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Approved Minutes
Regular Meeting of May 5, 2003
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 OFALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Toni Jeide
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony
None
5.
a.
Councilwoman Baylock requested a correction under Public Comments, Item 7,page 3: the first speaker's
name is Scott Danielson, not Davidson. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve the amended
minutes of the Apil2l,2003 Council meeting; approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
CEREMONIAL
PROCLAMATION FOR SAMANTHA SMILEY
Mayor Coffey presented Samantha Smiley with a proclamation honoring her as the California representative
in the May 2003 Scripps Howard Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. She is the first Burlingame resident to
represent Califomia.
b. DONATION FROM RE TIREMENT INN OF BURLIN GAME FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
6.
a.
PROGRAMS
Mayor Coffey accepted a $1,000 donation from Toni Jeide of the Retirement Inn of Burlingame to be used
for the City's Senior Citizen Programs.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVIN G EXPENDITURE OF COPS FUNDS
COP Palmer requested Council hold a public hearing on the expenditure of COPS funds.
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Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. Thee were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was
closed.
Councilman Galligan made a motion to adopt Resolution #50-2003 approving expenditure of COPS funds;
seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
b. (i) ADOPT ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE CONDOMINIUM REGULATIONS FOR NEW
CONDOMINIUM CONSTRUCTION CHAPTER 26.30 AND (iil ADOPT ORDINANCE TO
AMEND CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS CHAPTER 26.32
CP Monroe requested Council hold a public hearing to revise the condominium regulations in Chapters
26.30 and26.32 of the Municipal Code.
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 #1706 to revise the condominium regulations for
new condominium construction, Chapter 26.30, and to adopt Ordinance #1707 to amend condominium
conversions, Chapter 26.32; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to publish a summary of the proposed ordinances at least 15
days before proposed adoption.
c. ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING C 6.36.130 TO REDUCE LIABILITY
INSURANCE REOUIREMENTS FOR TAXICABS IN LIGHT OF INSURANCE INDUSTRY
TROUBLES
CA Anderson requested Council hold a public hearing on the proposed changes to Chapter 6.36.130 of the
Municipal Code to reduce liability insurance requirements for taxicabs in light of insurance industry troubles.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was
closed.
Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least 15 days
before proposed adoption.
d. ADOPT ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BURLINGAME AND THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM (CALPERS) TO PROVIDE FOR ON 20903 - 2 YEARS OF ADDITIONAL
SERVICE CREDIT
HRD Bell requested Council hold a public hearing on the proposed changes to the contract between the City
of Burlingame and the California Public Employees' Retirement System to provide for Section 20903 -2
years of additional service credit.
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Vice Mayor O'Mahony requested correction of a typo on line 11 of the ordinance. Vice Mayor O'Mahony
made a motion to adopt Ordinance #1708 to amend Chapter 6.36.130 reducing liability insurance
requirements for taxicabs; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
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 #1709 to change the contract between the City of
Burlingame and the Califomia Public Employees' Retirement System to provide for Section 20903 - 2 years
of additional service credit; 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.
e.CONSIDER AMUSEMENT PERMIT FOR 261 CALIFORNIA DRIVE
CA Anderson requested Council hold a public hearing on the application for an amusement permit for 261
California Drive. This is the former site of Route 66 whose permit was canceled in 1998. The Police
Department believes that the applicants have not fully analyzedthe situation at this site. There are neighbors
who live adjacent to that building and have concerns about noise, and there are three other venues for
entertainment within a block of this area where there had been problems last summer. Therefore, the Police
Department is not satisfied that the applicants understand what the security situation might be. There are
extensive proposed conditions to this application that have been imposed on the other entertainment sites.
Staff recommends that the application be continued indefinitely until the applicants provide a more complete
plan on how they will operate this establishment.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. The following citizens spoke regarding this issue: Andrew Nahas,
2029 Yista Del Mar, San Mateo; Dan Anderson 728 Vemon Way, Burlingame; Mary Piazza, owner of 263
Hatch Lane.
Councilwoman Baylock requested a written statement from the applicant giving the reasons he has not
complied with the proscriptions for his establishment in Mountain View. She also requested the Police Chief
provide a three-year history of complaints when the site was Route 66. Councilman Galligan stated that if
there were noise that escapes from this establishment, the City would close it down immediately. He also
requested adding to the conditions that an area surrounding the establishment be cleaned after every closing.
Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to deny this request until a business plan has been developed by the
applicant and that this request be entirely incorporated into one complete packet, seconded by
Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Stephen Hamilton, 105 Crescent Avenue, regarding Safeway thanked the community, Safeway and the
Planning Commissioners. Charles Voltz, 725 Vernon Way, regarding Safeway stated he is proud of the work
of the Planning Commissioners and thanked Council for the selection of these commissioners. Lynette
Waterson, 819 Fairfield Road, regarding Safeway complemented the Planning Commission. Katie O'Brien,
2204Poppy Drive, requested Council to provide a summary at the next Council meeting of the
circumstances sulrounding the closing of the golf range at the Golf and Soccer Center. Mayor Coffey
requested staffto prepare a report on the golfrange.
8. STAFF REPORTS
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
a.INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING ADDITIONAL REOUIREMENTS
FOR INSTALLATION OF BACKWATER PROTECTION ON SANITARY SEWER
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AND FOR CERTIFI OF RELATIONSHIP OF DRAINAGE
FIXTURES TO SEWER MAIN
DPW Bagdon requested Council introduce an ordinance adopting additional requirements for installation of
backwater protection on sanitary sewer drainage systems and for certification of relationship of drainage
fixtures to sewer main.
Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to read the title of the proposed ordinance adopting additional
requirements for installation of backwater protection on sanitary sewer drainage systems and for certification
of relationship of drainage fixtures to sewer main. Councilman Galligan waived further reading of the
proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Vice Mayor O'Mahony 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.
b. PROPOSED INCREASE IN FINES AND FE.ES FOR LIBRARY SERVICES
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
REqOLUTION APPROVTNG BUpGET A,TVTENDMENT FOR THE 2002/03 SEWER ANp
WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt Resolution #51-2003 approving budget amendment for the
2002103 Sewer and Water Capital Improvement Program with revised attachment.
b. RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ERLER
& KALINOWSKI. INC. FOR A WATER SYSTEM MASTER PLAN STUDY
DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt Resolution #52-2003 approving professional services agreement
with Erler & Kalinowski, lnc. for a water system master plan study.
c. RESOLUTION AFFIRMING SEWER BACKUP DAMAGE POLICY
DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt Resolution #53-2003 affirming sewer backup damage policy.
d. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE STATE REVOLVING
FUND LOAN APPLICATION AND ACC OMPANYING DOCUMENTS FOR THE
a.
WASTEWATER TREA PLANT IMPROVEMENTS
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Librarian Escoffier requested Council approve the proposed increase in fines and fees for library services.
Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve the proposed increase; seconded by Councilwoman
Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt Resolution #54-2003 authorizing the City Manager to file State
Revolving Fund loan application and accompanylng documents for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
improvements.
e.ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER
THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
HRD Bell recommended Council adopt Resolution #55-2003 fixing the employer's contribution under the
Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act.
f. RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION BY CITY OF BURLINGAME REOUESTING THAT
THE SAN MATEO LOCAL AGENCY TION COMMISSION OAFCO) APPROVE
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SEWER AND WATER SERVICE OUTSIDE THE CITY BOUNDARIES
DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt Resolution #56-2003 of application by City of Burlingame
requesting that the San Mateo Local Agency Formation Commission approve sewer and water service
outside the City boundaries.
RECOMMENDATION TO OPPOSE SENATE BILL 163 REGARDING PERSONAL
SERVICES CONSULTING
ACM Becker recommended Council oppose Senate Bill 163 regarding personal services consulting.
h. RESOLUTION URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO REJECT THE GOVERNOR'S
PROPOSED ELIMINATION OF TRANSACTION BASED REIMBURSEMENT TO PUBLIC
LIBRARIES IN THE STATE
Librarian Escoffier recommended Council adopt Resolution #57-2003 urging the Legislature to reject the
Govemor's proposed elimination of Transaction Based Reimbursement to public libraries in the state.
Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilwoman
Janney, 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
1I. OLD BUSINESS
a. Active Old Business
Consideration of leasing Greyhound Building:
Staff is in contact with a local commercial realtor to establish a long-term lease arrangement for The
Depot. Within the next couple of weeks, each of the three businesses that have expressed interest in
the property will be contacted to present proposals.
. Sewer Education Brochure:
The sewer brochures have been received by the City and will be distributed to the public by the
Public Works Department. Project completed.
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o Newspaper racks on Broadway:
The newspaper rack committee is tentatively scheduled to meet in early June to discuss potential
changes to the ordinance. Outstanding issues for Burlingame Avenue are rack placement at Stack's
Restaurant and Copenhagen Bakery. Outstanding issues for Broadway are the removal and
replacement of racks on the corners as well as developing consensus on limiting rack placement on
Broadway and increasing rack placement on the side streets.
b. Referring to the request to increase bail on parking citations on the April21, 2003 Council Agenda (Item
8.d.), Councilman Galligan asked Councilwoman Baylock for further information she may have had
which influenced her dissenting vote. Councilwoman Baylock said she would need to consult her
preparation notes for that meeting.
Vice Mayor O'Mahony attended a meeting attended by Broadway merchants and property owners who are
concerned about the large number of properties vacant on Broadway. Some have discussed with her lifting
restaurant regulations for up to six months to encourage serious restaurant applicants who might fill the
vacancies. CP Monroe stated that the Broadway merchants met a second time last week and showed interest
in lifting other regulations on uses as well as food establishments. The Vice Mayor asked that the Planning
Commission consider this issue as soon as possible.
Mayor Coffey read the appeal letter for 1420-1450 Howard Avenue (Safeway project). The appeal hearing
will be scheduled for a date specific at a future meeting.
Mayor Coffey appointed a Council subcommittee consisting of Vice Mayor O'Mahony and Mayor Coffey to
- proceed with an open dialogue with Safeway to convey to them the message that Burlingame wants them to
continue to participate in our community.
13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Planning Commission of April 28,29,30 & May 1; Parks & Recreation
Commission of April l7;Library Board of Trustees of March 25 &Marchz8,2003
b. Department Reports: Police, March 2003
c. Letter from Kerns Fine Jewelry regarding raised parking ticket fees
d. Correspondence regarding maintenance of Ralston parking lot
e. Correspondence (53 pieces) previously distributed regarding proposed Safeway project
f. Four pieces of correspondence regarding Yellow Ribbons
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Coffey adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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12. NEW BUSINESS
Respectfully submitted,
Mortensen
Deputy Clerk
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