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Regular Meeting of November 7, 2011
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 Terry Nagel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Rosalie O'Mahony.
3. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Baylock, Brownrigg, Deal, Keighran,Nagel
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. MINUTES
Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2011 regular Council
meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
5. PRESENTATIONS
Congresswoman Jackie Speier presented a certificate to Rosalie O'Mahony and spoke about her years of
dedicated service to the City how deserving she is of the Community Recognition Award.
a. FIRE SAFETY POSTER CONTEST WINNERS
Fire Chief Don Dornell and Fire Marshal Rocque Yballa reviewed the 2011 Fire Safety Poster Contest and
presented the poster awards to the 18 winners representing Franklin, Roosevelt, Lincoln, Washington, Our
Lady of Angels, and St. Catherine of Siena Schools.
b. COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARD
P&R Supervisor Karen Hager reviewed the staff report and advised that earlier this year the City received an
application from members of the Burlingame community nominating former Mayor and Council Member
Rosalie O'Mahony for the Community Recognition Award. She advised that representatives of the City's
commissions reviewed the application and they recommended it for Council approval.
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DPW Murtuza requested that Council authorize naming the Broadway pedestrian/bicycle overcrossing
bridge structure after Rosalie O'Mahony in honor of her 30 years of public service and contribution to --�
Burlingame as endorsed by the Traffic, Safety, and Parking Commission.
Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve both items, seconded by Councilwoman Keighran.
The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Nagel presented former Mayor, Rosalie O'Mahony with the Community Recognition Award plaque
and a temporary sign indicating the Broadway bridge crossing will be named the Rosalie O'Mahony
Pedestrian/Bicycle Overcrossing in recognition of her strong advocacy to build a pedestrian/bicycle bridge
structure.
The entire Council presented the Community Recognition Award to former Mayor Rosalie O'Mahony.
Rosalie spoke and thanked the Council and gave some background on what it took to get the Broadway
overpass to fruition. The following members of the audience spoke and recognized all her years of dedicated
service to the community and her hard work to see the pedestrian/bicycle overpass reach completion:
Assemblyman Jerry Hill; Caltrain Executive Director Mike Scanlon; Burlingame residents Jennifer Pfaff,
Mary Hunt, Pat Kinsella, and Vice Mayor Jerry Deal.
CLOSED SESSION
CA Guinan advised that Council met in closed session prior to the meeting and discussed two labor -
negotiation matters. CA Guinan said that Council gave direction on these items and there was no further
reportable action.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
a. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 15.10
RELATIVE TO SANITARY SEWER USE REGULATIONS
DPW Murtuza reviewed the staff report and requested Council adopt Ordinance No. 1868-2011 to amend the
Municipal Code relative to sanitary sewer use regulations.
Councilman Brownrigg made a motion to adopt the Ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The
motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ron Perrier requested that one of the Council members resign from the City Council. Burlingame resident
Jeff Londer advised that Traffic, Safety & Parking Commissioners Caroline Serrato and Nick Ackers were at
the community table at the Farmers Market on Sunday, November 6, 2011. He also spoke about abandoned
buildings in Burlingame. Burlingame resident Tom Paine spoke about the Post Office site on Park Road.
There were no further comments from the floor.
8. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION -�
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CC Kearney gave each Councilmember a ballot to vote for two of the five candidates. The ballot
submissions resulted in the incumbent, Laura Hesselgren receiving four out of five votes and applicant, Lily
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Lau receiving five out of five votes.
The two successful candidates were appointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission to serve for a three-
year term, ending in 2014.
The Council members agreed that all the applicants were well qualified.
b. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING 2011 TOURISM BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT AND GIVE NOTICE OF INTENT TO
LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2012
CA Guinan reviewed the staff report and requested Council adopt Resolution No. 74-2011 declaring its
intention to levy 2011 annual assessments for the San Mateo County Tourism Business Improvement District
and set a public hearing for November 21, 2011.
Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to adopt the Resolution 74-2011 and set the public hearing for
November 21, 2011; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice
vote, 5-0.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to adopt Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock.
The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
a. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE BURLINGAME
FINANCING AUTHORITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF WATER AND WASTEWATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS TO
REFUND WATER AND WASTEWATER REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2003•
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INSTALLMENT SALE
AGREEMENTS AND A BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT; APPROVING FORM OF
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND
THE TAKING OF ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS RELATING TO THE FINANCING WITH
THE CITY OF BURLINGAME REFINANCING AUTHORITY
FinDir Nava requested Council adopt Resolution No. 75-2010 approving the issuance by the Burlingame
Financing Authority of not to exceed $7,500,000 aggregate principal amount of water and wastewater
revenue bonds series 2003; authorizing the execution and delivery of an installment sale agreements and a
bond purchase contract; approving form of official statements; and authorizing execution of documents and
the taking of all necessary actions relating to the refinancing with the Burlingame Financing Authority.
b. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO VB GOLF AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
BURLINGAME
PR&D Skeels requested Council adopt Resolution No. 76-2011 authorizing and approving the City Manager
to execute an amendment to the VB Golf 11 for the operation and management of the Burlingame Golf
Center.
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C. RECOMMENDATION TO CANCEL DECEMBER 19 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CC Kearney requested Council consider canceling December 19, 2011 Council meeting.
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 Susan Castner-Paine spoke about the Post Office site. There were no further comments
from the floor.
12. OLD BUSINESS
a. HIGH SPEED RAIL UPDATE AND DISCUSSION
Council discussed the recently released High Speed Rail business plan.
b. UPDATE ON POST OFFICE SITE
CM Nantell advised that the U. S. Postal Service will be closing their facility on Park Road and moving to a
leased property. He further advised that the Postal Service will be selling the entire parcel of land and not
just the parking lot which was their original intent. CM Nantell said that the City is not in a position to
purchase the property
Council discussion followed and they agreed that the City needs to work with a private sector developer to
incorporate the desires of the City in the development of the site.
13. NEW BUSINESS
Councilwoman Baylock spoke about the Peninsula Avenue interchange and requested that it be on a future
agenda.
14. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Planning, October 11 & 24, 2011
b. Department Reports: Finance, September 2011
C. Letter from Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County gratefully acknowledging the City's
contribution.
15. ADJOURN TO BURLINGAME FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
Mayor Nagel adjourned to the Burlingame Financing Authority meeting at 9:00 p.m.
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BURLINGAME FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame Financing Authority was held on the above date in the
City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Terry Nagel called the meeting to order at 9:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF WASTE
AND WASTEWATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS TO REFUND WATER AND
WASTEWATER REVENUE BONDS,SERIES 2003; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST AGREEMENT,INSTALLMENT SALE AGREEMENT AND
ESCROW AGREEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ALL NECESSARY ACTION
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS
John Kim of De La Rosa& Co. gave a presentation on the revenue bonds and advised that the bonds would
be available for purchase on November 22, 2011 and the information is available on the City's website.
FinDir Nava reviewed the staff report and requested Council adopt Resolution No. FA 5-2011 of the
Governing Board of the Burlingame Financing Authority
Councilman Brownrigg made a motion to adopt Resolution No. FA 5-2011; seconded by Councilwoman
Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nagel adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary Ellen Kearney
City Clerk
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