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4. MII\UTES - Regular meeting of May 20,2A02
5. CEREMONIAL
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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94O1 O
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a. Ceremony Honoring Burlingame High School Seniors for Vr'
achieving a 4.0 GPA
b. Presentation to YMCA of check for Skateboard Park J
6. PUBLIC IIEARINGS rhc mayor may limit speaken to three minutes each
a. Consider Adoption of Ordinance amending the massage permit
requirements to allow the release of the surety bond following
24 consecutive months of lawful operation under the permit
b. Adopt Ordinance to grant authority to Police Depaftment to tow
vehicles from city parking lots
c. Adopt Ordinance to Amend the Contract for Police Employees
with the California Public Employees' Retirement System
(CaIPERS) and the City of Burlingame
d. Adopt Amendment to Leaf Blower Ordinance for use in public
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS - At this time, persons in the audience may speak on
any 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 fill 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 COMMI]NICATIONS
a. Request from Unity 2000 for Sponsorship of "The Social" /
b. Introduction of Ordinance revising Burlingame Municipal Code
Sections L3.36 and 13.36.040 establishing one-hour parking on
a portion of Magnolia Avenue that is currently two-hour parking
c. Form 394 Application for transfer of Cable TV Franchise from
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d. Sister City Relationship with Wujiang, China and Burlingame,
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e. Changing time of Budget Study Session Meeting of June 5,
2002 and Canceling July 15, 2002 Regular Council Meeting
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Resolution Authorizing transfer of funds for review and update
of the Bayfront/Anza Specific Area Plan
b. Resolution Accepting Public Improvements and Resolution
accepting dedication of a public easement for Parking Lot B-1
private development project at l4ll Chapin Avenue
c. Resolution Authorizing Mayor to sign amendment to South
Bayside Waste Management Authority (SBWMA) JPA changing
fiscal year dates
10. COI]NCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
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13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a Commission Minutes: Library, April 16, 2002; Traffic, Safety
& Parking, May 9, 2002; Parks & Recreation, May 16,2002;
Planning, }.4ay 23,2002 &IN.4.ay 28,2002
b. Department Reports. Police, April, 2002
c. Letter from Rich Grogan concerning wording of a city
ordinance
d. Letter from Marjorie Borda concerning proposed Safeway
expansion
e. Broadway Streetscape Construction News, May, 200.2
14. ADJOI.JRNMENT
NOTICE: Any attendees wishing accommodations for disabilities, please contact the City Clerk at (650)
558-7203 at least 24 hours before the meeting. A copy ofthe 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 wlvw.buriir)gallle.drg. Agendas and minutes are
available at this site.
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BURLINGAME CITY COI]NCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Monday, June 3, 2002
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AMENDED AGENDA
The following item was added to the Monday, June 3, 2002 agenda
under "Ceremonial" items:
* Presentation of Contribution Check from Ross Bruce, Broadway
Merchants Association, for the Broadway Streetscape
City of Burlingame
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BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
Joint Meeting with Burlingame School District
Board of Trustees
Meeting of May 2012002
I. JOINT MEETING WITH BURLINGAME SCHOOL DISTRICT
A joint meeting of the Burlingame City Council and the Burlingame School District Board of Trustees was
called to order 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.
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Board of Trustees Present:
Board of Trustees Absent:
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Baylock, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony
Coffey
Hinshaw, Barber, Friedman, VanDyke
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a.
MARCUS GRIJALVA FROM SSM TROOP 10
Mayor Janney presented Eagle Scouts Cooper Gorrie and from SSM Troop 10 with a
proclamation and congratulated them on their them success in the future.
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO JESSE MOORE. BURLINGAME HIGH
SCHOOL SENIOR FOR RECEIVING THE AT&T WIRELESS AWARD AT THE FAMILY
SERVICES AGENCY OF SAN MATEO COUNTY
Mavor Janney read a Proclamation commending Jesse Moore, a senior at Burlingame High School, who has
overcome many obstacles during his life and is graduating with a 3.5 grade point average in advanced
preparation classes. Jesse was not present at the time she read the proclamation, but when he did arrive,
Mayor Janney congratulated him on his success.
c.INTRODUCTION OF NEW BURLINGAME HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL. MATTHEW
BIGGAR
Burlingame City Council
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAIICE TO THE FLAG
Led by Eagle Scouts Cooper Gorrie and Marcus Grijalva from ASM Troop 10.
3. ROLL CALL
b.
Matthew Biggar, the new Principal at Burlingame High School, was introduced to the Council by
Superintendent Mohr.
At this time, Alex Turk, the new Director of Governmental Relations for the San Francisco 49ers, introduced
himself to Council and noted that the owner of the team is focusing on education, at-risk youth, and health
care in the local communities.
d. REPORT FROM SUPERINTENDENT SOI\NY DAMARTO AI\D MAYOR MARY JANNEY
ON THEIR GOODWILL TRIP TO CHINA
Superintendent Sonny DaMarto and Mayor Mary Janney gave a report on their goodwill trip to China, as
well as showed a slide presentation of the schools they visited. A discussion regarding a potential sister city
relationship was briefly discussed and will be continued at the regular Council Meeting of June 3,2002.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Janney adjoumed the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
Respectfu lly submitted,
Ann T. Musso
Clerk of the Board
Burlingame City Council
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BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
Regular Meeting of May 2012002
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 immediately following the joint meeting with the Burlingame
School District Board of Trustees at8,23 p.m. by Mayor Mary Janney.
3. ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Baylock, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony
Coffey
4. MINUTES
Councilman Galligan requested the minutes of the April 15, 2002, Council Meeting be amended to show the
correct line items; also, requested the vote to approve the Consent Calendar be included in the minutes.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of May 20,
2002; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-l with Vice Mayor
Coffey absent.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.WEEDS AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT OF TE PROPERTY. PUBLIC HEARING AND
DPW Bagdon requested Council hold a public hearing in order to hear any objections to proposed weed and
rubbish removal and approve a resolution ordering of destruction of noxious and dangerous weeds a nuisance
in the City of Burlingame.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. W. Douglas Weaver, I l0l Douglas Avenue, spoke against the
requiranent that he remove weeds on his property. There were no further comments from the floor and the
hearing was closed.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Resolution #50-2002 ordering the destruction of
noxious and dangerous weeds a nuisance in the City of Burlingame; seconded by Councilman Galligan,
approved by voice vote, 4-0- l, with Vice Mayor Coffey absent.
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APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION #50.2002
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b. ADOPT ORDINANCE #1683 TO INSTALL A STOP SIGN ON SEBASTIAN DRIVE AT
ARGUELLO DRTVE TO PROVIDE A THREE.WAY STOP INTERSECTION
DPW Bagdon recommended Council hold a public hearing to adopt Ordinance #1683 to install a stop sign on
Sebastian Drive at Arguello Drive to provide a three-way stop intersection.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. Tony and Maryanne Salba, 2901 Arguello Drive, spoke in
opposition of the three way stop sign at Arguello and Sebastian. John Roman, 2839 Arguello Drive, spoke
in favor of the three way stop sign. There were no further comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Councilman Galligan noted that the two stop signs on Arguello Drive were approved many years ago but
were not installed. The issue before the Council was the stop sign at Sebastian Drive.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve the stop sign at Sebastian Drive; seconded by
Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Vice Mayor Coffey absent. Mayor Janney
requested CC Musso publish a summary of the proposed Ordinance at least 15 days before proposed
adoption.
c. ADOPT ORI)CE #1684 DELETING ONE.HOUR PARKING AND ES TABLISHING
TWO-HOUR P ARKING. THE EAST SIDE OF CAROLAN AVENUE FROM WAY
TO BROADWAY
DPW Bagdon recommended Council hold a public hearing to adopt Ordinance #1684 to delete one-hour
parking and establishing two-hour parking, the east side of Carolan Avenue from Cadillac Way to Broadway
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#1684 deleting one-hour
parking and establishing two-hour parking, the east side of Carolan Avenue from Cadillac Way to
-Broadway;
seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved by voice vote,4-0-1, with Vice Mayor Coffey
absent. Mayor Janney requested CC Musso publish a summary of the proposed Ordinance at least 15 days
before proposed adoption.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
James Cody, l4l6 Alvarado and Randy VandenBritlk,l4l2 Alvarado, requested Council change the hours
of construction to ban construction work on Sundays and Holidays. John Funghi, l42l Benito Avenue,
spoke to Council about his construction project explained that he is trying to cooperate with Mr. Cody and
Mr. VandenBrink.
Burlingame City Council
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May 20,2002
6. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. TRANSMITTAL OF PROPOSED BUDGET
ACM Becker presented Council with the 2002103 proposed budget and capital improvement progtam.
b. CONSTR ON HOURS AND
DPW Bagdon recommended Council retain the existing hours of construction for work performed under a
building permit. Council agreed with DPW Bagdon and gave direction to retain the existing hours of
construction for work performed under a building permit.
c.INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE FOR EXTENSION OF TWO FOR SECOND
d.
UNIT AMNESTY PROGRAM
CP Monroe recommended Council review the proposed zoning amendment which would extend the current
second unit amnesty progrcm from June 30,2002 to June 30,2004 and require applicants to make any
required improvements to eligible second units within one year of city action.
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 by voice vote,4-0-1, with Vice Mayor Coffey absent. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to
introduce the proposed Ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved by voice vote,4-0-1,
with Vice Mayor Coffey absent. Mayor Janney requested CC Musso publish a summary of the proposed
Ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption.
RESOLUTION LMITS FOR PARKING
F AND H. AND 2)DUCE AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORITY TO
BURLINGAME POLICE DEPARTMENT TO TOW VEHICLES FROM CITY PARKING
LOTS
CA Anderson requested Mayor Janney recuse herself from the discussion and voting on the setting of time
lirnits in city lots F and H due to the location of the parking lots and her home.
DPW Bagdon recommended Council approve the Resolution setting a24-hour maximum time limit for
parking lots F and H. Also, to introduce an Ordinance to grant authority to the Burlingame Police
Department to tow vehicles stored at or block City parking lots.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Resolution #51-2002 to set time limits in parking in
city lots F and H; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved by voice vote, 3-1-1, with Vice Mayor
Coffey absent and Mayor Janney abstaining.
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 by voice vote,4-0-1, with Vice Mayor Coffey absent. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion
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to introduce the proposed Ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1,
with Vice Mayor Coffey absent.
Mayor Janney requested CC Musso publish a summary of the proposed Ordinance at least five days before
proposed adoption.
e.CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MASSAGE PERMIT
REOUIREMENTS TO ALLOW THE RELEASE OF SUR"ETY BOND FOLLOWING 24
OPERATION UNDER
CA Anderson recommended Council consider an introduction of Ordinance reducing the surety bond
requirements for massage practitioners following 24 consecutive months of lawful operation.
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 by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Vice Mayor Coffey absent. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to
introduce the proposed Ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1,
with Vice Mayor Coffey absent.
Mayor Janney requested CC Musso publish a summary of the proposed Ordinance at least five days before
proposed adoption.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilwoman O'Mahony pulled item 7d) Broadway Streetscape and inquired how much more it would
impact the cost of the constnrction to have the contractor work at night, if possible. DPW Bagdon noted
evening work will be planned, but consideration needs to be paid to the businesses open at night, as well as
the residents in the area. Councilman Galligan encouraged continued support of the Broadway merchants
during construction.
At this time, Councilwoman Baylock and Mayor Janney drew straws to determine who would vote on item
7f) as they both live within 500 feet of St. Catherine's Church. Councilwoman Baylock pulled the longest
straw and was able to vote; Mayor Janney recused herself from item 7f.
a.RESOLUTION # 52.2002 ACCEPTING WASHINGTON PARK BALLFIELD
RENOVATION BY SCAPES LANDSCAPE. INC.
DPR Schwartz recommended Council approve Resolution #52-2002 accepting as complete the work
performed by Scapes Landscape, Inc. at the Washington Park Ballfield.
b. RESOLUTION #53-2002 AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TRINET
CONSTRUCTION. INC. FOR THE CALIFORNIA/GROVE AREA ASTORN{ DRAIN PUMP
STATION
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DpW Bagdon recommended Council approve Resolution #53-2002 awarding the construction contract to
Trinet Construction, Inc., in the amount of $ 1,03 I ,610 for the California/Grove Area Storm Drain Pump
Station.
c. RESOL BRO
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DpW Bagdon recommended Council approve Resolution #54-2002 accepting $874,305.11 in improvements
for the North Broadway Streetscape project by J.J.R. Construction.
d.
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RESOLUTION #56.2002 APPROVING TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO BROADWAY
STREETSCAPE BUDGET
DpW Bagdon recommended Council approve Resolution #55-2002 awarding a construction contract to
J.J.R. Construction in the amount of $1,406,450.90 for all work including modified alley treatments; and,
Resolution #56-2002 approving transfer of funds of $147,000 from general fund reserve to Broadway
Streetscape Improvements budget.
E. RE,SOLUTION #57.2002 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN SERVICES WITH
NOLTE ASSOCIATES FOR THE HYATT PUMP STATION UCTION
DPW Bagdon recommended Council approve Resolution #57-2002 accepting an agreement with Nolte
Associatei, Inc. for design engineering services for the Hyatt Pump Station Reconstruction. The total
amount of the contract is $83,872.
ATIVE PARCEL LOT CO S 1 THROU
4.6. AND L7 THROUGH22, BLOCK TOWN OF BURLIN 1310-1316
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BAYSWATER A AND 121 ROAD
DPW Bagdon recommended Council concur with the Planning Commission and approve the above
referenced tentative and final parcel map.
g.WARRANTS AND P LL
Accountant Mary Asturias requested approval for payment of Warrants #82191-82729, duly audited, in the
amount of $2,879,099.24 (excluding library checks 82191-82237), Payroll checks 147835-148337 in the
amount of $1,590,438.07, and EFT's in the amount of $390,966.04 for the month of April, 2002.
h. RESOLUTION #58.2002 AUTIIORIZING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH BFI
REGARDING ON .CALL CLEANUPS
ACM Becker requested Council approve Resolution #58-2002 authorizing amendment to the franchise
agreement with BFI.
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THE W WATER TMENT PLANT IMPRO
FILE
AND RESOLUTION #60.
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ID AND
OF THE STATE FUND LOANS
DpW Bagdon recommended Council approve Resolution #59-2002 authorizing the City Manager to file a
state revJving fund loan application and accompanying documents for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
improvements=; and, upprorr" Resolution #60-2002 identiffing and dedicating the sewer system use charges
to iepayment of the state revolving fund loans pursuant to the terms of the loan agreements as required by 33
U.S.C.
RESOLUTIO N #61-2002 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OFj
B AND R
RESID USE OF TIIE TEPARK O TED BY THE YMCA AND THE CITY OF
MILLBRAE
CM Nantell recommended Council approve Resolution # 6l-2002 and accepting the agreement between the
City of Burlingame and the peninsula YMCA allowing for Burlingame residents use of the skatepark
operated by the YMCA and the City of Millbrae.
k. nBSOT,UUON OF INTENTION: BROADWAY AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT _ SETTING 2OO2l03 ASSESSMENTS
ACM Becker requested Council approve the Resolution of Intention and set the public hearing for June 15,
2002.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve the consent calendar; seconded by Councilwoman
O,Mahony, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Vice Mayor Coffey absent and Mayor Janney recusing
herself from item 7f.
8.REPORTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City.
9. OLD BUSINESS
CA Anderson noted Council met in closed session prior to the joint meeting to discuss two claims and to
instruct him in the future handling of those claims, which were:
Claim of Carl Retter
Claim of Thomas & Adrienne Jones
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Councilwoman O,Mahony requested Cp Monroe provide the council with a list of the proposed future
Safeway meetings.
10. NEW BUSINESS
Cp Missel noted the Burlingame Police Department arrested four men who were burglarizing a home in the
2700 block of Arguello. The significance of this arrest is that the Burlingame Hills, Mills Estates and
Millbrae area have suffered numerous residential burglaries over the last six months and Chief Missel is
confident these are the responsible parties.
11. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
a. commission Minutes: Beautification, May 2,2002; Planning, l|l4ay 13,2002
b. Department Reports: Building, April, 2002; Finance, April 30,2002
c. Letter from Rob Paratte, Terry Earlywine, and Mrs. A. Erickson, regarding proposed Safeway
expansion
d. Letter from AT&T Broadband concerning channel change to cable service
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Janney adjourned the meeting in mernory of Mary Lennon, mother of Commissioner Mike Lennon,
John Philips, and Anthony Johnson, father-in-law of Superintendent Sonny DaMarto.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann T. Musso
City Clerk
Burlingame City Council
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AGENDA
ITEM #
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STAFF REPORT MTG.
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TO Honorable Mavor and
BY
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FROM: Larrv E-Citv Attomev
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MASSAGE PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS TO ALLOW THE RELEASE OF THE SURE,TY BOND FOLLOWING 24
CONSECUTIVE MONTHS OF LAWFUL OPERATION UNDER THE PERMIT
STJBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider adoption of ordinance reducing the surety bond requirements for massage practitioners following24
consecutive months of lawful operation, and if acceptable to the Council, adopt ordinance by
Adopting proposed ordinance and directing City Clerk to publish a summary of the proposed
ordinance no more than 15 days following adoption.
DISCUSSION:
At the May 20 Council meeting, the Council introduced an ordinance after hearing from a massage practitioner
who had concerns that the current Code requirements (Chapter 6.40) put a difficult financial burden on massage
practitioners by requiring the posting of a permit bond, regardless of the nature of the practice.
The proposed ordinance would provide that following24 months of operation without suspension or filing of a
complaint against the business by the district attorney, city attorney, Attomey General, or U.S. attorney, the
bond would be released upon request of the permitholder.
As discussed at the previous meeting, the bond requirement provides a number of important protections to the
community:
1) An applicant who is able to obtain a bond has demonstrated a commitment to the profession, an
ability to satisfy the financial requirements of surety company, and awillingness to stand behind the business;
2) The community has assurance that there is a fund available in case of malpractice or misfeasance; and
3) The City's taxpayers have recourse to a fund for enforcement actions.
A.
The tough regulations adopted by the City in 1993 have served the City well. Staff urges that any changes be
made with great care.
DATE:
Mayor and Council
Re: Consider Introduction of Ordinance Regarding Posting of Permit Bond by Massage Practitioners
May 23,2002
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AMENDING SECTION 6.40.115
TO ALLOW THE RELEASE OF A SURETY BOND FOR A MASSAGE
PERMITHOLDER AFTER TWENTY.FOUR MONTHS OF LAWFUL OPERATION
UNDER THE PERMIT
The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. ln 1993, the City adopted a comprehensive ordinance to regulate massage
practitioners in the City because many massage operations had been seized by orgarized crime
and were fronts for thievery and prostitution. The ordinance has been very successful, although
criminal elements continue to seek ways around the ordinance as reflected in other
communities' current problems in Santa Clara County.
However, the ordinance does place restrictions on the legitimate practice ofmassage as
well. A massage practitioner has requested the City Council to consider reducing the impact
on legitimate operators by limiting the requirement for a surety bond. This ordinance is in
response to that request and is based on a permitholder's conformance to State and local laws
while operating a massage business in the City over a demonstrated period of time. This
reduction is subject to change by ordinance amendment at anytime if this reduction is used by
criminal elements to bring illicit massage operations back to the City.
Section 2. Section 6.40.115 is amended to read as follows:
6.40.115 Surety bond.
(a) Every applicant for an operator's permit shall post with the city clerk, a surety in the
principal sum amount of ten thousand either in cash or executed as surety by a good and
sufficient corporate surety authorized to do a surety business in the state of California and as
principal by the applicant. The form of the bond shall have been approved by the city attorney
and shall provide that should the applicant be issued a permit under this chapter which is
subsequently suspended or revoked, the city shall be reimbursed from said bond for all costs of
said any investigation or other proceedings related to said suspension or revocation.
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(b) If a holder of a permit under this chapter successfully completes twenty-four (24),
consecutive months in actual operation under the permit without any suspension of the permit
or the filing of any criminal or civil complaint regarding operations under the permit by either
a city attorney, a district attorney, the Califomia Attomey General, or a United States Attorney,
the permitholder may request the city to release the surety bond, which the city shall do upon
verification that no such suspension or complaint filing has occurred during the period.
However, if at any time following such a release of the surety bond, the city determines that the
permitholder is conducting its operations in violation of this chapter, the chief of police may
order the posting of a surety bond in accordance with subsection (a) above as a condition of
continued operations under the permit.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be published as required by law
Mavor
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that
the foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting ofthe City Council held on the 2Oth
day of May,2002, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the
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day of 2002, by the following vote
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
May 21,2002
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT AUTHORITY TO
VEHICLES FROM CITY PARKING LOTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council hold a public hearing to
l. Adopt proposed ordinance.
2. Direct City Clerk to publish a sunmary of the ordinance within l5 days of adoption.
BACKGROUND: In November 2001, Council approved the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area Parking Plan
which included free parking in Lots F and H, parking lot improvements and signage as well as parking rate
increases. The purpose of the free lots is to encourage long term parking in the outlying areas, thus freeing up spaces
near the Burlingame Avenue core area for short term parkers.
DISCUSSION: Since the implementation of free parking in Lots F and H, it has been observed that the long term
parkers are highly attracted by these lots; and the lots are usually full by 8:00 a.m. on weekdays. The City has
received complaints from downtown business employees that some vehicles are left in these lots for extended time
periods causing a limited supply of free parking for employees.
As a result, staff completed a one-week license plate survey of vehicles parked in Lots F and H to determine if there
is an abuse of free parking. The attached survey results show that there is an average of 2l (2l.2Vo) vehicles found
to be parked in the same spaces, unmoved, in Lot F and 9 (10.7%) vehicles in Lot H on weekdays.
At their May 20,2002 meeting, Council approved a resolution to limit parking in these free lots to a 24-hour
maximum time period which grants the Police Deparunent the authority to ticket the vehicles parked beyond the
prescribed time limit. The proposed ordinance will give the Police Deparffnent the same authority to tow vehicles
from City parking lots that the Departrnent has on public sffeets that are parked longer that72 consecutive hours
as well as to tow vehicles from lots that are obstructing the traffic lanes or where parking is prohibited.
Staff will be performing a study of the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area in the fall of 2C[Jl2 to assess the impact
of the parking rate increase, free parking in Lots F and H, and its affect on parking supply and demand. Staff will
bring the results of the study to Council along with any recommended modifications to the Burlingame Avenue
Commercial Area Parking Plan.
EXHIBITS: Ordinance; Survey Results
BUDGET IMPACT: None
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ORDINANCE No.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AUTHORIZING THE TOWING OF VEHICLES FROM CITY PARKING LOTS
The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
Section l. The City ofBurlingame has purchased and improved a number of parking lots
to serve the community, and these parking lots must be available for use as parking facilities and
not for the storage of vehicles or to avoid airport and other transit parking facilities. This ordinance
will ensure that law enforcement has the authority to remove vehicles that are interfering with the
use of those parking or that are being stored at the lots.
Section 2. A new section 13.04.125 is added as follows:
13.04.125 Parking lots or facilities, city, municipal, or public.
"City parking lot," "city parking facility," "municipal parking lot," "municipal parking
facTlity," "public parking lot," or "public parking facility''means an off-street area or structure that
is owned, leased by, operated by, or operated on behalf of the city for the pulpose ofparking by the
general public, with or without compensation. A parking lot or parking facility in the city that is
controlled by a public agency other than the city shall be treated as a private off-street parking
facility under this title.
Section 3. Section 13.08.090 is amended to read as follows:
13.08.090 When vehicles maybe removed from streets and public parking lots or facilities.
Any police officer may remove or cause to be removed:
(a) Any vehicle that has been parked or left standing upon a street, highway, or public
parking lot or facility for seventy-two (72) or more consecutive hours;
(b) AnV vehicle which is parked or left standing upon a street, highway, or public parking
lot or facility when such parking or standing is prohibited by ordinance or resolution of this city
or upon any designated fire lane and signs are posted giving notice of such removal. Signs upon
fire lanes on private property shall be prepared and posted at the owner's expense;
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(c) Any vehicle which is parked or left standing upon a street, highway, or public parking
lot or facility where the use of such street, highway, or public parking lot or facility or a portion
thereof is necessary for cleaning, repair or construction of the street, highway, or public parking
lot or facility, or for the installation of underground utilities or where the use of the street or
highway or any portion thereof is authorized for a purpose other than the normal flow of traffic,
or where the use of the street or highway or any portion thereof is necessary for the movement of
equipment, articles or structures of unusual size, and the parking of such vehicles would prohibit
or interfere with such use or movement, provided that signs giving notice that such vehicle may
be removed are erected or placed at least twenty-four Q$ hours prior to the removal.
Section 4. Section 13.36.049 is amended to read as follows:
13.36.049 Moving vehicles in public parking lots or facilities and use of public parking lots
or facilities for storage of vehicles.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to move a vehicle within a municipal parking lot so that
itremainsthereinforaperiodoftimeinviolationofSectionl3.36.050. Anyvehicleobservedat
two or more parking spaces in the parking facility within such a period of time and having an
observed odometer change of less than one-tenth miles shall be presumed to have remained within
such lot; a vehicle observed at two or more parking spaces in the parking facility within such a
period of time and with the odometer obscured from view from without the vehicle shall be
rebuttably presumed to have remained stationary.
(b) It is unlawful for any person who owns or has possession, custody, or control of any
vehicle, to park or leave such vehicle upon any municipal parking lot for a period of seventy-two
(72) consecutive hours or more. For purposes of this subsection, a vehicle shall be considered to
have been parked or left standing for seventy-two (72) or more consecutive hours if it has not been
moved at least one-tenth of a mile during the seventy-two (72) hour period. A vehicle with the
odometer obscured from view from without the vehicle shall be rebuttably presumed to have
remained stationary.
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Section 5. This ordinance shall be published as required by law
Mayor
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certiff that the
foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 20th
day of May ,2002, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the
day of _,2002, by the following vote:
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LICENSE PLATE SURVEY ON PARKING LOT F & H
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STAFF REPORT
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COI]NCIL SUBI\,IITTED
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ITEM # 6C
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DATE 613102
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DATE:May 28,
APPROVEI)
FROM:Robert BeI[Human Resources
srrBJECr: Adopt Ordinance to Amend the Contraet for Police Employees with the CaHfornia Public
Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) and the City of Burlingame
RECOMMEIIDATION:
Staff recommends that the Council adopt the proposed ordinance and direct the City Clerk to publish a
sunmary of the ordinance within 15 days of adoption.
BACKGROUITID:
At the May 6, 2002 regular Council meeting, staff introduced the attached ordinance to amend the City of
Burlingame's contract with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS). This ordinance
would amend the CaIPERS contract to provide Police employees with the following benefit enhancements:
r Section 21361.1-3% @ 55 Formula
o Section 21024 - Military Service Credit for Public Service
These enhancements were negotiated with the Police Officers' Association (POA) during this year's contract
negotiations. The new MOU granting these benefit enhancements was approved by Council in March of this
year.
When the City initially agreed to amend its contract with these provisions, it was based on the fact that the
City already granted these enhancements to Fire employees and the majority of the agencies in San Mateo
County already offered an enhanced retirement formula. To achieve pmity between the safety groups as well
as remain corrpetitive in the labor market, these enhancements were afforded to Police employees in their
recently approved contract.
The 3Yo @ 55 benefit is a change in the calculation used to determine employees' retirement plan benefits.
When employees with five or more years of service reach age 55, they will receive 3o4 of final average pay for
every year of service they have with the City.
Additionally, employees that have military service credit will be able to purchase this military time as
creditable service under the CaIPERS retirement progrirm. The cost to purchase the military credit is paid for
by employees and paid directly to CaIPERS.
BY
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BUDGET IMPACT:
The change in present value of benefits the 3%o @ 55 enhancement represents is $2,310,915. The increase in
actuarial ,atue of assets is $0.00. The change in the unfunded accrued liability is $2,301,473. The change in
the total employer rate is 7.956%.
