HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1999.12.06BIJRLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
December 6,1999
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor O'Mahony called the meeting to order at a Closed Session of the City Council at 6:30 p.m. in
Conference Room A of City Hall. All five council members were present. Council conferred with its
Labor Negotiator, the City Manager, regarding negotiations with the Police Officers Association. At
6:55 p.m. council moved to chambers for the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City
Hall Council Chambers. This was the last regular meeting for City Clerk Judy Malfatti. The meeting
was called to order at7 03 p.m. by Mayor Rosalie O'Mahony.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Peter Wickman
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL PRESENT:
COUNCIL ABSENT:
COFFEY, GALLIGAN, JANNEY, O'MAHONY, SPINELLI
NONE
MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of November L6,1999, were unanimously approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION. VARIANCE FOR PARKING SPACE DIMENSION AND CONDOMINIUM
PERMIT FOR A 12 UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM WITH UNDERGROUND PARKING
AT 1237-1241 CAPUCHINO AVENUE; APPROVING RESOLUTION 120-1999 WITH
CONDITIONS: AND APPROVING TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP AND FINAL PARCEL
MAPS
City Planner reviewed her memo of November 24, 1999, which recommended council hold a public
hearing and take action on both the Planning issues and the maps. The applicant, Amir Shahmirza, is
proposing to build a 12 unit residential condominium on two lots currently occupied by two single
family houses; maps are necessary for the merger of the lots and for the condominium; this project
was reviewed by the Planning Commission on September 13 and denied without prejudice; it was
appealed to council and the council upheld the Planning Commission decision. The applicant returned
to the Planning Commission with a revised project on November 8 and the project was denied; the
applicant again appealed to council. The proposed project has 12 dwelling units, each with two
bedrooms, requiring 24 parking spaces. The project provides 27 parking spaces below grade, three
designated for guest parking. One space is disabled accessible and the remaining 26 spaces are
designed to uni-stall dimension (8'6" by 19') where code requires 9' by 20', thus requiring a parking
variance. Because the project is more than four units, the project requires a Negative Declaration.
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The applicant submitted a sewer report stating that the existing sewer capacity is sufficient for this
project; the project underground garage wall at the front was moved three feet back to accommodate
tree planting and the underground walls will be waterproofed to reduce drainage pumping to the
street. The applicant notes that delivery trucks can park in the driveway. City Planner noted there
arc 29 conditions listed for approval and made clarification corrections to two of these conditions. A
letter was received from Anthony and Gail Mosse , 1252 Capuchino, objecting to the project because
of traffic and parking, inadequate sewer system, no parking for delivery trucks on narrow street and
unsuitability of a three story building on this block. City Planner responded to council questions.
Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. Amir Shahmirza, applicant, explained that the plans
have been revised in response to council directions, sewer study has been submitted which shows the
sewer is adequate; moved back three feet to allow planting of trees and the underground garage will
be waterproofed; he felt the Planning Commission was inconsistent in that it recently approved other
large condominium and apartment buildings at other locations; this is a good project, meets all code
requirements and exceeds parking needs; will provide needed housing and increase the value of
neighborhood; he requested approval. Mayor O'Mahony asked if he would agree to putting a loading
zone in front of the project; he said he would.
Speaking in opposition was Sean Doherty, l25l Capuchino and Vaztkes Boghossian, 1249
Capuchino; agreed with Mosse letter concerns; Planning Commission has denied this project twice; a
yellow zone would be good for deliveries but would take two vital parking spaces away from
neighborhood; project doesn't fit into the community, socially or aesthetically; this is neighborhood
with small children; will bring it27 morc cars; zoning should be changed to not allow such a large
building; project is too tall and too large for this narrow street; they asked denial. Amir Shahmirza
declined to comment on rebuttal. The hearing was closed.
