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BURL INGAME ,
Fe br uar y
CALI FORNIA
21, L9B4
A duly noticed, regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was
held bn the above date in the City Ha11 Council Chambers. The meeting
was ca11ed to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Irving S. Amstrup.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEG]ANCE TO THB FLAG
Led by City Attorney, Jerome F. Coleman.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCI LMEMBERS
MINUTES
Minutes of
Meeting of
appro ved .
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
AMSTRUP, BARTON, MANG]NI, MARTIN, PAGLIARO
NONE
APPEAL BY CHURCH OF
PERMIT FOR PROJECT
the Regular Meeting of February 6, the Adjourned Regular
Eebrraiy 8 and the Study Meeting of February B, L984 were
ALL RUSSIAN SAINTS OF VARIANCE
AT 740 EL CAMINO REAL
AND CONDOM]NIUM
City Planner revi-ewed her memorandum of February L4 in whlch she
recommended councj-1 hold public hearing and take action. Applicant is
requesting a condo permit and variance for 24 foot aisle for parking
for a four unit condo at 740 E1 Camino Rea1. The Planning Commission
approved by 5-Z vote. Applicants had previoustry presented a project
for this site with the address of 701 Eairfield. Since the front
doors are on the E1 Camino side of the project the Fire Department
recommended addresses on E1 Camino.
Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing.
Speaking for applj-cants was Amy Chung, attorney. She introduced the
Moy family members who were present. Their desire is to build
affordable housing for this area. Their units wj-11 se11 for $190,000
and will have a rrCaliforniail look with patios and trees. She reviewed
the difficulty of building on the odd shaped, triangular 1ot and the
objections of the church which doesntt want view of church blocked.
Her clients have lived in this country for 20 years, are hard working
people who invested in this property, this is not foreign money being
invested in Burlingame. She introduced architect for project, Helen
Som.
Som showed artistrs drawings of the proposed units and plans of the
site. She illustrated how cars would enter and exi-t the units which
require variance.
Chung then introduced Fred Dock, traffic engineer. Dock reviewed the
Transportation Impact Analysis and the method of studying the traffic
at the site. He did not fee1 the project would impact traffic.
Chung then reviewed that in order Lo not require a variance two units
would have to be substantially reduced in size.
Speaking in opposition to the project was David Carr, attorney
representing the Church of A11 Russian Saints. He reviewed the
L- history of the site and the various projects proposed for it. He felt
a project could be produced without any variances required. He
reviewed the churchts concern about danger of increased traffic andparking this project would produce for the church and the school
across the streeL. He felt sure residents of the project would back
out of their driveways, rather than turn around as required. He urged
council to reject the application.
Father Stefan Pavlenko, of Church of A11 Russian Saints, reviewed the
difficulty of parking on Fairfield and his concerns for safety.
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Gary Coulter, 833 Fairfield, spoke in opposition to the project. Hehas two sma11 children and was concerned for their safety. Trafflcand parking are difficult on that street. He requested denial of theproject and suggested council consider requiring proper turnaround forthe project if approved, or maklng Fairfield a o"L-ruuy street.
Maria Sky, 7137 Cortez, had done a surveyand showed charts and graphs illustratingdisagreed with the traffic report and feltparking and traffic problems.
of parking on that street
number of parked cars. She
the project would create
Vi-ctor Basso, L4 Bayswater, expressed hisproblems caused by another condo on thatconcerned about trees fa11ing.
concerns about
street . He a1 so
parking
was
Attorney Chung rebutted, stating the unusual shape of the 1ot requiredthe variance; that there was no way t.o guarantee that residents of thecondos would not back out of their driveways, although the plans arefor them to manuever to exit front first. Most of the school childrenare dropped off, or walkr on the Paloma side of the school.
Mayor Amstrup closed the public hearing.
Councilman Mangini stated he was in favor of the project, people did afine job wlth the p1ans. School children must be warned about dangersof dri-veways, wise parent would drive child to school.
Councilwoman Barton had an opposing view; people speculated on theproperty, there 1s no guarantee that they could bui1d. It is adifficulE piece of property, but did not see why city should bend codeto a11ow development Lhat does not meet code.
Mayor Amstrup agreed with Barton, not only the church but theneighbors are opposing this project.