ATTACIIMENTS:
Ordinance
Exhibit - Amendment to Contract
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ORDINAIICE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BTIRLINGAME AUTHORTZING AMEIYDMENT TO
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AIYD
THE CALIT'ORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS)
TO PROYIDE 3VO AT AGE 55 FORMULA AI\ID MILITARY SERVICE CREDIT FOR
LOCAL SAFETY OFFICER EMPLOYEEAT,TEMBERS (POLICE)
The City Council of the City of Burlingame ordains as follows:
Section 1. Pursuant to the California Government Code and the Contract between the City
of Burlingame and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CALPERS), the City
wishes to amend its contract to provide for a3o/o at age 55 formula (Gov't Code $ 21361.1) and
military service credit (Gov't Code $ 21024) for local safety officer employees/members (Police).
On May 6,2Ao2,the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention to consider this amandment
at a duly noticed public hearing, and notice of that public hearing has been properly provided.
Written corffnents and oral testimony of all interested persons have been considered.
Section 2. The Amendment to Contract Mween the Clty of Burlingame and the Board of
Administration, California Public Employees Retirernent System is hereby authorized, a copy of
this amendment is attached to this ordinance, mmked Exhibit, and by such reference is made a part
hereof as though herein set out in full.
Section 3. The Mayor of the City of Burlingame is hereby authorized, empowered, and
directed to execute this amendment for and on behalf of the City of Burlingame.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be published as required by law and shall take effect thirty
days after its adoption.
Mayor
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk ofthe City of Burlingame, do hereby certifrthat the
foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting ofthe City Council held on the 6th day
of May, 2002, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting ofthe City Council held on the 3rd day
of June, 2002, by the following vote:
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EXHIBIT
California
Public Employees' Retirement Systemt
ANIIENDNIItrNT TO CONTRACT
Between the
Board of Adminis'[ration
Canifornia Puhnic JEnaployees' Retirerment System
and the
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City of tsurlinganne
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The Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System, hereinafter
referred to as Board, and the governing body of the above public agency, hereinafter referred to
as Public Agency, having entered into a contract effective July 1 , 1942, and witnessed July 6,
1942, and as amended effective February 1,1954, July 1, 1956, April 1, 1963, March 1,1964,
April 1, 1965, March 16, 1967, November 1, 1968, September 1,1970, April 1,1923, May 1,
1974, November 1, 1974, February 20, 1975, July 1, 1976, August 16, 1g76, May 1, 1g7g,
December 1 , 1985, December 6, 1989, November 15, 1990, May 26, 1997 , December 12, 2OOO,
November 1,2001 and December 30, 2001 which provides for participation of Public Agency in
said System, Board and Public Agency hereby agree as follows:
A.Paragraphs 1 through 13 are hereby stricken from said contract as executed effective
December 30, 2001, and hereby replaced by the following paragraphs numbered 1
through 12 inclusive:
1 All words and terms used herein which are defined in the Public Employees'
Retirement Law shall have the meaning as defined therein unless othenryise
specifically provided. "Normal retirement age" shall mean age 55 for local
miscellaneous members and age 55 for local safety members.
Public Agency shall participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System from
and after July 1 , 1942 making its employees as hereinafter provided, members of
said System subject to all provisions of the Public Employees' Retirement Law
except such as apply only on election of a contracting agency and are not
provided for herein and to all amendments to said Law hereafter enacted except
those, which by express provisions thereof, apply only on the election of a
contracting agency.
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Employees of Public Agency in the following classes shall become members of
said Retirement System except such in each such class as are excluded by law or
this agreement:
a. Local Fire Fighters (herein referred to as local safety members);
Local Police Officers (herein referred to as local safuty members);
Employees other than local safety members (herein referred to as local
miscellaneous members).
ln addition to the classes of employees excluded from membership by said
Retirement Law, the following classes of employees shall not become members of
said Retirement System:
PLAYGROUND LEADERS WHO ARE PAID ON AN HOURLY BASIS;
POLICE CADETS, AND LIBRARY PAGES HIRED ON OR AFTER
MARCH 16, 1967; AND
b FIRE CADETS AND CROSSING GUARDS HIRED ON OR AFTER MAY .I,
1974-
The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year of credited
prior and current service as a local miscellaneous member shall be determined in
accordance with Section 21354 of said Retirement Law (2% at age 55 Full).
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6 The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year of credited
prior and current service as a local safety member shall be determined in
accordance with Section 21363.1 of said Retirement Law (3% at age 55 Full).
7. Public Agency elected and elects to be subject to the following optional provisions
Section 21573 (Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits) for local
miscellaneous members only.
b Section 20425 ("Local Police Officer" shall include employees of a police
department who were employed to perform identillcation or communication
duties on August 4, '1972 and who elected to be local safety members).
seclion 21222.1 (One-Time 5% lncrease -'1970). Legislation repealed said
Section effective January 1, '1980.
Seclion 21222.2 (One-Time 5% lncrease - 1971). Legislation repealed said
Section effective January 1, 1980.
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Section 21319 (One-Time 15% lncrease for Local l\iliscellaneous Members
Who Retired or Died Prior to July 1, 1971). Legislation repealed said
Section effective January 1,2002.
Section 20614, Statutes of 1978, (Reduction of Normal Member
Contribution Rate). From May '1, 1979 and until December 1, 1985, the
normal local miscellaneous member contribution rate shall be 3.5% and
local safety member contribution rate shall be 4.5%. Legislation repealed
said Section effective September 29, 1980.
Section 20690, Statutes of '1980, (To Prospectively Revoke Section 20614,
Statutes of 1978).
Section 21574 (Fourth Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits) for local safety
members only.
Section 20965 (Credit for Unused Sick Leave) for local miscellaneous
members only.
l. Section 21024 (Military Service Credit as Public Service), Statutes of 1976
Public Agency, in accordance with Government Code Section 20790, ceased to be
an "employef' for purposes of Section 20834 effective on August 16, 1976.
Accumulated contributions of Public Agency shall be fixed and determined as
provided in Government Code Section 20834, and accumulated contributions
thereafter shall be held by the Board as provided in Government Code Section
20834.
Public Agency shall contribute to said Retirement System the contributions
determined by actuarial valuations of prior and future service liability with respect
to local miscellaneous members and local safety members of said Retirement
System.
Contributions required per covered member on account of the 1959
Survivor Benefits provided under Section 21573 of said Retirement Law.
(Subject to annual change.) ln addition, all assets and liabilities of Public
Agency and its employees shall be pooled in a single account, based on
term insurance rates, for survivors of all local miscellaneous members.
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Survivor Benefits provided under Section 21574 of said Retirement Law.
(Subject to annual change.) ln addition, all assets and liabilities of Public
Agency and its employees shall be pooled in a single acmunt, based on
term insurance rates, for survivors of all local safety members.
Section 20042 (One-Year Final Compensation).
'10. Public Agency shall also contribute to said Retirement System as follows:
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c.A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one installment
within 60 days of date of contract to cover the costs of administering said
System as it affects the employees of Public Agency, not including the
costs of special valuations or of the periodic investigation and valuations
required by law.
A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one installment as
the occasions arise, to cover the costs of special valuations on account of
employees of Public Agency, and costs of the periodic investigation and
valuations required by law.
Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be paid by Public
Agency to the Retirement System within fifteen days after the end of the period to
which said contributions refer or as may be prescribed by Board regulation. lf
more or less than the correct amount of contributions is paid for any period, proper
adjustment shall be made in connection with subsequent remittances.
Adjustments on account of errors in contributions required of any employee may
be made by direct payments between the employee and the Board.
B. This amendment shall be effective on the _ day of
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BY BY
KENNETH W. MARZION, CHIEF PRESIDING OFFICER
ACTUARIAL & EMPLOYER SERVICES DIVISION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
\Mtness Date
Attest:
AIVIENDMENT
PERS-CON-7o2A (Rev. 8\96)
Clerk
11. Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be subject to
adjustment by Board on account of amendments to the Public Employees'
Retirement Law, and on account of the experience under the Retirement System
as determined by the periodic investigation and valuation required by said
Retirement Law.
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'RETIREMENT SYSTEM CIry OF BURLINGAME
STAFF REPORT
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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Randy Schwartz (558-7307)
AMENDMENT TO LEAF BLOWER
BY a
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ORDINANCE FOR IN PUBLIC AREAS
AGENDA
ITEM #
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SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council amend Ordinance #1681, adopted March 4,2112limifing the
hours of operation of leaf blowers to allow City employees to operate leafblowers within city parks
and facilities at an earlier hour by:
A. Adopt proposed ordinance and direct the City Clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance
within 15 days of adoption.
BACKGROUND:
The leaf blower is an important tool in the maintenance of our parks. Not only is it used to blow
paths, but to remove leaf debris in the sandboxes and fibar surfaces under the play equipment.
Getting in and out of public parks quickly and effectively is extremely important. ffrl aUifity to use
the blowers during the 8:00 to 9:00am hour helps ensure that our crews will be able to comilete their
tasks before the park users are on site.
Areas that are impacted by the Ordinance include several parks (Pershing, Village, Ray &
Washington) and City facilities (City Hall and both libraries). These are high traffic areas that parks
crews try to target as early as possible to perform the necessary maintenance tasks before the public
arrives. Targeting the maintenance of these areas early in the day glreatly enhances the recreaiional
experience of the parks' users and allows residents to do business with the City, while reducing the
potential safety risks to the public.
Funds have been placed in the Parks Division's 2002-03 budget to purchase new blowers to comply
with the noise reduction section of the ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Amended Ordinance of Municipal Code Section 10.40. osg
BUDGET IMPACT:
None.
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ORDINAIICE No._
ORDINA}ICE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.40.038 TO ALLOW USE OF
LEAFBLOWERS IN CITY FACILITIES FROM 8 A.M. TO 9 A.M., MONDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY, AAID 8 A.M. TO T2 NOON ON SUNDAYS AI\D HOLIDAYS
The CITY COLTNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. ln order to meet the needs of the community in using the City's park
facilities, City crews must clean parks and other City facilities before citizens arrive. Leafblowers
are an important part ofmaintaining the parks and other public facilities while efficiently using the
personnel available to the City. Therefore, allowing authorized Cityemployees to use leafblowers
at a shortly earlier time than elsewhere in the residential area is an important element of keeping
the parks and facilities usable.
Section 2. A new subsection 10.40.038(d) is added as follows:
(d) Notwithstanding other provisions in this section and in addition to the hours of
operation permitted in this chapter, authorized City employees may operate leafblowers within city
parks and city facilities between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., Monday through Saturday, and 8
a.m. and 12 noon on Sundays and holidays, so long as the leafblowers comply with the noise levels
established by subsections (a) and (c) above.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be published as required by law.
Mayor
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certiff that the
foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 6th day
of May, 2002, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the _ day
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DATE June 3,2002
ro: HONORABLE MAYOR AIID CITY COUNCIL suBMrrrEI)
BY
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APPROYED
FROM: CITY PLANNER
sunncr:SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO EXTf,NI)AMNESTY PERION ANI)
SPECIAL PERMIT PROCESS FOR SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council should hold a public hearing and take action on the proposed extension of the Second Unit
Amnesty residential program to June 30,2004.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
At their meeting on May 13,2A02, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted on a voice vote
7-0-0 to recommend that the City Council extend the time frame for accepting applications for amnesty for
existing second dwelling units in the R-l zone built before January 1,1954; and give applicants one year to
do any construction required to make the approved unit safe and sanitary. In their discussion commissioners
noted that it was important to continue this successful program but since the Housing Element includes a
review of the program requirements, a two year extension was suffrcient at this time.
Code Compliance:
General Plan: Program complies with General Plan development policy and the provisions of the currently
effective Housing Element. The Second Unit Amnesty program is also being considered as an
implementation tool in the proposed draft 2001-2006 Housing Element.
Zoning: This program affects only properties zoned R-1, single family residential.
CEOA Status: Article 19. Categorically Exempt per Section: Article 19. Categorically Exempt per Section:
15332 - In-Fill Development Projects: Class 32 consists of projects characterized as in-fill development
meeting the conditions described in this section. (a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan
designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and
regulations; (b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five
acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; (c) The project site has no value, as habitat for endangered, rare
or threatened species; (d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to trafiic,
noise, air quality, or water quality; (e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public
services.
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SECOND READING OFAN ORDINANCE TO EXTEND THE A-UINESTY PERIA AND SPECUL PERMIT PROCESS
FORSECONDARY DWELLING ANITS. JUNE 3,2002
BACKGROUND:
At the Council meeting on May 20,2002, the City Council introduced the proposed amendment which would
extend the second unit amnesty residential program in the R-1 zone to June 30,2004, as recommended by the
Planning Commission. At that meeting Council noted the importance of reviewing this entire program in the
first year of the Housing Element implementation program. Staffnoted that review of the issues identified in
the discussion during the Housing Element update had been noted and would be reviewed in the first year
following action on the element.
In June of 2001, the City Council initiated a new program, second dwelling unit amnesty in the R-l zone, as
an implementation of the 1994 Housing Element. The purpose of the program was to conserve and to make
safe and sanitary existing second units which had been approved by the city and built before 1954, when city
regulations changed and such units were no longer allowed in the R-l zone. At initiation the program was
approved for two years. Applications would be accepted in the first year July 2001 to June 2002, and
applicants would be given until June 2003 to apply for a building permit and complete improvements to make
the approved units comply with the Housing Code. Without amendment to the zoning code the Planning
Department will not be able to accept applications for this program after June 30,2002.
There have been about 8 requests for second unit amnesty. All but two have completed the review process.
Of the two remaining one has an on-site parking issue to resolve and one was not built before 1954. While the
program has started slowly, it appears to be effective. No neighbors have protested the applications which
have been circulated. The property owners have actively participated in inspections and have followed up
with necessary repairs.
In the recent public review of the 2001-2006 Draft Housing Element, the Second Dwelling Unit Amnesty
Program was recognized for its benefit in maintaining smaller, more affordable housing units in the city's
housing stock. In fact one of the work programs suggested in the 200l-2006 Housing Element is that this
program be reviewed for its potential to be expanded.
In light of its role in the Draft Housing Element's work program, it has been suggested by the Planning
Commission that the current program be extended for only two years e.g. applications could be accepted until
June 30, 2004. Further extension could be considered as a part of the review of the program's requirements in
the first year implementation program for the 2001-2006 Housing Element.
The proposed changes to the current regulations governing second unit amnesty (Chapter 25.59) are.
l. Applications for approval of an existing second unit shall be made before June 30, 2004; and
2. Applicant shall receive a certificate of occupancy within one year of city approval of the special
permit allowing the second unit.
The Proposed Changes to the Zoning Code: Amendment to Extend the Second Unit Amnesty Program paper
attached describes the wording changes and provides annotation explaining the reasons fir each change
proposed. A copy ofthe proposed ordinance is also attached.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance ofthe City of Burlingame, Extending the Amnesty Period and Special Permit Process for
Secondary Dwelling Units in the City
Planning Commission Staff Report, May 13, 2002, with attachments:
Proposed Changes to the Zoning code: Amendment to Extend the Second Unit Amnesty Program
Planning Commission Minutes April 22, 20OZ
Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINAI\CE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
EXTENDING THE AMNESTY PERIOD AND SPECIAL PERMIT PROCESS FOR
SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS IN THE CITY
The CITY COLINCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. In May 2001, the City adopted Ordinance No. 1653, which established an
amnesty program for secondary dwelling units built before January 1,1954. The response to that
amnesty program has been very limited, so the City wishes to extend that amnesty program so that
more participation will occur.
Section 2. Section 25.59.040(a) is amended to read as follows:
(a) Any person owning a secondary dwelling unit that was built as a dwelling unit not later
than December 31, 1953, and that has been in substantially the same use and envelope since that
time may apply to the city no later than June 30, 2}O4,for a special permit to legalize the existence,
use, and occupancy of the secondary dwelling unit pursuant to this chapter.
Section 3. Section 25.59.080 is amended to read as follows:
25.59.080 Time frame.
Applications for approval of a special permit shall be made on or before June 30,2004.
Any approved special permit that has not complied within the time requirements contained in this
section shall lapse and be of no further force and effect on June 30, 2005.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be published as required by law
Mayor
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 thelOth_ day
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Proposed Changes to the ZoningCode
Amendment to Extend the Second Unit Amnesty Program
At the Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting in February 2003, the intention
to have full review of the Second Unit Amnesty Program was set as an implementation
priority for the 2001-2006 Housing Element. The City should adopt the 2001-2006
Housing Element in June or July. Unfortunately the Second Unit Amnesty program is
presently structured that the city cannot take applications after June 30,2A02. In order to
allow the program to continue, this ordinance revision would extend the time frame for
accepting and processing applications. Later in the year the Planning Commission will
review possible changes to the requirements for second unit amnesty.
The code changes to extend the time frame for accepting applications for second unit
amnesty follow. Each change in annotated to clari$ the purpose of the proposed change.
Code Section 25.59.0E0 Time frame.
Now reads
Applications for approval of a special permit shall be made on or before June 30, 2002.
Any approved special permit that has not complied within the time requirements
contained in this section shall lapse and be of no further force and effect on June 30,2003
Proposed wording:
Applications for approval of a special permit shall be made on or before June i0, 2006.
Any approved special permit that has not complied andreceived a certificate of
occapancy within one (I) year of city approval action on the special permit shall lapse
and be of no further force and effect.
Annotationi
When staff noted that the current amnesty program would expire June 30,
2002, staff suggested that the expiration date of the program be extended
to the life of the 2001 -ZOOG Housing Element because the second unit
amnesty program is a fundamental program in implementation of the city's
housing policy. At study before the Commission, several commissioners
suggested that the program should not be extended for so long, indicating
that perhaps a two year extension at this time might be more appropriate.
(Planning Commission minutes April 22,2OOZ). The proposed revision to
the code has been changed to reflect a two year extension. If this change
is limited to two years, staff would suggest that a longer extension, at
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least to coincide with the 2001-2006 Housing Element, should be
considered when the entire program is reviewed aS a part of next year'S
Housing Element implementation work program.
The new wording proposes two changes to the time frame for applying for
amnesty for an existing second unit built before 1950. The first change is
to accept applications for the next three years (to June 30, 2005). The
second change is to require those who are approved to complete any
required physical improvements to make the unit safe and sanitary and
have them inspected by the Building Department within a year of city
approval of the unit. This follow up is important since one of the primary
reasons for making existing second. units conforming is to insure that
they are safe and sanitary for those who live in them.
CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION UNAPPROVED MINUTES
501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA
Monday, Api122,2002
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Vistica called the Monday, April 22,2002,regular meeting of the
Planning Commission to order at7:02 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Auran, Boju6s, Brownrigg, Keighran, Keele,
Osterling and Vistica
Absent: Commissioners: None
StaffPresent: City Planner, Margaret Monroe; Senior planner, Maureen
Brooks; City Attorn ey, Larry Anderson
ilI. MINUTES The minutes of the April 8, 2002 meeting regular of the planning
Commission were approved as mailed.
IV. APPROVAL Of,'AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda.
V. ['ROM THE FLOOR There were no public comments.
VI. STT]DY ITEMS
2303 TROUSDALE DRIVE _ ZONED R.l _ APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AMENDMENT FOR A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT SCHOOL ON AN EXISTING SCHOOL SITE
(ERUDITE-HOPE TECHNOLOGY GROUP, APPLICANT; KASTROP GROUP, INC., ARCHITECT;
BURLINGAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER:
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CP Monroe presented a sunmary of the staff report.
Commissioners asked: what time in the morning do the various classes at Franklin Elementary begin in the
morning? Ifthe new class is to be held in the computer lab, where ! :;i 'I€ lab be relocated, will itbe within
the leased area? How will the traffic generated by the change compare to the current traffic generated by this
use and the school; how does the additional traffic affect the congestion experienced at Franklin at the start
of the school day now? Does the proposed 9:15 a.m. start conflict with the Franklin classes that begin at
9:30 a.m.? Has the principal at Franklin been consulted about the change in start time? Have there been any
complaints about the current student drop offlpick-up practices? There were no further questions.
This item was set for the consent calendar when all the information has been submitted and reviewed by the
Planning Department. This item concluded at 7:10 p.m.
2. AMEND REGULATIONS TO EXTEND SECOI\D I]IIIT AMIYESTY PROGRAM
PROJECT PLA MARGARET MONROE
CP Monroe presented a surnmary of the staff report, noting that this request was just to extend the present
program so that the momentum created will continue. After the Housing Element is updated, the Second
Unit program will be reviewed more completely and more extensive revisions to the program will be
considered.
C ity ol Bur lingame P lanning C ommis s ion Unapproved Minutes April 22, 2002
Commissioners Elsked: could the extension be for 2 years rather than the 5 years proposed? How are we
promoting this program? Want to extend program in order to support and encourage it, but also want to be
clear that still intend to review and consider modifications to make it better.
Chairman Vistica set this item for action at the next Plaruring Commission meeting, May 13,2002
This item concluded at7:16 p.m.
VII. ACTION ITT,MS
Consent Calendar - hems on the consent calendar are considered to be routine. They are acted on simultaneously unless
separate discussion and/or action is requested by the applicant, a member of the pubtic or a commissioner prior to the time the
Commissionvotes on the motion to adopt.
Chairman Vistica asked if anyone in the audience or on the Commission wished to call any item off the
consent calendar. There were no requests.
34. 330 CLARENDON ROAD _ ZONED R.I - APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FIRST
AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (JOHN STEWART, STEWARTASSOCIATES, APPLICANTAND
ARCHITECT; JERRY AND JORDANA PEIL, PROPERTY OWNERS) (69 NOTICED) PRoJECT
PI,ANNER:CATHERINE KEYI,ON
38. 1320 SKWIEW DRIYE - ZONED R.l . APPLICATION FOR ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF AN
APPROVED DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR AN ATTACHED GARAGE FOR A
FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (SAMUEL AND ELAINE WONG, APPLICANTS AND
PROPERTY OWNERS; JOHN MATTHEWS ARCHITECTS, ARCHITECT) (44 NOTICED) PRoJECT
PLANNER:HURIN
C. Osterling moved approval of the consent calendar based on the facts in the staff reports, 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. Keigh,ran. Chair called for a voice vote on the motion and it
passed 7-0-0. Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:16 p.m.
VIII.= REGULAR ACTION ITEM
4.1540 HOWARD AYENUE - ZONED R.l _ APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FIRST
AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (JOHN STEWART, STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, APPLICANT
AND ARCHITECT; EARL GUSTAFSON, PROPERTY OWNER) (63 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER:
SEAN
Reference staff report,04.22.02, with attachments. SP Brooks presented the report, reviewed criteria and
staff comments. Five conditions were suggested for consideration. Commissioners had no questions of staff.
Chairman Vistica opened the public hearing. Earl Gustafson, 1540 Howard, property owner represented the
project. He noted that in working on the design they extended the rear wall 2 feet inorder to be able to
include an oversized bath tub. They also increased the dormer to break up the wall along the driveway and
added knee braces; relocated the bedroom window to allow for the larger dormer. There were no other
comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed.
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ORDINAI\CE NO.
ORDINAI\CE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
EXTEI\IDING THE AMNESTY PERIOD AI\D SPECIAL PERMIT PROCESS FOR
SECONDARY DWELLING T]NITS IN THE CITY
The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does herebyordain as follows:
Section l. In May 2001, the City adopted Ordinance No. 1653, which established an
amnesty program for secondary dwelling units built before January l, 1954. The response to that
amnestyprogram has been very limited, so the Citywishes to extend that amnestyprogram so that
more participation will occur.
Section 2. Section 25.59.040(a) is amended to read as follows:
(a) Any person owning a secondary dwelling unit that was built as a dwelling unit not later
than December 31, 1953, and that has been in substantially the same use and envelope since that
time mayapplyto the cityno laterthan June 30, 20}6,for a special permit to legalizethe existence,
use, and occupancy of the secondary dwelling unit pursuant to this chapter.
Section 3. Section 25.59.080 is amended to read as follows:
25.59.080 Time frame.
Applications fol asproval of a special permit shall be made on or before June 30, 2006.
Any approved special permit that has not complied within the time requirements contained in this
section shall lapse and be of no further force and effect on June 30,2007.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be published as required by law.
Mayor
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk ofthe City of Burlingame, do hereby certiff that the
foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the_ day
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ORDINAI\ICE NO.
ORDINAI\CE OF THE CITY OT'BURLINGAME
EXTENDING THE AMIYESTY PERIOD AI\ID SPECIAL PER]I,IIT PROCESS FOR
SECOI\IDARY DWELLING UNITS IN THE CITY
The CITY COUNCIL of the CmY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
Section l. ln May 2001, the City adopted Ordinance No. 1653, which established an
amnestyprogram for secondary dwelling units built before January 1,1954. The response to that
amnesty program has been very limited, so the City wishes to extend that amnesty progrrm so that
more participation will occur.
Section 2. Section 25.59.040(a) is amended to read as follows:
(a) Anyperson owning a secondary dwelling unit that was built as a dwelling unit not later
than December 31, 1953, and that has been in substantially the same use and envelope since that
time may apply to the city no later than June 30, 2004, for a special permit to legalize the existence,
use, and occupancy of the secondary dwelling unit pursuant to this chapter.
Section 3. Section 25.59.080 is amended to read as follows:
25.59.080 Time frame.
Applications for approval of a special permit shall be made on or before June 30, 2v04.
Any approved special permit that has not complied within the time requirements contained in this
section shall lapse and be of no further force and effect on June 30,2005.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be published as required by law.
Mayor
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City ofBurlingame, do hereby certi8/ that the
foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting ofthe City Council held on the 20th day
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Proposed Changes to the ZoningCode
Amendment to Extend the Second Unit Amnesty Program
Atthe loint City Council/?lanning Commission meeting in February 20[/3, the intention
to have full leview ofthe Second Unit Amnesty Program was set as an implementation
priority forthe 2Dl-2ffi6HousingElement. The City should adoptthe 200l'2006
Housing Element in June or July. Unfortunately the Second Unit Amnesty program is
presently structured that the city cannot take applications after fune 30,2002. In order to
allow the prggram to continug this ordinance revision would extend the time frame for
accepting and processing applications. t ater in the year the Planning Commission will
review possible changes to the requirements for second unit amnesty
The code changes to extend the time frame for accepting app:isnlions for second unit
amnesty follow. Each change in annotated to clari$ the purpose of the proposed change.
Code Section 25.59.0E0 Time frame.
Now reads:
Applications for approval of a special permit shall be made on or before June 30, 2002.
Any approved special permit that has not complied within the time requirements
contained in this section shall lapse and be of no further force and effect on June 30,2003.
Proposed wording:
Applications for approval of a special permit shall be made on orbeforeJune i0,2006,
Any approved special permit that has not complied ordreceived a certificate of
*q porcywithin one (1) yer of city qprovwl action on the specialpermil shall lapse
and be of no further force and efu.
Annotationi
When staff noted that the current amnesty program would expire June 30,
2002, staff suggested that the expiration date of the program be extended
to the life of the 2001 -2006 Housing Element because the second unit
amnesty program is a fundamental program in implementation of the city's
housing pqlicy. At study before the Commission, several commissioners
suggested that the program should not be extended for so long, indicating
that perhaps a two year extension at this time might be more appropriate.
(Planning Commission minutes April 22,2002). The proposed revision to
the code has been changed to reflect a two year extension. If this change
is limited to two years, staff would suggest that a longer extension, at
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least to coincide with the 2001-2006 Housing Element, should be
considered when the entire program is reviewed as a part of next year's
Housing Element implementation work program.
The new wording proposes two changes to the time frame for applying for
amnesty for an existing second unit built before 1950. The first change is
to accept applications for the next three years (to June 30, 2005). The
second change is to require those who are approved to complete any
required physical improvements to make the unit safe and sanitary and
have them inspected by the Building Department within a year of city
approval of the unit. This follow up is important since one of the primary
reasons for making existing second- units conforming is to insure that
they are safe and sanitary for those who live in thern-
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CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION I.]NAPPROVED MINUTES
501 Primrose Road, Burlingarne, CA
Monday, Apil22,20D
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Vistica called the Monday, Apil22,2002,regular meeting ofthe
Planning Commission to order at7:02 p.m.
II. ROLLCALL Present: Commissioners Auran, Boju6s, Brownrigg, Keighran, Keele,
Osterling and Vistica
Absent: Commissioners: None
StaffPresent: City Planner, Margaret Monroe; Senior Planner, Maureen
Brooks; City Attorney, Larry Anderson
m. MINUTES The minutes of the April 8, 2002 meeting regular of the Planning
Commission were approved as mailed.
