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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1988.05.16202 BURLINGAME, CALfFORNIA May 16, 1988 CLOSED SESSION A closed sess].on regar ding litigation was held on 00 the above date inp.m. The sessionConference Room A of City Ha11 beginning at 7: adjourned to the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the city Ha11 Council Chambers. The meet- ing was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by Mayor Frank J. Pagliaro. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by High School District Board of Trustees representative Mrs. Janie . ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT : COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT : MINUTES AMSTRUP, BARTON, LEMBI , MANGINf, PAGLIARO NONE APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE 2220 SUMM]T (HOOVER SITE) - Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2, L988, were approved. PUBLfC HEARING - NEGATIVE DECLARATION - PERMIT FOR RELIG]OUS INSTRUCTfON AT RESOLUTIONS 42-88 AND 43-88 city Planner reviewed her memo of May 10 in which she recommended Council hold a public hearing and take action on the negative decla- ration first and then on the use permit request. The applicant has requested a conditional use permit to operate a school and religious facility in the R-1 zone. The request is to remodel the main school structure on the site and provide a living area for three People and to make necessary repairs to the building to comply with current codes for proposed religious use with no changes to the outside of the structure beyond normal maintenance. Asphalted area on site would be maintained and striped for 63 cars. Driveway access would be regraded, widened, and improved to provide better and safer ac- cess. Presently on the site the City has approved two uses for the Ieased public school; one use permit is for the chinese Bible Evan-gel Church, and the other is the Hoover Children's Center day care. Councilman Mangini asked City Planner if the easement on the Hutnick property would be used. city Planner replied that the applicant in- tends to use the easementi however, they were still investigating the easement agreement. Councilman Lembi asked City Planner to clarify the statement regarding review of the use permit at the end of one year. city Planner explained that if applicant was not com-plying with the conditions of the use permit at that time, city could either ask them to amend their use permit in order to comply or if council and Planning Commission felt they were operating out- side of the limits of the use permit, the use permit could be revoked which would result i-n the termination of the use on the site. Mayor Pagliaro asked if the present two uses would be discontinued with the issuance of the new use permit. city Planner replied yes. He then asked if sprinklers would be installed in the building.Public work Director replied that the applicant would have to brj-ng the buitding up to current fire code standards for the use. Mayor Pagliaro also asked whether a 9' or 10' vridth is typical for parking spaces. Pub1ic works Director stated that city's standard is 9r wide except where restricted on two sides then 10' is required. Mayor Pagliaro opened the public hearing. 203 tori Wider, applicant's attorney, stated that Shinnyo-En had been working with the Planning Commission to address cityrs concerns withrespect to use of this site. She felt that the conditions estab- lished by the Planning Commission would ensure the compatibility of the use with the surrounding residential neighborhood. She notedthat the conditions limit the extent of the use, the number of people who may attend any given service or class held on the site, and address the potential traffic impact. The level of activity proposed by Shinnyo-En is Iess than what currently exists on the site. Ehere would be no alteration to the existing site conditions and the open space character would be retained. shinnyo-En pLans minimal interior alterations to the building other than upgrading to current code and appearance maintenance. shinnyo-En met with neigh- borhood residents to address concerns. one neighborhood concern was the use of amphitheater area which in the past had been abused byteen-agers. A suggestion was to fence this area. Shinnyo-En's proposed use of this site would not alter the visual character of the site for the neighborhood whereas residential development would. They would preserve the open space character and enhance the visual appearance of the institutional building. She requested council to uphold the Planning Commission's original approval of the use per- mit. She then introduced Mr. Kobayashi, Secretary of Shinnyo-En, California. Mr. Kobayashi explained to Council what Shinnyo-En is and the reason for selecting the Hoover site for their use. He stated that Shinnyo-En would preserve the natural beauty of the site. They did not wish to further develop the property, but to enhance it and to cooperate in every way with the City and neighborhood. John Twitchelt, transportation planning consultant for applicant, talked about the parking, access, and traffic concerns. Access ontothe site would be redesigned and