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BURLINGAME,
May 4,
CALIFORNI A
L987
CALL TO ORDER
A duly
on the
ca11ed
noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held
above date in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting was
to order at 7234 p.m. by Mayor Gloria H. Barton.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by City Clerk, Judith A. Malfatti.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCIL},IEMBERS ABSENT :
Mayor Barton introduced
MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular
of April- 22, l9B7 were
AMSTRUP, BARTON, LEMBI, MANGINI, PAGLIARO
NONE
the new editor of the Boutique & Villager.
Meeting of ApriL 20, 1987 and Lhe Study Meeting
approved.
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PUBLIC
TURNS
HEARING SECOND READING ORDINANCE L342 PROHIBITING CERTAIN
]NTO PARKING SPACES
City Attorney reviewed his memo of April 2 in which he recommended
council hold public hearing and take action. This ordinance will
prohibit persons from turning across traffic to park in a diagonal
space on the opposite side of the street in Lhe business districts.
At the present time, the district attorneyts office will not prosecute
a ticket for u-turns because these turns into parking spaces are not
conplete u-turns.
Mayor Barton opened the public hearing. There being no comments' the
hearing was closed.
Councilman Amstrup moved adoption of ORDINANCE L342. Seconded by
Councilman Mangini, carried unanimously 5-0 by ro11 call voLe.
PUBLIC HEARING L987 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM, JOB 7LO - RESOLUTION
4L-87 ORDERING ABATEMENT
Director of Public Works reviewed his memo of ApriL 28 in uhich he
recommended council hold public hearing and take action. He presented
a list of the properties which had been posted and notified of this
hearing. After hearing any protests, council should order the
abatemenL of weeds and rubbish.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE L344 SMOKING
City Attorney reviewed his memo of ApriL 27 in which he recommended
council inLroduce this.ordinance for its first reading and set public
hearing for May 18. Council has been studying the smoking control
ordinance for several weeks. Under this ordinance smokj-ng in city
facilit.ies is prohibited during public meetings, in waiting rooms,
lobbies and public hallways of city buildings, and separate smoking
areas can be designated. Smoking is also prohibited in other public
places. In restaurants seating over 50 persons at least 50 percent of
the seating must be nonsmoking. Every private place of employmenL
must develop a smoking policy within 90 days, but violations rdi11 not
be enforced by the city. Signs must indicate the location of
Mayor Barton opened the public hearing. There being no public
comments, the hearing was closed.
Councilman Mangini moved adoption of RES0LUTI0N 4L-87, 0rdering
Abatement of Weeds and Rubbish. Seconded by Councilman Lembi, carried
unanimously.
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nonsmoking areas. He also included a survey of the number ofrestaurants with seating under and over 50.
Councilman Mangini introduced ORDINANCE L344 for its first readi
TRAFFIC ALLOCATIONS - MAY L987
City Planner reviewed her memo of ApriL 28 in which she recommen
council review the request and take action. The Carruf Corporatreceived a BCDC permit to build a 559 room hotel on their nine asite at 350 Airport Boulevard on June 19, 1986. BCDC approval
commenced the one year planning approval. Since the applicantsjust commencing preparaLion of p1ans, submittal of final plans bL9, L9B7 are unlikely. Therefore they need an extensi-on from co
of their traffic allocation, and an extension from Planning Com
of the Planning approval. Carruf plans to subnit plans by Augus
L987. She reviewed the construction schedule.
Councilman Pagliaro was concerned about the numerous extensions
to this project. He questioned a representatj.ve of the applican
Franz Boncodino, who reviewed t,he need for an extension for this
multi-mi11ion do11ar project; in response to Pagliarofs question
the stage in plans at this time, applicant noted they have start
working drawings.
Councilnan Mangini moved approval of the extension to the traffi
allocation for Carruf. Seconded by Councilman Lembi, carried
unani-mously by voice vote.
AMUSEMENT PERMITS.AMF A C HOTEL GRANTED. MARRIOTT CONTINUED
City Attorney reviewed his memos of April 9 and noted the Marrio
requested a continuance to the next meeting in order for Steve
Sharple, General Manager of Marriott, to be present. Council gr
a continuance for Marriott and proceeded with the Amfac request,.
