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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
January 16, L984
CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed, regular meeting of the Burlingame City Councilheld on the above date in the City Ha11 Council Chambers. The
was ca11ed to order at B:04 p.m. by Mayor Irving S. Amstrup.
PLEDGE OF ALLEG]ANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by City Attorney, Jerome F. Coleman.
ROLL CALL
was
meeting
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT :
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT :
M]NUTES
AMSTRUP, BARTON, MANGINI, MARTIN, PAGLIARO
NONE
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, l9B4 were approved with
the following additions by Councilman Pagliaro: page 67, paragraph
beginning ttRi-ness stated. . . tower wlth the 100 f oot ladder on f ire
trucks."; pug. 68, paragraph beginning-fieo*ilman Pagli"r;inquired
when the second dance f1oor...tt1 page 69, tenth paragraph from bottom
of page tt. . . commit to completing construction on the p1ans..."; page
70, i-tem number 5 tt. . . constructed within 90 davs under. . .tt
PUBLIC HEARTNG CONSIDERATION OF STOP SIGN AT HOWARD AND ARUNDEL
]NTRODUCTION OE ORD]NANCE L265 ESTABLTSH]NG STOP SIGN AT HOWARD AND
ARUNDEL
Director of Public Works reviewed the Associate Civil Engineerrs
memorandum of January 12 in which he recommended council hold public
hearing and take action. Since the lntersectj-on does not meet
established warrants for a four-way stop sign, the installation cannot
be recommended. The Washington School PTA had requested this stop
sign because of concern for pedestrj-an safety at the school. The only
four-way stop on Howard in that area is at Dwight Road. There are
four-way stops on Burlingame and Bayswater at both Dwight and
Bloomfield. Thj-s would indicate that an additional four-way stop, if
warranted, would 1ogica11y be located at Bloomfield, not Arundel.
Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing.
Marti Knight, 23 Dwight Road and chalrman of the Health and Safety
Committee of trrlashington School PTA, revi-ewed that people living 1n the
neighborhood knew the need for a stop sign at that corner; the danger
to children of cars speeding on Howard; children have been taught to
cross at Arundel. The crossing guard wanted to 1et council know of
dangers but was unable to attend the meeting. Washington School i-s
only school without a stop sign as far as she was aware. She
presented a letter from director of "A ChildIs Wayttnursery school
located at l{ashington School in support of stop signs.
Howard Pearson, 7lB Howard and Armando Vi11asr 72L Howard, told of cars
being struck on that street; school grounds are used all year around,
noL just on school days; they believed a stop sign was needed.
Mayor Amstrup closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Barton agreed with the parents; people living
know what is going on. She moved to grant installation of
Seconded by Councilman Mangini.
Councilman Pagliaro noted the large number of children that
school and the volume of traffic on that street.
in the area
stop signs.
Councilman Martin stated he would vote against this
warrants are not met for stop signs. He inquired of
there were complaints from crossing guards.
use that
because the
Police Chief if
Police Chief understood there have been a few problems and police
department had responded by increasing watch with enforcement
officers.
-, tuID
0rdinanc e I265
introduced for
voting no.
'rEstablishing Stop Signs at Howard and Arundelrr wasits first reading by ro11 call vote, councilman Martin
PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING TO SHOPPING ANDSERVICE COMMERC]AL C-1 1501 EL CAM]NO REAL AND 1508 ADELINE DRIVE
INTRODUCT]ON OF ORDINANCE L266 RESOLUTION 4_84 ''APPROV]NGAMENDMENT TO LAND USE ELEMENT OF GENERAL PLAN ADELINE, EL CAM]NOV]CINITY''
City Planner reviewed her memorandum of January 1 1 in which sherecommended council hold public hearing and take action to either denyby resolution or approve by ordinance and resolution. She reviewedthe background of the site which is a non-conforming use. Portions ofthe site have been vacant for over six months which requires undercurrent city code that it revert to R-3 use. The only alternative forcontinuing the retail use on the site is an amendment to the land usedesignation in the General Plan and a rezoning to an appropriatezoning designation (c-1 ). The planning Commiision deniea tn:_sapplication by a 7-O vote.
councilman Pagliaro clarified that 1505 E1 camino is
Mayor Amstrup noted that council members had receivedpetition favoring th." applicatlts.
Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearlng.
Ji-m Jackson, att.orney representlng the applicants, reviewed thehistory of the site which has been retail use for over 60 years,in the applicants family for 50 years. Applicants will l_mprove-property and it will benefit the community; they are wl_11ing tocondition that no 7-Ll type store go into the markeE site; it.ythere was a desire in the neighborhood for a grocery store.
Marmora Terrel1, appli-cant, told council she had talked to residentsin the area and most would like the market to continue; they also feltthe gas staEion would noL be compatible with an apartment house on thesite. She presented more petition signatures favtring the proposal.
!"n Beattie, 2507 Poppy Drj-ve and owner of ski shop, Alfred Kaufman,Kaufman cameras, and Jim Howe11, Daly city, spok" i_n favor of therezoningi need to keep retail for their businesses; more parkingavailable at that site; site employs students of Burlingame
Harry Graham, !324 Paloma, explained that he had voted against thedenial at the Planning Commission meetj-ng because the gas station onthe site makes residential unattractive.
Speaking against the rezoning and General Plan Amendment were: JohnEscobosa, zita Escobosa, rda Roybal, rnez costa, Margaret Lake, BettyJaggit, and Bruno costa, all residents of that uruu."
Their comments spoke to parking problems and traffic problems thismarket would cause; danger to chl-ldren; may bring in undesirableelement; problem of additional littering; 1iquo, available if grocerystore; fear ot 7-LL type store; ther" uie enough shopping ur"uI inBurlingame; if approved suggest planning commiJsion ieuie, allbusinesses that go in there.
part of the
copies of a
site.
and
the
accept
f e1t
U
Anna Alexander, resident, spoke inempty rundown site; apartment could
favor of a market rather than ancause more parking problems.
Mayor Amstrup closed the public hearing.
council di-scussed at length; rev j.ewed wi_t.h city Attorney therequirement for conditioning use permj-t for ani convenience st.ores;this site would require a special permit for .onu.rrience stores; arezoning can be conditioned as far as development, si-te design, anyconditions become a part of the zoning of th; city; .o.r."r1 abouthours of operation of stores; hours.in be made p"rt-or conditions;hours should be restricted because of resi.dentiai area; sale of liquorshould be restricted; parking problems might be greater with anapartment house on Lhat site.
Councilman Martin suggested every business that goes in that site
76 require a
in. This
permit, then counci-1
would be part of the
would have a say in what business goes
ordinance.
Co unc i- lman
before 7 p
Pagliaro suggested sale of liquor be limited to hours
City Attorney noted that council could place a condition of hours with
the zoning, or it could require special permits and set hours
separately for each business. Businesses now in operation there would
not be affected by this ruling.
m
Councilman Martin stated he would move to rezone the property to
with conditions that no busi-ness operate before B a.m. or after 8
weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.*. Sundays, Ehat every business be
required to get a use permit, and the seven conditions of City
Plannerts memorandum dated January 11 be included.
c omi ng
a use
be no
in
permit
Councilwoman Barton stated she would like to see businesses allowed to
open earlier in the morning.
Councilman Pagliaro could not agree to those hours. He
concerned about the use permit requirement which could
different council in future years to permit the type of
this council is trying to prohibit.
Mayor Amstrup clarified with City Attorney that any store
would have to come to Planning Commission and Council for
and at that time council could make a condition that there
liquor or no convenience type store.
also was
a1low a
business which
Councilman Martin noted that conditions change over the years and a
future council may need to make changes. He then introduced 0rdinance
L266 "Amending the Municipal Code Section 25.12.010 and the Zoning
Maps from R-3 to C-1 for Lots I Through 3, Block 51, EasEon Addition
No. 5" for i-ts first reading with the conditions in City Plannerrs
memorandum of January 11 and the condition that every store to go in
be required to get a use permit, and that the hours of operation be
limited to 7 a.m. to 7 p.*. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.*. on Sunday.
In answer to council, City Attorney reviewed the procedure for
introduction and second reading of an ordinance; council can vote on
the introduction of an ordinance and also voLe on its adoption at the
second reading.
