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Approved Minutes
Regular Meeting of August 20,2007
I. 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 7:05 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Anthony Hardy.
3. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT :
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT :
Baylock, Cohen, Keighran, Nagel, O'Mahony
None
5.
a.
4. MINUTES
Councilwoman Keighran requested a correction to the minutes of the July 16, 2007 meeting: Add to Item 7
c. "Have someone look into other groups who are contributing to the After School Recreational Programs so
the City is not the only source of revenue." Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to approve the amended
minutes of the July 16, 2007 regular Council meeting; seconded by Councilman Cohen. The motion was
approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, (O'Mahony abstained).
PRESENTATIONS
BEST OF GAME AWARI)
Mayor Nagel presented Michael Lennon with the Best of Burlingame award. Mr. Lennon holds the record of
3 1 years for volunteer coaching of various sports in Burlingame. He has served as coach of the Burlingame
Little League teams, Burlingame Bobbie Sox teams, American Youth Soccer Organization, Burlingame
Intermediate School girls' basketball teams, Burlingame School Intermediate boys' flag football teams,
California Youth Soccer Association teams and Burlingame Intermediate School soccer teams. Mr. Lennon
has also served on the City of Burlingame Civil Service Commission for 16 years.
b. PROCLAMATION FOR ANTHONY HARDY
Mayor Nagel surprised Student Intem Anthony Hardy with a City of Burlingame proclamation thanking him
for his excellent assistance while working on some high priority projects in the City Manager's office over
the past few months.
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C. GREEN RIBBON TASK FORCE
Planning Commissioners Michael Brownrigg & Stan Vistica gave a presentation on their task force efforts to
make Burlingame a more sustainable and greener City. The task force mission statement is that within one
year to propose measures to create greater energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable
development among government and business investments.
d. LAUNCHOFCRM_COMCATE
Student Intern Anthony Hardy gave abrief overview of the purpose of the new customer service software
and the benefits it will provide to the residents when they have questions conceming City services. Anthony
explained how to access the new services on the City's website and answered questions from the City
Council Members.
6 PUBLIC HEARINGS
il. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION,S APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO
DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMITS RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW TWO-STORY. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, YVITH DETACHED GARAGE, ON
PROPERTY 2212 HILLSIDE DRIVE. t TED WITHIN A SINGLE-FAMILY
Mayor Nagel explained that the appeal specifically relates to the divided light window patterns for the
proposed residence and requested that discussion be limited to the windows of this project. Mayor Nagel
gave the applicant and the appellant each ten minutes to speak prior to opening it up to the public.
CDD Meeker reviewed the staff report and provided background information on the project. He noted that
only the divided light window appeal be addressed at this time and other aspects of the project are not open
to the appeal hearing.
Mayor Nagel opened the public hearing and the following citizens spoke: Kendrick Li, owner; Ben
Behravesh, project Architect; Pat Giorni,; appellant; Delores and Dennis Huajardo, 1400 Columbus; Leslie
McQuaide, 1439 Montero; Frank Sulgit, 1560 Los Montes; Mark Sherwood, 1352 Bernal; Farris Horak,
1332 Edgehill Avenue. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed.
In response to a question from Councilwoman Keighran, CDD Meeker indicated that, though the plans date
stamped May 21,2007, do not show the divided light window pattem specified by the Planning
Commission, he had reviewed a recent revision to the project plans showing the approved divided light
window, and that he would confirm compliance with the Commission's direction when the plans are again
submitted for plan check prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
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RESIDENTIAL ZONE
CDD Meeker requested that Council hold a public hearing and take action on (1) Denying the appeal and
upholding the Planning Commission's June 11,2007 decision; and (2) Uphold the appeal and provide
specific direction to the applicant regarding further design revisions to the divided light window pattem of
the project.
Councilman Cohen made a motion to uphold the Planning Commission's decision of June 11,2007 and
approve Resolution No. 64-2007 denying appeal of Patricia Giorni and upholding the Planning
Commission's June 11,2007 approval of an amendment to the Design Review Permit for a new residence to
be constructed at 2212 Hillside Drive in the R-1 zone; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion
was approved by voice vote 4-0-1 (Baylock abstained).
