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Regular Meeting of May 17,2004
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 Rosalie O'Mahony called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Alexandra Rosales.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Baylock, Coffey, Nagel, O'Mahony
Galligan
A correction was made to the minutes of the May 3, 2004 Finance Authority minutes: change the date of the
meeting as it actually began at l2:19 a.m. on May 4'h, and the adopted resolution number should read#FA2-
2004. Councilman Coffey made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 4'h Financing Authority
meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Galligan absent).
4. MINUTES
A correction was made to the minutes of the May 3, 2004 minutes: Councilman Coffey's name on page 5
was misspelled; added that the meeting was adjoumed in memory of Carl Auer, husband of Jean Auer,
former Mayor of Hillsborough. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve the minutes of the May
3,2004 Council meeting; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Galligan absent)
5. CEREMONIAL
^. INTRODUCE NEW BATTALION CHIEF. DREW FLINDERS
This item was continued due to an emergency response call that Battalion Chief Flinders was required to
respond to.
6. PRESENTATION
a. RECOGNITION OF KIMBERLY ROSALES FOR ORGANIZING A FUND RAISING
DRIVE FOR THE CITY'S PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM
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DPR Schwartz introduced Kimberly Rosales and thanked her for organizing a very successful fundraising
campaign to assist the Parks and Recreation Department's preschool programs. Mrs. Rosales was presented
with a quilt made by the children who attend Village Park Pre-School.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
a. WEEDS AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY _ PUBLIC HEARING
AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION #47.2004
DPW Bagdon recommended Council hold a public hearing to receive any objections to the proposed weed
and rubbish removal and approve a Resolution#47-2004 "Ordering the Destruction of Noxious and
Dangerous Weeds and Rubbish, a Nuisance in the City of Burlingame".
Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was
closed.
Councilman Coffey made a motion to approve Resolution #47-2004 ordering the destruction of noxious and
dangerous weeds and rubbish, a nuisance in the City of Burlingame; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock;
approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Galligan absent).
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
9. STAFF REPORTS
a. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STANDARDS FOR PLACEMENT AND
MAINTENANCE OF NEWSRACKS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT.OF-WAY
DPW Bagdon recommended Council introduce an ordinance amending the standards for placement and
maintenance of newsracks in the public righrof-way.
Mayor O'Mahony requested CC Musso read the title of the proposed ordinance. Councilwoman Nagel made
a motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved
by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Galligan absent).
Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to introduce an ordinance amending the standards for placement and
maintenance of newsracks in the public righrof-way; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel, approved by voice
cote, 4-0-1 (Galligan absent).
b.INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND ZONING CODE WITH THE NEW
REGULATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT ON EMERGING LOTS IN THE R-l ZONE
CP Monroe reviewed her staff report regarding the introduction of an ordinance to amend zoning code with
the new regulations for development on emerging lots in the R-l Zone.
Philip Ross, 1248 Drake Avenue, Robert Cody, 1240Drake, Jonathan Wade, 1920 Carmelita, Ken Hoke,
1420 Drake, spoke against the introduction of an ordinance to amend zoning code with the new regulations
for development on emerging lots in the R-l zone.
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After review, Councilman Coffey made a motion not to introduce the ordinance on emerging legal lots as
recommended by the Planning Commission; seconded by Mayor O'Mahony, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1
(Galligan absent).
The reasons cited by the Council members included the following
o The regulation creates 2 classes of"legal" lots;
o People who have money and can afford to build a basement can get the full FAR on a lot at the time
of construction, rest cannot;
o Every new house enhances Burlingame, should be encouraging them;
o 10 years is a too long to revert to 40o/o lot coverage, children are grown and gone before can add on to
house;
. Young families have rights - opportunity should not always go to the developers with money;
o Need to rely on design review to regulate the impact on the block of consecutive development on
multiple lots;
. Concemed with over building neighborhoods, but don't know if this is the right solution-think the
following:
o Bedrooms in the basement is a bad idea;
o Smaller footprint will increase the size of the second story;
o 2 car garage for a 2 or 3 bedroom house is unreasonable and reduces the living space;
o If do this regulation should be limited to only those lots where three lots would emerge.
o Issue is mass and bulk not FAR; PC should not be discussing limiting FAR with a basement or
garage, mass and bulk should be regulated through design review.
FD Nava recommended Council accept the proposed FY 2004-05 budget and set the time and location for
the budget study session. This meeting will be held on June 1't, 6:00 p.m. in the Library's Lane
Room.
d. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO TRAFErc.SATETY AND PARKING COM
CM Nantell requested Council consider the recommendation of the interview committee and make
appointment, or take other action.
Mayor O'Mahony recommended Victor James as the new Traffic Safety and Parking Commissioner to
replace Lisa DeAngelis who resigned due to relocation.
