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CALL TO ORDER
A regular
tire abovecalled to
meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held ondate in the City HalI Council Chambers. Meeting wasorder at B:05 P.M. by Mayor Irving S. Amstrup.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Jerome F. Coleman, City Attorney
ROLL CALL
COUI{CIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
MINUTES
BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
February 4, 1980
AMSTRUP , BARTON, CROSBY , MANGTNI , MARTIN
NONE
Tne minutes of the regular meeting of January 21, 1980 were
approved and adopted.
HEARING
1. APPEAL OF AZKANAZ E. MACKITARIAN FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
DENIAL OF FENCE HEIGHT EXCEPTION AT lO49 EL CAMINO REAL
City Planner reviewed his report of February 4, 1980 whichdetailed application for variance for 6' fence in front setbackconstructed without building permit, and Planning Commissionaction in denying. Their findings were that it did not meet thelegal requirements for a variance and further, that 6' fence atthis location is inconsistent with City policy of public open
space on residential streets and there is no measurabJe
reducLion in traffic noise between 5' fence and 6' fence.
Mayor Amstrup opened hearing to the f1oor.
Mr. Lage Andersen, 2L6 Park Road, attorney representing Itlr.Mackitarian, addressed Council-. His arguments for variance
were that Mr. Mackitarian has been improving property for tenyears and thought he had a building permit for such worki Mr.
Mackitarian did not know of 5' limitation; his client doesbelieve the I'di-fference in height does cut down traffic noise;Mr. Mackitarian wishes to keep his dog at this address and dog
can leap 5' fence; height of fence does not cons:titute asafety hazard as to sight distance on EI Camino Real; andcutting the fence down 1' would destroy its attractiveness. Hereported two owners of neighboring property had asked him to expresstheir approval of the 6' fence.
There were no further comments and
declared closed.
'the public hearing was
Council discussed at some length and decided requirements for
variance were not met. Their findings were that the fence did
constitute a sight distance hazard; it would not be an undue
hardship to cut I' off the fence; whj-le noise might be reduced
by 6' fence, the same logic could be applled to a 7'or B'
fencei the code specj-fically sLates 5'i the matter of the dog
was questionable: if he could leap a 5' fence, he could jump a
6' fencei and one comment that in actuality fences along E1
Camino Real might well be reduced below the 5' timit to preserve
a sense of open space.
Councilwoman Barton moved that the Planning Commission be
sustained in their declsion and this variance be denied, second
by Councilman Martj-n, carried on unanimous ro11 call vote.
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CORRESPOi{DENCE
1" GILBERT ALCALA, PRESIDENT, ALCALA CHEVROLET, REQUESTING
APPEAL HEARING BEFORE CITY COUNCIL ON PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL
OF SPECIAL PERMIT FOR BODY SHOP AT 824_826 COWAN ROAD
Mr. Cyrus McMillan, attorney, appeared
and asked for hearing before the next
of lease option limitations.
on behalf of Mr. Alcala
regular meeting because
Council discussed, and because of various commitments agreed
to schedule this hearing for 7:30 P.M. Monday, February 11.
2. BELL ELECTRICAL SIGNS, fNC., AGENT FOR DAVID JAMES ARATA,
REQUESTING APPEAL HEARING BEFORE CITY COUNCIL ON PLANNING
COI4IVIISSION DENIAL OF SIGN EXCEPTION AT 1016 CAROLAN AVENUE
Mayor Amstrup set this hearing for the regular meeting of
February L9, 1980.
FROM STAFF
1. CITY MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: APPLICATION OF
ALLEN AND MARGARET ROE, 1751 ESCALANTE WAY, FOR ENCROACHMENT
PERI4IT
Director of Pub1ic Works again reviewed this request for
encroachment permit for a fence, to which staff had no objection.
However, neighbors had a concern that Mr. Roe was intending to
park a boat in his front yard because plans showing fence had
also shown "concrete or brick pad" there. He noted Mr. and
Mrs. Roe were present at meeting and he displayed pictures of
the property, noting the pad is not subject to the encroachment
permit.
