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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 2005.03.07BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of March 7,2005 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 Joe Galligan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Mary Herman. CLOSED SESSION CA Anderson advised that Council met in closed session and directed staff regarding the following: a.Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government code $54956.8 Property: City Parking Lot B-l on Chapin Avenue Agency Negotiators: Jim Nantell, George Bagdon, Syed Murtuza Negotiating Parties: Bertetta Family Under negotiation: Access across property to l42l Chapin Avenue 3. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT :Baylock, Galligan, Nagel, O'Mahony Councilman Coffey attended by teleconference from South Lake Tahoe, Cali fornia. COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: NONE 4. MINUTES Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 22,2005 regular Council meeting; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0. 5. PRESENTATIONS A. PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH AS RED CROSS MONTH Mayor Galligan presented a proclamation declaring March as Red Cross Month to Mary Watts, Chairwoman for ihe San Mateo County Leadership Council who accepted for the American Red Cross of the Bay Area. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 224 March 7,2005 b. BURLINGAME YOUTH BASEBALL ON PROGRAMS UPDATE P&RD Schwartz introduced Hank Sauer, Burlingame Youth Baseball Association President. Mr. Sauer reported on the 2004 season, improvements to Bayside Park, and plans for the 2005 season. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPEAL OF THE BEAUTIFICATION CO ON'S DECISION TO ALLOW FOR A 6. a. 18OO EASTON DRIVE P&RD Schwartz requested Council hold a public hearing on the Beautification Commission's decision to allow removal and replacement of the Eucalyptus tree located at 1800 Easton Drive. The tree is next to the Easton Branch Library, and the Library Board have voted to support the Beautification Commission's decision. Public Works Superintendent Phil Scott made a PowerPoint presentation on the options available to remedy the following problems caused by the tree's roots: street damage, water ponding, sewer infiltration and traffic hazards. Mr. Schwartz stated that no resistograph test was performed because the tree is healthy and is in good shape. If the tree were removed, it would be replaced as part of the reforestation plan, which is currently being developed by the Beautification Commission. Mr. Scott stated that the sewer rehabilitation program for Easton Drive is scheduled for this summer or fall. Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. The following residents spoke in favor of the appeal: Fred McElhany, 1009 Laguna Avenue, Michael Dillon, 1719 Easton Drive, and Susie Lahey, 1719 Easton Drive The following residents spoke against the appeal: Dr. Bruce Bainton, 1907 Easton Drive, and Richard Medeghini,1260 Bernal Avenue. Antonio Rockalino aka Michael David Vail, Jr., 932Howard Avenue, spoke on replacing the existing sewer line. Russ Cohen, Traffic Commissioner, requested that this item be presented to the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission for further study. There were no more comments, - and the hearing was closed. Council requested that the reforestation program be in place and traffic issues be addressed before making a decision. Council continued action and referred this item to the Beautification Commission and to the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission for further study. Lara Lighthouse, 87 Loma Vista, spoke on the Jefferson-Martin transmission line. Russ Cohen, 605 Lexington Way, spoke on items occurring in the press. Carla Bagneschi, Il27 Captchino, spoke on the number of required hours of education for massage permits. Charles Yoltz,725 Vernon Way, spoke on democracy. Katherine Carlin, 1740 Lexington Avenue, San Mateo, spoke on Jefferson-Martin transmission line. Lei Wong of Fremont spoke on opening a spa in Burlingame. Angela Johnson spoke on the cost of Councilman Coffey's teleconference call. There were no further comments from the floor. STAFF REPORTS CONSIDER FUR AMENDMENT TO MASSAGE ORI)CE REGARDING EDUCATION REOUIREMENTS FOR MASSAGE PERMITS CA Anderson provided survey results showing the number of education hours required for a massage permit - in other Bay Area cities and various states. After some discussion, Council requested staff to reduce the number of required hours to 200 and to phase-in increased hours up to 500, over the next two to four years. 225 Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes TREE REMOVAL AT 8. a. March 7,2005 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS b. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF THREE PLANNING COMMISSIONERS CM Nantell requested Council consider the appointment of three Planning Commissioners filling two seats with four-year terms and one seat with a two-year term due to the resignation of Commissioner Chris Keele. Councilman Coffey, as a member of the interview subcommittee, made a motion to appoint Tim Auran and David Cauchi for the two four-year terms and to appoint Andrew Reback for the two-year term; seconded by Mayor Galligan. Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion recommending appointment of Joe Boju6s and Jerry Deal for the two four-year terms; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel. Councilwoman O'Mahony stated that she would support Jerry Deal for the two-year term since that was his request. Councilman Coffey expressed concern that Mr. Deal, as a commissioner, would have to recuse himself from making Planning Commission decisions on the many projects in Burlingame with which he is professionally involved. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to close the nominations; seconded by Mayor Galligan, approved by roll call vote, 5-0. Mayor Galligan called for roll call votes on each applicant nominated to filI the two four-year terms. The results of the roll call votes follow: Tim Auran, 3 votes (Baylock and Nagel declined) Joe Boju6s, 2 votes (Coffey, Galligan and O'Mahony declined) David Cauchi, 3 votes (Baylock and Nagel declined) Jerry Deal, 2 votes (Coffey, Galligan and O'Mahony declined) Tim Auran and David Cauchi were appointed to fill the two four-year terms on the Planning Commission. Mayor Galligan called for roll call votes on each applicant nominated to fill the two-year term. The results of the roll call votes follow: Jerry Deal, 3 votes (Coffey and Galligan declined) Andrew Reback, 2 votes (Baylock, Nagel and O'Mahony declined) Jerry Deal was appointed to fill the two-year term on the Planning Commission. Council thanked Joe Boju6s for the eight years he served on the Planning Commission and for his support of the commission's subcommittees. C. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT FEES FOR T'IIWAL NORTH AND ROLLINS ROAD SUBAREAS OF THE NORTH BURLINGAME/ROLLINS ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN Cp Monroe requested Council introduce an ordinance to adopt General lmprovement Policy and Development Fees for public improvements in the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Planning Area. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 226 March 7,2005 Council noted that adding the Adrian Road Landscaping Project was important; should be coordinated with the auxiliary lane project on U.S. 101; appropriate for adjacent development to provide streetscape improvements of lot frontages; park improvements at frontage road in front of plaza shipping center should include bicycle access; need to think of ways to entice auto dealers to Adrian Road to support City's base. Mayor Galligan requested CC Mortensen read the title of the proposed ordinance adopting General Improvement Policy and Development Fees for public improvements in the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Planning Area. Councilwoman O'Mahony waived further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Baylock, approved unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Baylock, approved unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0. Mayor Galligan requested CC Mortensen to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilwoman Nagel requested a description of the completed project for Item 9.c. P&RD Schwartz provided a brief description of the landscape project to screen the BART tail tracks. a.RESOLUTION NO. 16.2005 AWARDING PERSHING PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION PROJECT TO SCAPES.INC. P&RD Schwartz requested Council approve Resolution No. 16-2005 awarding Pershing Park Playground Renovation Prqect to Scapes, Inc. b. RESOLUTION NO. 17.2005 AWARDING PERMIT TRACKING SOFTWARE ACOUISITION IMPLEMENTATION TO CRW ASSOCIATES DPW Bagdon requested Council approve Resolution No. 17-2005 awarding permit tracking software acquisition and implementation to CRW Associates. c.RESOLUTION NO. 18-2005 ACCEPTING THE BART LANDSCAPING PROJECT ON CALIFORNIA DRIVE N OF DUFFERIN AVENUE P&RD Schwartz requested Council approve Resolution No. 18-2005 accepting the BART Landscaping Project on California Drive north of Dufferin Avenue. d. APPROVAL FOR 2OO5 ART & JAZZ FESTIVAL.AUGUST 13 & 14. 2OO5 EA Shinday requested Council approve the 2005 Burlingame Art & Jazz Festival to be held on August 13 and 14,2005. e.APPROVE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR FINANCE DIRECTOR FinDir Nava requested Council approve the Finance Director's travel to Norwalk, Connecticut to attend the* Winter Meeting of the Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Committee April 3-5, 2005. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 227 March 7,2005 Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0. Except for Councilman Coffey, Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City. Councilman Coffey stated that he would provide his report at the next regular Council meeting. 11. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. 12. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. 13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a.Commission Minutes: Parks & Recreation and Joint Parks & Recreation/City Council, February 17, 2005; Planning, February 28,2005 13. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Galligan adjourned the meeting at9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, h*rfu Doris J. Mortensen City Clerk Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 228 March 7,2005 10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS "{r*p