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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1977.10.17480 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at B:00 p.m. by l,4ayor A. C. "Bud" Harri son . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Led by Ra1 ph E. Kirkup, Acting City Manager. ROLL CALL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: MI NUTES AMSTRUP, CROSBY, HARRISON, MANGINI, MARTIN NONE Cal ifornia Drive. The City has the option to delete 3,600,00 from the contract. However, the San as requested that it be repaved, and he recomnended Under the lease agreement the City is responsible The minutes of the regular meeting of October 3,1977, were approved and adop-ted with correction on page 467, draft minutes, third paragraph, first sentence, to: "Councilman Mangini noted that the City ordinance does stipulate that the passenger seating capacity of the vehicle should be stated, but Mr. Lirette did not state this. " BIDS I977 RESURFACING PROG RAM, JoB # 77-26 Director of Public tlorks informed Council that low bidder on this annual resur- facing program tvas the t^1. G. Lewis Company, whose bid of $66,858.00 was within the engineer's estimate. He recommended approval of this bid, noting that it included repaving of the parking 1ot Ieased from the San Francisco Water Depart- ment north of Broadway a1this item in the amount o Franci sco Water Departmen that this item be include By memo of October 12, awarded to the low bid estimate. ongf$th d. for maintaining pavement. Balance of the program will come from the gas tax fund, but this $3,600.00 must come from the general fund. Councilman Martin questioned the low bidder's estimate of $l .00 each for adjust- ing manholes. Director of Public Works stated he had specifically questioned this item, but the bidder had said he would honor the item. RESOLUTION NO. 87-77, "AWARDING CONTRACT - I9TTRESURFACING PROGRAM - JOB NO. 77-?6" (N. G. Letit Inc.$66,858.00) was introduced by Councilman Mangini who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Crosby, all aye roli call vote. (Bid sunmary on file in the office of City Clerk.) WEED ABATEMEN \, J}B #77-22 i;i"',"h Director of Public l,Jorks recommended this project be ro Corporation, at $9,981 .20, well within engineer's Councilman Mangini questioned if this contract 'included City lands and shoulders of City roads. Director of Public Works replied that this particular contract isfor spraying and removing of weeds from both City owned property and private property. It does include some roadways as well as the al leys and easements. The Councilman asked if it included Skyline Boulevard and the City property in that area. Staff reply was that it did include the shoulders of Skyl ine, but it does not include the City property on the West side. However, this could be added to the contract if wished. RESOLUTION NO. 88-77, "AWARDING C ONTRACT - WEED ABATEMENT - 1977-78 - JOB NO. ,981.20) was introduced by Councilman Crosby, 1 aye rol 1 call vote. (Sunrnary of bids on fileTZZa' -Plant Gro poration,$g seconded by Counci lman Martin, alin the office of the City Clerk.) BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA October 17, 1977 481 APPLICATION FOR AUCTION PERMIT VAUGHAN BIGALOII|, D/B/A CALIFORNIA AUCTION SERVICES Council had received letter of October 13, 1977 from Vaughan Bigalow, 26752 Rabida C auction painting 0ctober with rep ircle, M at the As, graph 13, 1977 ort that ission Viejo, California, requesting permit to conduct an art irport Marina Hotel on November 13,1977, Four-page list of oil ics and water colors to be auctioned was attached. Memo of from Chief of Police attached investigation of the appl icant no reason had been found to deny the permit. th an th re Councilman Mangini questioned compliance with new ordinance regarding rental of premises to auctioneers. City Attorney replied he had been contacted by the Airport Marina regarding this pennit. Councilman Mangini moved auction permit be approved, seconded by Councilman Martin, a1l aye voice vote. HEARI NGS APPLICATION OF DONAL OF PUBLIC CONVENIENC OF BURLINGAIV1E DT EA . LIRETTE, D/B/A TOt,lNE TAXI, FOR CERTIFlCATE ND NECESSITY TO OPERATE TAXICABS IN CITY Mayor Harrison announced hearing on this appl ication, continued from the meeting of October 3,1977. City l,lanager's memo of 0ctober 5, 1977, reported that YelIow Cab had not paid I icense fees since 1973. However, they were not faulty in this because they had closed their office on Burlingame Avenue and the then City Clerk had int this as not requiring them to pay a business license. Mr. Nordby