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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2014.11.17 CITY G d � BURIJNGAME web a BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of November 17, 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 Led by Tom Marriscolo. 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Brownrigg, Keighran, Nagel, Ortiz, Root MEMBERS ABSENT: None 4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION CA Kane advised that Council met in Closed Session and gave direction and there was no reportable action at this time. 5. UPCOMING EVENTS Mayor Brownrigg reviewed the upcoming events taking place in the City. 6. PRESENTATION a. PRESENTATION BY YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONCERNING HOLIDAY PARADE Recreation Coordinator Kari Thorson introduced Leona Gomez and Isabela Ascenas who spoke about the events that the committee has sponsored and the upcoming Holiday Parade on December 5,2014. b. PRESENTATION BY CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL LAW ENFORCEMENT CHALLENGE AWARD Avery Brown, Chief of the Golden Gate Division of the California Highway Patrol(CHP)presented the 2013 California Law Enforcement Challenge (CLEC)second place award to Police Corporal Brett Murphy. He also presented Police Chief Wollman with the Rookie Award for the best overall traffic safety award for a first time participating agency. 1 Burlingame City Council November 17,2014 Approved Minutes 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Burlingame residents Cynthia Wukotich, Philip Eskins, Cynthia Cornell, and Amy Tabrizi spoke about the high cost of rents in Burlingame. Burlingame resident Julen spoke about the Burlingame Aquatic Club. 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. Vice Mayor Nagel removed items 8a and 8c. Councilmember Root also removed item 8a. Councilmember Keighran made a motion to adopt items 8b, 8d, 8e, 8f, and 8g of the Consent Calendar; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. a. APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 3,2014 CC Kearney requested Council approve the City Council meeting minutes of November 3, 2014. Vice Mayor Nagel made a correction to the November 3, 2014 minutes and requested that item 9a,paragraph four, after the first sentence read: "Vice Mayor Nagel said that,while she doesn't question the integrity of the board and staff of the district, it is her personal opinion that the district should ask the taxpayers if they wish to change the district's mission to financing real estate projects." Vice Mayor Nagel made an additional correction to the November 3, 2014 minutes and requested that item I Oc, paragraph three, change the second sentence to read: "Council emphasized concerns about the removal and relocation of the five historical trees, and safety concerns related to left turn collisions at the intersection. Council also requested more transparency on the part of Caltrans and requested that Caltrans have staff at the November 13, 2014 meeting who were well informed and could answer questions on the project." Vice Mayor Nagel also made a correction to the November 3, 2014 minutes and requested that item 1 Od, first paragraph change the second sentence to read: "Mr. Meeker said the comments received at the meeting as well as the 1200 survey respondents revealed there is an interest in loosening, or eliminating,the food establishment quota in the district. There was also a suggestion to eliminate the conditional use permit requirement for health service uses above the ground floor." Councilmember Root made a correction to item 9a,paragraph one to read that he currently serves on the Mills-Peninsula Health Services Board. Councilmember Keighran made a correction to item 10c to note that she requested Caltrans provide a presentation to the public at the November 13, 2014 meeting. Councilmember Keighran made a motion to approve item 8a, as amended; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 2 Burlingame City Council November 17,2014 Approved Minutes b. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST REVISED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE SAN MATEO OPERATIONAL AREA EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION FC Ladas requested Council adopt Resolution No. 98-2014. c. APPROVAL OF LETTER AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE PENINSULA SUNSHARES RESIDENTIAL SOLAR BULK PROCUREMENT PROGRAM COORDINATED WITH THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY CDD Meeker requested Council approve the letter authorizing the City's participation in the Peninsula Sunshares Residential Solar Bulk Procurement Program. Vice Mayor Nagel requested removal of item 8c and Mayor Brownrigg requested information on the item. Vice Mayor Nagel asked if other cities are participating in the program. CM Goldman reviewed the staff report and explained the program and said Foster City is the lead city and they have done considerable research on the Sunshares program. She said the other peninsula cities would be participating and would be asking for their Councils' approval. CM Goldman explained the Property Assist Clean Energy Program and said the new Sustainability Coordinator will be focusing on that program when the person reports on December 1, 2014. Ms. Goldman advised that non-profit Vote Solar will be the program administrator and they will develop and issue Request for Proposals to solar vendors, and will conduct public outreach. Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to approve item 8c; seconded by Councilmember Root. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO CWS CONSTRUCTION FOR THE VILLAGE PARK RESTROOM REPLACEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT P&RD Glomstad requested Council adopt Resolution No. 99-2014. e. ADOPTION OF A RESOULTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH A TWO-YEAR OPTIONAL EXTENSION WITH LWP CLAIMS SOLUTION FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY'S SELF- INSURED WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM HRD Loomis requested Council adopt Resolution No.100-2014. f. APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION OF POLICE LIEUTENANT AND THE ACCOMPANYING RATE OF PAY HRD Loomis requested Council approve the new job classification for Police Lieutenant. 