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Home My WebLink AboutMin - CC - 2009.04.06 CITY O� --� BUPUNGAME Y-41 ..iuw["o• BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of April 6, 2009 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 Ann Keighran called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Pat Giorni. 3. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Baylock, Deal, Keighran, Nagel, O'Mahony COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None 4. MINUTES Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 16, 2009 regular Council meeting, with one correction noting the arrival time of Councilman Deal under roll call; seconded by Vice Mayor Baylock. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes of the joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting of March 21 , 2009 meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY BROADWAY AVENUE BUSINESS DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 AND SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 4, 2009 FinDir Nava reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing and accept the annual report; adopt Resolution No. 24 approving the 2008-2009 Broadway Area Business Improvement District annual report and declaring the intention to establish 2009-2010 assessments for the Broadway Area Business Improvement District; and set a public hearing for Monday, May 4, 2009. Mayor Keighran opened the public hearing. . There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to approve Resolution No. 24 approving the 2008-2009 Broadway Area Business Improvement District annual report and declaring the intention to establish 2009-2010 assessments 1 Burlingame City Council April 6, 2009 Approved Minutes for the Broadway Area Business Improvement District; 2009 ; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. b. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1837 AMENDING TITLE 18 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING SECTION 18.07.065 TO ADD SUBSECTION (C) TO ALLOW ISSUANCE OF A DEMOLITION PERMIT APART FROM ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS UNDER SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES CDD Meeker reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 1737 amending Section 18.07 of the Burlingame municipal code to allow the Community Development Director to grant exceptions to the requirement to concurrently grant demolition permits with building permits for new non-residential project, based upon demonstration by the applicant that special circumstances exist to warrant early demolition, as well as a commitment to submit the new project for issuance of a building permit within a specified time period following issuance of a demolition permit. This amendment would add subsection "c" as an exception category that the property owner produces evidence that special circumstances exist to warrant early demolition; and produces evidence that plans are prepared or are being prepared for the project and the plans will be submitted to the building department within 90 days of obtaining a demolition permit. Based on direction from Council when the ordinance was introduced, . language was added that if the property owner fails to obtain a building permit, within 60 days of submitting a building permit, the property owner will have 30 days to remove all debris from the site, secure the site and install landscaping. Additionally, the building official is authorized to require the property owner to ensure safety, security and cleanliness of the site during demolition. Council agreed to review the Ordinance again in one year. Mayor Keighran opened the public hearing. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue spoke on the item. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Mayor Keighran asked CC Kearney to read the title of the ordinance. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to waive further reading of the ordinance; seconded by Councilman Deal. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5 — 0. Councilwoman Nagel made a motion to approve adoption of Ordinance No. 1837 amending Section 18.07.065 of the municipal code; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Keighran directed CC Kearney to publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of adoption. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Kevin Osborne, 208 Stanley Road spoke in favor of the storm drain measure and spoke about protectburlingame.org; Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue spoke in favor of the storm drain measure, the Chambers handicapped door and the Transportation Authority footprint; Stephen Hamilton, 105 Crescent spoke on the high speed rail project; Art Labrie, 2839 Adeline Drive requested information concerning appeal procedures. There were no further comments from the floor. 7. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE CREATING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTIES 2 Burlingame City Council April 6, 2009 Approved Minutes SITUATED AT 1008-1028 CAROLAN AVENUE AND 1007-1025 ROLLINS ROAD: (i) ADOPT A RESOLUTION NO. 25 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE TEXT OF THE LAND USE SECTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO ADD A DESCRIPTION OF THE CAROLAN/ROLLINS ROAD COMMERCIAL AREA AND TO ADD MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AS AN ALTERNATIVE LAND USE WITHIN THE AREA ; AND (ii) INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 25 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD AN R-4 OVERLAY FOR CERTAIN C-2 ZONED PROPERTIES IN THE CAROLAN/ROLLINS ROAD COMMERCIAL AREA TO ALLOW MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES AS A CONDITIONAL USE CDD Meeker reviewed the staff report and requested Council adopt Resolution No. 25 to amend the land use element of the general plan, and review the proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to add an R- 4 overlay for certain properties in the C-2 zone district to allow multi-family residential uses as a conditional use. CDD Meeker further stated that in 2006 a new law went into effect that requires any housing site identified in the last housing cycle must have its zoning in place so that it is readily available during the current planning cycle. The deadline for complying with this new law is June 30, 2009. Mayor Keighran asked CC Kearney to read the title of the proposed ordinance. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to waive further reading of the ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5 — 0. Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Keighran directed CC Kearney to publish a summary of the ordinance. b. FINANCIAL STATUS UPDATE CM Nantell reviewed the staff report and discussed the City's current financial condition, recommended budget reductions, and potential ramifications of an unsuccessful storm drain ballot measures. At the February Budget Session staff presented $3.2 million in budget reductions to balance the operating budget for the next fiscal year. Due to an additional decline in revenue, there is a need to reduce an additional $500,000 in operating expenses to achieve a balanced operating 2009-2010 budget. He discussed the need for the community to be aware of the additional budget reductions that may be necessary. Council discussion followed and it was agreed that staff should take steps to get more information out to the public regarding the types of reductions that may be necessary to implement. Staff was directed to distribute more information through the city's e-news letter. C. CONSIDER TWO APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Council discussed the various attributes of all commission candidates. Each Councilmember voted for two applicants to fill the two vacancies to a four year term, ending in April 2013. Mayor Keighran called for a vote to reappoint Incumbent Tim Auran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Keighran called for a vote to reappoint Incumbent David Cauchi. Council voted 4-0-1 (Nagel voted no) to reappoint and David Cauchi. 