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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1993.09.2032 BI.JRLINGAME, CALTFORNIA September 20,1993 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 at7:31p.m. by Mayor Harrison. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG lrd by the 1993 Citizen of the Year, Councilman Don kmbi. ROLL CALL COUNCIL PRESENT: COUNCIL ABSENT: HARRISON, KNIGHT, LEMBI, O'MAHONY, PAGLIARO NONE MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 8, 1993 were unanimously approved after a change under Consent Calendar discussion by Councilman Pagliaro to show he disagreed with the broad phrasing of the animal ordinance. Councilwoman Knight changed the same paragraph to show she had spoken to the Park Director about penalties for persons cutting one-third of tree and then later another third of same tree. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL FOR LOT COVERAGE AND REAR SETBACK VARIANCE AT 1600 WESTMOOR ROAD - RESOLUTION 68-93 APPROVING SAME City Planner reviewed her memo of September 14,1993 which recommended council hold a public hearing and take action. The applicant, Martin Lieberman is requesting a rear setback and a lot coverage variance in order to add a one story 10 by 16 foot office area to the master bedroom; the house presently has three bedrooms, this addition would increase the number to four. The new addition would have a 10 foot rear setback where 15 is required. The lot coverage presently is 39.8 percent; the addition would increase it to 43 percent (lot coverage allowed is 40 percent). The Planning Commission denied this request on August 9. Councilwoman O'Mahony asked to whom the easement belonged; staff replied it is the city's right-of-way for street purposes. Mayor Harrison opened the public hearing. Martin Lieberman, applicant, said he intends to use the addition as an office area or den; there is a 2 foot easement on each side of lot which is not included in the lot coverage figures the city calculated; he has cared for this easement for 20 years and felt he should be allowed to use it in figuring lot coverage; using the easement property, the lot coverage with addition is only 37 percent; none of his neighbors object; he thanked council for visiting the site. Councilwoman Knight asked if he anticipated adding a second story to his home; he said no; she wondered if council could add a condition for no second story being allowed; staff noted council could add a condition but with the FAR rules a second story would be limited at the site. Councilman Pagliaro confirmed that Lieberman said he would not add a second story. Mayor Harrison closed the public hearing. 33 Councilwoman O'Mahony said she would not want to put second story restrictions on the deed, FAR rules cover second stories; she visited site, applicant had lived there a long time and cares for site; she could approve. Councilwoman Knight said she understood why the commission voted as it did but if the easement is added to lot dimensions, the lot coverage is only 37 percent; the neighbors all support the application; addition would be shielded from view; she moved to reverse the Ptanning Commission and approve the project with condition in staff report by adoption of RESOLUTION 68-93. Councilwoman O'Mahony seconded the motion which carried unanimously by roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARING - SECOND READING - ORDINANCE 1491 - ESTABLISHING TWO HOUR METERS ON HOWARD AVENUE FROM HATCH LANE TO HIGHLAND AVENUE Public Works Director reviewed his memo of August 20 which recommended council hold a public hearing and take action on this ordinance changing the parking 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; they also reviewed a request to change parking lot N to metered lot and to have free parking on Howard which they rejected. Mayor Harrison opened the public hearing. There were no cofirments and the hearing was closed. Councilman Pagliaro mentioned his concern with constant requests from merchants to change meters at a cost to taxpayers; he felt next time they should be required to pay cost of change; he then moved adoption of ORDINANCE 1491. Seconded by Councilman kmbi. Councilwoman Knight understood concerns but noted that business and circumstances change. Councilman Pagliaro recalled this area was changed to 10 hour meters to keep people from parking in residential area because of nearby bus station. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARING - SECOND READING - ORDINANCE 1492 - CLARIFYING URBAN REFORESTATION AND TREE PROTECTION ORDINANCE City Manager briefly reviewed the Park Director's memo of August 30 which recommended council hold a public hearing and adopt the ordinance to clarify four sections of the original urban reforestation ordinance; (1) define removal; (2) define pruning; (3) application to single family homes; and (4) where there are sufficient trees on a property, replacement is not warranted. Mayor Harrison opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed. Councilwoman O'Mahony moved adoption of ORDINANCE 1492. Seconded by Councilman kmbi, carried unanimously by roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARING - SECOND READING - ORDINANCE 1493 - LIMITING ANIMALS IN CITY PARKS City Attorney reviewed his memo of September 10 and the Park Director's memo of August 31 recommended council introduce an ordinance to limit animals in parks to dogs on leash. At the last meeting there was some concern about the general language of the proposed ordinance; he had prepared alternative language to specifically prohibit "exotic animals" of any size as listed in $9.08.050 of the city code. Mayor Harrison opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed Councilwoman Knight had some questions about exotic cats which are all banned; Councilman 34 Pagliaro said any dealer who sold snakes would tell you to keep them out of public; he noted with change in language he could support the ordinance. Councilman Lembi moved adoption of ORDINANCE 1493. Seconded by Councilwoman Knight, carried unanimously by ro11 call vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS Karen Key, Chamber of Commerce, told about successful Community Picnic event held this past Sunday at Washington Park; she appreciated the support of the city staff and the council. She told about plans for the 100th anniversary of the Burlingame Train Station in October 1994 and showed an aerial photo of the station. She then announced she would be retiring from the Chamber; she said city staff and council have been great; she was proud of the chamber's accomplishments during her tenure. On behalf of council, Mayor Harrison thanked Karen for her time and efforts, she had done a fine job. Council gave her a standing ovation. Eric Janssen, PG&E, introduced himself as new representative; his specialty is energy efficiency and he would like to work with all city departments. Councilman kmbi asked him to get in touch with Bob Peterson, business manager of the Burlingame School District, regarding energy reviews. REDUCTION PROGRAM Police Chief reviewed his memo of September 3 which recommended council authorize a resolution in support of a county-wide vehicle theft reduction program and approve the appointment by the County Board of Supervisors of a County Vehicle Theft Committee. State law recently passed allows counties to impose a one dollar fee on vehicle registrations through January l, 1996. The funds are for innovative vehicle theft programs. The fee will be imposed on all vehicles in the county and would raise an estimated $650,000 county wide. Councilwoman O'Mahony asked if this will be going to all cities; Councilwoman Knight clarified the city is not instituting this fee, State legislation and the County will do so. Councilman Icmbi moved approval of RESOLUTION 69-93. Seconded by Councilman Pagliaro, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONER TERM EXPIRATIONS Mayor Harrison acknowledged the City Manager's memo of September 1 which recommended council set November 29 as the deadline for applications to positions expiring on the Park and Recreation, the Beautification, the Traffic, and Civil Service Commissions and the TSM Committee. Councilwoman Knight noted there are three positions which have been held for over three terms; she asked about term limitations and whether to ask these people to reapply. Council discussed and noted there is no official term limit at this time. Council concurred on the November 29 deadline. CONSENT CALENDAR Regarding "a" Councilwoman Knight had concern that the school be notified of street work because of heavy school traffic; she said she would abstainfrom vote onclaim item "d-1." RESOLUTION 70-93 - AWARDING CONTRACT FOR BUS ROUTE REHABILITATION OF TROUSDALE DRIVE - CP 9210 Public Works memo of September 14 recommended council award the contract to Pavex Construction of San Jose for their low bid of $209,292. This project is for asphalt concrete a 35 c digout/repair and a two inch overlay along Trousdale Drive between El Camino and Martinez. Under agreement with the County, they will pay 213 of the project and the city will pay 1/3. b. FINAL CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR SIX UNITS AT 113 ANITA ROAD Public Works memo of September 14 recommended council final condo map; construction and all conditions of the map have been completed. