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BURLINGA}4E, CALIFORNIA
October 15, L979
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the
above date in the City Ha11 Council Chambers. Meeting was calledto order at 8:06 P.M. by Mayor Amstrup at conclusj-on of executive
session beginning at 7:30 P.M. to interview cable TV consultants.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Alfred J. Palmer, Police Chief.
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS
COUNCIL I4EMBERS
MINUTES
The minutes of the
meeting of October
PRESENT : AMSTRUP , BARTON , CROSBY , MANGINI , I4ARTIN
ABSENT: NONE
study meeting of September 26 and the regular1, L979 were approved and adopted.
POLICE STATION COMMITTEE
Mayor Amstrup acknowledged receipt of official detailed and documentedreport of this committee from its chairman, James Fehlhaber. He
thanked Mr. Fehlhaber for taking over chairmanship of this committeeduring a transition and for his efficient leadershio. He also praised
committee members for hard. work and dedication, and those in audiencewere recognized.
At suggestion of Councilman Crosby council members agreed to discuss
recoflImendations of reoort at the next Council study meeting. Mayor
Amstrup invited committee members to attend,
ENTERTAINI\IIENT PERMIT - JJ7 , INC. , DBA JOHN I S PI,ACE 348 LORTON AVENUE
Mayor Amstrup acknowledged receipt of Fire Department report dated
October 3 | 1979 from Chief Fire Inspector, attaching first and secondnotices of violatj-on, and inspection report dated 7/25/79. ChiefFire Inspectorrs report indicated present satisfactory compliancewith Fire Department regulations.
Original Police report of 7/26/79 was resubmitted to Council.
Councilman Crosby moved that entertainment permit be granted fora period of six months, hours from B:00 12:00 P.M. on Sunday for
Country and Western music, no restrictions on danci.ng, organ music
every two weeks. Second by Councilman l{angini.
There followed discussion of time limitations in evening. Final
motion was amended by maker, amendment accepted by second, togranting permit for a period of three months, with review at end
of that time. Carried on unanimous ro11 call vote.
APPLTCATION FOR AUCTION PERMIT
1. c. B. CHARLES GALLERTES, rNC. AT HYATT HOUSE, OCTOBER 22,23,24,
t979
City Clerkrs memo of October 11, 1979 reported that this Company
had successfully held an auction in Burlingame on October 1-6,J-7, and
18, 1978 with no unfavorable reports to Clerkrs Department or the
Police Department. Catalog for current auction was transmitted to
City Council.
There was no discussion or objections to this auction.
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Counci-lman Mangini moved this
by Councilman Crosby, carried
auction permit be
on unanimous vote.
granted, second
CORRESPONDENCE
1. BURLINGAME SENIOR CTTIZEN ORGANIZATION
Letter of October L,1979 Lo Mayor Amstrup from Burlingame SeniorCitizens Organization pointed out recent incident of robbery and
assault against a senior citj-zen in Burlingrame, noted it was only
one of rnany recent incidents, and asked for action on the part of
the City, particularly with respect to happenings in Washington
Park. Letter attached 8 pages of signatures from senior citizens.
Memo of October 9, 1979 from Chief oftabulation of all incidents connected
totaling only eight, and showing lackof crime. Police Chief also outlined
Washington Park.
Police attached a one year
with senior citizens,
of pattern or concentrationPolice program within
Mayor Amstrup noted that local problem was being handled by Police,
but recommended that Council consider participating with otherlocalities on a County-wide scale in prevention of crime. Council
concurred, with Councilman Mangini suggesting cities be encouraged
to participate in CAPTURE.
2. ROBERT H. BROWN AND THOMAS G. TIMBEF.LAKE RE DECLARATION OF
RESTRICTIOI{S MILLSDALE AND EAST MILLSDAI,E INDUSTRIAL PARKS
Let-tar of 10/2/79 from Robert H. Brown and Thomas G. Timberlake,
1601 Bayshore Highway, reminded Council that deed restrictionsfor Mi11sda1e and East Mitlsdale Industrial Parks will begj-n to
expire on December L, L979. Most restrictions have now been in-
cluded in the Burlingame zoning code with the exception of the 10'
side yarcl requirement and the prohibition of exterior walls of sheet
or corrugated iron or steel, asbestos, or similar material. Mr.
