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April3,2000
- 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 Rosalie O'Mahony called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Burlingame High School Principal Gerald Anigoni
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
COFFEY, GALLIGAN, JANNEY, SPINELLI, O'MAHONY
NONE
4. MINUTES
Vice Mayor Galligan made two corrections to the minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 20, 2000. He
requested that his attendance at the Dad's Count Breakfast held by Supervisor Jerry Hill and at Coffee and
Commerce be added to the Council Committee Reports. Councilman Spinelli made a motion to approve the
minutes of the Regular Meeting on March 20,2000; seconded by Vice Mayor Galligan; approved by voice vote
5-0.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Mayor O'Mahony presented Proclamations to seven Burlingame High School students who earned the honor of
Senior Class Valedictorian by achieving straight A's for eight semesters. Those students were Prashant
Bharadwaj, Shih-Fan (Sheni) Yeh, Angela Dong, Kristen Morgan, Scott Martindale, Julie Ayoob and Tiffany
Hahn. Principal Gerald Arrigoni introduced each student and said where they planned to attend college in the
fall.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor O'Mahony called on the City Attorney to report on the Council's closed session held at 6:45 p.m. with
the City Manager and Representatives of IEDA regarding the ongoing Police Officer negotiations. The Council
instructed both the City Manager and IEDA on how to proceed further with those negotiations.
The Council also discussed with the City ,A.ttorney whether tc initiate litigation regarding one unnamed possible
defendant and instructed him in regard to that matter.
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3. ROLL CALL
6t)PUBLIC HEARING . APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL WITHOUT
PREJUDICE OF A NEG ATIVE DECLARATION AND FIVE PARKING VARIANCES FOR A
NEW TWO STORY OFFICE BUILDING AT T411 CHAPIN ZONED C-l
SUBAREA B-1
Applicant requested a continuance for this public hearing until May l, 2000. Councilman Coffey made a
motion to continue the public hearing for 1411 Chapin Avenue; seconded by Councilman Spinelli; unanimously
approved by voice vote 5-0.
6b)PUBLIC HEARIN G _ APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF SIGN
EXCEPTION AT 1730 ROLLINS ROAD, ZONED M-1; RESOL UTION APPROVING
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND SIGN EXEMPTION
City Planner Monroe presented to her staff report of April 3, in which she explained that the applicant, Prime
Time Athletic Club, has requested an exception from the sign ordinance in order to place a 7.8 SF, t/o inch deep
interior lit wall sign, 15' above grade, on the wall on the south side of the building facing the adjacent parking
lot of Royal Athletic Club. The sign code requires a sign exception to be granted when a sign is placed on a
wall that abuts a side property line. In denying this application, the issue was that the placement of the sign
would lead to confusion about which athletic club was which, and could lead to mistaken customers leaving
their cars in the wrong parking lot because they were reluctant to move them to the adjacent property given the
shortage of parking in this area.
Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. Ray Jungwirth, Prime Time Athletic Club (PTAC), 1730 Rollins
Road, stated that the permit application to place a sign on the southem elevation of the building was because of
tree growth which they feel obstructs the view of the marquee at the front of their site to northbound traffic on
Rollins Road; feels it would be a better option to place a small sign on the building rather than remove or prune
the 20 year old trees; the placement and number of signs is well within the standards set forth by City ordinance
and the amount of signage for a wall this size will not detract from the area. Mr. Jungwirth stated Royal
Athletic Club's (RAC) Attorney, Mr. Corey, made statements that the addition of the sign on the southern end
wall will create confusion; does not believe this is the case; noted Mr. Corey made incorrect statements that a
sign was placed on the wall without a permit, which led to confusion, and that the sign was removed only after
complaints were filed with the City. Mr. Jungwirth presented a letter from Tom McGovern, Burlingame
Building Inspector, stating that after reviewing Building and Planning Department's files and speaking to the
Code Enforcement Officer, he was unable to locate any evidence of complaints or code enforcement activities in
connection with 1730 Rollins Road.
