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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1973.07.1619 Burlingarne, California July 15, 1973 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was called to order on the above date at 8:I0 p.m., Mayor R. D. Martin presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEG]ANCE The City Attorney led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Absent : Councilmen: Councilmen: Amstrup-Crosby-Cus ick-Mart j-n Mangini Councilman Mangini, MfNUTES absent because of il-Iness, was excused. The minutes of the meeting of July 2, L973, were approved. and adopted following an amendment in the topic headed "Conservation E1ement Of The General Plan" by adding to the changes recommended to the Planning Commission for consideration the following: "Page 25, Item 559 delete: Develop and implement special zoning for areas in transition. " COMMUN]CATIONS 1. APPEAL HEARING SCHEDULED: 1510 NEWLANDS AVENUE In a communication dated JuIy 10, 1973, Richard Garcia appealed the split-vote decision of the Planning Commission on July 9 on a variance application for the property at 1510 Newlands Avenue. A hearing was scheduled before the Council at the next regular meeting, August 5, L973. The Chair noted that the City Planner's summary of actions and recommendations of the Planning Commission at its meeting on JuIy 9 states "Motion to deny received 3-3 vote." "(City Attorney advised Planning Commission that the tie automatically sends this item to the City Council for a determination. ) " The Chair asked if this was correct, or is it that the applicant seeks a decision by the Council because there was none by the Commission. The City Attorney reported he madethe statement at the Planning Commission meeting that it would certainly be preferable procedure for the applicant to take an appeal. There was discussion concerning transmittal of Planning Commission minutes to the City Council. The City Planner explained it has been policy not to forward the minutes until approved by the Commission. Furthermore, there are tjmes that it is physically impossible to meet the Thursday deadline, when, for example, a holiday occurs on the normal meeting date and the Commission elects to meet on Wednesday. The Chair stated the minutes need not be in finished form, a rough draft wil1 suffice. With Council concurrence, he asked the City Planner to arrange this where possible. 2. ROAD-S]DE PARKTNG, OLD BAYSHORE In a communication dated July IO, 1973, Cole Fry, General Manager, Tia Maria Restaurant, requested permission to submit proposals for on-street parking on O1d Bayshore, described as a matter of concern to Char1ie Brownrs, Saluto's, as well as Tia Maria. The Council agreed that the request should be considered by the Parking Commission first and its recommendation reviewed by the Council at a study meeting before a decision can be made. 2{) David Keyston informed the Council that Messrs. Giraldi, Wong and Fry, representing Salutots, Charlie Brown's and Tia Maria, respectively, were present. The gentlemen were invited to attend the Parking Commission meeting on Wednesday, JuIy 25. 3. HEARING SCHEDULED: PROPOSED OFFfCE BUIT,DfNG S. L. GR]FF]THS INC Acknowledgment was made of correspondence from Neil J. Vannuccir'A.f.8.D., and from Allan T. Meyerhoffer of S.I. Griffiths, fnc., submitting application for special permit, as provided in Interim Zoning Ordinance No. 984, for a proposed office building on unimproved land fronting Primrose Road, northwest of Chapin Avenue, that will cover more than 30e" of total- land area. The application was schedul-ed for hearing before the Councj-l on Monday, August 5, L973. (The City Planner was authorized to proceed on the basj-s of a Negative Declaration on this project. See ltem #5 under New Business.) 4. PARKING COMMfSSION VACANCY fn response to a request from the City Manager under date of JuIy 12, Mayor Martin declared August 6, L973, the deadline for submission of nominations for the vacancy on the Parkj-ng Commission. RESOLUTIONS The City Attorney advised that a new release to Port Costa Products Company was received subsequent to the discussion at the last study meeting and that an appropriate resolution has been prepared. RESOLUTION NO. 57-73 "Authorizing Execution Of ReLease To Port Costa Products Company And To Masonry Supply Co., fnc., Corporations" was introduced by Councilman Crosby, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried on roll- call of members present, Councilman Mangini absent. UNF]NfSHED BUSINESS 1. S. F. AIRPORT TOWERS A model to scale was on display showing location of office building and parking structure on the site. A separate model of the office building was displayed also. Mayor Martin stated that at the time the Council processed the Environmental Impact Report on this project there was agreement that the proponents would return to the Council for general approval