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Regular Meeting of August 4,2003
CLOSED SESSION:
CA Anderson advised that the Council had met in closed session before the public meeting and instructed the
City Attorney on the handling of the case.
a.Threatened Litigation (Government Code $ 54956.9(bX1), (3XC)) Claims of Carole Spencer and
Patricia Quist
1. CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall
Council Chambers. Mayor Mike Coffey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Michael Liberty
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony
Baylock
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4. MINUTES
Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 7,2003 Council meeting; seconded
by Vice Mayor O'Mahony, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Councilwoman Baylock absent).
PRESENTATION
MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT ACTIVITIES UPDATE
Dennis Preger, Mosquito Abatement District's Board President, introduced Dr. Peavey, Chief Entomologist
of the district, who gave an overview on the status of their latest activities. The West Nile Virus is their main
concern. They use various strategies to control mosquitoes. In Burlingame they treat catch basins, storm
drains and areas of subsidence where water collects. They wanted Burlingame public to know that they also
control swarns of yellow jackets.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
BURLINGAME RESPONSE TO COMMENTS ON JEFFERSON.MARTIN 230 KV
TRANSMISSION LINE DRAFT EIR
CP Monroe requested Council hold a public hearing on the City's response to comments on PG&E's
Jefferson-Martin23} kV Transmission Line Project Draft EIR and approve the City's response to comments.
CP Monroe stated that this is not the venue for official comments on the Draft EIR. Official comments
should be given at one of the public hearings held on August 12 at San Mateo City Hall and on August 14 at
the War Memorial Building in San Bruno Recreation Center. Written comments should be mailed to the
Califomia Public Utilities Commission before August 28,2003.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. The following citizens spoke regarding this issue: Karen Olsen
Stern, 15 Loma Vista, Lara Lighthouse, 87 Loma Vista Drive, Vince Cauchi, 131 Loma Vista Drive, Paul
Grech, 1315 Skyview Drive, Marilyn Pope, 42501Saratoga Park Street, Fremont, Rocque Yballa, 147 Loma
Vista Drive, Dr. Eejima,ll3 Loma Vista Drive. There were no further comments from the floor, and the
hearing was closed.
Councilman Galligan requested that CP Monroe revise the City's letter to emphasize the preference for the
partial underground alternative, to correct the City's response letter based on Ms. Lighthouse's statistics after
verifying them, and to send the letter out with the Mayor's signature.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve the City's response letter as changed; seconded by Vice
Mayor O'Mahony, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Councilwoman Baylock absent).
APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A CHAI\GE IN TYPE OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND FOR SIZE OF
SEATING AREA AT I23O BROADWAY
CP Monroe reviewed the staff report and recommended Council hold a public hearing and take action.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. The following citizens spoke regarding this issue: Mark Hudak,
216ParkRoad, Marcelyn Mahem,455 North Point, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, Michael Liberty, 1290 Howard
Avenue, Russ Cohen, 605 Lexington Way, John Root, 1407 Montero Avenue, David Armanino, 1219
Broadway, Donna Slote, 1256 Laguna Avenue, Michael Lei, 1234 Broadway, Roberto Armanino, Laurie
Hoffinan, 2223 Easton Drive, Barbara Zakowski, 1108 Capuchino, Norman Persing, 3039 Hillside Drive.
There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed.
Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to adopt Resolution #93-2003 approving categorical exemption and
conditional use permit at 1230 Broadway and amended the motion to include in the conditions arear
entrance to the Starbucks business; seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1
(Councilwoman Baylock absent).
c.ADOPT ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 9.04 TO UPDATE THE LICENSE AND FEE
SCHEDULE FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
CM Nantell requested Council hold a public hearing on the amendment to Chapter 9.04 to update the license
and fee schedule for animal control.
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Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was
closed.
Mayor Coffey requested CC Musso to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least 15 days before
proposed adoption.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Terry Nagel, 2337 Poppy Drive, spoke on B.U.L.B.'s latest activities. Scott Danielson, 340 Pepper Avenue,
spoke on the 344 Pepper Avenue project. Tom Marriscolo, 440 Lomita, Millbrae, spoke on public safety
retirement benefits, the budget, and leadership. John Root, 1407 Montero Avenue, spoke on the condition of
the Corporation Yard on California Drive. Russ Cohen, 605 Lexington Way, spoke on the Burlingame
Historical Society.
STAFF REPORTS
DIRECTION ON RELOCATION OF PG&E POWER POLES ON AIRPORT BOULEVARD
ADJACENT TO BAYSIDE PARK
b. PROGRESS REPORT ON EASTON BRANCH RENOVATION AND OPERATION
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Dropped from Agenda at request of PG&E to allow time to develop a proposed solution.