Council discussed: applicant was given direction by council and has responded; has done a sewer
study as requested; agree parking is major issue and council will be studying this soon, but this
project is exceeding parking requirements; also have a condition that no recreational vehicles be stored
in garage; they will waterproof underground garage walls to reduce drainage pumping to street; at
rear of this lot are four story tall buildings; this type of development will be good for the area close to
Broadway shopping area; residents at this condo will support Broadway merchants; condo owners will
have pride of ownership, better for area i.han apartment ienants; will be large building but will be
beautiful; zoning was fixed long ago and such a project is allowed here; don't want to see 14
apartments units here; would approve. Councilman Spinelli said he would support denial because a
three story building does not fit on this narrow street; project should be cut back to ten units; the large
vehicles that people drive may not fit in these smaller parking spaces allowed by the variance; project
belongs on a wider street.
Councilwoman Janney moved to reverse the Planning Comrrission denial and approve the Negative
Declaration, Variance for Parking Space Dimension and Condominium Permit by adoption of
RESOLUTION 120-1999 for the reasons stated in the record and facts in the staff report with
conditioned and adding a condition to add a loading zone for deliveries and that the applicant be
required to pay costs of installing the loading zone. Seconded by Vice Mayor Galligan and carried
4-1 by voice vote, Councilman Spinelli voting no.
Councilwoman Janney moved approval of the Tentative and Final Parcel Map for lot merger and the
Tentative Condominium Map for 1237-1241 Capuchino. Seconded by Vice Mayor Galligan and
carried 4-1 on voice vote, Councilman Spinelli voting no.
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PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION 121-1999 APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT. ORDINANCE TO CHANGE ZONING DISTRICT AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF REAL ESTATE USE ON FIRST
FLOOR AT 320-350 PRIMROSE ROAD - INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1621
City Planner reviewed her memo of November 24, 1999, which recommended council hold a public
hearing and take action. Action should include the General Plan amendment, the ordinance to change
the zoning designation, the conditional use permit and the Negative Declaration for all three items.
The applicant, Carrick & English, is requesting a General Plan amendment, rezoning and use permit
in order to change 2000 SF of an existing bank use to real estate use on the first floor of the office
building at 320-350 Primrose Road. The site is presently zone C-l Subarea A of the Burlingame
Avenue Commercial District and first floor financial and real estate uses are not allowed. The present
bank use and real estate use at the site are nonconforming uses and were present when the Subarea A
zone was created in 1980. This proposal would change the zoning district from Burlingame Area
Commercial Subarea A to Subarea B-1 where real estate is allowed on the first floor with a
conditional use permit. The Planning Commission approved this request at its November 8 meeting.
Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed.
Councilman Spinelli moved to approve the Negative Declaration for the reasons stated by the Planning
Commission and in the staff reports. Seconded by Councilman Coffey and carried unanimously.
Councilwoman Janney moved to approve RESOLUTION 121-1999 Approving General Plan Amendment
for the reasons stated by the Planning Commission and in the staff reports. Seconded by Vice Mayor
Galligan and carried unanimously. Mayor O'Mahony asked the City Clerk to read the title of the
ordinance. Councilwoman Janney moved to waive further reading of the ordinance. Seconded by
Councilman Spinelli and carried unanimously. Vice Mayor Galligan moved to introduce the ordinance to
rezofie the property and schedule a public hearing for January 3,2000. Seconded by Councilwoman
Janney and carried unanimously. The mayor directed the City Clerk to publish a summary of the
ordinance. Councilman Spinelli moved to approve the conditional use permit by resolution with the
conditions recommended by the Planning Commission for the reasons stated by the Planning Commission
and in the staff reports. Seconded by Councilman Coffey and carried unanimously.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney reported that council met in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. this evening to discuss with
the City Manager labor negotiations with the Police Officers Association. Council gave direction to
the City Manager on labor negotiations. At the end of this meeting, council will continue with the
Closed Session to discuss with its Real Property Negotiators, the City Manager, City Attorney and the
Director of Public Works, the possible purchase of property at 1347 and/or 1369 North Carolan; and
also to discuss with the City Attorney threatened litigation in the claim of George's Holiday Cleaners
and whether to initiate litigation in one matter.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mary Carson, Judy Miller and James Quinn spoke concerning cable television and their desire for
broadcast of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN); their group worked hard on the annual
TCI survey but TCI/ATT will not disclose the results of the survey; TCI/ATT have ignored resident
desires; a large number of city residents want EWTN service; after TCI's first denial the group
worked to get responses to the annual survey in which people indicated they want EWTN and now
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Cathy Baylock noted concerns about the reversal of the Planning Commission action on approval of
the Capuchino project and concerns about design review; also would like council to consider a new
city clerk who could oversee the Website because the agenda was not posted on the Website.
