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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
June 3, 1985
CLOSED SESSION
The Burlingame City Council met in
Ha11 Conference Room A to discuss
acquisition of Pershing School.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT :
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT:
MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular
DELAY REVIEW OF ''CAPS''
closed session at 7:30
(1 ) labor relations and
p.m
(2)
in City
the
CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed, regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was
held on the above date in the City Ha11 Council Chambers. The meeting
was cal1ed to order at B:07 p.m. by Mayor R. David Martin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by City Attorney Jerome Coleman.
ROLL CALL
AMSTRUP, BARTON, MANGIN], MARTIN, PAGLIARO
NON E
Meeting of May 2A, 1985 were approved.
STUDY
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Mayor Martin announced that the Citizens Acceptability of Parking
Structure (CAPS) report would not be reviewed at the Study Meeting of
June 5 because of anticipated length of the Budget review. Review
date would be set i-n the near f uture.
SCHEDULE APPEAL HEAR]NGS
Mayor Mart.in acknowledged receipt of several letters requesting
appeals and scheduled hearings for the meeting of June ll for:
1 Letters from Coen Company and
for 1480-1510 Ro1lins.
Kwik Kopy for landscaping variance
2. Manou Movassate for
3. Marriott Hotel sign
PUBLIC HEARING _ 1985_86
variance for 1437 E1 Camino condominium.
application.
REVENUE SHARING REOUESTS
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing and requested each applicant to
keep presentatj-on to one speaker for a limit of two minutes.
1. Easter Seal Society. David
request for $3,000. He reviewed
hospitals, arthritis foundation,
has increased by 33 percent.
Kort, Program Director, presented a
coordlnated efforts with 1ocal
number of Burlingame residents helped
Councilman Pagliaro inquired what percentage of budget is for
administrative costs. Kort replied 3 percent is for management, 10
percent is spent on fundraising and rest is for services.
2. Center for Independence of Disabled (CID). John Mulqueeney,
president of the Board of Directors, presented a request for $3,710.
He reviewed services provided such as peer counseling and housing
modiflcations. They keep health costs down by making the disabled
selfsufficient.
3. Human fnvestment Project. Eileen Brunson, l42L Benito,
council for its past support and hoped it would continue to
shared housing project. They are requesti-ng $2,500.
4. Project REACH. Shirley Moore, di-rector, presented
$5,000. They anticipate need for increase in community
order to receive matching funds from foundations. They
thanked
fund the
a request for
support in
provide care
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for severely disabled
Burlingame.
children, they are serving six children from
Councilman Pagliaro questloned budget costs for three administrators,he wondered if they provide direct service to the children. Moorereplied yes and told of her actlvitles that day wlth rhe children.
Mayor Martin asked if they charge a fee. Moore replied $2.50 per d.y,but if cllent is unable to pay there is no charge.
5. San Mateo l{omen I s Shelter. Bonita Evans, coordinator, presenteda request for $1,000. She reviewed cal1s from l4 Burlingame women forhelp this year; shelter provided for two months for one woman; thankedBurlingame Police for aid 1n another incident of woman with threechildren.
Mayor Martin noted they are requesting less than last. year.
said the organization is trylng to become less dependent.
Evans
6. PARCA. Mayor Martin nored
for this organlzation which is
Arts Festival.
there would be
requestinC $300
no one present tonight
for the Very Special
7. Suicide Prevention
presented a request for
high school students.
Barbara Delbon, 1672
She reviewed special
Skyline,
programs for
Center.
$1,400.
B . Burl i-ngame
to fund a public
principal who is
9. Poplar Center.
request for $5,429.of $285.75 each.
High
ad dr
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School. A1 Teglia presented a request for
ess system at the high school on behalf ofn awards meeting tonight.
$2,350
the
Councilman Mangini noted there are 1,100 students at that school.
Mayor Martin mentioned there are two other high schools in this city,Mi11s and Mercy.
Elsie
They SETVE
Vicke f Y,t9
Executj-ve Director, presented a
clients from Burlingame at a cost
10. SAMPAC. Jim Sargen, pdst Chairman, stated the San MateoPerforming Arts Center fund raising campaign 1s requesting an
undetermined amount of support. They are restoring the lighting
sysLem at a cost of $474,600. Burlingame residents enjoy thisfacility and performances and he hoped the city would contribute a onetime donat j-on. He questioned whet.her Revenue Sharing f unds were theproper vehicle.
