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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
March 4,2002
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 at7:07 p.m. by Mayor Mary Janney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Peter Callander
3. ROLL CALL
Council Present: BAYLOCK, COFFEY, GALLIGAN, JANNEY, O'MAHONY
Council Absent: None
4. UINUTES - None
5. PURLIC HEARINGS
a,Parks & Recreation 's Report on the Feasibilitv Studv Recreational Facilities
DPR Schwarlz displayed a PowerPoint presentation and reviewed his staff report dated December 18,
2001, recommending council accept and concur with the community center recommendation report
presented by the Parks & Recreation Commission. He also gave direction to staff on long-range plan for
improving the community's recreational facilities.
Summations were given by committee member Charles Voltz and Parks & Recreation Commissioner Ed
Larios.
Mayor Jannel'opened the public hearing. Speaking in support of plan option 3: Dan Anderson, 728
Vemon Way; Steve Warden. 736 Acacia: Anna l\{arie Daniels, 5i5 Howard Avenue; Mary Warden, 736
Acacia; and Peter Martindale, 769 Willborough.
There were no further comments from the floor and the hearing was closed.
Council Comments: Support completion of recreation master plan including a professionally performed
survey of both the teens needs and the general recreation needs; showed concern about displacing 11
fanrilies on Burlingame Avenue and would prefer acquiring properly due south at270 East Lane, which
is an unattractive auto repair facility; rvould support a bond rneasure similar to that passed in Menlo Park
where funds are designated speoifically for recreation needs.
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Councilman Galligan moved to accept the feasibility study option 3 presented by DPR and to move
forward with the project including process of property acquisition. Motion was seconded by Vice
Mayor Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Janney asked Vice Mayor Coffey to present an engraved paperweightlplaque to each committee
member present in the audience as a token of cormcil's appreciation for the many hours of volunteered
time devoted to the meeting and planning process for this community project. Committee members not
present would be presented with the plaque at a later time"
b. Appeal of the Planning Commission's Anproval of Design Review, Side Setback and Height
Variances for a First and Second Storv A ddition at 1369 Bernal Avenue. Zoned,4-l
CP Motroe reviewed her Febmary 25,2002. staff report recornmetding council hold a public hearing
arrd take action on request for appeal of the planning commission's February 11,2002, approval of a
design review and variance at i369 Bemal Avenue.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. Mark Hudak, attorney representing applicant/owner Gary
Diebel, addressed council regarding appeal and requested council uphold planning commission's
decision.
Patrick & Debra Cunningham, 1365 Bemal, presented photographs of how the addition at 1369 Bemal
would impact their property and privacy. Speaking on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham's appeal
were Charles Penner, 1364 Bernal and Mike Carpenter, 1360 Bemal.
There were no further comments from the floor and the hearing was closed
Couucilwoman O'Mahony made the motion l.o uphold the planning commission's approval of a design
review and variance at 1369 Bemal Avenue ancl adopt Resolution 13-2002 approving categorical
exemption, design review and variance for height. Seconded by Vice Mayor Cofley and approved by
voice vote, 4-1, with Councilwoman Baylock dissenting.
c. Appeal of the Burlingame Beaulification Commission's Decision to Deny the Removal of a
Protected Dawn Redwood Tree at 1360 Vancouver Avenue
DPR Schwartz reviewed his February 22,2002, staff report recommending Council hold a public
hearing and taken action.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. Gary Bly'the, ploperly owner of 1360 Vancouver, addressed
the Council and stated reasons for overtuming the Beautificatior-r Commission's decision to deny
removal of the redwood tree. In support of appeal was Maria Cava, 1356 Vancouver,
There were no further comments from the floor and the hearing was closed.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to overturn the Beautification Commission's decision to deny
removal of tree with the condition that the property owner replant a suitable replacement tree. Seconded
by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved by voice vote, 4-1, with Councilwornan Baylock dissenting.
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d. Adopt Ordinance #1681 to Limit the Noise L!:vel and Further Limit the Hours of Operation of
Leaf Blowers
CA Anderson reviewed his February 21,2002, staff report recommending Council adopt the proposed
ordinance to further restrict the operation of leaf blowers in residential districts of the City.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. Jennifer Pfafl 615 Bayswater, voiced concern over how
ordinance would be enforced.
There were no further comments from the floor and the hearing was closed.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to adopt Ordinance #1681 amending Municipal Code Chapter
10.40 to limit the use of leaf blowers in residential districts. Seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. The clerk rvas directed to publish a summary ordinance.
e. Adont Ordinance #1682 to Amend Chanter 9 to Provide a 3-Year License for Dogs and to
Ilpdate l-jcgnpe4nd Fee Schedule fbr Animal Control
CA Anderson reviewed his February 21,2002, staff report recommending council adopt ordinance to
amend Chapter 9.04 to conform to County Animal Control Ordinance for dog licenses and fee schedule.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. There were no cemments from the floor and the hearing rvas
closed,
Councilman Galligan made the motion to adopt Ordinance #682 to amend Chapter 9.04 to provide a 3-
year license for dogs and to update the license and fee schedule for animal control. Seconded by
Councilwoman Baylock and unanimously approved by voice vote, 5-0. The clerk was directed to
publish a summary ordinance.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Constance Cohen, 605 Lexington Way; Dan Anderson, 728 Vcrnon Way; Ken Castle, l41l Drake
Avenue; regarding dissatisfaction with AT&T and live broadcasts of council meetings. CM Nantell
noted city's attempt to resolve problems with AT&T.
