HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2001.05.07BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
May 7,2001
City Council met in closed session to discuss Negotiations with AFSCME, Locals 2190 and 829,
BAMM, IAFF, Local1872.
The City Council and Library Board met in Conference Room A at 6:30 p.m. Board Members Present:
Dunbar, Herman, Gurthet, Coar. Staff Present was: Escoffier, Nantell, Anderson
Mayor Galigan discussed the disposition of the library worker embezzlement case. He noted that
sentencing had taken place and that the defendant was ordered to serve one year in the county jail and
make financial restitution. To date $158,000 has been received from Judy Gladysz. The City is
pursuing a
civil case against Mrs. Gladysz, which is scheduled to go to court in mid-July. Mayor Galligan thanked
staff for their hard work and positive attitude throughout the several year ordeal.
Easton Branch Renovation. The City Librarian discussed the options open to the City
regarding renovation of the Easton Branch. He noted that Kathy Page Associates has been hired
to study service levels at the Branch and that architect Hal Brandes has been hired to develop a
conceptual design for the project and to assemble a cost estimate for renovation and/or
reconstruction. The cost estimate will be brought to Council within the next 90 days.
Energy Conservation. The City Librarian outlined the plan to retrofit the24 hour lighting in
the library so that they could be controlled by the lighting controller. This would allow the
lights to be turned off at night to save energy. A bid to do the work is being prepared. The
HVAC system has been fine-tuned and is running efficiently.
Library Foundation. Foundation Board member Jane Dunbar discussed the status of the
library foundation finances, the postponement of "The Elegant Affair" fundraiser, and the
merging of the Friends and Foundation. "The Elegant Affair" will be held in the Spring to
benefit the Easton Branch project.
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Services. The City Librarian reviewed the service priorities for the year: increase in
programming for adults and teens, increase in children's circulation, increase in non-print
materials, literary and cultural programming.
1. REGULAR MEETING 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 at7:05 p.m.by Mayor Joe Galligan.
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Police Commander Tom Marriscolo.
3. ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony, Spinelli
None
4. MINUTES
Vice Mayor Spinelli had one change on page 4, second paragraph, should read "the Chamber and City
needs to take care of this issue". Mayor Galligan noted a correction to the adjournment; the meeting
adjourned at7:52 p.m., not 8:52 p.m. Councilman Coffey made a motion to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting of April 17,200L; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously
by voice vote, 5-0.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. CONTINUED FROM APRIL 2. 2001. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
DENIAL OF A PARKING VARIANCE CONVERSION OF A STORAGE ROOM
TO A STUDIO APARTMENT AT 1 BELLEYUE AVENUE. ZONED R.4
City Planner Monroe noted the applicant is requesting a parking variance for two parking spaces to
convert a storage room into a studio apartment. The increase in dwelling units on the site would be
from ten to eleven and would require two more additional on site parking spaces. There are currently
ten parking spaces on the site. When this building was constructed, the parking requirement was one
space per unit; since that time, the code has changed to read that if an owner is going to add a unit, the
whole complex does not have to be brought up to code but would have to provide parking to code for
the new units; the parking variance for this building is two parking spaces.
The Planning Commission denied the request for the parking variance. When the applicant came
before the Council on the appeal, they suggested they wanted to have a continuance in order to explore
the possibility of providing this unit as an affordable unit; the City does not have a program set up for
managing affordable housing. The applicant submitted a letter noting how they may go about
establishing this as an affordable unit. Should the Council determine they would like to consider the
option of turning this into an affordable unit to grant the variance on the basis of a tenant with no
parking, staff would need to meet with the applicant to come up with a formal agreement.