improved. Sixty-three parking spaces that meet City standards have been designed within the space. Surveys performed at the present San Francisco Shinnyo-En facility show they have a well-developed car-pool/vanpool program for mem- bers. In checking with the city's public works department regardingtraffj-c, there are 5,800 daily trips on Easton and 6,200 daily trips on Hillside. The number of trips generated by the use would be less than one percent of the present usage of either Easton or Hil1side. fn summary, Mr. T'witchell stated that he was very impressed by the consideration the Shinnyo-En has shown at their San Francisco site. They have a successful record over the last seven years of being a very good neighbor in the San Francisco Marina area. councilman Manginj. asked where the group ceremonies would be held.in the auditorium area inside the driveway access would beat the present access is very widen the driveway access toto allow emergency vehicles Mr. Twitchell said that they would be the building. Mayor Pagliaro asked how explained th edesign would urning radius improved. Mr. Twitchellnarrow and the proposed r 18' wide, providing the tto enter. It would als the present one lane. Co grade of driveway would beplicant, responded that it o provide two lanes in and out rather than uncilman Lembi asked if the degree of thechanged. Mr. Tanaka, architect for ap- would be made acceptable to the city. Elizabeth Parsons, friend of Shinnyo-En for 9 years, spoke in favorof the applicant. She wanted to assure the citizens of Burlingamethat Shinnyo-En would be a wonderful- neighbor and would beautify the property just as they propose. Donna Peterson, a Burlingame resj--dent, stated that the applicant would retain the nature and the beauty of the area. Murray Hilderbloom, 2845 Canyon Road, felt that the property would be maintained by the applicant. Tom Nakamini, treasurer of the organization, assured Council that the applicant $rouId be a good neighbor. Judy Iverson, 2841 Canyon Road, lives adjacent to the property and spoke in support of the ap-plicant to preserve the property. Dr. Reagan, 10 Hillside Circle,would like to see Shinnyo-En be given the opportunity to preserve the property. A nember of Shinnyo-En approached council and askedfor their favorable consideration. John Luders, a graduate of Hoover school, stated that the Shinnyo-En would maintain the tran-quillity of the property. There $rere several other citizens who spoke in favor of the applicant. 20t" Aldo Fontana, 1381 Hillside Circle, has had cars crash into his property and felt that the applicant would bring more unwanted traf-fic into the area. The proposed use would have a permanent effect on the neighborhood and affect the quality of living. He felt the residents need more time to meet and review the options to decide the best use. John o'Brien, an ll-year resident of Hillside Drive, spoke in op-position, He voiced his concern about the volume of traffic in the area. He also stated that the resi-dents needed more time to discuss the future use of the site amongst themselves. Ralph osterling, supported Mr. Fontana's statement that more time was needed forreview. Lou Carl-os, 2818 Easton Drive, lives directly across from the Hoover site. Mr. Carlos encouraged Council to postpone their decision on the Hoover site to a1Iow the citizens the opportunity to address their concerns. councilman Amstrup noted that the city did not own nor have an interest in the property, it belongs to the school district. Ted Koras and Arte Gavin both stated that the community needed more tj-me to think about the matter and asked Council to postpone a deci- sion. Judy winer, 2335 Summit Drive, asked if the community would be able to benefit from the applicant's presence such as communityuse of the services provided by the applicant. Councilman Amstrup noted that nearly all religious organizations in the City of Burlin- game are located in residential areas. A citizen turned in 29 more signatures in support of the propertyts residential use on1y. Dennis chung, second highest bidder on the property, informed Coun-cil that he was stil1 interested in obtaining the property for residential development. Councilwoman Barton asked Mr. Chung if he would tear down the school . He stated he was unsure at this time. Councih^roman Barton then asked how many homes he would have developed on the property; Mr. Chung stated as many as possible. Councifwoman Barton asked the city Planner if Mr. Chung could keep the school and stil-I develop some of the property. city Planner replied yes . Mr. Montgomery, 2270 summit Drive, stated his interest in the ecol- ogy of the area and felt Shinnyo-En would protect and enhance the appearance of the property. Mayor Pagliaro closed the public hearing. Councilman Amstrup noted that if residential development were ap- proved for this property, the City would not be able to put condi- tions on it and all control would be out of Council's hands. Much of the native environment would be lost. councilvroman Barton felt there had been a lot of misinformation. She stated that the one thing we dontt want to lose in Burlingame is open space. Shinnyo-En has asked for the best use of the property by proposing to maintain the open