City Manager reviewed his memo of December l, 1999, which recommended council set a special
meeting to interview City Clerk finalists. Since the City Clerk is an elected official the Brown Act
requires that interviews involve a majority of the council and selection be at an open public meeting.
Following the interviews, council may appoint a City Clerk. At the close of the recruitment period
we had ten applications; one appears to be for only the elected portion of the job, some are for only
the deputy portion and the balance are for both of the portions. The unexpired term of the elected
City Clerk runs until November 200L. Based on the number of applicants, he suggested council
appoint a subcommittee of two council members and the present City Clerk to screen applications and
narrow the field to three or four finalists. These finalists would be interviewed by council at the
special public meeting. Because this is an elected position, it is not appropriate for the City Manager
to make recommendations.
Council discussed at length; whether to split into two positions, City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk, or
keep it combined; some felt more efficient to have one person; noted some applicants do not live in
the city; staff clarified that they would need to move into city and be registered voters before they
could be appointed as City Clerk; council appointed Councilwoman Janney and Mayor O'Mahony to
meet with the City Clerk and City Manager to screen the applications. Council scheduled a special
meeting for December 15, 1999 at 5 p.m. to interview the top applicants and possibly make an
appointment.
RESOLUTION 122-1999 DIRECTING CITY REPRESENTATIVE'S VOTE ON
REORGANIZATION OF JPA AND PURCHASE OF BFI FACILITIES BY THE SBTSA AND (2)
RESOLUTION 123-1999 AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN FRANCHISE
COLLECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BFI
Asst. City Manager reviewed his memo of November 30, 1999, which recommended council (1)
approve a resolution directing affirmative vote on establishment of the South Bay Waste Management
Authority (SBWMA) and purchase of BFI's San Carlos facilities by the Authority and recommending
to SBWMA that a permanent management function be established by contract with a qualified
consulting firm or through expanded contract with San Mateo County; and (2) adopt a resolution
authorizing the city manager's signature on a franchise collection agreement between the city and BFI
to bring language up to date and consolidate the various documents under the 1987 agreement. Vice
Mayor Galligan asked if this would affect rates. Mayor O'Mahony thanked the Asst. City Manager
for efforts on behalf of the city in meeting its AB 939 (the Integrated Waste Management Act) goals.
Vice Mayor Galligan moved to approve RESOLUTION 122-1999 Directing the City Representative's
Vote on Reorganization and Purchase. Seconded by Councilwoman Janney and carried unanimously.
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TCI/ATT says the survey results are not available to public because it would give competition an
unfair advantage; noted TCI/ATT has no competition in the city, has an exclusive franchise; believe
TCI/ATT is being high-handed; asked that council write another letter or a resolution to TCI/ATT.
CITY CLERK APPLICANTS - SCHEDULE SPECIAL MEETING FOR INTERVIEWS
Vice Mayor Galligan moved approval of RESOLUTION 123-1999 Authorizing the City Manager to
sign the Franchise Agreement. Seconded by Councilwoman Janney and carried unanimously.
GROUNDWATER DRAINAGE FROM NEW MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP-
MENTS
Public Works Director reviewed the memo of November 22, 1999, which recommended council
review the four options and direct staff whether to pursue this matter further. Council has asked staff
to examine options for addressing groundwater flows in the city's street guffers from new multi-family
residential developments. This mainly occurs when groundwater is pumped from below-grade
garages into the gutter through curb openings, sometimes flowing several blocks before entering a
catch basin. Because of the relatively flat slope of gutters in residential neighborhoods, generally
between El Camino and California Drive, the groundwater may pond in numerous locations
throughout the year creating safety hazards. He listed four options: 1) require installation of a private
storm drain pipe from the development to the nearest city storm drain; 2) install a city storm drain to
the private development; 3) do not allow new development to construct below the groundwater table
level; or 4) require waterproofing of new development below groundwater table level.