Brown and Mr. Timberlake asked that these rec{uirements be added to
the zoninq code.
Council discussed, and concurred that staff should investigate and
report to both Planning Commission and Council.
3. CITY ATTORNEY: BURLINGAME AVENUE OFF-STREET PARKING DISTRICT
City Attorney's memo of
Counsel James T. Mortonin this district.
October 10, L979
on modifications
transmitted report of bond
to the building restrictions
City Attorney stated that the essence of the report is that the
existing Burlingame Avenue Off Street Parking District does not place
any restriction on the City's ability to modify any of the current
zoning relatj-ve to parking and credits ruithin the area because people
who have contributed to the district have received and will continue
to receive benefits in line with their contributions. He added he
will send this report to the Planning Comm.ission and to Traffic,
Safety and Parking Comrnission.
Council discussed briefly, and asked that both staff and commissions
investigate changes which could be made to alleviate parking problem
and report to Council as soon as possible, possibly with draft
ordinance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. ENCROACHMENT PERMITS: 1310 COLUIIIBUS AVENUE, 1356 VAIICOUVER AVEI$UE
By memos of October 9 and October 10, L979 respectively Director of
Public Works requested approval of these encroachment permits. Permit
for 1310 Columbus is for encroachment into easement for fencing, andpermit for 1355 Vancouver is for construction of roof leader and yagd
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drainage pipe in the a11ey at rear of this lot.
2. LIABILITY CLAI}4S : CLARK C. BAKER AND ED}IA DAVIS
By rnernos of September 27 and October 4, 1979 respectively, CityAttorney recommended denial of these claims.
3. RESOLUTIONS
PESOLUTTON }IO. 75-79 - I'ENCOURAGTNG TI{E CO}ITINUED DEVELOPMENT
OF REGIONAL PLANNI}IG DISTRICTS. ''
R.ESOLUTTON NO. 76.79 - ''AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
WITH IR.O}ISIDE & ASSOCIATES FOR PREPARATION OF HOUSING
ELE}'IENT. 'I
RESOLUTION NO. 77-79 - "ENDORStrNG ROOF RAT ABATEIUENT
CoMMUNITY SERVICES, Iltre. "
d. "AUTHORTZING EXECUTION OF LEASE T.'{ITH BURLI}IGA}{E LIONS
CLUB OF APIERTCAN LEGION HALL. "
Council diseussed at some length and then deferred con-sideration of this agreement to November study meetingso that City Attorney could confer with Lions group andreport to Council on inclusion of Lermination clausegiving City right to terminate lease if necessary andinclusion in lease of language which would enable Cityto have some control over rental rates. This item was
removed from consent calendar.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 78-79 - ''AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
tr.IrTH TORREY & TORREY, INC. FOP. PP,EPARATIOI\ OF I{ATERFRONT
ELEMFNT OF TFIE BURLINGAME GENERAL PLA}I, A SPECIFTC AR.EA
PLAN, AND AN A}4ENDED BAYFRO}IT SECTIOIV OF THE CIRCULATION
ELE}4E}trT. "
Councilman l{artin moved approval of consent calendar
excluding resolution on Lions CIub 1ease, second by Councilwoman
Barton, carried on unanimous ro11 call vote.
ORDINANCES SECO}TD READING - HEA.F.ING
1. ORDINA}ICE NO. 1159 ''AUTIIORIZI}TG IIANDICAPPED ZONES.I'
City Attorney explained provisions of this ordinance for benefit
of audience.
Mayor Amstrup opened public hearing. There was no comment andpublic hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 1159 passed its second reading and rrras adopted
on mot ono cl-Mangini, second by Councilman Crosby,
carried on unanimous ro11 call vote.
