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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2002.04.15BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Regular Meeting of April 15,2002 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 Janney. 2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Mary Hunt. 3. ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony None 4. MINUTES Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes of the Budget Meeting of March 28,2002 and regular Council meeting of April 1,2002; seconded by Councilman Galligan approved by voice vote, 4- 0-1, with Mayor Janney abstaining due to being absent for the April 1't meeting. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Dan Anderson, 728 Vernon Way, spoke regarding the need to reappoint Ann Keighran and Stan Vistica to the Planning Commission. 7. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. Presentation on Leasue of California Cities Grassroots Network Rebecca Elliot from the League had not yet arrived. CM Nantell requested Council go onto next item, 7b b. Authorize Retention of Advocation. Inc. to Provide Lobbvine Services Resarding AB 680 on Behalf of the CiW of and Other Peninsula Cities April 15,2002 470 Burlingame City Council ACM Becker defined the proposal to join with neighboring cities to retain the lobbying firm of Advocation, lnc. to assist in the defeat of or amendment to Assembly 680 which could redirect all of the growth in the sales tax if it were implemented on a statewide basis. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the agreement with Advocation, [nc.; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. c.Appoint Planning Commissioners Councilman Galligan and Councilwoman Baylock spoke regarding the interviews conducted for two Planning Commission vacancies. Councilman Galligan stated that if at some time a commissioner feels they can no longer work professionally with the Council or commission and respect differences of opinion, then that commissioner should resign or expect the City Council to suggest that they step down. Councilman Galligan stated his support of any commissioner would be in belief that he would have the full support of the council if a commissioner is not respectful of differences of opinion. Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve the reappointment of Ann Keighran and Stan Vistica to continue to serve on the Planning Commission; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. a.Presentation on League of California Cities Grassroots Network Rebecca Elliot spoke on behalf of the League of Califomia Grassroots Network. The Nefwork, which is 104 years old and represents 475 cities and city governments, provides legislative advocacy, education and training. The goal of the Grassroots Network is to focus on major issues of concern to the cities. The first and primary goal is the protection of local revenues, followed closely by the protection of local control. The Grassroots Network is an organization that assists in taking the City's message out to the community and to help the City reach their constituents and inform them about the services they receive from their city. CM Nantell addressed the need for support from the citizens of the local community in these issues and he and Rebecca Elliot urged citizens to join them on May l5th for State Legislators Day in Sacramento. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR a.Purchase bv Burlinsame Fire Department for a New Fire Ensine from Pierce Manufacturine Fire Chief Reilly requested approval to purchase a new fire engine from Pierce Fire Apparatus in the amount of $364,959.46. b. Request for Full Time Parkins Enforcement Officer (PEO) Position for Police Department Police Chief Missel requested approval of a full time Parking Enforcement Officer position for the Police Department. c.Resolution Reeulatine Parkine at Citv Licensed Propertv at the Corner of Marsten Road & Rollins Road and Authorizins the Towine of Unauthorized Vehicle DPW Bagdon requested Council approve Resolution # 40-2002 regulating parking at City licensed property at the corner of Marsten Road and Rollins Road and authorizing the towing of non-authoized vehicles. Burliagame City Council 47I April 15, 2002 Finance Director Becker requested approval for payment of Warrants #81663-82190, duly audited, in the amount of $2,545,202.20 (excluding library checks 81663-81707), Payroll checks 146635-147834 in the amount of $2,162,128.34, and EFT's in the amount of $490,399.86 for the month of March, 2002. Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve the consent calendar; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City. 10. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. 11. NEW BUSINESS Councilwoman O'Mahony spoke regarding the recent ticketing of cars parked overnight on Balboa; staff noted this issue will be brought to the TSP committee. 12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS a. Commission Minutes: Library Board of Trustees Minutes of February 19,2002; Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission minutes of March 14,2002; Planning Commission of April 8,2002 b. Department Reports: Building, March 2002; Finance, March2002 c. Letters from residents concerning Safeway expansion d. Email from Jane Gomery concerning Broadway Streetscape e. Email from Broadway Auto Body & reply from Frank Erbacher concerning parking at 1305 No. Carolan f. 2001 Pomeroy Award from the California Water Environment Association Award to Phil Scott g. Memorandum from Public Works Director concerning recent 301 Airport Blvd. site activities After recognizing Fire Chief Reilly's birthday, Mayor Janney adjoumed the meeting at 8:20 p.m. )4u/rk)M April 15,2002 City 472 Burlingame City Council d. Warrants & Pavroll