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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1970.11.02s97 CALL TO ORDER A regular Reeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on above given date. 'fhe meeting was ca11ed to order at 8:I0 p by Mayor willian J. Crosby. PI,EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Burlingame, Novet ber cali fornia 2, t970 the Council Chamber P1a9. the .m. At word from the Chair, all the Pledge of Allegiance to ROLL CALL Present - counci lmen: Abeent - Councilmen: in the arose and gave .Ams trup-crosby-I{angini-Mart in Johnson Counci ltran Johnson, absent from the City, was excused on motion of counci Iman Martin and seconded by Counci lman l{angini. lTI AIUTE S Ttre lt{inutes of the regular meeting of october 19, 1970, sutmitted to council previously, rtere apProved and adoPted. 1. LINCOIN PROPERIIES COMPA}IY SHORNLA}.ID CO. PROPERTY DEVEIOPMENT 2. CHANGE S AND UODIFICA'IIONS RE: BURLI}reAME AVE OFF-SIREET PARKINC ltayor Crosby announeed the continuation of a public hearing fron the regular meeting of counci 1 on October 19, on changes and modi fications proposed for the Burlingane Avenue Area Off-Street Parkinq District. ttle City C1erk advised that no cmnunications have been received in the interim, either in favor or in protest. fhe City Attorney, in reply to inquiries frdn the Chair, that council has before it for consideration, a resolution proposing changes and modifications to include a parcel front.ing on Bellevue Avenue (Steinbeck property) within the Parking District, the action requiredis not a mandate to purchase; a determination should be made whetherthe subjeet property is a satisfactory pareel to be ineluded within the Districtr costs should be considered and if approval is indi.catedto acquire the parcel, negotiations for its purchase are thereafterin order. From information received by Council from the city Manager on the estimated eosts of acquisition and construction and the funds currentlyavailable in the Parking District funds, Councilman Martin observedthat a substantial additional sum will have to be provided frqr either assessments or from the General Fund. Councilman Martin stated that it should be clearly determined that ifthe projected costs estimaEed by the City Manager are to be expendedthe lot, as a public facility, should not be allocated to Library useexclusively; hol, the facility will be used will determine the methodof financing and if to be used for Library purposes, funds should be expended from the General Fund. a brief discussi.on,no objection to the an informal po11 of counei 1 membersallocation of General zunds. Pol lovrinqindicate6 IIEARINGS trhe Chair atrnounced that the public hearing on the ProPosal of the Lincoln Properties cdnpany to develoP property owned by the Burlingame Shoreland Ccrnpany has been continued by mutual consent, to an adjourned meeting on Tuesday, Noveniber 10. 8Sq REsoLuTfoN No. 95-70 "A Reaolulion Orderi n9 Changes and Modi fications Burlingame Avenue Area Off-Street Parking District" was intr oduced for passage on moti.on of Couneilman Amstrup, seconded by Councilman Mangini and adopted by the following vote by Roll G11: Ayes: Councj.lmen: Arnstrup-crosby-lqangini- artin liloes 3 Counci lmen: None Absent Councilrnen: Johnson RE CE SS A recess was declared by the Chair at 8:30 p.m. with the meeting again convening at 8:45 p.n. I. ANNEXATI ON PROCEEDI}IGS BU RLINGATI{E HITLS PROPE RIY A cmnuni.cation from the City Planner, dated October 20, 1970, referredto a request Eubinitted to Counci I Esne time prior, frdtr Mr. Norman Kavanaugh for city approval to annex his property and that of hisneighbor, located on the west side of Alvarado Avenue near Meline Drive and to a subseguent inspection made by his Office and the city Engineer. The City PLanner explained the peculiarities of the l1ro propertieg inthat they are actually surrounded by the City; the water supply is reasonably good and was recently improved by a junction with a \.raterline on Adeline Drive; street and sj.derwalk are standard and in repair and that there is no reason to objeet to the annexation. The City Planner recorurended that }tr. Kavanaugh b€ instructed to proceedwith his application to the Ipcal Ageney Formation CmnisEion. ltre City Attorney advised that he has prepared a petition for annexation to be filed by ljtr. Kavanaugh. A motion was introduced by Councilman Amstrup, seconded by Councilman Manginj. and carried that the city Attorney be authorized to adviseMr. Kavanaugh that Council has no objection to the proposed annexatj"on and that he may file his application with the lccal Agency Formation Comnission. 