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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2017.03.06 Burlingame City Council March 6, 2017 Approved Minutes 1 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting on March 6, 2017 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. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The pledge of allegiance was led by Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad. 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beach, Brownrigg, Colson, Keighran, Ortiz MEMBERS ABSENT: None 4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION City Attorney stated that direction was given but no reportable action was taken. 5. UPCOMING EVENTS Mayor Ortiz reviewed the upcoming events taking place in the City. 6. PRESENTATIONS There were no presentations. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Burlingame resident Jennifer Clack spoke about the January 20th storm and the damage it caused her home. She asked Council to review City practices to ensure that these issues do not occur again. Burlingame City Council March 6, 2017 Approved Minutes 2 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Ortiz asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any item from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Beach pulled item 8c Councilmember Keighran made a motion to approve 8a, and 8c; seconded by Vice Mayor Brownrigg. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote; 5-0. a. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 2017 City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2017. b. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR AN ATTACHED GARAGE FOR A NEW, TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING TO BE BUILT AT 746 LINDEN AVENUE CDD Meeker requested Council set March 20, 2017 as the public hearing date for an appeal on the Planning Commission’s denial of applications for design review and a special permit for an attached garage for a new, two-story single family dwelling to be built at 746 Linden Avenue. c. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CITY COUNCIL’S FEBRUARY 21, 2017 ACTION GRANTING A BUILDING PERMIT FEE REDUCTION FOR PERMITS REQUIRED FOR RESTORATION OF STRUCTURES ON PROPERTIES DAMAGED BY FLOODING RESULTING FROM STORM EVENTS IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2017 CDD Meeker requested Council adopt Resolution Number 14-2017. Councilmember Beach explained that at their February 21, 2017 Council meeting, the City Council discussed reducing building permit fees for repairs made necessary by the flooding experience in the January storm events. She explained that the Council wanted their decision on how to assist individuals whose homes were damaged by flooding to be fair, meaningful and helpful. At the meeting Council decided to grant a building permit fee waiver with a $500 cap and that the waiver would only apply to flood related water damage to a structure. Councilmember Beach stated that after the meeting, she thought about residents with flood insurance and what their insurance covers. She explained that she talked to individuals who work in insurance and did a review of the National Flood Insurance Program. She stated that it appears that building permit fees would be covered by insurance. Accordingly, she asked if it is it appropriate for the general fund to potentially subsidize a cost that would be covered by a resident’s flood insurance. Councilmember Beach explained that at the February 21, 2017 Council Meeting, Councilmember Colson discussed the need to expedite and move applications to the front of the line that concerned flood-related Burlingame City Council March 6, 2017 Approved Minutes 3 damage. Councilmember Beach asked the Council if it might be more impactful, if Council instead of waiving permit fees worked on ways to expedite the application and building process for flood-damaged structures. She gave the example of creating a hotline for residents to call in with questions. Councilmember Keighran asked to confirm that at the February 21st meeting it was discussed that building permits for flood damaged property would be expedited. CDD Meeker replied in the affirmative. Mayor Ortiz stated that the waiver was a small gesture and it is a way for the City to assist the community. He stated that he approved of the waiver. Councilmember Colson stated that she didn’t believe the hotline would be necessary as the contractors hired to repair resident’s property would be familiar with the process. As well, she stated that she was confident that staff was working to expedite all applications for building permits related to flood-damage. Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke. Councilmember Keighran stated that the matter had been discussed extensively at the last meeting and that she approved of the waiver. She stated that she appreciated staff expediting and prioritizing flood related damage. Councilmember Beach stated that her concern was that Council might not be financially assisting the people they intend to help. Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that he appreciated the conversation but he explained he was content with the prioritization of the permit process and with the wavier. Vice Mayor Brownrigg made a motion to approve Resolution 14-2017 seconded by Councilmember Keighran. Councilmember Beach abstained from voting because she felt like she would need more research to make an informed decision on the matter. The motion passed by voice vote 4-0-1. (Councilmember Beach abstained.) 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. 10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENTS WITH AFSCME LOCAL 829 ADMINISTRATIVE AND MAINTENANCE UNITS HR Director Morrison presented the staff report requesting Council adopt Resolution 15-2017. Burlingame City Council March 6, 2017 Approved Minutes 4 HR Director Morrison gave a brief review of the extensions. She stated that the two MOUs were set to expire in 2018 and that all parties agreed to extended the agreements until June 30, 2019. She explained that in January, 2018 there will be a 3% salary increase but that there are no other substantive changes. Councilmember Colson asked if the unions had approved the MOUs. HR Director Morrison replied in the affirmative. Mayor Ortiz opened up the item for public comment. No one spoke. Councilmember Keighran made a motion to adopt Resolution 15-2017; seconded by Councilmember Beach. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City. 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that given the threat that sea level rise poses to the City it might be interesting to look at whether the City can move its investment portfolio into a fossil free portfolio. He stated after meeting with Finance Director Augustine, he believes this is possible and asked that the Council discuss this matter. Mayor Ortiz stated that he was in favor of this discussion. 13. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The agendas, packets, and meeting minutes for the Planning Commission, Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission, Beautification Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Library Board of Trustees are available online at www.burlingame.org. 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ortiz adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meaghan Hassel-Shearer City Clerk