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Home My WebLink AboutMin - CC - 1986.09.02440 BURLINGAME, Septenber CALIFORNIA 2, L986 CALL TO ORDER A duly on the ca11ed noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council vas above date in the City Hal1 Council Chambers. The meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. by Mayor Victor A. Mangini. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Chief of Pollce, Alfred J. Palmer. ROLL CALL held UAS COUNCILMEMBERS COUNCILMEMBERS MINUTES PRESENT: ABSENT: AMSTRUP, BARTON, LEMBI, MANGINI, PAGLIARO NONE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 18, 1986 were approved. - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON ADDITION ATPUBLIC HEARING 707 WATNUT City Planner reviened her meno of August 25 in which she recommended councj-1 hoJ.d public hearing and take action. Applicant, Tony Garisto is requesting two variances to add a roon and bath over the existing garage at 707 ilalnut. The house was originally buj.1t r+ith a front setback of 14 feet 2 inchesi a variance was granted io 1985 to add a carport at the opposite end of the house from where the present addition is proposed; the carport has not yet been built. The encroachnent of the new addition is greater than that established by the house because the addiLion cantilevers over the existing garage at the front, rear and side. Councilman Pagliaro inquired if he would still need a variance if the overhang were eliminated; City Planner replied yes. Mayor Maagini opened the publ.ic hearing Tony Garisto, 7O7 Walnut, said he was wilLing to eliminate the canti-levers and build a straight wa11; with cantilevered second f1oor, the house only extends three feet into the front setback. Council reviewed with applicant; wondered why the carport had not been built, applicant said the carport was involved with the proposed addition at the other end of the house, he is just cornpleting; the house has three bedrooms currently, and r*ould sti11 be three bedroom ulth this addition; he would like larger bedroom with a bath; why not tear doun wa1ls between existing bedrooms to enlarge; most council members had visited the site and thought this addition would be too large; surYey markers \rere seen on the site, applicant said he had surveyed and property lines appear to be accurate. Speaking in opposition Lras Ramona Martinez and Beatri.ce Walnut Avenue; they objected to loss of privacy, feared would be bui1t, were concerned about the properEy 1ines, history when property uas originally built. Marino of a second unit reviewed Mayor Mangi.ni cl,osed the public hearing. Council discussed briefly and found no justification for variances since there are other alternatives to develop on si.te which do not need a r,ariance; the Planning Commission denial was justified. Councilman Amstrup moved to uphold the Planning Commission decision. Councj.lman Lembi noted he tries to accomnodate homeouners, but there are several alternatives available to the appli-cant. Seconded by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously 5-0 on ro11 call YoEe. It 44L HALLOWEEN TASK I'ORCE City Manager reviewed his memo of August 25, with attached Police Chiefts memo of August 11, recomnending selection of citizens and school representatives for the Halloueen Task Force. Council discussed the list of citizens who attended the meeting last year following the Halloneen incidents. Council suggested the Roberts, Rock, Harnett and Towle families be invited to participate on an Advisory Comnittee to resolve problens the city encountered during Halloween in previous years. Council wanted princj,pals of the three high schools and the intermediate school asked to particiPate as well as School Board member Root who lives in the area. AMUSEMENT PERMIT FOR EL TORITO 1590 BAYSHORE City Attorney revieved his nemo of August 27 j-n rvhich he recommended council grant an amusement permit through January L, 1987. EI Torito would like to have two events on HaLloween and New Years Eve this year. The Chi.ef Building Inspector indicates that this establishment needs to install a sign at t.he front entrance stating that the premises are noL equipped for wheelchair accessibility, he recommended that thj.s be done by September 15, 1986. City Attorney revieued that this building was built before the present requirenents for handicapped accessibility were established. Director of Publi.c Works noted 1t would be a major remodeling job to install access and if they ever remodel it would be required. Councilman Amstrup moved to grant the Seconded by Councilman tembi, carried COMMISSION APPLICATIONS Council acknowledged City Manager I s received by the August 27 deadline. evening for the Traffic, Safety and Commissi-on vacancies. Council ui11 next meeting. memo regarding ap p 1i cat io ns Council had interviewed this Parking, and for the Planning probably make appointments at the permit wi th unan imo us l y the condition above. by voice vote. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilnan Amstrup had a question on item rrg" and Councilman Pagliaro had a question on item rra. rt Regarding rrg, the Broadvay California intersectionrr Councilman Amstrup asked if city would be incurring extra expense in this project by trylng to accomnodate the onner of a project at that intersection. DPW repLied no. Regarding "a, BFI contract," City Manager replied to Councilman Pagliaro thaE this extension is just to establish Ehe same expiration date as other JPA nenbers, any changes in the contract would cone before counci"I. RESOLUTION 97-86 - EXTEND]NG BFI REFUSE COLLECTION FRANCHISE Finance Directorts neno of August 18 recommended council adopt this resolution extending the garbage franchise agreement fron August 31, 1987 to December 3L, L987, RESOLUTION 98-86 - AUTHORIZING CHANGE OF INTERSTATE BANK SIGNATURES WITH FIRSTb Finance Director I s this resolution to Inters tate Bank to memo of revise include August 19 recommended council approve our signature authority with First our neu City Treasurer. RESOLUTION 99-86 GROUP REVISING PERS CONTRIBUTION FOR POA EMPLOYEEc RESOLUTION IOO-86 GROUP REVISING PERS CONTRIBUTION OR PSEA EMPLOYEE Adninistrative Assistant Personnel' s approve these resolutions increasing employee groups. nemo recommended council city contributions for two 'j I a. 412 d RESOLUTION 101_86 - ANZA EARTHWORK AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT ON ESCROW FOR RETENTION JoB 005 Director of Public Worksr memo of August 25 recommended counci-1 approve this agreenent uith Gradeway Construction establishing an escrov account for the 10 percent retention of the Anza BouLevard Earthwork Contract. RESOLUTION LO2-86 - AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR INSPECTION TESTING SERVICES - CALIFORNIA DRIVE REHABILITATION - JOB AND 541 f City Engineer's oeno of August 25 reconmended council approvethis agreement with Testing Engineers in the anount of $9,876. RESOLUTION 103-86 _ AWARDING BID FOR AIRPORT PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS - JOB.*+'/31 BOULEVARD SEWAGE {Director of Public Works nemo of August 28 avard this contract to Al,bay Con6truction $343,000. recommended council in the amounL of RESOLUTION 104-86 - AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICE FOR BROADWAY/CALIFORNIA INTERSECTION - JOB 521 City Engineer's nemo of August 28 recomnended council approye an agreement with DKS Associates in the amount of $86,77O for engj-neering services. Councilwoman Barton moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Secondedby Councilman Amstrup, carried unanimously by voice vote. SCHEDULE APPEAL HEARING Mayor Mangini scheduled an appeal public hearing for Septenber 1986 for Roy Chrj.stianson's garage at L427 Carlos. 15, OLD BUSINESS FIRE SPRINKLERS Councilman Lenbi wondered about the status of the bayfrontbuildingrs compliance with the fire sprinkler 1aws. City noted we have adopted the code and a three year rrclockrr isvithio uhich that building must conply. that staff s end airports avoid a letter in opposition sma11 clains law suits We 11s Far go Manag er running To AB for AB 1801 Councilwoman Barton asked 1801 which appears to helpnoise. Council concurred. ROLLINS ROAD/CHANNING ATLEY Mayor Mangini inqui.red on the status of the Rollins/Channing a1leyclosure. Director of Public Works replied a survey is in process andthen it will be closed. NORTH SOUTH FOOTBALL GAME CounciLwoman Barton expressed her concerns about the behavior of youngpeople attending this game, she said it was a frightening experi-ence and suggested the next ti.me it be a day game. Councilnan Lembi, chairnan of the event for the Rotary C1ub, explained that he had pubLicly apologized to the nelghbors and community at thelast meeting when Councilwoman Barton had been absent. The event is abenefit for the Mid Peninsula Boys and Girls Club; he revier.red the unexpected turnout of unruly youngsters; the Rotary Club is looking into alternaEives. Councilwoman Barton also sympathized the 1as t meeti-ng regarding the noisy him and r+ondered vhat could be done. with the gentleman uho wrote at leaf blowers. She agreed with City Attorney reviewed his GARDEN LEAF BLOhIERS 413 progress in researching the subject and he will be reporting back to council soon. COMMISSION INTBRVIEWS Councilman Amstrup suggested study of the commission interview process. He noted openings would be coming up shortly on other commissions; sometimes council inLerviews the same people for a number of commission openings. Council concurred. Councilman Pagliaro favored sending a letter to Hillsborough about the unpaid sewer bi11s. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS a. Commission Minutes: Library Board, August 20i Planning, August 25; Park and Recreation, August 2L, 1986. b. Letter from Vancouver Expo artist offering sculpture for sale. Councj.lnan Amstrup suggested city write back, thanks but no thanks. c. Proclamation: CoasL hleek and Coastal Cleanup Duy, Septenber 20 1986. d e Letter from Quentin Kopp property tax for forelgn Planning Department Notice of minor from parking and side yard setback ANONYMOUS LETTERS regarding unfairness of exemption from consulates. Department. variance Letter and peLition from residents of Winchester and Corbitt Drives regarding the North South Game. Letter from Flrst Presbyterian Church thanking Firef ob nodification for at 2018 Ray Drive. Councilman Amstrup noted an blowers, although he agreed sign their name. anonymous letter wi-th the subject the garden leaf people would re gar ding he wished ADJOURNMENT The meeting uas regularly adjourned at 8225 p.m udirh A. MalfaL l-City Clerk LIBRARY BOARD MEETING TIME Counci-lman Pagliaro noted the Library Board met at 9:30 a.m. He felt meetings should be held in evenings to accommodate public participa- tion. City Manager noted due to the small number of members on the Board at this Lime due to vacancies it is difficult to get a quorum. Regular meetings are held in the late afternoon. HILLSBOROUGH