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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1981.08.17258 A- regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was heldabove date in the City HaIl Council Chambers, Meetj-ng wasto order at 8:20 p.M. by Mayor Victor A. Mangini aftei ansession starting at 7:30 p.M. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OI' ALLEGIANCE Led by Jerome F. Cofeman, City Attorney. ROLL CALL on the cal led executive COUNCIL MEMBERS COUNCIL MEMBE RS MINUTES Minutes ofof August Counci lrnan vacati-on. PRESENT: ABSENT: AMS TRUP , BARTON , CROSBY, MANGIN I , MARTIN NONE the regular meeting of August 3 and the study meeting5, 1981 were approved and adopted, after correction by Crosby on study meetj-ng minutes to show his absence as HEARING - APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSTON DENIAL CLIFFORD LINDQUIST, 740 CROSSWAY ROAD OF EENCE EXCEPTION, APPEAL OF' PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAI OE AD-ART ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION, EXCEPTION - GILBRETH ROAD 5 L (JI\ 1640 i Mayor Mangini set this appeal hearing for the meeting of September8, 198r. BURLINGAI4E, CALIFORNfA August 17, 19 81 Acting City Pfanner reviewed her staff report of B/17/Bl concerningthis application for fence exception to increase height of existingred\,rood fence to 9' for a length of 31.5'. She reported that ex-ception had been sought because of need for privacy - site is lowerthan neighbor's yard - and that fence would be heightened by 3'addition of green corrugated fibreglass. This 3, tdditi_on ;oul_dbe removed when trees now being planted along existj-ng fence havegrown enough to form a screen. An existing 9' bamboo fence nowcovers 26' of the fot length. The Planning Commission had deniedon the grounds that proposed mat.erials may create a public hazard,might damage neighboring properties, and cost of suitable redwoodfence would prohibit its being a temporary structure. Mayor Mangini declared public hearing open. Clifford Lindquist addressed Councif. He stated that he is nowrequiring a variance of 72" in height since he now proposed a 7'permanent redwood fence topped by an additional 12,, of corrugatedfibreglass Council objected that they were being asked to consider differentplans than were Dresented to the Pfanning Commission, and thevariance application should be sent back to the planning Commj_ssionfor rehearing. It was explained to appticant that an appeal mustbe based on the same facts as originally presented. Acting CityPlanner stated this had been explained to the applicant and she wasnot aware of his charged p1ans. Councilman 7\mstrup moved that this application be sent back to -1Planning Commission for rehearing without prejudice or additionalfee, second by Councilman Martj-n, carried unanimously. Tim co1l, 744 Crossway Road, asked that the existing 9' bamboofence be taken down now. He was informed by the city Attorney thatit would not be the City's policy to do this until the matter had been fu1Iy heard. 259 ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT MESSRS. FITZGERALD "VIDEO GARAGE'" 361 CALIFORNIA DRIVE This application by Robert Fitzgerald Sr., Gregory Fitzgerald, and Robert Fitzgerald, proposes a family amusement center with 60 video machines, in garage area of empty auto deal-er building. Report ot 8/ll/8L from Police Services Bureau Supervisor approved entrepreneurs and the scope of their consideration of possible problems. However, he voiced concerns with proximity to Washington Park and Burlingame High School, with possibilities of its be- coming a juvenile hangout. He woufd approve application with stipulations as to hours, security and property management. He added the concern that business would start out well run but eventualty might become a satellite operation run by other in- dividuals. Acting Police Chief stated he had no negative comments at this time . Robert Fitzgerald Sr. addressed Council, outlining his past business experience and his research on other video games centers around the state. He compared his proposal favorably with es- tablishments having smal-ler area and more machines; he spoke of plans for al-l- age groups and promised proper security and non- interference with school hours. There vrere c1o s ed. no further comments and the public hearing was declared Mayor Mangini specified that center not be open during schoof hours, considered that police report indicated doubt, and asked Acting Poli-ce Chief how young people could be kept off the sidewalks. Acting Police Chief stated regarding police report that it indi- cated a natural concern, but he saw no problems if operation were regulated and proper security provided. Councilman Martin stated he had many problems with this application, and distiked the idea of having the operator invest heavily with the possibility of having permit revoked in a short period. Councilman Amstrup moved to deny the entertainment permj.t, second by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously on ro11 ca1l, vote. STAFF MEMORANDA 1. POLICE CHIEF II 9 f ]. '' EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM Police Chief's memo of 7/29/81 requested CounciL approval for the City to proceed with this system which has received all preliminary approvals necessary for ordering. He reported the system for Burlingame is the best available to date, and total first year cost including installation would be S3,604.40. He attached descrj-ption of the planned system which