HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2001.11.19BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
November 19,2001
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 at 7:00 p.m.by Mayor Joe Galligan.
2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Council Member Elect Cathy Baylock.
Council Present:
Council Absent:
4. MINUTES
COFFEY, GALLIGAN, JANNEY, O'MAHONY, SPINELLI
None
Councilwoman Janney approved the minutes of the November 5, 2001 Council meeting after Mayor
Galligan noted he also attended the OLA 75th Anniversary and that the meeting was also adjourned in
memory of Stan Vistica's mother, Barbara Vistica; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
5 PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing for Review of Planning Colondssion Decision on a Permit Extension for an
Office Proiect at 301 Airport Boulevard. Zoned C-4 Review of Permit Extension for Office
Proiect at 301 Airport Blvd.
CP Monroe reviewed her staff report stating that Dan Levin, Glenborough Partners, is requesting an
extension to August 7,2002, one year from the original date of approval, for the planning permits for the
office project at 301 Airport Blvd. Noted under the zoning code, variance and conditional use permit
approvals expire in one year if not exercised. Issuance of a building permit is considered the same as
exercising a variance or conditional use permit. In May, 2001, Glenborough Partners submitted
construction plans to the building department for the approved office complex and said plans are in the
process of being plan checked. Given the size of the project, the plan check could not be completed and
a building permit issued by August 7 , 2001. On July 13,2001, Mr. Levin requested a one-year
extension of the project, which was denied by the Planning Commission.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
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Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the permit extension for the office project at 301
Airport Boulevard; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Vice
Mayor Spinelli abstaining.
b.#1673 IAFF to
Survivor Ben
DHR Bell noted this Ordinance, introduced at the October 16th meeting, would amend the CaIPERS
contract to provide for fire employees with the following benefit enhancements: 3olo @ 55 Formula,
Fourth Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits and Military Service Credit for Public Service.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Councilwoman Janney made a motion to approve Ordinance #1673 to Amend CaIPERS Contract for
IAFF to Provide for 3o/o @ 55, Military Buy Back and 4th Level 1959 Survivor Benefits; seconded by
Vice Mayor Spinelli, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Galligan requested the City
Clerk publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days following adoption.
c. Adopt Ordinance #1672 Amending Section 4.09.030 Regarding Transient Occupancv Tax to
Conform to Measure O
CA Anderson noted that as part of the process of implementing Measure O, which was approved by the
voters at the General Election held on November 6,2001, the Municipal Code must be amended to
allow the Measure to be placed in the Code.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Vice Mayor Spinelli made a motion to approve the Adoption of Ordinance #1672 amending Section
4.09.030 regarding Transient Occupancy Tax to Conform to Measure O; seconded by Councilwoman
Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Galligan requested the City Clerk publish a
summary of the Ordinance within 15 days following adoption.
d. AdoDt Ordinance #1671 to Amend Chanter 6.04. Business License Provisions to Clarifv Code
and Conform to Measure P
CA Anderson noted this Ordinance would irnplement Measure P, which was adopted by the voters at the
General Election on November 6,2001.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Vice Mayor Spinelli made a motion to adopt Ordinance #1671to amend Chapter 6.04, Business License
Provisions to Clarify Code and Conform to Measure P; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Galligan requested the City Clerk publish a summary of the
Ordinance within l5 days following adoption.
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e. Approve Resolution #129-2001 and Approve Adoption of Assessments for Year 2002 for the
San Mateo Countv Tourism Business Improvement District
CA Anderson noted the City has entered into an agreement with the San Mateo County Convention and
Visitor's Bureau to provide the activities and services for the District. To date, the assessments have
been timely paid by almost every hotel in the District. Recommended Council adopt Resolution #129-
2001 which will ovemrle the protests submitted, approve the District programs and activities for the
coming year; adopt and levy the assessments on hotels in the District for the coming year and exempt
hotels in Daly City from paylng the 2002 assessments until such time as the Burlingame City Council
has had the opportunity to hold a public hearing on removing Daly City from the District.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. Mark Norkus, Town Motel, Daly City stated he had nothing
to say. There were no other comments from the floor and the hearing was closed.
Vice Mayor Spinelli made a motion to approve Resolution #129-2001and adopt the Assessments for the
Year 2002 for the San Mateo County Tourism Business Improvement District; seconded by Councilman
Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
6, PUBLIC COMMENTS
Charles Drechsler, 225 Bancroft, spoke in opposition of the City raising parking meter rates. Huy Lu ,
183 Longview Drive, Daly City, presented Council with information regarding Falun Gong. Dan
Anderson, 728 Vernon Way, spoke regarding Washington Park. Linda Abbey, 2415 Adeline Drive,
spoke regarding concerns with the Sisters of Mercy property.
8. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a.Introduce Ordinance for Raising Parkins Meter Rates in the Burlingame Avenue
Commercial District: Approve Resolution #131-2001 to Raise Parkine Meter Rates and
Make Lots H and F Free
DPW Bagdon recommended Council approve the introduction to raise on-street parking meter rates in
the Burlingame Avenue Commercial District and approve Resolution #131-2001 to raise parking lot
meter rates and make Lots H and F free. Bill Hurell, Wilbur Smith Associates, gave a brief presentation
regarding the meter rates.
Mayor Galligan requested the City Clerk read the title of the proposed Ordinance. Vice Mayor Spinelli
made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney,
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Vice Mayor Spinelli made a motion to introduce the proposed Ordinance to raise parking meter rates in
the Burlingame Avenue Commercial District and approve Resolution #131-2001 to raise parking meter
rates and make Lots H and F free; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by
voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Galligan requested the City Clerk publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before proposed adoption.
