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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1977.05.11 A G E N D A STUDY MEETING May 11 , 1)77 8 : 00 p . m . 1 . Final Plans , Fire Stations No . 1 and No . 3 Improvements Al Kahl 2 . Street Lighting Changes 3 . Renewal of Envirotect Contract 4 . Undergrounding Projects 5 . Convention Bureau Figures 6 . Water Rates Increase during Drought 7 . NIMLO Suit against Unemployment Compensation Act 8 . Food Advisory Service Request 9 . Resolution Establishing Budget Policies & Procedures 10 . Receipt of Reclaimed Water Study - Brown & Caldwell 11 . Receipt of Water System Report - George S . Nolte & Associates , 12 . Other bUKLLNUA L L1II LUUNLIL STUDY MEETING i May 11 , 1977 ` PRESENT: COUNCILMEN HARRISON , AMSTRUP , MANGINI and MARTIN 3 STAFF : SCHWALM , KIRKUP , MILLICAN , FRICKE , WAGNER ABSENT: COUNCILMAN CROSBY t Mayor Harrison called the meeting to order at 8 : 10 p .m . Mr. Wagner distributed the Recreation Department Summer Program brochure which he said will be delivered to all Burlingame homes as a Girl Scout project . He called attention to articles by most City departments , and to the publication of times and places of all City Council and commission meet- ings on the back cover of the brochure . The picture on the front cover is the illustration of Lauretta Courtley , a Burlingame High School senior and winner ± I of this year ' s cover contest. f 1 . FINAL PLANS , FIRE STATIONS NO . 1 AND NO . 3 IMPROVEMENTS Chief Fricke presented final plans for alterations , updated by i Architect Al Kohl to include electrical and mechanical detail not completed in the plans previously submitted to Council . The plans are now final and the architect , who is out of town , is ready to go to bid . He has cleared all the legal ramifications and would like approval to go to bid . Councilman Amstrup i asked if the price is still the same . Chief Fricke confirmed that it is . Mayor Harrison noted the plans had been discussed before and asked if there is any comment . Councilman Martin indicated that so far as he is concerned the project } can go to bid at any time . Councilmen Amstrup and Mangini and Mayor Harrison indicated agreement . i 2 . STREET LIGHTING CHANGES Mr. Kirkup stated that because PG&E rates have gone up considerably the cost of city lights has increased . His department is looking for ways to lower its operating budget . They looked at the merit of converting the City ' s incandescent lights , which operate at a high cost , with high pressure sodium lights . This could be done by our crew and summer help . Costs could be amortized over six years . The cost saving would be approximately 60% and the change could be paid from gas tax funds . If Council approves it will be included in the Electrical Department budget . He said he had talked to Ralph Ready of the merchants ' group who indicated there would be no objection if the nature of the lumineers is not altered . It was determined the old lumineers can be used . Mr . Kirkup stated that he recommended removing half the lights from Trousdale to Marston because that area is overlit . Councilman Martin said he would like i to have the lights on California Drive and parking lot lights decreased by turning them off but not removing the poles , and see if there is adverse comment . Mr . Kirkup stated that could be done easily . Mayor Harrison requested that the recommendations be incorporated into the budget . 3 . RENEWAL OF ENVIROTECH CONTRACT s Mr . Kirkup reported that the contract with Envirotech which the City I entered into two years ago provides for renewal upon submission of a letter and the City accepting it on the same contract terms with the provision for price adjustments based on power increases and cost of living based on power increases and cost of living indices . The proposed increase for the coming six months is 2�-2% . He had reviewed possible City management of the plant by looking at other cities ' operations . Both San Carlos and Millbrae have had considerable cost increases over the last year . Secondly he took a survey of salaries . For seven employees , assuming we could get people , our cost would run just about the same , but we would be adding seven permanent employees . He is not convinced we -1 - would have better control with our own personnel . In talking to people he is told recruiting of technical personnel is very difficult. The Federal and State governments have mandated upgrading but provided no people for training personnel . It is his department's recommendation that the. City renew with Envirotech for the next two years , with a contract modification that Envirotech will agree to meet the requirements of the agreement and the requirements of the Water Quality Control Board. i Mayor Harrison said he would accept Mr: Kirkup's recommendations. s Councilman Martin commented that looking at the experience of the East Bay he agrees. All councilmen endorsed Mr. Kirkup's recommendations. 