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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1983.01.17453 BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA January 17, 1983 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the date in the City HaII Council Chambers. The meetj-ng was called order Mayor cloria H. Barton at B:00 p.m.by OFPLEDGE ALLEGIANCE Led by City Manager, Dennis Argyres. ROLL CAIL above to Minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 1983 vrere approved. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF FENCE EXCEPTION AT 1153 BERNAL AVENUE City Planner reviewed her memorandum of January I0 in which she recommended council hold public hearing and make a determination on the appeal. Dr. Parkansky, the appellant, had built an 8' 3" fence in his back yard. He has a pool in his yard and has experi- enced littering, he feels the height of the fence is justified- Planning Commission voted 3-3 on the requesti tie votes are con- sidered denials. Staff recorunended three conditions, if approved, that gates be in- stalled at the existing driveway, that the fence be built to UBC standards, and that the garage be reconverted before final in- spection. City Planner stated some time before Dr. Parkansky bought the house the garage was i11ega1ly converted to a pool house. Dr. Parkansky stated the former shorter fence had been climbed, the 8' 3" fence would preclude ctimbing. He had photographs of his fence and a neighboring fence which was even higher' Mayor Barton opened the the hearing was closed. public hearing. There being no comments, Council found there were exceptional circumstances in the presence of the altey and the potential of damage to the property from the alley; the fence provided no public hazard because it was along the al-ley; the neighboring properties would not be affecteil since they were sufficienlly far awayi and the absence of the fence woulil create unnecessary hardshj-p for the appellant since a 6' fence is not high enough to |rovide adequate security and to keep things from being thrown into the Pool . Councilman Mangini moved approval of the fence exception with con- ditions: I 2 3 that gates whj-ch meet the Inspector be install-ed in driveway i requi rement s the existing of the Chief fence at the Bui l dingexisting that the 8' 3" structure; that the reconversion of the inspection and city approval fence be built to UBC standards for such a garage be comPleted before final of the fence; and 4. that the fence be painted to match the sicle fence. I seconded by councilman Amstrup, carried unanimously by ro11 call vote. -.*..1 COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT ! COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: MINUTES AMSTRUP, BARTON, CROSBY, MANGINI , MARTIN NONE 451 REQUEST FOR A SPECIAI PERMIT TO HOLD CLASSES IN THE M-f DfSTRICT AT 8IO BURLWAY ROAD Councilman Amstrup expressed concern that Planning Commission had notbeen presented this request. City Planner briefly reviewed her memorandum of January 12. Applicant had presented t\^ro requests to Planning Commission, (1) for classes and(21 for retail sa1es. The Planning Commission had denied both. Ap-plicant has now wj-thdrawn the request for retail sales and wants onlyto hold classes in the M-l district. Some Councif members were conoerned that Planningsingle request; perhaps it would have approved one two. had not studied the where it deni-ed Councilman Amstrup moved Commission. Seconded by AYES: AMSTRUP,CROSBY, MANGININOES: BARTON, PUBLIC HEARING AND BUILDINGS to send this request back to the planning Councilman Crosby, carried by ro11 call vote. MARTTN SECOND READING ORDINANCE 1242 AILOWING METAL ROOFS t l t City Attorney reviewed Mayor Barton opened thehearing was cl-osed. Councilman Martin moved adoption of Ordinance 1242. Councilman Crosby,carried unanimously by ro11 calf this ordinance. There being no coments, the counc i 1 public action on he ar ing. Se con de d vote. by CHA.I4BER OE COMMERCE AND ON PARKING TRAFEIC, SAT'ETY & PARKING COMMISSION REPORTS City l4anager reviewed. his memorandum of January 13 and the Chamber of Commerce