2. OB.DII{A}ICE }]O. 1160 I'ESTABLISHING STOP SIGI$S AT FPOI{TERA V]AY
AND SEBASTIAN DRIVB FRO}{ ALI DIREICTIO}TS II
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Mayor Arnstrup opened public hearing on this ordinance, There
was no cornment and public hearing was declared closed.
ORDIIIANCE lIO. 1160 passed its second reading and was adopted
on rnffi Crosby, second by Councilman l{artin,
carried on unanimous ro11 call vote.
APPROVALS
WARR}.NTS
I{arrant Nos. 3098 through 3347, duly audited, in the amount of
$814,251.59 v.rere approved for payment on motion of Councilrnan Mangini.
second by Councilman Martin, carried on unanimous vote.
PAYROLL
Payroll for September t L979, ChecP, Nos. 13054 through 13945, total
amount of $362,774.87 approved for oayment on Motj-on of Councilman
Mangini, second by Councilm.an llartin, carried on unanimous vote.
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UN]FIIIISHED BUS INESS
I- COI4I4ISSIONERS TERMS
Council had received. memo of October ll , 1979 from Mayor Amstrup onthis subject $7ith questions relative to the mechanics of the two-term Commission 1imit. Questions included:
1. What is exact definition of a "term"?
2 r.vi f 1 two terms apply regardless of the fact that some
three years, some four years?
5. Apprenticeship for Planning Cornmission?
Mayor Amstrup requested resolution of these guestions.
Councilwoman Barton, referring to newspaper publicity on this
"sudden decision" noted many occasions where she had voted against
more than two terms. Her suggestj-ons on procedures included: When
two terms have been served, ex-commissioner may wait for one year
and then apply for another commission. Absence of three or more
times from commission meetings should warrant replacement. No need
for apprenticeship on Planning Commission - commissioner can learn
how commission works in six months.
Councilman Mangini stated he disapproved of the term limitation,particularly since it had been done without notification. He
suggested consideration at a study meeting with proposed ordinance
and public hearing to foIIow.
Councilman Martin also objected to publicity on Councilrs "sudden"action. He noted his introduction three years ago of an ordinancelimiting comrnission terms, and his subsequent vote against any re-
appointment or more than two terms. He approveal eligibility for
reappointment to a commission after ex-commissioner had been off
one year, and suggested that ordinances on commissions be reworked
for series of reasons. At that time terms could be made uniformat 4 years. He considered that if a commissioner had served one
three-year term and one four-year termf he had served two terms. He
disapproved " apprenticeship " to Planning Commission, consi-dering that
rnain attribute for commissioner should be abifity to make decisions
based on common sense. He explored his personal feelings regarding
the newspaper publicity, approved consideration of removal of com-
missioners for unexcused absences, but noted inherent difficul-ties
in "removing" commissj-oners.
Councilman Crosby also objected to media coverage, in particular,
reference to the "poIitical" aspect of commission appointments. He
based his approval for limitation of terms on the fact that in thepast it was difficult to get people to serve on commissions, but
now many people are eager to serve.
Mayor Amstrup reaffirmed his goal of outlining the mechanics of the
term limitationi noted that the term used in the media of "suddenaction" referred. to the fact that the commission limitation was not
an agenda matter and people involved had no notice of it.
Subsequent lengthy discussion
procedures:
by Council developed the following
t. Itro commissioner shall serve more than two consecutive terms on
the same commission.
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2. At end of his two
commission; and after
mission.
terms, ex-commissioner may
an absence of one year, to apply to anotherhis former com-
Should continued absence from meetings be a considerationfor removal?
3 Is it a partial term when someone has served one three-year term and one four-year term?
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3. Number of years in a term shal1 be those set out in the City
ordinances.
4. Appointments to
three months early
duties.
planning commission can be made
so that future commissioners may
as much as
research
5. Too many unexcused absences
by chairman or mayor initially,
for a commissionerwith removal if no
could be handled
i-mprovement.
6. Commissioner who is appointed to an unexpired
two terms in addition if the unexpired portion is
term.
term
less
can serve
than one-half
City Attorney reported he would draft resolution incorporating
decisions of Council on this subject.
