costs and improvements and to fund
necessary reconstruction. In construction and maintenance of the City sewer system, the City
general fund has contributed significant amounts of money to build, maintain, and operate the
system.
Section 2. Section 15.08.070 of the Burlingame Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
15.08.070 Sewerrental---Servicecharges.
(a) Every person whose premises in the city are served by a connection with the system
of sewerage of the city, whereby the sewerage or industrial wastes, or either or both, are disposed
by the city, shall pay a bimonthly sewer charge based upon the quantity of metered water per
bimonthly billing period as set forth in the following rate schedule, whether such water is derived
from a source other than city water supply or all or part of such water is furnished to the premises
without charge. The director of public works shall determine the classification of uses not
specifically listed. The finance director shall have the discretion and authority to establish a
different sewer charge when circumstances such as water leaks or unseasonable or atypical water
usage cause established rates to result in inequitably low or high sewer charges; any such
determination shall be reviewed by the city manager upon request from the customer.
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(2) Multi-family residential
(3) Restaurant, caterers,
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water'consumotion"for the billiis
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Vears 2000.2001. and2002. Anv user
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foba processing and consumirtion for the- current billing
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consuniption for the- current billing
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consuniption for the- current billing
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(6) Institutional (schools and churches)
Section 3. The schedule of rates shall be effective for all billings on and after
August 1,2002.
Section 4. The City Council finds that the rates adopted by this ordinance are not
discriminatory or excessive and are intended to provide sufficient revenue to operate the sewer
enterprise pursuant to the Govemment Code.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be published as required by law.
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I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that
the foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the lTth
day of June , 2002, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the_
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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AGENDASTAFF REPORT
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
June 18, 2002
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AGREEMENT WITH ERLER
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PUBLIC WORKS BY
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZ]NG A PROFESSIONAL SE
AND KALINOWSKI, INC. FOR PROGRAM MANAG
SUBMITTED
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WATER OUALITY IMPROVEMENTS, FY 2OO2I2OO3 - CITY JOB NO. 8O72O
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council approve the attached resolution authorizing a professional
services program management agreement with Erler and Kalinowski, Inc. in the amount of $379,000.
BACKGROUND: City Council has approved an annual water system CIP of $4,500,000. This is agOO% increase
in the level of water system effort over previous years. In order to undertake this massive amount of work in a timely
manner, a program manager is essential.
DISCUSSION: A number of firms were contacted by staff and six were asked to submit a Statement of
Qualifications. Three firms responded and were interviewed. Erler and Kalinowski, Inc. (EKI) was selected because
of the expertise and experience of their team on working with water system rehabilitation, water quality
improvements and chloramine conversion. In addition, EKI has performed exceptionally well on several recent
Water Division projects involving water quality issues. It should also be pointed out that the firm is located in
Burlingame providing enhanced accessibility and responsiveness to staff as well as a more personal commitrnent to
the success of the water program.
The attached agreement is summarized in three general categories as follows:
Program Management ($203.000) - Duties include the management of other professional consultants for the following
activities:
Water system master planning
Water quality services including chloramine conversion
Distribution system modeling
Distribution system main replacement
Pump station rehabilitation and replacement
Transmission main design and construction
Water storage facility rehabilitation and construction
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system implementation
City staff training
In addition, the EKI team will be responsible for:
Communication plan development and implementation including public relations during construction
Scheduling and budget control
Capital lmprovement Program Master Plan monitoring and updating
Consulting services recruifrnent and oversight
SCADA system implementation input and assistance
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The $203,000 cost for the program management services represents 4.5% of the overall water program budget of
$4,500,000. This is within the industry norm of 5 %. It should be emphasized that separate contracts with professional
consultants and construction contractors will still be necessary to perform the activities cited above. Staff will return
to Council periodically in the future for approval of these contracts.
Direct Engineering Services ($132.000) - The expertise within the EKI team enables them to perform direct
engineering for the following activities:
o Existing water system analyses confirmation. Chloramination conversion impact assessmento Chloramination operation and maintenance manual preparation. Chloramination operational trainingo Miscellaneous activities including environmental review, permitting and meetings with regulatory agencies
Knowledge Transfer ($44.000) - The progrirm manager needs to meet with the current City consultant and City staff
to become familiar with the water distribution system, previous water quality study results, water system modeling
and current five year master plan. This is a one time cost which will not be incurred in future years.
SUMMARY:
It is essential to the success of the long term accelerated water program ttrat staff have sufficient resources to
accomplish a variety of activities simultaneously and in a timely nurnner. The support provided from the EKI team
will enable the City to meet two very important short term goals; the replacement of leaking inaccessible water pipes
in the Easton Addition with construction starting in Summe r 2003 and the successful conversion of water disinfection
to chloramines mandated by the Departrnent of Health Services by Fall 2003.
As there are also long term needs identified in the water CIP such as additional pipe replacement, new water storage
and transmission lines as well as more comprehensive water quality control and monitoring, the agreement with EKI
team provides for a renewal of services annually based on past performance. This option allows the City to retain
the same consultant which would provide more continuity and accountability in water program management.
EXHIBITS: Resolution, Agreement
BUDGET IMPACT: Funds are available in the 200212003 Water System CIP for the agreement.
c: City Clerk; City Attorney; EI(, Phil Scott
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RESOLUTION NO.
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERYICES
ERLER AND KALINOWSKI. INC.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OF WATER SYSTEM AND
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CITY PROJECT NO. 80720
RESOLVED, by the CITY COUNCIL of the Ciry of Burlingame, California and this
Council does hereby FIND, ORDER and DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The public interest and convenience require execution of the agreement cited in
the title above.
2. The City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to sign said agreement for and
on behalf of the City of Burlingame.
3. The City Clerk is hereby ordered and instructed to attest such signature.
Mayor
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby ceftiry that the
foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
City Clerk
STAFF REPORT
Burlingame Public Library
AGENDA ITTTVT *-\
MEETING DATE: July 1,2002
June27,2002
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council SUBMITTED BY:
FROM: Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian APPROVED BY:
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES; EASTON BRANCH LIBRARY RENOVATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council adopt the attached resolution approving an
agreement with Dahanukar Brandes for architectural services for the renovation of the Easton Branch
Library. The total amount of the contract will be $ 129,000 paid in two phases. The first phase for
design will be: $ 93,900; the second phase for Construction Management will be $ 35,100.
BACKGROUND: On March 27,2000, an RFP was mailed to 12 prospective bidders for a renovation
of the Easton Branch Library. At that time, no formal response was received to the RFP. Subsequently, I
discussed the RFP with two architects and a library consultant and they suggested a renovation
feasibility study. In conversations with Hal Brandes, he agreed to work with us to develop a feasibility
study.
This study was accepted and approved by City Council in November 2001. Since that time we have
been working with the architects, staff and community to develop an acceptable conceptual design. We
have arrived at the attached conceptual design and are ready to move toward design development,
schematic design, and construction drawings.
BUDGET IMPACT: The200112002 and 200212003 Capital Projects budgets include funding for Phase
I of the design work.
Attachments: Agreement for Dahanukar Brandes Architects Consultant Services (6 pages); Easton
Branch Library Improvement Project, Proposal for Architectural Services (10 pages); City Council
Resolution (l page).
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH DAHANUKAR BRANDES ARCHITECTS TO
PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR
THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE EASTON BRANCH LIBRARY
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame:
WHEREAS, the City intends to improve the Easton Branch Library; and
WHEREAS, Dahanukar Brandes Architects are licensed architects who have worked with
the City to develop a concept for the improvements; and
WHEREAS, Dahanukar Brandes Architects are well-qualified to put this concept into
construction plans,
NOW, THEREFORE,IT IS RESOLYED AI\ID ORDERED:
1. The City Manager is authorized and directed to execute the Agreement with Dahanukar
Brandes Architects as generally contained in Attachment A hereto as approved as to form by the
City Attorney..
2. The Clerk is directed to attest to the signature of the Manager.
MAYOR
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the _day of
-2002,
and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COI-INCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS :
CTTY CLERK
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DAHANUKAR BRANDES ARCHITECTSARCHITECTURE PLANNING INTERIOR DESIGNeo7 GREENHTLL RoAD. MrLL VALLEY cA, 9ata l 418. A B E.7 02 5 FAX aiS.teO,osTr
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Mr. Alted Escoffer, City Librarian
Burlingame Public Library
480 Primrose Road
Burlinganre, CA 94010
R-E Eegton Branch Library Improvement Project
Pmposal for Architectunl Services
Dear Mr. Escoffier:
We are pleased to prcsent for you review and consideration, this proposal for
architecural design, consauotbn docurrcntatior, bidding and construction administration for thE
Easton Branch Library Improvement Project. We would be plea.s€d to be given the
opporfirnity to provide these services to the City of Bulingerne and the Burlingame Public
Library,
The purpose of work in this proposal of services is to accomplish an improvemeat of the
existing building as outliued in the attached proposed plan of improvements, in t}r following
phases:
I . Develop tk design plau of irryrovements. The scope of work will irnlude planning
required for improverrnts to the eisting facilities (approximately 3,000 square ftet),
2. Preparation ofconstruction documEnts, incfuding drawiags and qpecifications.
Selection of shelving and furnishings will be included as a separate bid package.
3. Assisting the City and Library in project bidding and cons;tmction cotraact negotiation-
4. Providing construction administration services.
Work will inchrde:
l. ADA compliance aseessrnent (including toilets).
2. Repair of structural damage, including ternrite, dry rot, leaking windows and roofing.
The structural oppomrnities and limitations of the existing buildirg and seisqnic
irqyrovemeots u,ill be e\4aluated.
3. Irprovements to lighting and ffVAC aaC plumbing systems,
4. Iryroved technology wiring and cabling. Computer and telepbone systems shall be
povided by the Library.
5. Addition of new irrigation slstem.
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Tbe scope ofwork will include rpview of projrect requhements with library personnel and a
reviEw of City Planning, BuiHilrg, and Fire Deparurcnt requiremcnts with Ctty offcials,
If a public review process is rcqufoed for this work; it would be included as an additional
seovice.
Following is our proposal for services:
A.Scope of Basic Services
The work will be pr,ovided in fow plrases:
Dqsi$: Serrrices shall ittclude preparations of floor and ceiliqg plaus, exterior elevations,
interior elevationq preliminary selections of materials and finishes, and qpecifications that
identify major materials and construction systems and establish their quality levels.
Consultant servioes shall include stnrtural, mechanicaf and eleotrioal designs.
heparation of Qonstnrctip,n Doc,uqncrfF: Seryices of this Phase will include the
preparation of documents for approvals aCId p€rmits, bidding, ard consfirrstion.
Documerfs will include: a base plan of site and building; architectmal floor, ceiling, and
mofplans; building sections and elerations; details ofbuilding $ystems; stnrctural plans
and details; rcchanical plumbing, electrical and lighting plans and single [ias diagramsi
equiprent sohednles; specificatiors; strusnual calcuHions; euergy caloulations; required
equipment; and cobr and finishe5 palette. Sewices will inchrde preparation of a landscape
irrigation plan and specificatiorrs. General conditions of the corfract and City/Contractor
furm of agreereat shall be provided by the City.
Bi4diqg a+d.Negoti?tion: We will assist in solicitation of bitls &om contractors, Bnd
negotiation of corstruction contract. Services will include one pre-bid meeting and
response to biddcr requests for information or clarification
Construotion Adminisftation: The progress ofthe construction work wlll be reviewed fur
general conformance with plans and speoifioatiors. Contractor zubmittals, requests Sr
clarificatiou and propose substifftions wilt be rwiewod for confrrrmrpe with docrrment
requirements. Seleotion of colors and finishes will be oonfirrned.
Visits will be weekly or lvhen rcquhed to review general progress of the work
Consultant visits shall be as required for initial review of consbrustion or installation
requhenrents and final purrch list.
A statemeut of proba.ble construction cost will be prepared at th€ completion of the design
phase.
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Interior dcsign services wl:ll itrolude assisting ttn Library in selection and specificatiotr of
movable tables and chairs, shrlving ard display systemsi or office firmishings, Computem,
communications, and electronic equipment (copicrs, *c.) shall be provided by thE Librsry.
Two rrcetiogs with the Easlon hoject Team will be required: a design me€ting a1 tlre end
of the design phase a d a progrEss meetirg at mid-poitrt of the consruction docurents. h,ogress
loeetirys with the Library statrwill be included h the Basio S€rvices.
Artist rclarod services shall be provided by ttrc Library. Services required oftho Architecl
related to selection ofsrtist or art, inchding fireetings; provisions for the inoorporation of
amvork; or building requhenrents for support, Iighting, etc. sb8ll be rsimbursed as an additional
service.
Ifunforeseen conditions require firrther detail hvestigation, above and boyond these
services, they sball be reimbrmed as an additionai service .
The scope of services qhall include two presentations; additional presentations strall be
reimbursed as an additional service.
Daharukar Brandes Axchitects shall retain consuhads for Sructrral, Mechanical aad
Electical Engineering, and oorctruotion cost estfunating.
B. Fee for Basic Scrvices
The Easb Fees lbr professional services as described as described above slrall be a hrrp
sum aErount. The payment schedule shall be:
Phase ofservice Perc€d Arrutr
Design Ptrase
Construction Doorerfs
Bliding ard Ncgotiation
Construptbn Adminisfation
Inigatiou Plan
Interior Design
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Total Fees For Servioes
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Cotsultant Servioes are provided by the following consults:
Structural Engineedng (OLMM Consuhing Engineers)
Mechanicrl and Ph:mbirg (SJ Engineers)
Electrical Engineering (POLA Consufting Electricaf Engineers)
Corstuotion Cost Corsultant (Cary Amari Consmrction CoDsultant)
Irrigation Consuhant (G. BelI Assooiates)
Optioual Corsuitaat Servicesr As the work prooeeds it may be desirable to include tle
services ofthe following consuhants. Ifrequired, tbese services would be provided as
additional services.
ADA and Code Consultant @olf Jersen)
Lighting Design (Architectural Liglrting Design)
Civil Engineering for sitework or drainage
Planting
Exoonses such as ravel fi:rc+ delivcry, photography, printing of&awings or reports, etc.
irrcurred by gofessionals, are additioilal to ttrc Basio Fee atrd will be refuibursed as p€r attached
rate sckdule. Costs for priming of plans or docurrnts shall be reimbursable.
Statements for work shall be submritted morthly on a pero€ntagp corylete bdsiq and
palments are due rrpon recerpt. TIE Architect reserves the right to stop work when charges are
more than thirty dEyB psst due. If, for any reason, the Architect's servic€s arr temrinated or the
project is abandoned, the Arctntect shall be compensated for all charges incurred,.
Arohitectl current Proftssional Liability Insurame li-it is $250,000 per clain $500,000
aggegate; costs associated with increase of limits to $1,000,@0, if required, will be reimbursed.
C. AdditionalServices:
Additional services shall be performed onty if rcquired and auttorized in writing. Fees frr
additional services shall be charged for on an hourly besis in accordance rsith tle attached rate
schedule. Expenses incuned in ttrc performaoce with additional services will be reimbursed as pet
the attac,hed rate schedule.
Meetings or services beyond those indicsted above would be additional and fers fur such
Additional Services reimbursed on a tirne and materials basis as indicated oD the attacbed rate
schedule.
Rerderings or ilustrations, if required slull be reimhmed as an additional service.
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JUN_26_2OA2 A?156 FROI1 DAHANUKAR BRANDES
DAHAIUKAR BRANDES
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As the work progrcsses, id@tification of poterfial problems due to existing conditions
rrny require additional roview. If required or requested these services could be provided as an
additional service.
D. Materl.l to be X'ur[khed by Others:
If possible, Owner will arraoge for the following to be provided for use in tle work:
Record plans of existing building (ifavailable).
Rclevant maintenance information on the building condition.
Evaluation ofrequircnrenls for the frcility by facitities raintenance staff.
Property Survey and Geotechnioal Anabsis.
Skuctural testiig.
Con.struction testing and inspeotion servioes.
E. Services to be Excluded
Analysis of Toxins and cost of their reroval (i.e.: Asbestos, Lead, etc.).
Termite or Pest Inspection
Consultant engineedng seryices not rrcluded above.
Cofiputer and telephone/communication systems. (Building connectio4 conduits,
and receptacles shall be included in Basic Services.)
F. Cost Estimetes
Estimates by tbe Arcbitect and their consuhants represent their best professional
judgement of probable cost, It is reoognized, however, th* neither tle Architect nor the Owno
has any codrol over Cortractors' retlods of determining bid prices or variable marka
conditioos. Thus the Arohiteot cannot guaranteE tbat bids will not vary ftom his eslimates.
G. Linitation of Lirbility
Ttre Owner agrees to limit the Architect's iiability to the Owner and all parties mvolvod on
the project, due to the Architect's negligent acts. €rrors, or omissions, suoh that the total
aggregate }iability of tlr Architect to all thosie named shall m1 6xse€d total feos for services
rendered on this project.
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DAHANUKAR
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AR,CHITECTA
Ifthe t€rms ard conditions described inthis letter rcet withyour approval, please signttrc
extra copy and return it to us. We look fonruad to working with you aod being of service to the
City of BurHngrme and the Burlingame Public Library.
Sincerely Approved:
DAHANUKAR BRANDES ARGH ]TECTS
Date
c.Mr. Syed Murtuu, P.E.
City Engineer, City of Burlingame
Attachnrents: Rate Schedule
List of Comultants
hoposed PIan of Building Improvements
Plan of Existing Building
IvIr. AIfred Escoffier, City Librarian
Burllngame Publh Ltbrary
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DAHAI{UKAR BRAIIDES ARCHITEGTS
RATE SCHEDULE
1 January,2002
Prineipal
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Hal Brudes, AIA
Bharati Dalrurukar
$150,00
$I50.00
Reimburcable Expeuses; Reproduction/air traveUFAlVphotography/long distanoe
phone/deliveryietc, will be reimhrsed at cost x 1.15. Automobile travel will be reimbursed at
$0.35 per miie.
Additional Servicee of Conguhants: Stnrctural, mechanical, electrical, Ughting, civit landscape
architect, and special consultsnts wi[ bs reimbursed at cost x 1.2.
We reserve ttre right to increase ratcs otr an annual basis.
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OAI'ATUKAR
LIST OT CONSULTANTS
Easton Branch Library
(5r 0) 433-0128
Mechanical Engineerr
Mr, Neil Josan c
SJ Engineere
300 Frank H. Ogawa Pkza
Suite 308
Oakland CA 94512
(510) 832-1505
Electricrl Engitreel!
Mr. Tony Jakosalem
Pete O Lapid & AeEociat a
153 Keamy Sl Suite 403
SanFrancisco,CA 94108
(41s) 765,04s1
Constru ction Coat Estimators
Gary knari
Amari & Assoctatoq Construction Consultents
40 4th St., Suite 228
Pptahrqfl, CA 94952
(707) 664-rss9
Irrigation Consultants
G. BeU
G. Bell Associates
1655 Pok Street. Suite 3
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 351-1408
+ Consrltants for Daharukar Braodes Arohitects on Burlirrgame Village Park
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Olmm $truchral Dcsign
1,t04 Franklin St, Suite 350
Oaldand"CA 94612
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HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Jure 17,20012
PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA
ITEM #
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SUBMITTED
BY
BY
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES C CT TO UNDERGROUND
CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS FOR THE BURLINGAME PARK SUBDIVISION SEWER
REHABILITATION, PHASE I AND PHASE II - CITY PROJECT 8068(1) AND (2)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council approve the attached resolution awarding a professional
services contract to Underground Construction Managers (UCM) in the amount of $166,850 for Phase I and Phase
II design of the Burlingame Park Subdivision Sewer Project.