IV. APPROVAL'OX'AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda.
V. IROM THE f,'LOOR There were no public comments.
YI. STUDY ITEMS
2303 TROUSDALE DRTVE - ZOhTED R-I. - APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AMENDMENT FOR A PRTVATE NON-PROFIT SCHOOL ON AN DilSTING SCHOOL SITE
(ERUDITE-HOPE TECHNOLOGY GROUP, APPLICA}IT; KASTROP GROUP, INC., ARCHITECT;
BURLINGAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, PROPERTY OWNER) PROJECT PLANNER:
ERIKA LEWIT
CP Monroe presented a summary of the staffreport.
Commissioners asked: what time in the moming do the various classes at Franklin Elementary begin in the
morning? If the new class is to be held in the computer lab, u&ere wilt.&e lab be relocated, will it be within
the leased area? How will the traffic generated by the change compare to the current traffi" g*.*i.d by this
use and the school; how does the additional traffic affect the congestion experienced at Franklin atthe start
of the school day now? Does the proposed 9:15 a.m. start conflict with the Franklin classes that begin at
9:30 a.m.? Has the principal at Franklin been consulted about the change in start time? Have there been any
complaints about the current student drop oflpick-up practices? There were no further questions.
This item was set for the consent calendar when all the information has been submitted and reviewed by the
Planning Departrnent. This item concluded at 7:10 p.m.
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PROJECT PLANNER:MONROE
CP Monroe presented a swnmary of the staffreport, noting that this request was just to extend the present
program so that the momentum created will continue. After the Housing Element is updated, the Second
Unit program will be reviewed more sompletely and more extensive revisions to the program will be
considered.
City o/ Burlingone Planning Commission (Jnapproved Minutes April 22, 2002
Commissioners asked: could the extension be for 2 years rather than the 5 years proposed? How me we
promoting this program? Want to extend progftrm in order to support and encourage it, but also want to be
clear that still intend to review and consider modifications to make it better.
Chairrran Vistica set this item for action at the next Planning Commission meeting, May 13, 2002.
This item concluded at7:l6p.m.
\TII. ACTION IIEMS
Consent Calendar - hems on the consent calendar are considered to be routine. They are acted on stmultoneously unless
separate discussion and/or action is requested by the applicant, a member of the public or q commissioner prior to the time the
Commissionvotes on the motion to adopt.
Chainnan Vistica asked if anyone in the audience or on the Commission wished to call any item offthe
consent calendar. There were no requests.
3A.330 CLAREI\IDON ROAD - ZOI\IED R.l - APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FIRST
AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (JOHN STEWART, STEWA.RTASSOCIATES, APPLICAI{TAND
ARCHITECT; JERRY A){D JORDANA PEIL, PROPERTY OWNERS) (69 NOTICED) PROJECT
38. 1320 SI(YVIEW DRTVE - ZONED R.l . APPLICATION FOR ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF AN
APPROVED DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR AN ATTACHED GARAGE FOR A
FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (SAMUEL AND ELAINE WONG, APPLICA}ITS A}ID
PROPERTY OWNERS; JOHN MATTHEWS ARCHITECTS, ARCHITECT) (44 NOTICED) PROJECT
PLANNER: RIIREN HI
C. Osterling moved approval of the consent calendar based on the facts in the staffreports, commissioners
comments and the findings in the staffreports with recommended conditions in the staffreports and by
resolution. The motion was seconded by C. Keighran. Chair called for a voice vote on the motion and it
passed 7-0-0. Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:16 p.m.
V[I. REGI]LARACTIONITEM
4.1540 HOWARD AVENTIE.- ZOXNO R.l - APPLICATION FoR DESIGN REVIEW FoR A FIRST
A}ID SECOND STORY ADDITION (JOHN STEWART, STEWART A}ID ASSOCIATES, APPLICA}IT
ANDARCHITECT; EARLGUSTAFSON, PROPERTYOWNER) (63 NOTICED)PROJECTPI,A}.INER:
SEA}I O'ROURKE
Reference staffreport, M.22.02, with attachments. SP Brooks presented the report, reviewed ctiteria and
staffcomments. Five conditions were suggested for consideration. Commissioners had no questions of staff.
Chairman Vistica opened the public hearing. Earl Gustafson, 1540 Howard, property owner represented the
project. He noted that in working on the design they extended the rear wall2 feet inorder to be able to
include an oversized bath tub. They also increased the dormerto break up the wall along the driveway and
added knee braces; relocated the bedroom window to allow for the larger dormer. There were no other
comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed.
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ORDINAhTCE OT'THE CITY OF BT]RLINGAME
EXTENDING TITE AMNESTY PERIOD AI\D SPECIAL PBRMIT PROCESS FOR
SBCONDARY DWELLING UNITS IN THE CITY
The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
Section l. In May 2001, the City adopted Ordinance No. 1653, which established an
amnesty program for secondary dwelling units built before January l, 1954. The response to that
arnnesty program has been very limited, so the City wishes to extend that amnesty program so that
more participation will occur.
Section 2. Section 25.59.040(a) is amended to read as follows:
(a) Any person owning a secondary dwelling unit that was built as a dwelling unit not later
than December 31, 1953, and that has been in substantially the same use and envelope since that
timemayapplyto the cityno laterthan June 30,2006,for a special permitto legalize the existence,
use, and occupancy of the secondary dwelling unit pursuant to this chapter.
Section 3. Section 25.59.080 is arnended to read as follows:
25.59.080 Time frame.
Applications for ap!,roval of a special permit shall be made on or before June 30, 20$6.
Any approved special permit that has not complied within the time requiremants contained in this
section shall lapse and be of no fur0rer force and effect on June 30,2007.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be published as rquired by law.
Mayor
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk ofthe City ofBurlingame, do hereby certiff that the
foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the_ day
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AYES: COI.]NCILMEMBERS:
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STAFF REPORT
TO; HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
DArE: T{ay 22,2A02
FRoM: Randy Schwartz (558-7307)
AGENDA 8aITEM #
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DATE 6l3l02
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BY
suBJECr: REQUEST FROM UNITY 2000 FOR OF "TIIE SOCIAL"
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council listen to the presentation from Unity 2000 and consider their request
for funds at the June 5, 2002budget study session, along with the other community funding requests,
BACKGROUND:
Unity 2000 is a youth-based community group, supported by the parks & recreation departments of Daly City
and Colma. The group is seeking financial assistance from city councils and school districts of San Mateo
County to conduct "The Social", a networking opportunity for the County's youth and leaders. "The Social",
scheduled for July 12,2002 at Burlingame's Embassy Suites, will feature a stand-up comedian, jazzband and,
an evening of dancing, in addition to networking opportunities.
Unity 2000 is inviting leaders from throughout the County to attend the event, as well as for financial
assistance. To date, the cities of Daly City and Colma have each contributed $2,500 and the Jefferson Union
High School District has donated 51,000. Burlingame Clty staff has been unable to confirm any elected
official committed to attending the event.
ATTACHMENTS:
Information about Unity 2000
BUDGET IMPACT:
If Council chooses to support "The Social", the requested donation is $2,500
Abottc lJnlty 4OOO,..
Unity 2000's Hlstory
It all started with a dream. A vision, in rvhich the
youth were given an opporlunity to unite and work
togetherto help each other and the communities
they lived in. One that was possible to few and im-
possible to most.
Marc Santamaria, a Jefferson High
School Student, had just recenty won his election
for the position of Student Body President (1999-
2000 term). ln his mind were things he wanted to
change as president, like the myths and reputations
the Jefferson High and its students were bound to.
He teamed up with other youth leaders like Albert
Batbutin, Victoria Mejia and others to brainstorm on
how to bring the community together, thereby end-
ing negative stereotypes among the youth of the
nation.
It was imperative that the youth find a
way to improve a situalion, which they deemed un-
acceptable. They knew that the youth was like the
rising sun; rising towards the future of giving people
a glimmer of the success that is to come. But how
was the youth supposed to triumph when they were
soaked in negativity and unjust stereotypes. Again
they were faced with the question, 'Was there a
way?"
Therefore, they created the idea of
UNITY 2000. A'Tor youth, by youth" organization
whose sole purpose would be to promote and prac-
tice unity and non-violence while bettering the com-
munity. Now it was lime to reach outto each other.
They started networking with studenb of position
from neighboring schools and they all coincidentally
shared the same aspiration. An aspiration to con-
jure a tuming point in their lives during the 21st cen-
tury. With the mission now underway, they decided
to hold a meeting to express their ideas and collect
suggestion to construct a solid foundation for this
organization.
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month after a slight flicker of an idea had appeared,
now a great light known as UNITY 2000 came into
being. The firsl meeting was simple, taking place at
a close friends house, yet, it was the threshold to a
great force that would soon over come the Daly City
community. From these humble beginnings, a huge
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Community Service Proiects:. Holiday events like Breakfast with Santa
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STAFF REPORT
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBMITTED
May 28, 2OO2 BY
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SUBJECT: TNTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE REV|SING BURLING E MUNIC!PAL CODE SECTIONS
13.36.036 AND 13.36.040 ESTABLISHING ONE-HOUR PARKING ON A PORTION OF
MAGNOLIA AVENUE THAT IS CURRENTLY TWO-HOUR PARK!NG
RECOMMENDATION: It is reconrmended that Council begin adoption of the attached ordinance for
establishing one-hour parking on a portion of Magnolia Avenue that is currently two-hour parking by:
A. Requesting City Clerk to read title of the proposed ordinance.B. Waiving further reading of the ordinance.
C. lntroducing the proposed ordinance.
D. Directing the City Clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption.
BACKGROUND: Staffreceived the attached letter from Burlingame Family Pet Hospital and a petition from
Burlingame Plaza businesses requesting that a portion of the two-hour parking be changed to 26-minute and
one-hour parking on the east side of Magnolia Avenue in the 1800 block. Eleven spaces northerly of Trousdale
Drive would be affected. The reason for this request is to increase parking space turnover and to free up spaces
for short term parkers.
The Traffic, Safety and Parking (TSP) Commission reviewed this request as well as the attached aerial photo
and sketch of the area at their April ll, 2Cf/2 meeting. The area businesses were noticed; and the TSp
Commission concurred with this request at their May 9, 2002 meeting. There was no opposition to the TSp
Commission action.
The eleven spaces will be changed to one-hour parking through revisions to Burlingame Municipal Code @MC)Sections 13.36.040 and 13.36.030. Five of the eleven spaces closest to Trousdale Drive will be painted green
for the standard 24-minute parking.
EXHIBITS: Ordinance, Letter, Petition, Sketch, Aerial Photo, Public Notice, TSP Commission Minutes of
April tI,2002 and May 9,2002
BUDGET IMPACT: The cost for the installation of the revised signage and curb markings is estimated to be
under $500. Funds are available in the existing operating budget.
C. Erbacher
c: City Clerk, TSP Commission
Petitioners
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ORDINANCE No.
ORDINAI\CE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
CHANGING THE PARKING LIMIT ON
MAGNOLIA AVENUE, EAST SIDE, FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH
TROUSDALE DRIVE TO 3OO FEET NORTH OF TROUSDALE DRIVE
FROM TWO HOURS TO ONE HOUR
The CITY COLTNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. The business near the intersection of Trousdale Drive and Magnolia Avenue
are requesting that the time limits on the east side of Magnolia Avenue for the 300 foot area north
of Trousdale Drive be changed from two hours to one hour to better accommodate . The Traffic,
Safety and Parking commission has recommended approval of this change.
Section 2. A new subsection 13.36.030(5) is added as follows:
(5)MagnoliaAvenue, east side, fromthe intersectionofMagnoliaAvenueto 300 feetnorth
of the center line of Trousdale Drive.
Section 3. Section 13.36.040(b) is amended to read as follows:
(b) Nine a.m. and four p.m.:
(1) Carmelita Avenue, north side, between Chula Vista Avenue and El Camino Real;
(2) Magnolia Avenue, east side, from 300 feet north of the center line of Trousdale Drive
to Murchison Drive.
Section 4 This ordinance shall be published as required by law.
Mayor
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk ofthe City of Burlingame, do hereby certiff that the
foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the day of
,2002, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the_day
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TO: Traffic Commissio&, City of Brrlingame
RE:'Rezoning of diagonaUcrutoide porking places- on Magnolia Ave,nue
DuetotlreincreasedputingloadalongldagnoliaAvenue(behindtheBurlin&rcPlazr .
Shopping Center) starting at dle Trousdirle interSection rrnd continuing to'ihe r€ar otthe
Lunardi's Sqperqrtet, I am asking tlrat the diagonal spaces on the east side of ltdagnolia
bc changed from a two hornlimit to a twen1y 46oL'limit. In addition, I am atso as\!"g
tbatrhe area bp checked legtrlarly for pa{ing violations in this area, as there a few if ever
any parking ciations issued for cars that are pa*ed all day. The other adjacent tenants
(1802, 1804, l8l0 aDd'1812C) bave also exp,ressed similar feelings and are in agreement
with these concenrs. Ihe yoga strdio has severely and negativelyimparcted the
availability of parking *d i"-cursiog my clients (hanietderty) ti have to park in the
main parking lots ontlre opposite side of the buitding and then walk arcqnd to the
backside ofthe brrilding. A change to 20 minute parking would allow my clients to come
inand leave my office withotrt having to undergo a long walh oftenwith hands full
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We respectfully ask the Traffic Safety and Parking Commission to
change the two hour parking limit in the east side of the 1800
block of Magnolia Avenue, to have ttre first six spots be designated
as one hour and the next five (going northward) be 20 minute
spots. In addition, we ask that meters be installed and that the area
be patolled regularly.
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Tel:(650) 554-7230
Fax:(65O) 685-931O
The CiA of Burlingame
CITYHALL- 5O1 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURUNGAME, CALIFORNIA 94()1 0-3997
CORPORATION YARD
Tel:(65o) 554-7670
TRAFFIC.SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSTON MEETING
7:00 p.m., Thursday, May I ,2002
City Hall, Gonference Room A,501 Primrose Road
TheCityreceivedaletterrequestingtochangethe2-hourparkingtimitto l-hourand20-minute
parking limits on the east side of thel800 block of Magnolia Avenue. This item will be a
Discussion Item at the next Traffic Commission meeting on May g,20o2,ar 7:00 p.m. in
Burlingame city Hall, 501 Primrose Road, lst Floor, conference Room A.
Youarewelcometoattendthismeeting. Atthemeeting,attendeeswillbegiventheopportunity
to speak and comment on their concerns. Your attendance, however, is not required for the
Commissiontoconsiderthisrequesl TheCommissionmaychoosetodiscussand/oractonthis
requestatthismeeting. Ifyouareunabletoattendthismeeting,youmaysubmityourwritten
comments to Traffic. Safety and Parking Commission. 50 I Primrose Road. Burtingame. CA
94010. Your written comments will be submitted to the commission.
If you have any questions or need additional information about this notice, please call or E-
mail Frank Erbacher at 65 0-5 5 8 -7 230, Ferbacher@burlingame. org.
NOTICE
PUBLIG MEETING
TO DISCUSS CHANGING 2-HOUR PARKING LIMIT
TO ONE-HOUR AND 2O-MINUTE PARKING LIMITS
ON EAST SIDE OF 18OO BLOCK OF MAGNOLIA AVENUE
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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Approved
Thursday, April 1 1,2002
Mr. Erbacher advised that a bush at the corner of the temple property needs trimming and he will
follow up on getting that done. He recommends approval of this request because of a site distance
problem at this intersection. Sgt. Cutler stated she agrees with this recommendation. It was moved
and seconded (Comms. Evans/Mayer) to recommend to Council to install a 3-way Stop sign at
this intersection. Unanimously approved by the Commission. Mr. Erbacher advised that staffwitl
notice the neighborhood for the Council action meeting.
4.2.6 Dwight Road at kxington Way - Request for Stop Sign
Mr. Erbacher advised that the percentile speed is at 30 mph, some of the traffic was at 37-38
mph. He stated that he will be working with the petitioner looking at traffic-calming techniques
to slow down the traffic. He also recommended adding speed limit signage. Officer Witt was
present and stated that the accident at this site was a freak accident and that most of the traffic
travels at just under 30 mph. Enforcement is difficult since it is not included in the Speed Survey.
He recommended enforcement and education. Mr. Erbacher advised that he is meeting with the
petitioner tomorrow. This item will remain as an Acknowledgment Item.
4.2.7 2415 Adeline Drive - [rtter regarding Traffic Concerns related to Sisters of Mercy Locale
The resident stated drivers are straddling the centerline and is concerned about safety since there
have been several accidents and many near-accidents. Officer Witt advised that where the road
bends it is somewhat deceptive and the lane appears narrower. He also stated that drivers who
straddle centerlines are citable if it occurs within 100 feet of an intersection. Comm. Mayer stated
that this is a police issue, and they have been advised. Mr. Erbacher stated he would check the
Vehicle Code for sections that do allow citations.
5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS.
5.1 Increased Traffic on Trousdale Drive due to Millbrae BART Station Opening
Mr. Erbacher advised that this petitioner is just sharing his thoughts on the subject. No action
required.
5.2 Request to change 2-Hour Parking Spaces to 20-Minute Spaces on East Side of 1800 Block of
Magnolia Avenue
The petitioner stated that since the yoga site opened, yoga students use the 11 parking spaces in front
of their stores for two hours at a time. The small businesses on this block live and die by their
customer's ability to park close to the business; so they are asking that the time limit for the 11 parking
spaces be changed from two hours to 20 minutes. Many of the their customers are elderly who are just
dropping off or picking up so are only there 15 to 20 minutes. They have asked the yoga instructor
to ask her students to park in the parking lot, but to no avail. One store manager stated his business
has dropped 50% since the yoga site opened. Customers go elsewhere if they can't find convenient
parking. Comm. Evans advised they will view the site to discuss at the next meeting.
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'TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Unapproved
Thursdav. Ma Y 9,2002
1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. by Chair Mclver.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
3. ROLL CALL. 4 of 5 Commissioners present.
4. CIJRRENT BUSINESS.
4.1 ACTION ITEMS.
4.1.1 Minutes for April ll, 2002, were submitted and approved.
4.1.2 1657 Rollins Road - Request for Red Zone Extensions, including Fronting 1663 and 1675
Rollins Road and Relocation of Red curb opposite 1660 and 1634 Rollins Road
Petitioner, Mr. cowan, stated he now requests red zones at each of the fwo driveways and in the
middle of the block. The existing zones are faded and truck parking blocks their view for exiting
the driveway. His organization's health and safety division concurs with Mr. Erbacher's
recommendation which is to extend existing red zones. Also, he requests No parking signs at the
driveway and Limited Height signage for the three center parking spaces. Mr. Erbachei advised
that there will be three or four spaces when the red zones are combined and a larger vehicle could
park there. He will check to see if other Limited Height signs exist nearby. It was moved and
seconded (comms. Evans/cohen) to approve extending the red zones as recommended by staff.
Unanimously approved by the Commission.
4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS.
4.2.1 1240 Paloma Avenue - I-etter requesting Blue Handicapp ed Zorre
Mr. Erbacher advised this request was withdrawn. No action necessary.
4.2.2 l3w North carolan Avenue - Request for Red or yellow Zone at Rear of 1305 arul 1309
Rollins Road
Mr. Erbacher advised this request was withdrawn. No action necessary.
4.2.3 Request to change 2-Hour Parking Spaces to 2o-Minute Spaces on East Side of 1800 Block
of Magnolia Avenue
Petitioner, Mr. Merrill, stated that the local shop owners agree to the one-hour and twenty-minute
parking spaces. Chair Mclver suggested diagonal parking across the street since it's wide enough.
Mr. Erbacher advised that Lunardi's has trucks stacked up at times for deliveries so it may not
be wide enough after all. Mr. Morch, a shop owner, suggested parking meters on north side of
Trousdale between El camino Reat and Murchison to create a tumover in spaces.
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.TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Unapproved
Thursday, Mav 9, 2002
It was moved and seconded (Comms. Cohen/Evans) to make this an Action item immediately. It
was then moved and seconded (Comms. Evans/Cohen) to recommend to Council to change two-
hour parking spaces between 1800 and 1816 Magnolia Avenue to six one-hour spaces and five
24-minute spaces. Unanimously approved by the Commission.
5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS
5.1 1007 Chula Vista Avenue - [rtter requesting Speed Limit Signage for Traffic-Calming Effect to
constrain speeding drivers
Mr. Erbacher stated he had received a similar complaint from Laguna Avenue that automotive
businesses test drive repaired cars too fast. Sgt. Cutler advised that the radar trailer was on Laguna
today; however, the problem of enforcement is that the speeding is sporadic. As suggested by
Commissioners Evans and Cohen, Mr. Erbacher stated he will check for speed limit signs and talk to
the businesses about the speeding. Sgt. Cutler advised that the radar trailer will be set up on Chula
Vista Avenue.
5.2 Dwight Road at lrxington Way - Request for Stop Sign - E-Mail Response
Mr. Erbacher advised that this is a 25 mph zone and it's leading to a curve. In a one-hour time frame,
three or four drivers have been clocked at 30 mph. He advised that the City will work on signage and
check the speeds occasionally. Sgt. Cutler's Selective Enforcemen memo includes Dwight Road
between TrentonWay and Burlingame Avenue as being actively monitored by the Police Department.
5.3 Concerns about For Sale signs on vehicles parked on El Camino Real at Mills/Peninsula Hospital
Mr. Erbacher advised that this is private property and that the hospital staff will be posting a No
Parking sign at this site.
5.4 Petition from Bayswater & Howard residents requesting a traffic study of the area to determine
whether traffic-calming measures are warranted
Mr. Erbacher advised that staff is waiting for a new Traffic Engineer before starting this study. Sgt.
Cutler submitted the Selective Enforcemen results which showed that I citation on Bayswater ard 12
citations on Howard were issued.
5.5 Howard Avenue - Speed and Trucks (e-mail)
Mr. Erbacher advised that the Police Department is monitoring this area. From the floor, Mr. Pivirotto
stated that cars stop on Burlingame Avenue then zoom up Bloomfield Road towards Howard Avenue.
Also on Howard Avenue, cars are speeding upwards of 45 mph and at Bloomfield, large trucks are
parked impeding a driver's view. Sgt. Cutler stated that the police are issuing tickets on Bloomfield
Road.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA 8cITEM #
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DATE June 3. 2002
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
DArE: May 28' 2002
FRoM: Rahn Becker, Assistant City Manager
650-s58-7222
STIBJECT: Form 394 Appfication for Trensfer of Cebk TV
AT&T Comcast Co4loration
from AT&T Corporation to
A. Set Public Hearing for 7 p.m. June 17
B. Provide Input to staffon content of Authorizing Resolution
RECOMMENDATION: Set the public hearing as recommended and discuss proposed resolution.
BACKGROUND: On February 27, Nl&T Broadband submitted to the crty a request for consent of change
of control of their cable TV tanttrise with the city. The city must respond to the request within 120 days or it
is deemed approved. The San Mateo County Telecommunications Authority (SAMCAT) retained a
consultant, Mos, and Barnett, to review the applications on behalf of SAMCAT members. Staffprovided the
consultant with the fotlowing points to raise in connection with the Burlingame application:
1. AT&T has ceased paying for the use of our right of way to serve other cities. They contend they are
not obligated to pay such costs as it is covered under our franchise.
Z. An agreement for use of city property for placement of their head end dish has expired, and we are
op"*tirg on a month-to-rnonth basis until AT&T decides if they want to continue the agreement. This
should be resolved before the merger is completed.
3. Residents have approached the city council from time to time asking that AT&T Broadband include
the Eternal Word Network as one of the ofterings in their cable lineup. RCN, who is currently
installing a system in Burlingame, offers this network. AT&T has yet to make it available.
4. We have experienced problems in the past with the Council broadcast, and asked that this be resolved.
(AT&T has apparently resolved our concerns, and broadcast quality has improved.)
5. The dark fiber link to Easton Library needs to be completed. (This was completed on May 21.)
On May 28, the consultant met with the SAMCAT Board and presented their findings. A copy of the
Executive Summary is attached. A complete copy of the report is available with the City Clerk' Based
specifically on the inforrnation and evaluations in the report, the consultant believes AT&T Comcast possesses
the necessary legat and technical qualifications. With respect to Burlingame's issues, they identified numbers
4 and 5 above as relevant to the franchise, and that I through 3 be addressed separately or in subsequent
franchise renewal discussions. The city's franchise will expire in October 2008.
BY
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In reviewing the franchise, there are terms that recently have become or will soon become active related to
upgrades to the Burlingame cable system consistent with a specified comparison group (Most Favored Nation
ciarse;. Staffwill review these sections to determine if we are now eligible for any upgrades'
At this meeting, staffasks that Council provide any additional items that should be considered for the
resolution and set the date for the public hearing. Franchise areas that may be of interest to Council or the
public would include signal quality and possible upgrades based on the most favored nation clause. AT&T
will be present at both th" lo* 3 and June 17 meeting to answer questions'
ATTACHMENTS: Executive Summary of Moss and Barnett Report
Prepared by:
Brian T. Grogan, Esq
Michael R. Nixt, Esq.
Yuri B. Berndt, Esq.
Moss & Barnett
A Professional Association
4800 Wells Fargo Center
90 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-4129
(612) 347-0340 (phone)
(61 2) 339-6686 (facsi mile)
Secnou 1. Execunve SUUTMARY
This report has been provided by Moss & Barnett, a ProfessionalAssociation, for
the express purpose of evaluating a request from AT&T Broadband, ("Grantee") the
current holder of the cable television franchises ("Franchise") in the cities of Belmont,
Brisbane, Burlingame, Daly City, Foster City, Hillsborough, Millbrae, Portola Valley,
Redwood City, San Carlos, San Mateo, South Francisco, Woodside and County of San
Mateo, Califomia, (collectively referred to as'Agencies") to approve a proposed transfer
of control of Grantee to AT&T Comcast Corporation ("AT&T Comcast"). Pursuant to the
Franchise, this proposed transfer of control to AT&T Comcast is prohibited without the
written consent of the Agencies. Federal law provides the Agencies with a period of
120 days to examine the legal, technical and financial qualifications of the proposed
transferee.
Description of the Transaction. As described in further detail in Section 4 of
this report, AT&T, Comcast Corporation, ("Comcast"), and related subsidiaries entered
into an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated December 19,2001, ("Merger
Agreement") pursuant to which AT&T Comcast will become the new parent corporation
of Comcast and AT&T's newly created cable television subsidiary. AT&T will contribute
its cable television assets to a new subsidiary in a tax-free transaction prior to the
Merger. AT&T Comcast will also enter into a Support Agreement with Sural LLC, an
entity controlled by Mr. Brian L. Roberts which holds approximately 86.7% of the voting
power of Comcast, to provide various management services. AT&T Comcast has
entered into an Exchange Agreement with Microsoft Corporation that will provide for a
conversion of $5 billion of indebtedness to 115 million shares of AT&T Comcast
common stock. AT&T Comcast will be the Iargest cable operatorwith $19 billion in
annual revenues and in excess of 22 million subscribers.
Leqal Qualifications. As discussed in Section 5 of this report, the legal
qualifications standard relates primari[ to an analysis of whether entities within this
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transaction are authorized to proceed with the transactions contemplated by the Merger
Agreement and are authorized to control the cable television franchises.
AT&T and Comcast, according the to Merger Agreement, have the corporate
power to execute, deliver and perform the Merger transaction, which is a valid and
binding agreement on its terms. All of the entities involved with the merger transaction
are in good standing with their State of incorporation.l
Certain AT&T shareholders have expressed concerns regarding AT&T
Comcast's atypical governance rights. Some of these atypical rights include Board of
Directo/s terms that will not expire until 2005; no annual shareholder meetings until
2005; the shareholders will not have the right to call special meetings or acquire more
than 10% of the voting power without the approval of the AT&T Comcast board; removal
of the AT&T Comcast Chairman and CEO prior to April 2010 only with the approval of
75% of the AT&T Comcast board; and the creation of a dual class of stock whereby
Sural LLC will hold a non-dilutable 33.3% combined voting power of AT&T Comcast
stock despite holding less than 1.5% of the economic interest in AT&T Comcast. ln
addition, Sural LLC will have a substantial amount of control of AT&T Comcast due to
the fact that it will hold a 33.3% nondilutable voting interest in AT&T Comcast. The
effect of the atypical governance arrangement on the overall business operations of
AT&T Comcast is uncertain, but it is appropriate forthe Agencies to consider the
adverse impact of the governance structure affecting AT&T Comcast on its ability to
fulfill its respective legal obligations under the franchise.
