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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1997.11.17BI,]RLINGAME, CALIFORNIA November 17, t997 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. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor O'Mahony. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Father Michael Mahoney of Our Lady of Angels Church. ROLL CALL COUNCIL PRESENT: COUNCIL ABSENT: HARRISON, JANNEY, KNIGHT, O'MAHONY, SPINELLI NONE MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 3, 1997 were approved after an addition on page 4 to show Councilwoman Janney seconded a motion. CEREMONIAL MATTER - PRESENTATION OF POLICE COMMENDATION TO WACEK DENNAOUI The Mayor announced that Wacek Dennaoui would receive a Commendation from the Police Chief for heroism. Chief Missel related that Wacek had witnessed a hit-run auto/pedestrian accident on California Drive and had pursued the suspect driver who fled the scene, stopped him and reasoned with the driver to return to the scene until police arrived. In an era when many people don't want to get involved, he was to be commended for his bravery. The audience applauded Wacek. CEREMONIAL MATTER - PRESENTATIONS TO COTINCILMAN HARRISON UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM CITY COUNCIL Mayor O'Mahony said she has had the pleasure of working with Councilman Harrison for the past eight years on the city council. She invited a representative from Assemblyman Papan's office to come forward and read an Assembly Resolution honoring Bud Harrison. Senator Kopp came forward and told about his 38 years of acquaintance with Bud, starting with the Presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy. He presented a Senate Resolution honoring Bud. A representative from Congressman Tom Lantos' office read from the Congressional Record a statement made by Lantos and presented it to Councilman Harrison. Supervisor Mary Griffin along with Supervisor Gordon presented a procla- mation signed by the entire Board of Supervisors honoring Councilman Harrison. Councilman Harrison's daughter Mary and granddaughter Mishell read a letter from President Bill Clinton and presented the framed letter and photograph of the President with Bud. Bruce Carlton, representing the Restaurant and Hotel Owners Association, presented a plaque thanking Bud for his support. Carlton commented on the large number of people present who were giving up Monday night football to honor Bud. Mayor O'Mahony read a proclamation from the mayor of the City of San Mateo. She then presented a proclamation and gift from the Burlingame city council, the gift was a woodcut 247 depicting the new Burlingame Library. Council members all commented on their acquaintance with Councilman Harrison, his service to the city and wished him well in his retirement. Councilman Harrison recalled his years of service and thanked the citizens for giving him the opportunity to serve; he recalled the many department heads he has worked with, many of whom were in the audience; he said he took particular pride in instituting the exemption for sidewalk repair costs for single-family homes, the wonderful new Fire Station and Library built during his tenure and the new parking lots in the business districts; he looked forward to the city continuing with the streetscape improvements and he encouraged the new council to ask Saks Fifth Avenue to contribute $1.25 million for a new parking lot as mitigation for their project, and to ask Safeway to consider relocating the building placement so that it backs onto Fox Plaza Lane and does not cause degradation of Primrose Road commercial frontage. He reminded council that the role of government is to serve the will of the people, not impose its will on the people. The large audience gave Councilman Harrison a standing ovation. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1583 AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXTEND THE TIMES AND DAYS IN WHICH LOADING ZONES AND SHORT TERM PARKING ZONES ARE EFFECTIVE Director of Public Works reviewed his memo of November 12 which recommended council hold a public hearing and adopt this ordinance. The current ordinance specifies times for yellow, white and green zones which are effective between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. of any day except Sundays and holidays. This change will authorize the City Engineer to install signs for these zones which would extend both the times and days as may be requires at a particular location, such as at the intersection of Lorton and Burlingame Avenues. This will allow the police to provide enforcement of these zones, thereby assisting in eliminating the parking of autos and motorcycles at times when drivers of these vehicles are causing considerable disturbance in the surrounding area. Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed Councilwoman Janney moved adoption of ORDINANCE 1578. Seconded by Councilman Harrison and carried unanimously 5-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS Karen Key presented a gift to Councilman Harrison and asked him to open it; it was a needlepoint pillow of the Burlingame City Seal. Carol Mink mentioned that Councilman Harrison should also be remembered for his many years of dedication as a teacher; he always encouraged his students to attend city council and planning commission meetings. Jackie Speier, former county and state legislator, commended Councilman Harrison for his exemplary service to the city and the county. Vic Mangini, former council member, also commented on working with Councilman Harrison at Burlingame High School. COMMISSION APPLICANTS - SCHEDULE INTERVIEWS AND MAKE APPOINTMENTS City Manager reviewed his memo of November 12 which recommended council extend the filing deadline for Civil Service and Beautification Commissions