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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2007.04.02BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of April 2,2007 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 Terry Nagel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Brian Foley. 3. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT : COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT : Baylock, Cohen, Nagel, O'Mahony Keighran 5. a. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 19,2007 regular Council meeting; seconded by Councilman Cohen. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Keighran absent). A correction was made to the March 24,2007 Joint Council and Planning Commission meeting minutes: Page 1, 2"d Paragraph: change spelling of Kate O'Brien to Katie O'Brien. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the March 24,2007 Joint Council and Planning Commission meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Keighran absent). PRESENTATIONS BEST OF BURLINGAME AWARI) Mayor Nagel presented Burlingame residents Fiona and Stephen Hamilton with the Best of Burlingame Award. The Hamiltons are board members of the Friends of Mills Canyon. They are also members of the Citizens for a Better Burlingame and have been involved in the Burlingame lmprovement Committee, which explored ways to improve the downtown streetscapes. Both firmly believe that community events bring the community together. They help plan the annual Burlingame Pet Parade as part of the steering committee and are assisting with the city's Centennial Variety Show. Both volunteer at the Burlingame Relay for Life each October. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 492 April2,2007 4. MINUTES b. PUBLIC WORKS INDICATORS DPW Bagdon provided an overview of the Public Works Department's key performance indicators. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS a.ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1804 TO DESIGNATE 2 HOUR PARKING AT 1361 N. CAROLAN AVENUE OUBLIC RKS CORPORATION YARD) DPW Bagdon reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing on the adoption of Ordinance No. 1804 establishing two-hour parking limit for three parking spaces in front of 1361 North Carolan Avenue. Mayor Nagel opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve adoption of Ordinance No. 1804 establishing two-hour parking limit for three parking spaces in front of 1361 North Carolan Avenue; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Keighran absent). Mayor Nagel directed CC Mortensen to publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of adoption. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the floor. 8. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a.RESOLUTION NO. 25-2007 ORDERING CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 6.2007 CC Mortensen reviewed the staff report and requested Council approve a resolution calling for a general municipal election in November. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve Resolution No. 25-2007 ordering and calling a general municipal election to be held in the City of Burlingame on November 6,2007; requesting the services of the Registrar of Voters, requesting consolidation of elections, and specifying certain procedures for the consolidated election; requiring payment of prorated costs of candidates' statement; and providing for giving notice of election; seconded by Councilman Cohen. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Keighran absent). b.INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE FOR REVISIONS TO FEES FOR WATER SERVICE (WATER SERVICES AND METER INSTALLATIONS) DPW Bagdon reviewed the staff report and requested Council introduce an ordinance adopting revisions to water service fees. Mayor Nagel requested CC Mortensen read the title of the proposed ordinance adopting revisions to - installation fees for water service. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to waive further reading of the Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 493 April2,2007 proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Keighran absent). Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Keighran absent). Mayor Nagel requested CC Mortensen publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Vice Mayor O'Mahony requested removal of Item b. from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. Councilman Cohen requested removal of Item f. from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. a.FINAL CONDOMINIUM MAP _ RES ON OF LOTS 3. 4 AND 5. BLOCK 4. MAP DPW Bagdon requested Council approve the Final Condominium Map for 1137-1145 Paloma Avenue. c.REOUEST TO SERVE ALCOHOL AT RECEPTION FOR MARY BADHAM IN CITY HALL LOBBY Librarian Escoffier requested Council approve the serving of alcohol and hors d'oeuvres in the City Hall Lobby following the Big Read event on April 24,2007. Librarian Escoffier requested Council approve conference travel for the City Librarian to the American Library Association conference in Washington, D.C. in June 2007. e.APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 27.2007 AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF PROCEEDS OF THE 2OO7 WATER AND WASTEWATER REVENUE BONDS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND (LAIF) FinDir Nava requested Council approve Resolution No. 27-2007 afihonzing investment of proceeds of the 2007 water and wastewater revenue bonds in the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve Items a., c., d., and e. of the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Keighran absent). b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-2007 SUPPORTING SENATE BILL (SB) 613. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE $4 VEHICLE FEE FOR SAN MATEO COUNTY AREA TO FUND TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF AND STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAMS Vice Mayor O'Mahony expressed her support of this resolution and Senate Bill 613 to reauthorize an assessment of $4 on the motor vehicle fee to fund programs in San Mateo County. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve Resolution No. 26-2007 supporting Senate Bill 613 reauthorization of Motor Vehicle Fee for traffic congestion relief and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program, California Govemment Code Section 65089.11 ET, Seq.; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Keighran absent). 494 Burlingame City Council April2,2007 Approved Minutes OF EASTON ADDITION NO.I SUBDIVISION. 1137-1145 PALOMA AVENUE d. REOUEST OF CITY LIBRARIAN TO ATTEND CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON. D.C. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve Resolution No. 28-2007 increasing the maximum fee for valet parking service pursuant to Burlingame Municipal Code Section 6.30.010(c); seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Keighran absent). 10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, spoke on the attributes of DPW Bagdon who has announced his retirement. There were no further comments from the floor. 12. OLD BUSINESS ^. STATE LANDS UPDATE Councilman Cohen stated that there are five to seven acres of vacant State land on bayfront property. Senator Leland Yee has arranged for the City to meet with the State Lands Commission to discuss potential use for - the property. There is no project being planned at this time. Council expressed the following concems: that any project in this area support or complement the hotels and support the Bayfront Plan; suggestions included a professional arts center, a convention center, a commercial recreation or entertainment complex which would complement the hotels; consideration must be made of the existing infrastructure and emergency services available to the area. b. CALTRANS AND EL CAMINO TREES P&RD Schwartz stated that Caltrans removed Elm trees on El Camino Real about a month ago due to Dutch Elm Disease without advance notice to the City. At a recent meeting in the field with Caltrans, staff emphasized the importance of trees in Burlingame and that past agreements included advance notification to the City and testing before tree removal, and replacement of trees on a2:1 basis to perpetuate the tall canopy of the trees. Staff continues to work with Caltrans towards the planting of replacement trees in the fall. Staff and Council members thanked the offices of Senator Leland Yee and Assemblyman Gene Mullin for their help in this matter as well as concerned citizens like Jennifer Pfaff for their awareness and efforts in contacting the City. c.COUNCIL GOALS f. INCREASE THE MAXIMUM CHARGE ALLOWED FOR VALET PARKING Councilman Cohen asked about the maximum fee of $15 per vehicle as stated in the resolution. COP Van Etten explained that setting a cap on the fee allows for interim increases up to a maximum of $ 15 without the need for Council approval. The business owners set the actual fee based on the current market price. CM Nantell reviewed the staff report and requested Council confirm the list of goals for inclusion in the 2007108 budget. After Council accepted the list of goals, Mayor Nagel suggested renaming the Go Green task force (Goal No. 9) to the Green Ribbon task force with which Council agreed. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 49s Apri|2,2007 13. NEW BUSINESS Councilwoman Baylock requested calling up 1800 Trousdale Drive for Council review at the April 16th Council meeting. Councilman Cohen announced that there will be a presentation at the April l6th Council meeting by two architects of the plans for the Burlingame-Hillsborough History Museum. CLOSED SESSION CA Anderson advised that Council met in closed session and directed staff regarding the following: a. Claim of Joseph Zuffi 14. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a. Commission Minutes: Library Board of Trustees, February 20,2007; Parks & Recreation, March 15, 2007; Planning, March 26,2007 b. Department Reports: Police, February 2007;Library, March 9,2007 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Nagel adjoumed the meeting at 8:40 p.m. in memory of Edith Sperman and Casey Raffaelli of Burlingame and Matilda Wilbur of Hillsborough. Respectfully submitted, \h,4fu Doris City Clerk Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 496 April2,2007