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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1976.11.01CALL TO ORDER A regul ar above date cal led to meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held i n the C i ty Hal I Counci I Chambers . The meeti ng order at 8:07 P.M. by Mayor Victor A. Mangini. on the was PLEDGE 0F ALLEGIANCE T0 THE FLAG: Led by Gerald A. Nordstrom, Pol i ce Chi ef . ROLL CALL Counci I Me Counci I Me rs Present:rs Absent: Amstrup, Crosby - MINUTES The mi nutes of the regu I ar meeti ng approved and adopted after correctdraft mi nutes, rel ati ng to Broadwa Mangini announced this subject wou regular meeti ng. " ACKNOI.ILEDGEMENTS BIDS - CONSIDERATION OF: CITY SIDEl,lALK REPAIR PROGRAM 1976/1977 Marti n of 0ctober 4, I976 we re ion of fi fth paragraph, Page 6'y 0ver/Underpass E IR, to "Mayorld be considered at the next b b m m e e Harri son, l4angi ni ,IlIness (excused) At this point, Mayor Mangini acknowledged the presence in the audi ence' of forme-r Mayor-and Counci I man Charl otte Johnson; and iniroaucea hi s wi fe, -Grace, and hi s adopted ni ece , Janet BI austi n ' CITATIOil I"lavor Manqini presented Pol ice Chief Gerald A. Nordstrom with ciiation irom ARI Catifornia State Auto Association commending the City for a 2% reduqtion in traffic accidents during the year 1975, The Mayor commended the Pol i ce Chi ef and Sergeant - James o. Oisri en , Director of Traffi c , on recei vi ng this organi zati on's yearl y awa rd . UNITED NATION AI,JARD ci su ma ty mm de 00 ok pr e En ary a P. in 2- Bo ap By gineer's memo of 0ctober 27, 1976 transmitted to Counci l-of bids received on this proiect, summary attached and part of these mi nutes. Bi d openi ng Tuesday, 0ctober- 26, 1976 , i4. Bid Summary on file in Voi. lB, Page 218, Council Minute Ci ty Cl erk's bffi ce. Ci ty Engi neer recommended Counci I I of- Iow bid of $.l7,207.00 by Andero Contruction Company'. rsement thereon Ci ty Manager- concurred i n recommendi ng thi s ova ndo contractor. RESOLUTION NO. 8I-76 'AlllARDING CONTRACT - CITY SIDEI'IALK REPAIR PROGRAM - $r7,?07.), adopti on.of members t9t6l 1977 - was i ntrodu Second by C present. J0B N0. 76-20" (Andero Construction Co., ced by Councilman Harrison who moved its ounci I man Amstrup , al I aye rol I cal I vote 2L8 BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA November I, I976 Mayor Mangi ni announced that Mrs . Edi th Cohendet, Area Chai rman 'woirl d be iecei vi ng the di sti ngui shed servi ce award of the Uni ted Nitions Associati6n for her eiforts in promoting observance of Uni ted Na ti ons Day. 2Ls HEARINGS I. APPEAL OF SPECIAL PERMIT I,lILLIAM KIRCHEN FROM FOR PROPERTY AT I52O PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL VANCOUVER AVENUE OF Mayor Mangini noted receipt of Ietter-dated 0ctober I' 1976 from Wiiiia* Kirchen withdrawihg his appeal to Council of this denial. Upon his request for comment, the City Attorney stated that. Rbsolution is-ZO wtrich he prepared for the Planning Commission denyi ng thi s speci al permi t had been approved !y .tne Pl ann i ng Cominisiion 0ctbber 27, 1976 and would be recorded by the County. He advised there was no action needed by the City Council. 2. ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FY 1977-1978 HOUSES. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TO LOANS FOR REHABILITATION OF SINGLE FAMILY Mayor Mangini announced public hearing on quested audience comment. There was none' was decl ared ci osed. this and subj the ect, and re- publ i c heari ng In response to request from Mayor Mangini ' City Planner-briefly summarized the purpose of this allocation as provision for rehabilitation i oans to i mprove houses that need repai r in the City. He referred Council to his report of 0ctober 27,1976 wi th attached exhi bi ts whi ch i ndi cated Burl i ngame's share wou ld be $45,339 with possibility of a share of the $137,000 set aside for a suppl emental program. Mayor Mangini noted resolution authonizing amendment extending agreement with San Mateo County. City Planner commented the resolution could be acted upon at a subsequent meeti ng. Counci lman Harri son noted statement i n report that nothi ng has been done relative to a housing element for Burlingame, and thathis understanding r.ras that until such an element was adopted, Burl i ngame has not set pe ri meters that will gi ve it the oppor-tunity to acquire funds of this type. He suggested it might be opportune to give Planning Commission direction to proceed with the study and development of a housing element, and questioned what the housi ng el ement woul d contai n. Mayor I,langini voiced concern that the City's share of funds might be jeopardized by lack of such an element, and questioned ifdirection should be given immediately. City Planner stated a housing element should contain inventory ofexisting housing with some indication of price range; densitypermitted by the General