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Home My WebLink AboutMin - CC - 2004.04.05BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of April 5,2004 CLOSED SESSION: CA Anderson advised that the Council had met in closed session before the public meeting and instructed the City Attorney on the handling of the following cases. a.Pending Litigation (Govemment Code $ 54956.9(a): o Frances Day vs. City of Burlingame, San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 436482o Dennis J. Amoroso Stop Notice Cases, Miscellaneous San Mateo Superior Court Case Numbers Threatened Litigation (Government Code g 54956.9(bX1), (3Xc)) o Claim of Steve Panaga o One matter, 1800 Ashton Avenue b. c.Personnel Matter (Government Code $ 54957) One mattero 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 Rosalie O'Mahony called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FL4,G Led by Sam Johnson, Superintendent of the San Mateo Union High School District. 3. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Nagel, O'Mahony MEMBERS ABSENT: None 4. MINUTES Vice-Mayor Galligan made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 15,2004 Council meeting; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 4-0-1 (Councilwoman Baylock abstained). PRESENTATION INTRODUCE SAM JOHNSON. SUPERINTENDENT. SAN MATEO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Mayor O'Mahony introduced Dr. Sam Johnson, the new superintendent for San Mateo Union High School 110 Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 5. a. April5,2004 District and offered him a warm welcome, noting the positive relationship between Burlingame and the District over the years. TION BY CALTRANS OFFICIALS REGARDIN E CAMINO REAL - DPR Schwartz introduced Mike Peterson, Regional Manager for Caltrans, James MacNair, consulting arborist, and Chris States, Caltrans Biologist and Certified Arborist, who gave a presentation regarding the status of the eleven eucalyptus trees which were recently removed on El Camino Real. PRESENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING FINANCIAL REPORTING 2OO2.2()O3 FD Nava presented to the Council the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers award for outstanding financial reporting 2002-2003 . PUBLIC HEARINGS MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO UPDATE THE BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN CP Monroe made a brief presentation on the Bayfront Specific Plan and requested Council hold a public hearing and take action on the mitigated negative declaration and the amendment to the General Plan to update the Bayfront Specific Plan. Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. The following citizens spoke regarding this issue: Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue; Bruce Carlton, 835 Airport Boulevard; Charles Voltz, 725 Vernon Way; John Ward,792 Willborough Road; Bob Lanzone, representing USL Properties owner of 350 Airport Boulevard; Mark Hudak, - 16 Park Road; Mike Spinelli, 1301 Mills Avenue. There were no further comments, and the hearing was closed. Council discussed the issues related to adoption of the plan update, noting that more land use options should be provided for the State Lands parcel, it should not be limited to hotel use only, should allow the possibility of commercial recreation and restaurants on that site as well, in spite of the State's current limitations; should look into the time share concept presented, but study carefully, it is not necessary to add language to the plan, staff can address separately; think we should be planning based on the social fabric of Burlingame rather than the interests of any individual property owner, need to understand the importance of the airport and its proximity to Burlingame, the economy will pick up and we need to save this area for uses that enhance the City's revenue base, housing would cost the City money in the long term; housing in the Anza Point area would be an island isolated from the west side of town. The plan should have some flexibility to leave the door open for new ideas, there could be projects that we can't imagine at this time, don't want to limit the potential, projects would be reviewed by the Planning Department, Planning Commission and City Council, so could make decision at that time; the value to Burlingame of having housing in this area would be to create opportunities for people who work here to live in the community, many employees cannot afford to live here now, would be a20Yo affordable component, services are not that far away. There is a need for recreational opportunities for visitors and residents in the Bayfront area, housing is not as profitable to the City as hotels, this area is a key economic base for the community, should hold out for the greater long term revenue benefit, there are other opportunities for affordable housing in the north end of Burlingame near BART and Peninsula Hospital, this is not the logical place. b. c 6. a. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 111 April5,2004 Mayor O'Mahony called for a motion on the mitigated negative declaration and the Bayfront Specific Plan. Councilwoman Nagel made a motion to approve the mitigated negative declaration and approve and amend the Draft Bayfront Specific Plan to the General Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission, with the following revision: that Commercial Recreation and Restaurant uses be added to the list of land uses appropriate for the State Lands parcel. a The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Baylock. The motion also included direction to staff to study the issue of time share hotels and whether that use is similar in its revenue and physical impacts to an extended stay hotel, and make sure there is provision to capture transient occupancy tax with that land use. The motion was approved on a3-2 roll call vote (Councilmen Coffey and Galligan dissenting). 7, PUBLIC COMMENTS Pat Giomi, 1445 Balboa Avenue spoke regarding traffic issues related to riding bicycles in residential neighborhoods and safety concems with on-street parking. Charles Voltz, 725 Vemon Way, asked if Caltrans could provide comment on whether future tree removals would be evaluated on a case by case basis with full analysis, or whether there would only be a survey of the entire grove on El Camino Real before decisions were made on individual trees. Mayor O'Mahony noted that because of the late hour caused by the delay of the power failure and relocation of the meeting, Council should consider the consent calendar before the study items. The Council concurred. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND ZONING CODE WITH NEW REGULATIONS FOR LEGAL LOTS IN THE R.l ZONE Councilman Coffey made a motion to delay action on this item so that it can be sent back to the Planning Commission for consideration with notice given of the proposed ordinance change to all property owners of potential emerging lots. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Galligan. Mayor O'Mahony called for a voice vote on the motion to send back to the Planning Commission. The motion passed on a3-2 voice vote (Councilwomen Baylock and Nagel dissenting). b. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE EST G ZONING REOUIREMENTS FOR 8. a. DEVELOPMENT ON EMERGING DEVELOPMENT ON CREEK SIDE LOTS Councilman Coffey made a motion to delay action on this item so that it can be sent back to the Planning Commission for consideration with notice given of the proposed ordinance change to all property owners of creek side lots. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Galligan. Mayor O'Mahony called for a voice vote on the motion to send back to the Planning Commission. The motion passed on a3-2 voice vote (Councilwomen Baylock and Nagel dissenting). INTRODUCE ORDINAITCE TO AMEND CHAPTERS 11.04 AND 12.12 FOR A FIVE YEAR SUNSET CLAUSE OBLIGATING PROPERTY OWNERS TO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR SIDEWALKS DPW Bagdon requested Council introduce an ordinance to amend Chapters 1 1.04 and 12.12 to add a five-year sunset clause obligating property owners to maintain and repair sidewalks. c. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes rt2 April5,2004 : Mayor O'Mahony requested CP Monroe read the title of the proposed ordinance to amend Chapters 1 1.04 and 12.12 regarding sidewalk maintenance and repairs. Vice-Mayor Galligan moved to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 5-0. Vice-Mayor Galligan made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor O'Mahony requested CP Monroe publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption. d.INTRODUCE CHANGE TO CITY ORDINANCE 13.40.030. TIME OF OPERATION OF PARKING METERS CA Anderson requested Council introduce an ordinance to clarify the time of operation of parking meters. Mayor O'Mahony requested CP Monroe read the title of the proposed ordinance to clarify the time of operation of parking meters. Councilwoman Nagel moved to waive further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 5-0. Vice-Mayor Galligan made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor O'Mahony requested CP Monroe publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption. e.COMMISSIONER VACANCIES. PLANNING AND LIBRARY BOARI) CM Nantell stated that the Planning Commission and Library Board will have vacancies in the near future. The - Council noted that the adopted procedure for accepting applications and conducting interviews would be followed; Council requested that a notice of the openings be posted on the City's list serve. UPDATE ON PG&E'S PROPOSED JEFFERSON.MARTIN ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINE Mayor O'Mahony stated that this item will be rescheduled when Mr. Zell, who had requested this item be placed on the agenda, has refined his proposal. CONSENT CALENDAR TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR LOT COMBINATION AT 755 CALIFORNIA DRIVE DPW Bagdon recommended Council approve tentative and final parcel map for lot combination at 755 California Drive. b. WEEDS AND RUBBISH ABA ON PRIVATE PROPERTY DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt Resolution #27-2004 setting a public hearing for May 17,2004 for the 2004 Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program on public and private properties. C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH CONTROL 113 Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes f. 9. a. April5,2004 MANUFACTURING FOR SCADA PROJECT DESIGN/BUILD DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt Resolution #30-2004 approving Agreement Amendment No. 1 for the subject work to Control Manufacturing Company of Napa, Califomia, in the amount of $234,836. d. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CULVER GROUP FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES OR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS DPW Bagdon recommended Council adopt Resolution #29-2004 authorizing a professional services agreement amendment with The Culver Group (TCG) in the amount of $98,652. e.RESOLUTION OF INTENTION: BROADWAY AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SETTING 2OO4IO5 ASSESSMENTS FD Nava recommended Council adopt Resolution #24-2004 setting a public hearing for the next Broadway Area Business Improvement District assessments for May 3,2004 at 7:00 p.m. f. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT. BICYCLE RACE IN BURLINGAME AVENUE AREA CM Nantell recommended Council approve a special event permit for the annual Peninsula Velo Bicycle Club bike race. EMENT BETWEEN CITY OF BURLINGAME AND B BASEBALL ASSOCIATION FOR LEASE OF BAYSIDE PARK PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATI ON OF A BASEBALL BATTING CAGE DPR Schwartz recommended Council approve Agreement between the City and Burlingame Youth Baseball Association for lease of Bayside Park property for the construction, maintenance and operation of a baseball batting cage. h AGREEMENT FOR AUDITING SERVI WITH CAPORICCI & LARSON. CPA'S FD Nava recommended Council adopt Resolution #28-2004 approving an agreement with Caporicci & Larson to provide independent audit service to the City for up to three years and authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement. Council welcomed the members of the firm who would be working with the City. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BEGINNING WITH THE 2OO4 TERM CA Anderson recommended Council appoint eight Advisory Board members for the years 2004-2006 for the San Mateo County Tourism Business Improvement District. j ADOPT RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO B IN PROCESS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON t. WHETHER TO FORM A BURLINGAME AVENUE AREA BUSINESS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND IMPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR 2OO4l05 CA Anderson recommended Council adopt Resolution #25-2004, a resolution of intention to form the Burlingame Avenue Area Business Improvement District (BID) and impose assessments for the 2004-2005 year and approve form of notice to be mailed to the businesses in the proposed district. tt4 Burlingame City Council April 5, 2004 Approved Minutes Vice-Mayor Galligan made a motion to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Councilman Coffey. The consent calendar was approved by a 5-0 vote. CA Anderson noted a correction to the date of the Burlingame Avenue Business Improvement District hearing, it will be May 3,2004 and the resolution has been corrected accordingly. _ 10.COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Council members reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City. 11. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to discuss. 12. NEW BUSINESS CP Monroe requested Council set an appeal hearing for 1428 Cabrillo Avenue for the April l9th Council meeting. 13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Commission Minutes: Library, February 17,2004; Traffic Safety and Parking, March 1 1; Parks & Recreation, March 18,20041' Planning, March 22 &29,2004 b. Department Reports: Police, February, 2004 c. Letter from Bay Area Air Quality Management District concerning adoption of a wood smoke ordinance _ 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor O'Mahony adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m. submitted, Ann T. M City Clerk a. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 115 April5,2004