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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1973.11.0572 Burlingame, California November 5, L973 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was cafled to order on the above date at 8:10 p.m., Mayor R.D. Martin presidi.ng. PTEDGE OF ALLEG]ANCE The City Clerk 1ed the Pledge of Allegiance to the F1ag. ROLL CALL PRESENI: ABSET{I : COUNCILMEN: COIINCf I,IVIEN: Crosby-Cus ick-Mangini-Martin Amstrup (excused, business commitment in another city) MINUTES The Minutes of the meeting of october L5, l-973, previously submitted to members, were approved and adopted followi-ng corrections: Under COMMUNICATIONS, #3, La Famiglia Restaurant, shoufd read "On Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from Il:00 a.m., to 2:00 a.m." NEW BUSfNESS, #I, Official List Of street Trees. First sentence, fourth paragraph, change "each side of El Camino ReaI" to"east side of EI Camino Real-.tt ACKNOV'ILEDGMENTS, #13, Misceltaneous communications. Item #5 concerning San Mateo County Board of Control meetings: De1ete "and asked Mr. Schwalm to inquire if City Council members are permitted to attend." GREET]NGS FROM SISTER CITY Mayor Ivlartin announced that }ilr. A. M. Garcia, Vice-Chairman, Burlingame Sister City Committee, has delivered a communication from David Jjmenez GonzaLez, El Presidente, Cuernavaca, Morales, Mexico, conveying greetings and best wishes to the people of Burlingame. BURLINGAIVIE HIGH SCHOOL 5OTH ANN]VERSARY Mayor Martin acknowl-edged a communication dated November L2, 1973, from Robert H. IGoItin, Publicity Chairman, Burlingame High School 5Oth Anniver- sary Celebration, extending an invitation to the City Council to attend the several events scheduled November 22 Lhrough Novembet 24, L973, including the final dinner-dance festivities. Mayor Martin asked the City Clerk to have an approPriate resolution prepared in recognition of the anniversary and Burlingame High Schoolls contribution to the community for Councilrs consideration at the meeting on November 19, L973. In addition, the Mayor requested the City Attorney to prepare a form of document whereby Vice Mayor Crosby, a graduate of Burlingame High School, and Councilman Mangini, for many years Dean of Boys and, currently, Assistant Principal-student Servj-ces, can be appointed to serve as Mayor on separate days during the three-day celebration. He suggested that the dates not be specified in the document. This can be determined later. HEARING SPECIAT, PERMIT APPROVED LONGS DRUG STORE BUILDfNG An application for a special permit for relief from the provisions of Interi:n Urgency Zoning ordinance No. 984, extended by ordinance No. 994, to allow a proposed building for Longs Drug Stores in the Burlingame Pi-aza Shopping Center to cover more than 30e" of total parcel area, was presented to the City Council at the meeting of october 15 and continued to this date for the applicant to submit prelirninary drawings. Negative Declaration Fj-le No. ND-19P was prepared by the Planning Department and posted. 4c,l;> In a communication dated October 11, L973t A.C. Herman of Hammarberg & Herman, project architects, reported that an existing Louis store will be demolished and the new building placed on the exact pad area. Approxi- mate measurements were gj-ven: total land area 53r985 square feet, building coverage L8t672 square feet, exceeding by 24OO square feet allowable coverage ratio of building to land. The communication mentioned also that the building will not exceed the 35 foot height l-imitation established in this location by ordinance. Longs Drug Stores was represented by Mr. OrIo Jones of their Real Estate Department, the architects by Mr. Arthur C. Herman. The Chair invited the proponents to comment. Mr. Jones reported that Longs have purchased the property from the prJ-or ov,irrer, University of Chicago, that the area of variation between pefmitted and proposed Iand coverage is approximately 4.72 and, because of the emergency ordinance a building permit wil-l not issue except upon approval by the Council of a special use permit. Mr. Jones discussed Longs interest in promoting the aesthetic factor in all of their d.evelopments, and mentioned there is a landscape architect on the staff who was formerly employed by the East Bay Regional Park District. Mr. Herman referred to preliminary drawings furnished the Council, in- cluding site plan with landscaping detail, first and second floor plans and front and rear elevations, and to renderings on display illustrating proposals for landscaping