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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
September 2!, L987
CLOSED SESSION LI TI GATI ON
A closed session regarding the Hillsborough sewer litigation was held
in Conference Room A of City Ha11 prior to the regular meeting. The
closed session began at 7:00 p.m. with al1 council members presenE and
adjourned to the regular meeting aL 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was
above date in the City HaII Council Chambers. The meetinB
to order at 7!38 p.m. by Mayor Gloria H. Barton.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Director of Public Works, Ral-ph Kirkup.
ROLL CALL
held
was
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COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBERS
MINUTES
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
AMSTRUP, BARTON, LEMBI, MANGINI, PAGLIARO
NONE
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 8, 1987 were approved.
Mayor Barton noted the presence of representatives of BFI who were
also going to the Redwood City Council Meeting thls evening. She
changed the order of the agenda to accommodate their early departure.
RESOLUTION 99-87 - AUTHORIZING
FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION
AGREEMENT FOR RENEI,JAL OF BFI FRANCHISE
City Manager reviewed the Finance Directorts memo in which he
recommended council approve the uniforn franchise agreement, including
a three cent reduction in residential rates for garden service pickup,
and authorize the cityrs payment of garden service disposal costs. In
late 1985, council authorized staff to pursue a joint bidding process
for garbage collection services using the South County Transfer
Station Joint Powers Authority as the vehicle to handle the bidding
process. Council also directed staff to continue negotiations with
the current provider, Browning f'erris Industries (BFI). Finance
Director Rahn Becker worked on two comnittees, one to develop a
uniform franchise, and another to negotiate uith BFI. The new
agreement provides for a seven year term until September 30, L994i it
may be extended for not more than two additional one year extensionsi
the city must provide BFI with two years noLice of intenE not Eo
extend agreement; and rates are frozen until September 30, 1989. The
agreement includes one monthly garden pickup at no cost to rate Payer.
Council questions: does agreement include the fa11 and spring cleanup,
Mayor Barton noted it is inportant that city provide this service,
Clty Manager said one cleanup is paid for by BEI and one paid for by
the rate payers ; provisions for insurance, BFI is self insured,
Finance Director noted they would be required to provlde evldence of
sel f j.nsurance; are there provisions for recycling.
Lino Valbusa, BFI, confirmed his firm is self insured, with
umbrella policy which will rernain in effect for the life of
contracti the firm will begin curbside recycling next year;
with city to provide for a fa11 cleanup service this year.
anthis
wi 11 work
Mayor Barton thanked Finance Director for his efforts.
Councilraan Amstrup moved adoption of RESOLUTION 99-87 Approving
Agreement for Franchlse with BFI. Seconded by Councilman Mangini,
carried unanimously by ro11 call vote.
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PUBLIC
FOR AN
SETBACK AND PARKING
The City Planner reviewed her nemo of September 14 in which she
recommended council hold public hearing and take action. The
applicants, Neil and Nancy Dobson, are requesting two variances for a
second story addition to their hone, The addition will expand the
existing two bedroom house to a three bedroon plus den house, one
variance is needed for a four foot side setback so the second f l"oor
addition can be placed over the existing wall of the garage at the
front of the house. The second variance is for parking because the
existing house provides one covered parking space behind the front
setback (two spaces would be required). The Planning Comnission
approved the variances at its meeting of August 24.
Mayor Barton opened the public hearing.
Neil Dobson, applicant, spoke of his family's need for rnore rooml is
only two bedroom house, have two growing daughters, addition was very
carefully planned to look like the house was built that way and not tolook like an addition, they have no intention of using the den as afourth bedroom, in fact they are removing all closets in that room.
Nancy Dobson thanked council nembers for visiting the site and saidthe neighbors all support their project.
A neighbor al 7T5 Burlingame Avenue spoke in favor, noting parking is
a problem on their street due to the Recreation Center but the
neighbors accept that and there is roon to park another car in the
applicantrs driveway. Most houses on their block are two story and
the proposed second story setback will look better.
Mayor Barton cfosed the public hearing.
Councilman Amstrup noted he had ca1led this project up for review
because of concern about possible use of den as bedroom and parking
concerns but after visiting the site he had no problems in approving
it since his question about a fourth bedroom have been answered.
Councilman Lembl moved to uphold the Planning Commissionrs approval
with condition and including the findings of the staff report.
Seconded by Counci-Iman Mangini, carried unanimously by ro11 ca1l, vote.
PUBLIC HEARING - SECOND READING - ORDINANCE 1351 . AMENDING BUILDING
CODE FOR FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
Director of Publlc Works revi.ewed the Senior Civil Engineer's memo of
September 2 in which he recommended that council hold public hearing
and adopt the ordinance. This ordinance provides for technical
changes as mandated by the Federal Flood Insurance Administration and
relates to building and land developnent requirenents to prevent or
reduce flood damage.
