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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1985.01.09199 STAFF PRESENT: ARGYRES, COLEMAN, K]RKUP, I4ONROE, PALMER, WAGNER, RIDDLE USE OF CITY PARK]NG LOT C FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PARKING STRUCTURE AS CONDITION OF OFFICE CONDOMININIUI',l CONVERSION,33O PRIMROSE ROAD. The City Manager briefly reviewed the proposal before the city by J.R. Rodjne on behalf of the property owner at 330 Prjmrose Road, This proposal cal led for construction and dedication of a parking structure on City Parking Lot C as a condjtion of an office condominium conversion permit. Mayor Martin indicated that he felt the key issue was outl ined in the staff neport in that the proposal would provide additiona'l parking downtown, without increased demand, at minimal cost to the city. The basic question is whether or not the city desires parking structures on public land downtown. Councilman Amstrup indicated that he felt there was a bjgger picture than just the proposal as presented. He felt thatit raises the issue of off-site parking and that we need to ask for community, not just merchant, opinion as to whether or not structures should be built jn our downtown area. Councilwoman Barton indicated that she felt that we must be careful not to destroy the "charm" of downtown. Councilman Pagl iaro agreed with Councilwoman Barton and sajd that he had no problem with structures, per se, but was definitely against the current proposal . Councilman Mangini felt that we need to receive public input on the question. After discussion, the council agreed that we shou'l d refer the pol icy question of whether or not the city desires park- ing structures on public land downtown to the Traffjc, Parking and Safety Commissionto hold public hearings and report back to council. Staff was instructed to pre- pare guidel ines for the proposed study and hearings by the commission which councilwill review at its next regular meeting. Its basic issues include community desir-ability, size, type, height, location, setbacks, and cost. The study should focus on the general policy question and not the current proposal for Parking Lot C. After the cornmission receives the guide)ines, it should hold public "town hall" meetings as necessary within a time table established by the council. 2. SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM Recreation Director Wagner and Brock Riddle outl ined for council a proposed two- day-a-week Senior Nutrition Program in cooperation with the county at the Recrea- tion Center. Council all agreed that the program as outl ined was acceptable and a good idea. Council requested that we publicize the program widely, includingat churches, and report to councjl approximately sixty days after its beginning as to its acceptance. The formal agreements with the county concerning the programwill be on the January 21 Regular Council Meeting agenda. 3. AVAILABILITY OF PERSHING SCHOOL SITE FOR PURCHASE 4. FEASIBILITY STUDY OF CONFERENCE/CONVENT]ON CENTER Councilman Amstrup reviewed with council some conventjon bureau data concerningthe amount of meeting space currently in Burlingame or under construction. It was the consensus of the council that a iarge amount of meeting space will beavailable shortly and the city has no current interest in a co nfeience/ convent io ncenter. Councilman Amstrup indicated he felt that the study has served a purposein identifying the potential costs of a center. C]TY OF BURL]NGAI,IE CITY COUNC]L STUDY MEETING JANUARY 9, I985 Mayor R. David Martin convened the Study Meeting of the Burlingame City Councilin Conference Room B of City Hall at 8:08 p.m. PRESENT: C0UNCILMEMBERS AMSTRUP, BARTON, l.4ANGINI , MARTIN, PAGLIARO ABSENT: None I Councilwoman Barton, Counci lmen Amstrup, lt4angini, and Pagliaro all indicated that we should explore the possibiiity of purchasing th.is site from the school district. lYayor l4artin asked how we intend to use the site. Council wished to djscuss thisat a later time. Staff was directed to notify the school distrjct of our interestin the property according to the Education Code requirements concerning purchaseof surpl us school property. 200 5. JOINT POI{ERS AGREEMENT/NARCOTICS TASK FORCE Chjef Palmer brief'ly reviewed the proposal for a Joint Powers Agreement forming a Narcotics Task Force under the direction of a Board of Directors. Councilman Pagliaro indicated that due to the liability exposure, he would prefer that the ciiy contribute dollars and not men. The City Attorney indicated that the 1iabi1]ty insurance is stil.l under review by the various city attorneys. It was the council's feel ing that we should proceed with participating in the task.force-and_that we attempl to deal with the liability questjon. Councj] approved Chief Palmer's request to assign a person to the task force for organization purposes starting in early February. 6. MORRELL/CAROLAN DRAINAGE IMPROVEIYENT ALTERNATIVES The Public Works Director reviewed with council the various alternatives on this project and the problems encountered with obtaining Southern Pacific. right-of- way-and the potential costs. It was the counciI's feeling that we should proceed with "Alternative Two" which would result in a redesign of the project moving with pipes where possible into Carolan Avenue property on city right-of-way and utiliie Southern iracific right-of-way as necessary. The estimated cost of the project would increase to approximately to $840,000. 7. RECLASSIFICATION--STREET/SEt^lER LEADI^,IORKER Staff briefly reviewed with council the recommendation cu rrent 1y- vacant position of Leadworkerin the Street new class'if ication of Supervisor due to the workload. with this request and approved the reclassification. that we recl ass i fy a and Sewer Division to a Counci I had no problem The Public Works Director briefly reviewed with council the status of this study including a series of upcoming meetings for elected officials and the public. A numben-of council indicated-that they will try to attend a January 30 meeting at San Bruno City Hall at 7:30 p'm. Staff will prepare g packet of the.most recent information on the study for the council. Council then discussed at length the problems with the various alternative a1 ignments for any type of mass transit including aerial or at-grade operations. 8. STATUS REPORT SCR.74 PENINSULA IIASS TRANSIT STUDY CLOSED SESS]ON--ADJOURNI4ENT The counci I personnel . adjourned the The Executi ve Study Sess i on at 9:36 Session was adjourned Executive Sessi on onp.m at . to an 9:41 p.m Judith A. Malfatti City Clerk -l 4 vhrkb