DISCUSSION: Staff received proposals from eight firms to provide design services for rehabilitating the sewer mains
in the Burlingame Park Subdivision Area. Four firms were selected for interviews. UCM received the highest rating
and Wilsey Ham came in second. UCM has demonstrated the best engineering expertise, a high degree of
responsiveness, and a commitnent to complete the design in time which is the key to the successful execution of the
project. UCM has worked with the City on both the Mills Canyon Sewer Rehabilitation Project and Shoreline Sewer
Rehabilitation project. Their professional services were very satisfactory.
The design phase of the project will begin in July 20fl2 md conclude on or about February 2003. The construction
is estimated to start in March 2003. The construction management portion of the professional services will be
awarded at that time and will include a public outreach progr:tm.
EXHIBITS: Resolution, Agreement and Fee Schedule
BUDGET IMPACT: There are sufficient funds available in the 200212003 Capital Improvement Budget.
Donald T. Chang, P.E.
Senior Civil Engineer
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RESOLUTION NO.
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES
UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS
BURLINGAME PARK SI,]BDIVISION SEWER REHABILITATION.
PHASE I AND PHASE 1I
CITY PROJECT NO. 8068(1) AND (2)
RESOLVED, by the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Burlingame, California and this
Council does hereby FIND, ORDER and DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The public interest and convenience require execution of the agreement cited in
the title above.
2. The City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to sign said agreement for and
on behalf of the City of Burlingame.
3. The City Clerk is hereby ordered and instructed to attest such signature.
Mayor
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certifu that the
foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the_
day of , 2002, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
City Clerk
AGENDA
ITEM #
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DATE
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STAFF REPORT
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Jtne25,2002
PUBLIC WORKS
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TO:
DATE:
FROM
SUBMITTED
BY
APPROVED
BY
sUBJECT: NPDES STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN - 2OO2-2O03 GENERAL RAM BUDGET
RECOMMENDATION: It is requested that the City Council endorse the2002-2003 General Program Budget as
adopted by the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) and use of the San Mateo
County Flood Control District as the funding mechanism to support the General Program activities by adopting:
1) Resolution recommending that the District continue to impose charges for funding the Program scope of
work (Basic Fees);
2) Resolution recommending that the District impose additional charges for funding the expanded scope of
work (Additional Fees); and
3) Resolution approving Agreement between the City and the San Mateo County Flood Control District for
administration of program
BACKGROLTND: The Environmental Protection Agency, under amendments to the 1987 Clean Water Act,
imposed regulations that mandate local government to control and reduce the amount of storm water pollution
runoff into receiving waters of the United States. Under the authority of the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act,
the State Water Resources Control Board has delegated authority to its regional boards to invoke permitting
requirements. The permitting programs have been developed to deal with, Industrial, Construction and Municipal
stormwater requirements.
In July 1991, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board notified San Mateo County and all
incorporated cities of the requirement to submit a Municipal NPDES Stormwater Permit application and to
implement a Stormwater Management Plan. Failure to implement such a plan poses significant penalties that can
be levied against a jurisdiction by the Regional Board. Under the Water Code, the Regional Board may impose
an administrative fine of up to $10,000 for each day a violation occurs. In addition, the Regional Board may
request that the Attorney General seek judgment in superior court to impose civil liability not to exceed $25,000
for each day a violation occurs.
The General Program encompasses those efforts undertaken for the benefit of all 2l agency co-permittees involved
with the implementation ofthe Stormwater Management Plan and adherence to the conditioni set forth under the
Countywide NPDES Waste Discharge Permit. The six General Program components have identified work tasks
to be undertaken and completed during the 2002-2003 fiscal year.
The2002-2003 NPDES General Program Budget is $1,295,348 as outlined in the Summary of Costs included as
Attachment 1.
The funding mechanism uses parcel information currently available and creates land use categories for purposes
of financing General Program activities. The size of a parcel clearly impacts the amount of stormwater run-off
which flows through the storm drainage system and into the waterways. The recommended financing mechanism
utilizes single familyresidence as the base rate and establishes a cornmon rate assessed uniformly a-ong all land
use classes. Utilizing the total area of the parcels within differing land uses divided by the ar"rage single family
parcel size provides an equivalent dwelling unit (EDU). The impact of this fee is a single base rite foiall singll
Mayor and Council
Re: NPDES Program for 2002-2003
June25,2002
Page2
family residences of $5.92/APN (Assessor' s Parcel Number). As a matter of equity, all other land uses are charged
at the minimum of the base rate and their proportionate share of cost increases with the corresponding size of the
parcel as calculated by its EDU. Condominiums, miscellaneous, vacant and agricultural land uses are charged at
one-half the single family per parcel rate.
The rate is set in 2parts. The first is the basic fee that has been in existence for over ten years of $3.44IAPN. The
additional fee is for $2.48/APN to fund the additional requirements of the program.
In addition, the proposed agreement will outline the basic responsibilities of the parties.
BUDGET IMPACT: These fees will cover Burlingame's portion of the Countywide program.
EXHIBITS: Resolutions; Attachment I
P.E.
Senior Civil Engineer
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
RECOMMENDING THAT THE SAN MATEO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT TO CONTINUE TO IMPOSE CHARGES FOR FT]NDING THE SCOPE OF'
WORI( FOR THE 2OO2IO3 COUNTYWIDE NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCIIARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) GENERAL PROGRAM
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame:
WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency, under amendments to the 1987
Federal Clean Water Act, imposed regulations that mandate local govemments to control and
reduce the amount of stormwater pollutant runoff into receiving waters; and
WHEREAS, under the authority of California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act, the
State Water Resources Control Board has delegated authority to its regional boards to invoke
permitting requirements upon counties and cities; and
WHEREAS, in July 1991, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
notified San Mateo County of the requirement to submit an NPDES Permit Application by
November 30,1992; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the NPDES Permit Process, San Mateo County in
conjunction with all incorporated cities in San Mateo County has prepared a San Mateo
Countywide Stormwater Management Plan which has a General Program as a fundamental
component of the Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo Countywide Stormwater Management Plan was submitted to
the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Management Plan was
approved by the Board and made part of the NPDES Waste Discharge Permit CA 0029921,
issued September 13,1993 and remaining in effect through June 30, 1998; and
WIIEREAS, the San Mateo Countywide StormwaterManagement Plan and NPDES
Waste Discharge Permit CA0029921 required that San Mateo County submit a renewal
application by March 31, 1998, including a Stormwater Management Plan for 1998 through
2003; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo CountyNPDES Technical Advisory Committee prepared the
San Mateo Countywide Stormwater Management Plan for 1998-2003; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame accepted, adopted and committed to implement the
San Mateo Countywide Stormwater Management Plan for 1998-2003 and the renewal
1 Basic NPDES Fees
application and Plan was submitted to the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board
on March 18, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, after Public
Hearing, approved the Renewed NPDES Permit effective Jluly 21, 1999 andwhich expires July
20,2004; and
WHEREAS, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board has imposed
additional requirements on the NPDES General Program beyond those required in the current
Renewed NPDES Permit; and
WHERBAS, the San Mateo County Flood Control District Act, as amended by the State
Legislature in 1992 (Assembly Bill2635), authorized the San Mateo County Flood Control
District ("District") to impose charges to firnd storm drainage programs such as the NPDES
Program; and
WHEREAS, in 1995, District adopted, by ordinance, charges ("Basic Charges") to fund
the County-wide General Program at the following rates: Single Family Resident: $3.44/APN;
Miscellaneous, Agriculture, Vacant and Condominium: $l.72IAPN; all other land uses a base
rate of $3.44IAPN for the first 11,000 square feet plus $0.3127 per 1,000 additional square feet
ofparcel area; and
WHEREAS, District has requested all cities to indicate, by resolution, whether they wish
to have District collect the Basic Charges on behalf of the City to fund a portion of the
$1,295,348 Budget for FY 2002-2003; and
WIIEREAS, the charges are in the nature of a sewer service charge in that they are
intended to fund a federally mandated program the purpose of which is to create waste treatrnent
management planning processes to reduce the amount of pollutants in discharges from property
into municipal storm sewer systems which, in turn, discharge into the waters of the United States,
and to reduce the need to expand the existing sanitary sewer facilities in the City; and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public meeting, the City of Burlingame has considered the
proposal to fund the County-wide NPDES General Program through the San Mateo County
Flood Control District and considered all written and oral evidence presented on the matter,
NOW, THEREFORE,IT IS RESOLVED AI\[D ORDERED:
1. The City of Burlingame approves the expanded Scope of Work imposed on the
NPDES General Program and respectfully requests the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors,
acting as the governing board of the San Mateo County Flood Control District, to impose the
charges on behalf of the City necessary to fund the County-wide NPDES General Program.
2 Basic NPDES Fees
Z. The City of Burlingame requests that all properties within the territorial limits of the
City of Burlingame be charged the annual charges in accordance with the charges stated above.
3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the San
Mateo County Board of Supervisors and to the NPDES Coordinator of C/CAG.
MAYOR
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the
-day
of
2002, andwas adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEIVIBERS:
NOES: COUNCILIyIEIIBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEIVIBERS:
CMY CLERK
J Basic NPDES Fees
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
RBCOMMENDING THAT THE SA}t MATEO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT IMPOSE ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR FTJNDING THE EXPANDED
SCOPE OF WORI( FOR THE 2OO2IO3 COUNTYWIDE NATIONAL POLLUTION
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) GENERAL PROGRAM
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame:
WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency, under amendments to the 1987
Federal Clean Water Act, imposed regulations that mandate local governments to control and
reduce the amount of stormwater pollutant runoff into receiving waters; and
WHEREAS, under the authority of California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act, the
State Water Resources Control Board has delegated authority to its regional boards to invoke
permitting requirements upon counties and cities; and
WHEREAS, in July 1991, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
notified San Mateo County of the requirement to submit an NPDES Permit Application by
November 30,1992; and,
WHERBAS, in furtherance of the NPDES Permit Process, San Mateo County in
conjunction with all incorporated cities in San Mateo Countyhas prepared a San Mateo
Counrywide Stormwater Management Plan which has a General Program as a fundamental
component of the Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo Countywide Stormwater Management Plan was submitted to
the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Management Plan was
approved by the Board and made part of the NPDES Waste Discharge Permit CA0029921,
issued September 13,1993 and remaining in effect through June 30, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo Countywide Stormwater Management Plan and NPDES
Waste Discharge Permit CA0029921 required that San Mateo County submit a renewal
application by March 31,1998, including a Stormwater Management Plan for 1998 through
2003; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County NPDES Technical Advisory Committee prepared the
San Mateo Countywide StormwaterManagement Plan for 1998-2003; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame accepted, adopted and committed to implement the
San Mateo Countywide Stormwater Management Plan for 1998-2003 and the renewal
1 Additional NPDES Fees
application and Plan was submitted to the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board
on March 18, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, after Public
Hearing, approved the Renewed NPDES Permit effective July2l,1999 and which expires July
20,2004; and,
WHEREAS, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board has imposed
additional requirements on the NPDES General Program beyond those required in the current
Renewed NPDES Permit; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Flood Control District Act, as amended by the State
Legislature in 1992 (Assembly Bill 2635), authorized the San Mateo County Flood Control
District ("District") to impose charges to fund storm drainage programs such as the NPDES
Program; and
WHEREAS, in 1995, the Diskict adopted a basic NPDES charge to fund the
County-wide General Program; and
WHEREAS, in meeting the expanded requirements of the NPDES General Program, the
District adopted and imposed additional annual charges that, when added to the previously
adopted Basic Charges, would be necessary to fund the Program; and
WHERBAS, District has requested all cities to indicate, byresolution, whethertheywish
to have District collect the additional charges on behalf of the City to fund a portion of the
$1,295,348 BudgetforFY 2002-20A3 atthefollowingrates: SingleFamilyResident:
$2.4842IAPN; Miscellaneous, Agriculture, Vacant and Condominium: $1.2421IAPN; all other
land uses a base rate of $2.4842IAPN for the first I1,000 square feet plus $A.2240 per 1,000
additional square feet ofparcel area; and
WHEREAS, the charges are in the nafure of a sewer service charge in that they are
intended to fund a federally mandated program the purpose ofwhich is to create waste treaftnent
management planning processes to reduce the amount ofpollutants in discharges from property
into municipal storm sewer systems which, in turn, discharge into the waters of the United States,
and to reduce the need to expand the sanitary sewer facilities; and
WIIEREAS, at a duly noticed public meeting, the City of Burlingame has considered the
proposal to fund the County-wide NPDES General Program through the San Mateo County
Flood Control Dishict and considered all written and oral evidence presented on the matter,
NOW, THEREFORE,IT IS RESOLVED AND ORDERED:
2 Additional NPDES Fees
1 The City of Burlingame approves the expanded Scope of Work imposed on the
NPDES General Program and respectfully requests the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors,
acting as the governing board of the San Mateo County Flood Control District, to impose those
additional charges on behalf of the City necessary to fund the County-wide NPDES General
Program.
2. The City of Burlingame requests that all properties within the territorial limits of the
City of Burlingame be charged the additional annual charges in accordance with the additional
charges stated above.
3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the San
Mateo County Board of Supervisors and to the NPDES Coordinator of C/CAG.
MAYOR
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Bwlingame, do hereby certifr that the foregoing
resolution was introduced at a regulm meeting of the City Council held on the
-day
of
2002, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEIMBERS:
CITY CLERK
J Additional NPDES Fees
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF BURLINGAME
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN MATEO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT REGARDING FEES FOR THE NPDES PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame
WHEREAS, the City is committed to meeting its obligations under the Clean Water Act;
and
WHEREAS, the City has an extensive sewerage system, both sanitary and storm, and the
City is working to minimize the introduction of pollutants into creeks and streams and San
Francisco Bay; and
WHEREAS, a key component of that effort, in addition tp the treatment facilities and local
pollution controls, is the County-wide stormwater pollution prevention and control program
administered through the San Mateo County Flood Control District ("District") and the City/County
Association of Govemments ("C/CAG"); and
WHEREAS, the District is willing to continue this effort and to continue to collect fees to
fund this program pursuant to an agreement between the District and the City because the District
funding depends on the participation of the cities and the County,
NOW, THEREFORE,IT IS RESOLVED AI\D ORDERED:
1. The Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A between the City and the San Mateo County
Flood Control District is approved.
2. The City Manager is directed to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City and the City
Clerk is directed to attest to the signature of the Manager.
MAYOR
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certiff that the
foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the day of
2002, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CMY CLERK
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AIID
THE SAIY MATEO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
REGARDING FEES FOR FT]NDING
THE NATIONAL POLLUTAi\T DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES)
PROGRAM FORTHE COUNTY OF SAI\ MATEO
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this _ day of 2002, between
the San Mateo County Flood Control District ('IDISTRICT") and the City of Burlingame
("CITY").
RECITALS
A. CITY is obligated under the federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. section 1251 et seq.,
to obtain aNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("MDES") permit ("Permit").
B. CITY, along with all other cities in the County and the County of San Mateo, is a
parfy to the Joint Powers Agreement Continuing the Establishment of the City/County
Association of Governments ("JPA Agreemenf'). The JPA Agreement established the
City/County Association of Governments ("C/CAG), with the responsibility of and
implementing county-wide state mandated plans. Among the powers assumed by C/CAG is the
development of a countywide stormwater pollution prevention and control program and the
securing of a countywide NPDES Permit.
C. The JPA Agreement provides, at section 6,that each member shall contribute its pro-
rata share of the revenues needed for the annual budget as adopted by the C/CAG Board of
Directors. The budget includes the amount needed to obtain the required NPDES permit and to
implement the NPDES progftrm.
D. In the past, the NPDES progmm has been funded on behalf of C/CAG and its member
agencies, in major part, through charges against property imposed by DISTRICT under authority
contained in the San Mateo Flood Control District Act, and collected annually on the tax bill.
The revenue obtained through imposition of this charge is ultimately for the benefit of
participating C/CAG agencies, including CITY.
E. In consideration of the adoption of a ]TIPDES charge by DISTRICT, it is appropriate
that CITY indemniff DISTRICT to the extent of the charges collected on its behalf to fund the
NPDES program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE that, in consideration of
the DISTRICT'S consent to collect CITY'S portion of the required amounts necessary to fund
the NPDES program, CITY agrees to indemnify and save harmless DISTRICT for all amounts
collected by DISTRICT on behalf of CITY, in the past or in the future, that DISTRICT is
required to refund for any reason whatsoever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have affixed their hands on the day and year
first written above.
At
Dated:
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
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AGENDA 9eITEM #
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DATE 7lLl02
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AltD CITY COIjNCIL suBnnmED/
BY
DATE: June 19,2002
rRoM: Rahn Becker, Assistant City Manager
650-558-7222
sL,BJECT: Resolutions Authorizing (1) Agreement
BY
with Kelling & Nobriga for
Financial Advisor SeIvices, and (2) Agrcement
Bond Counsel Senices
with Omic\ Herington& Sutcliffe for
RECOMMEIIDATION: Approve the resolutions.
BACKGROUND: Over the past six months, Council has received and approved the log term financing plan
for water and sewer improvements, and various financial analyses regarding the water and sewer budgets. A
component of that plan involved issuing of debt to finance some of the needed improvements. The first bond
issue for water andsewer improvements is planned for September 2002. To commence work on this issue, the
City must retain a financial advisor and bond counsel to prepare the official statement and various legal
documents in preparation for the competitive bid.
The above firms were used for our recent corporation yard bond issue, and Kelling, Northcross & Nobriga was
also retained to prepare the long term water and sewer capital improvements financing plan. Their work for
the city has been excellent, and staffrecommends continuing to use these firms to insure continuity.
Their proposals are attached.
BUDGET IMPACT: The bond counsel agreement calls for a payanent of $60,000 ifthe water and sewer
issues are combined, which we plan to do. The financial advisor agreement would cost $48,000. Both fees
would be paid from bond proceeds and are payable only upon successful completion of the bond sale.
ATTACIIMENTS: Kelling, Northcross & Nobriga proposal for financial advisor services
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe proposal for bond counsel services
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ORRICK
Proposal to Provide Bond Counsel Services to
the City of Burtingame
Submitted tlay 30, 2N2
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Philip Craig Morgan
(4151 773-5524
pmorgan@orrick.com
May 30,2002
Rahn Becker
Assistant City Manager
City of Budingame
City Hall
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, California 9 4010
Re: Prooosal to Provide Bond Counsel Serr.ices to the Ciw of Burlinsame
Dear Mr. Becker:
'We are pleased to ptovide this response to the Request fot Ptoposals by the City of BurLngame. We
have enjoyed working vrith the City on its financings over the last 10 years, and we apprecrate the
opportunity to work again with the City. The attorneys working on this financing will be Roger
Davis and myself, assisted by our tax attorney Chas Cardall. We believe that *us Ornck team can
offer the City the best combination of responsiveness, experience, innovad.on, condnuiw and results.
Please let me know if you have any quesdons or if I can provide any additional tnformation.
Respectfully submitted,
HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP
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Ptoposal to Provide Bond Counsel Services
to the City of Butlingame
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numerous charitable and public service organizadons.
With over 550 lawyers practicing in San Francisco; New York; Silicon Valley; Los
Angeles; Sacramento; $Tashington, D.C.; Seatde; Srngapore; London; and Tokyo, Orrick's btoad
tange of pracdce areas provides quality legal services to meet a vaiety of business needs, from
complex corporate transacdons to cost-effecdve resolution of disputes. Our pnmary pracdce areas
include: Public Finance, Denvatives, Corporate and Technology, Private Finance, Structured
Finance, Global Energy, Communicadons and Infrastructure, Litigad.on, Tax and Personal Estates,
Employment, Real Estate, Compensation and Employee Benefi.ts, Bankruptcy and Restructuring,
Market ReguJation, and Intellectual Property.