Norm Book, Attorney for PTAC, spoke regarding condition #3 requiring a survey; architectural drawings
submitted shows the PTAC does not encroach across the property line to the adjoining property. There is also a
3/c" trimon the PTAC building. The architectural drawing does not indicate clearly whether there is a l" or 4"
set back from the adjoining property, the proposed sign is going to be betweenYr" to3/t" in depth. Requested
that the requirement for a survey be reconsidered since it did not appear to him that the sign, when placed on the
building, would encroach on the adjoining property.
George Corey, 700 El Camino Real, Millbrae, Attorney representing RAC, stated the applicant placed their sign
up for one day as a test. Because of where the sign was placed rnd where the RAC driveway is, people actually
pulled into RAC's parking lot and came into RAC's building thinking they were at PTAC. When RAC
employees were told about the sign, they claimed they called the City to complain. Mr. Corey felt this proved
the point that the sign would cause confusion; suggested a tree trimmer could trim the large tree blocking the
PTAC marquee to solve the situation. He also wanted to remind Council of the parking problem in the area of
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these two clubs.
Councilman Spinelli asked how PTAC planned to light a l" thick sign. Mr. Jungwirth stated it was undecided
at this time but it was possible the sign would be lit with fiber optics or neon.
Mr. Jungwirth addressed the parking issue raised by Mr. Corey. He stated that PTAC added over 150 parking
- spaces over what is required at their own expense and feel their efforts have made the parking problems better,
not worse. The public hearing was closed.
Council comments: Councilwoman Janney wondered if confusion is a criteria the Planning Commission should
be using in denying a sign exception, supported sign exception; Councilman Coffey feels the issue of confusion
is minor; the PTAC building proposed sign is high, small, on a building that sticks out at a 90 degree angle to
the street, is a distinctly different building than the RAC building which is set back with parking in front.
Councilman Spinelli noted going north on Rollins Road, both business' signs are obstructed by trees. Feels
there is an issue of confusion; concerned how they will light the sign. Vice Mayor Galligan believes PTAC
members probably do park in RAC's parking lot and a properly placed sign would alleviate this problem;
proposed sign is under the sign limit; supported the appeal. Mayor O'Mahony noted that it was hard to
determine the property line division without viewing a map of the entire property; also wondered how they will
be able to hang the sign and have it function properly; concerned about property boundary; does not support
appeal.
Councilman Coffey made a motion that the decision of the Planning Commission in regards to a sign exception
at 1730 Rollins Road be overtumed by Resolution with the findings that the Planning Commission's decision
based on confusion does not hold up and that the sign will actually prevent confusion and add to clear
demarcation of the two uses because of building placement; recommends keeping condition #3 requiring a site
survey as part of the Planning Commission's Conditions of Approval. Seconded by Councilwoman Janney.
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Attorney noted for the record that nothing the City does give the property owners of 1730 Rollins Road any
right to enter or affect the property at l7l0 Rollins Road; any placement of the sign has to be without
trespassing on the adjoining property. Mayor O'Mahony called for a roll call vote on the motion to approve.
The motion passed on a3-2 vote (Spinelli and O'Mahony dissenting).
6c. PUBLIC HEARING _ NEGATIVE D GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO
CHANGE LAND USE DESIGNATION ON RO LLINS ROAD BETWEEN TOYON DRIVE AND
ROSE COURT EXTENDED EAST TO AI\D SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE TO CREATE AN OVERLAY ZONE ON ROLLINS ROAD BETWEEN TOYON
DRIVE AND BLOOMFIELD ROAD TO BETTER IMPLEMENT THE GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE DESIGNATION
City Planner Monroe explained the purpose of this ordinance is to resolve a conflict between the General Plan
Land Use Designation and the zoning in the area fronting Rollins Road betrveen Toyon Drive and Rose Court as
it extends to the east to Rollins Road. After study, the Planning Commission determined that the best solution
because this is a transition area and a gateway would be to create an overlay zone that enables a two-story
multiple family development in the area with a lower density than the regular R-3 zone. The overlay is
proposed to extend from Toyon to Bloomfield since these multiple family units back up into single-family uses
along this entire area. The proposed ordinance would be used to implement the land use change proposed for
the General Plan.