space and enhance it as welI. Councilman Mangini co[unented that the problems that had existed in the area would cease upon Shinnyo-En's use of the Property. They would have to abide by the conditions established by the Planning Commission. Councilman Lembi asked if the existing use of the open space would be conditioned as part of the use permit and allowed to remain open for use by the neighborhood. Councilwoman Barton felt the Planning Commission put enough safeguards in the condj-tions, but did not want to have that put in as a condition. councilman Lembi supported the use of the open space by the public and wanted to in- clude that as one of the conditions if agreeable to Shinnyo-En. councilman Amstrup asked if the applicant would have any objection to allowing the residents who live in the area to use their facility under conditions they could set up. Ms. Wider responded that Shinnyo-En does not oppose allowing residents in the area to con- tinue to use the open space on a limited basis \"ri th some control over niqhttime use. She stated that if Council wanted to propose such a condltion that it be worded to aIIow the applicant's control over nighttime use and that they would be willing to meet with city officials to work out an acceptable system. 205 Councilwoman Barton moved to uphold the Planning Commission's deci-sion and approve the negative declaration finding that on the basisof the initial study and comments received there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the en- vironment with the additional condition that the applicant meet withstaff and work out a mutually agreeable method of using the property by the neighbors. The motion was seconded by councilman Mangini and carried 5-0 on ro11 call vote. Mayor Pagliaro called for recess at 9:00 p.m. The meeting vened at 9:14 p.m. recon- PRESENTATION BY COIJNTY COMMISSION ON AGING A representative from the County Commission on Aging thanked Council for the proclamation declaring May as older Americans month. The Commission on Aglng, composed of 2L members throughout the County, represents the Seniors in the county. BiII Herman from Burlingame was introduced as the newest member of the commission. The comnis- sion works as advisors to the Area Agency on Aging, advising on the development of an area plan which sets priorities for programs for the elderly in the county. They are also advisors on the alloca- tions of funds for the programs such as the nutrition program, home-delivered mea1s, adult day care, transportation, information and referral services, and Iega1 services. she extended an invita-tion to any member of the community interested in any of the programs to contact the Commission to help formulate the program. PUBLIC HEARfNG - NEGATIVE DECLARATION - REVIEW OF VARIANCES AND SPE- CIAL PERMITS FOR ADDITION TO CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, 600 AIRPORT BOULEVARD - RESOLUTION 44-88 City Planner reviewed her memo of May 6 in which she recommended Council hold a public hearing and take action. The applicant has requested an addition to the hotel at 600 Aj-rport Boulevard to in- clude 146 hotel rooms, 9,000 SF restaurant, 5,000 SF ba11room, and 6,500 SF exercise room and spa. The new addition would be l-44' tall the same height to parapet as the existing structure. A three Ieve1, free standing parking structure at a height of 30t above curb accommodating 2!1 cars would be added over the existing at grade parking which would be retained. The variances requested are for afloor area ratio of 2.05 ( anything over 2.0 requires a variance, a special permit is required for anything over L.0). The aPplicant requested a variance for 629 parking spaces (662 required). A variance is requested for a 6r side setback (10' required). A spe-cial permit is needed for a height of 144'. A special permit j-s re-quired for lot coverage (438 requested, 25t allowed); currently thehotel covers 29%. Mayor Pagliaro opened the public hearing. Edward Gee, architect for the applicant, briefly explained to Coun-cil that the crowne Plaza was the initial first-class hotel in the area. Since the construction and operation of the Marriott and Hyatt, the applicant felt the need for improvement was necessary to compete with the newer hotels. Applicant is asking for a tot^rer ad-dition directly behind, and not higher than, the existing tower, and not reducing the view corridor. Councilman Lembi asked how many feet above the existing parking garage would the proposed garage extend. Mr. Gee stated it would be L9 to 20 feet hiqh. Councilman Mangini asked if the new tower structure would have a common r^rall with the existing structure; Mr. Gee said y€S, with a corridor connection and no new elevators for the proposed to$rer. Mr. cee noted that a new ballroom/banquet room would be added to the second floor; the third floor would be a spa/exercise room. He also compared the proposed parking ratio to the other hotels in the area. He stated that the applicant's are trying to maintain the Crowne Plaza as a first class hoteI. 