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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
October 1, 1984
CLOSED SESSION
A Closed Session concerning personnel was ca11ed to order in
Conference Room rrArr at 7:30 p.m., prior to the regular meeting.
Council members and the City Manager were present.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September L7, 1984 were
after the deletj-on of the words ttwith 25 mphttnear bottom
CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed, regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was
held on the above date j-n the City Hal1 Council Chambers. The meeting
was ca11ed to order at 8:10 p.m. by Mayor Irving S. Amstrup.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Cub Scout Troop 70.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT :AMSTRUP, BARTON, MANGIN] , MARTIN, PAGLIARO
NONECOUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT :
MINUTES
A11
approved
of page one.
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO RETIRING FIBE CHTIF IRICI(I
Mayor Amstrup presented a plaque to retiring Fire Chief Fricke
honoring his 37 years of service to the City. Council members all
commented on hls dedication and wished him a happy retirement.
PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW OF TWO SPECIAL
PROJECT AT 1333 BAYSHORE HIGHI,{AY
PERM]TS FOR HYATT REGENCY HOTEL
City Planner reviewed her memorandum of September 24, 1984 in which
she recommended council hold public hearing and take action. Planning
Commisslon had approved two special permits with 17 condit,ions for
this project at its September 11 meeting. The project is for an 800
room hotel with 45,000 square feet of convention and meeting room
space at the existing site of the Hyatt motor hotel. The project
would require demolition of the existing hotel; it would provide 48
parking spaces at grade and 824 in a three deck parking structure; a
half deck of additional parking could be added to the top if future
needs require. The two special permits are for hotel use in the M-1
zone and for exceeding the height limit revlew line of 35 feet; the
project is 128 feet high.
Councilman Mangini questioned whether FAA has made any comments on
this project. City Planner replied not as yet and it is suggested
project approval be conditioned on FAA ttno hazardtt determination.
Councilman Pagliaro questioned whether Hyatt had paid any development
fees when it was bui1t. Director of Public Works replied Do, there
were no city fees requlred at the time this hotel was built.
Pagliarots concern h/as in not getting development fees from Hyatt for
fu11 amount of rooms but only for balance of rooms over amount they
presently have. He would advocate they be charged for total number of
rooms being bui1t. He also questioned the percentage of lot coverage
a11owed, one document refers to 25 percent and another refers to 60
percent. City Planner reviewed design guidelines and 1ot coverage
allowances in the M-1 zone; this project is in M-1 zor.e which a11ows
60 percent coverage. The design guidelines suggest public review at
25 percent 1ot coverage. Pagliaro wondered if Hyatt would deed the
property necessary for the proposed freeway ramp to the city when
needed. City Planner replied that was a condition of approval.
Mayor Amstrup opened the public hearing.
Mark Hornberger, architect for project, addressed
slides of the proposed project, artist renderlngs
counc il- . He showed
and p1ans. He
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reviewed that they are not using entire siEe because of plans for
freeway onramp which may encroach on property; that they are located
in a cluster of ta11er buildlngs; they are increasing amount of
landscaping over that now on site I as far as bayfront development
fees, he suggested they are paying in different manner with
improvements they are making to sewer, water, drainage channel and
land dedication to the onramp.
Council discussed the fabric roof planned for the atrium of the
project; concern that it may look like the Bullockfs roof. Hornberger
replied it would be rounded and much softer looking. Council had
questions about the parking structure; did not like blank wa11 on
freeway. Hornberger reviewed changes made in response to Planning
Commission concerns; they have eliminated the ttsilott ramps adding more
room for landscaping; there will be grass berms which will hide the
first floor of garage and planters which will be fi1led with weeping
vegetation which will soften the third 1eve1 parapet. Trees will
obscure the middle portion of the structure. Council was also
concerned about Ehe swim club currently used by Burlingame residents
at the Hyatt hotel; would this sti11 be available to residents. Jim
Ke11y, Hyatt representative, stated the new plans for health club and
swim area are planned and sized for hotel patrons; although they could
consider changing those plans if future 1eve1s of use indicate it is
feasible.
Councilman Pagliaro noted his concerns about the accessibi-1ity of the
roof area for fire ladders. Hornberger showed where the tenth floor
reefrestaurant is accessible ; discussed fire and smoke doors on the
tenth floor; plans have been extensively reviewed by Fire Department.
Fire Chief confirmed he had no concerns about the fire safety of this
project since iL complied with current state and 1oca1 high rise
requirements.
Heather Sterner, 1561 Ralston, requested that the public hearing
format be extended to 1et public comment after council discussion.
Council agreed to this procedure. She then commented on her wish to
see the swim club use continued in the new hotel; that Burlingame has
no other similar swim area for public use; she hoped city would
require public use of swim area of hotel. She also suggested using
more trees and cascading plants to hide parking structure.
