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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
February 20r2002
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 at7:02 p.m. by Mayor Mary Janney.
2, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Commander Tom Marriscolo
3. ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony
None
4. MTNUTES
Vice Mayor Coffey made a motion to approve the minutes of the special meeting of January 30,2002,
goal session meeting of February 2,2002 and regular meeting of February 4,2002; seconded by
Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a Anneal of the Plannins Commission's ion on Design Review and a Hillside Area
Construction Permit for a New Two-Storv Single Family House at 1509 Los Montes Avenue.
Zoned R-l
City Planner Monroe referred to her staff report dated January 24,2002, and recommended a public
hearing be held regarding the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision on the above referenced
project.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. Mr. Grove, 941 Lakeview, Redwood City, owner of 1409
Los Montes, and Mark Hudak, 216Park Road, attorney representing Mr. Grove came forward. Mr.
Hudak and Mr. Grove requested council uphold the Planning Commission's decision and approve the
project.
Sue Smith, 1515 Los Montes, the resident who filed the appeal, and Peter Keys, a neighbor of 1509
Los Montes spoke against the project.
There were no further comments from the floor and the hearing was closed.
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After discussion, Councilman Coffey made a motion to approve Resolution #24-2002 to uphold the
Planning Commission's decision and design review of a hillside areaconstruction permit for a new
two-story single family house at 1509 Los Montes Avenue, Zoned R-1; seconded by Councilwoman
Baylock, approved by voice vote,4-1, with Councilman Galligan dissenting.
b. Negative Declaration. General PIan Amendment and Rezoning From Single Family
Residential (R-1) to Duplex Residential (R-2) for Eisht Properties with Request Modifvine
Application to two Properties. 1224 and 122611228 Paloma Avenue. Following the Planning
Commission Denial of Rezoning Request for Properties on Paloma. Laguna and Capuchino
Avenues
City Planner Monroe referred to her staff report dated January 25,2002, and recommended a public
hearing be held regarding the appeal of the Planning Commission's denial on the above referenced
project.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. Jerry Deal, 122611228 Paloma, applicant and owner, spoke
in favor of the rezoning and requested council overturn the Planning Commission's denial.
Debra DeQuant, 1232Paloma, Ash McNealey, 1236 Paloma, Alan Bonkowski,1304 Lincoln, Linda
Field, 1249 Paloma, Rene Harold, 1240 Paloma, Mark Zuckerman , 1233 Laguna, Daryl Wilson, 1308
Lincoln Avenue, Mary Carson, 1200 Lincoln Avenue, Mary Terrara,1233 Paloma, spoke against the
rezoning.
Jerry Deal returned to council to respond to some of the concerns of the neighbors
There were no further comments from the floor and the hearing was closed.
Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to deny the negative declaration by Resolution#23-2002, the
general plan amendment and rezoning from single family residential (R-1) to duplex residential (R-2)
for eight properties with request modifying application to two properties, 1224 and 122611228 Paloma
Avenue; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
c.Review of the Planning Commission's Denial of the Request for a Variance for a Free
Standins Sisn at the United Methodist Church. 1443 Howard Avenue, Zoned R-3/C-1,
Subarea B. Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area
City Planner Monroe referred to her staff report dated February 6,2002, and recommended council
hold a public hearing regarding the appeal of the Planning Commission's denial on the above
referenced project.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. Brian Zimmerman, President of the Board of Trustees of the
United Methodist Church of Burlingame,T5 DelMonte Drive, Hillsborough, and Charles Kavanaugh,
470 Chatham Road, Burlingame, Dale Buettenbeck, 280 Palm Avenue, and Reverend Nymphas
Edwards, 631 Plymouth Way, spoke in favor of council overturning the Planning Commission's
denial.
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There were no further comments from the floor and the hearing was closed.
Councilman Coffey made a motion to oveftum by Resolution#21-2002 the Planning Commission's
denial for a variance for sign height for a new freestanding sign at 1443 Howard Avenue, Zoned R-
3lC-1, United Methodist Church of Burlingame; seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
d. Appeal of the Plaunils Commission's Denial without Preiudice on an Application for a
Conditional Use Permit to Convert the Service Bavs of an Existing Gas Station to a Mini-
Mart at ll47 Rollins Road, Zoned C-l
City Planner Monroe referred to her staff report dated January 15,2002, and recommended council
hold a public hearing regarding the appeal of the Planning Commission's denial without prejudice on
the above referenced project.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. Mr. and Mrs. Greco, owners of ll47 Rollins Road, and
Mark Hudak, attorney for the owners, requested council approve the application for a conditional use
permit to convert the service bays to a mini-mart al1147 Rollins Road.