MYRTLE ROAD BEAUTIFICATION
Councilwoman Barton noted the efforts of a young artist, a
Frenchr oD Myrtle Road toward beautifying his property and
gested letter of commendatj-on be sent. Council agreed and.
I{anager is to write Mr. French.
NEW BUSINESS
FENCE
Mr.
sug-
City
Councilman l{artin requested that staff check fence
and Carmelita that seems too high and a danger for
EI Camino.
AIRPORT LAND USE
Councilrnan }4.artin announced public meeting to be held
27 at CSM starting at 9:00 A.M. by the joint land use
airport study. He urged attendance.
at EI Camino
exiting onto
on October
board on
GILBRETH PUI{P STATION
Memo of October 11, 1979 from Director of Public lrlorks detailed
sewer emergency and necessity for installation of L t700 feet of
temporary pipe which will overrun the budget. Council agreed
situation \4rarranted this extra expense.
APPEAL F'RO}4 PLANNING
2720 I.{ARIPOSA DRIVE,
COMMISSION DECISION - MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL,
ADRIANA LONZARICH AND JTINE WISECARVER.
Council acknowl-edged receipt
1979 from proponents. Mayor
meeting of November 5, 1979.
appeal letter of October 15,
set hearing for Council
of this
Amstrup
BEAUTIFICATION COMMISS ION
Mayor Amstrup appointed Mrs. Mildred
unexpired term on this commission, to
beautif ication commission.
Disco, presently serving an
her first ful1 term on the
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
1. Letter of September 28, 1979 from Seventeenth District I I
california PTA urging passage of citlz ordinance to ban display
and sale of drug and narcotic paraphernalia. i-ncluding cigarette
papers, LO minors. Mayor Amstrup asked that such an ordinance
be- dravrn up, City Attorney stated he would research since legality
of this type of ordinance is being challenged.
2. Letter of September 2L, 1979 from Peninsula Water Agency regard-
ing renegotiation of lonq term resale water contracts between San
f'rincisco t^later Department and suburban water agencies, and asking
that rro rr€\rr contralts be entered into without consultation with
Peninsula l[ater Aqencv.ignation of elected officia
necrotia-tions involvincr poli
Also requested was des-
1 rvho r'rould be contact person for any
tical decisions. At recruest of Council-
4sl
nan
DOSJ.
I.'lartin Council aareed to supoort Peninsula- r*,ate:: Fqencv I s
ted l'layor Amstrup as contact person.t on ancl- desicrna
Mateo County Convention & Visitors Bureau Report, September,
3. Letter of September 27, 1979 from I{m. l.[cGowan Jt., 1401
Vancouver Avenue re height limits on Bayfront.
4. Letter of October 9, L979 from Vernon J. Richey, Deputy
District Director, State Dept. of Transportation re rescinding
freeway adoption on Route 92 between Route 1 and Route 280.
5. Police Department l4onthly Report, September, L979.
6. Treasurerrs Report, September 30, L979.
7. San
r979.
8. Fire Department Report, September, 1979,
FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. I{arqy Graham, representing Burlingame A,venue merchants, re-
quested and received Council permission to have pumpkin I'weight-
guessing" contest for Halloween and Thanksgiving in varying com-mercial locations.
He also received confirmation that City forces would install
Christmas decorations the week after Thanksgiving.
Mr. Graham reported he had checked with Recreation Director toinsure there would be no conflict with Art in the Park; and thedates of June 2L, 22, and 23 would be requested for sidewalk art
show.
Council had no objection.
I4r. Graham told Council a banner rnras being built to advertise thenerchantsr various activities and he r,rrould like permission to putit up two weeks before any major event. IIe was advised by City
I4anager that he must apply for permission each time.
Mr. Graham went on to request permission to video tape Council
meetings from time to time to test capabilities of new equipmenthe is rnarketing. He promised non-interference with m"eetings andthat the tape would not be shown without permission. Council hadno objection to equipment testing.
ADJOURNMENT
l4eet-ing regularly adjourned at 9t25 P.l1
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Evelyn H/Hj-7l-City Clerk
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