206 Councilwoman Barton voiced concern about the floor area ratio going over what is allowed and would like to see it reduced. Mayor Pagliaro asked why the applicant htanted to expand the number of rooms. Mr. Gee explained it was to attract conventj-oneers and to provide an adequate number of guest rooms. Councilman Mangini feltthat if a reduction was to be made that it should not be in the num- ber of hotef rooms. councilman Amstrup stated his concern about the height of the addition. He said that Council has tried to adhere to l-00' and the design guidelines for the bayfront. Mr. cee explained the reason for placing the addition at the back of the existing structure was to avoid obstructing views and a major impact on Airport Boulevard. Councilman Lembi asked Mr. Gee if he had figured in his calculations the significance of trying to meet the design guidelines and what that would mean in terms of number of rooms or square footage. Mr. Gee responded that he had not studiedir. There being no other public comments, Mayor Pagliaro closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Barton felt the building was too massive and that there were places \"rhere the applicant could cut down the floor ratio. She indicated that Council has done a good job in developing the Bayfront area and she would not like to see this building go beyond the guidelines established by that development. councilman Amstrup felt the location of the addition was good but he, too, would like to see it brought down in height. Councilman Mangini moved to uphold the Planning Commission decision as well as the negative dec- laration; there vras no second. councilwoman Barton moved to reverse the Planning CoNnission deci- sion without prejudice and hoped they would return with revised drawings. Seconded by Councilman Amstrup, carried 4-1 by roll call vote with council-man Mangini voting no. Councilman Mangini moved to approve the negative declaration finding that on the basis of theinitial study and co[unents received there is no substantial evidence that the project wil-I have a significant effect on the environment, Resolution 44-88. Seconded by councilman Lembi, the motion carried 5-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING - REVIEW OF SPECIAL PERMITS AND VARIANCES FOR SENIOR HOUSING AA ].221 BAYSWATER - RESOLUTION 45-88 City Planner reviewed her memo of May 6 in which she recommended Council hold a public hearing and take action. The applicant, Bay Park Associates represented by Robert Gilmartin, requested two use permits and two variances to build a 110-unit group residentialfacility for the elderly on five parcels which will be combined. Mayor Pagliaro noted that since this qualified as a corner 1ot, 50% coverage was permitted; City Planner replied yes. Mayor Pagliaro opened the public hearing. Bob cilmartin, 48 Park Road, approached Counci-I stating that 18 months were spent on the project. He indicated that the project ar- chitect was present in the audience to answer any questions Council might have relative to the design. Jackie Retser, 110 Park Road, had several questions pertaining to age requirements for residents, if there would be a medical facility on the site, and the parking situation. city Planner stated that the zoning code limits the age requirement to people 60 years and older, there vrould not be a full-time doctor on the site--residents must be mobile, and the project would include 42 parking spaces. Mayor Pagliaro closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Barton moved to uphold the Resolution 45-88. Seconded by Councilman carried 5-0 by ro11 caII vote. Planning Commission by Amstrup, the motion 207 ITEM *6 PLANNING COMMISSfON AGENDA - APPLICAT]ON FOR RETRACTABLE SUPPORT TOWERI NG AI,ITENNA 1769 ESCALANTE Mayor Pagliaro discussed the matter lvith the applicant regarding ad- ditional conditions to which the applicant was agreeable. one con- dition woul-d be that if the trees were cut down visually exposing tovler, the tower would be removed. Second, if there is any negative effect upon neighbors' television or radio reception, it would be the applicantts responsibility to take care of the matter. Council- members were agreeable to the conditions. AMUSEMENT PERM IT FOR TEEN DANCING AT PARTNERS, 1308 BAYSHORE City Attorney reviewed his memo of May 11 which recommended Council take action. The applicant, Dan Fenton, has requested an amusementpermit to aIlow teen dancing at his restaurant on Sunday evenings before school holidays, It \^,ould be limited to the four local high schools. Tickets would be pre-sold through the public schools parents associations and the private schools administration office. Mayor Pagliaro stated he had a conflict of interest on this item and he would abstain from voting. He turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Amstrup for this agenda item. Councilman Mangini stated he would vote against this item although he had the highest regard for Mr. Fenton. He felt the City should not become involved in this matter. He voiced concern over the safety of the young people in the event a parent was late picking up their teen-ager after closing. He also felt the location for such a function was poor. Vice Mayor Amstrup asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in favor of the project. Danj.el Fenton, operator of Partner's Restaurant, explained to coun- ci1 the planning process for this project. He stated