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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2014.11.03 CITY G BURLINGAME r` 9 hwiEU JYNCb BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of November 3,2014 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 Police Captain Eric Wollman who was being sworn in as the new Police Chief during the Ceremonial portion to follow. 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Brownrigg,Keighran,Nagel, Ortiz MEMBERS ABSENT: None 4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION There was no closed session. 5. UPCOMING EVENTS Mayor Brownrigg reviewed the upcoming events taking place in the City. 6. CEREMONIAL a. SWEARING IN OF JOHN S. ROOT AS A NEWLY APPOINTED COUNCILMEMBER John Root was sworn in as the new Councilmember by his wife, Carolyn. b. SWEARING IN OF ERIC WOLLMAN AS THE NEW POLICE CHIEF Police Captain Eric Wollman was sworn in as the new Police Chief by former Police Chief Ed Wood. 7. PRESENTATION a. STUDENT FIRE SAFETY POSTER CONTEST WINNERS Fire Inspector Julie Parenti reviewed the 2014 Fire Safety Poster Contest and she and Fire Marshal Rocque Yballa presented the poster awards to the Kindergarten to 5th grade winners from the following Burlingame 1 Burlingame City Council November 3,2014 Approved Minutes schools: Franklin, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Washington, Our Lady of Angels, and St. Catherine of Siena. Mayor Brownrigg and the Councilmembers all congratulated the students and thanked them for participating. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Burlingame residents Cynthia Cornell, Cynthia Wukotich, Philip Eskins, and a resident spoke about the high cost of rents in Burlingame. Tara Pratt and Michael Barber spoke about the Burlingame Aquatic Center. There were no further comments from the floor. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR John Root advised that he would recuse on items 8a and 8e. Mayor Brownrigg removed item 8c for comment. Councilmember Keighran made a motion to adopt items 8a,b, d, e, of the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilmember Ortiz. The motion was approved by voice vote, 5-0 for items 8b and 8d and 4-0-1 for items 8a and 8e(Root recused). a. APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 15 AND OCTOBER 20, 2014 CC Kearney requested Council approve the City Council meeting minutes of October 15 and October 20, 2014. b. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.36.040 OF THE -� BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A 2-HOUR PARKING LIMIT ON THE 1500 BLOCK OF CYPRESS AVENUE BETWEEN THE ADDRESSES OF 1500 AND 1541 DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Ordinance No. 1904. c. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE 2014 ANNUAL REPORT OF AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR 2015 FinDir Augustine requested Council adopt Resolution No. 94-2014 to approve the 2014 Tourism Business Improvement District annual report and to give notice of intent to levy the 2015 annual assessments. Mayor Brownrigg commented and suggested that the hotels be asked their opinion and be asked to write in favor of the assessment. CM Goldman advised that staff would contact Anne LeClair at the San Mateo County Convention&Visitors Bureau with that request. Mayor Brownrigg made a motion to adopt item 8c; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH METROPOLITAN PLANNING GROUP (M-GROUP)FOR CURRENT PLANNING SERVICES THROUGH JUNE 30,2015 CDD Meeker requested Council adopt Resolution No. 95 -2014. 2 Burlingame City Council November 3,2014 Approved Minutes e. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 25 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE) SECTION 25.040.060 BUILDING HEIGHTS �- RELATED TO BUILDING HEIGHTS WITHIN THE TROUSDALE WEST (TW) ZONING DISTRICT CDD Meeker requested Council adopt Ordinance No. 1905. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR APPOVAL OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION,DESIGN REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION OF A FIVE AND SIX STORY, 132-UNIT ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE FACILITY AT 1600 TROUSDALE DRIVE Councilmember Root recused himself from this item due to the fact that he currently serves on the Mills- Peninsula Health Services Board. CDD Meeker spoke and advised that all the design refinements to the project requested by Council at the October 20, 2014 meeting were noted in the staff report. Mr. Meeker further advised that the applicant would make a presentation with those refinements. Cheryl Fama, Chief Executive Officer of the Peninsula Healthcare District spoke and gave some background on the facility and the type of care that will be provided. Ms. Fama also reviewed the public benefits to be derived from the project. Ms. Fama introduced Design Consultant Joel Roos who reviewed the Council's requested design changes. Betsy Donovan of Eskaton reviewed the costs associated with an assisted living facility. Council comments and questions followed and they requested that the Peninsula Healthcare District continue to be diligent with public outreach. Mayor Brownrigg opened the public hearing and there were no comments. Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to adopt item Resolution No. 96-2014 adding 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.; seconded by Councilmember Keighran. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Root recused). Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to adopt item Resolution No. 97-2014, and add the findings of the City Arborist; seconded by Councilmember Keighran. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Root recused). 10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE STORM DRAIN MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE DPW Murtuza advised there are two vacancies on the Storm Drain Measure Oversight Committee due to expired terms. The vacancy was publicized, and notification letters were sent to past Committee applicants. Three applications were received by the deadline of September 30,2014 and two applicants were interviewed by the full Council on October 27, 2014. The third applicant was not available. 