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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2002.03.18APPROVED MINUTES BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA March 18,2002 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 Mary Jarurey. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEG TO THE FLAG Led by Bill Lanam. 3. ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony None At this time, Mayor Janney made an announcement that she would be moving item #10 "Old Business" after the completion of item 5) "Public Hearings". 4. MINUTES Councilwoman Baylock made the following spelling corrections to the February 20,2002 minutes page 2, item 5c) Kavanaugh, Buettenbeck, and Nymphas Edwards. Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve the minutes of February 20,2002; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 23,2002, Council/Planning Commission joint meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman Baylock requested three comments be added under item 5a) Parks & Recreation Commission's Report on the Feasibility Study for Recreational Facilities. They are as follows: That she (Councilwoman Baylock) supports the completion of the recreation master plan including a professionally performed survey of both the teens and general recreation needs; that she showed concern about displacing 11 families on Burlingame Avenue and would prefer acquiring property due south at270 East Lane, which is an unattractive auto repair facility; would support a bond measure similar to that passed in Menlo Park where funds are designated specifically for recreation needs. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS Burlingame City Council 459 March 18,2002 a.Resolution #25-2002 Adoptins a Residential Traffic Calmine Proeram DPW Bagdon referred to his staff reported dated February 22,2002, and showed a presentation to Council regarding a residential traffic calming program; DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt the Resolution#25-2002 adopting said program. James Mclver, 2712 Smmit Drive, Chair of the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission encouraged council to adopt the program. Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. Jennifer Pfaff 615 Bayswater, and Russ Cohen, 605 Lexington, spoke in support of adopting a residential traffic calming program. There were no further comments from the floor and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to adopt Resolution #25-2002 approving the residential traffic calming program; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 1. OLD BUSINESS Mayor Janney requested "Old Business" be moved in order to address the concerns regarding the planning commissiou interview process voiced by many residents. CM Nantell referred to information he compiled regarding commission reappointment policies and procedures. Mayor Janney stated her reasons why she made the decision to appoint Councilman Galligan and Vice Mayor Coffey to the interview committee. Councilman Galligan explained why he felt it was necessary to review the current planning commlssloners Councilwoman Baylock stated she was concemed that the interview team of Vice Mayor Coffey and Councilman Galligan consisted of two members of the majority vote and no members of the minority vote, which she felt left them without a voice in the process. Vice Mayor Coffey noted that as apart of an interview team, the team tries to niurow it down to make a recommendation; noted difficult to do when you have a number of applicants with a number of qualities. Stressed that the interview committee is not the final word; it is the decision of the entire council. At7:45 p.m. Councilman Galligan had to leave the meeting to attend a public hearing at the City of San Mateo Council Meeting. Mayor Janney made the decision to appoint Councilman Galligan and Councilwoman Baylock to the interview process for the planning commission vacancies. CM Nantell explained the problems regarding the audio at the previous two council meetings and stated the problem has been taken care of. March 18,2002 460 Burlingame City Council 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following spoke regarding the reappointment of Planning Commissioner's Ann Keighran and Stan Visitica: Charlie Dreschler, 225 Bancroft, Constance Cohen, 605 Lexington, Ann Keighran, 1531 Vancouver, Terry Nagel, 2337 Poppy Drive, Ken Castle,l4ll Drake, Sue Fuller, 22l}Poppy Drive, Joe Donohue, 1527 McAllister, San Francisco, Anna Marie Holland Daniels, 515 Howard, Valerie Chung, 1501 Magnolia, Donna Sloat, l256Lagtna,Liz O'Connor, 1232 Cabillo, Joan Busby, 1224 Cabnllo, Brian Adler, 2407 Hale Drive, Diane Condon Wirgler, 1536 Cypress, Russ Cohen, 605 Lexington, John Hunter, 810 Crossway Road, Tony Herrera,107 Grand Blvd, South San Francisco. Don Corey, 833 Alpine spoke regarding developing in Burlingame, solicitation signs in his neighborhood and tearing down buildings to be replaced with used car lots in Burlingame. Russ Cohen, 605 Lexington, spoke regarding the historical properties listing, and Linda Abbey, 2415 Adeline, spoke regarding the parking lot being built across the street from her home. 7. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Introduction of Ordinance for Zonins Code Amendment for Buildins Size in the Burlingame Avenue and Broadwav Commercial areas. New Conditional uses in the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area. and Change to Zonins Action Expiration CP Monroe reviewed her staff report dated March 18,2002, and requested Council indicate whether they wished to introduce the proposed changes for amendment to the zoning code. After some discussion regarding the zoning code amendment, Mayor Janney requested CC Musso read the title of the proposed ordinance. