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Regular Meeting of September 20, 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 7:07 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Betsy Corcoran.
3. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Baylock, Brownrigg,Deal, Keighran, Nagel
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. MINUTES
Councilman Deal made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 7, 2010 regular Council meeting;
seconded by Councilman Brownrigg. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. PRESENTATION OF BUSINESS LANDSCAPE AWARD TO SUB ZERO WOLF
Beautification Commissioner and Chair of the Landscape Award Committee, Leslie McQuaide introduced
the award committee members,Mary Hunt and Karen Dittman. She also introduced local artist Dale Perkins,
who provided watercolor renderings of the winning business to the Council members and City Manager. He
also provided a large original watercolor to Sub Zero Wolf to be displayed at their business, the main Library
and the City Hall. Mayor Baylock presented the business landscape award to Katie Post, daughter of Robert
Riggs, owner of the business, Sub Zero Wolf.
b. RECOGNITION OF LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES TIME CAPSULE FOR LIBRARY
CENTENNIAL
Mayor Baylock introduced Library Board of Trustee Sandy Towle who introduced trustee member Pat Toft
and asked her to review the contents of the capsule which will be opened in 100 years. Sandy Towle also
introduced the other trustee members, Katie McCormack, Deborah Griffith,Betsy Corcoran, and Sidney
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Poland. Sandy Towle then introduced Jeff Lindstrom who donated the chest and Bob &Neal Cameron who
built the chest. CL Harding read portions of the letter that was placed in the capsule and thanked Betsy
Corcoran for writing the letter.
C. PRESENTATION OF A CHECK FOR"SAVE THE EASTON BRANCH"
Burlingame resident, Stephen Hamilton presented a check in the amount of$5,833.33 representing donations
to the Save the Easton Branch Library fund.
d. PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION CONCERNING CELL PHONE SPECIFIC
ABSORPTION RATE (SAR) LABELING
Mayor Baylock introduced Councilman Brownrigg who had requested that this item be presented.
Councilman Brownrigg made some brief remarks,reviewed the format for the presentation, and thanked the
presenters for being there.
CA Guinan reviewed the staff report and advised that specific absorption rate (SAR)is the measurement of
how much radiation the human body absorbs from the operation of a cell phone. CA Guinan reviewed the
format for the presentation and introduced the two presenters: Ms. Mar aneh Zarrehparvar of the
Environmental Department of the City and County of San Francisco gave the background of the ordinance,
that was recently adopted by the City and County of San Francisco, and how it evolved to its final shape.
Mr. Dane Snowden of Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association(CTIA)in Washington, D. C.
gave the viewpoint from the industry. Both presenters gave very thorough reports and provided pro and con
statistics on SAR.
Mayor Baylock suggested the Council ask questions of the two presenters prior to opening the item to the '1
floor. Due to the nature of some of the questions, Ms. Zarrehparvar requested that Renee Sharp of the
Environmental Working Group provide answers and comments to some of the questions. Mr. Snowden in
turn requested that Dr. Howard Ory, former employee of the Center for Disease Control, also provide
answers and comments to questions.
Mayor Baylock opened the item for public comments and the following individuals spoke: Lloyd Morgan,
Joyce Eden, Howard Ory,Renne Sharp, Tina Clarke Dur, Pat Giorni, and Ellie Marks.
Ms. Zarrehparvar and Mr. Snowden both gave closing statements.
Mayor Baylock and Councilman Brownrigg thanked the presenters and the City Attorney for all their
efforts. Council agreed to place this item on a future agenda.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following Burlingame residents spoke: Constance Quirk spoke on item 8d; Pat Giorni recommended
putting a copy of the Easton branch library check in the Centennial time capsule; Ed Barbarini spoke the
storm drain assessment on his property tax bill; Steffen Rochel, Mike McCord, Kathy Meriwether, and Susan
Castner-Paine urged voting no Proposition 23; Isabelle Christopher, Michelle Porazzo, and Dan Porter all
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spoke on item 8a; Charles Voltz,Mary Hunt, and Pat Giorni all spoke on item 8d. There were no further
comments from the floor.
8. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. DETERMINATION OF MAJORITY PROTEST: ADOPTION OF ORDIANANCE TO
AMEND THE BURLINGAME AVENUE AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (i)
TO REVISE THE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT, (ii)TO ESTABLISH BENEFIT ZONES 1, 2,
AND 3, (iii) TO ESTABLISH AND LEVY ASSESSMENTS IN THE DISTRICT, (iv)TO
MAKE OTHER ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DISTRICT,AND ADOPTION OF RESOULTION
IMPOSING ASSESSMENTS
CA Guinan reviewed the staff report and requested Council determine that no majority protest had been
made, adopt Ordinance 1854, and adopt Resolution No. 70-2010. Council discussion followed.