11. Community Career Education Center. No represent.ative waspresent. They are requesting $3,000.
L2. We Tip. lrlayne Gray, Vice President and member of board,presented a request for $1,084 for membership fee to We Tip. This is
a hot line for crime tips; person remains anonymous; reward of $500for arrest and conviction is paid.
Councilman Pagllaro wondered why people would call this line rather
than calling the local police. Grey stated many people are reluctant
to confront criminals, the anonymous tip can and does lead to arrests.
Their national budget supported by both corporate and city membership
fees was discussed. The organizaLion is fairly new, so has a sma11
budget for telephone lines and operators.
Mayor Martin closed the public hearing. He stated council would
review and make a decision prior to budget adoptlon.
PUBL]C HEARING - RESOLUT]ON 51_85 _ ORDER]NG
I,IIALKWAY BETWEEN CHANNING AND ROLLINS ROAD
CLOSING OF PEDESTRIAN
Clty Attorney reviewed his memo of May 23 in which he recommended
councj-1 hold public hearing and take action. During the General Plan
Amendment for zonlng along Rollins Road several homeowners suggested
the walkway be closed; they were concerned about. tenants on Rollins
parking and increasing traffic on Channing. At the May 6 meeting,
council passed a Resolution of Intention to close the walkway. If the
walkway is closed, it will remain j-n city ownership.
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing.
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Bob Roman, 4630 Geary in San Francisco, v?s present for property at
351 and 353 Rollins. This is a duplex and 353 fronts onto the
walkway. 1f it is closed, those people would not have a way into
their home.
There was discussion about which came first, the walkway
duplex. If the walkway is closed, t.he fence between the
would have to be removed to give the rear unit access to
or the
two units
Ro1 lins Road .
concern was
improved.
the
Roman stated over a course of many years the walkway has been used as
access to that property. He stated they have cleaned and kept the
walkway clear all these years. He thought they had acquired certain
rights to its use. Council disagreed and suggested he call the City
Attorney to discuss it further.
Pere Popin, 300 Lexington, spoke in favor of closing. His
Mayor Martin closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Barton moved adoption of RESOLUTI0N 51-85 0rdering
Closure of Idalkway. Seconded by Councilman AmsLrup, carried
unanimously 5-0 by ro11 call vote.
PUBLIC HEARING RECONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL
USE AND TWO VARIANCES AT 333 LORTON
USE PERMIT FOR RESIDENTIAL
City Planner reviewed her memo of May 28 in which she recommended
council hold public hearing and take action. Council had received a
request for rehearing from attorney for John Kowalski, Crai-g Harris
Co11ins. She reviewed previous actlons regarding this property.
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing.
Craig Harris Collins revj-ewed Kowalskits need for a security apartment
at his laundry facility; the foundation is built for a second story
addition and papers have been filed with the city; Kowalski has been
there for 25 years, would like to lmprove his property and make it
more attractive; Kowalski is willing to meet all conditions city
requires; Collins would like to know the reason for denial.
Councilwoman Barton stated she does not vote on personalities; it is
not only two variances Kowalski is asklng for, but also a special use
permit for resi-dence in a commercial area. She did not see how it
would improve property by putting an apartment above the business.
increase in parking and traffic when the Rollins property is
He stated he has never seen the a11ey cleaned or cleared by
residents at 353 Rollins untj-1 today.
Councilman Amstrup stated he agreed with Councilwoman Barton.
Councilman Pagllaro did not see any security problens at the
Mayor Martin closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Barton said she could not find exceptional or
extraordinary circumstances to grant this application and she
uphold the denial. Seconded by Councilman Amstrup.
Motion carried 3-2 on ro11 call vote, Councilman Mangini and
Martin voting no.
RECESS
business
moved to
Mayor
Mayor Martin ca11ed a recess at 9225 p.m. The meeting reconvened at
9:30 p. m. with all members present .
PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF
CAR GARAGE AT 1237 CORTEZ
DEN]AL OF FOUR SPECIAL PERMITS FOR A TWO
City Planner reviewed her memo of May 24 in which she recommended
council hold public hearing and take action. Applicants Verne and
Dorothy Skjonsby are requesting four special permits to build a two
story, two-car garage to replace their existing one-car garage. The
four permits are for height, plate 1j-ne, BB5 square feet size (500
allowed), and storage area exceeds 10 percent of the gross floor area
of the house.