Technical Qualifications. As discussed in Section 6 of this report, AT&T
Comcast will provide cable services in 4'l states with approximately 22 million
subscribers passing 38 million homes. AT&T Comcast will become the indirect parent
company of AT&T Corp. which is the ultimate parent of the Grantee.
The transfer of control does not present any immediate impact on the Grantee's
ability to continue to operate and fulfill its Franchise obligations. However, as with any
transfer of control at the highest level, it is possible that the management philosophy
and overall management approach of the company may be altered with the creation of
AT&T Comcast. lt is impossible to predict, given the information presently before the
Agencies, the ultimate impact of this transaction.
Financial Qualifications. A s discussed in Section 7 of this report, we reviewed
the historical financial information of AT&T and Comcast as provided in AT&T
Comcast's securities registration statement. AT&T Comcast will require significant cash
flow to continue to operate in the competitive cable television environment, service its
current outstanding debt and continue to provide the necessary capital expenditures.
1AT&T Broadband Corp., a Delaware corporation formed on December 14,2OO1, as of April 30,2OO2
was not in good standing although upon notification of this issue by Moss & Barnett, AT&T has since
brought the company in good standing.
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AT&T Comcast is projected to have in excess of $30 billion of debt at the date of
the merger and its management is in the process of securing approximately $12.85
billion of financing to replace some of its current debt and to provide cash for operations
and capital expenditures. Comcast cunently has $6.5 billion of cash and lines of credit
available to fund operations. Based upon proforma 2001 data, AT&T Comcast's
EBITDA or Cash Flow Percentage would be below industry averages. However, AT&T
Comcast hopes to improve the cash flow percentage by increasing AT&T's gross
margins that are currently at 23o/o lo Comcast's 42oh by incorporating 'l ) Comcast's
management and the merger synergies; and 2) cost savings and efficiencies in i)
programming, ii) general operating, iii) advertising, iv) new products, and v) telephony
areas. AT&T Comcast believes these steps will result in an estimated $1.25 to $1.95
billion of annual cash savings and should improve AT&T Comcast's cash flow
percentage.
Recommendation. Based specifically on the information and evaluations
contained within this report, we believe AT&T Comcast possesses the necessary legal
and technical qualifications based on the standards of review identified in applicable
local, state, and federal laws and subject to the conditions referenced in Section 7 of
this report with respect to AT&T Comcast's financial qualifications. We recommend that
the Agencies review this entire report, listen to any additional public comment or
information, and assuming the Agencies determines AT&T Comcast to be financially
qualified, undertake all necessary action to pass and adopt a Resolution with the
recommendation that the Agencies will follow-up to ensure that AT&T Comcast submits
the required documents.
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STAFF REPORT
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
DArE: J[day 2312002
FRoM: Ann Musso, City Clerk
SUBJECT: SiSter City
AGENDA
ITEM # 8d
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DATE June 3,2002
SUBM
APPROVED
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommend that the City Council discuss their interest in exploring the creation of a sister city relationship
with Wujiang China and direct staff accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
During a five-day trip to China, Mayor Janney and Burlingame Elementary District Superintendent Sonny
DaMarto visited three different cities and 17 different schools. The Sister City program would give students
and teachers from elementary to high school the opportunity to travel to China and learn about the education,
politics and culture of a growing world power. Mayor Janney felt this would be a beneficial program as
students in Burlingame have very little exposure to other cultures outside the classroom.
OPTIONS:
There are any number of options as to how to undertake an exploration of the possibility of creating a sister
city relationship. We offer the following list of ideas for the council's consideration should you determine you
would like to explore the idea. They are meant to be a list of possible ideas that you can pick and choose
from and match with any other ideas that the Council may like to suggest.
1. Plan to host a delegation of one or more people from Wujiang who are planning on visiting the bay area in
the July, 2002. Use that opportunity as part of the evaluation of potential interest.
(D Xppoint a committee of community members to undertake the exploration efforts. The committee could
include representatives from service clubs, business community, Chamber of Commerce, hotel industry,
/\ . youth groups, religious community and general public.
@/ Issue a press release to solicit community volunteers to help explore the creation of a sister city
relationship.
4. Send one or two volunteers or staff to the annual Sister City Convention in Ohio in July.
5. Meet with members of the Burlingame Chinese Community to ask for their reaction to the idea.6. Survey Burlingame residents to solicit their potential interest in establishing a sister city relationship with
Wujiang or some other city.
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Appoint a committee of staff and Council members to serve as an exploration team to develop an approach
and criteria for evaluating the extent of community interests and support for the idea.
8. Upon receipt of a formal statement of interest from the City of Wujiang, begin the process to establish the
sister city relationship and plan to formalize it when the Wujiang delegation visits this July.
BUDGET IMPACT:
If directed by Council that staff attend the Sister City International Conference in Toledo, Ohio in July, the
budget impact will be approximately $1,800 per person. The cost for formal affiliation with Sister City
International is $410.00 annually. Although the cost budgeted for sister programs varies from city to city, we
would anticipate that the cost for official gifts and Council and staff cost to attend activities should be handled
for $1,000 to $2,000 per year. That means the bulk of the cost would need to be handles by the Sister City
Association that would be formed to develop the relationship and exchanges.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. May 27th Letter from Shen Zhigang,City of Wujiang Director of Foreign Affairs Office
B. May 29'n Letter from Shen Zhigang, City of Wujiang Director of Foreign Affairs Office
C. Information on criteria for selecting a sister city
D. General sister city information
E. Fact sheet and map of Wujiang, China.
F. May 29th Letter from Zhou Wei, Director/Aurerican & Oceanian Affairs Division, JiangsuForeign Affairs Office
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First of all, please allow me to cxtend my sincere rcgards to you on
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We have had initial contacts and furthcr understandings sinOe you
paicl a good-will visit to our city. Based on this, we have the
determination to create sound conditions for establishing sister-city
relationship bctween us. A series of fruitful efforts havc been carried out
ever since.
We are concerned about your discussions on the issue of setting up
sister-city relationship with the city of Wujiang in your city council on
M"y, 2"d. lt is said that rnost of your council members agreed; and some
disagreed. We also know that you are making efforts to persuade people
from the clifferent elements of your cornmunity to be orl your side, And
the issue will be discussed again on June, 3'd. You hope substantial
progJess will be made so that there'll be a satisfactory result, We
appreciate you very much for what you have done and also show our
deep sympathy bccause sonre American friends almost know nothing
about China. Anyway, we are looking forward to building friendly
relations between our two cities.
Conceming the reciprocal visit to the city of Burliname , which our
Mayor, Mr. Ma Minglong has promised, now we are in the procedure of
applying for visas and passports. The delegation will visit the city of
Burlingame at the beginning of July. Tlre further schedule will be
discurssed later.
Wish your efforts be a success!
May the friendship belr,veen the peoples of the two great nations to
be everlasting!
Sincerely,
Shen Zhigang
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Dear Mr. Jarnes Nantell:
MaY,29th' 2002'
First of a1l, thank you lbr writing a letter to me on behalf of your
Mayor Mary Janney ancl Dr. Sonny Da Marto, cxpressing your wonderful
memories of the city ol Wujiang and your suggestions and plans of
frienclly exchanges between the two cities in the future. Now we are
awaiting the result of your discussions on the issue of establishing sister-
city relationsfiip between the city of Wujiang and the city of Burlingame.
According to some rcsourccs, we were told that most of the council
members agreecl, and some opposed. So you will still need to make some
eflorts for the preparations of another discus.sions on June, 3'd next time.
We hope the result will be encouraging.
In terms o[ our Mayor, Mr. Ma Mingling's visit to the States and
Australia, we are camying our procedures of applying for passports and
visas. If everything is sound, the rnission will visit the city of Burlingarnc
at the begirrning of July.
Yours sincerely,
Shen Zhigang
Director of Wujiang Forclgn Affairs Officc
Burlingame - Wuiians City Sister Information
An exploration committee comprised of at least six members should be chosen to review the
following:
o Support from community, civic groups, business community, schools, churches, Chinese
community. Alignment of goals
o Compatibility, economic and socialo Geogtraphy, topography, climate and populationo Diversity of communityo Ability to communicateo Political
o Financial - ability to raise funds to support relationship and exchanges
What do sister cities do?
Broad-based sister city committees made up of a wide-variety of citizens, from the community,
make up the backbone of most sister city programs in the United States, with city hall and local
businesses in more of a support role. The primary historical and cultural reason for this is the
unique tradition in the United States of volunteerism and the common suspicion on the part of
many people in the United States (throughout U.S. history) towards what is perceived as "big
govemment." (It is often politically difficult for many local governments in the United States to
approve large budgets for international affairs). In many countries (although in all countries there
is a lot of diversity in structure from city to city), such as Russia, Japan, China and the United
Kingdom, programs like sister cities are managed more directly by city hall, by some type of
international relations department. With the "city-hall driven" model, there are also direct ways
for individual citizens (and businesses) to participate, such as through an "International
Friendship Committee."
Key elements of success for a great sister cities program, whether it is of the more "citizen
volunteer-based rr or t' city-hall driven It model:
a Solid support and involvement from city hall - The mayor as honorary chair (Mary
Janney), a staff person designated at city hall to support the sister city program (Ann
Musso), direct involvement of various city departments in municipal, economic
development, technical, public safety or other exchanges, various direct and in-direct (in-
kind) support for sister city activities, such as assistance with administrative costs and
receptions
Solid support and involvement in the sister cities program from the business sector-with
an opportunity for both corporations and small businesses, as well as individual business
people, to contribute their time and/or financial or in-kind support. The local Chamber of
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A broad-based Sister Cities Committee - This is the best long-term indicator of success
for a sister cities program (since elected officials come and go). Every effort should be
made to recruit people from various professions, a youth delegate, people from different
ethnic and religious groups, both women and men and people with disabilities. Citizen
volunteers in the United States and internationally contribute an enornous "cost share" to
the local program through their time and various out-of-pocket expenses, including
annual individual and family membership fees, travel expenses abroad and home, and
other hosting expenses.
Form alliances within the overall sister cities program - Maximize limited resources and
the potential outreach and impact of the sister city program in the community by
alliances, such as sister schools or twinned Rotary and Lion's clubs. It has been estimated
that Portland, Oregon and Sapporo, Japan have over 100 of these types of twinning
arrangements between their two cities.
Excellent communication links including reliable phone, fax and Internet
communications, with back-up fax and phone numbers when necessary. Fax machines
should be kept on at night. Communication from a sister city should be responded to right
away to maintain good relations. Even if a decision conceming a proposal has not been
reached, a quick reply saying, for example, "Thank you for your fax. We will respond to
you after our meeting next month," should be sent, promptly acknowledging receipt of an
important proposal or letter.
Jointly planned, executed and evaluated reciprocal sister city projects - There needs to be
time, a few minutes at the end of each day, for example, built into actual exchanges for
cross-culturally sensitive feedback to avoid serious "culture bumps." Formal time for
cross-cultural discussion, to learn about more complex layers of culture, such as the
changing role of women in society, child rearing methods or how decisions are actually
made in local government or businesses, should be built into all exchanges and projects.
Meetings at least every other year to maintain excellent, two-way communication and to
keep the program active, it is important that cities meet at least every other year to
develop a Memorandum of Understanding about what they plan for their partnership,
including frank discussions about areas of interest, realities of budgets and other
important details in carrying out proposed exchanges or projects.
Low-cost exchanges - There are a variety of low-cost exchanges that should occur every
year, even if it is not possible to have a physical exchange of people: an annual "state of
the city" letter between the fwo mayors, exchanges of the city annual reports and city
plans by officials at city hall, exchanges of children's artwork, letters or sister school
programs through the Internet, periodic exchanges of interesting newspaper articles that
show how society, technology, the environment, for example, are changing in your city,
cultural festivals, movies or speeches that celebrate the culture of the sister city
(international students or business people from the nation of the sister city can be guest
speakers).
Regular, sustainable exchanges of people - It is essential to agree on these exchanges that
will take place every year or, at the very least, every other year. There are many
possibilities for this, including teacher and student exchanges, municipal internships for
city officials in key fields, young business leader internships sponsored by the Chamber
of Commerce (young professionals who are promising young business leaders, but also
distinguishing themselves in regard to community service and involvement) or
participation at the largest annual festival in the sister city.
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Risks - All relationships, like friendships, need to take a risk once in a while with a larger
or more ambitious project, to stay fresh and to achieve their full potential. Such projects
require a high degree of planning, fund-raising and time and effort, but they also can be a
very positive, life-transforming experience for all involved. Examples of spectacular,
large scale sister city projects include: "Shanghai Week in San Francisco," a week of top-
level performing arts exhibitions and seminars on doing business in the United States and
China, a multi-year broad-based reforestation project between Palo Alto, California and
Oaxaca, Mexico, which involved extensive local government, media, volunteer and
business involvement on both sides and a "space bridge" event between San Diego,
California and Vladivostok, Russia, just at the end of the Cold War, a live town hall
meeting through satellite television involving the mayors, local celebrities and
entertainers and hundreds of citizens in both cities.
Tvpes of Affiliations
Around the world various terms are sometimes used to describe a long-term partnership between
two communities: sister cities (United States, Mexico, etc.), twin cities (Russia, United
Kingdom), partner cities (Germany-partnerstadt), friendship cities (Japan and China), or
twinning (France-jumelage) are common terms.
Sister Citv vs. Friendship Citv - Other Options
Although sister cities is the commonly used term in the United States, some U.S. cities have
formed friendship city relations with cities abroad. Often, there is no difference in these terms.
For example, a friendship city relationship might be more active than a sister city relationship. If
there is a difference in meaning, it is that friendship city, in the U.S., tends to refer to a
partnership that is more limited in scope. Sister Cities International (SCf encourages U.S.
communities to use the term sister city, which is the most commonly used term in the United
States. The most important thing is that these relationships should not be entered into casually.
There needs to be a commitment to fully develop city hall, community and business support for
the affiliation, keeping it active, with substantive programs, over the long-term.
SCI rrlnternational Partners'r program
SCI's "International Partners" affiliation is an alternative to the traditional, long-term sister cities
partnership. This type of affiliation allows sister city partners to undertake shorter-term (perhaps
two- or three-year) projects to address issues like economic development, healthcare or
municipal cooperation, with an international partner. During the project period, the two
communities will be known as "International Partners for (substantive area)." These partnerships
provide an opportunity for both sides to assess their compatibility and hopefully build the
foundation for an official, long-term sister cities partnership.
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FACTS ABOUT WUJIANG. CHINA
ECONOMICS:
Wujiang is a city undergoing transition from an agrarian economy to an industrial
one. Traditionally, Wujiang has produced silk and textiles, but industrialization has
brought in telecom, computers, and electronics firms.
Historically, silk production has been the greatest contributor to Wujiang's
economy. The city prides itself in its production of silk and was named as a "State-level
Silk Star District" by the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology. Production
accounts for 1/8 of China's total production of silk and for l16 of China's total export of
silk. The Jiangsu Wujiang Silk Companies Group is a public conglomerate of silk
producers in Wujiang and shares of their stock are traded on the Shengzhen Stock
Exchange.
Wujiang has five plants within the city that manufacture telecom cables, and this
is a growing industry as computer and Internet usage increases in China. Two firms,
China Yongding Group and Hengtong Group, are the manufacturers of telecom cables in
Wujiang. Yongding trades its stock on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
"Wujiang lndustrial Park of tnformation Technology" is the city's own Silicon
Valley that is gaining recognition with investors worldwide, but the majority of investors
have come from Taiwan. Production includes computers, computer components and
mobile telephones. Some firms include Tatung Co., Delta Electronics, Arima Computer
Corp., Chungwa Picture Tubes Ltd., Jean Technology Co., Ltd., Microtek International
Inc., ADI Technology, Mabuchi Co., Ltd., and Ultima Electronics.
Tourism is an important component of Wujiang's economy attracting
approximately 1.9 million domestic and overseas visitors in 2001 generating a net
revenue of $170 million. Suzhou, a city adjacent to Wujiang, is the main tourist
attraction. Suzhou, also known as "The Venice of China," offers to tourists the
opportunity to see buildings, bridges, canals and a spectacular garden from the Qing
Dynastic period (1616-1911). The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and its offshoots run
through the center of the city, which has allowed for the construction of many ancient
bridges and homes that are clustered along the banks. Tuisi Garden in nearby Tongli is a
LTNESCO World Heritage Site and its tranquility is a major tourist draw. Spelunking and
hiking are popular activities in close-by Yaolinm, Mt. Tianmu and Mt. Huang.
Wujiang fits into the larger picture of Chinese trade and economics. China is a
communist country, but communist ideology is becoming increasingly less important as
China strives to achieve a socialist market economy. Annual GDP growth for the year
2000 was 8.0o/o, which is in an increase from 1998 and 1999 where annual growth was at
7 .9o/o andT.lYo respectively. The current President and Chinese Communist Party leader,
liangZemin, is pursuing a policy of privatization, which is intended to stimulate growth
and investment.
TRADE & INVESTMENT:
Historically, trade between China and the United States has been difficult, as there
are many barriers to entry in Chinese markets, but relations are improving. Since 1992,
China has been the world's second largest recipient of foreign direct investment after the
United States. In FY2000 China had a trade surplus of $83 billion with the United States.
China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in December 2001, with the goal of
further integration of China in the global economy. Chinese goals to improve foreign
investment include lowering tariffs and abolishing difficult govemment hurdles. Average
tariff on U.S. agricultural exports to China are expected to drop from 3T%-14% in2004
and industrial products from25%o-9%by 2005. In 2000 China received approximately
$41 billion in direct foreign investment due to the relaxation of trade laws. It should be
noted that 45o/o of China's exports are from foreign invested firms, and it is projected that
this figure will increase in the near future.
Wujiang will no doubt benefit from the reduction in trade barriers due to its
industrialized economy. In 2000 Wujiang had attracted $2 billion in foreign capital.
lnvestors are primarily from Taiwan, but there is a substantial amount from Japan as well.
U.S. & CHINA RELATIONS
American and Chinese trade relationships are improving since the Tiananmen
Square student massacre in 1989. After the Tiananmen incident the U.S. Trade and
Development Agency suspended any new projects until2001 when President Clinton
lifted the ban. Since then, trade relations have greatly improved and the U.S. seeks to
fully integrate China into the global market.
Politically, there have been two notable instances that have strained diplomatic
relations between the two countries. The first occurred when the United States bombed
the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade in May 1999. The U.S. military stated that it was an
accident and compensation for the families of those who lost relatives in the incident has
been negotiated. The second instance occurred in April2001 when a Chinese military jet
collided with an American spy plane flyrng over international waters. China returned the
crew of the craft eleven days following their capture and returned the plane after three
months. Relations gradually improved and China showed their solidarity to the U.S.
offering strong public support in America's goal to stamp out terrorism.
POLITICS & GOVERNMENT
The Chinese government has a governmental infrastructure with executive,
legislative and judicial branches, but it is largely ignored and the Communist Party
infrastructure prevails. The head of the government is the president who is also the
general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The CCP consists of the
Politburo, the Central Military Commission, the Discipline lnspection Commission, and
the Secretariat, which is the administrative body that is led by the General Secretary.
EDUCATION
Wujiang has a vocational school and an adult education center that partners with
Nanjing Postal University and Suzhou University.
CULTURE
Wujiang has a museum, a library, a culture and arts center, a "book distribution
center," a newspaper building, a T.V. broadcasting center, a health care center and a
physical culture center (taken from pamphlet provided by the City of Wujiang).
The following is an excerpt from the website of the nearby city of Suzhou:
In ltardware. tlie city devotes itself to constructing the rvindor.vs through u,inclorvs the
local spiritual leatures, cultural appeals and literary and artistic levels can be shorvn and
to building tlte cultural facilities and hrmranistic scene rnatching basic nrodernization. hr
the recent tet'l years, a colony of rnuseunrs have conre into being with Suzhou Muscum as
the leader in the city. In 1995, the nrunicipal go\rernnrerlt decided to rnake a gencral plan
Ibr the rvltole city. And at tlre sanre tinte. tlte recording and filing ol' 123 presen:ation
tunits o1'historic and cultrral relics had been cornpleted and "Places o,f'lnlerests in Wu
Area -- A Brief [ntroduction to Preservation Units of Historic and Culturral Relics of
Suzhou City" and "Map Directory of Protection Range and Construction Control Belt of'
Preserv'ation Llrrits o{'Historic and Cultural Relics of Suzhou City" rvere editecl and
publishecl supportingly. When Suzhou Art Museum (Yan Wenliang Mernorial) and Wu
Zuoren Art Museuru were successivelyopen in 1()97. the numberof rnuseums in the
turban area antounted to one tltousand, rvhich has greall.v extencled the influence ol'art
ciiusc o1'the city in tlte rvlrole provincc and country. The cclnditions lor lacilitics o{-
cultural entertainntent have bc.en graduiilly improved lvith tlre Daguangrning Movics
Torvtt and the Cultural Plaza renovated. At the end of lt)97, the first-stage project ol'
automatic matlagement system in the Library of Suzhou City rvas oornpleted. bcsides
rvhich the Multimedia Reading Room and Electronic Seiirching Room r,vere also set up.
Up to the present, the computerized adrninistration has been canied out in the fields ot'
gathering. editing ancl circulating in the libraries of Suzhou City. Changshu City and
Wuiinag City r.vhere Intemet can also be accessed. The Library of Changshu City is
setting up the multinredia reading room and at the sarne time cooperating rvith the l"ibrary
of Nanjing City to speed up nraking the CD-ROMs relatecl to the inclustrial arrcl
agricultural production in the local irrea. The Library of Wu.iiang Cityr set up the data btrse
of'ancient and rare books. And the Library of Suzhou City held the Cr:acelul Derneanor
Display of Academicians Native to Suzhou of the Chinese Acadenry o1'sciences anci the
Chinese Academy o{'Engineering and the setup of the Hall o1'Academicians has given
impetus to proposing "respect tlte knowledge, respect the taletrts" and promoting the
modernization consffuction of the city. In the overall alrangen'lent. a rather complete
cultnral systetn on a certaiu scale is coming into being gradually liom the urban area to
tlte torvn. and rvitlr tltc statc-ru culture as a rnairr body. r.r,ith the society-run culture as a
suppletnent. rlith the public uellirre culturc and busincss culturc parallelcd. ancl rvith
cultural etttertainment. scientific popularization. dissernination lry tnovies, TV and plays
ancl libraries integrated. The streets of the urban area and the towns clf the counties
(cities) all r:r.vn their orvn culturirl stations and libraries rvith coresponding scales and the
prlaces of cultural entertaitrment like cinemas, Children's cultural parks and singing and
dancing halls rvere also set up in every torvn. More than 975 of neighborhoocl conrnrittees
ol'the ttrban areas and more than 85% of villages in the countryside of the six counties
(cities) all rvet up culturral activities roonls and the setup rate of cultural activities roorn irr
some neighbt"rrhoocl cclntmittees is up to 100%. The cultural hardrvares have been
constructed at several difl'erent levels to try to catch up with the nrodenrizittion
construction. The system of cultural facilities rvith reasonable arangement ancl
stlplporting pro.iects attcl of a rather high gracle r.r,hich centers on the urban areti of Suzhou
City, connects everv county lcity) and covers the vast countrysicle. supplies the materierl
cor:rditions fbr inrprovin_e the people's living quality of Suzhor;.
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May 29,2002
Ms. Mary Janney
Mayor - City of Burlingame
California
Dear Mayor Janney:
Thank you for your kind letter dated May 20. I am pleased to know that
your recent visit to China and especially to Jiangsu Province has been a
successful one.
As you may aware, Jiangsu Province keeps a very good relationship with
California. Arnong the 16 or so friendship city relationships between
Jiangsu and the US, 5 cities are in California. I believe the efforts made
by your city in developing friendship relations with Jiangsu hovince will
contribute to a stronger relationship between Jiangsu and California.
I appreciate your personal interest in the establishment of a friendship
relationship between your city and the city of Wujiang in Jiangsu
Province. I will certainly give my support in achieving this goal since the
friendship city relationship not only enhances mutual understanding
between the peoples of our two great nations, but also promotes bilateral
exchanges and cooperation in the economic and social areas, which can
contribute to the _ioint progress of our two societies. I hereby attach a brief
account on the achievements that we have made through friendship city
relations in the past 24 years in Jiangsu Province for your reference.
I will travel to San Francisco in late June, but may not be able to meet
you because of my extremely tight schedule. However, I hope to meet
you again at some other time in the future.
Sincerely,
-?fr
Zhou Wei
Director/American & Oceanian Affairs Division
Jiangsu Foreign Affairs Office
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Jiangsu,s TWin cities: the Bond. Bridge and Driving Force
Jiangsu is located in the Yangtze Delta along the east coast of china' It covers an
area of more than 100,000 Isn2. about l% of the total area of china' with a population of
?4 million, 5.7% of,the total population of china, Jiangsu is a province with thc highest
population density. Jiangstr, known as "a land of fish and rice"' has a civilization of
6000 years. with development of china's reform and opening'up policy' Jiangsu has
grown to be one of rhe economically most developed and dynamic provinces' By the year
2000, the provincial GDP had amounted to more than US$100 billion' about one tenth of
that of the whole counlry. Up to now, Jiangsu has established extensive cconomic' trade'
technological cooperative and cultural contaots with 130 countries and regions' Jiangsu
ranks among China's top provinces in economic growth rate, total volumn Of exports'
strength of science and technology, infrastructure construction, high-tech indrsty gfoMh
rate and people's living standard. with the economic and social dcvelopment, people in
Jiangsu have taken the lead in reaching a fairly comfortable livelihood and most areas in
Southern Jiangsu and along rhe Yangtze River are heading towards modernization'
Jiangsu consists of many famous cities, which played important roles in the chincse
history. Besides the 13 provincial cities, it has 26 county-level ones' The program of
Jiangsu's Intemational Twin Cities is canied out and gradually developing togethcr with
China's opening-up to the outside world. To date, 23 years have passed' In December
197g, the city of Nanjing established the first provincial Mn-city relationship with
Nagoya, Japan. So far, Jiangsu has establishcd twin-city relations with 142 cities of 33
countries in all the 5 continents, ranking first in thc country. Tsking the USA as an
example, 17 cities in the USA are Jiangsu's twin cities, l2% of the total'
During the past 20 years. Jiangsu and its international twin cities have conducted
extensive cooperation and cxchanges in economy, science and technology, education,
health, sporrs, urban construction, environmerrt and people. Many achievcrnents have
bcen made. International twin cities act as the bond for people in Jiangsu and all over the
world to undcrstand, and conrmunicate with each other, the bridge for local governments
of different countries to communicate and cooperate with Jiangsu government in order to
seek rnutual social progrcss and economic development. They have become the driving
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forcc to promote our province,s opening to thc outside and raise our internstionalization
Ievel'
'r - '-' 'rce has held 160 various
Thc statistics show that tlu.ough the twin cities' our Ptovlr
economicandtradetaiks,reachedoverUS$l.2biltionworthofimportsandexportsand
artractedl,000foreign-investedprojects,amongwhichover50otceedus$l0million'
WchavebuiitSscieflceandtechnologyeducationexchangccentels,introducedoverS0
units of advanced equipment, established over 70 university, middle school and primarl
schoor exchange links and carried our over 250 educational exchange Fograms' All this
has promoted the bilateral educarion, science and technol'ogy level' Th"rough the twin city
ctrannels'Jiangsuanditscounterpanshavesetup24twinninghospitallirrks'
exchonged 350 doctors and nurses for visiting' Iectuing and studying Purposes' trained
over 1.500 medical staff and introduced and accepted a lot of donated advanced medical
equipmerrt,Allthishasplayedanactiveroleintrainingmedicalstaff,improvingthe
medical level and facilities. Tkough the friendsrrip association channels, over 90 art and
cultural exhibidons, 120 performances and 130 sports meetings have been organized and
26 friendship memorlal monuments, pavilions, gardens and halls have been built. The 8
most influenriar news media of the province have estabrished friendly and cooperative
relations with their counterpalts in the twinning cities' The colorful exchanges in culture
andsPortshavestrengtlrenedthepcoplc-to.peopleftiendship,cnhancedmutual
wrderstanding ancl promotud the culural and sports development on both sidcs' For
instance, the city of suzhou is undertaking the construction of the "suzhou's Ancicnt
Gardens,' in the U.S. with un investment of uS$ l0 million' Anothet example would be
that the famous Jiangsu-born swimming stars, Lin Li and wang xiaohong were once
trainedbythewellknownAustralianswimmirrgcoach-MrsTheinternational
lwinning cities have also prornoted the cooperation between the province and foreign
counrries in urban construction and environmentat plotection' Through exchanging
studying groups and researchers and cooperation serninars' the provincc has energetically
absorbed the advanced technology and management expertise in urban constntction and
environmentalprotectionfrornabroad.Theseactivitieshavestrengthenedthcsustainable
develoPment suategy in the cilies, modernization drive. For example, the Sino.Japanese
projectofrepairingtheanc'ientNanjingcitywall,advocatedandstartedbythepresident
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of the Japan china Friendship Association Mr Hirayama lluo lasted four years from lvlay
1994 to May 1998 with a total Japanese donation 6f ever 100 million Japancse Yen' For
snotherinstance'theCityofWuxiestablishedawsstewstgrtleatmentplantbyabsorbing
experience from its twinning cities. ln the field of agricultwe' Jiangsu' the " land of fish
and rice,, has established production bases of stawbenies, SraPcs' apples' oranges' pears'
figs,vegetablearrdflowers.Thesehavecontributedtorationalizingtheagricultural
industrial structure and enriching the farmers, bringing considerablc economic returns
and good social effects. Ttuough twinning cities, the province has introduccd more than
360 foreign experts and sent over 1,100 srudents and 1,300 production technology
trainees abroad. The province has made use of different channels and trained over 2'200
technical and management staff, All this has produced a lot of production' scientific
research, academic and managanent professionals and promoted the develOpment of the
economy and various social undertakings'
Jiangsu, the ancient but also young land' is striding toward modernization
energetically. The Jiangsu people, known to bc warm'hearted, friendty' pragmatic and
open-minded, woulcl like to strengthen the friendship and cooperation with all people in
the world who love peace and try to move forward to explore the new situation of
international city rwinning and expand the areas of cooperation' Let's work together to
promote mutual economic and social development and fOr world peace and development'
so as to welcome a prosperous new century
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My name isBran&Cooke
L.t UI am in ' I - gade at OLA school
My friends and I like to play on our skate Boards
But many of the places that we like to skate at don't want skate boarders to skate there
So we are happy that the YMCA built the new skateboard park at Mills High School
I live just four blocks away from the new park.
