HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1999.01.04BI.JRLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
January 4,1999
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 at1:02 p.m. by Mayor Mary Janney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Ross Bruce, Broadway BID representative.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT:
GALLIGAN, JANNEY, KNIGHT, O'MAHONY, SPINELLI
NONE
MINUTES
At the last meeting council approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 16, 1998
subject to review of revisions to the third paragraph on page 3 regarding discussion of removal of
commissioners for non-attendance at commission meetings. Council reviewed the proposed revision;
Vice Mayor Knight added "when she was mayor in 1995 .." The revision was approved.
Council referred to the 1984 resolution which stated a commission position was vacant after missing
one-third of the meetings or four consecutive absences. There was further discussion; staff asked if
council would allow these people to reapply to the commission, noted one of these commissioner's
term is expired; Vice Mayor Knight mentioned when she was mayor in 1995 mayors wrote letters to
commissioners who were frequently absent. Councilman Galligan noted council is just declaring the
commission positions vacant. Vice Mayor Knight moved that the commissioner whose term is
expired should be dropped from consideration for reappointment and that two commission positions
be considered vacant due to lack of attendance at Park & Recreation Commission meetings.
Seconded by Councilman Spinelli and carried unanimously 5-0 on voice vote.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of Decemb er 7 , 1998 were approved after a change on page 9 by
Vice Mayor Knight who noted Councilman Spinelli, not she, asked the Fire Chief about item "h" and
on page 7 and Councilman Spinelli said Councilwoman O'Mahony asked for the resolution supporting
Alternative F2 runway at SFO under council committee reports.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
James Quinn, 1116 Vancouver, noted that he spoke at previous meetings regarding TCI providing the
Catholic network EWTN for our community; thanked council for adopting a resolution in support of
EWTN; his group met with TCI in December and they will be meeting again in the near future; noted
the January 20 council meeting date for TCI to respond is not a good date for his group and requested
council set another date after they resolve their discussions.
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REVIEW OF STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1120-1199 BROADWAY
Public Works Director reviewed his memo of December 29, 1998 which recofllmended council
review the design for the next phase of the Broadway Streetscape Improvements after a presentation
by the project consultant. In particular, council should provide guidance on whether to proceed with
a design that incorporates the improvements cited in the 1996 Streetscape Master Plan or proceed with
an alternate design as recently recommended by the Broadway Improvement District (BID). He noted
there would be a loss of 8 parking spaces on Broadway when the entire plan is completed because of
making parking spaces uniform in size and installing the bulb-outs at corners. The BID proposal
would keep the existing Magnolia trees, however costs for the streetscape would increase because of
need to replace storm drainage outside the root zone of the existing trees and requires removal of an
old abandoned water main; this cost would be somewhat offset because trees would not have to be
removed and replaced. He introduced Linda Gates, project architect, who showed drawings of the
proposed alternatives and discussed their advantages; council asked about newsracks, she said in most
cases they would be relocated into standardized racks around the corner and off Broadway or in areas
out of the pedestrian path created at bulbout corners; raised curbs , not bollards, would be used at the
other corners; council was pleased about changed angle of parking which would increase width of
driving lane on Broadway; asked about width of sidewalk which is 9 feet and at locations with
existing trees is six feet; appreciated the BID input, but reluctant to change plans which were
approved after area representative study groups and public hearings; discussed the membership of the
original Broadway streetscape committee; hate to lose healthy trees, but main concern is increasing
sidewalk width and reducing maintenance; discussed variety of tree species for replacement, noting
trees will grow; staff discussed a street and parking lot use survey. Ross Bruce, BID representative,
noted plan to remove the existing trees had caused a large outcry of concern; BID would like to see
Magnolia trees stay; he also noted the existing water main and drainage system are aged and will need
to be replaced in the future.
