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May 18, X.998
CAI-I. TO ORDER
A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City
Hall Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Mike Spinelli.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
nrd by Senior Commission Chairman Bob Jones
R.OLL CALL
COUNCIL PRESENT:
COUNCIL ABSENT:
GALLIGAN, JANNEY, K}.IIGHT, O'MAHONY, SPINELLI
NONE
MINUTES
The minutes of the Council/Planning Joint Study Meeting of May 2, L998 were approved after an
addition on page 2, first paragraph by Councilwoman Knight about condominium "parking. storage.
and open space.' The minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 4, 1998 were approved after correcting
a name, Mrike McOueen on page 1 and a change on page 4-, third paragraph by Councilwoman
O'Mahony who "reiterated that afourth term on a commission should not be exceeded." On page 6
Councilman Galligan added that he also attended the Itoosevelt School and OLA events with
Councilwoman O'Mahony.
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAI. OF DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION ON A HILLSIDE
CONSTRIICTION PERMIT FOR A NEW HOUSE AT 1523 LOS ALTOS - DENIED
City Planner reviewed her memo of May 11, 1998 which recommended council hold a public hearing
and take action. The Planning Commission denied this request at its April 27 meeting finding the
proposed project will cause loss of distant views from inside neighbor's homes. The applicant, I.
Ping [Io, is requesting a Hillside Area Construction Permit in order to replace an existing one story
house with a new two story house at L523 Los Altos. The existing house is 2160 SF and will be
replaced with a 4348 SF house. Commissioners noted if this project was presented anew it would
have to go through design review.
Mayor Spinelli opened the public hearing. Mr. and ldrs" Ho told of the need to enlarge their home,
noted 16 neighbors suppofr the project, requested approval and introduced their attorney Janet
Fogarty" Fogarty presented a leffer with copies of minutes of past council meeting at which a
neighboring propefty's hillside permit was approved. She noted the Ho request requires no variances;
it meets all city requirements, the only issue is views; asked how you determine view, it appears from
previous permits reviewed by city, to be views of the bay; how determine loss of view outweighs
need to expand home; in the minutes of the meeting at which the neighbor's hillside permit was
approved the council voted to approve it noting the only view lost was of distant hills which would be
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blocked by trees when the trees grew taller; issue is fairness, a neighbor got his second story and
gained a view; with this project they will still have a substantial view; she presented numerous photos
of views with the proposed project superimposed; noted neighbors directly across the street support
this project.
Speaking in opposition were Mike Cohen, James and Marilu Ergun; Fred Hartwell; Yolanda Bonilla;
Ron and Loris Moorbrink, all residents of Los Altos Drive; this project affects a very large number of
people; architecturai style is not in character of neighborhood; they each presented numerous
photographs of views from inside and outside their homes; views are of hills and trees, with this
massive house view will be gone; trees are all mature and will not grow much higher; the project is
just another monster home; property values rvill decrease if this is built; suggest move house back on
iot so it is lower. Fogarty rebutted; design is in eye of the beholder; pictures do not show the true
effect; no blank walls on the project; asked that council grant the project. The hearing was closed.
Councilwoman Knight was pleased to get copy of minutes from the former meeting; noted she voted
against the earlier hillside project, has always been concerned about hillside views; there is evidence
that the applicants can extend back on lct. She rno.ied to uphold the planning commission denial.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Janney.
Discussion on motion: met with attorney, concerned about'./iews, went to house across the street, no
view of the bay from second story, only vierv of hills; weirt to rear yards of neighboring houses; saw
story poles; noted from yards where the vierrus rrould be lost; view of hills is as significant a view as
of the bay; can extend to rear, hillside permit rioes not mean cannot add a second story, but will affect
location and design; there is a substantial vierv from the Ergun house if the poles tell story; they can
make a second story that better addresses the vierv.
