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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2015.06.15 Burlingame City Council June 15, 2015 Approved Minutes 1 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of June 15, 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. Mayor Nagel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The pledge of allegiance was led by Bill Meeker. 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Brownrigg, Keighran, Nagel, Ortiz, Root MEMBERS ABSENT: None 4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION CA Kane advised that Council met in Closed Session, direction was given, and there was no reportable action at this time. 5. UPCOMING EVENTS Mayor Nagel reviewed the upcoming events taking place in the City. 6. PRESENTATIONS a. PRESENTATION OF NINE SPORTS AWARDS Recreation Coordinator Mike Noce and Mayor Nagel presented certificates to Burlingame Intermediate School students Katie Riviello, Gran Cosovich, Cal Lopez, Alexander Wright and congratulated them on their fine accomplishment of participating in nine seasons of after school sports for three years. b. PRESENTATION REGARDING PENINSULA SUN SHARES Sustainability Coordinator Sigalle Michael gave an update on Peninsula Sun Shares program. She said Burlingame joined the program that kicked off on April 1, 2015. Ms. Michael said it was intended to be a three month program but was just extended to the end of July. Ms. Michael advised that there are 526 participants region-wide including 41 Burlingame residents who have signed up for a solar energy audit. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Burlingame City Council June 15, 2015 Approved Minutes 2 Burlingame residents Cynthia Cornell, Mauricia Savella, Cynthia Wukotich spoke about the high cost of rental units in Burlingame. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Nagel asked the Councilmembers and the public if they wished to remove any items from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Nagel removed item 8c, and Councilmember Brownrigg removed item 8e. Councilmember Brownrigg made a motion to adopt items 8a, 8b, 8d, 8f, and 8g of the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. a. APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 1, 2015 CC Kearney requested Council approve the City Council meeting minutes of June 1, 2015. b. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO K. J. WOODS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE SANCHEZ BYPASS AND NEIGHBORHOOD SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT PHASE 4, AND APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HATCH MOTT MACDONALD FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO THE PROJECT DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution No. 58-2015 awarding construction contract and Resolution No. 59-2015 approving professional services agreement. c. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TE BURLINGAME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND PROMOTION SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 Mayor Nagel asked Chamber of Commerce Director Georgette Naylor, who was in the audience, about the “Buy in Burlingame” campaign extending to the holiday season. Ms. Naylor said they would definitely be open to doing that. Mayor Nagel made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 60-2015; seconded by Vice Mayor Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CAINE COMPUTER CONSULTING, LLC TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO THE CITY’S POLICE DEPARTMENT PC Wollman requested Council adopt Resolution No. 61-2015. e. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PART-TIME SALARY AND BENEFIT PLAN Councilmember Brownrigg asked what this means to the part-time employees and HRD Loomis provided clarification. CM Goldman advised that the Federal Affordable Care Act requires that health insurance is Burlingame City Council June 15, 2015 Approved Minutes 3 provided to employees working 30 hours or more. . Councilmember Brownrigg commented that hiring retired part-time employees may be beneficial since they would bring valuable knowledge to the City. CM Goldman said that the part-time employees issue is one that City staff will be discussing with the Council at a City Council meeting in the fall. Mayor Nagel opened the item for public comments and there were no comments. Councilmember Brownrigg made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 62-2015; seconded by Councilmember Root. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. f. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ONE-YEAR SERVICE ORDER FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FROM THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY FinDir Augustine requested Council adopt Resolution No. 63-2015. g. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OPPOSING AB 57 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER IN OPPOSITION CA Kane requested Council adopt Resolution No. 64-2015. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S ACTIONS CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMACT REPORT (FEIR) AND APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR DESIGN REVIEW, A CONDMINIUM PERMIT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, A FENCE HEIGHT EXCEPTION, A REQUEST FOR EARLY DEMOLITION, AND VESTING TENTATIVE AND FINAL MAPS FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 22 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS AND 268 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1008-1028 CAROLAN AVENUE AND 1007- 1025 ROLLINS ROAD Mayor Nagel advised that she had called this up for discussion since it is the largest housing project to be considered in the City in quite a number of years. Mayor Nagel thanked the Planning Commission for their excellent review of all aspects of the project. CA Kane suggested that the Councilmembers disclose any ex parte contacts they have had with the developer. The Councilmembers all advised that they had met or spoken with the developer and the neighbors. CDD Meeker introduced Planning Manager Kevin Gardiner who reviewed the staff report and advised that on March 7, 2014 Summerhill Apartment Communities filed an application with the Community Development Department requesting approval of 22 residential townhome condominium units and 268 residential apartment units at the above referenced addresses. Mr. Gardiner gave a brief presentation and reviewed the size of the units and said that 29 apartment units will be for affordable to moderate income households. Burlingame City Council June 15, 2015 Approved Minutes 4 John Schwarz of David J. Powers & Associates spoke and gave an overview of the environmental process including the key findings of the environmental impact review. He also addressed the main issues and concerns that were raised during public comments at the March 26, 2015 Planning Commission meeting. Councilmembers expressed some concerns about traffic impacts, impacts to the schools, electric vehicle charging stations, bicycle parking, electrification of Caltrain, and possibly eliminating the Sunday construction hours, and design issues. Elaine Breeze, Vice President of Development for Summerhill Homes addressed the Council and reviewed the proposed project design. She introduced their architect John Seidel and he provided renderings of what was proposed in November 2014 and how it has been modified as of today. Elaine Breeze said the market rate for renting one bedroom apartments would be roughly $2600 per month and a two bedroom would