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BURLINGAME, CA
July 16,2001
- 1. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame Finance Authority 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 ALLIENCE TO THE FLAG
Led by kv Amstrup.
3. ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Coffey, Galligan, O'Mahony, Spinelli
Janney (attending a SamTrans Board of Directors Meeting)
4. MINUTES
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes of June 18, 2001, seconded by Vice
Mayor Spinelli, approved by voice vote 4-0-1, with Councilwoman Janney absent.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
a.RXSOLUTION #2.2001 AUTHORIZING DEPOSIT OF BOND PROCEEDS WITH
STATE AND LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
Vice Mayor Spinelli made a motion to approve RESOLUTION #2-2001 authorizing deposit of bond
proceeds with state and local agency investment fund; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by
voice vote, 4-0-t with Councilwoman Janney absent.
firut J yr,r,rnuMeeting was adjoumed at 7:06 p.m.
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Ann T. Musso
Secretary to Burlingame Finance Authority
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7. ADJOURNMENT
BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
July 16,2001
1. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At this time, City Attorney Anderson reported on the Closed Session:
a.Personnel Matter (Government Code Section 54957): one matter discussed with the City
Manager.
b. Pending Litigation (Government Code Section 5a956.9(a)): City of Burlingame vs. Judy
Gladysz, San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 412328; City Council instructed City Attorney
Anderson regarding ongoing negotiations in this matter.
c.Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: City
Negotiators Jim Nantell, Bob Bell, and IEDA; Labor Organizations AI'SCME Locals 2190
and829, and BAMM.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIEAI\CE TO THE FLAG
Recited at the Financing Authority Meeting by Irv Amstrup.
3. ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Coffey, Galligan, Spinelli, O'Mahony
Janney (attending SamTrans Board of Directors Meeting)
4. MINUTES
Vice Mayor Spinelli made a motion to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of July 9,2001;
seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved by voice vote,3-0-2, with Councilman Coffey
abstaining due to not being present at that meeting, and Councilwoman Janney being absent.
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The following corrections were noted on the July 2,2001 minutes: page (2), all of the
Councilmembers visited the site at 1524 Los Montes; page (2) the setback is 5', not 5"; on page 7 ,
"Councilman" is misspelled, under Council Committee Reports, Cotchett and celebration is
misspelled. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes of July 2,2001;
seconded by Vice Mayor Spinelli, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 with Councilwoman Janney absent.
At this time, Mayor Galligan pulled the following items from the consent calendar for further
discussion: 8a) AFSCME Agreement, 8b) BAMM Agreement, 89) Resolution Approving Agreement
for Development of a Synthetic Grass Field at the Burlingame High School Football Field and 8m)
Direction for Voting at July 20,2001Cities Selection Committee and Council of Cities Meeting.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. ADOPT ORDINAIICE #1660 2OOIIO2 WATER RATES
Assistant City Manager Becker noted water rates are reviewed annually following preparation of the
proposed budget. The proposed consumption rate increase from $2.45l1,000 gallons to $2.5411,000
gallons 3.7o/o and a $1.89 increase (315%) in the monthly service charge are caused by a3.7oh
increase in the cost of water purchased from the San Francisco Water Department, and the need to
continue funding the five-year capital improvement program for the water system. The recommended
transfer from the water fund for capital improvements is $550,000, up from $450,000 in 2000-01;
noted at the May 17 Council meeting, DPW Bagdon presented to Council the updated five-year capital
improvements plan. The plan showed total estimated capital improvement needs for the water
enterprise of $23 to $50 million. Over the next five years, the city is expected to spend $7 million on
water projects, and does not include the anticipated improvements needed for the entire Hetch Hetchy
system. The present capacity for capital funding at current rates is only $550,000. A comprehensive
financial plan for these capital improvements will be done this coming year. A component of this plan
will probably be significant increases in the water rates over time plus a possible use of general fund
reserves to assist this enterprise. The water fund currently carries a $1 million loan from the general
tund.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing
was closed.
