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BURLINGAME, CAt]FORNIA
August 2!, 7989
CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame city council washeld on the above date in the City HaII Council Chambers. The
meeting was caIIed to order at 7232 p.m. by Mayor Irving S. Amstrup.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ted by Bud Harrison, Planning Commissioner.
ROLL CALL
COI,NCILMEMBERS PRESENT: AMSTRUP, BARTON, LEMBI , MANGfNf, PAGLIARO
COUNCILMEIIBERS ABSENT: NONE
MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 1, !989 were approved.
SECOND READING - ORDINANCE 1394 - REVISING REGULATIONS REGARDING
FENCE HEIGHT IN REAR AND SIDE YARDS OF RESIDENTIAL ZONES
city Planner reviewed her memo of JuIy 27 which recommended councilhold a public hearing and take action. This proposed ordinance
would change the maximum height of fences on side and rear propertylot lines from six to seven feet in height. Ho$rever it wouldrequire that the last foot of fence be "of an open design to a1Iowlight and air to pass freely through.rt The ordinance also clarifies
ho$, the height of a fence is measured and includes a def initj-on of
fence and hedge. It keeps the maximum height of a fence in thefront setback at five feet. fn response to council questions, she
reviewed the methods of measurement.
Councilman Pagliaro was concerned about removing the definitions
from Chapter 78. He suggested they be left in Chapter 78 as well asbeing added to the definition section of the zoning code.
Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing. There being no comments,the hearing was closed.
Councilman Mangini moved adoption of ORDINANCE 1394. Seconded by
Councilwoman Barton.
Councilman Pagliaro asked that the motion be amended to include his
concerns about definitions, council concurred. The motion carried
unanimously on ro11 call vote.
SECOND READING - ORDINAI.,.ICE 1395 - ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR POLICE
RESPONSE AND CHARGES FOR UNRULY GATHERfNGS
Chief of Police reviewed his memo of July 24 which recommendedcouncil hold public hearing and take action. The police departmentis requesting this ordinance in order to reduce the number of timesour officers respond to the same disturbance or loud party. This
!,rouId provide for monetary charges to be levied for the police
responding to an unruly gathering two times rrithin a twelve hourperiod. Other police departments have had success with this type of
ordinance.
Councilman Pagliaro had questions regarding the ordinance sectionabout hrho is notified regarding violations; he suggested that itcould be interpreted that all of the parties listed in the ordinance
had to be notified. He would prefer to see the ordinance clearlystate that the police need only notify one of the parties listed.
He would prefer to see a 24 hour period rather than 12 hour period
and he wondered what would happen if the police r^rere not allovred onthe site to deliver the notice. He would also like to see mentionof compensation for damage to personnel as well as city property
added to the ordinance .
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Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing. There being no colunents,
the hearing was closed.
Councilman Lembi moved adoption of oRDfNANcE 1395 with changes
mentioned by Councilman Pagliaro. Seconded by Councilwoman Barton,
carried unanimously by ro11 call vote.
SELECTION OF NEW PLANNfNG COMMISSfONER
Mayor Amstrup noted the recent resignation of a Planning
Commissioner and said he and Councilman Lembi had interviewed
candidates, several of which had been recently interviewed for a
dif ferent commission vacancy.
Councilman Lembi moved to appoint chuck Mink to the position on the
Planning Commission. Seconded by Councilman Mangini, carried 4-0 on
ro11 call vote, Councilman Pagliaro abstaining.
Mayor Amstrup stated that Carol Mink would be resigning from the
Library Board.
LONG TERM PARKING IN PARKING STRUCTURE LOT A
city Manager reviewed his memo of August 14 which recommended
council reconsider a 10 hour parking limit for long term parking in
the new parking structure. At the past study meeting, council
reviewed tirne limits in the parking structure and determined that
the top deck would be 8 hour time limits because of a concern that
10 houi spaces woul-d be used by commuters. He noted that a typical
eight hour work day is actually 8.5 to t hours long, that aII other
long-term parking in the city is 10 hours; and the structure is two
blocks from existing commuter parking and twice as expensive.
councilwoman Barton wondered if there were a way to ensure that
employees use the long term parking, perhaPs have a window sticker.
Councilman Mangini said he agreed with the staff recommendations.
Councilman Pagliaro said he stitl felt it should be limited to 8
hours. After more discussion, council asked staff to inquire about
availability of t hour parking meters.