Ornck's finance pracd.ces have earned the firm leading tankings in areas such as
municipal finance, project finance, structured finance and teptesentadon in initial public offerings.
Orrick is organized to provide integrated legal services, enabling clients to receive
focused local attention to a frrll range of legal issues. TIus structute, together with our
communications network, enables us to bnng to bear the best resources and expertise of the firm on
matters originaong virtually anywhere in the world. This flexibility allows us to provide high qualiqv
legal services at any of our locadons in a umely and cost-effecdve mannet.
Public Finance Ovetview
Orrick's public f,nance department presendy consists of 81 attorneys, with 25 in San
Francisco, 26 in New York, 15 in Los Angeles, 9 in Sacramento, 4 in Seatde and 2 in Washington,
D.C. Orrick is the largest bond counsel 6rm in California, one of the largest in the coulrtry, and is
strategically situated to provide the best legal services for our clients.
Orrick has maintained a substantial ptacuce in the area of public fi.nance for almost
100 years. It has been the premier bond counsel firm rn Califotnia thtoughout that period, and has
been ranked fust rn the country over the last ten years in total volume of financings fot which it
seryed as bond counsel. From 1991 to present, Orrick served as bond counsel for almost 3,160
bond issues totaling $160.2 billion and as underwriter's counsel for more than 1,560 issues totaling
$82.9 billion More than one rn every ten bonds issued nationwide ovet the past ten years has
rncluded Orrick. In addition to serving as bond counsel and underwriter's counsel, Orick also acts
as issuer counsel, special tax counsel, trustee's counsel, company counsel, ctedit provider counsel,
swap/derivative provider counsel and lender counsel in connection with the issuance of tax-exempt
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bonds. We have served as bond ot othet counsel for issues in 44 of the 50 states and several
territories.
Customary Services
We are committed to providing the City with the best legal representation
available in connection with its sewer system and water system revenue bonds. If we are
selected as bond counsel , we would perform the following services:
1. Consultation with representadves of the City and the City's financial advisor
and others concerning the timing, terms and structure of the financing, including analysis of the
advantages and drsadvantages of each avarlable Frnancing technique (including the advantages and
disadvantages of separate financings vs. a combined financing) and considerad.on of Califomrala'w,
federal tax law, federal securides law and general public finance law.
2. Preparation andf or review of legal proceedings for the authonzation, sale
and issuance of tevenue bonds, including preparation andf or rer.iew of the necessary resoludons,
trust agreement(s), continuing disclosure agreement(s), nonce(s) of sale and other necessary
documents for the issuance of the bonds; preparation of the proceedings for the sale of the bonds;
supervrsion of the p.t"ti"g of the bonds; preparauon of other ptoceedings and documents
(including closing papers) incidental to or in connecdon with the issuance of the bonds; and
coordination of the closing.
3. Reviewing the official statement(s) ptepared for the offering and sale of the
bonds with a view to ensuring that the description of the legal documents contained therein is
accurate.
4. Rendering of the final legal opinion on t}re validity of the bonds and the tax-
exemPt status of interest theteon, and such othet customary legal opinions as may be appropriate in
connecdon with delivery of the bonds.
5. Such othet legal services as may be incidental to the foregoing. Following
the completion of the contemplated financing and the expirauon of our contract, we would, in
accordance with our usual practice, handle roudne inqurnes and consultation regarding the financing
without charge.
Additional Services
In addition to our customary legal services, if requested by the City, we would render
our customary "10b-5" opinion with respect to the Official Statement(s).
Personnel
The membets of the team will be Phrl Morgan and Roget Davis, assisted by Chas
Cardall (the Chair of Orrick's Public Ftnance Tax Department). Each has extensive experience in
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murucipal finance generally and the City of Bwlingame rn parucular. Resumes of each are rncluded
in Exhibit A.
The experience of the Ornck team of attomeys enables them to addtess all aspects
of the City's Frnancing. If any further experdse is requted, Ornck's full complement of lawyers rvith
experdse rn such areas as real estate, commercial law, environmental law, tax, litigation, and
securities laws ate avarlable.
Recent Experience with California City and County Financings
A listing of transactions from January 1, 1,997 to the ptesent for whrch Orrick served
as bond counsel to California cities and coundes is attached as Exhibit B. A listing of all bond
transactions from June 1, 1997 to the present for which Orrick served as bond counsel can be
prouded upon request.
Refetences
David P. Hale, Esq.
Assistant City Attomey
Office of the City Attorney
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721-3602
(ssg) 498-1,62s
Gary Feramisco
County of Santa Barban
Treasurer's Office
105 East Anapamu Street, Room 109
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(80s) s68-24e0
Joseph T. Yew,Jr.
Treasury Manager
City of Oakland
Financial Services Agency
Treasury Division
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5330
Oakland, CA 94612-2093
(s10) 238-673s
Jim Brown
Assistant County Administrative
Officer
Country Administrative O ffice
2222M Street
Merced, CA 95340
(20e) 38s-7637
Randall B. Young
The Regents Of The University
Of California
External Finance
1111 Franklin, 9th Floor
Oakland, California 94607
(s10) 987-9660
Fee Schedule
As discussed, the City is essentrally undertakrng nvo financings - a water system
tevenue flnancing and a sewer system revenue financing. \We propose a fixed fee (including
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expenses) of $37,500 for the fust financing, $22,500 for the second financrng (assuming it closes
concurrendy with the first financing) and $60,000 if the financrngs are combined as described rn the
request of the Ciry. The fi-red fee would be adjusted by adding $5,000 for each of the following
(should they occur): credit enhancement or the investment oibond ptoceeds in a complex
investrnent agreement. In addition, if the services described under "Additional Services" are
requested by the Ciry, we propose an additional fee of $12,500 per financing (or $25,000 if
combined into one frnancing). The proposed fixed fees would include reimbursement of all of
out expenses, and would be entirely contingerrt upon issuance of the Bonds.
W" tty to tailor our compensadon to best meet the needs and circumstances of our
client and the particulat ttansaction. We have entered into compensad.on arrangements of almost
every conceivable type. If you believe a compensadon arrangement drfferent from that proposed
above in structure or in amount would better meet your needs, we would be happy to discuss a
drfferent arrangement at any dme.
Conclusion
'We believe that the following special features distinguish Orrick's public finance
ptacIce:
D preeminent national reputation and universal acceptance of our opinions by
the bond market
a team of attorneys thoroughly experienced with revenue bond financings,
and who functioning as a team can provide reiiable conhnulty and consistent
responsiveness, and who are thoroughly experienced with the City of
Burlingame
unmatched experd.se in the tax aspects of public finance
unmatched experdse in securities laws matters
commitment to thotough, high quality, innovadve, solutron-oriented legal
wotk
emphasis on outstanding sewice, responsiveness, cost efficiency, and to the
needs and interests of the client
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\7e are very interested rn the opportunity to once again provide bond counsel
services for the City of Burlingame, and we hope that the foregoing is sufficient to demonstrate our
qualifrcanons. Please let me know if you have any quesdons or if we can provide any addiuonal
informauon.
Respectfirlly submitted,
ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP
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Exhibit A
Attorney Resumes
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Concentration
Public Finance
Education
J.D., UniversitY of California at
Los Angeles, 1982
TJCLA - Alaska Law Review,
Managing Editor, 1 981-1 982
Order of the Coif
8.A., magna cum laude,
Political Science, Westmont
College, 1979
Philip G. Morgan
Of Counsel, Public Finance
San Francisco Office
415-773-5524
pmorgan@onick.com
philip c. Morgan has been a member of the f,rm's top-tanking Public
Finaice Depaitment for nearly 20 years. He has sewed as bond counsel
and underwriters' counsel on a wide variety of public financings and has
represented flumerous state and local issuers, including the City of
B*urrgr-.; State of califomia; State Public \works Boatd; The Regents of_
the Urivetsity of Califomia; Nevada Housing Division; Idaho Housing and
Finance Association; city of oakland; city of Fresno; contra costa
County; Mendocino counry; Merced county; orange county; Riverside
County; Santa Clara County; San Mateo County; and SantaBarbara
Coonty, as well as other loial agencies in Califorrua. Mt. Morgan's practice
includes an emphasis on leasing and certificate of participation
transactions, housing and othei revenue bond financings. Mr' Morgan is
the Co-Chair of the?rrm's Lease Finance Group and was an editot of
CDIAC's Guidelines for Leases and Certificates of Paticipation (1993) and
contributor to cDIAC',s Debt Issuance Prjmet. Mr. Morgan has been a
speaker at numerous public fi.nance conferences'
Exhibit A
AttorneY Resumes
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Concentration
Public fi nance, structured
fi nance, project fi nance, tax
Education
J.D., magna cum laude,
Harvard Law School, 1974
Haruard Law Review, Edilor,
1973 - 1974
Ph.D., M.A., English
Literature, UniversitY of
California, Los Angeles, 1971,
1969
B.A., Tulane UniversitY, 1967
Roger L. Davis
Partner, Public Finance
San Francisco Office
415-773-5758
rogerdavis@onick.com
Roger L. Davis is chair of ordck, Herrington & Sutcliffe s Public Finance
b"f,ur*.rrt, which for most of the last decade has tanked as numbet one
both rs bond counsel and underwriters counsel for state and 10ca1
gorr"r*.rt bonds throughout the- united States. He is also a membet of
brrick's Executive Comriittee and pattner in chatge of ancillary businesses
created by ordck, which includes Bond Logrsux T I C,t leading provider
of arbitrage rebate compliance, investrnent advisory, continuing disclosure
and other post-bond issuance compliance services'
Mr. Davis has been Public Finance Department chaif since 1981 and has
presided over the growth of orick's public finance department from 1,2
ir*y.r, in San Francisco to approxim*ely 75 public finance and tax
attorneys in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Sactamento, Seattle,
and Washington, D.C.
As Chair, he has responsibility for planning, direction and standatds of
practice ior public flance in all Orrick offlces. Mt. Davis also maintains a
iubstantial prr.ti.. and works on an average of more that 30 transactions a
y.rr. U" hrs s.r,r.d as bond counsel, underwdtets couflsel, bank counsel'
d.rivati.res counsel, and other roles in more than 700 transactions
involving virtually evefy tFpe of state and local govemmefltai obligation in
most of the western states afld sevetal Pacific Islands'
Mr. Davis also frequently speaks and writes on matters related to public
frnance, and drafts legislation enacted in several states to facilitate
borowing by public entities for a wide variety of projects and progams.
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Exhibit A
Attorney Resumes
Gharles G. Cardall
Partner, Tax
San Francisco Office
415-773-5,449
ccardall@onick.com
Chair of the frrm's nationally tecognized Public Finance Tax Group, Chas
Cardall, concefltlates his practice in municipal finance and related nonprofit
colporation tax mattefs. His broad tax-exempt financing ftansacdonal
"*p"ri"rr." includes private activity bonds (with a particulat emphasis on
multifamily housing), healthcare, reveflue,land-based, working capital and
pooled financings. Mr. Catdall fePresents a numbet of govemment and non-
gorr.tt-"tt clients in examinations by the Internal Revenue Service, most
notably fot solid waste, working capital, healthcare, and industrial
development bond financings. He is a regular panelist on various federal tax
topics, has been closely involved with numetous ruling, regulation, and
legislative ptojects and has lectured to the Intemal Revenue Service at thet
annual field agent training Progtam.
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Goncentration
Municipal finance and
nonprofi t corporation tax
matters
Education
J.D., University of California,
Hastings College of the Law,
1988
B.A., with high honors,
Economics and Legal Studies,
University of California,
Berkeley,1985
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Experience as Bond Counsel for California Cities and Counties
1997 to Present
Amount
iof
Delivery lssue
Date ($ mils) lssuer lssue Description Specific Use of Proceeds
07t09t02 19.405 Santa Barbara-California Waterfront Rev Refunding COPs Seaports/ Marine Terminals
06/05/02 9,585 Chino Hills-California Certificates of Participation Water & Sewer Facilities
05/29/02 i 6.340 Santa Barbara-California Municipal lmprovement Ref COPs General Purpose/ Public lmp
05t29t02 1 5.535 I Santa Barbara-California Water Revenue Refunding COPs Water & Sewer Facilities
o4t25l02 1 3.425 I Redding-California Electric Sys Rev Certs of Partic Public Power
04125t02 96.630 Redding-California iElectric Sys Rev Certs oJ Partic Public Power
04t02t02 6.840 San Bernardino Co-California Certifi cates of Participation Government Buildings
04102102 62.015 San Bernardino Co-California I Certifi cates of Participation Government Buildings
03114t02 6.000 Brentwood-California General Obligation Bonds Police Stations & Equipment
03t0'U02 26.060 San Diego Co-California Certificates of Participation Telecommunications
02121t02 205.335 Fresno-California Taxable Pension Oblig Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
01131t02 80.000 Whittier-California Health Fac Rev Bonds General Acute Care Hospital
01t30t02 8.400 Lodi-California Electric Sys Rev Certs of Partic Public Power
01t30t02 46.760 Lodi-California Electric Sys Rev Cert of Partic Public Power
o1t29to2t 26.745 Lodi-California
Bakersfield-California
Certifi cates of Participation Genpral Purpose/Public lmp
01115t02 4.930 GO Water Ref Bonds Water & Sewer Facilities
1A19lO1 1.825 Rohnert Park-California Ltd Oblig Refunding Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
1?J18/01 10.910 Stockton-California Assisted Living
12t11t0',1 21.385 Nevada Co-California Certifi cates of Participation General Purpose/ Public lmp
12t05101 31.425 Santa Barbara Co-California Certifi cates of Participation General Purpose/ Public lmp
12t05101 7.965 Mendocino Co-California Ref Certificates of Participation General Purpose/ Public lmp
12t04t011 20.000 Placer Co-California Special Tax Bonds Water & Sewer Facilities
11t20t01 5.875 Cotati-California Business Park Assess Dt Bonds lndustrial Development
'11115t01 .910 San Jose-California Multi-Family Housing Rev Bonds Multi Family Housing
11115t01 6.840 San Jose-California fttlulti-Family Housing Rev Bonds lMulti Family Housing
10131t01 3.750 Folsom-California Certifi cates of Participation Fire Stations & Equipment
09t27t01 36.960 I San Diego Co-California I Certifi cates of Participation Government Buildings
09t26t01 3.785 Napa County Board of Education rCertificates of Participation Primary & Secondary Education
09/06/01 70.000 Contra Costa Co-California TRANs General Purpose/ Public lmp
08t22t01 8.395 San Jose-California .Multi-Family Housing Rev Bonds Multi Family Housing
08/1 6/01 79.320 Monterey Co-California Certificates of Participation General Purpose/ Public lmp
08114t01 158.455 San Jose-California Airport Revenue Bonds Airports
08t07t01 15.495 Newport Beach-California , Special Tax Ref Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
08t0u01 6.935 American Canyon-California Ltd Obligation lmprov Bonds Water & Sewer Facilities
07t05t01 21.285 Solano Co-Califomia Refunding Certs of Partic General Purpose/ Public lmp
0710u01 37.000 Santa Barbara Co-California TRANs Primary & Secondary Education
07t0u01 240.000 Sacramento Co-Califomia TRANs General Purpose/ Public lmp
oTtoaol 7.280 Contra Costa Co-Califomia Multi-Family Housing Rev Bonds Multi Family Housing
07l02to1 26.220 Contra Costa Co-Califomia Multi-Family Housing Rev Bonds Multi Family Housing
06t28t01 8.860 Sacramento-California Special Tax Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
06t28101 18.400 San Diego Co-California Var Rte Dem Certs of Partic Correctional Facilities
06t27t01 6s.000 Tonance-California Hospital Revenue Bonds General Acute Care Hospital
06/1 9/0 1 9.810 Hercules-California Ltd Oblig Refunding bonds ,General Purpose/ Public lmp
06t13t01 20.000 San Diego Co-California Teeter Oblig Taxable CP Notes lGeneral Purpose/ Public lmp
06/1 3/01 25.1 56 San Diego Co-California :Teeter Oblig Tax-Exempt CP Notes General Purpose/ Public lmp
06112t01 2.760 Pittsburg-California Ltd Oblig lmprovement Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
06112t01 7.500 Pittsburg-California Ltd Oblig lmprovement Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
06t't2to1 17.000 San Francisco City/Co-California General Obligation Bonds Multi Family Housing
06112t01 23.000 SanFranciscoCity/Co-California GeneralObligationBonds Multi Family Housing
05t14t0'.1 36.870 San Diego Co-California Certifi cates of Participation Higher Education
04t26t01 11.890 Sacramento-California Special Tax Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
04l10to1 10.200 Los Angeles-California District 96-1 Assessment Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
03120t01 107.005 Contra Costa Co-California Taxable Pension Obligations General Purpose/ Public lmp
1?,21t00 18.000 Solano Co-California TRANs General Purpose/ Public lmp
Source: Thomson Financial 1.973.622.5200 Date: 5117102
Revenue Bonds
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Amount
of
Delivery lssue
Date m lssuer lssue Use of Proceeds
12t20t00 4.295 Soledad-California Limited Bonds General Public
12lO7l0O) 5.400iSan Jose-California Multi-Family Housing Rev Bonds Multi Family Housing
12l07lOO 6.130;SanJose-California Multi-Family Housing Rev Bonds Multi Family Housing
1 1/30/00 r 'l02.915, Fresno-California Var Rte Revenue Bonds General Acute Care Hospital
1 0/05/00 62.000iSan Co-California TRANs General Public lmp
08/30/00 l 1.430 Seal Beach Public Fina Auth Revenue Refunding Bonds General Pu Public
08l17loo 3.495 Placer Co-California :Ltd Bonds General Pu Public
08/ 1 6/00 7.935 I lrvine-California :Limited Obligation lmprov Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
08/16/00l 1.986 Orange Co-California Ltd Oblig lmprovement Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
08/03/001 2.845 lrvine-California ,Ltd Obligation lmprovement Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
08/03/00 1.035 Yuba City-California Ltd Obligation lmprovement Bonds ,Flood Control
07t19too 4.215 Bakersfield-California lLimited Obligation lmprov Bonds Economic Development
07/1 3/00 s2.800 Fresno-California Taxable Pension Obligation Bonds ,General Purpose/ Public lmp
07/13/00! 52.850 Fresno-California Taxable Pension Obligation Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
071'13100 52.850 Fresno-California Taxable Pension Obligation Bonds ,General Purpose/ Public lmp
07t13t00 52.850 Fresno-California Taxable Pension Obligation Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
07t12t00 13.040 Chino Hills-California Special Tax Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
07/06/00 20.000 SanFranciscoCig/Co-California rGeneralObligationBonds Single Family Housing
07/05/00 15.000 Sacramento Co-California TRANs ,General Purpose/ Public lmp
07lo'too 25.000 Sacramento Co-California TRANs General Purpose/ Public lmp
07t05100 50.000 Sacramento Co-Califomia TRANs General Purpose/ Public lmp
07t05t00 50.000 Sacramento Co-California TRANS General Purpose/ Public lmp
07/05/00 75.000 Sacramento Co-California TRANs General Purpose/ Public lmp
07/03/00 55.000 Contra Costa Co-California TRANs General Purpose/ Public lmp
06/28l00 12.000 San Mateo-California General Obligation Bonds Libraries & Museums
06/14/00 5.400 Sacramento-California Special Tax Bonds Flood Control
