HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1990.05.07BURLINGAME,
May 7,
CALIFORNlA
1990
CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City council was
held on the above date in the City HaII Council Chambers and $rascalled to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Don Lembi.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by city PLanner Meg Monroe.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT :
MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 16 and the study Meeting ofApril 18, 1990 were approved unanimously on motion of councilman
Harrison, second by councilwoman o'Mahony.
PRESENTATION OF BADGES TO NEW DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL AND FIRE CAPTAIN
Mayor Lembi announced his pleasure in presenting badges to ne$r1y
promoted Deputy Fire Marshal Keith Marshall and Fire captain Robert
Ke11y. The spouses and children participated in the ceremony by
pinning on the new badges.
RESOLUTI ON 48-90 DECLARING WATER EMERGENCY AND ADOPTING RATIONING
Director of Public Works reviewed his memo of May 1 which
recommended council hoLd a public hearing and adopt the resolution
declaring a water emergency and adopting a rationing p1an. The san
Francisco Public Utility Commission held a public hearing on ApriI
24 and approved the SFWD staff recommendation to impose 25 percent
mandatory water rationing based on 1987 consumption; the PUC wiII
formally adopt the plan on May 8, 1990. on April L6 council
approved using the same rationing plan that was in effect in 1988-89
because people are familiar with it and it can be put into effectquickly. The program would include all exceptions previously
granted so customers would not have to reapply unless changes haveoccurred. one new provision to the plan would be to aLlow a
customer to carry forward any unused portion of their allotment, if
a customer had an alLotment of 9000 galLons and only used 8500gallons, the unused 500 gallons would be carried forward and addedto their next allocation. The effective date of rationing would be
May 8, 1990 with the first penalties being imposed on the JuIy biII.
There wiII be about a 15 percent increase in our rates since San
Francisco wiII also raise their rates on May 8.
In response to council comments, Director explained that therationing would average a 25 percent reduction bupercent reduction during the sunmer because of th
outdoor lratering and 15 percent during winter; th
the same plan adopted by council during the last
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s actuaLLy 30igher leveI ofit is exactly
ioning period
except for the credit. Councilwoman O'Mahony suggested that the
resolution be published in the newspaper for public information.Director noted that a copy of the resolution would be mailed to each
customer; violators would be visited by water staff who couLd issue
warning citations.
Mayor Lembi opened the public hearing.
Ardith Erickson, 22L Arunde1, suggested that notices be placed inhotel rooms to notify hotel guests about water rationing. Council
thouqht that an excellent idea; city Attorney said he had seen suchnotices in hotels in santa Barbara.
Mayor Lembi closed the public hearing.
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BARTON, HARRISON, LEMB], OIMAHONY, PAGLIARO
NONE
Councilman Harrison moved adoption of RESoLUTIoN 48-90 DecLaring a
water Emergency and Adopting water Rationing Plan. Seconded by
Councilwoman o'Mahony, carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Councilwoman Barton wondered who did the notices in the hotels in
Santa Barbara, City Attorney said they were generic folders. staffwill explore the costs involved in preparing and distributing such
notices to Burlingame Hote1s.
REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION OF THE LANDS OF OICONNOR ON HILLSIDE AND
SUMMIT DRIVES - RESOLUTION 49.90 APPROVING TAX EXCHA}iIGE
city Manager briefly reviewed his memo of February 7, 1990 which
recommended council adopt the resolution for tax exchange but
recommend staff oppose the annexation at the LAFco hearing. Staff
opposes the annexation because it would create a more distinct
island of county land surrounded by city; it would reduce the
Burlingame HiIIs se$rer district; it contains a second unit that is
nonconforming; and because the city does not want to be responsiblefor the portion of Hillside Drive adjacent to the site.
Council questioned if OtConnor \4,ould have to ask for a varj-ance if
the site were annexed. city Manager responded that orconnor would
want to request subdivision of the Iot if the land is annexed to
Burlingame because there are two houses on the Iot. The second unit
facing sr.unlnit is built to County standards but does not meet city
standards in that it is too ta1I and the driveway is too steepi
those issues could be grounds to deny the parcel map.
Councilwoman Barton wondered \"rhat point there was in approving an
annexation if you planned to deny the lot split.
