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Approved Minutes
Regular Meeting of January 3,2006
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 Cathy Baylock called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
CA Anderson advised that 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, Glenn Berkheimer
Labor Organization: Police Offi cers Association
b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Govemment Code $ 54956.8
Property: South Lane Crossing
Agency Negotiators: Jim Nantell, Lany Anderson, Syed Murtuza
Negotiating Parties: Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board
Under Negotiation: Vacation of Crossing
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Sue Fuller.
3. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT :
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT :
Baylock, Cohen, Keighran, Nagel, O'Mahony
None
4. MINUTES
One correction was made to the minutes of the December 19,2006 regular Council meeting: Add to Item
8.b.: Councilman Cohen expressed an interest in having the Parking Enterprise Fund paid back over time
through installments from the General Fund. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the
amended minutes of the December 19,2005 regular Council meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel,
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
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5.
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PRESENTATION
William Parker, Executive Director for the Community Action Agency of San Mateo County, Inc. (CAA),
provided a brief presentation about the agency in support of their request for Council to consider making a
new appointment to their Board. Council requested CC Mortensen to send a request through the City's List
Serve and a letter to the Church Community asking for applicants interested in serving on the CAA Board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO. 1775 PROHIBITING
SPECTATORS TO GATHER AT OR BE PBESENT WITHIN 2OO FEET OF ILLEGAL
SPEED CONTESTS. EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED OR SIDESHOWS
COP Van Etten reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing on the adoption of an
ordinance prohibiting spectators to gather at or be present within 200 feet of illegal speed contests,
exhibitions of speed or sideshows.
Mayor Baylock opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was
closed.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve adoption of Ordinance No. 1775 addingChapter 10.72
to the Burlingame Municipal Code to prohibit the gathering of spectators at illegal speed contests,
exhibitions of speed and sideshows; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel, approved unanimously by voice vote,
5-0.
b. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE ON ROLLINS ROAD ZONING
This item was canceled.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Leos, 2989 Arguello, stated that there is a dangerous tree hazard at the entrance to Mills Canyon and
requested the tree be removed. Mayor Baylock referred this item to P&RD Schwartz to resolve. There were
no further comments from the floor.
STAFF REPORTS
TRANSMITTAL OF THE F"T 2OO4.O5 COMPREHENSIVE AIINUAL FINAIICIAL REPORT
(CAFR)
FinDir Nava provided a PowerPoint Presentation explaining the contents of the FY 2004-05 CAFR and the
audit process. The City received a clean audit report with recommendations.
Council complimented Finance staff for excellence in financial reporting. Council also complimented
Department Heads and their staffs for having been conservative with spending and staying within-budget.
Council requested the CAFR be placed on the City's website.
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PRESENTATION BY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SAN MATEO COUNTY
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion accepting the 2004-05 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report;
seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
b. TNTROpUCT ORpTNANCE TO AMENp,CHAPTER 6.24 (PEppLERS ANp SOLICITORS)
AND REPEAL CHAPTER 6.26 SOLICITATIONS)
CA Anderson reviewed the staff report and requested Council introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 6.24
(Peddlers and Solicitors) and repeal Chapter 6.2e 19h*itable Solicitations).
Council requested picture identification be added to the solicitor's permit by the Police Department. COP
Van Etten stated there would be no added staff expense to include the picture identification; however, there
would be an additional charge for sending fingerprints to the California Department of Justice for processing.
Mayor Baylock requested CC Mortensen read the title of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 6.24
(Peddlers and Solicitors) to conform to judicial decisions and repealing Chapter 6.26 (Charitable Solicita-
tions). Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance;
seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance with the Department of Justice
charge to be added; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel, approved unanimously by voice vote. 5-0.
Mayor Baylock requested CC Mortensen publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before proposed adoption.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
- ^. AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT DONATIONS FOR CITY NEEDS
CC Mortensen requested Council authorize the solicitation of donations from the public to fund items not
included in the City's budget that would assist the staff in better serving the community.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel,
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
IO. COUNCIL RE,PORTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City.
11. OLD BUSINESS
Councilwoman Keighran asked about the commissioner interview process. CM Nantell advised that his staff
would coordinate scheduling the interview dates.
12. NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Baylock advised Council of openings on three C/CAG committees.
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13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Department Reports: Police, November 2005
b. Letter from Comcast concerning programming adjustment
14, ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Baylock adjourned the meeting at 9 p.m. in memory of former Atherton Mayor Bill Conwell and
retired Burlingame Police Officer James Case.
Respectfully submitted,
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Doris . Mortensen
City Clerk
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