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Home My WebLink AboutMin - CC - 2003.06.16BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of June 16,2003 CLOSED SESSION (6:35 p.m., Conference Room A) CA Anderson advised that Council provided instructions in the continuing negotiations on the following matter: a.Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant Government Code $ 54956.8: Property: 40 Edwards Court (APN 026-102-070) City negotiators: Jim Nantell, Lany Anderson, George Bagdon Negotiating Party: Tim Paulus Under negotiation: Lease or purchase of portion of property 1. CALL TO ORDER A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Mike Coffey called the meeting to order at7:14 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Mary Herman 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony None 5. a. 4. MINUTES Vice Mayor O'Mahony requested an amendment to Item 5.a., paragraph 3, adding David Hinckle as one of the key forces of the Broadway Business Improvement District. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the Jlune2,2003 Council meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved by voice vote,3-0-2, Councilmembers Galligan and Janney abstained. PRESENTATION SENIOR RESOURCES HANDBOOK P&RD Schwartz introduced Parks and Recreation Commissioners Kahn and Dittman who presented the 2003/04 Senior Resources Handbook to Council. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 13 June 16,2003 6. a. b. LIBRARY FOUNDATION PRESENTATION Jane Dunbar presented a check from the Library Foundation in the amount of $65,000 to the City. This is a one-time special gift with the intent to allocate $30,000 for the 2003104 Llbrary book budget and $35,000 for extension of the main library's Friday hours. The Library Board will request Council approval for allocation of the funds. c.FOLLOW.UP PRESENTATION BY AND B.U.L.B. REGARDING ELECTRIC Jeff Joy, Director of Operations for San Francisco, San Mateo and Northern Santa Clara Counties for PG&E, presented an update on PG&E's progress in improving service reliability. Terry Nagel of B.U.L.B. stated PG&E is on track to complete all projects they identified with the Burlingame circuits. PUBLIC HEARINGS F"I/ 2OO3.O4 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING AI\ID ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS FD Nava requested Council hold a public hearing and to adopt the 2003/04 budget and to establish the 2003104 appropriation limit. Vice Mayor O'Mahony advised that the cost of her dental benefits should be excluded since she already receives that benefit. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the public hearing was closed. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve Resolution #67-2003 adopting the2003104 budget; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve Resolution #68-2003 adopting the 2003104 appropriation limit; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilman Galligan stated that these have been difficult times for budget work and commended staff and Council for their part in balancing the budget. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A DESIGN REYIEW AND SPECIAL PERMITS FOR AN ATTACHED GARAGE AND FOR DECLINING HEIGHT ENVELOPE FOR A NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AT 1029 BALBOA AVENUE CP Monroe recommended Council hold a public hearing and take action. She also answered questions from Council regarding this item. Councilman Galligan asked why this project had not gone to a design reviewer. CP Monroe advised that the Planning Commission basically liked the design but felt it didn't fit on this lot. b POWER RELIABILITY Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. Mark Hudak, representing Charles Schembri, owner of 1029 Balboa Avenue, requested Council overturn the Planning Commission's denial for a design review and for special permits for an attached garage and for declining height envelope for a new single family dwelling at 1029 Balboa Avenue. Bill Roberts, owner of 1020 Cortez Avenue, Anna Marianella, owner of 1037 Balboa Avenue, Andrew Stypa, owner of 1024 Cortez, and Lana Applerodt, owner of 1040 Balboa Avenue, each requested Council uphold the Planning Commission's denial for design review and for special permits at Burlingame City Council 14 June 16, 2003 Approved Minutes 1029 Balboa Avenue. Mr. Hudak returned to the podium and again addressed the Council. Owner Charles Schembri, 904 Bromfield Road, San Mateo, answered questions from Council regarding this appeal. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to deny without prejudice and that the application be referred to a Design Reviewer and back to the Planning Commission; seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved by voice vote, 4-1, Councilwoman Baylock dissenting. c.CONSIDER AMUSEMENT PERMIT FOR BLUSH AT 261 CALIFORNIA DRIVE Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. The applicant, Andrew Nahas, 2029 Yista Del Mar, San Mateo, stated there would be no dance floor, a strict dress code and only amplified music (no live music). He stated he would also like to be open on Tuesday and Wednesday with no amplified music. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. CA Anderson's suggested conditions include eliminating live music, limiting entertainment to Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, no dance floor, no renting of the facility, and no large scale media advertising. CP Monroe suggested stipulating the maximum occupancy. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve this request for a six month period with the 22 witten conditions and the conditions stated above; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. d.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMUSEMENT PERMIT FOR FAUDORIN RESTAURANT AT I4g2BAYSHORE HIGHWAY CA Anderson requested Council hold a public hearing on the application for an amusement permit for Faudorin Restaurant at 1492 Bayshore Highway. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman Janney made a motion to approve this request with conditions with the stipulation that the entertainment end at 1 a.m. in support of Police Department enforcement; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. e.ANNUAL REVIEW AND RENEWAL OF AMUSEMENT PERMITS FOR ALIBI CLUB. AMERICAN BULL RESTAURANT. BEHAN'S IRISH PUB. BURLINGAME STATION BRE,WERY. CALIFORNIA BAR & GRILL, CARIBBEAN GARDENS, DICEY RILEY'S, GRANDVIEW RESTAURANT. HOLA MEXICAII RESTAURANT. LEFT AT ALBUOUEROUE. HYATT HOTEL. MAX'S OPERA CAFE. RINGS GORMERLY STEAMERS BY THE BA]O. SHERATON GATEWAY. TOWLES RESTAURANT Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 15 June I 6, 2003 CA Anderson requested Council hold a public hearing on the application for an amusement permit for Blush at26l California Drive. He stated that a letter was received from the property owner of Christie's Restaurant at 245 California Drive. CA Anderson requested Council hold a public hearing and review the existing amusement permits ready for June renewal and renew the amusement permits for a 12-month period. The amusement permits are for the following establishments: American Bull Bar, Behans Irish Pub, Burlingame Station Brewery, California Bar and Grill, Caribbean Gardens, Dicey Rileys' Irish Pub, Four Green Fields, Grandview Restaurant, Hola Mexican Restaurant, Hyatt Hotel, Max's Opera Caf6 and Sheraton Gateway. Renewal of permits for six months is recommended for the following establishments: Alibi Club, Dollarwise/Hobby Unlimited, Fanny & Alexander, Left at Albuquerque and Towles Restaurant. The amusement permit for Golden China Restaurant has been cancelled as the establishment is closed. The amusement permit for Rings must be reapplied for due to a change in ownership. A new condition would be added for litter pickup for establi shments at C ali forni a Drive/Burlingame Avenue area. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. Jeffrey Weinberg, 1108 Burlingame Avenue, spoke regarding extending times for entertainment and for last call at Fanny and Alexander's. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve the issuance of amusement permits for the above referenced establishments and to approve Fanny and Alexander's request for extended times for entertainment and for last call; seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0 Terry Nagel, 2337 Poppy Drive, spoke regarding Millbrae BART opening and City of Burlingame List Service. Huy Lu, 183 Longview Drive, spoke regarding an American in a Chinese prison. Diana Reddy, 23 Hillview Avenue, Redwood City, spoke regarding Housing Endowment and Trust of San Mateo County. Karyl Eldridge,415 Primrose Road, spoke regarding Housing Endowment and Trust of San Mateo County. Barbara Keefer, l6l2Banoilhet, spoke regarding Housing Endowment and Trust of San Mateo County. Krista Hanson,431 Bloomfield Road, spoke regarding Housing Endowment and Trust of San Mateo County. Debra Smith,4208 Admiralty Lane, Foster City, spoke regarding HIP Housing Program. Charles Yoltz,725 Vernon Way, spoke regarding Safeway. Russ Cohen, 605 Lexington Way, spoke regarding Burlingame Historical Society. REOUEST FOR COUNCIL DIRECTION ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR UNIMPROYED 1OOO BLOCK OF VANCOUVER AVENUE DPW Bagdon requested Council direction on street improvements for the unimproved 1000 block of Vancouver Avenue. He provided Council with several possible alternatives. Councilman Galligan made a motion to recommend Alternative#3 for the unimproved 1000 block of Vancouver Avenue, which is to construct a26-foot wide section of 3-inch thick asphalt pavement as a one- time improvement as part of the street resurfacing program; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE ON REGULATION TO REOUIRE INCLUSION OF AFFORDABLE UNITS IN NEW RESIDENTI4,L DEVELqPMENTS WITH FOUR OR MORE, LOTS OR FOUR OR MORE MULTIPLE FAMILY UNITS Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 8. a. b t6 June 16,2003 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS STAFF REPORTS CP Monroe requested Council introduce an ordinance to require inclusion of affordable units in new residential developments with four or more lots or four or more multiple family units. Council briefly discussed the terms of the ordinance but did not direct any changes. Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to read the title of the proposed ordinance requiring inclusion of affordable units in new residential developments with four or more lots or four or more multiple family units. Vice Mayor O'Mahony waived further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilman Galligan made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption. c.INTRODUCE ORDINANCE FOR 2OO3I2OO4.OO4/2005, AND 200512006 SETTING WATER DPW Bagdon requested Council introduce an ordinance setting water rates for 2003104,2004105 and 2005106. Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to read the title of the proposed ordinance setting water rates for 2003104 2004105 and 2005/06. Councilman Galligan waived further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman Janney made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to publish a srmrmary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption. d.INTRODUCE ORDINANCE FOR 2003/2004. 2OO4l2005. AND 2005/2006 SETTING SANITARY SEWER RATES DPW Bagdon requested Council introduce an ordinance setting sanitary sewer rates for 2003104,2004105 and 2005/06. Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to read the title of the proposed ordinance setting sanitary sewer rates for 2003104,2004105 and 2005/06. Councilman Galligan waived further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman Janney made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes t7 June 16,2003 RATES e.INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AMENDING FEES AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH INDUSTRIAL WASTE PROGRAM FOR 2OO3IO4,2OO4IO5 AND 2005/06 DPW Bagdon requested Council introduce an ordinance amending fees and penalties associated with the Industrial Waste Pro gram for 2003 I 04, 2004 / 05 and 2005 I 06. Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to read the title of the proposed ordinance amending fees and penalties associated with the Industrial Waste Program for 2003104,2004105 and2005106. Vice Mayor O'Mahony waived further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Janney, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman Janney made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Coffey requested DepCC Mortensen to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption. ACCEPT REPORT ON RECONCILIATION OF PROTESTS AND WITHDRAWALS ON RE,NEWAL OF BROADWAY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CA Anderson requested Council accept the report on reconciliation of protests and withdrawals on renewal of the Broadway Business Improvement District, which confirms that the value of the protests received totaled less than the 50%o required. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to accept the report on reconciliation of protests and withdrawals on renewal of the Broadway Business Improvement District; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. g. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARI) Councilwoman Baylock stated that she and Vice Mayor O'Mahony interviewed seven applicants for this position and nominated Deborah Griffith to the Library Board. Councilman Galligan nominated Dave Carr A voice vote was conducted. Those voted in favor of Deborah Griffith: Councilwoman Baylock. Those voted in favor of Dave Carr: Councilwoman Janney, Councilman Galligan, Vice Mayor O'Mahony and Mayor Coffey. Dave Carr was appointed to the Library Board with a voice vote, 4-1. h. APPROVAL OF ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT CP Palmer requested Council consider approval of Resolution#69-2003 for the new animal control contract with San Mateo County. Councilwoman Janney made a motion to approve Resolution #69-2003 approving the agreement between the City of Burlingame and the County of San Mateo for animal control services; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. CM Nantell requested Council consider approval of Resolution#73-2003 approving Joint Powers Agreement to create Housing Endowment and Trust of San Mateo County for developing affordable housing. 18 Burlingame City Council June 16, 2003 Approved Minutes f. i. HOUSING ENDOWMENT AND TRUST OF SAN MATEO COUNTY Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve Resolution #73-2003 approving the Joint Powers Agreement to create Housing Endowment and Trust of San Mateo County and amended the motion to limit the City's contribution to $10,0000 to be paid this fiscal year; seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. j.PREPARATION FOR OPENING OF MILLBRAE BART STATION DPW Bagdon introduced Augustine Chou, PW-Traffic Engineer. TE Chou provided an overview of the three public meetings held by the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission with Burlingame businesses and residents located within a3/rmile radius of the new BART station in Millbrae to discuss potential parking impacts of BART users. TE Chou then introduced Christine Maley-Grubl of the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance who provided information on the new North Burlingame Shuttle and changes to current shuttle schedules due to BART opening on June 22,2003. K. UPDATE ON BURLINGAME GOLF CENTER P&RD Schwartz provided highlights of the latest proposal by the City to VB Golf. He will return to Council on July 7,2003, with an update of the negotiations. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR a. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE VACATI OF A STREET EXTENSION EASEMENT AND THE ASSOCIATED BUILDING SETBACK LINE AT 888 AIRPORT BOULEVARI) DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt Resolution #70-2003 approving the vacation of a street extension easement and the associated building setback line at 888 Airport Boulevard. b.TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP AND TENTATIYE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR LOT COMBINATION PURPOSES. 512.516 PRIMROSE ROAI) DPW Bagdon recommended Council concur with the Planning Commission and approve the above referenced tentative condominium map and tentative and final parcel map. c.RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH HILLSBOROUGH FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES ON HILLSBOROUGH VEHICLES DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt Resolution #71-2003 approving agreement with Hillsborough for maintenance and repair services on Hillsborough vehicles. d. RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGRE,EMENT WITH ERLER & KALINOWSKI, INC. FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OF WATER SYSTEM AND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS. FY 2OO3.2OO4 DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt Resolution #72-2003 approving professional services agreement with Erler & Kalinowski, Inc. for program management of water system and water quality improvements, FY 2003104. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 19 June 16,2003 e.APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAYEL TO BILLINGS. MONTANA FOR SCHOOL LIAISON POLICE OFFICER CP Palmer recommended Council approve out of state travel to Billings, Montana for the School Liaison Police Officer. REOUEST FROM OUR LADY OF ANGELS MEN'S CLUB TO SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT WASHINGTON PARI( ON JUNE 2L2OO3 EA Shinday recornmended Council approve the request from Our Lady of Angels Men's Club to serve alcoholic beverages at Washington Park on June 22,2003. g. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL FD Nava recommended Council approve payment of Warrants #89194-89674 duly audited in the amount of $1,646,266.25 (excluding Library checks 89196-89223), Payroll checks #153961-1 54311in the amount of $1,633,633.84 and EFT's in the amount of $228,100.31 for the month of May 2003. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Council will report on the various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City at the next meeting. 11. OLD BUSINESS Active Old Business: Consideration of leasing Greyhound building: Staff has set a deadline of July 3 , 2003, for interested parties to submit their proposals to lease The Depot. f. a o Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes Newspaper racks on Broadway: The newspaper rack committee is tentatively scheduled to meet the last week in June to discuss potential changes to the ordinance. Outstanding issues for Burlingame Avenue are rack placement at Stack's Restaurant and Copenhagen Bakery. Outstanding issues for Broadway are the removal and replacement of racks on the corners as well as developing consensus on limiting rack placement on Broadway and increasing rack placement on the side streets. Safeway appeal: CP Monroe noted that there are two suggested deadlines for Safeway: June 20th to have the scope of any clarifying work defined for the environmental document, and June 27th to have received from Safeway the money for the consultant to complete such work. CA Anderson suggested making the deadline June 27th for both items. CM Nantell stated that Safeway representatives would like to meet with staff on the scoping before they meet with Council's subcommittee. Staff will update at the July 7, 2003 Council meeting. 20 June 16,2003 10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS 12. NEW BUSINESS Vice Mayor O'Mahony received a request from the Mosquito Abatement District representative to be placed on the July 7th Agenda to provide Council with an update of their activities. CA Anderson stated that Council may need a special meeting regarding Workers Compensation lnsurance for the coming year because rates might triple or quadruple; so a decision would need to be made before July 1 as to possible self insurance since our current insurance expires June 30, 2003. Mayor Coffey requested that the Council Chambers' main door be fixed to eliminate the squeak. 13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a. Commission Minutes: Planning, June 9, 2003 b. Department Reports: Building Inspection, May 2003; Treasurer's Report, May 2003 c. Letter from Garbis and Maida Bezdjian on vacant property at lI99 Broadway d. Email from Janis Musante on residential construction hours ordinance 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Coffey adjourned the meeting at ll:21 p.m. submitted, blv*re Doris Mortensen Deputy City Clerk Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 2l June 16,2003