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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2001.06.04BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA June 4,2001 A joint meeting of the Burlingame City Council and the Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order at 6:33 pm by Mayor Joe Galligan in Conference Room A. Council Members Present: Mike Coffey, Joe Galligan, Mary Janney, Rosalie O'Mahony, Mike Spinelli Commission Members Present: Jack Erickson, Kirkland Heathcote, Ed Larios, Carol Muller, Youth Commissioner Peter Martindale Staff Present: Larry Anderson, Jim Nantell, Randy Schwartz Guests: Dan Anderson, Dwana Bain TEEN RECREATIONAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE Discussion involved the progress of the Teen Recreational Facilities Committee, meeting discussions, current status and projected length of time necessary to complete their task. The Committee is expected to give a progress report to both Council and Commission during the week of June l8th. When the Committee is ready to present a final report, it will first be presented to the Commission. The public will have opportunities to comment on the project during a Committee meeting, Commission meeting and Council meeting. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Skate Parks - Proposals are anticipated to be received for skate parks in Millbrae, near Mills High School, and at Coyote Point. Both proposals involve forming financial partnerships with multiple agencies. If successful, these projects would allow Burlingame residents to have a skate park within a few blocks of the northern and southern borders of the City. Burlingame Hieh School's Football Field - The San Mateo Union High School District has requested financial assistance from the City to install a synthetic grass field at Burlingame High School's football stadium. Council and commissioners discussed the proposal, the benefits to the City programs and the quality of the product. The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 pm. CLOSED SESSION June 4, 2001 350 Burlingame City Council Council met in closed session with Labor Negotiators Jim Nantell and Bob Bell regarding ongoing City Negotiations with American Federation of State and County and Municipal Employees, Local 2190 and 829; these two bargaining associations represent the public work force, city hall and mid- level employees in the City. Also, negotiations with Burlingame Association of Mid-Managers (BAMM) are ongoing. The Council instructed the negotiators with regard to those units, particularly with regard to wage negotiations. I. 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 at7:09 p.m. by Mayor Joe Galligan. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE TO THE FLAG Previously said at the beginning of the Burlingame Financing Authority Meeting. 3. ROLL CALL Council Present: Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony, Spinelli Council Absent: None 4. MINUTES Councilwoman O'Mahony corrected two errors in the minutes of the May 17,2001 CIP meeting; "nitrifies " (not nitifies) and Alvarado (not Eldorado). Councilwoman made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 17,2001 CIP meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved by voice vote,4-0-1, with Vice Mayor Spinelli abstaining due to his absence. Councilman Coffey made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting held on May 21,2001; seconded by Vice Mayor Spinelli, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. PUBLIC HEARING FOR BROADWAY AREA BUSINESS IMPROYEMENT DISTRICT _ SETTING 2OOIIO2 ASSESSMENT Director of Finance Becker noted this is an annual procedure required for the continuation of the assessment for the Broadway Area Business Improvement District; the assessment is included in the business license tax sent out each year to the members of the district and raises approximately $25,000 for use by the merchants on Broadway. There have been no protests submitted regarding the assessment. Noted there were no changes to the assessment from past years. Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve RESOLUTION #53-2001 setting the 2001102 assessments for the Broadway Area Business District; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Burlingame City Council 351 June 4, 2001 b. TTESOLUTION APROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE BURLINGAME FINANCING AUTHORITY OF N TO EXCEED $15,OOO.OOO AGGREGA PRINCIPAL LEASE REVENUE BONDS TO FINATICE CORPORATION YARD PROJECTI AUTHORIZING NECESSARY ACTIONS RELATING TO THE LEASE FINANCING THE BURLINGAME FINANCING UTHORITY AND APPROVING NECESSARY DOCUMENTS Due to an elror by the San Mateo Times Legal Ad department, the public hearing notice was not published until the date of the meeting; therefore, it was required to continue the public hearing until June 18,2001. 6, PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Jerry Deal,1226 Paloma Avenue, expressed his appreciation to Councilwoman O'Mahony and Councilman Spinelli for their support and fairness over the years; he addressed comments made at the May 7th Council meeting conce*irg the application procesi for a vacant seat on the Planning Commission. Dan Anderson, 728 Vernon Way, spoke regarding the large recreation facility that may be built in Washington Park; believes the Teen Center Committee is being directed to build the facility in Washington Park by the facilitators. Vince Quintana, Burlingame Public Works employee, spoke on behalf of many coworkers present at the meeting; he applauded the Council for their actions this year in hiring City Manager Jim Nantell and Human Resources Director Bob Bell, and for the approval to rebuild the corporation yard. 7. STAFF BEPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. E.VISION - DRAFT COMPACT FOR A SUSTAINABLE BAY AREA Mary Griffin made a presentation regarding "E-Vision"; "the overall goal of the Bay Area Alliance is to reach consensus region-wide among a "critical mass" of stakeholder organizations and civic leaders regarding a new shared vision rooted in common values about how the region can grow in a more sustainable manner. The overarching strategy is to achieve the region-wide consensus on a new shared vision through the development and adoption of a "compact" that can become the foundation for implementation actions by both the public and private sectors at the local, regional, state and national levels". The Alliance's project is to "achieve support among public officials, civil leaders, stakeholder organizations and interested members of the pubtic for a preferred land use pattern that will inform how the Bay Area could grow over the next 20 years...this support will be translated into maps revealing which areas could be available for different