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BURLINGAI4E, CALIFORNIA
July 16, 1990
CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City council $ras
held on the above date in the City Ha1l CounciL Chambers and was
called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Mayor Don Lembi.
PTEDGE OF ALTEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Deputy City clerk Vi Yoschak.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: BARTON, HARRISON, LEMBI , OIMAHONY,
PAGLIARO
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT:
MINUTES
NONE
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 2, L990 were approved
unanimously on motion of Councilman Harrison, seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Or Mahony.
PRESENTATION OF BADGES TO TWO NEW FIRE F]GHEERS
Mayor tembi announced his pleasure in presenting badges to two
newly hired fire fighters Rick Cirimele and steve Ehlers. Mrs.
Cirimele participated by pinning the new badge on her husband
while Firefighter Cirimele held their toddler son.
Mayor Lembi noted that because of an appeal, staff report Item
7C, condo map 51 E1 Camino Real, was being removed from the
agenda .
MCKINLEY SCHOOL TRAFFIC COMMITTEEIS PROPOSAL TO MAKE PALOMA
AND FA]RFIELD ONE WAY SEREETS
Public Works Director reviewed his memo of JuIy 9 which recom-
mended council hold a public hearing on converting Paloma Avenue
and Fairfield Road from two-way to one-way streets. Residents in
the area were notified in writing of this proposal and were in-vited to write in their comments and to attend the public hear-ing. staff received three letters of opposition and one letterin favor of the one-way street proposal. Staff recommended to
the Traffic Safety and Parking Commission aqtainst the one-braystreet proposal, and the corunission also recommended against the
one-way conversion. Public Works Director indicated that in or-
der to adopt a one-way street, the Council would have to amend
the municipal code which would require an ordinance. Council has
the option of proposing these streets become one-way or to accept
the recommendation of the Traffic Safety and Parking Commissionto leave the streets tvro-way.
councilman Harrison asked the Public works Director hov, many of
the tvrelve recornmendations made to the Traffic Safety Parking
Commission were implemented. Public Works Director stated that a
4-way stop sign will be installed at PaIm and Paloma, a 3-way
stop sign at Palm and Fairfield, a white loading zone in front of
McKinley Schoo1 was adopted by the council, the 3-way stop signat Paloma and oak Grove was not adopted, nor was the right-turn-
onLy adopted. A yel1ow school zone cross walk wiII also be in-
stalfed at the same time as the stop signs.
Mayor Lembi opened the public hearing.
Chris Rose of the Burlingame PTA requested permission to make his
presentation at the end of the public hearing after all other
presentations have been made .
Janet Phelps, who lives across the street from McKinley school,
spoke on behalf of her neighbors in opposition to the one-r,raystreet proposal. She presented Council with a petition signed byten residents who are also opposed to the one-way street conver-
sion of Fairfield and Paloma. She indicated that for the mostpart the neighborhood supported the schoof through various fundraising activities, including recycling programsi however, they
are becoming concerned about the demands that are being made on
the residents by the PTA and school faculty. The residents were
not consulted or invited to attend meetings held by the PEA
regarding the traffic changes the PTA wished to make in the
neighborhood. The residents have suggested that more area is
needed for buses for handicapped children. They feel that making
Paloma and Fairfield one-way streets will not solve the traffic
probLem in the area, and they donrt believe that extending the
white curb only in front of the school is sufficient. The resi-
dents are primarily concerned about the lack of traffic enforce-
ment in this area during the peak hours when parents illegally
double park while dropping off or picking up their children fromschool. Ms. Phelps asked why a parking enforcement officercouldn't patrol the McKinLey school area as they do in the St.
Catherinets School area. She urged council to listen to the
recommendations made by staff and the Traffic Safety Parking Com-
mission.
Roberta Di]I, 720 Paloma, agreed with Ms. Phelps' presentation.
She added that making Paloma a one-way street would be an j.ncon-
venience for her because the driveway to her property is not at a
90-degree angle but instead is at an acute angle which would makeit difficult to access. She suggested that instead of theparents always using Paloma to pick up or drop off children that
they be encouraged to use Fairfield in an effort to alleviate thetraffic congestion on Paloma. She felt that the school was
rather uncooperative with regard to the neighbors. She statedthat she received no cooperation from the school's principal when
she protested about the glass recycling program being a nuisance
because of the noise it created when people deposit their bottles
during early morning hours or when the trucks make collections at
5:30 a.m. She felt it also compromised the security of her
neighborhood.
