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Home My WebLink AboutMin - CC - 2002.09.03BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting of September 3,2002 APPROVED MINUTES 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 at7:01p.m. by Mayor Mary Janney. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Commander Tom Marriscolo 3. ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony None Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held August 5,2002; seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a.Adoption of Ordinance #1694 Adoptins the Buildine. Plumbine. Mechanical and Electrical Codes DPW Bagdon recommended Council hold a public hearing and adopt Ordinance #1694 amending revisions to the Uniform Building Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials, the Uniform Plumbing Code published by the Intemational Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the National Electric Code published by the National Fire Protection Association. The City is obligated by the State to enforce the latest codes by November 1,2002. Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Ordinance #1694; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Janney requested CC Musso publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of adoption. September 3,2002 5t4 Burlingame City Council 4, MINUTES b. Adoption of Ordinance #1695 Adoptine the 2001 California Fire Code FC Reilly recommended Council hold a public hearing and adopt Ordinance #1695, the 2001 Edition of the Califomia Fire Code. Mayor Janney opened the public hearing. There were no comrnents from the floor and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Ordinance #1695; seconded by Vice Mayor Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Janney requested CC Musso publish a summary of the ordinance within 15 days of adoption. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Russ Cohen, 605 Lexington Way, President of the Burlingame Historical Society, spoke concerning recent Historical Society events such as their walking tour, ice cream social and tour of the Carriage House, upcoming tours for third grade students. Noted event topics in the future will be on the history and future of the Easton Branch Library. Also requested that if any residents have information regarding Burlingame to please call the Historical Society as it may be historically significant. 7. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. Unaudited Financial Report. Fiscal Year 2001-02 ACM Becker and CM Nantell commented on the financial downturn from one year ago primarily due to a significant drop in the hotel tax and sales tax revenue. CM Nantell is developing recommendations to reduce operating costs with cooperation from the the department heads and middle managers. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR a.Advisorv Committee for the BavfronUAnza Specific Area Plan Update CP Monroe noted fourteen individuals had been contacted and have agreed to serve on the Citizens Advisory Committee for the BayfronVAnza Specific Area Plan Update. The committee will meet monthly between September,2}}z and June, 2003 and will also sponsor three public workshops which will form the basis of much of their work. b. Resolution #100-2002 Awarding Street Resurfacins Prosram. 2002 DPW Bagdon recommended Council approve Resolution #100-2002 awarding the resurfacing project to C. F. Archibald Paving, Inc. in the amount of $975,408.48 for various streets in Burlingame; work is expected to be completed by December, 2002. Burlingame City Council 515 September 3,2002 c.Reiection of all Bids and Authorization for Staff to Re-advertise the 2002 Sidewalk Maintenance Repair Prosram DPW Bagdon recommended Council reject all bids and authorize staff to re-advertise the project for new bids. The project consists of the replacement of sidewalk, curb and gutter as well as installation of handicap ramps in the area of Easton Addition No. 2. d. Approval of Attendance at Out-of-State Conference DPW Bagdon recommended Council approve the attendance of four (4) staff members at an out-of- state conference in Lake Tahoe, and for two (2) staff members to attend an out-of-state conference in Reno, Nevada. e.Resolution #97-2002 Approvins the Memorandum of Understandine between the Citv of Burlingame and the Bur Police Officers Association HR Bell recommended Council approve Resolution #97-2002 approving the Memorandum of UnderstanCing between the City of Burlingame and the Burlingame Police Officers Association and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. f. Warrants & Pavroll ACM Becker requested approval for payment of Warrants #83926-84476 , duly audited, in the amount of $3,234,444.68, Payroll checks #149291-149839 in the amount of $1,997,541.05 for July, 2002; and EFT's for the month of July, 2002 in the amount of $411,710.06. g. Resolution #98-2002 