I was sad to read in the newspaper that the City Council was cutting money for the
skateboard park at Coyote Point because San Mateo has not raised enough money to
build it.
But I was happy to hear that the YMCA and Cities of Burlingame and Millbrae were still
building the new skate park in Millbrae.
I want to thank the Burlingame City Council for helping the YMCA in building the new
skateboard park.
&tVrer irt e-Ha"tgt
Myname is
Iamin or.arTe at OLA school
My friends and I like to play on our skate Boards but I know that my school as well as
other schools like Lincoln and BIS don't want kids to skate board on their property.
Sometime we try to skate board on sidewalks but the people and store owners tell is to go
somewhere else.
We are happy that the YMCA built the new skateboard park at Mills High School
My friends and I are sorry that it costs so much to build the new park. I heard it cost
close to $1 million dollars to build.
I am telling all my skateboarding friends about the new park and once we get out for
summer vacation we will be able to use the new park.
I really like all the different things that the YMCA put in the park. I am also glad that
they have a recreation leader there to watch the kids so that some of us that are still
learning can use the park and not get ran over by the bigger kids.
So I want to thank the Burlingame City Council for helping the YMCA in building the
new skate board park.
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STAFF REPORT
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
DATE: l[I,ay 2912002
FRoM: Ann Musso, City Clerk
suBJECr: Changing Time of Budget Study Session Meeting of J
Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA
ITEM # 8e
MTG.
DATE June 3,2002
2002 and Canceling July 15, 2002
BY
BY
RECOMMENDATION:
Change the time of the budget study meeting on June 5,2002 from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Lane
Community Room of the Main Library. Also, recommend canceling the July 15,2002 Regular Council
Meeting due to lack of business.
BUDGET IMPACT:
None
J
Albert Balbutin
859 Bellevue Ave.
Daly City, CA. 94014
une 3'd,2002
RE: "The Social"
Hon. Mayor Janney and Burlingame Council
Burlingame Council
501 Primrose Rd.
Burlingame, CA. 94010
Dear Hon. Mayor Janney and the Burlingame City Council,
Unity 2000 of San Mateo County would like to present a formal request for
financial assistance to aid our upcoming Youth Networking Dinner, "The Social,"
taking place at the Burlingame Embassy Suites Hotel. We are humbly asking the
Burlingame Council for $2,500.00. We have been fortunate to obtain sponsorships
from Daly city council ($2,500) and colma ($2,500 total including personal
donations) council. Further, we have presented to pacifica, San Bruno, So. San
Francisco, and Brisbane Councils, but we are still short of our financial goal.
The council will be on the list of sponsors, which around 350 people will see. ln
addition, the media will be there to see the council's gracious efforts. your
donations will be tax deductible and individual donations from other civil employees
are also welcome. Please make the donation written out to AARS (Asian American
Recovery Services) for they are our 501c3 fiscal agent accepting all donations.
Unity 2000 Sponsorship Donation
C/O AARS
134 Hillside Blvd.
Daly city, cA.94014
In addition, since the event will be taking place at the Burlingame Embassy
Suites, we would also like to know if you have any connections with the hotel that
may be able to provide a discount to our costs associated with the venue.
Thank you for your time and please contact us if you have any questions.
"The Social" Website: www geocities. com/unitv2OO0thesocial
Sincerely,
Albert Balbutin
Sponsorship & Media Outreach
Unity 2000
415-810-8912
Ld-
CIry COUNCIL
MICHAEL P. GUINGONA
MAYOR
ADRIENNE J. TISSIER
VICE MAYOR
MADOLYN L. AGRIMONTI
CAROL L. KLATT
SAL TORRES
JOHN C. MARTIN
CITY MANAGER
HELEN R. FLOWERDAY
CITY CLERK
ANTHONY ZIDICH
CITY TREASURER
PHONE (650) 991€008
Orrr. oF Dar-,rr Orry
OFFICE CF THE CITY COUNCIL
333-gOTH STREET
DALY C|TY. CA 9401 5-l a95
May 2OO2
Dear Friends,
i take special pride in offering my fuIl support of this upcoming event.
For several years now, I have had -- and continue to have -- the pleasure
of mentoring and working closely with UNITY 2000. I have witnessed
and attended many of the events this organization has planned, some of
which brought together teens from all across thd Bay Area to foster
unity, harmony and non-violence. UNITY 2000 has not only changed the
way we look at teens, they have improved the teens'own self-image.
Undoubtedly, The Soaia/ will be another successful UNITY 2000 event
that benefits our youth and, in turn, our entire San Mateo County
communitSr.
Please join me in supporting this movement. See you at The social!
Sincerely,
Torres
Councilmember
On behalf of UNITY 2000, a primarily youth led organization born in Daly
City and based in San Mateo County, I sincerely express my hope and
wish that you will accept the invitation to attend The Social scheduied on
July 12th,2OO2. The Social takes place at the Embassy Suites Hotei in
Buriingame and begins at 6:00 p.m. The Social is a leadership
networking dinner designed to help San Mateo County's youth meet and
make connections with our county leaders. Your presence is, therefore,
important to the success of the event and for the future of our youth.
Jefferson Union High Sehool Distriet Board oi Trustees
Eodie .. lnsele.
iean l-1. Brrnx
,\laggie \. Gomc'z
Davici K. !lineta
Thomas A. \uris
Mlichael J. Criily
Superintendent
May 8, 2OO2
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERI{:
The Jefferson Union High School District is proud to endorse Unity 2000's summer
event calied "The Social." The youth who have planned and organized this event have
high ideals for themselves and their community. Their goals include supporting
positive perceptions of our community's youth and promoting positive interactions
among all age groups within our communities. i
We support the efforts of this dedicated group of leaders. We encourage your
participation in their upcoming event on Juiy 121*, at the Embassy Suites in
Burlingame and hope it wilkmeet the high levels of success attained by other activities
planned by Unity 2000. Please join us in supporting this great opportunity to endorse
the strength of our community.
Sincerely,
.\DMINISTR.{TIVE OFFICES - SERRA}IO\ITE DEL RE\
699 Serramonte Boulevard Suite l(){.t
Daly Cit,v. California 94015-l i-rl
(650) 550-7900 ' FAX (650) 550-7888
Michaei J.
Superintendent
Thomas A. Nuris,
Board of Trustees
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STAFF REPORT
HONORABLE MAYOR AI{D CITY COUNCIL
MAY 21.2002
AGENDA
ITEM #
MTG.
DATE 6.3.02
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TO:STIBMITTED
DATB:
BY
BY
APPROVED
FROM: CITY PLANNER
SI'BIECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORTZING TRANSFER OF FOR REVIEW AND UPDATE OF
THE BATT'RONT/ANZA SPECIFIC AREA PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council should consider the resolution for transfer of funds from the FY 2001-2002 Contingency Reserve
to fund the staffguided review and update of the Bayfront/Anza Specific Area Plan.
City Council Action
Council should review and discuss. The action is approval of a resolution transferring $125, 000 to the
Planning Department budget from the FY 200l-2002 Contingency Reserve.
BACKGROUND:
At the City Council meeting on May 6,2002, Council directed Planning staffto undertake a review and update
of the city's Bayfront/Anza Area Specific Area Plan, originally approved in June 1981. In response to
Council's direction, staffis proposing the following approach to undertaking the review and update of the
current Bayfront/Anza Specific Area Plan. Staff expects that following this program it will take about ayear
to have a draft of the Bayfront/Anza Specific Area Plan ready for Planning Commission and Council adoption.
Approach
Because the time for the project is short and the task fairly narrow, staffwould suggest that, building on a
subcommittee of the Planning Commissiorq Council appoint a citizens advisory committee to work with staff
in the preparation of the plan. This advisory group could sponsor two or three public workshops during the
plan update process. The workshops would be open to and involve all who wish to participate during the
plan review. These workshops might focus on planning policies and objectives for the area, land use
alternatives, and urban design objectives. Between workshops staffwould be working with the citizens
advisory committee refining and applying the public input received. Every effort will be made to keep the
workshop effort of this program separate from that of the North End Specific Area Plan.
The work on the Bayfront program should begin in June 2002, with a compiling of background data. Staff
will hire a number of specialist consultants to evaluate and map the development constraints in the area. Since
1981 we have become aware of new constraints to development in this area including wind, soil stability,
aviation routes, noise, and changes in the capacity of US 101, among others. In addition staffwill do a land
use survey update and market analysis. As was done with the original Bayfront SAP, when the constraints
and opportunities are better defined for the area, the traffrc engineer consultant will be employed to use the
traffic analyzer to assist in arriving at the appropriate land use balance and development densities.
Faxome pnoGRArI To REWEWAND upDATE THE BAvFR0NT/ANZA SpECIFIC AREA PIIIN June 3, 2002
To keep the costs of the work in line, staffwill use, where appropriate, the same subconsultants that will be
working on the North End Specific Area Plan. Those we have contacted so far have time available this
summer to add on this work.. Consultants anticipated to be needed to get this project completed are: wind,
biologist, acoustical, economist, traffic engineer, and a design consultant. City staffwill cover studies in the
area of infrastructure, city service capacities, and existing land use and zoning. City staffwill also follow up
with any implementation actions which will follow adoption, such as changes to zoning regulations. City staff
will also write the plan drafts, do the mapping and prepare the environmental document based on the
information gathered during the summer as refined by the citizens advisory committee and public workshops.
Based on the staffdirected program proposed, the cost of the plan review and preparation is estimated to be
$125,000. Of the total budget, it is expected that $99,000 will be used to hire consulting specialists in the
areas of economics, traffic, wind, biology, view analysis and urban design. The remaining $26,000 will be
used for operation expenses including printing, noticing and promotion, staff overtime for research ,
workshops and advisory committee meetings. The operating cost funds could also be used to hire help for
current planning, if staffassigned to the Bayfront SAP are unable to maintain their current planning case
loads. This will be a particular problem if the reconstruction of the hospital project or some other major
project is presented at a time when staffcapacity is fully extended.
Fiscal Impact:
Staffestimates that the cost of the proposed review and update of the Bayfront/Anza Area Specific Area Plan
will be $125, 000. It is proposed that this money be transferred from the FY 2001-2002 contingency reserves
to the Planning Department budget. The resolution to implement this transfer of funds is attached.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution Approving Transfer of Funds for Fiscal Year 2001-2002
cc. Director of Finance
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CITY OF zuRLINGATIE
APFROPRI,ATION TRANSFER REQUEST
DEPARTMENT Planning DATE: April23,2002
1. REC UEST TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS AS LISTED BELOW:
FUND DEPT OB.tT PROJ AMT DESCRIPTION
101 26{15 {25,000 Reserve for Contingencies
10r 6/t400 210 125,000 Phnning*Ptofessional and Specialized
FROM:
TO:
Justifi cation (Attach Memo
DEPARTMENT HEAD
DATE:BY:
FIMNCE DIRECTOR
ACTION
REQUIRED
Rernarks:
DATE 6] 2O^O
BY:
AS REQUESTED AS REVISED3.
Remarks:
MAT.IAGER
DATE:-3A
RESOLUTTON_
RESOLUNOil OF THE CITY COUNGTL
OF THE CITY OF BURLIiIGATE
APPROVIiIG TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2OO{.02
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame, that
WIIEREAS, the Department hereinabove named in the Request for Appropriation, Atlotment or Transfer of Funds has
requested the transfer of certain funds as described in said Request: and
UYHEREAS, the Finance Direc{or has approved said Request as to accounting and available balances, and the City Manager
has recommended the transfer of funds as set forth hereinabove:
NOW' THEREFORE, lT lS HEREBY ORDERED AilD DETERTINED that the recommendations of the City Manager be
approved and that the transfer of funds as set forth in said Request be efiected.
MAYOR
I, ANN T.MUSSO, City Cler* of the
al a regular meefiing of the Gty Council held
folloring vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced
and was adopted thereafter by theon the day
CITY CLERK
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STAFF REPORT
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
May 28,2002
PUBLIC WORKS
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
BY PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
AGENDA
ITEM
MTG.
DATE
TO:
DATE:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
SUBMITTED
BY
APPROVED
BY
RESOLUT!ON ACCEPTING PUBL!C TMPROVEMENTS
DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC EASEMENT FOR PARKING LOT B-1
PROJECT AT 1411 CHAPIN AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council approve the attached resolutions accepting public
improvements and dedicating a public easement for Parking Lot B-i by a private development project ati4ll ChapinAvenue, and approving hold harmless agreement.
BACKGROUND: In July zWO, Council approved a private office development project with a parking varianceat l4l1 Chapin Avenue. The project conditions required the developer to dedLate a public easement to add 15 publicparking spaces and make improvements to City parking Lot B_1.
DISCUSSION: The private developer, Karp Family Trust, has completed the required public improvements inParking Lot B-1 in compliance with the project plans.and specifications. These include asphalt concrete pavement,
!trking meter poles and.heads, signing, lighting, striping and streetscape improvements on Chapin Avenue. Thedeveloper has also submitted the attached easement exfriUit for dedicating , puUtir easement for the use of parking
Lot B-1.
There are two parking spaces in the easement area which have a low vertical clearance of seven feet due to theoverhang of the building staircase which projects 21 inches into ttre parking spaces. Staff has requested and thedeveloper has provided an indemnity in order to safeguard ttre city rrom an! riatility resulting from the buildingoverhang. Further, the developer is required to post appropriate signage to *rr11 ttre puutic of thE low clearance andto install improvements to deter vehicles from tritting irrebvertrang. -
EXHIBITS: Two Resolutions; Site Plan; Project Conditions; Hold harmless agreement; Easement l-egalDescriptionand Plat
BUDGET IMPACT: None.
Syed
City
650-558-7230
c: City Clerk, Karp Family Trust
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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COT]NCIL OF THE CITY OF BI'RLINGAME
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY PARI(NG LOT B.1 ON CHAPIN AYENUE
AI\ID APPROVING HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame:
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 80-2000, the City Council approved the negative
declaration and parking variances with conditions required for the development of an office building
at l4l1 Chapin Avenue; and
WHEREAS, as part of the development, the owner of the real property at l4l1 Chapin
Avenue expanded and improved City Parking Lot B-l by reconfiguring the lot, repaving and
landscaping it, and installing new parking meters; and
WIIEREAS, those improvements have been completed to the satisfaction of the City; and
WHEREAS, the office building staircase extends over the parking lot area by approximately
21 inches; and
WHEREAS, the owner of the real property at l4l1 Chapin Avenue is willing to enter into a
hold harmless agreement regarding the staircase,
NOW, THEREFORE,IT IS ORDERED:
1. The improvements made to City Parking Lot B-1 are accepted.
2. The hold harmless agreement (Exhibit A hereto) regarding a staircase tendered by the
owner of the real property at 14ll Chapin Avenue is approved and the Director of Public Works is
directed to accept the hold harmless agreement by and on behalf of the City.
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: COLTNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COI.INCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS :
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM KARP FAMILY TRUST
ovER A PORTION OF 1411 CIIAPIN AYEIyUE, BURLINGAME, CALIFORNTA
FOR PUBLIC PARKING PURPOSES
RESOLVED, bythe City Council of the Cityof Burlingame:
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 80-2000, the City Council approved the negative
declaration and parking variances with conditions required for the current development of an office
building at l4ll Chapin Avenue; and
WHEREAS, one of the conditions of the approval was the granting of an easement to the
City of a portion of 141 I Chapin Avenue for public parking and as an addition to City Parking Lot
B-1; and
WHEREAS, the owner of 1411 Chapin Avenue has executed a Grant Deed of Easement as
required by the conditions of approval,
NOW, THEREFORE,IT IS ORDERED:
1- The Grant of Easement attached hereto as Exhibit A, conveying an easement over a
portion of 14l l Chapin Avenue, Burlingame, California, for public parking purposes is approved
and accepted, and the City Manager is directed to execute a formal acceptance by and on behalf of
the City..
2. The City Clerk is directed to record the Grant of Easement and this Resolution with the
County Recorder of the County of San Mateo.
MAYOR
I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certiSr that the
foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the_day ot
,2002, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
CITY CLERK
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COLINCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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AGENDA
ITEM '
MTG.
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7 t5t2000
TO:SUBMITTED
BY
DATE:fune 28
FROM:
SUBJECT:
BY
Larrv E Citv Attornev
DECLARATION AND FOUR
BI]ILDING AT 14TI CHAPIN
VARHNCES FOR A NEW TWO.STORY OFFICE
ZONED C.1, SUBAREA B-1
PARIilNG
AVENIIE,
RECOMMENDATION: .
Consider adoption of resolution reversing Planning Commission decision and approving negative declaration and
parking variances with conditions.
DISCUSSION:
On June 5,2O0O, the Council held a public hearing regarding this project on appeal from a planning Commission
decision denyrng the project earlier this year. After the public hearing, the Council decided to grani the appeal
and approve the project subject to conditions.
The proposed resolution incorporates the findings made by the Council regarding the mitigated negative
declaration and the proiect and adopts the conditions recommended by Statrforit e proleJt @xhibi A to the
resolution) with the directed change to Condition No. 8(e) lir..;tipg the indemnity to it "-t+t i p.oprrty itself.
Attachment
Proposed Resolution
Distribution
City Planner' Director ofPublic Works
Mark Hudalq Carr, McClellan, et al.
Honorable Mayor and Council
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR MITIGATED NEGATTVE
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAMEGRANTING APPEAL OF PI.ANNING COMMI.SSION DECISION AND APPROVING ANEGATTYE DECLARATION A}Ib PARKING VARTANCESAT 14-11 CHAPIN A.vENUE, BURLINGAME, cALIFoRNIA wrrg CoNnrrroNs
ZONE C-r
PROPERTY OWNER AND APPTiii*i: JOSEPH KARP, TRUSTEE
APN 029_t22_350
RESOLVED by the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY of BURLINGAME that:
' WEEREAS, this matter came before the City Council on June 5, 2000, on an appeal by the
applicant and property owner from a Planning Commissictn decision denying the parking variances
sought for the property and was regularly noticed in'accordance with State:and City law; and
WHERDAS,'the Council received and considered all written documentation and oral
testimony submitted from all interested persons; and
wrrFREAS, the applicant is willing to grant the City a permanent easement for public
parking over approximately z,2go square feet of the applicant,s propertg and
W'ITF''REAS, the applicant isfurther willing to construct the improvements pursuant to Cily
standards and requirements to this easement area as well as existing Lot B-l so that an additional I7
public pafting spaces would be created; and
WHPREAS, the new public parking spaces will generate income to the City to support
parking mainter.ar rce and possible fu rther impro vements;' and
WEEREAS, the increased public parking will not require the purchase of private property
or the removal of any existing uses; and
WmREAS, becausethose additional public parking spaces will be immediately adjacent to
the projecq will be improved entirely at applicant's own cost, will be developed through a permanent
easement in favor ofthe city, will not be subject to any control or oversight by the applicant, and wrll
be open to general public usg the amount of the on.site parking required for this project can be
properly reduced in scope from a total of 28 to I l.parking spaces, although this reduction can only
occur ttrough approval of this specific variance; and
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the proposed project and the nritigations required to reduce those potential irnpacts to less than
significant levels; and
WHEREAS, the.conditions contaiired in Exhibit A hereto contain the rnitigation monitoring
plan required pursuant to the negative declaration and CEQA; and
WEEREAS, the proposed project is consistent with the intent of the General Plan and the
ZoningCode,
NOW, TEEREFORE, ir is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
l. The appeal of the property owner and applicant from the decision of the Planning
Commission on this application is granted as provided below.
2. The negative declaration prepared pursuant to CEQA is approved subject ro the mitigatibn
plan as provided in the conditions attached to this resolution as Exhibit A hereto.
3. The request for the following variances are approved subject to the conditions contained.
in Exhibit A hereto:
a. A parking variance for providing 19 parking spaces where 20 are required after
deducting the 8 parking spaces provided because ofthe previous, full participation by the
property h City assessment districts used to develop public parking.
b. A parting. variance for on-site dimension where l5 of the spaces proposed for the
project range from 17 to 13 feet in depth rather than the 20-foot depth required.
A parking variance for providing no on-site back-up area for l 5 ofthe 19 parking
spaces proposed for the project. 3
d. A parking variance for providing only 4 feet of the required back-u p arafor i of
. the parking space proposed for the project.
e. A parking variance for providing 3 compact parking stall on-site where only one
compact parting stall would be allowed.
' 4. A certified copy ofthis resolution shall be recorded in the official records ofthe County
of San ldateo.
This decision is a final administrarive decision of the City ofBurlingame. Anyone wishing to
challenge this decision in a court of competent jurisdiction must do so within 90 days pursrant to
Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 unless a shorter time is provided by State or Federal law.
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITTONS OF APPROVAT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
PARKING VARIANCES
141l Chapiu Avenue
The project including the reconstruction of public parking lot B-l shall be built as shown on
the plans submitted to the Planning Department and dare stamped May lZ, 2000, Sheet Ai-I,
Sitg Plan and Sheet A3-z,Btiilding Seitions, and date stamped January 10, 2000, Sheets A2-
I tihrough A3-1, Scheme d and Sitr Sr*"y, sheet l; ,
2.' The property owner shall replace the sidewalk, curb and gutter in front of I4lI Chapin
Avenue and public parking lot B-l to the standards and with all the ameniti'es rquired in itre
Burlingame Aveeile Streetscape Plan for this portion of the Chapin Avenue street frontage;
these'improvements shall be put in place,,inspected and accepte;;y th" city prior to issran-ce
of an occupancy permit for the building;
3- ' ' An amendment to the encroachment permit for the Garden Center at l4l7 Chapin Avenue
which deletes the 3'x 16.5' di_splay ,uik ur"u shall be granted prior to issuance
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permit for the construction of ine omce building;
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4-t The-PropertY owner shall dedicate an easement to ihe City over that portion ofthe lot shown
on the site plaq sheet Al-l date stamped May l7,2}Oo,the irrevoc"Ll" ""r".ent shall be for
, use ofproperty to expand CityParking tot B-t, in" fo.* ofthe "ur"."n*gtor;;;rhi;;approved by the City Engineer and the City Attorney, and the easement stra[ U" recordedprior to issuance of a building permit for the construction,of the office building;
5. The property owner shall reconstruct and rebuild City Parking Lot B-l to include the
easement area, including asphalting, striping, opaque fencing, -purchasing and installing. parkin8 leterq so that the lot accommodates 26 oFstreet parking spaces, wo ofwhich are
ttisablea accessiblg and providelandscaping with irrigation improvements along the Chapin
Avenue street frontage and within the parking lot as shown in tire plan date starnped January
10, 2000, all landscaping in the city parking lot shall be subject to ihe construction standards
ofthe city as set out by the City Lngineer; to be completld prior to final inspection of the
proposed office building;
6- The contractor shall develop and implement a Demolition/Deconstruction Plan that makes
waste reduction, recycling and reuse a priority in the dismantling ofbuildings; the contractor
shall contact lhe City's franchised waste hauler/handler to "o*g" foi waste handling
methods. The plan tt"ri u" t""i"*"a "J"ppr"""J uy tt
" city ifi;er and shall includg
bttt not be limitia to the amount ofwaste "*i""t"a to be generated,.identifica,b";;4"";
and estimates of quantities of materials to bi reused or ricycled,'and the amount ofmaterial
estimated to be disposed of in landfill;
I
t -Condition rcquird as part of
mitigUion monitoring plan A-r
+12. The design ofthe new building shall incorporate all the seisnric standards and requirements
for structural stability of the California Building Code, 1998 Edition, or whatever edition is
in effect at the time the building permit is issued; (Building Departrnent)
+13. The applicant shall comply with all the requirements of Ordinince 1503, the City of
Burlingame Storm WaterManagement and Discharge ControlOrdinance during crnstruction
and following and that a plan to implement these requirements shall be approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance ofany demolition or grading permits and all provisions ofthe plan
shall be adhered to during construction, inspections shall not be scheduled unless all the
provisions of the plan are being adhered to; @ublic Works and Building Departments)
*14. Dernolition ofthe existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the site shall be
required to complywith all the regulations imposed by the Bay Area Air Quality Management
District and the applicant shall have applied for and received a permit from the BAAQMD
prior 'o the issuance ofan demolition or grading permits; inspections shall not be scheduled
iunless all the 'requirements of the permit are being adhere to; (BAAQMD, Building
Department)
*15. Prior to scheduling the final inspection ofthe construction ofthe building the applicant strall
install fire sprinklers according to a plan approved by the Fire Marshal; the fire sprinklers shall
be monitored by an approved central station via a facility approved by the Fire Marshal; (Fire
Department)
't 16. All demolitioq grading and construction shall abide by the construction hours established in
the municipal code amended to provide that there shall be no outdoor construction on
Sundays or legal holidays; (Building Department)
*17. The method of construction and materials used in construction shall insure that the interior
noise level withiri the building does not exceed 45 dBA and if any question should arise the
developer shall provide appropriate noise tests to confirm that the interior noise level
requi!.:nent can be met on site or make adjustments to the structure to insure that these noise
levels are achieved; @uilding Department)
* 18. /Ul new utility connections to serve the site and all existing utility connections which the City
Engineer determines are afected by the development, shall be installed by the developer at
his o<pense to meet current code standards and local capacities of the collection and
distribution systems as determined by the City Engineer; the extent ofthis work and its desigr
shalt be determined, designed, and plans approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of
a building permit and shall be installe4 inspected and accepted by the City Engineer prior to
scheduling a final inspection for the building; @ublic Works Department)
* 19. Serrer laterals from the site to the public sewer main shall be tested based on the requirernents
ofthe city and, iffound to be deficient, shall be replaced to city standards as approved by the
City Engineeq (Public Works Department)
+ - Condition required as part of
mitigation monitoring plan A-3
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ro: HONORABLE MAYOR AI{D CITY COUNCIL
DATE: I{ay 1712002
AGENDA
ITEM #
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DATE 6l3l02
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BY
BYFRoM: Rahn Becker, Assistant City Manager
650-ss8-7222
SURIECT: Resolution Authorizing Mayor to Sign Amendment to Bayside Waste Management
Authority (SBWMA) JPA Changing Fiscal Year Dates
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
BACKGROT ND The SBWMA JPA was approved by jurisdictions in December 1999. The JPA Agreement
defines the 'fiscal year" as "the period commencing on each October I and ending on the following
September 30". The SBWMA board of directors discussed this item at their April 25, 2002 meetrng and
recommends that jurisdictions amend the agreement to reflect a fiscal year as "the period commencing on each
July I and ending on the following June 30".
