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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2011.11.07 CITY G � Q BURLINGAME t c o° a �AnTco uun[6 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of November 7, 2011 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 Terry Nagel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Rosalie O'Mahony. 3. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Baylock, Brownrigg, Deal, Keighran,Nagel COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None 4. MINUTES Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2011 regular Council meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 5. PRESENTATIONS Congresswoman Jackie Speier presented a certificate to Rosalie O'Mahony and spoke about her years of dedicated service to the City how deserving she is of the Community Recognition Award. a. FIRE SAFETY POSTER CONTEST WINNERS Fire Chief Don Dornell and Fire Marshal Rocque Yballa reviewed the 2011 Fire Safety Poster Contest and presented the poster awards to the 18 winners representing Franklin, Roosevelt, Lincoln, Washington, Our Lady of Angels, and St. Catherine of Siena Schools. b. COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARD P&R Supervisor Karen Hager reviewed the staff report and advised that earlier this year the City received an application from members of the Burlingame community nominating former Mayor and Council Member Rosalie O'Mahony for the Community Recognition Award. She advised that representatives of the City's commissions reviewed the application and they recommended it for Council approval. 1 Burlingame City Council November 7,2011 Approved Minutes DPW Murtuza requested that Council authorize naming the Broadway pedestrian/bicycle overcrossing bridge structure after Rosalie O'Mahony in honor of her 30 years of public service and contribution to --� Burlingame as endorsed by the Traffic, Safety, and Parking Commission. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve both items, seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Nagel presented former Mayor, Rosalie O'Mahony with the Community Recognition Award plaque and a temporary sign indicating the Broadway bridge crossing will be named the Rosalie O'Mahony Pedestrian/Bicycle Overcrossing in recognition of her strong advocacy to build a pedestrian/bicycle bridge structure. The entire Council presented the Community Recognition Award to former Mayor Rosalie O'Mahony. Rosalie spoke and thanked the Council and gave some background on what it took to get the Broadway overpass to fruition. The following members of the audience spoke and recognized all her years of dedicated service to the community and her hard work to see the pedestrian/bicycle overpass reach completion: Assemblyman Jerry Hill; Caltrain Executive Director Mike Scanlon; Burlingame residents Jennifer Pfaff, Mary Hunt, Pat Kinsella, and Vice Mayor Jerry Deal. CLOSED SESSION CA Guinan advised that Council met in closed session prior to the meeting and discussed two labor - negotiation matters. CA Guinan said that Council gave direction on these items and there was no further reportable action. 6. PUBLIC HEARING a. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 15.10 RELATIVE TO SANITARY SEWER USE REGULATIONS DPW Murtuza reviewed the staff report and requested Council adopt Ordinance No. 1868-2011 to amend the Municipal Code relative to sanitary sewer use regulations. Councilman Brownrigg made a motion to adopt the Ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ron Perrier requested that one of the Council members resign from the City Council. Burlingame resident Jeff Londer advised that Traffic, Safety & Parking Commissioners Caroline Serrato and Nick Ackers were at the community table at the Farmers Market on Sunday, November 6, 2011. He also spoke about abandoned buildings in Burlingame. Burlingame resident Tom Paine spoke about the Post Office site on Park Road. There were no further comments from the floor. 8. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION -� 2 Burlingame City Council November 7,2011 Approved Minutes CC Kearney gave each Councilmember a ballot to vote for two of the five candidates. The ballot submissions resulted in the incumbent, Laura Hesselgren receiving four out of five votes and applicant, Lily L Lau receiving five out of five votes. The two successful candidates were appointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission to serve for a three- year term, ending in 2014. The Council members agreed that all the applicants were well qualified. b. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING 2011 TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT AND GIVE NOTICE OF INTENT TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2012 CA Guinan reviewed the staff report and requested Council adopt Resolution No. 74-2011 declaring its intention to levy 2011 annual assessments for the San Mateo County Tourism Business Improvement District and set a public hearing for November 21, 2011. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to adopt the Resolution 74-2011 and set the public hearing for November 21, 2011; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to adopt Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. a. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE BURLINGAME FINANCING AUTHORITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF WATER AND WASTEWATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS TO REFUND WATER AND WASTEWATER REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2003• AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INSTALLMENT SALE AGREEMENTS AND A BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT; APPROVING FORM OF OFFICIAL STATEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS RELATING TO THE FINANCING WITH THE CITY OF BURLINGAME REFINANCING AUTHORITY FinDir Nava requested Council adopt Resolution No. 75-2010 approving the issuance by the Burlingame Financing Authority of not to exceed $7,500,000 aggregate principal amount of water and wastewater revenue bonds series 2003; authorizing the execution and delivery of an installment sale agreements and a bond purchase contract; approving form of official statements; and authorizing execution of documents and the taking of all necessary actions relating to the refinancing with the Burlingame Financing Authority. b. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO VB GOLF AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BURLINGAME PR&D Skeels requested Council adopt Resolution No. 76-2011 authorizing and approving the City Manager to execute an amendment to the VB Golf 11 for the operation and management of the Burlingame Golf Center. 3 Burlingame City Council November 7,2011 Approved Minutes C. RECOMMENDATION TO CANCEL DECEMBER 19 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CC Kearney requested Council consider canceling December 19, 2011 Council meeting. 10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS Burlingame resident Susan Castner-Paine spoke about the Post Office site. There were no further comments from the floor. 12. OLD BUSINESS a. HIGH SPEED RAIL UPDATE AND DISCUSSION Council discussed the recently released High Speed Rail business plan. b. UPDATE ON POST OFFICE SITE CM Nantell advised that the U. S. Postal Service will be closing their facility on Park Road and moving to a leased property. He further advised that the Postal Service will be selling the entire parcel of land and not just the parking lot which was their original intent. CM Nantell said that the City is not in a position to purchase the property Council discussion followed and they agreed that the City needs to work with a private sector developer to incorporate the desires of the City in the development of the site. 13. NEW BUSINESS Councilwoman Baylock spoke about the Peninsula Avenue interchange and requested that it be on a future agenda. 14. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a. Commission Minutes: Planning, October 11 & 24, 2011 b. Department Reports: Finance, September 2011 C. Letter from Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County gratefully acknowledging the City's contribution. 15. ADJOURN TO BURLINGAME FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING Mayor Nagel adjourned to the Burlingame Financing Authority meeting at 9:00 p.m. 4 Burlingame City Council November 7,2011 Approved Minutes BURLINGAME FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame Financing Authority was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Terry Nagel called the meeting to order at 9:02 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL 3. CONSENT CALENDAR a. APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF WASTE AND WASTEWATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS TO REFUND WATER AND WASTEWATER REVENUE BONDS,SERIES 2003; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST AGREEMENT,INSTALLMENT SALE AGREEMENT AND ESCROW AGREEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ALL NECESSARY ACTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS John Kim of De La Rosa& Co. gave a presentation on the revenue bonds and advised that the bonds would be available for purchase on November 22, 2011 and the information is available on the City's website. FinDir Nava reviewed the staff report and requested Council adopt Resolution No. FA 5-2011 of the Governing Board of the Burlingame Financing Authority Councilman Brownrigg made a motion to adopt Resolution No. FA 5-2011; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 5. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Nagel adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /5/ Mary Ellen Kearney City Clerk 5 Burlingame City Council November 7,2011 Approved Minutes