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Approved Minutes
Regular Meeting of June 17,2002
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 at7:04 p.m. by Mayor Mary Janney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Tom Mohr.
3. ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony
None
4. MINUTES
Councilwoman Baylock noted on the Consent Calendar for the meeting of June 3, that she recused herself
from item 9b), not item 9c). Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes for the June
3,2002, Council meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
5. PRESENTATION
Superintendent Tom Mohr and Tom Malibilochi, AEDIS Architects, made a presentation to Council and
staff regarding the project that is currently underway at Burlingame High School.
6, PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing Setting 2002/03 Assessments for Broadwav Business Imnrovement District
ACM Becker recommended Council hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of Resolution#72-2002
setting the 2002/03 assessments for the Broadway Business Improvement District.
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 Resolution #72-2002 adopting the2002103 Broadway
Business Improvement District 2002103 assessments; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
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b. ANNUAL REVIEW AND RENEWAL OF AMUSEMENT PERMITS
CA Anderson recommended Council hold a public hearing and review the existing amusement permits ready
for June renewal and renew the amusement permits for a l2-month period. The amusement permits are for
the following establishments: American Bull Bar, Behans Irish Pub, Burlingame Station Brewery, California
Bar and Grill, Caribbean Gardens, Dicey Rileys' Irish Pub, Four Green Fields, Golden China, Grandview,
Hyatt Hotel, Max's Opera Caf6, Park PlazaHotel, Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Steamers by the Bay (Embassy
Suites). Recommended renewal of permits for six months for the following establishments: Alibi Bar.
Dollarwise/Hobby Unlimited, Fanny & Alexander, Hola Mexican Restaurant, Left at Albuquerque. The
amusement permit for Moon McShane's has been cancelled as the establishment is closed.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Vice Mayor Coffey made a motion to approve the issuance of amusement permits for the above referenced
establishments; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0, with
Councilman Galligan voting against the re-issuance of the amusement permit for the Alibi Club.
c.ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #T690 REVISING BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 13.36.036 AI{D 13.36.040 ESTABLISHING ONE.HOUR PARKING ON A
PORTION OF MAGNOLIA AVENUE THAT IS CURRENTLY TWO HOUR PARKING
DPW Bagdon recommended Council hold a public hearing and adopt Ordinance #1690 revising Burlingame
Municipal Code Sections 13.36.036 and 13.36.040 establishing one-hour parking on a portion of Magnolia
Avenue that is currently two hour 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 approve the adoption of Ordinance #1690; seconded by
Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Janney requested CC Musso
publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of proposed adoption.
d. RESOLUTION #67-2002 ADOPTING REVISIONS TO TOW TRUCK REGULATIONS AND
APPROVING INCREASED RATES FOR TOWING BUSINESSES ON ROTATION LIST
COP Missel recommended Council review the revised tow schedule fees and approve the revised rates and
regulations by adopting Resolution #67 -2002.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Council directed staff to change the tow schedule to indicate that the storage fee of $45.00 per day will not
apply for the first eight hours.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve Resolution #67-2002; seconded by Councilwoman
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O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
e. RESOLUTION #66-2002 ADOPTING 2 BUDGET AND RESOLUTION #65.2002
SETTING APPROPRIATION LIMITS PURSUAI\T TO ARTICLE XIII (B) OF THE
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
ACM Becker recorrmended Council hold a public hearing and adopt Resolutions#66-2002 A-2002 as
presented or with changes approved by Council.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Councilmember Galligan made a motion to approve Resolution #66-2002 adopting the2002103 budget and
Resolution #65-2002 setting appropriation limits pursuant to Article XIII (B) of the California Constitution;
seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
f. RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO FORM 394 APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF CABLE
TV FRANCHISE FROM AT&T CORPORATION TO AT&T COMCAST CORPORATION
ACM Becker recommended Council hold a public hearing and act on Resolution consenting Form 394
Application for Transfer of Cable TV Franchise from AT&T Corporation to AT&T Comcast Corporation.
Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Council spoke about their dissatisfaction with AT&T's customer service and quality of Council meeting
telecasts. Marion Jackson, AT&T, was available to answer questions from Council.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to ggl3pplqg the Resolution consenting to Form 394 Application for
Transfer of Cable TV Franchise from AT&T Corporation to AT&T Comcast Corporation; seconded by
Councilwoman O'Mahony, approval of Resolution denied unanimously, 5-0.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ford Sibley,451 Chatham Road, spoke concerning the Burlingame High School remodel and interim student
housing and the lack of notification regarding the start of construction to the neighbors surrounding the high
school.
8. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING 2002/03 SANITARY SEWER USER
RATES
ACM Becker recommended Council introduce the Ordinance to establish2002103 Sanitary Sewer User
Rates.
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.
b. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING 2OO2l03 WATER RATES
ACM Becker recommended Council introduce the Ordinance to establish2002l03 Water Rates.
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.