did no reted Mr, Chester Bowling, l5l7 Cabrillo Road. Many of his customers are o times a day. The wait for the cab park across the street and honk th customer who toid him she waited a Yellow Cab needed competi ti on. now ears, noted eces s i ty poke as owner of a beauty salon on Primroser women for whom he calls cabs about 2 or 3 s usually 30 to 45 minutes, and they sometimes orn for their customers. He spoke of one our for a cab at a grocery store. He thought at a dhe e bu qui r I icense was not being paid. He had been told he owes for the bacwill pay. City Manager attached financial report of Towne Taxi, rden is usualiy on the applicant to show the public convenience an e further taxicab serv i ce. erptkky and dn Communication of 0ctober 12, 1977, from Chief of Pollice attached report of investigation with comment that nothing of a derogatory nature was learned. For the benefit of the audience, Mayor Harrison reviewed information presented at meeting of 0ctober 3,1977, and then opened the public hearing. Mr. Fred B. Barnes, .l407 DeSoto Avenue, addressed the Council. Mr. Barnes stated he had to stop driving his own car six years ago and had taken a cab two times daily since, an estimated 4,000 cab trips, He criticized Yeilow Cabs as being old,'in poor condition and dirty. "Time calls" sometimes took 1/2 hour to 3/4 hour, and on one occasion 1! hours. Drivers sometimes had to fix the cars when on a call, and sometimes ran out of gas. He considered that a higher class community such as Burlingame should have a taxi system which was modern and reliable. He approved of the Volkswagen Rabbits because of their good mi leage and low poliutant emission. He commented that during the last two weeks, however, the Yellow Cabs he had called had been in good condition. 1desi eh nh Mr. Louis Vella, owner of Stardust Bar in Burlingame, said he had customers wait up to 50 minutes for a cab. He too thought there should be competition in Buriingame. Mr. 0liver Nordby, manager of Yellow Cab in Buriingame, addressed the Council. Replying to criticisms, he stated that Yel:low Cab has direct lines to some grocery stores, so he knew that they received service. Some of his cabs use natural gas, and are smog free, and his larger cabs are more convenient for transportation of luggage. In response to question from Councilmen Martin and Crosby, he stated itis difficult to control cabs that park on the opposite side of the street because they will get tickets if they doubie park. I 482 council.man crosby questioned mechanical failures and dirty cabs. Mr. Nordbyreplied that cabs are checked by a mechanic every i5 days. washing of iabs-.isthe driver's respons i bi lity. councilman Mangini noted recent publicity about yellow cab permits in sanFrancisco, but was assured by the city Aitorney that Iocal i:ermits have norelationship.to this^type of permit. The countilman questibned the non-paymentof Iicense since .l973. Acting city Manager stated Mr. Nordby had paid bic-klicensing and was now cument. counc'ilman Martin suggested that with competition drivers might work harder togive better service. Mr. Nordby commented the drivers work 6n conrnission. councilnan Mangini questioned if there was financial responsibility to pay acab_company if it did not arrive within a certain time ahd another- compiny wascalled, City Attorney stated there was none. There were no further corunents and the public hearing was declared closed. Councilman Amstrup thought itif it was necessary to limit t Towne Taxi had asked for only be given a certificate to oper by Counci'lman l4arti n. apparent that competition was he permits. City Attorney saifour. Counci lman Amstrup move ate in the City with permits f ed. He as ked was not, butat Towne Taxi our cabs. Seconded need d itdth or f council.man.crosby wondered 'if having-two cab companies would be %onornicaily unsound and force both of them out of business. Acting city Manager cons.ideiedthat the addition of four cabs would not cause both cofrpanies to !o broke. counciiman Martin suggested the cancellation of the unused seven of yei low cab,spermits so that they would not put that many more cabs on the streets to force Towne Taxi out of business. city Attorney itated code requires a hearing in suchcase with a determination that the owner's record is unsatisfactory, not in con-formance with code, or that operations have been discontinued. Mayor Harrison asked that the City Attorney research the matter. Motion carried unan imous ly. 2 APPLICATION OF ALBERTO ZAFFUTO, SARATOGA, TO OPERATE AS A USED A I3790 BEAUMONT AVENUE, UTOMOBILE DEALER ROBERT S. STURGES, ATTORNEY AT LAW, FOR FRAM-SMOOK-GARD CORPORATION, REQUEST]NG REMOVAL OF CONDITION PERTAINING I0 IUITTHER LoT SUBDIVrSIoN, MILLS ESTATE N0. 