Awarding Tree Pruning and Stump Removal Contract PR Schwartz recommended Council approve Resolution #98-2002 awarding the Tree Pruning and Stump Removal Contract to Timberline Tree Service, Inc. Resolution #101-2002 Rescindins Request to Extend Date for Compliance with Inteerated Waste Management Act ACM Becker recommended Council approve Resolution #101,-2002 to rescind request for extension to comply with the Integrated Waste Management Act since the Waste Board has reviewed the extension and found that the City's compliance with program implementation goals is sufficient. i. Authorize Citv Attornev to ioin in Amicus Curiae Brief in Border Business Park. Inc. vs. CiW of San Dieeo 0)03922$ at No Cost to Citv CA Anderson requested Council authorize joinder in amicus curiae brief at no cost to City in Border Business Park vs. City of San Diego which is now pending before the Califomia Court of Appeal. j.Authorize City Attornev to ioin in Amicus Curiae Brief in Topsail Court Homeowners h September 3,2002. 516 Burlingame City Council CA Anderson requested Council authorize joinder in amicus curiae brief at no cost to City in Topsail Court Homeowners Association vs. Soquel Creek Water District which is now pending before the California Supreme Court. k. Authorize City Attornev to ioin in Amicus Curiae Brief in Richmond vs. Shasta Communitv Services District CA Anderson requested Council authorize joinder in amicus curiae brief at no cost to City in Richmond vs. Shasta Community Services District which is now pending before the California Supreme Court. l. Adopt Resolution #99-2002 Amendine the List of Desisnated Emplovees in the CiW's Conflict of Interest Code CA Anderson requested Council adopt Resolution #99-2002 arnending the list of designated employee positions required to file Statements of Economic Interests pursuant to the City Conflict of Interest Code. Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City. 11. OLD BUSINESS Councilwoman O'Mahony noted she cannot support any change in the floor area ratio (FAR) which had recently been suggested by a Planning Commissioner. Feels the floor area ratio has been eminently successful and a model for other cities. At this time, City Attorney Anderson reported Council directed him regarding possible settlement on the following claim during the closed session: Threatened litigation (Government Code $ 54956.9(bX1), (3XC) Claim of Valerie Jones. Councilman Galligan noted that the Broadway Streetscape seems to be proceeding very nicely; concemed that the light concrete on the completed north side is being marked up by bicycle tires and looks unsightly. Suggested the cleaning of the sidewalks be done more often in the summer than in the winter. CM Nantell noted Councilwoman O'Mahony was also concemed about the same issue; COP Missell will have more patrolling done in this area. 12, NEW BUSINESS Burlingame City Council 5t7 September 3,2002 Association vs. Soquel Creek Water District (US 0l-1444) at No Cost to City Councilman Galligan suggested Russ Cohen, President of the Historical Society, contact a local businessman named Bill Nagel; Mr. Nagel is very knowledgeable about the history of the Easton Library. Councilwoman Baylock suggested the City hold a public meeting to discuss the City of Burlingame be the lead agency on the hospital EIR instead of the hospital district. CP Monroe noted an appeal hearing should be set for the September 16,2002 Council meeting. An appeal was received regarding a Planning Commission denial of an amnesty regarding an in-law unit at 826 Alpine Avenue. CM Nantell reminded Council and residents of the "Unity in the Light" event being held on September 11,2002 at City Hall. 13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a.Commissioner Minutes: Library, July 23, 2002; Traffic, Safety and Parking, August 8,2002 and Planning Commission of August 12, 2002 ardAugust 26,2002 b. DepartmentReports: Police, Jdy,2002; Finance, July,2002; Building, Jlly,2002 c Letters from Mission Hospice, Community Gatepath, Friends for Youth, PARCA, and Samaritan House gatefully acknowledging City's contribution d. Letter from Ann Marie Umland, 1600 Sebastian Drive, concerning remodel of neighbor's home at2843 d. Letter from Ann Marie Umland, 1600 Sebastian Drive, concerning remodel of neighbor's home at2843 Arguello Drive Memo from City Planner to Council conceming trimming trees on hillside area construction permit at2843 Arguello Drive 14, ADJOURNMENT Mayor Janney adjourned the meeting at8:12 p.m. in memory of Mary Sommerhalder, wife of Otto Sommerhalder and of Colleen Rafferty. Respectfu lly submitted, e 0/W1 Tnl,vo*D Ann T. lvftrSso ATM/mek City Clerk September 3,2002 518 Burlingame City Council f. Notice announcing Planning Department Public Workshop on September 10, 2002,7:00 p.m. at Recreation Center concerning North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Area Plan