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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
October 5, 1981
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the
above date in the City HaII Council Chambers. Meeting was catledto order at B:00 P.M. by Mayor Victor A. Mangini.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Jerome F. Coleman, City Attorney.
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
MINUTES
ORDINANCE NO. 72]-4 ''AN
COMMERCIAL AREA, AUTO ROW
SECOND READING, HEARING
AMSTRUP , BARTON, CROSBY, MANGINI , MARTIN
NONE
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING BURLTNGAME AVENUE
AREA, AND REGULATIONS THEREFORI' -
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 21, 1981 were approved
and adopted.
City Planner, addressing Council, established the purpose of
this meeting as the taking of testimony on the ordinance. She
stated that staff would provide clarification, but that interpreta-
tion would not be discussed at this ti-me.
City Planner discussed the premise of the ordinance with regard
to Zone A, Burlingame Avenue area: retail and personal service
uses; Zone B, same uses as Zone A plus office, institutional uses,
and others; and Zone D, automobile and boat sales and their re-
lated uses. She noted Area rrc', is projected for mixed uses, but
will be treated at a later date. City Planner covered conditional
uses to be permitted in these areas and the parking regulationspertaining to them. She then outlined the abatement of non-
conforming uses and the three alternatives suggested.
Mayor Mangirili announced to audience that the public hearing would
be opened and concluded at the meeting. Staff would then review
ordinance further for Council consideration at the next study
meeting.
Mayor Mangini opened the public hearing. People addressing Council
and their comrnents were:
Joseph Karp, L209 Burlingame Avenue: Third alternative (abatement
of non-conforming use upon change of ownership of business, as well
as when original tenant leaves) would create difficult 1ega1
situatj-ons between bondholders, and would pose lease problems. In
Zone A, new 31000 SF building would be exempt from parking. In
Zone B, same building would be responsible for 11 parking spaces.
Properties in both A and B have been in same bond district since
1963 and have both paid. If property in Zone B must furnish parking,
why should it continue to pay the bonds which run to 1988? Some
businesses spend 25-30 years getting a stake in the community. With
Alternative 3, they would not be able to se11 their business.
Al1an T. Meyerhofer, S. L. Griffiths Company, 226 Lorton: Third
alternative completely unacceptable. He wants to turn his business
over to his employees and this would make it impossible.
Cyrus McMi1lan, J-450 Chapin, attorney representing auto dealers:
Ordinance does not accomplish anything for Automobile Row and is
unnecessary. Auto Row likes its present fl-exibility. "Auto Row"
is also on Carolan as well as California Drive. If there is aparking problem on Burlingame Avenue, address it but do not include
Auto Row.
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Terry Horn, Henry Horn & Sons, 405 Primrose Road: Re third
alternative: Purchased 409 Primrose Road along with 405. 409
is encumbered by two long-term leases and development will not be
complete until 1985. Deserve an opportunity to fuIfi11.
Ralph Ferguson, Ferguson & Company Real Estate, Crocker Bank
Building: Ordinance affects real estate companies adversely.
Solution to parking problem is not increase in parking fees but
a parking structure. The City is in a position to float bonds for a
structure.
Bruce Cartwright, 1229 Burlingame Avenue: Object to distinction
that one business is acceptable on 2nd floor and another isnrt.
Why does second floor real estate office use more parking?
Distinctions will make it harder for landlords to rent second
floor space.
Andrew Studdert, Bayview Federal Savings & Loan: Presented letter
of l-0/5/81 from Tom Constantino with points: Council should
consider development of more inexpensive parking rather than estab-
Iishment of regressive business regulations. Any ordinance passed
should be "sunsetted" reviewed by Council in 3-4 years to see if
sti11 applicable. Competition for retail busj-ness is increasing
on Peninsula. These restrictions could damage retail in Burlingame.
Gene Hern , 82L El Camino: , One of past problems with parking has been
lack of funds. Presented petition with signatures of many Burlingame
residents titled, "Wer dS residents of Burlingame hereby request the
Burlingame City Council to designate all parking and parking fine
revenue in excess of the income of 1980 for the purpose of providing
additional parking for the City of Burlingame. "
Michael A. Bendick, 439 Marin Drive: As resident and as Chairman
of the Board of the Burlingame Jaycees, report the unanimous vote
of the Burlingame Jaycees in favor of the petition for a parking fund.
