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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
December 15, 1980
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the
above date in the City HaI1 Council Chambers. Meeting was called
to order at B:05 P.I{. by Mayor Martin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by O. Fred Fricke, Fire Chief.
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Minutes
AMSTRUP, BARTON,MANGINI, MARTIN
CROSBY (excused illness)
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Minutes of the
and adopted.
regular meeting of December L, 1980 were approved
Hearing - Appeal
VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT NEI^7 CHURCH AT 701 FA]RFIELD ROAD W]THOUT
47 ON-S]TE PARKING SPACES. APPEALED BY THE REV. JOHN T. CAHOON JR.
City Elanner reviewed his detailed staff memo of 12/15/80 with attach-
ments which outlined progress through the Planning Commission ofthis application for a church without 47 on-site parking spaces
requi-red by code. Planning Commission had aoproved special permit
required for church in R-l zone and special perm.it for height of
more than 35', but had denied oarking varj-ance. City Planner
suggested Council discuss lega1 requirements for variance, church
basement parkj-ng, other parking alternatives, adequacy of on-streetparking, coordination of parking with other churches, rights of
adjacent property owners.
Letter of Decernber 10, 1980 from the Reverend John T. Cahoon,Jr.,
Rector of Christ Church, gave additional data regarding currentparking conditions at Fairfield location and at temporary location
of church. Letter of L2/B/8A from Audrey M. Tiernan, 2960 Van
Sansul Avenue, San Jose, urged Council approval- of variance.
Mayor l.tartin opened public hearing.
The Reverend John T. Cahoon Jr. spoke to the four conditions for
a variance, justifying their satisfaction by the aoplication.
AltonSchick, 434 Fairfax, San Mateo, member of the congreqation,
showed slides illustrating the current satisfactory on-street parking
in the neighborhood of the Trinity Lutheran Church, present meeting
site of the congregation, and ample vacant areas in the Fairfield
area on SundalT morirings.
Douqlas Gray, attorney for the church, 1450 Chapin, discussed
unusual shape of properLy, making it impractical for other con-
struction; value of church to neighborhood; and plans to lease parking
from McKinley School. This lease would be contingent upon Council
approval of variance.
Thelma Battaglia, 937 Chula Vista, owner of the property, urged
Councj-1 approval because of difficulty of selling this irregularly
shaped lot and its neighborhood use as a debris collector.
Both John Carey, 732 Fairfield, and Paul Borg, 24L Stanlelz approved
the church as bei-ng a good use and not contributing drastically to
parking problems.
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Len Privitera, 831 Fairfield Road,Fairfield, were opposed because of
and Chris Daskalakls, 836oarking problems on Sundays.
more comments and the public hearing was declaredThere were no
closed.
rn response to Council questions, Alton Schick discussed McKinleySchool parking solutions, noting that if school were closedr drlunlikelihood, the church planned to buy the two R-l lots acrossthe street for parking. He noted that church basement parkingplan gave only ten spaces and would make Sunday School Ltasseiimpossible. He told Council discussions with school Board haveindicated they would be agreeable to leasing 50 soaces, althouohtenure of lease is undecided. He also discussea punfi_c 1iabilitymeasures.
In response to question from Councilwoman Barton, Mr. priviterastated if church leased school oarkinq lot he rvould have noobjections to the project.
Mayor Martin considered if the church could get school oarkingit would be satisfactory, and this corner would be more attractive"
Councilwoman Barton shared concern over parking, but consideredthere would eventually be other arternatives beside autos.
Councilman l4angini- was concerned about theparking, but Mr. Schick said he had reasonget this parking.
assurance of McKinleyto believe they would
Councilman Amstrup approved because of rlifficulty of constructionon this 1ot, and because this would adcl another church to Burlingame.
Councilwoman Barton moved that parking variance be granted with thecondition that Christ Church acsuire lease for five years from theBurlingame School District for 50 parking spaces on Sundays, secondby Counci-lman Amstrup, carried unanimously, Council-man Crosby absent.