The Mayor called for a vote on the motion to uphold the Planning Commission denial which was
approved 5-0 unanimously by roll call vote. The City Attorney will bring a resolution reflecting this
action to the next council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF DECISION OF PLANI-{ING COMMISSION ON TWO
VARIANCES AND TWO SPECIAL PERMITSTO-}IAXE AN ADDITION TO A
TO REPLACE A GARAGE AT 949 CHIJI-A VISTA - RESOLUTION 45-98 APPROVING SAME
City Planner reviewed her memo of April 15, 1998 vrhich recommended council hold a public hearing
and take action. Michael and Teresa Garrett, applicants, a.re proposing to make a 39O SF first floor
addition to their home and replace their 288 SF garage ivith a new 455 SF one car garage with
workroom/recreation area and toilet and sink" They need a side setback variance (3 feet proposed, 4
feet required) for the addition to the house, a lot coverage variance (43^4 percent requested where 40
percent is allowed), a conditional use permit to add a toilet to an accessory structure, and a condi-
tional use permit to use an accessory struoture for a l',rorkroom or recreational use. The Planning
Commission approved the two variances llut denied the special permits for a toilet and for recreational
use of the accessory structure. She responded to council questions about duplex zoning and parking
requirements.
Mayor Spinelli opened the public hearing. 'Ihe applicants, Teresa and Michael Garrett, noted they
love living in Burlingame; want to stay here, need to enlarge and husband needs a workshop area; he
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works for a construction cornpany and it's dirty work and needs toilet so he doesn't have to come up
stairs into house; garage is dilapidated and needs to be replaced; only have one car so don't need
larger garage and code requires one coverdd parking space; have made provision for second covered
parking space by designing so that removal of interior wall will make garage two car if needed in the
future; will add an electric gate and electric garage door opener so it's easier to use parking in future;
want glass door to back yard to make recreation use more feasible; need a work space outside of
house; requested approval. The hearing was closed.
Council discussed; asked about effectiveness'of conCiticn recorded with deed that space can never be
used as living area; can title be clouded so garage carulot be used as second unit, yes done by
recording resolution of action with the title; could place a monetary penalty, yes by bond. Council-
woman Knight and Mayor Spinelli had some concerns about misuse by future owners, but if recorded
with deed could accommodate this young couple.
Councilwoman O'Mahony moved to uphold the Planning Commission approvals of two variances, for
side setback for addition to the house and for lot coverage, and to reverse the Planning Commission
and grant the conditional use permits for a toilet in an accessory structure and for a workroom andlor
recreational use in an accessory structure by adopti.on of RESOLUTION 45-98 with conditions, noting
it is clear the applicants need the space, can only ehter ttre house by the front door; removing the side
stairs will widen the driveway and make it more useable for access to the garage, the workroom will
be used by two adults to do work they bring home from teaching and job site; present development on
site prohibits use as duplex as zoned. Counciknan Galligan seconded the motion.
Discussion: agreed removing stairs will widen driveway; need to think of future, not short term need
of applicant, what will happen if facilities there in future; kids grow and drive cars, no place to put
thern; recreation use different from workroom, recreation implies more intense use; prefer a sink
only; need to meet needs of present owners, can't worry about what might happen in 20 years; can
approve with toilet if title is clouded.
The mayor called for a vote on the motion to approve two variances and two conditional use permits
The motion carried unanimously 5-0 on roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEAR.ING - APPEAI- OF DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION ON AN AMEND.
MENT TO A TJSE PERMIT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AND HOURS OF
OPERATTON FOR A PHYSIOTHERAPY BUSINESS AT 340 LORTON - DENIED
City Flanner reviewed her memo of April 15, 1998 which recommended council hold a public hearing
and take action. The Planning Commission denied this request at its April 27 , L998, meeting citing
too intensive use for the site. Gina LaRocca, spplicant and business owner, is requesting an
amendment to the conditional use permit issuerl. in July 1996 for a physiotherapy business in a 374 SF
office at 340 Lorton. The amendment is to increase the number of employees from 2 to 5 and to
retain the hours of operation, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
Mayor Spinelli opened the public hearing. Gina LaRocca, applicant, presented a binder outlining her
business; she explained her business in detail and described the time spent with clients; said most of
her clients walk to her site, they work in the area; noted many of the offices in her building have
increased the employees from when they started; she requested approval. She responded to council
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questions about scheduling clients; council noted severe parking problems in this area. The hearing
was closed.
Councilman Galligan noted that with number of clients and people working there he had no problem
in allowing this use. Councilwoman Knight disagreed and thought there was need for code enforce-
ment to see if people are doing what they have pennits to be doing in these other offices; area is
heavily impacted with traffic and parking; would uphold Planning Commission. Vice Mayor Janney
glad the applicant is so successful but feel she needs a larger place. Councilwoman O'Mahony
commended the applicant on the work she is doing, but this would impact the area; agreed we have a
severe parking problem in the area. Mayor Spinelli hoped she could move to another area in city.