Counci-1man Mart,in Lhen made the introduction in the form of a motion.
Councilwoman Barton seconded. Motion carried on ro11 call vote'
Councilman Pagliaro voting no.
Councilman Martin moved adoption of Resolution 4-84 ttApptoving
Amendment to the Land Use Element of General Plan E1 Camino,
Drive Vicinity.tt Seconded by Councilwoman Barton, carried on
call vote, Councilman Pagliaro voting no.
Adeline
a ro11
RECESS
Mayor Amstrup declared a recess at 9t45 p.m. Meeting reconvened at
9:55 p.m. with all members present.
PERMIT FOR COURIERPUBLIC HEARING APPEAL
SERVICES IN M-l ZONE AT
OF DEN]AL OF SPEC]AL
B50 MAHLER ROAD
City Planner reviewed her memorandum of January 9 in which she
recommended council hold public hearing and take act,ion on the appeal.
She also noted letters received this day from Co1dwe11 Banker and from
TNT Skypak regarding this appeal.
Mayor Amstrup noted council would like to receive information such as
these letters prior to the council meeting rather than having them
placed before council at meeting in order to have time for review.
Planning Commission denied Ehis permit by 6-1 vote. Its concerns were
the t,rrber of parking spaces available to this business, the number of
courier services presently in Ehe area, and the traffic problems in
the area. Parking 1ot has recently been repaved and planting areas
were opened in it which reduced the parking area.
Mayor Amstrup opened uhe public hearing.
c-1
p.m.
,
77
ll
David 81ack, representing the applicant, apologized for the letters
coming to council 1ate. He reviewed the letters, stating that the
owner of the building has designated additional parking spaces for the
courier service.
Robin Hunter of TNT Skypak staLed his clients require delivery early
and plckup late in the d.y, so his vans do not impact traffic during
normal traffic hours. He would like to continue doing business in
Burlingame.
Jim Richards, Coldwe11 Banker, stated parking 1ot is never fu11 at the
site, and the triangular planting areas do not interfere with parking.
Mayor Amstrup closed the public hearing.
Councilman Pagliaro questioned \^,hy Hunter had appealed this decision
on the grounds that it was erroneous and prejudiced.
Hunter stated his business could not be compared to other courier
services which are messenger services, his business is aninternational delivery service.
Councilman Mangini believed the planters
parking 1ot and would not interfere with
Councilman Martin did
turned this down.
were a good addition to theparking.
not understand why Planning Commission had
Mayor Amstrup clarified that if a permit uere granted and there were
any changes in the operation of the business such as the number ofvans used or employees they would have to amend the permit.
Counci 1
1ot.
approved of adding trees to the planting areas 1n the parking
Councilman Manginl moved to grant a use permit with the seven
conditions of City Plannerts memorandum of January 9, with a change tocondition number 2 that the planters be planted with trees, and a
change to condition number 3 to 27 parking spaces. Seconded by
Counci-1man Martin, carried unanimously by ro11 call vote.
PUBL]C HEARING REVIEW OF CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 7233 BELLEVUE
City Planner reviewed her memorandum of January 11 in which she
recommended council hold public hearing and take action. This
developer had a previous project for 12 units at this site denied
and this is a new project for 11 units at the site. Planning
Commission approved this new project by a 6-l vote with a specialpermit for height of 39'4".
Councilman Pagliaro noted he had represented the applicant in the pastbut does not presently represent him and therefore he did not bellevehe had a conflict of interest. He had cal1ed this project up forreview because he was concerned with its height and the narrowness of
Ehe street.. He was also concerned about parking spaces on the siteand that several of those spaces were not easily accessable.
Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing.
Jerry Dea1, representing applicant, stated applicant had eliminatedthe need f or a vari-ance, increased planting and j-ncreased parkingaccess as compared to the previous project. The project 1s in an R-4zone; feel the height cannot be reduced further; several buildings inthe area are the same helght as this proposed project.
Councilman Martin was concerned about the parking spaces beinginaccessablel if people cannot get in a parking space they will park onthe street; security gate gets in the way; concerned about the 19percent grade and turn in the driveway into garage; to reduce the gradethey would have to reduce the number of units.