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Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Councilman Spinelli made a motion to approve the Negative Declaration, General Plan Amendment to change
Land Use Designation on Rollins Road to Toyon Drive and Rose Court, extended east to Rollins Road. Motion
seconded by Councilwoman Janney. Mayor O'Mahony called for a voice vote on the motion and it passed 5-0.
Councilman Spinelli made a motion to approve ORDINANCE 1627 to create an overlay zoning district between
Toyon Drive and Bloomfield Road to better implement the General Plan Land Use Designation. Seconded by
Vice Mayor Galligan; motion carried unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
6d)PUBLIC HEARING _ SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF AII ORDINANCE TO
AMEND THE DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION RULES
OF'PROCADURE
City Planner Monroe reviewed her staff report on ORDINANCE 1626 which would have all design review
projects go immediately to the Planning Commission for an interactive study with the applicant before being
assigned to a design reviewer. This ordinance also requires an amendment to the Planning Commission's
Rules of Procedure which must be approved by the City Council. The amendment changes the design review
process so that residential design review items will be placed on a special study session of the agenda;
applicants will be able to present their applications and designs to the commission and the public can comment.
The Planning Commission has the authority to direct whether the item can go directly onto their consent
calendar for action or to a design reviewer for recommendation. If adopted, ORDINANCE 1626 would become -affective May 3'd. There is no environmental action required since the changes are within the limits of the
approved review process as described in the zoning code and in the Planning Commission's Rules of Procedure.
Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. There were no c<;mments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Council Comments: Vice Mayor Galligan stated he felt this was a positive adjustment to the design review
process for the applicant as well as the design reviewer; he then made a motion to approve ORDINANCE 1626
to amend the design review process; seconded by Councilwoman Janney; motion carried unanimously by voice
vote,5-0.
Vice Mayor Galligan made a motion to approve the Resolution lo revise the Planning Commission's Rules of
Procedure; seconded by Councilwoman Janney; motion carried unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
James T. Quinn, 1l l6 Vancouver Avenue, spoke regarding the Catholic Television Network, "Eternal Word
Television Network" (EWTN) noting that it is still not being carried by AT&T Cable. Mr. Quinn said
Council's support has been appreciated; said a letter was sent to AT&T in February requesting the company
reconsider their decision to not allow the public to know the results of the customer survey and how EWTN
faired. In this year's survey, the Catholic community requested EWTN be included in the printed list of
possible new prograrnming instead having to be a write-in candidate. Mr. Quinn requested the Council remind
AT&T's Regional Manager that a response to their letter is overdue and should be forthcoming.
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Vice Mayor Galligan requested that 8d be moved forward since there were people in the audience who wished
-to respond to it if necessary. Mayor O'Mahony moved item 8d, Request to Serve Alcoholic Beverages in
Bayside Park forward.
8d)REOUEST FOR OUR LADY OF ANGELS MEN'S CLUB TO SERVE ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES AT BAYSIDE PARK ON MAY 28,2000
Director of Parks and Recreation John Williams referred to his Staff Report dated March 29, 2000 in which the
Men's Ctub of OurLady of Angels is requesting to serve alcoholic beverages at Bayside Park on May 28th, 2000
for a picnic for parishioners and their families. Municipal Code Chapter 10.20 prohibits the serving or
consumption of alcoholic beverages by groups in public places without special permission from the City
Council. Staff believes that the five use conditions proposed will satisff the Municipal Code Section
10.20.01b(1-4).
Council Comments: Mayor O'Mahony noted that in the past, a security guard was required for street fairs. City
Manager stated that police were required at these events for traffic and crowd control reasons. Vice Mayor
Galligan noted that in the application, it states that alcohol will not be sold but will be brought by the guests;
asked if the parishioners will have to pour alcohol into aplastic cup.
