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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
July 16, 1979
CALL TO ORDER
A regularthe above
cal-IeO to
meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held ondate in the City HaIl Council Chambers. I4eeting wasorder at 8:08 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Jerome F. Coleman, City Attorney.
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:AMSTRUP , BARTON, CROSBY, MANGINI , MARTIN
NONECOUNCIL I,IE.MBERS ABSENT:
MINUTES
The minutes of
and adopted.
the regular meeting of JuIy 2, 1979 were approved
SID - CONSIDERATION OF:
1. SANITARY SEI{ER REHABILITATION CONTRACT 1 L979 PROJECT,JOB NO. 812
Dj-rector of Public Works reviewed bid on this phase one project
for sewer rehabilitation, desJ-gner Wilsey & Ham. He recommended
McGuire & Hester's bid of $480r385.00, lower than engineer's
estimate, for construction of the project. He also recommended
$38r000 award to them as a fund for maximum lateral contingenCy,
as well as $20,600 to the firm of Wilsey and Ham for adminis-
tration and inspection. Council discussed briefly.
RESOLUTION NO. 50-79 ''AWARDING CONTRACT SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION, CONTRACT I L979 PROJECT, JOB NO. 872" (McGuire
and Hester, $480,385.00, bids on file in office of City Clerk)
plus lateral reconstruction not to exceed $38,000.00, \,{asj-ntroduced by Councilman Martin who moved its adoption and the
award of $20r600 to the firm of Wilsey and Ham for administration
and inspection. Councilman Mangini seconded motion and it
carried on unanimous roll call vote.
APPEAL - AM'ICO PROPERTIES APPEALING THE DENIAL OF PLANNING
COMMISSION, SPECIAL PERMIT FOR OFFICE PROJECT AT 360 PRIMROSE ROAD
Mayor Amstrup noted letter of July L2, L979 appealing this
denial, and set hearing for the Council meeting of August 6,
L979.
HEARINGS
1. PROPOSED USE OF REVENUE SHARING
Finance Director explained that a public hearing on City's
proposed use of Revenue Sharing is necessary under Federal law.
He reviewed his memo of June 27 expLaining that the City anti-
cipates receiving $207,500 this year. The following allocations
to capital improvements have been proposed for the 1979-80 budget:
Library building maintenance $20,000Library Smoke Detectors 20,000
Park Aeria1 Lift Truck 46,000
Park - Washington Park Improvement 5,000
$91, ooo
Unallocated funds have been proposed for 1980-81 capital improvement
program for police car computer terminals. He added that
request had been received for $l-,070 for the Center for Independence
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of the Handicapped, Inc.
Council had no questions on thj-s report and Mayor Amstrup opened
hearing to the f1oor. There were no responses to these
capital improvements uses of Revenue Sharing. Public hearing
was closed.
Councilwoman Barton read l-etter of May 9, L979 from Peter
Schrager, L2L Occidental Wayr orl behalf of Center for In-
dependence of the Disabled, which applied for revenue sharing
funds in the amount of $11070. Mr. Schrager stated that CIDis applying to L4 Peninsula cities for similar amounts toprovide matching funds for two major grants from State
Department of Rehabilitation for administrative, housing and
counseling programs and funds to start business enterprise.
Burlingame's share is based on its population. Mr. Schrageroutlined services which the organization hopes to provide forthe non-institutionalized physically and sensory handicapped
populati-on between the ages of 13 64, giving percentages fortheir population in the County and in the City of Burlingame.
Mayor Amstrup opened public hearing on this allocation. Mr.
Schrager and Ms. Johanna Wallace, CID director, announced
themselves available for questions.
Mayor Amstrup asked if there were audience response againstthe grant. There was none.
In response to Council questions Mr. Schrager and Ms. Wallacestated that the age limit of 64 would not be enforced rigidly,
and the reason for certain ages in this program is becauseyoung children and older people already have programs. Thisrequest for seed money would be on a one tj-me basis and wouldnot be repeated next year. The organization hopes to becomeself-sufficient by business enterprises such as wheelchairrepair shop, phone answering service, temporary employment
agency.