in the parking area. He stated that the appearance of the rear of the buitding has been a matter of some concern and that he felt street trees would create a pleasing effect. In response to the Chair , Nir. Herman stated the finished roof wil-l resembl-e bronze and that there will be no problem of reflectj-on to disturb tenants in other buildings in the area. With respect to the street trees on Magnolia Avenue, the Chair referred Mr. Herman to the Park Director. Mayor Martin and Councilman Mangini mentioned boxes and bales of cardboard on Magnolia Avenue at the rear of Petrinirs Market. Mr. Herman and Mr. Jones assured the Council that Longs will not permit a similar situation to develop on their property. Mr. Jones stated in Redwood City Longs assumed responsibility of maintenance director in that center and hope to do the same at the PLaza by influencing the merchants to improve their housekeeping. The City Planner, in response to the Chair, stated that the develo;xnent will be an improvement over what is there now. He expressed concern about the on-street loadj-ng zone on Magnolia and asked for clarification on the time element involved in unloading a truck and clearing the sidewalk of freiqht. Mr. Herman explained that deliveries are made to the individual stores in small trucks and that no more than 5 to l-0 minutes are requj-red to handl-e the merchandise from the truck into the first floor staging area. Councilman Cusick referred to an item in the Parking Commission minutes of October 30 reporting that ov,,ners in the PLaza are d.iscussing physical changes in the parking area. She asked if Longs plans wiII adapt to improvements that other owners may d.esire to undertake. Mr. Jones reported he has contacted some of the owners. Longs landscaping plan may be more expansive than others care to assume but there should be no problems. Mr. Herman stated he had an opportunity to speak with the Fire Chief prior to the meeting and informed hjm the building wiII be totally sprinklered and supervised. There were no comments from the fl-oor in response to the Chair. On a motion introduced by Councilman Crosby, second. by Councilman Mangini and unanimously carried, (Councilman Amstrup absent) the special permit application of Longs Drug Stores to exceed 308 lot coverage in its proposed 71 develotrxnent at Burlingame Plaza was approved, the development to conform generally with preliminary plans on file prepared by Harnmarberg e Herman, Architects, dated Novernber I, L973, street tree planting on Magnolia Avenue to be supervised by the Park Director. ACKNOI/iLEDGMEIflI On behalf of the Council, Mayor Martin welcomed Robert M. Davidson, formerly Associate Civil Engineer in the Department of Public Works, newly appointed Director of Public Works. COMMUNICATIONS I. APPEAL HEARING SCHEDULED In a letter dated October 31, L973, PauI A. Feldman, representing Jack Fena, appealed the decision of the Pl-anning Commission in disapproving a proposed resubdivision of two properties on Benito Avenue owned by I4r. Fena at its meeting on October 24, 1973. The matter was schedufed for hearing before the Council at its regular meeting on November 19, L973. 2. SPEC]AL PERMIT APPROVED WAREHOUSE FOR AMANA REFRfGERAT]ON WEST COAST Amana Refrigera.tion-West Coast-San Francisco Branch filed an application for Special Permit dated November L, L973, to allow construction of a building on Adrj-an Road, Millsdale fndustrial Park, covering more than the 30% site coverage limitation recited in Emergency ordinance No. 984, extend.ed by Ordinance No. 994. In the communication accompanying the application, approximate breakd.own of site use was noted as follows: Building 47%, Parking e Driveways 28%, Landscaping 7.2%, other Open Space 17.5%, building to be used for storage and distribution of refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other appliances, and rel-ated office and display functions. The applicant filed a site plan and Draft Assessment of Environmental Impact. The City Planner prepared and had posted Negative Declaration File No. ND-20P. Mr. E.R. Whittle, Iocal- branch manager, represented the applicant. fn response to Councilman Mangini, he reported that the new building will be company owned. Upon completion, the entire operation will be relocated there from quarters presently leased at 23 Broderick Road. fn response to Mayor Martin, the City Pl-anner confirmed that proposed parking satisfied code requirements and that the building, one story in height, will- not exceed the 35 feet l-imitation recited in the Energency ordinances. Councilman Mangini introduced a motion to approve the special permit application of Amana Refrigeration-West Coast-San Francisco Branch for a warehouse building in the M-I District exceeding 30% site coverage, generally in accord with the communication and site plan (undated) accom- panying the application form. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crosby and unanimously carried on roll- call- of members present. 3. R.EVfSED PARKfNG AND I,ANDSCAPING SHERATON INN APPROVED Mayor Martin acknowledged a communication dated october 23, L973, from Zach R. Stewart, Iandscape architect on the Sheraton tnn project, and a memorandum from the City Planner and the Park Director reguesting the City Council-'s consideration to modifications in the landscape plan for the Sheraton development in progress, with resultant changes in parking layout. In his communication, Mr. Stewart mentioned that the landscape plan for the property was approved originally in December, 1968 and reapproved. in Decernber, 1972. Recently, the City Planner and the Park Director made some exce1lent suggestions to improve the plantj-ng whereby the original plan for several narrow strips of planting between rows of automobiles would be replaced by two large beds that will support two eucalyptus windrows, one on each side of the hotel. This would be the sole change in the approved landscape p1an. Also j-n the communication, Mr. Stewart stated that parking will be affected to the extent that total number of spaces wifl be reduced Fl t/ID from 427 approved in 1958 to 405; however, the 427 spaces were based on a Iarger structure. The plans were revised to make the building sl-innner and shorter and one restaurant was eliminated. At 405 spaces, there are 25 more than reguired by code for the redesigned building. The Planner and Park Director in their joint memorandum recormnended the revised plan. It was noted that there is provision for adequate ingress and egress to legal size parking spaces and, if more than 405 spaces become necessary, a peripheral bay could be restriped to acconsnodate compact cars in stalls that are less than nine feet wide. Mayor Martin asked if either Planning or Parking Commission had seen the proposal. The City Planner responded "no." The Mayor then pointed out that he was reluctant to see a reduction in parking because of the situation existing along OId Bayshore. Nearly every restaurant there supplied more than required parking. Now the restaurant people cl-aim insufficient parking. Councilman Cusick mentioned that restaurants in that area that take reserva- tions do not seem to have the same problem. She asked Mr. Stewart to explain the type of restaurant the hotel intends to operate. He stated it would not be a large operation but probably designed to accommodate hotel guests, and that it was not his impression that the owners expected to compete with Old Bayshore "restaurant row. " Councilman Cusick noted that the 405 spaces will comply with code. ln response to Mayor Martin, Ivlr. Stewart stated that a delay of two to three weeks at this stage of the project to allow for commission review would create problems. Councilman Mangini supported the idea of the windrows. He, thereafter, introd.uced a motion to permit modification of parking and landscaping for ttre Sheraton fnn by reducing the number of parking spaces from 427 to 405 and redesigning plantings to provide for two windrows as shown on Landscape Site Plan, Alternate II, revised August 23, L973. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cusick and unanimously carried by members present. 4. C}IANGE ORDER CUERNAVACA PARK SHELTER fn a communication dated October 31, L973, the City Manager presented for Council consideration Change Order #2 for Cuernavaca Park Shelter recommended by Albert W. Kah1, project architect. Mr. KahI, in a corununication dated october L2, 1973, outlined details on ftems #1 and #2 of the Change order; #1 in an amount of $356.00 involves a drainage improvement and #2 reinforce- ments on door to storage area to mitigate theft and vandalism incidents. The City Manager, in his communication, stated that Item #2 "appears to be a valid orderr" Item #I "appears incorrect and not a good precedent to set unless it is legal to consider on a eguitable basis." Councilman Mangini stated he inspected the area and was able to identify j-mprovements to the door at the storage area but did not see a catch basin. The Director of Public Works stated that the catch basin is near the sand play area, probably within l0 feet of