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CITY OF BURLINGAME
CITY COUNCIL STUDY MEETING
Wednesday, July 18, 1990, 7:30 p.m.
City HaIl conference Room A
STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS BARTON, HARRISON, LEMBf , OIMAHONY, PAGLIARO
ARGYRES, COLEMAN, KIRKUP, MEANS, MONROE
FORMER MAYORS DAVE MARTIN NiID IRV AMSTRUP,
CITY TREASURER .'OE HARVEY
1. REPORT ON CONVENE]ON CENTER/FAIRGROI'NDS COMMITTEE
Co-chairmen Irv Amstrup and Dave Martin reviewed !,rith the council
their committee report. At this time the committee felt it was
necessary to get a positive statement of the city council's position
and interest in this project before further expanding the study. It
is the cofitmittee's feeling that there is widespread support amongst
the hotel community for a convention center facility in BurLingame.
They have discussed this vrith various property owners, but until ad-
ditional commitment is known from the council, the project cannot go
forward. Co-chairman Amstrup indicated that one position the com-
mittee had taken throuqhout their deliberation was that no existinggeneral fund money would be used now or in the future to support
this project other than the possibility of some start up or seed
money for study.
Councilwoman Baxton questioned whether the hotels would support an
increase in the hotel tax. Rod Young of the Hyatt, a committee mem-
ber, indicated that he had met with all the hotels and they would
support an increase in hotel tax. Councilwoman Barton questioned
$rhat was the next step. Co-chairman Martin indj-cated they need to
do additional study on bond financing which would probably require a
public vote. Co-chairman Amstrup stated that the committee had dis-
cussed varj.ous ideas with many sources, including the need to con-
trol the type of meetings to reduce traffic. He indicated that
Burlingame's location and number of hotel rooms would be a key fac-
tor in its success. Rod Young agreed that our location gives us a
definite competitive advantage if a suitable facility is built.
Mayor Lembi noted that there is supPort from other cities of the
Burlingame proposed concept based on his meetings at the convention
Bureau. Councilwoman o'Mahony questioned whether the corunittee had
chosen
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ook at a general area for a location, north
Martin indicated they had looked at a variet
t willing to indicate where at this time. Dou
ention Bureau stated that we definitely needed
competei the center would be targeting a small
than would go to San Francisco.
or south.of sitesBartlettfacilityr type of
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Councilman Harrison indicated he was excited about the idea. Coun-
cilman Paqliaro questioned vrhether there would be the need for aparking structure. co-chairman Martin stated that was something
they may need to look at in the future. The ideal site would be
somewhere between five to seven acres. The committee indicated they
did not feel they needed a consultant at this time, although they
may need to add additional members to the committee on various
specialties. Dave Martin asked to clarify their statement concern-
ing the fairgrounds. He felt the Burlingame hotels had said
definitely that the fairgrounds is not the pl-ace for a convention
center .
Councilwoman otMahony questioned the reason for developing theproject in phases. Co-chairman Martin stated phasing may be neces-
sary given the financial considerations but that committee would be
looking to be sure that the site chosen had room for expansion pos-
sibilities. Councilwoman Barton stated she was very pleased that
this proposal vras different than the one reviewed by the council
Mayor Donald Lembi convened the study session of the Burlingame City
Council on the above date in Conference Room A of Burlingame City
HaIl at 7:30 p.m.
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over twelve years ago in that no city funds, other than possibly
some seed money, would be reguired. Dave Martin stated that it was
the committee's opinion that city contributions to the fairgrounds
would be acceptable if other cities also contribute but that the
convention center needed to be in Burlingame.
Rod Young urged the Council to proceed with the project as soon as
possible and secure any necessary public vote. Mayor Lembi and Vice
Mayor Barton summarized the Council's position on the whole project
stating that they are serious and excited about proceeding.