Councilman Pagli-aro compllmented the arch j-tects on the p1ans. Helives close to this area and 1s famlliar with the traffic problems.
He suggested Traffic, Safety, Parking Commission study the idea ofmaking Fairfield a one-way street and limiting parking to two hours.
Councilman Martin stated the problem is the street, notItts a good project and the variance is a minor one. Hestudy of one-way street and parking.
the project.
agreed with
Councilman Mangini moved to uphold the Planning Commission approval ofvariance and condomi-nium permit for the project with conditions andfindings. Seconded by Councilman Martin, carried on ro11 call vote
Councilwoman Barton and Mayor Amstrup vot.ing no.
RECESS
Mayor Amstrup declared a recess at
9225 p.m. with all members present.
9220 p.m. Meeting reconvened at
TENTATIVE MAP FOR FOUR UNITS AT 740 EL CAMINO REAL
City Plannerrs memorandum of February L4 recommended council approve
the tentative map recommended by the Planning Commission.
Counc i lman
carried on
voting no.
Mangini moved approval. Seconded by Councllman Martin,
ro11 call vote, Councilwoman Barton and Mayor Amstrup
CONTINUED APPEAL HEAR]NG OF DENIAL OF SAVINGS AND LOAN AT 7174
BROADh/AY
City Planner reviewed her memorandum of February 10 in which she
recommended councll hold public hearing and either approve, deny or
deny without prejudice. The Planning Commission denied this project
aL its meeting of January 9,7984. The applicant is requesting a
special use permit and parking variance of 13 spaces in order to open
a savings and loan branch on Broadway. The site is currently retail
commerclal. There is no on-site parking and none can be provided
without major structural changes. The property owner has offered to
designate four parking spaces in nearby lots in her ownership for
exclusive use of the savings and 1oan. The spaces would be created by
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resurfacing and new layout of the parking
petiEj-on in opposition from area merchants
opposing and in favor of the project.
Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing.
Speaking for the applicants was Lee 0sborne, attorney, who introduced
tire pr"Iident of Portola Savi-ngs and Loan, Richard Bryant.
Bryant reviewed the 1oca1 ownership of this savings and loan;
difficult procedure to obtain permission for this business from State;
marketing itudy which showed this area was viable for a savings and
loan business; the company headquarters would be located in another
area of Burlingame and employ 60 people who will shop in Burlingame.
Mike Berube, Co1dwe11 Banker, had analyzed the parking for the
applicants; parking 1ot improvements will help the neighboring
businesses; customer turnover for'savings and loan is fast, Porking is
not intensel will also improve the landscaping in 1ot on Laguna.
0sborne reviewed the hours of operation for savings and 1oan,9 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m., parking would be available to other users after hours
and on weekends. The building would be improved. He reviewed meeting
with merchants who oppose another service ori-ented business but he
did not see how one more service would hurt area.
Speaking in opposition were Alan Horn, 1325 Paloma' and Lori Rutter,
a merchant at I32O Broadway. They would like to see more retail in
area; parking and traffic are a problem; cannot limit parking spaces
to use of savings and loan customers in the parking 1ot.
0sborne rebutted, stating parking can be tied to a certain businessl
parking 1ot improvements will improve parking in area.
Mayor Amstrup closed the public hearing.
Councilman Pagliaro wondered if a beauty salon would need a special
permlt to open at that site. City Planner replied it would not
because it i-s a retail service use which is permitted in that zofle.
Councilwoman Barton agreed with merchants and would like counci-1 to
study a moratorium on savings and loan busj-nesses in the Broadway area
such as is now in effect on Burlingame Avenue. She moved to uphold
the Plannlng Commissionts denial. Seconded by Councilman Martin,
carried unanimously by ro11 call vote.
RECESS
up declared a recess at 10:15 p
with all members present.
1ots. Council received a
and several letters both
m Meeting reconvened atMayor
10:20
Ams tr
p.m.
ST DY OF MORATORIUM OF FINANCIAL INSTITUT]ONS ON BROADWAY
Councilwoman Barton requested scheduling study of moratorium at the
next Study Meeting.
CONTINUATION OF APPEAL OF TWO VARIANCES FOR DECK ADDITION AT 2837 LAS
PIEDRAS DR]VE
City Planner t s
already held a
February 6 and
memorandum of February
public hearing on this
now should take action.
