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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2004.03.15a. BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of March 15,2004 CLOSED SESSION: CA Anderson advised that the Council had met in closed session before the public meeting and instructed the City Attomey on the further handling of these matters. Threatened Litigation (Govemment Code $5496.9(b)(1),(3)(C): Claim of Fernando Ronquillo and Claim of Brian McKague Various claims involving Dennis J. Amoroso Constnrction Company 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 Rosalie O'Mahony called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Paolo Bonomo. 3. ROLL CALL b 1 5. a. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Coffey, Galligan, Nagel, O'Mahony Baylock 4. MINUTES Councilman Coffey made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 28,2004 Special Council meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Baylock absent). Vice Mayor Galligan made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 1,2004 Regular Council meeting; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Baylock absent). PRESENTATION RECOGNITION OF THE AGE 11 AND UNDER CYSA BOYS SOCCER TEAM ON WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 107 March 15,2004 6. a. P&RD Schwartz introduced the Burlingame-based age 11 and under soccer team who won first place at the California Youth Soccer Association's State Tournament in February coached by Paolo Bonomo. PUBLIC HEARINGS ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #1732 TO AMEND CHAPTERS 11.04 AND 12.12 TO RESTORE OBLIGATION TO PROPERTY OWNERS FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS PURSUANT TO STATE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE DPW Bagdon recommended Council hold a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance amending Chapters 1 1.04 and 12.12 to restore obligation to property owners for maintenance and repair of sidewalks pursuant to State Streets and Highways Code. Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. Bud Harrison,376 Lexington Avenue, spoke on adding a sunset clause to this ordinance. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed Vice Mayor Galligan made a motion to adopt Ordinance #1732 amending Chapters 11.04 and 12.12 to restore obligation to property owners for maintenance and repair of sidewalks pursuant to State Streets and Highways Code; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-l (Baylock absent). Mayor O'Mahony requested CC Musso publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least 15 days after adoption. Mayor O'Mahony requested staff to introduce a new ordinance in April further amending Chapters 1 1.04 and 12.l2by adding a sunset clause effecting a five-year expiration date for Ordinance #1732. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the floor. 8. STAFF REPORTS a. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSIONER Councilman Coffey recommended opening the application period to the public since the new vacancy will be due to expire in November 2004. Mayor O'Mahony suggested setting May 1, 2004, as the filing deadline. CONSENT CALENDAR F"Y 2OO4-05 BUDGET REDUCTION STRATEGIES FD Nava recommended Council approve the recommended budget reduction strategies for FY 2004-05 as amended at the February 28,2004 Special Council Meeting. Councilwoman Nagel requested a discussion on this item. She suggested the City fund half of the expense of the crossing guards with the school district funding the other half. Also, she suggested the City establish a limited budget to fund the training and attendance of the Planning Commissioners. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 9. a. 108 March 15,2004 Vice Mayor Galligan made a motion to approve Item 9.a. of the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 3-1-1 (Nagel dissented, Baylock absent). CA Anderson stated that this action includes the exploration of finding funding for Planning Commission training activities. b. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL FD Nava recommended Council approve payment of Warrants #93803-94296 dlly audited in the amount of $2,598,113.01 (excluding Library checks #93803-93837), and Payroll checks #157485-157793 in the amount of $2,102,997.83 for the month of February 2004. Vice Mayor Galligan made a motion to approve Item 9.b. of the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Baylock absent). 10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City 1I. OLD BUSINESS DPW Bagdon presented a draft notice of the April22,2004 public hearing to discuss the soundwall and Highway 101 auxiliary lane to be constructed by Caltrans. 12. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. 13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a. Commission Minutes: Planning, March 8,2004 b. Department Reports: Building, February 2004; Treasurer's Report, February 2004 c. Letter from Comcast regarding scheduling change d. Surety Bonds Memorandum - CA Anderson advised that this memorandum is also addressed to the Finance Authority members. 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor O'Mahony adjourned the meeting at7:54 p.m ysu Doris Deputy City Clerk 109 Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes March 15,2004 Vice Mayor Galligan stated that the crossing guard cost is the responsibility of the school districts, and funding should be determined by the City/School Liaison Committee.