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Mayor Martin opened the public hearing.
verne Skjonsby, applicant, reviewed his desire to build a larger
Sarage and room for storage; he had discussed with Planning Departmentand on that basis went ahead with p1ans, but when he brought plans into Planning Department they were told project would require fourspecial permits. He hoped councj-1 could approve the project or givehim some directj-on. He noted he would be willing to reduce thestorage area to 240 square feet, but he does need the storage room.
Council discussed wlth Skjonsby the placement of the new garage;council members had seen the sitel neighbors have no objections;
Present garage is very sma11; if approved would applicant be w111ingto eliminate the window and sliding glass door; curious about purposeof having such an elaborate slab floor which is requirement for aresidence but not for a garage.
Mayor Martin closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Barton was concerned about a project that needed so manyspecial permlts; she was noL bothered by the height, but the windowsand doors in the storage area bothered her. She would deny withoutpreiudice so that Skjonsby could go back to Planning with new plans.
Mayor Martin would like to
spec j-a1 permi t .
see applicant eliminate aL least one
Councilman Mangini moved to uphold the Planning Commission denial.
Seconded by Councilman Amstrup, carried 4-l- on ro11 call voLe,
Councilwoman Barton vot j-ng no.
Mayor Martin informed Skjonsby he could come back
SIGN PERMIT AND
revised plans.
EXCEPTION FOR
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City Planner reviewed her memo of May 24 in which she recommended
council hold public hearing and take action. In November L984, ownerof buildings at l2O9 through 7217 Donnelly submitted a request for amaster sign permit. Planning Commission approved the permit but it
was appealed to City Council by a tenant who said signage he had been
promj-sed in his lease was not incl-uded in the permit request. Council
denied the permit without prejudice in order for the applicant to
include the tenantts signage. In March 1985, the sign permit was
resubmitted wlth the addition of a 32 square foot sign on rear wal1 of
1209 Donnelly and a 32 square foot sign on east wal1 facing Lorton.
These slgns were added for the benefit of the retail tenant who hadprevlously appealed. Planning Commission approved the sign permit
with the condition that the 32 square foot sign on the east wa11 be
removed from the planned signage. The tenant has again appealed the
sj-gn permit and suggests thaL the sign on the east wa11 be reduced to
15 square feet.
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing.
Nancy Woods, Wood Signs, revj-ewed the proposed slgns and the long
process to get signs on this building. She agreed that the 32 square
foot sign on the east wal1 could be made smal1er.
Cliff We11s, appellant and owner of retail business at 1209 Donne11y,
reviewed that he had a ten year lease and has spent conslderable money
in improving the property. Hls 1s the only retail busj-ness in the
complex and he needs t.he identlfication of the signs. Customers have
a difficult time finding his business.
PUBLIC HEARING _ APPEAL
1209-1213-t2t7 D0NNELLY
OF MASTBR
Council discussed with l,rlel1s aL great length; We11s is asking
total of 47 square feet in slgnagel City Planner reviewed the
requirements for a master sign permit, wording can be changed
for a
but the
total number and size of signs cannot be changed; condition can be
made that. sign be removed when retail busj-ness leaves.
Councilwoman Barton moved to approve the master sign permit with
addition of a 15 square foot sign on the east wal1 with all other
staff conditions including condition that Well's signs be removed at
the end of this lease or when he leaves. Seconded by Councilman
Mangini, carried unanlmously 5-0 on ro11 call vote.
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PUBLIC HEARING _ REVIEW OF CONDOMINIUM PERMIT FOR 15 UNIT RESIDENTIAL
CONDO AT 30 LORTON AVENUE
City Planner reviewed her memo of May 29 in which she recommended
councj-1 hold public hearing and take action. AppIicanE proposes to
build a 15 unit condo project with 30 below grade parking spaces.
There is no security gate planned and two guest parking spaces are
provided below grade.
Council clarified clearance space on plans for first parking space;
wondered if council could stipulate a security gate and no guest
parking.
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing.
William Heljn, architect, was present and requested council appoval.
Council discussed with him several concerns;45 degree angle turn in
ramp Lo garage; would they consider alternative locatj-on of
driveway; concern about water damage from garden over slab; Heijn
reviewed procedure to keep water out; concern that tenants would want
a security gate, councj-1 has had two other projects come back for
security gates; are two guest spaces enough; if guest spaces were
outside at bottom of ramp they would have to back ouL into street;
parking problems on Lorton during duy; elimination of one unit would
solve some problems; putting guest parking in front setback would
interfere with the central courtyard plan; concern about ventilation
in garage.