Father Michael Mahoney, Our Lady of Angels Church, came forward to answer questions of Council. He did
not know if the church group would be selling alcohol and was not sure if alcohol would be available to
-picnickers
at a central location. He noted that the Men's Club will be hiring a shuttle bus to transport families to
and from the park. Vice Mayor Galligan stated he spoke to the President of the Men's Club who said alcohol
would be brought by the individual families.
Police Chief Missel spoke regarding events in parks in Burlingame where alcoholic beverages were allowed and
explained there were very few problems at those events. Generally, problems result from people on the outside
when alcohol is sold. It has always been a requirement that there is police presence. Chief Missel suggested
police presence since this is a public park. City Attorney Anderson noted that an ABC one-day permit would
be required if the club was to dispense alcohol.
It was agreed that condition#2 requiring all alcohol be served in plastic or paper cups be eliminated and
replaced with the condition that police presence be required. Vice Mayor Galligan moved to approve the
request that Our Lady of Angels Men's Club be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages at Bayside Park on May
28,2000. Seconded by Councilwoman Janney; motion carried unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor O'Mahony suggested that item 8a be taken last since there would most likely be a longer discussion of it.
Council concurred.
8b)RESPONSE TO LETTER REQ UESTING LAND USE DESIGNATION CHANGE IN THE
ANZA ARE,A WHICH IS PART OF THE BAYFRONT/ANZA SPECIFIC AREA PLAN
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8. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
CP Monroe noted that Council received a letter requesting the City initiate a change in zoning and land use for a
3.Zl-acre property at 620 Airport Boulevard so the site could be used for office development rather than a
restaurant or hotel. It was noted that the Bayfront At:za Specific Area Plan is 19 years old; if the goals and
objective for the Specific Area Plan for the Bayfront Area no longer represent the City's planning objectives,
the plan should be reexamined. However, if the City's planning objectives are being met by this plan, it would
be helpful for Council to reaffrrm the Specific Area Plan as this issue arises quite frequently since there is
vacant land in that area.
Council Comments: The holding capacity of the plan is 5,000 hotel rooms; if changing the specific plan, what
kind of affect will that have on the traffrc analyzey if you build out the area based on the plan, the critical
intersections in the area will operate at level of service ooC", the lower end of what is acceptable and what was
adopted in the plan. If land use is changed to accommodate offices, a lower level of service, such as "E" or
"F", would have to be accepted. If not, it would be necessary to change the land use density on another parcel
to make up the difference. It was agreed Staff needs direction regarding the Bayfront Arua Specific Area Plan,
but with the upcoming proposed project at 301 Airport, much more information will be available in the near
future regarding this area and the planning issues. Mayor O'Mahony stressed the importance of protecting the
Bayfront area. Councilman Spinelli suggested this plan be considered and the Broadway Interchange project
together. Director of Public Works Bagdon noted because the Broadway Interchange project is very under-
funded; the timing of that project is indefinite. Staff, the Transportation Authority and Cal Trans will work
together to re-identiff the scope and cost of this project. Council decided to readdress this issue after 301
Airport is resolved.
8c)PIANNING COMMISSION REPSONSE TO CITY COUNCIL REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN
THE FORMAT AND CONTENT O}i. THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S MINUTES
CP Monroe referred to her staff report of April 3, 2000 that details the recommendations the City Council made
to the Planning Commission regarding the format and content of the Planning Commission minutes; Planning
Commissioner's felt it would be good to add the titles of all involved parties given on the application to the
items and titles on the agenda and the minutes as well as the time that each item is completed.
