HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1979.07.30CITY OF BURLINGAME
SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
July 30, 1979
Mayor Amstrup convened a Special Meeting of the Burlingame City
Council in Conference Room B of the Burlingame City Hall at 7:35
p.m. on Monday, July 30, 1979.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS AMSTRUP, BARTON, CROSBY (8:30 p.m.),
MANGINI, MARTIN
ABSENT: NONE
1. CONSIDERATION OF OPERATING BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979-1980
Mayor Amstrup and Finance Director Argyres commented briefly on
the increased assessed valuation figures received from the County
and upon the effects of AB -8 which gives the Legislature the
power to determine the distribution of taxes and, among other
things, replaces last year's bail-out provisions which followed
enactment of the Jarvis -Gann Amendment.
Mayor Amstrup presented his recommendations for the operating
budget for City Hall departments.
City Council (pp. 1-3 of the proposed budget document):
Mayor Amstrup recommended addition of a sum sufficient to permit
a supply of six plaques to be available for engraving and pre-
sentation in situations similar to the Sister Cities Convention
of the preceding week when reciprocation was indicated. Council
agreed to this addition.
City Manager's Office (pp. 4-6), no changes recommended.
Finance Department (pp. 11-14), no changes recommended.
Treasurer's Office (pp. 15 - 18), no changes recommended.
City Attorney's Office (pp. ].9-22), no changes recommended.
Planning Department (pp. 23-26):
Mayor Amstrup recommended approval of the hiring of a zoning aide
to assist in zoning administration, sign administration, business
license review and permit processing, at a non professional level
slightly above that of a department secretary and at a salary of
about $17,000 a year. There was no Council objection.
Civil Service Commission (pp. 27-30), no changes recommended.
Government Buildings (pp. 31-34):
The Director of Public Works recommended an overhaul of the City
Hall air conditioning unit, which is a $6,000 addition to the
budget. There was no Council objection.
Non -Departmental - Insurance and Damages (pp. 35-38):
Mr.Argyres reported there had been a $ 000 rate increase
effective August lst for hospital and medical insurance. There
was no Council objection to adding the item to the budget.
Community Promotion (pp. 37-38:)
1. Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Amstrup referred to the letter of July 19, 1979 from Exec-
utive Vice Dresident Ray Kliewer to the City Manager in support of
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the Chamber's requested increase of appropriation from $17,000
to $83,125 for the fiscal year 79-80. Mr. Kliewer and Mr. John
Hughes, President of the Chamber, addressed Council in an attempt
to clarify the request set forth in the letter which had been
prepared at the direction of the Chamber's Board of Directors.
It was the Chamber's contention that 95% of the amount received
by the San Mateo Convention and Visitors Bureau in the preceding
year would enable the Chamber to perform an invaluable service
to the City of Burlingame and to the businesses in the City in
developing more sales potential and resulting tax revenue. They
also envisioned development of the Chamber through its member-
ship development program so that it would become self-supporting
in years to come.
Council members pointed out that at the time of preparation of last
year's budget the Chamber indicated it would become self-supporting
and Councilmembers anticipated that each year's budget allocation
would become smaller. After thorough discussion Council directed
that $1.7,000 for the Chamber be included in the operating budget
with the understanding that the Chamber will become self-supporting
within four years, and, with Councilrmembers Barton and Martin op-
posed, determined that an additional $3,500 may be allocated upon
presentation of a detailed membership development Program which is
approved by Council.
2. San Mateo County Convention and Tourist Bureau
Finance Director Argyres reviewed projected income for the fiscal
year as a result of the Convention Bureau's activities, and the
contributions expected to be made by the County and by other cities.
.After discussion Council agreed to allocate a continued contribution
of 12�% of revenues from occupancy tax up to a maximum of $95,000.
Elections (pp. 39-40), no changes recommended.
Other non -Departmental (p. 41):
Mr. Argyres stated that under the current Humane Society contract
formula it will be necessary to add $2,797 to Account No. 220 of
this department. There was no Council objection.
Public Safety Building Inspection (pp. 53-56):
The capital outlay account (No. 280) is to be reduced from $560 to
$465 to reflect a carry-over of one radio from last year.
Civil Defense (pp. 61-63), no changes recommended.
Public works/Engineering (pp. 64-67), no changes recommended.
Public Works/Street and Storm Drain Maintenance (pp. 68-71):
Account No. 270, Contributions to Other Agencies, is to be re-
duced by $400 to reflect a reduction of taxes on one piece of
property.
The purchase of an air blower included in Account 800, Capital
Outlay, was questioned because of possible EPA prohibitions in
connection with clean air standards effective early in 1980. The
Director of Public works was directed to delay decision on purchase
until after the EPA'recuirerments are confirmed.
Public works/Street Lighting, Electrical Shop (pp. 72-75), no
changes recommended.
Public works/Equipment maintenance (pp. 76-79):
BQr. Kirkup advised that the cost of installation of the gas tank
and pump for the Corporation Yard has increased since preparation
of the draft budget. He believes an addition of $2,000 is nec-
essary to Account 280. Council agreed to this change.