Mayor Marti-n closed the public hearing.
Council discussion: security gate should be included in plans; guests
or tenants should not back into street; send back to Planning
Commission with direction; applicants noLed the original plans were
for guest parking behind a security gate but it was rejected by
Planning Commisslonl Councilman Pagliaro was concerned about the two
parking spaces at the bottom of ramp, Lhe entire parking p1an, and no
security gate. Councilwoman Barton thought security gates should be
required for all condominiums.
Mayor Martin stated council consensus was
Planning for reconsideration to include a
for guests at the top of the ramp.
to send project back to
security gate with call box
PUBL]C HEARING _ REVIEl,{
330 PRIMROSE ROAD
OF SPECIAL PERMIT FOR TWO ROOFTOP ANTENNAS AT
City Planner reviewed her memo of May 29 in which she recommended
council hold public hearing and take action. trr/estern Tele-
Communications is requesting permit to install two ten foot dish
antennas on top of six story building at corner of Pri-mrose and
Donnelly. A special use permit is required because they exceed 7
square feet in diameter and they are to be mount.ed more than five feet
above grade. Planning Commissi-on approved the permit at its meetino
of ApriI 22, 1985.
Council questions: rooftop also has an air conditioning unit which isfour by eight feet; antennas will be placed near middle of rooftop so
they are not visible from street; photo package council received shows
rooftop from various sites around area; antennas are linked to office
on sixth floor of that building.
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing.
Steve Burkes, representing applicant, summarized the proposal;
necessary link with Be11 telecommunication system; must have a clear
line sight to east bay hi11s which they can get from top of this
building; the existing equipment penthouse on building blocks view of
antennas from south; equipment does not int.erfere with other
electron j-c signals.
Mayor Martin closed the publ1c hearing.
Councilman Manglni moved to uphold the
of RESOLUTI0N 52-85, Approving Special
Councilwoman Barton.
Planning Commission by adoption
Permit. Seconded by
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Councilman Amstrup noted he is not as concerned about a legitlmate
business use of these ant.ennas as he would be strictly entertainmenL
use. Councilwoman Barton agreed. City Attorney noted the city has an
ordinance requiring revj-ew of these antennas.
Motion
PUBL IC
ANTENNA
carried 4-l on ro11
HEARING - REVIEW OF
AT 866 MALCOLM ROAD
call vote, Councilman Pagliaro voting no.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AT_GRADE DISH
City Planner reviewed her memo of May 24 in which she recommended
council hold public hearing and take action. GTE Sprint is requesting
special permit for a 3.5 meter dish antenna on a pad and pedestal so
that the antenna is B feet above grade in the M-1 zone. Planning
Commission approved this request at its meeting of May 13, 1985.
Mayor Marti-n opened the public hearing.
Russ Marshall, GTE Sprint, reviewed the use of this antenna is for
their corporate headquarters; it is similar to other antennas already
installed in the area; site is not visible from street; showed photos
of si-milar antenna.
Councilman Pagliaro noted it would be visible through the breezeway.
Mayor Martin closed the public hearing.
Councllman Mangini moved to uphold the Planning Commlssion
of RESOLUTI0N 53-85, Approving Special Permit. Seconded by
Councilwoman Barton. Motion carried 4-I on ro11 call vote,
Pagliaro voting no.
by adoption
Co unc i lman
Mayor Martj"n declared a recess at 11:15 p.r,. The meeting reconvened
aL 11:20 with all members present.
PUBL]C HEARING - ORD]NANCE 1304 _ ADDING PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN
VEHlCLES AND REQUIRING RABIES ]NOCULATIONS
City Attorney reviewed this ordinance will adopt County amendments to
the anlmal control 1aws. It would prohibit transporting animals in
an open vehicle without proper restraints and prohibit leaving animals
in a closed vehicle without proper ventilatj-on. The County has been
declared a rabi-es endemic county and Lhis ordinance will also require
that veterinarians provide j-nformation regarding vaccinations for
rabies.
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the
hearing was closed.
Councilman Amstrup moved adoption of
Councilwoman Barton. Motion carried
0RDINANCE 1304. Seconded by
unanimously by ro11 call vote.
AMUSEMENT PERMIT FOR CHEEKS - 1306 BAYSHORE
City AEtorney reviewed this request for an amusement permit.