4. UNDERGROUNDING PROJECTS Mayor Harrison noted that Mr. Kohlenberg was not present. Mr. Kirkup reported that the Bayswater project had not been on the i priority list of projects until its consideration had been requested by Mr. Kohlenberg. Council directed estimates be obtained on all of the proposed pro- jects, including Bayswater. Estimates on four have been received; two others will be in shortly. The Bloomsfield project was dropped because the lots have poles in the rear. That wouldnecessitate running underground service through lots, which is prohibitively expensive. Whenever there is undergrounding the City must provide the lighting, so there is cost to the City involved. By the end of 1978 there will be about $108,000 available for undergrounding. Estimates show that Bayswater undergrounding will be about $110,000; Oak Grove $220,000; Occidental $260,000; and Hillside $350,000, but the cost could vary up or down. It would take at least a year to get the chosen project started. Mayor Harrison asked if there had been any commitment from Kohlenberg Ford. Mr. Schwalm stated that Mr. Kohlenberg indicated he would be at the meeting. He had mentioned the figures of $10,000 and $15,000 but there had been no commitment. Mr. Kirkup reported that the relative cost of Bayswater undergrounding was expensive because it contemplated going under the railorad tracks which brings the cost high. i. Mr. Kohlenberg arrived at the meeting. Mayor Harrison advised him that the estimate for undergrounding Bayswater is $110,000, and pointed out that i Bayswater had not been considered as a project until Mr. Kohlenberg requested that it be given'priority and indicated he would be willing to make a contribution. Mr. Kohlenberg asked if any property owner had ever contributed to this program. Councilman Martin commented that some people have contributed to lighting, so, in effect, property owners have contributed through assessment districts. Mr. Kohlenberg said he thinks Automobile Row needs upgrading and power poles are unsightly. Whatever he does will be negated by the appearance of the poles. He said he would be willing to pay part of the cost if the project can be placed at the top of the priority list. i In answer to Mr. Kohlenberg's question about the extent of the pro- 11 posed . project Mr. Kirkup explained that the estimate covered undergrounding from j the westerly side of Highland to the easterly side of the railroad, and that the minimum project which could be undertaken would be one block. Mr. Kohlenberg asked whether the project could be limited to undergrounding three poles and re- taining the overhead across the railroad. Mr. Kirkup responded that if going under the railroad were eliminated he believed the cost of the project could be i reduced by approximately 60%. PG&E would design the system with junction boxes for the services, and the cost of wiring into the services would be the property owners ' expense. Mr. Bullis is the only other service involved. Mayor Harrison questioned the City Engineer's reaction to a smaller project in the light of the City's limited funds which should be used to do as much as passible, and he questioned PG&E's acceptance of the smaller project. Mr. Kirkup indicated he t felt PG&E would accept it because it meets the legal requirements of one block. Mr. Kohlenberg defined the revised project as dropping down and going under High- land and underground for one block, under California Drive, and about 100 feet of the block toward the railroad - almost two blocks , lacking about twenty feet. The cost for this would be borne by PG&E, the Telephone Company and the City. Therefore, his contribution would be made to the City's share. Mayor Harrison commented that the City's cost would be for street lighting and for under- grounding the fire alarm system, but that the City would also be allocating I tunas coming into the City. Mr. Kirkup estimated probably only one light would be needed at a cost of $500 if our crew installed it, and that the cost of trenching would be $1 .50 to $2.00 per foot. He felt the City's cost would be less than $5,000. It was requested that more accurate figures for the smaller Bayside project be submitted to Council and the allocated funds to the City be considered along with actual outlay of City money. ri Councilman Martin questioned whether a junction on the other side ofJk the street would be required. Mr. Kirkup said it would and Mr. Bullis would have to connect to the new box. Councilman Martin commented that PG&E estimates are usually high, but he felt the figures are within consideration. Anything that wasn't spent would be returned to the undergrounding fund. He felt Mr. Bullis should be asked if he wants to come in and spend the money to connect-up. In answer to the Mayor's inquiry MrXohlenbM said he hadn 't spoken to Mr. Bullis but that he will . Council directed Mr. Kirkup to contact Mr. Bullis and that PG&E be asked for estimates on the proposed change in the Bayswater project. Mr. Kirkup said he would do so and report back to the next study meeting. Mr. Kohlenberg j. stated he had not changed his opinion that he will definitely contribute to 1 reduce the cost to the City in order to get the project to the top of the priority list. i 5. CONVENTION BUREAU BUDGET STUDY AND REQUEST ! Councilman Amstrup reported that he was told San Mateo has pulled back from approving the requested increase in contribution from 12% to 15% until they see what other cities are doing. He talked with Mr. Chalmers , Mayor of San Mateo, who reported San Mateo has definitely decided on 6% and 15% since the other cities are going that way and that both factions of their city government feel that way, but they will wait to see what Burlingame will do. Councilman Amstrup pointed out that Burlingame' s actual return this year was $301 ,000. At 6% we will receive $396,000, and our contributions then will be $47,000, or $59,000 if the 15% contribution is adopted. An examination of the figures shows