it. The City Manager, in response to the Chair, recomrnended approval of Item #2 only. A motion introduced by Councilman Crosby to approve the Change order in accordance with the City Manager's recommendation (Item #2 only) was seconded by Councilman Mangini. Unanimously carried, ro11 call members present. Mayor Martin recommended that the City Manager invite Mr. Kahl to the next regul-ar meeting on November 19 to discuss Item #I. 5. LOCAL TRANSIT SYSTEM Under date of Novernber 1, L973, the City Manager submitted a report from the City Planner concerning a nrmdcer of matters to be resolved on the new buses by the deadl-ine of November 8, L973, set by the supplier, Minibus, Inc. ftre City Council reviewed material sutrnitted by the Planner and agreed as follows: 76 Seating Arrangements: Two coaches, Plan Layout A accommodating 19 seated passengers, 6 standees One coach, Plan Layout F, 21 seated passengers One coach, Plan Layout G, 19 seated passengers Exterior Color Scheme: Red and gold stripe on white bus, combining the red and white colors of Burlingame High Schoo1 and gold and white of Mil1s High School. fnterior Color Scheme: Recommendation A, except Seat Eabric and Seat boxing at side to be Alternate A, Copper/Clear Red and. Pompeian Red, respectively. The alternate scheme was recommended by Dale Perkins, Art Consultant, Burlingame Elementary School District. Proposed Change Order No. I Five items at a total cost of $950.59. An expenditure of approximately $268.85 for "l additional two-passenger American Seat" was authorized. Step view mirrors, Parts Catalogues and Operator and Repair Manuals were not, pending a report from the City Planner on how these items will be handled by the City of Menlo Park. (That City and Burlingame are on the same contract with the manufacturer.) Systern Name: "BURLINGAME TRANSITTT with a sJmple logo Destination Names: BT- was approved. of the 12 suggestions submitted by the Planner, San Francisco was the only one to which the Council had objections. Additional items to be resolved: Additional routes, fare structure and accounting procedure. 6. PURC}ASE OF PHOTO POST CARDS AUTHORIZED Mayor Ivlartin acknowledged a communication dated October 11, L973 | from Dale Perkins, Art Consultant, Burlingame School- District, reporting that representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and the Art Department of the Burlingame School- District recommend Plan B as the most effective in properly advertising and promoting the City through the use of color post cards. Plan B, detailed in the communication, proposed purchase of 71r500 cards at an estimated. cost of $21000.00. The composite l-ist of scenes included 7 views of childrenrs art work displayed throughout the City, views of Burlingame Avenue, El- Camino Real, City Hall and Southern Pacific Depot. The communication advised that Mr. Clarence Rusch, Chairman, Beautification Commission, concurred in the recommendation. Mr. William I'. Hauser, Executive Vice President, Chamber of Commerce, informed the Council that he has asked the City Attorney for an opinion as to the possibility of the P.T.A. participating in the program to the extent they would sell and distribute cards. He stated. the P.T.A. now indicates it is more interested in having cards available; the sales factor would not be considered important enough to cause the project to be delayed. Mr. Hauser, in response to the Mayor's comment on the potential for waste if the cards were free to the children, explained this was discussed with the P.T.A. He stated that the Chamber of Commerce intends to use the cards for advertising purposes and to distribute at no charge. P.T.A.'s function has not been clearly defined as yet but Mr. Perkj-ns and he will continue to work with the representatives. Councilman Cusick commented that monies received from P.T.A. sale of cards coul-d be used to improve playgrounds and school grounds. She suggested this would be a fair return to the City for donating the cost of the cards. Both Councilmen Crosby and Mangini raised the question of storage. Mr. Hauser explained this has not been decided but there probably would be some cards stored at the Chamber and some by the P.T.A. italt Mr. perkins stated that the 17th District P.T.A. (San Mateo County regional group) has expressed strong interest and would like to participate. A motion introduced by Councilman Mangini authorizing an allocation of $2rOOO.O0 to the Chamber of Commerce to acquire the photo post eards, in accord.ance with Pl-an B in Ur. Perkins's letter of October 11, L973, addressed to the Mayor, was seconded by Councilman Crosby and unanimously carried. M.r. Hauser and Mr. Perkins thanked the Council for its cooperation and advised that a progress report will be made at a future time when all details have been finalized. 