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.
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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
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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
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