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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1975.01.063l I Burlingame, California January 6, 1975 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was rfate in the City HaII Council Chaml:ers. The meet'ing order at B:10 P.[1. by lulayor William J. Crosby. held on the above was called to L- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:Lecl by Gerald A. Nordstrom, Chief of Police. ROLL CALL Present: Absent : Councilmen: Councilmen: Ams trup-Crosby-Cus ick-Harr i son-Mangini l{one MINUTIIS The minutesto the City of the meeting of December Council, were approved and L6, L974, previously submitted adopted. HEARING SIGN DISPLAY pRO SKI & SPORTS, 1247 BROADWAY (PERMIT DENIED WING SIGNS) i.:Iayor Crosby announced this was the time and place scheduled to conduct a public heiring ancl to consider the appeal of l,lessrs. Steve and l,eit Aeat.ie from Planning Commissi-on refusal to issue a permit for the sign display as it. exists on the builcling at L247 Broaclway. Declaring the hearing open, Mayor Crosby requested the City Planner to review circumstances pertj-nent to the appeal. The latter explained that approximately one year ago the Building Inspector noticed new painted- signs on Lhe front of the building, one sign 4'x27' over the lecold-stoiy winclows, and two smaller wing signs, one at each end of the building measuring 4'xI4' and 2-L/2 rx14 | , extending out from the builcling walt toward the street. Because there was sign area in excess of 32 square feet, Planning Commission approval was required. When the Building Inspector determined there had not been such approval, the owner of ttre Uusiness was asked to make application to the Commission. On January 28, t974, the Commission unanimously approved the si-gn on the front waII and ordered the side fins painted out. The Planner showed a sli<le of the building to clarify location of the signs to be obliterated and. a<lvised that the signs remained in place despite noti.ce from Planning and Building Departments. Subsequently, a civil action was initiated bY the CitY. T5e City ALtorney explained that 1,1r. Beatie represented himself in court. Judge Uiller-thought that Mr. Beatie should reapply to the City, because of tfre lapse of time. Application was made to the Planning Commission. After a hearing on November 25, the Commission again refused t,he permit for the two smaller signs. The City Planner informed the Council that Mr. Beatie told the Commission a year lgo that there was a misunderstanding when arrangements were made with the sign company, that the center sign was much larger than.he anticipatedl ana Lfral it was not intended that the side fins be included. I\,layor Crosby recognized Mr. Len Beatie who explained that the building is recessecl-from Lhe street, four feet on one side and a little over two feet on the other, in fact, is the only recessed building on Broadway. Eastbound traffic is not alerted to the signs until lme-diately in front of the building, Coming west, the small sign facing that direction can be seen approximately a half block away. Furthermore, t.he exist,ing display, including the wing signs, is identical except for copy to McClellan Hardrvare signs that were on the building for years. The old signs were replaced with new but square footage exceeded present code. Mr. Beatie nentioned that, when his display was rejected a year d9o, the Cornmission, dt the same meeting, approved Beardsley's display.. /, 3t2 Beardsley's application was heard early in the meeting, his close to L2:30 A.M., and he was appalled that the approach could be so dis-similar in the two applicat,ions. He advised that copy has been painted out on the two signs within the past two weeks; "tennis" remains on the west fin but will be deleted if the Council desires. In response to Councilmen Amstrup and Cusick, 1,1r. Beatie reported that an appeal was not filed a year ago for the reason that he was ah/ay f rom the city and his son did not understand tr|noce,5ure. Councilman Harrison pointed out there was signs in violation and that almost a full Planning Commission directed removal. no effort made to remove the year has lapsed since the theMiller's two The oaintedt- In response to Mayor Crosby, the City Attorney confirmed that the appeal before the Council is concerned with the recent action of Planning Commission aL its meeting on November 25 when, Et Judge suggestion, Mr. Beatie again attempted to obtain a permit for the small signs. Mayor Crosby asked the Planner to elaborate on the modifications. Council was informed that Mr. Beatie offered to have the borders out on both signs and the lower half of the wording on the right wing. The City Attorney mentioned that the signs will remain if City Council overrules Planning Commission; if City Council sustains Commission, he and Mr. Beatie will appear in court on Friday, January 10. Councilman Mangini asked if the signs as they exist are in violation of the orrlinance. The City Planner stated that Planning Commission must approve a sign if larger than 32 sguare feet. A year dgor the