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CALL TO ORDER
A duly
on the
calIed
noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was
above date in the City Hal1 Council Chambers. The meetingto order at 7:30 p.n. by Vj.ce Mayor Gloria H. Barton.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by City Manager, Dennis Argyres.
ROLL CALL
COUNCI LMEMBERS
BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
October 6, 19 86
A}lSTRUP, BARTON, LEMBI, PAGLIARQ
MANGINI
held
was
PRESENT:
ABSENT:COUNCI LMEMBERS
MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Septenber 15, 1986 were approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON THREE SPECIAL
PERMITS AND TWO VARIANCES TO LEGALIZE A SPA ROOI'{ AND DETACHED GARAGE
AT 1255 BERNAL - RESOLUTION 110-86 - APPROVING TWO VARIANCES
City Planner reviewed her memo of october 6 in which she reconmended
council hold public hearing and take action. The appli.cant, Kay
Bradley, 1s requesting three special pernits and two variances to
reEai.n a spa room and detached garage built by the preyious ownerwithout zoning or building permits. The property has a cottage at the
rear which is nonconforming but predates the current prohibition of
second dwelling units in the R-1 zone. Tno variances are needed to
retain the additlons, one for rear yard setback and one for si-de yard
setback. Three special permiEs are also required, tuo for failure toprovide a four foot clearance betrreen the cottage and the new garage
and beUween the garage the main house; the third permit is for an
oversize accessory structure. The Planning Connission approved the
two variances and denied the three special permits, requiring the
renoval of the rear ten feet of the garage thus reducing the size of
the structure and complying uith the required four foot eeparations.
Vice Mayor Barton opened t.he public hearing.
Kay Bradley, applicant, noted she had not bought the property "as isrl
as staEed in the staff report if that inplied that she accepted any
problems uith the property. She had been unavare of any problems.
Councilmaa Amstrup noted she had a professional appraisal and that 1treported no problens with the property, he questioned the capabilityof this appralser. Bradley stated the appraiser had told her to
quest j.on the forner orrrner about building pernits and the former ownerhad stated he merely closed in a carport and dj-dnrt need permits.
Vj.ce Mayor Barton cl,osed the public hearing.
Councj.lman Pagliaro said he had visited the eitc and was concernedabout fire safety with buildings built so close together. He hopedthere was some way to help this property owner because thesevi.olations uere not her f aul,t. He wondered if she could leave the slabfloor if the garage wal1 was moved as suggested by Planning. CityPlanner replied yes.
Councilman Amstrup wished there
owner for these violations. He
concerns for fire safety.
was
had
some way to
called this
penalize the former
up because of his
Councilman Lembj- stated he would like to see costs kept to a minimumfor the neu owner and would support the Planning Commission action.
Council revieued with staff the nethod of noviag garage wa11 andleaving slab. 0ne hour fire wal1 requirements are necessary on sideyard garage walJ-, but j-f rear garage wal1 is moved as reconmended fire
valL yould not be necessary at rear wa1l; fire wa11 cannot be required
for the cottage because it is existing, built vhen the house vas
built.
Councilman Lernbi. moved to uphold the Planning Commission action
adoption of RES0LUII0N 110-86. Seconded by Councilnan AEstrup,
carried unanimously 4-0 on ro11 call vote, Mayor Mangini being
by
absent.
REMOVAL OE ELM TREES AT NEW AUTO DEALERSHIP ANITA ROAD
City Manager reviewed the Park Directorts memo of October 1in nhich
he reconmended council hold public hearing and take action. In July
the City Attorney recej"ved a request to remove 9 elm trees on Anita
Road in front of a new auto dealership. The request nas referred to
the BeautificaEion Commission. The Commission agreed to the removal
of two trees provided the applicant bear the expense of pruning the
remaining trees to city specifications. The Park Director and the
applicant uere presenE.
Vice Mayor Barton opened the publj.c hearing.