The following residents spoke about the Easton Drive Eucalyptus tree: Mark Sherwood, l352Berna1, Earl
Carlson, 1315 Drake, Matt Dames, 1331 Balboa, Don Roberts, 1381 DeSoto, Sue Fuller, 2210Poppy (she
also commented about monster homes). Marie Baldisseri, representing the League of Women Voters
presented a letter concerning global warming at the local level. The following residents spoke on global
warming: Mike McCord,209 Bloomfield; Denise Dirickson, 209 Bloomfield. The following residents
spoke on sidewalk repair: Dennis Huajardo, 1400 Columbus; Gene Condon, 1308 Mills; Peter Comaroto,
1576 Cypress; Jay Kirschner, 160 Occidental (also commented on increasing transient occupancy tax); Jerry
Deal, 1226 Paloma; Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa (also spoke on changing the appeal procedures); John Root, 728
Crossway (also commented on increasing the TOT). The following residents spoke on new, large homes:
Terry Huebner, 1708 Davis; Delores Huajardo, 1400 Columbus; Linda Murphy, 3101 Margarita; Leslie
McQuaide,1439 Montero; and Sharon Kennedy, 2306 Hillside (also spoke about speeding cars on Hillside).
RESIDENTIAL SIDEW LK REPAIR PROGRAM
CM Nantell reviewed the staff report and recommended that the Council defer the 200712008 residential
sidewalk repair program pending the outcome of State Constitutional Amendment (SCA) 12 or a possible
City-sponsored ballot measure to secure additional funding for infrastructure repairs.
CM Nantell noted that many of the Councilmembers had expressed an interest in a possible increase tn
the hotel transient occupancy tax (TOT) to fund the sidewalk program. CM Nantell indicated that unless
Council was interested in dedicating the hotel tax for a specific purpose, which would require aZl3rds
majority vote for approval, a general purpose hotel tax increase cannot be imposed until the next Council
election in November of 2009.
Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to delay the200712008 sidewalk repair program; seconded by
Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote 5-0.
b. REVIEWADOPT CITYWIDE URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANI (ii)
REVIEWADOPT REPLACEMENT TREE LIST FOR LOWER EASTON DRIVEI AND
(iii) STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF
EUCALYPTUS TREE AT EASTON LIBRARY
PRD Schwartz presented the staff report and recommended that Council approve the updated Urban
Forest Management Plan and provide direction to staff regarding the Eucalyptus tree at 1800 Easton
Drive.
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
8. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. REVIEWAPPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO DELAY 2007/2008
PRD Schwartz explained the purpose of the Urban Forest Management Plan was to develop procedures
for tree preservation, establish criteria for tree removal, establish species list for tree replacement and
establish formal policies for dealing with roadway and tree safety.
PRD Schwartz explained that this item has been before the Council, the Beautification and the Traffic,
Safety & Parking Commissions on several occasions. At the May 2,2007 meeting, Council directed staff
to amend or affirm the Easton Drive street tree list and to develop criteria for roadway and tree impacts.
PRD Schwartz discussed whether the replacement trees be several, different trees or all be Eucalyptus
trees. The residents were unanimous in support for Eucalyptus trees being the replacement trees in order
to keep the same look and feel on Easton Drive as it now exists.
ADPW Murtuza discussed that the primary objective of the roadway impact policy was to strike a
balance between protecting public health and safety, the vehicles, the traffic and also to preserve trees to
the maximum extent possible.
Mayor Nagel reviewed the various alternatives that were evaluated in order to not remove the tree at
1800 Easton Drive, and it was concluded that there was no way the City can afford to keep the tree.
Mayor Nagel made a motion to remove the Eucalyptus tree and replace it with another tree, ensuring the
health of the replacement tree; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony. CA Anderson requested that the
motion incorporate the findings and recommendations made by the Community Development Director
concerning the analysis of the CEQA environmental impact of removing the tree.
Councilwoman Baylock commended CDD Meeker for doing the CEQA analysis, as requested by
members of the public many times, and requested that it be noted in the record that she does agree with
every part of the analysis. The analysis is not explicit that Easton Drive is a scenic roadway because of
the trees, and Councilwoman Baylock wanted it noted that it is a scenic by*ay for that reason.