Commision approvea the sign on Lhe front wall of the building (4feet x 2lfeel, 108 s(uare feet) on condit,ion that side fins be painted out. On November 25 in tris presentation to the Commission, Mr. Beat,ie proposed modifications which vrere not accepted. iltr. Beatie reported borders suitable equipment to reach not been removed because of lack of height. havethat t{ayor Crosby invited hearing was declared In response to Councilman Amstrup, the City AttorneY clarified that Mr. geltie holds a permit from Planning Commission for the center si-gn grantecl a year ago. Planning Commission action on Novernber 25,L974, by-reison of two tie votes, vras, in effect, a denial of permit for two wing signs. Harri-son to sustain Planning Commission denial by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried on COi'1MUNICATIONS }. APPEAL TIEARING SCHEDULED : ROOE SIGN SHERATON fNN Acknowledgment was ma<le of a communication dated December 31, L974, from Philip Wasserstrom, Architect, appealing the decision of the Planning Commission at its meeting on December 30, L974, in denying a permit for upper building sign at the new Sheraton Inn, Lt77 Airport Boulevard. Mr. Rudy Rausch, General Manager, repre- sentecl Sheraton. He was inf ormed by I'tayor Crosby that the appeal will be heard by the Council at it,s regular meeting of January 20,L975- 2. TYUTUAL AID AGREEMENT Under clate of December 31, L974, the City I'[anager forwarded original ancl duplicate original of Automatic Fire Aid Agreement to be executed between t5e cities of San Mateo and Burlingame. Councilman Mangini raised the question of whether City of Burlingame personnel would or , comments closed. from the floor. There were none. The A motion by Councilman of permit was seconded roll ca1I. vrould not respond if City of San Mateo personnel were on strike. Chief i{oorby state<l that, presumably, Burlingame's men would respond in a mutual aid situation if they were asked to do so. Chief I{oorby mentioned further that Burlingamers concept will vary from what San I'Iateo has with Hillsborough and Foster City, but response will stil1 be pursuant to Burlingame's running card assignment system. RESOLUTION NO. 1-75 "Authorizing Execution Of Agreement For Automatic Aid In Fire Fighting" was introduced by Councilman Amstrup who movedits adoption, second by Councilman Harrison and unanimously carried on roll caII. 3. POSTING OF GASOLINE PRICES BY FILLING STATIONS In a communication dated December L7, L974, Jean Fassler, Chairman, San ivlateo County Board of Supervisors, advised that 10 cities have responded indicating willingness to consider adopting an ordinance whereby prices of gasoline will be displayed at service stations. A copy of the County's proposed ordinance was furnished for the Council' s information. 313 confirmed 2U, The City Attorney reported that recoflrmendation from the Councilof Weights and Measures will be cities. the Board of Supervisors has requested of },tayors, and that the County Director the enforcing agent- at no cost to the During a brief period of Council comment, Mayor Crosby, Councilman Amstrup and Councilman Cusick indicated opposition to the adoption of such ordinance because it appeared to be discriminatory. Councilman Harrison and Councilman Mangini were in favor. Councilman Harrison stated there has been some discussion to the effect that shoppers can enter and leave a store at will. A person would be far less embar- rassed in that situation than driving out of a gas station. 4. PRIMROStr ROAD ONE-WAY In a communication dated December 13, 1974, Harry S. Graham, Jr., Chairman, Health, Safety c Traffic Commission, advised that a recom- mendation to restrict traffic on Primrose Road, from the intersec- tion of Bayswater Avenue and El Camino ReaI to Howard Avenue, to one-way, northbound, was approved by the Commission on a vote of f j-ve to one at. its December 12 meeting. In an addendum to the communication, the City Manager advised that the State should be consulted on their traffic signal timing before any action is taken. Alsor ES the City will shortly have a traffic engineer, he should review a change such as this to be sure by solving one problem others are not created, and alternatives should be explored. The City Manager was authorized to communicate with the State Traffic Engineer. 5. S}iNITARY S}IWER COLLECTION SYSTEM STUDY In a communication dated January 2, L975, the Director of Public Inlorks reported on proposals submitted by consulting engineers in connection witir the above study. His recommendation that the firm of Metcalf & Iicidy, Inc., Palo A1to, be retained to perform the work at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00 was concurred in by the City Manager in an addendum to the communication. Councilman Cusick referred to the statement on Page 4, seconcl paragraph under Phase I of }Ietcalf & Eddy's proposal: "Planning and zoning mapsrvj-ll be reviewed to determine where growth and changing land use will affect future sewage flows, to the year 2000." She asked if the general plan or zoning code will be used. The Director of Public Works respon- cied