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Home My WebLink AboutMin - CC - 2003.01.06BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of January 612003 I. 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 following the Burlingame Financing Authority Meeting at 7:08 p.m. Previously said during the Burlingame Financing Authority meeting by Erin Galligan. 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony None 4. MINUTES Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held December 2, 2002 and the special meetings held December 9 and December 16,2002; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSI ACTION ON A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR RE-EMERGENCE OF THREE PARCELS PREVIOUSLY MERGED BY A UCTURE, DESIGN REVIEW FOR TWO 5. a. NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR ONE ATTACHED GARAGE AT 1537 DRAKE AVENUE CP Monroe referred to her staff report requesting Council hold a public hearing and take affirmative action on this item which should include findings for the Mitigated Negative Declaration, conditional use permit for re-emerging lot lines and special permit for one attached garuge. Mayor Coffey stated for the record that all Council members had visited the site and met with the applicant as well many of the neighbors. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. Attorney Mark Hudak, 216Park Road, representing applicant Otto Miller, spoke in favor of Council approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration, conditional use permit and special permit for the project at 1537 Drake Avenue. Burlingame city council 554 Approved Minutes JanuarY 6'2003 2, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The following citizens spoke opposing the proposed project at 1537 Drake Avenue: Deborah Griffith, 2145 Roosevelt Avenue; Kerbey Altmann, 1537 Cypress Avenue; Carolyn Root, 1407 Montero; Shawn Absher, 44 Montgomery Street, Suite 4200, San Francisco; Deborah Magid, 7104 Cortez; Victor Pochron, 1436 Bernal Avenue; Chris McCrum, 1540 Drake; Jan Ochse, 1512 Drake; Dan Ochse. 1512 Drake; Mark Thomas, 1520 Drake Avenue; Bob Bear, 1510 Drake Avenue; Janet Garcia, 1561 Drake, Natalie & David Taylor, 1566 Drake Avenue; Meg Bear, 1510 Drake Avenue; Steve Fong, 1001 Cabrillo Avenue; Terry Nagel, 2337 Poppy Drive; Janice Brodsky, 1423 Montero; Alan Skokan, 1041 Balboa Avenue. Attorney Mark Hudak, representing applicant Otto Miller, again spoke briefly in favor of the proposed project at 1537 Drake Avenue. Mayor Coffey closed the public hearing and the City Council discussed the following: noting that the issues with the water and sewer systems seem to have been addressed and the Redwood tree protection needs to be addressed on the basis of revisions to the project; the applicant needs to get together with the neighbors on the street and address the size of each of the proposed houses; the size of the houses needs to be reduced when there are three emerging lots with three new houses in a row because it has a different impact on the neighborhood than a single in-fill house; changes to the exiting rules should occur between projects, not during them. CA Anderson noted this project requires a conditional use permit so City Council and Planning Commission may address the size of the new houses as a part of the review if they wish; that authority does not extend to requiring the developer to create two lots where three legal lots exist, although he may choose to do that. Mayor Coffey noted that this item came to the City Council on a split vote by the Planning Commission, staff and experts have negated most issues regarding the Redwood trees, three houses will have a minimal impact on the water and sewer services and the repair to these systems, especially the sewer collection system, has been moved up in priority as a result of this project, in addition the applicant is willing to help address potential sewer problems of the adjacent neighbors by funding some of the improvements; parking on the lots has been addressed to single family residential requirements and it is all right to use the street for parking; the problem is the size of the houses and fit in the neighborhood so recommend to return to the Planning Commission with direction to the Planning Commission to work with the applicant on the floor area ratio issue to address the neighbors concems about the size of the houses; the emergence of these lots is not a subdivision, so it should be judged by the R-1 development requirements. He then moved without prejudice to deny this project with direction to the Planning Commission to deal with the size of the houses and not the number of lots and that the applicant shall work with the neighbors before the meeting with the Planning Commission to come to the general satisfaction of both and that an environmental document be revised to address the revised proposal. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Janney. Mayor called for a voice vote on the motion to deny without prejudice; motion passed unanimously, 5-0 Councilwoman Baylock noted she would like the Planning Commission review the Poppy Drive projects from 1996 as a data point for addressing the FAR on these three houses. b. RESOLUTION #03-2003 AUTHORIZING SALE OF BONDS AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH SALE Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 555 January 6,2003 ACM Becker requested Council hold a public hearing and approve Resolution #03-2003 authorizing the sale of bonds and execution of documents in connection with sale. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was closed. DECLARATION AND COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW. SINGLE STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 1301 BURLINGAME AVENUE CP Monroe noted Council should hold a public hearing and take affirmative action that should include findings for the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Commercial Design Review. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. Bob Blackbrae representing Apple Computer, noted the company is excited about opening a store in Burlingame and requested Council uphold the Planning Commission's approval of a mitigated negative declaration and commercial design review for a new, single story commercial building at 1301 Burlingame Avenue. Tim Kobe, Architect for the project, spoke regarding the design. Russ Cohen, President of the Burlingame Historical Society, showed a brief presentation on the history of the building at 1301 Burlingame Avenue. Tom Hardy, an Architect Consultant who prepared a historic resource study for the project, spoke regarding the building. There were no further comments from the floor and the hearing was closed. d.APPEAL OF BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING REMOVAL OF TREE AT 1649 CORONADO WAY DP&R Schwartz recommended Council conduct a public hearing and determine whether or not to uphold the recommendation of the Beautification Commission denying the removal of the City street tree at 1649 Coronado Way. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. Mr. Reno Manfreddi, owner of 1649 Coronado Way, requested the City Council reverse the Beautification Commission's decision regarding the removal of the Magnolia tree in front of his home and have the cost to remove and replace the tree paid for by the City of Burlingame. There were no further comments from the floor and the hearing was closed. Burl ingame City Council Approved Minutes 556 January 6,2003 Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve Resolution #05-2003 authorizing the sale of bonds and execution of documents in connection with sale; seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. c. REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve Resolution #05-2003 upholding the Planning Commission's decision approving a mitigated negative declaration and commercial design review for a new one-story commercial building and adding a condition that if during demolition of the building, if anything of historical significance is discovered, it be brought to the attention of the Burlingame Historical Society; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilman Galligan made a motion to reverse the Beautification Commission's decision to allow the removal of the Magnolia tree, however, the cost to remove and replace the tree will be at the expense of Mr Manfreddi; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. e. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO ADD AI, TRAINER AND ASSESSMENT BUSINESS AND BEAUTY/BARBER SHOPS AS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND REMOVE HEALTH AND BEAUTY SPA CP Monroe requested Council introduce an ordinance to add personal trainer and assessment business and beauty/barber shops as professional services and remove health and beauty spa to Chapter 25 of the Municipal Code. Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was closed. Mayor Coffey requested CC Musso read the title of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Galligan made a motion to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilman Galligan made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Coffey requested CC Musso publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption. Katie O'Brien,2204 Poppy Drive, spoke in favor of keeping the Burlingame Golf Center open. 7. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. APPROVE TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH VB GOLF TO OPERATE BURLINGAME GOLF CENTER P&R Director Schwartz recommended Council authorize the issuance of the 180-da-rr notice to VB Golf, LLC to terminate the agreement to operate the Burlingame Golf Center. Bill VerBrugge, Managing Member of VB Golf, requested Council postpone the decision to issue the 180- day notice to terminate the current operating agreement. Councilman Galligan made a motion to authorize the issuance of the 180-day notice to VB Golf, LLC to terminate the agreement to operate the Burlingame Golf Center; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Vice Mayor O'Mahony pulled item 8a) for discussion. Councilwoman Baylock pulled item 89) for clarification on the City Manager's monthly salary. Vice Mayor O'Mahony noted she and Councilman Galligan met with the audit committee; noted retiring Finance Director Rahn Becker has done a wonderful job in training Mary Asturias for the position of Financial Services Manager. Council thanked FD Becker for his hard work during this transition period. 