7. BIJRLTNGAME AVENUE WORK ACCEPTED The Director of Pub1ic Works, in a communication dated Novembet \, L973, reported that the contract awarded to Sorensen and Marsh for "Burlingame Avenue Beautification" project has been satisfactorily completed and recommended acceptance. fn an addendum to the communication, the City Manager concurred in the recommendation. RESOLUTION NO. 79-73 "Accepting fmprovements Burlingame Avenue Central Business District, Burlingame Avenue From E1 Camino Real To Cal-ifornia Dr l_ve, Job No. 537L" was introduced by Councilman Crosby, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Mangini and unanimously earried on roll call of mernbers present. 8. BROADWAY PARK]NG REPORT HEARING In response to a memorandum from the City Manager dated November 1, 1973, Mayor Martin, with Council concurrence, asked that the matter of the Broadway Area Parking Study be placed on an agenda for a December meeting, at which time a date will be set for a hearing in January, 1974. 9. ART AND CULTURAL GROUP NAME C}IANGE AI]'IHORIZED A request from Mrs. Wilma Myhre, Acting Chairman, Arts & Cul-tural Committee, that the name be changed to Burlingame Civic Arts Council, was submitted by the City Manager under date of November 1, 1973. There were no objections voiced by the City Council. Mayor Martin commented that the group will continue to function as a part of the Recreation Department. IO. PARKING COMMISSION TERMS EXPIRED Under date of October 15, L973, the City Cl-erk reported that on November 5, L973, the terms of PauI J. Constantino and Alfred J. Kirk will expire on the Parking Commission. The City Manager was requested to determine if the gentlemen are interested in reappointment. AIso, Mayor Martin set November l-9 as the final date f,or submitting nominations to the Commission, should there be a vacancy. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 80-73: "Commending The Honorable Louis B. DeMatteis Upon The Occasion HiS ement As A Judge Of The Superior Court Of fhe State Of California In And For The County Of San Mateo" was introd.uced by Councilman Iulangini, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Crosby and unanimously carried on roll call (Councilman Amstrup absent). Mayor Martin asked that the document be forwarded so that it can be presented to Judge DeMatteis at his retirement dinner. RESOLUTION NO. 8I-73 "Accepting Quitclaim Deed From Pacific Gas And Electric Company" was introduced by Councilman Crosby, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Cusick and unanimously carried on ro11 call of members present. RESOLUTION NO. 82-73 "Authoriz ing Execution of Grant Of Easement, City Of Burlingame To Pacific Gas And. El-ectric Company" was introduced by Councilman Crosby, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Crosby and unanimously carried on ro11 call of mernlcers present. 76 ORD]NANCES ORDINANCE NO. 999 Amending The Municipal Code By Adding Subparagraph E.I. To Section 13.35.030 (One Hour Parking) And Regulating Parking on The Easterly Side Of Carolan Avenue" was introduced for first reading by Councilman Cusick. ORDINANCE NO. 998 "An Ordinance Amending The Municipal Code Of The City Of Burlingame B1z Adding Subparagraph 59 To Section 13.20.010 And Providing For An fntersectj-on Stop For Vehicles Traveling On Summit Drive And Approaching The Intersection Of Canyon Road" was given its second reading. On motion of Councilman Crosby, second by Councilman Mangini and unanimously carried said ordinance passed its second read.ing and was unanjmously adopted of members present. NEW BUSINESS t. Condominium Conversion: Councilman Cusick referred to a report that was made at one of the sessions.of the recent League of California Cities Conference on this subject. The City Attorney stated the presentation was made by the City Attorney of the City of Santa Monica. A request will be made of that City for a copy of its ordinance for the Council review. 2. Showboat Restaurant Dance Permit: Police Chief LoIIin reported that the permit expired on Novemlcer 1 and that his department had no objection to its renewal. on a motion introduced by Councilman Crosby, second by Councilman Mangini and unanimously carried the permit was renewed on a continuous basis- 3. ReturnabLe soft drink bottles: Charles Nofand, 221 Yictoria Road, reported he has encountered resistance on the part of merchants when attempting to return these items. He asked if some form of legislation can be enacted whereby the stores would be required to accept the bottles. Mayor Martin thought a State act would be necessary and suggested that I4r. Nolan write his representatives in Sacramento. 