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BURL]NGAME, CALIFORNIA
February 5, 1979
CALL TO ORDER
A recrular tuetincr of the gurlinqaille Citv Couneil r,,ras irelii orl tleabove date in the City ilal1 Council Chainbers. Ilec+ting was calletlto orcler at 3:05 P.1,1. bv }4ayor l.ii11iam J. Crosby
PLENGE OF ALLEGIA}trCE TO TIIE FLAG
Led by John R
ROLL CALL
Yost, Assistant City Planner.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: AI,4STP.LP , BAR!'ON, CROSBY, MI\NGINI , M.ARTI}J(delayed until B:35)
COUI.ICIL }{EI{BERS ABSE}IT: NONE
MINUTES
Minutes of the special meeting of January 10, Regular meetingof January f5, and adjourned regular meeting of January 24, L97gwere approved and adopted.
i]EARI}]G
1. APPEAL OF HOWARD ATKINS FROI"I PLANNING COMI4ISSION DENIAL
OF PERMIT FOR HEALTH CLUB AT 1109 BURLINGAME AVENUE
It was determined
audience and this that 1.1r. Atkj-ns was not presently in thehearing was postponeci until later in the meeting.
CO}$iUNICATIOI{S
1. DAVID C. CARR, ATTORNEY FOR SOUTFILAT,ID CORPORATIOT{ AND
RTCHARD AND HOLLY I'4OFFAT: APPEALfI\IG PLANNTNG coMi{rssroN
ACTTCN CONCERI{r}IG 7-ELEVEhI STOR.E , 975 ROLLINS ROAD
This appeal was transmitted by letter of January 23,David C. Carr, and set for hearing by l4ayor Crosby atmeeting of February 20,1979.
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Lhe
f rorn
regular
2. },TTRVII\T A}ID MARI.TANE FRANCIES , 729
PLANNING CO},I}1ISSIOI'tr RUI,ING Oi\ SPECIAL
SHOP AT 875 I\T.AHLER ROAD.
ACACIA
PER}IIT
DRfVE, APPEALING
TO CROi^lN COFFEE
IUr. and Itirs. I'rancies, by letter of January 30, t979,the allowance of a special permit to this coffee shop.crosby set hearing for this appeal at the February 20,regular meeting of the City Council.
ST'AFF I,IEI{ORA.NDA
appeal-ed
l4ayor
l-979
1. CTTY I'IAhJAGEJR:
col.,llirss rolJ
HIGHWAY PR]ORITIES TO I.IETROPOLITAN TRANSPORT'ATION
city llanagerrs memo of February l, t97g fonvarc-red retter ofJanuary 26, L979 frorn Director of public !{orks, san l.{ateocounty aclvising that county has been asked to submit top twoState Highway projects and highest ranking interstate project toI'ietropolitan Transportation commission by March L, t979. Re,:ortfrom Director of Public works dated January 29, 1979 cetail-edthis. transportation planning which is competition for rliscret.ionaryfunding. He specj-fied several projects which would be of value toBurl-ingame but, noting the short time for consJ-deration, recom-
mended the city go along with resolutj-ons of the Board of super-visors which 11st Devilrs Slide area and L0l/92 lnterchange as twoimportant non-interstate projects, and Route 380 interchange j-n
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San Bruno as most irnportant interstate.
Coupcil concurred in this recommendation. I4ayor Crosby directed
Director of Public VJorks to attenrf February 15, L979 meeting
with a report back to Council.
2. CITY ATTOR.NEY:zuIiNETTE & CALIFORI{IA DRIVE PAR*:ING LOT
City Attorney's memo of January 24,1979 reviewed L976 lease and
option agreement for this property at the corner of Rhinette and
California Drive. Lease expires on April 30, l-979 with option to
buy at $70,000 within 90 days. City Attorney requested clirection
as to exercise of option.
Council ctiscussion centerecl around source of money for this pur-
chase, i,vith City Attorney noting that money for rental had come
out of Broadway Parking fun<1 wj-th remainder of $361000. He
suggestecl tirat all or a portion of the purchase price be taken
out of Broaclway overpass fund.
f inance Director reportecl that there was $71r000 set asicie for
the Burlingame Avenue parking District but that these funds could
not be used for Broadway. Councilman Amstrup considereci types of
use on the lot should be researcl:ed. If lot were purchased, he
sugigested money for purcirase be taken from overpass fund.
l,.layor Crosby suggested the 1ot be brought up to standard. Dir-
ector of Public Works stated he would report to Council on cost
of vrork, and on use 6f gas tax f unds for this purchase.
Councilman Arnstrup moved the CiLy exercise the purchase optl-on
on this lot, second by Councilwornan Barton, carried on unanimous
vote of members present (Councilman l4artin absent at this point.)
3. CITY ATTORNEY: COI,fiiUL'IITY DISPUTE SERVICES
City Attorney's memo of January 23, 1979 transmitted material
f rorrr the American Arbitration Association , 690 l4arket Street,
San Francisco descrii:ing their communj-ty dispute services,
particularly as a means to ". directly invol-ve community
resictents in the process of resolving di-sputes in their own
cornmunity, thus spreacling conflict resolution skills . ." City
Attorney noted this program should be funded next year, and
recornmended this rnaterial be kept available in City Clerk's
Office. He suggested that copies be made available to proponents
of the "view orciinance."
