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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1974.11.182s:| Burlingame, California November L8, L97 4 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council wasdate in the City HalI Council Chambers. The meeting order at 8:15 P.M. by Mayor William J. Crosby. held on the above was cal]ed to PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Led by GeraLd A. Nordstrom, Chief arr- t,rr..r,c.e. ROLL CALL Pre sent Ab sent MINUTES The and Councilmen: Councilmen: Amstrup-Crosby-Cus ick-Harr i son-Mang ini None minutes of the reqular meeting of November 4, adopted hrith the follorring revisions: 1974, were approved L. Under Unfinished Business, Item 1, Regional Planning conunittee Restructuring s taE-sentend to read ''A cornmittee of three members of the Board of Supervisors and three members of a city selection com- mittee (representatives of Council of Mayors) will aPPoint six public member s . " 2. Co Discussion re: Arterial Sto Si ns Trousdale Dri"ve uncilman Amstrup sEat t em nutes were not comp ete enough with respect to his corunents. His hrritten statement was furnished the City Clerk hrith a request that it be included in the minutes of the meeting of November 4, L974. (statement entered in "Minutes City of Burlingame" Volume 17, Page 282-A on file in the office of the City Clerk . ) 3. Because of the several references during the discussion to the map submitt,ed by the PoLice Department showing accident counts (November t72 to september '73 and November '73 to september '74) and traffic counts (24 hours), Trousdale Drive, Councilman AmstruP asked that this material be made a part of the minutes on the Trousdale Drive stop sign matter. (Volume 17, Page 282-8 "Minutes City of Burlingame" on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Mrs. Natalie Lanam, vice-Chairman, American Revolution Bicentennial Committee of San Mateo County, addressed the City Council regarding this City's participation in celebrating the nation's 200th birthday in 1976. In referring to the resolution adopted by the Council in February, 1974 , I\,lrs. Lanam recognized that the City of Burlingame endorsed the efforts of the San Mateo County Bicentennial Committee but did not declare its intention of becoming a Bicentennial Conmunity. she reported that Mr. Dale Perkins, Art Consultant, Burlingame School District, has gathered together an enthusiastic group, a good cross section of people, who are interested in organizing a local program(Iist of names handed to the Council) . Her request that the group be recognized as the Burlingame Bicentennial Conunittee was approved by the Council. RESoLUTIoN No. 65-74 "Resolution Designating Burlingame As A Bicen- tennial, Corununity"adoption, second bycall. \.ras introduced by Counci Lman Mang ini , who moved its Counci.lman Amstrup and unanimously carried on ro11 HEARI rilG SIGN VARIANCE TO PUTNAM DODGE tlayor Crosby to conduct a announced this waspublic hearing for the the time designated by the city Council purpose of reviewing the Planning 29,1 Commission's high. grant of variance to Putnam Dodge for a pole sign 33'9" Acknowledgment v/as made of a communication dated November ll , I974, from the Planning Department giving a brief history of the application. Following an announcement of ground ru1es, hearing open. Mayor Crosby declared the Councilman Harrison, who appealed the Planning Commission's action, reported that, as the result of a lot of hard work on the Part of the City Attorney, the City PLanner and others, a letter was received in the city hall flom J.D. Putnam, President, Putnam Dodge. At his request, the tetter was read by the Assistant City Planner: "In regard to our request for a Sign Permit to erect a pole sign at 925 Bayswater in the City of Burlingame ' . . . Putnam Dodge, Inc., agrees to a height not to exceed 31 feet, wj.th the understanding the City of Burlingame will initiate an action to have Kohlenberg Ford lovrer their fence on the rear of their Used Car Lot to 12 feet or less. " Mayor Crosby announced the Council wiII consider at this time the petition filed by Dennis M. and Jennie M. Kash, 2844 Hillside Drive, and Cesare and Louise Saccuman, 2848 Hillside Drive, for annexationto the City of Burlingame. Acknowledgment was made of the petition document accompanied by legal descriptions of the t$ro properties (Lots 5 and 6, Block 4, Burlingame Hills No. 2), map showi.ng location and correspondence from Local Agency Formation Comnission (LAFCO) approving annexation conditioned on: "a. That the map and legal description be amended not to include the abutting streets. This would eliminate the split-street jurisdiction probLem. b. That the subject property be detached from the Burlingame HilLs Sewer l,lai.ntenance District. " Fo]Lo\.ring procedural advice from the City Attorney, Mayor Crosby asked the Director of Public works to initiate the discussion. He recalled that the council was informed at the study meeting on November 13 that the two lots are adjacent to land within the city, that the annexation petition originaLly proposed to include one-half of Adeline Drj-ve and one-half