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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1973.12.0386 Burlingame, California December 3, L973 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council- was caLled to order on the above date at 8:10 p.m., Mayor R.D. Martin presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEG]ANCE The City Attorney led the Pledge of Allegiance to the FIag. ROLL CALL PRESENI: ABSENT : COUNCII.IVIEN: COI]NCII,IVIEN: Amstrup-Cus i c k-Mang ini -Martin Crosby (iIlness, excused) MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of Novernber L9t L973, previously submitted to members, were approved and adopted. PRESENTATfON Dr. Richard Williams, Principal, Burlingame High School-, upon recognition by the Chair, presented to each member of the Council a remembrance of Burlingame High School's 50th Anniversary, celebrated Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Novernbet 22, 23,24t L973. Dr. Williams stated that the student body, school staff and the alumni cornmittee responsible for the planning and organization join him in thanking the Mayor and the members of the City Council for officially recognizing this event and helping to make it a memorable 50th Anniversary. Councilman Mangini pointed out that the work of planning started a year and a half ago and the results were evident in every phase of the activities during the three days. He stated that the Steering Committee, co-chaired by Reginald Moorby and William Bardet, are to be congratulated and highly commended. BTDS I. TRAFFfC SfGNAL SYSTEM MAHLER ROAD-BAYSHORE HfGHWAY Under date of November 29, L973t the Director of Public Works submitted results of the bid opening on November 28, L973, at 2:00 p.m., for the above project, as f oll-ows: Bidder Total Bid Arc Electric Company Rosendin Electric, Inc. R. Flatland Company Steiny and Mitchel, Inc. $27 ,719.OO 30,467 .OO 30,520 .00 31,690.00 Engineerrs Estimate $23,000.00 In his communication, the Director of Pub1ic Works reported that the project was designed and estjmated by the County fraffic Engineer and that financing will be accomplished through gas tax fund.s. His recommendation that the contract be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, Arc Electric Company, was concurred in by the City Manager under date of November 29, L913. He stated that the bid did not appear to be too far out of line in view of the uncertain economic conditions; furthermore, the City has had satisfactory experience with Arc El-ectric Company in the past. RESOLUIIOI{ NO. 85-73 "Awarding Contract Traffic Signal System For The fnter- ffidAndBayshoreHighway,JobNo.73-L4,SS143''(Arc Electric Company, $27 r7L9.00) was introduced by Councilman Amstrup who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Mangini and carried on unanimous ro11 call vote of members present. .- 87 2. SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRA}'I In a co[trnunication dated November 29, L973, the Director of Public Works advised that bids on the above project were opened on Wednesday, November 28, 1973, at 2:30 p.m., and declared as follows: Bidder Total Estimate Andero Construction U. Peira & Son Barney's Concrete Webbco Construction $16,32r.50 L6,604.75 t9,457 .5O 27 t32O.OO Engineer's Estimate $16,409.50 The Director of Public Works recommended award of contract to the lowest respon- sible bidder, Andero Construction, Inc., San Jose. The City Manager concurred in an addendum to the communication dated Novembet 29, 1973. Councilman Mangini asked how the areas needing repair are selected to be included in the annual program. The Director of Public Works explained that his office d.etermines what is a hazard, according to reasonable standards, and this is done by field inspection and in response to calls from the public. Further, in response to Councilman Mangini, the Director explained that, where there has been a determination that a hazarrl exists, the oviner may contract privately to have the work done, or arrange to have the Cityrs contractor do it and pay the City, or have the charge placed on the tax roll through the County. In response to Mayor Martin, the Director confirmed that a citizen may have his sidewalk repaired by the City's contractor and gain the benefit of the Cityrs unit price in the annual repair program. RESOLUTION NO. 86-73 "Awarding Contract - Sidewalk Repair Program - L9"73-L974, Job No. 73-15" (Andero Construction, Inc., $16,32L.50) was introduced by Councilman Amstrup, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Mangini and carried by unanimous roll call vote of members present. HEARING APPEAL OF JACK FENA FROM PLANNING COMIVIISSION DENfAL OF RESUBDTVISION BENITO AVENUE.