Councilman Spinelli said he would like to see one of these options used for every new multi-family
residential development. Council asked about how staff would handle this, staff could add to check list;
clarif,red that this applies to residential developments only. Council concurred on applying aly one of
these options on a case by case basis to all new multi-family residential developments.
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
City Manager's memo of November 15, 1999, recommended council make changes to the list of council
assignments for the coming year. Mayor O'Mahony asked council members to inform her of any
assignments or changes they desire.
COMMISSION APPLICANTS AND NEW VACANCIES ON COMMISSIONS
City Manager reviewed his memo of November 23,1999, which recommended council appoint interview
teams and schedule interviews for the Beautification, Civil Service, Park & Recreation, Traffic Safety and
Parking Commissions and Mosquito Abatement District. In addition there is one seat open on Planning
Commission because Mike Coffey was elected to city council and one seat on Senior Commission
because of the resignation of Commissioner Herzberg.
Council called for applications and set a filing dea{Ji1e of Decemb er 27 , 1999, for these two new
vacancies. Vice Mayor Galligan moved to continue Dennis Preger on the Mosquito Abatement Board
until December 31, 2000. Seconded by Councilman Spinelli and carried. Interview teams for
commissions were appointed: Beautification, Councilman Spinelli and Councilman Coffey; Civil Service,
Councilman Spinelli and Vice Mayor Galligan; Park & Recreation, Mayor O'Mahony and Councilwoman
Janney; Traffic, Safety and Parking, Councilman Coffey and Vice Mayor Galligan.
COTINCILWOMAN JANNEY'S MEMO REGARDING DESIGN REVIEW
Councilwoman Janney's memo of November 19 asked that council review the aspects of Design Review;
how to make the process work more objectively and responsively; how to limit review of single story and
additions to specific problems; and the need to finish the design review guidelines. She felt this would be
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a good topic for the February joint meeting with the Planning Commission. Council discussed at length;
need to make easier for applicants; lessen time spent by Planning Commission; design review of single
story houses could be accomplished by limiting height and garage requirements; need to involve Planning
Commission in discussions; need to have guidelines, something simple, not an encyclopedia; need a
survey done of people who have gone through process, develop questions to ask; need to watch wording
in definitions like plate line; agreed to discuss at the joint Planning Commission meeting in February.
Mayor O'Mahony has asked that council give her direction on the upcoming vote for assignments of
various council members of cities throughout the county to several county wide agencies. Council
concurred on supporting Councilwoman Janney for appointment to the Central SamTrans Board seat.
Councilman Spinelli moved to support Janney for Central Sam Trans seat. Seconded by Vice Mayor
Galligan and carried unanimously. Vice Mayor Galligan supported Michael Guingona of Daly City for
appointment to the North SamTrans seat. Councilman Spinelli said he would like to see Maxine
Gonsalves appointed to that seat, he moved for her support but there was no second. Councilwoman
Janney moved to support Guingona. Seconded Vice Mayor Galligan and carried 4-1, Councilman
Spinelli voting no. Councilman Spinelli moved to support John Lee of San Mateo to the Transportation
Authority, seconded and carried. Councilman Spinelli moved to support Panza for the Transportation
Authority seat. Seconded by Councilman Coffey and carried. Council agreed the mayor should support
these people through all votes. Mayor O'Mahony asked if anyone was interested in several seats for
which no one has applied.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION 124-19OO AWARDING CONTRACT TO GOODLAND LANDSCAPE
CONSTRUCTION FOR THE BAYSIDE PARK. PHASE I. IMPROVEMENTS FOR
BURLINGAME LANDFILL LOWER DECK - CP 9117(7)
Public Works memo of November 30, 1999, recommended council approve a resolution
awarding a contract to Goodland Landscape Construction in the amount of $1,816,339.10 for
the Base Bid and Bid Alternates 1 through 4 for Bayside park, Phase I, Improvements
constructing the lower deck baseball field, parking lot, dog park, Airport Boulevard parking
and the marsh trail.