Council discussed with City Attorney the possibility of requiring
public use of the pool and health club from a private business. City
Attorney noted they could close the swim club today and city could do
nothing about it.
Alan Horn,7325 Paloma, opposed the permits for this project; it
blocks the vj-ew from his house; it violates the height line; it places
a hotel in an M-1 zone; it has inadequate fire protection. City
should require bayfront development fees for entire 800 rooms.
Council discussed swim club further; questioned if Hyatt would be
willing to open to public. Ke11y stated they might open to public
patron use is low; they have no ldea how heavy the use will be at
time. Councilman Martin did not see how city could demand they
provide this service. City Planner noted if they do have a public
swim club it would require a use permit and parking would have to
addressed.
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Councilman Pagliaro pursued the fire safety of the project; lengthy
discussion of safety provisions; "p..- and post-MGM fireI mandated
safety standards. He also wondered about the reason for the provision
that hotel could not have patrons for more than 29 consecutive days;
city would lose hotel tax.
Alan Horn stated he liked the
after council discussion.
format of allowing more public input
Mayor Amstrup closed the public hearing.
RECES S
Mayor Amstrup ca1led a recess at 9:
9:30 p. m. with all members present .
25 p.m.The meeting reconvened at
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CONTINUATION OF HYATT REVIEW
Councilwoman Barton requested further review of parking structure.
Hornberger showed original plan which Planning Commission approved
with ttsilott parking ramps, and new plan without si-1os . He showed the
planting area along top edge of garage, the mounding and tree planting
areas. City Planner noted council could add condition that parking
garage be built to plans shown at tonightfs meetlng.
Council discussed further the history of Hyatt; development fees;
proposed assessment district to recapture fees from these early
projects at a later date; most council members had no concerns about
the fire safety of the project since it has been reviewed and
conditioned by Fire Department.
Councilman Pagliaro sti11 was concerned about fire safety with only
He alsoone access polnt to the roeftenth floor restaurant area.
thought city should require development fees aL this Lime.
Councilman Mangini moved to uphold the Planning Commission I s approval
of the Hyatt project with the condition that parking garage be builtto plans as shown at Lhis meeting. Seconded by Councilman Martin.
Motion carried on ro11 call vote, Councilman Pagliaro voting no.
PARK
TERM
AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEMBERS I
EXP]RATIONS - REAPPOINTMENT OF COMM]SSIONER CARBON
Mayor Amstrup reappoi-nted Beautification Commissioner Carbon to a
second term of three years. He noted the two other terms which areexpiring will be discussed after the commj-ssions make a recommendationto council on their possible merger.
CANCELLATION OF OCTOBER 3 STUDY MEET]NG
Mayor Amstrup cancelled the Study Meetlng with the approval ofcouncil due to lack of business.
REQUE ST
TREE AT
FROM BURLINGAME AVENUE MERCHANTS FOR A PERMANENT CHRISTMAS
BURLINGAME AVENUE TRAIN STATION
Letter from Burlingame Avenue merchants requested a permanent
Christmas tree be installed at the Burlingame Avenue Train Station.
Council noted $200,000 was being spent renovating staEion and a treemight hide the station from view. It was mentioned that there had
been a tree in the planter at one ti-me. Council had no objection to atemporary tree in the planter area at Christmas tlme. Matter was
referred to Beautification Commission for comment.
REQUEST FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR MATCHING FUNDS FOR BEAUTY PAGEANT
Chamber of Commerce requested council match scholarship funds for the
1984 Miss Burli-ngame contest in the amount of $437.50.
Councilman Mangini moved approval of matching funds. Seconded by
Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously by voice vote.
AUDIT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Amstrup
Committee. A
CONSENT CALENDAR
INTRODUCTION
RESIDENTIAL UNITS ABOVE CO OKING FACILlTIES
appointed Councilman Martin and himself to the Audit
meeting is planned for 0ctober 16 at 4 p.m.
1 OF ORD]NANCE - REQUIRING SMOKE DETECTORS IN
Fire Chiefts memorandom
introduce this ordinance
detectors in common areas
areas.
of August 29 recommended council
which would require hard-wired smoke
of residential units above cooking
2 PARTICIPATION WITH STATB
EL CAMINO REAL _ PROJECT
ON IMPROVEMENT TO S]X ]NTERSECTIONS ON
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Director of Public Workst memorandum of September L9 recommended
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signals
agree to participate financially in upgrading traffic
on El Camino at an approximate cost of $113,000.