06/09/00 1't.700 San Diego Co-California Teeter Oblig Taxable CP Notes General Purpose/ Public lmp
06/09/00 32.300 San Diego Co-California Teeter Oblig Tax-Exempt CP Notes General Purpose/ Public lmp
06/06/00 1'r.610 Richmond-California Ltd Oblig lmprov Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
05/31/00 15.000 Hillsborough-California Certifi cates of Participation Water & Sewer Facilities
OS12SIOO 51.620iSan Diego Co-Califomia Certifi cates of Participation General Purpose/ Public lmp
05125t00 50. 500 i Oakland-Alameda Co-California Lease Revenue Bonds Stadiums & Sports Complexes
05t25t00 'l 50.800 | Oakland-Alameda Co-California Lease Revenue Bonds Stadiums & Sports Complexes
05/25l00 1 9.000 i San Diego Co-Californla Var Rte Certs of Participation Other Education
05/1 8/00 74.000 Fresno-California Sewer Subord Var Rte Ref Bonds Water & Sewer Facilities
04113t00 15.000 San Diego-California Certifi cates of Participation Other Education
03/30/00 6.000 San Diego Co-California 'Var Rte Demand Certs of Partic Libraries & Museums
03t29t00 14.355 Los Angeles-California tLandscape & Light Assess Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
03/29/00 2.000 San Jose-California Var Rte Dem MultLFamily Bonds Multi Family Housing
1429t991 4.640 Turlock-California Special Tax Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
12115199 42.545 Folsom-California Special Tax Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
12t14t99 '15.960 Sacramento Co-California Ref Certificates of Participation ,Other Recreation
12t08t99 13.400 Richmond-California TRANs General Purpose/ Public lmp
12lO1t99t 125.000 Newport Beach-Califomia Var Rte Demand Revenue Bonds General Acute Care Hospital
11/18/991 36.280 Richmond-California Taxable Ltd Oblig Pension Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
11/09/991 27,000 Oakland-California lnsured Revenue Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
1 1/09/99 79.145 Oakland-California llnsured Revenue Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
1 1 /03/99 1.435 Woodside-California Ltd Obligation lmp Bonds lParking Facilities
10t21t99 1 2.1 00 Contra Costa Co-California Var Rte Multi-Family Ref Bonds ,Multi Family Housing
10t14t991 13.025 Sacramento Co-California Special Tax Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
10/05/99 62.000 San Joaquin Co-California TRANs General Purpose/ Public lmp
09/29/99 15.010 San Co-California Certificates of Correctional Facilities
09/23l99 825 Folsom-California Certificates of Zoos & Beaches
Ogl22l99i 6.360 Riverside-California Taxable Ref Certs of Part Parking Facilities
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Experience as Bond Counselfor California Cities and Counties
1997 to Present
Source: Thomson Financial 1.973.622.5200 Date: 5117102
Amount
of
Delivery lssue
Date i(S mits) lssuer lssue Description Specific Use of Proceeds
09/14l99 51.500 San Diego Co-California I Certificates of Participation Other Education
09/09/99 2.805 Sacramento-California Special Tax Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
09/03/991 43.958rLodi-California Electric Sys Rev Certs of Partic Public Power
08/31/99 43.650 El Dorado Co-California Special Tax Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
08/26/99 3.945 Half Moon Bay-California Certificates of Participation General Purpose/ Public lmp
08/05/99 50.735 Pasadena-California ,Taxable Pension Funding Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
08/05/991 51.205 Pasadena-California ,Taxable Pension Funding Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
07122199 10.910 rRefunding Certs of Partic Conectional FacilitiesFolsom-California
07to1t99 18.900 Ref Certificates of ParticipationFontana-California General Purpose/ Public lmp
07to1t99 38.000 Contra Costa Co-Califomia Public lmpTRANsGeneral
07101t99 50.000 Contra Costa Co-California TRANs General Public
07t01199 130.000 San Diego Co-California TRANs rGeneral Pu rpose/ Public lmp
07/01/991 110.000 Santa Clara-California Primary & Secondary EducationTRANs
07101199t 57.000lSanta Barbara Co-California tGeneral Purpose/ Public lmpTRANs
06/30/99 205.000 Sacramento Co-California General Purpose/ Public lmpTRANs
06/1 0/99 20.000iSan Francisco Cig/Co-California rGeneral Obligation Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
06/04/99 1 6.200 I San Jose-California :MultLFamily Housing Rev Bonds Multi Family Housing
06/03/99 1 1. 1 80 Oxnard-California ; Revenue Refqlding Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
06/03/99 22.000 Oxnard-California Revenue & Refunding Bonds lGeneral Purpose/ Public lmp
05127t99 108.420 San Joaquin Co-California Ref Certificates of Participation General Acute Care Hospital
05t27t99 2.271 San Jose-California Multi-Family Housing Rev Bonds Multi Family Housing
o5t27l99t 3.950 San Jose-California 'Multi Family HousingMulti-Family Housing Rev Bonds
05t27t99 't6.948 San Jose-California Multi-Family Housing Rev Bonds Multi Family Housing
05/26/99 2.845 r Mill Valley-California , Certificates of Participation General Purpose/ Public lmp
05/26199 3.515 Mill Valley-California Certifi cates of Participation General Purpose/ Public lmp
05114199 2.500 Contra Costa-California Multi-Family Rev Bonds Multi Housi
05/1 4/99 5.400 Contra Costa-California Multi Family HousingMulti-Family Housing Rev Bonds
04t2?J99 2.940 lnyo Co-California RefCertificatesofParticipation CorrestionalFacilities
04114t99 1.690 Yolo Co-California & Sewer FacilitiesLtd Obligation lmprovement Bonds Water
04/08/99t 18.330 Duarte-California General Acute Care HospitalCertifi cates of Participation
04/08/99 169.930 Duarte-California Certiftcates of Participation General Acute Care Hospital
03t17t99 11.860 lmperial-California Certificates of Participation General Purpose/ Public lmp
03/10/991 6.342 Riverside-California General Purpose/ Public lmpSpecial Assesment Bonds
ou18t99 6.345 Calabasas-California Certifi cates of Participation General Purpose/ Public lmp
0211'199 63.070 Merced Co-California ,Taxable Pension Obligation Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
01t07t99 73.1 1 5 San Diego Co-California Certificates of Participation Government Buildings
12t30t98 11.835 Folsom-California Special Tax Bonds Public IGeneral
12t22t98 3.380 Lincoln-California Special Tax Bonds Airports
12t0u98 11.305 San Mateo-California Sewer Revenue Bonds Water & Sewer Facilities
12t02t98 13.555 San Mateo-California Sewer Revenue Ref Bonds iWater & Sewer Facilities
11t12t98 2.486 Ltd Obligation lmprovement Bond-Tracy-California General Purpose/ Public lmp
1',U04t98 1.800 Ltd Oblig lmprovement BondsPittsburg-California Economic Development
10/06/981 't2.565
10/01/98 32.609
Gas
General Public
Sacramento Co-California
Fresno-California Lease Revenue Bonds
Certificates of
09/30/98 12.720 Angels-California Limited Bonds General Public
09t21t98 7.000 Contra Costa Co-California Multi-Family Housing Rev Bonds Multi Famity Housing
09/03/98r 42.510 Sacramento-California Airport System Revenue Ref Bonds Airports
09/03/98 45.620 Airport Sys PFC Sub Rev Ref Bonds AirportsSacramento-California
08/1 8/98 385.000 San Diego-California Walqr System Certifi cates Water &Sewer Facilities
08t12t98 43.440 Delano-California Certifi cates of Participation General Acute Care Hospital
08/06/98r 9.995lBrentwood-California lnfrastruclure Revenue Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
07t22t98 26.880 San Jose-California Limited Obligation Ref Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
07121198 22.685 Sacramento-California Ltd Obligation Ref lmprov Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
07t14t98 59.465 San Diego-California Special Tax Refunding Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLp
Experience as Bond Counsel for California Cities and Counties
to Present
Source: Thomson Financial 1.973.622.5200 Date: 5117102
Amount
of
Delivery lssue l
Date ($ mils;lssuer lssue Description Specific Use of Proceeds
07t14t98 31.935 Fresno-California Water Revenue Ref Bonds Water & Sewer Facilities
07t01t98 175.000 San Diego Co-California TRANs General Purpose/ Public lmp
07/01/98 155.000 Santa Clara Co-California TRANs General Purpose/ Public lmp
07t01198 50.000 | Contra Costa Co-California TFIANS General Purpose/ Public lmp
07/01/98 57.315 Contra Costa Co-California TRANs General Purpose/ Public lmp
07t01198 62.000 i Santa Barbara Co-California TRANs General Purpose/ Public lmp
06/25198 3.060 Santa Monica-California GO Refunding Bonds Libraries & Museums
06125t98t 3.205 Fresno-California Judgement Obligation Ref Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
06t17t981 8.300 Watsonville-California Water Revenue Refunding Bonds Water & Sewer Facilities
06/1 1/98 13.200 Placer Co-California Certifi cates of Participation Correctional Facilities
05/19/98t 8.600 Mendocino Co-California Ref Certificates of Participation General Purpose/ Public lmp
04/30/981 3.330 Sacramento-California lnsured Health Fac Revenue Bonds tSingle Specialty Hospital
04t29t98t 1',t2.020 San Diego Co-California Certifi cates of Participation General Acute Care Hospital
04122t98 60.715 Madera Co-California Certificates of Participation Children's Hospital
04121198i .080 Camarillo-California lTaxable Housing Rev Bonds Multi Family Housing
04t2'u98 3.654 Camarillo-California Housing Revenue Bonds Multi Family Housing
04/09/98 24.060 Marysville-California ,Hospital Rev Ref Bonds General Acute Care Hospital
04t02t98 4.630 Watsonville-California Solid Waste Revenue Ref Bonds ,Solid Waste
04t02t98 8.625 Watsonville-California Wastewater Revenue Ref Bonds Pollution Control
04102t98 6.000 Alameda Co-California Var Rte Dem Multi-Family Bonds Multi Family Housing
04/01/98 17.525 S Certificates of General Purpose/ Public lmp
03/31/98 1.635 Rancho Mirage-California Limited Obligation lmp Ref Bonds lToll Roads, Highways & Streets
03/3't/98 2.425 Tracy-California Ltd Obligation lmprovement Bonds Water & Sewer Facilities
03t27t98 2.240 Long Beach-California ;lndustrial Dev Ref Rev Bonds Higher Education
03t27t981 9.380 Long Beach-California lndustrial Dev Ref Rev Bonds Higher Education
03/04/98 20.000 San Francisco City/Co-California ,Taxable GO Bonds Multi Family Housing
02t27t98 7.500 Camarillo-California lMulti-Family Housing Rev Bonds Multi Family Housing
02y19/98r 6.000 Los Angeles-California Certificates of Participation Primary & Secondary Education
oa10t98i 20.930 Santa Barbara Co-California Ref Certificates of Participation General Purpose/ Public lmp
01t27t98 14.015 San Jose-California Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds Airports
0'U27198 11.715 Yolo Co-California Var Rte Dem Multifamily Hsg Bonds Multi Family Housing
01/08/98 88.360 Sacramento-California Certifi cates of Participation General Purpose/ Public lmp
12t19t97 14.200 lmperial Co-California Certifi cates of Participation ,General Purpose/ Public lmp
12118197 1 3. 590 I Bakersfi eld-California Sewer Revenue Bonds Water & Sewer Facilities
12t17t97 6.675 Sacramento-California Public TV Facilities Rev Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
12t16t97 1.599 Tracy-California Ltd Obligation lmrovement Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
12t04t97 | 35.175 lmperial Co-California lTaxable Pension Funding Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
10t15t97. 27.670 Oroville-California Hospital Revenue Bonds General Acute Care Hospital
1U0?,97 20.175 Sacramento-California r Special Tax Revenue Bonds Water & Sewer Facilities
10t01t97 25.000 Chula Vista-California ;lndustrialDevelopmentRevBonds lndustrialDevelopment
09/30/97 3.695 lrvine-California Limited Oblig lmprovement Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
09/30/97 60.000 lrvine-California Ltd Oblig lmprovement Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
09/30/97 61.600 lrvine-California Ltd Oblig lmprovement Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
09/10/971 18.755 Modesto-California Revenue Bonds General Acute Care Hospital
09t04197 34.9't0 Contra Costa-California Certifl cates of Participation Government Buildings
08t21t97 5.000 Oakland-California Var Rte Dem Econ Dev Rev Bonds lother Recreation
08t13t97 21 .41 5 I Sacramento-California lmp Area #2 Spec Tax Ref Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
08/1 3/97 21.755 San Diego Co-California Limited Oblig lmprovement Bonds Toll Roads, Highways & Streets
07124t97 14.248 Sacramento-California Ltd Obligation lmprovment Bonds lGeneral Purpose/ Public lmp
07t22t97 i 11.305 Rancho Mirage-California Limited Obligation lmp Ref Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
07t22t97t 80.675 San Diego Co-California Certifi cates of Participation Conectional Facilities
07t02t97 t 7.040 lndian Wells-California Ltd Oblig Ref lmprovment Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
07t0'U97 | 68.000 Santa Barbara Co-California TTRANS General Purpose/ Public lmp
07t01t97' 130.000 Contra Costa Co-California TRANs General Purpose/ Public lmp
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Experience as Bond Counsel for California Cities and Counties
1997 to Present
Source: Thomson Financial 1.973.622.5200 Date: 5117102
Amount
of
Delivery lssue
Date ($ mils; lssuer lssue Description Specific Use of Proceeds
07t01t97 225,000 San Co-California TRANs General Purpose/ Public
07101197 175.000 Santa Clara Co-California TRANs General Purpose/ Public lmp
07101t97 50.000 San Mateo Co-California TRANs General Purpose/ Public lmp
06126t97 2. 890 i Larkspur-California Special Tax Refunding Bonds ,General Purpose/ Public lmp
06124t97 T.3l0iSantaBarbaraCo-California CertificatesofPailcipation General Purpose/ Public lmp
06t19t97 9.335 r Newport Beach-California Special Tax Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
06112t97 28.035 San Diego-California Certifi cates of Participation General Purpose/ Public lmp
04t29t971 7.340 Fresno-California Multi-Family Housing Rev Bonds Multi Family Housing
o4t23t97 40.650 Bakersfield-California Certifi cates of Participation Civic & Convention Centers
04123t97 15.705 Richmond-California Ltd Oblig Ref lmprovement Bonds Toll Roads, Highways & Streets
03127t97 2.000 San Jose-California Multi-Family Housing Rev Bonds Multi Family Housing
03t27t97 25.000 San Jose-California Multi-Family Housing Rev Bonds Multi Family Housing
03120t97 5.789 Angels-California Limited Oblig lmprovement Bonds General Purpose/ Public lmp
03/06/97i 15.000 PlacerCo-California Certifi cates of Paft icipation Government Buildings
0?,20t971 145.300 Contra Costa-California Certificates of Participation General Acute Care Hospital
01t30t97 22.285 Sacramento Co-California Certifi cates of Participation Solid Waste
01t28197 58.020 Sacramento Co-California Certifi cates of Pa(icipation Correctional Facilities
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AI\ AGREEMENT WITH
KELLING, NORTHCROSS & NOBRIGA TO PROVIDE FINAIICIAL ADWSOR
SERVICES FOR ISSUAI\CE OF BONDS FOR WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLVED, bythe CityCouncil of the Cityof Burlingame:
WHEREAS, the City has used the services of Kelling, Northcross & Nobriga to provide
long term capital improvement, financial advice, as well as financial advisor services in connection
with the financing of the new Corporation Yard for the City; and
WHEREAS, Kelling, Northcross & Nobriga is willing and able to provide financial advisor
services to the City in connection with the issuance of bonds for sewer and water improvements,
NOW, THEREFORE,IT IS RESOLVED AND ORDERED:
1. The Agreement contained in Exhibit A hereto is approved.
2. The City Manager is authorized and directed to execute the Agreement contained in
Exhibit A hereto by and one behalf of the City.
3. The Clerk is directed to attest to the signature of the Manager.
MAYOR
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the
-day
of .2002,
and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
CTTY CLERK
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
ORRICK HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE FOR BOND COUNSEL SERYICES IN
CONNECTION WITH ISSUAI\CE OF BONDS FOR WATER AND SEWER
IMPROYEMENTS
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame:
WHEREAS, the Cityhas used the services of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe to provide
bond counsel services in connection with avanety of financing programs in the City; and
WIIEREAS, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is willing and able to provide bond counsel
services to the City in connection with the issuance of bonds for sewer and water improvements,
NOW, THEREFORE, rT rS RESOLVED AllD ORDERED:
1. The Agreement contained in Exhibit A hereto is approved.
2. The City Manager is authorized and directed to execute the Agreement contained in
Exhibit A hereto by and one behalf of the City.
3. The Clerk is directed to attest to the signature of the Manager.
MAYOR
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was inffoduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the
-day
of 20U,
and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COI-TNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
CMY CLERK
->,
STAFF REPORT
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
DATE:25JIN02
FRoM: Gary Missel, Chief of Police
AGENDA 9fITEM #
MTG.
DATE lrlo2
r <-c tt€lc tlt&g-BY
BY
suBJECr: Adopt a resolution extending the Abandon Vehicle Abatement Program (AVAP) until April
2012
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council should adopt a resolution that extends the current AVAP
until April}0lz (see attached copy of resolution).
BACKGROUND: Since l99l r service fee of one (1) dollar has been collected by the Department of
Motor Vehicles for each vehicle registered to an address in San Mateo County. The collected service
fees are used to offset the expense of abating abandoned vehicles in the County. The service fees are
allocated to participating AYAP cities on the basis of population, geographic area and percentage of
abated vehicles during the prior year in relation to the total vehicles abated by the AVAP in San Mateo
County. Burlingame is a participating AVAP member.In 2001, Burlingame received $36,944.59 as it
AVAP allocation. The state law that provides for the collection of AVAP service fees expired in April
2002, but recent legislation allows for a lO-year extension if a majority of AVAP cities in San Mateo
County and two-thirds of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors adopt resolutions to continue
collection of AVAP service fees until April2012.
ATTACHMENTS: Copy of resolution to extend the AVAP service fee of one (1) dollar per vehicle until
April2012.
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE EXTENSION OF THE ABAI\DONED VEHICLE
ABATEMENT PROGRAM AND SAN MATEO COUNTY ABAIIDONED VEHICLE
ABATEMENT PROGRAM SERVICE AUTHORITY VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE TO
APRIL 2012
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame:
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program Service
Authority (AVAP) was formed in 1991 pursuant to Vehicle Code section227l0; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Vehicle Code section9250.7, AVAP imposes an annual one dollar
($1.00) annual service fee on each motor vehicle registered to owners residing in San Mateo
County; and
WHEREAS, this one dollar service fee generates approximately $400,000 per year to
provide the means for cities and the County to aggressively remove abandoned vehicles from the
highways and properties in San Mateo County; and
WHEREAS, Vehicle Code seciton9250.7 has been amended to allow for a ten (10) year
extension of the fee and program upon approval of two-thirds of the County Board of Supervisors
and subsuquent confirmation by a majority of the cities in the County comprising a majority of the
population; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors has adopted a resolutoin authorizing
extension of the fee and program; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to the residents of Burlingame as well as throughout the County
that this program continue,
NOW, THEREFORE,IT IS RESOLVED AND ORDERED:
1. It is hereby approved and confirmed that the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program
should continue, and the one dollar ($1.00) AVAP service fee should be extended to April 2012.
MAYOR
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was intoduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the day of
_,2002, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
STAFF REPORT
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBN{ITTEI)
June 24.
AGEI\DA
ITEM #
MTG.
DATf 7lL o2
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TO:
DATE:
BY
BY
APPROVED
FROM:.Iim Nantell- Citv Man
suBJEcr: Resolution Approving a Salary Increase for City Attorney
RECOMMEITIDATION:
Strf r"*-rr""As that the Council approve the attached resolution approving a6.50/o salary increase effective
July 1, 2002 for the City Attorney and an additional 6.50/o increase on July 1, 2003.