RESOLUTION 125-1949 AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH URS GREINER
WOODWARD-CLYDE FOR GEOTECHNICAL AND SURVEYING CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES FOR BAYSIDE PARK. PHASE I. CP 9117(7): AND RESOLUTION 126-1999
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT WITH URS GREINER
WOODWARD-CLYDE FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND OUALITY ASSURANCE.
PHASE III. LANDFILL LOWER DECK, CP 9i17(2)
Public Works memo of November 30, 1999, recommended council approve resolutions
authorizing two agreements with URS Greiner Woodward-Clyde (1) in the amount of $97,000
for geotechnical and survey construction services for the Bayside park Phase I (lower deck
improvements) and (2) an amendment in the amount of $12,000 for additional construction
management and quality assurance services for the Phase III Landfill Closure project.
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RESOLUTION 127-1999 AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF VAC-CON COMBINATION
SEWER AND STORM DRAIN CLEANER VEHICLE FROM MUNICIPAL
MAINTENANCE EOUIPMENT
Public Works memo of November 22, 1999, recommended council approve a resolution
authorizing purchase of a Vac-Con Combination Sewer and Storm Drain Cleaner vehicle from
Municipal Maintenance Equipment in the amount of $204,000 through an existing purchase
order from the City of Atwater.
RESOLUTION 128-1999 AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH IEDA FOR LABOR
RELATIONS CONSULTANT SERVICES
City Manager's memo of November 23, 1999, recommended council approve an agreement
for consultant services for labor relations with IEDA. IEDA will assist the city with labor
relations with the Police, Fire and AFSCME bargaining groups.
RESOLUTION 129-1999 ADOPTING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL
PROPERTY ACQUISITION GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
City Attorney's memo of November 22, 1999, recommended council adopt a resolution
establishing Relocation Assistance and Real property Acquisition Guidelines.
RESOLUTION 130.1999 ACCEPTING COMPLETION BY JJR CONSTRUCTION OF
PARKING LOT J STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS - CP 9511
Public Works memo of November 22, 1999, recommended council approve a resolution
accepting the Parking Lot J improvements completed by JJR Construction in the amount of
$285,678.
RESOLUTION 131-1999 APPROVING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT WITH WILLIAMS
CONSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC LINE
Public Works memo of November 30, 1999, recommended council approve a resolution
authorizing an agreement with Williams Communications for an Encroachment Permit to
install fiber optic lines.
AUTHORIZE ONE NEW FULL TIME TYPIST CLERK POSITION IN PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Parks & Recreation Director's memo of December l, L999, recommended council authorize
the addition of a new full time typist clerk'position in the Parks & Recreation Department
effective February 1, 2000. The position will be funded by elimination of two part time
positions.
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REJECT CLAIMS OF JANE BARBER. CHARLOTTE GARRETT, JOHN HUGHES. M.
JEAN MALON. DAVID MAYERS, ALFRED STRAUSS. HENRY SORENSEN AND DON
VOWELL FOR ALLEGED UNFAIRNESS IN PUBLIC HEARINGS AND IN DECISION
REGARDING 535 ALMER ROAD CONDOMINIUM
City Attorney's memo of November 23, 1999, recommended council reject these claims of
certain owners of condominiums at 525 Almer Road who allege the city handled the
application for a condominium permit at 535 Almer in an unfair and inequitable manner.
City Librarian's memo of October 29, 1999, requested council approve travel expenses for the
City Librarian to attend the Public Library Association Conference in Charlotte, North
Carolina, March 28-April 1, 2000. Expenses will not exceed $1,500.
AUTHORIZE CITY ATTORNEY TO JOIN IN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN ZELIG YS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
City Attorney's memo of November 9, 1999, recommended council approve joinder in amicus
curiae brief at no cost to the city.
I. CANCEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 20. 1999
City Manager's memo of December l, 1999, recommended council cancel the city council
meeting scheduled for December 20, 1999.
Public Works memo of November 22, 1999, recommended council concur with the Planning
Commission and approve this final map.
n.TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THREE UNITS AT 508 PENINSULA
Public Works memo of November 22, 1999, recommended council concur with the Planning
Commission and approve this tentative map.
o APPROVE LIBRARY FISCAL POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR BANK ACCOUNTS
AND CREDIT CARDS
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City Librarian's memo of November 17 , 1999, recommended council approve a revised fiscal
and credit card policy and procedure.
D. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL
Finance Director recommended payment of Warrants 66549 - 67005, duly audited, in the
amount of $2,406,106.75, Payroll Checks 120639 - I2L773 for the month of October 1999 in
the amount of $1,861 ,921,92, and Electronic Fund Transfers for the month of October 1999 in
the amount of $284,532.89.
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J. REOUEST TO ATTEND OUT OF STATE CONFERENCE (LIBRARY)
rn. FINAL CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THREE UNITS AT 51 EL CAMINO REAL
q. CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR FOR 2OOO
City Clerk's memo of November 10, 1999, recommended council approve a proposed calendar
for city council meetings during 2000.
Vice Mayor Galligan moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilman Coffey and
carried unanimously by voice vote.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Galligan attended the Chamber Annual meeting, the school district superintendent
committee, Council of Cities and North County Council of Cities (NCCC); the South San Francisco
council reorganization; he was at the 49'er game at which one of the city's public works employees,
Ron Rickman, won a field goal kicking contest; also attended with all council members our tree
lighting event. Councilman Spinelli reported on the Airport Roundtable meeting and attended the tree
lighting. Councilman Coffey attended the Council of Cities, NCCC and SSF reorganization and the
tree lighting where he got his first ride on a fire engine. Councilwoman Janney went to many of these
events and also the Millbrae, San Carlos and SSF reorgarizations; she also reported on the
Convention Bureau. Mayor O'Mahony attended Council of Cities, CMAQ, and CCAG; the Millbrae
and San Carlos reorganizations; and our wonderful tree lighting ceremony.
OLD BUSINESS
Vice Mayor Galligan expressed concern that there have been no meetings with the Lions Club
committee regarding the Lions Hall. Councilwoman Janney said they are waiting for the city; council
agreed Mayor O'Mahony and Councilman Spinelli should get in touch with them.
Regarding the letter from James Quinn, Vice Mayor Galligan expressed his disappointment in
TCI/ATT which represented that they would work with city and citizens; would like to see a strong
letter sent to TCI/ATT. Councilman Spinelli said he saw a competitor of ATT putting lines in
another city; staff noted that this company is an open video supplier.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Commission Minutes: Library Board, September 2L;Park and Recreation, October 2l and
November 18; Beautification, November 4; Traffic, Safety and Parking, November 10;
Planning, November 22, 1999.
Department Reports: Treasurer, October 31,1999; Building, October 1999; Police, October
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Letter from James Quinn regarding cable television and EWTN.
Letter from Natalie Harwood regarding need for a senior center and a senior coordinator
Letters from Jennifer and Juergen Pfaff, and from Dian Delantoni, Principal of Washington
School, regarding the proposed storage facility at999 Howard.
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AT&T / TCI Cable System Upgrade memo from Public Works.
Pre-BART Traffic and Parking Count memo from Public Works
Council moved into closed session at9:20 p.m. to continue a conference with Real Property
Negotiators, the City Manager, City Attorney and Director of Public Works Director, on property
acquisition; and with the City Attorney regarding pending and potential litigation matters.
The meeting reconvened at9:52 p.m. and the City Attorney summarized that council gave direction to
staff on these matters.
Mayor O'Mahony noted with sadness the recent passing of Beautification Commissioner William
Ward who served on that commission for eight years. After a moment of silence in his memory, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
Judith A. Malfatti
City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
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