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to waiver further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Councilman Galligan absent. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 with Councilman Galligan absent. Mayor Janney requested the City Clerk publish a sunmary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption. b.Resolution #26-2002 Adoptine Policv/Philosophv between the Citv of a. Burlingame and the Burlingame Elementarv School District CM Nantell reviewed his staff report dated March 13,2002, and recommended Council adopt Resolution #26-2002 approving the Cooperation Policy/Philosophy between the City of Burlingame and the Burlingame Elementary school District. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Resolution #26-2002 adopting cooperating policy/philosophy between the City of Burlingame and the Burlingame Elementary School District; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Councilman Galligan absent. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR City Attorney Anderson noted that item 8f) Budget Study Meeting has been postponed to Thursday, March 28,2002 at 5:00 p.m. Also, CA Anderson noted the Police Officers Associated voted to accept the four-year contract. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the consent calendar Burlingame City Council 461 March 18,2002 with the referenced changes; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1, with Councilman Galligan absent. Resolution #27-2002 Accepting Imnrovements. Burlinsame Landfill Slopes and Airnort Blvd. Bike Path. Proiect No. 9117(8) a. DPW Bagdon recommended Council approve Resolution #27-2002 accepting $619,738.74 in improvements to Landfill Slopes and Bike Path by Misan Construction, Inc. b. Special Event Permit Reouest: Burlinsame Criterium Race. Sundav. June 30.2002 EA Weber requested Council approve the special event pemrit for the Burlingame Criterium Race scheduled for Sunday, June 30,2002. c. Lions Club $2.500 Contribution for N Flas Pole at Easton Branch Library CM Nantell recommended Council accept the Burlingame Lions Club donation of the new flagpole for the Easton Branch Library. d. Resolution #28-2002 for Fire Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services for the Town of Hillsboroueh Fire Chief Reilly requested Council approve Resolution #28-2002 to amend the agreement dated April 19,1999, for provision of maintenance and repair of Town of Hillsborough Fire vehicles. e.Resolution #29-2002 amending Agreement for Fire Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Service for Colma Fire Protection District Fire Chief Reilly requested Council approve Resolution #29-2002 to amend the agreement dated March 1,1999, for provision of maintenance and repair of Colma Fire Protection District vehicles. f. Study Session for Budset Meeting ACM Becker requested Council set a budget study meeting for Thursday, March 21,2002,5:30 p.m. at the Burlingame Recreation Center. g. Resolution #30-2002 approvins Police Officers Association (POA) Asreement HRD Bell requested council adopt Resolution #30-2002 approving the agreements between the City of Burlingame and the Police Officers Association. h. Authorize Citv Attorney to ioin in amicus curiae brief in Harvest Church vs. Citv of Concord (A096604) at no cost to Citv CA Anderson requested council authorize joinder in amicus curiae brief at no cost to the City, which is now pending before the California Court of Appeal. March 18,2002 462 lullingame City Council i. Warrants & Pavroll ACM Becker requested approval for payments of warrants #81 I 36-8 1662, dlly audited, in the amount of $2,023,980.66, (excluding library checks 81136-81181), payroll checks #145744-146634 in the amount of $1,663,687.28, and EFT's in the amount of $396,757.00 for the month of February,2002. 9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City 10. OLD BUSINESS (moved to after Public Hearines) 11. NEW BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION: CA Anderson reported on the closed session held prior to the council meeting. Council discussed the following three items: a.Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code $ 54957.6: City Negotiators: Jim Nantell, Bob Bell; Labor Organizations: Police Officers Association b Pending Litigation (Government Code $ 54956.9(a): Crisafi vs. Sargen, San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 355462 c.Threatened Litigation (Government Code $ 54956.9(b)(1), (3)(c) Claim of Hyatt Regency SFO Hotel 12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Commission Minutes: Planning, March 11,2002 & Planning Special Meeting of March 6, 2002 b. Department Reports: Finance, February,Z00Z Fax of March9,2002, from Fiona Hamilton with attached email and fax of March 8,2002,to San Mateo County Times conceming Planning Commission appointments Letter of March 6,2002, from AT&T Broadband conceming prograrnming adjustments to cable service for City of Burlingame Letter of March 6,2002, from Russ Cohen concerning the Burlingame Historical Society signage and Historical Significant Properties List f.Letter of March 7,2002, from Safe Harbor Homeless Shelter to City Manager acknowledging the City's $8,000 grant a. c d. e. Burlingame City Council 463 March 18,2002 h. 0b.Letter from Carine Hubsher, owner of Papillon Preschool, 700 Peninsula Avenue, including signatures petitions and several letters from parents concerning green zone parking in front of school Letter of March 11,2002, from Maureen Hally requesting the reappointment of Ann Keighran to the Planning Commission Mayor Janney adjourned the meeting at9:24 p.m. 4 U/14/t^- ). ruuO Ann T. M(ir6 City Clerk March 18,2002 464 Burlingame City Council