BACKGROUITID:
fn" Cly Attorney is an unrepresented classification that serves at the will of the City Council. Since the
classification is unrepresented, it is not covered by an existing Memorandum of Understanding receiving
general wage increases granted to an entire employee group. The City Attorney classification is subject to
periodic salary reviews with any adjustment based on prevailing market wages for the position. The City
recently completed such a study. The results showed the classification was significantly underpaid when
compared to most City Attorney classifications in other San Mateo County agencies. As such, a salary
adjustment of 6.5Yo on July I of this year and another increase of 6.5Yo in July 7,2003 is being recommended.
BT]DGET IMPACT
The first year cost of the salary increase is expected to be $9,000. The second year cost is expected to be
$9,500.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution Approving Salary Increase for the City Attorney
Exhibit A - Changes in Salary and Benefits
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
APPROVING ADJUSTMENT TO SALARY OF CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame:
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered its understandings with the unrepresented
employees of the City and believes that adjustments in the terms of employment of the City
Attorney consistent with those given the Department Heads would be fair and equitable,
NOW, THEREFORE,IT IS RESOLYED AND ORDERED:
1. The changes in existing salary and benefits of the City Attorney as contained in Exhibit A
hereto are approved.
MAYOR
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the
-day
of -2002, andwas adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COI-INCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COIINCILMEMBERS :
Wrfr,
CITY CLERK
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STAFF REPORT
Honorable Mayor and City Council SUBMITTED
AGENDA th
ITEM
MTG.
DATE 7-1-O2
),RY
DATE: April 30,2002
APPROVED
FROM Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office (558-7204)
SUBJECT: Resolutions Authorizing 2002-03 Agreements: (1) Chamber of Commerce and
(2) Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center
RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt the resolutions necessary to approve the above agreements
with the (1) Burlingame Chamber of Commerce and (2) the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center for fiscal year
2002-03.
BACKGROUND
The2002-03 budget includes funding for the Chamber of Commerce and Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center.
ln order to implement these items, approval of the attached resolutions and agreements are necessary. The
contract amount for the Chamber of Commerce will remain the same as last fiscal year at$21,620. The
Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center has requested a contract amount of $14,525 which factors in a 4.7Yo cost
of living increase over last fiscal year's amount of $13,875. All funding is from the general fund, and funds for
both of these requests are included in the budget.
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Attachments
c: Chamber of Commerce
Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center
TO:
APR 1 1 2002
BIJRLINGAME
CHAMBER
OF
COMMERCE
April 11,2002
Mayor Mary Janney
Vice-Mayor Mike Coffey
Council Members: Cathy Baylock, Joe Galligan and Rosalie O'Mahony
City of Burlingame
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Mayor Janney and Council Members:
Enclosed is the propo sed 2002-2003 City/Chamber contractual agreement.
The contract has been updated to include current dates of events and minor modifications
ofcurrent services.
In accordance with the overall City budget guidelines for 2002-2003 as noted in the City
request letter dated April 5, 2002, the Burlingame Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors is not requesting an increase and wishes to renew the agreement for services
rendered at the 2001-2002 amount.
We look forward to our continuing cooperative relationship
Sincerely,
Teresa Adam
Chamber Chair
TAlsb
290CaliIorniaDrive . Burlingame,CA9401O . 6il/344-1735 . Fax650/34+1763
e-maiLBgameCoC@aolcnm . http://www.gtnp.com/burlingame/
Enc.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO E}GCUTE AGREEMENT WITH THE
BURLINGAME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROWDE INF'ORMATION AI\ID
PROMOTION SER\TICES IN 2002-2003
RESOLVED, bythe CityCouncil of the Cityof Burlingame:
WHEREAS, the City needs an ongoing public information service that can respond to
inquiries from business, visitors, and residents about the public and private services available in the
community; and
WHEREAS, the City also needs aready source of information and coordination of
community events; and
WHEREAS, there is also a need for local promotion of community events; and
WHEREAS, Govemment Code sections 40100 and following allow the City to appropriate
moneyto publicize and advertise the City; and
WHEREAS, the Burlingame Chamber of Commerce has provided these services to the
community on a timely, professional basis,
NOW, THERBFORE,IT rS RESOLVED AI\[D ORDERED:
1. The Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A is approved.
2. The City Manager is authorized and, directed to execute the agreement for and on behalf
of the City.
3. The City Clerk is directed to witness the Manager's signature on behalf of the City.
MAYOR
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was intoduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the _ day of _
,2002, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
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AYES: COI.]NCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
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AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into as of the I't day of July, 2o02,by and
between the City of Burlingame, a municipal corporation of the State of Califomia
(hereinafter referred to as "city''), and the Burlingame Chamber of commerce
(hereinafter referred to as "Chamber"), with reference to the following Recitals:
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, City desires to promote its advantages as a business, educational,
culfural, recreational and residential center, and to disseminate information relative
thereto, and to properly respond to inquiries made from time to time relating to the
various activities of City;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT:
1 Duties of Chamber. [n exchange for the consideration specified in
paragraph 3 below, Chamber shall perform the following promotional
activities on behalf of City:
Distribute materials and information to residents and businesses
about Burlingame relating to the activities described in Exhibit A
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Answer public inquiries about community facilities, events,
orgarizations, businesses, and other community informational
needs, through availability on a "walk-in" basis, as well as through
mailings, telephone and e-mail.
Provide referral services to citizens and businesses to appropriate
City or government offices, including without limitation, the City
Business License Bureau (located in the Water Department),
Burlingame Recreation Department (regarding Art in the park),
Planning Department, Public Works Department, police
Department and Fire Department.
coordinate community events involving merchants and businesses
requiring city services as follows: (i) coordinate with the public
Works Department to hang Christmas decorations in Merchant
Areas; and (ii) help advertise the Christmas tree lighting
ceremonies at City Hall.
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e Sponsor/coordinate special events and activities involving
businesses and the public, including the following:
(1)Assist Broadway Merchants Association with liability
insurance coverage for Broadway Festival (if applicable);
(2) Coordinate Burlingame Avenue Area Businesses
Association April and August Sidewalk Sale:
(3) Assist the Burlingame Avenue Area Business Association
with December Merchant Holiday Open House; and
(4) Coordinate City Golf Toumament Raffle, Tee
sponsorships with Recreation Department.
(5) Conduct seasonal Farmers Market on City parking lot.
Produce/distribute materials about Burlingame, as follows: (i)
Burlingame/flillsborough Street Map; (ii) Welcome to
Burlingame Image Publication in conjunction with a Burlingame
business directory when published.
Produce a color brochure identifying Chamber member shopping
and dining opporfunities in Burlingame and provide sufficient
copies (approximately 200,000) to participating hotels for in-room
or registration distribution. This project was approved under the
2001 contract but completion was suspended by mutual agreement
due to the September 11 kagedy.
Promote business, community and economic development through
the activities described in Exhibit B attached hereto and
incorporated by reference herein.
Assist City with the continuation of the currently operating
commuter shuttle service between the Broadway Caltrain station
and the business area East of the Bayshore Freeway.
Promote the retention and relocation of businesses to City by
participating (in conjunction with City) in the activities of San
Mateo County Economic Development Association.
Maintain and operate an office open to the general public for
discharging the obligations of Chamber under the terms of this
Agreement (including, without limitation, promoting the
residential and business attributes of City to the public).
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l.Employ competent personnel to carry on the promotional activities
enumerated herein.
2.Certain Political Activities Prohibited. The Chamber shall not support,
endorse or oppose any candidate for municipal, county or school elections
in San Mateo County. The Chamber may conduct candidate debate
forums or similar events of a public information nature.
3. Consideration.
a. General Promotional Activities. City shall pay Chamber, in the
manner specified below, the sum of Twenty-seven Thousand Six Hundred
Twenty Dollars ($27,620) for general promotional services performed by
Chamber hereunder for the period commencing July 1,2002, and ending
June 30, 2003. The foregoing sum shall be paid in twelve equal
consecutive monthly installments commencing July 1,2002. Chamber
shall send to City on the first (l') day of each month a written invoice
describing in a summary manner the services for which Chamber is to be
paid. Invoices dated the first day of each month shall be paid no later than
the fifteenth day of each month.
b. Promotional Brochure. In addition to the fee for general
promotional activities, City has advanced Chamber the sum of rhirty-five
Thousand Dollars ($35,000) for the production and distribution of the
color brochure described in section 1(g) above.
Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned by chamber without
the written consent of City.
Notices. All written notices and demands which either party may serye on
the other may, as an alternative to personal service, be served by registered
or certified mail. Any such notice or demand so served shall be deposited
in the united states mail with postage fully prepaid and addressed to the
party at the address specified below:
City:City Manager
CityHall
501 Primrose Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
Chamber:Chair, Burlingame Chamber of Commerce
290 California Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
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Either party may change such address by notice in writing to the other
party, and thereafter notices shall be addressed and transmitted to the new
address.
Relationship gf parties. It is agreed the Chamber is an independent
contractor and all persons working for or under the direction of Chamber
or its agents, servants and employees are not agents or employees of City.
Termination. This Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2002 and shall
terminate on June 30,2003, unless extended by the parties in writing.
Governine Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Califomia.
Entire Agreement. The terms of this Agreement are intended by the
parties as a final expression of their agreement and may not be
contradicted by evidence of any prior or contemporaneous agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the exclusive statement of its terms and no
extrinsic evidence whatsoever may be introduced in any judicial
proceedings involving this Agreement.
Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any litigation befween the parties hereto
to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement, the unsuccessful party
to such litigation shall pay to the successful party all costs and expenses,
including reasonable attomeys' fees incurred by the successful party, all of
which may be included as part of the judgment rendered in such litigation.
Severability. If any provision of this Agreement should be invalid or
unenforceable the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby, and
every provision hereof shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
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Headings. The title and headings of the various sections hereof are
included for purposes of reference only and are not intended to place any
construction on the provisions hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date
first set forth above.
CITY OF BURLINGAME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Attested
EXHIBIT A
DISTRIBUTION OF MATERTALS
AND INFORMATION ABOUT BURLINGAME
1. Burlingame Demographics
2.Essential information for new Burlingame residents, including,
without limitation, information materials for Burlingame
Newcomers Club for all new Burlingame residents contacted by
the club.
3. Community Event Information including:
o Art In The Park
o Broadway Festival (when applicable)o Burlingame Art andlazzFestival (formerly Art On The
Avenue) - Burlingame Avenue Area Business Associationo Concert In The Park Series
o Concerts at Kohl Mansion
. Public Elementary School, Public and Private High School
Events
o Burlingame Night - S.F. Giantso Burlingame - City Golf Toumamento Burlingame Avenue Area Business Association.o Merchant Sidewalk Sales (April & August)o December- Merchant Holiday Open House and City Tree
Lighting
Public Transportation Information (Samtrans, Caltrain, BART and
Burlingame Shuttle)
Historical Information - Burlingame
Churches, parks and schools in Burlingame
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WeddingMeeting Sites Information
Clubs and Organizations lnformation
Hotel and Restaurant Information
Realtor Information
Burlingame Business relocation assistance
Burlingame Business Economic Profile
Publication handouts include:
o Burlingame/Hillsborough Street Map
o Welcome to Burlingame Pictorial and Editorial Image Publicationo San Mateo County Convention Bureau County Image Publicationo Burlingame Golf Center
o Burlingame Recreation Department Brochures (3 per year)
14- Social Service Resources
15.Provide direction or resource information to meet unique or
uncoflrmon requests
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16.Burlingame ChamberlBusiness Annual Report - Independent
Special Edition Insert
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ADDITIONAL RESPONS IBILITIES PROMOTING BUS INES S.
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Promotion of special community meetings, seminars and special events
2.Promotion of community events and services through community
newspapers
Presentations to Burlingame Elementary Schools about Burlingame
Chamber Membership Advertising and Promotional Budget promotes
Burlingame by allocating area funds to the Business Associations and
Councils
Prepare publicity releases for Community Events
On-going business economic development programs
o Hotel Council
o Office Building Council
o Providing SCORE counselor in Chamber office for business
counseling
o support of Private Industry council (PIC) - Youth for Employment
Program
chamber Representation at San Mateo county PROGRESS SEMINAR to
study regional issues
Response to city of Burlingame requests regarding all business issues
chamber/Business Annual Report - Independent Special Edition Insert
Participate in the annual business trade show with the San Mateo Chamber
of Commerce.
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Board of Directors
Dennis lGy, Chairman
John Bejarano, Vce Chair
Tila Morgan, Secretary
Lill ian Barden, Treasurer
Gary Goldberg
MaMn Goodman
Phylis Hanis
Sanford l. Heisler
Roberta Kerwin
Karen Luebben
Flossi€ Manning
Donna AAcGraw
George A. Miram
Ana Navano
Ja(etPerez
YaleriePc,v,rcll
Thomas Sator
John Segall
Susan Walsh
Advisory Council
Dean Bagley
John Blackman
Gayle Chan
Wanen Dale
Hal Forbes
Arla Gregorio
VMan L. Kral
Nadine Levin-Abrams
fusan M. Loftus
Michael Lowy
James R. rtladison
Greg Munk
Sheila turcell
lvlario Rendon
Cathy Rirrcon
Paul Scannell
Bernadine Scoles
rtAarty Tarshes
Peggy ltpmpson
George Westermark
590 S. EI Camino Real, #640
san A^ateo, CA94402
650-373-3490
Fax: 650-373-3495
www.pcrcweb.org
Penizrsula Conflict Resolr,ttio n Ce.nte.r
€mpotredng people. Buildi^g relalions[ips. Red.cing wiolence,
March 27,2002
|ames Nantell, City Manager
City of Burlingame
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
DearJim,
The Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC) is writing to ask the City
of Burlingame to approve the renewal of our contract to pro'vide community
mediation services in the upcoming fiscal year, 2w2-2069. The fee for the '
current fiscal year contract was $13,875, an amount that provided full
membership services. we hope that the city will continui this level of
service for the upcoming year.
ICRC is once again aPPlying a cost of living increase to the current contract
tee to determine the fee for-the upcoming year. By applying ttis 4.7% factor
to the city's base contract fee, we have ialculated uie r6e f6r 2002-03 to be
$14,525.
Please review the enclosed service agreement for information about all of the
PCRC
Program
Patricia Brown
Executive Director
services covered in this contract and call me with any questions.
appreciates_ Bgrlingape's support for the Community Mediation
and we look forward to a cohtinuing partoiership.
Sincerelp
Goz
APR - 2 2002
A Non-proflt community resource serving San Mateo Cotnly since 1986.
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COTJNCIL OF THE CITY OF BT]RLINGAME
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH THE
PENINSULA CONTLICT RESOLUTION CENTER TO PROVIDE CONCILIATION AI\ID
MEDIATION SERYICES IN 2002-2003
RESOLYED, bythe CityCouncil of the Cityof Burlingame:
WHEREAS, the City wishes to continue to provide a ready means by which its citizens can
obtain ready, low cost, effective mediation and conciliation services to resolve conflicts that may
arise between neighbors, landlords and tenants, consumers and business, and other persons; and
WHEREAS, this service provides cost savings to the City in resolving disputes without the
need for extensive City involvement while enhancing the community with better relations between
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center has provided this service to the
community on a professional and able basis,
NOW, THEREFORE,IT IS R"ESOLVED At[D ORDERED:
l. The Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A is approved.
2. The City Manager is authorized and, directed to execute the agreement for and on behalf
of the City.
3. The City Clerk is directed to witness the Manager's signature on behalf of the City.
MAYOR
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingamg do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was intoduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the _day of
_,2002, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COI.INCILMEMBERS :
CITY CLERK
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Pe.zri ^=*lo C.nflict Resolutio n Ce-nte.r
€mpowering people. Bailding relationships. Red.cing violence.
Agreement for the Provision of Community Mediation Services
The Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC), a 501(cX3) public benefit corporation, wishes
to provide conflict resolution services for the City of Burlingame (City).
The Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center is an independent contractor, organized in accordance
with the laws of California and is capable of performing the conflict resolu-tion services
described in this agreement.
PCRC and Burlingame agree as follows:
1. SERVICES. The PCRC shall provide the services described in Exhibit A,
attached to and made a part of this agreement.
2. FUNDING. Funding by the City shall be in advance and shall not exceed.
$14,525. PCRC shall,provide documentation to specify how the funds requested
shall be spent, including such details as the City deems appropriate. Additional
documentation may be requested by the City.
3. CONTRACTTERM. Thiscontractshallcommenceonluly l,2}02andshall
terminate on fune 30,200,3 unless terminated before that time, as described in
Paragraph 6 of this agreement.
4. PROGRAM REPORTS. A performance report shall be submitted to the City
on a quarterlybasis. This report shall include a description of all program
activity related to this contract for the particular quarter.
5. BREACH OF CONTRACT. The City reseryes the right to waive any and all
breaches of this contract, any such waiver shall not be deemed a waiver of all
previous or subsequent breaches. In the event the City chooses to waive a
particular breach of this contract, it may condition said waiver on payment by
PCRC of actual damages occasioned by such breach of contract. rc(C shall
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make every effort to resolve the breach quickly and amicably.
6. TERMINATION. In the event the PCRC is unable to fulfill its responsibilities
under this contract for any reason whatsoever, including circumstinces beyond
its controf the City may terminate this contract. Either pu.ty to this agreement
may terminate this contract without cause by giving 10 days written nbtice to the
other party.
7. INTEREST OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS. No members, officer or employee or
agents of the City, no member of the City Council, and no other puUtic official
exercising any function or responsibility with respect to this program during
his/her tenure, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in this iontract or a
related subcontract or the proceeds thereof.
8. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. It is expressly understood that PCRC is an
independent contractor and thatno agency, employee or other relationship
is intended to be or is established by this contract.
52o 5. €l CominoReal, #640 . 5o^ ]ly'.ateol CAg44o2 | aso-szz-749o t Faxr 6so-373-3495 , www.pcrcwel>.org
A nonp"ofit community resoqrce serving San y'v1a1se County since 19g6,
9 INSPECTION OF PROGRAM. It is understood that periodic review of
PCRC's program may be necessary and the right to doso is reserved by the City.
ASSIGNABILITY. PCRC shall not assign in this agreement and shall not
transfer any interest in the same, without the prior written consent of the City.
HOLD HARMLESS AND INSURANCE. PCRC agrees (1) to hold harmless and
indemnify t" 9ity and its officers and employees from and against any and all
claims, loss, liability, damage and expense arising from performance of this
contract, including claims, loss,liability, damage and expense caused or
claimed to be caused by passive negligence of the City oi its officers or
gmployees. (2) to defend (city), its officers or employees there-agains! provided
however that this provision does not apply to claims,loss, liability, damige or
gxpgnse arising from (a) the sole negligence or willful misconduci of (City) or
O) the active negligence of (City).
General liability and automobile liability insurance shall provide the following
minimum benefits: (1) general liability, including compiehensive form, personal
Tir.y, !r9ad form property damage, contractual and piemises/operation in
limits of $1,000,000. aggregate, bodily i.jrry and property damagl combined:
(2) automobile liability in timits of 91,000,000, Uoitity inlury and property
damage combined. Additionally, workers compensation insurance in aileast the
llimum gtatutory amounts shall be maintained. All liability insurance policies
shall specify (city), its elective and appointed boards, commissions, officers,
agents and employees as additional insureds. A certificate of insurance shall be
provided to (City) prior to performance pursuant to this contract. It shall include
policy endorsement verifying,!ity'" additional insured status. Further, any
changes in insurance, required herein must be approved in writing by the City
Attorney's Office.
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L2. NONDISCRIMINATION.
a. General: No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origiry
religious affiliation or non affiliation, marital status, medical conditi6ru
sex, age, handicap, sexual orientation or political affiliation be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits or be subjected to
discrimination, under this agreement.
b. Employ_ment PCRC shall ensure equal employment opportunity
based-on objective standards of recruitment, selechon, prolnofiory
classificatiory compensation, performance evaluation and management
relations, for all employees under this agreement. PCRC's persolnnel
policies shall be made available to the City upon request.
