HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2000.06.19BTJRLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
June 19,2000
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 Rosalie O'Mahony called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Jen Dole of the Cancer Society's Walk.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: COFFEY, GALLIGAN, JANNEY, SPINELLI, O,MAHONY
MEMBERS ABSENT: NONE
Vice Mayor Galligan made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 2000;
seconded by Councilwoman Janney. Motion approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilman Coffey made a motion to approve the minutes of the study meeting of June 7,2000;
seconded by Councilwoman Janney. Motion approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS5.
a.PUBLIC HEARING AND ON ON A PROPOSED OFFICE PROJECT AT 301
AIRPORT BL\TD., ZONED C.4
Councilman Coffey made a motion to continue the public hearing for the project at 301 Airport Blvd. to
July 5, 2000; seconded by Councilwoman Janney. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
b. 2O()O.O1 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION BY RESOLUTION 65.2000
City Manager noted that Council received a proposed budget on May 2; it was reviewed at the study
session on June 7ft; this is the time and place for a public hearing on the budget and the appropriation
limit. Individually, the council reviewed each of the budgets and capital program and made no changes.
There was a suggestion by Vice Mayor Galligan regarding the allocation of funding to 16 community
groups totaling 546,250, which was supported by the Council. It was recoflrmended that the increase for
these allocations to community groups be transferred from the contingency reserve.
Vice Mayor Galligan asked how the upgrading of the sound system in the Council Chambers would be
funded. City Manager stated there is sufficient money in the capital project for City Hall improvements
that will cover the cost of upgrading the system and replacing the microphones.
Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed.
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4. MINUTES
Councilwoman Janney made a motion to approve the2000-2001 budget by Resolution 65-2000; seconded
by Vice Mayor Galligan. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Councilman Spinelli made a motion to approve the Gann Limit by Resolution 66-2000; seconded by
Councilman Coffey. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
c. RESOLUTION 67-2000 - RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO AC REAL
PROPERTY AT 1369 N. CAROLAN AVENUE FOR CORPORATION YARD
EXPANSION
City Attorney Anderson stated that the purpose of this acquisition is to make possible the rearrangement
of the buildings, parking and storage areas on site for the rebuilt corporation yard. With acquisition of
this property as well as the property to the south, the corporate yard should be modernized within the next
five to six years. The property is currently owned by a trust that is concemed about how much the
property is worth as well as what to invest the purchase money in. With these to concerns, the City has
been unable to reach an agreement. However, it is necessary to move ahead with design. The
Resolution of Necessity details the issue with the existing tenants Pacific Construction. The Public
Works Director has been working with the Architect to come up with a plan so we could phase the project
and allow the tenant to complete the five years of their existing lease. The tenant has put major
improvements into the building, which has almost doubled the worth of the building; seems like the better
part of economics and community spirit would be to allow the tenant to complete their lease. In retum,
the tenant has tentatively agreed to waive rights to goodwill and relocation, which is significant savings to
the City. In addition, they would remain our tenant and continue to pay income to us in lease payments
over the next five years. The phasing will complicate the project to a degree since there is some grading
that is needed on the site, but should be able to work through when title is acquired. The largest
complication is that the central building for the corporation yard would rest either on or across the
existing property line, which is why we need to acquire the property now.
Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed.
Councilman Coffey made a motion to approve Resolution of Necessity to Acquire Real Property at i369
N. Carolan Avenue; seconded by Councilwoman Janney. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no public comments.
7. STAFF RE,PORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE 1630 ESTABLISHING 2000-01 WATER RATES
City Manager noted that each year water and sewer rates are reviewed; this year the proposed rate for
water would increase 7.9%. In addition to the 7.9%o itthe consumption rate, Staff is also recommending
a .79 per month increase in the base monthly charge for a typical residential water meter from $5.21 to
$6.00; the fixed rate is to cover the basic cost of the water system. The combined effect of the two
increases is a 9.60/o increase. Even with this increase, Burlingame continues to enjoy rates that are lower
than our surrounding cities.
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Mayor O'Mahony asked the City Clerk to read the title of the ordinance. Councilman Spinelli made a
motion to waive the reading of the ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney. Motion carried
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Janney to approve the introduction of the proposed ordinance
establishing 2000-01 water rates; seconded by Vice Mayor Galligan. Motion carried unanimously by
voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor O'Mahony directed the City Clerk to publish notice of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before its proposed adoption.
b. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE 1631 ESTABLISHING 2OOO.O1 SEWER RATES
City Manager stated sewer rates are different than water rates; the methodology used to set these rates is
prescribed by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency and is based on flow and loading.