3 Burlingame City Council November 3,2014 Approved Minutes Mayor Brownrigg opened the item for public comment, and there were no comments. CC Kearney gave each Councilmember a ballot to vote for two of the two candidates. The ballot submissions resulted in Kevin Osborne and Rudy Horak receiving the unanimous votes of all the Councilmembers. Kevin Osborne and Rudy Horak were appointed to the Storm Drain Measure Oversight Committee for a four year tern, ending in November 2018. b. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAFFIC. SAFETY& PARKING COMMISSION CM Goldman advised that the two vacancies are due to expired terms. The vacancies were publicized, and notification letters were sent to past Commissioner applicants. Four applications were received as of the extended deadline of October 10, 2014. The following four applicants were interviewed by the full Council on October 27,2014:Nick Akers,Jeff Londer, Christopher Bush, and Russell Selkirk. Mayor Brownrigg opened the item for public comment, and there were no comments. CC Kearney gave each Councilmember a ballot to vote for two of the four candidates. The ballot submissions resulted in Jeff Londer and Nick Akers receiving the unanimous votes of all the Councilmembers. Nick Akers and Jeff Londer were appointed to the Traffic, Safety&Parking Commission for a three year term, ending in November 2017. •, C. REVIEW OF EL CAMINO REAL AND FLORIBUNDA AVENUE INTERSECTION SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (DEIR) DPW Murtuza reviewed the staff report and gave a presentation on the project that provided background and reviewed the pertinent, upcoming dates related to the project. Mr. Murtuza further reviewed the alternatives analyzed in the Draft Environmental Impact Report. DPW Murtuza advised that staff from the City's Public Works, Community Development, and Parks Department jointly reviewed the DEIR and provided their findings which were summarized in the staff report. Council discussion followed and Council provided comments to be included in the Mayor's letter to Caltrans. 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 on the project, and could answer questions on the project. Councilmember Keighran requested Caltrans provide a presentation to the public at the November 13,2014 meeting. Mayor Brownrigg requested that the City work with Hillsborough to get their input. Council thanked DPW Murtuza and staff for such an informative and excellent report in a very short amount of time. 4 Burlingame City Council November 3,2014 Approved Minutes Mayor Brownrigg opened the item to the public and the following Burlingame residents spoke: Greg Taylor, Diane Silva,Betsy McGinn,Nini Argeris,Jennifer Pfaff, John Geer, Kent Lauder,Joanneh Nagler, and a resident of Walnut Avenue. Mayor Brownrigg said he is unable to attend the November 13, 2014 Caltrans meeting, as is Vice Mayor Nagel, and he requested that Councilmember Keighran attend the meeting and speak for the Mayor. CA Kane reminded the public that Caltrans is required to respond to anyone who contacts them and address their questions. Council requested that Caltrans include questions from the public in their report. d. REVISIONS TO LAND-USE RESTRICTIONS FOR THE BROADWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND GENERAL FOLLOW-UP REGARDING BROADWAY COMMUNITY MEETING CDD Meeker reviewed the staff report and advised that the City conducted a very successful community meeting on October 18, 2014 concerning the vitality of the Broadway Commercial District. 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. CDD Meeker further advised that if Council directs staff to proceed to work on those two items,the adequacy of an onsite parking supply will remain an issue and the cost for a parking study would be in the range of$50,000 to $75,000. Council questions and discussion followed with emphasis being on the parking study and the cost involved. . CM Goldman spoke and advised that perhaps staff could return mid-year with a financial analysis. Mayor Brownrigg opened the item for public comment and John Kevranian and John Geer spoke on the item. Council directed staff to move forward with lifting or revising the restaurant moratorium; lifting the conditional use permit for second floor health services; and address the parking issue. CDD Meeker advised that the item would return to the Council at the December 1, 2014 meeting. e. DOWNTOWN BURLINGAME AVENUE SIDEWALK PAVER CLEANLINESS UPDATE Public Works Superintendent Rob Mallick spoke and reviewed the cleaning schedule of Burlingame Avenue pavers. Mr. Mallick advised that beginning in August 2014,the power washing program for Burlingame Avenue had to be reduced in order to comply with the new statewide drought emergency regulations. PWS Mallick further advised that the City recently purchased new mechanical scrubber equipment which will be used in lieu of power washing. Assistant Public Works Director Art Morimoto reviewed the new encroachment permit regulations for restaurants and food and beverage related businesses that use their frontage sidewalk for placement of tables and chairs. The permits require that the businesses keep their sidewalk frontages clean and if the businesses fail to comply,their encroachment permits will be terminated and administrative fines may possibly be imposed. DPW Murtuza advised that the recently purchased Tennant Scrubber was the suggestion of Councilmember Root. 5 Burlingame City Council November 3,2014 Approved Minutes Council discussion followed and the Council thanked staff for all their efforts and requested that staff continue to work with all the businesses to keep their store frontages clean and implement code enforcement if necessary. Council emphasized the need for the whole community to take responsibility for the cleanliness of the downtown and suggested staff post a notice in the a-news. 11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Due to the late hour,this item was postponed until the next City Council meeting. 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a. Commission Minutes: Planning, October 14, 2014 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brownrigg adjourned the meeting at 10:56 p.m. in memory of former Daly City Councilmember Al Teglia and radio host, Tom Magliozzi. Respectfully submitted, Mary Ellen Kearney City Clerk 6 Burlingame City Council November 3,2014 Approved Minutes