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Home My WebLink AboutMin - CC - 2001.05.21BURLINGAME FINANCING AUTHORITY BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA M.ay 21,2001 1. REGULAR N4EETING CALLED TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame Finance Authority was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at7:02 p.m.by Vice Mayor Mike Spinelli. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLIENCE TO THE F.LAG Led by Tony Dini. 3. ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: Coffey, Janney, O'Mahony, Spinelli Galligan 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 5. NEW BUSINESS a.SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 4. 2001. FOR RESOLUTION OF THE BURLINGAME FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZINq THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LEASE BONDS TO FINANCE A RATION YARD PROJECTI AUTHORIZING.EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS; AUTHO G THE PROCUREMENT OF BOND CE FOR THE BoNDSt APPROVING THE FoRMS oF A TRUST AGREEMENT. A FACIl,mlrs LEASE. AND A S SUBLEASE; APPROVIN FORMS OF AND NOTICE OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO BONDS. AND AN OFFIQIAL STATEMENT DESCBIBING SAID BQNDSI AND AUTHOBIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMPNTS AND THE TAKING OF ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS CM Nantell explained the Burlingame Financing Authority will be holding a public hearing on June 4, 200I, regarding the proposed capital improvement program that will be funded through the Burlingame Financing Authority as well as the general fund. Councilwoman Janney made a motion to approve the setting of the public hearing on June 4, seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1. 6. ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Spinelli adjourned the meeting of the Burlingame Financing Authority at7:ll p.m. 0*'1nu,or> Ann T. Musso Secretary for the Burlingame Financing Authority 343 May 21,2001Burlingame Financing Authority BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA May 21,2001 1. REGULAR MEE 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 at7:12 p.m.by Vice Mayor Mike Spinelli. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLIENCE TO THE FLAG The pledge was previously said during the Financing Authority Special Meeting 3. ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: Coffey, Janney, O'Mahony, Spinelli Galligan Vice Mayor Spinelli noted on page 3 "Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing" should read "Mayor Galligan closed the public hearing." Also wanted to reflect in the last paragraph of item 5a) "Vice Mayor Spinelli requested if other conditions were not met, the unit will revert to a laundry room or storage usage." 5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS Vice Mayor Spinelli presented Rachel Coaquira with a Proclamation on behalf of the City Council commemorating her being crowned Miss California Teen 2001. Vice Mayor Spinelli called a short break so everyone could congratulate Rachel and enjoy the cake her family brought. A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #1656INCREASING THE MONETARY LIMITS OF PUBLIC PROJECTS THAT CAN BE AWARDED BY INFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES Assistant Public Works Director Erbacher noted in 1993, Council adopted Ordinance #1656 establishing uniform public construction cost accounting procedures in accordance with State Code. The procedures authorized informal bidding for contracts of $75,000 or less. Since 1993, construction and building costs have increased significantly. As a result, the State Controller approved a recommendation from the Commission on Uniform Cost Accounting Standards Burlingame City Council 344 May 2t,2OOt 4. MINUTES 6, PUBLIC HEARINGS increasing the limits from $75,000 to $100,000 for all local government agencies who adopted the uniform public construction accounting procedures. A number of local agencies, including the Cities of San Carlos and San Mateo, as well as San Mateo County, have or are now considering adopting this new limit. DPW Bagdon emphasized by going through the informal bidding process, the City is not sacrificing fairness or competitiveness in the process. It makes two changes between formal and informal bidding, the first being advertising. In informal bidding, the City will maintain a list of contractors and consultants who are interested in doing work in the City and send notices to those companies. Also, a contract is not awarded by Council but would be approved by the City Manager or his designate for contracts between $75,000 to $100,000. The State Controller approved the increase due to inflation over the years; it will make the process for Burlingame more expeditious to get the work done. Vice Mayor Spinelli opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to adopt the proposed ordinance to increase the monetary limits of public projects that can be awarded by information bidding procedures under certain circumstances; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent. Vice Mayor Spinelli requested City Clerk Musso to publish a summary of the proposed Ordinance within 15 days of adoption. b. WEEDS AI\D RUBBISH ABATEMENT PROGRAM. CP 80280. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE DESTRUCTION OF WEEDS AND REMOVAL OF RUBBISH IN THE CITY Assistant Public Works Director Erbacher noted each year the City establishes the weed and rubbish abatement program; as a part of this program, at the April 2 meeting, Council declared weeds and rubbish a nuisance. Staff has now surveyed the City and posted property that requires abatement. Copies of a listing of all the properties that require abatement. After Council approves the Resolution, staff will notify the affected property owners by certified mail as to the deadline for weed and rubbish removal. All unabated nuisances will be addressed by a City contractor and a lien will be placed on the property to recover removal costs. Vice Mayor Spinelli opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was closed. Councilman Coffey made a motion to approve the Resolution ordering the destruction of weeds and removal of rubbish in the City; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent. c. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 22. CITY SIGN CODE City Attomey Anderson noted this item will be returned on June 4,2001with a redraft of the proposed Ordinance. May 21,2001 345 Burlingame City Council d. ORpTNANCE #1qs5 prsEsTAB,LIS.rrrNG THE SENTOR qOMMTSSTON ANp ADDING TWO SEATS TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION City Manager Nantell recommended Council proceed by repealing Chapter 3.34 to discontinue the Senior Commission, transferring the responsibilities of advocating for the needs of the senior population to the Parks & Recreation Commission; amending the section in the Parks & Recreation Commission Ordinance to represent the seniors and consider appointing Senior Commissioner Mara Kahn to fill one of the new seats on the Parks & Recreation Commission. Vice Mayor Spinelli opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman Janney made a motion to transfer the responsibilities of advocating for the needs of the senior population to the Parks & Recreation Commission; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent. Councilwoman Janney made a motion to amend Section 3.32.010 to add two new seats to the Parks & Recreation Commission to represent our seniors' concerns; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Dan Anderson, 728 Vernon Way, and Lauren Whiteside Kucera, 724Yemon Way, spoke regarding the proposed teen center. 8. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS ^, TRANSMIT PROPOSED BUDGET City Manager Nantell presented the proposed budget for fiscal year 2001102. The total budget being submitted for proposal is $68 million; $31 million is general fund programs and activities; $13.3 million for water, sewer and waste enterprise funds; $1.3 for financing authority and shuttle grants; $22.5 in capital improvements. A study meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 5, regarding the budget and brought back to the Council on June 18 for action. b. C9MMISSION VACANCIES: TRAFFIC SAEFTY AND PARKING. LIBRARY BOARD. CIVIL SERVICE City Manager Nantell noted there is a vacancy on the Traffic, Safety, Parking Commission due to Tim Auran's appointment to the Planning Commission. The Library Board has two vacancies, and Civil Service Commission has one vacancy. During the time applications are taken for commission openings, those that apply are given the opportunity to indicate if they have interest in sitting on any other commissions. Mayor Galligan met with Russ Cohen about his interest in being considered for the vacancy on the TSP Commission. He relayed that because of Russ' positive energy, willingness to Burlingame City Council 346 May 21,2001 Councilwoman Janney made a motion to adopt Ordinance #1655 disestablishing the Senior Commission and adding two seats to the Parks & Recreation Commission; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent. represent the neighborhoods, and continued involvement in community affairs and meetings, he would like to consider Russ Cohen for the Commission. Councilwoman Janney made a motion to appoint Russ Cohen to the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent. City Manager Nantell noted that Katie McCormick, a Senior Commissioner, was interested in serving on the Library Board. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to appoint Cecile Coar to the Library Board; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent. Councilman Coffey made a motion to appoint Katie McCormick to the second vacancy on the Library Board; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to appoint Doug Schwartz to the Civil Service Commission; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent. City Attorney Anderson noted that Keith Kutner has not yet resigned from the Civil Service Commission. Mr. Kutner's job transfer is expected to take place in June, and he would like to continue his service on the Commission until that time. c. OPTIONS FOR RECOG NIZING VIC MANGINI City Manager Nantell noted it has been a desire of Council to determine a way to honor Vic Mangini for all he's done for the community; stated a number of different interests and options that have been suggested. Mayor Galligan noted in a memo to direct staff to consider naming the driveway in front of Burlingame