There were no further comments from the floor and the hearing was closed
Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve Resolution #22-2002 overturning the Planning
Commission's denial without prejudice on an application for a conditional use permit to convert the
service bays of an existing gas station to a mini-mart at | 147 Rollins Road, Zoned C-i, to include
additional conditions; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-1, with
Councilwoman Baylock dissenting.
e. Adopt Ordinance #1680 Amending Chapter 8.08 to Adopt by Reference Certain Provisions
of Title 4 and 5 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code and Conformins Backflow
Protection for Fire Protection Svstems
CA Anderson referred to his staff report dated February 20,2002, and requested council hold a public
hearing and adopt Ordinance #1680 amending Chapter 8.08 to adopt by reference certain provisions of
Titles 4 and 5 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code and conforming backflow protection for fire
protection systems.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to adopt Ordinance #1680; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey,
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Janney requested CC Musso publish a summary of the proposed ordinance within 15 days of
proposed adoption.
Regard to Street and Public Off-Street Parkinq
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f. Adopt Ordinance #1679 Amendins Title 13 to Clarify and Affirm Parking Reeulations with
CA Anderson referred to his staff report dated February 5,2002, and requested council hold a public
hearing and adopt Ordinance #1679 amending Title 13 to clarify and affirm parking regulations with
regard to street and public off-street parking.
Mayor Janney 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 #1679 amending Title 13 to clarify and
affirm parking regulations with regard to street and public off-street parking; seconded by
Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Janney requested CC Musso publish a summary of the proposed ordinance within 15 days of
proposed adoption.
6, PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
7. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a.Introduce Ordinance to Limit the Noise Level and Further Limit the Hours of Operation of
Leaf Blowers
CA Anderson referred to his staff report dated February 13,2002, recommending council introduce the
proposed ordinance to limit the noise level and further limit the hours of operation of leaf blowers .
Mayor Janney requested CC Musso read the title of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Galligan
made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman
O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Vice Mayor Coffey made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman
O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Janney requested CC Musso publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before proposed adoption.
b. Introduce Ordinance to Amend Chapter 9.04 to Provide a 3-Year License for Dogs and to
Undate License and Fee ule for Animal Control
CA Anderson referred to his staff report dated February 7,2002, recommended council introduce this
ordinance to amend Cliapter 9.04 to conform to County Animal Control Ordinance for dog licenses
and fee schedule.
Mayor Janney requested CC Musso read the title of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Galligan
made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey,
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
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Councilman Galligan made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor
Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Janney requested CC Musso publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before proposed adoption.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilwoman O'Mahony removed item 8a for further discussion.
b. Resolution #12-2002 Authorizing Asreement Amendment No. 2. SCADA Master Plan and
Contract Document Preparation with Cvbernet Consulting
DPW Bagdon recommended council approve Resolution #12-2002 authorizing Agreement
Amendment No. 2, SCADA Master Plan and Contract document preparation with Cybernet
Consulting, CP 9940.
c. Authorize Citv Attorney to Join in Amicus Curiae Brief in Oak Creek Estates vs. Town of
Paradise. Case Nos. C038577 and C039424 at no cost to Citv
CA Anderson requested council authorize joinder in amicus curiae brief at no cost to City in Oak
Creek Estates vs. Town of Paradise, which is now pending before the Califomia Court of Appeals
d. Warrants & Pavroll
ACM Becker requested approval for pal.rnents of Warrants #80499-80644, duly audited, in the amount
of $4,241,223.72, (excluding library checks #80499-80547),Payroll checks 144870-145743 inthe
amount of $1,568,167.50, and EFT's in the amount of $397,787.72 for the month of January, 2002.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve items 8b, 8c and 8d on the consent calendar;
seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilwoman O'Mahony pulled item 8a) to speak on the importance of AB 1823
^, Resolution #ll-2002 to Support State Legislation to Fix the Bay Area Resional Water
System and Protect our Residents from Catastrophic Water Outages
DPW Bagdon recommended council approve Resolution #11-2002 to fix the Bay Area Regional Water
system and protect our residents from catastrophic water outages.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve item 8a); seconded by Councilwoman Baylock,
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0"
9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City.
10. OLD BUSINESS
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There was no old business.
11. NEW BUSINESS
An appeal of the Planning Commission's decision for a property at 1369 Bernal was set for the March
4,2002, council meeting. An appeal was also set for March 4,2002, for a tree removal at 1360
Vancouver.
12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Planning, February 11,2002; Library, December 11 & December 17,
2001
b. Department Reports: Treasurer's, January 31,2002; Building, January,2002
c Letter from Father Albert Vucinovich, Pastor, St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1310 Bayswater,
regarding the Interfaith Hospitality Network
Letter from Mr. Lynn and Mrs. Betty Trembly, 2103 Carmelita, regarding paving and
maintenance of Vancouver Avenue and Public Work's response
d.
e.Letter of February 7 ,2002 from Mike Harvey's Auto Connection regarding parking
enforcement on Carolan Avenue and Cadillac Way
f. Letter from Blueprints Printables, Barbara Hewitt and John Basye, ll29 Cortez regarding lack
of audio transmission at council meeting on February 4,2002 and City Manager's response
Mayor Janney adjoumed the meeting in memory of Loraine Pearce and Katerina Froelich who recently
passed away, and in honor of Chief Gary Missel for his 29 years of service to the City of Burlingame.
Respectfully submitted,
CI/w I n/vu/Ylo
Ann T. Muty'o
City Clerk
February 20,2002 4s0 Burlingame City Council