The reasons for changing the fiscal year for the SBWMA are as follows:
The SBWMA and the City of San Carlos share finance staffservices. Having the Authority's fiscal
year coincide with the City of San Carlos fiscal year would be more efficient.
The Authority will save money in auditing services because the Auditors can make an on-site visit for
both the City of San Carlos and the Authority at the same time.
The Official Statement prepared with the Bond documents, incorrectly states that the JPA's fiscal year
shall be July I to June 30. Making the change to the JPA would make the JPA in conformance wiitr
the Official Statement.
Amending the JPA requires an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the member agencies. SBWMA staff would
like to implement the fiscal year change this year (July 1, 2002).
ATTACHMENTS Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT TO JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT OF THE
THE SOUTH BAYSIDE WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORTTY (SBWMA) TO CHAt\cE
THE SBWMA F'ISCAL YEAR
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame:
WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 122-1999, the City Council approved the transformation of
the South Bayside Transfer Station Authority (SBTSA) into the South Bayside Waste Management
Authority (sBwMA) to own and operate the San carlos Transfer Station; and
WHEREAS, the joint powers agreement for the SBWMA currently provides for an October
I to September 30 fiscal year; and
WIIEREAS, this fiscal year is not consistent with the participating agencies in the SBWMA
and causes unnecessary confusion,
NOW, THEREFORE,IT IS RESOLVED AND ORDERED:
1. The City Manager is authorized and directed to execute an amendment to the SBWMA
Joint Powers Agreement to provide for a July I to June 30 fiscal year for the SBWMA.
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 theroresoinsresorutionwasrintroduceil;:iltrff9g:iffi:fl,:ffi'llglonthe davor
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COLINCILMEMBERS
CITY CLERK
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Burllngame Public Library
Board of TruStees
Minutes
April 16, 2OO2
I Call to Order
The meeting of April 16,2oo2 was called to order by president
Mary Herman at 4:30 pm.
II.Roll Call
Trustees Present:
Absent:
Staff Present:
Jane Dunbar, Andrew Gurthet, Mar1,
Herman, and Catherine McCormack
Cecile Coar
Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian
Sidney Poland, Recorder
Carol RossiGuest:
ilI.Warrirnts and Special Funds
Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the warrants aspresented. M/S/C lCuritretTMcCormick)
IV Minutes
The Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of theMarch 19, 2OO2 meeting. M/S/C (McCormick/Gurthet)
V.
VI.
Correspondence
Correspondence mailed in the packets was reviewed.
From the Floor
There were not any comments from the Floor.
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A. Clty Llbrarlan's Report - Al Escoffier, City Librarian,
reviewed his report highlighting the following issues.
1. Budget Fiscal Year 2OO2 - 2OO3 - The budget has
been submitted to the City Manager with a total increase of
6.87o. Increases are in the personnel portion ofthe budget
only; reductions are in the operating budget. Fixed costs
grew for insurance and facilities maintenance. Collection
costs increased in the media area which has not kept pace
with use in past years. The Library will have to look to the
Foundation and Friends for funding of special projects.
2. Easton Branch Project Status - The Library will
request a proposal from Hal Brandes of Dahanukar Brandes
Architects to proceed with the design work on the project.
Presently aichitects and staff project team are working on
Plan D which is based on Plan B. Costs are being
scrutinized and are remaining in line with costs given in the
Plan B feasibility study. An additional cost will be the walled
terrace facing Cabrillo which was not included in the original
design. Collection development policies with regard to scope
and size in a small area are now under consideration.
Percentage of children's collection will increase, as nearly
707o of circulation is children's materia-ls.
3. Public Library Assoclation Conference - The City
Librarian thanked-the Trustees for sending members of the
staff, as well as himself, to the Public Library Association
Conference in March.
B. Foundatlon Report - Jane Dunbar - The Foundation Board
agreed to create an Easton Capital Campaign Committee
comprised of approximately ten to fifteen community leaders,
organizations and businesses who will have made a pledge of
$1,000 or more to the Easton renovation project. this will give the
campaign momentum and possible donors can see the Easton
project is already weII supported. The names of those who have
pledged will be featured in the Foundation fall newsletter. Kris
Cannon, Mar5r Herman and Rochelle Yonezawa will represent the
Board in setting up this committee.
Library Board of Trustee Minutes
April 16, 2002 2
vm.Unfinished Business
A. SAB Appointment - a motion was made to nominate Jane
Dunbar to be the Library's representative to the System Advisory
Board for the next two years. M/S/C Gurthet/McCormack
B. Elegant Affair Date - Jane Dunbar advised the Trustees
that the Foundation Board has approved Saturday, October 19ft as
the date for the "Elegant Affair Branches Out" and requested that
the Library close at 4:00pm rather than 6:O0pm. Trustee Gurthet
made a motion for the Library to close at 4:00pm on October lgth.
M/S/C (Gurthet/McCormack) The City Librarian will request.
approval from the City Council to serve alcohol at the event.
C. Patriot Act - Summary - At the request of the City
Librarian, the Board agreed to table this matter until the next
meeting.
D. May Meeting - A motion was made to move the May 2lst
meeting to May l4th. M/S/C Dunbar/Gurthet
Neqr Business
A request by the Crty Librarian to move the July meeting from July
16ttr to July 23+ will be placed on the Agenda for the May l4ttt
meeting.
Announcements - There were not any announcements.
Respectfully Submitted
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April 16, 2002
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Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:30pm. M/S/C (Dunbar/McCormack)
The next meeting of the Library Board of Trustees is scheduled for
May 14, 2OO2 al4:30pm in the Library Conference Room.
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
The City of Burlingame
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TRAFFIC, SAFEW AND PARKING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes - Unapproved
Thursday, May 9, 2002
Commissioners Present: Jim Mclver, Chair
Jim Evans, Vice Chair
Russ Cohen
Lisa De Angelis
Commissioners Absent David Mayer
StaffPresent:
StaffAbsent:
Visitors:
Frank Erbacher, Assistant Director of public Works
Dawn Cutler, Trafiic Sergeant, Police Department
Doris Mortensen, Administrative Secretary, public Works
None
Joe Cowan,1657 Rollins Road, Burlingame
Frank Merrill, 1808 Magnolia Avenue, Burlingame
John Morch, 1800 Magnolia Avenue, Burlingame
John Pivirotto, 233 Bloomfield Road, Burlingame
Christopher Mufioz, 1428 Vancouver Avenue, Burlingame
TRAFFIC, SAFEry AND PARKING COMMISSION
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Thursday, May9,2002
l. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. by Chair Mclver.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FI.A,G.
3. ROLL CALL. 4 of 5 Commissioners present.
4. CT'RRENT BUSINESS.
4.1 ACTIONITEMS.
4.1.1 Minutes for April ll, 2W\ were submitted and approved.
4.1.2 1657 Rollins Road - Request for Red Zone Extensions, including Fronting 1663 and 1675
Rollins Road and Relocation of Red Curb Opposite 1660 and 1634 Rollin:-Road
Petitioner, Mr. Cowan, stated he now requests red zones at each of the two driveways and in the
middle of the block. The existing zones are faded and truck parking blocks their view for exiting
the driveway. His organization's health and safety division concurs with Mr. Erbacher's
recommendation which is to extend existing red zones. Also, he requests No Parking signs at the
driveway and Limited Height signage for the three center parking spaces. Mr. Erbacher advised
that there will be three or four spaces when the red zones are combined and a larger vehicle could
park there. He will check to see if other Limited Height signs exist nearby. It was moved and
ieconded (Comms. Evans/Cohen) to approve extending the red zones as recornmended by staff.
Unanimously approved by the Commission.
4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS.
4.2.1 l24O Paloma Avenue - Letter requesting Blue Handicapped Zone
Mr. Erbacher advised this request was withdrawn. No action necessary.
4.2.2 l3}g North Carolan Avenue - Request for Red or Yellow Zone at Rear of 1305 and 1309
Rollins Road
Mr. Erbacher advised this request was withdrawn. No action necessary.
4.2.3 Request to change 2-Hour Parking Spaces to 20-Minute Spaces on East Side of 1800 Block
of Magnolia Avenue
Petitioner, Mr. Merrill, stated that tlle local shop owners agtee to the one-hour and twenty-minute
parking spaces. Chair Mclver suggested diagonal parking across the street since it's wide enough.
ivtr. Srbictrcr advised that Lunardi's has trucks stacked up at times for deliveries so it may not
be wide enough after all. Mr. Morch, a shop owner, suggested parkiog meters on north side of
Trousdale berween El camino Real and Murchison to create a filrnover in spaces.
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It was moved and seconded (Comms. CoheilEvans) to make this an Action item immediately. It
was then moved and seconded (Conms. Evans/Cohen) to recommend to Council to change two-
hour parking spaces between 1800 and 1816 Magnolia Avenue to six one-hour spaces and five
24-minute spaces. Unanimously approved by the Commission.
5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS.
5.1 f 007 Chula Vista Avenue - Irtter requesting Speed Limit Signage for Traffic-Calming Effect to
constrain speeding drivers
Mr. Erbacher stated he had received a similar complaint from t aguna Avenue that automotive
businesses test drive repaired cars too fast. Sgt. Cutlei advised that the radar trailer was on Laguna
today; however, the problem of enforcement is that the speeding is sporadic. As suggested by
Commissioners Evans and Cohen, Mr. Erbaekt'stated he will check for speed limi r'gns and talk to
the businesses about the speeding. Sgt. Cutler advised that the radar trailer will be set up on Chula
vista Avenue.
5.2 Dwight Road at Lexington Way - Request for Stop Sign - E-Mail Response
Mr. Erbacher advised that this is a 25 mph zone and it's leading to a curve. In a one-hour time frame,
three or four drivers have been clocked at 30 mph. He advised that the City will work on signage and
check the speeds occasionelly. Sgt. Cutter's Selective Enforcement memo includes Dwight Road
between Trenton Way and Burlingame Avenue as being actively monitored by the Police Deparfircnt.
5.3 Corrcerns about For Sale signs on vehicles parked on El Camino Real at MillsiPeninsula Hospital
Mr. Erbacher advised that this is private property and that the hospital staff will be posting a No
Parking sign at this site.
5.4 Petition from Bayswater & Howard residents requesting a traffic study of the ar.ca to determine
whether traffic-calming measures are warranted
Mr. Erbacher advised that staff is waiting for a new Traffic Engineer before starting this study. Sgt.
Cufler submitted the Selective Enforcement rcs ts which showed that I citation on Bayswater and 12
citations on Howard were issued.
5.5 Howard Avenue - Speed and Trucks (e-mail)
Mr. Erbacher advised that the Police Departrnent is monitoring this area. From the floor, Mr. pivirotto
stated that cars stop on Burlingame Avenue then zoom up Bloomfield Road towards Howard Avenue.
Also on Howard Avenue, cars are speeding upwards of45 mph and at Bloomfield, large trucks are
parked impeding a driver's view. Sgt. Cutler stated that the police are iszuing tickets on Bloomfield
Road.
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5.6 1300 Block of Vancouver Avenue - Speed Concerns (petition)
Mr. Erbacher advised that he has not heard from petitioners.
6. FROMTHEFLOOR
6.t Mr. Pivirotti stated that since the meter rates have increased in the Burlingame Avenue
downtown area, he now parks in a $2/day lot south of Howard Avenue; however, since he
exits the lot each midday, he must pay again to re-park in the lot. Therefore, he recommends
monttrly permit parking anywhere on the south side of Howard Avenue which will keep long
term parkers away from the downtown lots. He has tried using the free lots, but they are full
by 8 a.m. due to cars being left overnigbt a:ad longer. Sgt. Cutler stated that there is a proposal
to Council to allow the police to tow cars parked in lots for more than 3 days. Mr. Pivirotti
asked if there will be more free parking. Corim. Cohen advised that the City must evaluate the
effects of the parking studY frst.
7. INFORMATION ITEMS.
7.1 From Staff to Commission
7.1.1 Traffic Engineer's RePort
Mr. Erbacher stated that at the joint Council-TSP Commission meeting in January, Council asked
the Commission to look aggressively at the no parking overnight issue. Sgt. Cutler advised that
Chief Missel is on next month's agenda to discuss this issue. This will be a Discussion Item next
month.
Mr. Erbacher advised that the carmelita and Morrell signals project is underway.
7.1.2 StaffActionLog
Mr. Erbacher stated that this report will appear shorter by removing older items. Also, withdrawn
items will be removed.
7. 1 .3 Burlingame Parking StudY
Mr. Erbacher showed the Commissioners the new directional sign that will be posted in the
downtown areas directing trafftc to City parking lots.
7.2 From Commission to Staff
7.2.1 Reports of citizen complaints or requests
comm. Evans suggested extending the red curb at Balboa Avenue and Devereux Drive' when
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Thursday, May 9,2002
events occur at the school, cars are parked into the intersection which obstructs driver's view.
Mr. Erbacher advised that parking around the returns is okay and extending the red curb would
eliminate more parking space. Sgt. Cutler stated that the police will check out the parking at this
site.
7.2.2 Cofirll.ents and communication - None.
7.2.3 Expectd absences of Commissioners at the Thursday, June 13, 2002 meeting
None reported
8. INACTTVE ITEMS.
8.1 Request for traffic control on Dwight.Boad
Mr. Erbacher advised that he is reviewing the plans for this site.
Comm. Mclver and Mr. Erbacher have been attending a BART impact meeting in Millbrae the
first Thursday each month. Mr. Erbacher advised that the EIR projects 30,000 people using
BART and that parking will be met in Millbrae. Most users will be coming from Caltrain but
most significantly impacted will be Millbrae's residential area. The City should be ready to act.
Millbrae will have a presentation on BART at their next meeting.
Sgt. Cutler said that the intersection of Trousdale Drive and California Drive will be impacted.
She also advised that Trousdale Drive and El Camino Real is the No. 1 accident spot in
Burlingame. Comm. DeAngelis stated that Daly City wasn't ready for the BART user influx of
traffic at their intersections. Mr. Erbacher stated that we should start considering controls and
looking at other BART-impacted cities' te,.i-jques.
8.3 Request for speed limit and truck weight limit enforcement, a traffic signal on Trousdale Drive
at Skyline Boulevard, STOP sign on Trousdale Drive at loyola Drive and STOP sign on
Trousdale at Quesada Way. Results of Traffic Data Gathering - Speed limits
Sgt. Cutler submitted ttrcir Selective Enforcement results which showed that 56 citations and 25
warnings were issued.
9. AGENDIZE FOR THE NEXT MEETING.
Overnight Parking - Discussion Item @olice Chief Missel)
10. ADJOLJRNMENT. 8:55 p.m.
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8.2 Millbrae BART Station - Potential lnpacts on City streets
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MEETING MINUTES
Burlingame Parls & Recreation Commission
Thursday, May 16,2002
The regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by
Vice-Chairman Kirk Heathcote at7:04 p.m. in Conference Room "A" atBurlingame City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:Dittrnan, Erickson, Heathcote, Kahn, Mindermaq Muller;
Youth Commissioner Martindale
commissioners Absent: Larios, Lawson, youth commissioner warden
StaffPresent:Parks & Recreation Director Schwartz
Others Present None
MINUTES
Minutes of the March 21,2002 regular meeting of the Commission were approved as submitted.
OLD BUSINESS
Rav Park Use Policv ln response to the comments received from Ray park
neighbors and the members of the Burlingame Girls Softball League at the March Z|,ZOOZ
meeting, the Commissioners asked staffto draft a use policy for Ray Park Director Schwartz
presented a policy recommending:* Youth sports events (tournaments, league games, etc.) at Ray park
anticipating over 150 players at any one time should be relotated to a more
suitable location* The alternate location should be selected by the Parks & Recreation Dept., on
a case by case basis, based upon the activities needs as well as the othei on-
going community activities* All youth sports leagues need to adhere to the City of Burlingame's noise
ordinance
The l50-player number was arrived at by approximating the number of players on site at any onetime during a normal Saturday of games during the softball season and the irnpact on the
neighborhood. The Opening Day ceremony drew over 300 players and their families to the park.
And, while the annual Billie Sue Toumament does have more spectators than regular season
games, the total number in the Park is similar to a typical Saturday because only two diarnonds
are used - not three.
Commissioner Muller said the policy should also prohibit fireworks from the park. After
discussion, Commissioner Kahn moved to accept ituff r use policy, along with the rule that nofireworks be allowed at Ray Park. The motion was secondeO- Uy io**ilsioner Dithnan andpassed unanimously. The policy will now be shared with the n.ighbor. and the League directorsfor comments at the Commission's next meeting.
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B. Communitv Center & Temnorarv Teen Center. Director Schwartz presented a report
of potential temporary teen center locations (see attached). The commissioners discussed some
of the pros and cons of several of the sites. Schwartz asked commissioners to consider the
material, as well as other potential locations, in preparation for a discussion at next month's
meeting. Schwartz also suggested that the commissioner's visit the Foster City teen center (a
group of portables attached to form usable indoor space for teen activities) as a possibility for a
temporary facility in Burlingame.
D. Senior Resources Handbook Commissioner Kahn said that she has completed the
research for the r"GE-*py of tt. handbook with the assistance of five students from
Burlingame High School. Tlie website address has been added to almost every agency's listing.
She discussed a few other potential changes, such as a listing of elected_representatives and a
goal statement for the handbook. Commiisioner Dittman will make the changes and then work
i"itt rtuff to have copies made and the handbook posted on the Department's website.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments from the public'
NEW BUSINESS
A. Commissioners, Handbooks Director Schwartz distributed draft copies of a handbook
thathewouldtit.i6@conmissioner,upontheirappointment,tohelpintroduce
them to the role of biing a Clty commissioner. The handbook includes information on the
Brown Act, the organizaiional itructure of Burlingame's City governmel! and the Parks &
Recreation Departrient, tips for commissioners and minutes for the preceding three meetings'
The commissioners complimented the handbook and Commissioner Muller asked if it could be
distributed to memberr of un commissions. Schwartz stated that he would distribute it to the
parks & Recreation and Beautification Commissions and show it to the City department heads.
The commissioners will review the material for discussion at the next meeting.
B. Anplications for 2002-03 Youth Commissioners. Schwartz announced that the two
parks ners serve one-year terms, from September to June, and
that applications for 2002-03 commissioners are available at the Recreation Center.
Commissioners Heathcote, Minderman, Kahn and Muller volunteered to be on the interview
panel.
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REPORTS
A Capital ImprovementProject Sta;tus - Director Schwartz reportedthe following:
1. \Mashington Park BaIIfieId fmprovements - the infield and lighting projects have
been completed and the Dedication Ceremony was held on April 26b. If funds are
available, the only remaining project will be fencing to create bullpens.
2. Ray Park Improvements. The tennis courts resurfacing project, supervised by
Recreation Coordinator, Tim Barryr, as part of his internship from San Francisco State
University, is now complete and the courts are being used. Staff witl begin the
restroom replacement project within the next couple of months. Discussions on a
proposal from the Bwlingame Girls Softball League to improve the infield on
diamond #1 will begin in late summer.
B. Parks and Recreation Division Report - See attached.
C. Commissioners
1. Commissioner Minderman asked about the financial status of the Burlingame Golf
Center. Schwartz responded that, even though the facility is not yet breaking even,
there was a7.85o/o increase in revenues in the second year of operation from the first.
The confactor and staff both expect a larger increase within the next year, due to
signs that will soon advertise the facility to travelers along US101 and Airport Blvd.
2. Commissioner Kalrn pointed out a hole on Bayside Park's field #1.
3. Commissioner Minderman acknowledged the professional job being done by the
Parks Division employees to keep the Ray Park ball diamonds in such good shape.
4. Youth Commissioner Martindale reported that he has received comments that the
aquatics hotline is not being updated frequently enough.
5. Commissioner Ditbnan asked if she could assist the City with their computer and
website systems. Schwartz responded that he would inquire about allowing Dittman
to serve onthe C$'s Information Technology committee.
6. Commissioner Heathcote commended the Burlingame Police Departrnent on the
Citizen's Police Academy and recommended the progmm to other commissioners.
D. RecreationDivision Revenue Report- see attached.
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission will be held on Thursday, June
20,2002 at7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
8:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy Schwartz
Director of Parks & Recreation
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l.-*r Cify of Burlingame - Parks & Recreation Dept.
850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010
phone: (650) 558-7300 . fax: (650) 696-7216
recreation@burlingame. org
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 15,2002
To: Parks & Recreation Commissioners
City Council
Frorn: Randy Schwartz
R.e: Monthly Report
Parks Division
1) Tennis Courts at Ray Park resurfaced. This was a routine surface treatment, not a total
renovation of the courts.
2) Eucalyptus trees around the Ray Park playground are being pruned by contractor.
3) Landscape project at the Police Deparhent on Trousdale Avenue has begun.
4) Working with Human Resources to filI a vacant Park Maintenance position.
5) Washington Park ballfield project was completed and dedication ceremony conducted.
6) Mills Canyon Trail work was performed by Conservation Corps.
7) Plantings installed around Public Works fenced areas along California Drive.
Recreation Division
1) Recreation Center: Teen Room in the Recreation Center is now painted and carpeted. This
room is now being used for YAC Meetings and other recreation programs.
2) Registration: Summer Youth Program registration on April 16ft was the largest one-day
registration total in our history for income and participants.
3) Teens: Teen concert on April 27ft featured 5 high school bands and more than 100
spectators. 37 teens enrolled in Extreme Adventures during the Spring Break
4) Preschool: Registration for all preschool classes is going extremely well. Added classes to
Pal-Time, Half Moon Music and Pre-K Summer school due to overwhelming demand.
Preschool took field trips to the Police Dept. and Fire Dept. (Thanks to Heather Rumbaugh &
Bob Barryfor their assistance)
5) Performing Arts/Classes: 133 adults registered for performing arts classes in Spring Dance
Classes @elly Dance, Tap and Ballroom)
6) Seniors: April 3rd Emeritus Lectr.re "When Are We Considered Visually Lnpaired?" drew
20 people
7) Golf Center New targets, added to the landing area, have received high praise from the
public
U activities:
Prom Alternative Night - May 18
Disneyland T.ip - May 24,25,26
"Dive-in" Movie at the Pool - June 1
Art in the Palk - June 8 & 9
Burlingarne Night with the Giants - June 21
Music in the Park - Sundays in July
2od Annual Novice Swim Meet- August 3
Communitv Golf Toumarnent - Seotember 27
BURLINGAME PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Collection Report
April 2002
2001 -2002
COLL. YTD
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Recreation Division 2000 -2001
YTD
99-2000
April
K€v Program Gross Refunds Current Net (r0 MoNTH)(10 MONTH)Notes
00 Rec. Admin.100.00 100.00 217.75 't ,342.50 3.700.30
10 Adv€rtisino 0.00 249.88 1,300.00 202.5s
1?Tickets/Books 7,075.00 7,075.00 s1.983.00 58,992.50 49,546.11
13 Bldg. Rental 7,777.OO i200.o0)7,577.O4 48,001.50 45,542.30 35,697.00
14 Miscellaneous 371.7?371.72 1,973.77 2,5r 2.60 1,917.75
t6 Park Permit 1,575.00 {12s.00'!1,450.00 2,3?5.20 3,418.60 2,46'r.95
17 School Dist.0.00 5,296,94 6.954.55 13,866.77
?0 Sr. Lunch 253.35 253.35 3,038.18 3.4?4.?s 3,396.06
21 Sr. Trips z11.OA 2r 1.00 10,330.25 13.040.00 6,880.10
22 Teens*7,076.59 {se.00)7,01 g.69 r s.5r 6.06 16.554.3S $8.7s1.76 *July 0l-Jan 02
amounts were in
#?3
23 Jr. Teens 8,742.50 {z3z.ao\8,510.50 24,4?7.75
24 Senior Surfers 0.00 922.00
30 Pre-school 19,e51.00 19,251.00 90,95s.75 9?,213.34 64,559.04
3r Pre-Sch. Clas*10,153.47 10,153.47 44.215.77 *31 (hd.dasses
from 40,42,45 &
46)
40 Music 1,124.00 1,124.00 2,2,7A8.75 2r,243.50 17.131.50
41 Lang. Arts*(213.00){e13.00)6.573.50
4?Dance Classes 3.050.25 (7e.00]2,988.2s 20,343.50 21,293.00 15,860.00 #41 (lncl
classes from
47 & 60)
43 Art Sales 37.00 37.00 143.75 767.55 1,177.85
44 Adult Art 1,040.00 (27.00)'1,013.00 s1,935.50 45,275.OO 4134A.O4
45 Culinary 177.44 177.00 6.07S.00 5,816.00 5,026.00
46 Child Art 7,049.00 7,049.00 38.705.2s 51,714.00 46,599.00
47 Art Misc.5,622.25 (39.3s1 5,582.90 31.?47.6s 41,253.50 48.985.00
50 /Art in Park 5,800.00 s,800.00 37.210.00 3s,934.00 40,145.00
51 Music-Park 0.00 0.00 0.o0 0.00
5Z Tree Ught 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
60 Sp. lnt. Classes 507.00 607.00 27,843.?5 43,592.00 s r,262.00
6',|Fitness 184.00 184.00 s9,203.91 49,565.40 50,206.20
6?Sprt Class#1 1,638.00 1 'r,638.00 30,750.10 25,508.75 16,781.00 ffi62 (Cmbns
Maft. Arts,
Boat/Sail, Skate)
70 Youth Camps 19,845.00 19,845.00 50,221.30 37,897.?5 38,880.s0
71 Youth Trips 862.00 862.00 6,28s.00 3,651.00 3,?40.00
7?Athl. Camps 67,730.00 67,730.00 82,s90.00 52,606.50 40,783.00
73 Teens*0.00 0.00
80 EIem. Sports 2,932.00 2,932.00 40,988.50 38.784.00 29,464.50
81 BIS Spqts 6,056.00 (345.001 5,71 1.00 66,8s3.00 7',r.054.50 57,297.?5
8Z Tennis Lessons r 5,464.00 (174.00)'t 5,290.00 43.155.00 33,432.00 25,388.s0
83 Tennis Courts 1??-75 1?2.75 4,117.00 3.145.00 2,51 1.00
84 Golf Classes ?,?24.O0 2,224.O0 17,169.00 24.948.00 12,084.00
85 Misc. Sports 6,349.00 6,349.00 ei,848.50 12.504.50 3,375.00
86 Field Lights 4,601.00 4,501.00 1 3,593.00 1 1,302.35 5,480.50
87 Softball 1,283.00 1,283.00 35,816.50 34.813.00 40,1 56.50
88 Basketball 0.00 14,3s6.00 15.425.00 r 3,860.00
89 Volleyball 144.50 144.50 7,840.50 6.937.50 8,301.00
90 Swim Programs 30.4s8.00 30,4s8.00 46,533.00 80.593.61 30,292.00
91 Swim Passes 0.00 7?9.O0
92 Pool Rentals 337.s0 337.s0 6.929.25
93 BAC 0.00 {291.00)85,964.50
94 Aquatics Misc.0.00 'r 85.00
Totals $257,'r 20.98 $1,088,1?3.51 $1.101.326.50 $836,706.73
Less Refunds ($1.27e.35)
95
Net
Golf Cards
$I 123.51
1
$1,101 ,326.50 746.73
$0.00
Totals $257,720.98 /Ar ^-- 4-al&i,i:f4.3f,-l $255,448.53 $1.093.273.51 $1.109.376.50 $836,706.73
BSD SEA Trust
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CITY OF BURLINGAME PLANNING COMMISSION UNAPPROVED MINUTES
SPECIAL STT]DY SESSION
Burlingame Public Library
Lane Community Room
480 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA
Wednesday May23,2002
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER chair Keighran called the May 23, 2002, special meeting of the planning
Commission to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Auran, Boju6s, Brownrigg, Keighran, Keele,
Osterling and Vistica
Absent: Commissioners: None
staffPresent city Planner, Margaret Monroe; Senior planner, Maureen
Brooks; City Attorney, Larry Anderson
III. APPROVAL oF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda.
IV. STUDY SESSION
DISCUSSION OF THE PROPOSED SAFEWAY PROJECT _ CONSTRUCTION OF ANEW 69,747 SF
COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR SAFEWAY AND WALGREEN'S AT I42O _ I45O HOWARD AVENUE
AND 249 PRIMROSE ROAD; PROJECT INCLUDES REZONING, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS,
PARKING DIMENSION VARIANCE FOR PROJECT PARKING LOT AND PARCEL MAP FOR LOT
MERGER AND RECONFIGURATION OF LOTS; PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES RECONFIGURATION
OF PUBLIC LOTS.