Russ Cohen, 605 Lexington Way; Anna Marie Daniels, 515 Horvard Avenue; supporting reappointrnent
of two incumbent planning commissioners (Keighran and Vistica).
7. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. Commissioner Ietm Expirations (Planning Commission)
CM Nantell revierved EA Weber's February 25,2002, staff report recommending council direct staff
regarding the April 7,2002, term expirations of two planning commissioners (Keighran and Vistica).
Councihvoman O'Mahony moved to reappoint the two incumbent commissioners. Seconded by
Councilwoman Baylock, the vote failed 2-3, with Coffey, Galligan, Janney dissenting.
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Councilman Galligan rnoved to open commission'rpplication filing to a deadline of March 29,2002, and
nrake the appointment at the April 15,2002, regular council meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice
Mayor Coffey and approved by 3-2 voice vote, with Baylock ancl O'Mahony dissenting. Mayor Janney
appointed Vice Mayor Coffey aud Couttcilman Galligan to interyiew cornmission applicants.
b. Apnointment of Advisorv Board for San M Countv Tourism Business Imnrovement
District
CA Anderson reviewed his February 22,2002, staff reporr recommending council appoint advisory
board for the San Mateo County Tourism BID.
Councilwoman O'Mahony rnade the motion to appoint the advisory board for the San Mateo County
Tourism BID. Seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, and unanimously approved by 5-0 voice vote.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilwoman Baylock requested item 8b be removed for scparate vote.
a. Resolution #14-2002 Authorizins License rnent Betrveen the City of Burlingame and the
Burlingame Girls Softball League for thc Construction. Maintenance. and Operation of
Certain Facilities at Rav Park
DPR February 23,2002, staff report recommended council approve license agreement between the City
and the Burlingame Girls Softball League (BGSL) to allow for facility improvements and the continued
use of Ray Park for softball play.
b. Tentative and Final Condominium Man for a 2-unit Condominium. Parcel A, Block 17. Map
of Burlinsame Grove - 1237-41 Capuchino Avenue. PM 99-02
PW February 22,2002, staff reporl recommended council approve map as both tentative and final with
condition that covenants and restrictions for the condominium be approved by the City Attomey and
conform to all approved conditions and city codes.
c. Resolution 15-2002 Approvinq Professional Services Agreement with Roman & Lougee
Consultinp Ensineers - Water Ouality Assessment. Job 9953
PW February 21,2002, staff report recommended council approve agreement for services with Roman
and Lougee Consulting Engineers in the arnount of $142,950.
d. StatUS qlEaston Branch Renovation Proiect
City Librarian's February 14,2002, staff report and update on status of the Library's Easton Branch
renovation project.
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e Resolution 16- 2002 A cceot tn p B avsh ore Highway. Rollins Road and Skyline Boulevard
Resurfacine Proiect - CP 8023(2)
PW February 21,2002, staff report recommended council accept the Bayshore Highway, Rollins Road
and Skyline Boulevard resurfacing project in the amount of $1,413,781.
f. Resolution 17-2002 Authorizins Sisnatories to City Checks and Drafts
ACM Becker recommended Council approve Resolution #17 -2002 authorizing signatories to city checks
and drafts.
Councihvoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Consent Calendar items 8a, 8c, 8d, 8e, and 8f;
seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a nrotion to approve Consent Calendar item 8b; seconded by Vice
Mayor Coffey and approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, Councihvorran Baylock abstaining.
9 COUNCII, CO MITTEE REPORTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings they attended on behalf of the City.
10. OLD BUSINESS
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There was no old business.
11. NEW BUSINESS
Councilwoman Baylock requested Safeway project be placed on a future agenda for information update.
CA Anderson and CM Nantell requested council specify convenient dates and tirne for a special meeting
to be scheduled in near future. Council noted March 21, April 8, and April 10, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. r,vould
be most convenient for potential special nreeting.
12. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Planning. February 25,2002, Planning Special Meeting, February 19,
2002; Beautification, February 7 ,2002; Parks & Recreation, February 21,2002; Traffic, Safety
& Parking, February 14,2002
b. Department Reports: Police, Janttary 2002
San Mateo County-wide Pollution Prevention Program presentation for Community
Development & Water Quality in San Mateo County from City Planner
d. Letter of February 1.2002, frorn Rita Chaffee conceming increase in parking rates
e. Letter of February 6,2002, from Diane Elwell concenring green zone on Bloomfield in front of
Papillon Preshool
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1. Lettcr of February 12, 2002, fronr Bill & Donna Cema conceming overnight parking ticket on
Balboa - Police press release attached
g. Ernail of February 15,2002, frour A. Vincenzio conceming signage at Oak Grove and railroad
crossing; response from Assistant Public Works Director
h. Letter of February 22,2002, from neighbors of 1204 Cabrillo conceming size of house at this
location
CLOSED SESSION
CA Andersou noted Council rnet in closed session prior to the meeting to discuss ongoing negotiations
with the Police Officers Association and instructed CM Nantell and DHR Bell with regard to those
negotiations.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Janney adjoumed the rneeting at l0:35 p.m. in memory of Terri Rasmussen, former city clerk in
San Bruno; Tom Kinsella, brother of Pat Kinsella; and Milton Snyder.
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