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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1983.04.04r* 480 BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA April 4, 1983 CAIL TO ORDER A duly on the ca11ed noticed, regular meetj-ng of the Burlingame City Council was held above datein the City HaI1 Council Chambers. The meeting wasto order by Mayor Gloria H. Barton at B:04 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Cub Scout Pack 70. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS COUNCILMEMBERS MINUTES Minutes COUNCIL PRESENT: ABSENT: CROSBY, MANGINI, MARTIN of the regular meeting of March 2L, 1983, were approved. REORGANIZATIO}J AMSTRUP, BARTON, NONE Mayor Barton opened nomj-nations for Mayor. Councilman Amstrup nominated Councilman Crosby for Mayor. Clerk wasinstructed to cast unanimous vote for Councilman Crosby as Mayor. Ex-Mayor Barton stated she had enjoyed the experience of being mayor and thanked members of the council, city staff, and especially her husband John, for their support during the year. Mayor Crosby presented a plaque to Counci-lwoman Barton honoring herservice as Mayor during 1982-83. Mayor Crosby opened nominations for Vice Mayor. Councilman Martin nominated Councilman Amstrup for Vice Mayor. Clerk was instructed tocast unanimous vote for Councilman Amstrup as Vice Mayor. APPEAL OF DENIAI OF A SPECfAL PERIUIT FOR A DONUT SHOP AT 2I2 CALIFORNIA Planner Towber reviewed her memorandum of March 25 in mended council hold public hearing and take action on Speaking against the proposal was Barry across the street from 212 California.related business going into the area. Hurley, owner of a business He objected to more non-auto which she recom-this appeal. Applicant is proposing to divide an existing retail store in half and operate a donut shop in one half and a retail stereo shop j-n the otherha1f. Planning Commj-ssion approved the stereo shop but denied the donut shop because of concerns about traffic impacts. They were also concerned about the quality of space created by dividing the existing shop. I4ayor Crosby opened the public hearing. Speaking in favor of the applicant was Joseph Karp | 1209 Burlingame, representing the owner of the building, David Kimmel, vrho could not bepresent. He stated applicant Morales believes traffic impact wouldnot be serious because his peak business hours would be 6-10 a.m. and 6-10 p.m. Mr. l{orales had a new proposal if council disapproved of the present proposal: he would like to have one entrance to both stores andonly partially divide the store. Mayor Crosby closed the public hearing. Council discussed with Mr. Karp and t4r. Morales:of parking; increase in traffic; the new proposal the Pl-anning Commission. Mr. Morales agreed that consider hj-s original proposal at this time. concern about lack should go back tocouncil should only Councilwoman Barton moved to uphold the Planning Commission's denial- of the donut shop. Seconded by Councilman lrlartin, carried unanimously by ro11 call vote. FryTr-'E-Ir-,!..4ffi 481 STATUS REPORT ON STATE TREE REMOVALS ON EL CAMINO REAL City Manager reviewed his memorandum of March 3l- in which he presented information from the Park Director and Caltrans regarding the removalof trees on El Camino Rea1. Caltrans has removed three trees at Broadway and is studying approximately 40 more trees along El Caminofor possible removal. Three trees being studied are in front of St.Paul's Nursery School . Staff is concerned that city follov, theI{eritage Tree Ordinance and thoroughly review and approve any removals. Bob Graham, District Director of Caltrans, said the arborist the state has hired has recommended removal of 10 trees and closer examination ofabout 20 to 30 more trees, Ile presented a series of slides showing damaged trees and trees that have been removed with evidence of heartrot. The three trees removed were hazardous and were removed with the approval of the city. The three trees in front of St. Paulrs Nursery School will be reviewed by the Beautj-fication Commission at its next meeting . Park Director stated the trees in front of St. Pau1rs should be re- viewed further and by another arborist. He suggested Les Irlayne, a re- spected locaf arborist who knows these trees, be asked to report on the trees. Council discussed at Graham. lenqth, questioning the Park Director and Mr Councilman Amstrup felt the State should have to replace trees that are removed. Mr. craham said the policy of the State was not to replace trees, but in the case of Burlingame and its unique trees he said the State would make an exception and replace the trees. Mr. Graham stated Caltrans is anxious to work with the city on this problem. John Blair, arborist hired by Caltrans, reviewed his study of the trees. The trees that have falIen have all been damaged by fungus at the crown or root area. They appeared. normal above ground. He said a pathologist from U.C. was cominq to take samples. He stateal he would be as complete and thorough as possible, and would cooperate with other arborists. Pauline Brindle, apartment manager at 1125 El Camino ReaI , expressed her great concerns about the dangers from the eucalyptus trees. Dewayne Moore, United Methodist Church, asked about 1ega1 responsibility for damages from the trees. Councilman Martin informed Mr. Moore that the trees along E1 Camino belong to the State. fn answer to a question from the audience, City Manager saj-d the city is not responsible for the trees along