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BURTINGAI'{E, CALIFORNIA
CIIY COITNCIL STUDY MEETING
February 6, 1980
Mayor Amstrup convened a Study Meeting of the Burlingame City Council
in Conference Room B, of the Burlingame City HalI, Et 8:05 p.m., oD
Wednesday, February 6, 1980.
PRESENT:COITNCIL I\IEMBERS AI.{STRIP, BARTON, CROSBY, MANGINI
(coUNcILllAN tvtARTIN, absent due to illness)
STAFF: SCIII{ALI,I, COLEIIAN, ARGYRES, KIRKUP, YOST, SOIUMER
I PREVIEW OT SECOND PHASE OF
SEWER SYSTEM IT4PROVEMENTS
Director of Public Works Kirkup and Senior Civil Engineer Bagdon,
referring to the Public Works memorandum of ,January 31st, reviewed
the Phase One sewer improvement program which has been completed
and the proposed scope of improvements included in Phase II, explain-
ing the anticipated effect of the work on the current sevrer problems.
Mr. Charles Kavanaugh and Mr. Ronald Calhoun of Wilsey & Ham comment-
ed on past and future work, and particularly referred to Design
Report No. 2 of Wilsey & Ham, dated January 31, 1980, which details
the Phase II 1980 Sewer Rehabilitation project. They and Staff
responded to Council questions concerning problem areas. It was
reported that Phase II work done prior to the next rainy season
should substantially reduce the effect of storm water infiltration.
Mr. Kirkup suggested another public meeting be held to advise those
citizens most concerned with the 1980 program. Rehabilitation
methods and areas $rere discussed in detail, as well as comparative
costs and advantages of replacement as against relining of existing
sewers. Upon approval of Phase II, work will begin on specifications
with anticipation that there will be an earJ.y start of work.
Council members present unanimously approved the proposed Phase II"
City Manager Schwalm reported that the Chamber of Commerce has indi-
cated that the parking program suggested some months ago involving
private construction of a parking facility has not progressed because
of financing problems and high interest rates. Mr. Harry Graham and
Mr. Peter Ebner from the Chamber $rere present to propose another plan
to provide parking structures in the Burlingame Avenue Area.
Mr. Graham and Mr. Ebner discussed at length with Council and Staff
a proposal which envisioned construction of two parking structures on
present City parking lots to provide a total of between 1,000 and
1,500 parking spaces. The estjrnated cost of the program is ten
million dollars, to be financed by a one million dollar City contri-
bution, five million dollars from parking district land assessments,
and the remaining four million to be raised by a bond issue based on
parking revenues. Ehey requested Council's response to the proposal
prior to contacting property owners.
Council questioned the legal ability to assess property owners for
additional parking structures and the eurrent marketability of bonds
which rely upon parking revenue. Staff was directed to develop
further data on these two points, including contact with Wilson,
Morton, Assaf & l,lcElligott, bond counsel.
There was discussion of the advisability of increasing parking rates
in present City lots and for parking meters. Present revenues, which
are approximately $80,000, do not cover current costs of parking
enforcement. fhe Finance Director was asked to develop estimates of
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probable income from such increases. Mr. Graham and Mr. Ebner
requested that a fund, to be used for development of more parking,
be established from income over cost of enforcement.
It t^ras suggested that the practicality of nonthly leasing of spaees
be tested by converting one of the existing lots to monthly fee permit
parking. Ihe general problem of the need for short-term parking was
discussed; also, the need for more careful monitoring for abuse of
short-term parking spaces. staff vras directed t.o prepare a plan for
conversion of the existing L,ot H to monthly permit parking at a
$30-per-month rental. The Traffic, safety and Parking Commission
will be asked to consider increased parking rates.
l.{r. Graham and t{r. Ebner will obtain the reaction of Chamber members
to increased meter fees and their commitment to use of a monthly
permit parking Iot.
3. REI,PVAL OF FIRE AIJARM BOXES
Mayor Amstrup reported citizen inquiries and expressions of concern
about the prograrm for removal of, fire alarm boxes as approved by
Council at earlier meetings. Three residentE preEent at the meeting
voiced disapproval, primarily because of the inalrility to communicate
in case of emergency if telephones are inoperable. Another discussion
of this subject, of whi ctr the public is to be advised, was requested.
