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Regular Meeting of April 19, 2010
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE/QUESTION & ANSWERS WITH HIGH SPEED RAIL
REPRESENTATIVES 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers
The High Speed Rail representatives met with the public prior to the Council meeting.
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: 12 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Gary Missel.
3. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Baylock, Brownrigg, Deal, Keighran, Nagel
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. MINUTES
Councilman Brownrigg made a correction to the April 5, 2010 minutes pertaining to item 5c. He wanted it
noted that he had requested staff to examine the cost of deploying decibal measuring instruments along the
high speed rail line in order to have a baseline measurement of noise so, if in the future there was an elevated
high speed rail line, it would be possible to calibrate how much louder it is. Councilwoman Keighran made a
motion to approve the joint Planning and Council Commission minutes of March 6, 2010 and the Council
meeting minutes of the April 5, 2010, with Councilman Brownrigg's addendum; seconded by Vice Mayor
Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
5. PRESENTATION
a. PRESENTATION OF HIGH SPEED RAIL AUTHORITY ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
California High Speed Rail Authority representatives, Robert Doty, Dominic Spaethling and Bruce Fukuji
gave a presentation on the high speed rail project alternative analysis.
� Council discussion followed and the Council members asked some very pointed questions of the high speed
rail representatives about the impact of the project to the citizens of Burlingame.
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Mayor Baylock opened the floor for comments. The following Burlingame residents spoke: Andrew
Wallace, Ford Sibley, Julie Baird, Russ Cohen, Ted Crocker, Pat Giorni, Jeff Carter, Laurie Simonson,
Charles Voltz, Mary Helen McMahon, Andrew Peceimer,Ross Bruce, Jay Martin, Bob Lugliani, Joe Cecco,
Geraldine Leri, Rene Herold. There were no further comments from the floor.
The HSR representatives answered the questions of the speakers and clarified some of the comments.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. REQUEST FOR FINDING OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY PURSUANT
TO SECTION 23958.4 OF THE CALIFORNIA BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE
RELATED TO A REQUEST FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES PERMIT (TYPE
20—OFF PREMISES BEER AND WINE SALES) ISSUED THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD FOR WALGREENS DRUG STORE
LOCATED AT 1160 BROADWAY
CDD Meeker requested Council hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 23-2010 determining that
the public convenience and necessity would be served by the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board's
issuance of a Type 20 alcoholic beverage sales license for Walgreens, 1160 Broadway. He advised that the
alcohol sales would occupy a very small area of the store and there would be no change in the business
hours. He said that Council approval was necessary since there are six licenses existing and only four
licenses allowed in the census tract, constituting an"overconcentration"per Alcoholic Beverage Control
regulations. CDD Meeker said Police Chief Wood had reviewed the application and was in support of the
Council adoption, subject to the three conditions outlined in the staff report.
When asked by Vice Mayor Nagel why this license was necessary if there are already six licenses in the area,
CDD Meeker advised that this was a license for beer and wine only and not associated with the sale of food
or hard liquor which exists in some of the other establishments.
Mayor Baylock opened the public hearing and there were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was
closed.
Councilman Deal made a motion to approve adoption of Resolution 23-2010 determining that the public
convenience and necessity would be served by the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board's
issuance of a Type 20 alcoholic beverage sales license for 1160 Broadway(Walgreens); seconded by
Councilman Brownrigg, providing the three conditions are outlined in the Resolution. The motion was
approved by voice vote, 4-1 (Nagel voted no).
b. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-2010 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE BURLINGAME
FINANCING AUTHORITY OF STORM DRAINAGE REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM OF THE CITY;
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF INSTALLMENT SALE
AGREEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THE
TAKING OF ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS RELATING TO THE FINANCING WITH THE
BURLINGAME FINANCING AUTHORITY
FinDir Nava reviewed the staff report and requested Council adopt Resolution No. 22-2010 approving the
issuance by the Burlingame Financing Authority of storm drainage revenue bonds to finance capital
improvements to the storm drainage system of the City; authorizing execution and delivery of Installment
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Sale Agreements; and authorizing execution of documents and the taking of all necessary actions relating to
/,the financing with the Burlingame Financing Authority.
FinDir Nava advised that this is the first of three borrowings for the storm drainage fund. The remaining two
bonds will take place in 2012 and 2015. Once the three bonds have been issued, the storm drainage fund will
make service debt in a not-to-exceed amount of$33 million. Thereafter, the City will fund capital
improvements on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Mayor Baylock opened the public hearing and Burlingame resident and Storm Drain Citizens Oversight
Committee member,Rudy Horak spoke. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing
was closed.
Councilman Brownrigg made a motion to approve adoption of Resolution 22-2010; seconded by Vice Mayor
Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
C. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2010 MASTER FEE FOR
CITY SERVICES (FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011)
FinDir Nava reviewed the past history of the City's user fee increases and advised that in FY 09-10 fees were
not adjusted because costs did not increase. He advised that the$50.00 tournament fee for youth user
groups,noted in the staff report and shown on Exhibit A to the Resolution, should be eliminated.
FinDir Nava requested that Council adopt Resolution No. 24-2010 approving the 2010 master fee schedule
for city services.
Mayor Baylock opened the public hearing and Burlingame resident, Andrew Peceimer spoke. There were no
further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed.
Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to adopt Resolution 24-2010; seconded by Councilman Michael
Brownrigg. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Burlingame resident,Pat Giorni spoke on items 8a and 9e. Burlingame resident and assistant principal for
student services at Burlingame High School,Ron Campana spoke about retaining the School Resource
Police Officer. There were no further comments from the floor.
8. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Council unanimously agreed to reappoint Stan Vistica to the Planning Commission,to a term of four years,
ending in April 2014.
b. CONTRACT FOR INTERIM POLICE CHIEF SERVICES
CM Nantell addressed the Council and said based on concerns expressed during public comments at the
April 5, 2010 Council meeting,he wanted to review some of the misperceptions surrounding the possible
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appointment of San Mateo Deputy Police Chief, Mike Callagy as Interim Police Chief for Burlingame, and
possible shared services with the City of San Mateo Police Department.
Council questioned CM Nantell concerning renewing the contract and the percent of costs going to pay for
safety employees.
Mayor Baylock opened the floor for public comments. The following spoke on the matter: retired police
officers, Tom Marriscolo,Brad Floyd, Gary Missel, and Dawn Cutler;police officers, Bob Boll and Jim
Hutchings; police dispatcher, Shirley Nicholas; former Burlingame police officer,James Mason; Burlingame
residents, Rich Grogan, Chris Zwingle, Don Pope, Pat Murphy,Andrew Peceimer, Rudy Horak, John
Kevranian, Geraldine Leri, Sandeep Shroff, Julio Quintana, and Joe Cecco. There were no further comments
from the floor.
CM Nantell clarified some of the comments made and questions posed to him and Council discussion
followed.
Councilman Deal made a motion to disapprove the contract; seconded by Mayor Baylock. Council
discussion followed concerning delaying the contract pending the consultant study for proposed shared
services; explore a pilot program while the study is taking place. CA Guinan reminded Council that the item
on the agenda is only the recommendation of the approval of the Police Chief services agreement. Mayor
Baylock called for a voice vote on the motion; motion failed, 2-3 (Brownrigg,Keighran,Nagel voted no).
Councilman Brownrigg made a motion to approve the contract pending the results of the consultant study
and pending the final sign off by the City Council; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel. CA Guinan reminded
Council that by adding conditions they are modifying the contract that is before them, and not the contract
that was approved by the San Mateo City Council earlier in the evening. Mayor Baylock called for a voice
vote on the motion; motion failed, 2-3 (Baylock, Deal,Keighran,voted no).
Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to table the matter and direct staff to proceed with the consultant
study about merger savings,have further conversations with Acting Police Chief Wood and San Mateo
Deputy Police Chief Callagy; seconded by Councilman Deal. The motion was approved unanimously by
voice.vote, 5-0.
Councilman Brownrigg requested that the formula for cost savings be a part of the study. Mayor Baylock
requested Council provide any input to be addressed in the study to Acting Chief Wood.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Deal made a motion to approve the consent calendar; seconded by Councilman Brownrigg. The
motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
a. GENERAL FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT—HIGH SPEED RAIL ANALYSIS - $185,000
FinDir Nava requested that the City Council amend the General Fund budget by increasing the general fund
revenues and appropriations in fiscal year 2009-2010 by$185,000.
b. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FROM PACIFIC FINE ARTS FOR
STREET CLOSURE DURING ART IN THE PARK ON JUNE 12 & 13, _
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PR&D Skeels requested Council adopt Resolution No. 25-2010 approving the closure of streets in
connection with the Burlingame Art in the Park event in Washington Park.
C. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH HANNA GROUP FOR THE INFLUENT STORM WATER RETENTION BASIN AT
THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) FACILITY
DPW Murtuza requested Council approve Resolution No. 26-2010 authorizing execution of an agreement for
professional services with Hanna Group for construction management services for the influent storm water
retention basin at the Wastewater Treatment Plant facility.
d. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF BURLINGAME STORM DRAINAGE
FUND POLICIES
FinDir Nava requested Council approve Resolution No. 27-2010 approving the storm drainage fund policies.
e. APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR FINANCE DIRECTOR
FinDir Nava requested Council approve his out of state travel to Austin,Texas to attend the 2010
International Hispanic Network Conference,May 4-7, 2010.
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Due to the late hour Council postponed this item until the next meeting.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
12. OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Baylock advised she is unable to serve as the alternate on the Emergency Services Council, due to a
conflict with the Bicycle Commission. She requested that some other Council member think about replacing
her.
13. NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Brownrigg said he had received a request from a citizen that Acting Police Chief Wood provide
a brief, verbal report at the Council meetings concerning police priorities. Vice Mayor Nagel questioned the
status of the red light camera.
14. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Department Reports: Building, March 2010; Finance, March 2010
b. Letter from Comcast concerning programming adjustments
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15. ADJOURNMENT TO FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
Mayor Baylock adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 12:46 a.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2010.
1. CALL TO ORDER-Mayor Cathy Baylock called the meeting to order at 12:47 a.m., Tuesday, April
20, 2010
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments from the floor.
4. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF STORM DRAINAGE REVENUE
BONDS TO FINANCE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM
OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERYOF TRUST AGREEMENTS
AND INSTALLMENT SALE AGREEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS RELATING TO THE
ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS
FinDir Nava requested Council approve Resolution No. FA 2-2010 authorizing the issuance of storm
drainage bonds to finance capital improvements to the storm drainage system of the City; authorizing
execution and delivery of Trust Agreements and Installment Sale Agreements; and authorizing execution of
documents and the taking of all necessary actions relating to the issuance of the bonds.
Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to adopt Resolution No. FA 2-2010; seconded by Councilman Deal. The
motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Baylock adjourned the meeting at 12:52 a.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in memory of Bob Welch,
former principal of Burlingame Intermediate School.
Respectfully submitted,
I s/
Mary Ellen Kearney
City Clerk
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