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April2,200l
The City Council and Civil Service Commission met at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A to discuss
the City's newly formed Human Resources Department. Staff provided the Council and Commission
with an overview of the challenges associated with recruitment and retention; also provided an
overview of programs that they will be reviewing over the next few months to attract and retain
employees. The Council and Commission shared their perspectives and provided some additional
input in terms of the City's efforts in these areas. The Council thanked the Commission for their
continued service and support.
I. REGULAR MEETIIIG CALLED TO ORDER
A 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 at7:00 p.m. by Mayor Joe Galligan.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Gerald Aragoni.
3. ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony, Spinelli
None
4, MINUTES
Vice Mayor Spinelli made a motion to approve the minutes of March 19,2001; seconded by
Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
a. RECOGNITION OF BURLINGAME GH SCHOOL 4.0 SENIORS FOR 2OO1
Sam Johnson, SMUHSD, explained this is one of the opportunities to honor the "best of the best"; the
Burlingame High School students who, through hard work and persistence, have excelled in the school
system and are prepared to accomplish the goals they set forth. The students honored were: Kimberly
Wong, Kristina Cydzlk, Chuck Ou, Debra Mao, Tiffany Noel Allen, and Michael Whooley.
Councilwoman Janney noted that as a former member of the San Mateo Union High School District
Board of Trustees and three time Board President, she couldn't be more proud of this group of
students.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
April 16,2001
1 REGULAR MEETIN CALLED TO ORDER
A 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 at7:02 p.m. by Vice Mayor Mike Spinelli.
2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Georgette Naylor
3. ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Coffey, Janney, O'Mahony, Spinelli
Galligan
4. MINUTES
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held
March 28,200L; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor
Galligan absent. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular
Council Meeting held April 2,2001with one correction under the heading of Council Committee
Reports noting she attended a scholarship fundraiser with speaker Joe O'Donohue recalling the recent
history of Irish Americans in San Francisco; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved by voice
vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ESTABLISHING CO.MMERCI.+L DESIGN REVIEW IN THE C.l AND C.2 ZONING
CP Monroe noted this ordinance was reviewed by the Planning Commission on March 12 andMarch
26,2001, and voted to recommend it to Council for approval. On April 9, the Commission reviewed
the changes to the guidebook and also recommended it to Council for approval.
The writing of the proposed ordinance has been in the process since May, 2000. The staff report
includes a brief summary that indicates when commercial design review is required for new
construction applicable to C-l and C-2 zones, for remodeling when changes of 50% of the front facade
.or 50linear feet of the street of the building are requested. If frontage of the building on the street is
25 feet or less of the street, no design review will be required. This does not apply to newer
replacement awnings. The ordinance establishes five criteria for commercial design review, which is
similar to residential design review. The criteria are explained in more detail both graphically and in
writing in the revised guideline booklet. All of the current residential design reviewers are also
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experienced in commercial work, so the same team will be used for commercial design review. Since
the amount of residential design review has dropped by almost 60 per cent since the Planning
Commission revised their processing, the design reviewers should not be overburdened.
The suggested proposed fee for submittal of commercial design review is $395; $200 for staff review,
$75 for the required environmental review and $60 for each public notice with two required. In
addition, we will ask the applicant to give a deposit of $500 for commercial design review; design
reviewers are paid by the hour and if the project is not referred to design review, the applicant would
receive their entire deposit back.
CA Anderson noted there is also a provision of the fee schedule that would clarify the way staff time is
charged in preparing EIR's; it has been revised to be based on staff time expended with the cap being
set at25o/o of the contract cost.
Vice Mayor Spinelli opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the
hearing was closed.