Bob Ol
approvwillin
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por
nor, 2811 Hillside, said the next step is for tAFCo to
he annexation. In regard to the nonconformities , he was
o make corrections; the height problem relates to a verytion of the roof which could be corrected; the driveway
construction was approved by Burlingame and it is only L/4 inch off.
Director of Public Works said Burlingame staff approved only $rhere
the driveway met the city street area, not the entire driveway which
is in county lands. o'connor said the driveway is only 1/4 inch off
and could be engineered to meet city specifications. Councilman
Paqliaro confirmed that O'Connor was willing to modify the roof area
that does not meet city standards.
Councilwoman Barton had no problem with the nonconforming issues but
she vras concerned about inching up Hillside Drive with annexations;
she supported staff's recommendation to oppose the annexation.
other council members said since o'Connor is willing to remedy the
height and driveway problems they riiere willing to approve the tax
exchange and recommend annexation.
Councilwoman o'Mahony said she sees this property as an enhancementto the city and moved to approve RESoLUTIoN 49-90 Approving the Tax
Exchange. Seconded by Councitman Harrison, carried unanimously by
voice vote. Councilwoman O'Mahony then moved to direct staff not to
oppose the annexation. The motion carried 4-1 on ro11 call vote,
Councilwoman Barton voting no.
REOUEST FROM TAXI COMPANIES FOR RATE INCREASE AND AIRPORT STAND
City Attorney reviewed his memo of April 1-2 which recorunended
es. A letter from
$2.00 a drop, $Ltime from $15 pest council support the airport since there have been
nlrmerous complaints from county residents about San Francisco taxis
refusing to drive residents.
A representative from Luxor cab was present and reviewed the fares
with council and the need for an airport stand so that residents
rrould not have to call a local cab company and then wait at the
airport; San Francisco cabs do not want to drive in this county and
t approves of a rate
Towne Taxi requests
0 per mile to $1.60hour to $20 perfor establishing a
council direct staff to prepare legislation if i
.4rt
increase for the taxi compani
a rate increase from $1.40 toper mile and increase waitinghour. In addition they reque
San Mateo county taxi stand a
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they are unfamiliar with the area. Councilwoman orMahony wondered
about any city cost for an airport stand; as far as the represent-ative knew, there would be no cost to the city. Councilman Pagliaro
questioned the figures in the two financial reports sent to council
from taxi companies and he was concerned about seniors who use thetaxi services and whether they could afford this increase in rates,
he would like more information from the taxi companies in order tojustify the increase.
It was determined that the cabs do not offer a senior rate. The
representative said a large percentage of customers are seniors; atypical call would be to pick up a senior at a gtrocery store, the
driver would arrive at the store and go inside to find the customer,
woul-d carry out the groceries and place them in the trunk and help
the customer into the cab, then they drive a half mile or so and
heJ.p the customer with the groceries into a home. The charges donot apply until he starts driving and yet it takes the cab out of
service for a great length of time.
Councilwoman Barton agreed that v're need an airport standi she
supported a raise in taxi rates, a busj.ness needs to make a profit
and they have not asked for a raise in six years. She informed
council of a service available to seniors called FISH which offers
free rides from volunteers to medical appointments and grocery
shopping .
Mayor Lembi was comfortable with the rate increase. Councilvroman
o'Mahony had experienced the problem of getting taxi service at theairport; she wondered if other cities would support this issue; and
would like a report on the amount of airport business Iocal cabs
generate.
Councilman Harrison moved to approve the concept of a rate increasefor taxi companies. Seconded by Councilvroman Barton, carried 4-1 onroll call vote, councilman Pagliaro votj.ng no.
Councilman Harrison moved to support establishment of an airporttaxi stand for our county. Seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony,carried unanimously. city Manager suggested a letter in support
from the council which the taxi companies could present to the
airport .
City Manager reviewed the report from Co-Chairmen Amstrup and Martin
regarding the convention center study. The corrunittee supports the
establishment of a convention center in the city; it requestsadditional time to explore various sites and financing methods. He
noted a letter received from committee member John Root who had
missed the meeting at $rhich this report was discussed and who
disagreed with one statement in the report which said that the
corunittee finds no support for contributing to the fairgroundsi Root
thought it is was too soon to make that conclusion.
John Root commented that he enjoyed working with the corunittee andthat it was too early to rule out the fairgrounds.
