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Approved Minutes
Regular Meeting of October 3,2005
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 OFALLEG CE TO THE FLAG
Led by Dorene Campanile.
CLOSED SESSION:
CA Anderson advised that Council met in closed session and directed staff regarding the following:
Threatened Litigation (Government Code $54956.9(b)(1), (3)(c))
a. Claim of State Farm lnsurance
3. ROLL CALL
4. MINUTES
Councilwoman Nagel made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 6,2005 Joint City Council/
Beautification Commission meeting; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by
voice vote, 4-0. Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to approve the minutes of the September lg,2005
Council meeting; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0.
PRESENTATION
CALIFORNIA ART PRESENTATION
Charles Bettencourt, Exhibit Chairman of the Burlingame Art Society, presented members' artworks for
display at City Hall. Mayor Galligan read proposed Resolution No. 67 -2005 declaring October 7 , 2005, as
California Arts Day (see Item 9.a.).
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COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT :
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT:
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b. PROCLAMATION FOR RELAY FOR LIFE DAY. OCTOBER 8. 2OO5
Mayor Galligan presented a proclamation to Relay for Life Chair Danny Keoa and Co-Chair Dorene
Campanile declaring October 8, 2005, as Relay for Life Day.
c.EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
FC Reilly made a presentation on Burlingame's Emergency Preparedness Program. He advised that the next
disaster exercise would occur on October 13 at the Hyatt Regency. An area-wide information fair is
scheduled to be held at the County fairgrounds on November 12.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1767 AMENDING CHAPTER 6.16 TO CLARIF"T
REGULATIONS REGARDING ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
CA Anderson reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1767
amending Chapter 6.16 to clarify regulations regarding entertainment businesses.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was
closed.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1767 amending Chapter 6.16 to update
the entertainment business permit provisions of the Municipal Code; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel;
approved by voice vote, 4-0.
Mayor Galligan requested CC Mortensen publish a summary of the ordinance at least 15 days after adoption.
b.PUBLIC RING AND ACTION ON O ANCE NO. 1768 TO ANGE THE
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TROUSDALE DRIVE FROM R.3 TO TW
CA Anderson reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1768
to change the zoning designation for areas currently zoned C-3 in the Trousdale/Jvlurchison neighborhood
and the properties with lot fronts on the east and west sides of Marco Polo Way between Clarice Lane and
Trousdale Drive from R-3 to TW.
Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was
closed.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1768 amending the zoning maps
incorporated in the Burlingam e ZoningCode by reclassifying the C-3 areas in the Trousdale/Jvlurchison
neighborhood to Trousdale West (TW) and the properties with lot fronts on the southwest side of Marco Polo
Wi between Clarice Lane and Trousdale Drive from R-3 to TW; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel;
approved by voice vote, 4-0.
Mayor Galligan requested CC Mortensen publish a summary of the ordinance at least 15 days after adoption.
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7. PUPLIC COMMENTS
Valerie Teele, 1235 Broadway, representing Broadway merchants, presented Councilwoman Nagel with
topiary for her contributions in helping to organize Broadway's Pet Parade. Marjorie Taylor, 701 Burlingame
Avenue, spoke about Friends of Mills Canyon. There were no further comments from the floor.
STAFF REPORTS
INTRODUCE THE PROPOSED TO REVISE THE ANIMAL CONTROL
WITH THE NEWLY AMENDED CHANG IN THE SAN MATEO COUNTY ANIMAL
8.
a.
ORDINANCE
COP Van Etten reviewed the staff report and requested Council introduce an ordinance to amend Chapter
9.04 to revise animal control regulations to coincide with changes in the San Mateo County Ordinance Code.
Mayor Galligan requested CC Mortensen to read the title of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 9.04
to revise Animal Control Regulations to provide a more complete review, assessment and hearing process for
dangerous and vicious dogs. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to waive further reading of the
proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0.
Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman
O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0.
Mayor Galligan requested CC Mortensen publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before proposed adoption.
b. DISCUSS AND REVIEW AB 438; COUN TO CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION ON
THIS LEGISLATION
COP Van Etten reviewed the staff report and requested Council discuss taking a position on AB 438 and to
direct staff.
