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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1970.08.17Burlingame, California August 17, L97O a*? above crosby CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame qiven date. fhe meeting was called at 8 :00 p.m. City Council was held on the to order by l,layor wiUiam .7. At word from the Chair, Pledge of Allegiance to in the Council Chamber Flag. arose and gave theall the Present Absent Councilmen: Councilmen: Atns t rup-Cro sby-ilohnson-Mangini-ltart in . None. The minutes of the regular meeting of members previously, were approved and August 3, L97O, submitted to Council adopted . HEARINGS - FEDERAL SIGN-SIGNAL CORPORA?ION ltlayor Crosby announced that a public hearing had been scheduled on this date to consider an appeal from the Federal Sign and Signal Corporation to a decision rendered by the Plannlng conmission in denying a variance to permit an increase allotment in the height of a sign proposed for the Fiat-Roosevelt Motors, Inc., building at 1565 Adrian lioad. A communication from the City Planner, dated August 10, 1970, advised that an existing sign has vertical letters to a height of 53' 6"; the propoaal before the Planning Corunission t as to replace the sign with a sign with horizontal lettering to a height of 48' and to encompass a greater arear the applicant currently offers to lower the height to 43' 8" and to remove the existing sign on the premises. The City Planner further advised that no reason was advanced by the applicant to justify a variance; the Corrnission was informed that the operation \^ras entirely an administrative office, no sales would be con- ducted nor merchandise located on the premises; evidence was not submitted to indicate that the public was being alerted to the location, but, on the contrary, the sigm was simply advertising the brand name of the auto- mobile to direct the attention of motorists traveling the freeway. The city Planner concludd his report by stating that the Conunission, cognizant of the differential in heights of signs, conducted a survey some time prior and recommended an amendment to the codei an amendment was thereafter adopted by Council to increase the sign height linitation from twenty feet to thirty-five feet and that unless the applicant can indicate unusual hardship, the new height linit should apply. 1rhe hearing was declared open by the Chair and !1r. Ernest Freese identified himself as representing the applicant. Mr. Freese spoke on the compromised proposal reducing the originaL over-all height of 48' to a total over-all height of 43' 8" and to remove the existing Studebaker sign located at the far end of the building. I{r. Freese stated that the proposed color and style of lettering used by is more attractive and Fiat-Roosevelt Motors, sign the ofa Inc. , PTEDGE OF ALIEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINU1TES APPEAI DENIAI OF SIGN VARIANCE 348 throughout the world to identify the company and wiII be of a height considerably less than other signs in the immediate area. Discussion arose on Councilman Johnson's inguiry relating to the total area the erection of the sign will encompass, with the City Planner advising that the existing sign includes an area of 140 square feet and that the proposed sign, 8' 8" x 36' will include an area of 288'. A photograph of the building with the existing Studebaker sign was submitted for Council review by l.{r. Freese. In reply to Councilman !.4artin's inquiry concerning the advantage of the proposed 8' 8" sign, Mr. Freese commented on the prevalence of trees rrithin the area, the anticipated growth of the trees in the future, and stated that the sign at the height requested, is a matter of economicsi that other signs are at an increased height in the area and the sign proposed will be non-moving and non-flashing and erected merely for purposes of identification. Councilman Mangini, directing his comments to ltlr. Freese, with reference to a variance "hardship" questioned whether he could assume that the agency has reguested a standard-type sign and that if the provision of the ordi.nance was sustained, the proposed sign will be lower in height than those in the surrounding area. Mr. Freese replied in the affirmative . Councilman Johnson questioned whether the Studebaker sign could be converted to the use of the Fiat-Roosevelt llotor Company. !lr. Freese replied that the poles would not support the type sign proposed. The Chair invited those to the city's staff. in opposition and hearing no protests, referred fhe City Planner spoke on the research conducted by the Planning Commis- sion wherein it was indicated that the average height of the signs ranged fron 33' to 35' and that a "reasonable" height of 35' thereafter vras recomaended and adopted by