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 sunmary of the proposed ordinances at least five days before
proposed adoption.
c.AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE ADDING RETAIL SALES AND ALLOWING
HEALTH SERVICES IN THE AY COMMERCIAL AREA
CP Monroe referred to her staff report dated Jnne 17,2002, requesting Council introduce an Ordinance to
amend the zoning code to add retail sales uses and allow health services in the Broadway Commercial Area.
Mayor Janney requested CC Musso read the title of the proposed ordinance. Councilwoman O'Mahony
made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock,
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 requested CC Musso publish a summary of the proposed ordinances at least five days before
proposed adoption.
d. APPROVAL OF PROJECT SCOPE AND PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR EASTON LIBRARY
BRANCH RENOVATION
City Librarian Al Escoffier updated the Council on the project and said the project budget is approximately
20%omore than originally estimated due to escalation and several additions to the project scope. CL
Escoffier introduced Hal Brandes, Architect for the Library Branch renovation who gave a presentation
about the project.
Councilmember O'Mahony acknowledged the generous donation of the Marshall family to the Easton
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Branch Library. Mayor Janney applauded the work that has been done and gave direction to move forward
with the project.
e.APPOINTMENT OF TWO (2) LIBRARY BOARD TRUSTEES
Councilmember O'Mahony made a motion to appoint Carol Rossi and Mary Herman to the Library Board of
Trustees, seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
a.RECOMMENDATION TO OPPOSE LEGISLATION REGARDING STATE ACCOUNTING
STANDARDS
ACM Becker recommended Council oppose Assembly Bills 1995 and2873 regarding State Accounting
standards.
b. RESOLUTION #70.2002 APPROVING POLICE AND FIRE ADMINISTRATORS
AGREEMENT
HR Director Bell recommended Council approve Resolution #70-2002 adopting the Police and Fire
Administrators Memorandum of Understanding.
c. RESOLUTION #73-2002 APPROVING DEPARTMENT HEADS AND UNREPRESENTED
CLASSIFICATIONS COMPENSATION & BENEFIT PLAN
CM Nantell recommended Council approve Resolution #73-2002 and adopt the Compensation and Benefit
Plan for the Department Heads and Unrepresented Classifications.
d. CANCEL AUGUST 19. 2OO2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CC Musso requested Council consider canceling the August 19,2002, regular Council Meeting due to
vacations and lack ofbusiness.
e. RENEIVALOF CONTRACT WITH TURBO DATA SYSTEMS.INC.
COP Missel recommended Council approve Resolution #71-2002 authorizing a three-year extension of the
amended Turbo Data Systems, fnc. contract with Burlingame.
f. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL
Finance Director Becker requested approval for payment of Warrants #82757-83356, duly audited, in the
amount of $2,891,523.37 (excluding library checks 82730-82756), Payroll checks 148338-148811 in the
amountof $1,676,480.77, andEFT'sintheamount of $403,222.08 forthemonthofMay,2002.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve the consent calendar; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey,
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City.
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11. OLD BUSINESS
At this time, CA Anderson reported on the closed session:
a. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code S 54957.6; City Negotiators: Jim
Nantell, Bob Bell; Labor Organizations: Police/Fire Administrators; Department Heads; and
Unrepresented Employees.
b. Threatened Litigation (Government Code $54956.9(bXl),(3)(C) and Authorization to initiate
litigation Government Code $54956.9(c): D&D Auto Club and Body Shop and Jose Torres -
California Building Code issue
c. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code $54956.8:
Property: APN: 029-201-200 and 029-201-270 (1420-1450 Howard Avenue)
Agency Negotiators: Jim Nantell, Lany Anderson, and George Bagdon
Negotiating Party: Safeway Stores, Inc. Exchange of parking lot properties as part of proposed
Safeway project
12. NEW BUSINESS
Councilwoman Baylock was concemed about the new tree trimming policy; feels it is radical and requested
clarification on the need for the excessive pruning. PRD Schwartz explained the reason why some trees need
to be trimmed more than others due to PG&E and CalTrans regulations.
13.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Commission Minutes: Planning, June 10, 2002; Planning Study Session, June 11,2002
Department Reports: Building, May, 2002; Finance, May, 2002
Letters from Jennifer Pfaff, 615 Bayswater, concerning proposed square footage limits of stores and
traffic calming issues
Letter from Kathi Noe, AT&T, noting AT&T Broadband will be adding Country Music Television to
the basic line up and the Playboy Esbanol channel to their pay-per-view line-up
Letter from Kathi Noe, AT&T, regarding increase in basic rates
Letter from Kathi Noe, AT&T, conceming removal of some premium channels from the digital
services
Letter from Kathi Noe, AT&T, concerning the addition of channels to digital services
Letter from James Quinn, l l 16 Vancouver, conceming RCN and Etemal Word Television Network
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Letter from Jennifer Pfaff concerning horrible cable reception
Letter from RCN announcing cable television and telecommunications services available in
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Memorandum and report from Randy Schwartz, Director of P&R, on Burlingame Golf Center
Letter from Mary Watt, Director of CALL Primrose, thanking the City for food donation
ADJqURNMEN.T
Mayor Janney adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. in memory of Doug Anderson, a former Senior
Commissioner.
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