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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2014.05.05 CITY BURLINGAME 1E �e �Fr[n..VN!6• BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of May 5,2014 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 Sue Glick. 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Brownrigg, Deal, Keighran,Nagel, Ortiz MEMBERS ABSENT: None 4. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION CA Kane advised that Council approved final settlement with Sunrise Senior Living, LLC at the Closed Session. CA Kane further advised that for the City Attorney review, direction was given and there was no reportable action was taken. Mayor Brownrigg said the Council was pleased with CA Kane's first year performance. 5. UPCOMING EVENTS Mayor Brownrigg reviewed the upcoming events taking place in the City. 6. PRESENTATIONS a. RECOGNITION OF THE BURLINGAME HIGH SCHOOL JEFFERSON AWARD/STUDENT IN ACTION RECIPIENTS Sue Glick, Youth Service Coordinator for Burlingame High School, spoke and provided background on the Jefferson Award program at the high school and the steps taken by the students to meet the required qualifications. Burlingame High School students Julianna Benfica,Jessica Cherny, Sabrina Cherny, and Diana Chemy each spoke about their participation in an event to benefit underprivileged or nonprofit groups. Mayor Brownrigg presented the students with a Certificate of Recognition and applauded their volunteer and community service work. 1 Burlingame City Council May 5,2014 Approved Minutes J b. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY AS NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Mayor Brownrigg presented a Proclamation to Linda Simonsen, Central County, Community Service Area Manager and thanked her and all who devote their skill and expertise to the cause of better health for San Mateo County residents. C. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 9, 2014 AS NATIONAL REGISTERED NURSES DAY Mayor Brownrigg presented a Proclamation to Maria Elena Healy, a registered nurse from Mills-Peninsula Healthcare, and thanked her and all the nurses for the quality care they provide to the community. d. PRESENTATION BY CITIZENS ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL Mike McCord gave a presentation of the Citizens Environmental Council (CEC)that was established in 2009. He reviewed events by the CEC,programs and some City projects supported by the CEC. Mr. McCord outlined future tasks that they would like to accomplish and strongly urged the City to consider hiring a Sustainability Coordinator. Mayor Brownrigg opened the item for public comment and Eileen Kim and Lisa Happich spoke. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS San Mateo County Harbor Commissioners Robert Bernardo and James Tucker spoke and gave an update on the Harbor District. There were no further comments from the floor. 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. Mayor Brownrigg removed item 8b for further discussion. Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to adopt the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilman Oritz. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. a. APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 21,2014 CC Kearney requested Council approve the City Council meeting minutes of April 21, 2014. b. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PARKING CITATION PROCESSING AND ADJUDICATION SERVICES WITH TURBO DATA SYSTEMS,INC.FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR Mayor Brownrigg said he would like to reexamine our ticketing procedures and allow for more time when a meter expires and the vehicle is ticketed. There was brief Council discussion and a suggestion that the installation of smart meters may help with the timing. Council noted that there was a decrease in revenue from parking fines this past year. 2 Burlingame City Council May 5,2014 Approved Minutes Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 33-2014 extending the professional services agreement with Turbo Data for an additional one year; seconded by Councilman Deal. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. C. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE IN THE AFSCME LOCAL 2190 JANUARY 1,2012 TO JUNE 30,2015 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Interim HRD Loomis requested Council adopt Resolution No. 34-2014 amending the salary schedule for AFSCME Local 2190 Memorandum of Understanding from January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2015. d. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DAVID J. POWERS &ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PERFORM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SERVICES RELATED TO THE PROPOSED CAROLAN AVENUE MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT 1008-1028 CDD Meeker requested Council adopt Resolution No. 35-2014 executing a professional services agreement with David J. Powers&Associates, Inc. for a multi-family residential development at 1008-1028 Carolan Avenue and 1007-1025 Rollins Road. e. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.20.010 OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE TO INSTALL STOP SIGNS ON BURLINGAME AVENUE AT PARK ROAD DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Ordinance No. 1898 installing stop signs on Burlingame Avenue at Park Road. f. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PARCEL MAP (Phase 3) FOR LOT COMBINATION AND RESUBDIVISION OF PARCELS AT 1783 EL CAMINO REAL, MILLS-PENINSULA HOSPITAL PROJECT DPW Murtuza requested Council adopt Resolution No. 36-2014 approving the final parcel map (phase 3) for 1783 El Camino Real, Mills—Peninsula Hospital Project. g. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SEND A LETTER TO CALTRAIN IN SUPPORT OF THE SAN MATEO COUNTY GET ON THE GO GRANT APPLICATION CM Goldman requested Council adopt Resolution No. 37-2014 supporting San Mateo County's Get on the Go Grant. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF BROADWAY AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 FinDir Augustine reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing and consider any protests to the Broadway BID assessments and ask the City Clerk to report out on any protests filed with the 3 Burlingame City Council May 5,2014 Approved Minutes City; and if protests do not represent 50%of the majority of the assessments, adopt a Resolution establishing 2014-2015 assessments for the Broadway Area Business Improvement District(BID). CC Kearney reported that no protests were received. Mayor Brownrigg opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman Keighran had questions for Broadway BID President Ross Bruce concerning how often sidewalk maintenance takes place,the budget for streetscape improvements,matching funds for storefront improvements, and small business assistance workshops. Mr. Bruce replied to Councilwoman Keighran's questions and advised that for sidewalk maintenance they rely on the City for the quarterly power washing, the budget for streetscape improvements is primarily for lights and monthly payments to Community Gatepath for gardening and plantings. As far as matching funds for storefront improvements, Mr. Bruce said there was a request from Dr. Soss and he clarified that they do encourage businesses to consider improvements to their storefronts. Mr. Bruce said he would have to look into the small business assistance workshops and follow up with Councilwoman Keighran. Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 39-2014 establishing the 2014-2015 assessments for the Broadway Area Business Improvement District and determining that no majority protest has been made; seconded by Councilman Ortiz. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. b. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF BURLINGAME MASTER FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 4.2014 FinDir Augustine reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing and adopt a Resolution approving the 2014 Master Fee Schedule for City services. FinDir Augustine reviewed the changes that were made. Mayor Brownrigg opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 38-2014 approving the Master Fee Schedule, effective July 4, 2014; seconded by Councilman Ortiz. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 10. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. OPEN NOMINATION PERIOD TO FILL TWO VACANCIES ON THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES CM Goldman requested Council call for applications for two impending vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees. Mayor Brownrigg opened the item for public comment, and there were no comments. Council concurred to call for applications to the Library Board of Trustees by June 20, 2014. 4 Burlingame City Council May 5,2014 Approved Minutes b. REVISIONS TO LAND USE RESTRICTIONS FOR PROPERTIES LYING WITHIN THE BURLINGAME AVENUE COMMERCIAL (BAC) ZONING DISTRICT,NORTH OF BURLINGAME AVENUE CDD Meeker reviewed the staff report and requested Council provide direction to proceed with analysis of land-use options and crafting of amendments to the zoning regulations applicable to the properties located in the Burlingame Avenue Commercial zone, north of Burlingame Avenue. Mr. Meeker advised that the property owners have indicated that the restrictions placed upon land-use within this portion of the BAC have created challenges. Mayor Brownrigg opened the item for comment and Burlingame property owner Kirk Syme spoke about the loss of some very good tenant opportunities due to the restrictive uses. The Councilmembers all concurred that zoning amendments should be presented to the Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation to the City Council. Mayor Brownrigg strongly encouraged the Planning Commission to expedite this proposal. 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 Mayor Brownrigg said this was not necessarily a future agenda item, but he expressed concern about the development of the Post Office site and encouraged prospective businesses to meet with the Community Development Department to learn and understand the Downtown Specific Plan that the City developed to create a vibrant pedestrian friendly downtown of retail,housing and office space. 13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a. Commission Minutes: Beautification, March 6, 2014; Library, March 18, 2014 b. Department Reports: Finance, March 2014 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brownrigg adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, f5 / Mary Ellen Kearney City Clerk 5 Burlingame City Council May 5.2014 Approved Minutes