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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1979.08.06408 40e BUP.LINGAME, C}I,IFORNIA Auqust 6 , l-9'19 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame above date in the City HalI Councilto order at 8:07 P.14. City Council was held on the Chambers. l4eeting v/as called PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by John R R.OI,L CALL Yost, City Planner. COIINCIL MEMBEP.S PRESEI1T: AI{STRUP, BARTOII, IUANGTNI COTINCIL },IEMBERS ABSENT:CF.OSBY (excused, vacation), MAF.TIN (excused, illness) MII.IUTES The minutes of the study meetins of July 10, 1979 and the regular meeting of Ju11y 16, 1-979 were approved and adopted. HEARINGS 1. ANNCO PROPERTIES APPEA,LING THE DENIAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION, SPECIAL PERMIT FOR OFFICE PROJECT AT 360 PRIMROSE ROAD Mayor Amstrup advised developer and hj-s attorney, David Carr, they had the oreroqative of delaving this hearing for a fu1I Council. l{r. Carr, speakino for his client, requested hearing be delalzed until September 4 for development of new materials. Council aqreed. At this point Mayor Amstrup announced that Council would have studv meeting on the capital improvement budget on A.ugust 8 at 7:30 P. M. in Conference Room B. He announced meeting of August 20 would include consideration of rent control initiative and Cittz ordinance for rent control. AIso he asked that Council members present review the now-aoproved AB8, Section 100 100.2, dealing with refund of bail-out monies. He noted Council is currentllz interviewing applicants for Library and Beautification commissions. 2. WASTE DISPOSAL ACREAGE LA}ID USE AND DEVELOPMENT l/ta17or Amstrup reviewed status of dump, scheduled to close in December, 1979, and previous discussions of prooosals for the site. These include: 1. City to build golf course and driving range. 2. John Browninq's proposal to develop driving range and multi-use of site. 3. California Golf Corporation's pro- posal to build ancl maintain site. He announced this meeting is for public input, noti-ng that pro- fessional consultants hired by the Citv had indicated that a nine-hole golf course would be feasible, and the driving range would help pay for it. Councilman Mangini specified the Council wants to know public opinion on who should pav for developing this site; what the development should be; who should put it in; and who should operate it. Councilwoman Barton agreed, adding she would like to see a qolf course there. She asked input on how public expected. City to pay for developrnent. The meeting was then ooened to the public. Some expressions fo1low: Arthur Heinkel, 1358 Bernal: It is time Citiz had golf course. City does not neEa Eoaaei-ie1ds. Development should be economically feasible. Inlhat are options, concrete figures? Frank Pa liaro, Park and Recreation Commission:In that d be for uselocatr-on go course would be 3-4th rate and woul of minority of population. Area then couldn't be used for open space. This matter should be referred to Park and Rec- reation Commission for suoqestion. James Murra 737 Farrin don Lane:Area needed for soccer ving range. 700 childrenf1e1d, wh ac h could co-exa s tw 1 dri f tin area plav soccer as well as two menrs teams and two women's teams. Henry llinds , 14 31 I'lontero: Should be golf course. St. Antlrews @its - wind, no trees, not 4th rate. Feasibility study indicated driving ranqe would support t holes. Herbert Yanowitz, l-46 Los P.obles Drive: I'Io comparison between St. Andrews and c land fifl. Settling problems -not safe. Could have first class driving ranse and also fill needs of 950 participants in soccer. Rav Friedman 210 0 P.a Drive: Support B rowning's proposal - Get best future uses of-use facilitv.dr rvang range an d rnuf t land for the most residents. Suggest: driving range, soccer fie1d. nature studv center on marshland. Private enterprise should not profit from public's land. City has a duty to provide sorne services to its citizens even if it does cost. DavidKeyston, Anza Pacific Trust: Should not use $1,000,000 of taxpayer's money to finance qolf course when interests of evervone. If privatelrz developed, O.K. Citv operation not as economical as private operation. John Browning, GoIf Professional: Site is the last 40 acres of open space in Burlingame. Put in first class dr iv.ing range -practice facilitv - and still have 23 acres for diversified recreational use for af1 citizens. Develop either with City funds or private. craves reDort indicates only 108 of