Council Comments: Councilman Coffey verified with CP Monroe that currently it takes approximately 24
hours of staff work to produce the Planning Commission minutes. Vice Mayor Galligan noted that Council is
given the unapproved Planning Commission minutes on the Thursday before the City Council meeting;
statutorily, certain things have to happen at the Council meeting following the Planning Commission action; the
unapproved minutes is the information Council will refer to during the appeal period. The information the City
Council and the Planning Comrnission needs in the minutes is not the same; it is very time consuming to
request a set of meeting tapes to find out who made what comment; suggested Staff amend the unapproved
minutes to accommodate the City Council, and then take out whatever information the Planning Commission
does not want published in them. Mayor O'Mahony stated she does not believe the pros and cons should be
separated; blending the pros and cons shows a set of comparisons and views that helps to form the final
decision; does not believe Council should be micro-managing the Planning Commission; suggests accepting the
Planning Commission's recommendations regarding the minutes and address the issue in six months if
necessary. Councilwoman Janney suggested staff find a way to simplify the presentation of the Planning
Commission minutes to make them more comprehensible. Councilman Spinelli feels it would be beneficial to
see the rulme of the applicant and property owner and if it is a business, the name of the business, for a point of
reference; also does not want to micro-manage the Planning Commission. Councilman Coffey stated that the
reason for requesting initials following comments made was not so the City Council could keep tabs on the
Planning Commission, but to facilitate obtaining clarification or information regarding a matter in a timely
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fashion; to request a copy of the tapes and then to affempt to find the item necessary is very time consuming.
Mayor O'Mahony suggested televising the Planning Commission meetings or indexing the tapes. City
Attorney noted that tape indexing cannot be done with our current equipment.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the Planning Commission minutes incorporate into the minutes the
-name of the applicant, property owner, designer/architect/contractor, and business name; also, to continue the
practice of including the time that each item concludes.
8a)BURLINGAME AVENUE AREA PARI(NG - IN-LIEU FEES,CREDITS AND EXEMPTIONS
CA Anderson stated the staff report dated April 3, 2000 was an introduction to the overall parking issues based
on the fact that the City is now beginning a parking improvement process in the Burlingame Avenue area.
Wilbur Smith Associates are moving to the second step in the study of designing a financing and improvement
plan for the next five to 10 years. Staff is concemed with the overall parking situation, which has a wide variety
of factors, that goes back over fifty years. Council was concemed about whether some sort of in-lieu fee might
be an appropriate resource to use for some projects that may be coming forward. This was discussed last year
but never came to conclusion. There was some indication to the applicant that a proposal might incorporate an
in-lieu fee to provide additional parking downtown.
Going back to the 1950's, a parking committee and the Burlingame Avenue community came together to try to
come up with a solution. Approximately every ten years, the Council came back to the parking issue; things
didn't develop the way they hoped or somebody came forward with a new idea. It's been almost 20 years since
there was a major change in the Burlingame Avenue area as far as parking and zoning control. City is again
facing new projects and ideas, and property values have also changed the equation.
.-The staff report provides four parts including a historical background, in-lieu fees, viability of parking
exemptions and key parking issues. The first step might be to look at the in-lieu fee, but the key issue is what
the Council sees as the future of the Burlingame Avenue area.
Mayor O'Mahony agreed that the most critical thing to go after is the in lieu fee, but first it might be beneficial
to clean up the dissolution of the 1970 assessment district; doesn't want to rush into something that has been put
together well; asked CP Monroe why the City can't keep offices out of the downtown area altogether. CP
Monroe stated that in the 1970's Council amended the overlay zone to prohibit offices on the first floor because
they were considered to be dead space in terms of contiguous retail activity. Historically, second floor retail
does not do well in downtown Burlingame and most buildings are two floors. The only viable use for the
second floor would be office space or residential uses.
Mayor O'Mahony suggested the possibility of no longer giving parking credits; this could give the City Planner
and City Attorney a place to start. CA Anderson noted that if the credits were taken away, something would
have to take its place. If the City is going to release those parking spaces, there needs to be some sort of reward
or permit system that still keeps the private parking spaces in use. The second part of the exemption is the
retail ground floor exemption for parking in Subarea A, which has worked well for 20 years; may want to
consider keeping this exemption in place. CP Monroe noted the no-parking requirement for first floor retail use
was used as a carrot; possibly why Burlingame has a strong downtown without having had a redevelopment
sgency. It's also the ieason why there are no offices on the first floor. Need to look at parking as an incentive
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and disincentive, but use it in terms of what the Council wants to achieve.