Council. :Ihe City Planner stated that in his opinion the compromised height of 35' should be maintained for purposes of uniformity currently and in the future. Councilman Johnson stated that in view of the compromised height proposed by the applicant, the split vote on the Planning Conmission motion, she would introduce a motion that the sign variance be approved. The motion failed for the Lack of a second. Councilman Martin moved that the decision of the Planning Commission be sustained and that the applj.cation for a sign variance a6 proposed, be denied, seconded by Councilman Amstrup and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: councilmen: Councilmen : Anstrup-Crosby-tlangini-!lartin. .rohnson . COMMUNlCATIONS A communication fron the City Engineer, dated August 6, L97O, advised that the Anza Pacific Corp., has successfully completed its project at the washington Park for the construction of a basketball court and reconrnended that the contract be formally accepted. A memo from the City Manager, footnoted on the communication, under date of August 12. concu*ed. 1. BASKETBAI.,L COURT CONTR,ACT ACCEPTED 849 RESOLUTION NO. 83-70 "Acce pting Construction Washington Park Basketball Court - Job No. 70-3" (Anza Pacific--$6,848.19) tas introduced for passage on motion of councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman !{artin and unanimously adopted upon Roll CaU. A communication, accompanied by a petition, was acknowledged from the Broadhray-Burlingame Area Merdrants Association, dated July 29, 197O, requesting Council consideration in allocating the sum of $7O,000.OO in the 197O-1971 budget for the purchase of two lots to be used for shopper parking in the Broadvray area, with the understanding that at such time as a parking district may be created on Broadvray, the funds will be repaid to the City in full . The subject was held for review and consideration by Council at its next study meeting. 3. CITY POSITION ON PROPOSED SOLID I^IAS?E DISPOSAL AGREE!4ENT A comrnunication dated August 4, L97O, was read from the San l{ateo County Board of Supervisors, referring to a proposed city-county agreement defining the roles of the Cities and the County in coping with solid \raste disposal- problems and to a prior meeting held on July 3l in the County covernment Center at which time the meeting was attended by representatives of twelve cities, the county, one special district, and several scavenger companies. It r,rras requested by the Board of Supervisors that the position of the cities r,rrith regard to the agreement draft be forwarded to the Board by August 26, together with suggestions for changes. :[he Chair referred to Councilman l.lartin, who in commenting on his attendance at the referred to meeting, stated that of the twelve cities present, nine were represented by Council and the remainder by members of the cities' staff; the problem is one of political, rather than one of technical concern and should be resolved by Council . Councilman Martin advised that he has in the interim and that the responses Supervisors will be qualified and will no additional information cities to the Board of further conferences. rece ived from the require Reiterating his previous statement to Council concerning his objection to the Board of Supervisors being delegated as the 'ruling board, " councilman Martin stated that the cities should be given control and the privilege of setting hauling rates and determining the location of garbage depositories. Following discussion on equalizing hauling costs and the effect upon the cities within the county and Councilman lrlartinr s corunents on the opposition of the local scavenger company rrith respect to the currently proposed agreement, the Chair referred to the City Attorney. The City Attorney advised that he has given little study to the pending an anticipated acti.on from the san l{ateo County Council Mayors and was therefor unable to report on the legal phases of proposed agreement. issue, of the Councilman Martin. suggested, with Council concurring, that he confer with the local scavenger company and thereafter direct a cornmunication to the attention of the Board of supervisors prisr to the August 26 deadll,ne . 