2. BUILDING PROIECTS LEGISLATION A cqununication \ras read froin the Health, Safety & Traffic ComiaEion,dated October 19, 1970, requesting the statua of an inquiry referredto Council by the Cqunission concerning legislation to ,,govern cdnpletion dates estimated at the time building permits are issued. " lhe City Uarqer referred to hi6 notes taken at a study meeting in SePtember of 1969, wherein Council indicated that legislation onthe issue would be desirable- The comunieation was direeLed to the attention of the City Attorney hri th a request that his colulents in reference thereto be submitted tocouncil at the next study meetinq. fhe City Uanager vraa requested to so advise the Health, Safety &Traffic Comnission. 3 . RXCOilT,TEIIDATI ONS RE : SIGNAL INSIALLATIONS A cqununication from the Health, Safety & Traffic Conuoission, dated Oetober 27, 1970, advised that the resulta of a recent traffic survey were given consideration by the Comrission, with the folloring recorrrendations: (l) that signals at the intersection of Bayswater Avenue and California Drive rrere desirablei pedestrian push-button controls and "vralk, don't walk" siqnals were not considered necessary and (2) that a signal proposed at the intersection of lloward Avenue and Park Road was not considered essential, particularly whilediagonal parking on Hohrard Avenue remains in effect. COI4MUNI CATIONS Ilhe City Manager confirmed that the recommendations were made as aresult of a recent traffic survey and in conunenting upon the costlyprocedure in installing signals, suggested that the matter be furtherreviewed by Council at a study meeting. A question arose on reccmlendation that Park Road. the Conuni s s ionb rejection of the traffic surveya signal be installed at Hc,vrard Avenue and Follol^ring a brief disctssion, the city l{anager \.raE requested to includethe foregoing on the next study meeting agenda and to invite the Chairman of the Health, Safety & Traffic Conmission to be present. RE SOLUII ONS SKYFARil OIT |FALL SE',{E R A meno from the city Attorney to council, dated october 31, 1970, advised that the agenda material delivered to council included an agreement entitled "Skyfarm Outfal1 Sewer" in draft form and subject to modifieation, the developer of " S<y Farm" property within the Torn of ttillsborough, is facing an element of time whieh includesthe necessity of an action by the Tohrn council of Hi llsborough on Novedber 9, l97O and that there is no procedural reason why, if agreeable to Council, the agreement may not be modified on its faceat the regular meeting on November 2 and the execution of the agreement as modified thereafter authorized. llhe city Attorney further advised that changes within the contract may include naming Ditz-Crane, a California corporation, as a subsi.diary of Foremost-llcKesson, as the contracting party, since orrnership of Skyfarn is soon to be conveyed to it by Pormae Realty & Development cornpany r the proposed $30O.OO seerer connection feeper lot may be high and the developer will be present to suggestthat the usual range for such fees is $150.00 to $L80.00; the acre- age for the school site is being recomputed and the acreage is less than the thj,rty acres recited in the contract. ftre City Attorney verbally reported that he has been presented $ri tha revised contraet including modificatione and referred couneil to the blank spaces within the agreement that are to be appropriately inEerted . Ttte City Engineer eonfirmed that his office had received a copy ofthe agreement in draft form and that in the ineerim and th rough his conference with the city Attorney, minor changes he proposed have no^r been ineluded within the agreement \.ri th the exception of the matter ofthe sewer connection fee, the latter to be determined by council. fhe Chair thereafter recognized 1{r. Robert Crane, spokesman for the developer, vrho stated that the question of the sel.rer connection is ofprimary concerni the developer will install the entire sewer line from the subdivision to the aevrage pump station in Burlingame, fees have not as yet been discussed with Hillsborough officials and thatin conparison with other cities, the City's proposed $300.00 ser.rer connection fee is in excegg. Councilman Martin, in his eorunents to Mr. Crane, referred to the smaIlperceatalte of funds contributed by the Tcnrn of Eillsborough to theCity of Burlingame during the construction of the