EI Camino other than under the l{eritage Tree Ordinance. I'urther reports will come to council. RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT 221 AERATTON City Enginner reviewed Director of Public works memoranilum of March 30 in which he recommended council aalopt resolution awarding contract to the Iov, bj-dder, C.W. Roen Construction Company, in the amount of $2,530,686. I I Councilman Martin was concerneal that, in the letter Engineer Nolte attached to Director's memorandum, a were raised concerning the equipment proposed to be contractor. City Engineer explained that Nolte has investigated submit a l-etter with recommendations concerning the equipment. from Consufting number of questions installed by the further and will que stionabl e This item was continued to the next regular meeting. I f-48..; t REQUIREMENT FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO REPAIR DAMAGED 1982-83 SIDEWAIK, CUPB AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT SIDEWALK AND CURB- City Engineer reviewed Director of Public Works memorandum of March 30 in which he recommended council direct staff to require property owner participation in repairs of broken or damaged curb and sj-dewalk in the areas of the 1982-83 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Replacement project. In L977 the clty required property owners to repair sidewalk and curb areas rvhich they are responsible for under State law. The owner may contract and pay r ox the city would repair and bill the owner. If the owner does not pay, the costs are placed on the next tax ro11. Council referred this item to Study Meeting CONSENT CALENDAR for further discussion. City Manager requested removal of item "Resolution approving Contractfor Inspection and Construction of WVITP" from the Consent Calendar because council is holding action on "Awarding Contract for Aeration Improvements. " 1. RESOLUTION 19-83COMMENDING CHARLES W. MINK This resolution commendsthe Planning Commission. Charles W. Mink upon his retirement from 2. RESOLUTION 20-83 - 1983 WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT - JOB NO. 305 City Engineer's memorandum of March 28 recommended council approve resolution setting public hearing for May 2 for the 1983 bleed and Rubbish Abatement program. RESOLUTION 21-83 - AUTHORIZING SELECTION OF BOND TRUSTEE AND LESSOR FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT City Manger's memorandum of March 29 recommended council adopt reso- lution selecting Crocker Bank as trustee and Rauscher Pierce Refsnes Leasing as lessor for financing improvements to WWTP. RESOLUTION 22-83 PROJECT NO. 304 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR STORM DRAINAGE STUDY City Engineer's memorandurn of March 30 recommended adoption ofresolution approving agreement with MBC2 Consultants for $10r700. 5. RESOLUTION 23-83 AWARDING BID FOR FURNITURE FOR NET{ POLICE STATION 3 4 Director of Public Works memorandum of March 31,of resolution awardi-ng contract for furniture to Burlingame in the amount of $33r935. recommended InnerLiving adoption of 6. APPROVAL OF SALE OF POR.TION OF SURPLUS FIRE STATION LOT City l4anager's memorandum of March 28 recommended council approvesale of approximately 11050 square feet of the surplus lot to theadjacent property owner for a price of $500. Councilman Mangini moved approval of the Consent Councilrvoman Barton, carried unanimously by ro11 CaIendar. Seconded call vote. by NEW BUSINESS ICE CREAM PARLOR Councilman Amstrup expressed concern about a new ice going in at the corner of Adeline and EI Camino next He was concerned about safety to children who may go station. cream parlor to a gas station. through the gas City Attorney and Planner explained thej-ness and that it is a permJ-tted use in approving this bus- CABLE TV SCHOLARSHIP City Manager requested council appoint a member or the City Manager as representative to the selection committee for the Pacific Cable TV rationale that area. 48 schol-arship. One of the provisions award of $5,000 annual scholarship student . Mayor Crosby appointed committee. the franchise reguires ana communications major coffege offor the City Manager to represent council on this Mayor Crosby set hearing date for April 18 for an appeal of the police Department's deniaL of a massage license to Jut j-e Wong. ACKNOIILEDGMENTS SCEEDTII]E APPEAL EEARING JULIE WONG, IIIASSAGE BUSTNESS Commission Minutes: Beautification, March 3;Parking, March 10; Park and Recreation, MarchMarch 15, 1983. Traffic, Safety and17; Library Board, 2 Proclamations: Professional Secretaries Chil-d Abuse Week, April 24-30, 1983. Week, Aprif 24-30; and Copy of the Rent Control Initiative. Letter from Jim Fehlhaber, TSp Cornmissioner, stating he would notapply for reappointment to TSP in November. Letter and proclamation from Governor Deukmejian for Victims RightsWeek, April 77-23 , 1983. Letter from Barbara Wilcoxen regarding inadequate sewerlines andletter in response from the D.irector of public Works. Letter from Elizabeth Montross regarding 1500 block of Burlingame Avenue. parking experiment on the Letter from the San Mateo Convention and Vi.sitorsbudget considerations.Bureau regarding 9 Letter from the Human Investment CouncilHousing" program. reporting on its " shared CLOSED SESSION Mayor Crosby adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. to a Closed Sessionregarding litigation. ADJOURNMENT Meet ing t^Tas adjourned at 9:55 p.m 4 5 6 7 8 f . , ,-,., Evelyn H. Hill Z( City Clerk