Richard Corso, representing Putnam, revi-ewed the odd size of the loti
auto nanufacturerts requirenents for certain amount of space for an
auto dealership are net by having second floor parking; location of
ramp a11ows most parking sPaces; concern about hazards of sidewalks
raised by trees; willing to replace trees with another species.
Councilman Pagliaro asked the architect George Avanessian if he was
aware of the irees when plans were drawn, if plans showed location of
trees; Park Director Quadri noted city uas not avare that they vanted
to remor,e all trees; Director of Public Works said they vere notified
they vould have to appear before Beauti.fication Comnission tor lemoval
of tree at ramp; then they asked for removal of all trees. Council'
noted that the building proiect uas apProved four months ago by staff
since it did not require any sPecj-aI pernits.
Vlce Mayor Barton closed the Public hearing.
Councilnan Anstrup moved to uphoJ'd the Beautification Comnission
approval for removal of two trees uith condition that applicant pay
foi prun:.ng the remaining trees. Seconded by Councilman Lembi uho
noted the trees provide a buffer zone betveen the commercial and
residential areas.
Councilman Pagliaro stated the proiect should have been designed
around the trees; he could apProve one tree renoval but not tvo.
Motion carried 3-1 on rol"l call vote, Councilnan Pagliaro Yoting no.
REVIEW OF CITIZEN COMPLA]NTS ABOUT LOUDSPEAKER USE BY AUTO DEALERS
city Attorney reviewed his nemo of october 1in which he recomnended
council review complaints of loudspeaker use uith Putnam auto
representative. Councilnan Pagliaro noted he had asked that this be
reiiewert as people are complai-ning about loudspeaker use after 10 p.n.
Richard Corso reviewed Putnanrs policy of no speaker use
This policy has been reviened with employees; he dj-d not
conpliints nere for his dealership. City Attorney noted
been no recent complaints.
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SPECIAL ENCROACIIMENT PERMIT RECTOR CADILLAC 101O CADILLAC WAY
Director of Public Works reviewed hls memo of October
recommended council approve the special encroachnent
city land adjacent to Rector Cadillac for planting an
subject to conditions. He noted they are asking for
eucalyptus trees. This request for removal of trees
to Beautification Comnission.
1in which he
pernit to use
d parking area
renoval of three
would have to go
Vice Mayor Barton uondered nhy this request had not gooe to
Beautiflcation yet; staff replied the applicants vanted to approach
the encroachment permit before they requested tree rernovals.
450
451
Council members nere in favor of
removal of trees. This property
appearance is important.
Ehe encroachmen! permit but
i.s at entrauce to city and
not
its
Councilman Pagliaro moved approval of the special encroachment permit
vith conditions recommended in staff report except condition 6 which
qas changed to prohibit any tree removaL. Seconded by CounciJ-man
Lenbi, carried unanimously by voi.ce vote.
REAPPOINTMENTS TO BEAUTIFICATION AND PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSIONS
City Managerrs meno of Septenber 19 lnforned council that Ehree
positi.ons on both the Beautification Commission and the Park and
Recreation Commission expire 0ctober 7, 1986. Jeanni.e Ha11 Gilmore
and Nancy Lindstron are conpleting their f j-rst terms and can bereappointed. The other persons nay continue to serve until they arereplaced. Council wilL be discussing commission appointments at thenext study meeting.
Councilman Lenbi moved to reappoint Jeannj-e Ha11 Gilmore toBeautification and Nancy Lindstron to Park and Recreation.
by Councilman Amstrup, carried unaninously by voice vote.