PIan; existing zoningi population charac-teristics; current and projected housing need. He summarized this as a report of what there is and observations as to what is des i redor proposed for the future. He considered it important to show "measurable progress" toward a housing element as required by ABAG, and considered at least a draft housing element couldbe prepared in the four month period of time before housing and codmuni ty development application goes to the Board of Supervisorsfor approval in March. He noted that some of the mapping work had already been done. Cou nc i I man Marti n fo rma l moti on. suggested Counci I direction be contai ned in Counci lman Harrison moved th tha t approval be given to al deve l opment funds for rehabi Second by Counci*ran Marti n. at a housi ng element be prepared and I ocati on of hous i ng and community I i tati on of single fami ly houses. Counci i man Marti n commented on the hi 9h cost of admi ni steri ngthe i oans ; i . e. consul tant fees , management and operati ng expenses ,in re I ati on to the I oan va l ue, and questioned if there were any way ) to get costs down. He asked that staff to keep admi ni strati ve costs as low as City Planner stated that smaller programs in the $40-60,000 range have a higher percentage of cost than larger programs. Cost of the Ioans would depend on the size of the program and the expertise of the consultant. He asked if Counci l woul{ give di recti on that a secondary questionnaire be submitted for the suppl emental program and if they woul d give guidel i nes as to amount of suppl emental request. He noted that $30,000 was suggested. Councilman Harrison questioned how real istic it would be to ask for a larger amount. City Planner stated this was not known, noti ng that such ci ti es as San Franci sco and Men'l o Park had Iast year 6een gi ven fai r1y I arge supp l emental grants because they al ready had rehabi I i tati on. programs . do everything they could possible. Councilman Amstrup recommended that the motion include to staff to proceed with application for supplemental the amount of $30,000. Counci i man Harri son consented addition to his motion. The motion thereafter carried on roll call of members present, authorization f unds i nto the unanimously 3. FORMULA FOR DETERMINING CONTRIBUTION TO PARKING - BURLINGAME AVENUE AREA OFF.STREET PROVIDE PARKING OFF-STREET DISTRICT. Proposed formula was presented to the City Council by Planning Cominission Resolution 3-76,"RES0LUTI0N REC0MMENDING THAT THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTION TO PROVIDE OFF.STREET PARKING BE DETERMINED BY MULTIPLYING THE SHARE OF COST TO BE CHARGED TO A SPECIFIC PROJECT TIMES THAT NET NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES DEFICIENT TIMES THE CALCULATED CURRENT COST PER PARKING SPACEI" Mayor Mangini noted Burl ingame's parki ng and suggested this might report from Ci ty Pl anner. probl ems wi th downtown sol uti on. He requested The formula itself is Pl anni ng Commi ssi on might cation. the City would pay a share of the c determi ni ng an amount of money that use as policy on a special permit a Counci lman Marti n s tated and that fi gures had been noted he had assumed that past be a City Planner reviewed concept of Resolution 3-76 which is directed toward the payment of a contribution by a project for the mumber of parking spaces deficient. Resolution recommended 2/3 of total cost be paid for these deficient spaces. He cited some resolution findings as: l Formula is needed for equitable distribution of cost. 2. 0n1y projects that exceed the existing review line and requ wou I park 300 desi s i ze a special permit would be affected. All other proiects exempt. 3. Method used for determination of amount of spaces deficient r,,ould be the gross floor area divided by 4. Net parki ng defi ci ency would be the number of spaces ed for the project Iess any actually provided. He empha-at the Planning Commission made it definite that if a project prov i de5 off-s treet parki ng credi t will be al I owed. The estimated current cost per space would be $6,123.00, which amount would be adjusted annually. The Parking Assessment District and i red be i ng SF. gnatdth t/' ost. the ppl i Mayor Mangini opened the meeting to public comment. Mr. Harry Graham, 1555 Alturas Drive, questioned whether the contribution recommended; 213 of the cost of $6,123 per spacel might be considered a no-growth amount and developers might find i t prohi bi ti ve. Ci ty P l anner commented thi s percentage had been recommended by the ad hoc committee on parking as an arbitraryfigure and it was s ubj ect to di screti on of the Counci l. There were no further comments, and the public hearing was declared cl osed, he had been a member of this committee suggested ranging from 25% to 2/3. He when this fi gure came to Counci l it 3 220 22L would be subj ect to revision, and ques ti oned at what poi nt a nogrowth