City Librarian Al Escoffier stated that donations of over $1 million have been received for renovation of the
Easton Branch Library and that the project is ready to go to bid.
c.INTRODUCE ORDINANCE FIXING PARKING METER RATES ON CITY STREETS AND
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS FIXING PARKING METER RATES AND TIMES IN
PARKING LOTS IN THE BURLINGAME AVENUE AND BROADWAY BUSINESS
DISTRICTS
DPW Bagdon requested Council introduce an ordinance fixing parking meter rates on city streets and
approval of resolutions fixing parking meter rates and times in parking lots in the Burlingame Avenue and
Broadway business districts.
Mayor Coffey requested CC Musso to read the title of the proposed ordinance fixing parking meter rates on
Burlingame Avenue and Broadway business district streets. Vice Mayor O'Mahony waived further reading
of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1
(Councilwoman Baylock absent).
Councilman Galligan made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor
O'Mahony, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Councilwoman Baylock absent).
Mayor Coffey requested CC Musso to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before
proposed adoption.
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Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve Ordinance #1718 to amend Chapter 9.04 of the Municipal
Code to update the license and fee schedule for animal control; seconded by Councilwoman Janney,
approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Councilwoman Baylock absent).
Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve Resolution #85-2003 setting time limits for parking lots F
and H; seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved by voice vote, 3-0-1-1 (Councilwoman Baylock absent
and Councilwoman Janney abstained).
Councilwoman Janney made a motion to approve Resolution #86-2003 revising the regulations goveming
city parking lot time limits and meter rates; seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved by voice vote,
4-0- 1 (Councilwoman Baylock absent).
d.INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO CLARIF'Y THE MONTHLY STIPEND TO THE
PLAIINING COMMISSION
CP Monroe requested Council introduce an ordinance to clarify the monthly stipend to the Planning
Commission.
Mayor Coffey requested CC Musso to read the title of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 3.40 to
clarify the monthly stipend to the City Planning Commission. Councilman Galligan waived further reading
of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1
(Councilwoman Baylock absent).
Councilman Galligan made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman
Janney, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Councilwoman Baylock absent).
Mayor Coffey requested CC Musso to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before
proposed adoption.
e. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE CLARIFTING INCLUSIONARY ZONING REQUIREMENTS
CP Monroe requested Council introduce an ordinance clarifying inclusionary zoningrequirements.
Mayor Coffey requested CC Musso to read the title of the proposed ordinance clarifying inclusionary zoning
requirements. Vice Mayor O'Mahony waived further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by
Councilman Galligan, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Councilwoman Baylock absent).
Councilman Galligan made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor
O'Mahony, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Councilwoman Baylock absent).
Mayor Coffey requested CC Musso to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before
proposed adoption.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO REDUCE NUMBER OF PARIG AND RECREATION
COMMISSIONERS FROM 9 SEATS TO 7 SEATS
Parks Supt. Richmond requested Council introduce an ordinance to reduce the number of Parks and
Recreation Commissioners from nine seats to seven seats.
Mayor Coffey requested CC Musso to read the title of the proposed ordinance reducing the membership of
the Parks and Recreation Commission from nine members to seven members. Vice Mayor O'Mahony
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waived further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilman Galligan approved by voice
vote, 4-0-1 (Councilwoman Baylock absent).
Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilman
Galligan, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Councilwoman Baylock absent).
Mayor Coffey requested CC Musso to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before
proposed adoption.
COMMISSIONER TERM EXPIRATIONS: BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION . TWO
VACANCIES; PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION. THREE VACANCIES; CIVI
SERVICE COMMISSION. ONE VACANCY; TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING
COMMISSION _ ONE VACANCY
CM Nantell stated that the Beautification, the Parks and Recreation, the Civil Service and the Traffic, Safety
and Parking Commissions will have vacancies in the near future. The following subcommittees were
established to conduct interviews: Councilman Galligan and Vice Mayor O'Mahony volunteered for the
Parks & Recreation and the Civil Service Commissions; Councilwoman Janney and Mayor Coffey, for the
Traffic, Safety and Parking and the Beautification Commissions.
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVE CANCELLATION OF AUGUST 18, 2OO3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AND
SCHEDULE SPECIAL STUDY SESSION ON PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF BAYFRONT
SPECIFIC AREA PLAN FOR AUGUST 18, 2OO3
DepCC Mortensen recommended Council cancel the August 18, 2003 regular Council meeting and schedule
a special Study Session on the Preliminary Draft of the Bayfront Specific Area Plan for August 18, 2003.
b. BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR F"T 2OO3-04
FD Nava recommended Council adopt Resolution #94-2003 for increases in revenues and an increase in
expenditures.
c. STATE OF CALIFORNIA CAL-CARD PURCHASE PROGRAM
FD Nava recommended Council adopt Resolution #87-2003 approving the new State of Califomia Cal-Card
Purchase Program.
d. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROMOTIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR F"Y 2OO3-04
FD Nava recommended Council adopt Resolution #88-2003 approving the Burlingame Chamber of
Commerce promotional services contract for FY 2003-04.
e.PENINSULA CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER MEDIATION SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR F"r 2003t04
FD Nava recommended Council adopt Resolution #89-2003 approving the Peninsula Conflict Resolution
Center mediation services contract for FY 2003-04.