27 council had received letter of Argust 3i ,1977 fron Alberto zaffuto, .l3790 Beaumont lygnrq, Saratoga, Cal ifornia, applying for a perm.i t to operate as i used automo-bile dealer under the name of continental Autb Leasing, ioaz caiifornia Drive,as a business of wholesale used automobiles. Report of september 30, 'l977, fiomFire Chief, and of 0ctober 7,1977, from Ch.ief of pol ice ihdicated no oU5ectionto the granting of this permit. Mayor Hamison declared the meeting open to the public. There were no commentsfrom the audience and the publ ic hearing was deciared closed. councilman Amstrup questioned why there would be no actual exchange of cars. Mr.Zaffuto explained he would be a wholesaler, buying cirs from a deiler to seli toother dealers. There would be only a paper transier. 0n the councilman's further question, he stated there would be no storage of cars. Mqyor Hamison questioned if a business license would be issued. city Attorneyaffirmed that since the business is operating in Burlingame, it must lay a licLnse fee . Councilman Mangini moved approval of this application for permit as a used automobiledealer, seconded by Councilman Amstrup, carried unanimously. 3 city Attorney's memo of October 6, 1977, transmitted to council copies of councilminutes concerning Mills Estate No. 27, from March 30, .l967, throulh July 1, 196g, as weil as minutes of Council meeting of July 5,1977, concerning iction-on thissubdivision appl i cati on. 483 l"layor Harrison.requested review of this situation from City Attorney. CityAttorney stated that this subdivision of 9lots, effected in 1968, had a c6ndi-tion placed upon it by the City Council that there be no further subdjvision. He emphasized that removal of this condition allows a new subdivision map to befiieci, but ooes not impiy approval of any subdivision. Tne Uouncit's options inthis instance are to decl ine to remove the condition, or to remove it. This pre- sent action applies to Lots I and 2, unsubdivided lots in the subdivision. City Planner showed slides of transparencies of this subdivision and, respondingto questions from Council, he stated that the developer wishes to submit a resub-division of Lots I and 2 into five more lots. Lots I and 2 are iegal Iots now. Mayor Haruison acknowledged letters of 0ctober 12, 1977, from John and Christiane B. Chaney, 2827 Arguello Drive, and from Marie M. Teixeira, 160.I Granada Drive, both communications opposing removal of condition of no further subdivision. Mr. Robert S. Sturges, attorney for Fram-Smook-Gard Corporation, addressedCouncil. He emphasized he did not wish to talk about the merits of the subdivisionbut soiely about whether or not his cl ient shouid be permitted to ask for a resub- division for some additional lots. He stated there had been a misinterpretationof this condition, and he would argue good reasons to remove it. He further statedthat the Council did not have the lega1 power or authority to impose the condition under the Subdivision l4ap Act of 'l968. He further commented that if the condition were Iifted, the client would stilI have to go to the Planning Commission and havehearings. The Subdivision Map Act, in .l968, vested in the City control of the design and improvement of the subdivision as well as survey data that couid be placed upon a final map. Section 11526 of the Business and Professions Code limits what could go on a map, and also specified that anything e1 se could go on if pro- vided in a legal ordinance. He had explored this, as appl ied in i968 and found nothing that would indicate that a project could not come back. The subdivision map and ordinance could control how to subdivide property, but not acts of people. He pointed out that under the provisions of a legal subdivision, the City always has control of the property, but this was an attempt to control the activity of the property owner. City Attorney stated he had done research into the State Map Act as it has existedin 1968 and at present. He stated that even under the old Map Act, the interpre- tations are rather broad. He had found nothing that said you couid not put that condition on a subdivision back then. Mr. Sturges reviewed that the City Council had approved a l2-lot subdivision in 1967, with conditions. However, some of the conditions, such as the constructionof a retaining wal1, were economical ly impossible at that time. For that reason the owner agreed to the present subdivision of nine lots, leaving Lots I and 2 as oversize