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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.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Jennifer Pfaff.
3. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT :
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT :
Baylock, Cohen, Keighran, Nagel, O'Mahony
None
4. MINUTES
- One correction was made to the September 18, 2006 Council minutes: ltem2. Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Kim Ohlund. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the
September 18, 2006 regular Council meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Baylock presented the Relay for Life Committee Chair Dorene Campanile with a proclamation
declaring October 7,2006, as Relay for Life Day.
b. CITIZENS FOR A BETTER BURLINGAME PROCLAMATION
Mayor Baylock presented Citizens for a Better Burlingame Chair Charles Voltz with a proclamation
honoring the organization's active civic engagement endeavors. Mr. Voltz advised that the next CBB
Community Forum would take place on October 4 to hear about Measure H, the flood control and safety
measure bond.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW VARIANCE
FOR PARKING IN THE FRONT SETBACK AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR DETACHED
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RELAY FOR LIFE PROCLAMATION
GARAGE LOCATED WITHIN THE REAR 40% OF THE LOT FOR A NEW TWO.STORY
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE AT 1520 ARC WAY, ZONED
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CP Monroe reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing and take action.
Mayor Baylock opened the public hearing. Tom O'Connor, applicant for 1520 Arc Way, Edward Smith,
attorney, and Mark Robertson, project architect, responded to Council's questions. Appellant Victor
Anderson, 816 Walnut Avenue, spoke about the property line survey results being different than the public
record. The project applicant responded. There were no further comments from the floor; and the public
hearing was closed.
City Council commented: that the location of the property line was determined by a licensed surveyor and
that a dispute over the line based on the survey was between the two property owners, there is a civil
recourse; it is inappropriate for the City Council to act on the property line dispute. Would like to see this
matter settled between the property owners rather than going to court, but that is not the Council's decision.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to uphold the Planning Commission's decision; seconded by
Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-l (Baylock dissented).
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following citizens spoke on Measure H: Rudy Horak, 1332 Edgehill Drive; Lorne Abramson, 1129
Oxford Road; Charles Voltz, 725 Vernon Way; Mary Hunt, 725 Vemon Way; and John Root, 728 Crossway
Road. There were no further comments from the floor.
STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
CALTRAIN RAILROAD CORRIDOR FENCING OPTIONS
DPW Bagdon reviewed the staff report and requested Council review fencing options for the Caltrain
railroad corridor and provide direction to staff. Traffic Engineer Augustine Chou presented three options for
fence placement as discussed by the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission.
Mayor Baylock opened the floor for comments. Dave Pine, 320 Chapin Lane, spoke on the importance of the
Caltrain fencing. Jeff Sacilotto, 828 Alpine Avenue, asked about the Morrell pedestrian crossing. Mr. Chou
advised that new mechanical arms, new ramps and a new walkway will be installed at Morrell in conjunction
with the Burlingame Train Station improvements. There were no further comments from the floor.
In response to Vice Mayor Nagel's query, Mark Simon, Special Assistant to the CEO - San Mateo County
Transit District, stated that there is no specific timeframe set for fence installation. Caltrain staff recently
surveyed Peninsula cities on their fencing needs and will schedule fencing installations on a priority basis.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to recommend Option 2 to Caltrain, and Councilman Cohen added
a provision that the fence be set back from the curb a significant amount so as not to inhibit the existing trail;
seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
b. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION AND
APPOINTMENTS TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
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Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to reappoint Mark Grandcolas and Leslie McQuaide and to appoint
Donna Wright to the Beautification Commission for full 3-year terms; seconded by Councilwoman
O'Mahony. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Vice Mayor Nagel thanked former
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Commissioner Jill Lauder for her years of service on the commission.
Councilman Cohen made a motion to appoint Peter Comaroto and Susan Castner-Paine to the Parks and
Recreation Commission for full 3-year terms; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
c.GENERAL FRAMEWORK FOR MEASURE H CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMISSITTEE
_ 2006 FLOOD PROTE & PUBLIC SAFETY BONDS
FinDir Nava reviewed the staff report and requested Council approve the general framework for the Measure
H Citizens Oversight Committee.
Council requested the following changes: that five committee members be selected and to stagger the 4-year
terms.
Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to approve the amended Measure H Citizens Oversight Committee general
framework; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote,
5-0.
