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A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above
date in the City Hall Council Chambers. Meeting was called to order
at 8:10 P,ll.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Jerome F. Coleman, City Attorney.
ROLL CALL
BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
September 5, 1978
AMSTRU P ,BARTON ,CROSBY ,MANG IN I ,MART IN
NONE
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
M INUTES
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 21 ,1978 were approved and
adopted with change of sentence, third line, Page 5 of draft minutes to
"eeirOing this resolution, library is not to charge per their schedule
except io groups which are in business for profit. "
COI'IMUNICATIONS - PUBLIC
Mr, Leyva introduced band members fr"om Mills High and Burl ingame-High who
went to Cuernavaca with Sister-City Association repnesentatives for a
competition under the leadership of Mr. Harry Spencer' director of.
Buri ingame High School band. The band played several short selections.
Mr. Leyva reported on success of the convention which had gained the ,l979
Internitionai Sister City convention for the City and asked for support
of Council and City in this endeavor.
0n behal f of Council and the City Mayor Crosby congratulated Mn' Leyva
and his committee for their success ' and thanked the young participants
in the pr-esentation. He directed City Manager to send letter to Mayor of
Cuernavaci acknowledging courtesies extended the Burlingame group.
I. AL LEYVA, PRESIDENT, BURLINGAME SISTER-CITY ASSOCIATION:
REPORT ON US/MEXICO SISTER-CITY CONFERENCE.
RECESS
After a 5-minute recess the meetjng reconvened.
2, BURLINGAME SCHOOL DISTRICT, JOHN WAPENSKY, PRINCIPAL' LINCOLN
SCHOOL: REQUEST TO RETAIN CROSSING GUARD AT EL CAMINO/ADELINE
I NT ERS ECT I ON
STAFF
I. CITY MANAGER:APPL]CATION FOR I976 STATE BOND ACT I4ONIES
Letter of August 24, 'l978 from Mr. Wapensky urged that Council retain
the school ciossing guard at EI Camino and Adeline. It was noted by
Council that this guird was schedu.l ed to remain, as well as severa.l
others. This would also satisfy concerns expressed in letter of September
5, .l978 from Ms. Elrae Bilsey, president, }{ashington School PTA' regarding
area students who will be attending Intermediate this year.
City Manager's memo of August 3l , l97B attached description of ['lashington
Pari< projects and Bayside Park proiect (driving range) per Council's
request at prior meet i n g.
City Manager addressed Council, reviewing provisions of this Bond Act'
wniLn is in out-and-out grant of approximately $96,000, and does not
require matching funds. Application may be made any year' with a final
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project date of .l983. Final date for appl ication this year is September,l5, 'l978. City Manager questioned if Council wished to apply this year,
and 'i f so, which project would be chosen.
Councilman Mangini favored l,Jashington Park proJect', Councilwoman Barton,
golf course projecti Councilman Martin, park project since the golf course
could be financed on a lease basis. ltlayor Crosby agreed with this thinking.
Councilman Amstrup noted the numerous other projects proposed for the park,
and requested report at next meeting as to what further work is needed on
the park and how Iong improvement programs will continue. Cjty Manager
agreed to furnish.
RESOLUTION NO. 55-78 'IAPPROYING THE APPLICAT]ON FOR I976 STATE GRANT
M0IIE;TFSI-IN-GTdX-PARK PRO JE CT " wa s i ntroduc ed by Coun c i l ma n Ma n g i n i
who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Martin, carried on unanimousroll call vote.
2. CITY MANAGER: ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY HELP FEDERAL PROGRAM (CETA)
City Manager's memo of August 31 , ,l978 u,ith attachment reported on
temporary help available under this program: two laborers - to be usedfor sewer work - and one clerk typist. Availability of an engineering
aide is also a possibility.
Director of Public l,lorks confirmed to Counci] his need for these additional
empl oyees .
Council discussed in detail City Manager's statement that pr"oposed changesin State and Federal regulations would no longer require that City pay for
CETA empl oyees .