Councilwoman Janney made a motion to approve the ordinance establishing Commercial Design
Review in the C-l and C-2 ZoningDistricts; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved by
voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent. Councilwoman Janney made a motion to approve the
Resolution implementing Commercial Design Review fees; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony,
approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent. Councilwoman Janney made a motion
to acknowledge the Commercial Design Review Guidebook to be used as a facilitating and
implementing tool by Commission, applicants and staff; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by
voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dan Anderson, 728 Vernon Way, noted there are two Burlingame Ordinances that address protected
and heritage trees in Burlingame. Burlingame is known as the "City of Trees"; feels it's time to
reassess and protect City-owned trees. Feels the City should assess trees on City owned land,
especially those in Washington Park, and place those that comply with the definition in the ordinances
on a protected tree list. Stressed his desire to have the issue of building a teen center in Washington
Park placed on the November ballot so that all Burlingame citizens can have a voice and an opinion on
this matter.
Mr. Leigh Tanton, Linden Avenue, noted that in 1982 the California Legislature approved second units
in R-l areas. In June 1993, research was done by a consultant to retrieve information to complete the
housing element; has a second unit that has been there since the war; Planning Department does not
have a list of who has been given permits for secondary units from 1940 to 1950. Should not expect
the 600 owners of the secondary units to pay $500 for permits.
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7, STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a.INTRODUCTION O F AN ORDINAIICE TO ESTABLISH AN AMNESTY PERIOD
AND SPECIAL PERMIT PROCESS FOR DWELLING UNITS IN THE
R.l ZONE
CP Monroe noted the second unit amnesty program is the last of the major programs in the 1994
housing element that needs to be implemented; the results will roll over into the 2001 Housing
Element currently being developed. The object of this ordinance is to retain these units that are
eligible for amnesty in the housing stock and make them safe and sanitary; they are now non-
conforming, but as non-conforming, there is no incentive for the property owner to maintain the units.
An important objective is to keep smaller units that would rent for less money and insure the owners
are providing safe and sanitary housing.
There were approximately 600 second units estimated in the 1994 housing study; the target for the
amnesty program is 250 of those 600 units. In 1954, the zoning ordinance changed; up to that date, the
City did not prohibit second units in the R-l zone. [n January, 1994, the City adopted a new zoning
ordinance that prohibited second dwelling units in R-l zone properties. The amnesty program will
apply to the non-conforming units that were built prior to 1954.
This Ordinance would apply only to properties in the R-l single-family zone. The parameters of the
program are that the program would be effective two years from the date the Ordinance is adopted.
For a unit to qualify for the program, it must meet all five affixed criteria; there are no variances or
exceptions to these criteria. The property owner must provide one uncovered parking space on site, in
addition to required parking for the primary dwelling on the site. No more than two people can live in
the second unit, and the owner of the property must live in one of the two units on the site. To qualify
for this program, the second unit can be no larger than 650 square feet and the FAR on the total site
would have to be met. The second unit would be required to meet all the requirements of the
Califomia Health and Safety Code standards for housing. Improvements would be limited to
remodeling, however, the proposal does allow for a 30 square foot addition to an existing structure. If
an existing second unit in an R-1 zone is intentionally demolished or the primary dwelling unit is
demolished for reconstruction, the second unit cannot be replaced. The program is initiated by the
property owner. Included in the staff report was a summary of the types of comments and concerns
made by the residents regarding second units. There will be no Planning Department fees proposed for
this activity; in order to go through this program, two public notices would be required, which cost
$35.00 per notice in the R-1 zone. There would also be an hourly fee charged for the building
inspector who would have to date the unit and also inspect what improvements or violations need
abating. The applicant would have to make a deposit to cover this fee.
The Planning Commission considered the proposal, held a public hearing on March 26 and voted to
recommend to Council the proposed Ordinance establishing the two-year amnesty program.
Vice Mayor Spinelli requested City Clerk Musso to introduce the proposed ordinance to Establish an
Amnesty Program and Special Permit Process for Secondary Dwelling Units in the R-l Zone.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to waiver fuither reading of the proposed ordinance;
seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent.
