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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1988.07.05226 A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame city council was held on the above date in the city Ha1l Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7232 p.m. by vice Mayor lrving S. Amstrup . Led by City Planner Margaret Monroe. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: MINUTES BARTON, LEMBI , MANGIN] ( vacation ) AMSTRUP, PAGLIARO Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 20, 1988 were approved. INTRODUCTION OF ORDfNANCE 1367 - ESTABLISHING FOUR l{AY STOP SfGNS AT CARMELITA AND CORTEZ AVENUES - PUBLIC HEARfNG city Attorney reviewed his memo of June 17 and Director of Public Works reviewed previous council direction from its June 6 meetingto establish a four way stop at this intersection as recommended by the Traffic, safety and Parking Commission. Vice Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing. Two residents of the area spoke in favor of the stop signs. There were other residents present in support of the stop signs. Vice Mayor Amstrup closed the public hearing. Councilman Lembi moved to introduce oRDfNANCE 1357. Seconded by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously 4-0 on ro11 call vote, Mayor Pagliaro being absent. Residents inquired when the stop signs would be installed. Director responded by the end of the month. Another resident wondered about the bike tane and large tree at one corner which might interfere with the signs. CALIFORNIA DRIVE UNDERGROUND DISTRICE NO. 8 - FROM SANCHEZ TO LINCOLN AVENUE - CONTINUE HEARING TO JULY 18 MEETING Director of Publ-ic Works reviewed the traffic engineer's memo of June 30 which recommended council open the public hearing and continue it to Jul-y L8 because of a conflict in dates in the notj.ce which was mailed to persons affected by this district. Vice Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing. There being no conunents, the hearing was continued to the next meeting. RESOLUTI ON 58-88 - FIXING SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS . JOB 622 Director of Public works reviewed the Assistant Civil Engineer's memo of June 30 which recommended council hold a public hearing and then adopt a resolution fixing the assessments to be placed on the tax rolls. The total amount of these assessments is $9,42!.96 and all affected property owners have been notified. Vice Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the hearing was closed. Councilman Mangini moved adoption of RESoLUTIoN 68-88. Seconded by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously by voice vote. BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA July 5, 1988 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG REVIEW OF ANTENNA AT 3 CALIFORN]A DRfVE WITHDRAWN Vice Mayor Amstrup noted that this review has been withdrawn because the antenna wiII be removed. LAWSUIT AND CLAIM ACTfVITY Vice Mayor Amstrup acknowledged the report from the City Attorney of lawsuits and claims during the past year. Council complimented the City Attorney. DEN]AL OF PARCEL MAP FOR RESUBDIVISfON OF TWO LOTS INTO THREE LOTS AT 2674 2684 SUMMIT DRIVE Public Works Director revie\"red the city Engineer's memo of June 30 which recommended council take action on this parcel map. The two adjacent property owners al 2674 and 2684 Summit have requested permission to divide the property between their two homes t and ano commisslots th neighboof the divi s io o create a third Iot. Their respective homes woul-d remain ther house would be built between the two. The Planning ion has recommended denial because this division creates at are not compatible with the existing lots in therhood. He acknowledged several petitions from residents neighborhood opposing the division, approving the n, or suggesting conditions for approval . He noted that the applicant and several neighbors are present and may ttant to cofiunent on this proposal . Vice Mayor Amstrup noted the arrival of State Senator KoPp and interrupted the procedures on the parcel map temPorarily. PARCEL MAP CONTfNUED Vice Mayor Amstrup opened the floor to comments regarding the resubdivision on SLrmmit Drive. Lois cazis requested approval, she commented that several lots in the neighborhood are near the same size as the proposed Iot to be subdivided; she requested direction from council on Iot size ifit could not approve this subdivision. Peter Davidson and Mary Anne Byrd, residents of the neighborhood, requested that this division not be allowed as it is notcompatible. The lots mentioned by Gazis that are smaller are