CP Monroe explained that this was a code enforcement issue, however, no penalty was assessed to the
owner. Noted the Federal Govemment has a requirement for any project that is funded with Federal
money that is low income or affordable housing. For a low-income unit with a single person
household, the cost would be $835. Noted someone needs to annually evaluate the income of the
person residing in the unit; there is also a"very low" income category that would be approximately
$600 per month. CP Monroe explained that Council established a policy in 2000 for projects asking
for parking variances and that the Council could consider a "Parking In-Lieu" fee. Based on the study
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and the cost for providing parking downtown, the cost for the in-lieu fee is $31,500 per parking space.
In lieu of providing the parking, the owner would have a requirement on the unit that the individual
could not have a vehicle; the owner has spoken to Shelter Network about managing this unit and has
indicated they can impose this limitation on their tenants. CA Anderson noted if the tenant acquires a
car, this would be grounds for eviction and termination of their lease agreement.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. Ross Bruce, AVR Realty, representing the property owner,
Estee Caldwell, the property owner and John Panzer, Shelter Network, spoke. Reviewed the history of
the use of the storage room at grade at the rear of the property and the code enforcement; property has
10 units, the conversion of the storage room would make the number of units I l; if can make the
storeroom a dwelling are willing to rent to a tenant without a car, reduce the rent the first year to $700
a month with utilities and maintain it at a low income affordable level there after which would be
about $850 a month with utilities; would accept a one year probationary period, if the city is
uncomfortable with the way the unit is being used will accept decertification; can require rental only
to a tenant without a car; city can require unit be brought up to CBC and CFC and the owner do
normal maintenance. Councilman asked if willing to risk spending money to upgrading the unit to
current code and have permission revoked if conditions not met. Applicant responded yes. Typical
studio rentals are currently $1100 to $1300. Shelter Network representative noted that this unit can be
used as apart of their program to return a homeless individual to self-sufficiency in their Bridges
program, Shelter Network would manage unit and provide rent for tenant for up to a year while they
are being trained, they can require that the tenant does not own a car; they would enter into an
agreement with the landlord and would certify annually that the tenant continued to qualify as a low
income wage earner; understand that if the tenant needs to have a car for work will have to find
another place to live. Estee Caldwell noted that this area was a laundry room, the area had been rented
for storage for many years, if made a dwelling unit it will have more square footage than some of the
apartments. Council asked if would consider extending the $700 monthly rent for more than one year.
CA Anderson noted that because of a voter initiative the city cannot control rents, but the applicant
could volunteer to extend the offer. Applicant representative agreed to $700 a month for the
probationary year and then to consider extending it. There were no other comments from the floor and
the public hearing was closed.
Councilwoman O'Mahony moved to over turn the Planning Commission's denial of this request for a
parking variance noting that providing this unit as an affordable unit based on the guidelines used by
the Federal govemment and having Shelter Network manage and supervise the use of the unit, and
requiring that the tenant move if they acquired a car, along with the suggestion of fixing the monthly
rent at $700 for the first two years as stated in the agreement and with the four conditions in the staff
report suggested should the variance be granted. The motion was seconded Councilman Spinelli
with the request that it be amended with a condition that if any of the conditions of approval are
violated that all the improvements which make this a dwelling unit shall be removed and the area shall
be returned to a storage room as defined in the Planning Commission staff report. Councilwoman
O'Mahony agreed to add the condition.
Comment on the motion: comfortable with the offered $700 a month with utilities since very low
income rental is about $600 a month and with the added condition that if the conditions are broken the
area will be returned to storage room; we desperately need dwelling units of this type, this site has easy
access to public transit and can walk to town, do not need a car.