5s7 Burlingame City Council January 6,2003 Approved Minutes 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS a COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS - 2OO3 EA Weber requested Council revise and approve the Council assignments for 2003 After discussion, it was decided the "Review of Warrants" will be reviewed by Vice Mayor O'Mahony Councilwoman Janney requested the addition of two positions not currently listed: Transportation Authority - Councilman Galligan Peninsula Joint Powers Authority - Councilwoman Janney. b. INVESTMENT POLICY FOR 2OO3 ACM Becker requested Council accept the Investment Policy for 2003 c. II&TNSMITTAL QE2!QU02 COI{PREIIEN$IVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) ACM Becker requested Council accept the Transmittal of 2001/02 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. d.RESOLUTION #01.2003 ACCEPTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT CALIFORNIA DRIVE/CARMELITA AVENUE AND PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL AT CALIFORNIA DRIVE/MORRELL AVENUE CROSSING Acting DPW Erbacher requested Council approve Resolution #01.-2003 accepting traffic signal improvements at California Drive/Carmelita Avenue and California Drive/lVlorrell Avenue by Mike Brown Electric Company in the amount of 5215,732.49. e,RESOLUTION #02.2003 ACCEPTING HATCH LANE SEWER REHABILITATION Acting DPW Erbacher requested Council approve Resolution #02-2003 accepting the Hatch Lane Sewer Rehabilitation Project constructed by Kinsel Industries, lnc. of Texas in the amount of $155,900. f. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL Finance Director Becker requested approval for payment of Warrants #86196-86644, duly audited, in the amount of $2,383,858.10 (excluding library checks 86196-86235), Payroll checks #151505-151887 in the amount of $1,625,562.33, and EFT's in the amount of $419,049.88 for the month of November,2002. ob'RESOLUTION #04-2003 APPROVING A SALARY INCREASE AND PERFORMANCE RECOGNITION PAY FOR THE CITY MANAGER EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 4, 2OO2 DHR Bell recommended Council approve Resolution #04-2003 approving an8.49o/o salary increase for the City Manager effective November 4,2002. Councilman Galligan made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Vice Mayor O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 558 January 6,2003 9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City 10. OLD BUSINESS Active Old Business o Consideration of leasing Greyhound Building (in progress) o Sewer Education Brochure (on order) o Newspaper racks on Broadway (Newsrack Committee meeting being scheduled for early February) . Shared police services with Millbrae (under consideration) 11. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. 12, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a.Commission Minutes: Llbrary Board of Trustees, November 19,2002; Traffic, Safety & Parking, December 12,2002; Planning, December 9,2002 b. Department Reports: Building, November,2002; Finance, November,2002; Police, November,2002 c. Letter from AT&T Broadband concerning price increases for analog and digital package tiers d. Letters from AT&T Broadband informing City of current programming services and adjustments e. Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission study on possible parking restrictions near Millbrae Bart Station f. Memo from City Librarian regarding Library Fee increases 13. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Coffey adjourned the meeting at ll:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Arr,r-//yut/,/D Ann T. Musso City Clerk Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 559 January 6,2003 BURLINGAME FINANCING AUTHORITY Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of January 612003 I. CALL TO ORDER A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame Financing Authority was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Mike Coffey called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Erin Galligan 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Janney, O'Mahony None 4, MINUTES Councilwoman Janney noted that she was not present at this meeting as she was attending an "American Public Transportation Association" meeting, not a Sam Trans Meeting as stated in the minutes. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the Burlingame Financing Authority Meeting held on July 16, 2001; seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved by voice vote 3-0-2 with Councilwoman Baylock abstaining as she was not a Councilmember when this meeting was held and Councilwoman Janney abstained as she was not present at the meeting. ^. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF BONDS AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH SALE ACM Becker recommended Council approve Resolution #FAl-2003 authorizing the sale and issuance of the subject bonds. Vice Mayor O'Mahony made a motion to approve Resolution #FA1-2003 authorizing the sale of bonds and execution of documents in connection with sale; seconded by Councilman Galligan, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Burlin game Finance Authority Approved Minutes 560 January 6,2003 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 6. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 7. ADJOURI\MENT Mayor Coffey adjourned the meeting at7:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, MYht//'{D City Clerk Burlingame Finance Authority Approved Minutes 561 January 6,2003 'l I