BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING
7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Mackin called the special meeting to order at 7:39 P.M. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmembers Cunningham, Davis, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Councilmembers absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Holstine, City Clerk Padilla, City Attorney McMorrow, , Finance Director Yuen, Community Development Director Swiecki, Senior Planner Johnson, Recreation Coordinator Monroy and Communications, Assistant Fire Marshal Wittner & Digital Media Coordinator Ordona
REPORT OUT CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney McMorrow reported that updates were provided to Council, direction was given to staff and no action was taken at Closed Session regarding the two potential litigation cases in Closed Session Item D. .
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Councilmember O’Connell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham to adopt the agenda as it stands.
The motion was passed unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Cunningham, Davis, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
City Council Minutes
September 15, 2022
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Present Commendations to the members of the Brisbane Pirates for winning the 2022 South San Francisco Pony Baseball Championships
Mayor Mackin congratulated the Brisbane Pirates, the players and the coaches, for winning the 2022 South San Francisco Pony Baseball Championships. Parks and Recreation Coordinator Ricardo Monroy presented Brisbane Pirates Coach Jason Lappano his Mayoral Commendation.
B. National Preparedness Month
Mayor Mackin proclaimed September 2022 as National Preparedness Month and encouraged all Brisbane residents to increase their knowledge and awareness of proper safety measures to follow before, during, and after a disaster. Assistant Fire Marshal Wittner accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Council for the proclamation.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NO. 1
No member of the public wished to make public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
C. Approve Minutes of City Council Meeting of July 7, 2022 D. Approve Minutes of City Council Closed Session Meeting of July 7, 2022 E. Accept Investment Report as of June 2022
F. Accept Investment Report as of July 2022
G. Adopt a Resolution Establishing the Business License Tax on Recycling Establishments for Fiscal Year 2022/23
H. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring the Continued Need to Conduct City Council, Commission and Committee Meetings Remotely Due to Health and Safety Concerns for the Public Councilmember Davis made a motion, seconded by Councilmember O’Connell to approve Consent Calendar Items C-H.
The motion was passed unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Cunningham, Davis, Lentz, O’Connell and Mayor Mackin Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
City Council Minutes
September 15, 2022
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
I. Applicant Appeal of the Planning Commission’s April 4, 2022 Decision Denying the Modification of Interim Use Permit 2021-UP-3 to Allow the Use of a Vacant Site On the Baylands To Be Used For a Google Bus Staging Yard (This item was continued from the July 7, 2022 and May 19, 2022 City Council Meetings. City Council will consider applicant appeal of the Planning Commission’s April 4, 2022 decision denying the modification of Interim Use Permit 2021-Up-3 to allow the use of a vacant site on the Baylands to be used for a Google Bus staging yard (Planning Commission Resolution 2021- UP-3-M) and revoking Interim Use Permit 2021-UP-3 (Planning Commission Resolution 2021-UP3-R); Eric Aronsohn, applicant; Oyster Point Properties Inc, applicant/owner.) Mayor Mackin announced that the Council and staff received a correspondence from the applicant regarding this appeal.
Community Development Director reported that the applicant has withdrawn their request for appeal and extension of their Use Permit. They are requesting Council to allow for a 90-day wind down period s After council questions of staff and applicant, and after no public comment, Councilmember Lentz expressed his disappointment of not having the opportunity to have Tunnel Avenue improvements. Councilmember Lentz made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Davis to allow for a 90-day wind down period from September 15, 2022. The motion was passed by a 4-1 vote.
Ayes: Councilmembers Cunningham, Davis, Lentz, and O’Connell Noes: Mayor Mackin
Absent: None
Abstain: None
STAFF REPORTS
J. City Manager’s Report on upcoming activities
City Manager Holstine reported on the latest news and events in the City.
MAYOR/COUNCIL MATTERS
K. Creation of the Ordinance No. 528 Review Ad Hoc Subcommittee and Selection of Members (Ordinance No. 528 allowed for research and development (R&D) uses at Sierra Point) City Manager Holstine reported that a new Ad Hoc Subcommittee will be created to review Ordinance No. 528 regarding the research and development uses at Sierra Point. Councilmember Cunningham and Mayor Mackin volunteered to be the members of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
L. Countywide Assignments and Subcommittee Reports
Councilmembers reported on their activities in the subcommittees and countywide assignments.
M. Written Communications
City Council Minutes
September 15, 2022
Written Correspondence was received by the Council between September 1-15, 2022 from the following members of the public:
Susan Kirsch (9/2/22) Catalysts Town Hall
Eric Aronsohn (9/13/22) Interim Use Permit 2021-UP-3
Dana Dillworth (9/15/22) Comment Item K
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NO. 2
No member of the public wished to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mackin adjourned the meeting at 8:42 P.M.
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Ingrid Padilla, City Clerk