Burlingame not only pays more but receives more than any other city as a result of the Bureau's efforts. The Bureau's costs have increased; not by adding any people, just in trying to get more money to bring more business to the County. The Bureau has one of the smallest operating budgets in California. The County gives all the income from the International Hotel at the Airport to the Convention Bureau - about $200,000 he thinks. Councilman Martin pointed out that basically the Convention Bureau budget increase will be 33-1/3% if their proposal goes through. Councilman Amstrup 1i pointed out that the Bureau generates the greatest part of our income. Unfor- tunately other cities are building convention centers - Monterey has just built an $8,000,000 center, and San Francisco is talking about its center again. Councilman Martin said he would like to see consistency; that is, every city going to that contribution, particularly San Mateo, South San Francisco, Redwood City and Millbrae. He would also like to see justification for an increase of 37%. The increase is from $127,000 to $175,000. What are the ? ' y going to do. � Councilman Amstrup felt Mr. Steen would be happy to come to Council to explain I � what the Bureau expects to do; that the money is spent primarily on promotion. Mr. Schwalm pointed out that Menlo Park, Brisbane, Pacifica and San Carlos have already approved the proposed increase in their allocations. Councilman Amstrup pointed out that we are not going to 6% until July and suggested that Mr. Schwalm contact John Steen and ask him to come to the June study meeting. 6. WATER RATE INCREASE DURING DROUGHT AND ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL Mr. Kirkup advised that the San Francisco Board of Supervisors has approved a 43% rate increase which, together with the 25% mandated reduction,will increase our cost and decrease our revenue. His department computed what rate would be needed to continue the program as self-supporting and it turned out that a 14% increase would cover costs , and he recommends that rate be adopted by Council and put into effect for as long as the drought exists , contingent upon San Francisco reducing its rate. Last year the rate increase went into effect July 1st. San Francisco will read our meter on July 9, covering June to July, so that,if we have it go into effect August l, it would catch some of the increased cost. -3- A similar study of the sewer rates was made, and he would like to recommend a sewer rate of 28%, down from 30%. That has to be changed by ordinance. He assumes Council could act on the sewer rate the first time at the June 6th meeting and it could go into effect July 20th. Mr. Schwalm pointed out that the consumers'bills will be approximately the same as they have been. Councilman Martin said he gathered sewer rates and water rates were going to be considered at the same time. He feels that if one j uses less water one should pay less. He added that when the matters are brought up he is going to question why the sewer figures were not presented before this time. Mr. Schwalm reported that we were unable to get CETA personnel through for the Water Department so it will be necessary to hire a temporary employee for the water office which will amount to $9,312 plus 18% for fringe benefits, 1 and we request $4,656 for a temporary position of service representative with only 1 workmen's compensation being required. He said the Water Department is having a hard time keeping up with work even with the Water Office employees doing con- siderable overtime work. Councilman Amstrup questioned the rejection of the application for CETA employees. Mr. Schwalm said three had been allowed for the Park Department. Councilman Amstrup suggested one of the Park Department CETA employees be reassigned or that the work be done by City Hall employees who are not busy. Mayor Harrison asked if there is a possibility of resubmitting for CETA employees. Mr. Schwalm said that would be done. Councilman Martin called attention to the submission at the time the new Water billing system was approved wherein it was stated that there would be a surplus of employees in the Water Department who could be assigned elsewhere. He said he would like an explanation submitted to Council of the need for addi- tional employees in the light of the previous estimate of work load. Councilman Amstrup questioned use of the 43% increase levied by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He asked if there were any check upon whether the proceeds of the charges were used for water only, or if part of it was added to the San Francisco General Fund. Mr. Kirkup said he had the figures on that and would supply the information in the packet that goes out this week. Mayor Harrison requested staff reports on the directions it had received in this discussion. i 7. NIMLO SUIT AGAINST UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT Mr. Schwalm read Mr. Coleman's telephone message recommending that the i City join in the NIMLO challenge of the Unemployment Compensation Acta He stated _ that if we don't join in the suit, as of January 1st we will pay a minimum of from $11,00 to $23,000, and $25,000 the second year. Mr. Coleman recommends it since most of the cities are going to join. The deadline is May 15th to take advantage of any injunction if the suit is successful. Councilman Amstrup questioned 9 Mr. Coleman's change of position. Mr. Millican explained that when'he attended a meeting in Los Angeles