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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2006.08.21BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of August 21,2006 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 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Jean Silveira. 3. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT : COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT : Baylock, Cohen, Keighran, Nagel, O'Mahony None 5. a. 4. MINUTES Councilman Cohen made a motion to approve the minutes of the July I 7 , 2006 regular Council meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved by voice vote, 3-0-2 (Keighran and O'Mahony abstained). Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2006 adjoumed regular Council meeting; seconded by Councilman Cohen. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. PRESENTATIONS PRESENT THE WINNER OF THE CHARRETTE LOGO CONTEST Mayor Baylock presented the following awards for the Charrette Logo Contest: First Place went to Councilman Russ Cohen who entered under a nom de plume. The two Runners Up were Don Donoughe and Maryam Refahi. Congratulations to all. All contest entries will be displayed in the City Hall foyer through September 30th, the date the Charrette will be held at the Recreation Center. b.PRESENTATION BY SUPERINTENDENT SAM JOHNSON ON THE HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE Superintendent Johnson offered highlights of San Mateo Union High School District's Bond Measure M, which would provide continuation of the renovation and rehabilitation of older buildings and facilities. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 406 August 21,2006 A. ACTION ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE PLAN AND BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN IN ORDER TO COMPLETE IMPLEMENTATION OF SPECIFIC PLAN CP Monroe reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing and approve a resolution amending the Bayfront Specific Plan. Mayor Baylock opened the public hearing. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, spoke against some of the uses for the bayfront area. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 58-2006 adopting an amendment to the Bayfront Specific Plan of the Burlingame General Plan to complete implementation of the planning process for the Bayfront Specific Plan Area; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, 5-0. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Baylock advised that there will be a televised Study Session on the Peninsula lnterchange on September 5 at 6:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. DPW Bagdon advised that notices inviting the public to attend are being sent out. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 59.2006 ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT FROM PROPOSED FLOOR PROTECTION 8. A. REGARDING PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED DPW Bagdon reviewed the staff report listing the improvements needed that are covered by the measure and requested Council adopt a resolution that describes the Council's intent with regard to the projects to be funded from the November 2006 ballot Bond Measure H. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 59-2006 establishing the City Council's intent regarding projects to be funded from the proposed flood protection and public safety bond measure; seconded by Councilman Cohen. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, 5-0. b. PROVIDE DIRECTION ON PREPARATION OF SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDING REOUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND SELECTI ON OF A CONSULTANT TO PREPARE, THE SPECIFIC PLAN FOR DOWNTOWN AREA CP Monroe reviewed the staff report and requested Council confirm staff plans to have the Mayor appoint two City Council members and two Planning Commissioners to a working group to assist the consultant in preparing the scope of work for the Downtown Specific Plan. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 407 August 21,2006 Beverly Fujitani of ThyssenKrupp Elevator Co. spoke on their bid for the City Hall elevator. Charles Yoltz, 725 Yernon Way, advised that the next roundtable meeting discussion would be about charrettes on September 5 at Copenhagen Bakery. He also spoke on the use of potential revenue from the proposed Parks of the Future bond measure. Pat Giomi, 1445 Balboa Avenue, spoke on the Peninsula Interchange study session. There were no further comments from the floor. AND PUBLIC SAFETY BOND MEASURE Mayor Baylock stated that she would ask Planning Commission Chair Brownrigg to recommend two Planning Commissioners to the committee and requested interested Council members to contact her. Thus far, Councilmembers Keighran and Cohen have expressed interest. c.CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARI) Mayor Baylock and Vice Mayor Nagel interviewed three candidates for the Library Board position. Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to appoint incumbent Nancy Brock to the Library Board position for the full 3- year term; seconded by Mayor Baylock. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. P&RD Schwartz reviewed the staff report providing an update on the events planned for Burlingame's Centennial Celebration starting with a parade and kickoff ceremony on June 2, 2007 , and ending with a Centennial Ball and fireworks on the City's 100th birthday, June 6, 2008. He stated that every event would provide opportunities to learn about Burlingame's history. The Marketing Committee is working on centennial merchandize and a commemorative magazine. A project is in the early planning stages to place a commemorative fountain on the west side of the Burlingame Train Station. Citizens who want to volunteer or have suggestions for events or for the commemorative fountain design should contact the City Clerk. e. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE MAKING. CLARITYING, UPDATING AND MAKING CONSISTENT VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CA Anderson reviewed the staff report and requested Council introduce an ordinance making changes in the Municipal Code to update and clarify various provisions and to make provisions consistent with recent changes in the Zoning Code. Mayor Baylock requested CC Mortensen read the title of the proposed ordinance making clarifying and consistency amendments to various code sections of the Municipal Code and uncodified ordinances. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilman Cohen. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony. The motion was 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. f. PARKS FOR THE FUTURE PROPOSAL TO FUND PARKS AGENCIES WITHIN SAN MATEO COUNTY P&RD Schwartz reviewed the staff report and requested Council determine whether or not to support the Parks for the Future bond measure to be placed on the November 2006 ballot. This measure would increase county sales tax to 8.375o/o.If the bond is passed by San Mateo County voters, anticipated revenues to Burlingame would be $300,681. Julia Bott, Executive Director of the San Mateo County Parks Foundation, responded to Council's questions and urged endorsement of Parks for the Future, Bond Measure A. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 408 August 21,2006 d. UPDATE ON BURLINGAME'S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Mayor Baylock opened the floor for comments. Ron Weaver and Linda Dyson-Weaver, 1545 Burlingame Avenue, recommended Council support of this measure. There were no further comments from the floor. After Council discussion, CM Nantell advised that based on Council's feedback, a resolution to formalize support of this measure would be presented to Council at the September 5th Council meeting. Councilwoman Keighran requested removal of Item Nos. b., g. and k. from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. a.ADOPT A RESOLUTION NO. 60.2006 DESIGNATING VOTING DELEGATE FOR 2006 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE CC Mortensen requested Council approve Resolution No. 60-2006 designating Vice Mayor Nagel as Burlingame's voting delegate to the 2006 League of California Cities Annual Conference. c.TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP AND TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR LOT COMBINATION OF PORTIONS OF LOT 5, BLOCK 7, BURLINGAME LAND CO. MAP NO. 2 SUBDIVISION. 1512-1516 FLORIBUNDA AVENUE DPW Bagdon requested Council approve the Tentative Condominium Map and Final Parcel Map for a lot combination of portions of 1 5 l2-1516 Floribunda Avenue. d.CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR A s-UNIT COMME COWAN ROAD. PARCEL B-93. BLOCK 2.MAP OF EAST MILLSDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 1 SUBDIVISION DPW Bagdon requested Council approve the Final Condominium Map for a 5-unit commercial condominium at 821 Cowan Road. e.RESOLUTION NO. 62.2006 ACCEPTING THE MARSTEN OUTFALL PIPELINE ",BY ANDERSON PACIFIC ENGINEERIN DPW Bagdon requested Council approve Resolution No. 62-2006 accepting improvements of the Marsten Outfall Pipeline Project, Phase 2 by Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, lnc. f. RESOLUTION NO. 63.2006 ACCEPTING N CREEK SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT BY J. HOWARD ENGINEERING DPW Bagdon requested Council approve Resolution No. 63-2006 accepting improvements of the Easton Creek Sewer Rehabilitation Project by J. Howard Engineering, Inc. h. RESOLUTION NO. 65-2006 ACCEPTING CHULA VISTA STORM DRAIN PIPELINE PROJECT BY CASEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY DPW Bagdon requested Council approve Resolution No. 65-2006 accepting improvements of the Chula - Vista Storm Drain Pump Improvements by Casey Construction Company. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 409 August 21,2006 9. CONSENT CALENDAR j. l.RESOLUTION NO. 66.2006 TO REJE CT ALL BIDS AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO READVERTISE THE REPLACEMENT OF CITY HALL ELEVATOR PROJECT DPW Bagdon requested Council approve Resolution No. 66-2006 rejecting all bids for the City Hall Elevator Replacement Project. RESOLUTION NO. 67.2006 APPOINTING BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY TO REPRESENT BURLINGAME IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION (SFPUO FOR WATER PURCHASE AGREEMENT DPW Bagdon requested Council approve Resolution No. 67-2006 appointing the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency as the authorized representative of the City in discussions/negotiations with San Francisco for an agreement to provide a reliable supply of high quality water at a fair price. ADOPT BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR CITY CLERK'S OFFICE FinDir Nava requested Council approve Resolution No. 69-2006 approving transfer of funds for Fiscal Year 2006-07 to cover the special municipal election expenses for the 2006 General Obligation Bond. m.APPROVAL FOR CHIEF BUILDING O CIAL TO ATTEND AN OUT OF STATE CONFERENCE DPW Bagdon requested Council approve out of state travel for the Chief Building Office to Orlando, Florida to attend the International Code Conference annual business meeting and code adoption final hearings in September 2006- n FinDir Nava requested Council approve out of state travel for the Finance Director to San Antonio, Texas to attend the 92"d Annual Conference of the International City-County Management Association in September 2006. o. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL FinDir Nava requested approval for payment of Warrants #19843-20636 duly audited, in the amount of 52,043,073.52 (excluding Library checks #19843-19867 &20495-20526), Payroll checks #166041-166316 in the amount of $2,725,447 .31 for the month of July 2006. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Item Nos. a., c. through f, h. through j., and 1. through o. of the Consent Calendar; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. b.ADOPT A RESOLUTION NO. 61-2006 CORRECTING FEES FOR FIRE INSPECTION OF MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS AND POLICE REPOSESSION OF VEHICLESI AND REVISING MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT FACILITY USAGE Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes t. 4t0 August 21,2006 APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR FINANCE DIRECTOR CA Anderson requested Council approve Resolution No. 61-2006 amending the Master Fee Schedule for Fire multifamily inspections, Police repossession charges, and Parks & Recreation facilities. Councilwoman Keighran asked about the fee changes for use of the playing fields. P&RD Schwartz advised that the rental rates of the large fields would be increased, and rates for the small fields would be decreased as opposed to charging the same rate without regard to size. The increased rates also reflect the high quality of Burlingame's playing fields. Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to approve Resolution No. 61-2006 amending the Master Fee Schedule for Fire multifamily inspections, Police repossession charges, and Parks & Recreation facilities; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. ot!'RESOLUTION NO.006 AWARDING STREET RESURFACIN G PROGRAM 2006 TO INTERSTATE GRADING AND PAVING INC. AND APPROVE AN INCREASE IN PROPOSITION 42 FUND DPW Bagdon requested Council approve Resolution No. 64-2006 awarding the contract for the Street Resurfacing program 2006 to lnterstate Grading and Paving, Inc. and amending the 2006-07 Capital Improvement Plan by adding Proposition 42 monies to the resurfacing program. Councilwoman Keighran asked about the bid amounts being higher than the engineer's estimate for the project. DPW Bagdon advised that the estimate was produced during the design phase of the project, and the largest bid item is for asphalt which is dictated by petroleum prices. Therefore, when the bids were received, they reflected the current higher cost of petroleum and the potential for increased costs. Also, the amount of asphalt actually used might be more than the estimate due to unforeseen needs to complete the project to City standards. Vice Mayor Nagel made a motion to approve Resolution No. 64-2006 awarding the contract for the Street Resurfacing Program 2006 to lnterstate Grading and Paving, Inc. and amending the 2006-07 Capital Improvement Plan by adding Proposition 42 monies to the resurfacing program; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 68-REMOVAL-2006-k.RESO LUTION NO 2006 AWARDING TREE PRUNIN G AND 07 TO TIMBERLINE TREE SERVICE.INC. Councilwoman Keighran asked about the locations for tree pruning and stump removals. P&RD Schwartz advised that the areas selected for this contract have tree trimming needs that require special equipment. Timberline has the equipment needed to manage the taller trees in those areas. Councilwoman Keighran made a motion to approve Resolution No. 68-2006 awarding the contract for Tree Pruning & Stump Removal 2006-07 to Timberline Tree Service, Inc.; seconded by Vice Mayor Nagel. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 10. COUNCIL CO REPORTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 4tl August 21,2006 P&RD Schwartz requested Council approve Resolution No. 68-2006 awarding the contract for Tree Pruning & Stump Removal 2006-07 to Timberline Tree Service, Inc. Mayor Baylock asked Council's input on formatting the Joint City Council/Chamber of Commerce meeting scheduled for September 18 in the Council Chambers at 6:15 p.m. After Council discussion, the consensus was to proceed with the meeting as a study session which would be open to the public. John Root, 728 Crossway Road, spoke on Parks for the Future. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, spoke about the current mail-in hospital ballot. There were no further comments from the floor. DIRECT STAFF ON POSSIBLE STUDY SESSION FOR CAMPAIGN FINANCE REGULATIONS AND SET DATE FOR STUDY SESSION CA Anderson reviewed the staff report and requested Council discuss whether to schedule a study session on possible campaign finance regulations and to direct staff with regard to specific aspects to be researched for the study session. After Council discussion, issues of interest included a limit on contributions, a limit on loans, and placing campaign disclosures online. Council agreed to hold the study session after the November election. a. Mayor Baylock and Councilwoman Keighran met with Safeway's consultants for a tour of the site. Safeway consultants are open to suggestions and plan to attend the Charrette on September 30th. The Council subcommittee plins to meet with Safeway after September 30th and provide Council with an update at their regular meeting on October 16. c. WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAM Councilwoman Keighran asked for an update on the County's Work Furlough Program. CA Anderson advised that an update would be provided to Council at their regular meeting on September 5. 13. NEW BUSINESS a. REOUEST TO SET HEARING DATE FOR APPEAL OF TREE REMOVAL AT 1812 EASTON DRIVE Council set September 5, 2006, as the hearing date for the Beautification Commission appeal of tree removal at 1812 Easton Drive. b. UPDATE ON COMMISSIONERS ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS After discussion, Council directed staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature directed to all commissioners reminding them of the City's attendance standards, including the issue of tardiness, and to remind commission chairs of their responsibility to discuss absenteeism and tardiness with their commissioners. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 412 August 21,2006 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS 12, OLD BUSINESS b. SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATE ON SAFEWAY NEXT STEP c.PENINSULA INTERCHANGE STUDY SESSION Mayor Baylock reminded the audience of the televised Study Session on the Peninsula Interchange to be held on Tuesday, September 5, at 6:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 14.ACKN OWLEDGMENTS Commission Minutes: Traffic, Safety & Parking, June 8, 2006; Library, June 20, 2006; Beautification, July 13, 2006; Planning, July 24 & August 14,2006 b. Department Reports: Police, June & July 2006; Finance, June & July 2006; Building, July 2006 c. Three letters from Comcast concerning programming adjustment d. Letters from Samaritan House; Sustainable San Mateo County; Jobs for Youth; Call Primrose; Parca; Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County; Community Gatepath; Youth and Family Enrichment Services; Burlingame Historical Society; Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse; and Mission Hospice gratefully acknowledging the City's donation to their organizations e.Letters from Comcast and RCN advising the finance Director that they do not offer senior citizen discounts Vice Mayor Nagel reminded staff that Mel Feldman had requested this information. 15. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION b Mayor Baylock adjourned the meeting to the Closed Session at 10:25 p.m. in memory of Sister Diane Grassilli of the Sisters of Mercy. 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 Angela Ostini 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Baylock adjoumed the meeting at 10:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, a. )v"rfu City Clerk Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 413 August 21,2006