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BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA
September 20, 1976
CALL TO ORDER
regular meeting of the Burl ingame City Council was held on the
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bove date in the Ci ty Halalled to order at B:36 P.xecuti ve session commenci
Counci i Chambers. The meeti ng wasby Mayor Victor A. Mangini after anat 7 :30 P. M.
Amstrup, Crosby, Harri son, Mangi ni , Marti n
None.
PLEDGE 0F ALLEGIANCE T0 THE FLAG: Led b y Wayne M. Swan, City Planner.
ROLL CALL
Counci I
Counci I
Members Present:
Members Absent:
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of September 7, I976 were approved
and adopted after addition on Page 2 of draft mi nutes , nex t to lastparagraph, 1Councilman Harri son added that he had i ndi cated at thetime of discussion that he was not in accord with the study." add
" . . . or rezoni ng of the area, "
COMMUNICATIONS
I. LAI,I OFFICES OF
PRESENT LATE CLAIM
ROBERT J. MACDONALD: APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO
ON BEHALF OF FRANCES D. BAER.
Mayor Mangi ni noted receipt
There was no Counci I ob ject
of this I ate cl aim, second
this appl i cati on for I ate. Counci lman Harrison move
Counci lman Crosby, al I aye
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cceptance
ce vote.
STAFF MEMORANDUM
I. CITY PLANNER RE: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED FORMULA FOR
DETERMINING CONTRIBUTION TO PROVIDE OFF-STREET PARKING.
City Council had received Planning Commission Resolution 3-76with findings and proposed formula for implementing this recommendationthat,, ... THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTION TO PROVIDE OFF-STREET
PARKING BE DETERMINED BY MULTIPLYING THE SHARE OF COST TO BE CHARGED
TO A SPECIFIC PROJECT TIMES THE NET NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES DEFICIENT
TIMES THE CALCULATED CURRENT C0ST PER PARKING SPACE." This recom-
mendation applies to future development within the Downtown ParkingDistrict and proposes that the owner of property being developed pay
2/3 of the cost of deficient parking spaces.
Councilman Martin considered that theeffect of i nhi bi ti ng growth i n Burl i ngame a
developers would tend to promote growth, H
proposed deve'l opment where the owner would
$ 100 ,000 for his defi ci ent l6 spaces, based
suggested a Council decision on growth poliCity and considered that a public hearingparking with opportunity for input from t
developers, Chamber of Commerce and other
and fol I owi ng i nput from the heari ng , the
Counci I s tudy meeting.
erested organizations.ject be reviewed at a
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Councilman Amstrup concurred that the 2/3 cost would be mostdetrimental to devel opment.
At thi s poi nt Mayor Mangi ni noted that the League o
Ci ties conven ti on would be hel d starti ng the l Sth of 0ct
most staff and some of Counci I woul d be attendi ng. He sthat the Council meeting scheduled for that date be canc
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After some discussion the 0ctober l8 meeting was cancelled,
and Mayor Mangini announced public hearing on this subject for November
l, 1976 with direction to City Manager to advise interested organi-
zati ons , and i ndi vidual s of thi s meeti ng.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 7I-76'SUSTAINING APPROVAL OF SPECIAL PERMIT OLOF
by Counci lman Ams trup
Crosby, all aye roll
t.
B.
wh
SE RVICES' Counci Iman Amstrup gues tioned City Manager if any agreement
BALBOA AVENUE " was i ntroduced1404
i ts adopti on , second by Counci I man
cal I vote.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 72.76 "AGREEMENT FOR GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTURAL
had been reached with San Mateo on the transfer station site. City
Manager replied that nothing further had developed. The Counci lman
noted the amount of time already spent in waiting for a decision on
the transfer site, and stated he thought the City should at leaststart vrith the first step tsward the golf course which would be the
dri vi ng range. [,li th Mr. Graves ' services this woul d be possible.
