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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1988.11.21288 BURLINGAME, CALfFORN]A November 21, 1988 CLOSED SESS]ON A closed session regarding the Howard vs city litigation was held on the above date in conference Room A of city HaII at 7:00 p.m. and adjourned to the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. All council members were present. CALL TO ORDER A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date j-n the City HaII Council Chambers and was caIIed to order at ?:35 p.m. by Mayor Frank J. Pagliaro, Jr. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by the Mayor's wife Bonnie Pagliaro from the audience. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT : MINUTES AMSTRUP, BARTON, LEMBI , MANGINI , PAGLIARO NONE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 7, 1988 were approved. Mayor Pagliaro reviewed his year as Mayor, noted that there were mainly unanimous votes on important issues that came before council this past year and thanked council for its support during his term as Mayor, particularly their support on the county Transportation corunittee. He then presented each council member with a tile plaque such as now given to commissioners upon retirement from commissions, he noted that aII council members had served on commissions but in times past these plaques were not presented. Council- members were surprised and pleased. Vj-ce Mayor Amstrup presented Mayor Pagliaro with a plaque honoring his year of service as Mayor, and commented that Mayor Pagliaro had brought 21 agencies together to a unanimous consensus on the County Transportation committee. ROTATION OF COUNCIL OFFICERS Mayor Pagliaro opened the floor to nominations for Mayor. Councilwoman Barton nominated Vice Mayor Amstrup, noting that he has well represented the city in the past as Mayor and she knew he would do so again. Councilman Mangini moved that nominations be closed. The motion was seconded and carried unanimouslY. Councilman Pagliaro asked for nominations for Vice Mayor. Mayor Amstrup nominated Councilman Lembi. councilman Mangini moved that nominations be closed. Seconded and carried unanimously. Mayor Amstrup stated he was very proud to be Mayor, he noted that half his family was in the audience as well as many good friends. He introduced his family and ca1led a recess at 7:45 p.m. to celebrate the occasion with cake and champagne in the lobby. The meeting reconvened at 8:1"2 p.m. with aII council members present. ORDINANCE 1381 - EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE 13?5 . REGULATING SECOND STORY ADDfTIONS IN 7,OO 0 IND 10,OOO SF M]NIMUM SIZE LOTS City Attorney reviewed his memo of November 8 in which he requested councif hold public hearing and take action. on October 17 council adopted an interim ordinance to provide for review of second storY additions in hillside areas. The ordinance would expire December 1 and this new ordinance wiII extend the interim ordinance until April 20, 1989, and it could be extended further if needed. This wil-I 289 Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing. There being no co[unents, the hearing was cl-osed. Councilman Lembi moved adoption of ORDINANCE 1381. Seconded by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously by ro11 call vote. ORDINANCE T382 - EXEENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE ].376 - PROHIBITING CREEKSIDE DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION city Attorney reviewed his memo of November 8 which recommended council hold a public hearing and take action. on october 17 council adopted an interim ordinance to prohibit subdivision or development of creekside lots. The interim ordinance expires on December l and this new ordinance wiII extend the interim ordinanceuntil November 20, 1989. Staff expects it will take a year to complete the proposed creek study. This ordinance could be extended one more time if needed. Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the hear j-nqr was closed. Councilwoman Barton moved adoption of ORDINANCE 1382. Seconded by Councilman Mangini, carried unanimously by voice vote. SECOND READING - ORDINANCE ].380 - REGULATING VOLLEYBALL AND AMENDING OTHER REGULATIONS OF PARK USE city Attorney's memo of october 25 recommended council introducethis ordinance to control the number of volleyball nets placed in apark at one time to two, and other technical changes. He recommended adoption after a public hearing. Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the hearing was c Iosed. Councilman Mangini moved adoption of ORDINANCE L380. Seconded by council-man Lembi, carried unanimously by roll caII vote. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT - BfCYCLE RACE ON MAY 21 1989 City Manager reviewed his memo of November 15 in which he recommended council consider a request to hold a bicycle race j-n do\"rntown Burlingame on sunday, May 2l , l-989 f rom 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The course would be posted "no parkinqrr but no towing would be authorized unless the course is physically blocked. Traf f j-c would be a1lowed to circulate except when a specific race or heat was inprogress. The applicant, Gene condon of Burlingame Cyclery, has received approval from 38 businesses or residents along the course. The applicant $rou1d be required to submit a $1 million insuranceliability policy acceptable to city Attorney prior to the event. Council had no problems with approval of this request. Councilman Mangini moved approval , seconded by Councilman Lembi, carried unanimously by voice vote. CITY HALL SPACE PLANNfNG PROPOSAL city Manager reviewed his memo of November 15 which recommendedcouncil direct staff to contract for additional architectural services to finalize the preliminary plan for reducing overcrowdingin city haLl and for preparation of contract documents for bidding next year. This proposal would move the City Attorney and ParkDirector to the City Manager/water office area, as well as the CityClerk. The Building Department would be moved to the Park/Attorneyarea. The water office would move to the Finance area. The esti.mated cost for architectural services and bid documents is $12,500 which is available from existing funds. Councilman Mangini commented this plan would provide for moreefficient offices, he approved of it. provide council and staff time to explore a permanent solution tothis problem. 290 Councilman Pagliaro mentioned that his firm represents the architectfirm but he does not believe they have any pending cases. Council approved proceeding with the City Managerts recommendation. 