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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1990.11.19124 BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA November 19, 19 90 CALL TO ORDER A duly notj-ced regular meeting of the BurJ.ingame City Council was held on the above date in the City HaII Council Chambers. The meeting $ras called to order at 7:32 p.m. by Mayor Don Lembi. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Mayor Lembirs daughter Jackie. ROLL CALL COUNCIL PRESENT: COUNCIL ABSENT: MINUTES BARTON, HARRISON, LEMBI , OIMAHONY, PAGLIARO NONE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 5, 1990 were approved on motion of Councilman Harrison. Seconded by Councilwoman orMahony and carried unanimously. REORGANI ZATION OF COUNCIL Mayor Lembi said it had been a great honor to serve as Mayor of Burlingame, he thanked staff and commended the city Manager forhis l-eadership, he thanked council and corunended the tlro new council members, he was particularly grateful to his family fortheir patient understanding during all his absences. He turnedthe meeting over to the Vice Mayor. Vice Mayor Barton complimented Mayor Lembi and presented a plaque commemorating the past year. Mayor Barton introduced her husband John and son Greg, and several friends and supporters including former Mayor Amstrup. She noted this is her third term as Mayor and her focus vuould beto send Sacramento a message that cities do not vrant to lose local- control . Mayor Barton asked for nominations for vice Mayor. Councilman Lembi nominated Councilman Pagl1aro. Nominations were closed and Pagliaro was confirmed as Vice Mayor. City Pfanner briefly reviewed her memos of October 22 and 26 concerning this application; she would focus her comments on the EIR because the applj-cants would make a detaj-Ied presentation onthe two hotel projects. councj.l should hold a public hearing and take action by resolutions on all three issues. The Planning Commission approved the EIR at its meeting of October 9, l-990.over the years a number of projects have been proposed for this8.8 acre site and environmental issues have been analyzed and reports have been prepared for and accepted by council For this reason a focused EIR incorporating by reference previous documents was prepared for these projects to identify environ- mental issues caused by Commission denied the tw because they felt the usthe site, and because Ho development timetable gi evelopment. The PlanningI projects by a 3-2 vote to denyotel A ( 480 Airport ) \,ras underusing(460 Airport) had an unrealistice time frame of planning approval, this d o hoteeofHte1 B ven th Mayor Lembi asked for nominations for Mayor. Councilman Pagliaro nominated Vice Mayor Barton. Nominations were closed and Barton was eonfirmed as Mayor . PUBTIC HEARING - APPEAL FOR TWO HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS AT 460-480 AIRPORT BOULEVARD - RESOLUTION 137-90 CERTIFYING FINAL EIR 68-P FOR HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AT 460-480 AIRPORT BOULEVARD - RESOLUTION 138-90 APPROVING SPECIAL PERMIT FOR HOTEL AT 480 AIRPORT BLVD. - RESOLUTION 139-90 APPROVfNG F]VE SPECIAL PERMITS FOR HOTEL AT 460 AIRPORT BOUTEVARD the leasehold of the site vras unresolved, and the height easement issue was unresolved. Hotel A, a 151 room hoteI. needs a special permit for height in BCDC jurisdiction (45 feet requested, 35-allowea) and ttotel B needs five special permits for (1) height in BCDC jurisdiction (98 feet requested, 35 feet all-owed) and (2) heighl outside BCDC jurj.sdiction (110 feet requested, 65.feet allowed), (3) for front setback equal to height of building- (88 feet proposed and 1-10 required), (4) shoreline setback equal to height (90 feet proposed, 98 feet required) and (5) front landscape setback (74 percent proposed, 80 percent required). Mayor Barton opened the public hearing' Peter Cal1end.ar, representing the applicant, revierred the various entities the applicant is dealing vrith for these projects; he showed slide representations of the tvro hotels and the improvements planned for the shoreline with public access from the street and enlarging the bay by increasing the sIope, both hotels provide more parking than required; regarding Hote1 A, the majority of the building is 35 feet in height, but there are four 16-by 16 foot architectural features at the corners of the hotel which also contain mechanical equipment and two of these closest to the shore exceed the height allowed bY the city in shoreline area. Hotel B is developed to avoid the hei