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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2015.11.02 Burlingame City Council November 2, 2015 Approved Minutes 1 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of November 2, 2015 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 Police Captain Matteucci. 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Brownrigg, Keighran, Nagel, Ortiz, Root MEMBERS ABSENT: None 4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION There was no closed session. 5. UPCOMING EVENTS Mayor Nagel reviewed the upcoming events taking place in the City. 6. PRESENTATIONS a. PRESENTATION TO THE FIRE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS Central County Fire Department Fire Inspector Julie Parenti along with Deputy Fire Chief Drew Flinders presented awards to the fire poster contest winners. Fire Inspector Parenti explained that October is recognized as the Fire Prevention Month and that during this month CCFD works with the schools in the community to teach children about fire safety. After the students learn about fire prevention, CCFD asks them to submit posters on what they learned and what they want to teach the community. Fire Inspector Parenti along with Deputy Fire Chief Flinders presented awards to the winners from each grade (kindergarten through fifth grade). Thank you to all the students who participated and congratulations to all of the winners. b. PRESENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARD TO THE BURLINGAME POLICE DEPARTMENT Burlingame City Council November 2, 2015 Approved Minutes 2 California Highway Patrol Chief Paul Fontana explained the California Law Enforcement Challenge (CLEC) started in 2003 as a competition between law enforcement agencies of a similar size concerning traffic safety. CLEC focus is mainly on the issues of speeding, impaired driving, and occupant restraint. Prior to presenting the Burlingame Police Department with their awards, CHP Chief Fontana highlighted the fact that San Mateo County has the 4th lowest incident rate of deaths related to traffic collisions out of the 58 counties in California. The Burlingame Police Department was awarded 2nd place for its efforts in traffic safety in 2014. As well, the Burlingame Police Department received national honors by ranking third in the International Association of Chiefs of Police National Law Enforcement Challenge. The BPD was the only municipal police department in California to place nationally in the NLEC. Police Chief Wollman thanked the hard work of the Burlingame Police Department, City Manager and City Council for ensuring the success of the program. Mayor Nagel thanked BPD and CHP for the program. Vice Mayor Keighran asked that an article be written about this achievement along with putting traffic violation statistics in the e-newsletter. CM Goldman replied in the affirmative. c. EL NINO PREPARATION UPDATE DPW Murtuza explained that the City Manager, Finance, Parks and Recreation, Police and Central County Fire Department met so that they could collaborate on how best to prepare and handle El Nino and address citizen concerns. DPW Murtuza stated that this presentation was to share information on what the City was doing and explain the roles of each of the departments. Assistant Fire Chief Drew Flinders spoke on behalf of CCFD stating that the Fire Department is preparing for El Nino by equipping six fire engines with submersible pumps and chainsaws and one truck with an emergency generator, pumps, vacuums, chain saws and tarps. As well, if necessary, CCFD has three additional utility trucks that can be prepped and equipped with the necessary gear. Next, Police Chief Wollman spoke stating that BPD is preparing for El Nino by training staff so that they are ready to perform patrols and reconnaissance of known flood prone areas and coordinate resources with Public Works. As well, BPD inventoried equipment to ensure that they have enough barricades and signs for potential road closures and detours. Lastly, the BPD is ready to track and share storm-related damage assessment information. Parks and Recreation Director Margaret Glomstad stated that the Parks department is preparing for El Nino by trimming trees in areas of concern throughout the City and removing diseased and structurally unstable trees. As well, Golmstad explained that her staff is coordinating with Caltrans for tree trimming on El Camino Real. DPW Murtuza stated that Public Works in preparing for El Nino has done several things including: relocating the Sandbag Station to 600 California Drive, initiating the winter street sweeping schedule early and inspecting facilities to keep them free of debris or sediment. As well, because of concerns about flooding that could occur in the creeks, Public Works has begun monitoring creeks and channels during high tides, building/upgrading trash and debris racks to intercept debris along major creeks and they have sent reminder notices to property owners with creeks on how to maintain the creeks. Burlingame City Council November 2, 2015 Approved Minutes 3 DPW Murtuza also advised residents on six things they can do to prepare for El Nino: (1) clear their drains, rain gutters and downspouts of debris; (2) trim trees and landscaping as needed to ensure that branches and limbs are clear of structures and clear from overhead power lines; (3) inspect their roofs for any sign of damage or needed repairs; (4) stabilize slops on their property; (5) secure outdoor furniture and other loose items from causing damage during periods of heavy winds; and (6) sign up for SMC Alerts (http://smcalert.info) to stay connected and receive updates during a storm. Lastly, DPW