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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of May 612002
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 Mary Janney.
2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Randy Schwartz.
3. ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony
None
4. MINUTES
Councilman Galligan requested the minutes the April 15,2002, Council Meeting be amended to insert the
following statement to item 7c) Appoint Planning Commissioners: He requested that it read, "if at some
time a commissioner feels they can no longer work professionally with the Council or Commission and
respect differences of opinion, then the commissioner should resign or expect the City Council to suggest
that they step down. My support of any commissioner would be in the belief that he would have the full
support of the Council if a commissioner is not respectful of differences of opinion."
Vice Mayor Coffey made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 15,2002;
seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Reintroduction of an Ordinance for a zoning code amendment for new construction buildins size
in the Burlinsame Avenue and Broadwav commercial areas and chanse to zoning action
expiration
CP Monroe stated that the proposed Ordinance will limit the size of the first floor footprint of new
construction of commercial uses in subarea A of the Burlingame Avenue Commercial District and of the
Broadway Commercial District greater than 6,000 square feet in the Burlingame Avenue area and greater
than 5,000 square feet in the Broadway area. Expiration of Planning Approvals will be valid for two years
with no extensions.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. Mark Hudak, attorney representing Joe Karp, spoke regarding
conditional use permits.
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Councilwoman O'Mahony moved that this item be tabled and reviewed by staff; seconded by Councilman
Galtigan. Vice Mayor Coffey commented for the record that he does not own a commercial building in
Burlingame and would not need to recuse himself from this matter. Motion approved unanimously by voice
vote, 5-0.
b. Broadwav Area Business Improvement District - Settins 2002/03 Assessments
These assessments generate approximately $25,000.00 a year for use in enhancing the Broadway area's
competitiveness as a retail area. The merchants have also indicated an interest in assisting with the
Broadway Streetscape Improvements that are over budget.
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 approve the Broadway Area Business Improvement
District 2002103 Assessments; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote,
5-0.
6, PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dijonne Marcelino, 391 Third Avenue, Daly City and Steven Angelis, South San Francisco, spoke regarding
Unity 2000. Rich Grogan, 1450 Columbus Avenue spoke concerning freedom of speech. Sam Malouf,Tl2
Vernon Way spoke concerning the Safeway expansion. Charles Yoltz,725 Vernon Way, spoke concerning
the proposed amendment to the leaf blower Ordinance. Mark Hudak, 2l6ParkRoad spoke concerning the
Safeway expansion.
7. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Future Use of the propertv at 301 Airport Boulevarda.
CP Monroe stated the 488,000 square ft. office complex will mostly likely not be built and the planning
approval will expire on August 7,2002. Question remains what tlpe of development should be allowed at
that site. Under current zoning and general plan designation, there are a variety of land uses choices for this
site.
Attorney Mark Hudak addressed Council on behalf of Glenborough Partners and proposed that the site be
used for housing; presented a plan for 500 units, one-to-three bedroom town houses and flats which would
include 30 to 40 affordably priced homes for city employees.
Councilmembers agreed to look at alternative uses for the site, which could include a convention center,
retail, development. Housing would be another alternative but it would not generate tax revenue and would
need to be reviewed in terms of schools, police protection, sewer lines, etc.
Amending the bayfront specific area plan would take about ayear and would cost approximately $100,000 in
consultant fees and staff time to prepare a document that would address the potential land uses for the area.
The council was in consensus that Alternative B be studied to address all the concerns.
Mayor Janney moved to Item 7e of the agenda.
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e.Consider request to revise Massase Permit Ordinance reeardine posting of permit bond
Council asked to consider the request of Elizabeth Graham for temporary relief from the $10,000 surety bond
required to operate her business. Ms. Graham is requesting this relief or reduction of the amount of surety
bond as she has been unable to work due to a physical disability.
Staff was directed to review the option of removing the requirement of a surety bond if after a period of time
the business has been successful, there are no issues with the police department, and that the business prove
to be credible.
b. Adoption Resolution of Intention #42-2002 aud-Inttroduce Ordinance to amend the contract for
Police emplovees with the California Public Emplovees'Retirement Svstem (CALPERS) and the
Citv of Burlineame
Recommend Council approve Resolution of Intention to approve an amendment to CALPERS retirement
system and review proposed Ordinance to amend the City of Burlingame's contract with CALPERS
retirement system to provide the police employees with the following benefit enhancements:
Section 2136l.l - 3% @55 Formula and Section 21024 Military Service Credit for Public Service.
Mayor Janney requested Deputy City Clerk Weber read the title of the Ordinance. Councilman Galligan
made a motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved
unanimously by voice vote 5-0. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to introduce the proposed
Ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Janney directed Deputy City Clerk Weber publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five
days before proposed adoption.
c.Introduce an Ordinance to install a stop sien on Sebastian Drive at Areuello Drive to provide a
three-wav stop intersection
At the March 14,2002 and April 11,2002, the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission considered a petition
from residents to install stop signs on all three legs of the intersection at Sebastian Drive and Arguello Drive.
Staff examined the intersection and determined that stop sign warrants were not met based on vehicular
righrof-way, speed and accidents. However, due to a sharp cresting of Arguello Drive immediately east and
adjacent to the roadway, staff recommends that these stop signs be installed to improve safety.
Mayor Janney requested Deputy City Clerk Weber read the title of the Ordinance. Councilman Galligan
made a motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilman Galligan made a motion to introduce the proposed Ordinance;
seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Janney directed Deputy City Clerk Weber publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five
days before proposed adoption.