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Mayor Galligan noted that this should not be seen as a reversal of the Planning Commission since the
option of using this space as an affordable housing unit was not presented to them; he then called for a
voice vote on the motion to grant the parking variance to allow the storage room to be converted to a
dwelling unit with the conditions noted. The motion passed on a 5-0 voice vote.
b. ADOPT ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AMNESTY PROGRAM AND SPECIAL
PERMIT PROCESS FOR SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS IN THE R-l ZONE. AND
ADOPT RESOLUTION SETTING FEES FOR SPECIAL PERMIT PROCESS FOR
SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT
CP Monroe noted this program was included in the 1994 Housing Element and is the last major
program of the Element to be completed. The purpose of the Amnesty Program is to retain units that
were built in Burlingame prior to 1954 in the R-l zone. In 1954, the zoning ordinance changed and
second unit dwellings were no longer allowed in the single-family zone. Many of these units were
built with building permits but are now non-conforming. Because these units are non-conforming, it
makes it difficult for owners to maintain them; would like to ensure these housing units continue to
provide safe and sanitary housing for the occupant. The Housing Element estimated that there may be
as many as 600 units in the City; the target is to legalize 250 units. The provisions of the proposed
Ordinance are that it would apply only to units in the R-l zone and the program would be in effect for
two years; for a unit to qualify, it must meet all five of the criteria established including: 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 California 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-l zone is intentionally
demolished or the primary dwelling unit is demolished for reconstruction, the second unit cannot be
replaced. The property owner must initiate the request for a second unit amnesty.
A proposed set of fees for this activity is also being reviewed; 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.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. Mr. Leigh Tanton, Linden Avenue, stated he feels the City
has been fair with the program, feels the $500 is an excessive amount for the fee. Would like to see
the fee reduced. There were no other comments from the floor and the hearing was closed.
Council discussed the need to widely publicize this program and suggested different forms of media to
be used such as the website, newspaper, cable channel, etc.
Councilwoman Janney made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE #1653 Establish an Amnesty Program
and Special Permit Process for Secondary Dwelling Units in the R-1 Zone; seconded by
Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
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Mayor Galligan requested City Clerk Musso to publish a summary of the Ordinance at least five days
before the proposed adoption.
Mayor Galligan then noted that since the objective was to encourage retention of these units and the
City's experience with design review had been that the $500 deposit more than covered the costs, this
inspection deposit could be less, say $375 with the unused portion returned.
Vice Mayor Spinelli made a motion to Adopt RESOLUTION #48-2001 Setting Fees and deposit
amount of $375 for Special Permit Process for Secondary Dwelling Units, seconded by Councilwoman
Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
c.AMENDMENT TO THE SIGN CODE TO UPDATE THE TEXT AND ADD
REGULATIONS ADDRESSING COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL SIGNAGE IN
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS: URGENCY. AND ROUTINE ORDINANCES
CA Anderson noted this Ordinance came about because of some concerns expressed about signage
allowed in residential area and at the same time the City is proposing to make amendments to the 25-
year-old sign code. Currently there are cases in Southern California that are challenging municipal
sign codes; these cases are based on the contention that municipal zoning codes do not allow non-
commercial signage to occur where commercial signage is occurring. The City of Burlingame sign
code has been interpreted to allow this, but if it's not on the face of the ordinance, a Federal judge may
find our sign code is invalid. In addition, our sign code gives a good deal of discretion to the City
Planner, Planning Commission and City Council to allow exceptions to the sign code based on
concerns about the use of the property that may be occurring. The Federal court has indicated that sign
discretion may violate the first amendment, in that someone is treated different because of who they
are. The proposed revisions attempt to eliminate a great deal of this discretion. San Mateo is currently
engaged in federal court with a sign company that is contending the San Mateo sign code, even though
it has recently been updated, may be invalid.
CA Anderson requested Council adopt an urgency ordinance that would enact these provisions; they
will be brought back to Council as a routine ordinance at the next Council meeting for consideration.
This is also a trigger that would cause the City to reevaluate the sign code over the next year and make
sure businesses are receiving sufficient signage. Noted there is very little change in substance to the
sign code, but the process is going to change, which will change the outcome of applications.