Councilman Deal made a motion determining that a majority protest had not been made; seconded by
Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to adopt Ordinance 1854 amending Chapter 6.54 of the Burlingame
Municipal Code to revise the downtown Burlingame Avenue Area Business Improvement District by
establishing a new method and manner of assessment,new benefit zones and a new district boundary;
seconded by Councilman Brownrigg. 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.
Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 70-2010 approving and levying the 2010-2011
Downtown Burlingame Avenue Area Business Improvement District assessments on the businesses within
the District; seconded by Councilman Brownrigg. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
b. BURLINGAME LIBRARY MILLENIUM PROJECT PLAN
CL Harding reviewed the staff report and advised Council that in the 13 years since the current Library
opened, staffing and space needs have changed dramatically and there are more changes anticipated. She
reviewed the five major goals for the future and the need to prepare for RFID technology system.
CL Harding provided an outline of a proposal prepared by Wayne Gehrke of Group 4, the original architects
of the Library, indicating a cost of$30,000 to prepare a space master plan for the Library which the Library
Board of Trustees agreed to fund.
Council concurrence and discussion followed and suggestions were made for community outreach and
possible ways for the library to generate revenue with the reconfiguration of space.
C. RENAMING BAYSIDE PARK TO BAYSIDE FIELDS
P&RD Skeels requested Council consider the Parks &Recreation Commission recommendation to rename
Bayside Park to Bayside Fields. Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to rename Bayside Park to Bayside
Fields; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
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d. INCREASE DOG OFF-LEASH HOURS AT WASHINGTON PARK
P&RD Skeels reviewed the staff report and requested Council consider the Parks and Recreation -�
recommendation to increase the hours that dogs may be off leash in Washington Park to include a period
from 6:00 p.m. to park closing(9:00 p.m.).
Council discussion followed and based on residents objections, Council unanimously agreed to return the
item to the Parks &Recreation Commission for further review. They also requested the Commission,
provide widespread noticing to residents, look into possibly making one of the under-utilized parks, such as
Victoria Park, available for dogs off leash, and that there be enforcement of the off-leash law.
e. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12.12 OF THE BURLINGAME
MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE 50/50 THE SIDEWALK REPAIR
PROGRAM
DPW Murtuza reviewed the staff report and requested Council introduce an ordinance amending Chapter
12.12 of the Burlingame Municipal Code to implement the 50/50 sidewalk repair program. He advised that
the City would identify the sidewalk defects throughout the prioritized area and the City would notify a
property owner of a defective or out of repair sidewalk abutting their property. The property owner will
either opt to participate in the City 50/50 sidewalk repair program, or repair the sidewalk on their own,per
City standards, however, they would not be eligible to receive the 50%reimbursement.
Council discussion and questions followed and DPW Murtuza clarified their concerns.
Mayor Baylock requested CC Kearney read the title of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 12.12 of
the Municipal Code to implement a City/Private Property Owner shared sidewalk repair program. Vice
Mayor Nagel made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilman
Deal. The motion was approved by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Baylock directed the City Clerk to publish a
summary of the proposed ordinance within five days of adoption
Councilman Deal requested that the proposed Ordinance be revised to indicate that the City would pay the
full amount of the repair if the damage to the sidewalk was due to a City tree, and the same homeowner had
paid the 50% once within a 12 year period; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was
approved by voice vote, 4-1 (Brownrigg voted no).
9. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
a. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF AN APPLICATION TO SECURE
FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP)AND CONGESTION MITIGATION
AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) FUNDING FOR PEDESTRIAN STREET LIGHTING
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution No. 71-2010 authorizing the filing of an application for
Federal Surface Transportation and/or Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement funding and
committing the necessary non-federal match and stating the assurance to complete the project.
Councilman Brownrigg made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 71-2010; seconded by Councilwoman
Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
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10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Due to the late hour, Council postponed the council committee reports.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments from the floor.
12. OLD BUSINESS
a. SET APPEAL HEARING FOR 1070 BRIADWAY ON OCTOBER 18, 2010
Council agreed to set the public hearing for 1070 Broadway on October 18, 2010.
13. NEW BUSINESS
Council agreed to consider adoption of a Resolution at the October 4, 2010 opposing Prop 23.
14. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Traffic Safety&Parking, August 12, 2010; Planning, September 13, 2010
b. Department Reports: Building, August 2010; Finance, August 2010
C. Letter from AT&T U-verse concerning programming adjustment
15. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Baylock adjourned the meeting at 11:19 p.m. in memory of those who lost their lives in the San
Bruno gas line explosion fire.
16. CLOSED SESSION
a. Consideration of initiation of litigation—Government Code, Section 54956.9(c)two cases
17. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ellen Kearney
City Clerk
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