Mayor Mangi ni noted recei pt of communi cati on from Menl o Park
regarding the 0x Mountain site and questioned if Council wished to
di scuss this or go ahead wi th the {ri vi ng range.
Counci lman Harri son i ntroduced the resol ution and moved i tsadoption. Second by Counci lman Amstrup.
Councilman Martin pointed out that Paragraph A, Page 2, of
contract wi th Mr. Graves states "Not included are the worki ng
drawi ngs and specificatirins; for compl eti on and stabilization oflandfill work " He noted that landfill must be done before
anything else, and questioned what had been done about a land fillcontract.
Ci ty Engi neer reported that a soi I s engi neer had been retai ned
who has done preliminary labor, and that staff is endeavoring toget the necessary fi I I whi le the project progresses, He agreedthere shoul d be a separate contract for stabilization and f ill; andthat the soils engi neer coul d probably prepa re the pl ans and
speci fi cations for the s tabi I i zati on work.
FLOD I N
o moved
means
Counci lman Amstrup urged thatare necessary.
the project be started by whatever
Councilman Martin suggested that staff get a contract togetherfor the I andfi I I operati on.
City Attorney and City Engineer agreed that direction to
was clear. The City Engineer noted the first step would be tothe architect to design and lay out the driving range and golf
course , then fil l and stabi I ization work coul d be started.
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Councilmen Harrison and Amstrup repeated their motion andsecond. Motion carried on unanimous roll cal I vote.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 73-76 'RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR PARKINGsTRUffiUDYt.IITHc0NRADAsS0cIATEs"wasdiscussed
by Council. Transmitted with resolution was agreement for parking
structure feasibility study between the City of Burlingame and Conrad
Associ ates , Consul tant.
Councilman Harrison questioned statement under "Employment"stating "City Employs Consultant to make the studies and submit the
necessary documents to provide schematic plans and preiiminary
cost estimates ,..' City Attorney clarified that this meant costestimates based on schemati cs.
Resolution was introduced by Councilman Crosby whoadoption. Second by Mayor Mangini, carried on unanimous
vote.
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4, RESOLUTION i'IO. 74-76 ,A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPROVAL, INPRINmNDITI0Ns0FAPR0P0SALF0RTHEFINANcING0F
A MUNICIPAL CONVENTION CENTER }IITH APPURTENANT MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
FACILITY" was introduced by Councilman Amstrup who moved its adoption.
Second by Councilman Harrison, alI aye roll calI vote.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 75-76'A RESOLUTION APPOINTING SPECIAL BOND COUNSEL
CONV NT N CENTER J " was introduced by Councilman Amstrup who
moved its adoption. Second by Councilman Harrison, all aye roll call vote.
City Attorney Coleman noted that all of the expense
couns6 I and the appointmeot of a financial consul tant fo
center project would come out of the bond proceeds for tIf no project ensued, therc woul d be no expense.
6, RESOLUTION NO. 76.76 'A RESOLUTION APPOINTING FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
was introduced by Councilman Crosby who
by Councilman Harrison, all aye roll call
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For purposes of public information Councilman Martin co
that thi s' coirpl i cated proposal had been thoroughty checked o
staff and Couircil for the past 3-4 months and found to be vi
He stated there has been concern if the City can be damaged
way by this arrangement. All persons investigating this pro
have tried to guard the City against this, and at the presen
there appears io be no possibility of disadvantage-to the Ci
studies'to be undertakeh will further clarify the City's pos
CONVENTION CENTER PROJ EC T..
moved i ts adopti on, Second
vote.
0RDINANCES - Hearinq
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Counci I man Amstrup poi nted out the advantages to the Ci ty.
Convention business is v;:ry large in this state. 0ne of the Iargg
sources of revenue to the City now is hotel tax, and the financial
returns to the City from this- convention center would be considerable.
Mr. Kenneth Jones, Attorneyr addressed the Council, expressing
his thanks for employment of his firm. He assured the Council that
the City would be protected throughout the whole process; and if at
any poi'nt there wai some difficulay or flaw in the arrangements, work
woul d be stopped.