Murtuza stated that Finance is assisting all of the departments in order to track staff time and resources spent on El Nino in order to assess emergency response reimbursements. Vice Mayor Keighran asked if Public Works would be following up with the citizens who live on creek beds about preparing for El Nino. DPW Murtuza stated that they would and that they were monitoring certain areas of Burlingame to see if there were any major problems. Councilmember Root was concerned about what agency (state or city) would be responsible for handling El Camino Real if it floods. DPW Murtuza said that when El Camino Real floods they work with BPD to provide signage and barricades. As well, he added that they communicate with Caltrans about the issue. Councilmember Ortiz asked about the eucalyptus that are on El Camino Real and who monitors them during the storms. DPW Murtuza said that while they are under the jurisdiction of Caltrans, that Parks and Recreation monitors the trees. Parks and Recreation Director Glomstad stated that they have been monitoring all the trees on the street and marking those that are of high risk. Mayor Nagel thanked the City staff for the presentation and for working together to ensure that the City was ready for El Nino. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS State Senator Jerry Hill and Zack Ross from Assemblymember Mullin’s office, presented resolutions to Mayor Nagel and Councilmember Root, on behalf of the California State Senate and Assembly for their contribution to the community. State Senator Hill first presented a resolution to Councilmember Root thanking him for his work on the development of Burlingame Avenue and the old Post Office. Next, State Senator Hill presented a resolution to Mayor Nagel thanking her for the diligence and knowledge that she has brought to the community. Burlingame resident Jeff Londer thanked Carolyn Root, Councilman Root and Jim Nagel and Mayor Nagel for their years of service to Burlingame. He added that they would be deeply missed. Burlingame resident Cynthia Cornell, a representative of B.A.R.P. spoke about the increase in rent in the community. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Nagel asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any items from the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Brownrigg pulled 8a. Vice Mayor Keighran made a motion to adopt items 8b, 8c, 8d and 8e of the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Burlingame City Council November 2, 2015 Approved Minutes 4 a. APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 19, 2015 CC Hassel-Shearer requested Council approve the City Council meeting minutes of October 19, 2015. Councilmember Brownrigg stated that the minutes needed to be corrected with two changes to the discussion on the pool term sheet: (1) On page 4 his concern about the City paying more than 50% of the costs needed to include the background information that the City was giving the District free usage of the baseball field without receiving a benefit in return thus resulting in the City paying more than 50% and (2) Mayor Nagel seconded the motion to approve the draft term sheet not Councilmember Brownrigg. Councilmember Brownrigg made a motion to adopt the City Council meeting minutes as amended; seconded by Vice Mayor Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0 (Councilmember Root abstained, as he was not at the October 19th meeting.) b. APPROVAL OF SETTING DECEMBER 7, 2015, AS THE DATE FOR THE MAYORAL ROTATION AND CITY COUNCIL SWEARING IN CEREMONY AND CANCELING THE DECEMBER 21, 2015 MEETING CM Goldman requested Council approve of setting the date for the swearing in ceremony of the two incoming Councilmembers. c. ADOPTING OF RESOLUTIONS AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO STOLOSKI & GONZALEZ INC., FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD STORM DRAIN PROJECT NO. 8 CITY PROJECT NO. 84320, AND APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ANCHOR ENGINEERING FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES RELATED TO THE PROJECT DPW Murtuza requested Council approve Resolutions Number 95-2015 and 96-2015. d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2015 TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT AND TO GIVE NOTICE OF INTENT TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR 2016 FIN Dir Augustine requested Council approve Resolution Number 97-2015. e. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT, PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 FIN Dir Augustine requested Council approve the quarterly investment report. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. 10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS There were no staff reports. Burlingame City Council November 2, 2015 Approved Minutes 5 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 Keighran requested that the various commissions send the minutes of their meetings on a timely basis to the Council so that they could review them. Councilmember Brownrigg asked that staff look into what other cities are doing concerning AirBnb and TOT regulations. He stated that this was not in respect to the Superbowl but rather to get a better understanding of surrounding municipalities’ positions. Councilmember Ortiz wanted to see what ordinances the City had in regards to drones. 13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Commission Minutes: Traffic, Safety & Parking, August 13, 2015 Commission Minutes: Traffic, Safety & Parking, September 10, 2015 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Nagel adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meaghan Hassel-Shearer City Clerk