Councilman Coffey made a motion to adopt Ordinance #1658 Establishing2}}lll2 Water Rates;
seconded by Vice Mayor Spinelli, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 with Councilwoman Janney absent.
b. ADOPT ORDINANCE #1658 ESTABLISHING 2OO1l02 SEWER RATES
Assistant City Manager Becker noted that the Federal Environmental Protection Agency regulations
require that operation and maintenance costs for the city's sewer enterprise be paid from the sewer rate
with a specific method for calculating the rate based on flow and loading. For the determination of the
rate, the revenue required was reduced by the estimated amount to be received from Burlingame Hills
and Hillsborough. Their respective flows and loadings were removed from the program. The primary
reason for the rate increase is to continue accumulation of funding for the capital improvement
program for the sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant; noted at the May 17 Council
meeting, DPW Bagdon presented to Council the updated five-year capital improvements plan. The
plan showed total estimated capital improvement needs for the sewer enterprise of $25 to $50 million.
A comprehensive financial plan for these capital improvements will be done this coming year. A
component of this plan will probably be significant increases in the sewer rates over time plus a
possible use of general fund reserves to assist this enterprise.
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Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing
was closed.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to adopt Ordinance #1660 establishing2}DV02 sewer rates;
seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-l with Councilwoman Janney absent.
c. ADOPT ORDINAI\CE TO INSTALL A STOP SIGN ON TROUSDALE DRIVE AT
OUESADA WAY
DPW Bagdon noted the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission considered a petition circulated by
residents. One issue raised as a result of the petition was the need to add stop signs for access to
Trousdale Drive from side streets. Based on this concem, staff developed traffic counts and speed
information for various areas, including the intersection of Quesada Way and Trousdale Drive.
Staff recommended that the stop sign be considered by the TSPC as it met the traffic volume warrant.
Although there is a low traffic accident history and there would be increased braking noise and gas use,
staff believes that the benefits of a stop sign outweigh these concerns. The stop sign would provide a
more controlled flow during peak traffic periods, especially for eastbound traffic, which backs up as
many as ten vehicles in each lane. Also, the stop sign would better facilitate pedestrian crossings.
Therefore, staff supports the Commi s sion recorlmendation.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing
was closed.
Councilman Coffey made a motion to adopt Ordinance #1659 to install a stop sign on Trousdale Drive
at Quesada Way; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with
Councilwoman Janney absent.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Linda Gregory, representing AFSCME and BAMM, thanked Council for their support in the
negotiations for the labor contract for the two labor groups. Russ Cohen, 605 Lexington Way, stated
he was concerned about the approval of the synthetic turf at Burlingame High School and the loss of
natural resources. Dan Anderson, 728 Vernon Way, spoke regarding the Teen Center and wanted to
know what tlpe of parameters were given to the Committee and Architects regarding the center.
Charles Burn, 956 Jackling Drive, Hillsborough, noted that the grass football field at Burlingame High
School has already been torn out; wanted to know if it will be replaced with Astroturf or new grass.
At this time, Mayor Galligan requested discussion of items 8a) and 8b) that was previously pulled from
the consent calendar.
8a.RESOLUTION #75-2001 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH AFSCME
LOCALS 829 AND 2190
Human Resources Director Bell recommended that Council approve Resolution #75-2001approving
the three-year labor agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
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Employees (AFSCME) Local 829 and 2190. These two local groups represent non-management
miscellaneous employees of the City of Burlingame.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve item 8a) on the consent calendar; seconded by
Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Councilwoman Janney absent.
8b. RESOLUTION #76.2001 APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT WITH BAMM
City Manager Nantell recommended Council approve Resolution #76-2001approving the three and
one-half (3 -ll2) year labor agreement with the Burlingame Association of Middle Managers (BAMM)
This unit represents the miscellaneous management employees of the City of Burlingame.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve items and 8b) on the consent calendar; seconded
by Vice Mayor Spinelli, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Councilwoman Janney absent.
7. STAFF REPORTS AIID COMMUNICATIONS
UPDATE BY SUPERINTENDENT TOM MOHR TO COUNCIL/COMMUNITY ON
PROGRAMS OF THE SAII MATEO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Superintendent Tom Mohr made a presentation to Council on progrirms in the school district, including
the boundary study and modernizationof the high schools.
At this time, Mayor Galligan requested that Acting Parks & Recreation Director Schwartz discuss item
8g) on the Consent Calendar:
8g) RESOLUTION #81.2001 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A
SYNTHETIC GRASS FIELD AT THE BURLINGAME HIGH SCHOOL
FOOTBALL FIELD
Acting Parks & Recreation Director Schwartz stated that the goal throughout this process has been to
maximize the amount of resources in Burlingame. There has been a lot of research conducted on the
synthetic grass field to make sure it is the best thing for the entire community, not just for the school
children or community members. Noted he spoke with several facilities throughout the country
regarding the materials, visited fields currently using the material and also brought back samples. This
issue has been discussed several times at Parks & Recreation Commission meetings; the school board
has asked many of the same questions asked by Council.