3 Burlingame City Council April 6, 2009 Approved Minutes d. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO THE TRAFFIC, SAFETY & PARKING COMMISSION There was only one applicant to fill Dan Conway's unexpired term to November 6, 2010. Council discussed the various attributes of the commission candidate, Caroline Serrato. Councilwoman Nagel made a motion to appoint Caroline Serrato to fill the vacancy ; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilwoman O'Mahony requested Item 8i be pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. Vice Mayor Baylock requested Items 8a & 8b be pulled for further discussion. Councilwoman Nagel requested Item 8h be pulled for further discussion. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Items 8c, d, e, f, and g; seconded by Vice Mayor Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. a. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT THE PENINSULA PARTNERSHIP LEADERSHIP COUNCIL'S BILL OF RIGHTS FOR THE YOUTH OF SAN MATEO COUNTY Vice Mayor Baylock expressed concern that with the reductions to certain programs that could be forthcoming, we should not mislead the community that the City would be in a position to enlarge any youth programs. ^ CM Nantell responded that the Youth Advisory Committee was quite aware of the City's financial position and the intent was to endorse and approve the Bill of Rights, but not establish a commission or expand any programs. Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to endorse the Children's Bill or Rights; seconded by Councilman Deal. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. b. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENT INCREASE IN PARKING FINES AND INCREASING COMMONLY USED VEHICLE CODE PARKING FINES TO MATCH THE MUNICIPAL CODE PARKING FINES COP Van Etten requested Council adopt Resolution No. 26-2009 adjusting fines for Municipal Code and State Vehicle Code parking fines. Mayor Keighran requested COP Van Etten clarify the need for the increase. COP Van Etten stated that the increase was due to a State of California surcharge fee of $4.50 to parking citations in all cities. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Item 8b; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE SAN MATEO COUNTY PRE- HOSPITAL EMERGENCY -� MEDICAL SERVICES GROUP AS REVISED AT THE FEBRUARY 9, 2009 ALS/JPA MEETING 4 Burlingame City Council April 6, 2009 Approved Minutes FC Dornell requested Council adopt Resolution No. 27-2009 authorizing the Mayor to execute a revised Joint Powers Agreement for the San Mateo County Pre-Hospital Emergency Services Providers Group. d. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND LANGUAGE IN THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO CLARIFY THE DISBURSEMENT OF REVENUES FC Dornell requested that Council adopt Resolution No. 28 authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Central County Fire Department Joint Powers Agreement to clarify the disbursement of revenues. e. APPROVE TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR LOT COMBINATION OF LOTS 8 AND NORTHERLY HALF OF LOT 9, BLOCK 60, EASTON ADDITION NO. 7 SUBDIVISION, 1365 COLUMBUS AVENUE DPW Murtuza requested Council approve the tentative and.final parcel map for lot combination of Lots 8 and northerly half of Lot 9, block 60, Easton Addition no. 7 Subdivision, 1365 Columbus Avenue. L APPROVE TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR LOT COMBINATION OF A PORTION OF LOTS 24, 25, 26, 27 AND 28, BLOCK 6, MILLSDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK NO. 3 SUBDIVISION, 1625-1633 ADRIAN ROAD DPW Murtuza requested Council approve tentative and final parcel map for lot combination of a portion of Lots 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28, Block 6, Millsdale Industrial Park No. 3 Subdivision, 1625-1633 Adrian Road. g. RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2009 CC Kearney requested Council approve Resolution No. 29 ordering and calling a general municipal election to be held in the City of Burlingame on November 3, 2009; requesting the services of the Registrar of Voters, requesting consolidation of elections, and specifying certain procedures for the consolidated election; requiring payment of prorated costs of candidates' statement; and providing for giving notice of election. h. ENVIRONMENTAL PURCHASING POLICY CM Nantell requested that Council concur with the recommendation of the Green Ribbon Task Force and adopt the Environmental Purchasing Policy. Councilwoman Nagel and Vice Mayor Baylock both commented that the City staff should be aware of purchasing environmental preferable products. Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to approve Item 9h; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. i. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF BURLINGAME FOR PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR SERVICES CM Nantell requested Council adopt Resolution No. 30 approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and agreement with the City of Brisbane for the services of a Director of Parks and Recreation. 5 Burlingame City Council April 6, 2009 Approved Minutes Councilwoman O'Mahony requested further clarification on the $200,000 annual savings for this position. ^ CM Nantell explained that the position would reduce the Parks and Recreation Director position to 50% and Superintendent of Parks to .60%. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Item 9i; seconded by Councilman Deal. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS Neal Kaufinan, 216 Bloomfield Road spoke in support of the storm drain measure; Stephen Hamilton, 105 Crescent Avenue spoke about the Burlingame Library Foundation book sale and the upcoming Authors Luncheon. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue spoke on several items. There were no further comments from the floor. 11. OLD BUSINESS Vice Mayor Baylock and Councilwoman Nagel mentioned there was information about the high speed rail project on the website. —� 12. NEW BUSINESS Council discussed the high speed rail memorandum of understanding. Council set April 20, 2009, as the hearing date for the Planning Commission appeal for 2843 Adeline Drive. 13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a. Commission Minutes: Civil Service, January 20, 2009; Library, February 17, 2009; Beautification, March 5, 2009; Planning, March 9 & March 23, 2009 b. Department Reports: Police, February 2009 c. Letters from Comcast concerning programming adjustments d. Fetter from Astound concerning price adjustments 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Keighran adjourned the meeting at 1.0: 15 p.m. in memory of Isabel Ormes. Respectfully submitted, Mary Ellen Kearney City Clerk 6 Burlingame City Council April 6, 2009 Approved Minutes