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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
March 18,2002
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 at7:00 p.m. by Mayor Mary Jarurey.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEG TO THE FLAG
Led by Bill Lanam.
3. ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony
None
At this time, Mayor Janney made an announcement that she would be moving item #10 "Old
Business" after the completion of item 5) "Public Hearings".
4. MINUTES
Councilwoman Baylock made the following spelling corrections to the February 20,2002 minutes
page 2, item 5c) Kavanaugh, Buettenbeck, and Nymphas Edwards. Councilman Galligan made a
motion to approve the minutes of February 20,2002; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony,
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 23,2002,
Council/Planning Commission joint meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilwoman Baylock requested three comments be added under item 5a) Parks & Recreation
Commission's Report on the Feasibility Study for Recreational Facilities. They are as follows: That
she (Councilwoman Baylock) supports the completion of the recreation master plan including a
professionally performed survey of both the teens and general recreation needs; that she showed
concern about displacing 11 families on Burlingame Avenue and would prefer acquiring property due
south at270 East Lane, which is an unattractive auto repair facility; would support a bond measure
similar to that passed in Menlo Park where funds are designated specifically for recreation needs.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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a.Resolution #25-2002 Adoptins a Residential Traffic Calmine Proeram
DPW Bagdon referred to his staff reported dated February 22,2002, and showed a presentation to
Council regarding a residential traffic calming program; DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt
the Resolution#25-2002 adopting said program. James Mclver, 2712 Smmit Drive, Chair of the
Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission encouraged council to adopt the program.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing.
Jennifer Pfaff 615 Bayswater, and Russ Cohen, 605 Lexington, spoke in support of adopting a
residential traffic calming program. There were no further comments from the floor and the hearing
was closed.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to adopt Resolution #25-2002 approving the residential
traffic calming program; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote,
5-0.
1. OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Janney requested "Old Business" be moved in order to address the concerns regarding the
planning commissiou interview process voiced by many residents. CM Nantell referred to
information he compiled regarding commission reappointment policies and procedures. Mayor
Janney stated her reasons why she made the decision to appoint Councilman Galligan and Vice Mayor
Coffey to the interview committee.
Councilman Galligan explained why he felt it was necessary to review the current planning
commlssloners
Councilwoman Baylock stated she was concemed that the interview team of Vice Mayor Coffey and
Councilman Galligan consisted of two members of the majority vote and no members of the minority
vote, which she felt left them without a voice in the process.
Vice Mayor Coffey noted that as apart of an interview team, the team tries to niurow it down to make
a recommendation; noted difficult to do when you have a number of applicants with a number of
qualities. Stressed that the interview committee is not the final word; it is the decision of the entire
council.
At7:45 p.m. Councilman Galligan had to leave the meeting to attend a public hearing at the City of
San Mateo Council Meeting.
Mayor Janney made the decision to appoint Councilman Galligan and Councilwoman Baylock to the
interview process for the planning commission vacancies.
CM Nantell explained the problems regarding the audio at the previous two council meetings and
stated the problem has been taken care of.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following spoke regarding the reappointment of Planning Commissioner's Ann Keighran and Stan
Visitica:
Charlie Dreschler, 225 Bancroft, Constance Cohen, 605 Lexington, Ann Keighran, 1531 Vancouver,
Terry Nagel, 2337 Poppy Drive, Ken Castle,l4ll Drake, Sue Fuller, 22l}Poppy Drive, Joe Donohue,
1527 McAllister, San Francisco, Anna Marie Holland Daniels, 515 Howard, Valerie Chung, 1501
Magnolia, Donna Sloat, l256Lagtna,Liz O'Connor, 1232 Cabillo, Joan Busby, 1224 Cabnllo, Brian
Adler, 2407 Hale Drive, Diane Condon Wirgler, 1536 Cypress, Russ Cohen, 605 Lexington, John
Hunter, 810 Crossway Road, Tony Herrera,107 Grand Blvd, South San Francisco. Don Corey, 833
Alpine spoke regarding developing in Burlingame, solicitation signs in his neighborhood and tearing
down buildings to be replaced with used car lots in Burlingame. Russ Cohen, 605 Lexington, spoke
regarding the historical properties listing, and Linda Abbey, 2415 Adeline, spoke regarding the parking
lot being built across the street from her home.
7. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Introduction of Ordinance for Zonins Code Amendment for Buildins Size in the
Burlingame Avenue and Broadwav Commercial areas. New Conditional uses in the
Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area. and Change to Zonins Action Expiration
CP Monroe reviewed her staff report dated March 18,2002, and requested Council indicate whether
they wished to introduce the proposed changes for amendment to the zoning code.
After some discussion regarding the zoning code amendment, Mayor Janney requested CC Musso read
the title of the proposed ordinance. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to waiver further
reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1,
with Councilman Galligan absent. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed
ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 with Councilman Galligan
absent. Mayor Janney requested the City Clerk publish a sunmary of the proposed ordinance at least
five days before proposed adoption.
b.Resolution #26-2002 Adoptine Policv/Philosophv between the Citv of
a.
