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Home My WebLink AboutMin - CC - 1975.02.18c)oo, '-) r) Burlingame, California February 18, 1975 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City Ha}I Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 8:15 P.M., folLowing an Executive Session, by Mayor William J. Crosby. pLEDcE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Led by Gerald A. Nordstrom, chief of Police. ROLL CALL Present: Absent : Councilmen: tunstrup-Crosby-Cusick-Harrison-Mangini Councilmen: None 2 MINUTES: The minutes of the regular rneeting of February 3, L975, [iiffiToTsly submitted to the City Council, were approved and adopted. COMMUNICATIONS 1.PERMIT GRANTED FOR VOCAL RECITAL Victor Maring, 2g2 C Street, Redwood City, filed a request for an amusement license under date of February 5, 1975, to present a vocal recital of Viennese Melodies at the Burlingame Womenrs CIub on l"Iarch 23, L975, for approximately two hours, admission $3.00. Reports filed by Police and Fire Departments, dated February 10 and L2, respectively, were favorable. Mr. and Mrs. Maring and the accompanist, Ivan Vovk, were present. In response to Councilman Amstrup, the City Attorney confirmed there must be approval of an amusement license before the license collector can issue a permit. A motion by Councilman Harrison to approve the license was seconded by Councilman lvlangini, aII aye voice vote. WESTERN TEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION REQUEST TO PARK IN CITY HALL I.,ANE In a communication dated February 5, L975, Rod Fields, Manager, asked that he and the Executive Vice President be granted parking privileges in the alley behind their building at 1301 Burlingame Avenue. The communication stated that the space is not being used by any designated person, that there appears to be ample room for vehicles to pass and, because of frequent daily trips alray from Lhe premises, the parking would be advantageous. The Director of Pub1ic Works ment,ioned that parking is prohibited by code in this area. Furthermore, anyone using the space would tend to stop far enough away from the building wall to open the car door on the driver's side. This would probably represent I or 9 feet out of the total width of 20 feet, which would not leave too much room for the large delivery trucks that use the aIley regularly and are permitted to stop for loading and unloading. His recom- mendation that the parking not be allowed was concurred in by the Chief of Police. Mr. F ields, upon recognition by t'layor Crosby, stat,ed as many as 6 or 7 parked cars have been observed during a single day. Trucks continue to come through and there has not been an accident to his knowledge. Ehe Chief of Po1ice repeated that parking in the alley is restricted to loading and unloading. Mayor Crosby informed Mr. Fields that the, r) r| IoD+ City Council is aware of the parking situation and attempting tofind solutions, but the Council cannot grant special parkingprivileges on an individual basis. Councilman Cusick suggested that short-term meters on Burlingame Avenue, similar to those installed at Broadway for in-and-out shoppers, might be helpful. Councilman Mangini commended Mr. Fields and his associates on observing proper procedure in consulting with the Po1ice Depart- ment and coming to the City Council. INTRODUCTION: Director of Public Works, Robert 1"1. Davidson, Fffi,-ffiomasE.Moore,Traffic/CLvLLEngineer,whojoinedtheEngineering Department staff on February I. Mr. Moore, in turn, presented Mrs. Moore. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Crosbygreeted Mr. and Mrs. Moore and formally welcomed Mr. Moore as a new member of "Burlingamers family." 3. RENEWAL OF LICENSE, FUN HOUSE With respect to the above, the following reports were filed with the City Council: 1. From the Police Department under date of February 6t 1975: "The above-mentioned concern has presented no particular problems to this department during the past six months since it has beenin operation in this city. We, therefore, have no objection to the renewal of the license, assuming the principals maintain the same operation." 