Vice Mayor Janney moved to uphold the Planning Commission denial. Seconded by Councilwoman
O'Mahony and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote, Councilman Galligan voting no.
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF DECISI-ON OUPLAL{NING COMMISSION ON AN AMEND-
MENT TO A TAKE-OUT FOOD PERMIT TO ALLQW DEI IVERY SERVICE FROM A RES-
TAURANT AT 1108 BTTRLTNGAME AVENUE-.RESQLTTTTON 46-q8 APPROVING SAME
City Planner reviewed her memo of April 15, 1998 rvhich recommended council hold a public hearing
and take action. Dan Greenstein, manager of Rosti's Restatrrant, is requesting an amendment to the
restaurant's take-out food service permit to allow the resfaurant to provide home delivery service.
The proposed food delivery service would only be offered in the evening hours; they would add 3 to 5
part time employees to cover the additional business. The Planning Commission denied this request at
its April 27 , 1998 meeting, noting this is not an appropriate location for a delivery service.
Councilwoman Knight asked about the deiivery service they had used which charged 25 percent.
Councilwoman Knight recalled when this resta.rlrant lvent in, thought it was a destination restaurant,
not take-out; then agreed if people stop ih to take honie is ok; appreciate good job they do but if they
locate on Burlingame Avenue they should not be take-.out or delivery; people are concerned about
parking; allowing this would create circumstance vihere drivers would be circling the block 10 times
and double parking; increase parking problems; would support Planning Commission denial.
Councilman Galligan noted fine line betweeu these "oor[facf." drivers and regular employees"
Councilwoman O'Mahony understand where Councilivoman Knight coming from but did not believe
this additional delivery use would be great impact. Councilman Galligan recalled Chicken Delight on
California; this business should be located there; don'l see hovr delivery would impact any more than
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Mayor Spinelli opened the public hearing. Dan Greenstein, applicant representing Rosti's, explained
the delivery service charged 25 percent ofthe price ofthe food for delivery, that charge exceeded
their margin of profit, it was too expensive so they snrppeC, using it; they now hire "contract" delivery
persons, showed sample contract; these drivers are shrdents and are not on his payroll; drivers use
Caltrain parking lot to park; contended take-out or delivery was essentially the same thing; he
responded to council questions about delivery service. Jean Pratali, Peter Guy, Cliff Woods, Mrs
Nannini and Howard Page spoke in favor of granting this reQuest; delivery provides jobs for kids and
keeps them busy; takes so long to find a parking space that delivery is a good alternative, other
businesses in the area deliver including Rouncl Table Pizza ancl the florist shop; issue is if delivery is
allowed to one food business should bi allowed to aii fbod businesses; parking is not an issue, if want
to go there will find a place" The hearing was closecl.
take-out on Burlingame Avenue; rvould also support. Councilwoman Knight recalled joint study
meeting with Planning Commission where we discirssed take-out. Vice Mayor Janney was inclined to
approve, noting delivery service only in evening. Mayor Spinelli asked if services such as "meals on
wheels" have permits, he also could approve this request.
Councilwoman O'Mahony rnoved to overturn the Plaruiing Commission denial and approve this
request for an amendment to take out food service permit to add delivery service by adoption of
RESOLUTION 46-98 with the added condition thal dellyg{y service shall be limited to evening hours
after 5 p.m. and dropping conditions 1 and 4 in the staff report. Seconded by Vice Mayor Janney and
carried 4-1 on roll call vote, Councilwoman Kniglrt voting no.
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF DECISION CE PI.ANNING COMMISSION ON A CONDI-
TIONAL USE PERMIT FOR EXTENDED HOUF.$ AT A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT 1660
BAYSHORE - RESOLUTION 47-98 APPROVING SAME
Councilman Galligan excused himself from the discussion and vote because of a possible conflict of
interest since he has a business arrangement with the property ov/ner.
City Planner reviewed her memo of April 15, 1998 vrhich recommended council hold a public hearing
and take action. Edward Khoury, applicant.and restaurant operator, is requesting a special permit to
allow a food establishment to operate Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Code allows hours
Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for incidental food business). The Planning Commission
denied this request at its April 27, 1998 meeting.