2 PROPOSED UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDING ORDINANCE
Pub1ic Works Director reviewed the staff report and results of thepublic meeting on unrej-nforced masonry buildings held ,Iune 13 with
the property owners. The major questions from the proPerty owners
tended to be related to city assistance with financj.ng and the time
schedule. The proposed ordinance calls for a time schedule of 3-7/2
to 5 years and some property owners indicated that this hras too
short. Director asked the Council if they had any questions or
proposed changes to the draft ordinance.
Councilman Pagliaro questioned whether the issue of sprinklers was
addressed as part of the retrofit. Sprinklers would only be re-quired if non-seismic improvements are also included in the project.
He also noted under the time limits that he thought one year for
city notification was too long. Councilwoman Barton questioned if
the state hator indicatebeen finalithe time tabtively easy
dsdt
zed
les
to
et any time limits for retrofit. Public Works Direc-
hat the legisLation that had been proposed has not. councilman Pagliaro thought we ought to speed up
on parapets since they are quite dangerous and rela-fix.
Mayor Lembi thought that the financial hardships this ordinance may
cause are very real and it is getting very difficult to obtain loanson commercial property. Councilman Harrison stated that the city
should help coordinate the engineering involved for the various
property ov7ners. Councilman Pagliaro asked that a1I parapets be in-
cluded in the high risk category.
It was the consensus of the Council that the ordinance should go to
a public hearing and that all property owners should be noticed ac-
cordingly.
3. RESTAURANT LIMIT PROCEDURE
Councilman Pagliaro stated that after reviewing the staff report on
this matter, he felt the city had no business trying to establish apriority Iist. councilr^roman Barton thought the city should have
some type of list but understood that procedural problems existed.
Mayor Lembi agreed with Councilman Pagliaro and thought that the
city should stay out of this area and that any processing should be
on a first-come- f irst-served basis.
It was the consensus of the Council that staff should not be in-
volved in establishing any restaurant list.
4. TIME LIMITS ON COUNCIL MEETINGS
Mayor Lembi indicated that after reviewing the past three years his-
he did not see where any major change was warranted. Council-
agliaro thought that if the council saw that a meeting was
tory,
man P
going
ing a
p.m.
cil a
to go very late, they neededt that time. councilwoman ol
would help the matter. After
greed to leave the matter as i
decide how to limit the meet-
ony thought that starting at 7ditional discussion, the coun-
urrently exists and deal with
to
Mah
adtcit at the appropriate time.
5. COUNCIL COMMENTS
councit discussed the draft proposal concerning an association of
city/county governments. Councilman Harrison had questioned RPc
staff about the role of the Airport Land Use Commission and hov, the
JPA might be funded. He also indicated that he had a problem con-
cerni,ng the majority of the citj.es with a majority of the population
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controlling the organization. Councilman Pagliaro felt the city
needed a fuII document to revie$, and not just a outline and that the
time table proposed was far too quick. Councilwoman Barton thought
we needed to be very concerned about the loss of local control.
After additional discussion, the Mayor was directed to write a let-
ter expressing our concerns to the Chairman of the Board of super-
visors and the Chairman of the Council of Mayors. Councilwoman Bar-
ton would represent our position at the next council of Mayors meet-
ing .
Councilman Pagliaro asked that staff check with the Attorney
ceneral!s office or Board of Equalization concerning the State vrith-
holding of city sales tax and other revenues as part of their budget
crisis.
Mayor Lembi indicated he received information from a car rental
operation in Burlingame asking their support on opposing the airport
tax on businesses in Burlingame. Vice Mayor Barton indicated that
we had sent a Ietter opposing this tax previously.
Councilwoman Barton asked that staff check the condition of the
bocce ball courts in washington Park since she has received some
complaints.
Judith A. Malfacity clerk
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FROM THE FLOOR
There were no corunents from the floor.
CTOSED SESSION
The meetinql was adjourned to a closed session on labor negotiations
and personnel at 8:41 p.m.
AD.'OURNMENT
The meeting was adj ourned at 9:45 p.m.