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Regular Meeting of April 18,2005
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 Joe Galligan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Paul Prendiville.
3. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT :
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT :
Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Nagel, O'Mahony
None
CLOSED SESSION
CA Anderson advised that Council met in closed session and directed staff regarding the following
Claim of Alyce Denke
Claim of Gloria & Clayton Burnell
Claim of Carole Pena
Claim of Egidio Bertola
4. MINUTES
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes of the April4, 2005 regular Council
meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION DECLARE WEST NILE VIRUS AND M UITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL AWARENESS !yEEK
Mayor Galligan presented Dennis Preger, Burlingame Representative to the San Mateo County Mosquito
Abatement District, with a proclamation declaring the week of April 25 through May 1, 2005 as West Nile
Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness Week. Mr. Preger introduced Bob Gay, District
Manager, who stated that with the increased rains this year, mosquito populations are appearing earlier in the
season than usual. He advised citizens to be aware of potential mosquito breeding areas around their homes,
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such as backyard ponds which are common in this area. He suggested contacting the District who will
provide mosquito-eating fish free of charge and to contact the District if you see any signs of mosquito
infestation.
b. INTRODUCE CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT DIVISION CHIEF
Fire Chief Reilly introduced Mark Ladas as the new Central County Fire Department Division Chief.
c.CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS FINANCIAL
REPORTIIyG AWARI)
FinDir Nava advised that he received the Financial Reporting Award from the Califomia Society of
Municipal Finance Officers for excellence in finance reporting and in preparation of the financial audit. He
thanked the Audit Committee members and the Finance Department staff for their expertise, which
contributed to their receiving this award.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A NON.AUTO RELATED USE ORINTING SERVICE) AT 220
CALIFORNIA DRIVE. ZONED C.2. SUBAREA D
CP Monroe requested Council hold a public hearing and take action on the appeal of a conditional use permit
for a non-auto related use (printing service) at220 Califomia Drive.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. Scheherezade Sharabianlou, applicant, gave 13 reasons why
Council should approve her application and stated that existing parking availability at this location will meet
her needs. Joe Karp, 1209 Burlingame Avenue, reiterated his appeal that traffic and parking in this area are
problems particularly along the portion of California Drive at the front of this building. Annamarie Holland
Daniels, 515 Howard Avenue, spoke in favor of the applicant. Gary Doss, 214 Califomia Drive, stated that
he represents six businesses on this block which support the applicant. There were no further comments from
the floor, and the hearing was closed.
DPW Bagdon stated that the recently completed parking study update for the Burlingame Avenue area shows
that the parking occupancy along California Drive and Highland Avenue from Howard Avenue to
Burlingame Avenue as well as Lot V in front of the train station is 58%.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to uphold the Planning Commission's decision and approve
Resolution No. 27-2005 approving categorical exemption and conditional use permit for 220 California
Drive; seconded by Vice Mayor Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
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Valerie Teele, 1448 Alvarado, spoke on a newly formed organization made up of Broadway merchants
called Broadway BABES (Broadway Association of Business Entrepreneurs) to establish a vision for the
Broadway business area. Ann Keighran, 1531 Vancouver, spoke on the Broadway BABES survey for
customers and merchants, which will help them formulate a vision for the area. The survey is online at
www.broadwayburlinqame.com and is also available in various Broadway stores. John Root, 728 Crossway
Road, spoke on the Redwood City forum presentation on parking. He also stated that the City should provide
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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each BID with a document stating the City's role in overseeing the BID. Debra Hubert, 740 Linden Avenue,
spoke on an anti-war resolution on the war in Iraq. Maritsa Chew, 1224Broadway, spoke on the BABES
survey. Nicholas Koros, 1400 Broadway, spoke on the future of Broadway. There were no further comments
from the floor.
STAFF REPORTS
CM Nantell requested Council call for the application period to fill three impending vacancies on the Library
Board. Mayor Galligan requested Vice Mayor Baylock and Councilwoman O'Mahony to conduct the
interviews. The application period is open through May 20,2005.
b. REPORT BACK ON DIRECTION TO SAFEWAY
Mayor Galligan, Vice Mayor Baylock and City staff met with Safeway representatives to discuss several
options in response to Safeway's December letter requesting City direction.
CM Nantell made a PowerPoint presentation on the Safeway issues and suggestions that evolved from the
subcommittee and Safeway meetings. Conducting an independent economic feasibility analysis to determine
the intensity of use required for a viable mixed-use project at that location was discussed. An analysis could
be conducted as part of a broader economic study for a future Downtown Specific Area Plan. The parameters
for the broader analysis would be developed by a team comprised of representatives from Council, the
Planning Commission and citizens with divergent opinions involved in the previous Safeway project review.
At Mayor Galligan's request regarding the potential traffic impacts of mixed use around the Safeway site, CP
Monroe advised that based on present proposals for mixed use, there would be a substantial increase in
traffic, particularly during peak hours which could affect the operation of the roadway system in a major
way. Mayor Galligan stated that the impact of the mixed use would not be acceptable to the community
because the roadways are only so wide and cannot take the amount of extra traffic without major changes,
making a single use of the site more attractive. He urged Safeway to move forward now on a new proposal
rather than delay the planning process for another six months to wait for the results of the economic analysis.
Councilmembers O'Mahony, Coffey and Nagel commended the work of the Mayor, Vice Mayor and staff on
working through how to best move forward to provide Safeway representatives with the direction that will
allow the redevelopment of the store.
Council recommended moving forward with the broader economic feasibility study, including consideration
for a viable use on the Safeway site. The Parking Fund balance will be used as the source to fund the study.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 28-2005 ACCEPTING HYATT PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENT
CONSTRUCTION. INC.
DPW Bagdon requested Council approve Resolution No. 28-2005 accepting improvements to the Hyatt
Pump Station Improvement Project by W.R. Forde Construction, Inc.
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b. FILE RETENTION
EA Shinday requested Council approve Resolution No. 29-2005 approving the Schedule for Retention and
Destruction of Building Division Records and Amendment to City Manager Schedule pursuant to
Govemment Code Section 34090.
c. APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER AND
ADMINISTRATIVE/INFORMATION SERVICES MANAGER
FinDir Nava requested Council approve out of state travel for two Finance Department employees to attend
the Governmental Finance Officers Association Annual Conference Jlune 26-29 in San Antonio, Texas.
d. UPDATE ON BURLINGAME AVENUE AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
CA Anderson provided Council with an update on the Burlingame Avenue Area Business Improvement
District.
e. WARRANTS & PAYROLL
FinDir Nava requested approval for payment of Warrants #10445-1 1027 duly audited, in the amount of
$3,171,161.12 (excluding library checks 10552-10589), Payroll checks #161644-161916 in the amount of
$2,404,515.15 for the month of March 2005.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilman
Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City
Vice Mayor Baylock and Councilwoman Nagel noted another hearing on the closure of the Broadway Train
Station and reduction in service to San Mateo County and encouraged public participation at the next hearing
scheduled for Friday, Apirl22, at 1:30 p.m. at Caltrain, 1250 San Carlos Avenue in San Carlos, or to email
them at changes@caltrain.ore or to send a letter to help fight to keep the Broadway and Burlingame
schedules.
11. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
12. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business
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13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Traffic, Safety & Parking, March 10, 2005; Beautification, April 7,2005;
Planning, April 11, 2005
b. Department Reports: Building, March 2005; Finance, March 2005
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Galligan adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. in memory of Harold Otto, a long-time Burlingame
resident.
Respectfully submitted,h^rA
Doris J. Mortensen
City Clerk
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