Vice Mayor Nagel requested posting the approved framework on the City's website
P&RD Schwartz reviewed the staff report and requested Council adopt the Street Tree Reforestation Project
as recommended by the Beautification Commission and direct staff to consider funding the project in the
2007-08 General Fund.
Councilwoman O'Mahony requested the Parks Department follow up on a citizen's request to replace a tree
that had been removed previously at Heritage Park near the benches.
Councilman Cohen made a motion to approve the Street Tree Reforestation Project; seconded by
Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilwoman Keighran requested a plan identifying and prioritizing the streets for the reforestation project
be presented to Council for future budget preparation.
e.TRAFFIC SAFETY PARKING COMMISSION VACANCY
CM Nantell reviewed the staff report and requested Council call for applications to fill one impending
vacancy on the Traffic Safety and Parking Commission.
Mayor Baylock appointed herself and Councilwoman O'Mahony to interview candidates. The application
deadline is October 27,2006.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
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d. ADOPTION OF A STREET TREE REFORESTATION PROJECT
a.ACCEPT REPORTS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CITY OF BURLINGAME
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME THAT CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODES DO NOT REOUIRE AMENDMENT
CA Anderson requested Council accept reports from the Executive Officers of both agencies that no
amendments are needed to the Conflict of Interest Codes of the City of Burlingame Redevelopment Agency
and the City of Burlingame Financing Authority.
b.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 79-2006 AMENDING THE LIST OF DESIGNZATED
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
CA Anderson requested Council adopt Resolution No. 79-2006 amending the list of Designated Employees
in the City Conflict of Interest Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-2006 ACCEPTING BURLINGHOME.EASTON SUBDIVISION NOS.
5 AND 7 MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
DPW Bagdon requested Council adopt Resolution No. 80-2006 accepting improvements to the
Burlinghome-Easton Subdivision Nos. 5 &7 Main Replacement for City Project No. 80770.
d. PROGRESS UPDATE ON THE MILLS CANYON SLIDE REPAIRS PROJECT
DPW Bagdon provided Council with a progress update of emergency repairs to the Mills Canyon mudslide
e. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 81-2006 SUPPORTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITIONS 1A. IB. lC. lD. lE. AND 84 ON THE NOVEMBER 2006 BALLOT
FinDir Nava requested Council approve Resolution No. 81-2006 supporting Propositions 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D,
lE, and 84 on the November 2006 ballot.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel
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
Charles Yoltz,725 Yemon Way, reported on the Destination: SOBA Charrette held on September 30th.
Myma Femandez of Burlingame commended the Mayor and Council and asked about the status on Safeway.
Mayor Baylock advised that she and Councilwoman Keighran will report on their October 1lth meeting with
Safeway at the October 16th regular Council meeting. There were no further comments from the floor.
12. OLD BUSINESS
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a. Councilwoman Keighran asked Council to consider a policy that all Councilmembers would participate
in the interview process for all future commission candidates. Council requested staff to present this item on
the October 16th Council Agenda for discussion.
c. Councilwoman O'Mahony stated that the ABAG Journal recently announced that the newest Best
Practices City is the City of Burlingame. Burlingame recently completed the risk management assessment
program and is now eligible for up to $20,000 in risk management grants and commended CA Anderson for
his work on risk management.
13. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
14, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a Commission Minutes: Library, July 18 & August 15, 2006; Beautification, September 7 , 2006;
Planning, September 25, 2006
b. Department Reports: Building, August 2006; Police, August 2006
15. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Baylock adjourned to the Closed Session at 10:05 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
CA Anderson advised that Council met in closed session and directed staff regarding the following:
a.Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code $54956.8
Property: Shinnyo-En Temple (former Hoover School2220 Summit Drive)
Agency Negotiators: Jim Nantell, Randy Schwartz, Larry Anderson
Negotiating Parties : Shinnyo-En
Under Negotiation: Possible lease of property
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Baylock adjoumed the meeting at 10:25 p.m.
Respectfu lly submitted,
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b. Councilwoman O'Mahony asked about a change in the South Bay Waste Management system and was
hopeful that there would be labor harmony for Allied Waste. FinDir Nava stated that the Af'L-CIO
approached South Bay Waste Management Authority and requested that future RFP's incorporate
components of fair wages and allow any potential vendor to hire existing employees of the Allied group.