Council- discussed utilities in the area of the encroachment
and asked Mr. Roe how he intended to use the pad. He replied
it would be used as access to the backyard so he could put the
boat back there behind the fence and out of sight. City Attorney
stated it was legal to park a boat in the backyard.
In response to Council questions Director of Public Works
pointed out that driving across a sidewalk is prohibited by
the code in any location because sidewalks are not as heavy
as driveways and could crack. At this point, Mr. Roe stated
he would change his plans: not put the pad in but use a 3/4"
plywood platform over curb and lawn to get boat to back yard.
Sanford Tandowski, L745 Escalante, addressed Council, stating
concern of nelghborhood was where boat would be parked. He
said there would be no problem if parking would be in back.
He also discussed utilities, especially the removal of fire
alarm boxes, and was concerned with flooding if blocks or ramp
were left in gutter.
Mr. Roe told Council- he would use only the plywood platform in
moving his boat and would be responsible for damage or breakageof concrete. He noted he did not yet have a boatr so fire alarm
boxes, to be phased out in the future, would not have to be
moved now.
Councilman Mangini moved encroachment permit be granted subjectto the following conditions: I.Boat will be parked in backyard. 2. Owner will use temporary platform to get boat to
back yard. 3. Boat will be parked behind fence. Second by
Councilwoman Barton, carried on unanimous vote.
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2. TRAFFIC,SAFETY,PARKING COMMISSIoN RECoMMENDATToNS FoR BRoADWAYAREA PRESENTED BY CITY MANAGER
Letter of January 24, 1980 from chai-rman of Traffic,& Parking Commission recommended the foJ_lowing:
r. The unrestricted parking areas on one side of theon Capuchino, Paloma, Laguna and Chula Vista Avenueson the opposite side of the streets, on a trial basisdays.
Safety
street
be duplicatedfor ninety
2. Cover two-hour parking limit signs on Rhinette and JuanitaAvenues for a trial period.
Council had no objections anda trial period of 90 days.
agreed to this arrangement for
3. CITY }4ANAGER: CATV ENABLING ORDI NANCE
city Manager's memo of January 30, 19Bo attached report from
CATV consultant on issues raised in connection wi-th CATVenabling ordinance. Council decided to withhold discussion untilstudy meeting of February G, 1980.
4. MEETING DATE
Mayor Amstrup announced that next council meeting wourd beFebruary L9, because February IB is a holiday.
CONSENT CALENDAR
on Tuesday,
1. PARCEL MAP, 119 CLARENDON ROAD
Memo of January 29, 1980 from Assistant city Enqineer noteddenial- of this parcel map by the plannj-ng commission in orderto maintain the residentiar character of the neighborhood.rn endorsement of January 30, 1980 city Manager recommendeddenial of map.
2. EI{CRoACHMENT PERMTT , L249 BROADV{AY
Assistant city Engineer's memo of January 28, 19B0 recommendedapproval of this encroachment permit to aIlow raised plantersextending 15" into the si-dewalk area and "bomonite" tLxturedsidewalk finiah.
3. RESOLUTIONS
a. RESOLUT]ON 5-BO ''ESTABLISHING SALARY OF CTTY CLERK AND
CITY TREASURER. ''
RESOLUTfON 6.80 "AUTHOR]ZING E)GCUTTON OF AGREEMENT -
CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. B WITH RETA/NOLTE & ASSOCIATES
FOR STEP II] SERV]CES, BURLfNGAME/MILLBRAE SLUDGE
PIPELINE AND BURLINGAME SEWAGE FORCE MAIN IMPROVE},IENTS . ''
c. RESOLUTION NO. 7-80 ''AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES SOLIDS MANAGEMENT FACILTTIES
WITH GEORGE S. NOLTE"
d. RESOLUTION NO. B-BO ''ACCEPTTNG ANZA WEST END UTILITfES''
4. ORDINANCES INTRODUCTION
a. ORDINANCE NO. 1169 "ADDING CHAPTER 10.65 TO TITLE IO
THE SALEOF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHTBIT
OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA TO MTNORS''
b
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b. ORDINANCE NO. 1170''ADDING CHAPTER I0.66 TO TITLE 10
BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT TTiEOF THE
DISPLAY OE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA TO MINORS'I
"ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ENCROACHMENT
MID-BLOCK Rf GHTS-OF.WAY"
c. ORDINANCE NO. 1171
PERMITS FOR USE OF
d. oRDINANCE NO. L772 "ORDINANCE REQUIRING CONFORMANCE
DESIGN GUIDELINES IN WATERFRONT COMMERCIAL DI STRICT"TO
Councilman
second by
ORDINANCES
on motion of Councilman Crosby, second bY
carried on unanimous ro11 call vote.
