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Home My WebLink AboutMin - CC - 2007.06.18BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of June 18,2007 JOINT COUNCIL AND BEA ATION COMMISSION MEETING Burlingame City Council met with the Beautification Commission. Agenda items discussed were Easton Tree selections, Street Tree planting for streets with few trees, Centennial Tree planting, proposed Landscape Award, and creation of a Separate Advocacy Group for Trees in Burlingame. 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 7:07 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Fiona Hamilton. 3. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT : COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT : Baylock, Cohen, Keighran, Nagel, O'Mahony None 4. MINUTES Two corrections were made to the minutes of the May 30, 2007 Budget Study Session: Item I, second to last sentence, replace the word "frnalized" with "preliminary"; Item VII, first sentence replaced with "Council agreed to increase low-flow toilet and washing machine rebate funding for single families to $15,000 and add to the rebate program $15,000 for multi-family dwellings and $15,000 for commercial." Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the May 30, 2007 Budget Study Session; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2007 regular Council meeting; seconded by Councilman Cohen. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. PRESENTATIONS5. a.NOF SAY PO Mayor Nagel congratulated the following Centennial contest winners Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 528 CONTE June 18,2007 Essay Contest Winners 1 Kathy Zhang 2. Candace Hagey 3. Alina Utrata* Lincoln Elementary School Our Lady of Angels Bu rli ngame I ntermed i ate Schoo/ Lincoln Elementary School St, Catherine of Siena Franklin Elementary School Burlingame I ntermediate School Bu rli ng ame I nte rmediate Schoo/ St Catherine of Siena Franklin Elementary Schoo/ Lincoln Elementary School Franklin Elementary School Franklin Elementary School Our Lady of Angels 3d Grade 5m Grade 6th Grade Poetry Contest Winners 1. Brodie Knibbs Kindergarten 2. Emily lsip 2no Grade 3. Morgan Murphy 5tn Grade 4. Jennifer Kao 6tn Grade 5. Kelly Zhong* 7th Grade Poster Contest Winners 1. Ethan Lew Kindergarten 2. Samantha Drake* l't Grade 3. Brenna Connolly 2no Grade 4. Emily Drake 3,0 Grade 5. Lillian Li 4tn Grade 6. Claire Unger Sth Grade * Grand Prize Winner in each category b. RECOGNITION OF FIRE PERSONNEL Mayor Nagel awarded proclamations to the four fire personnel responsible for apprehending a purse snatcher. Fire Chief Don Dornell related that on Mother's Day, May 13,2007, Central County Fire - Department Truck 34 was on Burlingame Avenue retuming to their station from a detail when they noticed a young man running with a purse. They pursued apprehension of the young man and returned the purse to a mother who had been enjoying her day. The fast-acting crew is comprised of Captain Gus Rueb, Firefighter Ryan Klarich, Firefighter Scott Stacey and Firefighter Rob McNichol. c. REPORT BY ADDRESSING CONCE RNS OF CITIZENS E AT TOWN HALL MEETING IN MARCH Roxanne Cruz, PG&E Govemmental Relations, introduced Mitchell Kirk, PG&E Maintenance Division Superintendent, who advised that recently fault indicators were installed to announce outages and explained the reasons for some of the recent outages in Burlingame. He stated that they have set up a new email that Burlingame residents can use to report outages when their power is restored: burlineameoutaees@pse.com. PG&E is also planning to add an online form to its website for reporting outages in 2008. Mayor Nagel stressed the importance of continuing to report outages by calling PG&E at l-800-743-5002.If you experience momentary outages of less than five minutes, it's better to call 1-800-743-5000. From the floor, Sally Ross, 1248Drake Avenue, asked about PG&E's notification policy on tree trimming. Superintendent Kirk will check on PG&E's specific policy and let her know. He encouraged residents to call PG&E immediately at 1-800-743-5002 to report any problems with PG&E's tree trimming. CM Nantell advised citizens with tree trimming issues on weekends to call PG&E or 911. The 911 calls will be referred to the City's arborist on call if necessary. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 529 June 18,2007 a. CERTIEICATION OF A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. DETERMINATION OF PARIflNG STANDARD FOR ANIMAL SHELTER/ANIMAL RESCUE FACILITY USES IN THE CITY; APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR BUILDING HEIGHT AND USES AS ANIMAL SHELTER/ANIMAL RESCUE FACILITYI AND DESIGN REVIEW OF STRUCTURES AT 1450 ROLLINS ROAD/2O EDWARDS COURT. BURLINGAME. CALIFORNIA (APN 026.102-050) (ZONE M-lI PROPERTY OWNER: HENRY HORN &SONS. INCORPORATED I APPLICANT : PENINSULA HUMANE SOCIETY & SPCA; ARCHITECT: GEORGE MIERS & ASSOCIATES) (Flxal Acrrox oN rHrs appt-rcluoN wls coxrtNupo Fnovl JUNB 4.2007-rHe PUBLIC HEARING WAS ox JUNB 4.20072 AND No FURTHER TE WILL BE TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION AT THIS MEETING) CP Monroe reviewed the staff report and requested Council to take action on Resolution No. 45-2007 for certifications of the Final Environmental lmpact Report, determination of the parking standard for animal shelter/rescue facility uses, and conditional use permits and design review for the PHS & SPCA project' The following typographical corrections were made to Condition No. 20: replace Trousdale Drive with Rollins Road; and No. 64: replace are with area. All Council members confirmed they had reviewed the documents submitted by this project's opponent. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve Resolution No. 45-2007 affrrming a decision of the planning Commission to certify a Final Environmental Impact Report, determine parking standard for animal shelter/animal rescue facility uses in the city, approve Conditional Use Permits for building height and for use as an animal shelter/animal rescue facility, and Design Review of structures at 1450 Rollins Road/ 20 Edwards Court, Burlingame, California (APN 026-102-050),Zone M-l; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. b. ADOPT 2OO7-08 BUDGET AND GANN LIMIT RESOLUTIONS FinDir Nava reviewed the staff report and requested Council to hold a public hearing and adopt two annual budget approval resolutions adopting the 2007-08 budget and establishing the 2007-08 Gann (appropriation) limit. Mayor Nagel complimented the City for the great job they've done this past year and reviewed milestones of City achievementJ during Fiscal Year 2006-07. The list of achievements will be posted on the City website soon. Mayor Nagel opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve Resolution No. 46-2007 adopting Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve Resolution No. 47-2007 establishing the 2007-08 Appropriation Limit pursuant to Article XIII B of the Califomia Constitution; seconded by Councilman Cohen. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 7 PUBLIC Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes MMENTS 530 June 18,2007 Dan Andersen,728 Vernon Way, spoke on the parking permit program. CM Nantell advised that the matter is being discussed by the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission. Patricia Gray, 1616 Adeline Drive, spoke on why Burlingame should become a solar city. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, spoke on Burlingame shuttle route. Mary Hunt, 725 Vernon Way, spoke on the closing of South Lane due to Caltrain's upgrade of the Burlingame Train Station platform. Mayor Nagel advised that the Caltrain groundbreaking ceremony will be held on June 28,2007 . Bobbi Benson, 550 El Camino Real, spoke about the train station. 8.STAFF REPORTS AND CO CATIONS A. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mayor Nagel stated that there were seven applicants for the two Library Board seats. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to re-appoint Catherine McCormack and Pat Toft to the Library Board of Trustees; seconded by Councilwoman Keighran. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. b. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO BEAUTIFICATION SION Mayor Nagel stated that there were two applicants for the Beautification Commission seat. Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to appoint Bobbi Benson to the Beautification Commission; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. c. PRESENTATION OF THE CITY URBAN FOREST MA NT PLAN P&RD Schwartz reviewed the staff report and highlights of the newly consolidated Urban Forest Management Plan of City practices and policies currently in effect for managing City trees. The plan is in draft form. Still being compiled for incorporation into the plan are the following sections: Trees and Sidewalk Impacts, Pruning Standards Specific to Species, Pesticide Use, Tree Protection During Construction, and Landscaping Impacts. PR&D Schwartz stated that the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission is working with the Public Works Department to develop a section in the plan on Trees and Roadway Impacts. The Beautification Commission will host a public meeting on June 28,2007 , at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Room 204, to review the replacement tree list for Easton. During Council discussion, Councilman Cohen expressed concern about disclosure to potential buyers of properties containing heritage trees and the permit requirements for tree removal or tree work. From the floor, Mary Hunt, a local realtor, stated that realtors must disclose special tree information so buyers are made aware of the requirements. Ms. Hunt recommended that the city send a letter to local realtors reminding them of the disclosure requirement. Mayor Nagel stated that adoption of the completed Urban Forest Management Plan is scheduled for the August 20'h City Council meeting. Also, Council will consider the fate of the tree in front of the Easton Library at that meeting. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 531 June 18,2007 A. RESOLUTION NO. 48-2007 APPROVING A EMENT WITH WINZLER & KELLY FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVI FOR THE MARSTEN STORM DRAIN OUTFALL PIPELINE AND DISCHARGE SLRUCTURE PROJECT, PHASE 3 DPW Bagdon requested Council approve Resolution No. 48-2007 atthoizing execution of agreement for professional services with Winzler and Kelly Consulting Engineers for the Marsten Storm Drain Outfall Pipeline and Discharge Structure Project, Phase 3. b ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 49-2007 GRANTING APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EIP/PBS&J TO PERFORM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SERVICES RELATED TO THE DOWNTOWN BURLINGAME SPECIFIC PLAN CDD Meeker requested Council approve Resolution No. 49-2007 gratting approval to enter into a professional services agreement with EIP/PBS&J to perform environmental review services related to the Downtown Burlingame Specific Plan. c.ADOPTION OF POLICY FOR USE OF PRIVATE BARBEOUES IN CITY PARKS P&RD Schwartz requested Council approve adoption of the Policy for Use of Private Barbeques in City Parks. d. APPROVAL OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION R MEDIATION SERVICES CONTRACT FOR FY 2OO7l08 FinDir Nava requested Council approve Resolution No. 50-2007 afihot'rzing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center to provide conciliation and mediation services in 2007. e.APPROVAL OF C R OF COMMERCE PROMOTIONAL CES CONTRACT FOR F"I/ 07/08 FinDir Nava requested Council approve Resolution No. 5I-2007 authorizing the City Manager to execute agreement with the Burlingame chamber of Commerce to provide information and promotional services in 2007-08. f. COMMUNITY GROUPS FUNDING AW FOR FY O7l08 FinDir Nava requested Council finalize the community group funding awards for FY 07108. g. AppRovAL oF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR FINANCE DIRECTOR TO EAST ELMHURST NEW YORK FinDir Nava requested Council approve the Finance Director's out-of-state travel to East Elmhurst, New York to attend the Summer Meeting of the Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council July 12- 14,2007. h WARRANTS & P Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes AYROLL 532 June 18,2007 FinDir Nava requested approval for payment of Warrants #25666-261 90 duly audited, in the amount of $2,246,288.37 (excluding Library checks #25666-25704);Payroll checks #168527-168725 in the amount of $2,312,238.37 for the month of May 2007. - Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilman Cohen. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. IO. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the floor 12. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business 13. NEW BUSINESS Vice Mayor O'Mahony suggested some changes and additions to the Milestones list. Mayor Nagel requested Council submit changes to the City Manager's office for final compilation of the list. 14. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS - a. Commission Minutes: Traffic, Safety and Parking, April 12,2007; Parks & Recreation, May 77,2007' Planning, June 1 1,2007 b. Department Reports: Building, May 2007; Police, May 2007; Finance, May 2007 15. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Nagel adjoumed the meeting at 9:18 p.m. in honor of Planning Director Meg Monroe who will be retiring this summer. Ms. Monroe received a standing ovation. CLOSED SESSION: CA Anderson advised that Council met in closed session and directed staff regarding the following a. Labor Negotiations pursuant to (Government Code $ 54957.6): City Negotiators: Jim Nantell & Deirdre Dolan Labor Organizations: AFSCME, Locals 2190 and 829; BAMM; Teamsters Local 856; Department Heads; and Unrepresented Employees - b, Threatened Litigation (Government Code $ 54956.9(bxl), (3)(C)): Claim of David McNinch & Gisela Paulsen and claim of Laila Mousa Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 533 June 18,2007 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Nagel adjoumed the meeting at 10:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ortensen City Clerk Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 534 June 18,2007 d