9 reviewed that council had
appeal at the meeting of
Councilmembers reviewed that they had visited the slte.
Councilman Mangini objected to applj-cant not getting a permit. Mr.
Mourton, neighbor who originally complained, is not well so could not
attend meeting but he objected to neighbor not getting permit.
Councilwoman Barton also objected to not getting a permit. But she had
visited the applicant and addltion was so sma11 that it would not make
a big difference if it were removed. Barton felt there should be
fines for people who violate city codes.
Mayor Amstrup had discussed flnes with City Planner and council should
lncrease fines when adopting the next uniform building code.
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councilman Pagliaro noted applicant was willing to plant treesshrubs to break the vj-ew of deck. council di"iu"""d at lengEhhoped that the two neighbors could work out an agreement.
councilman Manglni moved to sustain the planning
Seconded by Mayor Amstrup. Motion failed on ,of1councilmembers Barton, Martin and pagliaro voting
councilwoman Barton moved to grant the two varj_ancesSeconded by councilman Pagliaro. Motion carried onCouncilman Mangini and Mayor Amstrup votlng no.
or
and
Commission I s denial.
call vote,
no.
with findings.
ro11 call vote,
Mayor Amstrup noted
type of request and
that council does not normallyhe wanted Planning Commlssion
favor
to be
granting this
aware of that.
RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVEN]ENCE AND NECESSITY FOR GOLDEN CITY CAB
DROPPED DUE TO ABSENCE OF APPLICANTS
City Attorney noted that thecouncil drop this matter.applicants were not present and suggested
Council was in agreement.
PUBLIC HEARING SECOND READING
ALARM LAW TO ]NCLUDE FALSE POLICE
ORD]NANCE 1267
AND FIRE ALARMS
AMEND]NG FALSE
City Managerts memorandum
Mayor Amstrup opened thehearing was closed.
of January 31 recornmended adoption.
public hearing. There belng no comments the
by
READING - ORD]NANCE 7268 PROHIBIT]NG PARK]NG
Councilman
Counc i lman
Martin moved adoption of 0rdinance L267. SecondedPagliaro, carried unanimously on ro11 call vote.
PUBLIC HEARING - SECOND]N FIRE LANES
City Attorney
adoption. He
reviewed his
stated these
memorandum of January 25
zones would be posted as
and recommended
tow-away 1anes.
Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing. There beinghearing was closed.
Councilman Mangini moved adopLion of 0rdinance 1268.
Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously by roll- call
no comments, the
Seconded by
vote.
CONSIDERAT]ON OF SPECIAL
C]TY TREASURER
ELECT]ON FOR APPO]NTMENT OF CITY CLERK AND
Mayor Amstrup reviewed councilts previous discussion at Study Meeting
on the question of elected versus appointed clerk and treasurer. Henoted the presence of James McLaughlin, President of the Californj-a
State Association of Local Elected 0fficials.
McLaughlin stated his concerns about diluting 1oca1 control by takingvote away from citizens. He urged council forego placing these
measures on ba11ot. He also urged raising the salaries paid to those
elected officials. Mayor Amstrup stated council earns even 1ess.
Mayor Amstrup noted his personal struggle with this question. He
expressed concern about what kind of person might run for office. The
city has been very lucky to have a person as well qualified as the
current City Treasurer.
Council discussed the qualifications for treasurer suggested in the
City Managerts memorandum dated February 16. Clty Manager noted they
were just guideli-nes. It was suggesLed either graduation from an
accredited college or equivalent experience be required.
Councilman Pagliaro declared his strong feeling about keeping elected
officials. This question has gone to voters twice and been turned
down twice.
Councilwoman Barton stated she had no objection
was sure it would fail again on the ba1lot. It
money to have an elecLion.
to appointing but she
would be a waste of
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Councilman Martin sLated he felt the same waY, it
chance to pass.
Mayor Amstrup noted unanimous agreement by council
REQUEST FOR MOD]FICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
does not have a
to
FOR
drop
OWEN
this issue.
BAY PLAZA
Applicant
schedul ed
requested a
for March 5
continuance to the next meeting. Mayor Amstrup
meeting.
REQUEST TO
CONVERS ION
USE AIR RIGHTS OVER PARKING
TO OFFICE CONDOMINIUM 330
LOT C TO PROVIDE PARKING FOR
PRIMROSE
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Mayor Amstrup referred this request to the
ABAG REQUEST FOR RAISE ]N MEMBERSH]P RATES
next study meeting.