which covered the matter only about six cities indicated , they would join in the suit, but since then, as report by Mr. Coleman from the current League of California Cities Attorneys' ConferenceinSacramento, it is apparent more cities are going to come into this action. Councilman Martin questioned how NIMLO arrived at $2,500 as the cost to participate. Mr. Schwalm explained the contribution is based upon city population as set forth in the NIMLO schedule. Councilman Martin pointed out that if every city in California joins there will be over $1,250,000 in the trust fund. Mr. Millican called attention to the NIMLO statement that attorneys' fees would be limited and any excess in the fund would be rebated pro rata. Mr. Schwalm stated that in the matter of the 1 , Fair Labor Standards Act the suit protected all cities whether they joined in the action or not, but in the Unemployment Compensation law there would be no pro- tection from an injunction unless the city had joined in the action. Councilman Mangini said that if the City Attorney recommended our joining he thinks it is worth doing. Councilman Martin said he was willing to gamble the $2,500. Mr. Schwalm was directed to communicate the City's intention to join in the NIMLO challenge of the act with the.provision that it would be entitled to a refund of the overage of the contemplated c3nn,nnn trust fund for attorneys' fees. -4- i G 8. FOOD ADVISORY SERVICE REQUEST Mayor Harrison asked how many elderly people in Burlingame take advantage of the economy food distribution service. Mr. Schwalm said he thought about 50 or 60 a week and assured Council the service is doing a •. great deal of good for the elderly. Councilman Martin commented that he would like assurance that the food would continued to be dispensed in Burlingame, or at least in Millbrae or San Mateo. Mr. Millican said he was concerned about the City getting into the 1 I( funding of a social service on an as-requested basis. He said he feels it would be better to set up criteria. Councilman Amstrup agreed and suggested contacting service clubs. He said he would discuss it with Rotary and Mayor Harrison said he would contact the Lions. Mr. Schwalm pointed out the merits of a program which helped people who help themselves. Councilman Martin suggested that some of the churches might be interested in helping the Food Advisory people when the federal grant under which they were operating ran out. He suggested. asking the service clubs and churches , and, if they are not interested, Council could consider the request. 9. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BUDGET POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Councilman Amstrup expressed displeasure at having received a resolution in the Council packet without an explanatory letter or memorandum and requested that in the future background information accompany proposed resolutions. Council- men Martin and Mangini commented that they assumed the resolution had originated at the request of Councilman Amstrup as Budget Chairman. Mr. Schwalm explained that it was felt that the resolution was self-explanatory and sufficient in itself ! for study meeting purposes. Mayor Harrison questioned the need for the resolution at this time. Councilman Martin felt that all matters were covered by statute, - _ - and stated that he particularly objected to paragraph six which delegated matters not specifically covered by the resolution to the City Manager. He said he felt Council had a responsibility not to delegate anything relating to budget deter- minations. Mr. Millican explained his purpose in recommending a resolution was that controls have not existed in the Finance Department which may have been a contributing reason for budgets having been exceeded three of the past five years. He felt he would be more comfortable if Council formalized controls. Councilman Martin said he felt the less regulations you have the better the 2 system, and he would prefer to work under statutory regulations, but suggested i budget controls be established by guidelines or a policy statement. He pointed out that a resolution could be changed only by another resolution. Councilman Mangini indicated that he liked the spelling out of good constraints. Mayor Harrison expressed concern about having received the resolution without pre- = liminary information. The consideration of the resolution was put over to the June study meeting and Staff was directed to supply appropriate information to Council . 10. RECEIPT OF RECLAIMED WATER STUDY FROM BROWN & CALDWELL Mr. Kirkup reported that the City hired a consultant with the thought of using reclaimed water. The report concludes that it can be done. It recom- mends that about $20,000 for in-plant improvements be approved, and another $10,000 if Bayside Park stays where it is to redo the irrigation for the schrubs. There i are also some recommendations for long-term plant modifications. Mr. Kirkup did not ask a representative from Brown & Caldwell to be present at tonight's meeting because it was his understanding that the report was merely being submitted. His department has applied to the Water Quality Control Board for a permit to use reclaimed water. An application will be before their board requesting a resolution to allow this type of permit to be approved by their director. The City, it is proposed, will sell some of the reclaimed water to the State Department of Highways, and our Park Department will use it. There has been a good deal