High School "Mangini Way." This would be very visible and would recognize how he served the high school community. Would need to talk to the school district and post office about the details. After much discussion, Council agreed the most honorable and appropriate way to recognize Vic Mangini would be to name the circular driveway in front of Burlingame High School "Mangini Way." At this time, City Manager Nantell introduced Lynn Mutto, Parks & Recreation, who explained the "SeniorSurfer" program to Council. Stewart Taylor, founder of "seniorSurfer's," explained the company is dedicated to providing services to senior citizens. Skills such as how to operate a computer and mouse, send and receive email, explore the internet, word processing, financial programs, creating your own website and more are offered through this program. He thanked the Council for the opportunity to bring the program to Burlingame. 9, CONSENT CALENDAR a. RESpLUTION #49-2001 APPROVTNp BUS ROUTE REPATR/MATNTENANCE PROGRAM AGREEMENT Director of Public Works Bagdon recommended that Council approve RESOLUTION #49-2001 May 21,2001 347 Burlingame City Council authorizing staff to enter into an agreement between the City and City/County Association of Governments for the Bus Route RepairAvlaintenance Program. b.APPOINT ADVISORY BOARD FOR SAN MATEO COUNTY TOURISM BUSINESS City Attorney Anderson recommended Council appoint an Advisory Board for the San Mateo County Tourism BID. c.RESOLUTION #50.2001 ADOPTING JUDICIAL REVIEW OF PERMIT PROCEEDINGS AFFECTING EXPRESSIVE CONDUCT City Attorney recommended Council adopt RESOLUTION #50-2001 expediting judicial review of permit proceedings affecting expressive conduct pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.8 d. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH SENIORSURFERS Acting Parks & Recreation Director Randy Schwartz recommended Council welcome the representatives from the Senior Surfers program to Burlingame. e. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION #51-2001: BROADWAY AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - SETTING 2OO1.O2 ASSESSMENTS Assistant City Manager Becker recommended Council adopt RESOLUTION #51-2001 to set a public hearing for the next fiscal year Broadway Area Business Improvement District assessments. f. WARRANTS AND PAYROIL, APRIL 2OO1 Finance Director Becker requested approval for payment of Warrants #75761-76316, duly audited, in the amount of $2,150,149.31, excluding library check numbers 76301-76316; Payroll checks 136689- 137514 in the amount of $1,375,326.09 for April 2001; and EFT's for the month of April 2001 in the amount of $412,861.86. Councilwoman Janney made a motion to approve the consent calendar; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Mayor Galligan absent. 10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilwoman Janney attended the SamTrans Board of Directors meeting, open house at the Peninsula Bank of Commerce, rosary and funeral for Bob Jones, OLA Night at the Races, Roosevelt Dad's Club breakfast for David Nigel, meeting for 2001102 CIP budget, County Health Foundation dinner, and San Mateo County Childcare Partnership Council meeting. Councilwoman O'Mahony attended the open house for Peninsula Bank of Commerce, meeting for 2001102 CIP budget, rosary for Bob Jones, teen center meeting, Roosevelt Dad's Club breakfast for David Nigel, county parochial track finals at the College of San Mateo. Councilman Coffey attended the Peninsula Bank of Commerce reception, the meeting for 2001102 CIP budget, rosary and funeral for Bob Jones, OLA Night at the Races, South San Francisco's Kiwanis Luau party, and Roosevelt's Dad's Club breakfast for David Nigel. Burlingame City Council 348 May 21,2001 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Councilwoman O'Mahony noted a resident called to notify her of unsightly garbage and furniture dumped on the 900 block of El Camino Real. 13. ACKNOWLEGEMENTS a. Commission Minutes: Planning, May 14,2001; Beautification, Traffic Safety and Parking, May 10,2001 b. Department Reports: Finance, April 30, 200I; Parks & Recreation, Third Quarter 2001; Building, April2001 Letter from Janice Stanich, Senior Citizens Organizatron of Burlingame, recommending.Randy Schwartz for Director of Parks & Recreation d. Letter from Dan Anderson, 728 Vemon Way, regarding the proposed teen center e. Letter from R.R. Miller, 1105 Dufferin, regarding parking in neighborhood f. Letter from Kathy Noe, AT&T Cable, notifying City of rate increase 14. CLOSED SESSION: a.Threatened Litigation (Government Code g 54956.9(bX1), (:)(C)); Claim of Mary Figueirido for personal injury Council adjourned to closed session at 8:22 p.m. CA Anderson noted Council met in closed session in regard to Mary Figueirido and Council directed the City Attomey with regard to possible settlement of Ms. Figueirido. 15. ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Spinelli adjoumed the meeting at 8:28 p.m. in memory of retired Burlingame Assistant Fire Chief Wendell Mason, Eve Janney, mother-in-law of Councilwoman Janney, and Bob Jones, owner of the American Bull Restaurant c hu,,,.--J Ytr*rra Ann T. Musso City Clerk May 21,2001 349 Burlingame City Council 11. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. 12. NEW BUSINESS