2. BROADWAY.BURLINGAME UERCHAIiI?S RE: ALIOCATION OF FI'NDS FOR I,OT PURCHASE 358 4 . COI'IPLETION LIBRARY ADDITION PLADIS A communication dated August L2. L97O, was read from E. L. Norberg, A.I.A., advising that the plans and specifications and vrorki.ng drawings for the proposed additions to the Burlingame Public Library Building have been completed and as there have been no major changes since Council app roved the sketdres and the Library Board, at its July 16 meeting, had approved the plans, it was recommended that the plans be accepted and bids be authorized for the project. Ur. Norberg, in attendance, atressed the importance of Council render- ing a favorable action in order that construction work may be commencedprior to the winter season. Councilman tilartin remarked that he has not seen the plans since they were presented in preliminary form and questioned whether the several conditions requested by Council have been included in the final plans: (1) air-conditioning, and (2) a change in lighting. Itlr. Norberg stated that all conditions have been incorporated into the final plans and in further reply to Councilman Martin's inquiries, advised that the cost of the project is estimated at $55O,770.00, exclusive of his architect's fees; that he has conferred frequently r,rith the Building Inspector and the Fire Inspector, in addition to his meetings with the Library consultant and the City Librarian. The City Engineer stated that his office had received a copy of the building plans this afternoon and confirmed that Mr. Norberg has worked closely with the Building Inspector on the project plans. A motion was ttrereupon introduced by Councilman Anstrup that the Library addition plans be approved and that said plans and specifi- cations be submitted for bid. The motion was seconded by CounciLman Johnson. councilman tlartin, on the question, stated that he has not seen the final plans and that while not an architect, he is associated with the construction profession; that in his opinion, the remodelled project will result in an " inefficient building at a high cost" and questioned ho!,, long the population of the City of Burlingame can support a library of this nagnitude. councilman llartin expressd his concern on the large expenditure to be allocated on the structure and his regret that he was not in agreement with Council to proceed with the improvements to the Library bui1ding. A vote on the motion was recorded thereafter as follows: Ayes: Noes: Mr. Norberg addressed council to assure members that the building will prove other than "inefficient" and that it wilL operate properly. Councilman Amstrup and Councilman Johnson commented on the outstanding library facilities of the City of Burlingame available to the community and each, in turn, expressed their individual pride in the ability of the City to uphold its tradition of maintaining a superior-tyPe Library. 5. AD RIA}.I COURT STREET PRO.'ECT A communication dated August 13, 1970, was received from Wilsey & Ham, Architectural Engineers. requesting that the subject of the Mrian Councilmen: councilmen: Amstrup-Crosby-Johnson-ltangini . l,lartin. 851 Court street Agenda. improvement project be placed on the August 17 Council Ehe conununication reported that the matter has been discussed qrith the City Engineer and that the following items will be submitted to his office on l{onday, August 17: (1) final street improvement plans and specifications; (2) final parcel map; (3) faithful performance bond for the amount of $60,000.00; (4) Iabor and materials bond for the amount of $30,O0O.O0; (5) subdivision agreemeng and (6) deed for street dedication and final map report. Mr. Max F. Gruenberg ard Mr. Frank Finney were in attendance to represent the proponents. ![r. cruenberg advi.sed that the construction of a large cateri.ng service is contemplated for one of the parcels but some delay has been exper- ienced in presenting several of the related docunents to finalize plans. I{r. cruenberg requested that Council support the proposal in princ5.p1e, pending the submission of the required documents. The Chair referred to the city Attorney, who stated that a parcel map before council for consideration must be accompanied by a subdivision agreement, promising to install specific public improvements, a faithful performance bond, a labor and materials bond and a street dedication deed. Procedure further requires that a resolution be presented for Council, actioni that in this instance, none of the documents are avail- able and he therefor suggested to the representatives that a parcel map be submitted to Council for information and commenti action must be withheld, however, pending receipt of the documents to be reviewed by staff. copies of the parcel map vere distributed to council for review. The City Engineer, in reply to the no objection to the parcel map and The and Chair, advised that it is now that his office had a legal matter. !fr. william Boyd, Attorney, representing the o\^rners, addres6ed Council by stating that he was hopeful of receiving some assurance from council that the proposed project met with its approval in order that bids may be advertised for sidewalk construction work; approval to be subject to the satisfaction of the city r,rhen documents are presented. A po1l of council members thereafter, registered their approval of the plan in principle, with CounciLman litartin qualifying his approval, "subject to the approval of the City Engineer." City Engineer confirmed that his Office was satisfied with the plan the cost estimates presented . 