Pete Umland, 745 Paloma, spoke in opposition. He felt that theprincipal of McKinley school has not been a cooperative neighbor.
He urged Council to not allow the white loading zone in front of
the school on Paloma until the school makes provisions for on-site staff parking. He stated that converting Paloma to a one-
way street would not solve the problem of parents double parking;
he felt there should be increased traffic enforcement in thisarea. He asked Council to favorably consider the recommendations
made by staff and the Traffic safety Parking Commission because
Council's decision would have a greater impact on the residents
than the PTA.
Chris Rose empathized with the neighborhood residents and could
understand the inconvenience brought on by the traffic congestion
during school hours. He offered to devote as much time as it
takes with the residents to address the issues raised such as
recycling or anything else in which the PTA might be involved.
He felt responsible to carry on a good neighbor policy with theresidents. He stated that using Fairfield as a drop off or pick
up point for children was not as safe as Paloma, mainly becauseof its proximity to El camino Real where vehicles often exit EI
Camino onto Fairfield at a high rate of speed. He believed thatif Paloma were a one-way street, it would in fact eliminate thetraffic congestion. He suggested the city i
signs and try the one-way street proposal on
during the summer or when school startsi and
work, the PTA would support another solution
nstall temporary
councilman Harrison asked Mr. Rose about the on-site parking.
Mr. Rose replied the matter is pending the transition of the new
school superintendent. He felt it appropriate to raise the issueto Board of Trustees at that time.
a triaif theto the
1 basis eitherpLan didnr t
problem.
Mayor Lembi closed the public hearing.
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Councilman Pagliaro comnented that he had dealt with McKinley
Principal Herron on other occasions and felt Mr. Herron was an
individual that the residents could work with. He thought there
should be a meeting between representatives of the neighborhood
and the PTA to resolve the conflicts between the two groups. He
said he would like to see the plan of installing stop signs at
Palm/Paloma and Palm/Fairfield operate for at least a part of the
school year to see if it alleviates the Problem; if it doesn't,
then another solution can be discussed.
Councilwoman Barton commended the PTA for the work put into solv-
ing the problem; however, the neighbors live there 24-hours a day
and they did make a valid argument against changing to one-way
streets. She was hopeful there could be some compromise in the
future, but she felt that she woul-d have to uphold the staff and
Traffic Safety Parking recommendations to not change Paloma and
Fairfield to one-way streets.
Councifman Harrison also commended the PTA committee for their
work on this matter. He felt that they had a plan that was wel-1
put togetheri however, he would like to see the stop sign plan
implemented to determine hlhether or not it is successful. He
moved to uphold the recommendations made by staff and Traffic
safety Parking Commission; seconded by Councilwoman Barton.
councilwoman otMahony thanked Mr. Rose for the tremendous amount
of work and creativeness put into his report. She noted that the
school and the children are tenants of the neighborhood, and the
neighborhood is for those who live there 24-hours a day. She
agreed with Councitman Pagliaro's statement that the neighbors
and the PTA should learn to work together to make the community a
more peaceful, harmonious place. She concurred with the other
councilmembers that the stop sign plan should be given a chance.
Mayor Lembi also agreed that this plan be given the chance to
function, and if there's a problem, bring the item back to coun-
cil for discussj.on. He was hopeful that the problems between the
neighbors and the school coutd be rectified through understanding
and communication. He thanked everyone for their input.
The motion to deny the one-way streets carried 5-0 on ro11 eaII
vote .
RESOLUEION 86-90
cP 825 A
- FIXING ASSESSMENTS FOR SIDEWALK REPAIRS
Public works Director reviewed his memo of July 9 which recom-
mended council hold public hearing to either adopt or modify the
resolution fixing assessments for repaired private sidewalk, curb
and gutter. Notices were sent to property or^rner s informing them
of this public hearing at which they may voice any objection to
amounts assessed to them.
Mayor Lembi opened the public hearing.
Joanne McArdte, 1.720 RaLston, stated she always thought the taxes
she paid would pay for street and sidewalk repairs. She noted
that she's never experienced a city telling her it was her
responsibility to fix a sidewalk. She felt that the price she
was billed was exorbitant, and it was an extreme financial
hardship for her .
Councilwoman Barton asked Public works Director if Ms. McArdle
was aware that she had the choice of hiring her own contractor
when she was notified by the City of the required side\"ralk
repairs. Public works Director replied yes, and explained the
process for notifying residents and how they're given an option
for palment.
Mayor Lembi asked Ms. McArdfe if she understood how it could be
paid through her property taxes in two payments and if this could
work for her. She replied that it was still an enormous amount
of money.