At l4ayor Crosbyrs request Councilwoman Barton read memo for
benefit of public.
Council ciiscussed potential value of this service to the cornrnunity.
Itiayor Crosby
formation toposition.
Councilwoman
decision not
suggested staff send copies
proponents of the ordinance
of this material for in-
who had- opposed Council
Barton thanked rnemk"rers of
to pass tiris legislatj-on.1:uLilic upholcling Council
4. CITY MANAGER: POST OT,,FICE PROPTIRTY
I,temo of Fekrruary 1 , L979 fron City l4anager transmitted copy of
letter clatei January 22, \979 from Congressman Paul McCloskey to
U. S. Postal Service urgJ-ng information on status of Burlingame
Post Office. I,lemo noted pending visit of Hal Monaghan, U. S.
Postal Service, to discuss possibility of temporary use of part of
this property.
At request of l4ayor Crosby, Councilman Amstrup rear] memo forpublic information.
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In foliowing discussion City l4anager informed Council he hadjust received call from another authority j-n the Post Office vrhostated that out of an area of 12,500 SF the Post Office has a
surplus of only 25e; and prospects are not encouraging since the
Post Office annex is becoming overcro\^/ded. He will report to
Council on the outcome of Monaghan meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. SPECIAL ENCROACHMtrNT PERMIT, 102 BERNAL
Assistant City Engineer's memo of January IB, L979 transmi-ttedthis permit and recommended approval. Encroachment consists of
fence inadvertently bej-ng built one foot into street right-of-way.
2. PARCEL LI.AP, L76l ADRIAN FIOAD
Approval of this tentative and final parcel map was recommended
by memo of January 30, 1979 from Assistant City Engineer. IIe
stated all necessary requirements have been met.
3. DORE SUBDIVISION },TAP ]-244 ROLLINS ROAD
Assistant City Engineer, by memo of January 3f, L979, recommended
approval oi this tentative map providing three specifiecl con-
ditions are met before final map approval.
4. SALE OF SURPLUS PROPBRTY
Memo of January 30, L979 from Finance Director requested per-
mission to sell Burroughs L5000 and auto reacler for $11525 and
Addressograph and Graphotype machines, also surplus equipment,
for $825.
5 . PARCEL I'I.AP, IlB B EL CAMINO PGAL, RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 7_79
CAMINO REAL. " i,lemo
Engj-neer recommended
map.
l.4ayor Crosby opened the meeting for
ord-inance. There were no comments
public hearing rvas declared closed.
,'RESOLUTION APPROVING PARCEL I,,IAP, 11Bi] EL
of January 31, L979 from Assistant City
approval of this tentative and final parcel
public hearing on this
from the audience and the
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Councj-l-man Llanginj- moved approval of the consent calendar,
second by Councilwoman Barton, carried unanimously on vote of
members present.
ORDII.IANCE - SECOND READI}'IG }IEARING
1. ORDINANCE NO. 1143 ''AI.IENDING CTIAPTER 6.36 OF THE BURLINGAI'IE
ING LICENSII{G OF TAXICABS''
On motion of Councilrnan lr{angini, second by Councilman Amstrup,
Ordinance 1I43 passed its second reading. Councilman Arnstrup
commented he woul-d vote for this ordinance but objected to the
fact that citizenship was not required for drivers. Ordinance
1143 was adopted on unanimous roll call vote of rnernbers present-
UNFI}IISHED BUSINESS
BAYFRO}]T PLAN
Upon inquiry, Councilman Mangini ascertained f rom City It{anager
there frid been no suggestions received yet from the private
sector on the use of this area.
Councilman Anrstrup suggesteii that Planning, Attorney, and
Finance Director submit suggestions for uses beneficial to the
City. There were no Council objections and Mayor Crosby so
directed.
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NEUJ BUSINESS
KI.]OX BILL AB 287
Councilman Amstrup voiced strong objections to this proposed
bill and its effect uison loca1 governments. It would require
that LAFCO study reorganization of all local agencies that re-
ceived tax revenues in 1978 L979 fiscal year. It would
forward recofirmendations for reorganization (consolidation) to
these 1oca1 agencies for approval or rejection. If the rec-
ommendation is rejected, the local agency would no't be e11gib1e
to receive its part of the l98L'82 property taxes.
The Councilman pointed out that this is "another layer of
governmert" , and the local governments, responsive to the will
of the people, will lose their control. He suggested the City
write the League of Californj-a Cities stating absolute op-
position to the bill. EIe also suggested the City send letter
to every other city in the County, stating Burlingame's stand
and asking their cooperation.
Councilman Barton suggested immeCiate implementation of these
measures. There was no Council objection, and l'(ayor Crosby so
directeci City Manager.