5. REOUES" RECONSIDERATION RE: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 921 A communication dated August 11, 1970, was Life Insurance company, Iocated at 1765 EI read from the Pacific Standard Camino Real, conunent ing on RECESS A receas was decLared by the Chair at 9:O5 p.m. RECONVENE llhe meeting was reconvened by the Chair at 9:15 p.m. ADRIAN @UR1t (continued) 35.2 the inconvenience to its cliente by the two-hour parking placed in the area by the enactment of Ordinance No. 921 that the legislation be reconsidered. re striction and requesting The subject was referred to the Parking Commission its August 26 meeting for report to Council at the meeting. for attention at September 8 regular RESOLUTIONS 1. PROPOSED "VICTORIA PARK " AND THE "BAYSIDE PARK.. councilman Johnson advised that at her request, the city Attorney had prepared two resolutions to identify the park at the intersection of Howard Avenue and Victoria Road as "Victoria Park" and the area reserved for park and recreati-ona1 uses in the l.{aster PIan prepared by the cityr s landscape architects as "Bayside Park. " fhe Chair invited conments from Council. The City l,lanager notified Council that that the request will be considered by councilman l{artin questioned the designation of and suggested that the reaction of the Park and be obtained prior to an action by Council . the petitioner has been informed the Parking Conunission. the nane "Bayside Park" Recreation Conmission Mayor Crosby suggested that publi.city may be advantageous and recalled receiving word from the Japanese-American Society protesting the proposed "Tulare Blvd.," street name change as reminiscent of the American citizens of alapanese ancestry i.nternment during the war years in camps at Tule Lake, the Spanish transLation of "Tulare." :[}re City Planner reported that a research into the record of the city indicated that no action had been taken to officially name the trro subj ect parks. 2. ADOPTING 1970-1971 BI'DGET councilman Johnson uartin whether the posed by ordinance councilman Martin first guarter are on the budget. Council thereafter consented increase to January 1,, 1971, for the additional occupancy questioned Council Budget Chairman, Councilman increase in the transient occupancy tax as pro- is reflected in the 1970-1971 budget. advised that insofar as the collections for the concerned, revenue receipts will have no effect I'tr. William J. Hauser, General l.lanager, Burlingarne Chamber of commerce, reported that in his conferences with the hotel and motel or{ner6, as previously requested by Counci,I, there hras no objection to the proposed increase from four percent to five percent in occupanclt taxesi that because of a decline in the nunber of conventions and meetings, it has been requested, however, that the increase be made effective on ilanuary 1, 1971, instead of October, 197O. to extend and to so tax. the period for the one percent amend the ordinance providing fhe City Engineer, for the information of Council, stated that Ordinance -No. 921 shall become effective on August 19 and that appropriate posted signs have been installed. Follorving a brief discussion, both subject proposed names r{re re referred to the Park and Recreation Comnission for consideration and report to Council . 853 Councilman Martin thereafter presented for Council action, 1971 budget, advising that the total budgeted figure is in of $4,509,721.00. with no increase in the current tax rate. Itlayor Crosby also commended the Budget Conmittee, of Burlingame is one of very few cities \,rhose tax the previous year. the the I970- amount RESOLUTION NO. 84-70 "Adopting Budget City of Burlingame Fiscal Year Ending June 3O, 1971" was introduced for passage on motion of Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman enstrup and unanimously adopted upon Roll Call. Mr. Hauser complimented the Council Budget Committee on the preparation of a budget that retains the tax rate, stating that this action eill be appreciated by the citizens of Burlingame and the members of the Burlinga.me Chamber of Conmerce. adding that the City rate shall- remain as Councilman uartin stated that included in the tax rate of $1.25 per $100.O0 Assessed Valuation, an allocation is reserved for Library purposes in the amount of $0.215, vrh ich does not include building additions. RE SOLUTTON NO. 85-70 "Fixin g Tax Rate for the City of Burlingame For the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1971" ($1 .25 per $10O assessed valuation) was introduced for passage on motion of Councilman Martin, seconded by Councj.Iman Amstrup and adopted