Mayor Galligan noted there was a minor adjustment in wording of the contract; the school district has
requested that, in the event there is a playoff or championship game that is not on the schedule, it
would take priority over any other scheduled events.
Vice Mayor Spinelli made a motion to approve Resolution #81-2001 approving the agreement for
development of a synthetic grass field at the Burlingame High School Football Field; seconded by
Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Councilwoman Janney absent.
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b. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE BALLOT MEASURES REGARDING (1)
CONTINUING THE 10% TRANSIENT OCCUPAITTCY TAX RATEr (2)
CONTINUING THE GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AT $1OO PER YEARI
AIID (3) ESTABLISHING A COMMERCIAL PARI(NG TAX AT THE RATE OF
5% OF GROSS RBVENUE
Mayor Galligan noted he will not participate in the discussion regarding the establishment of a
commercial parking tax due to his ownership in a similar business in a neighboring city.
City Attorney Anderson noted that on July 2,2001, a public hearing was held regarding this matter.
Staff is recommending that these taxes be considered for submission to the voters in the November
election.
The first tax is a tax rate increase that was adopted in l99l in which the transient occupancy tax was
increased from 8% to l}Yo; the 2o/o increment is a significant portion of the City's general fund, which
has helped fund various projects in the City. The second tax concerns the business license tax, which
was increased from $50 to $100 in 1992. It is not as significant to the City's general fund as the
transient occupancy tax but it still generates approximately $275,000 per year. The third tax that is
suggested to the Council: is for establishment of a tax on parking facilities. Currently, there is a tax in
the City that is placed on airport parking facilities, which is based on 5oh of gross receipts and
generates approximately $250,000 per year. Two versions will be presented for consideration by the
Council; the first version would place a tax on commercial parking facilities but exempt a significant
portion of those facilities; the second version would not contain those exemptions.
Two categories would be exempt in the first version:
a) Commercial parking facilities where parking is not the predominant use of the parcel. (I.e.,
hotel parking lots, parking lots where no charge is imposed, publicly owned and operated lots,
apartment and condominium parking lots, company-controlled parking lots, and car dealers
who would be placing their inventory on another parcel.)
b) tow companies that offer other services. Where the tow company is operating a parking lot in
the City but not conducting another predominant use on the site, there WOULD be a tax
imposed on the storage charge the towing company collects. This is aimed at parking lots that
do not seem to generate any other revenue to support services that are provided to them (i.e., do
not pay sales taxes or transient occupancy taxes.)
The second version takes away those exemptions and basically states that if a company charges for
parking, the owner would pay on the gross receipts that were gained from the private parking.
Council gave City Attorney Anderson direction on the versions they would like to see placed on the
ballot in November.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION #77-2001 AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM
CONTINGENCY RESERVE FOR ADDITIONAL POSITION IN HUMAI\
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RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Human Resources Director Bell recommended Council approve Resolution #77-2001authorizing the
addition of one Human Resources Specialist (1.0 full time equivalent) and approve the transfer of
$70,000 from the contingency reserve.
d. RESOLUTION #78.2001 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR EMS CLINICAL
EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Fire Chief Reilly recommended Council approve Resolution #78-200I authorizing the "Agreement for
Joint EMS Training Program" amongst the cities of Burlingame, Millbrae, the Town of Hillsborough
and the California Department of Forestry - Santa CruzlSan Mateo Ranger unit and the City of San
Mateo.
e. RESOLUTION #79-2001 APPROVING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM POLICE
BUDGET TO POLICE FURNITURE ERGONOMIC UPGRADE PROJECT
Police Chief Missel recommended Council approve Resolution #79-2001authorizing the transfer of
$30,000 from the 2000101Police Department's operating budget to complete a workstation
refurbishing project.