13. PROIECT REPRESENTATION. PCRC and the City hereby designate the
following agents to act as project representatives and receive all n6tices in the
matters dealing with the performance of work, under this agreement.
PCRC: Patricia Brown, Executive Director
CITY: |ames Nantell, City Manager
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION. In the event that differences relating to this contract,
or to therelationship between the contracting parties, should arise during the
term of this agreement both parties will pursue resolution using an interest-
based, non-adversarial approach and utilizing the services of a neutral third
party mediator if direct negotiations are not successful.
ADDITIONAL PRovIsIoNS. Additional provisions, if any, are contained in
Exhibit A, attached to this document.
[r witness thereof, this agreement has been duly executed by the parties named above.
PENINSULA CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER
520 South El Camino Real, Suite 640
San Mateo, CA9U02
(6s0) 373-3490
oate_tut&_4t@z
Patricia Browry Executive Director
CITY OF Burlingame
|ames Nantell, City Manager
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94fL0
By Date---
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EXHIBIT IIAII
I.What PCRC will provide:
Conflic_t management and resolution services to be provided to the City of Burlingame
thtg"S! tlP contract are described below. A city which contracts for full membership
with PCRC can offer its residents the following services:
A. Information and ReferraL A resource person is available by telephone, to assist
residents who have specific questions relating to a conflict. Through this
conversation the resident may clarify issues of concern, be given specific
information about common practices related to landlord-tenant and community
issues and receive a referral to an appropriate agency/resource.
B. Information and Assistance: A resource person assists the concerned caller to
de-escalate feelings, clanfy issues and underlying needs, develop possible
solution options, and begin to design an approach to dispute resbfution.
C. One_Party Assistance: A resource person assists a caller to think through a
conflict situation, including clarifying issues and interests of involved parties,
exploring approaches to dealing with the situation and solution options and
assisting-with the selection of an approach to resolution. A follow-up call is
arranged to determine the outcome of the sifuatiory with the understanding that
mediation would be the next step if negotiation is unsuccessful.
D. Conciliation: Conciliation is the resolution of a conflict through the intervention
of a neutral third party, without the disputing parties coming together in a face
to face mediation. A resource person works with a residen! itarilying issues of
concern, explaining apProaches to seeking resolutiorl and gaining agreement by
F" qu+y to pursue mgdjatign and case intake. A case developmentlrocess,
involving contacts with both/all involved parties, is initiated ind during that
Process, a resolution of concems is achieved, to the satisfaction of the involved
parties.
E. Mediation: Mediation through PCRC involves a face to face meeting between
disputing parties who call PCRC directly or are referred by city staff or
community agencies. With the assistance of a panel of trained volunteer
mediators, parties work through a non-adversarial problem solving process and
attempt to develop a mutually acceptable resolution to the issues of ioncern.
There is a two-fold focus: development of a satisfying and durable agreement
and the preservation of an effective relationship in siluations where ihe parties
will continue to be in contact with each other.
F. Administration of a Community Mediation Program: In collaboration with the
contracting 9ity, ICRC will administer a mediation program responsive to the
snique needs of the community. PCRC may utilize a program development
advisory committee and solicit input from city staff to develop an understanding
of.(l) unique areas of concern in the city, (2) potential approaihes to program
initiation and implementation, (3) long term goals for the program. Professional
staff will manage and support the work of volunteers, wtio piovide the direct
service to clients in most instances.
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Promotion of Use of Conflict Resolution Services: A member city will
participate in PCRC's community outreach program which is designed to
familiarize city staff, community service providers and the public with the use of
non-adversarial conflict resolution services in a variety of conflict situations.
This effort involves both PCRC staff and volunteers in making presentations,
developing press releases and media coverage and identifying referral points
where community members can receive information about PCRC serviies.
Member cities are also expected to promote the use of conflict resolution services
through city staff and in the community.
Recruitment and training of community volunteers: PCRC will develop and
maintain a pool of trained volunteer mediators, case developers and facilitators
to serve the conflict resolution needs of the community. These residents of local
communities will become skillful in the interest-based approach to conflict
resolution. PCRC volunteers complete a minimum of 2ahours of training,
according to regulations that govern programs receiving suppoit from the
Dispute Resolution Trust Fund established within the County.
Ongoing skill development for volunteers: PCRC will offer regularly scheduled
training to assist volunteers to improve and enhance their conflict resolution
skills. There will be evening and weekend opportunities for learning and
practicing advanced mediatiory case development and facilitation skills and
developing a base of knowledge in topics such as landlord tenant law, family
dynamics, communication skills, and multi-cultural differences.
Discounted conflict Resolution services: If the City, residents or local
or8anizations want to utilize additional conflict resolution services offered by
PCRC, they will receive a20/o discount on the fees charged to residents and
organizations located in non-contract cities. Examples of the services available
for a fee include:
Special Training: PCRC offers orientations to city staff about the mediation
Program and its services as part of the basic contract. In additiorq there are
training opportunities for supervisory personnel, public contact employees and
department managers that include theory and practice of interest-bised conflict
management, negotiation, mediation and facilitation skills.
Conflict AssessmenUconsultation: PCRC can assist cities, as well as local
community organi-ations/groups to assess specific conflict sifuations, analyze
concerns of stakeholders and develop strategies for pro-active and interest 6ased
conflict resolution. PCRC utilizes its staff, volunteeis, professional mediators
and local representatives in this assessment process. The conflict assessment
Process usually involves third party neutral contact with stakeholders to gather
input and provide information about interest-based conflict resolution.
Conflict Resolution_system Design: PCRC can assist organizations in building
intemal conflict resolution capacity, i. e. the development of policies and
procedures for interest-based dispute prevention and early resolution. This
service is tailored to the unique needs of the individual group, but is based on
recognized and proven design principles.
P:{9" and facilitation of counciuCommission/Committee joint meetings:
PCRC will work with staff and group members to develop an'effective ug"idu
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for joint sessions designed to accomplish the goals of the meeting and promote
communication between/among group members. Facilitation and recordrng for
the session is included with this service.
Design and facilitation of Community Forums, Public Conversations,
Dialogues: Through the Civic Engagement Initiative, PCRC is developing
expertise in managing public discussions. Working with local representatives,
PCRC will assist with the design and facilitation/recording for a wide variety of
group sessions in which members of the public are encouraged to participate in
dialogue about issues that affect the health and well-being of the community.
Facilitation of planning sessions for Committees, Departments, Councils:
PCRC will assist with the design and facilitation of planning sessions for elected,
appointed and civic groups who are coming together to plan for the future.
What the City of Burlingame will provide:
A. Funding in the amount ot$L4,525 for Fiscal Year 2002-03. This fee is full
payment for the services defined above. Payments will be made upon receipt of
invoice.
B. Support for the program from city officers and staff, demonstrated through
pu-blic statements, publicity, and referrals through city departments to the
mediation program.
C. Free use of city-controlled public meeting space, as needed and as available, for
training sessions, meetings and mediations. This use will be subject to the
existing rules and regulations that govem the use of these sPaces.
Agreement by both parties, in concept:
Both PCRC and the City recognize that this is an ongoing program. If the Community
Mediation Program meets the terms of this agreement to the City's satisfaction, and in
the absence of unexpected financial constraints, it is expected that the City will consider
funding the Community Mediation Program, on an annual basis, as negotiated between
the two parties.
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BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
May L4,2OO2
Call to Order
The meeting of May 14, 2OO2 was called to order by President Mary
Herman at 4:30 pm.
Roll Call
Trustees Present:Cecile Coar, Andrew Gurthet, Mary
Herman, and Catherine McCormack
Jane Dunbar
Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian
Sidney Poland, Recorder
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Absent:
Staff Present:
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Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the warrants as
presented. M/S/C (Gurthet/McCormack)
Minutes
The Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the
April L6, 2OO2 meeting. M/S/C (McCormack/Gurthet)
Correspondence
Correspondence mailed in the packets was reviewed.A. operating Budget 2oo2-2oog - The city Librarian will meet
with councilman Mike coffey before the June 5e study session to
review and discuss the Llbrary budget. A1 Escoffier noted that the
media budget was increased due to a 4lYo increase in circulation
since 1998. Trustees were encouraged to attend the study
session.
From the Floor
There were not any comments from the Floor.
48o Wtmrose Ro al. Burltngarte . CA 9 4oto - 4o83
Phone (5to) S>8-z q7 4. Fax (65o) 342-6295
1. Easton Branch Project Status - At the Jwne 77,2OO2
City Council meeting, the Council will be presented with a
staff report, prepared by the City Librarian, on the Easton
Branch renovation. The scope ofthe project will be defined.
Added features, not included in the original budget, will be
noted. i.e., ceilings, Secret Garden, terrace on Cabrillo and
fireplace. The architect, Hal Brandes, has been requested to
obtain costs for the newly added features.
2. Baker and Taylor - The Library has been awarded
$40,000 as a result ofa successful class action suit against
Baker and Taylor for overcharging customers on their
product. These funds will be allocated towards the Easton
Branch renovation.
3. Easton Public Input Session - On June 8,2OO2,
10:00am until noon, the architect, Hal Brandes, wiil present
the final conceptual design known as Plan D. Plan D is
based for the most part on Plan B. This is the plan that the
majority of the public preferred, as indicated by the tally of
the worksheets frlled out by the attendees at the first public
meeting held on March 9th.
B. Volunteer Recognition Tea - The Volunteer Tea held on
April 17th was well attended by volunteers, staff, city employees
and council members.
C. Foundation Report - Sidney Poland
Kris Cannon, Mary Herman and Rochelle Yonezawa are organizing
the funding campaign for the Easton project. A targeted mailing
will be sent to possible major donors in May. Personal follow up
calls will be made in June. Contributing donors will be
acknowledged in the Foundation fall newsletter.
Library Board of Trustee Minutes
May 14,2002
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VII. Reports
A. City Librarian's Report - A1 Escoffier, City Librarian,
reviewed his report highlighting the following issues.
Vm. Unlinished BusinessA. Patriot Act Status - The Trustees discussed the Library's
policy statement on the Patriot Act. The Patriot Act has expanded
the authority of the FBI and other law enforcement agencies with
regard to monitoring patrons' usage of the internet and e-mail.
The City Librarian emphasized that, aithough the Library complies
with court orders from law enforcement agencies, inquiries to
review Library patrons' Iiles must be referred to him or his
designate and the City Attorney before access to anyone's file shall
be permitted. Presently, Burlingame Library is the only Library in
the County to form a policy on this issue. The Library staff is now
waiting for PLS to develop its policy on the Patriot Act.
B. Status of Trustees Seminar Sacramento - Andrew
Gurthet, Mar5r Herman and Katie MacCormack will attend the
seminar.
C. SAB Appointment - The City Council approved Jane
Dunbar's appointment to the SAB Advisory Board.
D. Elegant Affalr - The City Council approved the Foundation's
request to hold the "Elegant Affair Branches Out" at the Library on
October 19th, as well as their request to serve alcoholic beverages
during the event.
E. Easton Public Meeting - The next public meeting will be
held at the Easton Branch from 10:00am until noon on June 8th.
Aanouncements - The Trustees discussed having a dinner to
honor Jane Dunbar for her years of service as a Trustee. It was
decided to place this matter on the agenda for the June meeting.
XI. Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:30pm. M/S/C (McCormack/Gurthet)
The next meeting of the Library Board of Trustees is scheduled for
June 18, 2OO2 at 4:30pm in the Library Conference Room.
Respectfully Submitted
Citv Librarian
Library Board of Trustee Minutes
May 14, 2002
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IX. New Business
A motion was made to approve the City Librarian's request to move
the regularly scheduled July Board meeting from July 16th to July
23'd at 4:30pm in the Library conference room. M/S/C
(McCormack/Gurthet)
X.
Ara.,frfrar'
Alfred H. Escoflier
CITY HALL - 5OI PRIMROSE EOAD
GALTFORNtA 9401G3997
www.burlingamG.org
TRAFFIC, SAFEry AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Unapproved
Thursday, June 13, 2002
Commissioners Present: Jim Mclver, Chair
Jim Evans, Vice Chair
Russ Cohen
Lisa De Angelis
David Mayer
CommissionersAbsent: None
Staff Present:
Staf Absent:
Visitors:
Frank Erbacher, Assistant Public Works Director
Larry Anderson, City Attomey
Gary Missel, Chief of Police
Dawn Cutler, Traftic Sergeant, Police Department
Doris Mortensen, Administrative Secretary, Public Works
None
Bob Johnston, 1133 Killamey Lane, Burlingame
Tanya Peterson, 340 Occidental Avenue, Burlingame
Rich Peterson, 340 Occidental Avenue, Burlingame
Mark Metcalfe, 401 Occidental Avenue, Burlingame
Scott Mason, 344 Occidental Avenue, Burlingame
Lnda /*bbey,2415 Adeline Drive, Burlingame
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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Unapproved
Thursday, Ju4e 13, 2002
1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. by Chair Mclver.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO TIIE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL. 5 of 5 Commissioners present.
4. CIJRRENT BUSINESS.
4.I ACTION ITEMS.
4.1.1 Minutes for May 9,2@2, were submitted and approved.
4.1.2 Appeal Regarding Vehicle at ll01 Douglas Avenue - Public Hearing
The City Attorney advised that Mr. Weaver requested a continuance to next month due to illness.
4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS.
4.2.1 Overnight Parking - Police Chief Missel
Chief Missel handed out the Warning Notice provided to overnight parking violators. This is a
relatively new approach to monitoring overnight parking. The notice etrcourages valid users to
apply for an overnight parking permit which voids tle citation. He stated that parking has become
a bigger issue throughout Burlingame; and especially now with BART opening, we need to
maintain the current ordinance which requires a permit for overnight parking in residential areas.
With typica[y five to six cars per household, overnight parking on the street is prevalent; and
with the ordinance, the Police are able to cite and expedite removal of illegally parked vehicles.
Chief Missel urged the Commission to leave the ordinance as is. It was moved and seconded
(Comms. Evans/Mayer) to recommend acknowledgment of Chief Missel's report on overnight
parking and for the Police Deparfircnt to respond on an as-needed basis. Unanimously approved
by the Commission.
4.2.2 Millbrae BART Station - Traffic and Parking tmpacts on City streets - Possible Effects and
Trafhc Commission Hearing Schedule
Mr. Erbacher presented highlights of BART's parking sfirdy in the quarter mile radius of the
Millbrae station. Their estimated usage of parking which includes on- and off-street spaces, shows
an excess in capacrty. BART expects most users to be transferring at this station rather rhen
arriving by car; although, they will have a capacity of 3,000 spaces at the station. Mr' Erbacher
believes the parking and related trafEc congestion problems will be more global with users
parking at outlying Caltrain statioDs, e.g., Burlingame or Broadway. BART lists the following
options for neighboring cities to implement: permit parking, tinred parking and towing illegally
parked cars. Comm. Evans stated he suspects increased traffic enforcement and gridlock issues
will occur when BART opens. Mr. Erbacher suggested that the Cornrnissioners contact each
constituency that will be affected to set up information meetings for different areas and also ask
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Meeting Minutes - Unapproved
Thursday , June 13, 2002
what the businesses will be doing to protect their private spaces from BART users. Chief Missel
advised that the Police Department is giving businesses near BART the tools to post proper
signage for their private spaces. chair Mclver and corrm. cohen will present a proposed plan
to contact these businesses at the July meeting. Comm. DeAngelis stated rhat cars will be using
roads not designed to handle increased traffic and that staff should look at this to see if new
signals might be needed and require budgeting.
From the floor, Mr. rohnston stated that if BART charges for parking, more people will park
where it's free.
4.2.3 Change Traffic Commission's July Meeting Date to Tuesday ,luly 2,2@2
Mr. Erbacher advised that he will be out of town on the regular meeting date of July ll.
Therefore he requested changing the ruly meeting date to Thesday, tnly 2,2002. There were no
objections.
5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS.
5.1 Occidental and Chapin Avenues - Speed Issue and Stop Sign Request - lrtter
From the floor, the petitioner stated that ttris site is a dangerous blind intersection without a Stop sign
on Occidental. Since there is no Stop sign, it is an alternative to using El Camino Real; and speeding
is prevalent. Even the speed survey lists occidental as a through specdway with a 30 mph zone. The
85% speed is at 34-plus. This is a residential area with a city park near this intersection and should
be a 25 mph zone. Mr. Metcalfe stated he hears screeching brakes about four times everyday. Also
motorcycles and sports cars abound. Mr. Mason stated the speed survey is not correct sirrce he believes
the 85% speed is 40 mph.
Mr. Sb,acher advised that if an added Stop sign is unwarranted, drivers won't stop or will slow down
near the intersection and then speed up again. Speed control is the real issue and the traffic calming
program suggests radar trailer placement and then speed humps. Chair Mclver stated that the
Commissioners will review the site and staff will check for warrar s and the accident history to be
discussed next month.
5.2 El Camino Real and Bellevue Avenue - Request for Trafiic Signal - Letter
Mr. Erbacher will contact the petitioner who is not in attendance. Sgt. Cutler advised that there is a tree
at this intersection and a lot of people cross El Camino Real there; Jthough, there is a traffic signal one
block south at Chapin Avenue.
5.3 Request for Red Zone at I 134 Douglas Avenue - Letter
Mr. Erbacher will contact the petitioner who is not in attendance.
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5.4 Traffrc Circle Recommendation - Letter
Staff and the Commissioners expressed their appreciation for the traffic calming support addressed in this
letter.
5.5 Add Parking Spaces on Magnolia Avenue - West Side
Mr. Erbacher advised that Councilman Coffey asked that this potential be reviewed, but with Lunardi
delivery trucks taking up over halfthe street, there seems to be little room. It appears no more tlan one
additional parking space may be installed between Lunardi's and Trousdale Drive. He suggested the
Commission wait for a community request before firther research. Comm. DeAngelis stated that since
it's such a wide street, we should check this out. Mr. Erbacher will check into it.
5.6 Dwight Road at Lexington Way - Request for Stop -:';n - E-Mail Response
Mr. Erbacher stated he is monitoring this site.
5.7 Howard Avenue - Speed and Trucks (e-mail)
No response from petitioner.
5.8 1300 Block of Vancouver Avenue - Speed Concerns (petition)
No response from petitioner.
6. FROMTHEFLOOR
Mr. Erbacher advised the larger dots are used to impede turning, not for aligffnent or
enforcement purposes. If the ce$erline is a problem, it is an enforcement issue. Sgt. Cutler
advised that this area is on the Selective Enforcement list; even though this area's traffic
problems don't come close to the problems in other areas. Comm. Cohen suggested that this
may be a traffic-calming issue. Mr. Erbacher stated he wasn't sure which traffic-catning
device would work here. Also, the City can't do anythilg about the traffic volume increasing
or Sisters of Mercy traffic activities. The weed/dense grass issue will be referred to the weed
abatement program.
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6.1 Ms. Abbey requested speed enforcement, truck weight limit enforcement and fire truck
enforcement in and around 2400 to 2450 Adeline Drive. This is still an unsafe area for traffic.
Drivers speed downhill so she requestd larger ce erline dots to make the drivers stay on their
side of the road. Her son's parked car was hit the previous Saturday nigltt while parked on
Adeline Drive. Ms. Abbey stated her neighbors work so they don't see the magnitude of the
traffic problems here. She stated parked cars and trees have been hit but no police were called
to the scene. There's also a flre hazard with dense grass, weeds and cigarette butts all over.
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7. INFORMATION ITEMS.
