HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2000.12.04BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
December 412000
1. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council
Chambers. The meeting was called to order at7:00 p.m. by Mayor Joe Galligan.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Finance Director Rahn Becker
3. ROLL CALL
COI-INCIL PRESENT
COTINCIL ABSENT:
COFFEY, GALLIGAN, JANNEY, O'MAHONY, SPINELLI
NONE
Councilman Coffey stated a correction to the minutes, item#6, Mayor Galligan nominated
Councilman Spinelli for Vice Mayor; seconded by Councilman Coffey. Councilwoman O'Mahony
made a motion to approve the amended minutes; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. RENEWAL OF AMUSEMENT PERMIT FOR FANNY & ALEXANDER RESTAURANT
1108 BURLINGAME AVENUE AND 303.305 CALIFORNIA DRIVE
CA Anderson noted the amusement permit for this establishment was initially issued approximately
one year ago. Fanny and Alexander have been in the process of setting up their establishment since
that time. The permit was last amended in October to accommodate the expanded space on California
Drive. He recommended renewing the amusement permit for an additional six months. At that time
they will be on the annual renewal cycle.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. Jeffrey Weinberg, General Manager of Fanny and
Alexander, came forward to answer any questions of staff or council. There were no comments, and
the hearing was closed.
Councilwoman Janney made a motion to approve the renewal of the amusement permit for Fanny &
Alexander Restaurant, I108 Burlingame Avenue and 308-310 Califomia Drive; seconded by
Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
b. RE,NEWAI, OF AMUSEMENT PERMIT FOR THE ALIBI CLUB,22O LORTON
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CA Anderson notedthat this establishment had some problems earlier this year; the Burlingame Police
Department was concerned about the problems and has been working directly with the owners. It
seems to have improved but there are still concerns about the number of fights occurring at the club.
CA Anderson recommended the amusement permit be renewed for six months until June 2001.
Vice Mayor Spinelli noted he is concerned about renewing the amusement permit because of the fights
and this concern should be relayed to the owners.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the renewal of the amusement permit for the
Alibi Club,220 Lorton Avenue; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice
vote,
5-0.
c. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION ON THE USE OF THE
EXISTING BASEMENT AREA AT 340-348 LORTON SUBAREA B.BURLINGAME
City Planner Monroe noted that the applicant requested this appeal be heard at the December 18, 2000,
Council Meeting. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to continue the appeal of the Planning
Commissions determination on the use of the existing basement area at340-348 Lorton, Subarea B,
Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area to December 18, 2000; seconded by Councilwoman Janney,
unanimously approved by voice vote, 5-0.
d. APPEAL HEARING ON COUNCIL DENIAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE FOR
APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR TWO STORY HOUSE, 112
BAYSWATER, ZONED B:1
CP Monroe stated the applicant, Robert Cunningham, is requesting a design review to build a new two-
story, three bedroom single family house with a one car detached garage at ll2 Bayswater Avenue,
Zoned R-l. When th'is project was initially appealed to the Council, it had a front setback variance as
well as design review. In the interim, the applicant submitted plans in which the house was moved
back two feet. The applicant was concerned that moving the house back may affect access to the
garage. The City Engineer has determined that moving the house back two feet would have no affect
in terms of access. The Planning Commission denied the request for the front setback variance as they
felt there were elements incorporated in the design that would make it stand out in the neighborhood.
Suggested large plant material is added at the rear of the property to soften the appearance and size of
the structure. At the September 28th appeal hearing, Council denied the variance and denied without
prejudice the action on the design review. The public hearing should be based on the plans dated
October 3l and November 20,2000.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. The applicant and owner, Robert Cunningham, was
available to answer any questions for Council. Mr. Cunningham did not feel it would be a problem to
add large plant material to the rear of the property as suggested by the Planning Commission. This
could be made a condition and would be reviewed and approved by the City Arborist. There were no
comments and the hqaring was closed.
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Councilman Coffey made a motion to approve this project to include the five conditions listed in the
staff report with the additional condition to add large scale vegetation at the rear of the property to
screen the house and that this landscape plan shall be approved by the City Arborist; seconded by
Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chantell Paige, ll2 Cerfiral Avenue, spoke in favor of the Interfaith Hospitality Network and the need
for community support for the homeless. Joan Gubler, 1408 Cortez Avenue, requested the Council
hear the issue regarding stop signs on Adeline and Cortez at the Council Meeting of January 2,2001.
