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Regular Meeting of March 1712008
1. CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the Lane
Room of the Main Library. Mayor Rosalie M. O'Mahony called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGI ANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Jo-Ellen Ellis.
3. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT :
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT :
Baylock, Deal, Keighran, Nagel, O'Mahony
None
4. MINUTES
Vice Mayor Keighran made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 3, 2008 regular Council meeting;
seconded by Councilman Deal. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL RECOGNITION OF THE VOLUNTEERS WHO CONDUCTED THE
AND VINTAGE FASHION SHOW
P&RD Schwartz stated that the successful Centennial Variety Show held at the Burlingame High School
auditorium raised $6801. He introduced Committee Co-Chairs Jeriann Fleres and Jo-Ellen Ellis and the
show's choreographer, Cathy Foxhoven. There were 63 local perforrners in the show and many others who
skillfully worked behind the scenes. Cathy Foxhoven stated that Burlingame needs theatre and a place to
perform.
P&RD Schwartz stated that the successful Vintage Fashion Show held at Kohl Mansion raised about $1800
He introduced Committee Co-Chair Sister Barbara Moran who thanked her Co-Chairs Mary Poppingo and
Jean Hastie and all committee members for their help in making the show a success.
P&RD Schwartz reviewed the upcoming Centennial events which culminate with the Centennial Gala on the
City's 100th birthday, June 6, 2008.
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At Mayor O'Mahony's request, the Variety Show Committee members sang "Burlingame Is" which had
been performed at each of the Variety Show performances.
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5.
a.
CENTENNIAL VARIETY SHOW
b. PRESENTATION BY BURLINGAME HIGH SCHOOL TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY
COMMITTEE ffAC)
P&RD Schwartz introduced Recreation Supervisor Stacey Poncia who reviewed upcoming YAC events,
including the Centennial event, Day on the Green, which will feature several high school bands, food, games
and contests on Burlingame's history. RS Poncia thanked YAC for their donation to the Burlingame High
School's Associated Students group.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSITION 218 PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-2008
INCREASING fIII] 2008 SOLID WASTE RATES BY FIVE PERCENT (5%)
FinDir Nava reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution No.
25-2008 to increase all solid waste rates by 5Yo for 2008.
Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was
closed.
Councilwoman Nagel made a motion to approve Resolution No. 25-2008 authorizing Allied Waste Services
(formerly BFI) to increase rates for refuse collection services; seconded by Vice Mayor Keighran. The
motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following citizens spoke about human rights in China: Ming Hu, Foster City; Wu Lu, Union City; and
Lin Liu, San Mateo. The following citizens spoke in favor of synthetic turf for Bayside Park: Steve Kassel,
3138 Rivera Drive; Tom Russell, 455 Chatham Road; Phillip DeRosa, 731 Winchester Drive; and Ed Larios,
1536 Barroilhet. Peter Gum, 747 Winchester, spoke about consequences of citizens using radar guns. Pat
Giomi, 1445 Balboa Avenue, spoke about the tree replacement policy. There were no further comments from
the floor.
STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE REVISING BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE. SECTION
ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ON SOUTH IN THE EASTERLY
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13.28.010 EST
DIRECTION
DPW Murtuza reviewed the staff report and requested Council introduce an ordinance establishing one-way
traffic on South Lane in the easterly direction.
Mayor O'Mahony requested CC Mortensen read the title of the proposed ordinance amending Section
13.28.010 of the Municipal Code to establish South Lane as a one-way street. Councilwoman Baylock made
a motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Keighran. The motion
was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman
Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
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Mayor O'Mahony requested CC Mortensen publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before proposed adoption.
b. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 6.40 TO CLARIF'T DEFINITIONS
AND EXEMPTIONS REGARDING MASSAGE PERMITS
CA Anderson reviewed the staff report and requested Council introduce an ordinance that would amend
Chapter 6.40 to clarify definitions and exemptions regarding Massage Permits.
Mayor O'Mahony requested CC Mortensen read the title of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 6.40
to expressly define instrument for purposes of requiring massage permits, prohibit physical agent modalities
as included within a massage permit, and expressly exempting occupational therapists from the chapter. Vice
Mayor Keighran made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by
Councilwoman Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Vice Mayor Keighran made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman
Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor O'Mahony requested CC
Mortensen publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption.
c. PRESENTATION OF THE REVISED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PROGRAM
FOR THE 2OO8.O9 BUDGET
P&RD Schwartz reviewed the staff report and requested Council provide staff direction for the preparation
of the 2008-09 Budget recommending revisions from the February 27tn Budget Study Session.