7. I From Staff to Commission
7.1.1 Traffrc Engineer's Report
Mr. Erbacher stated that three candidates will be interviewing for the Traffrc Engineer position
next week. Chair Mclver thanked Comm. Evans for participating in the initial interviews. He also
advised that at the next Commission meeting, staff will be requestiag four green zones on
Primrose Road adjacent to City Hall's driveway to provide turnover parking for short-term City
Hall visitors due to City vehicles taking up more spaces than before. Also, there will be a
cleanup ordinance going to Council requesting turnover parking s,ignege near City Hall which is
already in place.
7.1.3 Burlingame Parking Study
Mr. Erbacher said the new study will be done in September. Comm. Cohen asked when will the
new parking directional signs be installed. Mr. Erbacher will check with the City Engineer and
report back.
7.2 From Commission to Staff
7.2.1 Reports of citizen complaints or requests - None.
7 .2.2 Comments and communication
Comm. Evans asked if staff checked on the need for an extended red zone at the intersection of
Devereux Drive and Balboa Avenue at Lincoln Park. Sgt. C\rfer suggested extending the red zone
towards Adeline Drive on Balboa Avenue because parking is a mess during events at the park.
Mr. Erbacher asked Sgt. Cutler to issue a tag for his followup.
7.2.3 Expc*,td absences of Commissioners at the Tuesday, htly 2,20()/2 meeting
None reported.
8. INACTTVE ITEMS.
8.1 Request for traffic control on Dwight Road
Mr. Erbacher advised that the plans are in the final phase for this site with a meeting set for Monday.
Sgt. Cutler submifted the Selective Enforcement results which showed that 6 citations were issued.
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8.2 Petition from Bayswater & Howard residents requesting a traffrc study of area to determine if
traffi c+akning measures warranted
Sgt. Cutler submitted tlrc Selective Enforcement re*tlts which showed that 12 citations were issued.
This item is on hold for the Traffic Calming Program.
8.3 1007 Chula Vista Avenue - ktter requesting Speed Limit Signage for TrafEc-Calming effect to
constrain speeding drivers
This item is on hold for the Traffic Calming Program.
8.4 Request for speed limit and truck weight limit enforcement, a traffic signal on Trousdale Drive
at Skyline Boulevard, STOP sign on Trousdale Drive at l,oyola Drive and STOP sign on
Trousdale at Quesada Way. Results of Traffic Data Gathering - Speed limits
Sgt. Cufler submitted tlrc Seleaive Enforcement results which showed that 33 citations and 22
warnings were issued. Sgt. Cutler advised that this area is not yet ready for a lower speed study.
8.5 Concerns about For Sale signs on vehicles parked on El Camino Real at Mills/Peninsula Hospital
Chair Mclver stated he met with the owners selling the vehicles parked at this site and referred them
to a 'park and sell" location. He advised them that when the No Parking signs are installed, they will
be ticketed if they park there.
9. AGENDIZE FOR THE NEXT MEETING.
4.1 .2 to Action Item
4.2.2 to Discussion Item
5.1 to Discussion Itern
5.2 to Discussion Item
5.3 to Discussion Item
5.5 to Discussion Item
Prirnrose Road Green Zones to Discussion Item
10. ADJOT RNMENT. 9:17 p.m.
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Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Keighran called the June 24,2A02, regular meeting of the Planning
Commission to order at 7:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Absent: Commissioner Osterling
Staff Present: City Planner, Margaret Monroe; Zoning Technician, Sean
O'Rourke; City AttorneS Larry Anderson; City Engineer, Syed Murtuza
III. MINITTES The minutes ofthe June 10, 2002meetng regular of the Planning Commission
were approved as mailed. C. Vistica requested an amendment to the minutes
of the special study meeting on June ll, 2002, noting on page three the
second bulleted item "Restrict Fox Plazal,ane to pedestian use only''should
be removed since he did not recall that being a direction grven in the design
review discussion. The amended minutes were approved by concensus.
APPROVAL OF AGE|IDA There were no changes to the agenda.
FROM THE FLOOR There were no public comments.
STUDY ITEMS
There were no Study Items for review.
ACTION ITEMS
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDARARE CzNSIDERED To BE RIUTINE. THEYARE
ACTED ON SIMULTANEOUSLY UMESS SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION IS REQUESTED BY THE APPLICANT,
A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC OR A COMMISSIONER PNOR TO THE TIME THE COMMISSION VOTES ON THE MOTION
TO ADOPT.
Chair Keighran asked if anyone in the audience or on the Commission wished to call any item off the
consent calendar. There were no requests to remove any items.
1a.1419 BURLINGAME AVENUE - ZONED C-1, SUBAREA A - AppLICAnON FOR CONDTTTONAL
USE PERMIT FOR REAL ESTATE USE/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (ALLIANCE INVESTMENT,
APPLICANT; NESET AND MINE TOLU TRUST, PROPERry OWNER) (52 NOTICED) PROJECT
PLANNER: SEAN O,ROURKE
1337 PALOMA AYEI\ITIE - ZOI\IED R.l _ APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND
SPECIAL PERMTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DETACHED ONE-CAR GARAGE AND STORAGE
AREA (ALEXANDER HIDCHENKO, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; JD & ASSOCIATES,
DESIGNER) (77 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HTJRIN
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1424 CASTILLO AYENUE _ ZONED R.l _ APPLICATION FOR ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF AN
APPROVED DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR ATTACHED GARAGE FOR A FIRST AND
SECOND STORY ADDITION (ARIS RUIZ AND ASSOCIATES, INC., APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT;
ALBERT SHILAIMON, PROPERTY OWNER) (67 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: CATHERINE
KEYLON
C. Brownrigg moved approval of the consent calendar based on the facts in the staffreports, commissioners
comments and the findings in the staff reports with recommended conditions in the staff reports and by
resolution. The motion was seconded by C. Vistica. Chair called for a voice vote on the motion and it
passed 6-0-1 (C. Osterling absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:10 p.m.
V[I. REGULAR ACTION ITEM
1341 CARLOS AVEI\I]E _ ZOI\ED R-l _ APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMT
FOR }TEIGHT FOR A NEW TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DE.TACTTED GARAGE
(JAMES CHU, CHU DESIGN & ENGR, INC., APPLICANT AND DESIGNE& OTTO MILLER, PROPERTY
OWNER) (s8 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN HIIRIN
Reference staff report,6.24.02, with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report, reviewed criteria and
Planning Department comments. CP Monroe pointed out that conditions 5,6;7 and 8 were new standard
conditions that would be applied to all new single family dwellings to insure that projects are built as
approved in design review. CA Anderson noted that the overhead was incorrect and should state 3 I '- 1 " in
height. Nine conditions were suggested for consideration.
ChairKeighran opened the public hearing. Michael Kindel, designer, was present to answer questions. He
pointed out that the applicant has agreed to all conditions and has reduced the height to 3l'-1". This has
increased the amount of attic space and changed the roof pitch to l2ll2. They will keep the present
driveway in order to retain the hedge and have revised the plans so that the chimney will be stone.
Commissioner asked if the applicant has cut the roof, why the flat roof at the top, also concerned with
flashing detail. Applicant stated that they didn't cut the roof, was like that on the previous plans, and the
applicant will add flashing details to insure that there is no visual break at the rcrrf odge. Commissioner
asked if it is possible to reduce the driveway width and amend conditions to retain the existing hedge.
Applicant noted that Planning requirement for driveway width is 9'-6". There were no further comments
from the floor and the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner comments: concemed with all the construction taking place and going to take place on Carlos
Avenue and the impact it will have on the neighbors. Can they add a condition that no construction vehicles
shall be allowed on the street over night? CP noted that if a condition were added it would apply only to
this project. Noted that the window seat area could be reduced by 6 inches to increase the width of the
driveway to protect the hedge, should add a condition to have an arborist report and be sure the hedge is
protected.
C. Vistica moved to approve the application by resolution, with the following amended conditions:
1) that the project shall be built as shown on the revised plans submitted to the Planning Department
date stamped June 12,2002, sheets A.1 through ,4..6 and Ll, including the reduction in the overall
building height of the primary dwelling and detached garage, change in roof pitch, added corbels on the
front and right elevations, changes to window style, size and trim width on the primary dwelling and
detached garage; and that any changes to the footprint or floor area of the building shall require and
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amendment to this permiq 2) that any changes to the size or envelope of the first or second floors, which
would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), moving or changing windows and architectural features
or changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to design review; 3) that the conditions of the City
Engineer's and Recycling Specialist's May 6,20A2, memos shall be met; 4) that the project shall comply
with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance which requires affected demolition,
new construction and alteration projects to submit a Waste Reduction Plan and meet recycling
requirements; any partial or full demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall require a demolition
permit; 5) that prior to scheduling the foundation inspection a licensed surveyor shall set the property
corners, set the building corners and certiff the first floor finished elevation of the new structure(s) and
have the datum accepted by the City Engineer; 6) that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a
licensed surveyor shall shoot the height of the roof ridge and provide certification of that height; 7) that
prior to scheduling the framing inspection, the project architect, engineer or other licensed professional
shall provide architectural certification that the architectural details such as window locations and bays
are built as shown on the approved plans; if there is no licensed professional involved in the project, the
property owner or contractor shall provide the certification under penalty ofperjury; 8) that prior to final
inspection, Plaruring Department staff will inspect and note compliance of the architectural details (trim
materials, window type, etc.) to veriff that the project has been built according to the approved Planning
and Buildingplans; 9) that the project shall meet all.the requirements of the California Building Code
and California Fire Code, 1998 edition, as amended by the City of Burlingame; 10) that the developer
shall have an arborist's report for the protection during construction and maintenance, thereafter of the
hedge along the side property line at the driveway including inspection of the installation and
maintenance of the protection measures, and this report shall be reviewed and approved by the City
Arborist prior to issuance of a grading or building permit ; and l1) that all construction vehicles
associated with this project shall be allowed to park on the street only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m. on weekdays, 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sundays
and holidays. The motion was seconded by C. Auran.
Chair KeighLran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed on a voice vote 6-0-1
(C. Osterling absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:28 p.m.
138 LOMA YISTA _ ZOI{ED R.l - APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR
DECLINING HEIGHT ENVELOPE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (CHERYL
HOCHSTATTER/DESIGN STUDIO, APPLICANTAND DESIGNER; MICTIAEL MAGALONG, PROPERTY
OWNER) (29NO-TICED) PROJECT PLANNER: ERIKA LEWIT
Reference staff report,6.24.02, with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report, reviewed criteria and
Planning Department comments. Eight conditions were suggested for consideration. There were no
questions of staffby the Commission.
Chair Keighran opened the public hearing. Cheryl Hochstatter, designer, was present to answer questions.
She stated that she was not sure about the shingle detail at the eave sofit. Commissioner asked about the
number ofwindow boxes on the left elevation; why only two window boxes where there are three windows?
Architect stated that she felt three window boxes would be too heavy and cutesy. There were no further
comments and the public hearing was closed.
C. Boju6s moved approval noting nice revisions to the side elevations which addressed the concerns the
Commission expressed at study, changes maintain the symmetry and integrity of the design by resolution
with conditions in the staffreport. Motion was seconded by C. Brownrigg, with conditions as follows:
1) that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Plaruring Departmart date stamped
June 14, 2002, sheets Al through Al0, including that all windows on the first and second stories shall be
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wood clad, true divided light windows with stucco mold; and that all downspouts shall be copper
downspouts; and that any changes to the footprint or floor area of the building shall require and amendment
to this permit; 2) that any changes to the size or envelope of the basement, first or second floors, which
would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), moving or changing windows and architectural features or
changing the roof height or pitch, shall be subject to design review; 3) that the conditions of the City
Engineer's and Recycling Specialist's March ll,zo\z,memos shall be met; 4) that the project shall comply
with the proposed demolition and construction recycling ordinance recently approved by the City Councii;
5) that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall shoot the height of the roof
ridge and provide certification of that height; 6) that prior to scheduling the framing inspection, the project
architect, engineer or other licensed professional shall provide architectural certification that the architectural
details such as window locations and bays are built as shown on the approved plans; if there is no licensed
professional involved in the project, the property owner or contractor shall provide the certification under
penalty of pe{ury; 7) that prior to final inspection, Planning Department staff will inspect and note
compliance of the architectural details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has been
built according to the approved Planning and Building plans; and 8) that the project shall meet all the
requirements of the Califomia Building Code and Califomia Fire Code, 1998 edition, as ilmended by the
City of Burlingame.
Commissioner comment: noted that there was no reference to the type of windows being used, was pointed
out that the window detail was included on the plans as wood clad, stucco mold and that condition #l
required all windows to be true divided light.
Chair Keighran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve noting the windows are stucco mold. The
motion passed on a voice vote 6-0-1 (C. Osterling absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item
concluded at 7:35 p.m.
4. 2M3 ARGTTELLO DRTVE - ZONED R.l _ APPUCATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND HILLSIDE AREA
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (NOEM K. AVRAM, AIA,
GI]MBINGER AVRAM ARCHITECTS, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; DEAN HIRABAYASHI,
PROPERTY OWNER) (21 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: CATHERINE KEYLON
Reference staff report, 6.24.02, with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report, reviewed criteria and
Planning Deparknent comments. Eight conditions were suggested for consideration. There were no questions
of staffby the Commission
Chair Keighran opened the public heming. Noemi Awam, architect, and Mr. and Mrs. Hirabayashi, property
owners, were present to answer questions. Applicant presented revised drawings to reflect the changes
suggested by the Planning Commission. Changed the roof ends from a gable to a hip to address neighbor's
view concerns. Noted that storypoles were installed on June 18,2002.
Commissioners comments: why didn't you put a window on the left elevation? Applicant stated that they
considered putting a window, but felt that putting more windows in the closet space would be detrimental
to the use of the space and items stored; houses too close together; did you have the opportunity to view the
story pole's from neighbor's house? No. Had opportunity to meet with neighbors and saw that the house
on 1600 Sebastian's view will be blocked by the addition; have you considered lowering the roofline?
Applicant noted that they have been working on this project for over one year; lowered the plate height to
7'-0", hipped the roof, looked at a variety of placement arangements for second floor. Commissioner noted
that views at 1600 Sebastian will be blocked; a portion of the view will be blocked by the existing trees on
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the project site and the new addition will also block part of the view; considered lowering first floor?
Applicant stated that the homeowner was willing to pay to have trees trimmed to increase neighbor's view
and that lowering the first floor would require a complete reconstruction. Blocking views is the issue here,
great job of designing the house, unfortunately it stands in front of the neighbor's window. Applicant noted
that they tried a first floor addition, but due to setbacks, lot coverage, etc., the addition didn't work. There
were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
C. Auran noted that he visited 2847,2849 Argoello, 1600 Sebastian, and 1600 Sebastian will have the
biggest view blockage; trees do take up 60-650/o of the view and they are taller than the addition, addition
blocks 35olo, seems view could be restored by trimming trees and reducing the impact of addition; house at
1600 Sebastian also has distant views from windows on the other sides of the house, but seems that there
is more to be done, so move to deny without prejudice this project. The motion was seconded by C. Vistica.
Comment on the motion: Asked if a regular tree-himming program with no changes to design would work;
not necessarily, but need to work with neighbors. The applicants have tried to find solutions, would be
willing to consider a compromise on setbackl q"4lgt coverage, designing to protect views; the community
wants them to have an addition, but views are a priority, would be open to a lot coverage variance.
Chair Keighran called for a voice vote on the motion to deny without prejudice. The motion passed on a
voice vote 6-0-l (C. Osterling absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:58 p.m.
5.I48 COSTA RICA AYENUE _ ZONED R.l _ APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A SECOND
STORY ADDITION (ALFREDO REYES, STEVTART ASSOCIATES, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT;
LARRY AND SARA STENGER, PROPERTY OWNERS) (54 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER:
CATHERINE KEYLON
Reference staff report,6.24.02, with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report, reviewed criteria and
staff comments. Noted that the Commission had a letter from Susie Cvitkovic at 144 Costa Rica Avenue
at their desks. Eight conditions were suggested for consideration. Commissioner asked about the different
sidings on the house, show cement siding, inconsistent with plans and what about insulation. Staff referred
the siding question to the applicant.
Chair Keighran opened the public hearing. lonn Stlw"art, Stewart Associates 1351 t aurel Sfeet, was present
to answer questions. Pointed out that received neighbor's letter and will abide by the City's conskuction
hours. Will insulate the house from the inside and all siding will match existing at the front porch and be
horizontal. Noted that homeowners have replaced some windows already, but would be willing to replace
existing with true divided light if PC requires.
Susie Cvitkovic, 144 Costa Rica Avenue, spoke regarding the project. Concerned with new materials not
being compatible with existing materials. Windows on her side are very large and not true divided light
windows. Would like to request true divided light windows on all sides. Concerned about the side setback.
Would like to request a property survey, to insure that the addition adheres to the setback requirements.
Already lmge deck off the rear of the house. Addition will eliminate the light in her kitchen and living room.
Home already has five bedrooms on a small lot. Is in favor of updating house, but better to update existing
house and make it more livable rather than enlarge it more. Applicant noted that he was surprised new
things were being brought up at this meeting; deck is existing. Have nineteen signatures from residents
supporting addition. Tryrng to improve on the previous addition complete some time ago by the property
owner's mother. There were no further comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed.
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C. Boju6s noting he understood the neighbor's concerns, second stories often block views, but in this case
the project integrates and improves the design and is working within the code, moved to approve the
application, by resolution, with the following amended conditions: 1) that the project shall be built as shown
on the plans submitted to the Planning Deparfinent date stamped May 21,2002, Sheets A2 and,A3, floor
plans and roof plan, and sheets Al and 44, site plan and building elevations date stamped June 13,2002;
2) that any changes to the size or envelope of the basement, first or second floors, which would include
adding or enlarging a dormer(s), moving or changing windows and architectural features or changing the
roof height orpitch, shall be subject to design review; 3) that the project shall complywith the Construction
and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance which requires affected demolition, new'construction and
alteration projects to submit a Waste Reduction Plan and meet recycling requirements; any partial or full
demolition of a structure, interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit; 4) that the conditions of the
Chief Building Official's, Recycling Specialist's and the CityEngineer's May ZS,Z1AZmemos shall be met;
5) that prior to scheduling the roof deck inspection, a licensed surveyor shall shoot the height of the roof
ridge and provide certification of that height; 6) that prior to scheduling the framing inspection, the project
architect, engineer or other licensed professional *a*larovide architectural certification that the archiiectural
details such as window locations and bays are built as shown on the approved plans; if there is no licensed
professional involved in the project, the property owner or contractor shall provide the certification under
penalty of perjury; 7) that prior to final inspection, Planning Department staff will inspect and note
compliance of the architectural details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has been
built according to the approved Planning and Building plans; 8) that the project shall meet all the
requirements of the California Building and Fire Codes, 1998 edition, as amended by the City of
Burlingame; and 9) that the property shatl be surveyed and the side setbacks as shown on the schematic plans
confirmed on the building plans before a building permit shall be issued. The motion was seconded by C.
Keele.
Comment on motion: CA Anderson asked if Commissioners were satisfied that the siding issue had been
addressed. The intention is clear that the whole house will be sided with the same material. There is a
concern about the side setback, need to place a condition that property be surveyed. Maker and second
agreed to amend the motion and add the condition. Can add a condition that John Stewart remains engaged
in the project and that all-new windows shall be true divided light. CA Anderson stated that you can't
conditior,. ifu.: project to retain a particular architect. CP Monroe pointed out the new conditions of approval
requiring a licensed architect to survey the architecfural feafures before final inspection. Concerned about
bulk, asked applicant to remove upstairs deck if they decide they won't use it.
Chair Keighran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed on a voice vote 6-0-1
(C. Osterling absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:18 p.m.