Burlingame and the Burlingame Elementarv School District
CM Nantell reviewed his staff report dated March 13,2002, and recommended Council adopt
Resolution #26-2002 approving the Cooperation Policy/Philosophy between the City of Burlingame
and the Burlingame Elementary school District.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Resolution #26-2002 adopting cooperating
policy/philosophy between the City of Burlingame and the Burlingame Elementary School District;
seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Councilman Galligan absent.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Attorney Anderson noted that item 8f) Budget Study Meeting has been postponed to Thursday,
March 28,2002 at 5:00 p.m. Also, CA Anderson noted the Police Officers Associated voted to accept
the four-year contract. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the consent calendar
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with the referenced changes; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with
Councilman Galligan absent.
Resolution #27-2002 Accepting Imnrovements. Burlinsame Landfill Slopes and Airnort
Blvd. Bike Path. Proiect No. 9117(8)
a.
DPW Bagdon recommended Council approve Resolution #27-2002 accepting $619,738.74 in
improvements to Landfill Slopes and Bike Path by Misan Construction, Inc.
b. Special Event Permit Reouest: Burlinsame Criterium Race. Sundav. June 30.2002
EA Weber requested Council approve the special event pemrit for the Burlingame Criterium Race
scheduled for Sunday, June 30,2002.
c. Lions Club $2.500 Contribution for N Flas Pole at Easton Branch Library
CM Nantell recommended Council accept the Burlingame Lions Club donation of the new flagpole for
the Easton Branch Library.
d. Resolution #28-2002 for Fire Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services for the Town of
Hillsboroueh
Fire Chief Reilly requested Council approve Resolution #28-2002 to amend the agreement dated April
19,1999, for provision of maintenance and repair of Town of Hillsborough Fire vehicles.
e.Resolution #29-2002 amending Agreement for Fire Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Service
for Colma Fire Protection District
Fire Chief Reilly requested Council approve Resolution #29-2002 to amend the agreement dated
March 1,1999, for provision of maintenance and repair of Colma Fire Protection District vehicles.
f. Study Session for Budset Meeting
ACM Becker requested Council set a budget study meeting for Thursday, March 21,2002,5:30 p.m. at
the Burlingame Recreation Center.
g. Resolution #30-2002 approvins Police Officers Association (POA) Asreement
HRD Bell requested council adopt Resolution #30-2002 approving the agreements between the City of
Burlingame and the Police Officers Association.
h. Authorize Citv Attorney to ioin in amicus curiae brief in Harvest Church vs. Citv of
Concord (A096604) at no cost to Citv
CA Anderson requested council authorize joinder in amicus curiae brief at no cost to the City, which is
now pending before the California Court of Appeal.
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i. Warrants & Pavroll
ACM Becker requested approval for payments of warrants #81 I 36-8 1662, dlly audited, in the amount
of $2,023,980.66, (excluding library checks 81136-81181), payroll checks #145744-146634 in the
amount of $1,663,687.28, and EFT's in the amount of $396,757.00 for the month of February,2002.
9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City
10. OLD BUSINESS (moved to after Public Hearines)
11. NEW BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION:
CA Anderson reported on the closed session held prior to the council meeting. Council discussed the
following three items:
a.Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code $ 54957.6: City Negotiators:
Jim Nantell, Bob Bell; Labor Organizations: Police Officers Association
b Pending Litigation (Government Code $ 54956.9(a): Crisafi vs. Sargen, San Mateo Superior
Court Case No. 355462
c.Threatened Litigation (Government Code $ 54956.9(b)(1), (3)(c) Claim of Hyatt Regency SFO
Hotel
12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Commission Minutes: Planning, March 11,2002 & Planning Special Meeting of March 6,
2002
b. Department Reports: Finance, February,Z00Z
Fax of March9,2002, from Fiona Hamilton with attached email and fax of March 8,2002,to
San Mateo County Times conceming Planning Commission appointments
Letter of March 6,2002, from AT&T Broadband conceming prograrnming adjustments to
cable service for City of Burlingame
Letter of March 6,2002, from Russ Cohen concerning the Burlingame Historical Society
signage and Historical Significant Properties List
f.Letter of March 7,2002, from Safe Harbor Homeless Shelter to City Manager acknowledging
the City's $8,000 grant
a.
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h.
0b.Letter from Carine Hubsher, owner of Papillon Preschool, 700 Peninsula Avenue, including
signatures petitions and several letters from parents concerning green zone parking in front of
school
Letter of March 11,2002, from Maureen Hally requesting the reappointment of Ann Keighran
to the Planning Commission
Mayor Janney adjourned the meeting at9:24 p.m. 4
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Ann T. M(ir6
City Clerk
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