CP Monroe explained in the review of the sign code there were some changes in addition to the
changes noted by CA Anderson; noted the provisions for political signs will be less restrictive, there
will be no more deposits required and candidates are no longer responsible for removal of signs on
front lawns. The proposal for commercial and institutional signs or conditional uses in residential
zones are standards that are consistent with the most minimal standards used in the commercial zone;
50 square feet for frontage, a total of three signs per site with a maximum height of 16' for
freestanding signs. Another provision affected by this is movable copy signs; many institutions are
interested in having signs that have movable letters; the sign code did not have a good definition of
movable copy signs. Proposing there be two types of movable copy sign - a manual sign and LED
display sign. For manual movable letters, a maximum of 15 square feet of signage or 20o/o of the total
signage allowed on the site, whichever is less. For an LED display sign, the maximum size would be 6
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square feet, or 20%o of the total signage on the site, whichever is less is proposed. Noted there will no
longer be a "sign exception"; it will be called a "variance". What will be variable under the code will
be the height and location of the signage on the site and the number of signs on the site. The amount
of signage would not be subject to variance or exception under these revisions. CP Monroe noted this
Ordinance regulates size of signs, however, in the exterior illumination ordinance, there are regulations
on shining off site.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing
was closed.
Mayor Galligan requested City Clerk Musso to read the title of the proposed urgency Ordinance.
Councilwoman Janney made a motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance; seconded by Vice
Mayor Spinelli, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion
to approve the urgency ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by
voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Galligan requested City Clerk Musso to read the title of the proposed Ordinance.
Councilwoman Janney made a motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance; seconded by Vice
Mayor Spinelli, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Galligan requested City Clerk
Musso to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before the proposed adoption.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dan Anderson, 728 Vernon Way, shared his concerns about the proposed teen center in Washington
Park; the proposed teen center and recreation center being placed with underground parking structure
within Washington Park would be a destructive act with many consequences. Feels City should
determine teen's actual needs and then determine how best to meet these needs. Would like this issue
placed on the November ballot for voters to decide.
Tom Paine,728 Concord Way, noted he has attended some of the meetings regarding the teen center;
appears there has very little market analysis of what the teens' needs are in Burlingame or an analysis
of how teen facilities have been used in other communities on the Peninsula.
8. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. DISESTABLISHMENT OF SENIOR COMMISSION AND REORGANIZATION OF
PARKS ANp RECREATTON COMrl4rSSIgN
DPR Schwartz recommended to Council that they adopt an Ordinance to disestablish the Senior
Commission as currently constituted and rcorganize the Parks & Recreation Commission with the
temporary addition of two (2) Senior Representatives to serve as regular Parks & Recreation
Commissioners for a six (6) month trial period. At the end of the six (6) month trial period the
Council should consider whether to make this change permanent or whether to reduce the
Commission to its current seven (7) regular member size, with the Senior Representatives continuing
to represent the concerns of Burlingame senior citizens on the Commission This recommendation
does not suggest any changes in the two (2) non-voting Youth Advisory Commissioner seats on the
Parks & Recreation Commission.
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CM Nantell clarified staff will verify with existing commissioners who are not up for reappointment
who are interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission and submit those names to
Council for appointment.
Mayor Galligan requested City Clerk Musso to read the title of the proposed Ordinance.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to waive further reading of the motion; seconded by Vice
Mayor Spinelli, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion
to introduce the proposed Ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by
voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Galligan requested City Clerk Musso to publish a summary of the Ordinance
at least five days before the proposed adoption.
b. COMMISSIONERAPPOINTMENTS OLANNING COMMISSION)
Mayor Galligan noted a recommendation was made by Councilwoman O'Mahony and Councilman
Coffey to reappoint Joe Bojues to the Planning Commission. Mayor Galligan made a motion to
reappoint Joe Bojues to the Planning Commission; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilman Coffey wished to thank all the applicants; there were a number of qualified applicants,
speaks highly of the citizens of Burlingame and their desire to participate in the govemance of our
City. Wanted to also thank the incoming chairman, Stan Vistica, for meeting with himself and
Councilwoman O'Mahony to discuss the applicants. He also thanked Commissioner Luzuriaga and
the rest of the Commission for forwarding their recommendations to Council. Councilman Coffey
made the recommendation of Mr. Tim Auran.