Seconded
COUNCIL AUDIT COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES
City Managerrs memo of September 23 recommended council appoint tuo
nembers to
staE ement s
Councilnan
meet with the auditors to review the draft financiaL
and management letter. Last year Mayor Mangini and
Amstrup were the representatives.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilnan Lembi inquired about the plans for the Washington Park
grandstand, Park Director replied the item on the agenda is just for
State grant funds, plans are not complete yet. CounciLman Amstrup
noted the award of bid for Pershing School park and cityrs comnitment
to open space; Park Director said construction should begin in three
weeks. Councilman Pagliaro asked removal of itens ttg and j."
a
Park Director I s
thi. s resolutionCalifornia Park
meno of SepEenber 23 reconmended council adopt
approving a grant application for funds from the
and Recreational Facilities Act of 1984.
b RESOLUTION IT2-86 - AWARDING
REHABILITATION - JOB 248C
CONTRACT FOR ROLLINS ROAD
Ass j-stant Civil Engineerts neno of Septenber 30 recomnended
council approve this resoLution awarding contract to low bidder
Stacy & Witbeck/I,lest Bay Contractors, A Joint Venture, in the
amount of $222 ,084 .
RESOLUTION 113-86 - AWARDING CONTRACT FOR AIRPORT BOULEVARD
REHABILITATION - JOB 629
Assistant Civil Engineerts memo of October I recommended council
approve resolution awarding contract to 1ou bidder Raisch
ConstrucEion j.n the anount of $182,832.90.
RESOLUTION
JOB 632
114-86 AI,'IARDING CONTRACT FOR PERSHING PARK
c
Park Director t s memo of October 1 recommended
contract to 1ow bj.dder B&B Landscaping in the
counci 1 award thi s
anount of $2 59, 120.
RESOLUTION 115-86 - AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR
IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
CAL-ID FI NGERPR IN T
Police Chief's nemo of September 22 recommended approval of t.his
Vi-ce Mayor Barton nominated Mayor Mangini and Councilman Anstrup to
serve again. Council concurred.
RESOLUTION T1I-86 - APPROVING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FOR
WASHINGTON PARK GRANDSTAND
d.
452
contract between the
the State De par tme nt
System.
18 cities to provide access to
Ca1-ID Fingerprint Identification
county and
of Justice
f APPROVAL OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST FOR MATCHING FUNDS FOR
MISS BURLINGAME PAGEANT
Chamber of Commerce letter of September 26 requested $437.50
matching funds for the scholarship awards.
1n
c.Removed.
APPROVAL OF FINAL CONDO MAP FOR IIi.9 CHULA VISTA
City Engineer's nemo of September 23 recommended council concur
with Planning Commission and approve the final map.
DECLARATION AND ASSESSMENT REPORT FORACCEPTANCE OF
SANCHEZ CREEK
NEGATIVE
WETLANDS
City Plannerts memo of October 6 reconnended
conpleted report, approve the study and the
Remo ved .
DENIAL OF CLAIM: WESLEY WEAVER
council
negative
accept Lhe
declaration.
j
k
City Attorney recomnended den j-aI.
RESOLUTION 116-86 - ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF 1984-85 SIDEWALK
REPAIR - JOB 4328
1
Junior Civil Engineer I s
accept as complete the
amount of $ 111 ,469.52.
neno of October L recommended council
inprovements by Ghilottl Brothers in the
TENTATIVE EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT WITH BURLINGAME ASSOCIATION OF
MIDDTE MANAGERS
City Manager I s
agreement with
departments.
memo of October 3 recommended councll approve this
17 niddle managemenL positions from various
Councilnan L.e mb i noved approval
exception of items ttg and j.tt
unan ino u s J- y by voice vote.
of the consent calendar wi.th the
Seconded by Councilman Amstrup, carried
REMOVED CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS
Fire Chiefts memo of September 25 and City Managerrs attachmen!
of September 26 recommended council approve three trips for two
fire officials to Wisconsin duri.ng the construction of new fire
apparatus at a cost of approximateJ-y $4,500.
Councilman Pagliaro questioned the necessity of sending tHo people on
these trips. Fire Chief noted one person was needed to review chassis
design and one was for mechanical revj-ew and instruction.
j APPROVAL OF NEW LIBRARY TELEPHONE SYSTEM
City Librarian's memo of September 30 recomnended council approve
replacenent of the library telephone system uith an AT&T system
in the amount of $14,938.