SETECTION OF TWO COIiNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO AUDIT COMMITTEE
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Lembi noted that lgnatius Passantino has requested to comment
on item F-3 regarding denial of his claim for an alleged injury fromfalling in a city drain; F-3 was removed from the consent calendar.
STATUS REPORT FROM CONVENTION CENTER COMMITTEE
Councilmembers congratulated the corunittee, they are doing anexcellent job. councilwoman orMahony felt it was time to get ananalyst to assist the committee and she hoped they would meet withthe blue ribbon fairgrounds committee. other council members agreedthat the comnittee may need an analyst but council should wait untilthe committee asks for one.
Mayor Lembi appointed Council Members Harrison and O'Mahony to theaudit committee.
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Passantino stated that he feLt there was a dangerous condition oncity property and that a grate shoul-d be placed over this drain;
this is an area where city al-lows commuter parking, and bicyclists
and joggers also use this area. Director of Public !'lorks said this
Iocation \"ras constructed $rith the 280 Freeway and hras annexed from
the county some years ago, City Attorney did not agree it was
dangerous, the drain was clearly visible with a berm around it; he
showed photos of the site to council. Councilwoman Barton said she
would like to see a grate placed over the drain but will uphold the
City Attorney's recorunendation to deny. Councilman Pagliaro noted
that the government code provides immunity from this type of claim.
Councilman Harrison moved to deny the claim. Seconded and carried
unanimously by voice vote.
councj.Iman Harrison asked to discuss item A introducing an amendment
to the Hillside Area Construction Permit Review Criteria to add the
word "siqnj.ficant" to the definition of view. He had reviewed
minutes from 1"988 and 1989 regarding this law, and the petitions
which council has received from cj-tizens regarding this proposed
amendment. Based on these reviehls he recommended council withdraw
this amendment. Mayor tembi thought the amendment would improve the
Iaw, but he would go along with vJithdrawing the amendment.
councilman Harrison moved to withdraw the introduction of the
ordj.nance. Seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, carried unanj.mously
by voice vote.
Councilman Pagliaro said he ha
a claim from Farmerrs Insuranc
conflict of interest on item F-2,
nd would abstain from that item.daea
a
b
Withdrawn.
fNTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1410 - REZONING CERTAIN LOTS BOI,NDED
BY BROADWAY/ROLLINS/TOYON/CAROLAN AND SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND GENERAL PtAN AMENDMENT
city Planner's memo of May 1 recommended council set a public
hearing May 21 for this negative declaration, general plan
amendment and rezoning. In January council reviewed a request
to rezone a property at 1011 Cadillac way from R-4 to M-1 so
that an existing office building could become conforming with
the zoning. Council turned down the request and directed staff
and Planning Commission to study a larger area for general plan
consistency and rezoning, and suggested C-1 or c-2 as more
compatible with the uses in the area.
c. RESOLUTfON 50-90 - RENEW ING SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
Recreation Director's memo of April L7 recommended council
approve continuing the Senior Nutrition Program for 90-91.
d. RESOLUTION 51-90 - AIVARDING CONTRACT FOR FIRE STATION NO. 2
SAFETY SIGNALS - CP 012
Public works memo of April 27 recommended council award this
contract to Arc Electric in the amount of $72,647.
e. RESOLUT]ON 52-90 - AMENDING CONTRACT FOR ADDITfONAL DESIGN
SERVICE FOR OAK GROVE WATER MAIN -cP 922
FOR
Public works memo of May 1 recommended council award addition
design work to Brian-Kangas -Fou1k, Consulting Engineers in the
amount of $5,851 to include design plans for an additional
section of water main in Neuchatel Avenue.
f. DENIAL OF CLAIMS: (L) CHRISTINE ,fOHNSoN; (2) EARMERS TNSURANCE;
( 3 ) withdrawn
City Attorney recommended denials.
APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR 1445 EL CAI/IINO REAL
Public works memo of May L recommended council concur with the
Planning Commission and approve the map for six condos.
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Councilman Harrj.son moved approval of the consent Calendar
acknowledging Councilman Pagliarors abstention claim F-2. Seconded
by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously by voice vote.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chamber of colunerce Progress Seminar: o'Mahony reported on attendingthis seminar with the Chamber. It was a good seminar and a focus ofof conversation was regionalism.