oop- ulation play goIf. This could be fine recreational area butpoor for golf course - type of fill will kill- vegetation; Development of methane gas will destroy root systems, wipe outputting greens. There will be settlement and change in contour of qround. Dan Lanil, 859 Hincklev Road. Commissioner, American Youth Soccer Or anlratioil ffis orqaniZaEion will ccer field with their own funds and efforts oncemaananthe soit is instaLl,ed. A citizen: Sugqested that private enterprise be allowed to make a prresentation with the condition that the initial soccer fields be created by anyone creating the driving ranqe. Then AYSo's offer could be accepted. Celestino Romoli, 109 Stanley Road: In 1967 he asked City for soccer fieId, but was refused because of ferv players. There are now 700 vounq people playing. The City should accommodate their needs. it is not in best l4ayor Amstrup thanked aI1 citizens for their input. the publj-c would be notified by newspaper publicity hearings on the subj ect. He said about future 1 CORRES PONDENCE AVR REALTY : BROA DI^IAY FNCROACHMENT FOR UTILITY EASEMENT 116 9 Letter, und.ated, from Mrs. Anna V. Bruce, owner of AVR Realtv and this property, protested the qranting of an encroachment for use of utiIitl, easement between 1159 Broadway and the new build-ing to be constructed on corner of Laouna/Broadwalz to be used asexit for vehicular traffic onto Broadwav. Several- rea.sons weregiven, including potential for damage to their building b1z auto- mobiles and danqer to pedestrians on Broadwav by traffic exiting from this easement. l4ayor Amstrup ouestioned staff on this matter.stated 90? of l4rs. Bruce's concerns could have Citlz Attorney been el-iminated Affi 403 -+e& +0+ had she looked at plans for new building. He suggested a con- ference with staff to solve her problems. Mrs. Bruce addressed Council, reiteratingr her concerns and. claiming she had had no City notification of the projects and learned about it from neiqhbors. City Planner noted proposed plan conformed with all zoning and building codes; did not need Planning Commission hea.ring for special perrnit or variance. Hence public was not informed. However Bruces malz inspect plans j-n Public Works department. City Attorney added that this is not It has been dedicated to the City and Dialogue followed in whichof "al]ey" which they said their concerns. easement but an alley. a public street. an is the Bruces protested the terminol-ogy does not show on map, and restating Mayor Amstrup recornmended to the Bruces that they work out ttrei r problems with staf f . 2. DYNIQUE OF SAN DECISION BY THOMAS FRANCISCO - APPEAL FROM PLANNING COI4IIIISSION A. GALLAGHER TR-UST Mayor Amstrup set this appeal for hearing at Council meeting of August 20, 1979. 3. APPEAL OF IdILLIAM O'BRIEN FROM PLAN}TING COMMISSION DEN]AL OF VARIANCE FOR 2727 }4ARTINEZ DR]VE. Mayor Amstrup set this appeal for hearing at Council meeting of August 20, 1979. He added that resolution, "VACATING AI{D ABANDONING WALK BETWEEN LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 34, MILLS ESTATE NO. 11", Item 5c of consent calendar, would also be delayed to that meeting, because it is the same property. 1. JERRY D. LYERLA, FOR JOHNS PLACE, 348 LORTON AVENUF] CARMEL GARDEN CONDOT'IINIUMS, 977 EL CAMINO I. APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISIO}'I IITAP Memo thi s of JuIy 25, L979 from Director of Public l^Iorks submitted tentative subdivision map, subject to two conditions, and ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT Letter of June t2, t979 from Jerry Lyerla applied for entertain- ment permit for five music and casual dancing on Sunday nights. Report of Julv 26, 1979 from Police Services Bureau reported no objection. Letter of June 29, 1979 from George and Juanita Garbuio, landlords for Johnrs Place asked denial of this dance permit since it is not in his lease. Letter of August 6, 1979 from Donal-d Sabatini, president of Burlingame Imports, 351 California Drive, urged approval of this permit. Marcel Biscay, attorney for Mr. & Mrs. Garbuio, told Council that their ob- jections to the dance permit were secondarv. Their real concern wittr ttris S-vear lease was that of safety. Idiring conditions are not in accord with Fire Department requlations, and there is also concern with the oarking of motorcycles. He suggested permit coufd be conditional upon comPliance. In response to Council question he stated he doubted if these conditions could be worked out with the tenant otherwise. It was ascertained that neither Mr. Lyerta nor a representative was in the aud.ience. Councilman Mangini remarked Council was being asked to settle dispute between tenant and 1andlord. Councilwoman Barton moved permit be denied. Second by Councilman Mangini, carried on unanimous vote of members present. 