Mayor Spinelli opened the public hearing. Ed Khoury; applicant, said the reason he wants to expand
hours is because there is a need for a place for hotel and car rental workers in the area to stop for a
quick inexpensive dinner; a lot ofadjacent businesses are open after hours, people can eat and beat the
traffic by driving later. He responded to council questions. Ronald Rosberg, landlord, spoke in
favor; noted Repo Depot in same building is closed at 6 p.m. and there would be plenty of parking
available; did not believe a fast food chain would want to locate in this area because there is not
enough traffic; he also noted there is a street light out at his corner and should be fixed. Another
person spoke in favor. There were no other comments and the hearing was closed.
Council members discussed; generally did not see how extending the hours could cause any problems;
the area is about 5 percent of the total building; would serve employees in area; no parking problems;
oould review in six rnonths; was some concern about opening the area up to other quick stop eateries
in this location in the future; pointed out this area is still evolving; suggest attorney revise the
ordinance that allows grocery stores to stay open lateii than restaurants.
Councilwoman O'Mahony moved to reverse the Planning Commission and approve the request by
adoption of RESOLUTION 47-98 with conditions" Motion seconded by Vice Mayor Janney and
carried 4-0-1., Councilman Galligan abstaining.
Mayor Spinelli called for a brief recess at9:56 p.m. The rneeting reconvened with all council
members present at 10:03 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARING - WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT OF PRIVATE PROPERTY -
RESOLUTION 48-98 ORDERING REMOVAL OF V/EEDS AND RUBBISH
Fublic Works Director reviewed the memo of May 11, 1998 which recommended council hold a
public hearing and take action. Each year the city establishes the Weed and Rubbish Abatement
Program. Council declared weeds and rubbish a nuisance on April 6, 1998 and staff has surveyed the
city and posted property which requires abatement. A list of posted properties was presented to
council. After council approves a resolution ordering destruction of weeds and rubbish, staff will
notiry the property owners about the deadline for vreed and rubbish removal. All unabated nuisances
will be cleared by a city contractor and a lien vrill be placed on the property to recover the removal
expenses.
Mayor Spinelli opened the public hearing. There wgre no comments and the hearing was closed.
Councilwoman O'Mahony moved adoption of RESOLUTION 48-98 ordering removal of weeds and
rubbish. Seconded by Councilman Galligan and carried unanimously by voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION 40-98 ADOP-.TNG PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLU-
TIONS 7-79 AND 5-80 ESTABLISHING OPELLSPA.CE f,I'ANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR
REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PERMITS
City Planner reviewed her memo of May 11, 1998 which recommended council hold a public hearing
and take action. One of the major issues of the 1970's was conversion of apartment buildings to
condominiums. ln 1974 the council adopteC CrdinarrcE 1015 which defined condominiums and
addressed subdivision requirements for condominiums. trn 1979 the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution 7-79 whichestablished open space and landscaping standards and in 1980 it adopted
Resolution 5-80 which established guideiines and revierv criteria for condominiums. As part of our
goal of reviewing and updating all multiple family developrnent regulations it would be appropriate
for council to adopt the Planning Commission Resolutions 7-79 and 5-80. This witl give these
guidelines added status for implementation and as city policy.
Mayor Spinelli opened the public hearing. There r',/i)r'e rro cenments and the hearing was closed.
Vice Mayor Janney moved adoption of RESOLTiTIOI.I 4"9-98. Seconded by Councilman Galligan and
carried unanimously 5-0 by voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS None
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1593 SPECIFYINITI{AT CANDIDATES FOR APPOINT-
MENT TO CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MUU:BE REGISTERED VOTERS OF THE
CITY OF BURLINGAME WHEN APPLYNVG FOR API]OINTMENT AND CLARIFYING THAT
MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMIS"SIONS.ABE-APP:9INTED BY THE CITY COU
The city attorney reviewed his memo of May 8, 1998 which recommended council introduce this
ordinance. At the meeting of May 4, 1998 council asked that the proposed ordinance specifying that
commissioners must be registered voters be redrafted to also.clarify that the entire council appoints.
He responded to council questions.
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The Mayor asked the crty clerk to read thetitle of the ordinance. Councilwoman O'Mahony moved
to waive further reading of the ordinance" Seconded,by Vice Mayor Janney and carried unanimously.