'Inere were no further
declared closed.
questions and the public hearing was
Council members stated their favorable impression of theprogram. Councilman Martin moved that $1r070 be allocated fromFederal Revenue Sharing to this organization, with the stipulationit will be granted for one time on1y, and is to be used as
seed money for grants. Second by Councilman Mangini, carriedon unanimous roll cal-1 vote.
2. APPEAL OF MR. HANK SAUER FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF
FEI{CE EXCEPTION AT 721 BAYSWATER
City Planner reviewed his memo of July 16, L979 detailj-ng the
background of thj-s application for 7' high fence for dog run.Application was denied by Planning Commission on a 3 - 3 vote,four l-etters of support had been received from Mr. Sauer'sneighbors, and no written or verbal protests had been received.
He l-isted the four criteria necessary for approval of fenceexception as specified in Code Section 25.78.050.
Mayor Amstrup opened the hearing to public comments in favorof application.
Mr. Hank Sauer addressed Council, stating his hunting dog
cou1d scale a 6' fence, and he had attempted to meet all fourqualifications for fence exception.
Mr. Dave Cesace,
fence.
711 Bayswater Avenue, spoke in favor of the
There were no audience comments opposing application and thepublic meeting was declared closed.
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Councilwoman Barton stated she had received phone call fromthe neighbor on Arundel at the rear of Mr. Sauer's propertyobjecting that he could see into the dog run at the 3'5" longrear section, made entirely of wire. She considered Mr.
Sauer had done a good job with the fence, had met the fourconditions, and she would have no objection with the conditionthat the fence in the rear be made solid.
Councilman Crosby also considered applicant had met the fourconditions and should be commended for taking care of hisanimal. He moved the fence exception be granted for a 7'
fence with the condition that the rear 3r5rr long portion be
made so1id. Second by Councilman Mangini, carried on unanimousroll call vote.
Director of Public Works reported that Mr. Sauer has appliedfor encroachment permit for sma11 fence in front of 721Bayswater. The City has no utilities at the location, and thePublic Works Department would issue unless there were objections.
Councj-l had no objections, and he was directed to issue permit.
3. APPEAL OF ANZA SHAREHOLDERSI LIQUIDATTNG TRUST FROM PLANNING
COMM]SSION DENIAL OF D]RECTfO}IAL SIGN FOR VICTORIA STATION RESTAURANT
City Planner reviewed his memo of July 16, 1979 setting forth appli-
cation backqround and its denial by the Planning Commission because
they considered it an off premJ-se advertising sign and therefore
prohibited by the sign code. In their opinion the contention that
this was a directional sign is not valid since the only code pro-
visions are for temporary directional signs. There was some
Commission comment regarding amendment to sign code to permit
directional signs, but it was not explored.
t{ayor Amstrup opened hearing to the public.
David Keyston Anza Trust, addressed Council. He did not consider
the sign advertising, but directional. Noting his cooperation on
development of sign ordinance, he stated it had never been his
impression that directional signs were prohibited. The main gist
of his address, however, was that if this sign were denied, it is
sti1l necessary to have directional- signs of some sort in the Anza
area where many income-producing restaurants and hotels are pro-
jected. He suggested an amendment to the sign code.
Mr. Ray Kliewer, President of Burlingame Chamber of Commerce rspoke
in favor of the application because tourists and newcomers to the
area need directi-onal information.
Mr. Frank Pagliaro, Burlingame resident, objected to sign because
it would establish a precedent.
There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed.
Council discussed at length the contention that directional signs
are necessary in this area to aid in its expanding business interests.
They decided that while the Victoria Station sign was prohibited, it
would be worthwhile to refer to staff the feasibility of directional
signs, consisting of a directory on one po1e, dt several locations
such as end of the Broadway overpass and near the Sheraton Hotel.
These directories are to identify restaurants, hotels/motels, but
not office buildings, and are to be of material visible at night.