Attorney noted Amfac does not have valet parking.
Councilman Pagliaro moved to grant an amusement permit to Amfac
the provision thaL they do not charge fees for any valet parking
t,hey might institute. Seconded by Councilman Lembi, carried
unanimously by voice vote.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE UESTS FOR UPCOMING EVENTS AND BROADWAY BA NER
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City Manager reviewed his memo of April 27 in which he recommend
council review the request for (1) a semi-permanent banner at th
Camino end of Broadway, he noted this would not comply with city
code, (2) accept cancellation of ttI Love Burlingame D.ytt and con
the Chamber idea of moving this celebration to the new bayfront
at Embassy Suites Hotel, and (3) approve certain sidewalk sales
sidewalk art sales.
1. Broadway Banner: Karen K"y, Director of Chamber of Commerc
clarified that the Broadway merchants would like to place a bann
over Broadway for special sales and holidays, that it would not
there all the time.
Mayor Barton had concerns about the banner; it would be commerci
does not comply with city sign code; if council al1ows this, the
Burlingame Avenue merchants may also want it.
0ther council members wanted to see a schedule for when the bann
would be displayed. City Manager noted that banner permits are
scheduled one year in advance so there may be conflicts.
Ann Parsons, representing Broadway merchants, commented that the
attempting to improve the street and have done quite a bit; they
consider Broadway the gaLeway to Burlingame; they want people to
welcome and come back to shop. They would like to put the banne
one week prior to promotions and during holidays.
Council continued this requesL and asked for a schedule for hang
the merchant I s banner, schedule for other groups which use banne
and for background on use of banners and permits for banners.
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2. "I Love Burlingame Dayrr: Councilman Amstrup noted the Chamber
should get a ci.ty Amusenent Permit if they hold this event in aprivate State park; events like this could require extra police
coverage; concern about other groups using the park. Staff noted
Enbassy Suj-tes Hotel is in charge of this park; it is State 1and,
leased by Embassy. Council wondered if the Embassy staff was ar*are of
city concerns with the use of this park and suggested they be
inforned.
Councilman AEstrup moved to grant the eventa requested by the Chanber
with provision that if rrI Love Burlingame Day'r is held in Wooley Park
they be requi-red to get Amusement Pernit. Seconded by Councilman
Mangini, carri-ed 4-0 with Councilnao Pagliaro abstaining because he
was unclear on uhether city could requi-re a permit for activities in
this park or who had juri.sdicti.on over it..
CONSENT CALENDAR
CounciLman Pagliaro requested discussion of item ttb. Chamber Sublease
of Train Station.rr He noted there is no provision for liability
insurance in the attached contract. Staff said the cityrs agreement
wiEh the State, which is incorporated by reference in thls contract
before council tonight, does have adequate provisions for liability
insurance in Lhe amount of $500,000. Pagliaro asked that this item be
delayed to the next neeting in order for staff to bring back the
ent.ire contract with State. Council agreed,
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1345 - MAKING CLERICAL AMENDMENTS TO
THE WEED ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
City Clerk's neno of April 27 recommended council adopt an
ordinance to make clerical changes in the cityrs weed abatement
lavs to reflect current practice. The code was adopted in 1948
and there have been several changes in city and staEe procedures
r+hich have never been j.ncorporated into our code.
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SUBLEASE OF TRAIN STATION REMOVED
DENIAL OF CLAIM: PACIFIC BELL
City Attorney recomnended denial.
Councilman Man g ini, moved approvalexception of item trb.rt Seconded
unanimously by voj-ce vote.
of the Consent Calendar with the
by Councilman Lembi , carried
OLD BUSINESS - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councilman Anstrup suggested council discuss areas of transporation
needs at an upcoming meeting in order to give input to the County
Transpgrtation Commj-tteets public hearings. Staff will pl-ace on thenext regular agenda. Councilnan Pagliaro noted he attended the first
meeting in Redwood City and felt a cou[ci1 member should attend all
these meetings.