2. From the Fire Department under date of February 13, 1975: "An inspection sras recently made of this place of business and it has been found that there $rere no violations of the various codes. This department has no objections to the issuance of an amuse- ment license for a longer period of time." Mayor Crosby invited Council comment. Councilman Harrison reported watching the establishment closely because of his opposition at the outset. He recalled that when application was made to the City Council for a license the prin- cipals mentioned "2:00 to 10:00 P.It{." as hours of operation, nothing was said about Saturday. Midnight appears to be closing time on Saturday. During the week before Christmas and New Years, doors were open at 10:00 A.M., closing, uncertain. On one occasion there were 28 people on the premises, ages 7 to mid 201s, minimum amount of money being spent ranged from $1.00, $1.25 to $I.50. Councilman Harrison reiterated his earlier position that the location is wrong for this tyPe of operation primarily because of proximity to elementary school and high school. Councilman Harrison moved to deny renewal of the Iicense. Councilman Cusick stated that P.T.A. president at Washington School indicated in a recent telephone conversation that there had been no problems to her knowledge involving their students. If the Iiclnse is renewed, Councilman Cusick felt it should be continued on a probationary basis. Councilman Mangini reported the premises are immaculately clean and he knew of nothing adverse as far as the high school was concerned. When it was determined that Scott Litteralr the Licensee, lvas not present or represented, there appeared to be a consensus that further &iscussion be postponed to the meeting on March 3. Councilman Har- rison withdrew his-motion. Mayor Crosby requested the City Manager to notify Mr. Lit,teral. J j)on,).) 4. HERITAGE TREE DESIGNATION In a communication dated February 13, 1975, the Director of Parkssubmitted to the City Manager "Nomination for Heritage Tree Status" approved by the Beautification Commission at its meeting on February 6, 1975, to be confirmed by the City Council. In an addendum to the communication, the City Manager recommended approval . A motion by Councilman Amgtrup, second by Councilman Harrison, aI1 aye voice vote, approved Heritage Tree Status for the ciant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) located at 2000 Carmelita Avenue, nominated by H. Gilbert Larish of that address. RESOLUTIONS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 12-75: "Fi-xin g And Establishing Class ifications ,Salaries And n-fes o-fay Of Miscellaneous Employees In The City Service of The city Of Burlingame" eras introduced by councilman Amstrup, rrho moved its adoption, second by Councilman Mangini and unanimously carried on roII cal1. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 13-75:"Regulating Parking Lots B, H, And N--- Burl rn9Erme Avenue Area O ff-Street Parking District" was introduced by Councilman Mangini who moved its adoption, second by Council- man Amstrup and unanimously carried on ro11 call. ORDINANCES Councilman Mangini's recom[rendation to refer the proposed legisla-tion "Determining violations of ordinance Code To Be Infractions"to the study meeting was accepted. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 1. NORTH CAROLAN AVENUE DEAD END PROBLEM: Under date of february L3, L975, the City Manager forwarded a com- munication from Messrs. Fred Speier and Richard Lavenstein, ownersof trro of f ice,/warehouse buildings at 1465 and L47L-77 North carolan seeking assistance from the City in resolving traffic circulation probJ.ems that exist at the dead end of the street. The writers advised that many vehicles using North Caro1an, including oversize trucks, have no place to turn around except the front paved parking area of their buildings. This has resulted in property damage, inconvenience and extremely hazardous conditions. For these reasons, and because of the possibility of further development on North carolan, the City is asked to cooperate in resolving thesituation as soon as possible. In addition to the property ownersr communication, the city Manager forwarded a memorandum from the city Attorney dated February 10.In his communication of February 13, the City Manager recommendedthat all options to resolve the problem be investigated. During a period of discusslon, Mr. Lavenstein reported that the present owner of the, large undeveloped parcel at the end of North Carolan is aware of the problem and has discussed possibilities of extending a road from the end of North Carolan across his 1and. However, the pLans that were drawn for a former owner contemplatedstreet rridth of 54 feet. At present land values, the cost would be about $43,000.00. Mr. Lavenstein stated that the owner, Mr. christen- senrpossibly would be receptive to some form of roadway if somethingless than 54 feet