BCDC: Councilman Pagliaro had attended the recent Council of Mayors
meeting discussing the BCDC seismic review provision. councilwoman
Barton noted this was an example of ho\", cities could lose localcontrols, it is very dangerous issue. councilwoman o'Mahony agreed
and said other cities also are concerned; BCDC is violating cities'rights. She suggested sending a Ietter to sacramento opposing thewillie Brown }egislation. Council concurred. city Attorney said he
and Mayor Roger chinn of Foster city were the only people
representing Peninsula cities at the BCDC hearing. Councilwoman
Barton asked that copies of our letter to be sent to other Peninsulacities.
OLD BUSINESS
Study Meeting: Councilman Pagliaro saj.d that although he had askedfor review of historical building preservation on the May study
meeting, he would be unable to attend and asked that discussion be
held at the following study meeting in June. Council concurred.
Soundwall: councilr^roman Barton noted a letter she had received from
Assemblyman Lempert regarding the soundwall and that additional
lanes would be added to the freeway in 1995 and a soundwall could bebuilt at that time; she wondered how lanes would be added. Staff
reviewed that no city right-of-way would be used.
Broadway Improvements: Councilwoman Barton wondered how far thethis project woul-d extend up California Drive. Staff said to
Rhinette and that trees vrould be replaced.
Convention Bureau: Councilman Pagliaro acknowledged the letter from
Jane Powe1l; he said budget discussion is coming up and that the
money given to the Convention Bureau should be reviewed carefully;
he thought the number of Board members should be based on the
contribution given to the Bureau. Council discussed at length,
Mayor Lembi noted more than 30 percent of the Bureau's efforts are
expended on Burlingame. Councilwoman Barton thought they were doing
a good job; the city is represented by hotels as well as a council
member; she did not want to threaten withdrawing money. Mayor
Lembi said even if all council members were on the Board it would
not make a majority and that they have proposed reducing the numberof County Supervisor representatives .
Fox MaII: Councilwoman o'Mahony suggested that all the signatoriesof the petition regarding allowing all day parking in lot at Fox
MaII receive copies of the City Attorney and Gilbert letters.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Lembi scheduled an appeal hearing for 1014 chula Vista for the
May 21 meeting.
Proposition 122: Councilman Harrison said this proposition might
make moneys available for our Fire Station remodeling. city Manager
thought competition for these funds would be fierce.
1412 Chapin: councilwoman Barton said although she did not want tocall up this project, she was concerned that the city had nothing
enforceable for Fox & Carskadents promise that they would not rentto another real estate company. Councilman Pagliaro was also
concerned. After some discussion the project was called up for
review and hearing was set for May 21.
Hiram walker Property: At the next study meeting, Mayor Lembi wouldIike to discuss purchase of this property for recreation purposes.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a Commission Minutes: Library Board, April L7 i Civil Service,
March 13; Park and Recreation, April ]-9i Traffic, Safety and
Parking, April t2; and Planning, April 23, L990.
b.Department Reports: Fire Report, March L990; Treasurerr Report,
March 31-, 1990.
c Letter from Chamber of Commerce regarding Youth Scholarship and
asking for judges.
Councilwoman Barton volunteered to serve as a judge for the Chamber.
d. Letter from Carol Mink regarding 347 Primrose.
e Petition from property owners on Easton Block 9 objecting to a
new owners proposal to rezone to R-3.
f. Letter from Marlene Juscen objecting to tree removals.
g. Three letters objecting to removal of FNN from Cable l5/.
h Letter from County Manager regarding establishment of a loca1
task force for integrated waste management.
1 Letter from BCDC regard5-ng its proposed seismic review
procedure.
j. Letter from Chris Vlassis regarding downtown developments.
k Letter from San Mateo County Housing Task Force regarding
updating city's housing element.
Letter from Jane Delzel] regarding concern about oversi-ze
additions and suggesting an architectural review board.
Proclamations: Older Americans Month: and Honoring Burch
Bachtold on Retirement from Ca1Trans.
FROM THE FLOOR
Tonya Light, representative from Assembl!'rnan Lempertrs off ice,
further reviewed possibilities for the freeway soundwall.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Lembi adjourned the meeting at 9220 p.m. to a Closed Session
regarding labor negotiations.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was regularly adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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