Councilwoman O'Mahony concurred with Councilman Coffey's comments regarding the quality of
candidates who applied for the Commission. Councilwoman O'Mahony nominated Mr. Mark
Grandcolas.
There were no other nominations from Council.
Councilman Coffey explained his recommendation of Mr. Auran was based on the recommendations
of the qualifications that the Planning Commission gave to Council. As a real estate broker, Mr.
Auran is able to read plans, which was one of the recommended qualifications. Mr. Auran has served
on the TSP Commission for two terms and is very familiar with Commission procedures. He has lived
in Burlingame for 31 years and understands the City and its existing fabric of development and the
vision for the future. He has personally gone through design review. Mr. Auran has been president of
the Burlingame Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club. He just recently served on the
Commercial Design Review Citizens Committee.
Councilwoman O'Mahony noted she has supported Jerry Deal for a long time and would like to be in a
position to reappoint him, however, the majority of Council does not believe Mr. Deal should continue
on the Planning Commission due to his possible conflict of interest; noted she is wresting with the
application of the same principle to Mr. Auran; he has been active in the community, is about to start
his ninth year on the TSP Commission, he's been active in the Chamber and Realtor's Association.
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Feels the conflict of interest standard that has been applied to Mr. Deal should be applied to Mr.
Auran's business equally in the same way its been applied to Mr. Deal. Feels Council should appoint
a candidate who will not have to recuse himself as often as somebody in the real estate business will
have to. Recommends Mark Grandcolis, an engineer, who has studied architecture; has lived in
Burlingame for eight years, has two children, is an active member of the school community and is an
advocate in the care of small children.
Councilwoman O'Mahony requested CA Anderson explain the conflict of interest regulations in
regards to the Planning Commission. The FPPC has defined a "source of income" as anyone or any
business from which a person receives $500 or more during the previous 12 months of whatever action
is being considered. Once it's established that a person or a business is a source of income to that
individual who is a public official, then one looks to see what action is pending before the City and
whether that source of income interest is involved in some way. If it's not directly involved it becomes
more complicated. With regard to real property, if the source of income, whether a business or
individual, owns real property within the vicinity of where the application is pending, then there is an
analysis one goes through to determine whether disqualification is required. The general rule in regard
to individuals who are a source of income, if they own property within 500 feet, generally one must
disqualify themselves even though the impact may be minimal.
Vice Mayor Spinelli stated he felt this was an opportunity to side step something that could be quite
divisive on the Council; this is a situation where there is a possible conflict of interest. Stated he is
uncomfortable with the nomination of Mr. Auran for the same reasons stated by Councilwoman
O'Mahony. In the past, Mr. Auran has been an outspoken critic of the FAR; Council needs to take that
into consideration. The FAR and design review has been very successful for the City of Burlingame
and thinks this would be a step backward if Mr. Auran is nominated to the Planning Commission. Mr.
Auran would have to recuse himself from just about everything that happens in the Burlingame
Avenue district; Safeway Store plans are coming up and feels it is mandatory that all members of the
Planning Commission be involved in the project. Mr. Grandcolis shows a very astute background;
would make an excellent Planning Commissioner.
Mayor Galligan stated that according to the guidelines given to Council by the Planning Commission
that the best candidate that fills all of the needs is Mr. Auran; it also means that Mr. Auran will take a
possible hit as far as income is concerned since he needs to consider where he is making his income
and whether he willing to potentially sacrifice said income for the benefit of the City. Thanked Mr.