4. Burlingame High School 5Oth Anniversary Supplement: Cormnunications were received from Ray Mason, Advertising Manager, Boutique e Villager, and william F. Hauser, Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President, concerning an advertisement in the paper's special 50th Anniversary supplement. The City Manager, in response to the Mayor, recommended that the City join with the Chamber of Commerce in purchasing a half page, each to pay one-half of the cost of $168.00. On a motion introduced by Councilman Crosby, second by Councilman Mangini and unanimously carried, the Council accepted the City Manager t s recommendation. 5. Policy statement regarding press access to public documents: As the result of communications from Adele R. Malott, Editor, Boutique & Villager, under dates of october 12 and November 1, L973, the City Manager was directed to prepare material on this subject for the Council's approval. 5. dated October 17, L973, from Robert B. St. Cl-air, Chairman, San Mateo County Board of Supervisiors, announcing a meeting on Thursd.ay, November 15, at 9:00 a.m., in the County Office Building, Redwood City, to which all cities in the county were invited to send a representative to discuss a priority plan of expenditures should the proposition be successful. Councilman Cusick agreed to attend as Burlingame's representative. PROCLAI4ATION: Mayor Martin proclaimed November L8-25, L973 "NATIOI{AL BfBLE WEEK." ENVfRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AfRPORT At Councifman Cusickrs request, the City Manager was directed to send a letter to the Board of Supervisors, San Francisco, reiterating the City of Burlingame's position that the EIR is inadequate in a nrunber of areas, including the effect of surface traffic aenerated by the airport on cities to the south. Councilman Cusick noted that the EIR, in assessing ground traffic, assumes there will be BART in San Mateo County beyond the airport. Mayor Martin, Chairman, San Mateo County Airport Land Use Commission, reported the revised plan for the airport will be considered by the Commission at its meeting on Thursday, November 8 in the Burlingame City HaIl Council Chambers. State bond measure June L97 4 sition of and other : Acknowledgment was of a communication 7t) 1 ACKNOViLEDGMENTS Miscellaneous communications : 2. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors appreciation for additj-onal financial support from the City Council. Robert H. f,evy, former owner of Bobrs on Broadway, appreciation for the many civic functions held at the restaurant during his years in business. San Mateo County Board of Education, Shirley Homfeld, requesting consideration to cable television in Burlingame. Seven-Eleven Food Store, 975 Rollins Road, commendation to Police Officers Gyselbrecht, Reed and Plate for assistance during an attempted robbery at the store. Bay Area Air Pollution Controf District appreciation for this Cityrs stand in opposition to ?B 2467. Blanche David, 2826 Tlburon Way, concerning litigation on drainage matter. The City Attorney reported there is no action required by the City. Association of Bay Area Governments announcement of Conference on Community Develo;ment And Revenue Sharing, Novernber 9 and 10, Hotel Claremont, Berkeley. San Mateo County Transit Development Project minutes, October L2 meeting, and announcement of meetinq on Novernber 9. Metropolitan Transportation Commission notice of meeting Novernber 7, Hotel Clareunont. Several l-etters supporting mini-bus system. Burlingame Braves Souvenir Program. A. 10. 11. Reports: City Planner on "Demand Responsive Transportation Systems" Conference, Rochester, New York, october 3-5, L973. Police Officer C. J. Leonelli in-depth study of feasj-bility of using Propane in police vehicles. The Council commended Officer Leonelli on an excellent report. Minutes: Health, Safety e Traffic Commission, october 11, Library Board, october 16, Planning Commission, ocEober 24, L973. City Planner report of Planning Commission actions, meeting October 24, 1973. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Martin declared the meeting adjourned at I0:40 p.m.. Respectfully submitted, 5 6 7 I 9 -/&4-r.gerbelt K. Wh ite, City Clerk R.D , MAYOR