that the consultant will be shown both and that the City Council'sfeelings with respect to the subject of growth and land use will be communicated to him. In response to Councilman Mangini, the Director of Public Works tliat the agreement will recite a maximum cost of $25,000.00. BAYSWATER TO HOWARD AVENUE 3l,t 6. PONDING rN GUTTER, L424 DE SOTO AVENUE Aokrrowledgment was made of a communication dated December 18, L974, from tlr. George D. McConnell of the above address requesting gutter repair work to correct a hazardous conclition that occurs during the rainy season. A memorandum from the Director of Public Works, dated January 2, 1975, reported that the City's Construction Inspector visited the location and confirms that a ponding situation exists. Repairs should be made on a priority basis. In commenting on the subject, the Director of Public Works explained there has been a great deal more sidewalk work this year than antici- pateci; budget allocation is used to repair conditions considered hazardous to the public. This property is on the project list, but it is doubtful that gutter work will be done this year. I{ayor Crosby requested. t,he City Manager to inform }1r. McConnell the Department of Public Works is aware of the problem and that work will be scheduled on the established priority basis. thatgutter Councilman t{angini reported that ponding conditions exist Burlingame Avenue and Stanley Road, Burlingame Avenue and and in a section of Oak Grove Avenue. also at East Lane 7 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP IIOWARD AVE}iUE AND CTARENDON ROAD In a communication dated January 2, L975, the Director of Public Works aclvisecl that the Planning Commission voted 7 to 0 for approval of the above map. His recommendation that the map be approved by the City Council, subject to conditions relative to water and sanitary sewer servj-ce, was concurred in by the City l,lanager in an addendum to the communication. In response to Counc j.lman I'langini, reportecl the owner intencls to build one at a time, oD the proPertY. the Director of Public Works three single-family dwellings, A motion by Councilman Harrison to approve the tentative parel map being a reiubd,ivision of Lot.s LZ ancl 13, Block 32, Lyon and Hoag Subdivision (Assessor's Parcel l.lumber 029-27 4'230) , on the conrlit'ion that water and sanitary service be provided by the developer to parcels B and C, was seconded by Councilman Cusick and unanimously carried on voice vote. B. REQU EST FOR STOP SIGN, SEQUOIA AVENUB AND CLARICE LANE Unoer date of December 31, L974, the City Manager forwarded a comtnuni- caLion from Mrs. Ljubica Blagdon, 2OL5 Clarice Lane, requesting a stop sign at t.he intersection of Sequoia Avenue and Clarice Lane. The City ltanager's recommenclation that the letter be referred to I{ealthr-Safety & Traffic Commission and PoIice Department for evaluatj.o., a.r.i report, Mrs. Blagdon to be so notified, was accepted by the City Council. 9. PAR'TICIPATION UNDER I{OUSING AND COMFIUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT Material on the above subject forwarded by the City Manager date of December 31, L974, was acknowledged and referred to City Council st,udy meeting to be held on January 15, L975. 2 . RIISOLUTION NO . 3-7 5 under the RESOLUTIONS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2-? 5 "Resolution Of Intention To Approve An itmen tween The Board of Administration of The Public Employees' Retirement System And The City Council Of The City Of nirrlingame" (One-ha1f continuance for miscellaneous members) was introduced by Councilman Nlangini who moved its adoption, seconcl by Councilman Halrison and unanimously approved on ro11 ca1l. Serv ces O pec a oun "AuthorizLng Execution of Agreement For sel Re. Case Of State Of California vs.4 County of San Mateo, Westbay Community Associates, City Of Burlingame, Et A1.'was introduced by Councilman Harrison who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried on roll caII. ORDINA}TCES 1. ORDINANCE NO. L027 "Establishing A Legal Department" was given Harrison, second by second reading and was I ts second reading. On mot ion of Councilman Councilman lulangini, said Ordinance passed its unanimously adopted on roll ca1I. 2. ORDINANCB NO. IO2B "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City ng An Amendment To The Contract Between Theoftsurlingame AuthorizCity Council And The Board Of Administration Of The California Public Employees' Retirement System" (identification and communication personnel in the Police Department) was introduced for first reading by Councilman Mangini. APPEAL HEARING SCHEDULED A letter dated January 3, L975, was received from I.{r. and Mrs.Edward S. Goet,ze, 2200 Poppy Drive, requesting a hearing before the City Council for the purpose of appealing an action by the Planning Com- mission on Monday, December 30, L974, in denying a variance for a carport rebuilt on the property in October, 1974, to replace an older carport which was accidentally demolishecl. The hearing was scheduled for the meeting on January 20 , 1975, the City l,lanager to inform the petitioners accordingly. 