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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1981.05.13fr22 BURLTNGAME CfTY COUNCIL STUDY MEETING May 13, 1981 A study meeting of the Burlingame city council was convened byvice-Mayor Gloria Barton at aioo p.m.-on w.d.resday, May 13, 1981,in conference Room B of the Burliirgame City HalI. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS AMSTRUP, BARTON, CROSBY ABSENT: COUNCILMEN MANGINf, MARTIN STAFF: Schwalm, Kirkup, Coleman, yost, Fricke 1. CATV FRANCHfSE ORDINANCE City Manager Charles E. Schwalm reported that a form of ordi-nancefor the cabl-e television franchise will be available for intro-duction at the city counci-l meeting of May r8th. There are someitems stirl in negotiation; howevei, it i; anticipated they willbe reconcil-ed before the pubIlc hearing on the ordinance on JuneIst. Director of Pubric works Rarph Kirkup responded to councif con-cerns about above ground pedestals Capital Cities proposes to usei-n undergrounded utility areas. Mr. kirkup has surveyea neigh-boring ci-ties. Except for Foster city wfricfr has an unusual 6igf,water table, the only above-ground installations in undergroundedareas are amplifier vaults spaced about five per mi1e. uiuallythe vaults are placed on city service areas if possible, or onpublic property and close to corners where the implifi_cationequipment wirl be effective to the greatest possible range. Ap-proximately 30 such vaults will be needed in Burlingame'i undei-grounded area. Mr. Kirkup is negotiating with Capiial Cities sothe francj-se will require this type of equipment. Councilmembers agreed the proposed ordinance may be presented forintroduction at the next Council meeting. 2. PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION City Manager Charles F. Schwalm and Mr. John Heiss of Hughes-Heissdiscussed the Hughes-Heiss recommendatj-ons for implementition ofthe study of the clty personnel system. Mr. Heisi reported theconclusi-on that a fulI-time professional for the personnel functionwill resul-t in better recruitment, training of supervisory employees,affi-rmative action, proper job cl-assification, handling of griev:ances, employee relations and assistance in employee negotiitions.Recruitment should be for (1) A personnel director; (2) An assistant to the managerother administrative duties (3)An administrativea lower leveI. assigned to personnel withas assignedr or assistant or personnel officer at Options (a) (b) presented by the City Manager were employment of A personnel assistant or administrative assistant ata cost of $29,827 | including fringe benefits; The same category plus a steno-clerk at a cost of $46,502i or (c) A personnel director or assistant to the City Managerwith a senior steno-clerk at a cost of $5Br4B4 a year. It was pointed out that the budget already includes the position vacated by Ruth Dunmirers retirement, classified as a senior steno-cIerk. : i II t 223 Councilmembers discussed the report and recommendations atlength, including the need for a fu1l-time personnel directorin a City of this size and whether a competent employee would remain on the j ob. Civil Service Commission Chairman John C. Franklin and Mr. IIeiss spoke in support of the recommendations of the study. They emphasized the demonstrated need for a personnel professional and the need to relieve the Commission of the cumbersome clericaf functions it has been performing. It was the concensus of the three councilmembers present that thi-s policy decision should be deferred untl1 fufl council con- sideration could be given to the subject at the June foth study meeting. Mr. Hej.ss said his firm would give input on a comparison of what the City could get in terms of experience and background through survey of the experience of other cities in the area. City Manager Schwalm and Public works Director Kirkup reported on requests for annexation received from residents at 1441 and 1445 Alvarado whose properties are completely surrounded by the City, and the request of Robert Fj-elds of 2011 Adeline Drive on behalf of residents on Hillside and Adeline for annexation of properties in the area adjacent to the Sj-sters of Mercy. Fire Chief Fricke believes it advisable to annex the two Alvarado parcels. Councj-lmembers approved proceeding to effect the annexation of the Afvarado lots and reguested Staff to communicate with afl property owners in the area proposed for annexation by Mr. Fie1ds for an expression of their wj-sh to annex. Mr. Kirkup is to take the necessary action to advise LAFCo of Council's decision. 