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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1989.02.28BURLINGAME, CALIFORNfA February 28, 1989 CALL TO ORDER A duly noticed special meeting of the Burlingame City council was held on the above date in conference Room A of city HaII. MayorIrving S. .l\mstrup called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with aIl council members present. EMINENT DOMAIN SETTLEMENT - OLD BOWLING ALLEY ON HOWARD AVENUE Mayor Amstrup reconvened the meeting at 5:14 p.m. He stated that council had discussed the purchase of the old bowling aI1ey during closed session. The City Attorney and special counsel Michael Nave briefly reviewed the settlement conferences in Superior Court on the eminent domain and zoning lawsuit on this property. Councilwoman Barton moved that the city approve the bowling alley eminent domain settlement for $1,550,000 with the condition that the present owner remove personal property and fixtures from the building within 90 days from March L, 1989 and that escrow would close only when these items are removed. Seconded by Councilman Mangini. Councilman Lembi said he would go along with this purchase because of the long term effect on parking in downtown Burlingame and in the spirit of cooperation. Mayor Amstrup noted that it was a hefty price to pay but it is a long term investment for the city. Councilwoman Barton observed that it is a valuable piece of property, another council could seII the proPerty; it is a good investment. It will also get rid of a terrible eyesore. She was confident that council was making the right decision. The motion carried 4-1 on roII caII vote, councilman Pagliaro voting no. BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR PURCHASE OF BOWLING ALLEY city Manager asked that council consider transferring $950,000 from undesignated general fund balance to the capital project fund for completion of the bowling a1ley parking lot project. councilman Mangini moved to transfer $950,000 to capital project 77250. Seconded by Councilwoman Barton. Councilman Pagliaro noted that the purchase could proceed without moving funds at this time. Council and staff reviewed that these funds would stil1 be in city hands. council asked to review all legal and expert costs for this eminent domain action. The motion carried 5-0 on roll caII vote. 324 CLOSED SESSION Council then adjourned to a closed Session. OTHER BUSINESS Hillsborough: Councilman Pagliaro asked that the status of the Town of Hillsboroughrs sewer settlement agreement be placed on the March 22 Study Meeting agenda. Smoking Areas in Restaurants: Councilman Pagliaro commented that he had recently visited a city restaurant which did not have a non-smoking area. The city Manager had notified this restaurant by letter io comply with city laws and provide a non-smoking 325 area. Councilman Pagliaro wondered what happened after such aletter notification. city Manager reviewed that the restaurantis given 30 days in which to comply, then is checked for compliance by city staff. Commissioner Appointments: council discussed the upcoming interviews for Planning commissioners. Councilwoman Barton observed that there is no longer a two term limit for commissioners. council discussed the merits of term limitations versus no limits on length of service on commissions. Afterfurther discussion, Councilman Pagliaro asked that a draft resolution to l-imit terms be brought before council at the nextmeeting. Planning Commission interviews would not be held untilafter this issue is resolved. There were no comments from the floor. AD.]OURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:33 p.m Judith A. MalfattCity clerk FROM THE FLOOR