Vistica for his time in discussing this with Council. Noted Mr. Deal has been a class act throughout
the entire process and has kept their discussions private regarding his perceived conflict. Noted he
asked Mr. Deal if it was possible if he could design fewer homes in Burlingame. Mr. Deal stated he
could not. Requested Mr. Deal to stop asking for variances for his clients since it puts staff and
commission in a very difficult position; Mr. Deal stated he wants to do what is best for his clients and
if they are asking for a variance, he has to bring that forward. Suggest Mr. Deal be involved as a
design reviewer. Mayor Galligan stated he feels diversity builds unity; having seven Planning
Commissioners thinking the same way is not a benefit. Mr. Auran will add different ideas which is
constructive. Noted Mr. Deal had to recuse himself from voting one to two times per month because
of financial dealings with the public. Doesn't believe Mr. Auran will have as many conflicts as Mr.
Deal. CA Anderson noted that Council could use the same applicant list in November if there is an
opening after the City Council election.
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Mayor Galligan asked each Council Member for their recommendation. Councilwoman O'Mahony
and Vice Mayor Spinelli recommended Mark Grandcolis; Mayor Galligan, Councilwoman Janney and
Councilman Coffey nominated Tim Auran. On a vote of 3-2, Tim Auran was appointed to the
Planning Commission to replace Jerry Deal.
ORDINANCE INCREASING THE MONETARY
PROJECTS THAT CAN BE AWARDED BY INFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
DPW Bagdon noted rn 1993, Council adopted an ordinance establishing uniform public construction
cost accounting procedures in accordance with State Code. The procedures authorized informal
bidding for contracts of $75,000 or less.
Since 1993, construction and building costs have increased significantly. As a result, the State
Controller approved a recommendation from the Commission on Uniform Cost Accounting Standards
increasing the limits from $75,000 to $100,000 for all local govemment agencies who adopted the
uniform public construction accounting procedures. A number of local agencies, including the Cities
of San Carlos and San Mateo, as well as San Mateo County, have or are now considering adopting this
new limit. DPW Bagdon emphasized by going through the informal bidding process, the City is not
sacrificing faimess or competitiveness in the process. It makes two changes between formal and
informal bidding, the first being advertising. In informal bidding, the City will maintain a list of
contractors and consultants who are interested in doing work in the City and send notices to those
companies. Also, a contract is not awarded by Council but would be approved by the City Manager or
his designate for contracts between $75,000 to $100,000. The State Controller approved the increase
due to inflation over the years; it will make the process for Burlingame more expeditious to get the
work done.
Mayor Galligan requested City Clerk Musso read the title to the proposed Ordinance. Councilman
Coffey made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed Ordinance; seconded by
Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman Janney made a
motion to introduce the proposed Ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Spinelli, approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Galligan requested City Clerk Musso to publish the proposed
Ordinance at least five days before the proposed adoption.
At this time, Mayor Galligan asked CA Anderson if it was possible to appoint Jerry Deal as a design
reviewer; CA Anderson stated it is not before Council; the Ordinance provides for the City Planner to
recommend to the Planning Commission and for Council to acknowledge additions to the design
review panel. Currently the same people on residential design review are being used for commercial
design review, Mr. Deal is serving on a subcommittee of the Planning Commission and the chair of
the Planning Commission has the alternative of appointing him to continue serving on that
subcommittee. Mayor Galligan requested CP Monroe to begin this process.
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a.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION #38.2001 AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO SHAW
PIPELINE. INC.. FOR CALIFO AREA STORM DRAIN
IMPROVEMENTS. PHASE z.EL O REAL TO MILLS CREEK _ CP 9829
DPW Bagdon recommended Council approve RESOLUTION #38-2001 awarding the construction
contract to Shaw Pipeline, Inc., in the amount of $757,135 for the California/Grove Area Storm Drain
Improvements, Phase 2.
b. RESOLUTION 39.2OOI ACCEPTING F"T 2OOO/01 ANNUAL SIDEWALK RPOGRAM.