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DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt Resolution #90-2003 approving a professional services
agreement with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants for evaluation of existing water storage tanks.
RESOLUTION AWARDING EASTON CREEK STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS, BOX
CULVERTS AT ROLLINS ROAD/NORTH CAROLAN AVENUE TO NORTHWEST
CONSTRUCTION
DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt Resolution #91-2003 awarding Easton Creek Storm Drain
Improvements, box culverts at Rollins RoadA{orth Carolan Avenue to Northwest Construction.
h.APPROVAL OF ATTENDANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS STAFF AT AN OUT OF STATE
CONFERENCE IN NEVADA
DPW Bagdon recommended Council approve attendance of Public Works staff at an out of state conference
in Nevada.
APPLICATION FOR AMUSEMENT PERMIT FOR CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, 1177
AIRPORT BOULEVARD
CA Anderson recommended Council approve an amusement permit for Crowne PlazaHotel at ll77 Airport
Boulevard.
APPROVAL TO CHANGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DATE FROM MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 15, TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,2003
DepCC Mortensen recommended Council approve changing the regular Council meeting from Monday,
September i5, to Tuesday, September 16,2003, due to meeting conflicts of various Council members.
k.TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR LOT COMBINATION OF LOTS 1, 2 AND 3,
DORE TRACT, ACREAGE, 1280 ROLLINS ROAD AND 1304.1316 MARSTEN ROAD
DPW Bagdon recommended Council concur with the Planning Commission and approve the above
referenced tentative and final parcel map.
I. AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE
TRAINING SIMULATORS
FC Reilly recommended Council adopt Resolution #92-2003 approving agreement for cooperative purchase
and maintenance of fire training simulators.
m. APPOINTMENT OF A NEWSRACK COMMITTEE MEMBER
DPW Bagdon recommended Council appoint Alan Liljedahl of the San Mateo Times to the Burlingame
Newsrack Committee.
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f.RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
KENNEDY/JENKS CONSULTANTS EVALUATION OF EXISTING WATER STORAGE
TANKS
N. WARRANTS AI\ID PAYROLL
FD Nava recommended Council approve payment of Warrants#89675-90215 duly audited in the amount of
$1,845,143.92 (excluding Library checks 89676-89704), Payroll checks #154312-154685 in the amount of
$1,664,444.19 and EFT's in the amount of $475,348.65 for the month of June 2003.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony,
approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Councilwoman Baylock absent).
IO. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City
1I. OLD BUSINESS
Active Old Business:
a.Consideration of leasing Greyhound building:
Three proposals were submitted to the City by the July 3rd deadline. One vendor was evaluated as
having the best proposal to the City in terms of stability, capital improvements and City revenue. The
vendor is working with the City to obtain the necessary permits and approvals. An agreement to lease
the property will be before Council in September.
b. Safeway Project Appeal:
Response to comments on the EIR is in process
12. NEW BUSINESS
Vice Mayor O'Mahony asked about a public meeting on the EIR for the 101 Auxiliary Lane Project to be
constructed from Third Avenue in San Mateo to Millbrae Avenue in Millbrae for both directions starting in
the fall 2004. DPW Bagdon advised that the Draft EIR is under review at present; and a public meeting to
discuss the Draft EIR is set for Tuesday, August 19, 2003. A public meeting will be held in Burlingame the
next few months to discuss the location of the soundwall.
13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Commission Minutes: Library Board, June 17; Traffic, Safety and Parking, July 10; Planning, July 14
and 28; Parks & Recreation, July 17,2003
b. Department Reports: Building Inspection, June; Finance, June; Police, June, 2003
Five letters from Comcast on rate adjustment, new video privacy policy, Hispanic programming
adjustment, new internet customer private policy and further Hispanic programming adjustments
d. Letters from Shelter Network, Mission Hospice, Center for Independence of the Disabled, Inc., Friends
for Youth and Parca acknowledging City's contributions
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e.Letter from Russ Cohen and email from Fiona Hamilton thanking Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer,
for his participation in the BART forum on July 16,2003
14. ADJOURIIMENT
Mayor Coffey adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. in memory of Grace Mangini, wife of former Mayor and
Councilman Vic Mangini and in memory of Lucky Smith, a long-time Burlingame resident.
Re sp ectful ly submitted,
Ann T. Musso
City Clerk
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