of Hillsj.de Drive, that LAFco recommended against this, and that he concurred in the recommendation. He explained that Lot 5 has Iand area of almost 13,000 square feet and Lot 6, a little in excess of 14,000 square feet. The present zoning ordinance requires that aII lots annexed to the city have minimum area of 10,000 square feet. Because of this, there would be no way to resubdivide the lots other than by variance . The Chair invited proponents to cofiunent. Mr. Saccuman stated that he and Mr. Kash attempted to follow correct procedures in preparing and f iJ.ing the annexation proPosal . The decision now rests with the city Council, and it is hoped that it wil-l be favorable. He reported that Mr. Kash was unable to be present because of family ilLness. There were no other comments in favor. opponents were recognized. Mr. George Demetrius, 314I HiLlside Lane, President, Burlingame Hills Councilman Harrison explained the reasons for his aPpeal: I. The height was not consistent with the pattern established in a recent sign variance, which was 31' leveI. 2. Because of Kohlenberg Ford sign. Based on the Ietter from Putnam Dodge, Councilman Harrison withdrew his appeal. His motion that the City Attorney be directed to Pursue the matter of abatement of the Kohlenberg Ford sign was seconded by Councilman Amstrup and carried on voice vote. ANNEXATION PETITION - KASH AND SACCUMAN 2li5 Improvement Association, Inc., addressed the Council. He advised that most of the lot.s in the Hi11s are zoned R-I S-9 requiring minimum land area of 10,000 square feet, 20 feet front and rear setback, 10 feet sicie setback and lot coverage limited to 30t maximum. The two lots in question are R-1 S-9. The residents are concerned about future resub- division. The 1ot immediately adjacent Eo 2844 Hillside, which is 2840, was annexed to the City of Burlingame and then resubdivided with one parcel of 6,462 sqnare feet. A small home was built early in 1960. Despite <leed restrictions on these parcels calling for a minimum of I0,000 square feet, the clty approved that resubdivision. Further, approximately 10* of the lots are R-1 S-10, which means a minimum of 20,000 square feet. AIl of Fey Drive and portions of Valdeflores, Adeline and Canyon are within this category. The residents are con- cerned with the Adeline frontage because it vrill fall within the city's 10,000 minimum. Most of the residents and the homeowners' group believe there is the possibility of the lots being resubdivided. For this reason, they oppose the annexation. Much of this anxiety coul-d be relj.eved upon guliantee from the city Council that reaubdivision will not be permitted, or if the lots could come into the city and maintain S-9 and S-I0 restrictions existing in the county. Mr. Demetrius mentioned the sewer system as the second area of concern. At the last Council study meeting, the Director of Public works stated that the city maintains the lines currently. Mr. Demetrius pointed out that this maintenance is performed under a contract between the city and the County of San Mateo, the city receiving palrment for its services, but it is the Hi1ls residents vrho are taxed for the costs. one of the conditions of the annexation is that the two lots be detached from the Bul}ingame Hills Sewer Maintenance District. This means a loss of about 5150.00 per lot from the Hills Sewer Distrj'ct fund. He stated that he and a county staff member will meet soon h'ith Burlingamets Director of Public works to review inequities charged to the giIls on some of the lots annexed to the city. Mr. Demetrius stated that the city makes it possible for another Iot to come in each time it annexes. This creates problems for city employees. For example, fire and police departments must knoht which ro-t li in the city a;d which is not. updating of water system, sewer system and roads have been matters of concern to the city in the past, but here there is no consideration to the fire alarm boxes that are needed, nor contributions tovrards capital equipment. once the precedent of accepting annexations without a so-called is established, the rest of the Hills cannot be asked to come in on a different basis. Mrs. James A. Cory, 2858 Hillside Drive, which she identified as three cloors from the new dwelling built by Mr. Saccuman, stated that her daughter owned 2844 untj,l it r^,as sold three years ago- It is a. large five bedroom home and deserving of the large Iot. She echoed the comments of Mr. Demetrius with respect to future resubdivision and complained, too, of the lack of off-street parkinq. Mayor Crosby reminded that the Director of Public works stated there is not enough land to resubdivide. The City Attorney explained that a Iot or parcel that fails to meet the IO,OOO square feet minimum cannot be divided simply by parceI map but requires approval of a variance by the Planning Commission and City Council. Councifman Mangini asked can there be a restrictlon on resubdividing if the Councif accedes to the annexation. The City Attorney responded he was not certain this would be a legal condition. Mr. R. F. Schultheis, 3046 Canyon Road, suggested that the city will not benefit directly, the beneiit will be to the people annexing. Referring to the combined area of the two 1ots, he stated it is con- ceivable that someone may decj.de to split the lots at some time in the future. He discussed slide problems in the }ti11s, both in the city and county, resulting from j.mproper develoPments. Because of this and the possibility of resubdivision not in conformance with standards existing in the Hil,ls, he opposed the annexation. 