CITY PROJECT NO. 8OO8
DPW Bagdon recommended Council approve RESOLUTION #39-2001 accepting the FY 2000/01
Annual Sidewalk Program in the amount of $613,886.
c.TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR LOT COMBINATION. LOTS 12
THROUGH 17.4, EAST MILLSDALE INDUSTRIAL NO. 2,860-880
STANTON ROAD. PM OO-07
Director of Public Works Director Bagdon recommended council concur with the Planning
Commission and approve the above noted parcel map.
d. RESOLUTION 4O.2OO1 AWARDING S.HORELAI\D EASEMENT SEWER
REHABILITATION. CP 9853(2)
Director of Public Works recommended that Council approve RESOLUTION 40-2001 awarding this
project to Darcy & Harty Construction,lnc. of San Francisco in the amount of $278,953. It is also
recommended that staff be authorized to issue change orders up to 50% of the construction work.
d.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANA GER TO SIGN AN
AGRE4MENT WITH THE BURLINGAME SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE
OPERATION OF THE 2OO1 ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Director of Parks & Recreation Williams recommended Council authorize the City Manager to sign an
agreement with the Burlingame School District for the operation of the 2001 Summer Enrichment
Program.
f.SPRCIAI, R NT PERMIT _ IISF], OF'PER PARK.SATURDAY Y 28.2001 -AVON BREAST CAN WALK AID STATION
Executive Assistant Weber requested Council approve the special event permit application for use of
Pershing Park as an aid station for the Avon Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, July 28,2001, from 7:00
a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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g. REOUEST FOR OUT OF STATE TRAINING
Chief of Police Missel requested Council approve out of state training for Officer Heather Rumbaugh
to attend yearly conference for GREAT (Gang Resistance Education and Training) officers in Lake
Tahoe, Nevada, August 26 - 30,2001
h. RESOLUTIqN #43-2001 APPROVING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES (CALLAND ASSOCIATES). AIRPORT BOULEVARD
l.
SLOPES AND BIKE PATH. BUBLINGAME LANDFILL. Cp 9117(8)
DPW Bagdon recommended Council approve RESOLUTION #43 -200 1 authori zing an Agreement
with Callander Associates in the amount of 534,425.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION #44.2001 FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION
UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
Director of Human Resources Bell recommended Council approve RESOLUTION #44-2001 to
increase the City's contribution towards medical premiums for employees and aruruitants covered by
the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Burlingame and the Association of Police and
Fire Administrators. The increase of $560 per month would be effective January 1, 2001.
j. RESOLUTION #45-2001ORDERING AND CALLTNG A GENERAL MUNICTPAL
ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 6,2OO1
City Clerk Musso recommended Council adopt RESOLUTION #45-2001 ordering the election,
requesting the county clerk's services, consolidation of elections and specifying certain procedures for
the consolidated election; requiring payment of prorated costs of candidates' statements; providing for
notice of election and approving agreement with county clerk for services.
k. RESOLUTION 46-200IAUTHORIZINq COUNTY OF SAI\ MATEO TO SUBMIT
REGIONAL APPLICATION FOR OIL BLOCK RECYCLING GRANT
Assistant City Manager Becker recommended Council approve RESOLUTION #46-2001 authorizing
the county to combine Burlingame's share of the Used Oil Block Recycling Grant with those of other
agencies to produce a centralized program.
I. REOUEST FOR OUR LADY OF AN MEN'S CLUB TO SERVE ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES AT BAYSIDE PARI( ON JUNE 10. 2OO1
Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Schwartz recommended Council review the request to serve
alcoholic beverages at Bayside Park on June 10, 2001 between 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
m. SET CIP UPDATE MEETING
City Manager Nantell recommended setting the Special Capital Improvement Plan Update Meeting for
Thursday, May 17,2001, at 6:00 p.m., Conference Room A.
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n.INTERNATTONAL ASSOCTATTON OF FIRE FTGHTERS flAFn. LOCAL 2400
AGREEMENT
Director of Human Resources Bell recommended Council approve RESOLUTION # 47-2001
approving the four-year labor agreement with the Intemational Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF),
Local 2400. This group represents the Firefighters, Fire Captains, Firefighter Trainees, Fire
Mechanics, and the Deputy Fire Marshal.