City SLaff would design signs and property owners would pay proportion-
ate costs. City Planner agreed to have preliminary report at the
next Council meeting which would include locations, cost estimates,
desigrn, and other information. Mr. Keyston stated he would contact
property owners regardj-ng division of costs.
Councilman Martin moved. that Planning Commission denial of Victoria
Station directional sign be upheld, second by Councilman I'langini,
carried on unanimous ro11 call vote.
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CORRESPONDENCE
1. BURLINGAME JAYCEES: USE OF CITY SEAL
Letter of July 11, 1979 from Michael Benedick, 234 Victoria,
Chairman of the Board of this orsanization, requested Council
permission to use a duplicate of the City seal as an emblem patch
on a vest for Jaycee members.
Organization member addressed Council, stating this would be
helpful in establishing identity when members travel.
Council discussed, noting the use of the exact seal could be
confusing since this identifies City personnel, and it would set
a precedent for other organizations. Council asked representative
to come back with two-color rendering of the proposed 1ogo.
2 RAISER ARCHITECTURAL GROUP: FOUR SEAS
BOULEVARD
CENTER, BOO AIRPORT
Memo of JuIy 16 from City Planner reminded Council of June 2L,
L978 requirement of this special permit and variance with 6
conditions of which Q) "A she1l of the restaurant to be sub-
mitted for Council review", (3) "Any use of the top floor to re-
quire approval of Council", (6) "Property owner to join without
opposition an assessment distrj-ct for public improvements if one
is formed in the area", are now pertinent. A building permit
application was submitted June 29, 1979 by contractors for
"La Baie" Restaurant as sole tenant of the fifth floor of this
building. Plans were transmitted to Council with recommendation
from City Planner they be approved. City Planner noted that
Condition 6 must be satisfied before build.ing permit is certified.
Four Seas'share is $20,460.00.
Mr. John Raiser, Raj-ser Architectiral Group, addressed Council,
reviewing his letter of July 9, L979 which detailed type and
operation of restaurant. He informed Council that public de-
velopment fees would be paid by the owner of the property who is
acting as contractor in the development of the restaurant.
Council reviewed material and had no adverse comments.
Because of possible conflict of interest, Councilman Martin
noted for the record that he had no part in this discussion.
STAFF MEMORANDUM
1. CITY MANAGER: BARROILHET AND CYPRESS/GREENWOOD INTERSECTION
City Manager's memo of JuIy 12, L979 reported that this matter
had not been acted on by the San Mateo City Council Yet, and that
legislatj-on should only be directed. if San Mateo also directs
legislation for its half of Barroilhet.
Director of Public Works reported that he had communication with
San Mateo staff, that it will be considered by their Council in
three weeks or sor and their staff will notify Burlingame as soon
as action takes p1ace.
Barto Price, 1551- Cypress; and Edward Larios, 1536 Barroilhet,
urged positi-ve and immediate Council action.
Ilrs. Pat Picton, 1576 Cypress, also asked for 25 mile
speed limit if possible and a sign warning of the stop
per hour
She asked for police help in enforcing the speed 1imit,
it had not been offered in the past. Police chief said
see if street has been checked for radar.
corner.stating
he would
Council agreed that a definite recommendation be made by letter
to the City of San Mateo t.hat they cooperate in signing this
area. Mayor Amstrup directed City Manager to send letter.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. CLAIMS OF DRS. TED AND LINDA SHORTLIFFE.
Memo of JuIy 3, 1979 from City Attorney attached letter of May31, L979 from their attorney, Richard R. Sutherland, report fromPolice Lieutenant on circumstances of burgldry, and rnemo of June7, 1979 from Police Chief. City Attorney recommended denial ofthis claim because of its late filing.