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Introduce Ordinance deletins one-hour parkine and establishins two hour parkine. east side of
Carolan Avenue from Cadillac Wav to Broadwav
DPW Bagdon recommended Council introduce an ordinance to delete one-hour parking and establishing two
hour parking on the east side of Carolan Avenue from Cadillac Way to Broadway.
Mayor Janney requested Acting CC Weber 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.
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 Acting CC Weber publish a summary of
the proposed ordinance at least five days before its proposed adoption.
f. Amendment to Leaf Blower Ordinance for use in public areas
P&RD Schwartz recommended Council amend Ordinance #1681, adopted March 4,2}02,limiting the hours
of operation of leaf blowers to allow City employees to operate leafblowers within city parks and iacilities at
an earlier hour.
Mayor Janney requested Acting CC Weber read the title of the proposed ordinance. Councilwoman
O'Mahony waived further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved,
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to introduce the
proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Janney requested Acting CC Weber publish a sunmary of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before proposed adoption.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Special Event Requests for 2002 - Chamber of Commerce
EA Weber requested Council approve the requests made by the Chamber of Commerce for the Burlingame
Avenue N4erchants Association Sidewalk Sale, Burlingame Art and Jazz Festival, holiday decorations aiid
Burlinganrc./wenue Area Holiday Open House.
Special Event Permit - Use of Pershing Park. Saturdav. Julv 13. 2002. Avon Breast Cancer 3-
Dav Walk Aid Station
EA Weber requested Council approve special event application for use of Pershing Park as an aid station for
the Avon Breast Cancer 3-day walk on Saturday, July 13, 2002 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
c. Tentative and Final Parcel Map for lot combination. Lots 18 through 20" Block 14. Burlingame
Grove. 1160 Broadway
DPW Bagdon recommended Council approve the tentative and final parcel map for lot combination, lots 18
through 20, Block 14, Burlingame Grove, 1160 Broadway.
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d.Adoption of Resolution #43-2002 Fixins the Emplover's Contribution Under the Public
Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act
DHR Bell requested Council approve Resolution #43-2002 increasing the City's contribution towards
medical premiums effective January I,2002 for employees and annuitant covered by the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Burlingame and the Police Officers' Association (POA).
e.Adoption of Resolution #44-2002 to approve lease modification for Federal Aviation
Administration. Windshear Alert Svstem
DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt Resolution #44-2002 to approve the lease modification with the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Windshear Alert System.
f. Adopt Resolution #45-2002 application to apply for Grant Funds for the Roberti-Z'Bere-Harris
Urban Open Space and Recreation Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks. Clean Water.
DPR Schwartz requested Council adopt Resolution #45-2002 approving the application for Roberti-Z'Berg-
Harris funds under the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000.
g. Adoption Resolution #46-2002 Acceptine California/Grove storm Drain Improvement Proiect.
Phase 2
DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt Resolution #46-2002 accepting the California/Grove Storm
Drain Improvement Project, Phase 2, in the amount of $868,027.82.
h. Adoption of Resolution #47-2002 acceptine Trenton Plav Area Renovation - Citv Proiect #80140
DPR Schwartz recommended Council adopt Resolution #47-2002 accepting as complete the work done by
Lone Start Landscape, [nc. at the Trenton Play Area.
i. Approval of Contract with Design. Communitv and Environment for Consultins Services to
Prepare a Plannine Studv and Specific Area Plan for the North End of Burlineame
CP Monroe requested Council adopt Resolution #48-2002 to approve agteement for preparation of a specific
area plan for the north end of Burlingame with Design, Community and Environment and adopt Resolution
#49-2002 to approve the transfer of funds.
j. Appointment of Svstem Advisorv Board Member
CL Escoffier recommended Jane Dunbar as Burlingame's representative to the Peninsula Library System,
System Advisory Board for a two-year term, serving from July 1,2002 go June 30,2004.
k. Request to Serve Alcohol at LibrarY Foundation Function
CL Escoffier recommended Council approve the serving of alcoholic beverages at the Burlingame
Foundation Fundraiser to be held in the public areas of the Main Library on Saturday, October 19,2002,
from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Clean Air. and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000.
l. Investment Policv for 2002
ACM Becker requested Council approve the lnvestment Policy for 2002.
m. Authorize Citv Attornev to Join in Amicus Curiae Brief in Citv of Calsbad vs. Baker. Case No.
D019112. at no cost to City
CA Anderson requested Council authorize joinder in amicus curiae brief at no cost to the City in City of
Carlsbad vs. Baker, which is now pending before the Califomia Court of Appeals.
n. Authorize Citv Attornev to Join in Amicus Curiae Brief in Metropolitan Water District vs.
Superior Court (Carsill). Case No. 8148446. at no cost to CiW
CA Anderson requested Council authorize joinder in amicus curiae brief at no cost to City in Metropolitan
Water District vs. Superior Court (Cargill), which is now pending before the California Supreme Court.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey,
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0, with Councilwoman Baylock abstaining from item 8b).
9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City.
10. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business
11. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Library Board of Trustees, March 19,2002; Traffic, Safety and Parking, April 11,
2002; Planning, April 22, 2002
b. Department Reports: Police, March2002
c. Letter from Patricia Gray concerning affordable housing in Burlingame
d. Letter from N. Carol Davis, Wichita, KS to Rahn Becker thanking him for assisting with transportation to
hotel
e.Letter from AT&T Broadband conceming programming changes
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f. Memorandum from DPW Bagdon conceming sewer and water infrastructure program press conference
on May 13,2002
Mayor Janney adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p.m. in memory of Police Dog Kai, partner of Officer Jeff
Downs, and former police employee, Lilian Saint Julien.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ann T. M{dso
City Clerk
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