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b. Introduce Ordinance Deletine Section 6.08.090 Resardins Airnort Parkins Facilitv Business
License Tax to Conform Code to Measure O adopted on November 6. 2001
Mayor Galligan recused himself from this item due to owning interest in an airport parking facility in a
neighboring City.
CA Anderson noted this proposed Ordinance would provide the transition on November 30, 2001, from
the airport facility tax to the commercial parking facility tax for any business that is subject to both.
Measure Q will go into effect on November 30. Both taxes are payable on a quarterly basis, so this
ordinance seeks to clarify the payment dates for the current quarter under transition.
Vice Mayor Spinelli requested the City Clerk read the title of 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, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan abstaining.
Councilwoman Janney made a motion to introduce the proposed Ordinance deleting Section 6.08.090
regarding Airport Parking Facility Business License Tax to Conform to Measure Q adopted on
November 6,2001; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1, with
Mayor Galligan abstaining.
Vice Mayor Spinelli requested the City Clerk publish a summary of the proposed Ordinance at least five
days before proposed adoption.
c. BeautificationCommissionAppointment
Vice Mayor Spinelli and Councilwoman Janney noted they interviewed two candidates for the vacant
Beautification Commission position and after much discussion regarding the very qualified candidates,
made the decision to appoint Jeanne Carney to the Commission.
Vice mayor Spinelli made a motion to appoint Jeanne Carney to the Beautification Commission;
seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
9, CONSENT CALENDAR
a, Anorove Resolution #1 1 and Accent Broadwav Sisnal Intercon Proiect at Cadillac
WaylRollins Road Sienal Proiect
DPW Bagdon recommended Council approve Resolution #127-2001and accept the Broadway Signal
Interconnect Project and Rollins Roadfu.S. 101 Signal Project.
b. Approve Resolution #126-2001 to Applv for Grant Funds for the Per Capita Grant Program
under the Safe Neishb orhood Parks. Clean Water. Clean Air. and C oastal Protection Bond
Act of 2000
P&RD Schwartz recommended Council approve Resolution #126-2001to apply for grant funds under
the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000.
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c.Approve Resolution #125-2001 Authorizins Request to Extend Date for Compliance with
Integrated Waste Management Act
ACM Becker recommended Council approve Resolution #125-2001authorizing request to extend the
date for compliance with the lntegrated Waste Management Act.
d. Approve Resolution #124-2001 Authorizins Transfer of Funds for Vehicle Purchase
ACM Becker recommended Council approve Resolution #124-2001authorizing transfer of funds for
vehicle purchase for the Public Works Department.
e.Approve Resolution #123-2001 formalizine the Citv of Burlingame Compensation Philosophy
HRD Bell recommended that Council approve Resolution #123-2001formalizing the City of
Burlingame's compensation philosophy.
f.Annrove Resolutions#l2l-2001 & 1 to Increase Citv Medical Contributions for
Emplovees and Retirees to the CaIPERS Health Benefits Prosram
HRD Bell recommended Council approve Resolutions#l2l-2001 & 122-2001 increasing the City's
contribution towards medical premiums effective January 1,2002 for employees and annuitants covered
by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Burlingame and the various bargaining
groups listed in his staff report.
g. Audit Committee Meeting Regarding Auditors Report. Tuesday. December 4.2001.4:00 p.m.
ACM Becker requested council affirm the committee members who will serve as the Audit Committee
to meet with management and KPMG LLP, the City's auditors and attend a committee meeting on
December 4,2001, at 4:00 p.m.
h. Warrants and Payroll, October,2001
Finance Director Becker requested approval for payment of Warrants #78922-79599, duly audited, in
the amount of $5,021,130.01, excluding library check numbers 79434-79494, Payroll checks 142299-
143154 in the amount of $1,583,084.72 for October 2001; and EFT's for the month of October, 2001 in
the amount of $365,730.60.
Vice Mayor Spinelli made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilwoman
Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilwoman Janney attended the SamTrans Employee Recognition Dinner, ceremony
commemorating One Mangini Way, North County Council of Cities Meeting, County Wide Child Care
Luncheon, SamTrans Board of Directors Meeting, vigil for Bob Osberg, interviews for the
Beautification Commission vacancy, and San Mateo County Council of Cities meeting. Vice Mayor
Spinelli attended the San Mateo County Council of Cities meeting, the Burlingame Historical Society
Annual Meeting, Airport Roundtable meeting, and interviews for the Beautification Commission
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9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
vacancy. Councilwoman O'Mahony attended the vigil for Bob Osberg, San Mateo County Council of
Cities meeting, Burlingame Historical Society Annual Meeting, C/CAG, and the dedication of One
Mangini Way. Mayor Galligan attended the San Mateo County Council of Cities meeting, dedication of
One Mangini Way, North County Council of Cities meeting, Little Big Game and Parade, vigil for Bob
Osberg, and the Historical Society Annual Meeting.
11. OLD BUSINESS
Vice Mayor Spinelli noted that due to the state of flux regarding San Francisco lnternational Airport, he
requested the Airport Representative who was going to give a presentation to Council do so at a later
date.
12. NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Coffey requested the sound system in the Council Chambers be repaired or replaced. Vice
Mayor Spinelli thanked Staff and Shaw Pipeline for the timely and efficient job they did on the
underground work recently completed on Mills Avenue. Councilman Coffey requested the Planning
Department review the issue regarding commercial development and the one-year extension of building
permits.
13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Commission Minutes: Beautification, November 1, 2001; Planning, November 13,2001; Traffic,
Safety and Parking, November 8, 2001
b. Department Reports: Building, October, 2001 Parks & Recreation, October 17 ,2001; Finance,
October,200l
c. Letters from residents regarding re-zoning of Capuchino, Paloma, and Laguna
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Galligan adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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T. Musso
City Clerk
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