Council agreed that it preferred to stay with the original streetscape plan; this is a pedestrian area and
we need to widen the sidewalks. Councilman Spinelli moved to keep the original streetscape plan for
Broadway. Seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony and carried unanimously 5-0 on voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10.24 - CURFEW FOR MINORS
City Attorney's memo of December L6,1998 recommended introduce an ordinance amending the
city's curfew law regarding minors. Last year a San Diego curfew ordinance was declared uncon-
stitutional by a Court of Appeals. In September 1998 the ACLU contacted the city about a citation
issued to a Belmont juvenile for violation of our city's curfew ordinance and requested the city to halt
enforcement in light of the San Diego decision. Because litigation would probably be fruitless, the
city halted enforcement. The proposed ordinance amending our curfew law appears to meet the vague
outline given by the Court; in the proposed ordinance there are two curfews, one for those under 16
years of age and another for those 16 to 18 years of age and a number of exemptions.
Council discussed; previous ordinance was adopted in the 1940's; discussed cases before courts;
possible need to adopt as an urgency ordinance so that it takes effect immediately; staff can bring back
to next meeting where council can consider adopting an urgency ordinance. The mayor asked the
City Clerk to read the title of the ordinance. Councilman Galligan moved to waive further reading of
the ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Spinelli and carried unanimously. Councilman Galligan
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moved to introduce ORDINANCE 1606 Amending Chapter 10.24, Curfew for Minors and to bring
back as an urgency ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Spinelli and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 1-1999 IN SUPPORT OF ALTERNATIVE F2 FOR THE PROPOSED NEW
RUNWAYS AT SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
City Attorney reviewed his memo of December 15, 1998 which recofilmended council adopt this
resolution expressing a preference for Alternative F2 during consideration of possible runway
reconfiguration at SFO. San Francisco has begun the environmental review of possible runway
reconfiguration of SFO. Alternative F2 would add a north-south runway at the western half of the
airport facility; this would minimize overflights of Burlingame and Millbrae by moving these flights
further north and would reduce noise impacts. The other alternative would add this runway at the
eastern half of the airport, closer to Burlingame.
Councilwoman O'Mahony moved to adopt RESOLUTION 1-1999. Seconded by Councilman Spinelli
and carried unanimously on voice vote. Councilman Spinelli noted he would like to take copies of
council's action to the Airport Roundtable meeting.
1998 GRAND JURY REPORT
The City Manager reviewed his memo of December 18, 1998 which recommended council review the
Grand Jury Report and direct staff on the required responses regarding animal control services and
noise disclosure for dwellings within five miles of airports. The City Attorney reviewed both subjects
and his comments were attached.
Council discussed; agree might be good to have a unitbrm pet ordinance, but cat licensing is virtually
impossible; ALUC has responsibility and has discussed the noise disclosure issue for airports, council
did not see need for more regulation; staff will prepare a letter in response to the Grand Jury Report.
City Manager's memo of December 30, 1998 with attached draft minutes of the Planning Commis-
sion's special meeting recommended council discuss this issue; Councilwoman O'Mahony asked this
item be placed on the agenda. Councilwoman O'Mahony was concerned about some one story
residential projects that are being built which were not subject to design review but would impact the
neighborhoods where they were located. The commission discussed extending design review to first
floor additions and remodels and a plan for such review. Councilman Galligan and Mayor Janney did
not see this issue as an urgent need, should discuss at joint Planning Commission / Council meeting in
April or February study meeting; surprised to see this on agenda; Vice Mayor Knight and Councilman
Spinelli were also concerned about some one-story project and also about design of commercial
projects if near residential; concern about adding more work to Planning Commission and staff; staff
noted Planning Commission is still discussing this idea; council said let Planning Commission discuss
at the January 25 meeting and then bring back to council; don't want the Planning Commission to
overwork themselves, they have a very heavy work load now. Staff will report back to council at the
February l, 1999, council meeting.