Lage Anderson, attorney, 216 Park Road: A better solution would be
to look at parking problem first and then consider retail uses.
Alternative 3 interferes with possible changes in ownership such as
father giving business to son, or husband leaving business to widow.
It is possible to eliminate non-conforming business over time, not
so abruptly.
Richard Bu11is, Ld Honda: Own a Chevrolet dealership on Auto Row
which has been leased unsuccessfully twice recently. Ordinance
would restrict valuable piece of property to auto dealership. This
will devalue property in the event of sa,Ie. C-2 land is valuable for
other uses. This is inverse condemnation.
Archie Offield,L2L4 Burlingame Avenue: One of the most important
ways to improve the parking in the Burlingame area would be proper
adequate enforcement.
Don Spencer, 2612 Easton: The Downtown Business
the Chamber of Commerce supports the intention of
parking funds be directly labeled for additional
stance, multi-storied parking structures.
Guild Division of
the additionalparking, for in-
There were no further comments and the public hearing was declared
closed. Mayor Mangini informed audience that comments would be
taken under consideration by staff; there would be discussion solely
for Council and staff at the upcoming study meeting.
Councilwoman Barton discussed the recent increase in parking fees,
and moved that parking fees received be designated to go toward
parking, second by Councilman Crosby.
Councilman Amstrup raised the question of whether fees should be
designated before or after expenses.
Councilman Martin agreed that this should be spelled out.
Councilman Crosby questioned the ratio of revenues to expenses.
of "designating"Fj-nance Director reported to Council on the mechanics
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funds, commenting that flexibility was desirable. Funds remainin the ceneral Fund but are "designated", but not legally bound,for a certain purpose. He suggested the phraseology, ,'Flrking
revenues net of expenses for col-lection, enforcement and mainten-ance. 'r He noted that Counci_l contemplated setting a policy and itshould be thoroughty reviewed. He estimated figures on costs ofparking enforcement and revenues received, noting that parking
enforcement has been operating at a loss for years. wiih the newfees, expenses wil-1 be covered and there wifl be money remainingto go toward future improvements.
Mayor Mangini suggested a study be made of expenses versusanticipated revenues. Council discussed.
Councih"/oman Barton withdrew her moti-on and Councilmanhis second, pending more information and d.iscussion.
Crosby
Finance Director was requested to prepare report on this subject.
BUR],I NGAME DAYS
Mrs. Karen Key, Chairman of Burfingame Days, and her husband,
Wi11iam, were acknowledged by Council.
There was a short
re convened.
recess at 9:00 P.M. after which the meeting
STAFF MEMORANDA
City Planner referenced her staff report of \O/5/81 which reported on
BCDC presentation of its proposed open space guidelines for the Anza
area to the Planning Comnission, with detailed pl"an, minutes of themeeting, attachment of BCDC's master plan for Anza property dated9/ll/8\ , and schematic of their public access plan.
She noted BCDCTs emphasis on access issues including connection
beti^reen Airport Boulevard and Highway l-01-, and the widening of Airport
Bou.l-evard. City Planner then introduced Frank Broad.head of BCDC,stating she would review City Plan for this area with its overlay of
BCDC guidelines after his presentation.
Mr. Broadhead domonstrated on map the areas of BCDC jurisdiction,
pointing out the agency's tr4ro concerns of Bayfill and public access.
Some of his cornments were that BCDC preferred to treat this as asingle area rather than individual projects, and wished to integrate
their plan with the Cityrs. He explored the clustered approach to
development, with lower heights at shoreline, the afignment of viewcorridors throughout the area, the position of major public access
areas with standards as to their size, and pointed out BCDC'S con-
cept of location of ten special public access areas. He paid parti-
cular attention to the retention of the eucalyptus grove off 101 asa pub]ic access area, and discussed the 101 offramp, indicating hisstaff is willing to work with the City on the best solution. He
announced that the BCDC Commission will have a public hearing on this
subject on Thursday, october L5 and invited City participation. He
noted, however, that BCDC will not act at that time.
