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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1993.09.0822 BTJRLINGAME, CALIF'ORNIA September 8, 1993 CALL TO ORDER A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at7:33 p.m.by Mayor Harrison. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Lrd by Fire Marshal Bill Reilly. ROLL CALL COUNCIL PRESENT: COUNCIL ABSENT: HARRISON, KNIGHT, LEMBI, O'MAHONY, PAGLIARO NONE MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 2, 1993 were unanimously approved on motion of Councilwoman O'Mahony, seconded by Councilman Pagliaro. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL FOR HILLSIDE AREA CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR ADDITION TO 1549 ALTURAS DRIVE - DENIED City Planner reviewed her memo of August 26, 1993 which recommended council hold a public hearing and take action. The applicant, Wei-Ying Wang, is requesting a hillside area construction permit to extend the first floor to the rear 574 SF and add a second floor of 1406 SF to the existing 2153 SF house. The Planning Commission denied the request at its Jlly 12 meeting noting the proposal doubles the size of the house, some views would be blocked from neighboring properties and a redesign that is more compatible with views is possible. She acknowledged one letter received after preparation of the staff report. Mayor Harrison opened the public hearing. David Byers, attorney representing the owner, said the proposal meets zoning code; as a land use attorney he questions using zoning code to protect views; he did not feel they were entirely obstructing views; he showed artist rendering of street and photographs confirming drawing which showed proposed remodeled site; also showed photos with proposed addition superimposed on photos taken from houses to the rear on Los Montes; houses on Los Montes are much higher elevation and look over the addition; he did not think the addition would obstruct distant views; read Housing Element which said council would provide incentives to upgrade, to allow flexibility, provide affordable housing; applicant is trying to provide housing for her new husband and her mother who will live with them. Council questioned locations of photos; noted the picture taken from one Los Montes property was not from lower family room which has a magnificent view and would be greatly impacted by addition. Ms. Wang, property owner, said she has lived there three years, enjoys the area and plans to stay; she will be married soon; her mother lives with her; with two families living in one house, they both need privacy; her mother likes to entertain her own friends; she did not want to harm her neighbors; she hoped for approval of her addition. / 23 Speaking in opposition: Frank Sulgit, 1560 Los Montes, gave council pictures he presented to Planning Commission which showed the proposed addition obstructs his southeast view; trees now obstruct much of his view but trees are not forever while the addition would be permanent; only view he has is from patio. Helaine Darling, 3100 Margarita; objected to addition because it is not compatible with neighborhood; the applicant's evidence is skewed; the addition would decrease value of neighboring homes; implored denial; she did not object to an addition, but only one that did not impact everyone else. Mrs. Cgmiski, Los Montes, said her lower level views would be affected; she would lose view from'three sides of her house; photo attorney showed was taken from street level which is higher. Steven Cheung, 1556 Los Montes, spoke on behalf of his father who strongly believes the project would seriously block the existing view from the downstairs family room; they purchased the property at a premium for the views. Audrey Dugger, 3101 Margarita, backs onto subject property; she is an outdoor person and views are from her yard; objected to an addition which would impact her views; she felt deep lots should not be allowed more development. Mayor Harrison asked the City Engineer to look at easement behind 3105 Margarita which is overgrown. Gerald Fiori, 1560 Los Altos, said the project would not affect his property but he thought it was so large that it should be considered a reconstruction, not an addition; it is out of character with neighborhood; he objected to huge houses being built in Burlingame. Attorney Byers rebutted; they took photos of 3010 Margarita today; he showed council; he thought they presented evidence that there would be no great obstruction of views and his clients are consistent with the zoning code development regulations. He asked Ms. Wang's mother to speak to council; she told council about the pending marriage; two families both need privacy. Councilman Pagliaro thought size of project was excessive for three peopte living there. Ms. Wang explained that the downstairs bedrooms would be for her mother, the upstairs area for her and husband. Mayor Harrison closed the public hearing. Councilwoman O'Mahony was shocked by loss of view from the Los Montes home at rear; she would uphold Planning Commission. Councilwoman Knight agreed; she appreciated need for more