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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1982.03.15848 BURIINGAME, CALIFORNIA March 15, 1982 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on Ehe above date in Ehe City Ha11 Council Chambers. Meeting was calledto order at 8:02 p.m. by Mayor Victor A. Mangini. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Manager explained chat Callander Associates submitted fornational award consideration a joint project developed it 1977 by Anza Shareholder's Liquidating Trust and the City to develop ourbayfront shoreline. Callander received a commendation for designexcellence from the U.S. DepartsmenE of Transportation and theNational Endowment for the Arts. COUNC]L }MMBERS PRESENT: AMSTRUP, BARTON, CROSBY, MANGINI, MARTIN COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: NONE MINUTES Minutes of regular meeting of March L, L982 were approved and adopted. PRESENTATION OF AWARD FOR LANDSCAPING AIRPORT BOIILEVARD INTERSECTION Peter Callander, Callanderpri.de in receiving the awarPublic Works Department; ththe landscape contractors ;the land owners. ociates Landscape Architects, expressednd presented copies of the award to theark Department; Munkdale Brothers, Inc., Anza Shareholder's Liquidating Trus t, Assda eP and APPEAL - APPROVAL OF VARIANCE FOR 1145 OXFORD ROAD City Planner reviewed the Planning Commission decision to approvevariances for a rear yard setback and tandem garage for this home. The owner is an elderly lady who wi.shes to add a third bedroom andbath to enable her daughter to llve with and care for her. Ihe main complaints have been a question of whether there was ahardship, and the visual impact upon the neighborhood. Margaret Lake and Anna Alexander appealed the approval of variances. Mayor Mangini opened the public hearing. Speaking in favor of the variances were: Elaine Kleinsorg, the owner's daughter; Betty Dagget, 1149 Cambridge; Pat Hower, 1124 Oxford;Richard Birch, 1137 Oxford; and Steve Rynerson, architect for the O\^7nef . Speaking in opposition were: Margery 81ack, daughter of Reba Phil1ips, 1152 Oxford; Mary Lou Balder, 1145 Cambridge; Anna Alexander, 1504 Highway; and MargareE Lake, 1148 Oxford. Mayor Mangini closed the public hearing. Council discussed at some length; expressedfor help for the elderly owner; and declared area and felE the addition would not detract support for the need they had visited the from the neighborhood . Councilwoman Barton moved to uphold the Planning Connnission's approvalof variances for 1145 Oxford, seconded by Councilman Martin, carried unanimous 1y . Led by Ralph E. Kirkup, Director of Public l^Iorks. ROLL CALL 349 ment APPEAL OF 1976 MODIFICATION DEC]SION FOR 1510 NEWLANDS CiEy Attorney reviewed his memorandum of 3/2/82 regarding thebuilding at 1510 Newlands. The building was illega1ly dividedinto apartments while it was built in an R-l zone. In 1976, CityAttorney obtained a stipulated judgment that required the o\rner toeliminate one unit at Ehat time and every cwo years thereafter ano ther unit be eliminated until the dweiling would become a singlefamily residence. As of January L, L982, the property was to be reduced to three units. The current owner claims this would be a hardship and asks the judgment be modified. Mayor Mangini opened the public hearing. Ronald Kohn, representing the owner, reviewed his letter to council which stated that the two front units would be the most logical to combine and this would present a hardship to the two tenants who have lived in those units for up to 18 years each. He also stated it is difficult to get financial backing for the property with themodification judgment against it. Speaking in opposition were Robert Anderson, Craig Anderson and Mrs. Anderson of 1514 Newlands. They have lived there for many years and watched the i11egal building be built; they felt they were greatly inconvenieneed with the many tenants coming and going in an area that should be single family; they felt the owner was not complying with the judgment. Mayor Mangini closed the public hearing. Council discussed at some length and suggested the owner move the newest tenants out, not Ehe oldest. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1222 CONSTRUCTION HOURS'' "CONTROLLING Mayor Mangini opened the public hearing on ordinance 1,222. There being no conments, the hearing was closed. Councilman Ans trup moved adoption of Ordinance !222, seconded by Councilman Martin, carried unanimous ly by ro11 call vote. URGENCY ORDINANCE 1223 - ''REQ UIRING PERMITS FOR AMUSEMENT DEVICES'' Councilman Amstrup moved to uphold the 1976 modification judgment, seconded by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously by roll call vote. Councilman Martin moved adoption of Urgency Ordinance 1223, by Councilman Crosby, carried unanimously by ro11 call vote. s econded t City Attorney stated that at councilis request he had developed an urgency ordinance which would require an amusement permit for establishments \"7i th over three video machines or other coin operated amuse- devices. Establishments would have 30 days in which to apply for an amus ement permit . Mayor Mangini opened the public hearing. Peter J. Brallier, of Round TabLe PLzza, and Ben Berman, of Grand-father Pizza, spoke against the ordinance. Ihey stated they had gone to great expense in acquiring the machines; they did not allow children to- play during schoot hours; and they felt there should be a grandfather clause to a11ow present machines to stay with no permit. Don Spencer, general manager of the Chamber of Cormnerce, spoke in favor of the ordinance. Mayor Mangini closed the public hearing. Council stressed that this ordinance is not prohibiting the machines but merely allowing council to review the use of the machines in establishments with more than three. 350 2 Mayor Mangini read Resolution L7-82, commending Ruth Jacobs upon her retirement from the Planning Commission, and her excellent work and leadership during her tenure. The resolution was unani- mously adopEed by council and Mrs. Jacobs was applauded by the audience. 1. POLICE DEPARTMENT COMPUTERIZED I4ANAGEMENT INFORMAT]ON SYSTEM City Manager's memo, 3/3/82, reviewed Police Department's research of the use of computers for records, statistics and crime analysis since 1978. Money has been appropriated inprior budgets but not expended. After many months of study,it has been determined Lhat adding on to Ehe existing county law enforcement system was lhe only way to proceed. Therefore,the police department is requesting that it be allowed to ex- pend $15,000 for a one-time cost and $2,000 annual ly for maintenance to participate in an expanded 1aw enforcement management information sys tem. Councilman Crosby moved approval of this request, seconded by Council- woman Barton, carried unanimously, PUBLIC WORKS - S]DEWALK ENCROACHMENT PERMTT 1351 HOWARD - DEN]AL RECOMMENDED BROTIIER' S DELI Director of Public Works reviewed memorandr:m of 3/9/82 regardingBrother's Deli requesE for approval to keep one cubic yard debris box (garbage container) on sidewalk on Primrose. The esEablishment has a room in rear which appears to be intendedfor garbage and debris storage. A neighbor has complained about spillage of garbage near his establishment. A letter from Cathy Hou, deli owner, stated thatBFI would not move thedebris box out of the rear room when it is fu11 because iE is too difficult to move and has requested Brother's to keep the box on sidewalk where iE is accessable to garbage trucks. CounciL requested city to comrnunicate \^zith BFI to determine itspolicy on this type of pickup. Councilwoman Barton moved denial of the encroachment permit for BroEher's Deli, seconded by Councilman Amstrup, carried unanimously. 3. RESOLUTION IB-82 - "RESTRICTING USE OF CITY DUMP'' City Manager's memo , 3/LL/82, reviewed counci.l's action of the previous study meeting where it determined dump would be openonly Saturday and Sunday, requiring proof of residency andlimi.ting load to "pickup" size. This would be effective April12, 1982. The proposed change would reduce dump revenues andrequire a subsidy of approximately $7,000 per month. For 1981-82, this would come from contingency reserve and will be budgeted in general fund for 1982-83. Dump rates may have Eo be reviewed after this program has been in effect for a time. David Keyston, Anza Shareholder's Liquidating Trust, addressed council . He expressed concern that people would dump garbage on the street near dump if they found dump closed and requested that the area be kepE clean. Councilman Crosby moved adoption of Resolution 18-82, seconded by Councilman Amstrup, carried unanimous ly by ro11 call vote. 4. CHIEF OF POLICE TRAFFIC PROBLEM - MOVIE RELATED City Manager reviewed Police Chief's memo, 3/LL/82, regarding a police car blocking the sEreet during filming of a movie. and a fire truck responding to a ca11. The problem was quickly resolved and City Manager felt some important lessons were l earned - Council requested citizens be advised of city's corrective measures. RESOLUTION L7-82 - ''COMMENDING RUTH JACOBS'' STAFF REPORTS 351 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Ams trup requested removal of JPAC item from consent calendar. ''ESTABLISHING STOP SIGN AT1 2 INTRODUCTION OF OR.DINANCE L224 BARRIOLHET AND CYPRESS'' City Attorney's memorandum, 2/26/82, reviewed the need for change in Code to establish this stop sign and removal of Trousdale and Magnolia stop sign, which is now a signal . INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE L225 - ''ADOPTING CHAPTER 4.15 OF THE BI]RLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CLAIMS PROCEDURES'' City Attorney's memorand,arr, 2/ 26/ 82, an ordinance to establi-sh a one yearof claim that might be filed against reviewed the need for time limit for any kind the City. 3. DENIAL 0F CLAIMS: Commer cial Credit; Julie Kreling and BettyPhillip S. Newman; State Farm Insurance;Cowman; Nora C. Wes 1.y; and Kathy L. Colburn City Attorney reconmended denial of claims. REPLACE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER AT BURLINGA-1.