Proposition 218, passed in June 1996, requires that notices specifying the hearing date be sent to all
property owners as well as tenants, which has been done. The proposed rates for single family residential
increase 9.96% to $2.76; this rate is applied to a running average of the winter water usage to calculate the
fixed rates for the next year. Multiple family rates will go up 8.8% to $3.45; institutional rates will go up
approximately 8.6oh.
Mayor O'Mahony asked the City Clerk to read the title of the ordinance. Councilman Coffey made a
motion to waive the reading of the ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Galligan. Motion carried
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Galligan to approve the introduction of the proposed ordinance
establishing 2000-01 sewer rates; seconded by Councilwoman Janney. Motion ca:ried unanimously by
voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor O'Mahony directed the City Clerk to publish notice of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before its proposed adoption.
c. INTRODUCE O RDINANCE 1632 AMENDING FEES AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGE PROGRAM FOR 2OOO.2001.
Director of Public Works Bagdon stated this proposed ordinance is for an increase in fees to recover the
costs for labor and materials for the Industrial Waste Discharge Program; this program includes
monitoring, inspecting and testing the discharge from industrial users. These fees have been projected
over the next three years using a CPI inflation factor of approximately 4olo; penalties have also been
included penalties, which have been increased accordingly.
Mayor O'Mahony asked the City Clerk to read the title of the ordinance. Councilman Coffey made a
motion to waive the reading of the ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney. Motion carried
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Janney to approve the introduction of the proposed ordinance
amending fees and establishing penalties associated with the Industrial Discharge Program for 2000-2001,
2001-2001 and2002-2003; seconded by Councilman Coffey. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote,
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Mayor O'Mahony directed the City Clerk to publish notice of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before its proposed adoption.
d. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE 1633 AMENDING THE SANITARY SEWER USE
REGULATIONS
DPW Bagdon stated the treatment plant is in the process of renewing the five-year permit; as part of this,
it was desirable to update sewer regulations to be current and embodied in one ordinance. There are quite
a few regulations that cover the permit, construction and maintenance requirements for the sewer
connections to the system, they identiff prohibited waste, concentration limitations and pre-treatment
requirements. Finally, they describe monitoring, inspection and sampling procedures along with the
penalties and violations.
Mayor O'Mahony asked the City Clerk to read the title of the ordinance. Councilwoman Janney made a
motion to waive the reading of the ordinance; seconded by Councilman Coffey. Motion carried
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Janney to approve the introduction of the proposed ordinance
establishing 2000-01 sewer rates; seconded by Vice Mayor Galligan. Motion carried unanimously by
voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor O'Mahony directed the City Clerk to publish notice of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before its proposed adoption.
e. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE 1634 TO PROVIDE FOR INVESTIGATION FEES AND
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR ENCROACHMENTS PLACED IN THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHOUT AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
DPW Bagdon stated that previously Council had requested Staffto look into putting together a fee for
investigating encroachments that had been installed illegally. This ordinance has an investigation fee of
$100 to cover the cost of investigating encroachments such as fences that have been placed without the
benefit of a permit in the public right-of-way as well as a penalty to discourage this kind of activity that
would be equal to the fee that is charged for an encroachment permit.
Mayor O'Mahony asked the City Clerk to read the title of the ordinance. Councilman Spinelli made a
motion to waive the reading of the ordinance; seconded by Councilman Coffey. Motion carried
unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
A motion was made by Councilman Coffey to provide for investigation fees and administrative penalties
for encroachments placed in the public right-of-way without an encroachment permit; seconded by
Councilwoman Janney. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
Mayor O'Mahony directed the City Clerk to publish notice of the proposed ordinance at least five days
before its proposed adoption.
f. PLANNING COMMISSION STIPEND OF $2OO MONTHLY
City Manager stated that at the June 7ft study session, Council discussed the idea of a stipend for the
Planning Commission given the amount of time they spend doing the City's business. He noted if
Council wished to proceed with this stipend, they should direct staff to prepare an amendment to the
existing ordinance code. The amount suggested was $200 per month; staff would proposed this be
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handled as part-time earnings which means the $200 would be subject to social security but no other
benefits.