of the plans and specifications. There has been application made for a building permit for the foundation; approval of this permit will not imply approval of the total project, for the reason that landscaping, parking and other detail-s will also be subject to Council review. Ehe City Planner, in response to the Chair, confirmed that the City received application for permit to proceed with the sub-structure construction for the office building. The plans are sub-structure drawings with foundation con- struction technique. There is conformance with drawings presented when the E. I. R. was reviewed, parking structure is at the same location and of the same configuration. There are schematic drawings only of the entire project; detail-s of the 15-story office tower and the parking structure are not yet developed. The Chair asked if the sub-structure plans are basically the same as the proposal approved by the Council. The City Planner replied "yes." Richard Ware, associated with the developers, was recognized by the Chair. fn his opening comments, Mr. Ware acknowledged that when the E.I.R. was made in February, 1973, the conditions specified that the drawings be brought back to the City Council to review concept of open space, lot coverage, etc., and that the d e sig n of the structure proceeded on this basis. As part of the agree- ment, the models were prepared to better illustrate total concept of the project. He stated that approval- of the foundation permit wil-I allow basement construction to start prior to the rainy season, that drawings are in the building department for approval of the foundatj-on and that the concept, as far as can be determined, 2t confor,ms to the presentation made in February. In srnrunarizing, the Chair stated that the working drawings are not complete on the architecture, nor are parking details finished. Foundation plans will not affect height of the building; basically, they relate to location on site, amount of coverage, and establish that the building is the same shape and occupies the same location on the site approved by the Council. Councilman Crosby moved that the Building Inspector be authorized to issue the foundation permits. The motion was seconded by Mayor lt'lartin. Mr. Ware pointed out that in completing the application for the permit he specificatly wrote that it was for foundation on1y. He stated that the developers are proceeding at their own risk that the building must meet the criteria promised. There is no way that one-half of the parking structure can be built, or that there can be an addition to the building height, because there must be complete working plans fited when application is made for the building permit. Councilman Cusick stated she voted "no" on the project, because she does not like it on the waterfront where it will- be as much out of line as the Bank of America tower in San Francisco, and that she intended to stay with her position. The Chair pointed out tJ:at once the Council takes an action, then there begins routine development of that action. If the permit is not authorized at this time, it will simply mean a delay until the three councilmen who approved the project originally are present. At this stage, there is no longer a matter of policy, simply routine procedure. Councilman Amstrup stated he, too, voted against the project, that his feelings have not changed, but that democracy is the will of the majority. The majority of the City Council has spoken for the project and., for that reason only, he intended to vote yes on this phase of the project, to support the concept that the majority does rule in this City. A ro11 call vote on the motion (approving issuance of foundation building permit) was recorded as follows: AYES: COUNCILI'IEN: Amstrup-Crosby-Martin NOES: COUNCILMEN: Cusick ABSENI COUNCILMEN: Mangini Mayor Martin commended Councilman Amstrup on his stand. 2. PARKING D]STRICT LEGAL SERVICES On a motion introduced. by Councilman Amstrup, second by Councilman Cusick and unanimously carried (Councilman Mangini absent), the Council authorized execution of agreement with Kenneth f. Jones, bond counsel, for special lega1 services in connection with off-street parking financing, at a fee of $6250.00, in accord- ance with his letter of July 12, L973, and the discussion at the July 1l study meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. PLAY AREA, PARK]NG LOT J Councilman Cusick reported she was approached by two women who take their children to the playground behind Levy Bros. They inquired about the possibility of a smaI1 gate. Councilman Cusick stated the problem appears to be that mothers with more than one child to watch are concerned that the little ones can dart out into the parking lot. A gate would prevent this. The City Manager was requested to refer the matter to Park and Recreation Commission for recommendation. 2. 