Councilman Lembi wondered if
Director replied no.
the flood area map uas being rnodif ied.
Mayor Barton opened the public hearing, There being no comnents, the
hearing uas cLosed.
HEARING - REVIEW OF VARIANCES FOR SIDE YARD
ADDITION TO HOUSE AT 716 BURLINGAME AVENUE
Councilman
Councilnan
REPAIR OF
MERCHANTS
Arostrup moved adoption of 0RDINANCE 1351. Seconded by
Lembi, carried unanimously by ro11 call vote.
BROADWAY ARCH
A SS OCI AT] ON
AND ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM BROADWAY
Public Works Director reviewed his memo of September 17 in which he
recomnended council determine whether to proceed with the repair work
bid by Be1l Electrical Signs in the amount of $4,29L.35, or redesign
and rebid Ehe project to repair and relocate the sign to its new
pernanent location given the upcomlng inEersection improvement. The
costs of the redesign could add $10-15,000 to the current repair
costs. Directorts recommendation was to redesign and rebid the
project which should be completed in early 1988. Council should also
take action to accept the donation of $5,000 from the Broadway
Merchants Assocj-ation for repair of the arch.
Lt7
Councilmembers agreed with the Directorts recommendation. Mayor
Barton thanked the Broadway Merchants and their representative,
Parsons, for their donaLion. She also thanked the S0S committee
its previous donation to thi s project.
Annfor
Councilman AmsLrup moved to proceed with the second alternative, to
redesign and rebid the project, and to accept the donation of $5,000
fron the Merchants. Seconded by Councilman Pagliaro, carried
unanimously by Yoice vote.
RENEWAL OF AMUSEMENT PERMIT FOR CHEEKS 1306 BAYSHORE
City Attorney reviewed his nemo of September 15 in which he
recomnended council renew Ehe Anusement Permit for a period of 120
days for the male reyue at Cheeks. Police report no problems with
thi s activity.
Counci-lman AmsLrup moved approval of
recomnended. Seconded by Co unc i lmanvoice vote.
the renewal for Cheeks as
PagIiaro, carried unanimously by
SCHEDULE INTERVIEW FOR LIBRARY BOARD VACANCY
Councilmen Amstrup and Pagliaro, the interview team, desired to
interview all the applicants as too long a time period has passed
since they were last interviewed. City Manager will attempt to
schedule these interviews.
Staff reviewed for council" the procedure for applications being kept
on file for one year; that applicants are notified when someone is
appointed and are Ehanked for applying.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilnan Pagliaro asked removal of item "d (4) Denial of claim for
Stuart Bacon. rr
ESTABLISHING WASTE WATER RATESINTRODUCTION OF
AND CHARGES FOR
ORDINANCE 1352
87-88
Public Works Director's memo of SepEenber 16 recommended
adopt an ordinance establishing the proposed sewer rates
88 beginning wit.h the water readings on or after November
1987 ,
councilfor 87-
1,
RESOLUTION lOO-87 - AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR REPAIR SERVICES
FOR CITY FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Finance Director t s nemo of Septenber
approve thls agreement with Ace Fire
servicing of fire extinguishers.
14 reconnended council
Equipment for the an nua 1
c RESOLUTION IOl-87 - APPROVING AND
LANDS OT NEWSOM FROM HILLSBOROUGH
ORDERING THE REORGANIZATION OF
TO BURLINGAME
City Attorneyts memo of SepLember 15 recommended council approve
the transfer of lands belonging to Newsom from the Town of
Hillsborough to the City of Burlingame. Under LAFCo laws this is
considered an uninhablted annexation and may only be denied if a
majority protest is received from persons living in the area
being annexed; this being a single owner annexatlon, LAFCo has
authorized the annexation to be approved by the city without
formal notice and hearing. Previously, council has passed a
resolution approving tax transfer.
J0ANNE VAN HoRN; (3) RON
COLLEEN CHAPMANAND BARBARA HECTEMAN i (4) removed:
(2)
(s)
City Attorney recommended denials.
City Manager reviewed his nemo of September 17 i.n which he noted there
are seven applicants for the vacancy and suggested council interview
the two new applicants, as council already interviewed the others.
a.
b.
d. DENIAL 0F CLAIMS: (1) JANE 0'NEAL;
t1B
e RESOLUTION LO2-87
2740 EL PRADO
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR
Senior Civil Engineer t s memo
approve the Final Parcel Map
improvements.
