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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2018.04.02 Burlingame City Council April 2, 2018 Approved Minutes 1 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Unapproved Minutes Regular Meeting on April 2, 2018 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 Charles Voltz. 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beach, Brownrigg, Colson, Keighran, Ortiz MEMBERS ABSENT: None 4. CLOSED SESSION a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8) PROPERTY: 1200 OLD BAYSHORE HIGHWAY, BURLINGAME, APN NO. 026-142-130 AGENCY NEGOTIATORS; SYED MURTUZA, CAROL AUGUSTINE, LISA GOLDMAN, MAZARIN VAKHARIA NEGOTIATING PARTIES: SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY AND CITY OF BURLINGAME UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS Assistant City Attorney Vakharia stated that direction was given but no reportable action was taken. 5. UPCOMING EVENTS Mayor Brownrigg reviewed the upcoming events taking place in the City. Burlingame City Council April 2, 2018 Approved Minutes 2 6. PRESENTATIONS a. PROCLAMATION HONORING CHARLES VOLTZ Mayor Brownrigg read from a proclamation honoring Charles Voltz. He explained that Mr. Voltz has consistently fought to preserve what is special about Burlingame, while acknowledging and allowing for progress and smart growth. Mr. Voltz co-founded the Washington Park Society in 2001 to galvanize public concern about a Recreation Center proposal that could have led to the demolition of the historic Lions Hall. Additionally, Mr. Voltz led the Citizens for a Better Burlingame in 2004, which resulted in a redesign of the Safeway building. He stated that this was a tremendous victory for the City and led to the creation of the “Burlingame Process.” Mayor Brownrigg stated that Mr. Voltz co-founded the Community Coalition on High Speed Rail, the primary citizen oversight group in Northern California. He explained that their work led directly to a legislative solution that requires high speed rail to be at-grade unless the community signs on. Mayor Brownrigg stated that Mr. Voltz’s excellent legal mind and training provided crucial and cogent legal arguments to all the work he took on, including his brief to the California Supreme Court on Federal pre- emption. He noted Mr. Voltz’s inquisitiveness, advocacy, and strong support of the City’s efforts to improve the quality of life for all Burlingame residents. Councilmember Keighran discussed working through the years with Mr. Voltz on various projects including the original re-design of the Recreation Center and the Safeway project. She highlighted Mr. Voltz’s ability to listen to all opinions and his thoughtful approach to problems. She explained that the City was indebted to Mr. Voltz for his commitment to the community and his willingness to participate. Councilmember Ortiz thanked Mr. Voltz for his involvement and the thoughtful discussions they had over the years. Vice Mayor Colson thanked Mr. Voltz for taking the time to talk with her about the history of issues in Burlingame. She also expressed gratitude towards Mr. Voltz’s partner, Mary Hunt, who is equally engaged in the community and willing to assist when asked. Councilmember Beach expressed gratitude for the friendship that she had with Mr. Voltz and noted that he had become her mentor. She added that he was well-informed on the issues of transportation and was innovative when it came to solutions. Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment. Burlingame resident Jennifer Pfaff discussed her appreciation for Mr. Voltz’s dedication to civic service and his desire to learn. Burlingame resident Russ Cohen spoke about all the great work that Mr. Voltz accomplished including his work on the Safeway Project, Washington Park, and involvement in the Rotary Club. Burlingame City Council April 2, 2018 Approved Minutes 3 Burlingame resident Bobbi Benson discussed working with Mr. Voltz, as a member of the Citizens for Better Burlingame. She added that he was the personification of a gentleman and a scholar. Burlingame resident Pat Giorni thanked Mr. Voltz for his civic engagement and stated that he was a mentor to her. Burlingame resident Betsy McGinn thanked Mr. Voltz for his involvement in the Community Coalition on High Speed Rail. Mr. Voltz’s son Tom thanked the community for the night’s acknowledgement. Burlingame resident Mary Hunt acknowledged her partner’s work in the community. Burlingame resident Joe Baylock talked about Mr. Voltz being a great friend. Former Mayor Cathy Baylock stated that Mr. Voltz was the epitome of civic engagement and civility. Charles Voltz thanked the community and Council for the proclamation. He explained that he wouldn’t have achieved his successes without the assistance of his partner Mary Hunt. He also encouraged people to get involved and use their skills to better the community around them. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Nilu Jenks and Danielle LaCampagne from Citizens for a San Mateo County Gun Buyback requested a $5,000 donation from the City in order to hold a gun buyback event. They discussed their partnership with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s department to hold this event. Additionally, they noted the donations they received from other cities in the County. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Brownrigg asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any item from the Consent Calendar. Burlingame resident Linda Fields pulled item 8c. Vice Mayor Colson pulled item 8e and Councilmember Beach pulled item 8j. Councilmember Keighran made a motion to adopt 8a, 8b, 8d, 8f, 8g, 8h and 8i; seconded by Councilmember Oritz. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. a. ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 14, 2018 City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council adopt the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 14, 2018. b. ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 2018 City Clerk Hassel-Shearer requested Council adopt the City Council Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2018. Burlingame City Council April 2, 2018 Approved Minutes 4 c. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.52 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REGULATION OF BICYCLES City Attorney Kane requested Council adopt Ordinance Number 1950. Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment. Burlingame resident Linda Fields voiced her concern about the increased number of individuals riding on the sidewalks. She asked that the Council consider further amending the bicycle ordinance to provide regulations on distracted bicycling (including riding with earbuds in and riding under the influence). Additionally she asked that the City conduct an educational campaign about the amended ordinance and bicycle safety. Mayor Brownrigg closed the item for public comment. Mayor Brownrigg stated that the ordinance was created to amend archaic language. Councilmember Beach agreed with Ms. Fields that the City needed to publicize and educate the public about the updates to the bicycle ordinance. She suggested that staff highlight the amendments in the e-newsletter. Additionally, she stated that the school district liaison team should work with the school district on incorporating bicycle safety into the curriculum. Councilmember Keighran asked that the ordinance be sent to all the schools to educate the parents on the amendments. Vice Mayor Colson suggested that in addition staff hyperlink the ordinance in the e-newsletter. Vice Mayor Colson asked if there were any vehicular laws that cover distracted bicyclists. City Manager Goldman replied in the affirmative and explained that this is covered under State law. Councilmember Beach made a motion to adopt Ordinance 1950; seconded by Vice Mayor Colson. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING INC. Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad requested Council adopt Resolution Number 39-2018. e. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP (PM 17- 05), LOT MERGER AND SUBDIVISION AT 1028 CAROLAN AVENUE DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 40-2018. Burlingame City Council April 2, 2018 Approved Minutes 5 Vice Mayor Colson explained that she had re-read public letters on this matter. She stated that some of the comments included concerns about parking and the size of the building. She explained that she pulled this item because of proposed State laws. This project would fall under the proposed State legislation as it permits eight story multi-family buildings with no parking requirements. She stated that she hoped that the electorate and voters are following the legislation. She noted that this item reminded her of how important it is to that the public be informed of State legislation. Mayor Brownrigg noted that he believed the Joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting would be discussing the proposed State legislation. Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke. Vice Mayor Colson made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 40-2018; seconded by Councilmember Keighran. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. f. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE EASTON ADDITION AND RAY PARK SUBDIVISIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOOD SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT PHASE 2, CITY PROJECT NO. 84191 DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 41-2018. g. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO T.P.A. CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE HILLSIDE AND SKYVIEW RESERVOIRS EXTERIOR COATING PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 82780, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 42-2018. h. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2018-19 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT TO COMPLY WITH SENATE BILL (SB) 1 DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution Number 43-2018. i. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 68, THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT, WATER, PARKS, CLIMATE, COASTAL PROTECTION, AND OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR ALL ACT OF 2018 City Manager Goldman requested Council adopt Resolution Number 44-2018. j. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 69, THE JUNE 2018 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROTECTING TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FROM BEING DIVERTED AND OPPOSITION TO THE NOVEMBER 2018 BALLOT MEASURE TO REPEAL SENATE BILL 1 Burlingame City Council April 2, 2018 Approved Minutes 6 City Manager Goldman requested Council adopt Resolution Number 45-2018. Councilmember Beach stated that under SB 1, the City will receive an estimated $8.49 million over the next ten years for road maintenance, pothole repairs, road safety improvements, highways, bridges, and overpasses. She noted that while State funds for road repairs have been stagnant for over a decade, the cost of repairs has increased. She explained that in the next budget cycle, the City will have an influx of $535,000 to assist with repairs and road maintenance. She stated that when the City doesn’t receive these funds, it has to use money from the General Fund, which takes away from other City services. Councilmember Beach stated that on the June 2018 ballot, voters will be asked to decide on Proposition 69, which protects SB 1 funds from being used for anything other than transportation projects. She noted that this would ensure that the City continues to receive needed funding. Councilmember Beach noted