Iots. However, economics have changed so that at present it does make economic sense to build whatever retaining walls are needed. Mr. Sturges pointed out that when the Council agreed to the resubdivision, the true intent was not to prevent the owner from obtaining any more lots, but to cover the way they are deve l oped. Mr. Sturges introduced Mr. Bill Caplan, l6i4 Granada, as a spokesman for peoplein the neighborhood at the times of the hearinos of ten years ago, Mr. Caplan stated thai the Mills Estate Improvement Association ten years igo was a very active group, a1 though they did not act as official representative for anyone.At the time of the original subdivision map for l4 Iots, the group was concernedthat the type of homes to be built on these small lots would be substandard. Evenwith l2 lots they considered there would still be danger of slippage, particularlyin the area of the west portion of the development. Mr. Caplan stated that there was a ruiing by the City Attorney that the Cityrs authorit was limited. Based on this, the Council did permit these However, with the 9-lot subdivision, the property owners i concerned for future development, and asked that Council cof Lots 1 and 2 in such a way that property owners would hif they considered it unsuitable. However, the language o deny a subdivision to be subdiv ided. e area were sti I l ti on resubdivision a right to obj ect e cond ition was notcarefully drafted and resuited in total prohibition of any future resubdivision. Mr. Caplan thought this was not the originai intent of the homeowners. He addedthat the passage of time has shown that the homes built on these lots are some ofthe best in the area. Mr, Sturges addressed Council , urging thefl to remove the condition in question. He suggested he could then meet with homeowners in the area, remove some of theirmisinterpretations, and then present the resubdivision to the Planning Cormission and Council for hearing on its actual merits. yto I otsnth ondi avefth 484 Mayor Harrison reminded Mr. Sturges that the Council had cal Ied this hearing on the condition at his request, and the public would be given an opportunity to express their opinions at this tjme. Mayor Hamiscn deciared the public hearing open. People speaking for-removal of the condition were: Beatrice Rossi, 15 Mills canyoncourt, and Harry Hoffman, 1264 cabrillo. Arguments urere this would mean more tax-able property, houses Smookler has built are attractive and more would be desirable,there are few houses on the cul-de-sac - it is a dangerous gathering place for undesirabl e peopl e. Peopl e protesting removal of Ed Taylor, 701 Burlingame Ave Granada; Mr. Bailey, l5 Pear Basi l Canellos,2B3l Arguei 1o preservation of Mi l1s Canyon keeoino with the area; additi dangerous to the who'le areaifor safety equ i pment. the conditions were: Thomas Marshall ,2715 Martinez; nue; Joseph Budro, 2901 Argueilo; Don Teixeira, 1601 Court, Hiiisborough; Claudia Hansen, l4l4 Paloma Avenue;; Richard Lapic, 2835 Arguello. Arguments were that Park is necessary; increase in development is not in ona) development could cause slippage of the hiliside,with additional development there would be lack of room Mr.-.sturges addressed the council, responding to public comments. He noted suggestionin Mrs. Teixeira's letter.that. the city purchase ihe part of the two lots in qi6stionwhich.adjoin the park 1ands, .thereby enlarging the paik and reducing possibie'dangerto existing homes. He considered this an equitable solution, commenting that peoiieoften.want-the advantage.of other people's property without buying it. -Mr. stirrgbsthought enforcement of city ordinances and vigilance of city siafi would insure - that.no development would be allowed to undermine the stabiiity of the hillside.He.did not think it proper to prevent an individual from using- his own property, and considered that the .l968 condition was not intended as a [ermanent iestriciion,but rather was considered as a requirement that any subdivisibn must 90 through theCity. There were no further comments, and the pubiic hearing was declared closed. RECESS There was a short recess at 9:45 p.m. after which the meeting reconvened. councilman Amstrup reported he was not on the council at the time of the l96gdecision, but had attended many meetings as a property holder in Mills Estate.His recollection was that people in Mills Estate were- worried when they found outthat this land was even available for building. The processing throug-h councilhad been very Iegal, and the Mills Estate group was sitisfied wittr ttr6 .l968 conditionbecause the number of