Mayor Amstrup scheduled for study on request of Councilman Martin.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Attorney requested striking the wordsItor lesstton the third page
of the taxicab ordinance.
Councilman Pagliaro requested removal of the resolution on consulting
engineer for Project 331.
1. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING REGULAT]ONS FOR TAXICABS
City Attorneyts memorandum of February 15 recommended
introduction of this ordinance which was extensively discussed at
the last study meeting.
2. RESOLUTION T2.84 AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS
City Attorney approved City Clerkrs request to destroy certain
obsolete records.
3. FINAL CONDOMINIUM MAP 15OO SHERMAN
Engineer t s memo
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City
F INAL CONDOM]N]UM MAP
City Engineer t s memo of February
TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP
of February 15 recommended approval.
_ 7457 BELLEVUE
15 recommended approval.
1555 BAYSHORE
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City Engineer t s memo of February 15 recommended approval.
GRED AND ESTELLA COMAROTO; ANDCLAIMS; (1) IRENE(3) MTRTAM MANBER
PHILLIPS; (2)
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City Attorney recommended denial.
I^IARRANTS AND PAYROLL
Finance Dlrector recommended approval of h/arrants 19787 - 20775,
duly audited, in the amount of $1,378,759.73 and Payroll Checks
47557 - 48233 for the month of January l.9B4 in the amount of
$558,154,24.
i Counci-lwoman Barton moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
L by Councilman Mangini, carried unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION 13-84 - AUTHORIZ]NG EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT hIITH
CARROLL & ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING SERV]CES EASTON AND
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 331
Seconded
JAMES
M] LLS
F.
CREEK
Councilman Pagliaro noted his concern about
contracts insuring the city. City Attorney
would be added to the contract.
including
stated the
a section in all
cor rections
Councilman Pagliaro moved approval of Resolution 13-84 with
correctlon. Seconded by Councilman Mangini, carri-ed unanimously byvoice vote.
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OLD BUSINESS YMCA AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Mayor Amstrup inquired of City Planner what these programs involved.
She reviewed YMCA uses vacant. rooms at school sites for recreational
activities where children can remain until picked up by parents.
5O-50 MUFFLER
Councj-1man Mangini lnquired about status of 50-50 survey.Beautification Commj-ssion is looking into this.
Staff noted
COMM]SSIONER NON-ATTENDANCE
Councilman Pagliaro reviewed City Managerts memorandum of February 14
to which he attached Resolution 6L-72 ttProviding for Removal of
Commissioners for Non-Attendance.tt After absences of two thirds of
the meetings of a commissj-on a commissloner would be removed. The
only issue is whether the absence is without permission of the
commission. He asked that council check with Lhe commissions to see
whether members were excused for absences.
Councilman Martin suggested copies of this resolution go to
commissions and that they comply with it from here on.
Councilwoman Barton stated council should appeal Lo commissionerts
conscj-ences. If they are unable to attend all meetings, there are
people who do have the time and want to serve on commissions.
City Manager noted only one commission had any absences which would
apply to that 1aw. Councilman Pagliaro requested he inquire of Lhe
chairman if people were excused.
City Manager
at tendance .
noted that almost all commissions had excellent
Mayor Amstrup scheduled
servj-ce for the meeting
appeal hearing for TTC for a charter bus
of March 5.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
1. Commlssion Minutes: Library Board, January
Commission , Februar y 14, 1984.
2. Treasurer t s Report, January 31 , L984
3. Police Report, January L9B4
4. Proclamation Honoring Peninsula Hospital on
5. Letter requesting funds for ttSummer Jobs for
MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR BEN HECKINGER
L7; Planning
its 30th Anniversary.
Youth Program. rf
noted the death of former Library Board member Ben
observed a moment of silence in his memory.
Counc i lman
Heckinger.
Pagl j-aro
Council
ADJOURNMENT CLOSED SESSTON
City Manager requested a Closed Session on labor negotiations after
Ehe meeting.
Mayor Amstrup adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session at 11:10 p.m
The meeting regularly adjourned at l-1229 p.m.
dith A. Malfatti
City Clerk
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SCHEDULE APPEAL HEARINGS
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