not close to the subject area. A house placed far back on the proposed Iot would affect Byrd's property. councilwoman Barton comnented that this division is not in character with other lots in the area. she moved to uphold the Planning Comroj-ssion's denial. seconded by councilman Mangini. councilman Lembi agreed that this proposal was out of characterwith the neighborhood and he could not give direction to Gazis to on how to make it compatible. Vice Mayor Amstrup agreed. The motion carried unanimously by ro11 call vote. 227 COMMENTS BY SENATOR OUENTIN KOPP Senator Kopp commented on recent activities in the legislature; the legislature is currently in recess until August; the budget bill is before the Governor; Proposition 74, the transportation initiative wiII probably have a recount because the vote is so close; his sales tax bill exempting cities will be heard later. Councilwoman Barton questioned why the transportation issue must come under the cann limitation. Kopp explained that the Gann limit allows individual government to go to the voters if they need to spend over their appropriation limit. Vice Mayor Amstrup thanked senator Kopp for keeping the council informed about legislative activities. 228 City Attorneyrs memo of June 29 recommended council renew the contract with Gates McDonal-d to administer workers compensation claims. Gates McDonald has asked for an increase from $195 Lo $220 per c1aim. City Engineer's memo of June 28 recommended council approve an amendment to the agreement wj.th DKS in the amount of $55,401 to complete engineering services for the Broadway/California improvement proj ect. c. AGREEMENT WITH BURLINGAI{E PUBL]C SERVICE EMPLOYEES city Manager's memo of June 29 recommended council approve an agreement with BPSEA for a two year contract with 5percent salary increases JuIy 1, 1988 and 1989. This agreement is in accordance with council authorizatj-on. d. AGREEMENT WITH FfRE FIGHTERS City Manager's memo of June 29 recommended council approve an agreement with the Fire Fighters for a two year term with 5 percent salary increases JuIy 1, 1988 and L989. This agreement is in accordance with council authorization. e. EN CROACHMENT PERMIT FOR WALL/FENCE AT 840 LINDEN AVENUE Engineering memo of June 29 recommended council approve thispermit for a retaj-ning wal1/fence in the street right-of-waywith usual conditions for removal. f. ENCROACTIMENT PERMIT FOR BRICK WALL AT 22OO ADELINE DRIVE Engineering memo of June 21 recommended council approve thispermit for a brick wall subject to usual conditions. TENTATIVE CONDO MAP FOR FOUR UNITS AT 1022 CHULA VISTA City Engineer's memo of June 28 recommended council concurwith Planning Commission and approve this map and the condominium permit plan subject to a revised setback for thethird f Ioor . Councifman Mangini moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Seconded by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSfNESS Councilman Lembi asked if staff had investigated the noxious liquid he found near an auto repair facility. staff noted that the Fire and Public works Departments had visited the site and determined that it ltas not a hazardous material. Vice Mayor Amstrup suggested council give Mayor Pagliaro some guidance for the appointment of representatives to the County Transportation Committee. He had received a letter this day from Ted Sorensen of Menlo Park asking appointment as the South County representative . Vice Mayor Amstrup calIed a brief recess tAfter some discussion council agreed that be in order for this decision. eview this letter.pecial meeting would oras CONSENT CALENDAR a. RESOLUTION 59-88 - AUTHORfZING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH GATES MCDONALD FOR ADMINISTRATION OF WORKERS COMPENSATION b.RESOLUTION 70-88 - AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSfONAL SERVICES - BROADWAY/CALIFORNIA JOB 521 s. 229 Vice Mayor Amstrup called a special meeting to be held on July 14 at 5:00 p.m. in conference Room A of City HaII to consider appointments to the County Transportation CoNnittee. SCHEDULE SPECIAL MEETING ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Commission Minutes: Beautification, June 2; PLanning, June 27, 7988. Memo from City Planner regarding County Draft Hazardous Waste Management PIan focusing on Burlingame. Letter requesting donation toward an August luncheon for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Letter from Millbrae resident regarding smoking in restaurants. Judith A. Malfa City Clerk b d FROM TIIE FLOOR There vrere no comments from the fIoor. ADJOURNMENT Ehe meeting was regularly adj ourned at 8:21 p.m.