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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2012.10.15 CITY G BURLINGAME Rx ,mo � - .JYNE 6 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of October 15, 2012 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 Jerry Deal called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Mary Hunt. 3. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Brownrigg, Deal, Keighran, Nagel COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Baylock 4. MINUTES Vice Mayor Keighran made a correction on page 2 of the October 1 , 2012 minutes and Councilwoman Nagel made three corrections on page 4. Vice Mayor Keighran made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the October 1 , 2012 regular Council meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Baylock absent). 5. UPCOMING EVENTS Mayor Deal reviewed upcoming events taking place in the City. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE BURLINGAME FINANCING AUTHORITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $14,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF LEASE REVENUE, SERIES 2012 BONDS TO FINANCE THE BURLINGAME AVENUE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FACILITIES LEASE, A FACILITIES SUBLEASE AND A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT; APPROVING FORM OF OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS RELATING TO THE FINANCING WITH THE CITY OF BURLINGAME REFINANCING AUTHORITY 1 Burlingame City Council October 15, 2012 Approved Minutes John Kim of De La Rosa& Company gave a complete overview of the lease revenue bonds for the Burlingame Avenue streetscape improvement project and lease revenue bonds for the storm drainage system --� of the City. Councilman Brownrigg made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 71-2012 approving the issuance by the Burlingame Financing Authority of not to exceed $14,000,000 aggregate principal amount of lease revenue bonds, series 2012; to finance the Burlingame Avenue streetscape improvement project; authorizing execution and delivery of a facilities lease, a facilities sublease and a bond purchase agreement; 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. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Baylock absent). b. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE BURLINGAME FINANCING AUTHORITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF STORM DRAINAGE BONDS TO FINANCE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INSTALLMENT SALE AGREEMENT AND A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT; APPROVING FORM OF OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS RELATING TO THE FINANCING WITH THE CITY OF BURLINGAME REFINANCING AUTHORITY Councilwoman Nagel made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 72-2012 approving the issuance by the Burlingame Financing Authority of not to exceed $15,000,000 aggregate principal amount of storm drainage --� revenue bonds to finance capital improvements to the storm drainage system of the City; authorizing the execution and delivery of an installment sale agreement and a bond purchase agreement; approving form of official statement; and authorizing execution of documents and the taking of all necessary actions relating to the refinancing with the Burlingame Financing Authority; seconded by Vice Mayor Keighran. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Baylock absent). 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS Burlingame residents Georgia Rothrock spoke about bicyclists riding on the sidewalk on California Drive; Charles Voltz spoke about that as well and item 12a; Jeff Londer spoke about item 8c. Patti Oliveira spoke about her desire to open a wine bar on Broadway; Cesar Ascarrunz spoke about opening a club in the former Hyatt theater location. There were no further comments from the floor. CLOSED SESSION CA Guinan advised that the closed session labor negotiations item was postponed. CA Guinan said Council did meet in closed session concerning the Potter claim and gave direction. There was no further reportable action. 8. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER RATES FOR YEARS 2013, 2014 AND 2015 2 Burlingame City Council October 15,2012 Approved Minutes DPW Murtuza reviewed the staff report and advised that this item was presented during a recent study session and at the September 4, 2012 Council meeting when Council directed staff to propose a blended tiered rate option that would apply to the single-family residential customer class. DPW Murtuza said the public hearing for this item would take place at the City Council meeting on Monday,November 5, 2012. Council comments followed and they emphasized that this increase would not be a huge impact on homeowners unless they use an excessive amount of water. They reminded the public that this increase was because the wholesale rate charged by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission(SFPUC)has risen 77%over the past three years, and the SFPUC is the provider of water for Burlingame and other peninsula cities. Council also reminded the public that the sewer rates were not being increased and that Burlingame bills on a two-month cycle unlike some of the neighboring cities that bill on a monthly basis. Mayor Deal requested CC Kearney read the title of the proposed Ordinance. Councilwoman Nagel made a motion to waive further reading; seconded by Vice Mayor Keighran. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Baylock absent). Councilwoman Nagel made a motion to introduce the proposed Ordinance adopting revisions to rates and fees for the provision of water service; seconded by Councilman Brownrigg. The motion was approved by voice vote,4-0-1 (Baylock absent). Mayor Deal directed the City Clerk to publish a summary of the proposed Ordinance within 5 days of the public hearing. b. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25.32 OF TITLE 25 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING THE REGULATIONS TO ELIMINATE THE QUOTA ON THE NUMBER OF FULL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN THE BURLINGAME AVENUE COMMERCIAL BAC)ZONING DISTRICT OF DOWNTOWN BURLINGAME CDD Meeker reviewed the staff report and advised that this item went before the Planning Commission on October 9,2012 and the Commission moved to recommend adoption of the amendment by a 5-0-1 vote (Commissioner Terrones absent). CDD Meeker advised that the public hearing for this item would take place at the Monday,November 5, 2012 City Council meeting. Council discussion and questions followed and Council thanked CDD Meeker and his staff for the quick action on this matter, and the good timing with the Burlingame Avenue streetscape project coming up. Mayor Deal requested CC Kearney read the title of the proposed Ordinance. Vice Mayor Keighran made a motion to waive further reading; seconded by Councilman Brownrigg. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Baylock absent). Vice Mayor Keighran made a motion to introduce the proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 25.32 of Title 25 amending the regulations to eliminate the quota on the number of full service food establishments within the Burlingame Avenue Commercial (BAC)zoning district of downtown Burlingame; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Baylock absent). Mayor Deal directed the City Clerk to publish a summary of the proposed Ordinance within 5 days of the public hearing. 3 Burlingame City Council October 15,2012 Approved Minutes C. BROADWAY RAILROAD GRADE SEPARATION DPW Murtuza gave a presentation on the background of the Broadway rail crossing and advised that in 2008-09 the San Mateo County Transportation Authority initiated the "Grade Separation Footprint Studies" project which explored various options for grade separations at all railroad crossings throughout the County. DPW Murtuza said that past studies identified six options for grade separation, with the cost for the preferred trench option at$500 million, while other options ranged between$114 million and$328 million. After much Council discussion on costs,potential funding sources, and impacts on surrounding businesses, the Council agreed on moving forward with grade separation at the Broadway crossing. CM Nantell reminded them that the City is not tied to any preference it indicates at this point. Councilwoman Nagel made a motion to move forward to adopt option E that is rail partially elevated with street partially depressed; the motion was seconded and amended by Councilman Brownrigg. Councilman Brownrigg amended the motion to say it was important to lobby for grade separation, important that this is in the context of Caltrain being a two track system through Burlingame, that the grade separation be with the train on top, and precise format to be determined with public input. Councilwoman Nagel agreed with the amended motion. The motion was approved by roll call 3-1-1 (Keighran no; Baylock absent). Councilman Brownrigg noted that the Council had read the written comments submitted by Councilwoman Baylock indicating that her opinion was the City should maintain its stand for trenched tracks. d. CITY COUNCIL SUGGESTION CONSIDERATION QUEUE CM Nantell reviewed the staff report and requested Council review the suggestion queue and focus their attention on the additional suggestions that have been added since June. Council discussion followed and the Council members removed some items, combined some items, requested some items be reexamined and requested some items be reconsidered at the annual goal setting session in April 2013. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Brownrigg made a motion to approve the consent calendar; seconded by Vice Mayor Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Baylock absent). a. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL CONCURRENCE TO PROCEED WITH RECRUITMENT OF PLANNING MANAGER CDD Meeker requested concurrence to proceed with the recruitment of a Planning Manager. b. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2011 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM BY GALLAGHER AND BURK, INC. DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution No. 73-2012 accepting the 2011 street resurfacing program by Gallagher and Burk, Inc. -� 4 Burlingame City Council October 15,2012 Approved Minutes C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CA Guinan requested Council adopt Resolution No. 74-2012 executing a supplemental lease agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA). d. APPROVAL OF ATTENDANCE AT OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR TWO CORPORATION YARD EMPLOYEES DPW Murtuza requested approval for two Corporation Yard employees to attend an out of state conference. 11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS Burlingame resident Charles Voltz spoke about item 12a. There were no further comments from the floor. 13. OLD BUSINESS a. DISCUSS THE NEW EIR FOR CALTRAIN ELECTRIFICATION, AND REVISION OR WITHDRAWAL OF HIGH SPEED RAIL/CALTRAIN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING DPW Murtuza reviewed the staff report and reported on his meeting with Marian Lee of Caltrain. Council agreed to write a letter,with input from the public, to the Caltrain Joint Powers Board stating the following two requests: (1) revising or revoking the original memorandum of understanding (MOU)between Caltrain and High Speed Rail since the new MOU signed by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is in place; and (2)requesting a new environmental impact report for the Caltrain electrification project. 14. NEW BUSINESS Vice Mayor Keighran spoke about the need for increased code enforcement on Broadway since someone is scattering bread and feeding the pigeons. She also said some of the businesses are putting their merchandise out on the sidewalk. Councilwoman Nagel said Burlingame High School would like recycling containers downtown. a. APPOINTMENT TO THE CALTRAIN MODERNIZATION PLANNING PROCESS Mayor Deal was appointed as the City's representative to the Caltrain Modernization Planning Process Committee and Councilman Brownrigg will serve as the alternate. N- 5 Burlingame City Council October 15,2012 Approved Minutes 15. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Council agreed that based on the concerns addressed in item 15c, they would like to see alternative options -� for the trees on Burlingame Avenue. a. Commission Minutes: Planning, August 20, 2012 b. Department Reports: Building, August 2012; Fire, August 2012 c. Memo from Bob Disco and letter from the Beautification Commission concerning Gingko trees as the Burlingame Avenue Streetscape tree selection d. Memorandum from Finance Director concerning receipt and acknowledgement of the Burlingame Avenue Assessment District prepayment report 16. ADJOURN TO BURLINGAME FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. CONSENT CALENDAR a. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE LEASE REVENUE, -� BONDS TO FINANCE THEBURLINGAME AVENUE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; APPROVING THE FORMS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT,A FACILITIES LEASE, A FACILITIES SUBLEASE AND A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT; APPROVING AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT DESCRIBING SAID BONDS; ANDAUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ALL THE NECESSARY ACTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS Councilman Brownrigg made a motion to adopt Resolution No. FA6-2012; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Baylock absent). b. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF STORM DRAINAGE REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST AGREEMENT,INSTALLMENT SALE AGREEMENT,A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF NECESSARY ACTIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANE OF THE BONDS Councilman Brownrigg made a motion to adopt Resolution No. FA7-2012; seconded by Vice Mayor Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Baylock absent). 6 Burlingame City Council October 15,2012 Approved Minutes 4. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Deal adjourned the meeting at 10:17 p.m. Respect//fully submitted, 6S( Mary Ellen Kearney City Clerk 7 Burlingame City Council October 15,2012 Approved Minutes