RESOLUTION #80.2001 REVISING PROCEDURES FOR SETTLEMENT AND
PAYMENT OF SELF-INSURANCE CLAIMS
City Attomey Anderson recommended Council approve Resolution #80-2001 to establish higher limits
for administrative denial and settlement of self-insurance claims and clarifying settlement for workers
compensation claims.
h. RESOLUTION #82.2001 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR BURLINGAME
CoRPoRATION YARD RECONSTRUQTION
Director of Public Works Bagdon recommended Council approve Resolution #82-2001awarding the
subject contract to Dennis J. Amoroso Construction Company,Inc. in the amount of $9,928,000.
i. RESOLUTION #83.2001 AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE
TAX RECORD BY DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES. A}tD RESOLUTION #84.2001
AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS BY
DESIGNATED SALES TAX CONSULTAI\T
Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Becker recommended Council approve
Resolution 83-2001 and 84-2001 authorizing the examination of sales tax records by designated city
employees and city sales tax consultant.
J. INFORMATION REPORT REGARDING BOND SIZING AI\D CALENDAR OF
ACTIVITY FOR BIDS AI\D CLOSING OF BOND ISSUE
Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Becker noted in his staff report that Council
previously authorized up to $15,000,0000, and staff and the audit committee concurred that this
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amount should be issued. The highly favorable (3-5%) rates anticipated by the financial advisor, the
AA rating received by the City from Standard and Poors, and the need to conserve water and sewer
enterprise cash in the near term to fund other projects together supported the $15,000,000 issue.
K. CONSENT TO REPRESENTATION BY SAII MATEO COUNTY COUNSEL IN SAN
FRANCISCO BAYKEEPER VS. CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES
CONTROL BOARD. SAN MATEO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 416800
City Attorney Anderson recommended Council authorize the County Counsel to represent the City of
Burlingame in the recently filed lawsuit by San Francisco Baykeeper challenging the Regional Water
Board permit decision-making.
I. SPECIAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR A WOODEN FENCE WITHIN THE
CITY'S RIGHT.OF.WAY AT 2901 ARGUELLO DRIVE
Director of Public Works recommended Council approve the attached Special Encroachment Permit
for a wooden fence in accordance with the drawings, permit and conditions outlined in the staff report.
Vice Mayor Spinelli made a motion to approve the consent calendar with the exception of items iL b, g
and m; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Councilwoman Janney
absent.
At this time, Mayor Galligan brought forth item 8m from the consent calendar
8m) DIRECTION FOR VOTING AT JULY 20. 2001. CITIES SELCTION COMMITTEN IXO
COUNCIL OF CITIES MEETING
Mayor Galligan requested direction from Council regarding the ABAG position that will be voted on
at the Council of Cities meeting. There was no direction given.
9. COUNCL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Spinelli attended two Airport Roundtable subcommittee meetings. Councilman Coffey
was out of town and didn't attend any committee meetings. Councilwoman O'Mahony attended the
San Mateo County Investment Advisory Council, visited Interfaith Hospitality at St. Catherines,
former Supervisor John Ward's garden party, attended the Police, Fire and Recreation Night, various
4'n of July block parties, Italian Catholic Federation's awarding of scholarships, and the Tongan
Festival. Mayor Galligan attended the Historical Society board meeting, various 4th of July events,
meeting regarding the TOT tax, Music in the Park at Washington Park, Burlingame High School Board
of Trustees meeting, former Supervisor John Ward's garden party, event hosted by Ted Lempert, and
gave a tour of City Hall, and attended an event at Roosevelt School.
10. OLD BUSINESS
Vice Mayor Spinelli noted that Burlingame is the beta test site for a product that will archive the
Council and Planning Commission meetings that will be accessible from the City website.
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11. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Planning, July 9,2001
b. Department Reports: Building, June, 2001
c. Required Review for Compliance with the Conditional Use Permit for the Interfaith Hospitality
Network at Three Churches in Burlingame
d. Letter from Ruth Jacobs, 2965 Argaello Drive, regarding potential firehazard in Mills Canyon
area, and response from Fire Chief
e. Letter from Dan Lopez,l116-A Chula Vista Avenue, regarding leaf blower nuisance
f. Letter from Acting Parks & Recreation Director responding to Eric Mendell's June 21, 2001,
lettering regarding proposal to install synthetic turf at Burlingame High School's football field
g. Letter from residents of Drake and Sanchez Avenues regarding neighborhood safety concems
h. Letter of resignation from Civil Service Commissioner Keith Kutner
l.Letter from Bay Area Quality Management District regarding Air District proposals to regulate
wood smoke
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Galligan adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
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Ann T. Musso
City Clerk
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