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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2007.04.16BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of April 16,2007 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. )PLEDGE OF AI,I,EG IANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Richard Terrones. 3. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT : COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT : Baylock, Cohen, Keighran, Nagel, O'Mahony None 4. MINUTES Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve the minutes of the Api12,2007 regular Council meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony. The motion was approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Keighran abstained). 5. PRESENTATIONS a. BEST OF BURLINGAME AWARI) Mayor Nagel presented The Studio Shop with the Best of Burlingame award. John and Martha Benson have been giving back to Burlingame ever since they bought The Studio Shop in 1955 from a family who started it in 1915. It is the oldest retail establishment in Burlingame. The Bensons were selected as Burlingame "Citizens of the Year" in 1989 for their many contributions to the community. The current owners of The Studio Shop are Janet Benson Martin and Carl Martin, who both grew up in Burlingame. Now they have children of their own in Burlingame; and The Studio Shop continues to donate generously to numerous local organtzations. "My parents were great role models," Janet said, "teaching us by example about giving back to the community you live in. We feel that being in a community includes giving back to that community that has taken such good care of us and our family. Burlingame raised both Carl and me and is helping to raise our sons." b.PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING WEST NILE VIRUS AND MOSOUITO VECTOR CONTROL AWARENESS WEEK As Burlingame's representative to the San Mateo County Mosquito Abatement District, Dennis Preger accepted a proclamation from Mayor Nagel declaring the week of April 23 through Apil 29 , 2OO7 , as West 497 Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes April 16,2007 C. KEY INDICATORS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES HRD Dolan presented an overview of the key indicators for the Human Resources Department. HR Specialist LisaZarubin provided an overview of the employees' Quality of Work Life Committee. 6. a. d.HISTORICAL MUSEUM STRUCTURAL REPORT AND FUTURE VISION AT BURLINGAME TRAIN STATION Councilman Cohen stated that previously, the City of Burlingame provided the Burlingame Historical Society with a matching grant for a Historic Structures Report of the future museum site, the Burlingame Train Station. Architect Michael Garavaglia presented the report. He stated that the building is one of the oldest mission style structures anywhere and overall, is in good condition. The building is in need of some maintenance repairs and recommends needed seismic stability, disabled access, and limited structural changes to accommodate museum use. The building's roof tiles are significant because some of them are from Mission San Antonio De Padua dating back to the late 1700's. Architect and Burlingame Planning Commissioner Richard Terrones spoke on the Burlingame Historical Society's vision for a museum that will attract young and old, alike. He provided an overview of proposed concepts and development of the museum. The estimated cost is about $1 million for the construction. The projected opening of the museum is in the fall2007. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF BROADWAY AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 2OO7IO8 FinDir Nava reviewed the staff report and requested Council to hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 34-2007 setting 2007-08 assessments for the Broadway Area Business Improvement District. Mayor Nagel opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 34-2007 establishing})}T-}S assessments for the Broadway Area Business Improvement District; seconded by Councilman Cohen. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. b. (D REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATIO N. DESIGN REVIEW. CONDOMINIUM HEIGHT AND LOT COVERAGE FOR A NE W SEVEN-STORY. 25.UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM: AND (ii) TENTATM CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR A 2s.UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 18OO TROUSDALE DRIVE _ 0.503 ACRE PORTION OF BLOCK 7. MAP OF MILLS ESTATE NO. 3 SUBDIVISION. PM 06-01 498 Burlingame City Council April 16, 2007 Approved Minutes Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness Week. Mr. Preger introduced Bob Gay, District Manager, who advised that mosquito abatement in Burlingame started in 1914 and became one of the first districts to be certified in the state. Last year there were no human cases in San Mateo County of West Nile Virus due to their control of mosquitoes. They currently test 20,000 mosquitoes for the virus and 1200 ticks for Lyme Disease on a yearly basis. PERMIT. FRONT SETBACK VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR CP Monroe reviewed the staff report and requested Council to hold a public hearing and take action. Mayor Nagel opened the public hearing. Rita Munoz-Boyle of Dan Ionescu Architects & Planners - represented the applicant. The following citizens spoke: Alex Bauer, 1135 Eastmoor Road, and Pat Giomi, 1445 Balboa Avenue. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman Baylock commented that this is the first large project in the new North Burlingame Specific Plan area and that this project incorporates what was envisioned for the plan. Councilwoman Baylock requested the addition of a condition requiring the street trees be red oak. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve Resolution No. 35-2007 approving Mitigated Negative Declaration, Design Review, Residential Condominium Permit, Front Setback Variance and Conditional Use Permits for height and lot coverage and the addition of a condition requiring the street trees be red oak; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve the Tentative Condominium Map for a 25-unit condominium at 1800 Trousdale Drive; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. RESOLUTION NO. 33-2007 OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR CITY SERVICES FOR FY 2OO7.O8 FinDir Nava reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing and approve the resolution implementing adjustments to the City of Burlingame's Master Fee Schedule for FY 2007-08 - Mayor Nagel opened the public hearing. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, spoke. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve Resolution No. 33-2007 approvin92007 Master Fee Schedule for City Services; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. d. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1805 FOR SIONS TO FEES FOR WATER SERVICE (WATER SERVICES AND METER INSTALLATIONS) DPW Bagdon reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing and adopt an ordinance revising fees for water service. Mayor Nagel opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1805 adopting revisions to installation fees for water service; seconded by Councilman Cohen. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Nagel directed CC Mortensen to publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of adoption Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 499 April16,2007 c. 8. n. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Pat Giomi, 1445 Balboa Avenue, spoke on public access television and spoke on the City's bicycle committee. There were no further comments from the floor. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS INTRODUCE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND MAKING CONFOR G CHANGES TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE CM Nantell reviewed the staff report and requested Council introduce an ordinance establishing the Community Development Department and making conforming changes to the Municipal Code. Mayor Nagel requested CC Mortensen read the title of the proposed ordinance establishing the Community Development Department and making conforming changes to the Municipal Code. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Nagel requested CC Mortensen publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption. b. POLICY ISSUES FOR CITIZENS SURVEY CM Nantell reviewed the staff report requesting Council direction as to the selection of three policy issue questions they would like to include in the Citizens Survey that will be conducted this spring. After Council discussion of the questions proposed, the majority preferred Item 4. on Neighborhood Traffic, and Item 3.b. on Public Information. CM Nantell advised that staff would return on April 18 for Council approval of a third policy question on environmental (green) issues. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Nagel requested removal of Item 9.d. from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. a.RESOLUTION NO. 32-2007 ACCEPTING MILLS TANK RETROFIT PROJECT BY ANDERSON.PACIFIC ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION DPW Bagdon requested Council approval of Resolution No. 32-2007 accepting improvements of the Mills Tank Seismic Retrofit Project by Anderson-Pacific Engineering Construction, City Project No. 80950. RESOLUTION NO. 3T.2OO7 APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGRE,EMENT WITH METCALF & EDDY FOR THE TROUSDALE PUMP STATION SUPPLY PIPELINE DESIGN CITY PROJECT NO. 80910 DPW Bagdon requested Council approval of Resolution No. 3l-2007 authorizing execution of agreement for professional services with Metcalf & Eddy for the Trousdale Pump Station Supply Pipeline Design, City Project No. 80910. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes b. 500 April 16, 2007 c.APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 30-2007 AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY/COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS OF SAN MATEO COUNTY (C/CAG) AND APPROVAL OF THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - DPW Bagdon requested Council approval of Resolution No. 30-2007 authorizing continued participation in the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) and approval of the Joint Powers Agreement and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Joint Powers Agreement. e. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT THE ED 2OO7 CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR CC Mortensen requested Council approve the Revised 2007 Burlingame City Council Calendar reflecting the cancellation of the July 2nd and August 6'h regular City Council meetings, the addition of two Joint City Council meetings on May 7th and June 18th, and the new date for the Joint Council and Chamber of Commerce meeting of May 21't. F CIL MEMBER TO BAWSCA BOARI)F BAY AREA REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM FINANCING AUTHORITY (RFA) CM Nantell requested Council appoint Vice Mayor O'Mahony to a second four-year term as a member of the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) Board of Directors and the Bay Area Regional Water System Financing Authority (RFA). (,t!'WARRANTS AND PAYROLL FinDir Nava requested approval for payment of Warrants #24398-24879 duly audited, in the amount of $7,934,067.36 (excluding Library checks #24579-24619); Payroll checks #168107-168319 in the amount of - $2,305,165.63 for the month of March 2007. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve Items a.,b., c., e., f., and g. of the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. d.AWARD CONTRACT TO KEVIN GARDINER & ASSOCIATES FOR PREPARATION OF THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN Mayor Nagel requested a timeline of the Downtown Specific Plan Program. CP Monroe advised that this program includes a citizen advisory committee and a series of workshops and public meetings. The first part of the program, from now until September, is the time period for background work. The public participation program will begin in September with one public meeting to be held each month through December. The citrzen advisory committee meetings will be held during the same time period. There is a public workshop in January, a Joint Study Session with Council and the Planning Commission in January, a citizen advisory committee meeting in March, a Planning Commission study meeting in March, and a public review meeting in mid-March. From January to July, suggested alternatives will be sorted out; and a plan will be devised. The plan adoption process should start after July 2008. Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to approve Resolution No. 29-2007 approving agreement with Kevin Gardiner & Associates to prepare a specific plan for the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; seconded by Councilwoman - Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes f. 501 April 16, 2007 After Councilwoman Baylock stated that concemed citizens were in attendance awaiting Council's decision to set an appeal hearing date on 2212Hlllside Drive, Mayor Nagel moved to New Business, Item 13. 13. NEW BUSINESS Council set May 7,2007, as the hearing date for the Planning Commission appeal of 2212 Hillside Drive. Councilman Cohen commented on Council's right to review issues. Councilman Cohen suggested adding a provision for community grants that recipients report back on how the grant money was spent. 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 Giomi, 1445 Balboa Avenue, spoke on Caltrain. There were no further comments from the floor. 12. OLD BUSINESS Mayor Nagel requested scheduling a Town Hall meeting on civic engagement. The Council subcommittee will set a date. DPW Bagdon presented the new environmental (green) question for the Citizens Survey as previously discussed in Item 8.b. as follows: "The city should support environmentally friendly (green) measures, such as purchasing hybrid vehicles for the city fleet or installing solar panels on city buildings, even if the cost exceeds the projected savings: strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree or unsure." Council agreed to the addition of this question to the survey. 14. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a. Commission Minutes: Beautification, April 5,2}}7;Planning, Apil 9,2007 b. Department Reports: Building, March2007 15. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Nagel adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 10:30 p.m. CLOSED SESSION CA Anderson advised that Council met in closed session and directed staff regarding the following: a. Threatened Litigation (Government Code $ 54956.9(bX1), (3XC)): Claim of Joseph Bronzini Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 502 April 16,2007 b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code $ 54956.8: Property: Frontage Road along El Camino Real in front of 1766F,lCamino Real Agency negotiators: Jim Nantell, Meg Monroe, Lany Anderson Negotiating parties: Certosa, Inc. Under negotiation: Exchange of property 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Nagel adjourned the meeting at 10:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 503 April 16,2007