6. 1570 CYPRESS AYENUE - ZOIYED R.I - APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT TO LEGALZE AN
EXISTING DETACHED SECOND UNIT. (BRIAN ROCIIE, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER) (5S
NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: SEAN O,ROURKE
Reference staff report,6.24.02, with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report, reviewed criteria and
staff comments. Four conditions were suggested for consideration. Commissioner asked for clarification
on preformance standards versus conditions. CP Monroe stated that performance standards are established
in the code and any second unit approved would need to meet these on-going performance standards or lose
its right to exist.
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Chair Keighran opened the public hearing. Brian Roche, the property owner was present to answer questions
and stated that he wished to remodel and clean up the existing second unit. Commissioner asked if the
applicant was currently living in the main house. The applicant state that he was living in the main house.
There were no further comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed.
C. Boju6s moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following conditions: 1) that the second
unit shall meet all the requirements of the Califomia Building Code and California Fire Code, 1998 edition,
as amended by the City of Burlingame; 2) that all building permits required to bring the second unit into
compliance with the Califomia Building Code and Califomia Fire Code, 1998 edition, as amended by the
City of Burlingame shall be applied for, and all construction work completed by, June 30,2003;3) that any
alterations or repairs to the second unit shall meet the requirements of the Burlingame Municipal Code
Section 25.29; and 4) that no permits for work to the main single family dwelling on site are approved with
this special permit. The motion was seconded by C. Auran.
Chair Keighran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve the second unit. The motion passed on a
voice vote 6-0-l (C. Osterling absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item cojclrded at 8:27 p.m.
7 HOUSING ELEMENT -NEGATTVE DECLARATION AND AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN,
ADOPTING THE 2001-2006 HOUSING ELEMENT. PROJECT PLANNER: MAUREEN BROOKS
Reference staff report,6.24.02, with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report, reviewed changes and
staff responses to reviewing agencies. Noted that the Housing Element required adding a work program
regarding ADA accessibility due to a change in State law effective January 2002. Also, noted that the
Housing Element has been reviewed by the ALUC and they requested 2 conditions on the Housing Elernent
which have been addressed in the text. A Negative Declaration has been prepared stating that there are no
significant impacts associated with this Housing Element. CP noted all future housing projects would
require their own environmental review. Commissioner asked why this was a Draft if it is considered to be
the final document. CP Monroe stated that the Housing Element is final, but still considered a Draft until
the City Council acts on it.
Chair Keighrran opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the public hearing
was closed r.,i,
C. Boju6s moved to approve the Negative Declaration and recommend the200l-2006 Housing Element to
the City Council for approval. The motion was seconded by C. Auran.
Commissioner corlments: the 2001-2006 Housing Element is a beautiful piece of work. Represents hours
of staff, Commission and community time and effort. Great job.
Chair Keighran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve the Negative Declaration and recommend
approval of the 2A0l-2006 Housing Element to City Council. The motion passed on a voice vote 6-0-1 (C.
Osterling absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:33 p.m.
IX. DESIGN REYIEW STUDY ITEMS
1537 DRAKE AYENUE _ ZONED R-l _ APPLICATION FOR MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR RE-EMERGENCE OF THREE PARCELS AND DESIGN REVIEW TO
CONSTRUCT THREE NEW TWO.STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS WITH DETAC}MD GARAGES
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(OTTO MILLER, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; JAMES CHU, CHU DESIGN & ENGR., INC.,
DESIGNER) (60 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: ERTKA LEWIT
CP Monroe briefly presented the project description. This is a continued design review study meeting, since
the last review the applicant has re-designed the 3 houses and all now comply with zoning code
requirements. The Negative Declaration is attached to the Staff Report and a summary of the key issues is
in the report; she noted that3letters submitted since the packet was delivered were at the Commissioner's
desk for their review. Commissioner asked if tonight's action would begin any appeal period on the
Negative Declaration. CA Anderson noted that the Negative Declaration has been posted and is in a 20 day
review period and comments will be taken until and through the action meeting the action meetipg on the
project; the purpose of tonight's meeting is not to discuss the Negative Declaration, but to review the design
of the 3 houses; tonight's action would be for the Planning Commission to decide if they should send the
project to a Design Review Consultant or to place it on the Action Calendar. The Negative Declaration and
comments in it will be considered at the action meeting on the project.
Chair Keiglrran opened the public comment. Mark Hudak, attorney, 216 Park Roatl; r.epresenting the
applicant Otto Miller, and Michael Kindle, architect with Chu Designs, spoke about the project noting at
the last meeting they talked about the pros and cons of the site, sizes of the houses, and potential impacts.
Do not want to repeat that information tonight. Storm water and sewer impacts have been discussed and feel
that adequate input to make a determination that there is no impact from the addition of the three new
houses. The existing infrastructure will support the new homes. Regarding the design - applicant has
lowered the heights on 2 homes, moved the middle house to eliminate the declining height exception, and
on lot C increased the front setback .Not asking for any variances or special use permits. As far as providing
more variation in setbacks the house on lot C was moved back 3 feet, the house on Lot A is already set way
back from the street to protect the Redwood trees. House on Lot C has a large front porch which places the
living area even further back from the street. Believe the houses are nicely designed, don't believe that the
design reviewer would change anything so don't need to send to him; all a design reviewer could do is
reduce the size of the houses, and these are designed within the limits and to the extent allowed by the code
which is Mr. Miller's right; Planning Commission spent a lot of time arriving at appropriate FAR, lot
coverage, setbacks which are applied to all lots, lot by lot these houses meet all your standards. If
commission wishes different standards then you need to amend your ordinance. Project should not be sent
to a design reviewer, request set for public hearing on July 22,2002.
Plaruring commissioners questions: am not satisfied that houses this size do not affect the infrastructure
serving this area; city now has code requirements beyond measurable standards, have design guidelines;
don't understand how the back flow devices are going to solve the sewer problem, concemed about the
Redwood tees, the impact on Mills Creek and the capacrty of the fire line at the nearest fire hydrant and the
ability to suppress fires. CA pointed out that the commission is not taking testimony on the Negative
Declaration tonight, does not want to obscure the design review process in tonight's review. It was noted
that the letters from the public which seem to address environmental issues will be addressed when the
Negative Declaration is before the Commission.
Chair Keighran opened the public comment to the floor. The following people spoke: Jari Ochse,l5I2
Drake; Christian McCrum, 1540 Drake; Janet Garcia, 1561 Drake; Mark Toms, 1520 Drake; Dave Taylor,
1566 Drake; Don Ochse, 1512 Drake; Ann Grimes, 1520 Drake; Bob Berra, 1510 Drake; Natalie Taylor,
1566 Drake. They commented: thought we only had 10 days to comment on the negative declaration so did
not focus on the design issues; parking is the biggest issue especially with five bedroom houses even with
two car garages, not enough ofFstreet space; at the price these houses are proposed to sell for will have more
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than one cx; there are too many houses on the site; pleased to see the height of two of the houses reduced
but still not fit the neighborhood should reduce the aspect of one house substantially or put only two houses
on the site; reducing the number of houses would reduce the impacts; seem to be Some inconsistencies in
how the Redwood trees would be protected, want a protective fence 10 feet or 20 feet, but houses within 7
feet and 9 feet, how will that happen; how can we expect people working on the site to respect the trees; the
design of the houses on the two affected lots are too big and berpg built too close to the trees that need
protection; this parcel was zoned in 1918 and there has never been three houses on the site, previous owner
asked for permission to build three houses in mid-1970's , Planning Commission then said no for some
reason, why? FAR relating to lot size makes a lot of sense if there were not extenuating circumstances on
this lot to reduce the FAR these include the creek, parkin& sunlight; should not put three houses on this site;
the owners son apparently also asked for three houses on this site after 1970's request, they were tumed
down, why? Design looks as if it belongs in Concord in a new subdivision; should design houses that have
no increase in plumbing fixtures from original; storypoles should be installed for each house so can see now
how the mass and bulk works; because of the proximity of Mills Creek the applicant should be required to
get permits from the Departrnent of Fish and Game and SFRWQCB and the Army Corps of Engineers, the
free protection ordinance should be complied with; would like to know the process for geviewing this project
and see a Schedule with tentative dates and who is responsible for each step; have qualitative guidelines and
subjective measures which design has not addressed; there is an exponential effect of three houses next to
each other on 6000 SF lots; looks like a subdivision, existing houses are low and small, even the average
size on Poppy Drive is larger; this should go to the design reviewer; 3 houses to much for the character of
the neighborhood, should go to 2 houses; parking is a problem, would prefer not demean existing houses
each time he comes; environmental issues are integral to design review, any place view property from it
provides open space, it is irreplaceable to see Skyline Blvd and south; the General PIan talks about the
preservation of private open space, existing residents will loose view and pristine open space. There were
no further comments from the floor and the public comment was closed.
Commissioner comment: The FAR guidelines do not fit in this neighborhood if this was one lot could build
a 10,000 SF, would not allow because it would be, inconsistent with neighborhood; houses are too big, try
to get ones that fit; scaled down 20%o to make them fit the neighborhood, the architect has the talent to do
this well, consistency with the neighborhood should drive this project; the design needs to go to the design
reviewer, there is a process to work with designers who understand the process; design review should sort
out the alternatives; if applicant is not interested in design review, will know for next ti*me and can move
on with evaluation and decision; know it is hard to address design without environmental issues because they
are closely linked; so should go to the design reviewer to address this relationship; more need to be done to
this project than trim and roof pitches, there are a lot of attached garages in this neighborhood, for example;
neighborhood consistencyneeds to follow what is on the block, one house close to maximum might work,
three close to maximum are too much.
Chair Keighran moved to refer this project to a design reviewer to see what can be done to get a better
neighborhood firbased on comments made to get a better neighborhood fit. The motion was seconded by
C. Boju6s.
Comment on the motion: there has been a lot of turmoil about the FAR of these houses, they all have living
areas less than 3000 SF not so large, on lot A the house is setback behind the Redwoods, on lot B the house
is forward, trouble is house on lot C looks too much like the first house, it should be changed to look like
the neighborhood. Do not want to set a precedent by limiting FAR here based on infrastructure which
would not allow other houses in the neighborhood to expand; could affect them forever. Design reviewer
needs to consider and address the following:
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o Look at this project as a unit and how it will work within the neighborhood, need flexibility
to work within the neighborhood character;
o Issue is building three houses at once has a greater impact, need to be more sensitive in
design to blend not alter the neighborhood character;o House on right might fit better with lower envelope;
o Need a streetscape elevation study including FAR and setbacks forboth sides of Drake from
Adeline to the end of the street;
o FAR is not an entitlement, code provides for qualitative requirement based on design
guidelines, need to be addressed;
o Should look at amount of hard paving, all concrete, could use pavers or other softermaterials
better for trees;
o Address reasons that this lot was not allowed to be developed as three lots in the past;o Provide graphic representation of both sides of the street, documenting what the existing and
new would look like based on height, mass and finished floor elevations.o Mass of three houses should be varied more, for example by lowering some of the roofs or
making them single story;
o Mass and bulk of houses on lots B and C is not in keeping with the neighborhood and its
natural environments, lower the plate lines in some areas and reduce the FAR so they are
more in keeping with the existing houses;
. Neighborhood fit has a lot to do with the way the houses are sited on the lots, could have
single car garage, attached garuge, vary setbacks substantially so houses not equally
separated, combined and shared or side by side driveways;
o In consistency with the neighborhood. Aesthetic also requires architectural solution;
o Mass could be reduced by making the rooms smaller using interior space more efficiently;
o Address environmental constraints and effects on them should be considered in design
review.
Chair Keighran called for a vote on the motion to refer this project to a design reviewer. The motion passed
on a voice vote 6-0-1 (C. Osterling absent). The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not
appealable. This item concluded at 9:50 p.m.
9.1310 BURLINGAME AYENUE - ZONED - C-1, SUBAREA A - APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL
DESIGN REVIEW TO REMODEL AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING (MAHER FAKHOURT,
APPLICANT; KAHN DESIGN ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECT; STEVEN G. GENSLE& PROPERry OWNER)
(53 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: ENKA LEWIT
CP Monroe briefly presented the project description. CP Monroe noted that the signage was included on
the plans to show how it is integrated into the design of the facade, but the PC is not being asked to review
the signage under this application. The applicant would come back with a sign permit under a separate
application. There were no questions of staff.
Chair Keighran opened the public comment. Charles KahrL architect, and Tiffany Lichter, designer, were
present to answer questions. Charles Kahn noted that this building is part of 3 tenant spaces including the
bakery Stella Mia and natural food store. Noted that the clearstory windows were part of the original
building ifjust the fagade below the windows was being altered then would not require commercial design
review. Wanted to take the existing Stella Mia tenant space and break it up into an individual storefront.
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The open terrace design is similar to some other shops on Burlingame Avenue and wanted to show
integration of signage as part of the design proposal.
Commissioners asked: what happens to the outdoor seating after business hours? Designer confirmed that
the tables and chairs would be brought inside after the close of business. CA Anderson noted that the
applicant should speak to police department about security lighting when the business is closed. Clarif,, if
the clearstory windows were going to be stained glass? Designer noted that the plans indicated stained wood
window frames and not stained glass. Are the lower floor window frames aluminum and the upper story
windows frames wood? Applicant stated the lower floor windows are heavy aluminum because they are
sliders; he would like the option to decide whether to do wood or aluminum windows on the upper story.
What is the color of the tile? Applicant stated they would bring in samples of the tile and aluminum window
frame material to the next meeting.
Commission had the following concerns about the proposed project and asked the applicant to address them:
o Would the clearstory window frames iq'the upper level be wood or aluminum? What would the
aluminum material look like;
o Commission would like to see samples of the proposed tile;
o How would security lighting be installed in the outdoor patio area, what hours would it be operational.
There were no other comments from the floor and the public comment was closed.
C. Brownrigg made a motion to place this item on the consent calendar for action. Motion was seconded
by C. Auran.
Comment on motion: wanted the option to review proposed materials request amendment of the motion to
place this item on the regular action calendar to provide that opportunity. The maker and second of the
motion agreed to the amendment to the motion to move the item to regular action calendar.
Chair Keighran called for a voice vote on the motion to place this item on the regular action calendar when
the proposed materials would be available to review. The motion passed on a voice vote 6-0-1 (C. Osterling
absent). The Planning Commission's action is arivisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 10:31
p.m.
10.1261 VAI\COIIVER AVENTIE - ZONED R-I _ APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FORNEW
TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGES (OTTO MILLER,
APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; JAMES CHU, CHU DESIGN & ENGR.,INC., DESIGNER) (60
NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: ERIKA LEWIT (REQUEST TO CONTINUE)
This item was continued until the applicant submits additional required information requested by the
Planning Department and public notice will be sent when the item is rescheduled.
1217 BERNAL AYENUE - ZONED - R.l - APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL
PERMIT FOR DECLINING HEIGHT ENVELOPE FOR A NEW TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE (JD & ASSOCIATES, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; STELLA
P. HIING, PROPERTY OWNER) (59 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: CATHERINE KEYLON
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CP Monroe briefly presented the project description. Commissioner asked for clarification on the square
footage extension in the basement ordinance. CP Monroe noted 600 SF is exempt if walls are less than}
feet above grade, also 100 SF is exempted for mechanical area. There were no other questions of staff.
Chair Keighran opened the public comment. Jerry Deal, designer, was present to answer questions. He
stated that the code allows 600 SF ofbasement to be exempted from FAR in addition a 100 SF is exempted
for mechanical pits for a total of 700 SF. So, 5 SF of this basement is counted towards FAR. He noted that
the special permit for declining height envelope was 48 SF because the window was less than 25%o of
window enclosure. He did this so the window would better fit the design on the house, otherwise it would
be too big.
Commissioners colnments: that the front and back of the house are nice, but at the sides are starting to look
like a layer cake, this is starting to show on north elevation; the addition can be improved; the house has
been designed to meet the code numbers and not for style evidenced by the fact that designer got caught on
the declining height envelope and by the window enclosure; the second floor plate height can be altered;
designer shoultl'eonsider raising or lowering plate-height to get more variety on the side elevations; the
details on the garage door should be improved; what purpose do the shutters provide, do they fit in with the
design; the side elevations are overbearing and need to be toned down; also noted that the garage door needs
to be broken up. Applicant noted that the next door neighbor has requested that construction not be started
until November, and stated that this could be a condition of approval.
Sophie I-o,l2l5 Bernal Avenue, the next door neighbor spoke. Stated that she is due to have her baby on
October 8,2002 and requested that construction not begin till 6 weeks after delivery,late November.
Commission had the following concerns about the proposed project and asked the applicant to address them:
o Concemed that layer cake effect is starting to show on the side elevations, design should be adjusted;
o Concemed with second floor plate height, suggest that applicant consider raising or lowering second
floor plate height to address mass, bulk and side articulation;
o Garage door needs more detail, can it be broken up into double doors to reflect the style and detail
ofthe house;
o Shutters don't fit in with design, consider removing.
There were no other comments from the floor and the public comment was closed.
C. Auran made a motion to place this item on the regular action calendar when the project had been
revised and reviewed by staff. The motion was seconded by C. Vistica.
Chair Keighran called for a voice vote on the motion to place this item on the regular action calendar when
the plans had been revised as directed. The motion passed on a voice vote 6-0-1 (C. Osterling absent). The
Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at 10:46 p.m.
X. PLA}{NER REPORTS
Review of Citv Council rezularmeeting of June 17. 2002.
CP Monroe reviewed the actions of the Council meeting of June 24,2002. Noted that the San Mateo School
District will be starting renovation on the Burlingame High School this summer. Council adopted the budget
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for 20A2-2003 and approved the conceptual plan for the renovations to the Easton Branch Library. There
will be no Council meetings on July 15,2002 and August 19,2002. The continued special study meeting
on the Safewayproject was set for J:u|y2,2002. The Planning Commission subcommittee on the Bayfront
decided to meet on July 15,2002.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Keighran adjourned the meeting at ll:24p.m.
Respectfu lly submitted,
Joe Boju6s, Acting Secretary
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Cr*palrLes
June22,2002
George Bagdon
Director of Public Works
City of Burlingame
City Hall
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010-3997
J Karp
cc. Mary Janney
1209 Burlingame Ave.
P.O.Box271.
Burlingame, CA 9 4011.0271,
(6s0) 348-305s
FAX: (650) 342-1.121,
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Cffi0w CLERK'S OFFICE
OF BURLINGAME
Re: 1411 Chapin Avenue
Burlingame, California
Dear George:
The project at l4ll Chapin Avenue is now completed. I want to thank you for the cooperation
your department displayed during the construction of the parking lot and the building.
This project was a frst for the downtown Burlingame area, wherein the developer and the city
joined forces to create a parking lot that increased from 9 spaces to 27 spaces. I would also point
out that Syed Mwtuza and Bill Lawri were very helpful in making this project happen. Because
of their spirit and cooperation, the parking lot became a reality. There were many decisions that
necessitated answers in the field, and their common sense and cooperation was admirable.
Thanks again.
Sincerely,
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June 28, 2002
Mr. Rahn Becker
Assishnt City Managcr
City of Burlingame
50I himrose Road
Burlingame, CA. 94010
Re: ProqlammiTq Adl ustments
Dear Mr. Becker:
Sincerely,
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adjustnent scheduled for ruly l, 2002, In the lettpr, we attviscd you that we wou liadlpl"yb.;
;n Espanol to the Expanded Basio line-up as a pay.per-View option.
The purpose of this letta is to inform your oflioe thar AT&T Broadband will not be addingPlayboy en Espanol to the line-up.
Piease.conract Kathi Noe at (650) 631419I extension 375 with any questions tha you may haveregarding this matter.
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