space, but view is greatly impacted at 1556 [,os Montes, and from neighbor who will loose canyon view; with the large rear yard, she felt the addition should be at back; she would support Planning Commission. Councilman Pagliaro said the presentation was excellent and the bulk is not as great as he thought, but he said the addition could be designed to move addition to back of lot; size is excessive, he would deny. Councilman Lembi had visited area twice and felt the same as col- leagues; he thought project could be redesigned, it appears to be 2.5 stories; instead it could be put in back of lot. Mayor Harrison had also visited the area today, he supported denial. Councilwoman O'Mahony moved to uphold the Planning Commission denial. Seconded by Councilman lrmbi, carried unanimously by roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL FOR SPECIAL PERMIT AND PARKING VARIANCE FOR JIFFY LTJBE AT 1501 EL CAMINO REAL - DENIED City Planner reviewed her memo of August 26 which recommended council hold a public hearing and take action. California Lubricants, Jiffy Lube, is proposing to build a 2960 SF quick oil change facility in now vacant corner of Adeline and El Camino Real. A special permit is needed as a condition of zoning because of the proximity to residential uses and the retail auto service use requires a special permit. Jiffy Lube proposal meets all code established gas station criteria except it is not located in an area with commercial on both sides of the street. The zoning also limits hours of operation which the applicant proposes to meet. Jiffy Lube also requires a parking variance for one space. Two of the required five parking spaces are located in the 20 foot setback from El Camino. This setback is required for future street widening or turning lanes; if the street were ever 24 widened, they would change the two parking spaces in the setback to one space parallel to El Camino; this would leave the business one space short, thus the parking variance request. l,etters in opposition were received after preparation of the staff report from Gregory Tancer, Sharon Rider and a petition signed by 53 residents of the area. Mayor Harrison opened the public hearing. David Whitgob, California Lubricants and Jiffy Lube, said they have system to lubricate and change oil in ten minutes with three people working simultaneously; a commissioner corlmented this is closest to what commission wants on site; the old gas station at the site had 300 cars per day, Jiffy Lube would have 55; open 7 days per week; no car repairs are made there; have a subterranean floor where workers work under vehicles; keep everything very clean and recycle all materials; customers do not leave their car so need minimum parking; have five employees, create career oppornrnity for young people; would bring revenues into city; no other use could have such a minimal impact. He introduced Kevin Cornell. Cornell said he grew up on Adeline, remembers busy gas station and he is familiar with area; propose a 2900 SF facility, only 1700 SF at grade; it's a small site and challenging to design; he presented an artist rendering of proposed project; noted residents on El Camino all exit onto El Camino as this facility would do; they will limit exits to right turn only, fortunate there is a stop light to assist exits; they called Caltrans about 20 foot easement, there are no plans to widen street so it is unlikely the easement and parking spaces on it would be lost; noted the parking variance is because of this easement; they are also required and willing to dedicate corner for pedestrian access; a parking study done in Palo Alto put their business in the lowest category; also willing to condition that no employee park in market lot or neighborhood. Council wondered how they could police parking; Cornell said many employees take public transit; noted there is a bus stop in front but away from driveway; also noted one parking space is required handicap parking. Mary Lien, resident, said she grew up on Balboa, familiar with area; she has used Jiffy Lube service and supported the applicant. Tom Notaro, 2848 Adeline and owner of gift shop in Adeline Center; presented a letter from Mamora Terrell in opposition; as businessman he supported new business but as a resident he did not want to see this business at this site; students wait for bus there, buses are double long; too much traffic at site; there are Jiffy Lubes in Millbrae and San Bruno, don't see need for one in our community; imagined traffic being blocked by cars exiting site; concerned there is no crossing guard for children. Sharon Rider, 1157 Cambridge, looks onto this site from her house; don't want it in neighborhood, it will cause congestion; she would rather see ice cream store; she walks children to school, hard to cross El Camino; noted it took longer than 10 minutes to change oil when she went to Jiffy Lube. Gregory Tancer, 1512 Highway Road, said applicant made a good presentation; he attended Planning Commission meeting and did not recall commissioner statement about this being best proposal for site; this is a residential area, he would like to see a