Councilwoman Janney made a motion to direct staff to prepare an amendment to Section 3.40.010 of the
Municipal Code; seconded by Councilman Coffey. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
g.SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT _ USE OF PERSHIN G PARK - JULY 29.2000. BREAST
City Manager Argyres discussed the request received from the Avon Breast Cancer Three Day Walk to
use Pershing Park on Saturday, July 29 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. as a aid station for a 60 mile walk
that will be going on between San Jose and San Francisco along El Camino Real. Organizers hope that
up to 3,000 people will participate in the event. The request to use Pershing Park includes three (3) 20 x
20 shelters, thirty (30) portable toilets and three (3) vehicles. Since this is a first time request for this type
of use of Pershing Park, it was felt it should be brought to Council as well as asking the organizers to
survey the affected neighborhood. Staff has been received concems from the residents about the over-use
of Pershing Park on the weekends. It appears the organizers did an excellent job in contacting the
neighborhood and getting signatures supporting the event. The Police Department has reviewed the
application and feels it can be handled appropriately.
Vice Mayor Galligan stated he was concemed that in the letter from the Cancer Society it notes their
representatives contacted all the residents and they were supportive of the walk, but most residents were
surprised that the local govemment was requiring a petition; wondered if the Council was put in a bad
light. Wanted to stress that Council supported this event. Jen Dole came forward and stated that
volunteers who passed around the petition noted that everyone was supportive of the walk, if anything,
the neighbors were surprised that it was up to them to decide about use of the park but were pleased that
their local government was putting some guidelines on the use of the park.
Councilman Coffey made a motion to approve the Special Event Permit for the Use of Pershing Park on
July 29,2000 for the Avon Breast Cancer Three Day Walk Aid Station; seconded by Councilwoman
Janney. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote, 5-0.
h. LIBRARY CO MMISSIONER APPOINTMENT AND SCHEDULE COMMISSIONER
INTERVIEWS
Mayor O'Mahony felt it would be appropriate to postpone consideration of the appointment to the library
board until September since the present board member is serving as chair, at which time the application
process can be reopened. The incumbent states she will be here until late September; her sabbatical
begins in October and continues through January.
Councilman Spinelli made a motion to postpone consideration of the appointment to the library board
until September 2000; seconded by Councilwoman Janney. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote,
5-0. Mayor O'Mahony noted that the other applicants should be notified that the appointment to the
board has been postponed.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Spinelli referred to item 8e) the Resolution revising the Agreement with Metricom; states he
owns stock in Metricom but according to City Attomey Anderson, the amount of stock owned does not
require he abstain from this vote.
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A. AUTHORIZE CITY ATTORNEY TO JOIN IN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN COUNTY
OF SONOMA VS. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE (A089524) AT NO COST
TO CITY
City Attorney Anderson requested authorization to join in amicus curiae brief at no cost to City in,
which is now pending before the California Court of Appeals.
b. RESOLUTION 68.MMENDING ACTIONS TO THE SAN FRANCISCO
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR IMPROVING THE REGIONAL WATER
SUPPLY
DPW Bagdon recommends that Council approve the Resolution urging the San Francisco Public
Utilities Commission to undertake seven actions for improving the regional water supply.
c. RESOLUTION 69-2000 ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR ENFORCEMENT AND
MONITORING UNDER THE INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISCHARGE PROGRAM
DPW Bagdon recommends that Council approve the Resolution adopting guidelines for
enforcement and monitoring under the Industrial Waste Discharge Program.
d. RESOLUTION 7O.2OOO ACCEPTING COWAN/IVIARS TEN PUMP STATION UPGRADE
PROJECT. CP 9618
DPW Bagdon recommends Council accept the Cowan/Marsten Pump Station Upgrade Project .
SIXTY-FIVE DAY EXTENSION TO AGREEMENT WITH METRICOM
DPW Bagdon recommended that Council approve Metricom's requested sixty-five day time
extension for an existing agreement with the City.
f. RESOLUTION 71.2OOO FUNDING 2OOO/01 COUNTY WIDE NPDES GENERAL
PROGRAM
DPW Bagdon requests that the City Council endorse the2000-2001 General Program Budget as
adopted by the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) and use
of the San Mateo County Flood Control District as the funding mechanism to support the General
Program activities.
(t APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE OF A
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING DECISION ON A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND FOUR PARIilNG VARIANCES FOR A NEW TWO.STORY
BUILDING AT 1411 CHAPIN AVENUE, ZONED C-l SUB-AREA B-l
City Attorney Anderson recommends continuation of this matter to July 5,2000, for adoption of
confirming resolution.
h. RE,SOLUTION 72-2OOO AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH PARKING
CORPORATION OF AMERICA FOR SHUTTLE BUS SERVICES
Assistant City Manager Becker recommends approval of the Resolution authorizing the agreement
with Parking Corporation of America for shuttle bus services.