figure is reached. He gave as an example the recent proposed development of Mr. Joseph Geller on Howard Avenue. Mr. Gel I er was short from 9 to l6 parki ng spaces. If the fi gure had at 2/3 contribution, he would have had to 65,000. He was of the opinion that Mr. gone ahead wi th the project under theseg that at some point a no-growth percentage ing will be developed, he considered the 2/3fi gure too hi gh. He sugges ted adoption of some I ower fi gure on an experimental basis, and the adiustment of this figure over the course of time. that 2/3 was too high, stating he but all devel opers woul d be stopped the City is attempting to attractbetter tax base, and that even 50% seemed been determi ned a PaY $36,000; if I Gel I er would not ci rcumstances. Ais reached where Counci lman Amstrup agreed thoughtthat not just a few by it. 'He considered that some devel opment to get a hi9h. t 9,6, $ have ddi n noth Counci lman Harri son liked vi ew of future revision. suggested 509 as a start. Councilman Amstrup again stated he thought the cost would be prohi bi ti ve to devel opers at 501. Mayor Mangini questioned the amount the City should pay, as setforth in Item l0 of Resolutlon findings. Councilman Martin stated that any cost not paid by the developer must be picked up by the City and an assessment district.llistorically'this has been procedure. He suggested a con tri bu ti on fi gure of 40%, which would amount to approximately $2,500 per parking space. This figure could be used and changed later if necessary. Councilman Amstrup felt developers would resent change in formuia once it v{as establ ished. the He, i dea too, of adopti ng a fi gure wi th the considered 2/3 too high and Mayor Mangi ni considered such have to be faced. He thoughtto try it. a change was 40fl generous a fac t whichbut would be wou I d wi l1i ng Counci lman Harrison moved that the resolution of Commission be approved with the stipulation that buti on be changed to 40%. the the Pi anni ng2/3 contri - Counci l man Marti n seconded the motion. Councilman Amstrup commented he approved the concept but not the 40%. The motion carried on the following rolI call vote: AYES: C0UNCILMEN: Harrison, Mangini, MartinNAYES: C0UNCILMEN:. Amstrup (for reason stated above) ABSENT: C0UNCILMEN: Crosby AC KNOl,llL EDGMENT Mayor Mangini acknowledged the presence in the audience of State Senator John F. Foran. He accorded Senator Foran the privilege of the floor, The Senator expressed his desire to cooperatewith the Council and the community, and plaeed himself and hisoffi ce at the di sposal of ci ti zens. COMMUNICATIONS .I . R.R. MILLER., 1I05 BILL ORDINANCE. DUFFERIN AVENUE.- REOUESTING ADOPTION OF HAND- Counci I had advertising Mayor Mangi ni audience. received letter from Mr. Miller, complaining aboutmaterial placd on his property, ascertai ned that Mr. Miller was not present in the 1. 222 City Manger's memo of November I, 1976 transmitted petition reqiresti ig stop arteri al on Bal boa for northbound traffi c, signed uv'21 residenti of the I600 block of Balboa. Memo noted traffic e-ngineer had reviewed this intersection and recommended the new st6p sign. Also,-the City Manager forwarded staff recommendation for'a f6ur-way siop at Broadway/vancouver requested by Roosevelt Schoo l . Mayor Mangini directed referral to Traffic, Safety and ParEing Commission for comment. There were no Council comments. 2. ST0P SIGNS: BALB0A AVENUE/DAVIS DRM'BROADT,IAY/VANCOUVER STAFF MEMORANDA I. CITY I4ANAGER:RECRUITING OF FINANCE DIRECTOR. 2. cITY MANAGER/DIRECT0R 0F PUBLIC W0RKS: ENTRAT{CE i,IURCHISON AND EL CAMINO REAL SIGN- Memo from City Manager dated 0ctober 26,1976 called to Council attenti on the- necesii ty for recrli tment of a F i nance Di rector and attached speci fi cati ona for thi s posi ti on devel oped by Peat, Marwick:, i,litchel I and Company. Communication noted severai avenues of fi I I i ng thi s posi ti on: recrui tment by Peat, Marwi ck 'Mitchell and Co.,-recruitment by a private firm, recruitment by State Personnel Service , and recruitment in house; and requested Counci i di recti on. t'lith Council concurrence, Mayor Mangini announced this subiect would be discussed at the study meeting of November l0' .l976. City Engineer transmitted by memo of 0ctober 28, 1976 proposed slmple design for this sign and comments regardi!S thi! construction with indicaiion that the sign, as designed, provides flexibility for future addition and integration into eventual landscaping of the area. City Engineer considered this proposal could be accomplished for ihe donation by the Lions Club of $350 for material and their contributioo of manpower. Al so transmi tted to Counci I under date of 0ctober 22, .l976 was'letter from Beautification Commission Chafiman Gloria Barton which indicated Commission's concern about that particular sign and their feeling that their past efforts toward its construction were bei ng bypassed. Mayor Mangini