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Regular Meeting of November 4, 2013
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 Keighran called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Andrew Maxwell.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Baylock, Brownrigg, Deal, Keighran, Nagel
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CA Kane advised that the Council met in closed session and deliberated but there was no reportable action at
this time. She also advised that the Council would reconvene to closed session after the meeting to discuss
items e and f.
5. UPCOMING EVENTS
Mayor Keighran reviewed the upcoming events taking place in the City.
6. PRESENTATION
a. FIRE SAFETY POSTER CONTEST WINNERS
Fire Marshal Rocque Yballa and Fire Inspector Julie Parenti reviewed the 2013 Fire Safety Poster Contest
and presented the poster awards to the Kindergarten to 5th grade winners from all the Burlingame schools.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Burlingame resident spoke Jeff Londer spoke and expressed his gratitude to Councilwoman Cathy Baylock
for all that she has done for the City during the past twelve years that she has been on the City Council.
Burlingame resident Pat Giomi spoke and congratulated Public Works for the very improved look on the
1200 block of Burlingame Avenue. Mrs. Giorni remained at the microphone and presented the City Clerk
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with a Proclamation recognizing her as the last, elected City Clerk for the City of Burlingame. She also gave
her bouquet of flowers and a box of candy. There were no further comments from the floor.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Keighran removed items 8a for corrections and 8c for a separate vote; Councilman Deal removed
item 8b; Vice Mayor Brownrigg removed item 8e.
Councilwoman Nagel made a motion to approve the 8d, 8f and 8g of the Consent Calendar; seconded by
Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
a. APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 21.2013
CC Kearney requested Council approve the City Council meeting minutes of October 21, 2013.
Mayor Keighran requested that the October 21, 2013 minutes be corrected to change the wording on page
three, item 8a, to read recused himself because of his personal residence being within 500 feet of the parking
issue that was discussed. Councilman Deal made a correction to item 8a,page three, to read types of signs,
not size of signs.
Councilman Deal made a motion to approve item 8a; seconded by Vice Mayor Brownrigg. The motion was
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
b. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1 OF THE BURLINGAME
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A CHAPTER 1.14,ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES
CA Kane requested Council adopt Ordinance 1892 amending Title 1 of the Burlingame Municipal Code to
add a Chapter 1.14, Administrative Remedies.
Councilman Deal questioned the cost of hiring outside contractors as referenced on the first page of the staff
report. CA Kane said that was difficult to determine without knowing how often it would be necessary, or if
it would be necessary at all.
Councilman Deal also questioned administrative subpoenas and hearings as noted on page 4. CA Kane
reviewed the procedures for code enforcement complaints and said the point of this procedure is to define the
maximum amount of due process.
Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve item 8b; seconded by Councilman Deal. The motion was
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg commented that it might be beneficial at some point to do an action plan on this
matter. CA Kane said Code Enforcement team meetings are now taking place to determine how to best
implement this ordinance.
C. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR A TWO HOUR PARKING
RESTRICTION ON THE 1200 BLOCKS OF CAPUCHINO AND PALOMA AVENUES
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Ordinance 1893 for two hour parking restriction on the 1200 blocks
of Capuchino and Paloma Avenues.
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Mayor Keighran advised that this item was removed to clarify that Councilman Deal's residence is located
within 500 feet of the parking issue and he is not permitted to vote on it. Councilman Deal recused himself
and left the Chambers.
Councilwoman Nagel made a motion to approve item 8c; seconded by Vice Mayor Brownrigg. The motion
was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Deal recused).
Councilman Deal returned to the Chambers.
d. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSULTANT SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH METROPOLITAN PLANNING GROUP (M-GROUP) FOR
PREPARATION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE FOR THE 2014-2022
PLANNING PERIOD
CDD Meeker requested that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services
contract with Metropolitan Planning Group (M-Group) in an amount not to exceed $34,240 for preparation
of an update of the City's Housing Element for the 2014-2022 planning period.
e. APPROVE AN ADDITION TO THE TREE PRUNING AND STUMP GRINDING
CONTRACT WITH BAY AREA TREE SPECIALISTS
P&RD Glomstad requested that the City Council approve an$80,000 increase to the current Tree Pruning
and Stump Removal contract in order to fund the trimming of approximately 570 Sycamore trees throughout
the City as part of the 2013-2014 Grid Pruning Program.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked how long it takes to prune a Sycamore tree and P&RD Glomstad said she
would have to check with the City Arborist, but it would depend on the size and what needs to be done to it.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg suggested that the City may want to consider permanently outsourcing this type of
work depending on the man hours it takes to have it done in-house. P&RD Glomstad said the number of man
hours varies from year to year based on the number of trees.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg made a motion to approve item 8e; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock. The
motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
f. AUTHORIZE FUNDING 50% OF THE COST OF A NEW CROSSING GUARD AT THE
INTERSECTION OF TROUSDALE AND QUESADA AS REQUESTED BY THE
BURLINGAME SCHOOL DISTRICT
CM Goldman requested that the City Council authorize funding 50% of the cost of a new crossing guard at
the intersection of Trousdale and Quesada, with the remaining 50%to be funded by the Burlingame School
District (BSD).
g. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE ADMINISRATIVE
PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
ACM Love requested that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 87-2013 approving revisions to the City
�-- Council policy regarding the appointment process for members of City Boards and Commissions.