llhatewater TreatmentP1ant, observing that the new subdivision will not provide revenueto the City, naintenance costs at the sewer plant \^ri11 be inereased and the $300.00 connection fee, in relation to the service to bederived, in his opinion, is reaaonable. tlhe City Engineer, in reply to an inquiry frcin the Chair, advised that an additional sewer line would only be required if the proposed development becores a reality, the existing main is adequate toserve Burlingame residents. Discussion arose on the contribution of the Town of tti llsboroughthe Sevre r Treatment Plant construction eosts on the basis of to 899 400 population, the equi ty of the developer to asltume a Portion of the increaaed costs to maintain the Selrer Plant and the sehrer eonnection fee proposed. Cq nentE from Council and menibe rs of staff indicated that the $3O0.O0 lreser connection fee was justifiable. In reply to inquiries from Councilman Martin, Ilr. Crane adviEed that the Eubdivision represents an investment of 93,50O,000.00, excl.usiveof land, and construction teill be extended over a period of ten years. council thereafter referred to the Agreement and to the blank spacesto be inserted, lri th an action taken on the fol16ring: Paragrah 7.The tentative map of SI(YFARIq, as approved by the Tci^rn Council of the Torn of Hillsborough shcrrs 35O residential lots and acre site for a private school. Developer agrees to pay to the City the sum of "$4,200.OO" as a se\rer thi sconnection fee for the 35 mol acre school site upon exeeution of agreement. Developer further agrees to pay to the City the sum of "$300.09." perresidential lot as a sewer connection charge, as such lots are to be shcnsn on the final maps t.o be approved by the Torn of llillsborough. RESOLUTTON NO. 96-70 'Authorizing Execution of Agreement By and Beu^reenthe City of Burlingame, a !.{unicipal Corporation, and Ditz-Crane Co., A Corporation - Skyfarm Grtfall Sewer" was introduced for pasaage on moti.on of Counci lman Anstrup, seconded by Couneilman Martin and adopted unanimously by RolI CaIl vote. 1. RENAI/IING BROADVTAY EXTENSION the City llanager advised that !tr. David Keyston, Anza Pacific Corp., developer has again informed his office that hi.s corporation is inthe procesa of negotiating with the westbay Associates for theeighty-four foot strip of land to connect the extension of Broadwayto Airport Boulevard. Council unanimously concurred to remove the subject from the Aglenda. IIEW BUSIITESS 1. COLI,EGE FIAG INCIDENI Councilman llmstrup referred to a recent incident ct Skyu.ne College concerning a display of disrespect to the illrerican Flag and eonrnended those students who have taken measurea againEt the offender. A motion vras thereafter introduced by Couneilman Amstrup, secondedby Counei lman lrlangini, and carried, that the City lilanager direct a cormrunieation to the President of the College comnend ing the student8 who have taken a stand against the incident. 2 I.{I I,LS CA$YON NUI SA}ICE councilman Anstrup corunented upon the disturbances occurring in the Uills Canyon area, particularly during the evening hours and reconunended that legislation be adopted to close the area after dark. fhe subject was referred to the City Attorney r.rho advised that he would confer with the Chief of Poliee for report to council. ORDINANCES None I'NFf }II SHED BUSIIIESS 40-a'" 3 PROPOSED GOLF COURSE Councilman Anstrup, reporting on material he has been reviewing concerning the eonstruction of a golf course hrithin the area of theMunicipal Dunp, recomoended that Council give serious considerationto developing the area and to ascertain whether it would be feasibleto have the City operate the facility or that it be operated on a franchige basis. Counci lman ltartin recalled that a golf course is included within the Irtaster Plan for the area, prepared by Hanonoto and Assoeiates, the Consul tants . trhe subject was referred WETE R TR,NiISIIII SSION UAIN to the study meeting for further review. INSTAI.LATION Councilman Amstrup referred to the \rater transmissj.on main installationproject currently in progrees and expressed doubt that the contractoris performing in conpliance with the terms of his agreement. fhe city Engineer advi.sed that his Office iE presently urging that the paving work be cornpleted and that hiE Office is preparing a list of new conditions consistent \,ri th the \rinter season. The City Engineer further adviEed that approximately sixty percentof the project has been completed. CI TY-COI'NTY DISASTER PREPAREDITE SS councilman Mangini