that there is also a ballot measure in November that would repeal SB 1. If SB 1 is repealed, the City would not be able to conduct as many necessary repairs. Councilmember Beach encouraged the public to learn more about the initiatives and understand the importance of the funding. Mayor Brownrigg opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke. Councilmember Beach made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 45-2018; seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME ADJUSTING THE STORM DRAINAGE FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 BY 2.0% BASED ON THE CPI FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO-OAKLAND-SAN JOSE, CA AREA AS PUBLISHED MARCH 14, 2018 Finance Director Augustine requested Council adopt Resolution 46-2018 to adjust the storm drainage fee for fiscal year 2018-19 by 2.0% based on the CPI for the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA Area as published March 14, 2018. She stated that the storm drainage fee will bring in $2.9 million annually for the City. Mayor Brownrigg opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Vice Mayor Colson made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 46-2018; seconded by Councilmember Keighran. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. REPORT FROM THE STATE LANDS COMMISSION COMMUNITY MEETING Burlingame City Council April 2, 2018 Approved Minutes 7 Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad stated that on March 22, 2018, the State Lands Commission (“SLC”) held a community meeting to discuss their vacant land on the Bayfront. She noted that a large number of people showed up for the meeting and that by the end, it was standing room only. She reviewed the meeting stating: SLC made a presentation, the public asked questions, and then the attendees broke into working groups. She stated that because of the large number of people, SLC did not do a recap of each group’s discussion. Instead, SLC is compiling the comments of each group and then will bring a recommendation to the Commission. She expected that the recommendation would be released in June or July. Councilmember Beach was the Council representative at the SLC community meeting. She noted that at the meeting, the public was struggling with understanding the Public Trust Doctrine. She explained that it’s hard to connect the dots between some of the approved uses and what’s allowed under the Public Trust Doctrine. She stated it is clear how boating facilities connect but not so clear how parking lots and warehouses connect. Mayor Brownrigg asked the Council if they shared his vision of using the land as a park. He explained that if this was a shared vision, they could ask colleagues in San Mateo and Millbrae to weigh in. Councilmember Ortiz concurred and explained that the Council needed to jump on any opportunity to create green space in Burlingame. Vice Mayor Colson discussed the list of uses inconsistent with the Public Trust Doctrine that was included in SLC’s presentation. She stated that it included local public municipal parks that are designed for local use. She explained that the presentation noted that open space public parks may be permissible if they enhance the enjoyment of the shoreline. She stated that what she didn’t want this land to turn into is soccer fields. This was because she believed that by turfing school fields, Murray field, and adding lights, additional space was not needed. Vice Mayor Colson stated that she would approve of using the land as open space with areas to picnic and where small water crafts could be used. Councilmember Keighran agreed with Vice Mayor Colson. She explained that she would be in favor of the land being used as open space. Councilmember Keighran asked how warehouses and container cargo storage meets the Public Trust Doctrine criteria. City Manager Goldman explained that deciphering what is allowable under the Public Trust Doctrine is difficult. She noted that there have been several court cases that have ruled on what is allowable. City Manager Goldman stated that the City’s position has been in favor of providing regional, accessible open space to the public. She noted that Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad has worked on this matter since August 2012. Burlingame City Council April 2, 2018 Approved Minutes 8 Mayor Brownrigg thanked Councilmember Beach and staff for representing the City at this meeting. He stated that what he detected was that usable public open space is still the preferred option. Council concurred. Vice Mayor Colson asked what the public’s feedback from the community meeting was. City Manager Goldman stated that it was unclear as SLC didn’t conduct a recap of the different groups’ discussions. Councilmember Beach added that there were some distinct special interests that were represented at the community meeting. 11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS a. MAYOR BROWNRIGG’S COMMITTEE REPORT b. VICE MAYOR COLSON’S COMMITTEE REPORT c. COUNCILMEMBER KEIGHRAN’S COMMITTEE REPORT d. COUNCILMEMBER BEACH’S COMMITTEE REPORT 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Brownrigg asked if the Council would like to agendize a gun buyback discussion. The Council voiced their support. Vice Mayor Colson discussed SB 827 and whether the Council should agendize a response. City Manager Goldman stated that it was on the agenda for April 16. 13. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The agendas, packets, and meeting minutes for the Planning Commission, Traffic, Parking & Safety Commission, Beautification Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Library Board of Trustees are available online at www.burlingame.org. 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brownrigg adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meaghan Hassel-Shearer City Clerk