RECESS
Short recess was
reconvened.
declared at 9:00 P.M. after which meeting
APPLICATTON FOR AUCTION PEzu{IT
1. MELVIN H. BLOOM ROYAL COMPANY AUCTIONEERS, 383 BEACH ROAD
Report of 72/3/80 from Services Bureau suoervisor, BurlingamePolice Department, stated no negative factors were developedduring investigation of this company and recommended approval ofthe permit.
councilman Mangini moved aoproval of this permit, second byCouncilman Amstrup, carried unanimously, Councilman Crosby absent.
Mr. Bloom addressed Council briefllz on theprocess. He considered shortcuts could beto consult with staff, ds president of SanAssociation, toroard this end.
mechanics of the permit
instiqated, and offered
Francisco Auctioneers
ORDINANCE - SECOND READIN]G - HEAR]NG
OF.DINANCE NO. 1190 REMOVING DUTIES OF CITY CLERK REGARDING
PLANNING COMMTSSfON AND CIVIL SERVICE COMMISS]ON
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Mayor Martin opened
no audience comment
public hearing on this ordinance. There was
and the public hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 1190 passed its second reading and wamffin Amstrup, second by councilman
unanimously, Councilman Crosby absent.
s adopted on
l4anqini, carried
APPEAL
1. DEI{IAL OF VAF.IANCE TO CONSTRUCT COMMERCIAL BT1ILDING AT 1199
BROADWAY (GARBIS BEZDJIAN) EY DAVTD C. CARR
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Mayor Martin set hearing on this appeal for the regular meeting
of January 5,1981.
COMMENDATION TO BURLT}IGAME POLICE SERGEANT JAMES ELDREDGE
At the request of Mayor Martin, Police Chief read in
communication of December 9, 1980 commending Sergeant
for continuous outstanding performance. Malzor l4artin
sergeant Eldredge be extended the congratulations of
their appreciation of a job well done.
STAFF MEMORANDA
1. C]TY ATTORNEY RROI.ITN ACT
Memo of L2/4/80 from City
this special encroachment
address.
fuII his
Eldredge
asked that
Council and
all City commissions
v.zhich establishes
requiring public neetings.
Engineer recommended Council approval of
cermit for gravity drainage at this
Public Works approval of
of pallets and cardboard on
City Attorney's meroo of December 5, 1980 to
and boards detailed provisions of this Act
appropriate procedures under the State 1aw
2. CITY MA}IAGER - WATER CONSERVATIO}I ORDINANCE
City Manaqer's memo of December 11 attached request from Peninsula
I{ater Agency that cities and water districts consider water con-
servation ordinance, model of which was enclosed. City Manag'er
advised that staff would review the ordinance, and it would be
scheduled for study meeting discussion.
CONSENT CALENDAR
I. RESOLUTIONS
a. RESOLUTIONS NO. 79-80 '.AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEI{ENT
V.I]TH HUGHES HEISS &ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ANALYSIS OF
THE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM''
b. RESOLUTION NO, BO-80 ''GRANTING VARIANCE INTERTELBPHON PROJECT''
Councilman Amstrup requested this resolution be removed
from consent calendar for further discussion.
c. RESOLUTION NO. 81-80 "APPROVING ANNEXATION LAND OF SOMIUER"
d. RESOLUTION IdO. B2-BO ''REOUESTING EXCLUSION OF TERRITORY
DISTRICT''FRO}4 THE BURLI H]LLS SEWER YIAI\]TENANCE
2. ORDINA\]CE NO. 1T9I - INTRODUCTION SPECIFYING PEACE OFFICER
ttPOWERS OF RESERVE POL]CE OFFICERS.
3. SPECIAL ENCROACHMENT PER}'IIT 1OOB EL CAMfNO
4. SPECIAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT 1871 EL CA}{INO
By rnemo of L2/10/80 from Director of
this encroachment permit for storaqe
Magnolia Drive was recommended.
In response to question frorn Councilman Amstrup, City Attorney
stated that liability for injury within the encroachment zone is
incumbent upon the owner.
