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Regular Meeting of March 3, 2003
STUDY SESSION - Held in Conference Room A at 5:00 p.m.
L 2OO3 FEE AND REVENUE SCHEDULES FOR CITY SERVICES
City staff presented new fees and revenue augmentations to the City Council at the January 2I,2003 budget
study session. The fees and revenue enhancements total approximately $ 1 . 16 million and are part of the
budget strategies that will help balance the city budget. This study session gave the city department heads an
opportunity to present and explain their fees and revenue recommendations to the City Council.
b. REVISED PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
CA Anderson presented to Council the procedures for appointments to City Commissions and Boards.
Council requested the procedures be agendized for a future meeting.
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 7:05 p.m.
)PLEDGE OF ALLEG CE TO THE FLAG
Led by Shirley Robertson.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony
None
4. MINUTES
Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held Februaty 3,2003;
seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman Janney
made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held February 8, 2003; seconded by
Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held February 18, 2003; seconded by Councilwoman Janney,
approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve the minutes of
the special meeting held Febru ary 19,2003; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by
voice vote, 5-0.
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A, RESOLUTION #26.2003 OF FINDINGS REGARDING FORMATION OF AND MEMBERSHIP
IN THE BAY A WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERV ATION AGENCY
DPW Bagdon requested Council hold a public hearing and approve Resolution#26-2003 to form the Bay
Area water Supply and Conservation Agency and to be a member of such agency.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion regarding the formation of and membership in the Bay Area Water
Supply and Conservation Agency; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice
vote, 5-0.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Diane Ingalls, Friends of South San Francisco Library, presented a donation of $500 to Council and Shirley
Robertson, Friends of Burlingame Library, to aid in the repair of the main library. Mayor Coffey
acknowledged and thanked the Law Offices of Carr, McClellan, Ingersoll, Thompson and Horn for their
large donation to help with the repair of the main library. Dan Anderson, 728 Vernon Way, spoke in favor of
the City continuing to pay for sidewalk repairs. Bud Harrison,376 Lexington Way, spoke regarding the
sidewalk repairs; he also read a letter signed by himself and Vic Mangini regarding the proposed Safeway
project.
STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
EA Weber requested Council hold interviews for the following commissioner positions that will be up for
expiration: Planning Commission - two vacancies; Library Board - one vacancy. Mayor Coffey requested
the following Council Members serve on the interview panels:
Mayor Coffey and Councilwoman Janney conduct interviews for the Planning Commission; Vice Mayor
O'Mahony and Councilwoman Baylock conduct interviews for the Library Board.
b. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR PROCESSING
NOMINATION PAPERS FOR CITY OFFICES PURSUANT TO BTTCTIONS CONT
SECTION 10228
CC Musso requested Council consider the introduction of an ordinance to establish a $25.00 filing fee for
processing nomination papers for elective city offices pursuant to Elections Code Section 10228. The City
has traditionally not charged for the processing of nomination papers for candidates for City offices.
However, the paperwork involved in that process has become extraordinary and complex, and the nominal
fee of $25 is not an unusual burden for a candidate to bear on filing nomination papers.
Mayor Coffey requested CC Musso read the title of the proposed ordinance. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a
motion to waive further reading; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote,
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VACANCIES; LIBRARY BOARD - ONE VACANCY
5-0. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by
Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Coffey requested CC Musso
publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption.
c.COUNCIL PARTICIPATION ON THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA COMMITTEES
CM Nantell requested Council appoint a Council Liaison to the League of California Cities Peninsula
Division and consider participation on the League's Peninsula Division Rapid Response Team.
Councilwoman Janney volunteered to participate on the League's Peninsula Division Rapid Response Team;
Councilwoman Baylock volunteered to be backup on the Rapid Response Team.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION #27.2003 AMENDING A GREEMENT FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION
9.
a.
SERVICES
FC Reilly requested Council approve Resolution #27-2003 adopting an amendment to the agreement for fire
suppression dispatch services between the City of Burlingame and the County of San Mateo.
b.APPROVAL OF THE BURLINGAME G SOFTBALL LEAGUE TO HOLD A
FIREWORKS DISPLAY DURING OPENING DAY ACTIVITIES ON MARCH 7.2003 AT
6:30 P.M.
P&RD Schwartz requested Council approve the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Commission to
allow the Burlingame Girls Softball League to hold a fireworks display as part of their opening day
activities.
c.ADOPT RESOLUTION #28.2003 ESTABLISHING EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
PROCEDURES
CA Anderson requested Council adopt Resolution #28-2003 establishing expense reimbursement procedures
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City.
11. OLD BUSINESS
Active Old Business:
Consideration of leasing Greyhound Building (in progress); Sewer Education Brochure (on order);
Newspaper racks on Broadway (review in progress); shared police services (under consideration)
12. NEW BUSINESS
CP Monroe requested Council set an appeal hearing for 344 Pepper for the March 18th Council meeting.
I3. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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a. Commission Minutes: Beautification, February 12; Planning, February 24;Traffic, Safety and
Parking, February 13; Parks & Recreation, February 20,2003
b. Department Reports: Police, January 2003
c. Letter from Comcast regarding the rebranding of the former AT&T Broadband cable system
d. Email from Rick and Betsy Yaldez,1490 Oak Grove, regarding the proposed changes to sidewalk
repair funding; reply email from Councilman Joe Galligan
e. Letter from Rich Grogan regarding "Citizens for a Better Burlingame"
f. Letter from Ed Larios, Parks & Recreation Commission, regarding the annual Commissioner's
Dinner
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor coffey adjourned the meeting at7:44 p.m. in memory of clara crook.
Respectfu lly submitted,
futlYtilm
City Clerk
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