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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a. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE BURLINGAME
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE REGISTRATION,INSPECTION,AND ENFORCEMENT
REGULATIONS FOR MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND PRACTITIONERS
CA Kane introduced Law Intern Vince Wong, a recent graduate of UCLA Law School, who is assisting her
in the City Attorney's office.
CA Kane reviewed the staff report and advised that after reviewing the City's existing ordinance regulating
massage establishments, staff has determined that Title 6 should be updated to conform to recent changes to
state law and statewide best practices. Law Intern Wong gave additional information about the proposed
ordinance.
There was brief Council discussion and questions and Law Intern Wong and CA Kane addressed their
questions.
Mayor Keighran requested CC Kearney read the title of the proposed Ordinance. Councilwoman Nagel
made a motion to waive further reading and introduce the proposed Ordinance amending Title 6 of the
Burlingame Municipal Code to reflect changes in state law governing massage practitioners, implement
verification process for state-issued massage certifications, and update applicable health and safety
regulations; seconded by Vice Mayor Brownrigg. The motion was approved by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Keighran opened the public hearing and Beverly May, Director of Governmental Affairs, California
Massage Therapy Council spoke and said she supported the Ordinance. There were no further comments -�
from the floor, and the hearing was closed.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg made a motion to introduce the Ordinance and bring it back for adoption; seconded
by Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Keighran directed the City Clerk to publish a summary of the proposed Ordinance within 5 days of
the public hearing.
b. PUBLIC HEARING TO INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE FOR 2-HOUR PARKING
RESTRICTION ON THE 1500 BLOCK OF NEWLANDS AVENUE
Councilwoman Baylock recused herself from this item since her residence is within 500 feet of this parking
issue. Councilwoman Baylock left the Chambers.
DPW Murtuza reviewed the staff report and advised that since the implementation of 2-hour parking and the
Residential Permit Parking Program (RPPP) on the 200 block of Crescent Avenue, the City received
requests from the residents of the 1500 block of Newlands Avenue requesting 2-hour parking restrictions
and the RPPP due to the increased migration of long-term on street parking on their street. He further
advised that the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission reviewed the request at their meeting on October
10, 2013 and unanimously voted to support implementation of 2-hour parking restrictions on the 1500 block
of Newlands Avenue.
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Mayor Keighran requested CC Kearney read the title of the proposed Ordinance. Vice Mayor Brownrigg
made a motion to waive further reading and introduce the proposed Ordinance amending Section 13.36.040
of the Burlingame Municipal Code to establish two-hour parking zones on the 1500 block of Newlands
Avenue; seconded by Councilman Deal. The motion was approved by voice vote,4-0-1 (Baylock recused).
Mayor Keighran opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was
closed.
Mayor Keighran directed the City Clerk to publish a summary of the proposed Ordinance within 5 days of
the public hearing.
Councilwoman Baylock returned to the Chambers.
10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. CONSIDER AN APPOINTMENT TO THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
CM Goldman advised that Commissioner Anne Hinckle's term has expired and the vacancy was publicized,
and notification letters were sent to past Commission applicants.-One application from Anne Hinckle was
received as of the deadline of October 18, 2013 and the applicant was interviewed by the Council on October
28, 2013.
Mayor Keighran opened the item for public comment, and there were no comments.
Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to reappoint Anne Hinckle to the Beautification Commission for a
three year term, ending in October 2016; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel. The motion was approved by
voice vote, 5-0.
b. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
CM Goldman reviewed the staff report and requested Council make three appointments to the Parks &
Recreation Commission. CM Goldman advised that Commissioner Jeffrey Griffith chose not to reapply.
CC Kearney gave each Councilmember a ballot to vote for three of the eight candidates. The ballot
submissions resulted in Commissioner Steve Baum unanimously being reappointed and Julie Baird
unanimously receiving the five votes of the Councilmembers. Aric Agresti received the vote of
Councilwoman Nagel, and Donna Colson received the votes of the other four Councilmembers.
Steve Baum,Julie Baird and Donna Colson were appointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a
three year term, ending in October 2016.
Mayor Keighran opened the item for public comment, and there were no comments.
C. OPEN NOMINATION PERIOD TO FILL VACANCY ON THE SAN MATEO COUNTY
MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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CM Goldman reviewed the staff report and requested Council call for applications to fill one impending
vacancy on the Mosquito and Vector Control District Board. The term for the current Burlingame
representative, Barry Meinerth is due to expire in February 2014. -�
CM Goldman advised that the recommended due date for applications is January 10, 2014. This will allow
applicants two opportunities (November 13, 2013 and January 8, 2014)to attend a Mosquito and Vector
Control District Board meeting.
Mayor Keighran opened the item for public comment, and there were no comments.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City.
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilwoman Nagel would like to address the impact of "Off the Grid"to the businesses on Broadway and
Vice Mayor Brownrigg agreed. Councilwoman Nagel said she has received numerous complaints about the
dirty sidewalks on Burlingame Avenue and Broadway and would like to address that at a future meeting and
Vice Mayor Brownrigg agreed.
13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Department Report: Finance, September 2013
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Keighran adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. and the Council members fondly remembered
Burlingame resident Scotty Morris in whose memory they adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary Ellen Kearney
City Clerk
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