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO COMBINE FOUR LOTS INTO ONE AT 30 INGOLD AND 1701 ROLLINS ROAD Public Works memo of September 14 recommended council concur with Planning Commis- sion and approve this lot combination with condition that all curb, gutter and sidewalk be repairs to satisfaction of city engineer. DENIAL OF CLAIMS: (1) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH GEAZOR): (2) VERNON DENNIS City Attorney's memos of September 11 and 7 recommended council deny these claims for (1) the Beazor motorcycle accident and (2) for loss of car keys during arrest. e. WARRANTS AND PAYROLL Finance Director recommended approval of Warrants 28406 - 28916, duly audited, in the amount of $1,023,273.13 and Payroll Checks 59301 - 60082 for the month of August 1993 in the amount of $1,247,299.38. Councilman Lrmbi moved approval of the Consent Calendar, with Councilwoman Ifuight abstaining from vote on item "d-l.u Seconded by Councilman Pagliaro and carried unanimously. Criminal Justice, kgislative Committee, TSM, Hospital and Airport: Councilwoman Knight reported on trgislative Breakfast coming up November 13; reported on the three Brown Act amendments which have been combined; SB 689, teen drinking law which law enforcement is not supporting. She met with Peninsula Hospital director and gave a report on the hospital property to the City Clerk to copy for council members. She complimented the Mayor on his letter to Mayor Jordan requesting appointment of San Mateo County representative to Airport Commission and said she had sent a copy to Millbrae and San Mateo; she asked Councilwoman O'Mahony to share it with Roundtable members. Emergency Services, Train Station Centennial: Councilwoman O'Mahony reported on adoption of resolution making San Mateo operational area Emergency Services Organization the official agency for county; discussed legislation funding emergency service. She asked if the area where the old radio shack was located could be used for a staging area for trains during the centennial weekend. ABAG: Councilman Pagliaro reviewed adoption of a resolution supporting the sales tax extension on the November ballot but with a change from the money being used strictly for law enforcement to money being used for public safety. d. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS 36 a b. OLD BUSINESS Broadway Offramp: Mayor Harrison noted a letter from the Beautification Commission asking direction about beautifying the off-ramp area at Broadway. Mayor said he was just asking the commission to come up with suggestions, he had suggested using about $10,000 from hotel tax. NEW BUSINESS Councilwoman Knight called up for council review the project and parking variance ^t 32L California Drive. Hearing was set for October 4, 1993. She asked if the amusement permit could be heard at the same time. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Commission Minutes: Library Board, August 17; Beautification, September 2; Planning, September 13; Civil Service, August 10, 1993. Department Reports: Treasurer's Report, August 31, 1993; Police Report, August 1993; Building Report, August 1993. ktter from Ruthellen Rosenberger regarding parking on Dufferin. Report from Police regarding traffic at Floribunda/Ansel intersection. Proclamations: Lions White Cane Days, October 1-2; Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9; Pollution Prevention Week, October 4-10, 1993. ktter from Carol Schick regarding her elderly mother, a smoker living at Care West, who is not allowed to smoke under city law. Mayor noted Mrs. Schick will be sending more information or appearing before council at a later date. I-etter from John Sherratt regarding possible merger of Burlingame and Hillsborough Fire. ktter from Ruth Jacobs regarding city and schools sharing cost of improving Franklin School fields, and her opinion on merging fire departments. Councilman kmbi expressed his appreciation to the Burlingame Lions Club for naming him the L993 Cirizen of the Year. c. d. e. f. (} h. CITIZENS OF YEAR City Selection Committee: Mayor Harrison had a leffer from Jane Baker, council member of San Mateo, asking reappointment to the MTC. He noted that although she is retiring from the council in November, she could still be a representative on MTC. Council concurred with her reappointment. 7-z ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF JOHN ZIRELLI AND MIKE MCGETTIGAN Mayor Harrison noted with regret the passing of two prominent citizens, John Zirelli, formerly of BFI and founder of the San Mateo Scavenger Company, and Mike McGettigan, friend of Council- woman O'Mahony. Council observed a moment of silence in their memories and then adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m. Judith A. City Clerk