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RESOLUTION 7O_84 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS IN ROLL]NS ROAD _ PROJECT 248 W
Director of Public Works' memorandum
council approve this materials order
the amount of $25,075.20.
of September
with Roberts
25 recommended
and Brune in
RESOLUTION 7I_84 - F]X]NG
MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE
CONTRIBUTION UNDER PUBLIC EMPLOYEEIS
ACT
Administrative Assistant-Personnel t s
recommended counci-1 adopt resolution
settlement agreements.
memorandum of
in accordance
September 25
with new
5. AMUSEMENT PERMIT FOR BENIHANA OF TOKYO
City Attorney's memorandum of September 19 recommended council
approve this permit for dancing on weekends.
6. DENIAL 0F CLAIM: DOR0THY MC BRIDE
City Attorney's memorandum of September 20 recommended council
deny this c1aim.
Councilman Mangini moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Seconded
by Councilman Martin, carried unanimously by voice vote.
Councilman Martin hoped city would require that t,hese El Camino Real
signal light masL arms are strong enough Lo support signs such as no-
left-turn signs. The Broadway signal does not support such a sign and
the no-left-turn at that corner cannot be enforced. Direct.or of
Public Works said replacement of the Broadway mast arms has also been
discussed.
OLD BUSINES LIBRARY BOARD APPO]NTMENTS
Mayor Amstrup announced this is time for appointment of two Library
Board Trustees. He noLed Councilwoman Barton had recommended two
names and that any council member could nominate another name from the
list of applicants.
Councilman Martin stated that the Commissioner Selection Process does
not say the council must use the list of applicants for nominations.
Mayor Amstrup stated council had asked for applicants and had set a
cut-off date for submittal of applications; if council now a1lows any
other name to be nominated, it is making a mockery of the application
process.
Council agreed that the Commissioner Selection Process should be
reviewed at the next Study Meeting.
Councilwoman Bartonts nominees were Carol Mink and Loret.ta Blevins.
Councilman Mangini nominated Elizabeth Rose11 and Councilman Pagliaro
nominated Anna Alexander and Kristine Cannon, all names from the list
of applicants. The names of these nominees were placed in a hat and
drawn at random. A vote was then taken on each name as it was drawn.
Council agreed that the first nominee elected would fill the unexpired
term, and then be eligible for two fu11 terms.
The votes were (1) Anna Alexander, four to one against appointment; (2)
Eli-zabeth Rose11, four to one against; (3) Kristine Cannon, four to
one against; (4) Carol Mink, four to one for appointment; (5) Loretta
Blevins, four to one for appointment.
Mink and Blevins were appointed to the Library Board. Mink to the
unexpired or longer term.
Councilwoman Barton requested the voting procedure also be reviewed at
the next Study Meeting. She complimented Librarian Bergsing on all
the favorable comments she had heard about the Library during the
interviews.
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MAYORIS MEETING WITH DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CALTRANS
Mayor Amstrup told of his recent meeting with Caroline Ewing,
Caltrans, who told him of new cars for CalTrain which will go into
service shortly. She encouraged any comments and recommendations
concerning CalTrain be referred to her.
Commission Minutes:
September 18, 7984.
Planning, September 24; Library Board,1
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Letter from Peninsula
Service.
Hospital regarding Calstar Helicopter
Lett,er from Anza Electric complimenting City staff for
assistance with a communication project.
Letter from Kathleen Stats, teacher at McKinley School, opposing
the change council made to Fairfield Road at its last meeting.
FROM THE FLOOR FAIRFIELD ROAD
Fred Heron, Principal of McKinley School, requested council reconsider
its decision to make no right turns allowed from E1 Camino Real onto
Fairfield. He reviewed the traffic pattern used by parents to drop
off children at the school which had been developed in order that
children not have to cross the street in front of the school on
Paloma. He said there must be other alternatives available.
Sheri Edwards, President of the McKinley PTA, presented a petiLion
signed by over 100 parents opposing the barricade on Fairfield because
it would increase traffic on adjacent streets and cause potential
hazards for children at the school.
Councilwoman Barton wondered why parents had
parents at that school should know best what
children, council should reconsider.
not spoken
would be a
up earller;
hazard, for
Councilman Pagliaro staLed council should stick with iEs
decision to have a three month trial period. After that
be reviewed.
previous
time, it can
Councilman Mangini moved
Seconded by Councilwoman
Pagliaro voting no.
to reconsider the decision on Fairfield.
Barton, carrj-ed by ro11 call vote, Councilman
Hearing date was scheduled for November 5, 1984 meeting
staff to notify all parties concerned and to have a fu11
present.
ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF OSCAR F. PERSON
in order for
council
Council observed
aL 10:30 p . m. in
contributions to
a moment of silence and then adjourned the meeting
memory of Oscar F. Person who had made many
Lhe development of the City of Burlingame.
4hUgaa'
udith A. Malfatti
City Clerk
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