park with grass and trees at the site; this is only business on this side of El Camino; did not approve. Applicants rebutted; confused when people say this is only business when site is in a small shopping center; they planned a pleasant and responsible business; regarding concern about children crossing El Camino, an ice cream store would cause more traffic and danger to children; zoning allows this business; they want to be part of the community and provide needed service; traffic is already there they will not create traffic; 70 percent of their other sites back onto residential, they are good neighbors; they make no noise or litter; project would fit best on site. Mayor closed the hearing. Councilman kmbi thought the applicants made an excellent presentation but he was not convinced; the site is surrounded by residential; concerned about students walking to and from school, parking complaints, exiting onto El Camino and delays on El Camino; concerned if people go around block they will impact Balboa and Ray Park area; there are traffic complaints in that area now, especially 25 weekends when park is in use; he would love to see this business on California Drive but not here. Councilwoman Knight was impressed with plans and presentation; Jiffy Lube is not the problem, the site is the problem; she liked the idea of a park on the site; was concerned about soil contamination and excavation. Councilwoman O'Mahony agreed, did not want to impact Balboa with more traffic; she agreed with Planning Commission. Councilman Pagliaro agreed, weekends are busiest time for this business, concerned about cars lining up for service, he moved to uphold the Planning Commis- sion denial. Seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. There was a recess from 9:25 p.m. to 9:34 p.m. and the meeting reconvened with all council members present. PUBLIC HEARING - SECOND READING - ORDINANCE 1489 - ESTABLISHING OFFICE OF FINANCE DIRECTOR/TREASURER City Attorney briefly reviewed his memo of July 28 which recommended council hold a public hearing and adopt the ordinance. In the 1991 election, voters approved making the City Treasurer an appointive position and combining the duties with the Finance Director. The action becomes effective on November 3, 1993 when City Treasurer Joe Harvey's term has expired. This ordinance combines the chapters that covered those two offices and retitles the position "Finance Direc- tor/Treasurer. " There are no changes or additions. In response to Councilwoman O'Mahony, City Manager explained there is a Deputy Treasurer and the Finance Director has assumed many of these duties already. Mayor Harrison opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman O'Mahony moved adoption of ORDINANCE 1489. Seconded by Councilman Pagliaro, carried unanimously by roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARING - SECOND READING - ORDINANCE 1490 - IMPLEMENTING INFOR- MAL BIDDING PROCEDURES City Manager reviewed the Finance Director's memo of September 1 and llulry 27 which recom- mended council adopt an ordinance allowing projects between $25,000 and $75,000 to be let by informal bidding procedures and all public projects over $75,000 to be let by formal bidding proce- dures. He responded to Councilwoman O'Mahony's questions concerning criteria and cost accounting and noted both the Finance Director and Public Works Director approve of procedure. Mayor Harrison opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed. Councilman Irmbi moved adoption of ORDINANCE 1490. Seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony, carried unanimously by roll call vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Harrison opened the floor to public comments and noted this is not the time for dialogue with council. Mary Lien expressed great concern about lack of a crossing guard at Bayswater and El Camino; this is a five way intersection with many children crossing El Camino for school; there is also a need for crossing guard at Howard and El Camino. In response to council question, City Manager said the police department will be surveying the school crossing for need now that school has started. Council asked that police investigate Bayswater and Howard need. Glenn Mendelson said council had postponed a vote on the Airport MOU until January L994 and he asked if there had been any headway on the noise issue. Council said there would be a report later. Mike Spinelli mentioned headlines in newspapers about merging of fire services and said it seemed to him that the decision has been made already without any public input; there are many questions 26 he could see; perhaps there should be a citizens committee to investigate the issue; concern about Hillsborough paying for fire services considering the problems Burlingame had collecting sewer fees from them. Council pointed out fire services were discussed several times by council but no decisions have been made; the agenda tonight has an item for hiring a consultant to bring recom- mendations and answer some of the questions council has asked; council was also concerned about news article and would not make a