September L6 recommended
the Agreement for creek
of
and
council
channe 1
f AUTHORIZATION OF
AS RECOMMENDED BY
CHANGE IN PARKING TIME LIMITS ON LORTON AVENUE
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Traffic Engineer I s memo of September L7 recommended council
approve the recommendation of Traffic Commission that six 10 hour
meters be changed t.o two hour meters along the east side of
Lorton south of Howard Avenue.
AUTHORIZE
PAGEANT
DONATION TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE MISS BURLINGAME
Chamber of Commerce letter of September L4 requested city
participation in the Miss Burlingane Scholarship Pageant in the
amount of $437.50.
h RESOLUTION 103-87
RESURFACING JOB
AWARDING BID FOR POLICE STATION PARKING LOT
721
City Engineer I s memo of SepLember
the bid for repairs to Raymond J.
amount of $8,645.
76 recommended council award
Bragato Incorporated in Lhe
1 RESOLUTION IO4_87
REPAIRS JOB 634
AI{ARDING BID FOR EMERGENCY PUMP STATION
Senior Civil Engineer I s memo
award the bid for repairs to
$11,840.
of September 15 recommended council
Monterey Mechanical in the amount of
j hIARRANTS AND PAYROLL
Finance Director recommended approval of Warrants 36334 3672L,
duly audited, in the amount of $1,363,44L.64 and Payroll Checks
77638 78352 for the month of August L9B7 in the amount of
$7 45,468.88.
Councilman Mangini moved approval of t.he
exception of the removed item. Seconded
carried unanimously by voice vote.
ConsenE Calendar with the
by Councilman Amstrup,
REMOVED CONSENT ITEM
Councilman Pagliaro questioned the denial of the claim of Stuart
Bacon. City Attorney responded he has been communicating with the
claimant; this was a illegaI sewer connection which Lhey were told to
plug. Pagliaro wondered when Lhe claim was filed; he requested this
item be put over t o t.he next meeti-ng.
OLD BUSINESS POWER OUTAGES
Mayor Barton noted council had received letters from PG&E which has
been investigating the power outages that were mentioned during the
public hearing at the last meeting. Staff will send copy of the PG&E
letter to the person who complained.
TROUSDALE PARKING LOT
Councilman Amstrup inquired why there was 50 cent parking charge in
Lhe 1ot at end of Trousdale. Staff responded that the 1ot belongs
San Francisco tr{ater Department; at one time the lot was to be used
parking for an expansion of an adjacent medical building which was
never done; apparently it. is now being used for parking at the
Millbrae train station. Staff will inquire further.
NEI{ BUSINESS GARBAG E 0 N S KYLINE
tofor
Councilman Mangini inquired if BFI will be picking up garbage from
g.
,+
119
Skyline. Staff did not belleve so. Mangini wondered if city couldprovide some receptacles for trash in that area.
Councilnan Lembi inquired whether the street called Bloomfield is a
Road or a Drive; his daughter noticed that at one end the street sign
says Road and at the other end it says Drive; his neighbors all refer
to it as Bloomfield Road. Staff will correct.
CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
Mayor Barton noted there was a City Selection Committee neeti,ng at
which a representative to the Criminal Justice Council would be
appointed. She asked if council had any recommendations, council had
no preference betrreen the two candidates.
a Commission Minutes l
Service , August I1;
September L4, 1987.
Traffic, Safety, Parking, August 13; Civil
Beautification, September 4; Planning,
Two letters from Vernon Howard
anateur rad io antenna.
regarding the denial of his
c
d
Memo from City
Police Report,
LETTERS FROM VERNON
Selection Committee regarding upcoming meeting.
August 1987.
HOWARD
City Attorney commented upon the two letters. one Letter requested
revision in the minutes; Cj,ty Attorney noted the minutes nerely
reflect discussion at the meeting and cannot be changed to include
what someone wishes had been said. The tape recording of the meeting
provides documentation of exactly what was said. The other letter
asks for reconsideration of council action; courts have held t hat
decisions on quasi judicial acts such as this permit can not be
reconsi-dered.
Vernon Howard was present in the audience and objected, he said the
resolution council adopted was not legaJ-1y binding; he presented
another letter to councll-; he stated that he wanted the minutes to
reflect that he was not heard.
Councilman Mangini moved to deny the request for reconsideration of
Howardrs appeal. Seconded by Councilman Amstrup, carried unaninouslyby ro11 call vote.
FROM THE FLOOR
There were no other comnents from the floor.
ADJOURNMENT
Judith A. MalfCity Clerk
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BLOOMFIELD DRIVE OR ROAD
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
b.
The meeting was regularly adjourned at 8:32 p.m.