lots had been cut down a! much as possible and it was fair tothe developer. He commented that most people felt they touid Iive with the ninelots and that nothing would ever be changed. He thouglrt llills canyon park was anatural preserve and his understanding was that it wai not for devLlopment inany case. This condition which was agreed to in ]968 was promised thb people inthe area, and he saw no reason to change it. counci lman_Mangini referred to council minutes of July l, 1968, page 12 of exhibitfrom city Attorney, which state: "Mr. caplan referred- to the desi16 of the adjoiningproperty owners that the covenants indicate also that the larger parcels will-not b6subdivided to create additional building Iots. To the latter, Mr'. schupp statedthat the subdividers will include that stipulation in the covenants." itb was .in- clined to consider this as evidence in support of the condition imposed in 196g. Councilman- Crosby also quoted from minutes of July l, I968: ,,The City Attorney, inreply to Mr. Caplan, concerning disposition of the ,height limitatioir, and thL 'creation of no additional subdivisions' referued to coincilman Martin,s suggestionat the_last meeting, that conditions be set forth on the title page of t[6 map. councilman Martin confirmed that the map so indicated." councilman [rosby stateilthat was the intention of the Council at that time, and he thought it was still theCouncil's i nten t. councilman Martin reviewed hearings and council action on this matter. He citedvarious reaso condition. H developers ha price of real mented thi s s trS 'es db es ubd inciuding fire protection, hill slippage, etc., for the Counciltated it was a reasonable condition at that time; the original een treated fairly; no conditions have changed except the increasedtate; and this matter should be settled permanently now. He com-ivision area originaily was to be deeded to the City along with the 5 485 rest of the lots in the canYon for th was not recorded. 0therwise, it woul would sustain the l968 action of the further subdi vi si on. e park, but there had been an error and it d now be part of the park' He stated he Council in imposing the condition of no Mayor Harrison addressed Mr. Sturges to the point that he was not satisfied with reisons presented to support the attorney's contention of: I. No legai power of Counci'l to impose the c6hdition; 2. Misinterpretation of the reasons for the condition; and 3. Logical reasons to remove the condition. Councilman Amstrup moved that Council sustain the l968 condition that no further subdivision be a'l lowed on this subdivision of Mills Eslate # 27. Second by Councilman Martin, carried on unanimous rol'l call vote. STAFF MEMORANDA CITY i4ANAGER: EXPIRATION OF TERMS -TRAFFIC' SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSIONERS City Clerk's letter of 0ctober 3,1977, advised of expiration of terms of Traffic, Safety and Parking Cor',rmi s s i oners Paul J. Constantino and Ernest l^l. Sulger on November 6, 1977. Mayor Haffison directed Acting City Manager to ascertain from these cornmissioners if they are interested in reappointment. He asked newspaper representatives present to give publ icity to the expiration of these terms, and stated Council would act on the appointments at the first meeting in December. CONSENT CALENDAR SPECIAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS: 2 BAYSWATER, 22IO RAY DRIVE, 2205 DAVIS DRIVE Memo from Director of Public Works dated 0ctober 7,1977, attached and detailed involve construction of 30-inch high fences adjacent these three applications are the latest of a series o the back of the walk, and,while thr:se are placed on r, it is recornmended that a pol icy be developed for roperty owners when these situations continue to arise these applications which to sidewalks. He noted t to instal I fences adjacen this present consent cale guidance to both staff anin the future. al l hattt nda dp 2. CLAIMS; VIOLA DE GREGORIS, PHYSICAL INJURY; FRAM-SMOOK-GARD CORPORATION,DAMAGES: RANDOLPH STONE, VEHICLE DAMAGE City Attorney's meno of 0ctober 4,1977, transmitted letter from R. L' Kautz & Co. reconmending the denial of the claim of Viola DeGregoris. His memo of 0ctober 12, 1977, transmitted a like letter from R. L. Kautz & Co. on the claim of Randolph Stone. By memo of 0ctober 12, 1977, City Attorney advised Council that he believed the claim of Fram-Smook-Gard Corporation to be invalid for various legal reasons. He recommended denial of ail these claims. Councilman Amstrup moved that Items I and 2 of the consent calendar be approved' Second by Councilman Mangini, unanimously camied. 