Councilman Coffey made a motion to appoint Victor James; seconded by Mayor O'Mahony, approved by
voice vote, 4-0-1 (Galligan absent).
e.CONSIDER APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENCY RESERVE TO FUND
CONSULTANT TO EVALUATE EMF PROVISIONS OF PROPOSED EMF ORDINANCE
CA Anderson requested Council consider appropriation from the City's contingency reserve to fund an EMF
consultant to evaluate EMF provisions of proposed EMF ordinance; noted that Dennis Zell, a proponent of
the ordinance, obtained a proposal from Cindy Sage of Sage Associates who has done extensive work on
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c. FY 2004-05 PROPOSED BUDGET TRANSMITTAL & SET TIME FOR STUDY SESSION
a.
EMF issues and is willing to assist citizens and the City in the matter. Her projected budget is approximately
$18,000. Mr. Zell has requested the Burlingame School District contribute $6,000 and is also seeking the
assistance of Peninsula Hospital.
Dennis Zell addressed the Council regarding the hiring of the EMF consultant and requested a $6,000
contribution from the City to cover costs.
Councilman Coffey made a motion that the City authorized up to $6,000 contingent that the school district
and hospital district provide 1/3 of the share of the $18,000 cost; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock,
approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Galligan absent).
Mayor O'Mahony encouraged Mr. Zell to get $2,000 in contributions from the residents so the City would
only have to contribute $4,000.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR A LOT SPLIT OF LOT 9 INTO PARCEL 9A
AND PARCEL 9B, BLOCK22, MAP OF EASTON ADDITION TO BURLINGAME NO. 2 _
1261 BALBOA AVENUE
DPW Bagdon recommended Council concur with the Planning Commission and approve the above lot split
as a tentative and final parcel map subject to the conditions attached to the map.
c.NPDES STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN _ 2OO4-05 GENERAL PROGRAM
BUDGET
DPW requested Council endorse the 2004105 General Program Budget as adopted by the CitylCounty
Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) and use of the San Mateo County Flood Control
District as the funding mechanism to support the General Program activities by adopting Resolution#48-
2004 recommending that the District continue to impose basic and additional charges for funding the
expanded program scope of work.
d.FINAL CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR A 4.UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 1405.07 EL CAMINO
REAL. RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 19,50. MAP OF EASTON ADDITION NO. 4.
PM 00-05
DPW Bagdon recommended Council approve the condominium map subject to the conditions, covenants
and restrictions stated in the staff report.
e.WARRANTS AND PAYROLL
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b. RESOLUTION #46-2004 ACCEPTING THE PLAYGROUND REHABILITATION AT
WASHINGTON PARK
DPR Schwartz recommended Council approve Resolution #46-2004 accepting the playground construction
at Washington Park performed by the Community Playgrounds of Novato in the amount of $148,946.
FD Nava requested approval for payment of Warrants #94924-95413 duly audited, in the amount of
$2,826,376.63 (excluding library checks 94924-94962),Payroll checks #158097-158395 in the amount of
$2,080,538.17 for the month of April 2004.
f. BUDGET STUDY MEETING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION
CC Musso requested council hold the budget study meeting on June l't at 6:00 p.m. in the Lane Community
Room of the Burlingame Library.
o RESOLUTION #45.2004 ACCEPTING EASTON CREEK STORM DRAIN
IMPROVEMENTS FOR BOX CULVERTS AT NORTH CAROLAN AVENUE AND
ROLLINS ROAD TO NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION, CP 80590
DPW Bagdon recommended Council approve Resolution #45-2004 accepting $310,155 in improvements to
the Easton Creek Storm Drain at North Carolan Avenue and Rollins Road by Northwest Construction.
Councilman Coffey made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock,
approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Galligan absent).
Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City.
Mayor O'Mahony requested CA Anderson report on the following closed session item:
a.Meet with City Negotiators: Jim Nantell, City Manager and Bob Bell, Human Resources Director, to
discuss labor negotiations with American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees
(AFSCME) and the Police Administrators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
Council instructed CA Anderson on further handling of this claim.
a.REOUEST DIRECTION ON WHETHER TO CANCEL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 19 AND AUGUST 16. 2OO4
CC Musso requested direction on canceling the Regular Council meetings of July 19 and August 16,2004.
Councilman Coffey made a motion to cancel the July 6th meeting, due to the 4th of July holiday, and August
16th meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, (Galligan absent).
11. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
12. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Library, March 16,2004; Planning, I|i4ay 10,2004
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11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
12. OLD BUSINESS
b. Department Reports: Building, Apt'.l2004; Finance, April2004
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor O'Mahony adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. in honor of City Manager Nantell's new grandson,
Domenic.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann T.
City Clerk
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