decision without public input. Bob Vasquez, property agent for 1501 El Camino, noted the difficulty of selling the site with the 20 foot setback and numerous conditions; tried to sell to grocery market owner for additional parking but they are not interested; he heard an interest in creating a park on the site and is willing to work with council or citizens to develop site for a park. David Dornlas, businessman, asked council for help with parking meter problems; thought it unfair that Burlingame Avenue merchants have free parking while side streets are metered; would be better to eliminate meters and go back to marking tires. Marilyn Short expressed concern about the Library renovation and suggested council hear from other architects more experienced in historic preservation; people are concerned about keeping our historic library building. REOUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP) - SHARED FIRE SERVICES STUDY City Manager reviewed his memo of August 26 which recommended council authorize a RFP for shared fire services with Hillsborough. Staff from both cities have met and are confident there is potential for mutual benefits. After proposals are received, this would come back to council for approval of any contract; it is anticipated costs would be shared equally with Hillsborough. He acknowledged there are many unanswered questions and any decision is months away. Council hoped staff would seek a consultant familiar with smaller cities; noted Hillsborough has greater land area but has no commercial; uncomfortable with press reports on the issue; want to go slowly, not compromise services; discussed ambulance service agreement with county. Councilman Pagliaro moved to proceed with the ttFP. Seconded by Councilman Irmbi, carried unanimously. SECOND READING - ORDINANCE 1488 - ESTABLISHING SEWER RATES FOR 1993-94 City Manager reviewed the Public Works memo of July 26 which recommended council adopt revised sewer rates. A public hearing was held at the last meeting after which this ordinance was introduced. EPA regulations require operation and maintenance cost be paid from the sewer rate. The proposed rates were based on the adopted 1993-94 budget and included a bond debt of $1,359,166 and capital improvement funds of $200,000. The bond debt increased substantially because payment on the COPs for the current expansion is due in 1993. Proposed rates show an increase of 7 to 10.7 percent. The ordinance provides the rates became effective September 1, 1993" Mayor Harrison asked if there were any public comments, there were none. Councilwoman O'Mahony moved adoption of ORDINANCE 1488. Seconded by Councilman kmbi, carried unanimously by roll call vote. Memo from the Irague of California Cities requested council designate a voting delegate for the conference in San Francisco and the General Business Meeting to be held Tuesday, October 19 at 10:30 a.m. Councilwoman Knight volunteered. DESIGNATE VOTING DELEGATE FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE 27 UNAUDITED YEAR END FINANCIAL SUMMARY 1992-93 City Manager reviewed the Finance Director's memo of August 20 which presented a brief summary of the major funds; in spite of state cuts and the recession, general fund revenues were one percent higher than prior year and fund balances increased; expenditures were over $500,000 below budget; he stressed we need to carefully monitor revenues and control expenditures. CONSENT CALENDAR Regarding "a" Councilman Pagliaro objected to the continuous requests from merchants for changrng meter times, one year they want l0 hour meters, next year they want one hour, then another year they want two hour meters. Regarding "c" he asked for separate vote; he did not agree with the broad phrasing; there was discussion of the wording of ordinance; Park Director reviewed reason for presenting ordinance was complaints about people bringing large pet snakes to the park; council agreed some people are very frightened of snakes. City Manager answered a question on "e," deferred compensation contract; in response to Councilwoman Knight, Park Director had clarified "b" tree pruning penalties and definition of pruning and removal' a INTRODU ON OF ORDINAN E I49I - CHANGING METERS FROM 10 OITR TO 2 b HOUR TIME I-IMIT ON HOWARD BE HIGHLAND AND HATCH I-ANE Public Works memo of August 20 recommended council introduce nn sldinance changing the meters from 10 hour to 2 hour on the north side of Howard between Highland and Hatch Lane. The Traffic Commission has reviewed and approved the plan; costs would be about $600 and can be charged to the Parking Account. Park Director's memo of August 30 recommended council adopt an ordinance to clariff four sections of the original urban reforestation ordinance; (l) define removal; (2) define pruning: (3) applies only to single family homes; and (4) some cases where there are sufficient number of trees on a property, replacement is not warranted. Removed. RESOLUTION 62-93 - AI]THORIZING MUTUAL AID AG FOR WATER c d EMERGENCIES Public Works' memo of August 10 recommended council authorize an agreement for mutual aid with other Bay Area Water Agencies during times of emergency. RESOLUTION 63.93 - AUTHORIZING REVISED DEF COMPENSATIONe CONTRACT Finance Director's memo of August 16 recommended council (1) approve an revised agreement with Great Western Bank for administration of our deferred compensation plan and (2) approve amendments to the city's plan document. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1492 - CLARIFYING URBAN REFORESTATION AND TREE PROTECTION ORDINANCE 2B f RESOLUTION 64-93 - ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF BUS DEPOT RENOVATION - cP 9027 Public Works' memo of August 18 recommended council accept completion of the bus depot renovation at 1080 Howard made by Marshall Construction in the amount of $92,183. RESOLUTION 65-93 - ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF 1992-93 SIDEWALK REPAIRS - CP 9115 B Public Works memo of September 1 recommended council accept completion of the 1992-93 sidewalk repairs made by Floyd Construction in the amount of $234,871.45. RESOLUTION 66-93 - AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT 5 TO C/CAG JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT C/CAG letter of August 20 requested approval of Amendment 5 to the C/CAG agreement to remove references to the fiscal year. i. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL - CITY CLERK City Manager recommended council authorize $350 from community promotion budget for airfare to New York. The City Clerk's memo of August 31 explained she had been invited to meet with the board of directors of the International Institute of Municipal Clerls (IIMC) to present a bid on holding its 1998 annual conference in the City of Burlingame. Our Hyatt Hotel and Convention Bureau will also be represented at this meeting in New York. DENIAL OF CLAIMS: (1) CALTRANS GEAZOR): (2) MARC WAGNER: (3) KIERAN O'SULLIVAN: (4) DOROTHY SMIRLE City Attorney's memos recommended council deny these claims for (1) injuries from a motorcycle accident; (2) tall into manhole; (3) towing; and (4) a tree branch falling on a car. RENEWAL OF AMUSEMENT PERMIT FOR CASA NOSTRA RISTORANTE. 327 LORTON City Attorney's memo of August 27 recommended council renew the amusement permit which council granted a couple months ago and place it on the annual review list. At the time it was granted, council asked for review in 90 days because of concerns about parking and traffic; police report no problems. TENTATIVE CONDOMINIUM MAP AND TENTATIVE AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR 550 EL CAMINO REAL (}6 h j k. I Public Works memo recommended council concur with Planning Commission and approve WARRANTS AND PAYROLL Finance Director recommended approval of Warrants 27906 - 28405, duly audited, in the amount of $971 ,207.95 and Payroll Checks 58057 - 59300 for the month of July 1993 in the amount of $1,848, 258.94. m 29 n.ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR STORING SHOPPING CARTS ON PALOMA SIDE OF MARKET AT 1236 BROADWAY Public Works memo of September 2 recommended council grant this permit subject to condition that a cart rack be placed to contain the carts and that the carts and rack be removed at the end of each business day. o. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR WOOD FENCE AT 760 ACACIA AVENUE Public Works memo of August 20 recommended council grant this permit Councilman lcmbi moved approval of the Consent Calendar, excepting item "c. " Seconded by Councilwoman O'Mahony and carried unanimously. REMOVED CONSENT ITEM c INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1493 - LIMITING ANIMALS IN CITY PARKS Park Director's memo of August 3L recommended council introduce an ordinance to limit animals in parks to dogs on leash. This ordinance is in response to exotic animals being brought to the park, specifically a python snake. Councilman trmbi moved to introduce ORDINANCE 1493. Seconded by Councilwoman Knight and carried 4-1 on roll call vote, Councilman Pagliaro voting no. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Airport: Councilwoman O'Mahony reported on airport noise monitoring which showed noise had been reduced considerably since January 1993 as compared to previous years, except for July and August, when we had weather inversions which increased noise levels. Runup noise was reduced 30 percent since 1992. She noted Supervisor Griffin's letter to the FAA about air pollution controls and said the C/CAG subcommittee is working with the airport on congestion management. Irgislation: Councilwoman Knight reported on SB 1234, the government finance bill, which is on hold this year, it may come back next year. Convention Bureau: Councilman kmbi said he had enjoyed working on the Convention Bureau and Mayor Harrison has been his alternate; since he is retiring from council and because of business constraints, he nominated Mayor Harrison as Convention & Visitors Bureau representative. Council concurred. There will be no alternate at this time. Emergency Services Plan: Councilwoman O'Mahony suggested a couple changes in document OLD BUSINESS Burlingame Avenue: Councilman Pagliaro asked staff to bring council information on replacing the light standards on that street. Councilman Pagliaro asked about the car dealer sign he had inquired about several months ago, staff said the car dealer is required to apply for an amended permit by October 1.. 