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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1990.01.03453 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. The meeting was called to order at '7:32 p.m. by Vice Mayor Gloria H. Barton. COUNC]IMEMBERS PRESENT : COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: MfNUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 4 and the study Meeting of December 6, 1989 were approved. RESOLUTION 1-90 - APPROVING NEGATIVE DECLARATION ND-428P REGARDING REZONING 1011 CADILLAC WAY - REFER REZONfNG TO PLANNING COMMISSION City Planner reviewed her memo of December 14 which recommended council hold a public hearing and take action. The Planning Commission reco[unended the negative declaration as adequate and recommended against rezoning to M-L, feeling that the Property uses in the area are more compatible to C-1 ox c-2 zonLng. The applicants, AI and Jean covarelli, are requesting to rezone the 13,200 square foot property from R-4, multi-family residential, to M-1, Iight industrial. The site is presently developed with an office building and the applicant wishes the rezoning in order to make the nonconforming office use conforming so that if there were a disaster the structure could be replaced and the office use continued. Under the present R-4 zoning, it would have to be replaced with multi-family residential use. Councilman Harrison inquired about whether the negative declaration referred to the maximum uses in M-1 as opposed to the present use. City Planner responded yes. Councilman Pagliaro noted that regardless of what the zoning is they could rebuild to a height of 35 feet. He acknowledged the presence of high school students and explained the meaning of the hearing and issues about various zones for the students' benefit. councilwoman o'Mahony wondered if the parking would be adequate for the zoning changes proposed. City Planner noted the building has 10 parking spaces and requires 18 spaces; they are required to lease parking spaces from Northpark Apartments. Their parking spaces do not meet current city requirements for dimensions. vice Mayor Barton asked how many residential units coul-d be built on the site. city Planner estimated four to sj.x, depending upon their size. Vice Mayor Barton opened the public hearing. A1 Covarelli said the staff report was accurate and noted he did not want to purchase the property if he could not rebuild his offices. Councilman Harrison inquired if further study and rezoning to C-2 or C-3 district rather than M-1 would bother applicant covarelli, who responded no. vice Mayor Barton closed the public hearing. BURLINGAI/IE, CALIFORN] A January 3, 1990 PTEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by City C1erk Judy Malfatti. ROI,L CAIL BARTON, HARRISON, OIMAHONY, PAGLTARO LEMBI (recuperating from back surgery) 454 Councilman Harrison moved approval of the Negative Declaration by adoption of RESOLUTION 1-90, finding that on the basis of the initial study and any comnents received there is no substantial evidence that the rezoning wiII have a significant negative effect on the envj-ronment. seconded by Councilvroman orMahony, carried unanimously 4-0 on voice vote of members present. Councilman Pagliaro stated he did not r^,ant to rezone this property M-1, because of the possible industrial uses that could go on thesite; he would like to zone C-3 (office) district. City Planner noted the other uses adjacent to the site are not allowed in C-3 andthat we had to rezone more than one lot. Councilman Harrison said those adjacent uses could be grandfathered into the C-3 district. Vice Mayor Barton said if she owned those sites she would object to being rezoned and made non-conforming. City Planner told counciLthat the adjacent uses such as auto sales, auto repair and heavyretail would be allowed in C-2 distri-ct. Councilman Harrison moved to uphold the Planning Commission denialof rezoning to M-L and direct the Corunission to study rezoning oflarger area to C-2 district. Seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony. a lot a too vice Mayor Barton v,ras concerned about rezoning and losing an R-4 when there is such a desperate need for housing and that area isbuffer zone. Councilwoman otMahony agreed but felt this lot is small for multiple housing. Vice Mayor Barton asked that study incLude investigation of how many unlts could go onto the site. Councilman Pagliaro asked Covarelli how long a lease he had and directed that the Planning Commission make a recommendation by May. The motion carried unanimously by ro11 call vote. COMMISSION APPLICANTS City Manager reviewed his memos of December 18 and 22 which told of applicants to various commissions. Vice Mayor Barton noted that inthe absence of the Mayor most appointments would be made at the next meeting. councilman Harrison said he had spoken to the M appointment to the Library Board and the Mayor nominating Jane Taylor to that position. Counc approved of the appointment. ay haiI or regardingd approved of his unanimous Iy Councilwoman O'Mahony asked that the Beautification Commission filing period be extended until January 16. Council concurred. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Director of Public Works reviewed his memo of December 20 which informed council that the cornmission had unanimously recornmendedthat the request to eliminate two stop signs at Pepper and Ralston be denied; that the request to convert a 60 minute parking meter space to 24 minute at 1402 Burlj-ngame Avenue be approved; and that the request for red curbs and height signs from 741-76L Rollins bedenied. Staff will implement the 24 minute meter. council had recej-ved an appeal- which will be considered later in the meeting from 741-'761 Rollins regarding the Corunj-ssion's denial. Councilman Pagliaro cofiunented on a discussion by residents of Anita at the Traffic Commission meeting regarding Putnam Auto parking problems. Staff is continuing investigation of these problems; Putnam is required to provide employee parking on-site, it isdifficult for staff to determine which cars are employee and which are "for sale,rr Putnam has instituted a parking sticker system, City Attorney said offending parkers may also be employees of other nearby auto dealers. Council-man Pagliaro asked for a report on Putnam parking within a couple months. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Harrison said item E caused him to recaLl that the city had sold a water storage tank in the Hi.llside area during the 1970s and that he had discussed with the current owner the possibility of 455 leasing back the tank if needed during a $rater shortage crises. Public works Director said staff is exploring this possibility. Councilman Pagliaro asked that the newsrack ordinance (item A) require posting of the rack owner's street address, not a post office box (on page 4), and a change on page 8, last paragraph, transposing permittee/owner. City Attorney noted another change is that the Park Director, not the Public works Director, will administer the ordinance. councilman Pagliaro also wondered about the propriety of using the same consultant that designed the street, to repair the earthquake damaged street (item K). a.fNTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE T4O2 - RELATING TO REGULATION OF NEWSRACKS TECHNfCAL AND PROCEDURAL AMENDMENTS TO ZONING CODE city Planner's memo of December 14 recomnended council introduce this ordinance making "housekeeping" revisions to the zoning code. RESOLUTfON 2-90 . ESTABLISHING RECORDS RETENTION PERIODS FOR FINANCE DEPARTMENT RECORDS Finance Directorts memo of January 2 recommended council approve the retention schedul-e as recommended by the records management consultant and approved by the City Attorney. d. RESOLUTION 3-90 - AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE WASHINGTON PARK TENNIS COURT RESURFACING - CP 918 Recreation Director's memo of December 6 recommended council approve this agreement with Kikuchi & Associates to prepare the design, research, construction documents and construction administration for total renovation of the Washington Park Tennis Courts at a cost for this service of $14,500. e RESOLUTION 4-90 - ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF HILLSIDE/NEWTON WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT - CP 607 Pub1ic works memo of December 18 recoNnended council accept as completed this water pipe installation by James chalmers for the amount of $325,606. f. RESOLUTION 5-90 - RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY HOUSING AND COMMT'Nf TY DEVELOPMENT FOR ADMINfSTERING REHABIL]TAT]ON LOANS city Planner's memo of December 19 recommended council approve extending our current agreement with the county until July 1990. These loans are available to moderate and Low income individuals and families. Since our l-ast renewal in 1987, eight residents have qualified for these loans. g. RESOLUTION 6-90 - ACCEPTING COMPLET]ON oF SANCHEZ CREEK MARSH MITIGATION PROJECT - CP 905 Public Works memo of December 18 recofiunended council accept as completed the clearing, grading and re-vegetation of the marsh lands by Cooper crane and Rigging in the final amount of $121,625.80. city Attorney's memo of December 12 recommended council introduce this ordinance as recommended by the Beautification Commission. The ordinance follovrs the format approved by the courts, a no-fee permit is required to place any newsrack upon the public right-of-lvay. Modular racks are encouraged and the ownerrs identification must be on each rack. Standards are established for size and placement of racks and provisions are made for removal of hazardous racks. b. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1403 - ADDING DEFINITfONS AND MAKfNG 456 h. RESOLUTION .7-90 - REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN REHABILITATION OF STREETS USED BY TRANSIT VEHICLES PHASE flf - CP 4]-2 Public works memo of December 19 recommended council approve ofparticipating in this program for funds from the County for resurfacj-ng city streets used by SamTrans buses (particularly EI Camino Real ) . RESOLUTION 8-90 - APPROVING INSTALLATION OF TWO HOUR METERS IN BROADWAY PARKING LOTS R, O AND P Public works memo of December 19 recommended council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install two hour meters in certain parking lots around Broad$ray. l_ j TENTATIVE LABOR AGREEMENT WITH POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION City Manager's memo of December 19 recommended council apProve agreement with PoA in accordance with council authorization. RESOLUTION 9-90 - AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FOR REPAIR TO STREETS DAMAGED BY EARTHOUAKE - CP OO1 ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR ARBOR IN RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 1536 LOS MONTES k I Public works memo ofthis permit subject t relocated from the fr fence board near the attached drawings . ember 22 recommended council approveonditions that the fence