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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2011.06.06 CITY O BURUNGAME w o aoz ARaicojN[0 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of June 6,2011 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 Police Chief Ed Wood. 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 May 16, 2011 regular Council meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Deal. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 25, 2011 special Council meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 5. CEREMONIAL a. SWEARING IN OF NEW POLICE CHIEF ED WOOD Mayor Nagel recognized some of the visitors in the audience who had come for the ceremony. CM Nantell performed the swearing-in of new Police Chief Ed Wood. Chief Wood made a few remarks and introduced his wife, children, and some of the guests in the standing room only audience. 6. PRESENTATION a. RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS BY BURLINGAME INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 9 STAR ATHLETES Recreation Coordinator Kevin Buchanan and Mayor Nagel presented certificates to Juliette Dito and Devin Murphy and congratulated them on their fine accomplishment of participating in nine seasons of after school sports for three years. 1 Burlingame City Council June 6,2011 Approved Minutes 7. PUBLIC HEARING a. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FY 2011-2012 BUDGET FinDir Nava requested Council hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2011-12 to take public testimony on the recommended appropriations for the new fiscal year. He advised that the City Council held a study session on the proposed budget on May 25, 2011. Mayor Nagel opened the public hearing and Burlingame resident, Pat Giorni spoke. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following Burlingame residents spoke: Leslie McQuaide and Jackie Redmon spoke about the Community Garden; Pat Giorni spoke on item 14a; Stephen Hamilton thanked the Council for restoring the money for the Library and advised of the Library Book Sale on June 11. There were no further comments from the floor. 9. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPROVAL OF A LAND EXCHANGE AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AND ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CATHOLIC CHURCH Councilwoman Baylock recused herself from this item since she is a member of St. Catherine's parish and has contributed to the building campaign. Interim CA Abrams clarified that action on this item was for Council to approve a Resolution of Intent to conduct a public hearing on June 20, 2011, not to approve the land swap. CM Nantell reviewed the staff report and advised that in 2009 St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church contacted the City about their interest in purchasing a portion of City Parking Lot G, which abuts their playground/parking lot to build a new parish center/gymnasium. CM Nantell further advised that St. Catherine's would buy a property next to City Parking Lot N and swap it with the City for a portion of Parking Lot G. CM Nantell also reviewed the meeting he attended with the stakeholders at the United Methodist Church and presented the eleven interests identified at that meeting. Council discussion and questions followed. Mayor Nagel opened the item to the public and gave ten minutes each to the representatives from St. Catherine's and the representatives of United Methodist and surrounding stakeholders. The following individuals from St. Catherine's Church spoke: Father John Ryan, Brian Delehanty, Trace Condon. The following individuals from the United Methodist Church and surrounding stakeholders spoke: Merna Richardson, Mary Watt,and Michelle Saunders. Mayor Nagel asked any other interested parties who wished to speak please limit their comments to two minutes and the following individuals spoke: Chris Scheley, Linda Humber, and Dennis Mahoney. Council discussion followed and they agreed that the land swap is an economic benefit to the City and the proposed construction of a multi-purpose building at St. Catherine's will bring more people to Burlingame. 2 Burlingame City Council June 6,2011 Approved Minutes They also agreed that it is a benefit to a school and schools are what draw families to Burlingame, providing revenue through property taxes. Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 33-2011 scheduling a public hearing for June 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. and stating its intent to dispose of a portion of City Parking Lot G on Primrose Road in exchange for a parcel of property located at 161 Highland Avenue to approve a lot line adjustment and to approve a negative declaration in connection with the proposed exchange; seconded by Vice Mayor Deal. