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Regular Meeting of April 21,2003
Council discussed and gave direction to CA Anderson on the following matters:
a.Threatened Litigation (Government Code $ 54956.9(BX1), (3) (C)): Claim of Judith Droege
b. Significant Exposure to Litigation (Government Code $ 54956.9(b)): two items
Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code $ 54956.8
Property: 40 Edwards Court (Assessor Parcel No. 026-102-070)
City negotiators: Jim Nantell, Lany Anderson and George Bagdon
Negotiating party: Tim Paulus
Under negotiation: Lease or Purchase of portion of property
STUDY SESSION (held following the Closed Session, Conference Room A)
a. ECONOMIC IN AND DEVELOPMENT
CM Nantell requested Council provide staff direction to explore new incentives for businesses that could
enhance the City's long-term financial position.
Mayor Coffey would like the City to be less conservative and to be more proactive. Mayor Coffey
established a Council subcommittee consisting of Mayor Coffey and Councilwoman Janney. This
subcommittee will interface with staff to develop ideas for economic incentives to attract new businesses.
I. 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.
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CLOSED SESSION (held at 6:15 p.m. Conference Room A)
Mayor Coffey announced the birth today of Ann and Ken Musso's new baby girl.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Russ Cohen, President of the Burlingame Historical Society.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony
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MEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. MINUTES
Vice Mayor O'Mahony requested adding to the April 5th Joint Planning and Council Study Session minutes,
page 2, item d., that the City may want to look at allowing increased height for projects near the Burlingame
Avenue area. Vice Mayor O'Mahony then made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 5th Joint
Planning and Council Study Session; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice
vote, 5-0. Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 7th Council meeting,
seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
5. PRESENTATION
a.FOLLOW.UP PRESENTATION BY AND B.U.L.B. REGARDING ELECTRIC
POWER RELIABILITY
Jeff Joy, Director of Operations for San Francisco, San Mateo and Northern Santa Clara Counties for PG&E,
presented an update and provided a packet on PG&E's progress in improving service reliability. Teri Nagel
of B.U.L.B. also provided an update and reported that they are very happy with PG&E's progress. B.U.L.B.
has been meeting with PG&E and will continue to meet bi-monthly through November. The next update
before Council will be on June 16,2003.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A ADOPT ORDINANCE TO REVISE EXISTING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
RECYCLING ORDINANCE
DPW Bagdon requested Council hold a public hearing on the proposed changes to the construction and
demolition recycling ordinance.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was
closed.
Councilwoman Janney made a motion to adopt Ordinance #1704 to revise the existing construction and
demolition recycling ordinance; seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-
0.
Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least 15 days
before proposed adoption.
b.PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF COPS FUNDS
CA Anderson advised that this item has been moved to the May 5th Council meeting.
c. ADOPT ORDINANCE TO APPROVE AMENDMETS TO THE UNIFORM TRANSIENT
OCCUPANCY CODE
FD Nava requested Council hold a public hearing on the proposed changes to the uniform transient
occupancy code ordinance.
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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 to adopt Ordinance #1705 to approve amendments to the Uniform
Transient Occupancy Code; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0
Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least 15 days
before proposed adoption.
d. CONSIDER AMUSEMENT PERMIT FOR 26I CALIFORNIA DRIVE
CA Anderson advised that this item is continued to the May 5th Council meeting.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Scott Danielson of 340 Pepper Avenue asked Council to revisit the appeal of the Planning Commission's
approval of 344 Pepper Avenue and requested a second hearing at the May 5th Council meeting. Peter
Beasley of 2887 Bush Street, San Francisco, Program Manager for PG&E Vegetation's Department,
addressed comments to B.U.L.B.'s representative about PG&E's notification process and recent changes in
contacting residents about tree pruning. Russ Cohen of 605 Lexington Way, President of Burlingame
Historical Society, advised the public that they have a free house available at 512 Primrose Road to be
moved within the City of Burlingame by the developer.
FD Nava provided an overview of the Third Quarter Financial Report for FY 2002103 which showed that the
overall General Fund revenues are down from last year at this time. Mayor Coffey stated that the report is
accepted by the City Council.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE CONDOMINIUM REGULATIONS IN
CHAPTERS 26.30 AND 26.32 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
CP Monroe requested Council introduce an ordinance to revise the condominium regulations in Chapters
26.30 and26.32 of the Municipal Code.
Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to read the title of the first proposed ordinance revising Chapter
26.30 of the Municipal Code. Vice Mayor O'Mahony waived further reading of the proposed ordinance;
seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman
Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five
days before proposed adoption.
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STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
THIRD OUARTER BUDGET STATUS REPORT - F'Y 2OO2.2OO3
Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to read the title of the second proposed ordinance revising
Chapter 26.32 of the Municipal Code. Vice Mayor O'Mahony waived further reading of the proposed
ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman
Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five
days before proposed adoption.
c. EXTENSION OF APPLICATION PERIOD FOR LIBRARY BOARD VACANCY
CM Nantell requested Council extend the application period to May 6th for the Library Board vacancy.
Councilwoman Janney made a motion to approve this request; seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
d.REOUEST TO INCREASE BAIL ON G CITATIONS FROM $15 UP TO S25
Commander Van Etten requested Council approve increasing the bail on parking citations from $ l5 up to
$25. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve this request; seconded by Councilman Galligan,
approved by majority voice vote, 4-1. Councilwoman Baylock dissenting.
e.CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF ORD NCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6.36.130 TO
REDUCE LIABILITY INSURANCE REOUIREMENTS FOR TAXICABS IN LIGHT OF
INSURANCE INDUSTRY TROUBLES
CA Anderson requested Council introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 6.36.130 to reduce liability
insurance requirements for taxicabs in light of insurance industry troubles.
Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to read the title of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Galligan
waived further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilwoman Janney made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor
O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five
days before proposed adoption.
f. APPROVAL TO SELL BEER AND WINE AT ART IN THE PARI(
DPR Schwartz requested Council direction on whether to sell beer and wine at the annual Art in the Park
event being held June 7th and 8th. Mayor Coffey, Vice Mayor O'Mahony, Councilwoman Janney and
Councilman Galligan supported selling beer and wine at this event. Councilwoman Baylock did not support
selling beer and wine at this event.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ADOPT RESOLUTION #49.2003 OF OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY TO REIMBURSE
CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS OF THE STATE
WATER RESOURCE BOARD FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt Resolution #49-2003 of official intent of the City to reimburse
certain expenditures from proceeds of obligations of the State Water Resource Board for the Wastewater
Treatment Facility Improvement Project.
b. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL
FD Nava requested approval for payment of Warrants #88114-88644 duly audited in the amount of
$2,967,466.45 (excluding Library checks 88256-88306), Payroll checks #153239-153600 in the amount of
$1,651,717.79 and EFT's intheamountof $468,382.58 forthemonthof March,2003.
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)
o Newspaper racks on Broadway (review in progress)
o Shared police services (under consideration)
Mayor Coffey requested staff to provide a short status report on the above items, especially as to when the
Sewer Education Brochure will be available.
12. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Library Board of Trustees, February 18 &25; Traffic, Safety and Parking,
March l3; Planning Commission, April 14,2003
b. Department Reports: Finance, March, 2003
c. Six pieces ofcorrespondence regarding proposed Safety project
d. Two letters from Comcast regarding programming adjustments
e. Memo from DPW to Council concerning Laguna Avenue area storm drainage review
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14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Coffey adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m. in memory of Jane Galeno and Nick Disco.
submitted,
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