Council at length decided to withdraw from CETA program because retirement
regulations are not yet changed, and City could not drop CETA employees
once they have been contracted. Further, the effect of Proposition l3 onregular Civil Service positions. Any vacancies or layoffs in thesepositions cannot be fjlled wjth CETA.
3. CITY MANAGER: APP0INTMENT 0F COMMISSI0NERS
City Manager reported to Council that interviews had been held for
vacancies on Beautification Commission; Library Board; Traffic, Safety,
and Parking Commissionl and Civil Service Commission. City should also
appoint representatives to the San Mateo County Safety Council, the
Mosquito Abatement Board, and the U.N. Committee. At suggestion of CouncilCity Manager agreed to write "specifications" for these Iatter three
openings and canvass unsuccessful candidates for City commissions.
Councilwoman Barton nominated Stuart Bacon for the Beautification Commission.
There were no objections, and he was appointed.
Councilman Amstrup nominated Barbara Parsons and June l,leatherbe for the
Library Board. There were no objections, and they were appointed.
Councilman I'langini nominated Sophia Krel ing for" the Traffic Safety,and
Parking Commission. Councilwoman Barton nominated James Fehlhaber. 0n rolicall vote, James Fehlhaber was the successful appointee for this commission.
Councilman Amstrup nominated A.C. "Bud" Harrison for the Civil Service
Commission. There were no objections and he was appointed.
Mayor Crosby congratulated new commission members, and stated that re-
maining applications u,ould be held on file. Mrs. Weatherbe and Mr. Harrison
thanked Counci I for appoi ntments.
4. CITY MANAGER: OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY
City Manager's memo of August 3l, .l978 stated that Federal and State
observance of Veterans Day will be on November 11 starting in .l978, and
requested permission to submit this chanqe to the five City employee groups.
Counci I had no objection.
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1. gllqllfloN N0. !6-78_ ,'AUTHoRTZTNG DESTRUCTTON OF CERTATN RECoRDS,
D0CUM'ENTS-TND'TFpEFSTI-Fi na nce D i rec to r.
2._ gllgluloN No.. 57-78 "RESOLUTToN AIJTH0RrzrNG ExEcuTroN 0F AGREEMENT
B E Tt"lEtrN-SAN'-fi-ATEcrt0t fiW c oNv ENT r 0N nn o v i s i ic ni au n rau
AND THE CITY OF BURLINGAME FOR PROI,IOTIONAL SERVICES',
3, RESOLUTION NO. 58-78- ,RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF MOTOR-CYCLtr-FRTII trEP'FR'TIiMT-OF GENERAL SERVICES._ ;'-_' '
Councilman lrlangini moved approval of consent calendar, second byCounci Iman Martin, carried unanimously.
RESOLUT ION
CONSENT CALENDAR - RESOLUTICNS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 59-78 .'AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF RENTAL AGREEMENT
I^IITH -TTt LO COM PANY'
RESOLUTION NO. 59-78
City Hanager's msno of August 31 , 1979, attaching report from Directorof Public works dated August zs, 1978, explained that the rtilo comoinvwishes.to rent a portion of the City iludie beds for th.ir;or;o;;;;;"'operation. Rental would be for a miximum-of three months at a'rent 6f
!!oo g9r month; sludge.would be removed from the City beds ry tnii- -
operationi and this firm will leave several hundred-yardi of io,rpo.tjg!,!1tf.yse.on !f9 completion of their rentat. Ctty Nanage"-.;[or_menoed a owing this rental .
its adoption,
vote.
second b
wa.s introduced by Councilman Amstrup who movedy Mayor Crosby, carried on unanimous rolI calI
]. oRDINANCE NO.'I I34 ',ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22.46.010 OF THEBURLIMIilE-TNNIE]?ATT.oDE To ADD AND CLARiFY PROVISIoNS FoR THE
PLACEMENT AND REMoVAL 0F polITIcAL AND cAMpAIGN sIGNS,, was pr.i.nt.afor second reading and hearing.