be more than $3000. She said the townhomes would sell for about $1 million. The Councilmembers did have questions and concerns about the project and City staff and Summerhill staff addressed their concerns. Mayor Nagel opened the public hearing and Pat Callahan, Marianne Saucedo, Cynthia Cornell, and John Kevranian spoke. Councilmember Brownrigg made a motion to endorse the environmental impact report; seconded by Vice Mayor Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilmember Brownrigg made a motion to approve the project with the following conditions: • The 29 affordable units would be for 25 years and not ten as proposed. • Placement of eight foot story poles indicating the height of the wall so neighbors have a sense of the height with consensus by the neighbors that they approve it. • No construction on Sundays or holidays. • Aluminum clad wood with divided or simulated true divided lights windows on townhomes. • Establish community room policy by working with City staff. • If there isn’t general agreement from abutting property owners regarding the height of the fence or the wall, the project will return to the Planning Commission for further review. • Written documentation shall be provided to the Community Development Director indicating that a majority of abutting property owners have viewed the story poles and are in agreement with the proposed structure. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Keighran and approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. The Councilmembers were pleased with the development overall and thanked the developer for their public engagement process with the neighbors. b. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (1) ADOPTING THE FY 2015-2016 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ASSIGN USES OF FUND BALANCE AMOUNTS; AND APPROVING THE GANN APPROPRIATION LIMIT Burlingame City Council June 15, 2015 Approved Minutes 5 FinDir Augustine reviewed the staff report and requested Council adopt the FY 2015-2016 Operating and Capital Budgets and authorize the Finance Director to assign uses of fund balance amounts; and approve the Gann Appropriation Limit. The Mayor and Councilmembers thanked FinDir Augustine and her staff for all their efforts in the preparation of the budget. Mayor Nagel opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilmember Brownrigg made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 65-2015 adopting the FY 2015-2016 Operating and Capital Budgets; seconded by Vice Mayor Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilmember Ortiz made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 66-2015 approving the Gann Appropriation Limit; seconded by Councilmember Root. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. CITY COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE CDD Meeker reviewed the staff report and requested that the Council endorse the membership roster of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for the General Plan update. Mr. Meeker said the role of the Committee is to connect with the various communities and stakeholders of Burlingame for the purpose of advising City staff and the project consultants throughout the estimated 30 month General Plan update process. Mayor Nagel commended CDD Meeker for the cross-section of representatives but would like to see more representation from renters and the schools. Vice Mayor Keighran said she would like to have an alternate for the City Commissions since the commissions should be represented at every meeting. Vice Mayor Keighran also commented that the Councilmembers were not represented and CDD Meeker said the reason for that is that the Councilmembers are the ultimate arbiters adopting the Plan. Mr. Meeker said that the Councilmembers are welcome to attend the meetings and staff would have separate meetings with the Council and provide updates. CM Goldman assured the Councilmembers that they would be fully informed with the different aspects of the process and the progress being made. Councilmember Brownrigg commented that the General Plan is a vision and he implored the members to be welcome to change and not just go along with how things are now. He encouraged the committee to explore ideas to improving what already exists in the City whether it be the Bayfront or Rollins Road. Councilmember Root agreed with having alternates for the commissioners and did not object to having another renter and school representation. He also stressed the importance of a CAC member being present at every meeting. Councilmember Ortiz did not object to adding another renter. He added that many of the people that are listed to serve on the committee represent other interests and will look at what is best for the City. Burlingame City Council June 15, 2015 Approved Minutes 6 Vice Mayor Keighran said she thought there was adequate representation by renters on the committee. Councilmember Brownrigg requested that if there was going to be another renter on the committee, that the individual be from the community around Rollins Road. Mayor Nagel suggested as an alternative that CDD Meeker make the appointment. CDD Meeker said he was not comfortable with that since he is not sure who that person would be. Mr. Meeker said he would prefer that Council make that appointment, or give the Mayor the authority, and that it not be a staff decision. Mayor Nagel opened the item for public comment and Cynthia Wukotich, Cynthia Cornell and Ron Karp spoke. CDD Meeker requested that Council make a motion noting that Commissioner alternates be added, and that the Mayor appoint another renter to the committee. Councilmember Root made that motion; seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. b. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF A MOBILE AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR) FROM THE SAN MATEO COUNTY SHERIFF FOR USE IN BURLINGAME Police Chief Eric Wollman introduced Sgt. Jay Kiely who reviewed the benefits of an automated license plate reader which would be attached directly to one police patrol vehicle to be used on routine patrol or specific crime prevention details. Sgt. Kiely said the ALPR would be valuable in locating stolen vehicles, locate individuals lawfully sought by law enforcement, locate victims and witnesses of violent crimes, locate missing persons, including Amber Alerts. Sgt. Kiely introduced Mike Sena, Director, Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC) who gave an overview of the automated license plate readers. Mr. Sena said the APLR is primarily used for instant feedback alerts and investigative use of retained information. Council discussion and questions followed and the Councilmembers expressed concern over the privacy issue of people who are completely innocent, and the lack of data on the crime reduction in the areas where it is used. Mayor Nagel opened the item for public comment and there were no comments. Mayor Nagel made a motion not to approve the automated license plate readers; seconded by Vice Mayor Keighran. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-1 with Councilmember Ortiz voting no. 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 There were no requests for future agenda items. 13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a. Commission Minutes: Library, April 21, 2015 Burlingame City Council June 15, 2015 Approved Minutes 7 b. Department Reports: Building, May 2015 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Nagel adjourned the meeting at 10:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Mary Ellen Kearney City Clerk