-WfTHDRAWN Mayor Martin announced that the request of Jack Fena, L424 BenLto Avenue to resubdivide properties on Benito Avenue, denied by the Planning Commission at its meeting of October 24, L973, was scheduled for hearing before the Council at its meeting of Novenrber 29, L973. However, on that date Mr. Fena informed the Office of the City Clerk by telephone that he had decided not to pursue the appeal and asked that it be removed from the agenda. The City Clerk, at the Council's direction, wrote Mr. Fena under date of November 23, confirming the telephone conversation and informing him the appeal woutd be considered withdrawn unless there was word to the contrary from him by November 29. Mr. Fena failed to respond. For that reason, the application will be removed from the agenda and one year must lapse before the City Engineer can accept another resubdivision map for the same properties. 1 HEARING SCHEDULED PROPOSED ADDITION AIRPORT MARINA HO'IEL -. E. I. R.SPECIAL PERMIT VARIANCES Acknowledgrment was made of material filed by Paul F. Fratessa on behalf of Burlingame Airport Marina Hotel, including an application for Special Permit to exceed building height ljmitations (Bnergency Zoning Ordinances Nos. 984 and 994), revised plot plan and Environmental Impact Report, and a letter d.ated November 16, L973 | requesting a public hearing before the Council. AIso, a letter was received from the law offices of Bernard 14. Wolfe, San Mateo, dated November 30, L973, submitting an appeal on behalf of l{r. and I,Irs. william E. ItlcClenahan from the decision of the Planning Commission on November 26, L973, granting setback and sign variancesin connection with this project. COMI4I]NICATf ONS E8 2 Mayor Martin, with Council concurrence, set Monday, January 7 ' L974' as the time of the public hearing. ON-STREET PARKING NORTH SIDE OF TROUSDALE MAGNOLIA TO PLAZA EI{IRANCE fn a letter dated November 17, L973r lu1r. Charles Wallen' Jr., L284 Frontera, asked that the curb in front of lee's Chinese Restaurant, 1520 Trousdale, and Mills Estate Dry Cleaners, 1560 Trousdale, recently painted red, be repainted to allow short-term parking as a convenience to patrons of the two businesses. A letter from the City Manager dated Novernber 28, L973, reported on the circumstances whereby the complete section of curb was painted red instead of a section 24 feeL in Iength measured from the stop sign at the corner of Magnolia. He advised that crews wilt be dispatched to make the correction. Councilman Amstrup suggested that, rather than an unlimited zone where cars could park in front of the two businesses all day, a green zone be provided for limited parking. The City Manager was requested to refer the matter to the Parking Conunission for study and recommendation. 3. ADDENDUM TO MINIBUS SPECIFICATIONS Under date of November 29, L973, the City Manager forwarded correspondence from Minibus, Inc., and the City Planner concerning the former's request for a change in specifications that will allow the vehicle roof to be manufactured from .050 aluminum sheets instead of a one-piece fiberglass section, and the step from zinc coated steel sheet instead of a molded one-piece fiberglass section. In his communication, the City Planner stated that the requested addendum "can safely be accepted if Minibusr Inc., will confirm that the 0.050'r aluminum roof has comparable strength and insulating value as the fiberglass roof. " In response to a series of questions from the Council, the City Planner reported (1) That the bus supplier was placed on a 5Og" reduction allocation on the fiberglass resin with no advance notice, with the result that they will receive just 4 barrels per month rather than the 8 they were receiving. (2) To his knowledge, the maintenance factor in an aluminum roof should not be greater than in fiberglass. (3) The aluminum roof will cost Minibus more but they are witling to absorb this additional cost. Councilman Mangini and Mayor Martin asked why Burlingame's order should not be filled from allocations that the supplier will continue to receive. Mayor Martin felt that the supplier should complete his contract with the City according to specifications agreed upon or, if the Council decides to approve the change, there should be some form of reinbursement to the City because, in his opinion, an aluminum roof will require more in the way of maintenance than fiberglass. Councilmanrs Amstrup's suggestion that the City Manager be directed to pursue the matter with the supplier and report to the Council at the meeting on December 17, L973, was accePted. 4. AGREEMENT--HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT Under date of Novem,ber 28, L973, the City Manager forwarded for the Councilrs consideration an agreement to be executed with the State for this Cityrs participation in the Conununity Work Experience Program. In his conununicationl the City Manager explained that the City may be able to use some of the people eligible under the program, but this will- be entirely at the discretion of a department head requiring manpower. Mandatory costs to the City will include workmants compensation coverage and,25?. of transportation costs. Additionally, the City witl reguire medical examinations. Procedure for termination of the progrElm is recited in the agreement. I !) RESOLLITION NO. 87-73 "Authorizing Execution Of Agreement Between The State Of California Department Of Human Resources Development And The City Of Burlingame" was introduced by Councilman Mangini, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Cusick and unanimously adopted on roll call of members present. 