2 . ORDIi{ANCE NO . 116 B '' DELETING PORTION
Martin moved approval of the consent calendar,
Councilman Crosby, carried on unanirnous vote.
SECOI{D READING - HEARING
1. ORDINATTICE NO. 1167 "CONCERNING ADDITIONS TO DV{ELLINGS WITH
NONCONFORMING GARAGES.''
Mayor Amstrup opened meeting to public. There were no comments
and the public hearing was declared cl-osed.
ORDINANCE NO. LL67 passed its second read ing and was
Counci lman
adopted
Mangini,
OF BURLINGAME
ROAD, FROM NO
AVENUE
PARKINGON NORTH SIDE,
REJGULATIONS. ,'
FROM ANITA ROAD TO MYRTLE
Mayor Amstrup opened meeting to public. There were no comments
and the public hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 1168 pa
motion of Councilman
ssed its second reading and was adopted on
Martin, second by Councilman Mangini,
carried on unanimous roll call- vote.
UL{FINISHED BUSINESS
1. SELECT MEMBERS FOR UTILITY UNDERGROUND COMMITTEE
As agreed at Council meeting of January 2L, 1980,
for this committee, Dewey Be11 and Annette Giomi,
by draw by Councilmembers Crosby and Barton.
two members
were selected
REI{T MEDIATION
Couircilwoman Barton, stating she had a number of complaints
from renters who had increases of $50 $f00 a month, suggested
a definite action on the Rental Grievance Board. She stated
she had received volunteers to work on the board, and suggested
it should represent all- sides of the issue renters, home
owners, landl-ords.
liayor Amstrup stated he had intended to consider the subject
at the next study meeting. City Attorney suggested that he
first be allowed to formulate a resolution establishing the
pararneters of the boaro so there would be no misunderstanding.
Council agreed.
PROCLAMATfON
Mayor Amstrup proclaimed February L7-23 as Engineersr Week.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
1. Letter of January 30, 1980 from Richard J.
Clarendon Road regarding use of dump site.
Reyna, 220
2. Report of January 22, 1980 from City Attorney on quorum
and majority vote requirements.
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3. Report of January 28, 1980 on League Labor Conference.
4. Reports of February 4, 1980 from City Planner on Design
Review Board for Bayfront Development and 1980 Census Neighborhood
Statistj-cs Program.
5. Report of January 31, 1980 from Senator Marz Garcia on
JATV1S II.
6. Letter of January L6, 1980 from Regj-onal Planning Committee
regarding annual report.
7. Letter of January 24, 1980 from City of Belmont asking
support on resolution asking Federal Communication Conunission
to rescind its notice to change regulations for radio broadcasting.
Council decided they did not wish to take action.
B. Letter of January 4, 1980 from Metropolitan Transportation
Commission regarding bike path.
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10.
11.
i,lovember, L979 Newsletter from Sister City Association.
BCDC minutes of Ll/75/7g regarding Holiday Inn.
ABAG letter of L/LA/80 regarding Air Quality Plan Status
12. Letter of January 30, 1980 from Mr. and Mrs. Peter Campanile,
attaching a copy of the 1980 Burlingame Community Days Calendarof Events for approval. Council approved, and Mr. and Mrs.
Campanj-le, who were present, were asked to contact the Historical
Society who would like to schedule a "walk" during Burlingame
Days.
13. I4inutes: Library Board, January 15; Park & Recreation
Commission, January 17; Planning Commission, January 28;
Traf fic, SafetyrParkj-ng Commission, January I0, L979.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. to the adjourned regular meeting
of February 11, 1980; and to an executi-ve session on negotiations.
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City Clerk