unanimously upon RoII call . ORDINANCES - Consideration and adoption thereof: ORDINA}ICE NO. 922 Approving Annexation to the City of Burlingame of Uninhabited Contiguous Territory Designated 'westerly I sXyline Boulevard Along U. E. 25"' was given its second reading and upon motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Amstrup, said ordinance passed its second reading and was adopted by the following Roll Call vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent Councilmen: Councilmen: Councilmen: Ams trup-Crosby-Johnson-I.langin i-Martin. None. None. ORDINANCE No. 923 "An ordinance Addin g Section 25.L6.L4O to Title 25, Zoning, of the Burlingame Municipal Code Providing for the Revocation or Suspension of Use Permits or variances" was given its second reading and upon motion of councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Amstrup, said ordinance passed its second reading and \.ras adopted by the following Ro1l Ca1l vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Noes. Councilmen: Absent Councilmen: Amst rup-Cro sby-Johnson-!{ang ini.-l,lart in. None. None. ORDINATiICE NO. 924 A motion introduced by councilman uartin that ordinance No. 924, relating to the increase of the transient occupancy tax, be arnended on its face to delete from Section 2 "Effective Date" the date of October 1, 1970, and to insert the date January l, L97L, was seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried. Action on Ordinance No. 924 was Council on Tuesday, Septerdber I withheld until the regular meeting of 3. FIXING TAX RATE 854 ORDINANCES - Introduction thereof : ORDINAIICE NO. 925 "An Ordinance Amendin g the t{unicipal Code of the City of Burlingame By Adding Sub-Paragraph 45 to Sec. 13.20.01O and Providing for an Intersection Stop for vehicles at the Intersectionof Burlingame Avenue and Victoria Road " was introduced for first reading by Councilman Arnstrup. Councilman Anstrup recalled that during Council hearings on the net Burlingame Avenue Parking District, an ordner of Eurlingame Avenue property appeared to protest the inclusion of his bui-lding as a proposed "walkway, " vrith a plea that he had a number of potential clients interested i.n renting the property; the building is as yet vacant and it was his suggestion that a coflElunication be directed to the oerner questioning the non-occupancy of the buildi-ng. Following a brief discussi.on, Mr. Hauser, Chamber of Conmerce General lr{anager was asked to communicate }rith the owne r in question. CITY HALL TOURS Councilman ,rohnson reported on the continuation of tours being con- ducted by her through the various City HalI offices, particularly comprised of school teachers interested in the art exhlbits of the children. councilman Uartin commented upon his pleasure in learning of the appointment of former Parking Commissioner, william Lanam, aa a ttunicipal Court Judge. Council, in acknowledging the honor bestowed upon Dlr. Lanarn, requested the City Uanager to direct a commun i cat ion of congratulations to ttre neh, Judge in behalf of Council . ABC REAITY COMPANY IN RE: FIRE ZONING A communication was received from ABC Realty Company, dated July 17, 1970 (August) relative to the fire zone classification attachee to property at 20 Park Road. The cotnmunicati.on stated that the property has been sold and the sixty- year old dwelling will be demolished to construct a new deluxe apart- ment building; that in the process of preparing building p1an6, the agency was advised by the Planning Commission that the property is within Fire Zone 1, which eliminates apartment construction; that in vier.r of evidence that Park Road is not hrithin Fire Zone 1 in its entirety it was requested that the fire zone classification for this particular parcel be revised. The city Planner advised that the entire block in question is within Fire Zone 1; the Sire Chief had at one time recorunended that all commercial property within the downtown area be designated within Fire Zone I and that any additions thereafter be automatically included within that clas sification. The city Planner further advised that construction in this instance would have to conform to Type I construction; the property across the street on Park Road is zoned R-3 and within the Fire Zone 2 classifi- cation and that it is within the prerogative of Council to establish the fire zone classification. STORE VACA}ICY - BURLfNGAIT'TE AVENUE WILLIAI,{ LA}IAI*I JIJDGE APPOINTI4ENT 355 The recommendation of the City Planner that the subject be referred to the Fire and Building Inspectors for recommendation and report to Council, was concurred in by Council. COUI{I SS ION AP PO INTI.,TENTS llayor Crosby announced the follovring reappointment, confirmed by Council: LIBRARY BOARD Ben L. Eechinger NEW BUSINESS BEAUTIFICATION OF PROPERTT Councilman Anstrup recommended that the owner of the first building on Trousdale Drive within the Burlingame Plaza area be commended for the work that has been done to beautify his property. Councilman Mangj.ni, corunenting on the planting of trees on the ne\d Wells Fargo Bank property on Broadway, referred also to the placement of trees by another Broadway merchant, at his own expense, directly across the street, suggesting that other Broadway merchants may desire to adopt a similar beautification program. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS lIhe Chair acknowledged reeeipt of the following: COMMI'NICATIONS The City Manager, dated August 13, advising that the structural engineer has indicated that professional work needed to proceed with the Washington Park grandstand is estimated in the amount of $14,000.00 erith a maximum fee not to exceed ten percent. lllrere i{ere no objections from Council and the City lttanager l,as authorized to prepare a contract. 2. The City litanager, dated August 12, referring to a report from the Pacific Telephone Company concerning thro alternatives concerning the location of the City's switchboard. The subject was referred for consideration at the next study meeting. From the city Manager, dated August 13, advising that ABAG has asked for an expression from Council concerning AB 2310 (Bay area Regional Government) . Councilman Martin stated that the proposed conservation and Development Agency is a "special purpose agency" and that there are areas of special concern proposed within the measure; there may be problems arising that wil} affect the allocation of government funds and he would, therefore, recommend that the measure, in its present form, be opposed. Councilman !,lartin concurred with the statements recorded in the July 2 Legislative Bu11etin, california League of Cities, stating its position on the issue. Following a brief discussion, the City Manager was authorized to so notify the appropriate State officials of the City's opposition to the measure by communication, with copies forwarded to Assedbl]man Knox, to ABAG and to the D<ecutive Director of the League of California Cities. The Conquistadors (drum and bugle corps) dated August 12, extending an invitation to Council to attend the first home contest on Saturday, August 22, at 6:OO p.m., at the South San Francisco Aigh School field; 1 3 4 358 5 6 From Senator George tturphy, dated August inquiry concerning disposition of the U. "Morris " ; 3, replying to a Council S. Coast cuard Cutter 9 From Virginia cutierrez, 2 winchester Place. dated August I, com- mending the Fire and PoLice Departments for outstanding services rendered on the occasion of a recent fire on their property. 1rhe City Uanager was requested to send a copy to each of the departments. 7. senator Randolph Collier, dated August 6, expressing appreciation to Council for its support in his stand opposing the diversion of gasoline taxes; 8. From the City of Belmont and the Town of Colma, submitting copies of a letter fonrarded to the Board of Supervisors, announcing their respective positions affecting the method of electing, and the number of medbers serving on the County Board of Supervisorst Miss Jean Converse, 21 Barroilhet Avenue, San Mateo, submitting suggestions with respect to beautifying the area formerly housing the old City HalI and the Engineering Building. Miss Converse, in attendance, rras advised by Mayor Crosby that her suggestions coincide with plans currently on the drawing board and invited her to visit the Office of the City Engineer to review the proposed plans . 10. Frorn ltrs. Elizabeth B. de Castrejon, International Convention of Sister cities Planning Chairman, dated Jufy, 1970, announcing that Taxco (ltexico) will be hosting the "VII International Sister City Convention, United states-Mexico, September 3, 4, 5, L970." Ihe communication was referred to Hr. Ben t. Hechinger, the City's Sister City Conrnittee President. STI'DY MEETING lltre next study meeting t as scfreduled on wednesday, Septeriber 2, L97O. WARRA!flT APPROVAT warrants for the month of August, 1970, Nos. 5817-6016, in the total amount of $149,151.17, duly audited, were approved for payment on motion of councilman l-langini, seconded by councilman Amstrup and carried. PAYROLI, APPROVAI, Payroll Warrants, month of ,Ju1y, 1970, Nos. 13258-13869, in the total anount of $243,A22.11, were approved on motion of councilman l{angini, seconded by Councilman Amstnrp and carried. HOL IDAY OBSERVATiICE The next regular meeting fa11in9 on septenber 7, 1970, Labor Day, the Chair announced that Council would meet in regular session on Tue8day, September 8, at 8:00 p.m. ADJOURNIT{ENT fhe meeting was adjourned by l.layor Crosby at IO:30 p.m. IIERBERT K ;;/f".ew MAYOR CIT' CLERK WH TE