1989 C]TY COUNCIL CALENDAR city Manager reviewed his memo of october 24 which presented the proposed city council meeting calendar for 1989. Council approved of setting meetings following Monday holidays for wednesday instead of Tuesday; the only remaining question was the Saturday rrcoal Serssj-onrr which was tentatively scheduled for January 21; council agreed to change that date to January 14, 1989. The calendar was r:n.irr:i mously approved. ]NTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1383 M-1 AND C-4 DfSTRICTS LIMITING CAR RENTAL AGENCIES IN THE City Planner's memorandum of November L6 recommended council introduce this ordinance to regulate car rental agencies j-n the M-1 and C-4 districts. The Planning Commission reviewed thj-s issue at its meetlng of october 24 and reviewed an ordinance that would l:i'eeze such businesses and require a use permit for expansion of existing businesses; after discussion, the commission recommended adifferent approach based on conf inj-ng car rental use to the most highway accessible areas and establishing minimum criteria which would eliminate the types of such uses which have or can be the targest enforcement problem. The proposed ordinance would now require a use permit for all car rental businesses except that none r,ic,uld be allowed in the area west of 101. i-:our(:-'i,Iman Pagliaro f e1t that counci.l's disallow any of them. He problems; citsite; he woul new fe1ysdI car rental business, not car rental sites were ains nothing from them,ike to see rental contra direction had been tot to require special permits eyesores and traffic except as needed at a hotelcts \"rritten in the city. councilman Mangini aqreed that council had asked for a limit on any more car rental business. He was not sure this ordinance would gj-ve council control. He mentioned a letter received from an attorney regarding the councilts denial of a traffic allocation to a car rental agency; the attorney noted that council cannot control the car rental traffic now because they will be located in another city. Councilman Lembi thought the limit to one-acre sites for such businesses srould greatly limit them, there are few such large sites left in the industrial area of the city. Councifwoman Barton thought permit requirement would allow adequate control . After more discussi-on, council agreed to discuss further at the next meeting after the public hearing. Councilman Mangini introduced oRDINANCE 1383 for its first reading. CONSENT CALENDAR a. RESOLUTION 105-88 - ACCEPTING POST STANDARDS FOR SELECTION AND TRAfN]NG OF POLICE DISPATCHERS Police Chiefts memo of November 9 recommended approval of the resolution to receive POST reimbursement of training funds. b. RESOLUTION 106-88 - EXTEND]NG TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF SECTION 7.02 OE SAN FRA}ICI SCO WATER DEPARTMENT SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Public Works memo of November 9 recommended council approve this resolution extending the deadline for other cities to adopt resolutions such as this council adopted in August. c. RESoLUTION 107-88 - AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GRAI'.IT FUNDS Park Directorts memo of November 9 recommended council approve this resolution approving application for grant funds under the 291 Park Land Bond Act of 1988 for the Airport Boulevard Bike Path, cP 328. d. RESOLUTTON 108-88 SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR 740-750 WALNUT Public works memo of November 15 recommended council approvethis agreement for the subdivision at 740-750 Walnut. Council approved the parcel map for this subdivision at its meeting of september 6, 1988. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL Finance Director recommended approval of warrants 42L30 - 42585, duly audited, in the amount of $1,116,335.28 and Payroll Checks 87769 - 88474 for the month of october 1988 in the 3-mount of $769,125.73. Councilman Manginj- moved approval of the consent Calendar. by Councilman Lembi, carried unanimously by voice vote. Seconded I{EII IiUSINESS Hotel Tax: council-rdoman Barton commented on the proposed legislation restricting cityrs right to use hotel taxes. She suggested council keep a close eye on this proposal. Airport Runway Expansion: Councilman Lembi inquired if staff has Iearned anything more about the proposal to extend SF airport runways. Councilwoman Barton noted there is a special meeting on December 2 which the city Planner will attend to represent the city. The proposal to extend runway number one would cause more noise in Burlingame. SCHEDULE REVfEW HEARING IBIS HOTEL CLASSES Mayor Amstrup called up for council revi-ew the proposed college classes to be held at the Ibis Hotel. Hearing was scheduled for the December 5 meeting. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Commission Minutes: Beautification, october 6; october 11; Planning, November 14, 1988. Civil service,a b Department Reports: Report, October 31, 1988. Police Report, october 1988; Treasurerrs 1988; Building Inspection Report, october Letter from Bay Area Council regarding need for low-cost housing. Council noted that there are too many agencies meeting on airport .!l.r.t,f.ers. d. Letter from Senator Kopp regarding airport meeting. BROADWAY ARCH PLAOUE Council discussed a memo from the city Manager asking direction on a request from the Broadway Merchants to install a commemorative plaque in the sidewalk for the Broadway Arch sign restoration. Thisplaque (12 by 18 inches) lists several- businesses which donated tothe arch restoration. Past city policy has been to a11ow only smallhistorical plaques which did not include contributor's names. Council noted this request put council j.n an awkward posj-tion, it would have been better if the merchants had consulted with cityprior to ordering a plaque. This is like advertising on a public sidewalk. City could more appropriately install a small plaque to simply note the dates of original and restorative installations, andperhaps the Broadway Merchants as the prime movers of the project.If t.he merchants must use this plaque, perhaps it could be installed on a store front or on private property. Staff wiII notify the merchants of councilrs direction. 292 COI'NTY HOTEL TAX PROPOSAL Mayor Amstrup reviewed a convention Bureau meeting that he and the City Manager had attended where a County proposal for raising hotel taxes to improve the county fairgrounds for conventions was discussed. Councilman Pagliaro asked that a letter opposing this proposal be prepared. Council concurred. Council discussed a recent newspaper article where Supervisor Schumacher referred to Burlingame and South city as obstructing progressi this referred to an occurrence some 10 years ago \^rhen Burlingame and South City were planning convention centers. Mayor Amstrup appointed Councilman Mangini to meet lvith the City Manager, the Mayor and hotel managers to discuss the hotel tax issue. Judith A. Malfatticjt!'Clerk FROM THE FLOOR There were no comments from the floor. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was regularly adjourned at 8:50 p.m.