Mayor O'Mahony requested that CA Anderson prepare a dissolution of the 1970 parking assessment district;
would also like to review the General Plan Land Use for the area. CA Anderson requested and was granted
permission from Council to talk to Wilbur Smith Associates on strategies to preserve and encourage private
parking.
Council agreed to have a special study meeting on May lTth at 6:30 p.m. to continue the discussion on the
Burlingame Avenue Area Parking.
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RESOLUTI ON OF INTENTION TO REESTABLISH BID AND SET PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR
2OOO.2OO1 ASSESSMENT
CM Argyres referred to the Annual Report submitted by the Broadway Improvement District and what they
proposed to do for next year. If this report is accepted, a public hearing would be set for May l't. Vice Mayor
Galligan commented that a tremendous amount of funds are being spent on Broadway; noted that in the report
from the BID, there was discussion that "some" amount of work would be done as far as the front of the
business locations; wants to see the frontages of the stores cleaned up; suggested the Mayor write a letter to the
owners requesting cooperation in cleaning up the frontages. Mayor O'Mahony noted that BID has financed a
portion of the replacement of the awnings; BID offered a portion of their assessment monies toward the
Broadway Streetscape.
Vice Mayor Galligan made a motion to approve the Annual Report; seconded by Councilwoman Janney;
motion carried unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
b. REOUEST FOR PROPOSAL GTP)FOR ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING SERVICES -ANALYZT LIONS CLUB HALL SITE; STUDY AND PROPOSE ALTERNATIVES
REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF A TEEN/COMMUNITY CENTER
At the March 20m meeting, Council directed Parks and Recreation Director John Williams to prepare an RFP for
professional services in relation to the teen center. This RFP was presented to Council for approval.
Vice Mayor Galligan asked why there was a six-month time line to complete the proposal and noted he would
like to see the proposal on the August agenda. CM Argyres stated that at this time, it's difficult to tell say how
long it will take to get proposals back from the consulting firms. It is the intention of staff to send out letters
and receive the proposals back by May 10'h.
Vice Mayor Galligan made a motion to approve the Request for Proposal for architectural consulting services to
elrtalyze the Lions Club Hall site. Seconded by Councilwoman Janney, motion carried unanimously by voice
vote, 5-0.
FORFIRE SERVICES WITH SAI\ MATEO COT]NTYc.
Fire Chief Reilly recommends approval of agreement for fire suppression dispatch services between the City of
Burlingame and the County of San Mateo.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ANNUAL REPORT - BROADWAY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) AND
d.WEEDS AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY _ JOB NO. 8OO7
It was recommended by Director of Public Works Bagdon to approve the Resolution setting a public hearing
- for May 15, 2000 for the 2000 Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program on public and private property.
e. RESOLUTION APPROVING NEW MASTER AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO
APPROVE AND EXECUTE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS TO THE MASTER AGREEMENT
It is recommended by Director of Public Works Bagdon that Council approve the Resolution authorizing a new
Master Agreement with the State of California for Federal Aid Projects.
f. RESOLUTI ON ACCEPTING I999I2OOO ANNUAL SIDEWALK PROJECT -CP 9937(11
It was recommended by Director of Public Works Bagdon that Council accept the 199912000 sidewalk project in the
amount of $550,256.38.
It was recommended by Director of Public Works Bagdon that Council accept the Gilbreath Road Pump Station
Project in the amount of $205,I39.47.
h. REOUEST FROM CITY LIBRARIAN TO ATTEND O UT.OF.STATE CONFERENCE
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Librarian Al Escoffier requested permission from Council to attend the American Library Association
Conference in Chicago, Illinois, July 7-11, 2000.
Recreation Superintendent Randy Schwartz recommended to Council to accept the newsrack storage fee
schedule of $15.00 to remove and transport, and $1.00 per day storage.