Councilwoman O'Mahony moved to introduce'ORDINANCE 1593. Seconded Councilman Galligan
and carried unanimously by voice vote.' .:
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APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION.,
Mayor Spinelli said he and Councilwoman Ifuight intervierved 14 candidates for the Planning
Comrnission last Saturday. Councilwoman Knight said they recommended appointment of Joseph
Bojues for the three year term, and Anne I(eighran and Stanley Vistica for the two four year terms"
She related all their qualifications, talents and interests and felt they would be excellent additions to
the Planning Commission. Both regretted the loss of Commissioner Mike Galligan but thought it best
for him to retire because of a concern about how it appears to an applicant before the Planning
Commission who has to appeal to a council on which a brother of a commissioner sits. Council
members regretted losing Mike Galligan, have greet respect for him, his talent and experience, he has
served well. Councilman Galligan commented on the good choices for commission; noted he wished
Mike had been asked to withdraw his application for reappointment when he notified council earlier.
Councilman Galligan moved to approve the three apoointments as recommended. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Janney and carried unanimously 5-0 on voice vote.
PROPOSED MAKEUP OF BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE ON TEEN ISSUES
Parks and Recreation Director reviewed his memo of May 14 which recommended council review the
proposed committee makeup and decide what representatives and which council member to appoint to
the comrnittee. The Park and Recreation Commission recommended at its March meeting that council
create a Blue R.ibbon Comrnittee to study teen issues. A.t the last meeting council asked staff to
propose a list of persons to be appointed to such a committee. Councilwoman Knight suggested
having a representative of our library on this committee. Councilwoman O'Mahony suggested asking
a representative of OLA or St. Catherine's Schools. The Mayor appointed Councilman Galligan as
council's representative. Councilman Galligan moved to approve the committee with additions
recommended. Seconded by Vice Mayor Janney atcl carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 50-98 DENYING APPEAL AND REVOKING USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR
STORAGE AT 970 DAVID ROAD
City Attorney reviewed his merno of May 11 which recomrnended council adopt a resolution
confirming council decision on May 4, affirming the Planning Commission's revocation of this
permit" Councilman Galligan asked about the property across the street being used by the applicant
and whether that should be mentioned in this resolution. City Attorney responded the revocation
applies only to 970 David. Code enforcement would be pursued on the other property.
Councilwoman O'Mahony moved adoption of RESOLUTION 50-98. Seconded by Vice Mayor
Janney and carried unanimously 5-0 by voice vote.
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To sERVE ALCoHoLIC BEvERAGES AT .AN EvuNt ar tHp RrcnrnnoN cgNrpR
Parks and Recreation Director reviewed his memo of Mi) i4., lgglwhich recommended council
review this request and decide whether to not to approve this permit. The Burlingame High School
75th Diamond Jubilee Committee is requesting.to serve alcoholic beverages at an event for 200-250
persons on September 11 at the Recreation Center. Xf ap;:roved, staff recommends certain conditions:
1) only beer and wine be served; 2) only plastic or p'aper cups be used on the patio; 3) signs be posted
at the north end of the patio restricting alcoholic beverages to the patio area; 4) all regulations
regarding sale of alcoholic beverages be followed; and 5) an off-duty police officer be hired to patrol
the exterior of the Recreation Center.
Vice Mayor Janney moved to approve the request r',,ith conditions recommended. Seconded and
carried unanimously. Councilwoman Knight askeC about keeping people in the patio area and not
letting them wander into park drinking.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilwoman Knight asked to remove iterflri "c" and "g. "
RESOLUTION 51-98 ACCEPTING CO.MP!,ETION OF BURLINGAME VILLAGE
STREET LIGHTS - CP O7O3
Public Works memo of May 12, 1998 recommended council accept the project as completed
by Tennyson Electric in the amount of $196,295.
RESOLUTION 52-98 APPROVING AME}{DIUENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
FOR THE COWAN/MARSTEN PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS - CP 9618
Public Works memo of May 13, 1998 recoryrmendeC council approve an amendment to the
agreement with Winzler & Kelly for the Covral/Marsten pump station improvements in the
amount of $38,200 increased cost.
APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN S/4NBERN/4RDINO PUBZIC
EMPLOYEES VS CITY OF FONTAI{A
City Attorney's memo of May 7, 1998 recorrmqnCed council approve participation as an
amicus curiae at no cost to the city.
APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER FOR SEI.I.IAtsILESOURCE HANDBOOK BY
TION OF RESOLUTION 53-08
City Manager's note of May 12 attached to Senior Commission Chairman Jones letter dated
May 11, tr 998 recommended council approve by resolution a budget transfer of $1600 from
contingency reserve to recreation deoartment for the "Senior Resource Handbook. "
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City Attorney's memo of May 7, 1998 recommended denial of claim for personal iqiuries.
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Librarian's memo of May 4, L998 recommended council reappoint Shirley Robertson as the
city's representative to the PLS Advisory Board for a second two year term to June 30, 2000
X. WARRANTS AND PAYROLI.
Finance Director recommended approval of Warrants 57459 - 57968 (excluding Library checks
57801 - 57866), duly audited, in the amount of $1,204,048.73, Payroll Checks 105882 -
106603 for the month of April 1998 in the amount of $1,037,318.79 and Electronic Fund
Transfers for April 1998 in the amount of $330,063.00.
Councilman Galligan moved approval of the Consent Calendar except items "c" and "g. " Seconded
REMOVED CONSENT ITEMS
c. TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR TI{REE UNITS AT 51 EL CAMINO REAL
Public Works memo of May 13 recommended council concur with the Planning Commission
and approve this map subject to conditions.
Councilwoman Knight asked about all the letters council received regarding a condominium project on
El Camino. Staff responded letters were regarding a project at l}7-lzl El Camino; attorney noted
the map action also waives fee if this developer applies for a parking variance within certain time.
Councilwoman O'Mahony moved approval of the tentati're condominium map. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Janney and carried unanimously.
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO OPPOSE LEGISI-ATION IMPACTING VEHICLE LICENSE FEE
ryLN REVENUE
Finance Director's memo of May 7 , lggl recommended council authorize staff to oppose
legislation that would eliminate the vehicle license fee. Fresently we receive over $1 million
annually as the city's share of this fee.
Councilwoman Knight noted the impact this legislation would have on the city; another example of
the state taking money from the city and calling it a tax cut; this came up before the legislative
eommittee and they stressed importance of writing letters to editors about this; these funds help pay
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for our shuttle bus service and would affect potice;intl fire funding. Vice Mayor Janney also noted
libraries are also very concerned about this loss of funds.
Councilwoman O'Mahony moved approval of opposition to this legislation. Seconded by Vice Mayor
Janney and carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilwoman O'Mahony attended CCAG meetings and county finance advisory committee.
Councilman Galligan reported on the city/schcol liaison rneeting; Convention Bureau's "Tourism"
lunch; and Sustainable San Mateo County meeting. Vice Mayor Janney also attended the Convention
Bureau lunch; reported on a library meeting, CMAQ and Chamber board meeting. Councilwoman
Knight attended a legislative committee meeting and represented the transportation authority at a
Dumbarton rail task force meeting.
OLD BUSINESS None
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Galligan mentioned a number of vehicles urith "for sale" signs that have been parked on
El Camino in front of Peninsula Hospital for a whi.le.
Mayor Spinelli said the stop light at Oak Grove anri Ca.lifornia in the southbound direction appears to
be misbehaving.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Commission Minutes: Library Board, April 2.1; Planning, May 11, 1998
Department Reports: Park & Recreation Quarterly Report; Treasurer, April 30, 1998.
San Mateo County Convention & Visitors SJ-;r:ea,l I'.eport for April 1998.
Letter from Gerald Weisl indicating his sup;;crt of tire Broadway BID
Proclamations: Honoring Retiring Planning Commissioner Chuck Mink; and Child Support
Awareness Day, May 28, 1998.
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for El Camino Real"
ktter from Supervisor Nevin regarding "Spare the Air Days" "
Irtter from City of Alameda regarding support cif the Quiet Communities Act of 1997.
i. Commendation to the Police Department from '}'/-{ADD. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)"
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CLOSED SESSION
At 10:58 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting tg i closed session to confer with the City Manager
and City Attorney on labor negotiations with the PoLice Cfficers Association and the Fire Fighters
Union.
The meeting reconvened at 11:16 p.m. Attorney announced Council gave direction to the City
Manager on labor negotiations
ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF PENNY RE9A}{
Mayor Spinelli noted with sadness the recent death.of Penny Regan, wife of Tim Regan. After a
moment of silence, the Mayor adjourned the meeting in her memory at 11:17 p.m.
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