2. SPECTAL ENCROACHMENT pERMrT, lt40 OXFORD ROAD
Memo
this
of July 10, L979 from Assistant City Engineer recommended
encroachment permi-t.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 52-T9 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT FOR RESTORING I^IALL OPENING WITH FRED HARVEY, INC. , AND
WILLIAI4 F. MC LENAHAN AND T4ARYANN IUC LENAHAN (AIRPORT MARINA HOTEL)
5. APPROVAL WARRANTS AND PAYROLL
a.Warrant Nos. 2004of $L,250,168.78
through 2330, duly audited, in the amount
b. Palzrol1 for June, 1979, Check Nos. 11105 through L1794in the amount of $388,233.07
Councilman Manginj- moved approval of the consent calendar, second
by Councilman Crosby, carried on unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE, SECOND READING, HEARING
1. ORDINANCE NO. 1154 "ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS AT MURCHISON DRIVE
AND MAGNOLIA DRIVE FROM ALL APPROACHES. ''
Mayor Amstrup opened public hearing on this ordinance. There were
no comments and the public hearing was declared closed.
Ordinance No. 1154 passed its second reading and was adopted on
motion of Councilman Crosby, second by Councilman Mangini, carried
on unanimous ro11 call vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. SHERATON PARKING AGREEMENT
Memo of July 13, l-979 from City Attorney reported that Mr. Ernest
Laks, repreienting Sheraton Hotel, was willing to proceed on the
terms previously discussed by the Councit. The agreement contains
those Londitioni: rental will be $2,500 per month; the first year
of agreement will be without rent; there will be a 25 foot easement
on tfie south side of the property to allow for future widening of
the freeway offramp; rental amount in future years will be determined
throughor.t arbitration process .
RESOLUTION NO. 53-79 ''RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
VARIANCE AND LEASE WITH SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT
MOTEL COMPANY" was introduced by Councilman Crosby who moved its
adoption, second by Councilman Mangini and carried on the following
ro11 call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: AMSTRUP, BARTON, CROSBY, MANGINI
NAYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARTIN (Nor did he participate in discussion)
2.
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OTHER
BURLINGAT4E PLAZA
Mayor Amstrup requested report on progress of proposed landscaping.
public Works Director stated plans have been reviewed and contract
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3. RESOLUTION NO. 51-79 ''RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WIDENING OF SKYLINEgoul, e, PRoJECT 734"
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first or second meeting in August.
PARKING ON MAGNOLIA
Mayor Amstrup asked status. City Attorney reported area nowlooks clean and City will maintain vigilance.
BROTHERS RESTAURANT
Cor.rtcjlr,roman Barton questioned status of complaint on this. City
Manager stated the Countlr Sanitarian had been contracted andsaid the situation would be resolved. He would recheck.
PERSHING SCHOOL LOTS
Mayor Amstrup reported that communication had been received fromthe Burlingame School District that the appraised value of thelots was $170,000, and they wished to discuss Burlingame'sinterest further. He suggested that Burlingame's committee dis-
cuss with School committee again in an attempt to define position.
Councilman Martin reminded Council of 5869 whi-ch has passed the
Assembly and is now j-n Senate committee. Passage seems Iikely.If passed, it would be effectj-ve the first of January, 1980 and
would provide that cities could acquire School District property
based on acquisition costs plus cost of living increases. He
thought in view of this the School Board could consider compromisewith the City.
Councilman Crosby said the School Committee had been informed ofthis bi1l, but they were dedicated to getting the most they cou1d.
He thought they should be approached again.
Councilman Barton concurred, saying the School Board avers theyare financially pressed and musl get the most possible.
Council discussed
and school boards
taxes had already
citizen suggestion that such entities as cities
should not pay for property from each other sincepaid for it once.
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ty Manager was instructed to arrange for another rneeting betvreenty and School Board committees.
POLICE STATION STUDY COMMITTEE
Mayor Amstrup had several suggestions rei;arding this corunittee:
Committee should have objectivity as their aim. No politics shoul-d
be involved. Committee should be furnished secretary for minutes.
Committee's assJ-gnment should be: 1. To determine the feasihrility
of enlarging present station; 2. To study recent archj-tectrsreport on California Drive Site; 3. To study modifications ofthat plan t 4. To aim for building adequate station at reasonablecost (functional but not elaborate) 5. Do it rapidly.