2E6 Mr. George Wible, 2852 Hillside Drive, stated he moved to his home 25 years ago because of the large lots and rural atmosphere. He felt the primary reason for the annexation is to create a third lot by obtaining a variance from the city. If there is resubdivision, this could jeopardize his property by blocking any plans he might have for subdividing under existing rules. To a1low parcels of less than 10,OOO' will cheapen property values in the Hills. He stated his deed restrictions provide that the lots cannot be subdivided, except one 1ot can assume some area from another 1ot, but changes cannot be made without the approval of the adjacent ProPerty owner. Mr. Ben L. Hechinger, 1025 Cabrillo Avenue, asked why the proponent wishes to come into the City of Burlingarne. There were no further comments from the floor. Mayor Crosby asked Mr. Saccuman to explain his reasons for wishing to annex. Mr. Saccuman stated that both he and Mr. Kash are seeking better fire and police protection. He advised he thought there was sufficient land tor a second dwelling at the lower level when the property $ras purchased several years ago, but he will not pursue this if it is not possible. Counci Iman^Cusick commented that the taxPayers have contributed a qreat deal/fioney toward capital improvements. There has been talk of innexation with Burtingame Hills; according to the recent special census, the Hil1s do not want it. If annexation is realized, there has to be a "buy" into capital improvements, some pa)tment by the people $rlto want to come in. Before the City Council annexes properties --pielemeal, it must f igrrre what the "buy in" should be and, in the future, apply it. - Ivlayor Crosby referred to a statement made earlier to safety forces have difficulty knowing which lots are and which in the city. Fire Chief Moorby responded kno\"rs the location of every Iot. Councilman Amstrup agreed with Councilman Cusick. opposed piecemeal annexatj.ons, basically, for the determination must be made in terms of effect on just coming in without paying their fuI1 share of improvements provided by the taxpayers. He, too, City Council should explore this. Councilman Mangini indicated no basic opposition process. He asked if it would increase any costs if the tsro l"ots were brought in. the effect that in the countythat his department He explained he reason that some the city of people a1] of the capital felt that the to the piecemeal to operate the city The Director of Public works rePorted he was unable to name a doflar amount, but it is well-accePted in any residential development that the services provided for the development far exceed in cost what the city would recej.ve fron the property tax. The city Attorney indicated it might be possibJ-e to condition annexation upon some sort oi "buy in," but, j.f this is done, it must 90 back to l,iFCO because the Citi Council cannot attach conditions to an annexatj.on approved by that body. Mayor Crosby asked who would determine the amount. The City Attorney responded this \rould be the city's responsibility. if he would be willing to proposed by the city and aPProved Councilman Harrison suggested that after an amount has been determined, and Mr. Saccuman informed, the matter can be pursued with LAFCO. Councilman Mangini asked Mr. Saccuman accept a condition of a dollar figure by LAFCo. He said he would. Mayor Crosby indicated no but to people coming into capital improvements. particular objection to the subject annexation the city and taking advantage of existing 2,q7 Mayor Crosby asked the Chief of the Fire Department to explain thepolicy with respect to the HiIIs. Chief Moorby stated it is a City Council policy that the department not answer cal1s to the Hills unless the county department at Belmont is out of service, or unless Belmont is on the scene, then Burlingame can step in and assist. The City Attorney advised that the city wiJ.1 receive taxes for L975-76if the annexation is approved prior to January L, L975; if after thatdate, there hri1l be no taxes for 75-76. There $ras indication from the Council that action on the annexation be delayed until there is staff reiommendatibn on the "buy in" factor. The matter was continued to the meeting of December 2 for the Director of Public works to prepare a report for the Councilrs considerati.on. The City Attorney advised he will research legality. COMMUNICAT IONS } . PROPOSED CODE AI\,IENDIVIEN?S TO TITLE 2 5 ZONING Under date of November 73, L974, the City Planner forwarded EIR-30P, Planning Commission Resolution No. 5-74 "Recommending Code Amendments To Title 25 Zor.j-ng Covered By Environmental Impact Report EIR 30-P' and suggested that the Council subcommittee reviewing zoning