Mayor Nagel requested that the motion remain and incorporate the findings and recommendations made
by the Community Development Director concerning the analysis of the CEQA environmental impact of
removing the tree. Mayor Nagel asked for a vote, and the motion carried 3-2 (Baylock and Cohen
dissented).
Councilman Cohen requested two changes to the Urban Reforestation Plan: (1) define the travel lane and
(2) City should consider alternative materials when analyzingtree removal.
Councilman Cohen made a motion to approve the adoption of the amended Urban Forest Management
Plan; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote 5-0
Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to adopt the replacement tree list for lower Easton Drive and
requested inclusion of an examination of the scenic bylvays element of the General Plan to clarify that
the reason the street is considered scenic is due to the trees. Vice Mayor O'Mahony objected to adding
this and would not support it. Councilwoman Baylock amended her motion to approve the street tree list
for lower Easton Drive adding language stating that part of the defining character of Easton Drive is the
tree lined street that exists and that should be taken into account in any replacement policy along that
corridor; seconded by Councilman Cohen. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote 5-0.
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c.CITIZEN SURVEY
Student Intem Anthony Hardy presented the results of the recent Citizens of Burlingame Survey, in
conjunction with the National Research Center, and provided a summary of Burlingame's ranking in various
categories.
The National Research Center survey indicated that Burlingame is above the norm in 64 of the 74 categories
in comparison to the other 500 cities nationwide. Burlingame is in the top quartile in 51 of the 74 categories.
The results of the survey are available on the City's website.
d. U. S. MAYORS CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT ENDORSEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 63-2007
Student lntem Anthony Hardy reviewed the staff report. The City has recently formed the Green Ribbon
Task Force, whose program is to promote sustainable measures in the City which will significantly reduce
our contribution to global warming.
Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to adopt Resolution 63-2007, endorsing the U.S. Mayors Climate
Protection Agreement; seconded by Councilman Cohen. The motion was approved unanimously by voice
vote 5-0.
e.BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION & PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION VACANCIES
CM Nantell presented the staff report. Council requested that the applications be submitted to the City by
September 24,2007 . There is one vacancy on the Beautification Commission and three vacancies on the
Parks & Recreation Commission.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor O'Mahony requested removal of items 9b & 9c for further discussion and Councilwoman
Baylock requested removal of item 9a for further discussion.
d. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE NANCY BROCK TO THE PENINSULA LIBRARY
SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARI)
City Librarian Al Escoffier requested that Council appoint Nancy Brock to the Peninsula Library System
Advisory Board.
e,ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 62-2007 SUPPORTING C/CAG'S SUBMISSION
OF AN APPLICATION FOR PRIORITY VELOPMENT AREA DESIGNATION
UNDER THE FOCUS PROGRAM, FOR PROPERTIES LYING WITHIN 4
OUARTER MILE OF THE EL CAMINO REAL CORRIDOR WITHIN THE
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
CDD Meeker recommended that Council adopt Resolution No. 62-2007 supporting C/CAG's submission of
a Priority Development Designation application under the FOCUS program.
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f.APPROVAL OF ATTENDANCE BY C WORKS MANAGEMENT ANALYST
AT OUT OF STATE CONFEREN IN KANSAS CITY. MISSOURI
DPW Bagdon recommended that Council approve the attendance of the Public Works Management
Consultant at the George Butler Associates Master Series User Development Conference in Kansas City,
Missouri.
Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to approve items 9d,9e,9f & 99; seconded by Councilwoman
Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote 5-0.
a.APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO.APPROVING CHANGES TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE OF BURLINGAME
AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION F STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES LOCAL 829: AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 59-2007
APPROVING CHANGES TO THE OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE OF BURLINGAME AND THE AMERI FEDERATION OF
STATE. COUNTY AND AL EMPLOYEES LOCAL 2190
HR Dolan requested Council approve Resolution No. 58-2007 and Resolution No. 59-2007 approving the
Memorandum of Understanding for AFSCME Locals 829 &21,90.