easement; the building is stepped to reduce height imp shoreline side; the majority of the building is 98 fee height, wi-th only the three mechanicaf penthouse/ architectural features adding the additional height to 110 feet on the street side; the setback of 88 feet affects only a smalI area and then increases with the angle of the street; the shorellne setback could be mitigated hrith the stepPed effect of the building; and the front landscaping would be enhanced by berming and mature vegetation. John Craddock, representative of Radisson hotels, told council of Radj.sson's interest in these sites; Radisson cannot sign an agreement until there is a project; they envision HoteL A as mid-range priced and Hotel B as an upper mid-range priced, all suite hoteli market studies show needs for these price ranges. the shtactri Council expressed concerns about possibili these projects, some hotels are experienci time, would feel better if Radisson wouldprior to council approval . Craddock saidto an unapproved project, he went over siz hotel suites, food service in the hotels; several restaurants adjacent to the site !,, Radisson wouLd be the manager of the hotel percent of hotel- business would be aimed a on the n t j-es of financing of ng difficulties at this commit to the proj ects they could not commite and configuration of noted there are also hich is a plus; , not the owner; 25t tour business;ites, Hotel A would be , both names belong tot the shorelinefor Hotel A wasites and the shorelineI could deteriorate currently Radisso a guality Inn, Ho Radisson. Counci changes, if only completed, the in along the water f s interested in both s B would be a Radisson as also concerned abou shore reconstruction face between the two s tage of the other hote ni te1 1w theter ron over time. Councilman Harrison said he wouLd like a condition that the entire shoreline be improved at one time. councilman Pagliaro wondered about the cross easement and public access area beiween the sites; Callendar and staff responded it is a required condition of both sites, the property is o\"rned by the State and the State wants both sites devetoped and the current Iease holder is willing to grant the easement.is also trying to acquire an acce the boat restaurant is now locatethat Hotel Parcel B would be clea during construction Phase of Hote would be disked and planted with concerns about timeline for both A would be completeil by mid 1992 after, about october 1992 and be Barton objected to the height of special permits. Callendar noted the aPP1icant ss easement from Parcel C vJhere d. Council $ranted assurance red of its weeds and rubbish 1 A, applicant said Parcel B wild flowers. council reviewedprojects. Callendar said Hotel and Hotel B would start shortlY completed by early 1994. Mayor Hotel B and to it needing five Alan Horn, 1325 Paloma, was in favor of this project which proposed to restore more bay as a result of the shoreline 125 L26 reconstruction, he was glad they woul-d be cleaning up the weed f il-Ied site. He hoped the hotels would be earthquake safe. Mayor Barton closed the public hearing. Final EIR: Councilman Lembi moved adoption of RESOLUTION 137-90 Approving the Final EIR and finding that it incorporatesmitigations which will elj.minate or substantially lessen to acceptabLe levels the identified impacts. Seconded by Councih4roman OtMahony, carried 5-0 by ro11 call vote. Hotel A, 480 Airport: Council expressed concerns about financing, about qualifications of the developer. canesh Pate1, applicant from National Capital Development, reviewed his qualifications. Mayor Barton said h,e can't have all expensive hotels on thewaterfront, people need an alternative, her only concern was the lease on site B. Councilman Harrison wondered if council might deny without prejudice and require that they return when they have a more firm 1ease. City Planner revieh,ed the entities which the applicant would be vrorking through for permits andIeases, it !.rou1d be difficult for applicant to require that they have lease for both sites before project approval. Councilman Harrison moved to deny vrithout prejudice so theapplicant can come back when they have the lease worked out and can agree to do the entire shoreline at one time. Seconded by Councilwoman o I Mahony. Peter Callendar said the applicant has a long road to haul andthe denial without prejudice would not heIp. The applicant hrould be agreeable to installing the basic shoreline protection onHotel Parcel B during construction of shoreline on Parcel A. Since the shoreline was his main