Council expressed the following concems: funding priorities include infrastructure and Recreation Center
seismic retrofit; before committing to fund a synthetic field at Bayside Park, Council requested funding
commitments from youth groups and for staff to consider soliciting corporations for sponsorships; if the
State pays for Burlingame High School backfield turf, staff should ask the youth groups who committed
funds to the backfield turf to redirect their commitments to the Bayside Park field.
CM Nantell stated that staff will put $200,000 from Village Park Playground into the Recreation Center
seismic retrofit project since staff won't know until June if we will be receiving the $220,000 grant money
applied for by the City and in June staff will advise Council of any youth group commitments received to
fund Bayside Park field; also at that time, staff will propose funding for Street Lighting based on any
changes in the Parks and Recreation budget.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor O'Mahony requested removal of Items b. and d. from the Consent Calendar for postponement to a
future Council meeting.
Vice Mayor Keighran requested removal of Item a. from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
b. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE
BURLINGAME AOUATIC CLUB. INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN AOUATIC
PROGRAMS AT THE BURLINGAME AOUATIC FACILITY
Item removed from Consent Calendar
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c.RESOLUTION NO.27.2008 APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SE RVICES AGREEMENT
WITH NOLTE AND TES FOR THE DESIGN OF INFLUENT STORM
WATER RETENTI ON BASIN AT THE WASTEWATER TREA TMENT PLANT (WWTP)
DPW Murtuza requested Council approve Resolution No. 27-2008 authorizing execution of agreement for
professional services with Nolte Associates for the design of the influent storm water retention basin at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant, City Project No. 81260.
d. APPROVALOFLABORAGREEMENT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
FIRE FIGHTERS. LOCAL 24OO
Item removed from Consent Calendar.
e. WARRANTS & PAYROLL
FinDir Nava requested approval for payment of Warrants #30677 -31348 duly audited, in the amount of
$2,650,272.54 (excluding Library checks #30933-30980); Payroll checks #170879-171089 in the amount of
$2,651,090.88 for the month of February 2008.
Vice Mayor Keighran made a motion to approve Items c. and e. of the Consent Calendar; seconded by
Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
a.COUNCIL POLICIES AND C ARD MEMBER REOUIRED TRAINING
CM Nantell requested Council approve a resolution establishing City Council Policies and a resolution
amending procedure for appointments to City Commissions and Boards to require commissioner training.
Council recommended the following changes to the City Commissions and Boards appointment procedure:
to require Commissioner training in the first year after appointment; and to develop training that chairs of
commissions and boards would receive before taking office as chairperson.
Council recommended the following changes to City Council policies: Item [V-5., to be revised to show
Councilmember should obtain Council approval when more than two hours of staff time is requested; and
Item VI-2., to strike the last sentence.
Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve amended Resolution No. 24-2008 establishing City
Council Policies; seconded by Councilman Deal. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve amended Resolution No. 26-2008 to amend procedure for
appointments to City Commissions and Boards to require commissioner training; seconded by Councilman
Deal. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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There were no comments from the floor
12. OLD BUSINESS
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At Mayor O'Mahony's request, CDD Meeker provided an overview of the three alternative visions proposed
by the Citizens Advisory Committee that were discussed at the Downtown Specific Plan public workshop
held on Saturday, March 15.
13. NEW BUSINESS
a.SET APPEAL HEARING DATE FOR 3066 HILLSIDE DRIVE
Council set May 5, 2008, as the hearing date for the Planning Commission appeal for 3066 Hillside Drive.
b. At Council's request, CM Nantell will place Streetscape Tree Replacement Policy on the April 7th
Council Agenda for Council discussion.
c. Councilman Deal spoke about obtaining wine and champagne for the Centennial Gala and requested
that the schools not schedule Ski Week when Valentine's Day occurs so that local businesses might benefit
from residents staying in town at that time.
d. Councilwoman Nagel commended the City for attaining a 600/o Diversion Rate.
14. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Library, January 15, 2008; Parks & Recreation, February 2l,2OO8; Planning,
- February 25,2008 and March 10, 2008
b. Department Reports: Building, February 2008; Finance, February 2008
c. Letter from the McKinley School Principal gratefully acknowledging the City's donation of a new tree
planted at the school
d. Califomia Integrated Waste Management Board Annual Report
15.ADJOURNMENT T CLOSED SESSION
Mayor O'Mahony adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
Council met in closed session and directed staff regarding the following:
a.Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code $ 54957.6:
City Negotiators: Jim Nantell, Deirdre Dolan, Glerur Berkheimer (IEDA)
Labor Organizations: Fire; Fire Administration
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b. Pending Litigation (Govemment Code $ 5a956.9(a):
Granger vs. City of Burlingame, CIV 458317
Kuc vs. City of Burlingame, CM61468
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor O'Mahony adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,2-tu
Doris J.
City Clerk
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