3. TENTATIVE IlAP 77.27 CONDOMINIUM AT 1435 BELLEVUE AVENUE At onset of discussion, Councilman Amstrup stated he would abstain from voting because he had reserved one of these condominiums for his own occupancy. Director of Public Works, by memo of October 13, 1977.. recornmended this tentative map be approved. It was noted that the Planning Conmission had approved condominium application and tentative map r{ith conditions. Councilman Martin questioned parking layout, in particuiar how access was possible to some of the storage areas if cars were parked. After some discussion, City Planner noted that one of the conditions attached to the map was that the parking be approved by the City Engineer. Director of Public Works noted he would check on the storage areas. Counci lman Martin moved approval of this consent calendar item, seconded by Councilman Crosby, carried unanimously., Counci lman Amstrup abstai ni ng. b ,+l_ffr,?n.F I 486 RESOLUTION l. SlSqLUIllN I,{0. B9-77 "BE rT RESoLVED By THE GoVERNTNG B0ARD 0R By THE CHrEF ADMINTSTMiTVE GFT.EF-i-F THOSE ORGANIZATIoNS WHICH DO NOT HAVE A GOVERNING BOARD, AND HEREBY ORDERED THAT THE OFFICIALS AND/OR EMPLOYEES WHOSE NAMES, TITLES, AND SIGNATURES ARE LISTED BELOI., SHALL BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED AS OUR REPRESENTA- TIVES TO ACQUIRE FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE AGENC SURPLUS PROPERTY UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS LISTED ON THE REVERSE SiD THIS F0RM" -was presented for Council consideration. Acting City Manager Council this resolution was necessary because it incorporales tie nam6 of Emergency Services Director for the City. Councilman Martin questioned who approves the acceptance of surplus property and was informed by staff that it was the City Manager, although Coirncil retains budget approval of any replacement, Councilman Amstrup asked if provision could be made that Council be consultedbefore surplus property is acquired. Acting City Manager advised that this could be a policy. Mayor Harrison directed that such a policy be followed. This resolution was introduced by Councilman Mangini who moved its adoption, seconded by l4ayor Harrison, carried unanimously. ORDINANCES YF EO inf th OR F ormed e new I. ORDINANCE NO. lII5 "ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 9.04.028 TO THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL C0DE REGARDING P0LICE D0GS" was presented for Councii consideration. Mayor Harrison declared public hearing open. There were no audience corments andthe public hearing was declared closed. 0n motion of Councilman Crosby, seconded by Councilman Amstrup, Ordinance No. 1115 passed its second reading and was adopted on unanimous roll call vote. 2. ORDINANCE NO. III6 "ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING S TOP SIGNS AT LEXINGTON t,lAY AROLAN t^lHiLE TRAVELING WEST, LIMINATING YIELD SIGN AT resented for Counc'il cons i dera- A PPROACHING BLOOMFIELD, NORTH LANE APPROACHING C Mayor Harrison declared public hearing open. There were no audience cornments and the public hearing was deciared closed. 0n motion of Councilman Crosby, seconded by Councilman Amstrup, 0rdinance lll6 passed its second reading and was adopted on unanimous roll call vote. Councilman Martin commented he was concernedabout the increasing number of stop signs in town. UNFINISHED BUSINESS COOLIDGE SCHOOL l"layor Harrison reported to CounciI that he had met with the Superintendent of the Bur'l ingame Elementary School District and the president of the Board of Trustees about Coolidge School . They informed him that they have started the process of sale of the school and think it will take about two years to complete, with documentation and other details. Their concern is that if they sell the school to a private entrepreneur the monies received must go to capital outlay, not to operating expenses. These officials suggested that the City might be interested in purchasing the school site. Mayor Harrison had suggested that they try to get some kind of Iegislation passed so that funds can be used for something other than capital outlay. AND MAJILLA AVENUE AND CHULA VISTA AVENUE, AND E LEXINGTON l,lAY APPR0ACHING BL00MFIELD R0AD" was p tion. Another concern of school officials was that the school and have another application for rental ,criteria might be. Mayor Hamison suggested tha I i shed for renting, considere thei r consideration and modif through on this suggestion, w November and then to Council y the School Boa re renting one area of the they wonder what Counci I set of criteria be estab- and then sent to