Council discussed membership of committee. Fina1 committee suggested:
David Keyston, Ruth Jacobs, Harry Graharn, Joseph Harvey, Charlotte
Johnson, Jim Hennessey, Larry Putnam, Jim Fehlhaber, Barbara Parsons
Al1an Brown, Leroy trrlelch, Archie Offield, Ardeth Erickson, AI Molakidis
Tom Sine, CarI Lollin, Ed Arnold, Bud Harrison, Joe Karp, Curtis i"reierwith Allan Brown as non-political chairman. Persons formerly suggested:
Dorothy Cusick had reportedly declined. Barry Hurley is not a res-ident of the City.
Council-man Martin suggested committee should be guided by twoquestions: I. Do we need a new police station? 2. If Sor whatis the best way to go about it? He suggested they be given three
weeks to organize so that they could inform Cuncil at the next meetingof a date when they could make a definite report.
Councilwoman Barton suggested that Council direction to the committee
be to make a tour of Police Station as their first effort.
Councilman Martin stipulated the committee shoul-d understand that
they are strictly an advisory board to the Council and their recom-
mendations may or may not be accepted.
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Mayor Amstrup directed form.ation of the above committee with
A11an Brown as chairman and directed City Manager to notify the
members and to provide for secretarial service.
BUDGET STUDY MEETING
Council agreed to budget study meeting date of July 30, at
7: 30 P.M.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC MEETING
Mayor Amstrup reported County movement to have a large meetingof San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties officials at Stanford re-garding Southern Pacj-fic Commute service. He questioned if
Council had any objection to cooperating. There was none.
INTERSECTION
Councilwoman Barton noted complaint about dangerEl Camino and Adeline with the'flashing lights.
Works will- check.
of intersection atDirector of Public
COMMISSIONS
Mayor Amstrup announced he and Councilman Martin would finalizeinterviews for Library Board, and Council members Barton and Crosby
would finish interviewing for Beautification Commission.
ACKNOT/JLEDGMENTS
1. Memo of July 2, L979 from City Attorney re Burlingame PoliceOfficers suj-t against the City.
2. Letter of July 2, 1979 from San Mateo Operational Area Civil
Defense and Disaster Organization, r€ proposed agreement" Council-
man Martin suggested the Civil Defense formula for cost, presently
based on a city's population and assessed evaluati-on, be instead
based upon city's population and amount of bailout money received.
With Proposition I3, assessed evaluation is no longer pertinent.
He suggested that Finance Director discuss this with the County.
3. Letter of July 6, 1979 from Cit.y Attorney to Kenneth I. Jones,Esq. re Burlingame Avenue Off-Street Parking District.
4. Letter of Richard F. ltlcKinnon, 124 Lorton Avenue, r€ golf
course and entertainment.
5. Notice of expiration of terms of Traffic, Safety & Parking
Commissioners Harry S. Graham and Richard P. Foley. City Manager
was asked to contact them regardi-ng serving another term.
6. Letter of June 28, 1979 from James V. Fitzgerald, County
Supervisor, advising of area cities meeting on cost-reducing pro-
grams Thursday, August 2, L979 in San Mateo.
7. Announcement of League of California Cities meeting, Peninsula
Division, July 26 at Cabana Hotel, Palo AIto.
8. Letter of June 27, L979 from Chief Actuary, Publ-ic Employees
ReLirement System, re revised actuarial valuation report, effective
7-l-79.
9. City Planner submittal: Negative Declarations.
10. Reports: Treasurer, June 30, L979ivention e Visitors Bureau, .Tune, L979;
June , L979.
Mateo County Con-
and Police Departments,
San
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11. Minutes: Park & Recreational and Beautification Commissions, joint
meeting, June 7i Beautification Commission, June 7 and July 5; Planning
Commission, JuIy 9, L979.
ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting regularly adjourned at 10:30 P.M
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