commended the interest of service clubs in this sign and their concern for the City's welfare; stating' however' that the Council had no intention of bypassing one of its com- missions. He requested comment from City Manager. Mayor Mangini questioned City Engineer as to the Beautification Commission's knowledge of this sign design. The City Engineer replied the design would be transmitted to this commission' and he also confirmid the sign could be amplified in the future. Councilman Amstrup questioned if the Council would be waiting. on the Commission's decision on this sign. Ci ty Manager poi nted out the present deteri orati on of and noted the proposed desi gn woul d aliow for addition later date. He recommended the City accept the Lions as an i ni ti al step toward beauti fi cati on of th i s area. Counci lman Amstrup commented that thi s Commi ssion had ra the r el aborate il ans for this entrance, Counci I had indicated they wanted this effort and had never acted Therefor, he felt this commission should not be upset. Mayor Manqi ni i ndi cated thev woul d recei ve the i nformat i on as a matter of consul tati on so as not to by-pass them. thi s signat a Cl ub of f er projected never on the proposal.5 223 Councilman Harrison agreed, noting the Lions Club offer had been received subsequent to the commission's unapproved proposal . He moved the Council approve the City Engineer's design of the entrancesign on El Camino and authorize.. the Lions Ciub to proceed withthe proj ect, Second by Counci I man Marti n . 14ayor Mangin'i remarked the Council must do what it finds best forthe City. However, he did not wish this commission to feel it was bei ng i gnored. Counci lman Martin made the piyt that all commissionsto the City Council where the final decision is made was no attempt to by-pass this commission, are and advi sory there Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote of members present. RECESS After a recess at B:55 P.M meeti ng reconvened at 9:07 P.M 3. CITY PLANNER TRANSMITTING REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, 0cT0BER ?7, 1976, AND C0PIES 0F RES0LUTI0NS N0. 5-76 AND 6-76. At request of Mayor Mangini, City Planner reviewed this reportof Planning Commission meeting with particular attention toPianning Commission Resolution 6-76 which recommends changes to Section ?5.12.02 of the zoning code. 0ne change emphasized was theprohibition of extension of use permitted in the least restrictediot over two or more Iots under one ownership Iocated in different zoning districts. City Planner reported this code change would be drafted for ordi nance revision, and s ugge sted Counci I considerationat a s tudy meeting. l.'layor 14angini set this resolution for study November 'l0, 1976, 4. CITY CLERK: EXPIRATION OF MEMBERS' AND PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSIONS. TERMS. BEAUTIFICATION City Clerk's letter of 0ctober 8, 1976 reported the expiration ofservice dates of the following commissioners:Beautification Commission: Joseph E. Harvey, Dale J, Perkins Park & Recreation Commission: l'liliiam N. Beuttler, Mrs. Polly Herrick Ci ty Manager was i nstructed by Mayor Mangi ni to ascertai n i f these commissioncrs wished to continue serving. Counci lman Harri son suggested be given an opportunity. new appl i cants for these commi ss i ons Mayor Mangini confirmed that new applications would be taken witha dead I i ne of December 'l , 1976 for their rece i pt. 5. CITY MANAGER: TABULATION OF PROPOSALS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PROPOSED BROADl'lAY GRADE SEPARATION. City Manager by meno of 0ctober ?7, 1976 transmitted tabulationof bids from proposals received by City Engineer on preparationof EIR for this project and City Engineer's recommendation of DeLeuw Cather as fi rst choi G and Envi ronmental Impact Planning Corporation as second. Ci ty Manager commented that actual proposal s recei ved 'l atd onlast meeting date have been available for review. He stated that money for this EIR would be payable from gas tax funds and couldbe charged agai nst project cost when grants are obtai ned, Councilman Amstrup questioned if l,Jilsey and Ham would beof doi ng thi s work. Ci ty Engi neer repl ied they had beendid not wish to do the EIR because of press of work, butthey woul d I i ke to be consi dered for desi gn. capable contacted, indicated 6 221 Councilman Harrison affirmed he had read both Ci ty Eng i neer report as wel i as proposal fromof the h i gher proposal s, and would concur wi th recommendation of e i ther DeLeuw Cather or E.I. Ci ty H.K.S the P. Manager and., Inc., one Ci ty Engi neer's Councilman i,larti n reported he had read all the reports, and his cho i ce was DeLeuw Cather wi th second choi ce, H.K.S. He cons i dered DeLeuw Cather would have a better perspective, but noted the study they had done for the City several years ago was not entirelysatisfactory. He questioned if the City Engineer were