Councilman Martin reptied that the City had confidence in the
integrity and expertise of this firm.
I. ORDINANCE NO. IO85 "REPEALING SECTION
MUNICIPAL C ODE RELATIN G TO THE MUNICIPAL
was gi ven i ts second readi ng.
Mayor Mangini requested comment from the City Engineer.
The City Engineer reviewed that existing Section 4.16.020 of the
Municipal Code r6quires that l0% of the gross receipts from the water
system be depositdd in a water sinking fund from which all repairs
t6 ttre water system shall be made. During the past.4-5 years this
l0% has not bein adequate to make improvements to the system. For
this reason deletion'of this code section would be advantageous. He
noted that s taff , at di recti on of Counci I , is presently worki ng on a
study of the present and future needs for the water system.
4.16.020 0F
lllATER SYSTEM
THE BURLINGAME
SINKING FUND..,
fronDecl ari ng the heari ng oPen 'the fl oor. There were none. The
The ordi nance
adopted on rol I cal
p
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second reading and was unanimously
2. 0RDINANCE N0. 1086 "0RDINANCE LICENSING BING0' was given its
Mayor Mangi ni invited comments
heari ng was decl ared cl osed.
assed i ts
vote.
second readi ng.
Mayor Mangini requested comment from the City-Attorney-who
reportet that i recend constitutional amendment allows local licensing
oi'bingo games. There are specific restrictions, particularly for
non-p16fii, chari tab le organizations. 0rganizations must 9et a 3
for thi sr the conventi on
he project.
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I i cense for bi n9o games
I arge churches regul arlyactivity.
and there would be
have bi ngo games,
a fee, He noted some
and thi s Iegal i zes such
Mayor Mangi ni decl ared the heari ng openfrom the fl oor. There being none, the publ i c
closed.
and i nv ited comments
heari ng was decl ared
The ordinance passed its second reading and was unanimously
adopted on rol I cal I vote.
URGENCY ORDINANCE
Bayswater
has not
'l976:
ORDINANCE NO. ]087'ESTABLISHING FOUR.I,IAY STOP AT
IX'D--EITSMTER--ITEN'UE" Mayor Mangi ni decl ared theinvited comments from the floor. There were none
cl osed.
BLOOMFIELD ROAD
heari ng open and
and the heari ng was
at
yet
onit
Counci lman Marti n announced his i ntenti on of voti ng agai nst this
ordi nance for the reason stated at the publ i c heari ng of Septembe r 7,that he would vote against any stop sign unless warranb are met.
Counci I man Crosby questi oned i fthe present time and was informed
bee n implemented.
radar is bei ng usedby the Police Chief
Urgency 0rdinance No. 1087 was introduced
who moved its adopti on. Second by Counci I man
adopted on the fol I owi ng roi I cal I vote:
by Counci I man Harri son
Amstrup, ordi nance
AYES: C0UNCILt4EN: AMSTRUP, CR0SBY, HARRIS0N, MANcININAYES: COUNCILMEN: MARTIN
0RDINANCE - Introduction of:
I. ORDINANCE NO. 'I 088
POULTRYAND RABBITS AND
SHEEP, GOATS AND EXOTIC
Counci l man Crosby.
.,AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE KEEPING OF
PROHIBITING THE KEEPING OF HORSES, MULES, COt.lS,
ANIl'lALS" was introduced for first reading by
TO OBTAIN
f i rst
?.. ORDINANCE NO. IO89'AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIAL
SUMMINT-TETMTNI-IITSTORY I N FORMAT I O N,' wa s i n trod u ced f o r
readi n9 by Counci I man Marti n.
COMMENDATION . REGINALD E. MOORBY, FIRE CHIEF
EFFECT OF PARKING REGULATIONS ON NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS
At this point, Mayor Mangini announced it was his pleasure toread a commendation to retiring Fire Chief Reginaid Moorby as one ofBurlingame's most dedicated public servants for more than 34 years.