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Councilwoman Barton asked PubLic Works Director how many citiespay for complete sidewalk repairs. Public works Director repliedthat the Iast study done revealed that in most cities if the
damaged sidewalk vras not tree related the entire cost of repair
was assessed to the property owneri and where they were tree re-Iated, the city would pay 50 percent of repair costs.
Burlingame's policy is that if it is tree related damage, thecity will pay 100 percent of repair costs. He stated he did not
know of any city on the peninsula that pays L00 percent of
sidewalk repair costs.
Mayor Lembi suggested Ms. llcArdle meet with the Pub1ic worksDirector to arrange some type of payment schedule. There being
no other comments, Mayor Lembi closed the public hearing.
Public works Director reconunended council remove 1720 Ralston
from this action, adopt the resolution, and send the remainder to
the tax assessor.
Councilwoman otMahony moved removal ofof the remainder of RESOLUTIoN 86-90.
Barton, carried 5-0 by ro11 caII vote.
1720 Ralston and approval
seconded by counci lwoman
SECOND READING - ORDINANCE 1415 - REVISING MINOR MODIFICATION
PROCEDURE
city Planner reviewed her memo of July 6 which recornmended Coun-ciI hofd a public hearing and take action. This ordinance would
al1ow for extension of a first floor with a non-conforming side
setback as a minor modification, clean up of some inconsistencies
caused by other changes to the zoning ordinance, and for a maxi-
mum of two minor modifications for a single project. A project
with more than two would have to be processed with a fu1I public
hearing.
councilman Harrison asked if condos were incLuded under section
one (i), compact parking stalls. City Planner replied residen-
tial condominiums \4,ou1d not be included under this section;
however, commercj-al condominiums, such as an office condominium,
would be included.
Mayor Lembi opened the public hearing. There being no comments,
he closed the public hearing.
Councilman Harrison moved adoption of oRDINAI,ICE 1415. Seconded
by Councilwoman Barton, carried 5-0 on roII call vote.
LIBRARY BOARD APPLICAI'ITS
Councilman Harrison reported that he and councilman Pagliaro in-
terviewed the five candidates for the two Library Board positions
and recommended and made the
son and for reappointment of
mented that even though this
Library Board, he believed h
tinuatj.on of stability since
board will have served just a shor
Pagliaro, carried unanimously by v
motion for appointment of John Ben-
Loretta Blevins. He further com-
was Mrs. Blevins third term on theer reappointment would provide con-
ime. Seconded by Councilman
e vote.
s change the majority of therhitt
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with
REQUEST FOR SECOND 3O-DAY EXTENSfON OF TRAFFIC ALLOCAEION FOR
HIRAM WALKER SITE AT 1645 ROLtINS ROAD
City Planner reviewed her memo of July 9 which recorunended Coun-
cil review and take action. Representatives of Hiram Walker have
requested a second 30-day extensj.on to the requirement of paying
one-half the bayfront development fee and the fee for Preparationof an EfR so they can pursue the retail warehouse use at 1645
Rotlins Road. The applicants were granted a traffic allocation
on May 21 and had until June 21 to pay fees. on June L4 they re-
quested an extension until ,JuIy 21. They are now requesting a
second extension from JuIy 21 to August 21 which they expect to
be their final extension before they submit the appropriate plans
and fees.
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Councilwoman o'Mahony moved approval ofsion. Seconded by Councilman Harrison,
voice vote.
the last 30-day exten-
carried unanimously by
RESOLUTION 87-90 I99O/1997 WATER RATES
Publ-ic Works Director reviewed his memo of JuIy l-2 which recom-
mended council adopt the resolution raising water rates from
g1.42 per 1,000 gallons to $1.64 per 1,000 gallons (15.5 percent)
and some fees effective August L, L990. The report includes com-
parisons of water rates throughout the area; Burlingame has one
of the Iowest rates on the peninsula. He also noted that the
resolution includes fee increases, such as the fee charged when a
customer neglects to pay their water bill and the city cre\", must
shut-off the customerrs water; then after the customer pays the
biII, the water is turned back on. This fee is being changed
from $10 to $25. AIso proposed for rate increases are the serv-
ice and meter installation fees. Rates would go into effect
after August 1, 1990.
Councifwoman Barton asked Publ-ic vlorks Director for clarification
on the figures in the staff report charts. Councilwoman o'Mahony
inquired about wording in the resolution regarding the schedule
of water rates. Public works Director explained that it applied
to the Burlingame Hills area.
