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Home My WebLink AboutMin - CC - 1983.01.1245L Mayor Gloria City Council 8:05 p.m. on BURL]NGA.I'4E CTTY COU}ICIL STUDY MEETING January 72, 1983 H. Barton convened the Study ivteeting of the Burlingamein Conference Room B of the Burlingame City HaI1 "[the above date. PRESENT: qSUNCI],MEMBERS A},ISTRUP, BARTON, MANGINI AND }(ARTIN ABSENT: COUNCILI{AN CROSBY STAFF PRESENT: ARGYRES, COLEMAN, KIRKUP, MONROE I. REVIEW BAYFRONT DEVELOPMENT FEE-RESTAURANTS The Director of Public Tdorks reviewed the December survey conductedby Louis H. Larson, Inc., Traffic Enqineer, during the peak hourfrom 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. at Victoria Station, Charley Brown's, Casa Maria and Saluto's restaurants. The survey was conducted todetermine the route customers traveled to the restaurant and from where they originated. The three restaurants on Bavshore had 41?of their inbound trips originate from the local area, whj-Ie VictoriaStation had only 11%. The three restaurants on Bayshore together generated about 118 more inbound trips than the Drachman figures,but 41? were internal. The Victoria Station count compared with a CalTrans count in September 1981. Mr. David H. Keyston, Anza Shareholders' Liquidatinq Trust, addressed the Council concerningr what he feels is a disoarity in the restaurant development fees. Using the Drachman Report, it was his determination that criticaltraffic congestion is caused by outbound trips from bayfront officebuildings which will ultimately require additional roadway facilitiesto be constructed through the use of development fees. In lieu ofthis fact, he felt a discrepancy exists with restaurant developmentpaying over twice as much as office buildings. Mr. Kelzston alsostated that there was a sharp disparity between the Drachman Report and the City Survey. The method by which Drachman obtained hisfigures was discussed. (The hours of 4:30-5:30 is peak traffic time--hence the survey \^/as scheduled at this time rather than peak restaurant hours which are between 6:30-7:30 p.m.) Council directed Pub1ic Works to conduct another survey and continue an interim studyon the restaurants so that if it is necessary to change the fee, it can be done as soon as possible. The Director of Public laTorks was also asked by Council to contact the Engineers I Association about MTC as itaffects several cities up and down the Iine. 2. TRAFFIC MANAGEIYIENT PLAN Council, dt the last meeting requested an opportunity to review thetraffic management plan whj-ch was distributed. Staff does feel thatthis is a useful tool the commj-ssion has put toqether, but the finalauthority is with Council to set policy. I,layor Barton commended Chairman E11is, who was r:resent, and asked that he extend the com- mendation of the Council to the commission on the excellent report.Future traffic commissioners and resi-dents interested in trafficpatterns will find it very useful. 3. MID-YEAR FINANCIAL REVIEI^I The City Manaqer reviewed the memo distributed to Council regardingthe mid-year financial review. In spite of some of the bleaknessthat is around us in terms of the State and Federal budget crunches, we are doing fairly weII. We stilI have declinirrE revenues, orimarilysales tax and loss of additional State Subventions. In last year's budget, discussions on the guestion of additional police officers wasdeferred to our mid-year financial review, the annual cost aporoxi-mately $1401000. The budget will not, at the present time, permit hiring an additional officer. Expenditures are currently about 7Z below budgeted levels. At year end, we will be in a "balanced" posi-tion in the qeneral fund. -i%.r@ts-l'-.tifi-GFP 152 : Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund Currently both the water and sewer enterprises are operating at a "loss." The budgets for both operations assumed a mid-vear rateinGase which will be coming to the Council in early 1983. Theadditional capital imorovements needed at the sewer treatment olantwill significantly increase some sev/er charges. It is importantthat water and sewer charges continue to be "self-supporting. " Capital Improvement Funds--In t he first six months of this yearr w€ion on Capital Improvements. Progress payments on the new polj-ce station have been $6001000 on a $2million contract. I{e have also spent $175r000 on street resurfacirg, $48r000 on storm drain and creek repairs, $391000 on the Library Computer System, $14,000 on oesign of OId Bayshore,/airport Blvd.signal and $14r000 on Dump Closure Testing. 4. WATER AND SEWER RATE INCREASES The budgets that we adopted last year assumed a mJ-d-year rate in-crease. The Department of Public l{orks has calculated the rates of 5? increase in water rates and 9Z increase for the "Hills". Sewerlooks like 5B average for residential and 8A for some commercial.Predicated on existing operating needs, expansj-on at this time isnot yet considered. Bonding is being explored. ff we choose thatroute, the sewer fee would have to be adjusted accordingly depending on the debt service that comes out of that. We chose to look at itin two phases particularly since we don't know how such a debt will be structured; and second, since we are operating at a loss now, we want to get the rate increase effective as soon as possible. TheDirector of Public Florks responded to questions as to the method ofestablishing sewer rates. Council directed staff to refer this itemto the next regular meeting for action. 6. STATUS REPORT . SELECTION BOND ADVISOR AND COUNStrL In response to the request by Council at thej-r December Study t4eeting to secure proposals for a financial advisor and bond attorneyfor the possible issuance of bonds to finance all or part of our treatment plant expansion, the City Manager reported the progress todate. Four proposals have been received from: Rauscher, Pierce, Refsnes, Inc.; Bartle Vtre11s Associates; Birr, Irtrilson and Co.; and Stone and Youngberg. A bond counsel proposal has also been received from l,tri1son, Morton, Assaf and l.lcEl1igott. Information has been requested from Jones HalI. A committee with the City Manager, City Treasurer and the Finance Director has been formed to interview thefirms and review their proposal-s. Two differerrt methods of approach have been suggested. One calls for hiring of a financial advisor to structure a public sale of bonds and the other selection of an und-er- writer for a negotiated sale of securities. Both methods have pros and cons. Councilman Martin asked that the committee keep notes on each of the consultants interviewed and report back to council. He also suggested that a proposal be requested from Sturgis, Ness, Brunsell and Sperry. 6. OTHER a. ANZA BLVD. CONNECTION TO HIGHII,?AY #101 The City Planner distributed to Council a copy of a draft letter to CalTrans regarding the proposed Anza Boulevard. connection to the Bayshore Freeway (Route 101) givinq details necessary for them to prepare the Project Authorization Report (PAR) for the State CalTrans office. After discussion, Councilman l{artin suggested a coolz be sent to I4.T.C. for advance information. b. APPOINTT.iIENT OF COMMISSIONERS Councilman Amstrup suggested that the Council consider a specific system for appointment of commissioners. The City Attorney and City Manager distributed a proposed plan which was discussed at length. It was agreed that the Council vote by written baIlot. If a candidate received three votes, he would be elected. The City Attorney was asked to draw up the final procedure. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.b n 4/r4,ru-'l' lJ'- I (i -aa,^-l<-L.L t".<-Ll