5. TENTATIVE CONDOI.'IINIUIJI MAP 1119 CHULA VISTA
City Engineer's memo of l2/9/80 recommended apcroval of this
tentative condominium map at 119 Chula Vista Avenue-
6. TENTATIVE CONDOMINIU]I4 MAP L277 EL CAIUII{O
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Engineer recomm.ended this tentative condominium map for
EI Camino Real.
7. TENTATIVE AND FINAL PIAP B4l- FAIRFIELD ROAD
City Engineer recommended approval of this tentative and final
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map for Iot split at 841 Fairfield Road by his memo of l2/9/go.
Councilman Amstrup moved approval of the consent calendar withexception of ltem 1B, second by Councilman Mangini, carried unanimously,Counci-Iman Crosbv absent
RESOLUTION NO. BO-BO ''RESOLUTTON GRANTTNG VARIANCE ]NTERTELEPHON
PROJECT
Mayor Martin vacated the dais because of possible conflict ofinterest, and this discussion was directed by Vice-Mayor Mangini.
Councilman Amstrup stated his concern that the wording in thisresolution, ". .if at any time the City determines [.hat tfre peak
weekday parking demand equals or exceeds 95 per cent of the availableon-site parking, the City may . .require that al1 or part ofthat area shal1 be converted to automobile parking .',
was vague and did not indicate tight enouqh control.
City Planner explained system of checks which would enable staffto make decision on par:king need a-nrl bring matter to public hearingwith subsequent conversion.
Councilman Amstrup noted difficulties City had had with SheratonHotel and its parking; and considered terms should. be more definitelyspelled out. He stated he would aporove the resolution, but forthe record voiced his objections to vaqueness of control.
RESOLT]TION NO. BO- 80 was introduced by Councilwoman Barton, second
, carried unanim-ous1y, Councilman Crosby absent.by Councilman Amstrup
APPROVALS
T^IARRANTS
I{arrant Nos. 7394 through 7675, duly
$739 ,783.71 were approved for payment
Barton, second by Councilman Amstrup,
man Crosby absent.
auditecl, in the amount of
on motion of Councilwoman
carrj-ed unanimously, Council-
PAYROLL
Payroll for November 1980, Check Nos. 22155 through 22880, in the
amount of $507,L39.41 approved for payment on motion of CouncilwomanBarton, second. by Councilman Mangini, carried unanimously, Councilman
Crosby absent.
NEW BUSINESS
COI\MISS ION REAPPC}INT}'IETITS
Letter of December 10, 1980 frorn City Manager announced the completion
of first terms in office for Civil Service Commissioners Myron Moskowitz
and John Franklin. Council unanimously apnroved their reappointment.
Same letter stated that James Fehlhaber had completed a partial term on
Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission and is novr eligible for appoint-
ment to his first three-year term. Council unanimously approved his
appointment.
ACKNOI^ILEDGMENTS
Letter, Donald H. DesaulverasrNorthpark, IL/27/80
Letter, Jean Mitchellr r€ Northpark, lL/30/80
Notice of Hearing, LAFCO, re Trousdale, L2/1/80
Letter, JPAC, to Airports Commission, l2/B/80
Commendation from Police Chief to I{r. and l{rs. Bruce W. MacDowell
in recognition of citizen involvement in burglary. Council
praised PoIice Chief for instigating this commendation and the
one to Sgt. Eldredge as a morale incentive.
6. Letter of lL/28/80 from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
re 1ocal ordinances requiring fire retardant roofing. Council
discussed briefly.7. Minutes, JPAC , Ll/l/80
8. Police Report, Treasurerrs Report
9. l4inutes: Citizens Study, L2/3; Planning Commission, L2/8
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Planning Reso. 5-80; Traffic, Safety, Parking LL/L3/80; Library
Board, \L/L8/e0
FROM THE FLOOR
Harry Graham, L324 Paloma, referred to recent cable T.V. meeting;
and gave his opi-nion as knowledgeable in the business.that Teleprompter,
recommended by consultant, was the best of the companieS bidding.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting regularllz adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
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