7. STAFF REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
RE,CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE # 1243 TO INSTALL TWO STOP SIGNS ON
ADELINE DRIVE AND CORTEZ AVENUE
Director of Public Works Bagdon stated this is an item Council requested be brought back for the
possibitity of reconsidering the installation of two stop signs at Adeline Drive andCortezAvenue. In
his staff report, DPW Bagdon explains the position of the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission as
well as staff. The Traffic, Safety, and Parking Commission has recommended the placement of stop
signs at this location'iince pedestrians use the opening in the fence at the end of Cortez which allows
them access Ray Park. From a traffic-engineering standpoint, staff finds no warrants for stop signs
either based on the volume of vehicular traffrc or the number of pedestrian/vehicle accidents at this
location. In addition, staff has expressed the concern that drivers may not take the stop signs seriously
because they are located so closely together; worried pedestrians in the cross walk may have a false
sense of security that vehicles will stop. At the last Council meeting where this issue was discussed,
the police department indicated they had done extensive enforcement in this specific area and found
there were numerous-rolling stops being made at the stop signs at Balboa and Cabrillo. Feel a third set
of stop signs would make it worse. An alternative would be to install more speed limit signage along
with signage indicating there is a school in the area and increased police enforcement.
Council questions: DPW Bagdon explained that the ordinance to install these stop signs is in effect
right now; when Council indicated that this ordinance might be reconsidered, staff did not install the
signs pending Council's decision. CA Anderson stated that in order to change the ordinance, Council
would have to introduce and adopt another ordinance that would repeal the action taken in October.
Mayor Galligan asked if there is a formal process to notify the neighbors of a public hearing regarding
the installation of the stop signs. He felt all the neighbors were not aware of the request to install the
stop signs. CA Anderson noted there is no established noticing process and explained that for this
particular stop sign, Council could direct staff to give more notice if they decide to reconsider the
ordinance.
Mayor Galligan requested City Clerk Musso introduced the proposed ordinance to Reconsider
Ordinance #1243 to install two stop signs on Adeline Drive and Cortez Avenue. Vice Mayor Spinelli
made a motion to wdive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman
O'Mahony, motion approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Vice Mayor Spinelli moved to
introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by
voice vote, 5-0.
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Mayor Galligan directed the City Clerk to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five
days before its proposed adoption.
b.REPORT FROM CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE TO REVIEW PROPOSED COMMERCIAL
DESIGN REVIEW REGULATIONS
CP Monroe summarized in August Council appointed a committee of local business people,
commercial property owners, leasing agents and residents to review the Planning Commission
proposed commercial design review regulations and design guidelines. Ross Bruce, the Chairman for
the Committee, was available to present their recommendations. Mr. Bruce noted after much
discussion, the committee has found that Burlingame needs commercial design review with the
following stipulations: all new construction should be subjected to commercial design review because
of the impact on the community, also any and all remodeling that entails 50Yo or more of a fagade of a
building, or 50 feet or more of a building frontage. Awnings and paint color should not be considered
for design review. Suggest commercial design review be integrated into the building permit process so
it does not slow down a project, by having two contract commercial design reviewers employed by the
City to execute the process; there should be a sunset clause in the ordinance so after 24 months the
City can review commercial design review; all the members of the committee have expressed a desire
to participate in the actual drafting of the ordinance should the Council decide to go forward with this
concept, and he suggested members of the Planning Commission also be involved with the committee.
Council Comments.' Councilwoman O'Mahony felt the guidelines were appropriate and liked the idea
of reevaluating the p/ggram after 24 months; supported the guidelines and thanked the committee for
their hard work. Councilman Spinelli noted that the committee should review both ordinance and
guideline booklet. He then suggested a committee be formed made up of the present committee, three
Planning Commissioners selected by the Planning Commission Chairman and Councilman Coffey.
Mayor Galligan noted that this was a good start; thought the proposed diversity of the committee was
good and thanked them for their continuing efforts.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE REGARDING RECYCLING OF CONSTRUCTION AND
DEMOLITION DEBRIS
ACM Becker noted this Ordinance is another in a series of recommendations related to Integrated
Waste Management Act (AB 939); the County reached 46oh diversion rate. The most significant
remaining recyclable waste is construction and demolition debris representing approximately l4o/o of
debris going into the landfill" The Ordinance wasreviewed with the Building, Planning, and Public
Works Departments as well as the City Attorney.
