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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2001.01.17BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA January 17,2001 1. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER A 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 at7:00 p.m.by Mayor Joe Galligan. 2. PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Ann LeClaire 3. ROLL CALL COUNCIL PRESENT: COUNCIL ABSENT: COFFEY, GALLIGAN, JANNEY, O'MAHONY, SPINELLI NONE At this time, Mayor Galligan placed Old Business, New Business, and Council Committee Reports on the agenda as they had been inadvertently left off. Mayor Galligan requested that the City Clerk include his attendance at the Burlingame Lions Holiday luncheon under "Council Committee Reports". Councilwoman Janney made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on January 2,2001; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5a. PUBLIC HEARING ON ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT THE BASIS FOR AND LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR 2001, AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARI) CA Anderson noted this was the second public hearing on the possible formation of the San Mateo County Tourism Business Improvement District. The idea presented by the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau and San Francisco Peninsula Hotel Council is to form a Business Improvement District encompassing a number of cities within the County as well as the unincorporated area. The proposed cities include Belmont, Burlingame, Brisbane, Daly City, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Bruno, San Mateo, South San Francisco and the unincorporated areas of the County. The only cities that have not yet consented to the formation of the district are Brisbane, Daly City and South San Francisco. CA Anderson requested Council hold this second public hearing, but to continue the public hearing to February 5tn. This will also extend the deadline to February 5th for written protests regarding the BID. Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. Mr. Roger Patel, Cal West Inn, stated he is concerned about the cost of the room assessment and if the procedure is fair for the smaller establishments. January 17,2001 276 Burlingame City Council 4. MINUTES There were no further comments and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to continue the public hearing on the establishment of the San Mateo County Tourism Business Improvement District to February 5,2001; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 5b. RECONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE TO INSTALL TWO STOP SIGNS ON CM Nantell stated there is a Council sub-committee that meets with the elementary school district, elected officials, and staff to discuss issues and opportunities the school district and the city can pursue to improve situations that both face. One of the concerns are traffic problems in and around the schools. A recent meeting was held with a committee from Lincoln Elementary School as well as residents from the area to review different issues they are facing regarding the dropping offand picking up of children. One of the items discussed was the stop sign that is scheduled to be installed at Adeline and Cortez. Kathleen Wentworth, a resident representative on the committee, had requested the Council consider postponing the public hearing for the reconsideration of this particular stop sign until the committee could pursue some of the options discussed at the meeting. Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing for anyone who was present and could not attend the meeting on February 20th. There were no comments and the hearing was closed. Councilman Coffey made a motion to continue the public hearing to reconsider the ordinance to install two stop signs on Adeline Drive atCortezAvenue until February 20,2001; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. 7. STAFF RE,PORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a, AUTHORIZATION FOR FUNDING HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR POSITION CM Nantell noted that since the long-time Personnel Manager retired four years ago, Dennis Argyres and staff have pursued various options in attempting to fill the position. In the last four years, the demand for the types of services the human resources staff provides has increased dramatically. On average, the City has had the need to replace approximately six positions each year. In 1999, there were 38 vhcant positions and in 2000, there were 32 vacant positions. In a competitive market, it is necessary to look at what is needed to adequately attract and retain employees. The City needs to place a high premium on the employees we currently have and to invest in training current employees to take other leadership positions and promotional opportunities that will become available in the future. Councilwoman Janney made a motion to authorize the funding for a Human Resources Director position; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Galligan removed 8f from the consent calendar for further discussion. Burlingame City Council 277 January 17,2001 ADELINE DRIVE AT CORTEZ AVENUE E- A. SPECIAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR A RETAINING WALL AT 2715 MARTINEZ Assistant Director of Public Works recommended Council approve the Special Encroachment Permit for a retaining wall within the City's right-of-way at2715 Martinez Drive. b. TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR A FOUR.T]NIT BUILDiNC AT 1405 AND I4O7 EL CAMINO REAL Assistant Director of Public Works Erbacher recommended Council approve the Tentative Condominium Map for a four (4) unit condominium, re-subdivision of Lot 19, Block 50, Map of Easton Addition No. 4 at 1405 & 1407 El Camino Real. c. INVESTMENT POLICY FOR 2001 Assistant City Manager Becker recommended Council approve the Investment Policy for 2001 d. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING LAGUNA PARIflNG LOT IMPROVEMENTS Assistant Director of Public Works Erbacher recommended that Council approve the Resolution accepting the Public Parking Lot Improvements at II40 Laguna Avenue in the amount of $166,961.30 by Interstate Grading and Paving,Inc. e. SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE BURLINGAME GOLF CENTER Director of Parks & Recreation recommended Council approve the proposal to serve alcoholic beverages as submitted by VB Golf and that Council also grant an encroachment permit for such service. g.RE,SOLUTION TO APPROVE ADOPTION OF DISAD VANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM AND OVERALL ANNUAL DBE GOAL FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2OOOI2OOI Assistant Director of Public Works Erbacher recommended that the Council approve the Resolution, which establishes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation. h. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATORIES O N CITY CHECKS Assistant City Manager Becker recommended Council approve the Resolution authorizing signatories on City Checks. i. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL, DECEMBER 2OOO Finance Director recommended approval of Warrants73725-74165 (excluding library check numbers 74116-74165), duly audited, in the amount of $1,647,878.23, Payroll checks 132985-133819 in the amount of $1,309,877.95, and EFT's in the amount of $317,887.86 for the month of December, 2000. January 17,2001 278 Burlingame City Council CouncilmanCoffeymadeamotiontoapproveitemsA-EandG-Ioftheconsentcalendar;seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 8f. RESOLUTION URGING SUPPORT OF SPECIAL TAX FOR THE BURLINGAME ELEMENTARY DISTRICT Superintendent Sonny DeMarto made a presentation regarding the parcel tax that the Board of Trustees of the Burlingame School District has placed on the March 6,2001ballot. The proposed special tax would replace the current parcel tax. The Board intends to use the tax revenues to attract and retain highly qualified teachers and staff, fund specialized programs and specialists needed to teach the program, create programs that integrate technology into the core curriculum, and maintain fiscal solvency. There was further discussion and questions by the Council. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Jaxney; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved by voice vote, 4-1, with Vice Mayor Spinelli dissenting. 9. OLD BUSINESS Vice Mayor Spinelli noted that at the City Hall tree lighting ceremony, nobody was cleaning up after the horses. He requested this be taken care of at future events. 10. NEW BUSINESS Councilwoman Janney acknowledged an editorial written in the Independent regarding the naming of the Bay Trail the "Vic Mangini Esplanade"; requested this be agendized and brought to Council in the future. An appeal hearing for 1825 Castenada Drive was set for February 5,2001. Mayor Galligan noted that Burlingirme went through a "brown out" due to the energy shortage. Police Chief Missel explained there was approximately two hours of power outage with six intersections without traffic controls; no accidents occurred at these locations due to the outage. City Planner Monroe noted that on February 24,2001, Council has their annual joint meeting with the Planning Commission; requested Council notify her with any items they would like included on the agenda. 11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Vice Mayor Spinelli attended Jackie Speier's public informational session regarding SFO. Councilwoman Janney attended the SamTrans Board of Director's Nominating Committee Meeting and Board Meeting, Congestion Management Air Quality special meeting, Board of Supervisor's reorganization meeting, Convention and Visitor's bureau board meeting and executive committee meeting, and a meeting regarding the childcare center being developed at 301 Airport. Councilwoman O'Mahony attended the San Mateo County Investment Advisory Board Meeting. Councilman Coffey attended the San Mateo County Shelter meeting, swearing in of Commander Brad Floyd and Sergeant Jim Ford, Burlingame Lions Holiday lunch, and a Commercial Design Review Task Force meeting. Burlingame City Council 279 January 17,2001 a. b. Mayor Galligan attended the Legal Aid Society Board of Directors meeting, Chamber Board of Director's meeting, Martin Luther King breakfast and walk, and funeral of Ellen Sawyer. All Council Members attended the swearing-in ceremony for Supervisor Mark Church and the Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon. 12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Commission Minutes: Planning, January 8,2001; Library Board of Trustees, November 14, 2000 Department Reports: Building, December, 2001; Treasurer, December, 2000, Police, December 2000 c. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Huebner regarding basements in Burlingame d. Letter from Chris Corsetti regarding the condition of Burlingame Avenue and Public Parking lots e. Letter from Norma O'Connor regarding the Broadway Streetscape f. Letter from Michael Barber regarding Stop Sign at Adeline andCofiez Council met in closed session at 8:50 p.m. and returned to open session at9:20 p.m. 13. CLOSED SESSION CA Anderson noted Council met in closed session with City Manager Jim Nantell, and the City Labor Negotiator to discuss labor negotiations and procedures concerning the following labor groups: Police/Fire Administrators; AFSCME, Locals 2190 and 829; IAFF Local 1872; Burlingame Police Officers Association; BAMM; Teamsters Local 856; Department Heads; and Unrepresented Employees. 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Galligan adjourned the meeting at9:21p.m. in memory of Ellen Sawyer, James Argyres, and Brian Cotter ?rutug.qryu,o*n Ann T. Musso City Clerk January 17,2001 280 Burlingame City Council ,