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Home My WebLink AboutMin - CC - 2005.06.06a. BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of June 6,2005 1. CALL TO ORJ)ER 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. CLOSED SESSION: CA Anderson advised that Council met in closed session and directed staff regarding the following: Pending litigation (Government Code $ 54956.9(a)): Day vs. City of Burlingame, San Mateo Superior Court Case No. CM36482 b Pending litigation (Government Code $ 54956.9(a)): Crisafi vs. Sargen, San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 355462 PUBLIC SERVICE NNOUNCEMENT CM Nantell announced that future City Council meetings would be televised on Channel2T instead of Channel 26 in hopes that this will allow a much higher quality of sound for our viewers. [Clarification: Channel 27 willbroadcast regular City Council meetings for Comcast users; RCN users will continue to receive the broadcast on Channel26.l 2. PLEDGE OF TO THE FLAG Led by Michael Reher 3. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT : COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT : Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Nagel, O'Mahony None 4. MINUTES A correction was made to the May 16, 2005 Council minutes: Item 2., to correct the name Rosalie Mcloud to Rosalie McCloud. Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the May 16, 2005 regular Council meeting; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 5. CEREMONIAL Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 255 June 6,2005 A. ROTARY _ COMMUNITY GRANTS Cheryl Young, President of Burlingame Rotary Club, provided an update on Rotary projects. Sonny Da Marto, Director of Rotary's Community Service Committee, announced the local community groups who received grants from Rotary totaling $12,000. Ms. Young also announced that former Burlingame Mayor and Councilman, Vic Mangini, was the recipient of the Rotary Presidential Centennial Award; and former Burlingame Mayor and Councilwoman, Mary Janney, was named Lions Club's Citizen of the Year. b. CITY OF BURLINGAME'S 97TH BIRTHDAY Mayor Galligan announced that today is the City of Burlingame's 97th birthday and that applications have been received for the 2008 Centennial Celebration Committee. Vice Mayor Baylock announced that the 100- year celebrations would begin by honoring the first volunteer Fire Department, which was established in t907. c. RECOGNITION OF STIIDENTS FROM OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL RECORD- BREAKING TRACK MEET Mayor Galligan presented proclamations to the 6th, 7'h and 8th graders of Our Lady of Angels School who achieved record-breaking status at the 49th Annual PPSL Track Championship held on May 15,2005. 6. a. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE TO AUTO ROW. SUBAREA D. REOUIREMENTS. BUILDING REGULATIONS IN SUBAREA A. LICENSING REOUIREMENTS. LOCATION OF CHURCHES AND COUNCIL PROCEDURES CP Monroe reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1753 amending the Zoning code to Auto Row, Subarea D, requirements, building regulations in Subarea A, licensing requirements, and location of churches. Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. Ken Putnam spoke in support of allowing car rental facilities in auto row. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. After Council discussed Council procedures on appeals of Planning Commission actions, CA Anderson stated he would submit an ordinance on these procedures for Council to consider at a later date. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1753 amending Chapter 6.38 to clarify fortunetelling locations and Title 25 to claify uses in Subarea D of the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area, clearly regulate remodeling or removal of buildings in Subarea A of the Burlingame Avenue Commercial Area, expressly allow churches as a permitted use in the R3 District, and reduce parking requirements for certain secondary dwelling units; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Galligan requested CC Mortensen to publish a summary of the ordinance at least 15 days after adoption. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 256 June 6, 2005 b. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1754 FOR REVISIONS TO FEES FOR WATER SERVICE (FLOW TESTS. TEMPORARY WATER SERVICES AND METER INSTALLATIONS) - DPW Bagdon reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1754 adopting revisions to installation fees for water service. Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1754 adopting revisions to installation fees for water service; seconded by Vice Mayor Baylock, approved by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Galligan requested CC Mortensen to publish a summary of the ordinance at least 15 days after adoption. c. CONTINUED HEARING ON APPEAL OF G COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF A DESIGN REVIEW AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR DECLINING HEIGHT ENVELOPE FOR A NEW TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE AT 1524 VANCOUVER AVENUE CA Anderson advised that Mayor Galligan had listened to the audiotape of the May 16, 2005 Council meeting and was qualified to participate in this proceeding. CP Monroe reviewed the staff report and requested Council hold a public hearing on the changes made to the project at 1524 Vancouver Avenue since the May 16, 2005 Council meeting and requested Council to take - action. Changes were based on two meetings with a group of neighbors. Mayor Galligan opened the public hearing. Mike McCracken, 1528 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, represented the applicant, Gary Partee; and Steve Anderson, 1521 Vancouver Avenue, appellant, spoke. There were no further comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Resolution No. 40-2005 approving Categorical Exemption Design Review and Special Permit for Declining Height Envelope for 1524 Vancouver Avenue; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. In her motion, Councilwoman O'Mahony noted approval of the following changes to the project from the project discussed at the May 16, 2005 City Council meeting: o Window box at each window on the front as shown on the plans - not over the doorway; o Add a color-coated stucco finish with the same wood trim around the windows, but no belly band; o Stone wall would be installed in front of the lot parallel to the front property line, about three feet behind the front property line; . Reduce by tapering the grade at the front of the lot to increase the visual depth of the front from the street but not enough to affect the live Oak tree on the neighbor's lot; o That no demolition shall occur until the tree protection zone has been documented by the applicant's arborist and approved by the City Arborist and protection fence installed; o That no concrete or foundation which would affect the adjacent California Live Oak Tree shall be removed until the applicant's arborist has identified the method of removal which will be approved by the City Arborist, and the City Arborist shall certify the method of removal; 257 Burlingame City Council June 6, 2005 Approved Minutes There were no comments from the floor a. . The surface of the driveway shall be pervious block; and o The house shall not be painted white. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS 8. STAFF REPORTS INTRODUCE ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH ZONING CONSISTENT WITH THE 2OO4 BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE INNER BAYSIIORE, SHORELINE AND ANZA EXTENSION SUBAREAS CP Monroe reviewed the staff report and requested Council to introduce two ordinances amending Title25 to establish zoning consistent with the 2004Bayfront Specific Plan for the Inner Bayshore, Shoreline and Anza Extension Subareas and amend the definitions section of the code. Mayor Galligan requested CC Mortensen read the title of the proposed two ordinances. Councilwoman O'Mahony waived further reading of the proposed ordinances; seconded by Vice Mayor Baylock, approved by voice vote, 5-0. Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinances; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved by voice vote, 5-0. Vice Mayor Baylock requested CC Mortensen to publish a summary of the proposed ordinances at least five days before proposed adoption. CONSIDER FURTHER AMENDMENT TO MASSAGE ORDINANCE REGARDING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSAGE PERMITS CA Anderson reviewed the staff report and requested Council to introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 6.40 to allow lower thresholds of training for massage practitioner permits. Mayor Galligan requested CC Mortensen read the title of the proposed ordinance. Councilwoman O'Mahony waived further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Baylock, approved by voice vote, 5-0. Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel, approved by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Galligan requested CC Mortensen to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption. c.INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.58.030 TO CLARIF"T APPLICATION REOUIREMENTS FOR ADULT.ORIENTED BUSINESS PERMITS CA Anderson reviewed the staff report and requested Council to introduce an ordinance amending Section 10.58.030 to clarify application requirements for adult-oriented business permits. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes b 258 June 6, 2005 Mayor Galligan requested CC Mortensen read the title of the proposed ordinance. Councilwoman O'Mahony waived further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Baylock, approved by voice vote, 5-0. Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel, approved by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Galligan requested CC Mortensen to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption. Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to appoint Bruce Carlton and Deborah Griffith for the three-year seats and Nancy Brock to complete the term vacated by David Carr; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved by voice vote, 5-0. CONSENT CALENDAR REOUEST TO ATTEND OUT-OF-STATE CONFERENCE FOR CITY LIBRARIAN CL Escoffier requested Council approve his attending the American Library Association Conference in Chicago, Illinois. b.RESOLUTION NO. 39.2005 APPROVING NPDES STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2005.2006 GENERAL PROGRAM BUDGET - DPW Bagdon requested Council approve Resolution No. 39-2005 approving NPDES Stormwater Management Plan 2005-06 General Program Budget. Councilwoman O'Mahony made a motion to approve Items 9.a. and b. of the Consent Calendar; seconded by Vice Mayor Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. REOUEST DIRECTION ON WHETHER TO CANCEL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 5 OR JULY 18 AND AUGUST 15. 2OO5 CC Mortensen requested Council consider cancellation of the August I 5 and either the July 5 or July 18, 2005 regular Council meetings. Vice Mayor Baylock made a motion to approve cancellation of the July 18, 2005 regular Council meeting; seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor Galligan stated that Council would consider cancellation of the August 15, 2005 regular Council meeting at the July 5, 2005 regular Council meeting. Mayor Galligan requested moving now to Item I 1. Council concurred. 1I. OLD BUSINESS 9. a. c. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 259 June 6, 2005 d. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF THREE NEW LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS a.BROADWAY TRAIN STATION CLOSURE Councilwoman O'Mahony and PW-Assoc. Engr. Gomery provided information on the weekday peak hour shuttle service going into effect on August 1,2005, which will replace train service between the Broadway and Millbrae stations. The schedule is designed to optimize a commuter's time when taking the Baby Bullet train at Millbrae. Ms. Gomery also reviewed continuing hourly Caltrain weekend service at Broadway. Caltrain proposes to upgrade the Broadway station by staggering the platforms. A new northbound platform is recommended for the northeast side of Broadway while the existing platform will continue to serve southbound passengers. This will reduce gate downtime at Broadway by 30 minutes a day and eliminate the need for express and local trains to wait while trains are boarding at the station. The work is tentatively planned for winter 2006. Caltrain will review suspended weekday service in eighteen months. 10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings each of them attended on behalf of the City 12. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business 13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a. Commission Minutes: Planning, May 23,2005 b. Department Reports: Police, April2005; Fire, May 2005 14. ApJOURNMENT Mayor Galligan adjourned the meeting at9:52p.m. Respectfu lly submitted, Doris City Clerk Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 260 June 6,2005 W