Mayor Galligan reqribsted City Clerk Musso to introduce the proposed ordinance regarding recycling
of construction and demolition debris. Councilman Coffey made a motion to waive further reading of
the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, motion approved unanimously by voice
vote, 5-0. Councilwoman Janney moved to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by
Councilman Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Galligan directed the City Clerk to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five
days before its proposed adoption.
d. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE ON UTILITY DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS
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ACM Becker stated the $25.00 utility deposit that is required costs more to administer the collection
and maintenance of the deposit. The billing/collections supervisor has come up with a better
methodology that would apply to residents who don't pay their water bill.
Mayor Galligan requested City Clerk Musso to introduce the proposed ordinance regarding recycling
of construction and demolition debris. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to waive further
reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, motion approved unanimously
by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman Janney moved to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by
Vice Mayor Spinelli, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Galligan directed the City Clerk to publish a sunmary of the proposed ordinance at least five
days before its proposed adoption"
e. CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR AND ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2OO1
Council reviewed the proposed City Council Calendar and Assignments for 2001 and made
appropriate changes.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the revised Council Calendar for 2001; seconded
by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Galligan stated he would like to have himself as well as Councilman Coffey be on the Chamber
of Commerce Committee and will revise who will handle which department for budget review.
f. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: APPOINTMENT TRAFFIC SAFETY PARIilNG
COMMISSIONERS; SCHEDULE INTERVIEW FOR CIYI SERVICE
COMMISSIONER
Councilman Coffey stated the three candidates interviewed were all excellent candidates. Have
discussed at recent Council meetings the possibility of reducing the number of seats on the
commissions" Both he and Councilwoman O'Mahony spoke to the members of the TSP Commission
and supported the idea of reducing the number of commissioners from seven to five. Both Councilman
Coffey and Councilwoman O'Mahony agreed with the reduction in the number of commissioners.
Council Comments.' Vice Mayor Spinelli felt reducing the number of seats would increase the
efficiency of the group. CA Anderson stated an Ordinance would be introduced at the next Council
meeting reducing the membership to five seats as directed by the Council.
Mayor Galligan noted there is one opening on the Civil Service Commission. Two applications were
received for this position; Mayor Galligan and Vice Mayor Spinelli volunteered to be the interview
team.
g. COUNTY REQUEST FOR FUNDING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SHELTER IN
sourH sAN FRANCISCO ($10,000 - $30,000)
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City Manager Nantell stated that San Mateo County and a number of the cities within the county have
been working to try to find an ongoing site for a homeiess shelter for single adults. A location was
identified in South San Francisco; because of environmental concerns that identified with review of
that site, the cost for establishing the shelter atthat location was $850,000 above what was anticipated.
The County of San Mateo is requesting that cities assist the county to make up the deficit. The
additional funding would come from the unreserved fund balance. The County is requesting a
contribution in the range of $10,000 to $30,000.
Council Comments: Councilwoman O'Mahony noted that several of the cities that have contributed
are cities that have community development block grant funding which was used for this project. This
source of funding is not available to the City of Burlingame. Agreed $15,000 would be an appropriate
amount to donate to the fund. Councilman Coffey would like to see the City donate the maximum
amount of $30,000 because stated he feels this program is very important to the County.
Councilwoman Janney also supported the $30,000; Vice Mayor Spinelli was reluctant to contribute
$30,000. Mayor Galligan asked CP Monroe if the $30,000 donation helped with the housing element
for Burlingame. She noted that when the 1994 Housing Element was prepared, one of the questions
was what does the City do for low-income households. The yearly contribution made by the City to
the shelter program is considered in this program. Mayor Galligan was also supportive of the
$30,000 recommended donation.
Councilman Coffey made a motion that the City of Burlingame support the request for funding for the
new shelter for homeless individuals in South San Francisco in the amount of $30,000; seconded by
Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
h. REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 18,2OOO
There will be a regular Council Meeting held on December 18, 2000.