RESOLUTION 92-89 - APPROVfNG THE SAI".I MATEO COUNTY FINAT HAZARDOUS
city Planner reviewed her memo of August 11 which recommended
council review the proposed plan and adopt a resofution approving
the plan. New State legislation to ensure the safe, effective and
economical off-site facilities for the management of hazardous waste
became effective January 1988. The bill requires that each county
prepare a plan and that 50 percent of the cities representing 50
per-ent of the population in the county approve the final plan. The
legislation provides that cities can adopt their own hazardous waste
management plan consistent with the county pIan.
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Councilman Mangini noted that citj-es have the oPtion to m
plans more stringent than the county plan. Councilwoman
Brisbane is objecting to the county plan; City Planner no
is a pecullar problem to that city and that cities would
an EIi process for a hazardous waste sitei Councilman Pag
had been on the Council of Mayors Hazardous waste corunitt
ake their
Barton saidted therego throughliaro, who
ee, said it
would be difficult for the city to make its plan more strict, that
Burlingame does have companies which use or produce hazardous
materials and it must make provisions for those materialsi he had
concern about redevelopment areas such as in East PaIo AIto which
will eLiminate the hazardous waste site in that city.
council\rroman Barton moved adoption of RESoLUTION 92-89 Approving the
county Hazardous waste Management PIan. Seconded by Councilman
Lembi, carried unanimously by voice vote.
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CP 328
Public Works Director reviewed his memo of August 17 which
recommended council authorize staff to negotiate a change order to
provide stabilization of the bay mud by installing piling. rn May
1989, council awarded a contract in the amount of $1,393,000 to
construct a containment barrier and levee along Airport Boulevard.
work started in June and as work progressed, failures in the fiII
began to occur as the bay mud was unable to support the Ioad. vlork
was stopped in late Ju1y. The soils engineer has taken additional
soil samples and has been working with staff on alternatives. The
best alternative is to drive piles spaced three feet on center to
strengthen the base. Construction costs could increase $700,000.
This project is necessary in order to protect Airport BouLevard
roadway, contain leachate from the dump and provide the base for
future public access and landscaping.
Council inquired who the soils consultant on the project was; staff
responded Harding La$rson. Staff noted that it is reviewing possible
damages to the city.
Mayor Amstrup noted that this project is vital to the city and
something must be done.
Councllman Lembi moved to authorize staff to negotiate a change
order for increased work. Seconded by councilman Mangini, carried
unanimously by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION 93-89 - REVISfNG WATER RATES AND CHARGES
Director of Public works reviewed his memo of August L5 which
recomnended council adopt a resolution raising water rates from
$1.31 per thousand gallons to $1.42 per thousand gallons, to be
effective September 1, 1989. He reviewed the difficulty in
analyzing the water rates because of rationing last year and that
the department is assuming that water use will increase slightly to
about 9O-95 percent of 19 8T lbefore-rationing use. He also noted
that the san Francisco water rates are expected to decrease in 1990
so we may be able to hold the same rate for several years. Some
installation fees are also proposed to raise 5 percent to cover city
salary increases. The Burlingame Hills water rate will increase
from $1.46 to $1.53 per thousand gallons. The Burlingame Hills
surcharge of 89 cents for upgrading fire flows will remain the same.
Mayor Arnstrup noted that even with the raise in rates, Burlingame
would have the lowest rates of nearby cities.
Councilman Mangini moved adoption of RESoLUTfoN 93-89 revising water
rates and charges. Seconded by Councilwoman Barton, carried
unanimously by voice vote.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1395 - REVfSfNG SEWER RATES AND CHARGES
Director of Public Works reviewed his memo of August 14 which
recommended council introduce an ordinance establishing the sewer
rates for 1989-90 fiscal year beginning with water readings on or
after october 1, L989. EPA regulations reguire that operatj-on and
maintenance costs of the city sewer system be paid from the sewer
rates and specifies the method of calculating that rate. Sevrer
rates are proposed to decrease 11.6 percent for single family
residential with smaller decreases for other categories.
Councilman Pagliaro wondered about the status of the Hillsborough
sewer lateral ordinance, staff responded that an ordinance was
introduced, but they understood that it had not yet passed; staff
will report back to council.
Councilman Mangini moved to introduce oRDINANCE 1396. Seconded by
councilman Lembi, carried unanimously.
AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER FOR AIRPORT BOULEVARD CONTAINMENT BARRIER -
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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Public works memo o
the Traffic Commi.ss
one hour meters.
fA
ion
ugust 15 recommended council concur withto replace the three 10 hour meters lrith
b RESOLUTION 94-89
FACING - CP 817
ACCEPTING COMPTETION OF 1989 STREET RESUR-
Pub1ic works memo of August 10 recommended that council accept
as completed the 1989 Street Resurfacing project by G.Bortolotto & Company in the amount of $570,501.
RESOLUTION 95-89 - AMENDING AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION AND MANAGE-
MENT OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
City Manage
amendment t
(EOS) to exof our sewepercent ove
rtsot
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memo of August 16 recommended council approve an
he agreement with Envirotech Operating Servj-cesd the contract for five years for the operation
reatment plant at an initial increase of 7.2
he current contract.
d BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR WASHINGTON PARK GRANDSTAND REHABILITATION
- cP 827
Park Director's memo of August 16 recommended council transfer
$126,000 from the Contingency Appropriations to City Project827. In April council awarded a contract to Ven Howell toprovide architecturaL and engineering services for this project
including a cost estimate. Mr. Ilowel-I's estimate to renovatethe grandstand is $299,000. The project is currently funded at
$208,000; based on the estimate, total costs will be about
$334,000.
DENIAL OF CLAIM: LINDA JOHNSON
City Attorney's memo of August 8 recommended council deny this
claim for towing fees and storage charges when Linda Johnson's
vehicle hras towed from El Camino where she parked her car. Theentire length of EI camino in Burlingame is no parking and isheavily traveled.
f. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL
Finance Directorduly audited, in
L6525 - 17338 fo
$831,181.96.
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ecommended approval of Warrants 4799 - 5338,
he amount of $1,691,198.07 and PayroII Checks
the month of July 1989 in the amount of
Councilman Mangini moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Seconded
by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Amstrup asked that council discuss auctions held at the
Recreation Center at the next study meeting.
Fairgrounds: Mayor Amstrup
and affected cities on Augus
with him. CounciLman Mangin
PagLiaro noted that South Sa
nott2is
NF
ed a meeting w
8 and asked fo
aid he would a
rancisco is no
County Supervisors
volunteer to attendnd. Councilmanisted as attending
irhrattet1
Councilman Pagliaro had questions regarding item a and d. On "a.Introduction of Ordinance for one hour parking on Primrose at
Howard'r staff reported that several alternatives had been considered
and the final recommendation was for changinq three meters at the
corner from 10 hour to one hour. On trd. Budget amendment for
washington Park crandstand" he wondered about the large increase incosts. City Manager noted that the budget was based on staff
estimates, the architect has since completed plans and his estimateof building costs is over $100,000 more than budgeted.
ii.I:]RODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ].397 - ESTABLfSHING ONE HOUR METERS
ON PRIMROSE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HOWARD
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the meeting and wondered who would make up the cost of that city.
City Manager stated that there is a hotel tax ball-ot measure in thatcity and their Mayor is outspoken against the fairgrounds project.
NEW BUSINESS
SCR 20: Councilwoman Barton asked if council was going to support
Senator Kopp's measure to study a new bay crossing. council agreedto support the issue.
Schedul-e Hearings: Mayor Amstrup scheduled public hearings for an
appeal for a hillside permit for 2800 Mariposa and an appeal for
tree removals at 1530 Albemarle. Hearings \"rere set for the
September 6 meeting.
New San Mateo Times Reporter: Mayor Amstrup introduced Carlos
AIcaIa, the ne!, reporter for the Times.
Commend Carolyn Root: Mayor Amstrup asked that staff send a letterof commendation to Beautification Commissioner Carolyn Root who is
working on the Children's Art project and was seen recently laboringwith another lady over removal of tiles from the cylinder in frontof city HaII.
candidates present: Mayor Amstrup acknowledged the presence of
candj-dates for the City Council Election of November 7, Bud
Harrison, Rosalie o'Mahony and Marti Knight.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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Commission Minutes: Beautification, August 3; and Planning,
August 14, 1989.
Department Reports! Building fnspectorts, June and JuIy 1989;
and Police, JuIy 1-989.
tetter from ttCommittee to Save the Bit" requesting council
designate the Bit of England an historic site.
Letter from Senator Kopprs office requesting support of SCR 20.
FRoM THE FLooR - There vrere no conments from the fIoor.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was regularly adj ourned at 8:30 p.m
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Judith A. Malfatcity Clerk