concern, Councilman Harrj.son withdrew his motion with approval of OrMahony. Councilman Lembi moved approval of RESoLUTIoN 138-90 Approving Special Permit for Hote1 A at 480 Airport with conditions instaff report and an additional- condition that they install basic shoreline protection on shorel-ine of Parce1 B at the time they construct shoreline of Parcel- A. Councilman Pagliaro noted that they would probably have to acquire the lease on B to install the shoreline protection. Seconded by Councilman Harrison, carried unanimously by roII call vote. Hote1 B, 460 Airport: Council discussed the timeline for construction of this hotel. Mayor Barton sras concerned about the height and other special permits needed and Councilman Pagliarothe timeline. Councilman Harrison moved adoption of RESOLUTION 139-90 Approving Five Special Permits for Hotel B at 460 Airport wj-th conditions in staff report and modifying the shoreline condition to accornrnodate the change in Hotel A's conditj-ons. Seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, carried 3-2 on roll call vote, Mayor Barton and Councilman Pagliaro voting no. Mayor Barton caIled for a recess at 9:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:45 p.m. with four council members present. PUBLIC HEARING - SECOND READING - ORDINAI{CE T427 - ESTABLISHING YIELD SIGN ON SUMMIT AT HILTSIDE CfRCLE, NO PARKING ON WEST OF HILLSIDE CIRCLE AND STOP SIGN ON RAY DRIVE AT DEVEREUX Director of Public Works reviewed his memo of recommended council hold a public hearing and ordinance to install a yield sign on Summit DrCircle, "no parking" signs along west of Hi1ls october 30 and take action on anive at Hillsideide Circle betweengn on Ray Drive at viewed and approved these requested actions. Mayor Barton opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the hearing was closed. Councilman Harrison moved adoption of oRDINANCE 1427. Seconded by Councilman Lembi, carried unanimously by voice vote. Sununit Drive and Hillside Drive, and a stop si Devereux Drive. The Traffic Commission has re L27 REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS AT MURCHISON DRIVE AND OGDEN DRIVE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINAI.ICE 1428 -ESTABLISHING SAME Councilman Lembi saidof safety where school the stop signs now; we he attended the Mills heavy in the areai he stop siqns either stoP concern. Councilwoman Director of Public Works reviewed his memo of November 15 which reviewed the Traffic Commission's deliberation of this request for a three way stop sign in front of Mills High School, this street is split by the city limits of Millbrae and Burlingame. The commisslon aenied the request because the traffic volume and accident criteria are weII below the warrants established by both Millbrae and Burlingame for installation of stop signs. Both cities did recommend installation of warning signs and road markings which have been installed. The Millbrae City Council considered this request at its November 13 meeting and expressed an opinion that they did not favor installing stop signs but they instructed their staff to undertake further investigation. Marshall Umpleby, Principal of Mi11s High School, spoke in favor of installing stop signs, he observes this intersection every day and is very -oncerned about student safetyi student population will be in-reasing and thereby increasing cars and danger; if we make an error in deciding this issue he hoped it would be an error in favor of student safetY. Caroline Shea, Co-President of the Mills PTO, spoke in favor of installj-ng stop signs, she said it's a dangerous intersection. uld rather have an error on the side dren are concerned; he would approveput stops in front of other schools; ame the past t eekend and traffic was 11 for it. Councilman Harrison said low cars, he shared Councilman Lembi's hony suggested a closed campus would help alleviate traffic, Councilman Pagliaro noted we are protecting the kids from themselves. Staff discussed options, Louncil could adopt urgency ordinance tonight or introduce an ordinance for public hearing at the next meeting. Mayor Barton was worried about creating a more dangerous sj-tuation by installing a stop sign on only the Burlingame corneri Police chief noted many people expect that if they have a stop, the opposing side of the road will also have a stop. After further discussion, council unanimously agreed to introduce oRDINANCE 1428 Estabtishing a Stop at the corner of ogden and Murchison Drives and direct staff to write Millbrae urging similar action. RESOLUTfON 140-90 - AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY/COUNTY ASSOC]ATION OF GOVERNMENTS; RESOLUTION 141-90 - DESIGNATING C/CAG AS AGENCY TO ADMINISTER CONGEST]ON MANAGEMENT PLAN; RESOLUTION 1,42-90 - DESIGNATING C/CAG AS AGENCY TO ADMINISTER INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN council noted a letter from Tom Huening, President of the Board of Supervisors, and Ray MiIIer, Chairman of the Council of Cities, which reviewed the unanimous decision of the Councj-l of Cities to request that cities adopt the subject agreement as soon as possible. Councilman Pagliaro said there are still tvro points in this agreement which he objects to, the wording allowing a majority of ttre cities representing a majority of the population to make decisions; he would not vote for this unless the wordj-ng he wochil have Big G was aors OrMa was changed to a t$ro-thirds vote. Mayor Barto Pagliaro, she was not sure we have to vote on a recent Airport Roundtable when this subject Roundtable would be part of this group the peo is watering down and removing the people's par n agreed withthis; she noted at came up that theple objected; thisticipation; j ust another leve1 of qovernment removed from the people; she was concerned, but \,rilIing to give it a try. Council discussed modifying the wording and agreed to change it to rr...majority of cities who also represent a majori-ty..." Councilman Harrison moved to approve RESoLUTIoN 140-90 with the change in the wording of the agreement. Seconded by Councilman Lembi, carried 3-2 on ro11 call vote, Mayor Barton and Councilman Pagliaro voting no. 1,29 Councilwoman OrMahony moved adoption of RESOTUTION 141-90,designating C/CAG as agency to administer Congestion Management, and RESOLUTION 142-90 designating C/CAG as agency to administer Waste Management Plan. Seconded by Councilman Harrison, carried4-1 on roll caII vote, Mayor Barton voting no. Mayor Barton appointed Councilman Pagliaro as representative to C/CAG with herself as alternate. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Councilwoman OrMahony nominated Jim Evans for reappointment tothe Traffic Comnission and Ron Karp as a new appointee. There being no other nominations, the nominees were affirmed. Mayor Barton noted that one applicant to Traffic, Jack Heffernan,would like to be considered for the Civil Servi.ce Commission. Councilman Lembi nominated William Ward for reappointment and Mary Sjostrom to the Beautification commission. Nominations wereclosed and they were unanimously affirmed. councilman temb reappointment t Barton nominate vote resulted i inotdInB ominated Ron Burks and Maureen Marshall for he Park and Recreation Commission. Mayorrving 5s131rp. Nominations were closed and aurks and Marshall being reappointed. Mayor Barton reappointed Terry Fibich to the Mosquito Abatement Board. Councilman Harrison nominated James Wilkinson as the cityrs busj-ness representative to the County TSM Committee. wilkinson was unanimously approved. GREYHOUND BUS DEPOT PubLic Works memo of November 15 noted they are attempting to get estimates on both moving the structure and on upgrading it. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL AUDIT COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES Finance Director's memo of November 13 recommended council appoint two members to serve on the Audit Cornmittee. Last year Councilmembers Harrison and OrMahony served. Mayor Barton appointed Harrison and O'Mahony to serve on the Audit Committee. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilwoman orMahony asked about "c, contract with county toraise water valves during street repairs'r and "d, agreement forjoint water main on Valdeflores" wondered if the revenuecollected through surcharge covers these expenses. Public WorksDirector stated project could be done later, city collects about $40,000 each year. city Manager noted it is less expensive to do the work at the same time. Councilman Pagliaro said he would abstain from vote on item "e, Beach Park Condo claim" and mentioned that he had heard the contractors installed windscreen by mistake on the tennis courts. City Manager said the city would not pay for this, the contractor might leave or remove it. Public works memo of November 7 recommended council accept as completed the Washington Park tennis court reconstructi.oninstalled by Interstate Grading & Paving at a cost of $231,034.61. RESOLUTION 144-90 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR WASHINGTON PARK GRANDSTAND RECONSTRUCTION - CP 827 Park Director's memo of November 9 recommended council