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Regular Meeting of July 17,2006
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 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Charles Yoltz
3. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT :
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT :
Baylock, Cohen, Nagel
Keighran and O'Mahony
4. MINUTES
A correction to the minutes of the June 19, 2006 regular Council meeting: In the first paragraph, correct the
spelling of Noemi Avram and Ellis Schoichet. Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to approve the amended
minutes of the June 19, 2006 regular Council meeting; seconded by Councilman Cohen. The motion was
approved by voice vote, 3-0-2 (Keighran and O'Mahony absent).
PRESENTATION5.
a.MATEO COUNTY OPERATIONAL
PANDEMIC
Fire Division Chief Ladas presented information on the City and County preparedness and response
plans to contain a potential Avian Flu pandemic. He provided the website address for San Mateo County
Health Department's coverage of the Avian Flu which would be linked to the City's website for public
information.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONSIDERATION OF A BALLOT FOR NOVEMBER 2006 TO FINANCE
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS
CM Nantell reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing and further consider the
ballot measure for financing flood control and building safety improvements.
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6.
a.
Mayor Baylock opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was
closed.
Mayor Baylock advised that this item would be continued to Wednesday, July 19,2006, at 8 a.m. to consider
adoption of the proposed ordinance calling for a special municipal election for approval of bonds to finance
municipal improvements.
b. NPDES STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN _2006107 GENERAL PROGRAM
BUDGET
DPW Bagdon reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing and approve a resolution
endorsing the 2006-07 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Program Budget.
Mayor Baylock opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was
closed.
Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to approve Resolution No. 53-2006, recommending the San Mateo County
Flood Control District impose basic and additional charges for funding the expanded scope of work for the
2006-07 Countywide NPDES General Program; seconded by Councilman Cohen. The motion was approved
by voice vote, 3-0-2 (Keighran and O'Mahony absent).
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following citizens spoke on Falun Gong human rights in China: Yukichi Negishi of El Cerrito; Aaron
Nelson of San Francisco; Huy Lu, 183 Longview Drive; and Chung Lim, 1469 Bellevue Avenue. There were
no fuilher comments from the floor.
STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARI)
Mayor Baylock and Vice Mayor Nagel had interviewed two of the three candidates for the Library Board
position. The third candidate would be interviewed at a later date. The recommendation for appointment
would be presented at the August 21,2006 Council meeting.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Nagel requested removal of Item c. from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
a. RESOLUTION NO. 54-2006 AUTHORIZIN COORDINATION WITH THE AMERICAN
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INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS SAN MA COUNTY ON THE DBSTINATION: SOBA
(SOUTH OF BURLINGAME AVENUE) DESIGN CHARRETTE
CP Monroe requested Council approve Resolution No. 54-2006 to authorize coordination with American
Institute of Architects San Mateo County on the destination: SOBA, South of Burlingame Avenue, Design
Charrette and approve staff resources for the September 30, 2006 event.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 55-2006 ACCEPTING LIGHT REHABILITATION AT BAYSIDE
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P&RD Schwartz requested Council approve Resolution No. 55-2006 accepting completion of Bayside Park
Relighting Project, City Project No. 81060.
d. AUTHORIZATION OF SIGNAT FOR CITY CHECKS AND DRAFTS
FinDir Nava requested Council approve Resolution No. 56-2006 authorizing signatories to City of
Burlingame checks and drafts.
e,ACTION ON RESOLUTION NO. 57_2006 AUTHORIZING C/CAG TO ACT AS A
SUBREGION FOR ALLOCATING THE HOUSING NEEDS NUMBERS FOR THE
MANDATED 2OO9 UPDATE OF THE BURLINGAME HOUSING ELEMENT
CP Monroe requested Council approve Resolution No. 57-2006 authorizing the City of Burlingame to
become a member of a countywide sub-region, an entity that would locally administer the regional housing
needs allocation process of the Association of Bay Area Govemments (ABAG).
f. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL
FinDir Nava requested approval for payment of Warrants #19279-19842 duly audited, in the amount of
$1,927,569.03 (excluding Library checks #19280-19308, Payroll checks #165684-166040 in the amount of
$3,668,471.64 for the month of June 2006.
Councilman Cohen made a motion to approve Items a., b., d., e., and f. of the Consent Calendar; seconded by
Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved by voice vote,3-0-2 (Keighran and O'Mahony absent).
c.APPROVAL FOR A POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE TO ATTEND OUT OF STATE
TRAINING FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING SPECIALIZED POLICE EQUIPMENT
OBTAINED THROUGH A DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
Vice Mayor Nagel requested more information on the specialized police equipment obtained through a
Department of Homeland Security grant. COP Van Etten explained that the specialized police equipment is
called a video detective, which is a laptop commuter that enhances videos of crime scenes. Homeland
Security is providing the required out of state training and related travel expenses.
Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to approve the out of state training for the purpose of accepting this
specialized equipment through a Department of Homeland Securrty grant; seconded by Councilman Cohen.
The motion was approved by voice vote, 3-0-2 (Keighran and O'Mahony absent).
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, requested that the Bicycle Subcommittee meetings be open to the public.
Charles Yoltz,725 Vemon Way, invited the public to attend the roundtable meetings scheduled on the first
Tuesday of every month at Il Piccolo at 6:30 p.m. to discuss community issues. Jackson Yip of Foster City
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spoke on the potential flu pandemic and the merits of meditation. There were no further comments from the
floor.
12.OLD B SS
Councilman Cohen, in reference to the recent six-month Commissioners Absence Report, requested that
commission Chairs discuss attendance and tardiness issues with their commissioners who fall below
attendance standards. Mayor Baylock requested a copy of the previous six-month report to see the whole
year in review. She suggested sending a reminder to all commissioners of their commitment to serve.
13. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
14. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Commission Minutes: Library, May 16, 2006; Parks & Recreation, June 15,2006; Planning, June26, &
July 10,2006
b. Department Reports: Police, May 2006; Building, June 2006
Copy of letter being sent to artists and architects in the community requesting suggestions for a
centennial monument
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d. Continuation of parking permit program
15. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Baylock adjoumed the meeting to the Closed Session at 8:2I p.m. in memory of Burlingame Lion
Cliff Flook, a native of Burlingame, and Prince Tu'ipelehake and Princess Kaimana of Tonga who met their
untimely death in a recent automobile accident while visiting on the Peninsula.
CLOSED SESSION
CA Anderson advised that Council met in closed session and directed staff regarding the following:
a. Claim of Douglas Winnett
b. Claim of Denis Champagne (GEICO)
16. ADJOURNMENT TO 8 :00 A.M., JULY 19,2006
Mayor Baylock adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m
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