Deal agreed that a couple of parking spaces
manuever but they were approved by Planning
Farley, applicant, stated he had built astreet and had no problem getting in its
may be difficult to
Commlssion and staff
simllar
parking
project across
spaces.
Ted
the
-:-L-,-
78 Councilman Pagliaro no!ed the impact this project would have on the
block because of its height.
Speaking against the project was Carroll Schmitz and Lannis Lewis,
residents on that b1ock. They objected to height, sets a precedent for
the area; there is a sti11 higher projection at the front of the
building; garage has too steep a ramp and people exiting the garage
will speed up Lheir car which is a danger to pedestrians; area should
be rental area for seniors; building will block the sun; will add to
parking problems in the area.
Deal noted the projection referred to above the roof was the penthouse
which is allowed for the fire escape.
Mayor Amstrup closed the public hearing.
the
to
Councilman Paglj-aro moved to deny the project without prejudice.
Seconded by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously by ro11 call
vote.
PUBLIC HEARING _ SECOND READING ORD]NANCE 1264
IN CONNECT]ON WITH INDUSTRIAL ESTABL]SHMENTS IN
- ALLOWING DWELLINGS
THE M-1 ZONE
City Attorney reviewed that this
which was inadvertently dropped
ordinance is to
when a previous
allowing people
add a subsection
ordinance was adopted.
to live in theCouncil expressed
industrial area.
concern about
Councilman Martin noted that a nightwatchman living on a site reduces
vandalism.
Fire Chief stated his
have people living in
Mayor Amstrup opened the
hearing was closed.
department revj-ews annually establishments which
them in the i-ndus tr ia1 area.
public hearing. There being no comments, the
moved to adopt 0rdinance L264. Seconded by
carried unanimously by ro11 call vote.
Councilman
Councilman
Manglni
Martin,
PRESENTATIONS ON HYDROELECTR]C PLANT LICENSING RENEWALS
City Manager reviewed his memorandum of January 9 in which he reviewed
view after hearing from PG&E at
Roger Fontes, Northern
he would be present tonight and
Representatives from PG&E were
council t s request to hear the
its study meeting of December
California Power Agency, had
oppI4,indi
osing
1983.
cated
had provided booklets from his agency.
present, but Fontes was not present.
PG&E representative requested councll support and asked that if
council produces a resolution it state councilfs support of HR 44O2.
Councilman Pagliaro questioned PG&E regarding the licensing of Santa
C1ara, determining that Santa Clara does not go through PUC for its
rates; it serves 40,000 customers; the Mokolumne River project would
serve a city the size of Santa Clara; PG&E is sti11 paying for the
Mokolumne River project, if Santa Clara takes it. over PG&E would have
to use more expenslve fuel to provide for customers and this would
result in higher costs for PG&E customers ouLside of Santa C1ara.
This would result in an additional cost of about $465,000 for
customers in Burlingame.
Councilman Mangini moved to support PG&E including support of HR 4402
or similar legislation. Seconded by Councilman Martin.
City Manager suggesLed staff prepare a resolution to that effect and
it would be presented to council at its next meeting for adoption.
Counci-1man Pagllaro stated the city should consider one of these power
projects. He did not see how it would cost consumers more money.
Coun c i lman
power; now
Martln stated he did
if we have a problem
want anything
call PG&E, if
do with providing
city provided
not
we
to
the
Council discussion: want to keep the 35 foot hei-ght limit in
area; driveway is too steep; parking spaces are too difficult
manuever; will increase parking on street.
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power the people will
The motion in support
Pagliaro voting no.
COMMISSION VACANCIES -
be calling the city with power
of PG&E carried on voice vote,
problems.
Coun c i lman
Councilman Mangini and Martin will interview for Traffic, Safety and
Parking Commission beginning next week. City Manager will get in
touch with applicants.
Counci-lwoman Barton and Councj-1man Pagliaro will begin interviewing
for Planning Commission.
Mayor Amstrup announced that he and Councilman Mangini had interviewed
for the Civil Service Commission and they recommended appointment of
Charles Coe and William Tone11i. Council approved.
RESOLUTION 5-84 ADOPTING INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISCHARGE PERM]T FEES
Director of Public lrlorks reviewed his memorandum of January L2 in
which he recommended council adopt this resolution including schedule
of fees to offset city cosLs of approxi-mately $40,000 per year.