City Planner then addressed Council, demonstrating with overlay map
similarities and differences of Cj-tyrs guidelines and BCDC guidelines.
She noted Cityrs guidelines for maximum height of 50' on the north
side and 65'on south side, provisions for view corridors, setbacks,
and encouragement of building clustering. She reported on City's re-
quirements for landscaping, which is apparentl-y not addressed in
BCDC guidetines, setbacks from shorelines within BCDC jurisdiction,
and public access provisions. She noted that general guidelines
include 4 alternatives to the offramp.
RECESS
1. CITY PLANNER, 9/30/87, REVIEW OI' BAY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSIONIS PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR THE ANZA AREA.
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rn response to Councif question, Mr. Broadhead stated that BCDC's
public hearing on the 15th, is for public comment, no action r"/ill
be taken at that time; and if the City requests additional time,
action could be postponed.
Counci-l set study meeting of October 7 for discussion of this matter.
2. CITY MANAGER, IO/I/8I , CAPITAL CITIES RENTAL FOR ANTENNA SITE
City Manager's memo of 10/7/81 attached letter from J
593 Edna Way, San Mateo, projecting a market value of
this property and proposing a rental of $5,000 a year
month .
City Manager
negoti-ations
M. Coggins,
$50,000 for
or $ 417 per
informed Councif that if they approved this figure,
could begin on lease for f inal- presentation to Councj-l-.
Councilman Martin
monthly .
suggested yearly rental would be preferable to
City Manager said he wou1d progress with negotiations for fease.
3. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, 9/L6/8L, SPECIAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
FOX MALL
Director of Public Works reviewed his report of 9/L6/81 which listed
the ten various encroachment permits in the city which were issued
for the storage of dumpsters and other items. Of these, three are
for dumpsters.
He reviewed the Fox MaII situation and suggested if it were
that there be three condj-tions: increase garbage pj-ckup to
times a week, berm up the area, owner must keep area clean.
Council-man Amstrup warned that many large buildings
their own property and could take advantage of Cj-ty
use of City property if others get it.
Council-woman Barton requested that staff explore the
and develop suggested charges.
approvedfive
Talip Otus, 2l-0l Hale Drive, as agent for the owner addressed Council,
stating that pickup has already been increased to five times a week
and agreeing to install a concrete berm and keep area c1ean.
Council discussed whether or not business which use City property
for such purposes as dumpsters should be charged for such use.
Councilman Martin thought they shoul-d, but that work should be done
on definitions and types of fees.
Mayor Mangini was inclined to approve a charge for such things as
dumpsters on City property.
Councifman Crosby questioned that many businesses would use dumpsters,
st.ated that present cases do not take up space for parking, and there
would be more problems with colfection than it would be worth.
have dumpsters on
lenience to demand
problem further
Eox Mall encroachment permit for two dumpsters
three conditions and the clarification by City
was a revocable permit.
was approved with
Attorney that this
4. CrrY MANAGER, l0/l/81 ,COMMISS ION APPOTNTMENTS
rn response to memo of l0/l/81 from City Manager, Council appointed
Stuart Bacon to serve another term on the Beautifi-cation Commission
and Messrs. Donald Lembi and I'rank Pagliaro to another term on the
Park and Recreation Commission.
Councilman Mangini appointed Councilwoman Barton and Councilman
Crosby as interview committee on the remaining vacancy on the
Beautification Commission. He noted that he and Councilman Martin
will be interviewing for the Mosquito Abatement Board.
Councilman Amstrup addressed the future vacancy on the Plannj-ng
Commiss.ion, broaching the j-dea that the two term l-imitation should
be abolished because individuat abilities and training are being lost'
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He moved that the Planning Commission be removed from the two termlimitation. Mayor MangJ-ni, for the purpose of discussion, secondedthe moti-on.