Councilwoman Barton moved adoption of RESoLUEION 87-90 raising
water rates. Seconded by Councilman Harrison, carried unani-
mously by voice vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Harrison requested clarification from the PubLic works
Director on Item 8A, ordinance establishing wastewater collection
rates and charges, regarding the difference between restaurants
and hotels with restaurants. He then questioned if ltem 8D,
eucalyptus trees prun5.ng contract, included the eucalyptus trees
on lower Burlingame Avenue. city Manager explained the A-year
tree pruning cycle. councilwoman Barton said she checked with
the Park Director and those trees are scheduled for pruning in
l-991. Councilman Harrj.son then commented on Item 8.1, profes-
sional services for temporary pLan checking, stating this would
be helpful in getting caught up on the plan checking backlog.
Councilwoman O'Mahony concurred with Councilman Harrison on the
benefits of the temporary service; however, she thought Willdan
Associates fees were rather expensive. city Manager indicated
that the Acting city Attorney had questions regarding this item
and was recommending approval of the contract subject to changesin the language. Councilman Pagliaro stated he would abstain
from voting on Item 8I because of a conflict of interest, and he
asked that a separate vote be taken on ftem 88, convention Bureau
contract .
a INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE 1416
AIiID CHARGES
ESTABLISHING SEWER RATES
Pub1ic works memo of ,JuIy 12 recommended Council introducethis ordinance and set public hearing for August 6. The
rates, as proposed, were analyzed based on the adopted
1990-91 budget which included a bond debt cost of $456,000
and a capital improvement cost of $400,000.
Removed. (visitors and convention Bureau agreement )
RESOLUTION 88-90 - ACCEPTING EASEMENT FROM SP RAILROAD
FOR PROPERTY ADJACENT TO BROADWAY
b
Pub1ic Works memo of July 9 recommended Council authorize
the City Manager to execute agreement hrith Southern Pacific
Transportation Company accepting street or highway easements
across southern Pacific property on Broadway adjacent to the
railroad depot.
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d RESOLUTION 89-90
PRUN]NG - CP 017
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ].990-91 TREE
Park Director I s memo of July LL recommended Council award
contract to Arbor Care as the 1o$, responsible bidder fortree trimming of Eucalyptus throughout the city; $53,375 has
been appropriated.
TENTAT]VE LABOR AGREEMENT WITH BAIiIM (BURLINGAME ASSOCIATION
OF MIDDLE MANAGERS)
City Manager's memo of JuIy 3 recommended Council approvethis two year agreement with the Burlingame Association of
Middle Managexs which is in accordance with prior councilauthorization. The agreement includes 5 percent salary in-
creases each year.
f. RIGHT.OF-WAY PERM]T FOR PG&E AT SANCHEZ LAGOON
Public Works memo of July 10 recommended council approveright-of-entry permj-t to PG&E at Sanchez Lagoon for inspec-tion and routine maintenance.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR 1OO8 DRAKE
Public works memo of .IuIy 11 recommended Council approve the
requested fence encroachment in accordance vrith drawing and
subject to standard permit conditions.
RESOLUEION 90-90 - REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR COWAN PUMP
STATION REPA]RS - CP 537
Public works memo of JuIy 12 recommended Council reject all
bids received for this project.
RESOLUTION 91-90 - APPROVING CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES
FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLAN - CP 529
Publie works memo of JuIy 12 recornmended Council apProve the
design agreement in the amount of $360,000 and authorize the
City Manager to execute the agreement.
J. RESOLUTION 92-90 - APPROVING CONTRACT FOR PLAN CHECKING
SERV]CES IN CITY'S BU]LDING DEPAREMENT
Public works memo of JuIy 12 recommended Council authorize
agreement for professionat building plan checking services
with WiIIdan Associates in the amount of $50,000, subject to
language changes in the agreement.
K. WARRANTS AIiID PAYROLL
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Finance Director recommended approval of warrants
10370, duly audited, in the amount of $948,076.97,Payroll Checks 26343 - 27065 for the month of June
the amount of $985,585.31.
9882
and
199 0 1n
b
CounciLwoman Barton moved approval of the Consent Calendar with
the exception of item b and acknowledging Councilman Pagliaro's
abstention on item i. seconded by councilwoman o'Mahony, carried
unanimously by voice vote.
Removed Consent ltem:
RESOLUTION 93-90 - APPROVING CONTRACT FOR CONVENTION AT.ID
VISITORS BUREAU 1990-91
City Managerrs memo of JuIy 6 recommended council approve
contract for promotional services in the amount of 72-!/2
percent of our 1990-9L hote1 tax not to exceed $320,000;this is the same amount as L989-90.