satisfiedwith DeLeuw Cather's team on this proposal. The Ci ty Engi neer decl ared he cons i dered them honest. was fami I i ar wi th the team, and Councilman Martin stated if the City Engineer the team, he would reserve judgment on DeLeuw cons i dered they had the bes t report. l,layor Mangi ni commented that al I 6. CITY I,lANAGER: ANIMAL C0NTR0L al ternati ves would be cal I vote of members LICENSES. was sati sfi ed wi th Cather since he expl ored. present. Councilman Amstrup moved that DeLeuw Cather's proposal be acceptedfor this EIR. Second by Councilman Harrison. Mrs, Elizabeth Indergand, 1977 Garden Drive, addressed the Council on the grade separati on , stati ng she di sapproved of the e levated rai I road proposal because i t woul d i ncrease noi se and destroy trees and property in the area. She appreved elimination of traffic congestion, but did not favor the elevated method. Mr. Harry Graham, 'l555 Alturas Drive, questioned the height ofthe proposed ei evati on. Counci lman Marti n poi nted out that this Counci I act i on 'i s for the preparati on of an EIR oniy on the project; that an EIR encompas ses consideration of all al ternati ves for el iminationof the traffi c probl em, and that fi nal deci s i on on the methodwill be made only after cons i dera ti on of the EIR. Mr. Graham commented his reason for asking was that the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission had been considering the eliminationof parking at Broadway and Buriingame Stations by having just one station midway between the two. City Manager transmitted to Council by memo of October 27,1976 letter and material from Board of Supervisors, San Mateo County on this subject. This communication, dated 0ctober 12,- 1976, recommended that ci t i es adopt certa i n i ncreased fee schedul esfor animal control program by the Peninsula Humane Society. Necessity for increased service level was cited as reason for thisincrease. Further request by the County was city agreement to permi t County to retain animal control fees instead of a percen- tage thereof. Rationale for these changq is efficiency of oper- ati on and i ncreased servi ces. Mayor Mangi ni i nvi ted Counci I comment on thi s i ssue. City Attorney noted staff had reviewed agreement with County' Counci I man Marti n was not certai n he wi shed to approve the i ncreased fees, in particular, the impound fee for dogs which, on the 4th offense, would amount to $60'00. This is double the current fee. He also objected to certain "1984" tactics employed by Humane Society personnel which he felt were an affront to personal righls. He stated one such employee visits householders lsking if they have animals. Even if the answer is negative, if in this person' s opi ni on then are ev i dences of animal ownershi p ' a ci tat i on is I eft.7 l,loti on carried on unanimdus rol I qcrx Councilman Harrison commented the action is recommended by the County in concurrence with County cities! response to questionnatre. f,ith regard to Councilman Martin's observance, he thought that such aggri eved persons would have recourse. City Attorney commented on impound fee, stating he consideredthe word "fee" would be a misnomer if this is an attempt to assess a fi ne, Mayor Mangi ni moved that Counci I approve the fee schedu le. Counc i l - man Harri son seconded. Councilman Amstrup suggested the legality of the impound fee beinvestigated. The City Attorney pointed out that the County considers it legal . In his opinion, it was somewhat doubtfulin that it appeared to be a penalty in the form of a fee, and if anyone would go to court, the fee might be invalidated. Mr. David Keyston addressed the Council as a director of the Peninsula Humane Society. He stated the additional service fees were necessary because of the constant demand for more services; and thi s is an attempt to get the people who are utilizing the services to pay a larger share. Councilman Harrison remarked hc would concur with Mr. Keyston's reasoning. Mayor Mangini amended his motion to approve fee schedule as proposed i n bottom one-thi rd 0f fi rst page of County I etter of 0ctober 12, 1976. Second by Council:man Harrison. Motion carried on fol I owi ng rol I cal I vote . AYES: C0UNCILMEN: AmstrupNAYES: C0UNCTLMEN: Marti n . ABSENT: C0UNCILMEN: Crosby Harri son , Mangi ni Cou nci I man Marti n agai n objected to thesystem. The City Attorney was directedfor Counci I considerati on. 0rwel I i an aspects of theto prepare Iegislation 7. CITY PLANNER: REZ0NING GITTELS0HN L0T, .I500 H0WARD AVENUE. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4-76. Mayor Mangini set hearing on this subject for the meeting o-f December 6, 'l976, 8. CITY MANAGER SUBMITTING SUBREGIONAL hlASTEl'lATER SOLIDS MANAGE- MENT PROJECT REPORT. Mayor Mangini set discussion on this report for the study meetingof November 10, 1976. AMUSEMENT LICENSES RENEhIALS I. FRANK PEREZ DBA COUNTRY ROAD, I425 BURLINGA14E AVENUE. Communication dated 0ctober 20, .l976 from Department of Pol ice signed by Lieutenant R,J. Quinn for Gerald A. Nordstrom, Chief, offered no objection to the renewal of the permit assuming prindi- pals maintain the same format of operation. Counci I man Marti n moved thi s renewai be approved for Second by Counci Iman Harri son , carri ed on unanimous vote of members present. one ro l I year. cal I 2. FACES SALOON, I3I6 BROADIiAY L,etter dated 0ctober 27, 1976 from Department of Police signed by Lieutenant R,J. Quinn for Gerald A. Nordstrom, Chief, offered no objection to the renewal of the permit under present management and operation,g 'irlr'rFFr,'?.E,ffi-ri-!*rl't 22fi There was Counci i questi on regardi ng al I eged di sturbances because of thi s establ i shment in its relation wi th bi kers. Pol i ce Chi ef s ta ted di sturbances were actual ly c rea ted at establishment across the street, and the situation was now under con tro I . The an Assistant Byrd, Councilman Amstrup moved this permit be renewed for a period of six months. Second by Councilman Martin, all aye voice vote. CONSENT CAL ENDAR I. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT I3OB CASTILLO AVENUE City Manager transmi tted Engi neer, revocabl e Casti I I o Avenue. by memo of 0ctober 4, I976 from encroachment permit for Jared ACi ty l20B ?. HERITAGE TREE STATUS RECOMMENDED BY BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION Ci ty l,lanager, by endorsemen t of 0ctober 27, 1976 on memo from Park Director dated 0ctober 26, I976 recommended nominations by Beautification Commission for heritage tree status for trees on property of Veroni ca Hi nes , I I0B Sanchez ; Ed Cu1 I en ' 521 0ak Grove ; and Frank Grandl e, 1523 Vancouver Avenue. Councilman Harrison moved consent calendar be approved, second by Counci I man Marti n , al I aye voi ce vote. RESOLUT IONS NORTH SAN MATEO COUNTY NOISE ABATEMENT TASK FORCE,, waS i ntrodUCEd by Counci I man Harri son who moved its ado pti on , second by Counci 1- man Amstrup, al I aye ro lI ca l I vote of members present. RESOLUTION NO.83.76 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NORTH SAN MATEOffiNT TASK FORCE TO REQUEST CERTAIN ACTION BY SAN MATEO COUNTY, ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS AND METRO. POLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DEALING t^IITH THE LAND USE AND NOISE ABATEMENT PLANS FOR SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT" was introduced for adoption by Councllman Amstrup, second by Councilman Harrison, al1 aye rol I cal I vote. 0RDINAI'ICES - Second Readinq - Hearinq I. ORDINANCE NO. IOgO "ORDINANCE MAKING SPEED LIMIT ON OCCIDENTAL ffiPH) was given its second reading. Mayor Mangi ni dec I ared the heari ng open. There were from the floor and the hearing was declared closed. Councilman Harrison, second by Councilman Martin the passed i ts second readi ng and was unanimous)y adopted of members present, no comments 0n moti on of ord i nance on rolI call 1- By memorandum of 0ctober 28, 1976 City Manager transmitted to Counci 1 Resol uti ons whi ch he characteri zed as formal acti on of support for the efforts of the Noise Abatement Task Force in thei r pi ans and studies for control of noi se at the San Franci sco Ai rport. Al so transmi tted was status report from thi s taskforce and their pol icies and recommendations, Report *1. 14ayor Mangini commented on the importance of recognizing this task force as an offi ci al body. Counci I man Marti n took excepti on to Page 2, paragrap Report #l . Thi s paragraph states as a recommendation, "Expl oreiate night air traffic patterns and consider a rescheduling of fi i 9ht arri val s and departures and establ ishing a max i mum weiqht of. -cargo al Iowed between certain night time hours". HepointedttrEt it is not the cargo which sho;ld be limited, but the aircraft, since one type of plane can make more noise than another carrying the same cargo. RESOLUTION NO.82-T6 "RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND ENDORSING THE rFr 2. ORDINANCE NO. 1 O9I "AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NEED VELOffiNCTION IN THE CITY OF BURLINGAME 227 FOR A REDE. AND DECLARING THE GAME '' om thetrup, di ng onof 11/10/ 76LABOR AGREEMENTS ffiroducedthissubjectforCounciIdiscussion.Ciiy Attoiney informed Council approval r,ras nece.slary for the agrlements 16ached by the City's negotiator and the various eipl oyee groups of pbl i ce Associ ati on , Admi ni strators , and Mi s- ceilaneoui Embloyees, as well as legislation fixing 3f'd establish- i ng cl assi fi citibns, sal ari es and rates of pay for al 1 groups. Councilman Harrison moved adoption of the agreement reached with the Pol i ce Associ ati on. Mayor Mangi ni seconded the moti on . At this point, Councilman Martin asked that the record show that he and ahother Councilman were not in favor of these settlements and the only reason they were voting in favor was to expedite