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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2010.04.19 4 , CITY O I BVRLIMGAME W�oq ' toe UHATEO JUNE6 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of April 19, 2010 PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE/QUESTION & ANSWERS WITH HIGH SPEED RAIL REPRESENTATIVES 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers The High Speed Rail representatives met with the public prior to the Council meeting. 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 Cathy Baylock called the meeting to order at 7: 12 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Gary Missel. 3. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Baylock, Brownrigg, Deal, Keighran, Nagel COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None 4. MINUTES Councilman Brownrigg made a correction to the April 5, 2010 minutes pertaining to item 5c. He wanted it noted that he had requested staff to examine the cost of deploying decibal measuring instruments along the high speed rail line in order to have a baseline measurement of noise so, if in the future there was an elevated high speed rail line, it would be possible to calibrate how much louder it is. Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to approve the joint Planning and Council Commission minutes of March 6, 2010 and the Council meeting minutes of the April 5, 2010, with Councilman Brownrigg's addendum; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 5. PRESENTATION a. PRESENTATION OF HIGH SPEED RAIL AUTHORITY ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS California High Speed Rail Authority representatives, Robert Doty, Dominic Spaethling and Bruce Fukuji gave a presentation on the high speed rail project alternative analysis. � Council discussion followed and the Council members asked some very pointed questions of the high speed rail representatives about the impact of the project to the citizens of Burlingame. 1 Burlingame City Council April 19, 2010 Approved Minutes Mayor Baylock opened the floor for comments. The following Burlingame residents spoke: Andrew Wallace, Ford Sibley, Julie Baird, Russ Cohen, Ted Crocker, Pat Giorni, Jeff Carter, Laurie Simonson, Charles Voltz, Mary Helen McMahon, Andrew Peceimer,Ross Bruce, Jay Martin, Bob Lugliani, Joe Cecco, Geraldine Leri, Rene Herold. There were no further comments from the floor. The HSR representatives answered the questions of the speakers and clarified some of the comments. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. REQUEST FOR FINDING OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 23958.4 OF THE CALIFORNIA BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE RELATED TO A REQUEST FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES PERMIT (TYPE 20—OFF PREMISES BEER AND WINE SALES) ISSUED THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD FOR WALGREENS DRUG STORE LOCATED AT 1160 BROADWAY CDD Meeker requested Council hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 23-2010 determining that the public convenience and necessity would be served by the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board's issuance of a Type 20 alcoholic beverage sales license for Walgreens, 1160 Broadway. He advised that the alcohol sales would occupy a very small area of the store and there would be no change in the business hours. He said that Council approval was necessary since there are six licenses existing and only four licenses allowed in the census tract, constituting an"overconcentration"per Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations. CDD Meeker said Police Chief Wood had reviewed the application and was in support of the Council adoption, subject to the three conditions outlined in the staff report. When asked by Vice Mayor Nagel why this license was necessary if there are already six licenses in the area, CDD Meeker advised that this was a license for beer and wine only and not associated with the sale of food or hard liquor which exists in some of the other establishments. Mayor Baylock opened the public hearing and there were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilman Deal made a motion to approve adoption of Resolution 23-2010 determining that the public convenience and necessity would be served by the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board's issuance of a Type 20 alcoholic beverage sales license for 1160 Broadway(Walgreens); seconded by Councilman Brownrigg, providing the three conditions are outlined in the Resolution. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-1 (Nagel voted no). b. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-2010 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE BURLINGAME FINANCING AUTHORITY OF STORM DRAINAGE REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF INSTALLMENT SALE AGREEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS RELATING TO THE FINANCING WITH THE BURLINGAME FINANCING AUTHORITY FinDir Nava reviewed the staff report and requested Council adopt Resolution No. 22-2010 approving the issuance by the Burlingame Financing Authority of storm drainage revenue bonds to finance capital improvements to the storm drainage system of the City; authorizing execution and delivery of Installment 2 Burlingame City Council April 19,2010 Approved Minutes Sale Agreements; and authorizing execution of documents and the taking of all necessary actions relating to /,the financing with the Burlingame Financing Authority. FinDir Nava advised that this is the first of three borrowings for the storm drainage fund. The remaining two bonds will take place in 2012 and 2015. Once the three bonds have been issued, the storm drainage fund will make service debt in a not-to-exceed amount of$33 million. Thereafter, the City will fund capital improvements on a pay-as-you-go basis. Mayor Baylock opened the public hearing and Burlingame resident and Storm Drain Citizens Oversight Committee member,Rudy Horak spoke. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilman Brownrigg made a motion to approve adoption of Resolution 22-2010; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. C. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2010 MASTER FEE FOR CITY SERVICES (FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011) FinDir Nava reviewed the past history of the City's user fee increases and advised that in FY 09-10 fees were not adjusted because costs did not increase. He advised that the$50.00 tournament fee for youth user groups,noted in the staff report and shown on Exhibit A to the Resolution, should be eliminated. FinDir Nava requested that Council adopt Resolution No. 24-2010 approving the 2010 master fee schedule for city services. Mayor Baylock opened the public hearing and Burlingame resident, Andrew Peceimer spoke. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to adopt Resolution 24-2010; seconded by Councilman Michael Brownrigg. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Burlingame resident,Pat Giorni spoke on items 8a and 9e. Burlingame resident and assistant principal for student services at Burlingame High School,Ron Campana spoke about retaining the School Resource Police Officer. There were no further comments from the floor. 8. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Council unanimously agreed to reappoint Stan Vistica to the Planning Commission,to a term of four years, ending in April 2014. b. CONTRACT FOR INTERIM POLICE CHIEF SERVICES CM Nantell addressed the Council and said based on concerns expressed during public comments at the April 5, 2010 Council meeting,he wanted to review some of the misperceptions surrounding the possible 3 Burlingame City Council April 19,2010 Approved Minutes appointment of San Mateo Deputy Police Chief, Mike Callagy as Interim Police Chief for Burlingame, and possible shared services with the City of San Mateo Police Department. Council questioned CM Nantell concerning renewing the contract and the percent of costs going to pay for safety employees. Mayor Baylock opened the floor for public comments. The following spoke on the matter: retired police officers, Tom Marriscolo,Brad Floyd, Gary Missel, and Dawn Cutler;police officers, Bob Boll and Jim Hutchings; police dispatcher, Shirley Nicholas; former Burlingame police officer,James Mason; Burlingame residents, Rich Grogan, Chris Zwingle, Don Pope, Pat Murphy,Andrew Peceimer, Rudy Horak, John Kevranian, Geraldine Leri, Sandeep Shroff, Julio Quintana, and Joe Cecco. There were no further comments from the floor. CM Nantell clarified some of the comments made and questions posed to him and Council discussion followed. Councilman Deal made a motion to disapprove the contract; seconded by Mayor Baylock. Council discussion followed concerning delaying the contract pending the consultant study for proposed shared services; explore a pilot program while the study is taking place. CA Guinan reminded Council that the item on the agenda is only the recommendation of the approval of the Police Chief services agreement. Mayor Baylock called for a voice vote on the motion; motion failed, 2-3 (Brownrigg,Keighran,Nagel voted no). Councilman Brownrigg made a motion to approve the contract pending the results of the consultant study and pending the final sign off by the City Council; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel. CA Guinan reminded Council that by adding conditions they are modifying the contract that is before them, and not the contract that was approved by the San Mateo City Council earlier in the evening. Mayor Baylock called for a voice vote on the motion; motion failed, 2-3 (Baylock, Deal,Keighran,voted no). Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to table the matter and direct staff to proceed with the consultant study about merger savings,have further conversations with Acting Police Chief Wood and San Mateo Deputy Police Chief Callagy; seconded by Councilman Deal. The motion was approved unanimously by voice.vote, 5-0. Councilman Brownrigg requested that the formula for cost savings be a part of the study. Mayor Baylock requested Council provide any input to be addressed in the study to Acting Chief Wood. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Deal made a motion to approve the consent calendar; seconded by Councilman Brownrigg. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. a. GENERAL FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT—HIGH SPEED RAIL ANALYSIS - $185,000 FinDir Nava requested that the City Council amend the General Fund budget by increasing the general fund revenues and appropriations in fiscal year 2009-2010 by$185,000. b. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FROM PACIFIC FINE ARTS FOR STREET CLOSURE DURING ART IN THE PARK ON JUNE 12 & 13, _ 4 Burlingame City Council April 19,2010 Approved Minutes PR&D Skeels requested Council adopt Resolution No. 25-2010 approving the closure of streets in connection with the Burlingame Art in the Park event in Washington Park. C. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HANNA GROUP FOR THE INFLUENT STORM WATER RETENTION BASIN AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) FACILITY DPW Murtuza requested Council approve Resolution No. 26-2010 authorizing execution of an agreement for professional services with Hanna Group for construction management services for the influent storm water retention basin at the Wastewater Treatment Plant facility. d. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF BURLINGAME STORM DRAINAGE FUND POLICIES FinDir Nava requested Council approve Resolution No. 27-2010 approving the storm drainage fund policies. e. APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR FINANCE DIRECTOR FinDir Nava requested Council approve his out of state travel to Austin,Texas to attend the 2010 International Hispanic Network Conference,May 4-7, 2010. 10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Due to the late hour Council postponed this item until the next meeting. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 12. OLD BUSINESS Mayor Baylock advised she is unable to serve as the alternate on the Emergency Services Council, due to a conflict with the Bicycle Commission. She requested that some other Council member think about replacing her. 13. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Brownrigg said he had received a request from a citizen that Acting Police Chief Wood provide a brief, verbal report at the Council meetings concerning police priorities. Vice Mayor Nagel questioned the status of the red light camera. 14. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a. Department Reports: Building, March 2010; Finance, March 2010 b. Letter from Comcast concerning programming adjustments 5 Burlingame City Council April 19,2010 Approved Minutes 15. ADJOURNMENT TO FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING Mayor Baylock adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 12:46 a.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2010. 1. CALL TO ORDER-Mayor Cathy Baylock called the meeting to order at 12:47 a.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2010 2. ROLL CALL 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the floor. 4. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF STORM DRAINAGE REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERYOF TRUST AGREEMENTS AND INSTALLMENT SALE AGREEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS FinDir Nava requested Council approve Resolution No. FA 2-2010 authorizing the issuance of storm drainage bonds to finance capital improvements to the storm drainage system of the City; authorizing execution and delivery of Trust Agreements and Installment Sale Agreements; and authorizing execution of documents and the taking of all necessary actions relating to the issuance of the bonds. Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to adopt Resolution No. FA 2-2010; seconded by Councilman Deal. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 5. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Baylock adjourned the meeting at 12:52 a.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in memory of Bob Welch, former principal of Burlingame Intermediate School. Respectfully submitted, I s/ Mary Ellen Kearney City Clerk 6 Burlingame City Council April 19,2010 Approved Minutes