31 5 Councilman Cusick commented on the outstanding the city. Mr. Doug Beetlestone, President, Chamber that Mr. Dale Perkins, Art Consultant, Burlingame responsible. CHAI,IBER Of' COMMERCE: Quarterly report of expenditures, January 1 @975, in an arnount of $3,000.00, approved on motion of Councilman Mangini, second by Councilman llarrison and unani- mously carried on voice vote. CHILDREN'S ART WORK: clisplays t,hroughoutof Commerce, advised School District, is UNFINIS}IED BUSINESS 1. 911 Ernergency Phone |lr4lilrer, Councilman Mangini, Council repre- sentative to Area 911 Committee, reporte d there will be a meeting on January L6. He asked if it was the Council's desire that he inform the Committee that Burlingame agreed to participate in Plan II B, reserving the option to Burlingame to operate its own 911 system. Fire Chief Moorby expressed a desire to address the Council at its January 15 study meeting on the subject. He explained that he and the Chief of Police have ideas on what is best for the City of Burlingame, and that he has asked the area coordinator for this district to prepare a plan for Burlingame which, hopefully, will be ready by the time of the study meeting. Council indicating no objection, Mayor Crosby requested the City l.lanager to place the subject on the study meeting agenda. 2. Code Amendments To Title 25 Zoning: Councilman llangini reported that i:e and Councilman Harrison met with Mr. Dav id Keyston and Jir. Robert Brown during the course of their review of the proposed amendments. He and Councilman Harrison, in their capacity as the Council suLr-committee appointed to review the amendments, recommend acceptance of Environmental Impact Report 30-P as sub- mitted to the Council, with the exception that Sections 25.42.055 and 25.42.070, proposed to be added to Tit1e 25, be referred to tire Planning Commission with instructions that input be sought from j-nterested parties. 3. "Hoover Trail"i In response to Councilman Mangini, the City Attorney reported there was no appeal filed with the Council from Planning Commission approval of a detached garage to be construct"t: 3l ri attempting back and fo on the property in front of the proposed dwelling. 4. Amendments To Si n Code: Councilman Amstrup reported that he and Counc Iman Cus c 1 study committee on sign code amendments, request that amortization be mad study meeting on JanuarY 15. e a subject of discussion at the 5. Shuttle Buses To Parki Area: At Councilman AmstruP 's request,nts tocity in oyeesarea on Ir'lr. Doug Bee s agr canv ass some of the mercha ascertain if they would be willing to cooperate with the to implement a bus route that would carry emPI rth between Burlingame Avenue and the Parking California Drive. 6. Avis Car Sales: The CitY Planner asked that this subject be study meeting.placed on the agenda o ACKNOWLEDGMENTS f the January 15 I. Announcement of Open House at the newly remodeled Easton Branch Library, Sunday, January 26, L975, from 2:00 to 5:00 P'M' Z. Vern L. Caikins, 8OA Linden Avenue, Burlingame, communication of December 3, Lg/ 4, expressing interest in serving as a member at Iarge on the San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors. 3. R.W. Bailey, zBLg arguello Drive, December 12, lgTA,regarding tratric control situation on Trousdale Drive. 4. Mrs. Donald M. Teixeira, 1601 Granada Drive: December L9, L974, concerning Trousdale traffic control; December 27 opposing plans-for golf course at Bayfront Park, and requesting improverirents in Burlingame Plaza to accommodate pedestrians. 5. Schedule of Planning Commission Meetings, L975' The City planner st,ated that the Commission adopted the idea of joint meetingi on two of the three 5th Mondays with the City Council to explor6 amendment of zoning map and review of general pIan. Councilman Cusick comrnented that the Planning Commission stated it would report to the city council in January on amendments to the General PIan. It appears now that it wiII be March or later before the Council will irave the Commission's reconmendations. Following a period of discussion, there was agreement by the council that the Pllnning Commission be informed that this is a mat,ter of highest priority. PROCLAI\4ATIONS Mayor Crosby proclaimed January, L975, SALUTE TO I{OMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT IN AVIATIOW AND AEROSPACE SCIENCE MONTH, ANd 6. William C. McGowan, Jx.1 14OI Vancouver Avenue, letter of Jirrrr.ty 1, Lg75, conmenting on widening of EI Camino Real at Broadway lopposla) , and request,ing consideration to City purchase of lloover Trail. "i. -r,l"tropolitan Transportation Commission announcement, December 9,1974, "Formulation Of A Uinoiity Citizens Advisory Committee." B. Minutes: Beautification commission, December L2, iealth, Safety i fraffic, December 12, Park & Recreation, December 10' P1anning, December 9 and December 30, L974' JanuarY L9-25 JAYCEE WEEK. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:15 P ffiIA;Eative to property acquisition. .Pl. to an Executive RespectfullY submitted, rt K. CIerk APPROVED: L WILLIAIV1 J. CROSBY,MAYOR City