{E AND PRIMROSE - JOB 2I7 4 ofresolution authorizing a one-year agreement for City Planning Services with Meg Monroe with an increase in hours to ful-l-time. 8 6. RESOLUTION 20-82 - AGREEMENT FOR EIR GRANADA ROYALE HOMETELS City Planner's memorandrl;r., 3/9/82, reconnnended approval of resolution authorizing execution of agreement for an environ- mental impact report for Granada Royale Hometels. 7. SCHEDULE HEARING FOR MARRIOTT HOTEL FINAL EIR, APRIL 5, 1982 City Planner's memorandw, 3/9/82, recommended council schedule public hearing on April 5 for the Marriott FEIR. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE L226 - ''AMENDING BUTLDING CODE PROVID]NG FOR BUILDING PERMIT EXPIBATION TI}MS AND CORRECTING C-l F]REI^IALL REQUIREMENTS" CiEy Attorney's memorandurn, 3/11/82, recommended introduction ofthis ordinance. Council had expressed concern about projects which receive building permits but do no cornmence work,particularly where they have received traffic allocations. This ordinance would require substantial work to have been performed within one year of the issuance of permit. The ordinance also contains a procedural change in downtown fire zones to correct an earlier ordinance. Councilman }lartin moved approval of consent calendar, seconded by Councilman Amstrup, carried unanimous ly by ro11 call vote. JPAC/AIRPORT LITIGATION COSTS Councilman Ams trup expressed concern about financing this litigationyet not being represented at the meetings. Director of Public Works memorandum, 3/2/82, recornrnended re - placement of old, badly worn traffic controller aE this corner. Informal quotations werereceived from Econolite, Eagle andMultisonics; Multisonics with the low bid of $3,890. It was recommended that the Multisonics equipment be purchased. Additional expenses would be incurred in testing ($530) andinstallation ($400). RESOLUTION 79-82 - '' AGREEMENT FOR CITY PLANNING SERVICES''5. 252 City Manager explained that, although we JPAC, we are obligated for our share of We may also be represented at meetings, formally wi thdrawn fromuntil June 30, L982. have cosEs Council requested City Manager to correspond with JPAC informingit that city does not want to pay additional costs other than those which it has already incurred. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL Councilman Crosby moved approval of amount of $768,306.39 for February, Amstrup, carried unanimously. Warrants L2052-L2346, in the 1982, seconded by Councilman Councilman Crosby moved approval of checks 31943-32590 in the amoun t of ayroll for February L982, 461 ,8L2.10, seconded by 1) $ Councilman Amstrup, carried unanimously NEI^I BUSINESS - LEVY BROS. REQUEST FOR FREE PARKING DURING FUND- RAISING EVENT Council had received a request from Levy Bros. for free parking in Lot J before 1[:00 a.m. on April 6, 13, and 15, during fund-raising "Early Morning Fashion Shows" for local chariEies, churches and service clubs. Council had no objections to approving this request and Levy Bros. will be so notified. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 1. Police Department report, February, 1982. 2. Minutes: Civil Service, 219/82t Planning Conrnission, 318/82, 3. Negative Declaration for Police Station. 4. Treasurer's report, 2/28/82. 5. S.M. County Convention & Visitors Bureau report, February 1982. 6. LetEer from Mrs. Batinovich cournending Reference Librarian trIarren Wickliffe, and donating $100 to the Library. 7. Letter of appreciaEion from Millbrae Fire Department for assist- ance from Burlingame Fire Department during a fire. 8. Letter from Ruth Jacobs requesting reconsideration of the decision on the second story for the new police station. FROM THE FLOOR City Manager reminded meeting in Burlingame the Council of Mayors would be ADJOURNMENT Meeting was regularly adjourned at 10:28 p.m council thaE on March 26. Iu)// J/-/l Eve L-// "t / L*n H Hill *** SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS' City Clerk ORDINANCE 1221 "AMENDING CIVIL SERVICE MaY bei or Mangini opened the public hearing on Ordinance 722L. There ng no comments, the hearing was closed. Councilman Crosby moved adoption of ordinance 1221, Council-man Martin, carrj-ed unanimously by ro11 caLl seconded by vote .