After Council discussion, Councilwoman O'Mahony stated she would like to obtain more information on
this legislation from the League of California Cities and the City/County Association of Govemments before
Council takes a position on this legislation.
c.INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TW ZONING REGULATIONS
FOR CONVALESCENT FACILITIES AND GROUP RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR
THE ELDERLY AND TO CORRECT AN ERROR IN THE BOUNDARY OF THE
RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY ALONG MARCO POLO WAY
CP Monroe reviewed the staff report and requested Council introduce an ordinance to amend the TW zoning
regulations for convalescent facilities and group residential facilities for the elderly and to correct an error in
the boundary of the residential overlay along Marco Polo Way.
_ Mayor Galligan requested CC Mortensen to read the title of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 25.40
to make group residential facilities for the elderly a conditional use in the Trousdale West (TW) District and
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REGULATIONS IN BURLINGAME CITY ORDINANCE. CHAPTER 9.04 TO COINCIDE
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modifying the Marco Polo Way overlay restrictions to delete the parcel on the southeast corner of Trousdale
Drive. Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by
Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor
Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0.
Mayor Galligan requested CC Mortensen publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before proposed adoption.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 67.2005 DECLARING BER 7.2005. CALIFORNIA ARTS DAY
CC Mortensen requested Council approve Resolution No. 67-2005 declaring October 7,2005 as Califomia
Arts Day.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 68-2005 AWARDING BAYSIDE BALLFIELD LIGHTING PROJECT
TO REPUBLIC ELECTRIC
P&RD Schwartz requested Council approve Resolution No. 68-2005 awarding Bayside Ballfield Lighting
Project to Republic Electric.
FINAL CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR AN 8-UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 512.516 PRIMROSE
ROAD. PARCEL 1. BLOCK 5, BURINGAME LAND COMPANY
DPW Bagdon requested Council approve the Final Condominium Map for 512-516 Primrose Road"
Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilwoman
O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0.
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City
c.
t.SHARED RECREATION SERVICES BE
BURLINGAME AND CITY OF MILLBRAE
P&RD Schwartz reviewed the staff report and requested Council receive public comment and provide
direction to staff on whether to pursue a shared recreation services agreement between the Cities of
Burlingame and Millbrae.
Mayor Galligan opened the floor for comments. The following citizens requested clarification of the benefits
to Burlingame: John Root, 728 Crossway Road; Charles Yoltz,725 Yemon Way; and Kimberly Rosales,
Cortez Avenue, who also requested more public outreach. Marge Colapietro, 367 El Paseo, Millbrae, was
concerned about the cost recovery for classes. Barbara Dorenside, Anita Road, was concerned about
availability of facilities to Burlingame residents. Jennifer Pfaff, 615 Bayswater, suggested a mail survey for
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11. OLD BUSINESS
more public outreach. P&RD Schwartz responded to questions from the floor and advised that the City of
Millbrae will have a public hearing on this item at their meeting on October ll, 2005. There were no further
comments from the floor.
After Council discussion, Vice Mayor Baylock requested more financial data be provided before Council
considers the merger any further.
b. CONSIDER EXTENSION OF APPLICATION PERIOD FOR BEAUTIFICATION
COMMISSION VACANCIES
CM Nantell requested Council extend the application period for the Beautification Commission.
Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve extending the application period for the Beautification
Commission to October 31, 2005; seconded by Vice Mayor Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote,
4-0.
12. NEW BUSINESS
Councilwoman O'Mahony stated that funding for the Broadway train station would come from the
Transportation Authority, not from the City of Burlingame as recently misstated in a local newspaper
DPW Bagdon advised that the Joint Powers Board will make a presentation to Council in the near future on
the closing of South Lane and on the status of both train stations.
13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a. Commission Minutes: Library, August 16,2005; Planning, September 26,2005
b. Department Reports: Police, August 2005
c. Two letters from Comcast concerning programming changes
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Galligan adjoumed the meeting at 10:10 p.m. in memory of Bill Merchant.
Respectfully submitted,/t^f*
Doris J
City Clerk
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