Counci l for tion if necessary. These officials will follow some kind of criteria to the School Board inrtly thereafter. ya andta rd,db ica ith sho 487 HOOVER SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD Mayor Harrison referred to September 30, 1977, memo from the city Traffic Engineerwith recommendations as to Hoover school crosswalks. These recoimendations weretrimming of trees that are obstructing sight distances, relocation of the existingcrosswalk with a new center line, removal of two stone pillars on canyon Road toimprove sight distance, and relocation of the existing itop sign with"the additionof a new stop sign to be installed at the end of the private road and parking lot. Director of Public works reported the county representat.ive had been contactedand everything is acceptable except the removal of the pi1lars. staff is writinga letter. to the_county Engineer requesting him to direct that if possible. The - crosswalk has already been relocated. He will also write to the iloover prA. CONVENTION CENTER Mayor s i dere proj ec ri son notedy the Pl ann oordi nator Har dbtc that the final EIR for the Convention Center will be con-ing Commission on October 26th. He asked City Attorney as when Council wouid have all information necesiary to considerttorney stated staff had met October 14,1971 , with consultants up a timetable. Lease and bond information will ctober 26th, possibly the 27th or the 28th. Con-et these documents to the Finance Director who(City attorney will be out of town.) Councilof November 7th and will have had the EIR. Byd be avai I abi e. the project. City A and developer's atto be reaCy for staff t sul tants have been dwill set up meetings shoul d have i nformat the study meeting da rney and he week o i rected t with sta ion the w te all sh setf0 ogff. eek oul Mayor Harrison noted that council needed reading time for all this material .material could be received by council at the study meeting of November 9th,suggested a.special meetinq be heid on November 116, 1977,-for an open hearinthe Convention Center. Council concurred. if he g on City Attorney reported that Peat, Marwick & Mitchel I would not be arepresentation because of the time element, so the City had contact & Horwaith, a firm specializing in hotels, to handle this. Also, rrun off the final EIR on Xerox, an outside firm will print it. Theprinting will be $300.00, which will come out of the bonvention Cen ble to handl e ed Leventhal ather than cost of the ter costs. CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU councilman Amstrup conrmented on informational blueprints sent to council by cityPlanner on convention and visitors Bureau proposal for a visitors' center eastside of the. Freeway, oppositewinchester Drive. He noted this is in the suggestionstage - nothing has yet been done on it. AIRPORT EIR I. WARRANT NOS, 7777 THROUGH 7847 , du 1y audi ted ,i n14were approved for payment on motion of CouncilmaMartin, all aye voice vote. c.ouncilman Martin-reported that representatives of the cities of Burlingame,Millbrae and San Bruno had met Friday, 0ctober 14,1971 , to consider this sub;ect.Mr. william Huston of Millbrae reported on progress of the blast fence at theAirport. This has now advanced to the stagb oi declaration on the EIR - whethernegative or not. At this meeting it was decided that Bur'l ingame's city Attorneywould confer with the city attorneys of the other cities in in attempt to findan environmental attorney and deveiop a cost figure for this attorney to act onbehalf of the three cities in the event a negative declaration is fiied, or torepresent these cities in the event of an EIR hearing. The councilman iuggestedthat Burlingarne act immediately by council authorizaiion of some sum of money forthis purpose, and that the City Attorney proceed immediately with this. In ihis ma nnr there could be a cost breakdown with allocations to Lach city beforeexpenditure of any large sum of money. The councilman added that he had intended to call a meeting of the ALUC repre-sentatives in south San Francisco, Millbrae and san Bruno and suggest to themthe hiring of a sound expert to verify the Airport's contention [6at they are incompliance with required noise levels. There has been no certain verification ofthis data. The councilman stated he would keep council informed of developments. councilrnan Martin moved that council al locate $l ,000 toward retention of counselwith expertise to represent the three cities should this become necessary. Seconded by Councilman Mangini, motion carried unanimously. APPROVALS n the amount of $484,246.87angini, seconded