Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2006.01.03BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of January 3,2006 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 Cathy Baylock called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. CLOSED SESSION CA Anderson advised that Council met in closed session and directed staff regarding the following a. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code $ 54957.6: City Negotiators: Jim Nantell, Deirdre Dolan, Glenn Berkheimer Labor Organization: Police Offi cers Association b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Govemment Code $ 54956.8 Property: South Lane Crossing Agency Negotiators: Jim Nantell, Lany Anderson, Syed Murtuza Negotiating Parties: Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Under Negotiation: Vacation of Crossing 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Sue Fuller. 3. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT : COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT : Baylock, Cohen, Keighran, Nagel, O'Mahony None 4. MINUTES One correction was made to the minutes of the December 19,2006 regular Council meeting: Add to Item 8.b.: Councilman Cohen expressed an interest in having the Parking Enterprise Fund paid back over time through installments from the General Fund. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the December 19,2005 regular Council meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 325 January 3,2006 5. a. PRESENTATION William Parker, Executive Director for the Community Action Agency of San Mateo County, Inc. (CAA), provided a brief presentation about the agency in support of their request for Council to consider making a new appointment to their Board. Council requested CC Mortensen to send a request through the City's List Serve and a letter to the Church Community asking for applicants interested in serving on the CAA Board. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO. 1775 PROHIBITING SPECTATORS TO GATHER AT OR BE PBESENT WITHIN 2OO FEET OF ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS. EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED OR SIDESHOWS COP Van Etten reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing on the adoption of an ordinance prohibiting spectators to gather at or be present within 200 feet of illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed or sideshows. Mayor Baylock opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve adoption of Ordinance No. 1775 addingChapter 10.72 to the Burlingame Municipal Code to prohibit the gathering of spectators at illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed and sideshows; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. b. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE ON ROLLINS ROAD ZONING This item was canceled. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS John Leos, 2989 Arguello, stated that there is a dangerous tree hazard at the entrance to Mills Canyon and requested the tree be removed. Mayor Baylock referred this item to P&RD Schwartz to resolve. There were no further comments from the floor. STAFF REPORTS TRANSMITTAL OF THE F"T 2OO4.O5 COMPREHENSIVE AIINUAL FINAIICIAL REPORT (CAFR) FinDir Nava provided a PowerPoint Presentation explaining the contents of the FY 2004-05 CAFR and the audit process. The City received a clean audit report with recommendations. Council complimented Finance staff for excellence in financial reporting. Council also complimented Department Heads and their staffs for having been conservative with spending and staying within-budget. Council requested the CAFR be placed on the City's website. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 6. il. 8. a. 326 January 3,2006 PRESENTATION BY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SAN MATEO COUNTY Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion accepting the 2004-05 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. b. TNTROpUCT ORpTNANCE TO AMENp,CHAPTER 6.24 (PEppLERS ANp SOLICITORS) AND REPEAL CHAPTER 6.26 SOLICITATIONS) CA Anderson reviewed the staff report and requested Council introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 6.24 (Peddlers and Solicitors) and repeal Chapter 6.2e 19h*itable Solicitations). Council requested picture identification be added to the solicitor's permit by the Police Department. COP Van Etten stated there would be no added staff expense to include the picture identification; however, there would be an additional charge for sending fingerprints to the California Department of Justice for processing. Mayor Baylock requested CC Mortensen read the title of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 6.24 (Peddlers and Solicitors) to conform to judicial decisions and repealing Chapter 6.26 (Charitable Solicita- tions). Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance with the Department of Justice charge to be added; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel, approved unanimously by voice vote. 5-0. Mayor Baylock requested CC Mortensen publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR - ^. AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT DONATIONS FOR CITY NEEDS CC Mortensen requested Council authorize the solicitation of donations from the public to fund items not included in the City's budget that would assist the staff in better serving the community. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. IO. COUNCIL RE,PORTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City. 11. OLD BUSINESS Councilwoman Keighran asked about the commissioner interview process. CM Nantell advised that his staff would coordinate scheduling the interview dates. 12. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Baylock advised Council of openings on three C/CAG committees. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 327 January 3,2006 13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a. Department Reports: Police, November 2005 b. Letter from Comcast concerning programming adjustment 14, ADJOURNMENT Mayor Baylock adjourned the meeting at 9 p.m. in memory of former Atherton Mayor Bill Conwell and retired Burlingame Police Officer James Case. Respectfully submitted, )-ra Doris . Mortensen City Clerk Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 328 January 3,2006 I I I