HEARII.]G
APPXAL OF HOI]ARD ATKTI\]S
FOR iIEALT}I CLUB AT 1109
I'ROIU PLANNING CO}'TMISSIOI{ DENIAL OF PER}{IT
BUP.LINGAME AIENUE
Ivlayor Crosby announced- this appeal would be considered at this
time. It was ascertai-ned Mr. Atkins still l^ras not present. City
Attorney stated that und-er these circumstances the Council could
A.rnrz
Councilman rYangini moved the Council support denial of the Planning
Cornmission, second by Councilwoman Barton, carried on unanimous
roll call vo+-e of members present.
Councilman }lartj-n entered the meeLing at B:35 P.ivi.
ACKNOWLEDGIVIENTS
1. Ir{ayor Crosby acknoruled-ged receipt of letter of January 30,
1979 from Garden Drive Tenants' Association relative to consid.er-
ation of rent control irr the City because of excessive increases in
rent and indications of condo conversion. It{ayor Crosby stated that
the Council- would like to consider this at a study session due to
the late receipt of this letter and the need for more information.
ile noted the fu1I agend-a for the February study meeting and
announced this subject would be set for the l{arch study meeting.
City Attorney reported that rent control is possible in a
General Law city, and he would research legal background and pro-
cessing in time for the l4arch study session.
Councilwoman Barton noted number of persons in aud-ience who haii
come for this item and suggested they be allolveit to colTlril€rtt.
Frances Warner, 1901 Garden Drive, reporteC excessive
creases j-n the past ten months ancl failure of attempts
with new owners. She noted efforts of Housing Council
City.
l4ayor Crosby acknowledged communicati-on from ltts.
1919 Garilen Drive, protesting defraud of renters
13.
rent in-
to meet
of Redwoocl
llartha i{eitcamp,
because of Prop.
In response to Councilman Amstrup, City Attorney said he cou-]-d
have sufficient information by the regular meeting of February
20. Council agreed they vrould be willing to cliscuss at the
Eebru-ary 20 meeting with possible declsion at the stuJlz rneeting
of l,larch l-4.
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John Steller, I901 Garden Drive, addressed Council, detailing
unfair rent increases and the fact that renters have forsworn
organizLng until they approached Ioca1 glovernment with their
problem.
Mayor Crosby
and property
noted
owners
the
in
Council must consider both the renters
its consideration.
Justice Council of
Councilwoman Barton
renters.
expressed sympathy for the plight of the
Victor C. Fratessa, I90I Garden Drive, stated he was a rep-
resentative of senior citizens of Our Lady of Ange1s Parish who
have been harmed by rent increases. .F"Ie suggested the City con-
tact the State legislature.
Councilman l(artin noted t:rat landlords who had purchased pro-
perty since L975-76 have not had large benefits from tax
reductj-on. Mr. Steller responded that many kinds of real- estate
deals can be worked out, such as the seller having a first deeci
of trust , and the tax benefit can be received.
Ms. Shirley Kahn, association member, asked that future ratio of
single famity dwellings to condominiums be researched.
3. Letter (undated) from Frank Croaror ho adciressn r€ view
preservation.
4. llegative declaration dateC Januarlz 22, L979 from LAFCO on
annexalion of terrj-tory orvned by Sisters of Mercy.
2. I4emo of January 23, 7979 from Criminal
San Mateo County re police services study.
5. Letter of
Train Systems,
installation.
6. I'lemo of
rvarrant for
January L6, L979 from Kno1le ATS Articulated
269L Sean Court, So'uth San Franciscor re City
January 30, L979 frorn Director of Fublic ;^lorks re
temporary he1p.
7. League of California Cities legj-slative bulletins, various
clates. Councilman l4artin comnented on: SB59 - bailout of re-
development agencies in its relation to Convention Center.
AB 301 - 1+ sales tax reduction and redistribution, 402 counties,
4OZ cities | 2OZ special districts. AB 287 Knox bill he
warned that this rvas rvritten in the slririt of Jarvis Gann and
will- be popular polltically. He suggested it would be vziser to
support amendments rather than oppose. tsoth Councilman Amstrup
,rr-d-Co,rtcilwoman tsarton disagreed, considering the time had
come for clirect opposition.
B. I:{inutes: Beautification Coramission, January 4; Library Board
of Trustees, January L6i Park & Recreationcomm'ission, January 9i
Planning Commission, January 22; Traffic, Safety, Parking Com-
mission, January 11, L979.
9. Treasurer's Report, December 31, L978.
10. S.I'4. County Convention o Visitors Bureau Report-
ADJOURNMtrNT
Meeting acljourned at 9:05 P.lvl. to executive session on personnel.
Council reconvenecl at 10:30 P.14. and approved the Memorancfums of
Understanding rvith the Police Association, Local lB72 International
Associ-ation of Firefighters, the City of Burlingame Department
I{eads ancl the Association of Police and Fire Administrators. They
also authorizetl the necessary budget amend-ment of $56r608 for the
menoranclums of understanding and other fringe benefit budget
accounts for the year L97B'L979.
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ADJOLTRI{MENT
The meeting was regularly ad-journed at IC:50 P.[1.
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