reported on his recent attendance at the City-County Disaster Preparedness Council at whieh time he voted affirmatively on the City of Burlingame's budget allocation, eonsiderably reduced from that originally presented. COI'NTY CCT.INCI L !,{AYORS Mayor Crosby gave a brief resume on the recent meeting of the San llateo County Council of llayors and a request received from a menbe r of the Board of Supevisors that the reaction of the individual Councilswith respect to the proposed City-county Solid waste Agreement be reported at the next meeting of the Council of lilayors. Mayor Crosb!, further advised that the municipal agency, Foster City, has been accorded membership in the Council of Mayors. 1. Our Lady of Angels PariEh Board of Education, dated October 1970, requesting that an electrie siqn or signals be placed on Eillside Drive, partieularly as a safeguard to children enrolledthe Our Lady of AngeLs School. tte subject was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation and report to council. 22, in 2. Benefit Plans Administrators, dated Oetober 20 the Po1ice Department personnel on the oecasion ofincident at its business loeation on Ogden Drive; 1970, congratulatinga recent unpleasant 3. Paul J. Constantino, dated October 2L, L97O, conmenting on the urgency of improving the parking deficiency on Broadway. fhe City Planner advised that copies of the last Parkinq Cdrunission MinuteEwill be fonrarded to couneil $rith its next agenda material and suggested that counci I refer to the minutes on the subject. 4. city of Long Beach, dated October 21, 1970, transmitting a copyof a resolution re: "Utilizing Military Aireraft Surplus in Fighting For.est fires. " the City Planner advised that a resolution presented to the delegates at the recent L€ague of California Cities Conference on the subject was adopted. 5. Tc,wn of Portola Valley, urging the support of proposition No. lg ACKNOWI,EDGEIIENTS Mayor crosby acknowledged receipt of the follor'ring: cotjlr{tNlcATloNs - f ron *02 (state highway funds to cornbat smog and other means of tranaportation)to appear on the November eleetion ballot. Mayor crosby atrnouneedthat a favorable action \.ras taken at the recent san uateo county Council of Uayors meeti.ng. IT{INUTES AND PAPOR?S Uinutes from the Library Board (and report of Librarian) October 19, Planning Corfinission, October 28 and the Burlingame Park and Recreation conunission, October 13. lhe Chai.r referred to the minuteE of the Park and Recreation Commis-sion, and questioned the status of the request fron l,lrs. Goldie Prunk, 1475 Lincoln Avenue, for the placement of benches.d ttle City Managter adviEed that the Cdrutission acknowledged the request and hae asked his office if benches may be placed in the Broadway area parking lot. eounei lman Amstrup suggested that the City Manager notify the Park and Recreation Cslrrlission of the action proposed this eveningaffecting the Mills Canyon Park area. CO}II,II S SI ON APPOINTUENTS the folloring appointments and reappointments to the severa] Cdrunissions were confirmed by Couneil: PARKING CCI,IIi,II SSION Reappoittment: Bruce Kirkbride; Hohrard cundersen Appointment: I'1r. William Orr, 3109 Cananea Drive BEAUTI FICAIION COMII,II SSION Appointment: I{r. Dale Perkins, 301O fioudale Drive council r^tas requested to sulnri t names for nerdbership selection onthe Health, Safety & Traffic Cmnission. SERVICE ilVNRD PINS Tlhe City Manager presented a brochure of service award pins, Eubmitted by Mr. Stan Sni th and waE reguested by Council to refer the informationto Council at a future study meeting. UEE TI lIG Councilman lrlartin, Council liaison, Associated Bay Area Government,, advised that a meeting of ABAG, scheduled on Novenrber 19, will featurea review on the purposes and functions of the organization and auggestedthat the information may be of interest to ne&r Council members. I,EAGI'E CONFERENCE REPORT lilayor crosby and councilman Martin reported on their interest in oneof the sessions at the recent League of California Cities Conference concerning young students serving as volunteers in public agencies. Counci lman Uangini reported on his role as a mernber of a school-cqnrnunityservice conmittee and his anticipation that a progrErm proposing the atrT)ointment of students to Eerve and work with members of City Co(filissions will be soon forthconing. ADJq,RNMENT ThE meEti ng \^ras ad j ourned at I0 :3 5 p.m. to meet at 8:OO p.m., on ?uesday, lilovember IO, 1970. APPROVED dro*,* WI LLIAI,I J.I CRo SBY -R RBE RT K. IIIIII lE - City Clerk