1829 LOYOI,A DR]VE Councilman Amstrup asked the City Engineer a-bout work in progress on this property. The latter reported that plans have been filed in his office showing proposed reconstruction and repairs and that his staff is watching the project close1y. ") ")2lr 3. A. B. 2O4O REGIONAI PLANNING AGENCY Mayor Martin reported that a resolution was introduced at the Council of Mayorrs last meeting supporting AB 2040 (Knox) "Bay Area Regional Planning Agency". He stated that this bill proposes absorption of BASSA and MIC, is basically the "Iocal government" bill and may be the last opportunity to support the concept that local government should control the regional government agency. Councilman Cusick asked if amendments can be recommended whereby the Knox bill wiII require any action by the regional agency to be approved by the majority of local governments in the bay area. Councilman Anstrup stated that if the proposed legislation will eliminate some of the bureaucracy that exists presently he would be willing to support it. He stated that, as representative to BASSA, he has had the opportunity to observe its continuous growth, and the same appears to be true of MTC. Mayor Martin stated that the purpose of the resolution before the Mayors' Council is to support the bill as it exists today, not as it may be amended. The Council indicated no objection to the Mayor voting in favor of the resolution. 4. S]STER CITY COMMITTEE A communication was read from Margaret M. Garcia, Secretary/Treasurer, advising that she andher husband, Vice President of the Committee, will attend the Sister-City International Conference in Norwalk, California, August 8 to 15, L973, as representatives of the City of Burlingame. Last year they represented the City at the conference in Torreon, Mexico. The conununication requested the Council's consideration to a contribution toward expenses. The total cost will approxi-rnate $300.00, including registration fee of $35.00 per member. Mayor Martin recalled that it has been the Council's policy in the past to contribute toward the delegate's expenses. The City Attorney indicated no objection. Councilman Crosby moved that an atlocation of $200.00 be authorized. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cusick and unanimousty carried.. (Councilman Mangini absent. ) 5. CI,AR]FICATION OF E.I.R. PROCEDURE ON CERTAIN APPLICATIONS The City Pl-anner referred to item #3 on the agenda, application for a special permit under fnterim Zoning Ordinance 984. He stated there are some doubts about procedure for staff administration where an application for speci-a1 use permit goes directly to the Council, bypassing the Planning Commission. There arises an uncertainty as to the processing official who will determine whether there shal-l be a Negative Declaration or E.f .R. The Chair commented that such applications would proba-bly be routine were the Emergency Ordinance not in effect, and that the procedure should probably be kept as simple as possible. He asked for the City Planner's recommendation. The latter suggested that the Council, when it sets the applications for hearing, could make a determination whether there shail be a Negative Declaration or an E.I.R., and staff will proceed accordingly. With Council concurrence the Chair authorized preparation of a Negative Declaration on the proposal sutxnitted by S.L. Griffiths, Inc., for office building construction on Primrose Road. 6. SIGN REX/IEW SYSTEM Ivlayor Martin referred. to an item in the City Planner's report of Planning Commission actions and recommendations at its meeting of July 9, on this subject, and to the Planning Conrmission's Resolution No. 6-73 'rRecommending The Adoption Of Policies, Procedures And Codes Eor A Comprehensive Sign Review System." He suggested this should be referred to a study meeting and, in the meantime, perhaps a committee of two councilmen could review and report at the study meeting. The Mayor asked Councilmen Cusick and Mangini to undertake the assign- ment. 5) 6)/, ACKNOWLEDGMEI(f S : Reports: r. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SERVTCES JUIY 1 TIIROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 19'73: On a motion introduced by Councilman Amstrup, second by Councilman Crosby and unanimously carried (Councilman Mangini absent) expenditures as detailed were authorized.. 2. BLINGUM INN TEEN CLUB SEMf-ANNUAL FINANCIAI REPORT JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 30 L913 was accepted on motion of Councilman Cusick, second by Councilman Amstrup and. unanimously carried (Councilman Mangini absent). 3. Police and Fire Departmentsr activity reports, June, L973. fn response to the Chair, Police Chief Lollin assured the Council that every precaution is taken in Burlingame to guard against arrests caused by computer failures in processing warrants. 4. Annual Report, San Mateo County Mosquito Abatement District, L972. 