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DISCUSSION OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 29. 1998
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CONSENT CALENDAR
a RESOLUTION 2-1999 AWARDING CONTRACT TO CH2M HILL FOR 1998 SANITARY
SEWER MASTER PLAN INFLOW AND INFILTRT{TION STUDIES - CP 9837
Public Works memo of December 28,1998 recommended council approve a contract with
CH2M Hill in the amount of $100,000 for professional services to develop a Sewer Master
Plan. In order to develop a five year Capital Improvement Plan it is necessary to conduct a
comprehensive city wide study to identify the extent and location of sanitary sewer upgrades
and repairs. Because of CH2M Hill's knowledge of both Burlingame's and Hillsborough's
existing sewer systems, the firm would be best suited to conduct this study and develop a plan.
RESOLUTION 3-1999 ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF SANCHEZ AVENUE WATER
MAIN REPLACEMENT BY KIMKAN CONSTRUCTION - CP 9595-1
Public Works memo of December 22,1998 recommended council approve a resolution
accepting the Sanchez Water Main as completed by Kimkan Construction in the amount of
$257,890.
City Clerk's memo of December 9, 1998 recommended council change the meeting date to
from April 17 to April 24, 1999 because of a conflict with the Chamber "Progress Seminar. "
ACCEPT ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 1997-98 FISCAL
YEAR
Finance Director's memo of December 10, 1998 recommended council accept the Financial
Report. The audit committee, consisting of council members Rosalie O'Mahony and Joe
Galligan, met with staff on December 1, 1998 to review the draft audit and financial state-
ments. The committee also reviewed hotel tax audits, audit of gross receipts parking fees, and
the normal compliance reports for the appropriation limit and Measure A transportation
expenditures. Financial Services Manager Linda Lee managed the audit process.
e ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S FARMERS MARKET
City Manager's memo of December 21, 1998 with the Chamber's letter of December 14
recommended council approve a one year extension of the Farmers Market.
RESOLUTION 4-1999 APPROVING REVISED PLANNING COMMISSION RULES OF
PROCEDURE
City Attorney's memo of December 30 recommended council approve the revised Rules of
Frocedure for the Planning Commission.
Councilman Galligan moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilman Spinelli
and carried unanimously 5-0 on voice vote.
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CHANGE CITY COUNCIL / PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT MEETING DATE
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Councilman Galligan attended the Convention Bureau, school liaison meeting, Burlingame Together
and the Chamber Coffee and Commerce event. Councilwoman O'Mahony attended a CCAG
meeting, CMAQ where the 2000 census was discussed and the Legislative committee. Councilman
Spinelli also attended the Chamber coffee. Vice Mayor Knight attended a school liaison meeting and
Criminal Justice meeting. Councilman Galligan appreciated the report about Council of Cities voting
procedures and thought that report should be part of a packet for new council members. Mayor
Janney attended CCAG, Convention Bureau, Council of Cities and the Chamber coffee.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilwoman O'Mahony thought the 1984 resolution regarding the mayor voting should be revised;
staff will bring back revisions for discussion. Vice Mayor Knight recalled legislative meetings where
discussion led to her coming back to council for a consensus before she voted on an issue.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Commission Minutes: Senior, November 19; Beautification, December 3; Park & Recreation,
December 17; Planning, December 14,1998.
Department Reports: Police, November 1998; Treasurer, November 30, 1998
Minutes of the Broadway BID, December 8, 1998
Convention Bureau Report of November 1998
Letter from Amir Fanai regarding need for a pedestrian stop light on California Drive at
Carmelita; response from public works. Councilman Spinelli noted autos seem to speed up in
the area; police will monitor the area.
Letter from the City of South San Francisco and the Harbor District asking for a resolution in
support of ferry service from the Oyster Point Marina to the East Bay and San Francisco.
Council agreed to support this proposal; staff will bring back a resolution.
Letter from Mills Peninsula Hospitals stating it was listed among the top 100 hospitals in the
nation.
h. Memo from the City Manager regarding TCI and EWTN
ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY TONY GOVERNALE
Mayor Janney noted with sadness the recent death of a former mayor of San Bruno, Tony Governale,
who was also active on the Expo Board. After a moment of silence in his memory, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:43 p.m
Judith A. Malfatti
City Clerk
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
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