and TSP reports on parking. The Chamber of Comrnerce was re-questing extension of free parking and,/or reducing meter rates to 10cents per hour; modification of meters to accept oennies; and freeparkj-ng on Saturday. The TSp suggested adjusting some four-hourmeters; better enforcement on long-term lots; and reduction of meterrates from 25 cents to 20 cents per hour. He stated staff needsdirection on the one-hour free parking which council extended untifthis meeting. Jim Fehlhaber, former chairman of the TSP Corunission, reviewed the commission I s report. Doug Beetlestone, Chamber of Cormerce parking Conmittee, reviewed the Chamber report. Also speaking in favor of the Chamber's report was Joan Tucker of Char]es Stationers, and Marlo f'aul]o:er of Status Thimble. Council discussed at length the proposal of the Chamber of Commerce.It was determined that the Chamber would do a survey or study on theeffect of the free parking after the end of February; that it wantedfree parking on the street meters, not the lots; that free parking would be extended to the lots on Saturdays, as well as the streets;that the signs for targe/sma11 car parking would be removed; that atthis time there would be no conversion of the meters to dimes orpennies; and that the signs in the meters would have to be changedto inform people that they woufd be ticketed after one hour of freeparking. Councilman Amstrup moved to approve the Chamber of Commerce requestwith the exception of converting rates in the meters and changing thesign j-n the meters to inform peopte that they woul-d be ticketed after one hour of free parking. Seconded by Councilman Martin, carried unanimously by ro11 call vote. RECESS Mayor Barton declared a recess at 9:10 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m. with alf members present. tI t 455 Council discussed with Robert Jones, Executive Director of the Chamberof Conunerce, the Chamber's proposal for Burlingame's 75th Anniversary celebration. Mr. Jones explained the Chamber would like council's approval of the concept. Then, if council will give Chamber 30 daysin which to raise funds, council might match funds to finance the cef ebrat io n . Mayor Barton questioned the "Treasure Hunt" pIan, wondering if this would involve property damage with people digging all over the city. Mr. Jones explained that a spot would be designated as the hiding place but nothing would actually be hidden there. People would guess where the spot was and mail in thelr guesses. The correct guess would win the treasure. Councilman Martin questioned the use of the oakland Symphony Orchestra and the San Mateo Performing Arts Center for a Burlingame celebration. Counci] was agreeable to the concept and thought it was a well thought out plan. The Chamber will- come back when it has completed its fund- raising. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE l-243 ZONES ESTABLISHING VISION SAFETY PARKING Director of Public Works briefly reviewed his memorandum of January 12 in which he recommended introduction of this ordinance to enable limitation of vision obstruction by large vehicles at certain corners in the city. Councifman Mangini introduced Ordinance 1243 for its first reading. OXFORD/CAMBRIDGE SIGNAIMEMORANDUM FROM CITY DESIGN CONTRACT ENGINEER RXGARDING THE CONSENT CALENDAR 1. RESOLUTION 8-83 AUTHORI Z ING TRANSACTIONS WITH A.G. BECKER, INC. council acknowledged city Engineer's memorandum of .Tanuary 11 in which he reviewed the proposed contract for design of the signal improvements at this location. Agreement limit is $3,750 without amendment. City Treasurer's memorandum of Decerler 29 recommended council appiove a resolution authorizing purchase of investments through tirl brokerage firm of A.G. Becker, Inc., in addition to our normal practice of purchasing directly from the source. 2 RESOLUTION 9-83 - FIXING RELATED PROCEDURES AND ESTABLISHING WATE R RATE CI{ARGES AND At the previous study meeting, council had authorized of a resolution to raise water rates. The new rates per 1,000 gaIl-ons for Burlingame and $1.21 per 1,000 iurlingame-HiJ-1s, for an increase of 5 percent and 9 spectively. preparation are now $1.04gallons for percent re- 3. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1244 ADDING YIELD SIGN Director of adoption of Pub]ic Works an ordinance memorandum of January L2 recommended adding yield sign at Clarendon and R/vight. 4 INTRODUCTION OF AND CHARGES ORDINANCE 1245 - ESTABLISHING WASTE WATER RATES At the previous study meeting, council had of an ordinance increasing sewer charges. 4 percent increase for residential and an commercial. authorized preparation The new rates are a 8 percent increase for 5. CLAIMS: (1) LEILANI FAY; (2) HARRY KoUSTIK: (3) JULIE SUN; AND 4) RONALD BROZOWSKI City Attorney recommended denial . CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROPOSAL FOR 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 456.Councilman Crosby moved approval for payment of Payroll Checks 38596 - 39244 for the month of December f982 in the amount of $570,829.49. Seconded by Councilman Amstrup, carried unanimously b:, ro11 caLl vote. e ounElfnrain Mart in moved approval of the consent cal-endar. Seconded by Councilman Mangini, carried unanimously by roll call vote. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL *Councilman Crosby moved approval for pal.ment of Warrantsduly audited, in the amount of $909 t597.94. Seconded by Amstrup, carried unanimously by ro11 call vote. 15406 - L57!2, Co un ci fman OLD BUSINESS - APPOINTMENT TO PLANNfNG COMMISSION Mayor Barton asked for nomj.nations for Planning Commissioner. man Manginj- nominated Tom Sine. Councj-Iman Amstrup nominated Jacobs. Councifman Martin nomj-nated Tom Taylor. Nomj-nations closed. Council- -Ruth were The first name drawn was Tom Sine. The votesBarton, no: Crosby, no; Manginj-, yesi Martin, RECONSIDERATION OF DENIAL OF OFFICE SUPPLY SATES FOR REPO The next name drawn vras Ruth Jacobs. The votes were Amstrupr yesi Barton, yes; Crosby, no; Mangini, no; Martin, no. The last name drawn was Tom Taylor. The votes were Amstrupr noi Barton,noi Crosby, yes; Manginj., yes; Martin, yes. City Manager announced Tom Taylor was only nominee with three votes. Mayor Barton stated Mr. Taylor would replace Charfes Mink on the Planning Commission. were: no. Amstrup, yes; SPECIAL USE PERMIT AI.,IEN DIIIENT TO INCLUDE DEPO - 1659 BAYSHORE HIGHWAY Councilman Mangini noted he would be attending a meeting at which he would have to vote upon the Crisis Relocation P1an. He asked fordirection from council. He stated county has a tentative plan fordisasters and that it could spend its time and money elsewhere. Mayor Barton said if there were a nuclear war there would be no morepeople to relocate. The relocation plan is unrealj-stic. Councilman tvlangini stated he would vote in opposition. ASSOCIATION OF GRAND JURORS MEETING I II,i I tI t t Mayor Barton announced she had been invitedthe Association of Grand Jurors at which theCriminal Justice Council would be discussed.to attend that evening and requested another Council-man Martin stated he would attend. to attend a meeting of study completed by the She had another meetingcouncil member attend. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Commission Minutes: Traffic, Safety and Parking,Civil Service, December I4; and Planning, January December 16;10, 1983. 2. Treasurerts Report, December 31 , 1982. Nominees t names were placed in a hat and drav/n one at a time. Eachcouncil member was given a ballot upon which he wrote the nomineers name and voted either yes or no. The ballots were then read by theCity Manager. Councilman Crosby announced he would l-ike council to recondider itsdecision on Repo Depo. He moved for reconsideration. CouncilmanMartin seconded., caried on a ro11 call vote. AYES: CROSBY, MANGTNI , MARTIN NOES3 AI4STRUP, BARTON Mayor Barton scheduled hearing for February 7 meeting. NEW BUSINESS - CRTSIS RELOCATION PLAN ?--', 457 3. Police Report, December 1982. 4. Fire Department Report, December 1982. 5. Planning Commissioner's Notebook: A General Procedures andPolicy Guide. Mayor Barton stated the Planning Notebook was excellent. ADJOURNMENT Meeting regularly adjourned at 9:45 p.m. !--./ ., .." ( Lc, L lL i (- Evelyn fi. HillCity Clerk