409 405 recommended its approval, 'Councilman Mangini moved" approval of thtS, tentatlve subdivision RdP, second by Councilwoman Barton, carried on unanimous vote of members present. 2. APPROVAL OF'PRELIMINARY PLANS City Planner's memo of August 6,1979 reviewed the four conditionsattached to ordinance 1146 reclassifying this property. A11condj-tions have been satisfied with exception of Council approvalof plans for the project. Memo transmitted copies of plans andCity Planner recommended approval. Councilman Mangini moved approval of preliminary plans for CarmelGarden condominiums, second by Councilwoman Barton, carried onunanimous vote of members present. STAFF MEMOFANDA 1. CITY MANAGER: CONTRACT RENEI^IAL SAN FRANCISCO WATER DEPARTMENT citlr Manager's memo of July 26,1979 attached letter from BayArea Water Users Association re contract renewal with San FranciscoWater. Contract expires in 1980 and Association requests itsmembersto contact the Association when they are requbsted €o renew. rnthis manner common issues of concern to cities could be addressedthrough negotiation. Individual actions could result in weakeningof strength. City Manaqer recommended that Burlingame support thaapproach of the Association. councilwoman Barton moved that the city support this approach ofthe Bay Area Users Association, second b1z Councilman Mangini,carried on unanimous vote of members present. Council requestedCity Manager inform Association president of City's support. 2. CITY ATTORNEY: BUILDTNG RESTRICTTON, IqILLS ESTATE NO. 27,18' HEIGHT LIMIT , JADALLAH city Attorney's memo of Julv 31, 1979 attached note from Mr.Jadallah requesting his hearing be cancelled until further notice.City Attorney recommended this matter be tabled until furthernotice from Mr. Jada1Iah. Council concurred. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. ENCROACH}IENT PERMTT 3I2L I4ARGARTTA AVENUE Memo of August 1, 1979 from Director of Public h7orks recommendedencroachment permit be granted for installation of steps andplanter boxes within this 11.4' right of way behind the curb line. 2. ENCROACHMENT PEF]IIIT - 1534 PLAZA LANE Memo of August L, L979 from Director of Pub1ic Works recommendedapproval of this encroachment permit to place a 3" pipe borlardin sidewalk area at Plaza Lane and l{agnolia for purpose of dis-couraging corner-cutting by vehicles. 3. CONDOMINIUM TEI{TATIVE }/t.AP 7 47 EIL CAMINO Director aptrroval ofof Public Works, in memo of JuIy 31, 1979, reconrmendedthis map with three conditions. 4. DORE SUBDIVISION 1244 P.OLLINS ROAD It1emo of Julv 23, L979 from Assistant City Enqineer recommendedapproval of this subdivision map, noting that three conditionsfor tentative mao have been satisfied. Assistant Citlz Engineeralso recommended the accer:tance of the water main constructed in IF''*Ftrrl-lffiE..w@T4-,rFF.@lEF!..1E % 1++ +06 an easement through this subdivision and the street for Nerli Lane. Submitted for Council approval was NO. 54-7 9 ''RESOLUTION AECEPTII.trG PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN AND FOR CONSTDERATION OF THE APPROVAL BY THE CITY BURLINGA.I4E DORE SUBDIVTSION,' 5. RESOLUTIONS name sr-gns RESOLUTION CONSTRUCTED OF a. RESOLUTION NO. 55_79 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM _ b. RESOLUTION NO. 56-7 9 ''AMENDING PLAN INGAME'' ,'RESOLUTIO}I ACCEPTING L978-1979 PLANT GROW CORPORATION,' THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION ''VACATING AND ABANDONING h]ALK BETWEEIV LOTS 6 & 7 , BLOCK MILLS ESTATE NO. 11'' This resolut,ion delaved to Council meeting of August 2Oth. Refers to pronerty scheduled for hearing on appeal at that meeting. d. ''SUSPENDING RFSOLUTION NO. 58-77 AND FIXTNG AND ESTAB- LISHING UtrATER RATES, CHARGES AND RELATED PROCEDURES'' Councilman Mangini suggested this resolution be withdrawn and discussed further at the study meeting of Wednesday, August 8. Council agreed. E. RESOLUTION NO. 57-79 ''RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERI! f. RESOLUTION NO. 5B-79 PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY'' ''ACCEPTING DEED OF EASEMENT" Hotel Ecruities Not.ilnC. ) g . RESOLUTION NO. 59_79 ''RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DEED AND APPROVING FORM OF NOTE 1OOB CAROLAN AVENUE MICHAEL R. HARVEY AND KRYSTYNE