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Burlingame City Council May 6, 2013
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BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
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Regular Meeting of May 6, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in t he City Hall
Council Chambers. Vice Mayor Brownrigg called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
CA Kane advised that the Council met in closed session and gave direction. There was no reportable action
at this time.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Karim Salma.
3. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Baylock, Brownrigg, Deal, Nagel
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Keighran
4. MINUTES
Councilman Deal made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 15, 2013 regular Council meeting
and the minutes of the April 20, 2013 Goal Setting Study Session; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel.
The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Keighran absent).
5. UPCOMING EVENTS
Vice Mayor Brownrigg and Councilwoman Nagel reviewed the upcoming events taking place in the City.
6. PRESENTATION
a. Veolia Wastewater Treatment Plant donation for the 2013 summer Music in the Park
This item was postponed.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING
a. BROADWAY AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014
FinDir Augustine reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing and consider any
protests to the Broadway BID assessments and ask the City Clerk to report out on any protests filed with the
City; and if protests do not represent 50% of the majority of the assessments, adopt a Resolution establishing
2013-2014 assessments for the Broadway Area Business Improvement District.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing
was closed. CC Kearney reported that no protests were received.
Councilman Deal made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 40-2013 establishing the 2013-2014 assessments
for the Broadway Area Business Improvement District and determining that no majority protest has been
made; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1
(Keighran absent).
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Burlingame resident Chris Daly spoke about the pedestrian walkway from Davis Drive to Peninsula
Hospital. Burlingame resident Jennifer Pfaff spoke about item 9c. There were no further comments from the
floor.
9. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. DOWNTOWN AND BROADWAY AVENUE PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
Economic Development Specialist Leslie Parks reviewed the staff report and advised that in December 2011
the City Council held a study session and decided to pursue the production of a video to help attract hotel
guests to the Downtown and Broadway commercial areas. In February 2013, the City sent a request for
proposals to ten local video firms to provide proposals to create a video. The City received five complete
proposals with proposed budgets.
She further advised that a task force including two City staff members and the Chamber of Commerce
President reviewed the five proposals, and the concepts proposed are summarized in the staff report.
The task force rated the top three firms, Electrify Media, Ungar/Keller, and Once Upon a Thyme. The City
Council Economic Development Subcommittee interviewed the top three firms on April 16, 2013 and
Electrify Media was selected to produce the video.
Representatives Michael Higashi and Kevin Gonzales of Electrify Media presented a very brief video about
their company and expressed their enthusiasm about the project.
b. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 22 OF THE BURLINGAME
MUNICIPAL CODE (sign ordinance) AMENDING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO
MONUMENT SIGNS IN CERTAIN ZONES, ON PARCELS WITH FRONTAGES LESS THAN
100-FEET OR 150-FEET
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CDD Meeker advised that the proposed ordinance needs to be further refined and requested that this item be
postponed until the June 3, 2013 City Council meeting. Council concurred.
c. CITY COMMENTS REGARDING DRAFT PLAN BAY AREA AND DRAFT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE PLAN
CDD Meeker reviewed the staff report and advised that the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission released the draft “Plan Bay Area” that charts a course for
accommodating needed housing growth within the nine county Bay Area region, as well as, decreasing
greenhouse gas emissions from cars and light trucks.
CDD Meeker thanked the Council for their comments at the April 15, 2013 Council meeting and said that
they were incorporated in the letter before them. Council thanked CDD Meeker for preparing an excellent
letter, but requested that the letter be amended to note the unique character of Burlingame and the trees along
El Camino Real that are listed on the Historic Register.
Councilman Deal made a motion to approve the letter as amended; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock.
The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Keighran absent).
d. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF BURLINGAME’S RESPONSE TO
GRAND JURY REPORT, “CAN WE TALK? LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OUR
MULTILINGUAL COUNTY
Police Captain Eric Wollman reviewed the staff report and advised that 8% of the employees working at the
Police Department are fluent in Spanish, and one Police Services Specialist is fluent in Arabic. He said the
Communications Center utilizes the services of a language line operated by AT&T.
Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 41-2013 approving the response to the
Grand Jury report: “Can We Talk? Law Enforcement and our Multilingual County”; seconded by
Councilman Deal. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Keighran absent).
e. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF BURLINGAME’S RESPONSE TO
GRAND JURY REPORT, “WATER RECYCLING – AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF
WISE WATER MANAGEMENT”
DPW Murtuza reviewed the staff report and advised that in 2011 the City conducted a feasibility study for
producing and distributing recycled water. The study determined that it would be cost prohibitive for the
City to develop its own recycled water distribution program, but will continue to look for future
opportunities.
Councilwoman Nagel made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 42-2013 approving the response to the Grand
Jury report : “Water Recycling – An Important Component of Wise Water Management”; seconded by
Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Keighran absent).
f. NEXT STEPS ON GOAL SETTING FOR FY 2013-2014
CM Goldman reviewed the staff report and advised that the approach for the Goal Setting Study Session held
this year was different from past years in that staff asked the City Council to focus on where the City is and
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where it should be going, rather than identifying and adopting smaller projects that may be anchored in a
larger vision for the City.
CM Goldman quickly read each goal and explained the Implementation Action Plan that includes the
projects and tasks suggested by the City Council at the April 20, 2013 meeting. She advised that the
Department Heads identified projects they believed would most likely help the City Council achieve its
goals. CM Goldman requested that Council provide feedback on whether the highlighted projects will
accomplish the goals set forth in the plan. She advised that final adoption of the Plan will be at the
May 20, 2013 Council meeting.
CM Goldman went through the highlighted items and provided a brief explanation on each of them.
Council discussion followed and they expressed interest on a climate action plan, historic preservation,
explore ways to limit retiree medical costs, wellness program, Bay Trail improvements, monitor
underground pipelines and power outages, and improving communications efforts. Council agreed that
a six-month update would be beneficial.
Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve the following goals as drafted; seconded by
Councilwoman Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously 4-0-1 (Keighran absent).
Ensure that Burlingame is an attractive and safe community that honors its history and community
character
Sustain long-term financial strength with increased and diverse revenue sources
Enhance Burlingame’s downtown and commercial districts
Maintain and Enhance Burlingame’s high quality services that meet the needs of the communit y
Strive to promote more environmentally sustainable policies and outcomes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Deal made a motion to adopt the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel.
The motion was approved unanimously 4-0-1 (Keighran absent).
a. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SANCHEZ BYPASS AND NEIGHBORHOOD SEWER
REHABILITATION PROJECT
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution No. 43-2013 accepting Sanchez Bypass and
neighborhood sewer rehabilitation project by K. J. Woods Construction, Inc.
b. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO
UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICES AND SUPPLY COMPANY
DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution No. 44-2013 rejecting apparent low bid by Jani-King of
California, Inc. and awarding the janitorial services contract for City buildings to Universal Building Service
and Supply Company.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City.
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12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Burlingame residents Lisa Happich and Kathy Meriwether spoke on item 9f. There were no further
comments from the floor.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilwoman Baylock would like a discussion of the pedestrian walkway from Davis Drive to Peninsula
Hospital on a future meeting.
14. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Traffic, Safety & Parking, March 14, 2013; Beautification, April 4, 2013;
Planning, April 8, 2013
15. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Brownrigg adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ellen Kearney
City Clerk