of interest from public agencies, private agencies and contractors -5- I for dust control . Council will have to determine how we want to sell this water. Councilman Martin pointed out that the report basically recommends that the City should get experience in use of reclaimed water in our irrigation system before we go into the golf course. He said he would like to see it a part of the Public Works budget, even if it requires adding the item at this time. Councilman Amstrup asked if there is any more information on the damming of the lagoon. Mr. Kirkup responded that his department is preparing an appli- cation for BCDC. Councilman Mangini questioned the present status of the sprinklers in the planted area of the park marked "not for human use. " Mr. Kirkup explained the sprinklers had at one time been used with reclaimed water, but presently use regular City water; however the consultant suggests we should attempt again to use it. Mr. Kirkup stated that he had forwarded a copy of the study to Bob Graves for his information. An application to the State for approval to use reclaimed 1 water has been made. The State originally disapproved it because they wanted to i do a study. Today on the telephone I was told our reclamation system is not going to be affected, so I think we will get it. 11 . RECEIPT OF WATER SYSTEM REPORT FROM NOLTE & ASSOCIATES. Mr. Kirkup stated that the report of the water system analysis basically states that we have a good overall system. There are several operational areas which they feel should be changed. Other improvements involve the meter for ' Peninsula Hospital . They suggest we tie additional lines into it. Mr. Kirkup did not ask a representative from Nolte & Associates to be present because he did not feel Council would want such a discussion until after the report had been analyzed. After Council approves the recommendations or alters them, the results will be built into our capital improvements recommendations. Councilman Martin called attention to the three phases of changes and controls totaling $1 ,750,000. He stated that there is $1 ,200,000 for all capital improvements and the water alone will be 1 ,750,000, so he thinks we should look at priorities on capital improvements. Mr. Kirkup explained that our current rate schedule provides $200,000 a year. The City has put $1 ,000,000 into it already. This is another $1 ,700,00, which would take another eight years. Mr. Kirkup said they would recommend putting the $200,000 in each year. In answer to Councilman Mangini 's question about the basic source of the funds , Mr. Kirkup replied that it comes from the water rate. OTHER MATTERS: A. Councilman Mangini reported that Mr. Sofas was the cause of another late call to his home. His trucks are getting worse. Councilman Amstrup and Mayor Harrison said they had also received calls and when the Mayor went by the property there was a large semi-trailer parked. Councilman Mangini pointed out that he has a legitimate place where trucks can be parked. It was directed that the City Attorney check into the matter. B. Councilman Amstrup questioned the authority of the Lucky Lady to sell bait: . Councilman Mangini stated that it was included in the permit. Councilman Amstrup disapproved of a young child being able to go to the Lucky Lady to purchase bait. C. Mr. Schwalm reported that the Planning Department's request for a CETA employee had not been approved and Mr. Swan would like Council to authorize the hiring of a summer intern to assist him. Mr. Swan said that after the agenda closing time word had come through that the CETA employee had not been approved. He was suggesting a summer intern because there would be a heavy load of work connected with implementing the new sign ordinance which would necessitate an +i , inventory of existing signs. In addition he planned to be away for three weeks �.. early in the summer. He has applications from 12 or 13 people and letters from three schools which have asked if there is a position available. Mayor Harrison _5_ questioned whether the work could be done by a college student or by one of 4 our high school summer employees. Mr. Swan said his recommendation is for $2,922 for an intern. He believes the sign inventory can be accomplished in less than two months , and the balance of the time could be spent on land use work. Councilman Amstrup suggested one of the extra Park Department employees be utilized to do the work. Mr. Schwalm did not think it would be legal to do i so. Councilman Martin questioned whether a high school or junior college student could do the job. Mr. Swan thought he could if the student had photographic ability. D. Mr. Swan asked time to advise Council of three large projects which have recently been proposed in Burlingame. The first for which a notice of exemption has been issued is a 101 thousand square foot office building across from 503 Airport Boulevard. The matter came before the Planning Department, not the Planning Commission, because there was no requirement for a special permit, the area being a C-4 District. On Monday afternoon (5/9) we received plans for a proposed office building of 106 thousand square feet. The difficulty was with the roof which makes for an overall height of 54, feet. We have a special permit requirement for structures which exceed 50 feet. Tomorrow alternate plans will be sub- mitted that will remove the top of the building so it will be only 461� feet. I There will be 500 people employed in each of the