by Counci lman 488 ?. pAyRoLL September, 1977, Check Nos. 458 through l134 in the amount of $368'220.4.l ipp"otEa on motion of Coun6ilman Mangini,seconded by Councilman Crosby' ail aye voice vote. 3. CHAMBER 0F COMMERCE report for services rendered for the period 0ctober 1,1977, through-DecEmEer 3-[-877, in the amount of $4,250.00 was approved on motion of Councilman Mangini, seconded by Councilman Martin, all aye voice vote' 4. BURLINGAME CIVIC ARTS COUNCIL Burl@entedrequestdatedSeptember28,l977'inthe .il.r^i'"i-Si,450.00 ioueiing virious expenses for the period_0ctober, November and December, i977. These expeises include advance rent at the Avenue Arcade, service lonn"iti6ns, moving expenses from Coolidge Center, etcetera. In response to various ail;aii queitions,"ttrs. Jeanette Rotollo, 1313 Balboa, president of^the Civic Arts council,'told council the organization needed a temporary working office, they do noi pfun to stay there iong, have not moved in yet, and volunteers will man the offi ce. Mayor Harrison commented that for the past several years Council had cooperated iii,in.,tii iv with the efforts of the Arts Council to get established and had sug- g.ii"d irti.natives which they might pursue- He questioned when they would take iome action. l4rs. Rotollo reltiei that membership dpive was.underway, .an architect iriJ-promisea to investigate the American Legion Bui1din9, and there had been f "o.'i ses of financial sipport. After forthcoming election of new board of officers' progress could be made. Councilman Mangini moved that the request of the Burlingame Civic Arts Council for $l ,850 be approved, seconded by Councilman Crosby. Mayor Harrison emphasized that before another request for money is made the Arts Coirncir should have definite information on membership, their action in fund solicitation, and progress in other areas. Counci lman Marti n of $2,500, of whic $650 remaining is City's money which the Arts Council may request. Motion carried unanimous lY. ACKNOu,LEDGMENTS l. Letter of October 6,1977, from Coalition of Labor and Business, 1030 shary Court, Concord, re ABAG Air Quality Plan' 2. Press Release dated July ?8, 1977, from San Mateo County Arts Council ' 3. Letter of 0ctober 10,1977, from North San Mateo county Noise Abatement Task Force . 4. Letter of 0ctober 7, 1977, from U. S. Department of Labor regarding CETA reti rement. 5. Communication from League of women voters requesting council sponsorship of io.ur-on-i.onom.ic Realitiei to be held on Saturday, January 28, 1978,. at Co1 lege of San Mateo. There were no Council objections to this sponsorship' 6. Letter of 0ctober 3, 1977, from ABAG with notice of election of officers' nominations to be closed November 4, 1977. 7. Letter of 0ctober 7,1977, from S. J. Ve1 1a, .|319 Califo.rnia Drive,.relative to witer distribution. Actini City Manager stated this would be investigated and a reply made. B. City Planner report, Planning Conmission meeting of 0ctober 12, 1977 ' g. Fire and Police Departments' reports, september, .l977; Treasurer's report, September 30" 1977. 10. Minutes: Beautification cornmission, september 1,1977. Planning corffnission' September 28, 1977. commented that while the Council had approved a budget allocation h $l ,850 is being requested only part way through the year,. the not ia reserve [o be held by the City of Burlingame" but the .1 OTHER CUERNAVACA MEETING Councilman Amstrup questioned if the Visitors and Convention Bureau had been apprised of the Sister City meeting 0ctober ?0, 1977, Mayor Hamison confirmed, adding that next year the convention will be in Cuernavaca and Burlingame hasto put in a bid to have the convention here the year fo1 lowing. SURFACE RUN-OFF PLAN Director of Public Works informed Council that he had appeared before the Boardof Supervisors on 0ctober 11 ,1977, and Council's concerns with regard to the surface run-off plan had been passed on to them. FROM THE FLOOR Mr. CEea ter Bowl ing, 151 7 Cabrillo, addressed Council with two concerns. He requested the Councij investigate having shrubbery trinrned which interferes with sight distance on several streets in town. Also he spoke of visiting present pol i ce stati on and noticing crowded conditions of personnel there. He questionedif anything is being done about this project. Mayor Harrison repl ied that at the time of the referendum this Spring, Council had decided to rescind its action on the police station and nothing has been contemplated since then. ADJOURNMENT The meeting regularly adjourned at 1l:00 p.m, Respectful ly submitted, C,tnzrr-t, EY'ELYN HZ H City Cler ",7./zk/ILL k 489