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Councilman Coffey made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman
Janney, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent. Vice Mayor Spinelli requested
City Clerk Musso to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before the
proposed adoption.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
a.SPECIAL EVENT REQUESTS FOR 2001 - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. TO
INCLUDE BURLINGAME AVENUE I\4ERCHANT'S ASSOCIATION SIDEWALK
SALE. BURLINGAME ART AND JAZZ STIVAL (FORMERLY *ART ON THE
AVENUEI. HOLIDAY DECORATIONS. BURLINGAME AVENUE AREA
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Executive Assistant Weber recommended Council approve requests made by the Chamber of
Commerce subject to meeting the police department conditions and providing insurance coverage
approved by the City Attorney.
b.WARRA AND PAYROLL.2001
Finance Director recommended approval of Warrants 75253-75760 (excluding library check numbers
75713-75760), duly audited, in the amount of $1,634,298.79, Payroll checks 135451-136688 in the
amount of $2,134,545.29, and EFT's in the amount of $393,399.59 for the month of March, 2OOl.
c. RESOLUTIONS #34-2001AND #35-TO APPROVE OF NATIONAL
POLLUTION DISgHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM STORM DRAIN WATER
PROGRAM SCO OF WORK AI\D FEES FOR YEAR 2001-02
Director of Public Works Bagdon recommended Council adopt RESOLUTION #34-2001 and #35-2001 approving the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water
Program Scope of Work and fees for fiscal year 200I-02 and City participation in the collection of
county-wide fees through the San Mateo county Flood Control District.
Vice Mayor Spinelli noted on item 8a regarding the Burlingame Art and JazzFestival that in one
section of the report it states the parking lots will be open, and in another section it states that
Primrose, Howard and Park will be closed to traffic, in which case the parking lots behind Burlingame
Avenue will not be accessible; stated the Chamber and City needs to address this issue.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the consent calendar; seconded by
Councilwoman Janney, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent.
9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilwoman O'Mahony attended the ABAG quarterly meeting, the Traffic, Safety and Parking
focus meeting, and a C/CAG meeting. Councilman Coffey was out of town for the previous two
weeks. Councilwoman Janney attended the "Dad's Count" breakfast, San Mateo Chamber of
Commerce meeting, North County Council of Cities Dinner, participated in the Celebrity Heart
luncheon, Burlingame Chamber of Commerce board meeting and New Member mixer, SamTrans
Board of Director's meeting, and attended the burying of the time capsule. Vice Mayor Spinelli
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attended the burial of the time capsule, the retirement dinner for Officer Ron Reed, and the Airport
Roundtable meeting.
IO. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
I1. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Commission Minutes: Planning, April 9, 2001; Library Board of Trustees, February 20,2001;
Civil Service, January 16, 2001; Beautification, April 5, 2001
Department Reports: Building, March 2001; Finance, March 2001
Letter from Debereah Bringelson, Peninsula Policy Partnership, regarding Burlingame's
participation in activities
Letter from Dan Anderson, 728 Vernon Way, regarding Teen Center
Letter from Sam Malouf, 1426 Burlingame Avenue, regarding condition of new sidewalks on
Burlingame Avenue
Letter from Denise Bernardini-Rundle, 1534 Albemarle Way, regarding Residential
Handicapped Parking
Letter from Jack Pacheco, 1544 Meadow Lane, regarding Burlingame High School Transfers
Letter and petition from Vancouver Avenue residents regarding excessive speeding in the
neighborhoods
j. Letter from Travis Kiyota, RCN, giving update on construction in Burlingame
Letter from Mr. Kahn, Altherr and Kelley regarding 1825 Castenada
Letter from Dan Rados, thanking Council for their patience and consideration relating to the
construction of a new home at2405 Hillside Drive
Letter from Mark J. Friedman, 748 Walnut Avenue, regarding Burlingame Planning
Commission
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Letter from Kenneth Prewitt, US Department of Commerce, regarding Burlingame's
participation in activities
13. CLOSED SESSION
a.Threatened Litigation (Govemment Code $ 54956.9(bX1), (3XC)); Carl Anderson/John
Anderson claim for personal injury.
Council met in closed session to discuss the claim of Carl and John Anderson. The Council instructed
the City Attorney to deny the claim.
Vice Mayor Spinelli adjourned the meeting at7:52 p.m. in memory of Mary Ann Titus, sister of Helen
Fricke and former owner of the "Wild Iris".
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T. Musso
City Clerk
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