3 Burlingame City Council November 17,2014 Approved Minutes g. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF TWO FINANCE DEPARTMENT POSITIONS (1)ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT III TO ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN AND (2) FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER TO DEPUTY FINANCE DIRECTOR FinDir Augustine requested Council adopt Resolution No. 101-2014. 9. PUBLIC HEARING a. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHAPTER 25.63 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW REQUIRING INCENTIVES OR CONCESSIONS FOR QUALIFYING DEVELOPMENTS (DENSITY BONUS ORDINANCE) Planning Manager Kevin Gardiner reviewed the staff report and gave a presentation on the State Density Bonus Law that requires local governments to provide density bonuses and other incentives to developers of affordable housing who commit to providing a certain percentage of dwelling units to persons whose income does not exceed specific thresholds. Mr. Gardiner advised that the state law also requires cities to provide bonuses to certain developers of senior housing developments, and to certain donations of land and the inclusion of child care centers in some developments. Council questions and comments followed and Council expressed concern over sufficient parking for any new housing units that might be built. Council also discussed in lieu fees, incentive programs for existing buildings and not just focusing on new construction. Mayor Brownrigg requested CC Kearney read the title of the proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 25.63 of the Burlingame Municipal Code to comply with State law requiring incentives or concessions for qualifying developments. Councilmember Ortiz made a motion to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Brownrigg directed the City Clerk to publish a summary of the proposed Ordinance within five days of the public hearing. Mayor Brownrigg opened the public hearing and Burlingame residents Cynthia Cornell, Cynthia Wukotich, and Melinda spoke. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Council requested that this item be agendized again for the January 5, 2015 meeting with more practical suggestions for Burlingame. Council asked staff to provide additional analysis on case studies, explore conversion to affordable housing of some existing units, and consult with some non-profit housing organizations for their input. CA Kane commented that this was our first pass on this matter, so it can always come back with adjustments. 10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION ON AN APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW AMENDMENT FOR A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT 1521 CABRILLO AVENUE 4 Burlingame City Council November 17,2014 Approved Minutes Planning Manager Kevin Gardiner reviewed the staff report and requested Council set a public hearing for Monday, December 1, 2014. Mayor Brownrigg opened the item for comments,there were no comments from the floor,and the hearing was closed. Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to approve item 10a; seconded by Councilmember Keighran. The rnotion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. b. REVIEW OF EL CAMINO REAL AND FLORIBUNDA AVENUE INTERSECTION SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (DEIR) Mayor Brownrigg recognized Mr. Cohn from Assemblyman Mullin's office and thanked Assemblyman Mullin for writing a letter to Caltrans supporting the City's position on the Floribunda/El Camino Real intersection. DPW Murtuza spoke and advised that at the last meeting the Council requested additional comments be added to the letter to Caltrans and Mr. Murtuza said those comments were included in the revised letter for the Mayor to sign tonight. DPW Murtuza further advised that Caltrans did not include a presentation at the November 13 meeting, as requested by Councilmember Keighran. Mr. Murtuza briefly reviewed the changes to the letter, including suggestions by Caltrans staff. Council discussion and comments followed and Council thanked DPW Murtuza for preparing the letter in such a timely fashion. Mayor Brownrigg opened the item for public comment and Burlingame residents Richard Avetar and Jennifer Pfaff spoke. There were no further comments from the floor, and the item was closed. Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to approve the Caltrans letter, including the modest edits by Mayor Brownrigg; seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. C. ONE YEAR REVIEW—OFF-THE-GRID FOOD TRUCK EVENT AT THE CALTRAIN PARKING LOT ADJACENT TO THE BROADWAY CALTRAIN STATION CM Goldman reviewed the staff report and provided background on the Off-The-Grid Food Truck Event. Ms. Goldman advised that staff contacted the Police Department and Police Chief Wollman reported there were no calls for service related to the operations of the event over the past year. CM Goldman introduced Ben Himlan from Off-The-Grid who gave a brief presentation on the event and said they have nine food trucks at the Broadway train station on Tuesday nights and approximately 500 people attend. Mr. Himlan advised that the proceeds from one "nightly special" on one of the trucks are donated to a particular school. He further advised that they have encouraged the merchants to attend the event and provide a cooking demonstration but Preston's was the only merchant that wanted to participate. The Council thanked Mr. Himlan and Off-The-Grid for providing this event and working with the community and the Broadway businesses. 5 Burlingame City Council November 17,2014 Approved Minutes 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 a. Department Reports: Building, October 2014 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brownrigg adjourned the meeting at 9:58 p.m. in memory of Joan Hasselou. Respectfully submitted, Mary Ellen Kearney City Clerk 6 Burlingame City Council November 17,2014 Approved Minutes