City Attorney's memo of August 4, lgTg explained provisionsordinance and attached copies of correspondence with CandidaGraphic Service, which firm had in .l975 chal lenqed the factsigns are prohibited in Burlingame,s sign ordinince, citingisions in other cities.
in fol lowing discussion Council objectepolitical signs. City Attorney confirmsigns are in a different category thancertain if size limitations would be ie
be continued to the meeting of Septembe
Crosby declared a continuance to meetin
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDI NANCE
MUNICIPAL COURT FINES
PENINSULA HUMANE SOCIETY
of thi s
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that pol i tical
court dec-
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permanent signs, an
gai . He suggestedr 'l I to al Iow resea
g of September 'l I ,
Councilman Amstrup noted that the North Judiciapalking fines from $2.00 to 95,00 and questionewill folIow suit. City Attorney staterj he hadall municipal courts who told him this is not bDistrict, but there is an effort be.ing made topercentages of fees which came to the cities fr
NEt^I BUSINESS
I Di strict had raised
d if the Central District
contacted the Cl erk of
eing done in the Central
clear up the matter of
om fi nes and forfeitures.
In response to question from. Councilwoman Barton, City Attorney con_firmed that Burl ingame does have an ordinance foi coniror rng lo!-irtter.
The Councilwoman noted that according to the Peninsula Humane Society
animal control is the City's responsibil ity, and that she had suggested
doubl ing dog I icenses so that this could be implemented. After brief
discussion, Council decided to consider matter further at a study
meeti ng .
NOISE LEGISLATION
In response to question from Councilwoman Barton, Councilman Martin
explained Ietter of August 22, .l978 from Richard Heath, Director of
Airports, regarding pending Federal legislation requiring the retro-
fitting of all older planes to reduce noise. A Federal subsidy from
user taxes has been suggested to insure that the airlines will replace
o1 d equipment rather than retrofit.
PROCLAMAT ION S
Mayor Crosby read proclamation "Honoring Mrs. FIoy Holman on the
Occasion of Her I00th Birthday. " Councilman Amstrup suggested that
Mrs. Holman be rliven one of the small travs bearing a repl ica of the
City seal .
Mayor Crosby then announced proclamation "Resolution in Support of
San Mateo Union High School District Fal l Football Jamboree."
Councilman Mangini reported on this iamboree as a method of raising
money for the school district.
AC KNOI^IL EDGIVIE NT S
l. Letter of August 23, 'l978 from Friends of the Burlingame Public
Library opposing closing of the Easton Branch Library.
2. Petition containing 'l70 names opposing closing of Easton Branch
L i brary .
3. Letter of August 28, 'I978 from Mrs. Frank R. Cary, 829 Acacia
Drive, commending Buzz Evans and John Chilcott of the Park Department.
4, Memo of September 5, ,l978 from City Manager re request for leave
of absence for one year from member of the Fire Department. Council
had no objections.
5.
Memo of August 23, ,l978 from Park Director attaching his brochune
"Trees/Erosion Control/Views/Privacy" and advising that it was
available for publ ic distri bution.
6. Letter of August 24, 'l978 from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church
inviting Council to the annual Greek Festival .
7. Commission Candidates information.
8. League of California Cities Legislative bulletin.
9. Minutes: Library Board of Trustees, August' 1978; Planning
Commission, August 28, 1 978.
FROM THE FLOOR
Ms. Ada Anderson, speaking on behalf of the PTA Council of Burl ingame
Elementary School District, asked for assurance of crossing guards
and bicycle lanes since school will be starting before the budget
meeting at which this is to be discussed, and the School District has
e] iminited busing. She also asked that the Police Department check
routes for safety factors,
Pol ice Lieutenant Chase stated that the Police Department generally
does check school route safety on opening day.
Council noted the crossing guards still in the budget and their
locations. They requested that a list be made of these locations and
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copies made for distribution to pa
was informed she would be able to
the budget meet i ng .
Mr. A. C. "Bud" Harrison, vice president of the Burlingame Sister
City Association, invited Council to the Association's first
enchilada dinner on September 21 ,1978.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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City Cl erk
rents of children, Mrs. Anderson
speak further on this subject at
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