Councilwoman Baylock expressed thanks to Human Resources Director and the Labor Negotiators for all
their hard work adopting a four-year contract within the parameters that the Council had required. CW
Baylock made a motion to approve item 9a; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony. The motion was approved
unanimously by voice vote 5-0.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 60-2007 AWARDING PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT
SERVICES CONTRACT TO 4LEAF.IN FOR CALIFORNIA DRIVE AND OAK
GROVE AVENUE SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND ON
DPW Bagdon requested Council approve Resolution No. 60-2007 awarding professional services contract to
4Leaf,Inc. for California Drive and Oak Grove Avenue area sewer improvement and rehabilitation.
Vice Mayor O'Mahony asked for clarification from DPW Bagdon concerning review of daily field reports
and weekly status reports and was assured that City staff was closely monitoring the contractor. Vice Mayor
O'Mahony moved approval of item 9b; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved
unanimously by voice vote 5-0.
c.RESOLUTION NO. 61-2007 AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO SHAW
PIPELINE FOR THE TROUSDALE DRIVE TRANSMISSION PIPELINE
DPW Bagdon requested Council approve Resolution No. 61-2007 awarding construction contract to Shaw
Pipeline for the Trousdale Drive Transmission Pipeline.
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g. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL
FinDir Nava requested approval for payment of Warrants #26724-2737 4 dlly audited, in the amount of
$3,737,599.37 (excluding Library checks #26926-26968); Payroll checks #169083-169356 in the amount of
$2,658,038.33 for the month of July, 2007.
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments from the floor
12. OLD BUSINESS
CA Anderson reported on the following Closed Session item that took place just prior to the Council
meeting: Labor Negotiations pursuant to (Govemment Code $ 54957.6): City Negotiators: Jim Nantell
& Deirdre Dolan; Labor Organizations: AFSCME, Locals 2190 and 829; BAMM; Teamsters
Local 856; Department Heads; and Unrepresented Employees.
Councilwoman Baylock commended PRD Schwartz for some new additional youth programs that have been
added to the Parks & Recreation Fall Activities.
Vice Mayor O'Mahony discussed a constitutional amendment being discussed in Sacramento that would
place limits on pensions and retiree health benefits for state and local employees hired after July 1, 2009.
Councilwoman Keighran reported that she met with Jeff Bradley of ERG Transit Systems conceming
Translink which is a new way to pay for all modes of public transit rides in the Bay Area. If the City was
interested in participating in, a small percentage of the proceeds would benefit the City.
Vice Mayor O'Mahony expressed concem about a discussion that took place at a recent Planning
Commission meeting at which a suggestion was made that for future home improvements there should be a
large placard sign placed in front of the house describing in draw detail what it is. VM O'Mahony said there
was also a suggestion that story poles should be part of these plans in the future. VM O'Mahony was
adamant that these suggestions are a step in the wrong direction and very unfair to residents trying to
improve their homes. CDD Meeker said this issue is on an upcoming Planning Commission meeting agenda.
Councilman Cohen requested that an economic revenue generation task force be formed in view of all the
discussion about budget shortfalls and capital improvements shortfalls. He volunteered to be the facilitator
of such a task force. Council and CM Nantell all commented on the suggestion and how it may be
something that will be satisfied when the Economic Development Study results are presented to Council in
September.
14. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CM Nantell wanted to draw attention to the letter from Garbis Bezdjian's letter concerning whether to
request the Planning Commission look at reviewing types of businesses on Broadway.
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Vice Mayor O'Mahony congratulated ADPW Murtuza for awarding this contract and the cost savings to the
City. VM O'Mahony made a motion to approve item 9c; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock. The motion
was approved unanimously by voice vote 5-0.
13. NEW BUSINESS
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Commission Minutes: Library, June 19, 2007; Parks & Recreation, June 21,2007; Planning, July 23 &
August 13,2007
Department Reports: Building, Jlly 2007; Police, JuJy 2007; Finance, June & July 2007
Three letters from Comcast concerning programming adjustments
Letter from Garbis Bezdjian concerning Broadway zoningRestrictions
League of California Cities opposition to Senate Bill 375, a measure to have regional authorities make
local land use decisions
Letters from the following organizations gratefully acknowledging the City's donation: Burlingame
Historical Society; Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County; and Community Overcoming
Relationship Abuse
ADJOURI\MENT
Mayor Nagel adjoumed the meeting at 1 1 :40 p.m. in memory of Bill Siskin and Barbar a Cay;1
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Kearney
Deputy City Clerk
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