settlement, becauSe of the absence of another Councilman. He declared he thought the cost of these settlements excessive,- noting that the Iotal package would amount to lPproximately 140 on tha tax rate of 92A, if it were taken out of the tax rate. He commented that eventually salary increases of 6-7% must be stopped, noting that the cost to the City of such benefits as peniions, is steadily rising, even without salary increases; ind the s i tuati on must be control I ed. If not control I ed ' he felt the City might be faced with either financial disaster or the prospect of Lontiacting with outside sources for services, which woulil eliminate the exiessive cost of pension plans. He cited contract between the City and Envirotech Corporation for operation of the [^lastewaten Treatment Plant. Councilman Martin stated he 1vaS surprised at tax'payer apathy toward these salary increases and their lack of support for his position on their behalf. He spoke of personal threats made to him by some employees because of his standpoint, and expressed hope that his family would not be implicated. Councilman Amstrup identified himself as the other Council member not in favor of these settlements. He pointed out that he wasin favor of everyone having a living wage, but as Budget Chairman, he considered these costs excessive. He cited the cost of thefirst year's agreement for all groups as $2A1,000, adding that on this basis a two-year period would cost 3/4 of a million dollars. He considered that the Council in these settlements had gone further than it should and questioned where the money would come from to pay the increases. He stated he considered theCity's tmployees a good group, but was agreeing to the settlements because it was the desire of the majority of the Council. He added he had not been threatened in this situation, and commented he would get the total actual cost of the two year package forthe benefit of the Council. In closing, he suggested that the Council should finish these negotiations and get on with City bus i ness . Councilman Harrison spoke as a member of the Council majority which favored the agreements. He voiced pride in the employeesof the City and satisfaction with their efforts. He stated Council was striving to keep employees in the middle of bench mark citiesin San Mateo County, and he considered these agreements do that, and are equi tabl e. Counci I man Harri son noted that al I membersof the Council are Burlingame taxpayers and aIl of them feel theeffect of increased costs. He also pointed out that the operating budget adopted for the fiscal year contains $250,000 reserve forsalary adjustments. A solution would have to be found on raisingthe amount for the next year lC FqrlTrww qIILE TO BE THE RED The Ci ty Attorney the stafus-of thi dec Ifl oor Counei g I man Harrison, th ecI ared clrnwas second b and was unan mous adop was gi Mayo r secon rea n v comme ns Conve ri n q opdn osed. e ordi ted on roll calted that the Co ntion Center pr 0 n I Mayor Mangini stated he was proud of the City and its employees; and he thought the rai ses were fair, He approved the middle ofthe road pos i ti on wi th regard to bench marks, However, he cauti onedthat in the future City abilities will be more l imited withregard to increases. He hoped that in the future negotiationscould be settled more quickly. G City Manager Schwalm pointed out a minor change in the Poiice memorandum of unders tand i ng whereby the sti pul ati on of CDS fordental insurance was removed. City Attorney noted that resolution 'i ncl udes approva l for Ci ty Manager and Ci ty Attorney sai ary a1so. Councilman Harrison amended his motion to include the acceptanceof memorandums of understanding for employee groups of MiscelIaneous,Administrators, and Policei and introduced RES0LUTI0N 84-76'FIXING AND ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATIONS, SALARIES AND RATES OF PAY OF EMPL0YEES IN THE SERVICE 0F THE CITY 0F BURLINGAME", and movedits adoption. Mayor Mangini seconded the amended motion.Motion carried on unanimous rol I cal I vote of members present,with the stipulation by Councilmen Martin and lmstrup that their "aye" vote was not in approval but to break a possible tie and toexpedite City,business of salary settlements. B -,\--.,..n,"*r \i-r- . . ARTS COUNCIL City Manager reported on this organization's plans to occupy the American Legion Hall on Burlingame Avenue by the end of the year. He stated that at present they were working with the Building Inspectors on the problem. At the request of Mayor Mangi ni he promised status report by meeting of December 6, I976. POLICE FAEILITY PARKING STUDY Mayor Mangini inquired as to status of this project and informed by the City Manager that Conrad and Associates have report in 2-3 weeks wi th cos t figures. was wou I d SENIOB CITIZEN STORE DISCOUNT In response to Mayor Mangini's question on this subject, Cily Manager indicated he would