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i. SELECTION OF ARCHITECTURAL FIRM F'OR ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL TEEN
CENTER/LIONS CLUB HALL/COMMT]NITY CENTER PROJECT
Parks and Recreation Director John Williams' recommended that the City Council authorize the
hiring of DES Architects and Engineers of Redwood City to analyze options for the development
of a Teen Centerllions Club Hall/Community Center.
Councilwoman Janney moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilman Coffey and
carried unanimously.
Councilman Coffey reported on the teen center design committee meeting, the Hilton Garden hotel
opening, Art in the Park, Chamber Coffee and Commerce and its evening meeting board meeting, San
Mateo Convention & Visitors Bureau board meeting, the opening of the Aquatic Center and Sgt.
Haseleu's retirement party. Councilman Spinelli attended the County Emergency Services meeting
regarding microwave towers, Sgt. Haseleu's retirement, and the Hilton Gardens opening. Councilwoman
Janney said she attended many of the same events, also CMAC, SamTrans meeting and a SAMCEDA
luncheon. Councilman Galligan told about the Rotary Hole-in-One Contest at the Driving Range; met
with visitors of China with Mayor O'Mahony; met with representative from Shinnyo-En who apologized
about the Bridge of Friendship being held in New York this year and that they would like to complete the
time capsule project, they presented checks to the Library, and Park and Recreation, to complete that
project; also attended Joint Service Clubs meeting, tree planting at Heritage Park for Bill Ward, and many
other events, all commented on dropping Mary Janney into our new pool as its first user. Mayor
O'Mahony attended retirement of the Principal at OLA, met and reviewed the RFPs for the designer of
Lions Hall, met with visiting Chinese mayors with help from our city accountant Linda Lee who acted as
interpreter, also attended many other events as well as the pool opening along with all council members.
Park and Recreation Director Williams told about the new Aquatic Center.
Mayor O'Mahony scheduled an appeal hearing for 1701 Carmelita Avenue for the August 7 meeting and
continued the appeal hearing for 949 Rollins Road to the August 7 meeting.
Councilman Coffey asked if council could start its July 5 meeting at 6:30 p.m. because of the 301 Airport
issue on that agenda, council concurred.
Councilman Galligan mentioned a letter from a resident on Bayswater who complained about noise from
a neighbor who appears to be repairing cars as a business. Staff noted Planning Commission has looked
at this issue complaint did not take any action.
12. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Commission Minutes: Planning, June 12; Beautification, May 4 and June l; Senior May l8; Parks
and Recreation, May 18; and Traffic. Safety, Parking. June 8, 2000.
Department Reports: Building, May 2000.
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9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
10. OLD BUSINESS
1I. NEW BUSINESS
Letter from Ellen Hunter, Burlingame historical Society, regarding lack of space for historical
archives.
d. Letters from Michael Barber, Ruth Jacobs, and Sue Hall, regarding the 301 Airport project.
e. Letter from Stephen Way, San Mateo County Historical Society, regarding funding.
f. New ABAG Housing Need Numbers, Assumptions and Burlingame Construction Experience.
Regarding the letter from the Burlingame Historical Society, the Mayor asked the Park and Recreation
Director to look at space needs for the Park Division if the city gave use of the bottom floor of the
Carriage House to the Historical Society, and costs of bringing that building up to code. Councilman
Coffey offered to work with the Director in studying the issue. Staff discussed the lease and fire issues.
Councilman Spinelli mentioned the possibility of letting the Historical Society use the Lions Hall, which
is an historic building, and letting the Lions use the Community Center, he would like to explore that
possibility. Councilman Galligan said the history of our city is important to council and we need to
accommodate the Historical Society. Mayor agreed we should start thinking about this and review this
idea in the fall.
13. CLOSED SESSION
Council adjourned to a closed session at 8:08 p.m. to discuss: a) Labor Negotiations with Police/Fire
Administrators, Department Heads and Unrepresented Employees; and b) Personnel Matter regarding the
process for hiring a new City Manager.
Council reconvened and the City Attorney reviewed the subjects of discussion.
14, ADJOURNMENT IN H N R OF COUNCILMAN GALLIGAN'S BIRTHDAY
At 8:45 p.m., Mayor O'Mahony adjourned the meeting in honor of Councilman Galligan's birthday.
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Ann Musso
City Clerk
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