kinds of development and which environmentally important areas could be preserved or enhanced, thus producing a "regional livability footprint". A major component of this effort will be to look for infill development opportunities both on vacant and underutilized land....also to identify a set of implementation actions and incentives that local governments and regional agencies need and can use to implement desired land use changes, thus producing a "smart growth strategy" for the region." This item will be placed on the agenda for June 18, 2001 for Council action and direction once the Council has a chance to consider the presentation information. June 4, 2001 352 Burlingame City Council 8. CONSENT CALENDAR a. RESOLUTION #54-2001 FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL A}[D HOSPITAL CARE ACT Director of Human Resources Bell recommended Council approve RESOLUTION #54-2001 increasing the City's contribution towards medical premiums for employees and annuitants covered by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Burlingame and the lnternational Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2400. The new monthly contribution will be $530 retroactive to January l, 200t. b. APPROYE AGREEMENTS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING FIRMS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS SERVIES TO THE CITY OF BURLINGAME City Planner Monroe recommended Council approve agreement for retention of six environmental consulting firms to provide ongoing services to the City in preparation of environmental analysis and documentation for a period of three years. c. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENT OF MARA KAHN Acting Director of Parks & Recreation Schwartz recorlmended Council approve the appointment of Mara Kahn to fill one of the two newly created seats on the Parks & Recreation Commission. d. UPDATE OF SIGN CODE _ TITLE 22 City Attorney Anderson recommended continuing this item until the Junel8,200l Council meeting. e. APPBOVAL OF MODIFIED COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 7.2001 City Clerk Musso recommended Council approve the modified Council meeting minutes of May 7, 2001 due to some changes regarding the Appeal of the Planning Commission's Denial of a Parking Variance for Conversion of a Storage Room to a Studio Apartment at 1209 Bellevue Avenue, Item 5a. Councilwoman Janney made a motion to approve the consent calendar; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilwoman O'Mahony read to the first and fourth graders at McKinley School, Shinnyo-en's Bridge of Friendship lunch, Lincoln School's 1960 concert and Washington School's Shakespeare performance. Councilman Coffey was out of town visiting his three new grandchildren. Councilwoman Janney taped a show with Bob Marks on "Community Connections" regarding the impacts that the end of the line BART station in Millbrae may have on Burlingame, Junior Fire Marshal luncheon at Station 34, participated in two committee meetings for the Burlingame School District Strategic Planning Committee, Burlingame Night at the Giant's game, Washington School's Shakespeare performance, Lions Golf tournament, and Mills Peninsula Foundation golf tournament. Vice Mayor Spinelli attended the Burlingame Night at the Giant's game, read to kindergarten and first grade classes at McKinley School, and attended the Shinnyo-en's Bridge of Friendship lunch. Mayor Burlingame City Council 3s3 June 4, 2001 Galligan attended the Winner's Breakfast, his wife, Helen, attended the reading at McKinley School and Shinnyo-en's Bridge of Friendship lunch on the Mayor's behalf, Planning Commission meeting regarding Safeway, two teen center committee meetings, vigil and funeral for Bob Jones, OLA Night at the Races, Dave Nigel breakfast, Lincoln and BIS concerts, participated in the Special Olympics Torch Run, Burlingame Lions golf tournament, Washington School Shakespeare performance, and the Cancer Survivor Day in Washington Park. Mayor Galligan noted the budget study session scheduled for Tuesday, June 5th, would begin at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room A. 10. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business 11. NEW BUSINESS An appeal hearing was scheduled for 1441 Bernal Avenue on June 18, 2001. 12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS a. Commission Minutes: Library, Apil17,2001 Planning, May 28,2001; Parks & Recreation, May 17,2001 b. Department Reports: Police, April2001 c. Letter from Martin Cohen, PO Box l49l,regarding necessity of bike lanes d. Letter from Rena Ferrero, 618 Ansel, recommending Randy Schwartz for Director of Parks & Recreation position e. Letter from Fredric Genter, 1328 Columbus, regarding parking situation at2217 Hillside Drive f. Letter from Allen Menicucci, 1529 Albemarle Way, regarding parking in his neighborhood g. Letter from Charles Bettencowl,92l Azalea, regarding the proposed teen center h. Informational fliers from Erika Lewitt, Planning Department, regarding the Community Workshop for Housing Needs and 2no Unit Amnesty Program Mayor Galligan adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Councilman Coffey inquired on whether the first meeting in August would be cancelled. City Manager Nantell noted the request to cancel the August 6th meeting would be listed on the next agenda for Council approval. June 4, 2001 354 Burlingame City Council Ann T. Musso City Clerk Burlingame City Council 355 June 4, 2001 C,r* J w,-ur; BURLINGAME FINANCE AUTHORITY BURLINGAME, CA JUNE 4,2001 1. REGULAR MEETING 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 at7:05 p.m. by Mayor Joe Galligan. 2. PLEDGE OFALLIENCE TO THE FLAG Led by Mary Griffin. 3. ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony, Spinelli None 4. MINUTES Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes of May 21,2001; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 6. NEW BUSINESS il. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUAI\CE OF NOT TO EXCEED $I5,OOO.OOO AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL LEASE BONDS AND SALE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS AND RELATED NECESSARY ACTIONS; APPROVAL OF APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTS TO FINANCE CORPORATION YARI) RECONSTRUCTION Due to an elror by the San Mateo Times Legal Ad department, the public hearing notice was not published until the date of the meeting, therefore, it was required to continue the public hearing until June 18, 2001. 7. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m. Burlingame City Council Unapproved Minutes May 21,2001 356 LEASE FROM ANP SUBLEASE TO CITY OF CITY LIBRARY BUILDING AND A,r,rr- ! YVtaO Ann T. Musso Secretary to Burlingame Finance Authority Burlingame Financing Authority 357 June 4, 2001