Applicants have supplied maps of parking at the site and do not
propose to increase the size of the dance floor or seating areas.
Lease documents indicated all parking north of the theater building on
the site was avai-1ab1e.
Applicant and his attorney, Cyrus McMi1lan, were presenL.
like a condition that the danceCouncilman Pagliaro noted he would
floor not be increased in sr,ze.
Councilman Paglj-aro moved approval of an amusement permit
condition that the dance floor noL be expanded. Seconded
Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously by voice vote.
with the
by
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Pagliaro requested discussion of items rrcrr through rrfrr
before adoption of Consent Calendar. His concern was the difference
between the cityrs estimate of cost and the bids received. Director
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of Public Works reviewed cityrs concern for the proper completion of
Bayshore reconstruction with as little disruption of businesses in the
area as possible; perhaps city was too conservative in estlmate.
City Manager requested
three items ttj, k, and
a REAPPOINTMENT OF LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER MINK
council remove and take no
1ttdue to appeals or other
requested council reappoint Carol Mink to
her first fu11 term to end June 30, 1988.
to fill an unexpired term.
action on the last
action.
the Library
Mink was
Librarian
Board f or
appointed
b. RESOLUTION 54_85 APPROV]NG SEN]OR NUTR]T]ON PROGRAM FOR B5_86
Director of Recreati-on I s memo of May 2l recommended council
approve the continuance of this program which ciLy began in
February this year. Tuesday and Thursday city and county serve
about B0 to 90 senj-ors a nutritionally sound meal. The $3,600
cost is included in the 85-86 budget.
RESOLUTION
JOB 013
55-85 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR BAYSHORE RECONSTRUCTIONC
Director of
contract to
Public Works memo
Bay Cities Paving
of May 23 recommended awarding this
in the amount of $1,525,524.80.
d RESOLUTION 56_85 AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRAT]ON
AGREEMENT JOB 013
Director of Public hlorks memo of May 23 recommgnded council
approve this consultant agreement with Mark Thomas & Company in
the amount of $91,200.
RESOLUTION 57-85 AUTHORIZING MATERIALS TESTING AND INSPECTION
AGREEMENT _ JOB 013
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Director of Public Works memo of May 24 recommended
approve this agreement with Testlng Engineers in the
$25,000 for materlals testing and inspection.
council
amount of
f. AUTHORIZ]NG LETTER AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN JoB 0r3
Director of Public Works memo of May 29 recommended council
approve this amendment for an additional amount of $14,000 to
prepare plans and specifications.
RESOLUTION 5B-85 ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF CABRILLO GUTTER REPAIR
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City Engineerts memo
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completlon of
ANNUAL RENEWAL
City Attorney's memo of
renewal of the attached
of one year; police and
of May 28 recommended counci-1 accept
improvements.
of May 29 recommended council approve the
project is nearly completed.
Seconded
thes e
OF AMUSEMENT PERMITS
May 23 recommended council approve
list of 19 amusement permits for a period
other department.s have had no complaints.
i. FINAL CONDOMIN]UM MAP 1233 BELLEVUE AVENUE
City Engineerts memo
final map slnce this
Councilman Mangini moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
by Councilman Amstrup, carried unanimously by voj-ce vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Councilman Amstrup was concerned about the amount of gravel coveringthe frontage along El Camino just south of the hospital. Director ofPublic tr{orks will look into havi-ng it cleaned f urther. He said thecity could prohibit the frontagets use in the future.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
a Commission Minutes: Park and Recreation, May L6; Library Board,April 16; Planning, May 28, 1985.
ProclamatiOn: Flag Day, June 14, 1985.
Proclamationi Sfrfe Boating Week, June 2, 1985.
I-,etter from Walter Kentzler regarding parking problems along
Chapin Avenue.
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Commission.
to the Traffic, Safety, Parking
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problems on
Charles
Morre1l.
McCreight, 1016 Morre11, regarding flood
Di-rector of Public Works replled he would respond to lulr. McCreight.
The project will go to bid in Ju1y.
FROM THE FLOOR
Jeffrey Carter, 1720 Adeline, expressed concern that Southern
is abandoning its old trains in favor of new models and hoped
could help in some way to preserve a train.
After a brief discussj-on, council requested staff write to SP
CaITrans Lo express ci-ty t s concerns.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was regularly adjourned at 11:45 p.m
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