M. HARVEY.' h. RESOLUTION NO. 60_7 9 ''RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DEED AND APPROVING FORM OF NOTE 1O2O CAROLAN AVENUE DAVID ARATA AND ALVIN J. ARATA'' Councilwoman Barton moved approval of consent calendar, second by Councilman Mangini, carried on unanimous vote of members present. ORDINANCES (Introd-uction) I. ORDINAI$CE NO. 1155 ''ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WASTE WATER COLLECTION RATES AND CHARGES ''was introduced for first reading by Councilman Mangini. It was noted this would be discussed at study meeting of August B. c. 34 2. ORDINANCE NO. 1156 ''ORDINANCE was intro duced for ESTABLISHING PALM DRTVE AS A first reading by CouncilwomanTHROUGH STREET'' Barton. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Burlingame Plaza In response IaTorks noted out for bid to question from Mayor Amstrup, Director of Public plans are being reviewed by city Staff and will be soon. Councilwoman Barton noted communication received from City of San Mateo stating recommendation had been requested from their Public l{orks Commission, upon receipt of which it will be placed on their City Council agenda for consideration. Barroilhet and Cypress/Greenwood Intersections POLICE STATION COMMITTEE Mayor Amstrup read in ful1 letter of August 6, 1979 from A.C. ( 11'j-. 407 "Bud'r Harrison announcing his resignation from the PoliceStation Committeeso that its integrity would not be damaged inthe future by certain media comments on his membership. Mayor Amstrup thought this resignation unfortunate. Councilman It{angini supported Mr. Harrison's attitude. Councilwoman Bartonpraised the committee and their efforts and input. PERSHING SCHOOL Mayor Amstrup reported that the Citv of Burlingame had offered Pershi-ng School $1401000 for the two 1ots, and a commitment thatif the property is ever sold blz the Citv, the School Distrj-ct could buy it back for the same price. ACKNOWLEDGMI]NTS 1. Letter of June 25, L979 from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding disposal site closings and transfer station operation. 2. Report of August 6,vitation to consultants 3. Memo of August 6,directional signs for L979 from City Planner regarding in-for E.I.F.. on plan for bayfront areas. 1979 from City Planner regarding Bayfrontrestaurants and hotels. 1979 from Senator Foran re SJR 25 in support commuter service between San Francisco and 25, 1979 from Trailways, Los Angeles, re update 4. Report of July L9, 1979 from City Attorney on Fifty-FiftyMuffler, 120 El Camino Real. 5. Letter of JuIy 18, L979 from Rector Emeritus Clauson Higbie,St. Pauls Episcopal Church. L7, CD 6. of San Letter of Julycontinuing the Jose. 7. Letter of JuIv on A.B. 1817. B. Letter of July 23, 1979 from Ray Kliewer, Burlingame Chamberof Commerce, voicing Chamber's disappointment in "Flea Market" held on Burlinqame Avenue July 15, 1979, and requesting that all- eventstaking place in business districts be first cleared through Chamberof Commerce before any permits are issued. 9. Memos of August 2, 7979 from Administrative Aide reBeautification Commission interviews and Library Board candidates interviews. 10. Letter of July 5,1979 from City Clerk announcing expiration of terms of Harry S. Graham and Richard P. Foleyr on August 6, L979, Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission. Endorsement of August2, 1979 from City Manager stated Mr. Foley willing to serve another term and Mr. Graham willing to serve out term as Chairman of Commission, for one year on11z. Council discussed and by majorityof opinion of members present, Mayor Amstrup appointed Mr. Foley to another term and Mr. Graham to serve as above. 11. MINUTES: Library Board of Trustees, July l7; Park and July 23, 1979.Recreation Commission, Jullz 1-9i Plannj-ng Commission, BURLING}J4E BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Mr. Harry Graham addressed Council as representative of this association, stating their appreciation for the opportunity the Burlingame Avenue Flea Market and their good opinion of suecess. for its BUDGET SESSION Mayor Amstrup announced budget session on Wednesday night, August r7r-Tr:ryryw w-rd ry fr r<Iffi ETkqntFFr ryn,,:-ry@, :IltF mreliit',r!ffr.?Yn' qE t'ffi @:.-F 8, would deal with capital improvement budget. Hearing on final budget would be held at regrular meeting of August 20,1979. He added his commendations for excellent work on the budget to Finance Director and members of Council. ADJOURNMENT Meeting regularly adjourned at 9:50 P.M. " .*.tt' 4++ *o I ,6*fu,r/zlzZCity Clerk ( lJr.r-.laA'