RESOLUTION AWARDING AIRPORT BOULEVARD BRIDGE RETROFIT PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION TO CONE ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR - CITY PROJECT NO. 98TO
Staff recommends that Council approve the Resolution awarding the Airport Boulevard Bridge Retrofit Project
Construction to Cone Engineering Contractor in the amount of $127,405.
K. SPECIAL EVENT REOUESTS _ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Staff recommends that Council approve the special event requests made by the Chamber of Commerce subject to
meeting the Police Department conditions and providing insurance coverage approved by the City Attorney.
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g. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GILBRETH PUMP STATION PROJECT - CP 9421
i. ACCEPT NEWSRACK STORAGE FEES
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10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Galligan attended the Starting Line Breakfast for Youth and Families, volunteered to attend the Council
of Cities event, Commissioner's dinner, Mercy High School fundraiser, McKinley School Founders Day luncheolll *
Legal Aid Society luncheon, the Center for Domestic Violence Prevention dinner, and Burlingame Elementary
School's All City Choir Concert. Councilwoman Janney attended the McKinley School PTA luncheon, Faces of
Forbes display, Commissioner's dinner, Franklin School PTA Founders Day function, Domestic Violence
Prevention Center dinner, Peninsula Division League of Cities dinner, SAMCAT reception, and a C/MAC meeting.
Councilman Spinelli attended the Commissioner's dinner and Faces ofForbes display. Councilman Coffey attended
the Faces of Forbes display, toured the Good Samaritan House Winter Shelter, attended the Franklin School
Founder's Day function, Commissioner's dinner, McKinley School Founders Day function, and a mediation
proposal session between Peninsula Hospital and residents of Davis Drive moderated by Peninsula Conflict
Resolution Center. Mayor O'Mahony attended the C/MAC meeting, C/CAG administration meeting, Burlingame
Elementary School's All City Choir Concert, San Mateo County Investment Advisory Committee, McKinley School
Founders Day luncheon, and the Commissioner's dinner.
11. OLD BUSINESS
Councilman Spinelli requested an update on the proposed homeless shelter. CM Argyres attended a meeting in
March in which an architect was hired to review five sites. The Broadway site was not on the list. The architect
was requested to look at the site to see if it was feasible, at which time another meeting would be called.
Another meeting is tentatively scheduled for mid-April. Vice Mayor Galligan stressed the proposed shelter is
not a homeless shelter, but a winter shelter that is currently located three blocks from Burlingame City limits.
Mayor O'Mahony noted that Supervisor Hill stated at the last Council of Cities meeting, that the goal is to have
a permanent homeless shelter.
12. NEW
The appeal hearing for the office expansion project at 360 Primrose was continued to May 15, 2000, and an
appeal hearing was set for the addition to a church at 1245 El Camino Real on April 17, 2000.
Mayor O'Mahony requested DPW Bagdon to invite Howard Goode to the next council meeting to present how
the project breakdowns will occur if Measure A is extended. Also requested he draft a letter to BART
explaining Burlingame's need to preserve the parking in residential areas near BART and recommending that
there be a charge for any vehicles left in the BART parking lot for more than 24 hours.
Vice Mayor Galligan wanted to commend the Burlingame Police Department for finding a missing Burlingame
girl . The information was kept confidential because of some development issues with the girl; if the
information had been made public that she was missing, she most likely would not have been found alive.
Through the hard work of the Burlingame Police Department, the girl is now home.
13. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Commission Minutes: Planning, March 27;Llbrary, February 15; Senior, March 16a.
b.
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Monthly Reports: Police, February 2000
Letter from Sheila A. Myers, 1400 Floribunda Avenue, regarding proposed homeless shelter in
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d. Letter from Dina Matteucci, 1439 Paloma Avenue, regarding proposed homeless shelter in Burlingame
e. Letter from Burlingame Village Residents regarding proposed homeless shelter in Burlingame
f. Letter from Larry Stewart, 2604 Hillside Drive, regarding proposed homeless shelter in Burlingame
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor O'Mahony adjourned the meeting at 9:48 p.m.
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Ann T. Musso
City Clerk
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