check progress on A.A,U.tl . efforts inthis city and would have status report by first meeting in December. GOLF COURSE City Manager stated 14r. Graves has been working on the plans; Mr Blunk has been hired as architect; and hopefully by the next study meeting sketch of location of the center and driving rangewill be available. Proposals for econonic feasibility study are being acquired, which will be analyzed and submitted to Counci L Proposl ls for EIR on the p roj ect are al so bei ng sought and should be available within the next few weeks. The City is working with San Mateo County on the matter of refuse disposal and the Scavengers program. The City Manager suggested discussionat the next study meeti ng. Counciiman Amstrup declared that the future of this iast un- devel oped area in Buri i ngame was of great fi nanci al i mportance to the City. l,lhile he owod nothing to Anza Pacific, he thought that ev i dence of work starti ng in this area woul d give them the upmanship to get better pros pects for di sposal of their l and, He stated he was tired of the delay in starting the golf courseproject and wanted facts available for di scussion at the next study meeting, He pointed out that the golf course could be making money even while the Sump still functions, and it could hel p keep the hote ls filled. He al so suggested that hotel roomtax be raised in the future to 6% which would provide more revenue. Agai n, he emphas i zed that the gol f course could be source of revenue and information should be presented immediately. City Manager indicated report on this project would be expedited. ll 228 229 NE}J BUS INESS TRAILER Councilman Amstrup commented on the trailer which has been parked on California Drive in the vicinity of the Boutique/Vi11ager and an i ron trai I er rod in the area of the Caboose Restaurant. Poiice Chi ef agreed to i nvesti gate. BICYCLE AND SKATEBOARD ORDINANCE Counci lman Harri son noted San Mateo Times' arti cl e rel ati ve to the danger to pedestri ans from these vehi cl es in Burl i ngame. He commented it t.las directed to parents and not to the police, but questi oned what was bei ng done to enforce thi s ordi nance. Pol i ce Chief a greed to bri ng thi s matter to attenti on of offi cers and metermai ds agai n. CROSSING GUARDS Councilman Amstrup referred to memo dated 0ctober 27, .l976 fromCity Manager recommending that hour'l y rate for crossing guards be raised from ?,75 to $3,00 per hour effective November I, 1976.City Manager noted increase of income possible under SocialSecurity as of January 1,1977, and the fact that crossingguards have not been rai sed since 1974. Councilman Amstrup moved hourly rate of crossingto $3.00 effective November 1, 1976. Counciiman motion carried on all aye voice vote. guards be rai sed Harri son seconded, APPROVALS cHAMBER 0F CoMMERCE REP0RT 10/1/76 THR0UGH 12/31 /76 Counci I man Counci Iman Marti n moved Ams trup, all approval aye voi ce of this report, second by vote. l,llARRANTS Nos. 4059 through 4357 in were approved for payment by Counci I man Marti n, all Counci i man l"larti n Engi neer indicatedof the year. the amount of $493 ,592.21 , duly audited, on motion of Councilman Harrison, second, aye voi ce vote. questioned progress of this survey. Cityreport would be made to Council around the first PAY ROL L September, 1976 Checks l'los. 21378 through 2?054, $316,165.73were approved on motion of Councilman Harrison, second by Councilman Amstrup, all aye voice vote, I,{ATER SYSTEM SURVEY ACKNOl^lLEDGMENTS Letter dated 0ctober 26, 1976 from Burlingame Chamber of Commerce commending Pol ice Department in their efficienthandling of serious situation with group of motorcyciists. Z Letter dated 0ctober .l1, I976 from Mr. & Mrs . C2600 Marti nez Dri ve on roof rats.L. Johnson, Report of Pol ice Department for September , 1976 Report of Fire Department for September, 1976 3 4 5 ,J.Treasurer's Reports , August 31, I976 & September 30, ,l976, F-)t.Frffi-"!?-. 1 -'"ryFFTl[Tmf.l.q 230 6. Convention repotts from City Attorney. 7, Minutes: Burlingame Beautification Commission, 0ctobet 7, Park and Recreation Commission, 0ctober 12, 1976; Planning 197 6; Commission C omm 5S OI t ctober FROM THE FLOOR 0ctober I 197 6 Traffi c S and Parki nfet, 1976. rS. Frances Li sh, 7l I Concord t,lay, spoke regardi ng Counci l iscussion on saliry negotiations. As a taxpayer she disapproved f the attitude of some of the Council that employees are re- uesting too much, citing the increase in the cost of living. he fel I empl oyees Eboul d not be threatened wi th contracti ng uiside servicLs, and did not thinh this would meet with approval f majority of the taxPaYers. M d 0 q S 0 o ADJ OU RNME NT Meeti ngfor the Finance adjourned at l0:20 P.M purpose of cons i deri ng Director. to study meeting of November 10, 1976' specificltions for the position of Respectful I y trri( -.7r(br1,-tc-tFtrelyn ff. Hi C ITY CU,€RK submi tted, z/ r,/-//II l3- I