would dispatch calls directly to police and emergency servj-ces and route other emergenc], caIIs. Councilman Crosby \^ras concerned that large investment must be made by the operator, and if business does not work out he has lost his investment. He also was concerned about statement that the business could become a satellite operation. cregory & Robert Fitzgerald Jr. addressed Council, reporting they had investigated security in sj-mi1ar establ-ishments and found no problems. Both speakers maile the point that game centers provide supervised recreation. Counci lwoman Barton stated she would object to that type of buslness in that area: there are some nice stores in the area, and there is a parking problem which would be made worse. Councilman Amstrup stated he agreed with Councilwoman Barton. He thought the establishment too close to the high school and that it would attract the undesirable element already in that area. Acting Police Chief commentedcost for the system. that the State \ri11 pay the major Councilman Amstrup stated he approvedthat Eire Chief had several additionalavaifable to the City. the system 100?, but added items whi-ch shoul-d be Fire Chief addressed Council, asking for three additional featuresto improve efficiency of the system: 1 Automatic number identification andidentification. Identifies addressparty. Call-ed party hold - enables operator automatic location and number of the calling 2 3 Ring back - Ability to calf back on phone is inadvertently hung up. to trace the cal1. cal-Ier 's phone if their He justified these points, and in response to Council question, stated he did not have exact costs to City for them, although it would not be a substantial amount. He noted the original cost tothe State for San Mateo County \.{as $4,000,000 for the system. Councilman Martin wanted the cost of these additions investigated. Mayor Mangini questioned which agencies would be included in thereferral . He approved the idea of the system. Councilman Amstrup cornmented on the great need for the system. He moved the City approve the instal]ation of 9ll- with an j-nvesti- gation and report on the cost of possible inclusion of automatj-c number and automati-c location identification, cal1ed party ho1d, and ring back. Second by Councilwoman Barton, carrj-ed unanimously. CITY TREASURER - P.E.R.S. INVESTMENT POLICY City Treasurer's memo of 8/ll/81 attached letter of 8/3/81 from City of Daly City regarding investment policy of P.E.R.S., and resolution which Daly City had adopted supporting an investigation and analysis of p.B.R.S. investmenl policy. City ltreasurer pointed out that P.E.R.S. policy has been based on long term investments at Iow interest rates, and urged that some short term investments be made at present hiqher interest rates. Finance Director reported to Council that City Treasurer had been working with representatives of the Council of Mayors and the City Managers' Association on this probl-em. He noted that about 15? of the City General Fund goes toward paying retirement, but effortsto al-ter P.E.R.S. investment policies have failed. He noted the City Treasurerrs proposal of a shorter resolution supporting a re- view of P.E.R.S. investment policj-es. Council discussed briefly, and requested that City Attorney pre- pare a resolution for the next Council meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. RESOLUIION NO. 56-81 - ''RESOLUTION AUTTIORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AND SHELTER FACILITIES WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO. '' RESOLUTION NO 57-81 - ''ACCEPTING 1981 AREA LIGHTING REVISION, JOE NO.-IOi- lnecreation Center) RESOLUTIO}i NO. 58-81 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZfNG EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR LIBRARY SERVTCES. " RESOLUTION NO 59-81 - "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING 1980-1981 WEED 2 3 4 ABATEMENT PROGRAM - CITY LANDS - PROJECT NO.f01" It 260 5. RESOLUTION NO. 5O-8]. - "AUTHOR]ZING EXECUTION OF FIRST A.I4ENDMENT ffiT USE oF MOBILE AIR COMPRESSOR WITH CITIES OF HILLSBOROUGH, MILLBRAE, SAN MATEO AND FOSTER CITY." 26L 6. RESOLUTION NO. 61.81 ''RESOLUTION OF CITY OF BURLINGAME MAKING DETERMINATION OF PROPERTY TAX EXCHANGE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONSoF CHAPTER 282, SECTION 59, PART 0.5, IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLEXIIIA OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, COMMENCING WITH SECTION 95,DIVISION 1, OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE.'' (Annexation -Heerman and Spanier) RESOLUTION NO. 62-8I "AUTHORTZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH Nt, CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND COST ESTIMATES FOR AIRPORT BOULEVARD AND BAYSHORE HIGHWAY ENGINEERING WORK" B. SPECIAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT, FOX MALL , l-4l-9 BURLINGAME AVENUE At the request of Mayor Mangini and Councilman Amstrup this item was removed from the consent calendar. 9. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE QUARTERLY ALLOCATION $3 750 Letter of JuIy 1, 1981 from Burlingame Chamber ofapproval of quarterly allocation of $3,750.00 for 1981 through September 30, 1981. Letter attachedfor quarter ending June 30, 1981. Commerce requestedthe quarter July 1,promotional report 10. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL For Ju1y, 1981: Warrants 9918 through 10220 in the amount of $2,303,059.73. Payroll for JuIy, 1981: Checks 27369 through 28033in the amount of $463;3'38;3-8. tls<rl"2:'-: '' /'1.' Councilman Martin moved approval of consent calendar with exception of Item No. 8, second by Councilman Amstrup, carried unanimously. SPECIAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT, FOX MALL, l-4l-9 BURLINGAME AVENUE Director of Public Works explained that this specialpermit is for continuation of placement of dumpstersLot L by the new owner of Fox Ma1I. encroachmentin Parking In response to Council questions he stated that this does not inter-fere with parking since dumpsters are in a "dead" space, that permitis revocable, that it was originalty given because dumpsters once had been placed inside of malI, then ma1I was locked and trash was notpicked up, more parking spaces could not be added if dumpsters wereremoved. He added the mal1 has no basement or storage area. Councilman Amstrup thought this was giving special perference, andobjected to providing space in a parking lot for private business. Councilman Crosby noted that similar permits have been given to such merchants as Petrinis for dumpsters on sidewalks. Councilman Martinstated he had a problem with giving permits to some businesses andnot to others. Councilwoman Barton suggested check be made if therecould be a room in the mal1 for such storage. Mayor Mangini askedDirector of Public Works to investigate with report at next Council Meeting. OLD BUSINESS Don Spencer of Chamber of Commerce requested that a letter from theCity be sent to Ms. Jamj-e Rupert who has been chosen as "Dream Gir1." Mayor Mangini suggested a commendation instead and Council agreed. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Mangini acknowledged report of August 4, 19Bt from Finance Di-rector on year end budget status. Finance Dj-rector listed un- expended balances in various departments and stated department heads and division managers should be commended on financial management. l,Iayor Mangini added Council r s appreciation to this. BUS SHELTER - EL CAMINO AND ROSEDALE SamTrans, by letter of August 1-2, 19BI requested City permission toreplace existing shelter at this address with one of their plexi-gIasmodels. City Manager saj-d he had contacted CalTrans and they do nothave money for concrete shelters. council had no objection toplexiglas and City Manager was requested to inform Caltrans. 7 l {2,62 CABLE TELEVISION City Manager introduced Richard Graham, local manager of Capital Cities Peninsula Cable Television who spoke at length on dif- ficulties encountered in finding aporopriaLe location for three satellite receiving dishes for the system. The only ideal site found was the City's reservoir adjacent to the fj-rehouse at Hillside and Newton. Mr. Graham asked for favorable consideration of installation here. There was Council discussion. Fire Chief noted there was transmj-tting equipment at that fj-re statj-on, and was told by Graham there probably would be no interference but they would check it out. Council had no obations for this s ections to te.)i staf f 's preparing a report on negotj-- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Letter, Arthur Nelson, 1549 Alturas Mosquito Abatement District Board. mendation be sent to Mr. Nelson. Drive, resigning from Council asked that com- t 2 3 4 5 6 7 B 9 Letter, State Water Resources Control Board re funding Clean Water Grant Program. Letter reported that Congress has adopted a zero appropriation for fiscal L9B2 for this program, and asked for tocal support for Federal interim financing pending proposed improvement of the program. Council asked that staff write letters to representatj-ves supporting continuation of granLs for program. Lettert 7/27/8J-, Louis J. Papanr r€ Highway 92/L0L Interchange. Report - S.M. County Visitors & Convention Bureau, Ju1y r1981 PoI j-ce Report 7 Ju1y, 19 81 City Planner - Negative Declarations Treasurerrs report - July 31, 1981 Minutes: Traffic, Safety & Parking, 7/9/8L; Planning, 8/I0/81 Library Board - City Manager informed Council that both Barbara Parsons and Alice Fricke were eligible and willing to serve another term on this body. Council approved the reap- pointments. 10.Communication of August 5, 1981 from Burlingame Chamber of Commerce informed Council that the Burlingame Downtown Merchants would be conducting a sidewalk sa1e, Saturday, August 2Zlgn and stated sale is authorized and sponsored by Business Guild Division of the Chamber. Council had no objections, but in- formed Chamber Ivlanager Spencer that such sales should have prior approval of the Council in the future. Council questioned Sidewalk Art Sale and were informed by I4r. Spencer that L982 would be the last year for such an arrangment. Council specified that there also be Council approval on this. Council discussed at some length the restriping of parking lots now underway, stating many citizen complaints have been received because of compact car striping vs. fewer spaces for larger cars. It was noted large cars will be fined for parking in compact spaces and suggestion was made compacts be fined for parking in large car spaces. Don Spencer of Chamber of Commerce informed Council that he, the Director of Public Works, and Traffic Engineer would be meeting Wednesday, August 19, 1981 to discuss this problem. Councilman Amstrup noted that 7 cars with "For Sale" signs parked at City lot at oak Grove and California Drive. City noted they wou1d be cited if parked more than 72 hours. ADJOURNMENT were Attorney 4/(a',-"-cL'7' E'velyn/n *r7/ 7J"/z Meeting regularllz adjourned at 9:30 P.M City Clerk Hill