The t''layor then presented the eommendation to Chief Moorby, remarkingthat his dedication had been expressed in different ways in manydifferent areas of City service, work with young people and servicegroups. He added that Chief Moorby, as a graduate of Burlingame HighSchool, r{as a credit to that institution; and remarked on his effortsin the 50th anniversary observance of the school.
Fire Chief Moorby, in accepting the commendation, expressed histhank#nd pl easure i n' iervi ng wi th Ihe Counci I , past ina iresent;staffi and City Manager. He stated he also wished to thank the men andofficers of his department, commenting that any stature the departnent
mi ght have actua lly bel ongs to them.
UNFINiSHED BUSINESS
question as rai sed by
contacted h i m
compani es. There was
he would se I ect one.
q
Mayor Mangi ni questi oned progress on thi s
Joseph Karp. City Attorney stated Mr. Karp had
suggesti ng Counci I sel ect one of four i nsurance
no Council preference and City Attorney stated
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Councilman Amstrup referenced letter dated September l3' 1976 from
Mr. Don Stanaway,'president of Burlingame Lions Club, which offers the
services of the- Libns Club in assisting with cost and labor of
refurbishing this sign. The Councilman voiced appreciation of this
offer, and urged thai something be done with this sign immediately
before i t deteriorates further. He suggested the possi bi 1i ty of
enl i sti ng the cooperati on of other servi ce c lubs in this proiect.
Council concurred in praising the Lions CIub offer.
Counc'ilman Amstrup moved that the City accept this offer of the
Lions Club and invite irther organizations to participate. Second
by Councilman Harrison, all aye voice vote.
ROOF RAT PROGRAM
BURLINGAME ENTRANCE SIGN EL CAMINO
Councilman Amstrup suggested that rat bait also be distributed
at schools for the benefit of persons who live far from fire stations.
He urged a certain time be set for this program so !!9! there could
be a ioncerted effort in the city, and noted that Millbrae is con-
si deri ng a similar program,
councilman Martin suggested city Manager contact school adminis-
tration of the city to work out details.
City Manager agreed and suggested the program be finalized at
the next study meeting.
pt of names andire Chief if
him the CountY
areas where
aged at fire
Councilman Harrison commented that a record is ke
addresses of peopl e who get the bait. He ques ti oned F
this would present a problem' The Fire Chief informed
Health Depaitments uses this record to investigate the
the bai t is used. He suggested the bai t coul d be pack
stations and then sent to school s for distribution.
In reply to Councilman Amstrup's question' City Manager
method bf publicity would be bulk mailing and would cost
$i00-800.
reported
thebest
Ci ty
From the floor, Mr. Be
bai t on other animal s, suchbait is put on fences where
not seem to be affected by
bei ng af f ected.
NEI'J BUSINESS
LAFCO
Counci lman Harri son invat l:30 P.M. , Thursday, 0cto
San l,lateo County Harbor Dist
Hechi nger questioned the effect of thi s
raccoons. The Fi re Chi ef s tated theis safe from dogs and that cats do
He had not heard of other animals
n
Mayor Mangi ni announced the
be cancel I ed, because of conf I i ct
conf erence.
of
Ca
asitit.
it
beri
Counci I meeti ng
wi th League of
0ctober
I ifornia
ed members of Council to LAFC0 meetingr .l4, concerni ng dissolution of the
ct.
Mayor Mangini acknowledged the presence of Mr. B
the audi ence, and announced he would be reappoi nted t
Library Board.
en Hechi nger ino the Burl i ngame
Counci I man Marti n s tated he woul d oppose Mr. Hechi nger's
poi ntment to that commi ssion because he was agai nst more than
reap-
two terms F
I I wou I d
Cities
BASSA
Councilman Amstrup announced his resignation as an alternate to
BASSA had been accepted. He noted his resignation was because hefelt there were too many regional groups in local government.
COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENT
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for any commission member. He emphasized there l{ere no personal
reasons.