Councilman Martin moved adoption of Resolution 5-84. Seconded by
Councilman Manginl, carried unanimously by ro11 call vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPOINTMENT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Pagliaro questioned the item on a Budget Adjustment for
funds for the Library due to a State grant.Co unc i lman
additional
City Manager reviewed the cityrs Appropriati-on
whereby this State grant is distributed to the
I
LimiL and the process
Library.
FrNAL CoNDoMTNTUM MAP FoR SrX UNrrS, LoT 6, BLoCK 27, EASTON
ADDITION NO. 2, 1277 EL CAMINO REAL - MAP 80-22
City Engineerts memorandum of January 11 recommended council
concur with Planning Commission and approve the map.
2. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT ADD]TIONAL STATE FUN DS FOR LIBRARY
City Manager t s memorandum of January
funds to the Library Computer System
costs accrued.
12 recommended council add
Project to cover additional
3. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL
Finance Director recommended
19532 19786, duly audited,Payroll Checks 46826 - 47556
the amount of $610,830.52.
approval for payment of Warrants
in the amount of $798,496.15 and
for the month of December 1983 in
Councilman Mangini moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously by voice vote.
Seconded
due
OLD BUSINESS _ MTC PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Amstrup reviewed the MTC public hearing which he and City
Manager attended. He had requested an opportunity to speak but
to the length of others speaking had not been able to present
Burlingamers viewpoint. He had written a letter in support of
extension into downtown San Francisco. He noted people at the
seemed to be very supportive of CalTrain. He has also wrj-tten
letter inquiring about BART plans and requesting a response in
that a storage yard is not planned for Burli-ngame.
train
meeting
a
writing
Councilman Pagliaro inquired if council's stand in support of train
extension into San Francisco also stated its opposition to the BART
extension to airport. City Manager replied that the resolution simply
supported the Lrain extension into San Francisco.
Councilman Pagliaro wondered if council should not take a stand
agai-nst BART extension to airport.
Councilman Martin stated
until after the hearings
politically expedient to
take a stand against the
it would
are over
wait
BART
be
to
III
BO
extension and to work toward having the train extension funded at this
time.
SCHEDULE APPEAL HEARINGS FOR FEBRUARY 6 1984 MEETING
Mayor Amstrup noted letters requesti-ng appeal hearings from (1)
Co1dwe1l Banker for a parking vari-ance for savings and loan at l174
Broadway, (2) Theresa Papa, 2837 Las Piedras for a deck, and (3) John
Kowalski for an addition t.o 333 Lorton. Appeals were scheduled for
heari-ng at next regular meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
1. Commission Minutes: Civil Service, December 13; Library Board,
December 20; Planning Commission, January 9, 1984.
2. Letter from Wing L. Moy regarding his application for condomj-nium
at 7OI Fairfield.
3. Po11ce Report, December 1983
4. Treasurer t s Report, December 31, i983
5. Fire Department Year-End Report 1983
6. Certificate of Appreciation to Albert Nlazzoni from Police.
7. Memo from Park Director regarding installation of bleachers at
Ray Park.
Councilman Pagliaro requested a letter of thanks go to Lionrs Club fordonation of bleachers.
8. Letter from City of San Bruno requesting support inviting theNational 0rganizaLi-orr to Insure Sound-Controlled Environment tohold its next meeting in this area.
Council had no objection to supporting this i-nvitation.
9. Letter from County regarding its new policy against using ratbait.
Council was dismayed at this new policy and wondered how
controlled. City Manager reviewed counLy t s new policy ofcleanup of rubbish and vegetation to control rats.
rats would be
recommending
INCREASE ]N CIRCULATION FOR THE BRANCH LIBRARY
Pagliaro noted the impressive inc.rease in circulation atLibrary.
SPECIAL ST DY MEETING
Co unc i lman
the Branch
City Manager reminded council and
this Saturday, January 2l at 9:30
ADJOURNMEN T
Meeting regularly adjourned at lLz28 p.m
staff of the Special Study Meeting
a.m. in Library.
udith A. Malfatti
City Clerk
t