Councilwoman Janney made a motion to approve the consent calendar; seconded by Councilman
Coffey, approved unananimously by voice vote, 5-0, with Vice Mayor Spinelli recusing himself from
item 8a due to the location of his residence on Mills and the location of this project.
Vice Mayor Spinelli attended the Burlingame Public Library Volunteer Week afternoon tea, Council of
Cities Meeting, Ron Reed's Retirement Party, and the Airport Round Table meeting, Councilwoman
Janney attended the Convention and Visitor's Bureau Annual Meeting, Burlingame Public Library
Volunteer Week aftemoon tea, Progress Seminar in Monterey, League of California Cities dinner,
Franklin PTA Founders Day Program, OLA Dinner Dance, CMAC, Poplar ReCare Community Tea,
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, and made an appearance in front of the Citizen's
Advisory Council to the SamTrans Board. Councilwoman O'Mahony attended John William's
Retirement party, Burlingame Public Library Volunteer Week afternoon tea, Lion's Easter Egg Hunt,
Convention Bureau Reformulation, Progress Seminar, and the League of California Cities Meeting.
Councilman Coffey attended the San Mateo County Convention Bureau Annual Meeting, Burlingame
Public Library Volunteer Week aftemoon tea, John William's Retirement party, Progress Seminar,
Volunteer's Recognition Luncheon for San Mateo County, met with Commissioner Luzuriaga, citizens
representing Castanada neighborhood, Quarterly Meeting of Peninsula Cities, Franklin PTA Founders
Day, OLA Dinner Dance, Chamber Board Meeting, and the interviews for Planning Commission.
Mayor Galligan attended the Dad's Count breakfast, North County Council of Cities Dinner, Ron Reed
Retirement, Interview on "Inside Silicon Valley", burying of the time capsule, judge for the San
Francisco Rose of Trulee, met with neighbors on Castanada, David Chetcuti dedication and three year
memorial, Franklin Founder's Day Event, 70th Birthday Party for St. Vincent DePaul, OLA Dinner
Dance, John William's Retirement Party, a teen center meeting, and the sentencing of Judy Gladysz for
embezzlement.
10. OLD BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Planning, Aprll23; Senior, April 19, 2001; Parks & Recreation, April
19,200I; Library Board of Trustees, March, 2001; Traffic, Safety and Parking, April 12,2O0l
b. Department Reports; Police, March, 2001
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9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
c.Letter from June Bitter, 2673 Martinez, regarding2669 Martrnez
d. Letter from Mr. Eltherr, Kahn and Kelly regarding 1825 Castenada
Letter from Gerald Maxwell regarding trash on bayfront trail
f. Letter from Stanley Moore regarding Interim Advisory Board for Tourism BID
g. Letter from Rebecca Haseleu,232 Stanley Road, regarding registration procedure for Parks &
Recreation; response letter from Recreation Superintendent, Randy Schwartz
h. Letter from Marc Friedman, 748 Walnut, regarding Planning Commission
Memo from Transportation System Management Committee regarding Bike-to-Work Day on
May 17,2001
j. Letter from Scott McKellar, 615 Vemon Way, regarding excessive noise due to leaf blowers
k. Letters from Brigitte Huels, 2212 Adeline Drive and Lori Butler, 1427 Laglna, and Donna
Bottarini regarding Intradistrict Transfer Policy
l. Letter from Dave Cataldo, Oak Grove, regarding parking lot on Primrose between Bellevue and
Floribunda; response letter from Engineer Frank Erbacher
m. Letters from Allen Menicucci, 1529 Albemarle Way, regarding handicapped parking in front of
his home
n. Letter from Sue Lindenberg, 855 Linden Avenue, regarding continuous problem with parking
in Linden/Rollins/Larkspur neighborhood
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Galligan adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m.
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Ann T. Musso
City Clerk
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