Council directed that Chief Fricl<e be informed of the citizen concern
and be present at the next study meeting when the matter will be
reconsidered. !tr. Kirkup atated that the removal program can be
stopped irnnediately; hovrever, there will be problems replacing alarm
boxes and wiring already removed, mudr of which will have to be
replaced with new equipment. Staff was directed to halt the removal
progr.rm until the matter is heard at the next Btudy meeting.
Mayor Amstrup suggested, in view of the many requests from residents,
that the proposed ordinance regarding cable television be introduced
and a hearing scheduled for its second reading. City Attorney Coleman
expressed concerns regarding the problems presented by several pro-
vi6ions of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Schwalm responded that the
consultant advised it would be difficult to attract reliable CATV
people without the provision for acquisition of the CATV franchise by
the City in the event of problems. Ilr. Coleman emphasized his concern
about liability and legal exposure as the ordinance is drafted. He
said he would prepare a detailed cornmentary for presentation at thehearing. Councilwoman Barton explained to members of the public
present that Council is in favor of cable television. The delay has
been due to Council's efforts to avoid the IE oblems encountered by
other cities. Mayor Amstrup announced that the ordinance wj.l1 be
introduced at the meeting of February l9th and a hearing will be held
on March 3, 1980.
5. RENT GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
City Attorney Coleman reported that he will have a staff
incorporating material available from the City Uanager's
the next Council meeting.
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6. AIRPORT I,AND USE STI,'DY
I{r. Sch\"ralm distributed a report received the day of the meeti.ng and
suggested Council might wi.sh to discuss the summary report. written
conurents are to be submitted to the Joint Povrers Comrnittee by February
14, 1980; therefore, the request of other eities is that an extension
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to March 20, 1980 be requested. 1,1r. Schr*alm was directed to request
the extension on behaLf of the city.
7. MOTORCYCTE ]I,IAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Council approved the request that our mechanic be sent to special
training so that he will be able to repair the Police DePartment
Kawasali motorcycles.
8. BART EXTENSION
council requested city ltanager Schhralm attend the special meeting
on February 8, 1980, called by Assemblyman PaPan to consider the
Interstate 2AO,/38O corridor as a possibLe extension Route for BART
from Daly City.
9. P REPAYT,,ENT OF HARVEY OI-,DSI4OBILE NOTE
!1r. Mike Harvey reported that in connection with f,inancing for the
construction of his facilities on carolan Avenue, the lender
requires that the note and deed of trust to the city of Burlingame
be discharged. Ttre note presentty has a balance of approximately
$265,000 at 114. It cal1s for prepayment points graduated from
5 to I conunencing on JuIy 1, 1984.
Finance Director Argyres stated that at the t ime the note I{as exe-
cuted, city investment rates were aPProximately 9%, whereas
presently the funds can be reinvested at aPProximately 12% for a
ten-year period. The questions before Council are (1) \,hether
prepayment will be allowed before 1984, and (2) tfre resolution of
prepalrment points., In answer to Mayor anstruP's questions, !1r.
Argyres stated that the payoff would not af,fect the Proposition 13
bailout situation, whictr was a consideration several years ago.
councilman llangini recommended that although the City does not
anticipate any financial disadvantage from Prepayment, to avoid
an unfavorable precedent, the right to prePa:'ment charges should
be enforced.
After considerable Council and Staff discussion, Council determined
that prepa!'ment of the note wilt be accepted with the imposition
of 2*/. prepa!'ment charge, payabLe in five 20% Payments, the first
due on the date of ctosing of escrow. and a 20% payment due annually
on the same date in 1981, 1982. 1983, and 1984. Itte subject t,iIl
be formally considered at the next reguLar Council meeting.
City Treasurer Herbert Sommer discussed methods of investment of
funds available, either in a Iong-term fixed-interest investment,
or in short-term investments with the advantage or disadvantage of
fluctuating intereat rates.
10. COM}{I S S IONERS I DINNER
Council requested that ur. Schwalm investigate possible locations
for a Commissioners' Dinner, preferably on a Friday or Thursday
evening in March, 198O.
ADJoURNUENT -- The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
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