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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1978.11.15 A G E N D A STUDY MEETING November 15, 1978 8:00 p.m. 1. Home Savings Building Plans Broadway and E1 Camino 2. Dog Control Service Plan from San Mateo County 3. Post Office Property Usage. 4. Other a. Items desired for consideration or future study. BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL STUDY MEETING November 15 , 1978. PRESENT : COUNCILMEN AMSTRUP, BARTON , CROSBY , MARTIN COUNCILMAN MANGINI was absent STAFF : Schwalm, Kirkup, Coleman, Yost Mayor Crosby convened the study meeting at 7 : 30 p .m. in Conference Room B of the Burlingame City Hall. 1 . HOME SAVINGS AND LOAN BUILDING PLANS Mr. Kirkup advised that Home Savings and Loan Association contemplates building on two lots at the southeast corner of Broadway and El Camino. One lot is zoned commercial, and the other, to be used as a parking lot, is zoned R-3 and will need a special permit . One question pre- sented is whether or not Council objects to an entrance and exit onto El Camino Real . A second problem is that Council has expressed an interest in double-decking the parking lot next to the Post Office . The Savings and Loan is presenting what they consider the best plan without double-decking and asked for this hearing before Council to explain what they would like to do. The proposed traffic plan is an entrance off E1 Camino Real , circulation through the parking lot , and exit onto Capuchino , which is a one-way street. El Camino Real will be widened at bus stop and the state traffic signal will be relocated. Mr. Frank Homolka, an architect, and Mr. Robert Compton of Home Savings were introduced. Mr. Homolka stated that a study for double- decking indicated that because of space required for ramping, only 34 spaces would be gained for parking. Additionally, women seem reluctant to park below grade . They believe the parking plans exhibited . develop the most parking spaces and meet Council' s wishes regarding traffic flow. There was discussion of grade slope and landscaping. Council requested assurance that (1) the parking facilities (21 spaces on Home Savings property) would be open to public use evenings and weekends as well as during banking hours ; ( 2) the City receive land dedications and there be alterations to the intersection and signals as indicated on the plans to provide a turn-in bus stop ; (3 ) that traffic flow to the parking area provide an entrance only from El Camino and exit through the City parking lot ; (4) that modi- fications be made to - the parking lot plans to facilitate entry from El Camino Real without stacking while awaiting entry , and to make exit onto El Camino impossible ; and ( 5) that appropriate landscaping be provided and maintained. Councilman Martin requested staff to prepare a study on the cost of double decking and the parking advantage of such a project . Mr. Cole- man advised that the application would have to go to the Planning 7 - Commission for a hearing on the special permit , and Mr. Yost said `- he would attempt to have it placed on the Commission agenda for its meeting of November 27th. Mr. Compton stated that , in order to comply with state regulations regarding time so other projects might be undertaken, Home Savings will want to place a modular structure on the graded parking lot during construction of the building so that business might be com- menced. Pictures of the type of modular structure will be submitted for approval . 2 . DOG CONTROL SERVICE PLAN FROM SAN MATEO COUNTY Mr. Schwalm, Mr . Coleman and Councilman Martin reported they had attended meetings on the County animal control service plan. It was pointed out that the cost of the proposed service will probably in- crease from $6 , 200 to $10 ,000 for next year. Mr. Martin said he had been in discussions with people in Millbrae about the possibility of the two cities using one man and truck in the hope of maintaining better services . Mr. Coleman reported the proposal from the County contemplated re- sumption of an attempt to locate unlicensed dogs , and eliminating proof of a rabies shot prior to issuance of a dog license . The latter change is suggested because the former policy resulted in many licenses having been paid for, but not issued pending receipt of proof of the vaccination. The proposal is to issue the license with the require- ment of a rabies shot ; then, if the dog is picked up without having had a vaccination, a fine would result. Council directed Mr. Coleman to obtain further information from the County with regard to a better rabies vaccination control and the advisability of higher fees for repeated stray dog offences which require impounding. Mr. Coleman said he would do so in time for Council action on a proposed ordinance in December. 3 . POST OFFICE PROPERTY USAGE Mr. Schwalm advised Council he had communicated with the head of the Real Estate Division of the Post Office who stated a study is under way, in response to the City's letter, to determine future requirements of the Post Office . When the study is completed he advised he will work with the City if possible for a mutually beneficial disposition of available property. Mr. Schwalm suggested that the City might wish to take over the property and sublease a portion to the Post Office . Councilman Amstrup said he felt more usable building space might be ob- tained by use of some of the open space on the second floor of .the police building. It was pointed out that if the entire building were used as office space it might be possible to discontinue rental of Security National Bank• space , but that such a plan would be contingent upon securing sufficient parking space from the Post Office property site . 2 Mr. Schwalm was directed to continue pursuing the matter and to advise Council of developments . 4 . OTHER A. Transfer of Crossing Guards to School. District . Mr. Schwalm stated that if Council wishes to consider such a transfer, negotia- tions should be undertaken with the Burlingame School District. It was pointed out that the City may find it necessary to partially fund the cost. The City Manager and Chief of Police were directed to pursue the matter with the School District. B. Mr. Schwalm reported that Commissioner Romoli has requested more lights for the soccer field and that the cost is being investigated. Mr. Schwalm was asked to ascertain whether or not the soccer clubs would be willing to make a contribution to the cost of lighting . C. Mr. Schwalm presented staff' s request for instructions regarding Christmas lighting. Council expressed their approval of a continu- ation of the program, but instructed staff to monitor the use of manhours . D. Bail schedule revision. Mr. Coleman recalled that Council was adverse to raising meter bail when the matter was last presented but that a raise from -$2 . 00 to $3 . 00 did not appear to be objectionable, _ and that the increase had been recommended by the Police Chief. `-- There was no Council objection. E. Mr. Schwalm advised that the memorandum regarding unionization of City personnel is for information. F. Mr. Schwalm referred to Mr. Hoffman' s memorandum and stated there is emergency need for a power mower which would be purchased within the Park Department capital outlay budget . Council requested further information regarding the capital expenditure item which was being replaced by this expenditure . G. Recreation Department custodial services . Council requested further information concerning other sources of manhours to cover the work proposed to be contracted out. H. Councilwoman Barton questioned the requirement that merchants use the ADT security services without adequate notice of change of procedure . Mr. Coleman said he would provide Mrs . Barton with the background of the enactment of the ordinance and resolution on this matter. I. Councilwoman Barton requested that the matter of appointments to the three commission vacancies be placed on the next Council agenda. 3 J. Mayor Crosby asked when Council wished to consider the Beautification Commission report on the tree/view legislation. Councilman Amstrup said the matter might best be considered at a public meeting . K. Councilman Martin advised that there will be the first of a series of public input meetings on joint land use relating to the Airport from 7 : 00 to 10 : 00 at the Marquis Room of the Hyatt House on. Friday evening , November 17th. L. Staff was requested to prepared a study and present a formula for contributions to the cost of traffic improvements in the water- front area, together with suggestions for methods of limitations on development to conform to traffic improvements . Mr. Kirkup stated that staff had been so instructed some time ago and that the matter could be placed on the Council agenda. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 15 p.m. Notes : A. Keating 4