awardthis contract to H.L. Falk, Inc. as the low bidder foralternate B at a cost of $332,950. b RESOLUTION 143-90 - ACCEPTING COMPLETION OE WASHfNGTON PARK TENN]S COURTS - CP 924 L29 RESOLUTION 145-90 - AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE WfTH SAN MATEO DURfNG RESURFACING OF STREETS IN BURLINGAME HILLS AREA TO RAISE WATER VALVES Public works memo of November 13 recommended council approve this agreement to participate vrith the county during resurfacing La Loma Lane, Los Rob1es Drive, Vista Lane and portions of Adeline Drive to adjust water valves to grade Ievel. The county estimates the cost to be $3,100. d. RESOLUT]ON 146-90 AGREEMENT BETWEEN CfTY AND PROPERTY OWNERS FOR JOINT WATER MAIN EXTENSION AT 150 VALDEFLORES DRIVE Public works memo of November L4 recommended council approve this agreement with three property owners who wish to construct three homes on a subdivided lot at L50Valdeflores. Currently the existing old four inch water main will not meet minimum $rater flow requirements. The city proposes to extend the new eight inch main to Los Robles for a total cost of $122,000. e. DENI AL OF CLAIM OF BEACH PARK CONDO ASSOCIATION city Attorney's memo of october 31 recorunenCed council deny this claim for damages caused by an alleged sewer backup caused by tree roots. f. TENTAT]VE MAP FOR TWO CONDO UN]TS AT 1044 LAGUNA Public works memo of November 14 recommended council concur with the Planning Commission and approve this Tentative Condominium Map. FINAL CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR FOUR UN]TS AT 1022 CHULA VISTA Public Works memo of october 30 recommended council concur with the Planning Commission and approve this final condominium map. h. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL Fj.nance Director recommended approval of warrants ll7'7 3 - !2340, duly audited, in the amount of $1,233,453.57 and PayroII Checks 30035*- 39601 for the month of october, 1990, in the amount of $1,144,814.43.*30035 - 32377, and 39601 Councilwoman o'Mahony moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilman Harrison, carrj,ed unanimously with Councilman Pagliaro abstaining from item "e.rl County Fees: councilwoman o'Mahony reported on the Council of Cities discussion of proposed jail fees, some cities will challenge this legislation through the courts. Bayfront Path: Councilman Harrison reported that breaking on the path in front of Kincaids. Staff them that they are responsible for its upkeep. Council acknowledged a memo regarding city repair School pool for city recreational use; staff will High which has a city/school arrangement for pool was made of the Hal'lvard Plunge. the asphalt is will notify of the Highvisit oceana use; mention Kaponet Letter: Councilman Pagliaro asked about this complaint about rubbish and debris at a house at 2840 canyon. city Attorney talked to the property owner who said it will be cleared by January, they are in the process of remodeling. If it is not clean by January, the City Attorney will take action. c. s. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS NEW BUS]NESS 130 Commission Minutes: Beautification, November 1 Service, October 10; and Planning, November 13, Civil 1990. a b d Department Reports: Treasurer Report,Police, october, 1990. October 31, 1990; and Letter from Mary MacDonald regarding feral cats. Letter from Mayor of Foster City and resolution urging repeal of SB 2557. Letter from ELizabeth Hannan regarding second unit at 925 Capuchino . f. Letter from Ron Kaponet regarding 2840 Canyon. Council members agreed there are problems and they had receivedcalls of complaint. Staff said timing could be modified for the signals to reduce time or even eliminate the left turn signals.Staff will look into improvements and corrections and will report back to council. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Barton adjourned to a closed session regarding labor negotiations at 10:55 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:08 p.m. ,Judith A. City C1erk MaIfat ACKNOWLEDGMENTS FROM THE FLOOR Ann Parsons, President of the Broadway Merchants Association, noted it takes three to five minutes to get through the newtraffj-c signals at Broadway and California; the area that $ras blacktopped and restriped for parking on Broadway the parkingstrips are at 45 degree angles instead of 30 degreei customers are telling merchants that they avoid the area because of these problems; she appealed to council for help before the holiday season. Karen Key reminded council that Friday is the tree lighting atCity HaII.