that it \^,as not just a commercial venture on the part of the business, but rather a response to cornments and thoughts of concerned parents whofelt there was a need for an organj-zed activity for this particular age group. He mentioned that he had met with the police department concerning security issues. He noted that j.t was his intent to provide a safe and organized event for this age group. Councilwoman Barton asked if the event would be held on Sunday nights before a holiday; Mr. Eenton replied yes, and assuming suc-cess, would occur regularly the next summer. She then asked about responsibility of security. Mr. Fenton stated that there would alsobe trained security persons in the parking lot as well as inside. She asked if the four schools have agreed to cooperate. Mr. Fentonsaid that the public schools could not formally se1I the tickets through the school . Karen Key, member of the Burlingame Parents As-sociation, responded that she presented the proposal that they se1ltickets from the committee to the parents association at Burlingame High School and it was unanimously aceepted. A subcommittee was then formed to give further input into the organization. Councilman Mangini asked about the dance floor capacity. Mr. Fenton stated that the dance floor held 40; however, for the over-21 busi- ness, there are considerably more than 40 on the dance f1oor. Coun- cilman Amstrup agreed that something was needed for the teens; hov,rever, questions remained about the cooperation among the schoolsin selling tickets. Karen Key responded that three corffnitments were received from Burl-ingame High School- parents association, schoolauthorities from Mercy, and crystal Springs. She was meeting with Mil1s the next evening to receive their commitment. JiII F1ynn, 85 Tobin cl-ark Drive, Hillsborough, stated she had two teen-age children attending crystal Springs school. She noted that the parents whole heartedly endorse this program. She felt this would be a positive step for the City to have a drug-free environ- ment r.rhere their children can go, have fun, get to know one another, and have a positive experience. The parents would be willing to do anything to cooperate with the city to make sure the program is suc- cessful . 208 Councilwoman Barton feLt the proposal- was a good idea and that Coun-cil should at least give j.t a try. Councilman Lembi agreed thatCouncil should at least try it once and stated that he was concernedabout there not being enough security should any uninvited teen-agers try to attend the teen dances and start milling around thearea. He was also concerned about whether there would be enough dance floor space, table space, and people being turned a$ray. Councilwoman Barton moved to aIIow the teen center at Partner's Res-taurant for two times as outlined in the conditions presented toCouncil by Mr. Fenton. Seconded by Councilman Lembi, the motioncarried 3-1 on roll caII vote hrith Councilman Mangini voting no and Mayor Pagliaro abstaining. PUBLIC HEARING - URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1365 RESOLUTION NO. 46-88 - RULES AND REGULATfONS WATER RATIONING Public works Director revj-ewed his memo of May 11 in which he recom- mended Council adopt the urgency ordinance and resolution declaring a \"rater emergency and set mandatory water rationing effective Junel, 1988. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's mandatoryrationing plan was based on 1987 water use and called for a L0% reduction in internal use and 60% reduction in external use. Staff recommended a summer/winter plan with a 30ts reduction from June to November for single family and duplexes, and 15% reduction from December to May. Councilman Lembi felt that the single family homeowners having the most j-nvested in landscaping were bej.ng hit the hardest and sronderedif that could be changed. Public works Director stated that the amount of water that would be allotted should be enough to keep landscapi-ng from dying. Councilman Lembi asked if irrigation sys- tems that needed repair would be allowed. Public works Directorsaid that defective plumbing, sprinklers, or irrigation systems would be expected to be repaired. Councilman Amstrup asked if water conservation kits would be dis-tributed to the public. Public Works Director replied that 2,000kits were on order and hrould be availabLe June 15 at city HalI, thefire stations, Iibrary, and recreation center. Mayor Pagliaro opened the public hearing. Sheri Edwards, 740 Acacia, voiced concern over limits for families new to the City that hrould not have a 1,987 water use history. Public Vlorks Directed indicated that in such an instance, the resi- dent could contact the vrater department and apply for an exception. City Manager noted that after the ordinance is adopted, there wouldbe a great deal of work to be done. Notice would be sent to the 9,000 water accounts. Mayor Pagliaro closed the public hearing. Councilman Amstrup moved to adopt by Councilman Mangini, the motion Councilman Amstrup then moved to by Councilman Mangini, the motion urgency ordinance 1365. secondedcarried unanimously by voice vote. adopt resolution 46-88. Secondedcarried unanimously by voice vote. PUBLIC }IEAR]NG - SECOND READING OF ORDfNANCE 1363 