Councilman Pagliaro questioned the necessity of replacing a system
that is only four years o1d. City Llbrarian revieved the library
needs for an electronic system with more capabilities such as
automatically sending an unanslrered call to another phone station and
vith public address capabilitiesi the past j-mprovement was to change
from dial to touch-tone, but paging, number of 1i-nes and call transfer
capability of the systen remained the same.
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1
m.
453
City Manager stated Lhe cost is comparable to the city hall system
that was installed a year ago.
Councilman Lembij. " Seconded by
vote.
moved approval of the Removed Consent Items, ttg and
Councilman Pagliaro, carried unanimously by voice
lease for
completed,
DUNCAN PROPERTY
Councilman Anstrup asked the City Librarian about when the
the Duncan property begins to run; after the remodeling is
or now. Staff will research the answer.
OLD BUSINESS 911
Councilman Amstrup not.ed a call he had received from a person who
experienced a delay after an emergency call to 911. City Manager and
Police Chief responded that there had been a problem with AT&T
computer and that it would be resolved shortly.
S U N DAY CONSTRUCTION WORK
Vice Mayor Barton noted a complaint she received from a resident on
Donnelly who was disturbed by construction work early Sunday morning.
The construction crew said they had a special permit to work at that
time. Staff noted the hours for construction on Sunday are 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. Barton asked that this issue be on a sLudy meeting agenda,
perhaps ciLy should consider prohibiting consLruction on Sunday.
PARKING ON LAWNS
Councilnan Pagliaro commented on a letter City Attorney had sent to a
resident about parking on lawn area. He asked that the prohibition of
parking on unpaved area of property be put on a future sLudy meeting
agenda.
AGENDA ORDER
Councilman Lembi asked wheLher council could consider putting thettFrom the Floorrr portion of the agenda at the beginning of the agenda
so that people dontt have to wait through an entire meeting to make a
sLatement to the council. 0ther council members worried about the
delays this might cause during a lengthy or controversial meeting.
FRAGRANCE GARDEN SIGN
Vice Mayor Barton wondered what happened to
Garden. Park Director replied that it will
REVIEW HEARING
the sign ln
be replaced
the Fragrance
shortly.
Councilman Amstrup ca1led
Commission action on L636
the 0ctober 20 meeting.
up for council
Monte Corvino.
review the Planning
Hearing was scheduled for
SCHEDULE APPEAL HEARING
Vice Mayor Barton scheduled a public hearing for an appeal of Planning
Commission action on the property at L32O Howard, the old bowlingal1ey. Since a full council may not be present at the next meeting
the appellant requested hearing be scheduled for November 3, 1986.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Commission Minutes:
September 15, 1986.
Planning, September 22; Library Board,
Police Report, August 1986.
a
b
c Letter from Regional
and ri ghts-of -way i-n
Planning Committee regarding transit issues
San Mateo County and formation of JPA.
d Letter
cities
from SamTrans regarding
conduct an inventory of
the above letter and
rights-of-way.
suggesting
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Council asked that a letter be sent in support of the protection of
rights-of-way for possible future transit use.
Spe11-A-Thon Week in Burlingane Elementary
Councilman Lembi noted tvo representatives of the Elementary School"
PTAs were present and congratulated them on this effort to raise funds
for the school district,
Proclanation:
Schools.
f Letter from Board of Supervlsors regarding Wonenrs Hal1 of Fame.
Letter fron ABAG asking for nominations for West Bay citiesr
representative to ABAG.
CLOSED SESSION -LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
At 8:44 p.m., council adjourned to a Closed Session regarditrS labor
negotiations.
ADJOURNMENT
The neeting was regularly adjourned at 9:42 p.n
dirh A. Malfatti
City Clerk