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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2008.04.07BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of April 7,2008 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 Rosalie M. O'Mahony called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALL TO THE FLAG Led by Phillip DeRosa. 3. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT : COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT : Baylock, Deal, Keighran, Nagel, O'Mahony None 4. MINUTES Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 77,2008 regular Council meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0 CLOSED SESSIONS CA Anderson advised that Council and the Central County Fire Board met in closed session and directed staff regarding the following: Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Govemment Code $ 54957.6: City Negotiators: Deirdre Dolan, Glenn Berkheimer (IEDA), Jim Nantell Labor Organizations: Fire (lnternational Association of Fire Fighters, Local2190); Fire Administrators CA Anderson advised that Council met in closed session and directed staff regarding the following: Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code $ 54956.8:Property: City Parking Lot B-1 on Chapin Avenue Agency Negotiators: Syed Murtuza & Art Morimoto Negotiating Party: Gray Peak Fork LLC Series B Under Negotiation: Access for utilities across Lot B-1 to serve 1427 Chapin Avenue 5. PRE,SENTATIONS Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 622 April7, 2008 b il.CELEBRATION OF BURLINGAME HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS VARSITY WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM Soccer Coach Phillip DeRosa stated that the Panthers Varsity Women's Soccer Team enjoyed 23 wins, no losses and2 ties this season winning the PAL Bay League championship and the Burlingame Thanksgiving Invitational Tournament. The team is one of only four teams in Central Coast Section history to go undefeated. Mayor O'Mahony presented each team member with a proclamation to commemorate their winning season. RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING C ACHIEVEMENTS BY BURLINGAME HIGH SCHOOL'S BOYS BASKETBALL AND WRESTLING TEAMS Mayor O'Mahony stated that the Burlingame High School's Boys Basketball Team won the PAL Championship game for the sixth straight season, and the Wrestling Team was both the Varsity and J.V. PAL Ocean Division champions this season. Mayor O'Mahony signed proclamations commemorating each team's championship status. c. PENINSULA CONGESTION RELIE F ALLIANCE SHUTTLE RAM UPDATE Christine Maley-Grubl, Director of the Alliance, and Mike Stevenson, Alliance Shuttle Program Manager, provided an overview of the shuttle program in Burlingame, including each shuttle's funding model. Ridership of the Burlingame shuttles has increased; however, some targets have not been reached. For marketing strategies, the Alliance works with the Chamber of Commerce, local hotels and business districts and provides flyers for public outreach. The Alliance consistently works with SamTrans to compliment transit service to SamTrans, Caltrain and BART. Ms. Maley-Grubl stated that they are considering resident surveys as one method to determine ridership interest in specific areas, such as for the North Burlingame shuttle since its ridership cost is higher than the target amount. However, should a route expansion be considered, there may be a need to reduce service frequency which could cause a decrease in ridership. Mayor O'Mahony opened comments from the floor. The following citizens spoke: Patricia Gray, 1616 Adeline Drive; Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; Barbara Zukowski, 1108 Capuchino Avenue; and Kevin Osborne, Downtown Burlingame Business Association. There were no further comments from the floor. PUBLIC HEARINGS ADOPT O ANCE NO. I82O REVIS BURLINGAME MUNI AI, CODE. SECTION 13.28.010 ESTABLISHING ONE.WAY TRAFFIC ON SOUTH LANE IN THE EASTERLY DIRECTION DPW Murtuza reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing on the adoption of Ordinance No. 1820 revising Burlingame Municipal Code Section 13.28.010 establishing one-way traffic on South Lane in the easterly direction. Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, spoke on the future possibility of Caltrain constructing a pedestrian underpass at Burlingame Station similar to the Califomia Avenue Station in Mountain View. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 6. a. 623 April7,2008 Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve adoption of Ordinance No. 1820 amending Section 13.28.010 of the Municipal Code to establish South Lane as a one-way street; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor O'Mahony directed CC Mortensen to publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of adoption. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1821 TO AMEND CHAPTER 6.40 TO CLARIHT DEFINITIONS AND EXEMPTIONS REGARDING MASSAGE PERMITS CA Anderson reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing on the adoption of Ordinance No. 1821 amending Chapter 6.40 to clarify definitions and exemptions regarding massage permits. Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Vice Mayor Keighran made a motion to approve adoption of Ordinance No. 1821 amending Chapter 6.40 to expressly define instrument for purposes of requiring massage permits, prohibiting physical agent modalities as included within a massage permit and expressly exempting occupational therapists from the chapter; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor O'Mahony directed CC Mortensen to publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of adoption. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS John Root, 728 Crossway Road, spoke on the shuttle program and congratulated the City for the new sound system in the Chambers. Charles Yoltz,725 Vernon Way, spoke on the car share program. The following citizens spoke on the street tree program: Jennifer Pfafi 615 Bayswater Avenue; Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa - Avenue; Leslie McQuaide, Beautification Commission; and Bobbi Benson, 550 El Camino Real. There were no further comments from the floor. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE AND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY FinDir Nava reviewed the staff report and requested Council to direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolutions and ordinances to adopt the new fees. CDD Meeker reviewed the Building and Planning fees Council discussed development impact fees at length, and Robert Spencer of Muni Financial responded to Council's questions regarding the fee study and clarified that increased development impact fees would accommodate increased use of City services due to growth. For user fees, Council expressed concem that the block party fee should not be increased and suggested comparing the number of applications at the former fee of $ 150 versus the current fee of $50. Mayor O'Mahony confirmed Council consensus that staff proceed with preparations to adopt the new fees CA Anderson stated that the user fees would be presented to Council for a public hearing and approval on April 21, 2008. The development impact fees would be presented to Council at a future date for further - discussion and subsequent adoption. b. 8. a. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 624 April T, 2008 b. CONFIRM PLANS TO PLAI{T STREET AS PER CURRENT CITY POLICY ALLOWING PROPERTY OWNERS TO SELECT THE TREE SPECIES P&RD Schwartz reviewed the staff report and requested Council support staffls recommendation to proceed with the April planting of street trees selected by property owners as per City policy. A majority of Council supported planting only those trees that would enhance a uniform canopy in each area of the city. Councilwoman Keighran recommended planting trees selected by the property owners if they are consistent with the existing street trees. Councilwoman Nagel expressed concern that grant monies for plantings be utilized in a timely manner. Council agreed that those trees selected that are consistent with the existing street trees should be planted and suggested that the Beautification Commission help to develop consistent tree themes for each area of Burlingame to facilitate formation of uniform canopies. Council concurred in directing staff to proceed with the April planting if the tree selected is comparable to 50% of the tree specie that already exists on the block. c. REVIEW REPORT FROM GREEN RIBBON TASK FORCE AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS CM Nantell reviewed the staff report and requested Council to provide direction to the Green Ribbon Task Force regarding the recommendations submitted. Overall, Council agreed to the following foreach of the 11 recommendations: Items 1,2,5 & 11-okayto proceed; 3 - CM Nantell stated that City CarShare has received all the data it needs to submit a proposal, and Council gave no authorization for further use of City staff time; 4 - Dependent upon whether C/CAG funding is available, the task force should meet with Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance to develop questions for a professional survey on possible alternative shuttle routes, and to develop marketing and signage enhancements; 6, 7,8 & 9 - to be considered at the Joint Council and Planning Commission meeting, 6 & 7 would affect Public Works as well; 10 - Council agreed to allow this training on a voluntary basis. P&RD Schwartz reviewed the staff report and requested Council approve the 2008 Walk of Fame nominees, Martha Rosman May and Mary Janney, both recommended by the Walk of Fame Committee for their long service and for establishing new organizations in the Burlingame community. The honorees will be formally recognized at the Centennial Gala on June 6, 2008. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve the 2008 Walk of Fame nominees, Martha Rosman May and Mary Janney; seconded by Vice Mayor Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor O'Mahony requested removal of Item e. from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 625 April 7, 2008 d. APPROVAL OF NOMINEES FOR THE 2OO8 WALK OF FAME d. a.RE,SOLUTION OF INTENTION TO BROADWAY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND SETTING ASSESSMENTS FOR 2OO8-09 FinDir Nava requested Council approve Resolution No. 28-2008 declaring its intention to renew the Broadway Area Business Improvement District for five years, to establish 2008-09 assessments for the Broadway Area Business Improvement District and approving their 2007-08 Annual Report. b. ADOPTION OF PANDEMIC INFLUENZA AND REDUCED STAFFING CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS _ POLICIES AND GUIDELINES FC Dornell requested Council approve Resolution No. 29-2008 approving City of Burlingame Pandemic Influenza & Reduced Staffing Continuity of Operations - Policies and Guidelines. c.(I) APPROVAL FOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ART & JAZZ FESTIVAL. AUGUST 9 & 10 AND (2) EXPAND FRESH MARKET TO NORTH BURLINGAME ON WEDNESDAYS CM Nantell requested Council approve Chamber of Commerce Art and JazzFestival for August 9 and 10, 2008, and approve the expansion of Fresh Market to North Burlingame on Wednesdays. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 3O.2OO8 URGING OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 98 AND RESOLUTION NO.31.2008 SUPPORTING PROPO ELECTION CM Nantell requested Council approve Resolution No. 30-2008 urging opposition to Proposition 98 and Resolution No. 31-2008 urging support for Proposition 99 at the June 3, 2008 election. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve Items a. through d. of the Consent Calendar; seconded by Vice Mayor Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. e.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 32.2008 APPROYING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS Each Council member expressed their reluctance in supporting this agreement. Although fire fighters are deserving of increased benefits and salaries, Council expressed the following concems: that the survey samples used during negotiations were not based on factual data but on the market rate; that employee costs continue to rise at a higher rate than revenue growth; and for future negotiations, to further address medical benefits. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve Resolution No. 32-2008 approving the tentative agreement between the City of Burlingame and the Town of Hillsborough through the Central County Fire Department and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and authorizingthe City Manager to execute the Memorandum on behalf of the City; seconded by Councilman Deal. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City. 626 Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes April T, 2008 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS Pat Giomi, 1445 Balboa Avenue, spoke on the Owner/Builder Workshop scheduled for April 12. There were no further comments from the floor. 12. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business 13. NEW BUSINESS Mayor O'Mahony stated that she received two calls about bicyclists riding on downtown sidewalks and inadequate police surveillance in the area. COP Van Etten stated that police personnel will be educating the public that riding on sidewalks in the downtown area is illegal, and additional enforcement will be implemented. Mayor O'Mahony stated that passage of AB 1546 (Simitian) in 2004 has allowed cities in the County to receive vehicle fee monies for congestion and storm water management programs; however, the funds terminate in January 2009 unless reauthorized by the Legislature. SB 348 must be placed on the docket this year for cities to continue receiving these funds. Therefore, Mayor O'Mahony encouraged everyone to send letters to Senator Simitian in support of SB 348. Councilwoman Nagel stated that for future discussion, she recommended that commissioners voluntarily post their email address on the City's website. CA Anderson advised that this suggestion should be discussed in a closed session. 14. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a. Commission Minutes: Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission, January 17, & February 21,2008; Planning, March 24, 2008; b. Department Reports: Police, February,2008; Building, March, 2008 c. Letter from Comcast concerning digital receiver rental charges 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor O'Mahony adjourned the meeting at ll:02 p.m. in memory of Camello Gerald Toci, father of Bill Toci, Manager of our wastewater treatment plant, and in memory of Jim Fehlhaber of Burlingame, a former Traffic, Safety and Parking Commissioner. Respectfully submitted,hr"rfu ortensen City erk Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 621 April7, 2008