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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2014.12.01 w CITY 0 BURUNGAME H `-Itld 0 Cp 90 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of December 1, 2014 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 Brownrigg called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The pledge of allegiance was led by Kris Cannon. 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Brownrigg, Keighran, Ortiz, Root MEMBERS ABSENT: Nagel 4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION CA Kane advised that Council met in Closed Session and gave direction. She advised there would be follow- up communications on the second item with the High School District this week. 5. UPCOMING EVENTS Mayor Brownrigg reviewed the upcoming events taking place in the City. 6. PRESENTATION a. PRESENTATION OF A CHECK BY LIBRARY'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Kris Cannon of the Burlingame Library Foundation presented the City Council with a check for $500,000 representing the money they have raised for the Library's Capital Campaign for the renovation of the Main Library. Mayor Brownrigg thanked all the members of the Capital Campaign for their exemplary efforts in raising the funds. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Burlingame residents Cynthia Cornell and Melinda spoke about the high cost of rents in Burlingame. Suze Gardner, Burlingame Aquatic Club Director spoke about the Club, as did Burlingame residents Amy Johnstone, and Fred. Burlingame resident Pat Giorni spoke about the Floribunda/El Camino Real intersection. 1 Burlingame City Council December 1, 2014 Approved Minutes 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Brownrigg asked if any members of the public wished to remove any items from the consent calendar, and there were no requests. Councilmember Keighran removed item 8b and Mayor Brownrigg removed item 8c. Councilmember Keighran made a motion to adopt items 8a, d, and e of the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Nagel absent). a. APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 17,2014 CC Kearney requested Council approve the City Council meeting minutes of November 17, 2014. b. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION RATES FOR CITY PARKING LOT V DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution No. 102-2014. Councilmember Keighran questioned the rates and if they are similar to other cities. Councilmember Keighran also questioned making a change to the software so as not to charge Sundays and holidays. Mayor Brownrigg also commented on the rates and the benefits of knowing what other cities are charging. DPW Murtuza addressed their concerns and provided clarification. DPW Murtuza agreed to provide an update as to how everything is going with the charging stations at a meeting in a few months. Councilmember Keighran made a motion to adopt item 8b; seconded by Councilmember Root. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Nagel absent). c. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE WEB-BASED DISPATCH RADIO CONSOLES FROM AVTEC PC Wollman requested Council authorize the Police Department to purchase web-based dispatch radio consoles. Mayor Brownrigg questioned how the consoles would operate if the internet was to fail. PC Wollman said he would check with the manufacturer and provide the Mayor with an answer. Mayor Brownrigg made a motion to authorize the purchase of the consoles; seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Nagel absent). d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A RECLASSIFICATION OF A PARK MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKDER POSITION TO AN ASSISTANT PARKS SUPERVISOR POSITION HRD Loomis requested Council adopt Resolution No. 103-2014. e. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED DEPARTMENT HEAD AND UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PLAN EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,2015 HRD Loomis requested Council adopt Resolution No 104-2014. 2 Burlingame City Council December 1,2014 Approved Minutes 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND LEVYING 2015 SAN MATEO COUNTY TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS ON HOTEL BUSINESSES WITHIN THE DISTRICT FinDir Augustine reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 105-2014 approving and levying assessments for the San Mateo County Tourism Business Improvement District and approve District programs and activities for the year 2015. CC Kearney advised that she did not receive any protests. Mayor Brownrigg opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilmember Keighran made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 105-2014; seconded by Councilmember Root. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Nagel absent). b. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S OCTOBER 27, 2014 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO A DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT FOR A NEW RESIDENCE UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT 1521 CABRILLO AVENUE CA Kane reviewed the appeal process that would take place during the hearing. CA Kane also advised that the use of inappropriate language is not allowed in the Chambers and a fine would be imposed on any individual using such language. CDD Meeker reviewed the staff report and provided background on the project and reviewed the modified version of the applicant's amendments approved by the Planning Commission at their meeting of October 27, 2014. Mayor Brownrigg opened the public hearing and the appellant Linda Ryan spoke and requested that, rather than permitting glass to be obscured with film applied to clear glass, it be permanently etched, obscured glass. The applicant Eric Mainini spoke and gave a brief presentation of the project. He also reviewed the efforts he has made to comply with the privacy issues. Mayor Brownrigg asked if any members of the audience wished to speak and Frank Ryan, husband of the appellant spoke and read.a statement by a neighbor in support of the appellant. Burlingame residents Bob Bear, Ani Savi, and Pat Giorni also spoke. The Councilmembers asked questions of the applicant,the appellant and staff. The applicant and the appellant each gave a brief closing statement and Mayor Brownrigg closed the public hearing. Council discussion followed and Council commented that in Burlingame it is impossible to have complete privacy due to the smaller lots. Mayor Brownrigg called for a motion and Councilmember Keighran agreed. Councilmember Keighran said this would be a modification of the Planning Commission's decision. Councilmember Keighran made a motion to uphold the Planning Commission's decision with regard to the front elevation,that the square window in place of the round window is acceptable; with respect to the second floor bedroom window on the left elevation,the existing triple width window shall be replaced with a 3 Burlingame City Council December 1,2014 Approved Minutes double width window, as approved by the Planning Commission; on the left elevation the windows for the second floor bedroom and stairway leading from the first to the second floor, obscured glazing shall not be required; with respect to the second floor closet window and bathroom window on the left elevation,these windows shall be permanently obscured glazing in which the method of obscuring the glass is permanently etched into the glass, application of film or other means of obscuring clear glass shall not be an acceptable means of obscuring the windows. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. Mayor Brownrigg called for a roll call vote and the motion was approved unanimously by a vote of 4-0-1 (Nagel absent). CDD Meeker advised that staff would bring back revised resolutions, that accurately reflect the Council's action, at the December 15, 2014 Council meeting. 10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION CM Goldman advised that the three vacancies are due to the expired terms of two Commissioners and one is due to the resignation of a Commissioner. The vacancies were publicized, and notification letters were sent to past Commissioner applicants. Five applications were received as of the extended deadline of November 7, 2014. After two applicants withdrew, the following three applicants were interviewed by the full Council on November 24, 2014: Joe Dito, Claire Schissler, and Shari Lewis. Mayor Brownrigg opened the item for public comment, and there were no comments. CC Kearney gave each Councilmember a ballot to vote for the three candidates and indicate who they desired for the three year terms and who they desired for the one year term. The ballot submissions resulted in Joe Dito and Shari Lewis being appointed to the three year terms, and Claire Schissler was appointed to the one year term. b. REVISIONS TO LAND USE RESTRICTIONS FOR THE BROADWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT CDD Meeker reviewed the staff report and requested that Council authorize staff to proceed with revisions to the current zoning restrictions related to the number of food establishments permitted in the Broadway District and to lift the requirement for a conditional use permit for health service uses above the ground floor. CDD Meeker advised that staff is withdrawing the suggestion of performing a consultant-based parking analysis for the Broadway District. Instead staff requests authorization to proceed with a staff-based analysis of other communities with commercial districts similar to Broadway to determine if a lesser standard may be found that can reduce or eliminate the instances in which parking variances must be sought for new food establishment locations. Mayor Brownrigg opened the item for public comment and John Kevranian and Garbis Bezdjian spoke. Councilmember Ortiz made a motion to move forward with the changes as described by staff; seconded by Councilmember Root. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Nagel absent). 4 Burlingame City Council December 1,2014 Approved Minutes C. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN TEAMSTERS LOCAL 856 AND THE CITY OF BURLINGAME CM Goldman reviewed the staff report and advised that Teamsters Local 856 represents the seven Police Department Communications Dispatchers. CM Goldman reviewed the major components of the new agreement. Mayor Brownrigg opened the item for public comment and there were no comments. Councilmember Keighran made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 106-2014 approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Teamsters Local 856 and the City of Burlingame; seconded by Councilmember Root. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Nagel absent). d. UPDATE REGARDING MILLS CANYON ILLEGAL TREE PRUNING P&RD Glomstad spoke and provided background information on the trimming of City trees that took place on Toledo Court. Ms. Glomstad advised that the City was contacted by nearby neighbors of Toledo Court of the severity of the tree trimming. P&RD Glomstad said the arborists' reports recommended that the trees be given the opportunity to return to their previous condition and they will survive with additional care and maintenance. Ms. Glomstad also advised that the department staff is currently working with the Beautification Commission and the City Attorney to update the City ordinances that pertain to trees and it is anticipated that an updated ordinance will be before the City Council in April of 2015. Council questions of P&RD Glomstad and City Arborist Disco followed and City Arborist Disco provided additional information from the independent arborist's report. Mayor Brownrigg opened the item for public comment and Deirdre Shaw, Simon Yu, a resident on Valdivia, Linda Ryan, and Frank Ryan all spoke on the item. The Councilmembers were pleased with the significantly tighter process that is place, or will be put in place. Mayor Brownrigg requested that staff plant some 24 inch Madrone trees to replace the public property that was damaged. City Arborist Disco and CA Kane offered concerns over doing any new planting in that area and Mayor Brownrigg said he would defer to the City Arborist's expertise. CA Kane said there should be an indicator quite soon whether the damaged trees are surviving, but the issue of restoring the canopy will be longer term. Mayor Brownrigg concluded and said bad tree service will not be tolerated in the City of Burlingame. He also requested that the Parks Department please send a copy of the revised tree trimming policy to Council once it is finalized. Councilmember Keighran requested that a notice be placed in the e-news advising residents that they need to obtain a permit from the City before trimming any trees. e. UPDATE ON PROPOSED FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP AND NEW FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY BY FEMA DPW Murtuza advised that this was an information item to give the Council an update on what FEMA is doing in terms of future changes in their maps. DPW Murtuza introduced Senior Engineer Martin Quan who 5 Burlingame City Council December 1,2014 Approved Minutes gave a thorough report updating future changes that will be taking place in Burlingame with respect to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). Mr. Quan indicated the flood zone areas and the creeks and channels in Burlingame identified by FIRM. The Council thanked Mr. Quart for his presentation and posed questions concerning homes in the flood zones and the requirements for remodeling. Mayor Brownrigg opened the item for public comment and Burlingame resident John Horgan spoke. d. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL REPORT ON THE STATUS OF IMPACT FEES COLLECTED AS OF JUNE 30,2014,ACCORDING TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66000 ET SEQ FinDir Augustine reviewed the annual report on the status of the Public Facilities Impact fees,North Burlingame and Rollins Road fees, Bayfront Development fees and Burlingame Avenue Parking In-Lieu fees collected by the City. Mayor Brownrigg commented that these fees are not a great source of revenue and FinDir Augustine agreed. Mayor Brownrigg questioned if the City should perhaps rethink the whole matter of these fees. FinDir Augustine advised that the City had issued a request for proposals for a cost allocation and development fee study and it is anticipated that the consultant will have some good recommendations. Councilmember Keighran made a motion to adopt Resolution 107-2014; seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Nagel absent). 11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS .� Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City. 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brownrigg adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, AS/ Mary Ellen Kearney City Clerk 6 Burlingame City Council December 1,2014 Approved Minutes