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Regular Meeting of October 18,2010
1. CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall
Council Chambers. Mayor Cathy Baylock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Fire Marshal Rocque Yballa.
3. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Baylock, Brownrigg, Deal, Keighran,Nagel
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT:
4. MINUTES
Councilman Deal made a correction to item 6b, to change the voice vote to 3-1-1, not 3-2. Vice Mayor Nagel
made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the October 4, 2010 regular Council meeting; seconded
by Councilman Brownrigg. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0 (Keighran abstained).
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. FIRE SAFETY POSTER CONTEST WINNERS
Fire Inspector Julie Parenti, the program leader of the 2010 Fire Prevention Poster Contest, along with Fire
Marshal Rocque Yballa, presented the poster awards to the 18 winners representing Lincoln, Washington,
McKinley, Our Lady of Angels, and St. Catherine of Siena Schools.
b. PRESENTATION BY SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY ON THE ENERGY
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Michael Carpol of Sustainable San Mateo County gave a presentation on the Energy Ambassador Program
that is available to educate homeowners about the benefits of energy efficiency in their homes. He advised
that if homeowners want to learn more, he is available to provide a short presentation that covers the
concepts in depth.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR
COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PARKING
VARIANCE TO CONVERT AN EXISTING AUTOMOBILE SERVICE BUILDING TO
SELF STORAGE UNITS AND ADD NEW SELF STORAGE UNITS AT 1070 BROADWAY,
ZONED RR (ROLLINS ROAD), SOUTHERN GATEWAY ENTRANCE OVERLAY AREA
CDD Meeker reviewed the staff report and advised that Council should conduct a public hearing on the
appeal of the application for Commercial Design Review, Conditional Use Permit and Parking Variance to
convert an existing automobile service building to self storage units and add new storage units at 1070
Broadway, and consider public testimony and the analysis contained within the staff report.
Councilman Brownrigg questioned the waiver of some of the fees and CDD Meeker clarified the
determination to waive the fees.
Mayor Baylock opened the public hearing and requested the appellant address the Council. The appellant
was not in attendance. Mayor Baylock requested the applicant Mike Harvey present his project. Mr. Harvey
addressed the comments made by the appellant in his letter appealing the project and answered questions
from the Council. Mayor Baylock asked if anyone from the public would like to speak and Burlingame
resident Pat Giorni spoke on the item. Mr. Harvey spoke again and addressed the impact fees waiver
concerns and reviewed the Caltrain contingency plan. Mayor Baylock closed the public hearing.
Councilman Deal made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 79-2010 to deny the appeal and uphold the
Planning Commission's action approving the application for commercial design review, conditional use
`- permit and parking variance to convert an existing automobile service building to self storage units and add
new self storage units with conditions of approval as amended by the Planning Commission; seconded by
Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5 - 0.
b. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.04 OF THE BURLINGAME
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS
CDD Meeker requested that all three items be presented at the same time since they were all interrelated.
Fire Marshal Rocque Yballa spoke about item 6b. CBO Joe Cyr spoke about items 6c, and 6d.
Mayor Baylock opened the public hearing for items 6b, 6c, and 6d. There were no comments from the floor,
and the hearing was closed.
Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1855-2010 amending Title 17 of the Burlingame
Municipal Code and adopting by reference the 2010 California Fire Code (title 24, part 9, CFC) and the 2009
edition of the International Fire Code ; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Baylock requested CC Kearney publish a summary of the ordinance
within 15 days of adoption.
C. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE BURLINGAME
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES WITH
LOCAL AMENDMENTS
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Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to adopt Ordinance 1856-2010 amending Title 17 of the
Burlingame Municipal Code to adopt the 2010 California Building Codes with local amendments; seconded
by Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Baylock requested
CC Kearney publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of adoption.
d. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE BURLINGAME
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2010 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS
Councilman Brownrigg made a motion to adopt Ordinance 1857-2010 amending Title 18 of the Burlingame
Municipal Code of the Burlingame Municipal Code to adopt the 2010 California Green Building Standards
with local amendments; seconded by Councilman Deal. The motion was approved unanimously by voice
vote, 5-0. Mayor Baylock requested CC Kearney publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of
adoption.
e. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12.12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE IN
ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE 50/50 SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM
DPW Murtuza advised the Council that the changes they requested at the September 20, 2010 were
incorporated in the ordinance. Councilman Deal requested that some informational neighborhood meetings
take place prior to sending notices to residents. DPW Murtuza assured the Council that the residents would
be notified.
Mayor Baylock opened the public hearing. Burlingame resident Pat Giorni spoke on the item. There were no
further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed.
Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to adopt Ordinance 1858-2010 amending Chapter 12. 12 of the
Burlingame Municipal Code of the Burlingame Municipal Code in order to implement the 50/50 sidewalk
repair program; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4- 1 (Brownrigg
voted no). Mayor Baylock requested CC Kearney publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of
adoption.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Burlingame resident Elizabeth Fitzpatrick expressed her displeasure in receiving a letter from Municipal
Auditing Service concerning a business license fee. Ellie Marks of Lafayette and Lloyd Morgan of Berkeley
spoke on item 8b. Burlingame resident Pat Giorni spoke on several issues. There were no further comments
from the floor.
8. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. UPDATE ON STORM DRAINAGE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION
DPW Murtuza introduced Assistant Public Works Director Art Morimoto who gave an update on the various
capital improvement projects that have been undertaken, the citizens oversight committee meetings, and the
public outreach provided by the City.
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Councilman Brownrigg suggested that, whenever possible, the citizens committee consider a secondary
benefit to some of the projects.
Mayor Baylock thanked staff and applauded them for all the work they have accomplished in a short period
of time.
b. CONSIDER INTRODUCING A SAR ORDINANCE
CA Guinan advised that based on the presentation and material received at the September 20, 2010 meeting
concerning the specific absorption rate (SAR) of cell phones, Council should direct staff if they wish to
consider introducing an ordinance requiring cell phone retailers disclose the SAR values for cell phones.
Council discussion followed and Council expressed concerns about the dangers of SAR, especially for
children. They reached consensus that they would like to introduce an ordinance in early 2011 similar to the
SAR ordinance that was introduced by the City of San Francisco. CA Guinan reminded them that the San
Francisco ordinance will not be implemented until 2012 and they are currently being sued by Cellular
Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA).
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
CA Guinan reviewed a few changes to the list of designated employees, appendix A, for item 9f. Mayor
Baylock made a couple of revisions to the same list.
Councilman Deal requested 9c be pulled for further discussion. Councilwoman Keighran requested item 9e
be pulled.
�— Councilman Deal made a motion to approve items 9a, b, d, and f of the consent calendar; seconded by
Councilman Brownrigg. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
a. APPROVE CREATION OF A GREEN BUILDING SPECIALISTMERMIT TECHNICIAN
POSITION
HRD Dolan and CDD Meeker requested Council approve the creation of a job classification of "Green
Building Specialist/Permit Technician".
b. ADOPT A RESOLUTIONACCEPTING THE BURLINGAME GATE/GROVE/VILLAGE
SUBDIVISION WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT BY CON-QUEST
CONTRACTORS, INC.
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution No. 79-2010 accepting improvements for the Burlingame
Gate/Grove/Village Subdivision water main replacement project by Con-Quest Contractors, Inc.
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE TREE PRUNING CONTRACT 2010/2011 TO
WEST COAST ARBORIST, INC.
P&RD Skeels requested Council adopt Resolution No. 80-2010 the 2010/2011 tree pruning contract to West
Coast Arborist, Inc.
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Councilman Deal commented that he had received a phone call from PR&D Skeels about this item, but was
not able to speak with him so he was curious why he was calling. CM Nantell clarified the matter.
Councilman Deal made a motion to approve item 9c; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
d. APPROVE EXTENDING THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR PARKS & RECREATION
AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSIONS VACANCIES TO NOVEMBER 1, 2010
EA Silva requested Council extend the application period until November 1 , 2010. As of October 1 , 2010
the City has only received two new applications for the Parks & Recreation Commission and one application
for the Beautification Commission.
e. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE ADVISORY BOARD AND APPROVAL OF
DOWNTOWN BURLINGAME AVENUE AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
ANNUAL BUDGET
CA Guinan reviewed the staff report and requested Council approve the DBID budget and the advisory
board.
Councilwoman Keighran questioned the $ 10,000 expenditure for seasonal events and what was covered in
that expense. Dale Ferrell, Chairman of the Downtown Business Improvement District spoke on how the
DBID is planning to spend the $ 10,000 for the upcoming holiday season.
Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to approve item 9e; seconded by Councilman Deal. The motion was
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
f. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE TO REVISE THE LIST OF DESIGNATED OFFICIALS
AND EMPLOYEES
CA Guinan requested Council approve Resolution No. 81 -2010 amending the list of designated officers and
employees in the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
In order to continue the discussion concerning the holiday event, Mayor Baylock moved the Old Business
item up on the agenda.
12. OLD BUSINESS
a. STATUS REPORT ON HOLIDAY EVENTS
Mayor Baylock reported on the meeting that she and Councilwoman Keighran had with the Chamber of
Commerce board members concerning the annual holiday tree lighting.
CM Nantell reported that at his meeting with staff members, Chamber and DBID members the consensus
was the emphasis should be the tree lighting and not the parade. He also reviewed the high costs associated
with the event even with the donations from the Chamber of Commerce, Joe Putnam, and Safeway.
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Council discussion followed and Dale Ferrel, Chairman of the Downtown Business Improvement District
addressed their concerns. Council agreed to have the tree lighting at City Hall, but no parade, and to close
down Primrose Road for carnival rides, and close down Park Road for entertainment.
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Burlingame resident Pat Giorni spoke on several items and Burlingame. There were no further comments
from the public.
13. NEW BUSINESS
14. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Department Reports: Building, September 2010; Finance, September 2010; Police, August &
September 2010
b. Letter from Comcast concerning a price adjustment for select video services
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Baylock adjourned the meeting at 9:56 p.m. in memory of long time Burlingame residents, Betty
Carlson and Charles Bolt.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ellen Kearney
City Clerk
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