NEW BUSINESS AB 2190
Councilman Pagliaro suggested council write
legislative connittee members in opposition
district elections. Council agreed.
our legislators and the
thi s proposal requiring
to
to
3. Sldewalk Sales: Karen (ey noted the Broadway merchants have
requested a July 18 and 19 sideualk sale during the same dates as the
Burlingane Avenue sidewalk art sale on July 17, 18, and 19.
Burlingame Avenue merchants also request a sidewalk sale on August 14
and 15. The community dinner is tentatively scheduled for october 10
and a business tour is scheduled for Novenber.
PARKING
Mayor Barton asked that the Traffic Commission look at installing
diagonal parking on Park Road 1n the area between Howard andBayswater. Mayor Barton had also received complaints about residentsbeing ticketed for parking in front of their homes in tr+o hour zones.
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Staff noted the residents ask for two hour parking to keep emplofrom parking on their streets, but fail to remember that Lrre p.tlimits would apply to everyone, even residents. Barton requesteLhe Traffic Conmission look at Lhe possibility of parking permitpeople affected.
SET REVIEW HEARINGS
Councilman Pagliaro called up for council review theCommission action on: (1) the lights at Arata MotorCalifornia, and (2) the Auto Sales at 1028 Carolan.
Planning
Sa1es, 150
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Commission MinuLes: Civil Servj-ce, MarchRecreation, ApriL 23; Planning, ApriT 27,
10; Park and
L987 .
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Letter from San Francisco SupervisorCaltrain services.Harry Britt regarding
Letter from Mayor commending Chris LundquistScout.on becoming an
Letter from City of Rolling
A81608, unsafe vehicles.
Hi11s Estate asking support of
Chief of Police will report back to council on this legislation.
1500 block of Burlingame Avenue
to vandalism.
Task Force regarding allowing se
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was
h. Letters from Chamber of Commerce re budget and servic
Area 01ympics.1 Letter from ABAG asking support for
Council determined to support this
Petition from residents offor more police patrol due
f Hou sing
Mayor Barton asked that staff
apartments to houses.
inform this committee of cityrs
Mayor Barton noted that council is getting these letters tootake action, the hearing on this bill is tomorrow. councilindifferent to SB705 and supported S8735.
Letter from County
or granny unit,s.
g. Letter from Senator Kopp requesLing support of SB705 and SB
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a Bay
issue.
District regarding ajLetter from Mosquito Abatement
channel near Rollins Road.
Director of
notified to
Councilman Pagliaro also inquired about, a complaintLorton about dlrty water. DirecLor of Public Worksperson, problem was caused by work on the Peninsula
FROM THE FLOOR
Elizabeth Rose11, resident of the 1500 block
asked that somethj-ng be done abouL employees
drainag
Public Works responded that the property owners haveclean ditch.
BRITT LETTER
Councilnan Pagliaro revi-ewed the letter from SF Supervisor Brittsaying the move of Caltrain Station would only be temporary andbe replaced when funds become available. IIe asked City Attorneyexplore lega1 means Lo prohibit San Francisco moving the stationMayor Barton noted she had written San Francisco and had asked ocities to do sor she hoped more would.
I,JATER COMPLAINT
from a reside
had talked to
water main.
of Burlingame Avenue
parking all day on h
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for
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street, Other people from that block were present and had experienced
vandalism a1so. Alice Wei, circulator of the petition, told of
problems she has experienced, partlcularly between the hours of 10 and
11 p.m, and on weekends. Amy Wei noted vandalisn to her car and thaE
she is frightened by these youths.
Council discussed vith residents at length; litter and
to come from Burger Klngl seems to be a specific group
to catch these young people in the act of vandalizing;
of operation should be reduced at Burger King.
youngsters seem
of kids; need
perhaps hours
Karen Key noted the rest rooms at Burger King are being used by kids
for other purposes; they enter from the rear and are not customers of
that restaurant. Council wondered if the rear doors of Burger (ing
could be kept closed after certain hours.
Chief of Police noted patrols have
the residents that city vri11 watch
been increased. Council assured
this area c10se1y.
CLOSED SESSION
Council adjourned to a closed session at 8:52 p.n. on Burlingame/
Hillsborough pending litigation, property negotiations for the Bowling
A1ley site, and Labor Negotiations.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m
udith A. Mal fat tCity Cl erk