30 NEW BUSINESS Mayor Harrison set a public hearing for an appeal at 1600 Westmoor for the September 20 meeting. Councilman kmbi reported some graffiti; staff said it was probably gone by now, usually removed within one week. RESOLUTION 67-93 - REOUESTING APPOINTMENT OF A SAN MATEO COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT COMMISSION Councilman Pagliaro acknowledged the leffer from Coalition of Airport Neighbors (CAN) requesting council adopt a resolution requesting appointment of a San Mateo County representative to the airport commission; he fully supported the idea but questioned the wording of the sample resolu- tion - it would take a change of that city's charter for such an appoinunent; he suggested writing a letter to the Mayor of San Francisco requesting whatever legislation necessary to accomplish such an appointment. Councilwoman O'Mahony moved to adopt the resolution with a change in wording and a cover letter from the Mayor. Seconded by Councilwoman Knight, carried unanimously. Subway Sandwich Shop: Councilman Pagliaro asked about shop he received letter about; staff explained the previous shop was a food establishment, a sandwich shop would be allowed. Neighborhood Watch: Councilwoman Knight suggested people who participate in Neighborhood Watch programs be rewarded with a tax credit. AYSO booklet: Councilwoman Knight said she was told about a campaign ad which contained the city seal in the AYSO book; she wondered about the propriety of using the clty seal in campaigns; she asked the City Attorney who said there was no regulation against it. Councilwoman O'Mahony said she had supported an AYSO team for many years and she placed an ad using her city business card; the ad said nothing about running for office. Mayor Harrison said he also had used his business card to congratulate children and parents. Councilman I*mbi said he had also done so in the past, it was not a campaign ad; he had heard the same complaint from the szrme group before. Shinnyo En: Mayor Harrison acknowledged a program instinrted by the Shinnyo En temple to reward good citizens with a special t-shirt. SAMCEDA: Mayor Harrison asked staff write the state regarding our Chamber's role in promoting relocation of business into Burlingame; he had seen a report that Samceda does all county business relocation promotion. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Commission Minutes: Broadway BID, July 13; Civil Service, June 8; Senior, August 19; Park and Recreation, August 19; Traffic, Safety and Parking, August 12; Beautification, August 5; Planning, August 9 and 23, 1993. Department Reports: Treasurer's Report, July 31; Police Report, July 1993. Irtters from Pacific Cable TV regarding new regulations and rates. lrtter from Glenn Mendelson regarding hospital. a. b c d 3 e ktters from Marilyn Short, Marcia Gedanken and Arthur Anderson regarding proposed library renovation. Irtter from CAN (discussed earlier). Irtter from Patricia Gray regarding overnight parking, particularly Adeline. Council discussed night parking and street sweeping; staff noted we would need to place signs regarding street sweeping in certain areas; council suggested notices on water bills about street sweeping and overnight parking permits but did not favor signage; Mike Spinelli suggested sweeping street during day in residential as more cars are off the street. lrtter from the Dreilings thanking council for proclamations they took to former Soviet Union and presenting letters and a medal from their Russian hosts. Proclamations: Designating Labor Day "Try American Dty;" and proclaiming September 25 "Building a Drug Free Future Day." Letter from Steve Trent, Hyatt Regency manager, requesting Beautification Commission look into beautifying the bayfront walks. Mayor will be meeting with Trent next week. Irtter from Richard Ehikian, owner of 264 Hatch [-ane, regarding use of property after seismic retrofitting. City Planner reviewed that city code prohibits location of a business entrance on a street less than 25 feet wide. f. (,E' h. I k. I futter from Franklin Agardy thanking Councilman Pagliaro for proposing outdoor dining on city sidewalks. m. ktter from Jenny Bianchi regarding parking lot N. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - GHIOTTI VS BURLINGAME City Attorney said unless council had questions about the proposed settlement, it does not need to hold the closed session listed on agenda. Council approved a settlement of $65,000 in the Ghiotti vs Burlingame suit. ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM J. BRITTON. JANE BOYLE AND HELENE B. GREENBERG Mayor Harrison noted with regret the passing of several prominent citizens, William Britton, a local realtor, Jane Boyle, a friend of Councilwoman O'Mahony and the Police Chief's mother-in-law Helene Greenberg. Council observed a moment of silence in their memories and then adjourned the Judith A. Malfatti City Clerk meeting at 11:15 p.m j.