5. PUBLI C HEARING SCHEDULED - EXIENSION OF EMERGENCY ORDINANCES fn a letter dated November 28, L973, the City Attorney reported concerning "Extension Of Interim Urgency Zoning Ordinances 984 and 994 (Special Permits For Lot Coverage Exceeding 30% or Height Exceeding 35 feet) . " With Council concurrence, Mayor Martin set the date for public hearing on this subject for the meeting of January 7, L974. At Councilman Cusick's request, the City Attorney agreed to report at the meeting of Decernber L7, L973, on extension of Interim Urgency ZonLng Ordinances g5g, 960r 98l "Restricting fssuance Of Building Permits Within The Burlingarne Avenue Area Offstreet Parking District. " 6. DANCE PERMIT - PENGUIN LOUNGE The Department of Police, under date of November 28, L973t reported that the six month dance permit granted the Penguin Lounge, 26L California Drive, is approaching expiration date, and recommended renewal for a one-year period (January 2, Lg75) under the present type of management and operation. The City Council concurred in the recommendation on motion of Councilman Amstrup, second by Councilman Mangini and unanimous vote of mernbers present. UNF]NISHED BUSINESS I. TEl{NfS SUPPLIES SHOP NORTHPARK APARTMENTS PREM]SES: A request from Robert Grudensk , LO75 Rollins Road, to operate th type of business at the location noted was received by the Council at its meeting on Novernber 19, 1973 and continued to December 3, because I"1r. Grudenski failed to appear. When it was determined that he was not present at this meeting (12/3/73), the Chair, with Council concurrence, declared the matter removed from the agenda. 2. COMMISSION VACANCfES: The City Manager reported in a memo dated November 28, L973t expiration of terms of Civil Service Commj-ssioners Mrs. Dorothea W. Hug hes and Michael R. Nave, two vacancies existing on Health, Safety g Traffic Commissj-on, and that Paul J. Constantino and Alfred A. Kirk have expressed willingness to continue on the Parking Commission. A tist of persons previously interviewed to serve on the various commissions accompanied the communication. The Chair declared. Decernber 17, 7973, the deadline for submitting nominatj-ons for Civil Service and Health, Safety & Traffic Commissions. 3. BROADWAY PARKING STUDY: A hearing on this matter wilf be hel-d after the first of the year, the precise date to be decided at the December 17 meeting. NEW BUSINESS t. BUILDING HEIGIII LfM]TATfONS IN R-l ZONE - (FIRST RESIDENTIAL): Councilman Amstrup raised the issue of the of measurement for ng height on slope l-ots where the slope is upward from the street 1ine. He referred to a new dwelling on Loyola Drive where the building site is situated approximately half way up the slope from the curb. There is a basement garage and two dwelling stories above with the resul-t this appears to be an unusually high building in an R-I zone. He stated there appears to be ambiguity in the code which should be clarified, because a set of plans has been l-eft in the building department for a dwelling on the lot immediately adjacent. The City Attorney reported that several years ago, as the result of a request from a homeowner on Hale Drive to build an outside staircase, staff became aware that there is an inconsistency between "story" in the building code and the definition of "stories" in the zoning code. He commented there would be no harm in the inconsistency as long as the purposes were recognized in the separate codes. He stated if there is a problem knowing at what point on a hillside or slope 1ot the 35 feet building height is measured, then the appropriate ord.inance should be amended. Furthermore, if the City intends to take this under study 9L) and the City Council refer it to the Planning Corrnission, on direction from the Council, while it is under study, the bui1ding j-nspector would be authorized to withhold issuance of building permits, or there could be an emergency ordinance to the zonLnq ord.inance. There appeared to be agreement that a study should be made. With Council concurrence, Mayor Martin directed that the building department not issue permits for three stories on hil-lside lots in R-I zor\e. 2. SAN MATEO COLINTY TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: Councilman Cusick reported receipt of a notice of meeting on December 6, L973, where Station Site Concepts in connection with BART in San Mateo County wiII be reviewed. The City Manager reported that he plans to be at the meeting. 3. OVERNIGHT PARKING PERUIITS: Council heard a complaint from Michael Prevot against on-street parking prohibition at night. He objected on the grounds that a resident shoufd be allowed to park in front of his home. He stated that enforce- ment of the ordinance is inconsistent; some people park for months without being cited, others dare not leave their cars out overnight because they will be ticketed. Mayor Martin reviewed the background of the ordinance for Mr. Prevot's benefit. 4. REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ANZA MASTER PI,AN: A report prepared by the City Planner of a meeting held on er 20, 7973t attended by Messrs. Keyston, Karmel, Rebarchik and Swan, where tentative draft procedures were discussed, was acknowledged and accepted as a basic outl-ine of procedures that may follow as the developer presents specific proposals to the City. Councilman Cusick asked how traffic studies wil-l be financed. The City Planner indicated this may be a joint venture of the cities affected and the airport. Councilman Cusick stated she thought the developers of the 15 story office tower building had agreed to participate in a traffic study. Councifman Amstrup suggested that some valuable data may be available from the City of Millbrae as the result of its study on Millbrae Avenue/Bayshore traffic conditions. PENINSULA WATER AGENCY: Councilman Amstrup reported on his attendance at a recent meeting where the membership discussed election of officers and a board of directors and a procedural plan for moving forward on the study of fresh water supply for San Mateo County in the event the City and County of San Francisco ceases to furnish the water. PR]ORITY PLANNING COMMITTEE (PARK ACQUISITfON): Councilman Cusick reported on her attend.ance at the meeting of November 29. She stated there were differences of opinion as to the method of allocating the funds. If each city had one vote the monies would be divided 604 to cities, 4OZ to County; if by percentage of population, the al-location was IOOs" to cities and more than 5l% of the cities voted for this. Cities having 5l-% of the population reject the 60-40 and the County Supervisor representing the Board of Supervisors refused to consider I00s" to cities. METER-I,IAIDS: The City Manager was requested to investigate to determine whether more tjme should be spent in training personnel, or improvements made to the vehicles, in an effort to prevent recurrence of accidents. COUNCIL I,lAfL: Councilman Amstrup requested that mail for the Council be del-ivered by messenger. He reported that a letter sent from the City HaI I to his home stamped Novernber 4 was delivered today, December 3. ENVIRONMENTAL PROfECTION AGENCY SURC}IARGE ON FREE PARKfNG SPACES: MT. DAVid Keyston reported it was his understandi-ng the hearing in San Francisco w ilr continue for two days on EPA Transportation Control Plans and that the l-ocation has been changed from EPA offices to the Ernlcarcadero Room, Hyatt Regency Hotel. The City Manager advised that the Mayor of Pacifica, Aubrey M. Lumley III, plans to attend the meeting and a request will be made of him to place the City of Burlingame on record in opposition to the parking surcharge. Dates of hearing December 7 and l-2, L973. 9l ACKNOI{I,EDGMENIS 1. Request from Dr. Ray L. Ferguson of South San Francisco Senior High Schoo1 for information concerning early history of police department and shields or badges available for display at California County Fairgrounds, Sacramento. Referred to Chief of Police. 2. Norman Land, French Committee of Elegance, Paris, France, fetter of November 22, L973, referred to Chamber of Commerce and Burlingarne Civic Arts Councif. 3. State Department of Transportation response to City Manager inquiry concerning improvements at Millbrae Avenue Interchange. 4. State Department of Transportation concerning park or bicycle trail activities on parcel of land owned by the State abutting El- Camino Real in the vicinity of Burlingame Vitlage. Letter referred to Park & Recreation and Beautifications Commissions for review and comment. 5. Announcement from County of San Mateo of election of Mr. Henry Anthony, Chairman, Mr. Herbert Rhodes, Vice-Chairman, East PaIo Al-to Municipal Council. 6. Request of Bfair C. Mignacco, lO70 Carolan Avenue, for cable television in Burlingame. 7. Letters supporting and opposing stop signs on Trousdale Drive. 8. County of San Mateo sunmary of first Priority Planning Committee meeting, Novenrber 15, L973. 9. League of California Cities bulletin on EPA Transportation Control Plans In Eive Critical Air Regions, dated November L6, L973. IO. Minutes: Library Board, November 20, Park & Recreation Connnission, November J-3, Parking Commission, November 20, Planning Commission, November L2 and 26, L913. DUMP INCOME AND EXPENDITURES: A report from the City Manager under date of November 28, 1973 was acknowledged. The City Manager was requested to pursue this further. STOP SIGNS TROUSDALE DR]VE: Counci-l heard from Mr. S.L. Zygarewicz, 3032 Al-cazar Drive, expressing strong opposition to the stop signs and protesting that he and several of his neighbors received no prior notice that the signs were to be installed. I$r. zygarewicz was informed by the Chair of the series of meetings that were hel-d in City Ha11 where residents of the area were adamant in their position that the signs be installed. Councilman Amstrup announced that Mrs. William Hauser is seriously i1I in Mills Hospital. AL]OURNMEI{T The meeting was regularly adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Herbert K. City Clerk c APPROVED: D , MAYOR