Barton
Councj-lwoman/argued that while people who have been appointed arewell qualified, there are also others waitj-ng to serve who arewell qualified; in addition, they will be given a six month trai-ningperiod ahead of their actual appointment.
Motion fai1ed on the following roII call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AMSTRUP,MANGINI
NAYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BARTON,CROSBY,MARTIN
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Amstrup then suggested that a committee screen Planning
Commission applicants down to only three people who can be interviewed
by the Council. Council agreed with the exception that any Councilman
has a right to suggest an applicant. After some discussion Council
agreed that Councilman Amstrup and Mayor Mangini would serve as Planninginterview commlttee.
J.P.A.C. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CITATION
City Manager announced that the City had received
pedestrian fatalities for the year 1980 presented
Automobile Association.
this award for no
by the American
RESOLUTION NO. 71-81 ''RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURLINGAME APPROVING AND ORDERING REORGANIZATION TO DETACH FROM THE
CITY OF SAN MATEO AND ANNEX TO THE CITY OF BURLINGA.I{E A PORTION OF
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (.3S+ ACRES) - INTERSECTION OF EL CAMINO REAL,
PENINSULA AVENUE AND BARROILHET,'
In response to questi-on from Councilman Crosby Cit.y Attorney stated
purpose of this annexation is to straighten out property lines at
peni-nsuIa and E1 Camino. This would be useful in case of automobile
accidents, as in the past there had been difficulty in determining
which city had jurisdiction.
Councilman Crosby introduced Resolution No. 7I-81 and moved its
adoption, second by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. RESOLUTION NO. 72-87 ''RESOLUT]ON AUTHORTZING EXECUTION
ACNT EO COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS
AND THE CITY OF BURLINGAME FOR PROMOTIONAL SERVICES"
OF
BUREAU
2. RESOLUTION NO. 73-81 ''RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COST
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH STATE PERSONNEL BOARD''
3. REQUEST FOR EXTENSTON ON MAp AND CONDOMTNTUM PERMTT FOR 27
EL CAMINO REAL
Memo of 9/30/81 from City Engineer recommended approval of one year
extension for this tentative map and condominium permit.
4. TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR 1OO8 EL CAMINO REAL
By memo of 9/30/8L Citlr Engineer recommended approval of this tentative
condominium map for a 6-unit development at this address.
Councilman Amstrup
Councilman Martin,
moved approval of the consent calendar, second by
carried unanimously.
Council agreed that Mayor Mangini or his designee would serve on this
committee.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ADDITION TO SHERATON HOTEL
fn response to question from Councilman Amstrup regarding this project,
City Attorney reported that building permit expires in May , 7982.
Councilman Martin stated that Mr. Silvertonhas sued the hotel, and as a
result no lender wil-I handle the project.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Amstrup suggested that consideration be given to changing
the code regarding accessory buildings which are now allowed to be
built to the rear or side 1ot line. City Planner responded this
could be a future Planning Commission study item.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
1. Letter of 1-0/L/Bl from Sait Kilki, l44L Drake Avenue stating he
had missed deadline date for appeal from Planning Commission because
of lack of information. Mayor Mangini requested staff report at next
meeting.
2. Peat, Marwick, Mitchell Financial Statements & Management Letter
for Fiscal Year ending 6/30/81.
3. Letters, 9/17/81, PERS, ta investments.
4. Letter, 9/27/81, United Natj-ons Assn., re flying flag on United
Nations Day.
5. Troop 101, Boy Scouts of America, 9/21/81, invitation to attend
50th Anniversary.
6. A. Shansky Development Co., 9/22/81 re parking code.
7. Letter of 9/22/Bl from Park Director commending Tets Kita, 3024
Alcazar Drive, for securing and painting the bleacher seats at
Cuernavaca Park.
8.. Minutes: Park
Planning, 9/28/8Li
& Recreation, 9/17/9li Lj-brary Board, 9/15/8Li
Civil Service, 9/4/BL.
ORDINANCE I2L4
Council discussed date of final action on this ordinance and decided
to postpone to first meetj-ng in liovember so there would be a fuII
Council present.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting regularly adjourned at L0220 P.M.
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City Clerk