office buildings. On Tuesday afternoon (5/10) Mr. Silverton, Mr. Getz, Dave Keyston and + his son came in to discuss a proposed condominium project in the 700 block of Airport Boulevard. Mr. Swan suggested scheduling a time to go over the proposed project because it would require a revision of the general plan, rezoning and an EIR. All three of the proposed projects are on the north side of Airport Boulevard between the 500 and 700 blacks. We don't'have a policy relative to the Anza master plan; one of the objectiors was that there be EIR' s prepared for individual projects, or at least some monitoring of projects so that we could say this one is adding enough traffic so we have to update our traffic study. Mr. Swan stated he had added that item to his budget. He stated that i Burlingame is in competition with Bayhill . There are organizations looking for 60 thousand square feet, and one asked where we could put 200 thousand square feet. These buildings are in addition to the draft EIR for the King Building which is 140 thousand square feet. There is a third request to do an EIR coming i up to the north of AVIS. Councilman Martin questioned what had happened to the Anza property tentative development plan. Mr. Swan said the Commission made a report and he i would reproduce it. In answer to Councilman Martin's question as to whether or not the report was approved and accepted Mr. Swan said that since an EIR could not be recommended the Commission gave Council alternatives which had not been acted upon. Councilman Amstrup asked how many offices are anticipated in the 500 Airport Boulevard building. Mr. Swan said it was hard to evaluate, but the area divided by 200 square feet per employee indicated about 500 plus people. Councilman Martin stated that the project is going to require an EIR. If the entire area doesn 't have an EIR each improvement will have to have one. Mayor Harrison observed that the only one that is not discretionary is the condominium. a Councilman Martin said that a policy should be set requiring more than a building permit and requested that the City Attorney be consulted and the applicants be warned immediately that an EIR would be required. There was discussion of methods of rescinding the issued negative declaration. s Councilman Martin moved that inasmuch as Council believes the 101 ,177 square foot building proposed by Carruf Corporation and the notice of exemption will be controversial matters, the project be held up until and EIR is prepared. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mangini and passed by voice vote, Councilman Amstrup dissenting for the reason that he is opposed to a vote on an action matter taken at a study meeting. ' j 7 Councilman Mangini questioned the status of the the proposed con- dominium . Mr . Swan advised that it will require rezoning and it will be a long time before it reaches Council . When asked how many units are contemplated Mr. Swan said 200 or more . In answer to Councilman Martin ' s question about Mr . Silverton ' s situation in the proposed condominium , Mr. Swan said he believes he is an associate . It was observed that the development of the Anza property is different from the tentative master plan . The north side of Airport Boulevard was tenta- tively planned for parking only . Councilman Martin said he was particularly concerned about traffic and he proposed the Council move to record its objection to the project . Councilman Amstrup questioned voting at a study meeting despite Council - man Martin ' s comment that this is an emergency situation . Councilman Amstrup , explained that he had no objection to the nature of Council ' s action , but he objected to where action was being taken . He called attention to the fact that a policy which has been in existence for years will be changed if action by vote is taken at a study meeting . Councilman Mangini asked if the applicants could be advised without taking formal action . Mayor Harrison suggested Mr . Coleman be contacted in Sacramento where he is attending a League of California Cities meeting and , if he so recommended , a special meeting of the Council could be called for 5: 30 p . m. Friday . Councilman Mangini made a motion that Council rescind the action iI of Council in its prior motion that the project be held up pending preparation of an EIR . The motion was seconded by Councilman Amstrup , and passed by unanimus voice vote . Mayor Harrison announced that Council would check with Mr . Schwalm Thursday morning to ascertain Mr . Coleman ' s advice regarding procedure and , if so s recommended , there would be a special meeting called for Friday , May 13th , at 5 : 30 p .m . Mayor Harrison requested that Mr. Swan prepare a memorandum for Council of all proposed projects on the Bayfront area north and northeast of the Freeway . E . Councilman Amstrup called attention to the fact that the City is being inundated with car rental agencies . They are using up land for storage i area and the City gets no money other than property tax . He suggested that if they are going to use this as a storage area for the Airport the City ought ; to be able to collect some money out of that land for usage . Council Martin ; suggested that we might get an in lieu tax on the licensing . Mr . Swan suggested f a transient vehicle tax . Councilman Martin said that National Feasibility should be made aware of the situation because it will affect their report . The meeting adjourned at 11 : 30 p .m . Notes : A. Keating , y