8" CONSENT CALENDAR
^. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY TO JOIN THE
GOLDEN GATE LIBRARY NETWORK
City Librarian Escoffier recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution in support of the
Burlingame Public Library joining the Golden Gate Library Network, as part of the Library of
Califomia.
b. APPROVE ROTATION LIST FOR OFFICE OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
CA Anderson recommending approving the rotation list for Mayor and Vice Mayor for the coming
year.
c. FEES INCREASE FOR TOW COMPANIES
Chief of Police Missel recommended increasing the tow fees for D&M and Tresser's Towing
Company for removal of abandoned and/or disabled vehicles from the streets and other public areas of
Burlingame.
d. SPECIAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR A WOODEN FENCE AT THE BACK OF
THE SrpEW4pK AT 1s60 BARROILHET AVENUE
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DPW Bagdon recommended that Council approve the Special Encroachment Permit for a wooden
fence in accordance with the drawings, permits and conditions.
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e.SPECIAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR A SECURITY GATE AND FLOWER
RACKS AT I31O BROADWAY
DPW Bagdon recommended that Council approve the Special Encroachment Permit for a security gate
and flower racks in accordance with the drawings and pictures submitted, with conditions.
f. REJECT CLAIMS OF ALICE M. ALAPAI. BURLINGAME AOUATIC CLUB, AND
WALT CANNON
CA Anderson recommended rejecting claims filed by Alice M. Alapai, Burlingame Aquatic Club, and
Walt Cannon for alleged breach of contract.
o REJECT APPLICATION FOR RELIEF FROM CLAIM FILING REOUIREMENTS OF
NADA JOKSIMOVICH
CA Anderson recommended rejecting application for relief from claim filing requirements for Nada
Joksimovich for personal injury on October 25,1999.
h. AMENDED TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR A PROPOSED 6 UNIT
CONDOMINIUM, PORTION OF LOT 13,BLOCK 8, MAP OF BURLINGAME LAND
CO., NO. 2,535 ALMER ROAD
DPW Bagdon recommended that Council approve the amended tentative condominium map with
conditions.
i. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL, OCTOBER,2OOO
Finance Director recommended approval of Warrants72624-73004 (excluding library checks 72754-
72799 and73263-73304), duly audited, in the amount of $2,691,902.51; payroll checks 131305-
132148 in the amount of $1,365,958.26; and EFT's in the amount of $168,175.50 for the month of
October,2000.
Councilwoman Janney made a motion to approve the consent calendar; seconded by Councilman
Coffey; the motion tilas approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Spinelli attended the grand opening of the new hrternational Terminal at SFO and Airport
Roundtable Committee meeting. Councilwoman Janney also toured the new International Terminal
and shops at SFO, labor lunch, Ted Lempert's Farewell dinner, Chamber's "Commerce and Coffee",
CMAC meeting, Japanese American Library Fund Dinner. Councilwoman O'Mahony attended the
labor lunch and the grand opening of the new International Terminal at SFO. Councilman Coffey
attended the grand opening of the new International Termirral at SFO, the labor lunch and Chamber's
"Commerce and Coffee". Mayor Galligan attended the Chamber's "Commerce and Coffee", Library
Foundation event, Roger Grossman's debunking, school districts parcel tax steering committee
meeting, Ted Lempert's farewell dinner, an event at Mercy High School to raise funds for an oak tree
that fell down.
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10. OLD BUSINESS
Councilwoman O'Mahony noted a question was raised about the Airport MOU earlier in the meeting;
she commented that Council had until January, 1995 to sign the MOU, which was not signed.
11. NEW BUSINESS
An appeal hearing for 1360 Broadway was scheduled to be heard at the Council Meeting on December
19,2000.
Councilwoman O'Mahony noted that Mayor Galligan will be assuming duties of Budget Chairman for
2001.
12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
a.Commission Minutes: Library Board, October 17,2000; Traffic Safety and Parking, November
8, 2000; Senior, November 16,2000; and Planning, November 27,2000
b. Monthly Reports: Treasurer, October 31,2000; Building, October 2000
Letter from Mayor O'Mahony to California ISO regarding electricity rate increases and response
from California ISO and Senator Jackie Speier
Letter from Lion's Club regarding proposed new recreational facility in response from Parks &
Recreation Director John Williams
Council returned to closed session at8,25 p.m. and returned to open session at 8:40 p.m
CA Anderson noted Council met in closed session with Dennis Argyres and Jim Nantell to
discuss labor negotiations with the AFSCME bargaining units, particularly regarding medical
benefits. Council directed Mr. Argyres and Mr. Nantell with regard to those discussions.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Galligan adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
Ann T. Musso
City Clerk
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13. CLOSED SESSION