REGULATIONS FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE ESEABLISHMENTS REVISING M-1 City Planner reviewed her memo of April 25 in which she recommended Council hold a public hearing and adopt ordinance 1363. There was some Council discussion regarding allowing restaurants on the east side of Bayshore Highway and the need for further review ofthe M-1 zone in that area. councilwoman Barton moved to table the item to the Jul-y study session. Seconded by councilman Lembi, the motion carried unanimously by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING LICENSE FEES SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 1364 INCREASfNG DOG City Attorney reviewed his memo of April 25 in which he recommended Council adopt ordinance L364. Mayor Pagliaro opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed. Councilman Mangini moved to adopt Ordinance 1364. Seconded by Coun- cilman Lembi, the motion carried 5-0 by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUT]ON 47-88 ORDERING DESTRUCTION OF WEEDS AND RUBBISH - PROJECT 8803 Public Works Direetor reviewed his memo of May 10 in which he recom- mended couneil hold a public hearing and adopt resolution. Mayor Pagliaro opened the public hearing. There being no co[unents, the public hearing was closed. Councilman Lembi moved to adopt Resolution 47-88. Seconded by Coun- cilman Mangini, the motion carried 5-0 by voice vote. L ETTER FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REOI'ESTING APPROVAL OF EVENTS There being no colunents, Council unanimously approved the request as conditioned by voice vote. PROPO SED 1988-89 BUDGET & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Item will be considered at the June 8 study session. Mayor Pagliaro asked that a proclamation be prepared designated week of May 15-21, 1988, as Human Services Recognition week. CONSENT CALENDAR a the b RESOLUTfON 48-88 - AMENDING CONTRACT WITH lql^iM ARCHITECTS FOR PARKING STRUCTURE ON LOT A City Manager's memo of May 9 recommended Council approve a newcontract with IvMM Architects to complete construction documents and construction phase services at a cost of $53,500, less credits paid for previous work. 2 RESOLUTIONS 49-88 AND 50-88 - BANK DEPOSITORY AGREEMENT AND AUTHORf ZED SIGNATURES City Treasurer's memo of May 16 recommendedresolutions authorizing agreement with Bank authorizing signature authority as indicated. Finance Director recommended approval of warrantduly audited, in the amount of $807,453.75, an 83191 - 83877 for the month of April, 1988, in $699,016.49. City Engineer's memo of May L0 recommended council concur with the Planning Commission and approve parcel map as both tentative and final . d. SPECIAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIE FOR FENCE AT 1035 MORRELL city Engineerrs memo of May 11 recommended Council approve the special encroachment permit request for 4t high picket fencesubject to standard conditions of removal and located as shownin the sketch. e. WARRAIiTS AND PAYROLL S d t 39523 - 39949Payroll checkshe amount of 209 c. PARCEL MAP FoR 1249 VANCoWER Council approveof America and 2L0 f. DENIAL OF CLAIMS ( 1)MYRoN CHAN; (2) JoSEPH L. SoMMERS City Attorneyrs memos of May 2 and May 10 recommended denial of c laims . Councilwoman Barton moved approval of the consent calendar. Seconded by Councilman Amstrup, unanimously approved by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Councilman Amstrup called up for review 2009 Clarice, fxom the Plan- ning Commission minutes . Mayor Pagliaro asked that ing off the San Mateo coun Engineers with a copy to t letter in opposition to the dredge dump- coastline be sent to the Army corps of County Board of Supervj-sors. aty he a b d Commission Minutes: Planning, May 9, 1988; Traffic Safety Park-ing, April 14. Request for endorsement of Bay-Delta Estuary Protections Resolu- tion. Treasurerrs Report, April 30, L988. Letter from Supervisor Huening with information on Feta1 Alcohol Syndrome. Letter from Senator Kopp requesting opinion on raisj.ng bridge tolIs. f. Building Inspection Report, April 88. Police Report, March L988. Request for funds from BHS Music Parents for new instruments. Mayor Pagliaro asked that the City Manager inform the Parents group that this item would be placed on the June study sessj.on budget hearing. Mayor Pagliaro corunented on the report included in the packet regarding a citizen complaint about the Putnam Hundai dealership. He noted that the complaj-nt was a valid one and asked staff to report to Council- on their progress at the June meeting. FROM THE FLOOR The meeting was regularly adjourned at 11:14 p.m. Judith A. MalfCity Clerk s h vmY tti Councilv0oman Barton reported on the sycamore trees in her neigh- borhood loosing their leaves and wanted to know when they would betrimmed. City Manaqer responded the trees are on a A-year cyclefor trimming. He noted that the sycamore trees $rere experiencing aleaf drop problem from a fungus resulting from the periodic rain we've been having. Mayor Pagliaro asked that both the leaf dropproblem and tree trimming be placed on the July study session for Council discussion. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS There were no comments from the f l-oor. ADJOURNMENT