CP Monroe presented a brief summary of the staff report. Chair Keighran noted that this was a study session to
discuss the Safeway project, the meeting would start with a presenLtion by the applicant followed by public
comments from the floor, after that the Commission would discuss the project.
Safeway representatives, including Mark Hudak, Kathleen Gallagher, Richard Zlatunich, Natalie Thompson, Matt
Ridgeway (Fehr and Peers) and Anna Shimko were present and available for questions. Mark Hudak gave an
overview of the project and noted they would review how the project came to be designed, including ttre pianning
Departrnent criteria, the Planning Commission's comments and the constraints on the site. He noted that grocery
stores have different design requirements than a typical retail store; wanted to design a store that would worlq wouli
be good for Burlingame and would not have to be modified for the next fifty years.
Richard Zlatunich noted that one of the project goals since 1995 is to upgrade the store, bring it into the twentieth
century and to present a better face to the community; with this program Safeway has alreadytone upgrades to the
stores in Millbrae, San Mateo and Belmont, Burlingame is the only one left; the Burlingame store h*the followingdeficiencies: an outdated interior with narrow aisles and the gondolas (shelves) are stacked high, there is a limited
selection of merchandise, the exterior is unattractive, it does not presentapleasant architectural character, the publicparking lots are fragmented, there is no pedestrian access """"pi through the parking lots; the traffic circulation ispoor, the existing public parking lots do not meet current dimension standards, there is no ADA accessible parking,
the aisle widths don't meet the code requirement, the Walgreen's loadin gzoneis on the street on primrose.
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With regard to constraints, Mr. Zlatunich noted that the code requires a 20' building setback on El Camino Real, they
wanted to avoid building over the existing box culvert which traverses the site; there is a private parking lot not
owned by Safeway which has to be designed around, wanted to harmonize the architecture with Downtown
Burlingame, improve pedestrian and vehicular access, improve on-site circulation and parking conditions, upgrade
the City public parking lots to code and ADA compliance. He noted that there are certain criteria for the interior
fixture plan for a grocery store; that the entry doors be only at the front of the store, that there be an area for
shopping carts near the front door, that the loading docks and the stock room need to be adjacent and along the back
of the building.
Mr. Zlatunich described the project, and noted that when coming up with the fagade design, they looked at the height
and mass of buildings along Burlingame Avenue and Primrose, these buildings are consolidated along the block, are
built up to the sidewalk and generally cover about 60%o of their sites; the Safeway proposal clusters the two
businesses in a way similar to the way buildings are clustered on Burlingame Avenue. He noted that Safeway has a
contractual obligation to supply Walgreens with an established amount of retail space as a part of the project.
The project includes off-site improvements; there would be a staged left turn light at the Flo'vard and El Camino
Real signal; a signal would be installed at Howard and Primrose; applicant is proposing to dedicate a portion of its
property to widen Howard to provide a west bound left turn, a through lane and a right turn on to El Camino without
eliminating the parking in front of the church across the street; Fox Plaza Lane is not safe now, the throat is narrow,
pedestrians can't see if a car is coming, project proposes a sidewalk on one side and two lanes for traffic, there will
be room for trucks making deliveries to businesses fronting on Burlingame Avenue without blocking traffic as they
do now; the zoning code requires 151 parking spaces for the building, project proposes 156, will provide new public
lot with 85 code compliant spaces and the same area (square footage) as now exists in the two separate lots, because
of closed driveways there will be five new metered parking spaces on the street; propose to contribute to the City's
new parking facility fund; there will be pedestrian access along Primrose, Howard, El Camino Real, Fox PlazaLane,
and along the front of the new building; the project covers 44o/o of the lot and the floor area ratio is 47Yo; the area
within the store needed for production, stock room and loading is fixed.
Regarding the project's architecture, Mr. Zlatunich noted that the existing Safeway and Walgreens buildings are
basic box shaped buildings, proposed structure is articulated so that it appears to be more than one building, the
corner of Primrose and Howard will become prominent, interesting comer with a cupola design feature, sidewalks
will be rebuilt, the existing street trees will be kept, and the project will add new ones, the tip of the cupola at that
corner will be 35' high, the height of the rest of the building varies and is below that height; the facades of the two
existing buildings on the site along Primrose are a total of 230 feet long, the project presents a 180' articulated wall
to the proposed retail space on primrose; the proposed buitding would be articulated along Primrose and would have
simulated storefronts with exhibit areas; to summarize community benefits, there would be a new clean, well-lit
store, an expanded product selection, wider aisles, ADA compliance, improved employee areas, extensive off-site
improvements, improved traffic circulation and access, a logical, convenient parking layout, and the City public
parking lots would be reconfigured and upgraded.
V. X'ROM THE F'LOOR
Chair Keighran asked if anyone wanted to speak from the floor. Sam Malouf,Tl2 Vemon Wuy; Ralph Nielsen,
1226 Burlingame Avenue; Frankie Meyer, Meyer-Bunje, Rihad Salma, 1375 Bwlingame Avenue (Crosby
Commons) atd}S}4EastonDrive;MikeNilmeyer,l2SPepperAvenue;CliffWoods,ownerofbuildingat220'234
Primrose Road; Charles Voltz, T}SYemonWay; all representing Citizens for a Better Burlingame and Burlingame
Avenue Merchants Association; Peggy Ryan, 772 Wilborough Place; Dan Anderson, 728 Vernon Way; Annamarie
Holland Daniels, 515 Howard Avenue; Francesca Caslett, owner ofAlana's Cafe; Jason Tolu, Fox Plaza Mall; Rich
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Grogan, 1450 ColumbusAvenue; MaryHunt, T25YemonWay; DarleneDeMari4 101 Lorton; Jill Schoenfeld,236
Arundel Road; Russ Cohen, 605 Lexington Way; Wendy McCardle; Ray Otus; Ellen Hunter, 810 Crossway; Bob
Lugliani; John Hunter 810 Crossway commented on the project:
' our town is a unique, desirable place to live and own a business, project must integrate into the community,
project as designed is an island unto itself;o it would be better if the Safeway were to face Howard;o the size of this project is enormous, it is unfriendly to pedestrians, doesn't allow pedestrians access from
Primrose;
o the wall along Primrose is like a movie set, the store faces its back to downtown, doesn,t say it is part ofBurlingame Avenue;o would like to see story poles put up as soon as possible to show how big the project will be, to be able towork out issues with the scale;o we know what we have now is awful, but is this the best proposal for Burlingame, still have issues withparking, trucks and pedestrian access;o with this design, the applicant can keep the store opnrvhdle the project is built. this will benefit them fortwo years, but we will have to live with it much longer;o it is the applicant's job to come up with functional altematives;o other alternatives:
A' Put the two stores in separate buildings to minimize the big box look, Safeway still facing El Caminowith Walgreen's in front;
B. Two separate buildings with focus on Howard Avenue;C' Small scale Walgreen's on corner of Howard and Primrose, and the Safeway facing primrose withparking in front;
D' Similar to applicant's proposal as far as location with more retail on Howard and primrose, andSafeway to have a second entrance onto primrose.o downtown Burlingame is like a village, this proposal turns its back to that, with a huge parking lot facing ElCamino Real;
o articulation of building shown bumps out only 2 to 3 feet;o Burlingame has established policies regarding scale, mass and bulk of residences, this is also aneighborhood, should give as much consideration h"r";t regarding traffic circulation, there will be 2}-3}deliverytrucks enteringthe site viaprimrose, where nowallaccess site from Howard, there will be queuing problems on Primrose with so many deliveries;o there is a proposal for a City parking garage opposite Fox Plaza Lane, the ingress to the parking garagewould be right across from where the 2g-30 delivery trucks will go by;o the footprint of the existing Safeway is only 24,710 SF, the i"-uioirrg area is in the basement andmezzatine;
o understand what Safeway needs, but they don't own all the land, we should be able to expect something inreturn for this real estate deal, we have the right to demand something better, should require genuineintegration with the surrounding business districi, no delivery vehicles oritt
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core downtown streets, a realparking benefit for downtown Burlingame, reduced mass and bulk, and an honest architectural design;o the Draft EIR did not take into account the cars now parked in the Wells Fargo lot, the parking deficit withthe project really ranges from a low of30 to a high of73 ,pu""s, as presentf proposed these cars have noplace to go, should consider underground parking or parking structur" *itt irifr" sub-block since customerswon't cross the street with carts;o important that the public parking lots have pedestrian access to Burlingame Avenue and primrose Road;o ifthey could find parking for employees elsewhere it could alleviate some of the deficit;
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o there is a lot of flat space on top of the building, could parking be proposed there;
. why not provide underground parking for employees;
. would like to see a better store for Safeway, but not necessarily bigger, both Mollie Stone's and Lunardi's
work in a smaller space;
o there is garbage stored in the back of Safeway no% with the new proposal the loading area will be directly
across from the rear entrance to Fox PlazaMall, pedestrians will be discouraged from coming in this way;
. large trucks can't now enter Fox Plazalane from Primrose, even with widening will be difficult if cars are
parked next to driveway;
o design should consider retaining the Heritage trees on the site;
o consider adding an outside dining area along Primrose frontage to serve local employees at lunch time;
. if online shopping is a viable alternative for customers, won't there be less need for a larger store, fewer
people will be coming to the store, since more people will be getting home deliveries;
o having a stop light at Primrose and Howard could cause traffic to back up on Primrose for the longer stops;
o need to talk about construction implementation phase, need to show the impact to the existing businesses in
the area;
. the retail shops proposed on Primrose/Floward culner are smallerthan most stores on Burlingame Avenue.
Chair Keigh,ran closed the comments from the floor.
Commission discussion: Commissioners noted that it is understood that the applicant has addressed a lot of
problems that exist on the site now and that access improvements are proposed for the betterment of Burlingame, but
the main issue that has not been addressed is how the project fits into the Burlingame community; an impenetrable
wall extending along Primrose is proposed, applicant has received the same input for several years, and the project
keeps coming back without this issue addressed; the plan is very efficient for Safeway, but these are not things that
are important to the community; because of the land swap the parking can be designed in a more efficient way;
r""*rihut Safeway's plans are limited because of their own desire to keep the store open during construction, does
that have to be a development limitation; can the ratio of length to width of the building be adjusted; can the
entrance to the store be at the nrurower end of the rectangle; will there be web-based deliveries from this store.
Applicant response: Every time an alternative is presented, it is studied, we look at the fixturing plan, how trucks
g.t i" and out, parking; in looking at the alternatives proposed in the Draft EIR there are issues; need to satisff the
basic design criteria, including providing a replacement public parking lot; satisff zoning code parking requirements,
the need for a loadin gzone;keeping the store open during construction is an important criteria for Safeway, but it is
not an absolute; would like to understand what the commission means by "fit in", is it size, architectural style, if we
had a list, we could figure it out; some of the issues we are tryrng to respond to within the store are the congestioir
between aisles and chickstand, the size of the lobby, the production areas are cfiImped, the employee areas need
improvement; not totally locked into the two to one ratio for length and width of building as long as it is still
...t*gul*, an"L" shaped design would create an impediment to the flow of the store; the entrance to the store
needs to be at the long side because the checkstands need to be across the front, and with more checkstands it is
easier for the customers to flow through; can only put certain uses in arnezzaninQ could not be much more than
1400 SF for employee space and some storage; have listened to ideas for alternatives, but havd not seen a design
solution that meets the criteria in a better way yet, are willing to continue to look at alternatives, but it has to be
functional and meet the criteria; shops were placed at corner of Primrose and Howard to give retail presence on
primrose without extending too far into Safeway's production area; Safeway does not propose to use this store for
web-based deliveries, the deliveries ire now being provided from the Seventeenth Avenue store in San Mateo to
serve this area of the Peninsula from Millbrae to Belmont;aisle width in existing store is about 6 feet, standard is
12'-6";construction of the proposed building would be masonry core with steel roof framing, articulation in some
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places is added on, in other areas the building goes in and out; generally grocery stores don't have entances in more
than one location in order to minimize theft.
Commission discussion: The applicant was given a list years ago, we talked about mass, bulk, pedestrian friendly
design, adding another entrance, Safeway's interior plans are dictating the exterior, the need for wider aisles is
understood, but you can't be so set on the interior if it ruins the exterior of our community; some of the main
concems that have been expressed by the Commission are:
o to be attractive to casual shoppers, need multiple entrances to Safeway, forthe shoppers who are not doing
their weekly shopping;
o Primrose and Fox Plaza Lane need to be pedestrian friendly;
. can loading/unloading be done from the Howard Avenue side;
o concem with the overall size of the store, why does it have to be so big when others in surrounding
communities are smaller;
. can some areas, such as employee rooms be placed inamezzarine to reduce the building footprint;o look at alternatives which do not involve keeping the store open during constructiono would like to see story poles, with orange netting installed so that everyone can clearly conceptualize project;.- the cupola at Howard/Primrose corner could be reduced in height.
Commissioners asked if the Safeway team present could authorize changes to the design and work with the
commission. The applicant responded that this is the primary team working on the project, if we came up with
something that works better and the community accepts, recommendation would be made to management.
Commissioners noted that given the length ofthe meeting, it might be better to have another meeting with Safeway
to have a dialogue and to walk through the alternatives, have a brainstbrming session; but do not want to slow up the
process, would like to keep the EIR process moving. CP Monroe noted that the Final EIR Response to Comments
document would be available tomorrow, May24,2002,the Draft EIR and Response to Comments document look at
several alternatives, if an alternative is chosen which is similar to the ones studied in the EIR, an addendum to the
EIR could be prepared to address the alternative, the environmental reviewprocess would not have to start over. It
was decided that the study meeting would be continued to a future date to be determined when all parties can be
present. CA Anderson noted that since this meeting is a continued study session, public notice would be posted 24
hours in advance of the meeting and the public comment has been taken.
vI. ADJOTJRNMENT
Chair Keighran adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
Respectfu I ly submitted,
Ralph Osterling, Secretary
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501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA
Tuesday, May28,2002
Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Keighran called the Tuesday, May 28,2002,regular meeting ofthe
Planning Commission to order at 7:05 p.m.
il. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Auran, Boju6s, Brownrigg, Keighran, Keele
(arrived @7:08 p.m.), Osterling (arrived @ 8:00 p.m.) and Vistica
Absent: Commissioners: None
StaffPresent: City Planner, Margaret Monroe; Planner, Erica Lewit; City
Attorney, Lany Anderson; City Engineer, Syed Murtuza
III. MINUTES The minutes of the May 13, 2002 meeting regular of the Planning
Commission were amended to read: the minutes of the Ap-ril 22, 2002
Planning commission were corrected to read: "Commissioners Auran and
osterling retumed to the dias at the end of item #9 and participated in the
vote on Item #10. The May 13,2002 minutes were then approved.
ry. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda.
V. F'ROM THE FLOOR There were no public comments.
Commissioner Keele arrived @7:08 p.m.
VI. STUDY ITEMS
2344 POPPY DRIYE - ZONED R.l - APPLICATION FOR FLOOR AREA RATIO VARIANCE FOR A
DORMER ADDITION (DAVID M. SEDLOCK, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER; J.D. DESIGN,
DF,SIGNF.R\ PR PI,ANNER : CATT{tr,RINtr,
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CP Monroe presented a summary of the staffreport. Commissioners requested: applicant should address
the variance application questions more thoroughly, the answers provided do not indicate a physical hardship
on the property or provide justification for a more intense use of this property compared to the use of
surrounding properties.
This item was set for the regular action calendar when all the information has been submiued and reviewed
by the Planning Departrnent. This item concluded at 7:10 p.m.
VII. ACTION ITEMS
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMSONTHECONSENTCALENDARARECzNSIDEREDTIBERIWINE. THEYARE
ACTED ON SIMULTANEOUSLY WLESS SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION IS REQUESTED BY THE APPLICANT,
A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC OR A COMMISSIONER PNOR TO THE TIME THE COMMISSION YOTES ON THE MOTION
TO ADOPT.
Chairman Keighran asked if anyone in the audience or on the Commission wished to call any item offthe
consent calendar. C. Keele requested that item #2b,1128 Cambridge Road, be removed from the consent
calendar and heard as a regular action item. Chair Keighran set item 2b as the first item on the regular action
calendar-
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705 BI]RLINGAME AVEIYTIE - ZOI\ED R-l - APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A FIRST AND
SECOND STORY ADDITION (EUGENE A. BORDEGARAY SR., APPLICANTAND DESIGNER; EUGENE JR,
AND LORRAINE BORDEGARAY, PROPERTY OWNERS) (64 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: CATTIERINE
KEYLON
C. Boju6s moved for approval of the consent calendar based on the facts in the staff report, commissioner's
comments at the study meeting and the findings in the staff report with the recommended conditions in the
staffreport and by resolution. The motion was seconded by C. Auran. Chair called for a voice vote on the
motion and it passed 6-0-l (C. Osterling absent). Appeal procedures were advised.
VIII. REGULAR ACTION ITEM
2B.. 1128 CAMBRIDGE ROAD - ZOIYED R-T _ APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMIT
FOR I#IGHT FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (GREG AND TRICIA HAGEY, APPLICANTS
AND PROPERTY OWNERS; GREG HAGEY, ARCHITECT) (67 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN
HURIN
Reference staff report ,5.28.02,with attachments. ZT Lewit presented the report, reviewed criteria and staff
comments. Five conditions were suggested for consideration.
Chairman Keighran opened the public hearing. The owner and architect, Greg Hagey, noted that the roof
pitch was altered to be more consistent throughout the proposed house and the overall height had been
reduced by lowering the first floor plate height 3" and the roof ridge by 3", for a total reduction of 6 inches.
Commission noted: have concerns with the height of the proposed house compared with the surrounding
houses in the neighborhood, could height be reduced further; are the garage doors electric or manual; and
what is the need for two French doors on the side elevation of the garage.
The applicant responded that the proposed height is necessary for the geometry of the new roof to function
with the existing roof and for design and drainage purposes; the garage doors swing out and are manual; and
the French doors are for access from the garage to the backyard, children will probably play in the garage
when there isn't a car parked in it.
There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
Commission discussion: support the project as presented, the portion of the roof over 30'is a very small
mass, the design is a charming story-book style and will fit in with the surrounding neighborhood, and the
changes the applicant made to the roof pitches and plate heights work well.
C. Vistica moved to approve the application, by resolution.
Discussion on the motion: would like to see a condition added that an automatic garage door that is similar
in design to the proposed manual door be installed so that the garage will be more likely to be used to
parking vehicles. The maker and second of the motion agreed to the added condition. Chairman Keighran
called for a voice vote on the motion to approve the project with the following amended conditions: 1) that
the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Deparhnent date stamped May 20,
2002, sheets l-12, arrd 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 first or second floors, which
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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 February I l, 2002, 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 the door at the east elevation of the detached garage shall be an automatic door; and 6) 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. The motion was seconded by C. Auran.
The motion passed on a 6-0-1 (C. Osterling absent). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded
at7:28 p.m.
3. 2501 IIAYWARD DRIVE - ZOI\ED R.l - APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND HILLSIDE AREA
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION (SCOTT KUEHNE, AIA,
SUAREZ-KUEHNE ARCHITECTIIRE, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; DAVID AND LAURA ELMORE,
PROPER OWNERS) (4I PROJEET PI CATI{ERINE KEYLON
Referencestaffreport,5.2S.02,withattachments. CPMonroepresentedthestaffreport,reviewedcriteria
and staff comments. Six conditions were suggested for consideration. C. Keele recuse himselfbecause he
lives within 500 feet of the project. He stepped down from the dais. Commissioner asked if staff had
received any comments from the neighbors since the story poles were installed. Staff had received no calls.
There were no more questions of staff.
Chairman Keighran opened the public hearing. Scott Kuehne, architect ,2412- 14ft Avenue, San Francisco
and D_avid Flmore, 2501 Hayward Drive, property owner, represented the project. It was noted that they had
installed story poles and they showed that there was no impact on the neigtrbors; they modified the structure
to eliminate the roof vents; prepared a tree protection report; so believe as changed the project meets the
design review criteria. There were no further comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed.
C. Bojuds noted that the applicant had listened to the Commission's previous comments and made
appropriate changes, there was now no impact on the neighbor to the right, so he moved to approve this
proposed project with the added condition that the floor area should be checked for compliance with
approved plans by a survey of foundation framing and structure framing, by resolution with the following
amended conditions: l) that the project shall be built as shown on thi plans submiued to the planning
Department date stamped May 10,2002, Sheets Al through A5, site plan, floor plans and building
elevations; 2) thatthe floor area measurement for the first floor should be checked for compliance with the
approved building plans by submiual of a survey ofthe foundation framing prepared by a licensed engineer,
and that the City Engineer shall accept the survey as being in conform*". *itf, the approved plans prior to
the scheduling the inspection for the foundation and that a licensed engineer shall also survey the secondfloor framing and that the survey shall be accepted by the City Engineer, prior to scheduling the final
framing inspection, to confirm that the structure as built has the ru-" floo, *u * shown in thJapprovedbuilding plans; 3) that the tree protection plan prepared by Mayne Tree Expert Company, dated ap.it ZS,
2002, shall be implemented prior to issuance of a building permit; the installatiol of tt "r" tree protection
measures shall be approved by the City Arborist prior to the issuance of a building permit; failure to follow
the protection plan shall result in not scheduling inspections until the plan has 6gJ" n ly complied with; a)that any changes to the size or envelope of the basement, first or r""ord floors, which would include adding
or enlarging a dormer(s), moving or changing windows and architectural features or changing the roofheight
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or pitch, shall be subject to design review; 5) that because this proposed house is within 7 SF of the
maximum FAR allowed any future conversion of the attic area to living space shall require review by the
Planning Commission; 6) that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris
Recycling Ordinance which requires affected demolition, new construction and alterationprojects 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; 7) that the conditions ofthe Recycling Specialist's and
the City Engineer's April 1, 2002 memos shall be met; and 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. C. Auran
seconded the motion.
Comment on the motion: architect did a nice job blending the second story with the existing house; because
the house is built to the maximum FAR, would like to stipulate that the attic area can never be converted to
living area without Planning Commission review; maker and second agreed that a condition limiting future
use of the attic area would be appropriate; important to be careful about attic conversions, because see others
using the attic as a way to expand living area with limited public review; story poles were important with this
review, neighhors did not object. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
Chairman Keighran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve the design for a first and second story
addition and hillside area construction permit. The motion passed on a 5-0-l-1 (C. Osterling absent, C.
Keele abstain). Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 7:35 p.m.
C. Keele resumed his seat on the dais
4.1819 MONTECITO WAY - ZONED R-l - APPI-ICATION FOR FLOOR AREA RATIO VARIANCE AND
HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR A SINGLE STORY ADDITION (BINEY SAGOO, RYS
ARCHITECTS, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; NATUBHAI D. AND NARMADABEN PATEL, PROPERTY
OWNERS) (4 5 NOTICED'I PROJECT NNER: SEAN O
Reference staff report,5.28.Oz,with attachments. CP Monroe presented the report, reviewed criteria and
staff comments. Eight conditions were suggested for consideration. Commissioners asked: called staffand
they indicated that there was no building permit on file for construction of the accessory structure in the rear
setback. Staff responded that it is possible that there was no building permit issued for the accessory
structure, in suilr cases the city always asks the applicant if they have any documentation of a building
permit. Commissioner asked what areas were included in the FAR measurement. Staffnoted that when on a
rlop" all areas under the house with a 6 foot height or greater, finished or not, are included in the FAR
measurement. Commission noted that no second covered parking space is provided for this 5 bedroom
house; even though substantial remodel, they are not required to comply with current code parking for new
construction. Staffresponded, yes; to require two covered spaces when number of bedrooms remains the
same would require aramendment to the zoning code requirements. There were no other questions of staff.
Chair KeighLran opened the public hearing. Biney Sagoo, architect, represented the project. He noted that he
had a set olplanslor the accessory structure which were stamped by the building deparhnent, but not signed
or dated; they have been working on the desigu for 6 to 8 months, reviewed thoroughly a plan with a second
story addition, solution did not work for applicant and went back to this single story addition; lot is almost
squrlre 95' by 100', rules on which side ofthe lot is the front changed and made the house nonconforming in
terms of setbacks by moving the front to the side, house would comply with setbacks if way of determining
front ofthe lot had not changed.
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Commissioners asked: why does the new addition push the house forward toward Montera; is the accessory
structure to be removed solid; contradiction in the plans say the trellis to be removed but it is shown on the
roof plans; will this building be a solid mass to the neighbor; what occurred in design review to cause you to
return to the one story project; how does the proposed height and plate relate to the existing; how does the lot
slope from Frontera affect the height ofthe area under the house; it appears that the proposed project adds
more square footage than is needed to add a bedroom and bath; how big is the existing accessory structure;
lower level of the structure has two garrison style windows which do not match the house.
The applicant responded: the house is moved forward toward Montera to increase the symmety and to break
up the long wall; the accessory structure to be removed is three sided, open on one side, with aroof; the roof
plans forthe house will be corrected to remove the trellis shown; the accessory structure is a solidmass from
the neighbor's side; in design review, the consultant wanted an "impeccable" design to recommend, it did
not consider clients views or the clients needs, tried 3 or 4 options, looked at as a whole with windows
centered on walls, client wanted windows on corners, could not resolve differences, so went back to one
story approach; the plate and height of the addition were chosen to match the existing; do not know how
much the lot slopes at Frontera and how that affects the FAR for the area under,the house; considered
reducing the size of the addition, but if it is allowed client should be able to build to the maximum FAR,
could consider reducing it, but still feel entitled to go to maximum; the existing accessory structure is 495
SF, the trellis proposed for removal is 168 SF (total 663 SF); could soften the 'garrison windows' by adding
landscaping, the owner is not interested in changing these windows to a bay window.
The public hearing continued: Bemard Ross, 2805 Frontera Way, spoke. Live next door, variance
requirements are that there be no detriment to properties in the vicinity; feel that this proposal will affect his
property; from the living room will loose the view of Frontera Way, from the family room will loose the
view of the airport, in both cases will have a blank wall across two windows, he submitted pictures of the
story poles as documentation; building is proposed to extend three feet farther than it needs to thus affecting
his views, could be cut back; detached structure built for storage, not to become a part of the house which
this transfer of FAR infers; will loose light from rooms in his house will need to add skylights; if addition is
pulled back 3 feet it will not affect neighbor's views. There were no further comments from the floor and the
public hearing was closed.