Councilman Pagliaro indicated he would vote against this item be-
cause the visitors Bureau was procrastinating on Burlingamers
s.
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proposal that the city's votes be increased; and he did not agree
with the payment schedule, particularly since Burlingame's hotel
tax earnings for this year would be reduced by an estimated half
million dollars while continuing to fund the Bureau at the same
rate as last year. Mayor Lembi clarified the vote issue and
noted that Burlingame would be taking a position on the Bureaurs
executive board later in the year.
Councilwoman Barton moved approvaby Councilman Harrison, carried
Pagliaro voting no.
Councilwoman Barton congratulated the Par
ments as welL as the Chamber of Comnerceprogram. She also commented on how pleas
back in ful1 operation.
f RESOLUTIoN 93-90. Seconded
on voice vote, councilman
and Recreation depart-
the Music in the Park
she was to see Hyatt
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Transportation System Management (TsM): Councilman Haffison
noted that Councilman Pagliaro would be the alternate on that
corunittee, and he would be the representative.
convention and Visitors Bureau: Mayor Lembi stated that he had
reported to the Bureau Burlingame's position in pursuing the ad-
ditional representation on the board of directors and the city's
interest in gaining a seat on the Bureau's executive committee.
At the last meeting, Hyatt's manager Rod Young reported on the
post-earthquake improvements made to the hotel as well as being
beyond their business proj ections .
City/county Association of Goverrnnents of San Mateo County:
Mayor Lembi reported he had attended a mayors meeting sponsored
by Supervisor Huening regarding establishing a new decision-
making authority necessary for the development and adoption of
countywide plans and programs. Councilwoman Barton stated she
could see the possible need to form such governing bodies of 1o-
cal agencies in an effort to make decisions on issues affecting
these agencies, but she did not believe we needed yet another as-
sociation of governments. councilman Pagliaro agreed with coun-
cilwoman Barton and questioned the voti.ng formula. Councilmem-
bers Harrison and o'Mahony also concurred with councilmembers
Barton and Pagliaro. Mayor Lembi indicated his desire to respond
to the concerns addressed by council and directed staff to write
a letter to Supervisor lluening regarding Burlingame's concerns.
After additionaL discussion, it was the Councilrs consensus to
discuss the matter further at the ,luly 18 study session.
OtD BUSINESS
councilman Harrison requested for the next meeting a progress
report on the possible renting or leasing of water storage.
Mayor Lembi commented on the Fairgrounds Blue Ribbon corunittee
and that their discussions have been placed on hold, pending
Burlingame's decision on a convention center.
NEW BUSINESS
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Commission Minutes: Planning, JuIy 10; Civil Service, May8, 1990.
Department Reports: Fire Report, June 1990; Treasurerrs
Report, June 30, 1990.
Letter from Assembl]man Lempert regarding new legislationfor condominium subdivisions.
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d Memo from City Planner about letter requesting revise of or-
dinance 1403.
Notice of minor modification application for 20 Valdivia
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Court ,
Memo regarding proposal to establish a City/county Associa-tion of Governments .
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Letter from William Baner objecting to large developments onEI Camino.
city Manager noted there was an appeal at 51 EI Camino Real in
which the applicant requested the hearing be set for August 6.
City Manager reported that because of the budget crunch, the
state is withholding an estimated $600,000 in revenue which the
city would normally receive. After some discussion regarding thelegality of the matter, Council decided to discuss the matter
further at the July 18 study session.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was regularly adj ourned at 9:37 p.m.
ud ith A. Malfattcity clerk
FROM THE FLOOR
Tonya Light of Assemblyman Ted Lempert's office reported majority
of legislators in opposition to a proposal to take away vehicle
in lieu revenue from cities. She recommended cities join forces
and contact the League of California Cities regarding this issue.
Marti Knight voiced her concern about the amount of graffiti in
the Broadway area. She said she spoke with Mayor Jim Tucker of
DaIy city and learned that DaIy City uses young people on proba-
tion to clean up the graffiti on weekends. She felt this may be
something Burlingame could look into. chief Palmer stated he
would check with juvenile court to see what provisions are al-
Iowed. He reported that two male juveniles had recently been ar-
rested who were responsible for defacing 60 buildings on the
south side of Broadway, and another juvenile had been arrested
earlier in the r.reek that had been responsible for graffiti in
washington Park.