4. AIRPORT BOULEVARD,/BAYSHORE BOULEVARD REOUEST FOR PROPOSALS TOR DESIGN Pub AC worl€ Director Kirkup reported a request for proposals for the design of the Airport Boulevard,/Bayshore Boulevard intersection and signals had been prepared following meetings with Cal,/Trans. Councilmembers approved the maifing of the request for proposals. REOUEST FROM GRC FOR $565.25 FOR SUPPLEMENTARY STUDY OF REGIONAL FIRE STATION LOCATIONS City Manager Schwalm and Fire Chief Fred Fricke reported there was no objection from the City Managers Association and fire chiefs to the study conternplated by the Governmental Research Council, but they did not recommend sharing the cost of the study. Neither group supports the concept of a regional fire department rather than individually administered city fire departments. Council concurred in that position and declined financial participation in the study. 6. CITY,/COUNTY HIGHWAY PROGRAM As fuI1y set forth in his memorandum of June 7th, Mr. Kirkup recommended application be made to the County for a share of 2f06 gas tax funds. He reported the program is to be phased out as of June, 1983, and suggested the application for funds include a request that the program be continued. Projects for which the $56,432 available to the City will be used are (f) signals at Hillside and Cabril-1o ($6,667), (2) signals at California and Oak Grove Avenue ($40,000), and (3) the City's share of signals at Airport and Bayshore (59,765). councilmembers approved application for the funds and directed that a resolution be prepared for the May ISth Council meeting. 7. CONSOLIDATION OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD STATIONS 5 3. PENDING ANNEXATION APPLICATIONS l I l I I I I PubIic Works Director Ralph Kirkup exhibited to Council the location of the proposed new Southern Pacific station near oak crove, which will replace the Broadway and Burlingame 224 Avenue stations and reported the current status of negoti- ations with CalTrans as wel-1 as indicatinq plans for the station, parking and landscaping. Council questioned the effect upon residences and traffic in the area of the station, Broadr^ray and Burlingame Avenue, as well as responsibility for future maintenance. Councif asked that the oId Burlingame Avenue station become the property of the City of BurI j-ngame as an historical monument. Mr. Kirkup stated he would keep Council advised of the progress of the project. 8. ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES OTH ER OId City HaI1 Cupola Councilmembers called attention to the need for maintenance of the ofd City Hal1 cupola. Mr. Kirkup said it would be taken care of. Park Director Recruitment 9 A C. Badges for Comnissioners Mr. Schwalm reported that in view of the increased cost of badges it had been suggested that identification cards be issued to com- missioners. After discussion councilmembers unanimously expressed the decision to continue issuing badges to commissioners but asked that staff investigate afternative sources which may be less expens j-ve. D.Serder Evaluation Survey I'1r. Kirkup expects that a report on will be received at the end of this to Council early in June. the sewer evaluation survey week and will be presented E. Budget Councifman Amstrup reported for councif review early j-n budget will be submittedthat the June. I.Obsolete Fire Equipment Chief Fricke requested permission to donate obsolete fire equipment which does not meet OSHA standards and has no resale value to rural fire protection districts in California which cannot afford equipment. There was no Councif objection. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m 1l 7.uL l_1Hi erk €",.1* Evetyn t H. City Cf Mr. Schwalm advised Council that the agreement submitted with the packet was that bet\"reen the County and the Penj-nsu1a Humane Society for 198l/1982 services. The City's share of the cost will be increased approximately $5,000. The County will at a subsequent time ask the City to enter into an agreement for Burlingamers proportionate share of the cost. Mr. Schwalm reported approximately 30 applications were received, and 10 applicants were interviewed by a panel on Mond.ay, May llth. The list has been reduced to four who will now be interviewed by Mr. Schwalm, Final choices will be brought to Council for de- cis i-on .