were agreeable. Furthemore, Mr. christensen has mentj.oned that the land may not be subdtvi.ded but remain in oneownership. In this case, Mr. Christensen can develop within the perimeters of his land because he has all of the access he needs on RoLlins Road., and there would be no need for him to pursue improve- ments on North Carolan. Mr. Buel Proffitt, property owner on North Carolan, informed theCity council that an assessment district was formed years ago forstreet improvements--curbs, gutters, storm drain, etc. For financial reasons, the then owner of the undeveloped parcel hras unabLe to .) .) l.ODU participate but he did promise orally to give the City the right of hray if and when it became necessary to have the street constructed. He passed away before he was able to honor the commitment. Mr. Proffitt expressed the hope that the present owner and the City can reach agreement. The City Manager was requested to write tavenstein & Speier, with a copy to Mr. Christensen, inaicating the City's willingness to discuss the matter. 2.REGIONAL PLATiINING COMII{ITTEE MEMBER AIiID ALTERNATE A request from Lore Radisch, Acting Chairman RPC, for names of ttre memUer and alternate appointed by the City Council was refeffed to an Executive Session to Le held immediately following this meeting. 3. BOARD OT TRUSTEES SAT{ MATEO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT "RESOLUTION OT INTENTION TO EXEI{PT SCHOOI, PROPERTIES FROM ANY AI{D ALL ZONING ORDINAIiICES" In response to Council inguiry, the City Attorney advised that this pertains to potential sale of school sites and that, aPparently, the bistrict has been advised it can prevent down-zoning by passing the resolution. It was the City Attorney's position that this is incor- rect, that if a school site is sold it r^rould revert to whatever zoning classification existed prior to school use; if unclassified, the city would have the right to classify. Furthelmore, the city would hlve first right of refusal on school land offered for sale. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 Housi & Communi Deve t Act: At Councilman Mangini's reguest,C ty Counc agre PUTSUe the subject at the next study meeting. NEW BUSINESS I. Recove of Costs for Staff Time on Certain Pro ects: Counc pc as tua w ea eve w I present a project to the city , staff will spend time checking a myriad of details on a set of p1ans,then the developer decides that the plan will not work and starts anelrr.Councilman Amstrup suggested consideration to a po licy whereby the city can be compensated for staff t,ime under such conditions. The Cit y Planner hras requested to prepare material for Council's review. ACKNOWLEDG!,lENTS Communications1.Cityattorne@e'vlithCandidates.outdoorGraphic Service regarding prohibition of signs. 2. city al,tornei ieport on ninth annual League of California Cities Labor Relations Institute.3. City Planner memorandum concerning Noise Element of General PIan. Subject to be discussed at next Council study meeting. 4. Director of Pub1ic Works report of February 4 on Miscellaneous Items for Council Information.5. Edward J. BacciOcco, Jt.1 Chairman, San Mateo County fransit Boardrannouncement that the Board intends to contact each city about suggestions for desirable bus routes 6. Announcement of, San Mateo County Recycling and Resource Recovery Conference, March 15, College of San Mateo. 7. City oi San Bruno Resolution regarding assessment practices in San Mateo County.B. League of Cltitornia Cities Legislative Bulletin, February 7. The Citi Manager was requested to inform Senator Gregorio of the Council-'s opposition to SB 275 - Right to Strike and Binding Arbitration.g. Police and Fire Departments' Monthly Activity Reports. The Chief of Police was complimented on the new format. 10. Library Board Minutls, January 2L, Planning Commission, January 27, 1975. / ornD.) { 11. Report of Planning Commission Meeting, Eebruary 10, 1975. PROCLAII{ATION Mayor Crosby proclaimed I'tarch as American Red Cross Month in the City of Burlingame. APPROVALS Irfarrants Nos. 84OZ through 8659, duly audited, in the amount of $445r103.06 were approved for palnuenl on motion of Councilman Cusick, second by Councilman Amstrup, all aye voice vote. Payroll, January, 1975, Checks Nos. 6646 through 7365, $287 1990.21, aplroved on motion of Councilman Cusick, second by Councilman Amstrup, all aye voice vote. ADJOURN!.iENT At 9:30 P.M. to an Executive Session to discuss Regional ilannillgTommittee appointments . 1ly ted, Clerk APPROVED: William J. Crosby, Mayor .5