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0 (Baylock, recused). b. HIGH SPEED RAIL UPDATE AND DISCUSSION Mayor Nagel advised that she would allow public comments on this item after presentation of the staff report. CM Nantell reviewed the staff report and advised that at the last San Mateo Rail Corridor Partnership meeting there was considerable discussion concerning supporting the proposed phased implementation. He requested that Council review the draft statement of principles that was developed previously, the suggested edits, and a proposed letter. DPW Murtuza reviewed the most updated statement of principles. Following DPW Murtuza's review, acting CA Abrams was asked about amicus brief and he reviewed the principles of an amicus brief. CM Nantell said he and CA Guinan's view is that a lawsuit will only delay the process, but not stop the process and the greatest impact is with the political leaders, not through lawsuits. Mayor Nagel opened the item to public comments. The following Burlingame residents spoke: Mary Hunt spoke and read a letter from the High Speed Rail Boondoggle Board of Directors; Charles Voltz, Ted Crocker, Pat Giorni, and Laurie Simonson. There were no further comments. Council discussion followed and Mayor Nagel advised that she and Councilman Brownrigg would make some edits to the letter and bring it back to the Council. There was a general consensus of supportthat the high speed rail project not create a visual divide through Burlingame; the project should include improvements to the existing Caltrain system, including electrification; high speed rail project should be consistent with the City's downtown specific plan, and should not negatively impact commercial districts, including auto row, or historical sites, such as the Burlingame Avenue train station and adjacent Eucalyptus grove, during construction or upon completion. There was also consensus that the Council does not support the phased implementation concept. C. AQUATIC CENTER AGREEMENT PR&D Skeels reviewed the staff report and outlined the changes to the agreement and those that are staying in place. He advised that under the new agreement, the Burlingame Aquatics Club would take on all of the currently offered City run programs and the City would have the same access to the facility as it does now. He also reviewed some of the costs and the budget impact. Council discussion and questions followed and they expressed concern over the City subsidizing it during the transition period. Dave Summa, President of the Burlingame Aquatics Club spoke and addressed the Council's concerns and advised that the Club will work to expand their aquatic program, use their professional contacts in the aquatic world to increase participation, and subsequently increase revenue. CM Nantell also noted that, if in the future the City continues to subsidize the facility, either party could terminate the contract with ninety days notice. 3 Burlingame City Council .Tune 6,2011 Approved Minutes Councilman Brownrigg made a motion to approve the agreement with the insertion of the statement, "a calendar is attached as Exhibit P" at the end of subparagraph 1.7, page four; seconded by Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR Vice Mayor Deal made a motion to approve the consent calendar; seconded by Councilman Brownrigg. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. a. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH W. R. FORDE FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 3 DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution No. 34-2011 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with W. R. Forde for the neighborhood storm drainage improvements project no. 3. b. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND SHELTER SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AND THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Police Chief Wood requested Council adopt Resolution No. 35-2011 approving a third amendment to the agreement with the County of San Mateo regarding animal control and shelter services. c. STATUS OF POSTAL SERVICE BUILDING CM Nantell requested Council authorize the City Council Downtown Subcommittee to work with staff to develop recommendations for a future closed session with the Council to discuss a potential offer for the Postal Service property. 11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Due to the late hour, Council tabled this item until the next meeting. a. REPORT OF FIRE BOARD MEETING CONCERNING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FROM CAL FIRE CM Nantell reviewed the item and advised that the Central County Fire Board agreed that staff would not request a formal proposal from Cal Fire, but would use information from Cal Fire to develop a report that would illustrate the approximate savings with Cal Fire operating our fire services. Council also requested an informational report from the private contractor, Wackenhut Corporation. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the floor. 13. OLD BUSINESS Council requested an update on the Community Garden at the next meeting. 4 Burlingame City Council June 6,2011 Approved Minutes 14. NEW BUSINESS a. COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR VICE MAYOR DEAL TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE CALTRAIN BOARD Council unanimously supported Vice Mayor Deal's appointment to the Caltrain Board. Mayor Nagel requested the City Clerk add an item, under New Business, at the next meeting to discuss other regional appointments that will be made at the June 24, 2011 Council of Cities meeting. 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Nagel adjourned the meeting at 11:26 p.m. in memory of Dianne Talarico, former Burlingame School District Superintendent, and Ken Hoffman(Mr. Buddy), husband of City employee, Linda Hoffman and a long time resident of Burlingame. Respectfully submitted, Jar Mary Ellen Kearney City Clerk 5 Burlingame City Council June 6,2011 Approved Minutes