Amstrup moved Mr, Ben Hechinger be reappointed to the
Second by Councilman Crosby, carried on following
AYES: COUNCILMEN: AMSTRUP, CROSBY' HARRISON' MANGINI
NAYES: COUNCILMEN: MARTIN
APPR0VALS l,larrants and Payrol I
Councilman
Li brary Board.
rol I cal I vote:
L Letter dated September
0x Mountai n Disposal Site.
s tudy meeti ng.
Counciiman Martin questioned large amount spent for outside
maintenance of police vdhicles in this month's warrants and asked
if it were just one month's expenditure. He added this could mean
about $20 ,000 a yea r. The Pol i ce Chief stated there were occasions
when two months'-bills were paid at one time, and added there is
$22,000 in the budget for mai ntenance of pol i ce vehi cl es.
Councilman Amstrup questioned t.larrants 3773 and 3774 for debris
removal at rarious locitions, The City Engineer explained this is
the yearly ailey and easement cleanup, an extension of the weed
abatLment- program; and the subcontractor on that iob had been hired.
&uiilent nid Seen rented to save money on the contract. The Councii-
man'suggested future use of student summer help.
Councilman Amstrup questioned l.larrant 3936 for
bought from a non- l ocal vendor. It was establ ished
had been nade on a self-supporting program.
2, 1976 from
Mayor noted
as
the
l3, 1976; Traffi c,
I976;mi nutes of s tudy
amount of $402,810. l7,
Harri son , second
21377intheamount
Counc i I man Harri son,
Atherton regardi ng
1 be di scussed at
pai nt
that
bei ng
purchase
t,lARRANTS 3736 through 4058, duly audited, in the
were approved for payment on motion of Councilman
by Mayor Mangini, all aye voice vote.
Townthis of
wi l
2. Letter dated September 14,1976 from Regional Planning Committee,
San Mateo County, extending invitation to d.inner meeting on September
23, 1976. Councilman Martin added that also attached is a report
on open space on which the RPC wi shes feedback. This wilI be cons i dered
at meeting subsequent to September 23, 1976, and he requested Council
members con tact him wi th thei r opinions.
3. Fi re Departmen t neport
4. Minutes: Planning Commission, September
Safety and parking Commission, September 9,
meeti ng of September 8, 1976.
PAYR0LL August, 1976, Check Nos. 20690 through
tmTZT;765.50 approved for payment on motion of
second by Councilman Crosby, all aye voice vote.
P ROC LAMAT I O N
Uayor Mangi ni procl ai med 0ctober I and 2 , 1976 as "Burl i ngame
Lions Cl ub l.lhi te Cane Days. "
ACKNOt..lLEDGMENTS
Counci I man Marti n noted that I ast sentence of Pl anni ng Commi ssi on
minutes states that funds were available to finance attendance of one
Planning Commissioner at the League of California Cities Conference..
He statEd his understanding was ihat Council would d'trt+o+i€-;E-Eif,''^,
Commissioner going to the Planning Commission portion of the Conference.
Mayor Mangi ni expres sed mi sunderstandi ng of a sentence under
Item 7 of Pianning Commission minutes regarding regulations for
accessory buildings: "Commission members were reluctant to spend
time unless Counci l support could be obtained. " City Planner Swan U ,
209
referred the Mayor to Planning Commission Cha'i rman Taylor's letter
of September I7; 1976, transmi tted I ate in week, for expl anati on 'and aiked that this letter be acknowledged as received. The Mayor
so acknowl edged.
FROM THE FLOOR:
Mrs. Ruth Jacobs , 2965 Arguello Drive, questioned if Samtransis going to give consideration on fares for students. The Mayor
repiied letter had been sent to Samtrans on this Subiect.
City Manager noted Council of Mayors meeting scheduled for
Friday, September 24, 1916.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeti ng regu I arl y adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Respectf ul ly submi tted,
8,*,a^'Y/AzzE(elyn Y.'Hi11CITY CLERK
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