5. Revenue Sharing Actua1 Use Report submitted by the City Manager was approved for forwarding to the Federal Government. Minutes: Beautification Conunission, June 7 and Parking Conunission, June 27, L973. With reference to the Parking Commission, the Chair stated there was a notice in one of the local papers creating the impression that the Parking Commission was advertising for and intending to appoint its members. The Chair suggested the City Manager remind the Commission that the Council interviews the applicants and makes the appointments. Miscellaneous Correspondence : R.A. Lillemoen, 704 Bayswater, commending the Council- for rejection of application for rezonLng, Arundel Road. Jerry and Anne Hahn, 3055 Trousdale Drive, recommending improvements to beautify Trousdale Drive. Frank Weber, 8I9 Walnut Avenue, requesting consideration to Cable T.V. in Burlingame. Mrs. Niels Andersen, LL24 Rtrinette Avenue, commendation to Tony Santino, water servicemanrfor extraordinary services and courtesy. Department of the Navy, Hunters Point, concerning employment of persons to be released because of closure of Hunters Point Naval Shipyard. Housing Development Corporation of San Mateo County regarding moderate and low income housing to meet existing need.s. Mark S. Reeve, Chairman, Educational Facilities Committee, City of Foster City, concerning need for better school facilities in that City. Copy of communication sent by Margaret Kozkowski, Mayor, Cj-ty of San Bruno, to Congressman Leo J. Ryan, requesting support of H.R. 8285 "Airport Curfew Bi1lr" which will attempt to create a law permitting establishment of a realistic curfew to control to some extent airport noise during sleeping hours. Mayor Martin stated this is a subject of extensive study at the present time. He suggested that letters be addressed to the local- Airport Land Use Commission and the Airport Commission. DeWol-f & Associates, A.f.A., request to submit information on parking ga.rages, their costs and aesthetics was referred to the Citizens Parking Committee. 10. Burlingame Convalescent Hospital report of outstand.ing success of Burlingame Library outreach Program. (Letter addressed to Mayorr. Citlr Clerk to distribute copies to other Council members. ) Mayor Martin again commended the Librarian and all- of the people responsible for this outstanding community effort. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 2,+ 1I. Mr. Franklin M. Kreml , President and Chief Executive Officer, It{otor Vehicle Manufacturers Association, submitting copy of letter from The Secretary of Transportation, Claude S. Brinegar, concerning responsible highway safety programs. (Mayor received letter. Copies to be furnished other Council members. ) WARRANTS fn reviewing the list of warrants drawn during the month of July, 1973, several questions were raised concerning disbursements that appeared to be excessive. For the most part, these expenditures related to self-supporting activities in the Recreation Department. ft was the Council-rs feeling that the description of the expenditures was inadequate for proper identification. The City Manager and Director of Fj-nance were requested to investigate other types of forms that would allow for more detail on items purchased. Warrant No. 3557, roof repairs at the City Ha1l, was referred to the City Manager to investigate whether there is responsibility on the part of the original contractor on the City Hall construction. USE OF PARKING LOTS Councilman Amstrup's comment that apparently the long-term parkers are seeking out free lots, rather than using the pay lot where ticket dispensers were installed, initiated a period of discussion. Po1ice Chief LoIIin eommented. that peopfe wilf go to the closest place they can where it is free. He stated that the Southern Pacific lot where the 25f fee is charged appears to be used to capacity. Mayor Martin suggested that perhaps the meter maids should work split shifts for better patrol. Also, he suggested that perhaps the 16-hour lots can be con- verted to 10 hour by resolution at the next meeting. PARKING HEAR]NG POSTPONED Mayor Martin announced that, at Councilman Cusickts request, and because of impending vacations, it appears it will be impossible to have a full Council in attendance until l-ate August or early September at a parking hearing. The meeting scheduled for July 26,1973, was postponed to a date to be annoLlnced l-ater. APPROVALS Warrants Nos.3515 through 3777, in the a.Inount of $27j-1317.18, duly audited, were approved for palzment on motion of Councilman Cusick, second by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried (Councilman Mangini absent). PayroII checks for the month of June, L973, Nos. 14385 through 15082, in the amount of $257,082.87, were approved on motion of Councilman Cusick, second by Councilman Amstrup and unanj:nously carried (Council-man Mangini absent). The meeting was regularly adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, erk APPROVED: , ert K.te, City ADJOURNME}flI