Finance/Water Office (pp. 94-97), no changes recommended.
Public Works/water Operations (pp. 98-101:)
Account No. 290, Other_ Charges, identified as taxes paid to the
County, should be reduced from $2,000 to $770.
Public Works/water Maintenance (pp. 102-105), no changes recom-
mended.
Public Works/Tater Capital Improvements (pp. 106-107), no
changes recommended.
Public Works/Sewer Maintenance (pp. 108-111), no changes
recommended.
Sewer Treatment Plant (pp. 112-114), no changes recommended.
After a ten minute recess, the meeting reconvened at 9:30. UM
Police Department (pp. 42-45):
Councilman Martin discussed the proposed Police Department
operating budget.
Chief Palmer stated that he would like to initiate a program of
replacing light bars on police vehicles with a new type used by
the Highway Patrol which would result in better protection for
officers. The cost is approximately $400 per unit and he suggests
replacing 10 units over a five year period. In addition he re-
quested replacement of an electric typewriter at a cost of approx-
imately $900. Councilman Martin requested delay in expending the
capital outlay item for paint and carpeting for the Police Station
pending outcome of the decision on a change of station site. The
sum of $1,285, the City's contribution to the Criminal Justice
Council, was added to Account 210, page 45.
Chief Palmer discussed the need to add four additional police
officers to the force when the area east of the Freeway is dev-
eloped, perhaps as soon as a year from now.
Communications (pp. 46-48), no recommended changes.
Fire (pp. 49-52): am
Councilman Mangini reviewed the items in his memorandum regarding
the Fire Department proposed operating budget. He concurred with
Chief Fricke's request to plan for vehicle replacement from the
sinking fund for fire equipment and for hose replacement, programs
which were curtailed in last year's budget, and with his request
for vacation replacement for a steno -clerk. There were no Council
objections.
Library (pp. 80):
Councilman Crosby recommended adoption of the Library operating
budget as presented. He recommended a four hour a week increase
of service at the Easton Branch as requested by Mrs. Bergsing in
her budget letter of June 20th. Council approved the increase
which will add approximately $4,000 to the operating budget.
Referring to Mrs. Bergsing's memorandum, it was suggested that some
items requested as capital improvements should be in the operating
budget. After discussion Council directed that $5,000 should be
added to Account 123, page 83, Binding, for conversion of bound
periodicals to microfilm or microfiche.
Another item Council determined should be added to this year's
operating budget is the computerized cataloguing system recommended
in Mrs. Bergsing's letter of June 20th, at an additional amount of
$10,000 for the first year.
Recreation (pp. 84-87):
Councilwoman Barton noted that because of the successful programs
it appears that the net operating budget for the Recreation Depart-
ment will be less than last year. She recommended the budget as
presented including the capital outlay of $12,000 for replacing
the lighting of Washington Park tennis lights, and Account 191 for
replacement of tennis court nets in the amount of $1,035.
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There was Council discussion regarding the advisability of
placing the additional $500 requested by Mr. Wagner for Account
No. 250, Travel and Conferences, for training for supervisory
personnel, into the pooled account for training for all City
personnel other than Police.
Mr. Argyres called attention to his memorandum notation of
the need for addition of $6,769 to the Recreation Budget as an
adjustment for City sponsored summer school revenue in the
fiscal year 78-79 in the amount of $7,521.
Park Department (pp. 88-91):
Councilwoman Barton reported that the Park Department operating
budget remains about the same with the exception of the request
for $15,060 for Summer part-time student employment, and capital
outlay items. With respect to the latter she recommended that
$488 for a generator be eliminated because she felt the Park
Department could continue to use the Public Works generator. Also
the sum of $1,200 for a portable radio can be eliminated. It was
suggested that one of the extra police radios could be converted
for $150. Council concurred with Mrs. Barton's recommendations.
Mr. Wagner reported that contributions have been made in the past
year by various teams toward the cost of maintaining and marking the
ball fields, and that this had helped to keep the fields at the same
maintenance level.
Other Non -Departmental (p. 41):
The recommendation in Mrs. Fortmiller's memorandum that $1,000
be added to the training program account was approved, but
Council directed that they be given a memo of all expenditures
for travel, conferences and meetings.
2. PERSHING SCHOOL
After Council discussion, Mr. Schwalm was instructed to prepare
a letter to the School District offering $140,000 for the two
parcels of property with the stipulation that, should the City
in the future not require the property, it will be offered to
the School District for repurchase at the same price. If the
offer is not acceptable a lease arrangement of the entire school
property with the advantage of re -use as a school in the future
if necessary will be considered.
3. CAPITAL IMPROVE14ENT BUDGET
It was decided that if it can be arranged the capital improvement
budget will be reviewed at a study meeting to be scheduled for
August 8, 1979.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Ev ly" n-ff"Mill
City Clerk