to December 22 because of an insufficient number of applicants. He suggested scheduling interviews prior to the December 1 council meeting for the other open seats and making appointments at that meeting. There is only one applicant for one November 17, 1997 248 Burlingame City Council opening on the Senior Commission. Councilman Harrison moved to reappoint the incumbents, Harber, Mayer, and Simonetti, to the Traffic Safety Parking Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Janney and carried unanimously 5-0. Councilman Harrison moved to appoint David Plyer to the Senior Commission. Seconded by Vice Mayor Spinelli and carried unanimously 5-0. Councilwoman Knight suggested continuing the deadline until December 22 for applications to the Beautification Commission and the Civil Service Commission. Council concurred. The mayor said appointments to the Park & Recreation Commission would be made at the December 1 meeting after interviews by Councilwoman Janney and herself. COUNCIL AUDIT COMMITTEE City Manager reviewed his memo of November 7 which suggested council designate two members to meet with the city's auditors, KPMG Peat Marwick, the City Manager and the Finance Director/ Treasurer in connection with the 1996-97 Audit and Financial Report. The City Attorney suggested that council wait to take action until the December 1 meeting because of the unique qualifications of our newly elected council member Joe Galligan who will be seated by then. Council concurred. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Harrison asked that item "b" be removed for a separate vote City Attorney's memo of November 10 recommended council reject all bids. The California Drive Interceptor Sewer Project is one of the key projects in the city. It is necessary to upgrade the sanitary sewer system and continue compliance with RWQCB and EPA requirements. Its construction will be extremely sensitive because it will occur in the center of the BroadwaylCaltrainlCalifornia Drive intersections and its total cost will exceed $4 million. The city opened bids on October 14 and the apparent low bidder was a joint venture of Darcy & Harty and Ranger Pipelines. However four contractors promptly protested the award of the bid because they alleged that the subcontractor listed to do the micro tunneling work was not qualified. State law does not allow substituting another subcontractor. Therefore, staff recommended council reject all bids and the specifications and notice inviting bids be redrafted and require a clear statement of qualifications to do the micro tunneling work as part of the bid submittal. Staff should be able to advertize for new bids in a few days. This will not greatly delay the project but the award of bid may require a special meeting in December. Removed AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO JOIN IN AMICUS BRIEF IN M1I.4GR,,4 R/DGE PARTNERS. LTD. vs CIW OF PACIFICA City Attorney's memo of November 7 recommended council approve the city attorney joining Burlingame City Council 249 November 17, 1997 b c RESOLUTION 88-97 REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA DRIVE INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECT - CP 9609 a. b in an amicus case at no cost to the city. Public Works memo of November 10 recommended council approve this permit subject to standard conditions. e.WARRANTS & PAYROLL Finance Director recommended payment of Warrants 54869 - 55294, duly audited, in the amount of $2,470,215.49, Payroll Checks for the month of October L997 in the amount of $ 1 ,603 , 161 .66 , and Electronic Fund Transfers for the month of October 1997 it the amount of $342,179.26. Councilwoman Knight moved approval of the Consent Calendar excepting item 'b. " Seconded by Vice Mayor Spinelli and carried unanimously 5-0. REMOVED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM Councilman Harrison said he would like a separate vote on this item because he had voted in opposition to the motion to deny the project at the last meeting. Councilwoman Janney said she had also voted in opposition. RESOLUTION 89-97 ADOPTING FINDINGS AND REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO GRANT A TAKE-OUT PERMIT FOR A JUICE BAR BUSINESS AT 1112 BURLINGAME AVENUE AND DENYING THE APPLICATION City Attorney's memo of November 10 recommended council adopt this resolution making findings and deny the application for a take-out permit, reflecting the 3-2 vote taken after the public hearing on November 3, 1997. Vice Mayor Spinelli moved approval. Seconded by Councilwoman Knight and carried 3-2 on roll call vote, Councilman Harrison and Councilwoman Janney voting no. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Vice Mayor Spinelli discussed the Airport Roundtable meeting. Councilwoman Knight attended the Educational Summit and a JPB meeting. Councilwoman Janney also told about the Education Summit and noted Burlingame could be proud of its "Burlingame Together" organization. Mayor O'Mahony attended a CCAG meeting. OLD BUSINESS Vice Mayor Spinelli asked about the parking and storing of trucks and recreational vehicles on California Drive and noted the ordinance would have to be changed to deal with this problem. Staff said the TSP Commission has reviewed this issue and will report back to council. November 17, 1997 250 Burlingame City Council a b c ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Commission Minutes: Library Board, October 21; Planning, November 10, 1997 Department Reports: Building, October 1997' Treasurer, October 31,, 1997 Letter from the Chamber of Commerce recommending dropping the Community Picnic event. The motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Vice Mayor Spinelli and carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Judith A. Malfatti City Clerk Burlingame City Council 25t November 17, 1991