boards beto the back of the fence, and the side veway be removed as illustrated in Decoc ontdri Councilwoman OrMahony moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilman Harrison, carried unanimously by voice vote. Fairgrounds/convention Center3 Councilman Pagliaro reviewed that he and the City Manager had attended a meeting regarding the fairground and interest $ras expressed by some cities about a convention centerin Burlingame. City Manager noted the new South San Francisco convention center will cost that city about $1 million each year; that there is a problem with upgrading the fairgrounds and there has even been discussion of selling the fairgrounds and using the money elsewhere. councilwoman Barton was interested in seeing if there was support for a Convention Center in Burlingame; if j.t were a cooperative effort of cities and county she could support the idea but did not vrant the city tso support a Convention center on its own. Emergency Services: Councilwoman O'Mahony reported on a recent meeting of the Emergency Services council regarding the performance of the cities and county during the earthquake emergency. Water Agency: Councilwoman O'Mahony reported briefly on a meetingof the Peninsula Water Agency and its consideration of merging with Santa Clara county. League of california cities: Councilwoman o'Mahony thanked councilfor the opportunity to attend the recent League conference in san Francisco, she found it very informative. Airport: Vice Mayor Barton reported that she and the city Planner are attending hearings regarding expansion of the Airport. Public works memo of December 26 recommended council approvethis agreement vrith Reimer Associates in the amount of $13,420to repair earthquake damage . m. WARRANTS AND PAYROLT Finance Director recommended approval of warrants 6535 - 7075, duly audited, in the amount of $1,033,517.55 and PayroIl checks 20278 - 21018 for the month of November 1989 in the amount of $779,053.17. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS 457 NEW BUSINESS Schedule Hearings: Vice Mayor Barton scheduled hearj.ngs on January 17 for 1550 Gilbreth, 1785 Hunt, and 74t-767 RoIIins. Reschedute January study Meeting: City Manager said the Mayor asked that the Saturday January 13 Goal Session be changed to t following week due to his recovery. councilman Pagfiaro said h would be unable to attend until late February in that case; Vic Mayor asked that councilman Pagliaro give co[unents regarding go to the City Manager. The meeting was rescheduled to Saturday, January 20, 1990. Donation from Peninsula Tennis club: vice Mayor Barton acknowledged a $1,OOO donation from the Tennis CIub for use on city tennis courts. She asked that a tetter of thanks be sent. City Manager noted that the washington Park Tennis Courts will be rebuilt and the funds could be used on that project. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Commission Minutes: Traffic, safety and Parking, December 14; Beautification, December 7; Library Board, December 19; and Planning, December 11, 1989. Department Reports: Building Inspector's Report, November 1989, Potice Report, November L989; City Treasurerrs Report, November 31, 1989. Letter from Board of Supervisors regarding need for new jail site. Letter from resident regarding intersection at EI Camino Real, Peninsula Avenue and Park Road. In response to council comment, Director of Public Works said this intersection is controlled by the State and that staff has made a similar suggestion regarding improving the intersection to State. council asked staff to send this information to resident. Letter from League of California cities commending Senator Kopp's efforts on behalf of cities. Letter from Senator Kopp noting January 29 is last day to submit requests for new Legislation. FROM THE FLOOR Teen Dance club: Three students, one of which v',as the letter writer above, discussed with council their needs and one suggested city use the old Encore Theater for a teen club. Staff informed them thatthis building v\,as being used as a church at the present time. Vice Mayor Barton and Councilman Pagliaro suggested the students go backto their schools and see if they can develop some interest, they agreed that the students need something and that the city would work with them if there was a real interest and some cooperation. has he a1s a b c d l- j e. Letter from Supervisor Eshoo asking donation to support womenrs HaII of Fame. f. Letter from Contra Costa County asking support in designating San Francisco Bay as a |twetland of significance." s, Letter from resident reqarding noise from leaf blo\"rers. h. Letter from Bob Brattesani asking for a teen dance cIub. Councilman Pagliaro reviewed the efforts made a couple years ago by himself and representatives from the chamber of comrnerce and other organizations regarding a teen dance club and that this group received no cooperation from the high schools and the idea did not succeed. 458 Convention Center: Marti Knight reguested that council considertraffic mitigations if the idea of a convention center in Burlingame progresses. 74L-761 Rollins: Jack HiIl discussed his appeal letter and the issue of abandoned cars and cars parking on sidewalks along RoIIins. Councilman Harrison had also seen cars park on sidewalks near Humbo1dt. Councll- asked the Police Department to ticket cars parked i11egally. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was regularly adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Judith A. Malfatti City Clerk