C. Osterling arrived (8:00 p.m.)
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Commissioners comments: visited the neighbors house, saw story poles, agree that existing view from
inside living areas is blocked; the accessory structure was probably built as a sun cover by the pool, now
asking to use that square footage to expand living area in the house; also saw the story poles from inside
neighbor's house, if the addition had been setback it would affect views less, cannot support hillside area
construction permit request based on what saw; the requirements for a variance may be met, but not allowed
to block adjacent view, this remodel could be reduced and still do what want, should reconfigure and study
so not block views next door; the storage shed is exterior to the house since it is not a part of the house
footprint have problem including it in FAR to expand house; view is important; photos titt ttre story, feel
that there is enough flexibility in this project to address neighbor's views, without difficult to support
project. CA Anderson noted that action choices were to deny without prejudice or deny and start over.
C. Boju6s moved to deny the project without prejudice based on the obstruction of the view from the
neighbor's property which could be addressed by reducing the size of the footprint of the house sufficiently
to maintain the views from inside the neighbor's house. The motion was seconded by C. Vistica.
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Comment on the motion: seems to be a lot of room at the middle of the house which could be used more
efficiently as living areathan as closets, couldpull backthe wall andprotectthe neighbor's views; need for
variance is justified in part by the steepness of the lot, would have been helpful to know how much of the
crawl space under the first floor is counted in FAR; addition could be located better, pulled back from the
Frontera frontage.
Chair Keighran called for a voice vote on the motion to deny the request without prejudice. The motion
passed on a 7-0 voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:15 p.m.
5.1564 ROLLINS ROAD - ZONED M-l _ APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AUTO
STORAGE TOWING (HORACIO FREITAS, APPLICANT; HOWARD CHEUNG, PROPERTY OWNER) (22
NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: ERIKA LEWIT
Reference staff report,5.28.02, with attachments. ZT Lewit presented the report, reviewed criteria and
Planning Department comments. Ten conditions were suggested for consideration.
Chairman Keighran opened the public hearing. The applicant was notpresent. Commission determined that
the hearing for the application would go forward because it was a code enforcement matter. There were no
further comments and the public hearing was closed.
C. Auran moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the conditions in the staff report.
The motion was seconded by C. Osterling.
Discussion on the motion: would like to modiff condition #5 to eliminate wording following "stacks", do not
want this area to become a junk yard cars do not need to be stacked; will take applicant up on his offer to
install a cement curb around the storage area as an added containment measure for run-offand &ainage on
the site.
The maker of the motion and the second agreed to the amended condition and the new condition.
Further Commission discussion on the motion: concern that the existing site is not presently graded to drain
solely to the existing drain on site, this is a messy use, would like to have condition#7 amended so that an
oil separator is required in the drain instead ofjust a sock.
CP Monroe noted that the condition #6 is designed to insure that the existing drain on site is evaluated and
made to drain to Rollins Road. The maker of the motion and the second agreed to the amended condition.
Chair Keighran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve the application with the following amended
conditions: l) that the storage use for towed vehicles on site shall be limited to the 40'x 170'(6800 SF) area
part of the site outside of the building shall be used for storage by tenants or leased for storage pulposes
without amendment to this conditional use permit; 2) that the hours of operation for the towing use shall be
24 hours, 7 days a week, with no more than 50 trips (cars towed to or from the site) generated per a week; 3)
that there shall be no persons associated with the towing business on site for purposes other than dropping
offor picking up towed vehicles; 4) that there shall be no dismantling or repair of vehicles on site; 5) that
there shall be a minimum 8' high opaque fence surrounding the stored vehicle area at all times and that no
materials towed or deposited in his storage area including vehicles shall not be stored in stacks; 6) that the
applicant shall have the existing drain on site, located in the paved area in front of the gate to the storage
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area, inspected and a drainage study submitted to the Planning Department to determine if it drains to Rollins
Road, and the City Engineer shall approve plans if the installation of a new drain is required before permits
are issued for the use on the site; 7) that the drain on site shall have a oil separator basin installed, and the
property owner shall be responsible for inspecting and cleaning and changing all filters at least on abiannual
basis as well as immediately prior to and once (at least) during the rainy season (October I 5 - April I ), or as
required by an inspector authorizedby the City; 8) that there shall be 22parktngspaces striped on site, with
minimum dimensions of 9'x 20', with 8 spaces in front ofthe first gate behind Rollins Road and 14 spaces
between the first gate and the gate to the storage area, a24' travel lane and back up areas shall always be
maintained on the site; 9) that the conditions of the Fire Marshal's and City Engineer's March 4,2002,
memos shall be met; 10) that the applicant shall have prepared a drainage plan by a licensed Civil Engineer
and approved by the City Engineer which shall include installation of a 6 inch high (minimum) cement curb
surrounding the proposed storage areas as shown on the plans submitted and date stamped May I,2002,
Figure 6 and that all drainage shall e filtered as required and taken to locations approved by the City and all
other required permitting agencies; and 1l) that any improvements for the use shall meet all California
Building and Fire Codes, 1998 Edition as amended by the City of Burlingame. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Osterling.
The motion passed on a 7-0. Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 8:27 p.m.
920 MORRELL AVEIYUE - ZONED R-I - APPLICATION FOR FENCE EXCEPTION AND VARIANCE FOR
PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS TO ALTER AN EXISTING ATTAC}IED GARAGE (RAY BRAYER,
APPLICANT. DESIGNER AND PROPERTY OWNER) (65 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: ERIKA LEWT
Reference staff report, 5.28.02, with attachments. ZT Lewit presented the report, reviewed
criteria and Planning Department comments. Five conditions were suggested for consideration.
Chair Keighran opened the public hearing. The applicant, Ray Brayer, noted that he was requesting to
relocate the driveway to Linden Avenue because this would be a safer entrance than the existing driveway on
Morrell Avenue, Morrell Avenue is a busy street and the entrance of the existing driveway is on a curve
directly in the path of the intersecting street; new garage door on Linden will allow two cars to be parked in
the garage where the current garage door is too small to accommodate vehicles; proposed application does
not use,qlly more soft landscaped green space on the lot; have submitted other examples of comer houses in
Burlingaine that have gaages on the edge of the side property line and very small driveways, the fence at the
corner of the property was installed as required by the State of California so that the owner of the property
could operate a day care on site; and he submitted a petition signed by neighbors in support of the project.
Commission asked the applicant: how many vehicles do you own and where are they currently parked; who
prepared the plans, in looking at the site and comparing the floor plans and elevations, there appear to be
some inconsistencies; letter states that the lights on the fence were removed, however a recent site visit
shows they are still in place; and is the wall shown between the garage and shed a solid wall?
The applicant responded: he currently owns ttree personal vehicles that are usually parked on the s6eet. He
is a contractor and does have other business vehicles that are parked at a storage yard; he and his draftsman
prepared the plans and measured the dimensions on site, realizes that there is a mistake showing existing
windows in the garage on an elevation that are not shown on the floor plans; attempted to ,"-or" the lights
on the fence and encountered some electrical problems affecting the house, have fixed these and the lights
are now gone; and the wall between the shed and the garage is only apartial wall, canpass from the garage
to the shed, but the shed cannot be used to park vehicles because it does not have the proper clearance.
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Cynthia Dryden, 908 Monell Avenue, Nancy Padilla, 909 Linden Avenue, Gordon Foster, 916 Morrell
Avenue, Marianne Saucedo, 925 Larkspur Avenue, Rich Barbera,9l5 Morrell Avenue, spoke in support of
the project. The fence provides safety for children playing in the yard and the new garage entrance is more
convenient and will get two vehicles offthe street.
Leigh Tanton, 845 Linden Avenue, stated that the garage used to be detached from the house and has been
attached by the current owner at some point without a permit; applicant is a contractor, he should have come
to the City before erecting the fence and gate and altering the driveway to find out what the requirements
were; in 40 years of living across the street cannot recall one car going into the applicant's yard; does not
think proposed garage doors can be installed without almost tearing down the existing garage; and
applicant's vehicles are too large to fit in the substandard garage.
Commission discussion: in favor ofthe fence exception because it is anice design and good safetymeasure,
have concern that the garage will not accommodate the large vehicles that the applicant drives, real issue is
that work was done to the property without the applicant obtaining the required permits; proposed garage
alterations are safer, but feel garage might be made more compliant with current code dimensions, not
confident of accuracy of the garage dimensions shown on the plans and would like them confirmed in the
field, would like a condition to state that business and construction vehicles will be parked at the applicant's
business location and not be parked on the neighborhood streets; the proposed garage doors do not have the
same Craftsman character of the house; and site has a three-bedroom house so the code only requires one
covered parking space where the garage has almost 2 covered spaces. CP noted that a three-bedroom house
requires 2 parking spaces, at least one ofwhich must be covered, where the applicant is proposing two non-
compliant covered spaces and no uncovered spaces. Commission asked what the penalty would be if
conditions of the approval are violated.
CA responded that the application could return to the Planning Commission and approval revoked then a
code compliant garage would be required to be built on site.
C. Vistica moved to approve the application, by resoh,ion, with added conditions to address business
vehicles being parked on the street, to verifu the dimensibns of the garage, to note that no lighting can be
installed so that the cone of light extends beyond the properly lines, and to install automatically operated
Craftsman-style garage doors. The motion was seconded by C. Osterling.
Discussion on the motion: is the restriction on company vehicles intended for the day and evening hours, it is
reasonable to restrict the hours for parking company vehicles on the street from 7 p.m. to 7a.m.,the change
to the garuge doors can come before the Commission in memo form.
Chafu Keighran called for a voice vote to approve the application, with the following amended conditions:
l) that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Department date stamped
May 13, z}1z,Sheets A-0 through A-4; with the garage interior dimensions built and maintained at l9'-0" in
width and 17'-8" in length; and that the interior dimensions ofthe giuage shall be inspected and verified by a
Building Inspector before a building permit is issued, if the interior dimensions of 19' X 17'-8" cannot be
achieved, this permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commissiory 2) that the conditions of the City
Engineer's February 19,2002, memo shall be met; 3) that the parking variances for dimensions for two
covered spaces shall expire and on-site parking shall be provided to current code requirements if either or
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both the house or garage are demolished or remodeled equal to 50o/o or more of its value as determined by
the Chief Building Official; 4) that no other building or encroachment permits shall be granted for work of
any kind on this property until the building permit for the garage alterations has been finaled as per this
permit and an occupancy permit has been $anted by the Building Department; 5) that, except for a single
motor vehicle of no more than three-quarters ton carrying capacity, no vehicles used for construction
purposes that are owned or operated by the property owner or a business owned by the property owner shall
be parked on any street in any R-l District in he City between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.; 6) that an
automatically operating Craftsman-style garage door shall be selected and installed in the existing garage on
the elevation along Linden Avenue and that the design of this door shall be submitted to the Planning
Department for review by the Planning Commission in a memo format; l)thatno lights shall be installed on
the property so that the cone of light from the source extends beyond the property lines; and 8) that the
project shall meet all the requirements of the Califomia Building and Fire Codes, 1998 edition, as amended
by the City of Burlingame. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Osterling.
The motion passed on a 7-0. Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 9:15 p.m.
7 329 PRIMROSE ROAD, SUITE 208 - ZONED C-1; S'IiIBAREA A - APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR REAL ESTATE USE (LINDA VRNAK, APPLICANT; G.W. WLLIAMS COMPANY, PROPERTY
owNER) (48 )PROJECTPLANNER: CA KEYLON
Reference staff report,5.28.02, with attachments. ZT Lewit presented the report, reviewed criteria and
Planning Department comments. Five conditions were suggested for consideration.
Chair Keighran opened the public hearing. The applicant, Linda Vrnak, was present to answer questions.
There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
C. Vistica moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the following conditions: l) that the real
estate office use shall be limited to 264 SF at 329 Primrose Road, second floor, suite 208, as shown on the
floor plan submitted to the Planning Department and date stamped April8,2002;2) that the real estate office
shall have regular business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with weekend use to
be limited from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; 3) that the maximum number of employees
in this tenant space, suite number 2O8-second floor, shall be limited to l, and that no more than l0 customers
will be on the site each day; 4) that any changes to th: floor area, use, hours of operation, or number of
employees which exceeds the maximums as stated in these conditions shall require an amendment to this
conditional use permit; and 5) that any improvements for the use shall meet all California Building and Fire
Codes, 1998 Edition as amended bythe City of Burlingame and occupancy of this suite shall never exceed
Fire Department requirements. The motion was seconded by c. Brownrigg.
Chair Keighran called for a voice vote on the motion to approve. The motion passed on a 7-0. Appeal
procedures were advised. This item concluded at 9:20 p.m.
8. 2821 TIBI]RON WAY ZONED R-l APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW, HILLSIDE AREA
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT, AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR AN ATTAC}IED GARAGE FOR A NEW TWO
STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (STEWART ASSOCIATES, APPLICANT AND ARCHITECT; GEORGETAN PR owNER) r?s NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: ERIKA
Reference staff report,5.28.02, with attachments. ZT Lewit presented the report, reviewed criteria and
Planning Department comments. Six conditions were suggested for consideration.
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Chair Keigh,ran opened the public hearing. John Stewart, architect, submitted a gravel sample of medium
gray gravel to be used on the flat portion of the roof to show that it would be non reflective and match the
proposed shingles on the roof. He noted that he did not understand the necessity of condition # 5, which
called for a photographic survey to confirm that the story poles show correctly the height and mass of the
proposed structure, when there would also be a height survey for the highest ridge. CP Monroe noted that
the intent of the photographic survey was to evaluate the other proposed parameters for the roof and that the
same goal could be accomplished by requiring a survey of several points along the roof. The commission
asked the architect to elaborate on why the plans were not revised to eliminate the door to the lower level.
The applicant responded that the door provided access from the house in to the backyard. The plans were
revised to show a fence with no gate along the left side of the property as well as no pedestrian access so that
use of the lower level as a second unit would be discouraged. There were no fuither comments and the
public hearing was closed.
C. Vistica moved to approve the application, by resolution, with the proposed conditions. The motion was
seconded by C. Boju6s.
Discussion on the motion: condition # 5 should be revised to require multiple points on the roofbe surveyed
by a licensed surveyor and confirmed at the framing inspection, would like to see the exterior door at the
lower level eliminated: feel that not having access from the lower floor to the backyard would be an
inconvenience: condition can be added that a fence with no gate shall be built and the left side of the
property and there shall be no paved walk way along the left side of the house; the color of the gravel should
be an added condition. The maker of the motion and the second agreed to the amended condition and added
conditions. l) Chair Keighran called for a voice vote to approve the application, with the following
amended conditions: l. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submiued to the Planning
Department date stamped May 16,2002, sheets Al through A7 and Ll, and that any changes to the footprint
or floor area of the building shall require and amendment to this permit;2) tkat 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 Specialists April 8, 2002,memos shall be
met; 4) that the project shall comply with the proposed demolition and construction recycling ordinance
recently approved. by the City Council; 5) that a licensed surveyor shall survey the corners and sufficient
points along erected story poles and then survey the same points along the framed roof before framing
inspection is scheduled the City Engineer shall confirm that the height and slope of the new roof matches
what was demonstrated by the story poles; that the highest roof ridge shall be confirmed by the licensed
surveyor and shall be no greater than 90.47 feet; that surveys shall be submitted to the City Engineer for
verification, and that if the framing is different than the approved plans or as demonstrated by the story
poles the construction shall be corrected or the project shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission; 6)
that there shall be a gate with no fence installed at the left side of the house, running parallel to the front
property line; and that there shall never be a paved walk way installed along the left side of the dwelling; 7)
that the gravel used for the flat portion of the roof shall be a non-reflective medium gray color to match the
Northampton blend HE 8703 of the roof shingles; and 8) that the project shall meet all the requirements of
the Califomia Building Code and California Fire Code, 1998 edition, as amended bythe City ofBtrlingame'
The motion passed on a 7-0 voice vote. Appeal procedures were advised. This item concluded at 9:34 p.m.
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9. ZONING AMEI\DMENT _ ADDING TO RETAIL SALES AND ALLOWING HEALTH SERVICES IN T}IE
BROADWAY COMMF,RCIAI, ARF,A PRO.M,CT PT MARGARET MONROF,
Reference staff report ,5.28.02, with attachments. CP Monroe presented a sunmary ofthe proposed changes
to the zoning code including adding "graphics arts and design retail business" and "health 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. Staff noted that the zoning code presently defines such a group as three or more, wanted to
maintain consistency ilmong 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 concerns were included in the Council
staff report. There were no further questions from the commission.
Chairman Keiglran opened the public hearing. Sharon Scheikowitz, Pilates Studio on Burlingarne Avenue;
Ann Hinkel, business and property o\Mler on Broadway spoke. As understand the regulation 75o/o of the
business income can come from retail sales and one-on-one services; 25%troig;oup instruction. Will need
to get a conditional use permit for the group instruction part. Support the change to allow health services
above the first floor in the Broadway coflrmercial area. There were no other comments from the floor and
the public hearing was closed.
C. Bojuds moved to recommend this zoningamendment 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 l7 and the second reading, public hearing, would probably be
at the meeting of July 1,2002. This item concluded at 10:00 p.m.
IX. DESIGN REYIEW STUDY ITEMS
10. 1540 MEADOW LANE-ZOI\TED R-l-APPLICATION FORDESIGNREvIEw, rfiArar.ro SECoND FLooR
SIDE SETBACK VARIANCE AND PARKING DIMENSION VARIANCE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORYADDITION (BRUCE MCLEOD, LTVING DESIGN, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; JEFF AND STACY
CP Monroe briefly presented the project description. Commission asked staff: ifthe wall ofthe addition is
built to conform to the required setback, does the existing wall of the house that encroaches in to the setback
still require a variance? Staff responded that the existing wall is considered a non-conforming condition and
does not require a variance.
Chair Keighran opened the public comment. The designer, Bruce Mcleod, noted that the existing single car
garage was typical for the neighborhood and the requested side setback variances are the result ofthe house
being built slightly off-center.
Commission commented that the curved light in the family room is a nice element. Commission asked the
applicant if consideration was given to moving the second story mass to the other side of the house so there
is not a large impact on the dwelling at 1536 Meadow Lane? The applicant responded that a design with the
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stairway over the existing dining room or bedroom was considered, but it involved a complete reconstruction
of the existing first floor and also required that the first floor be larger and be pushed into the backyard
space.
Commission had the following concerns about the proposed project and asked the applicant to address these
items on revised plans:
o concern with the windows on the right side, the staircase window looks like a bedroom window,
should be celebrated and made to look more distinctive, made taller and thinner;
o the two windows below the staircase are crurmped and should be separated by a larger space, the
smaller laundry window could be made to relate to the height of the garage door;
o please note on the plans what material will be used for the trellis; and
. would like to see a more detailed landscape plan showing additional trees and large-scale evergreen
shrubs used to screen the first and second stories
There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed.
Commission discussion: project is on the right track and clear direction has been given to the applicant.
C. Vistica made a motion to place this item on the regular action calendar.
This motion was seconded by C. Osterling.
Comment on motion: is this project a candidate for the consent calendar? It can be pulled offby commission
if issues are not addressed on the plans. The maker and second ofthe motion agreed to set the project on the
consent calendar.
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Chair Keighran called for a vote on the motion to place this item on the consent calendar when plans had
been revised as directed. The motion passed on a voice vote 7-0. The Planning Commission's action is
advisory and not appealable. This item concluded at l0:21 p.m.
111 PEPPER AVENUE _ ZONED R.l _ APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A SINGLE
STORY ADDITION (JOEL MITTLER, APPLICANT AND PROPERTY *O\ITNER;
KOTAS/PANTELEONI. ARCHITECT) (46 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: CATHERINE KEYLON
CP Monroe briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff.
Chair Keighran opened the public comment. Joel Mittler, owner, was present to answer questions.
Commission made a recorlmendation that the "floodlight" shown on the archway on the plans should be
hidden to improve the appearance of the archway and to prevent illumination from extending beyond the
property lines. There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed.
Commission discussion: this is a great design, brings character to the house and does not just add extra
space, fits in well with the neighborhood.
C. Brownrigg made a motion to place this item on the consent calendar. This motion was seconded by C.
Keighran.
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Chair Keighran called for a vote on the motion to place this item on the consent calendar. The motion
passed on a voice vote 7-0. The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item
concluded at 10:26 p.m.
12.141 PEPPER AVEI\IUE - ZONMD R.l - APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVTEW FORA FIRST AND SECOND
STORY ADDITION (TRICIA HAGEY, APPLICANT;KORTTVSUNSERI,/I{AGEYARCHITECTS, ARCHITECT;
CONRAD AND DIANNA TMRMANN, PROPERry OWNERS) (52 NOTICED) PROJECT PLANNER: RUBEN
HIIRIN
ZT Lewit briefly presented the project description. There were no questions of staff.
Chair Keigluan opened the public comment. Craig Hagey, architect, and Dianna Hermann, owner, were
present to answer questions. They noted that the addition is modest and designed to connect the first floorto
the backyard space and to look as if it had been part of the original house. The stairs and metal railing
system provide a required exit from the third floor. There were no other comments from the floor and the
public hearing was closed.
Commission discussion: this is a nicely designed addition to a gem of a house.
C. Boju6s made a motion place this item on the consent calendar. This motion was seconded by C.
Osterling.
Chair Keighran called for a vote on the motion to place this item on the consent calendar. The motion
passed on a voice vote 7-0. The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item
concluded atl0:32p.m.
3121 MARGARITA AVEI{UE - ZOIYED R-l _ APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW, HILLSIDE AREA
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AND REAR SETBACK VARIANCE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND STORY
ADDITION (MYRA HO, ABR ARCHITECTS, APPLICANT AND DESIGNER; EUGENE LAI, PROPERTY
owNER) (46 PROJECT PLANNER:LEWIT
ZT Letvtt briefly presented the project description and read into the record a letter submitted from the floor
by neighbors at 1560 Los Montes and 3125 Margarita that requested story poles for the I't and 2nd story
additions. There were no questions of staff.
Chair Keighran opened the public comment. Michael Jones, representing ABR Architects, was present to
answer questions.
The commission had the following concerns about the proposed project:o plate heights are too high, should be dropped down;. there are both 4:12 and 6:12 pitches to the proposed roof;o the mass of the addition is located on one side and in its current location has the greatest impact on
the neighborhood views, also creates a large vertical element at the street;o the windows are inconsisten! need to be the same type on every elevation;o window treatment and trim should be detailed on the plans;o the balcony on the south side directly faces the neighboring house, which will be a significant
impact;
o the vent dormers are large and do not add to the design of the house;o there are too many windows at the front of the house and they detract from the design of the house;
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o the entry is grandiose. And
o design changes should focus on reducing the impact on views from neighboring properties.
Commission discussion: this project needs a lot of work and story poles should not be erected until the
project has been reviewed and revised under the direction of a design review consultant.
C. Brownrigg made a motion to send this project to a design reviewer with the comments made. This
motion was seconded by C. Osterling.
Comment on motion: applicant should understand that the Planning Commission is very serious about
evaluating blocked views in hillside areas and that minimizing view blockage should be a primary concern
dwing the redesign of the project; applicant should walk to neighborhood to get a feel for the surrounding
homes; and the proposed project should be scaled down to fit the neighborhood.
Chair Keighran called for a vote on the motion to refer the project to a design review consultant. The motion
passed on a voice vote 7-0. The Planning Commission's action is advisory and not appealable. This item
concluded at 1l:00 p.m.
X. PLANNERREPORTS
Review of City Council regular meeting of May 20,2002
CP Monroe reviewed the Council meeting of May 20,2002. Commission discussed scheduling the continued
Study meeting for the Safeway project. They group agreed on June 11,2002, at 7:00 p.m. The place is to be
determined. CP Monroe will notiff Safeway of the date and time; and will look for a big enough room. Staff
will e-mail the commissioners with the details. A staffreport will be prepared and delivered.
FYI - Window addition to an approved desigrr review project at 1534 Meadow Lane
Commission discussed brieflythe fact that the proposed window could have a view into the neighbor's yard,
pointed out that it was a bathroom window. Asked staffto require that the window glazing be opaque or the
applicant should return to the commission for action.
FYI - Design Review Exemption Determination for Dormer Additions at 1416 De Soto Avenue
Commission had no comment on the request, and approved it.
Workshop Schedule forNorth End Specifie Area Plan
PC Subcommittee for North End SAP decided to meet with the consultant on Tuesday, June 25, at 4:00 p.m.
The Chairappointed the subcommittee to consist of Cers. Brownrigg, Keighran and Visticq with C. Auran as
alternate.
Planning Commission Subcommittee Appointments 2002-2003
Chair Keighran confirmed the Subcommittee appointrnents for 2A02-2003. They were: Neighborhood
Consistency Subcommittee: Cers. Boju6s, Keighran, Osterling alternateVistica, residentrepresentative, Jerry
Deal ; North End SAP: Cers Brownrigg, Keighran, Vistica, alternate Auran; Bayfront/Anza SAP: Cers. Keele,
Keighran, Visticq alternate Boju6s; Housing Element Work Program Implementation/Ivlultiple Family Zonng
Update: Cers. Auran, Boju6s, Osterling, alternate Keele.
There were no other comments from the floor and the public hearing was closed.
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XI. ADJOT]RNMENT
Chair Keighran adjourned the meeting at ll:42 p.m.
Moy 28,2002
Respectfu lly submitted,
Ralph Osterling, Secretary
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13.36.048 MOTORCYCLE ZONE
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13.38.055 GREEN ZONE
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Dear Mayor Janney, Members of the Council
Councilman Galligan proposed a language change to an existing City Ordinance
regarding the grounds for removal of a Commissioner from the City's Planning
Commission. This verbiage is not needed because the existing City Ordinance # 1637
Section 33 already contains appropriate language for the removal of a Commissioner,
"for cause with a 415 vote of the City Council."
As the Director of Public Works, Bagdon, indicated regarding a similar change to a City
Ordinance "There aren't enough complaints to warrant changing a city'ovide ordinance."
The new language appears petty, self-serving, and a personal vendetta towards Ann and
Stan. I feel confident in saying that the members of the City Council do not desire to be
viewed of in this manner. The deliberate vagueness of this proposal appears to
undermine the democratic process and should be rescinded and let City Ordinance # 1637
Section 33 and associated sections stand as written.
A famous quote comes to mind: What luck for rulers that men do not think.
Adolf Hitler made this poignant statement.
I, for one, do not want my City Politicians to think the Citizens of Burlingame are not
watching and or thinking about the goings on within our beautiful city. Burlingame is
comprised of highly motivated and educated Citizens, who do not wish to become pawns
within the political process.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter
Respectfully Submitted
Rich Grogan
1450 Columbus Ave.
Burlingame, CA.
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, Pat'ks & Rec
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f.4AY 2 2 2002
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
CIW OF BURLINGAME
Dear Council I'tembers :
I am rvriting to protest the plan which would. allow the Safe-way
Store to expand their present size and location.
t/hen we moved. to Burlingame in the early 40's, we chose it forit's charm and small town atmosphere. At that time many of the
businesses were family owned, and i-t was a pleasure to shop here.In the ensueing years there has been a gradual erosion of this
"smalI town" atmosphere with the intrusion of some of the larger
corporations. (tlie Gap: The Pottery Barn, Blockbuster Home Video,
to name a few, and now'j-t seems that we arg to allow another "mega"store to take over a large portion of our downtown atea. Ihis
will have a serious impact on this presently peaceful stretch of
f'rimrose R.oad, not only being stressful to the small merehants
who are noiv enjoying this Loeation, but also *ke to the harmonious
atmosphere of the Christian Science Reading Room which wil-I be
subjectecL to increased traffic noise from the proposed enlarged
driveway adjacent to their building. Ihis extended Safeway area
would also entail the loss of a large number of parking places,
and would be very frustrating in an area where there is alreadyinsufficient parking.
I see this as a "no win" situation for everyone but the Safeway,
amd if we a1low this intrusion to take p1ace. where do we drawthe li-nes? l'Ihat will come next, a llome Depot, 'Iarg6t or Lowe'=',?
thisis an opportunity for the members of the Council to dothe right thing amd show that they really care about preserving
the integrity of our presious little town. I do not believe that
the Safevray will move out if we cut baek on their plans for
expansion, for this is a very valuable location for them.
Just as a reminder, some of the things that we mj-ss most are
Levy Brothers, Wool-worthts, The Burlingame llardware, and especially
Rorkers and The Garden Cafe. There has been nothing to replace them.
Sincere ly,
YK"r-;r^---
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A cone::nned r:esi-dent
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