code changes recommended by the Planning Commission may wish to study the documents before the Council schedules a public hearing. with Council concurrence, Mayor Crosby referred the material to Councilmen Mangini and Harrison for review and recommendation. ACCIDENT IDENTIFICATION AND SURVEILLANCE STUDY OFFICE OF TRAE'FIC SAFETY GRANT In a corununication dated November 13, 1974, the Director of Public works reported that staff has interviewed aII five consulting engineers rrrho have submitted proposals for the above study. It was his recom- mendation that the City Manager be authorized to enter into an agree- ment with George S. Nolte and Associates to perform the work. The reasons for the recommendation were detailed in the corununication. RESoLUTION NO. 65-74 "Authorizing Execution of Agreement For Accident Identification And Surveillance Study" was introduced by Councilman Amstrup, who moved its adoPtion, second by CounciJ.man Harrison and unani- mously carried on roll caIl. 2 3 SAN T'RANCISCO BAY AREA WATER USERS ASSOCIATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT A communication dated November 6, 1974, signed by H.R. ReNneI, Secre- tary, advised that the membership of the above-named body votad to levy a second special assessment, at its meeting on November I, on all members to continue financing the Association's campaign against discriminatory h/ater rates for suburban customers of the San Francisco water Department. In a memo added to the communication, the Director of Pub1ic Works reconunended payment of the City of Burlingame's special assessment. A motion by Councilman Harrison, second by Councilman Cusick, carried on voice vote, authorized payment of the second special assessment in the amount of $1,000.00. 4. CITANGE IN PARKING PLAN FOR 533 AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING APPROVED Under date of November l-L, 1974, the City Planner rePorted that a revised lower parking plan for the above project shows location of air conditioning equipment and a loss of II parking spaces. The project requires 2I9 spaces to satisfy parking regulations., A ieduction of 11 spaces from a total of 26l- wiLL still satisfy code. The minor change to accommodate air conditioning equipment on the Lovrer parking level instead of on the roof apPears to be a project betterment lna stiff has given the applicant administrative aPProva1 subject to review by Council. 258 A motion by Counci.lman Amstrup, second by Councilman Haxrison, carried on voice vote, approved the change in the special permit for the project approved by the City Council on March 1.8, 1974. 5. PROPOSED ORDINANCE: POSTING OF GASOLINE PRICES Acknovrledgment r^Ias made of a communication from Jean Fassler, Chairman, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, dated November L, L974, requesting the City Council's consideration to adoption of an ordinance requiring filling statj.on operators to post gasoline prices. The communication stated that the District Attorney advises this area has not been preempted by st,ate legislation and there is no legal obstacle to the adoption of such ordinance by either the county or the cities. The matter was referred to the City Attorney. RESOLUTI ONS ].. RESOLUTION NO. 67-74 "Authorizing Execution of Agreement For introduced by Councilman Harrison, who movedGeotechnical Study" was its adoption, second byroll calI.CounciLman Mangini and unanimously carried on 2. RESoLUTION No. 68-74 "Concurring In Proposed Reformation of The was introduced byRegional Planning Comm Councilman Mang j.ni, wh Of San Mateo County" ed its adoption. iEtee o mov In response to an inquiry from Councilman Cusick, advised that Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) is the a City Attorneystatutory body.it does notRegional Planning CoNnittee (RPC) is an advisory body; have any authority to speak of. The motion was seconded by counciLman Amstrup and unanimously carried on roll ca1l. 3. ACQUISITION OF SURPLUS STATE PROPERTY Councilman Cusick announced her intention of opposing this acguisitionfor the reason that the land is wedged between two major highways, is not usable except for open space and, in that area, the city does not need the parcel because of all of the watershed open space. She stated she would rather see the money used for land down in the neigh- borhoods where the city can use more open space. Councilman Amstrup felt the city should not forgo this oPportunity, because the price is excellent. Rather the city acquj-re and control the use than someone eLse purchase and turn it into worse things than the city would care to live with. There will be other oppor- tunities to acguire open space in other areas of the city. This is a good buy. He felt that the record shouLd not indicate that this purchase will , in any way, affect purchase of other land. RESoLUTIoN No. 69-74 "Resolution of Intention To Purchase Surplus State Land" was introduced by Counc il-man AmstruP,r.!,rho moved its adoption, second by Councilman Harrison and carried on the following roll ca1l,: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Amstrup-Crosby-Harrison-Mangini NOES: COUNCILMAN: Cusick ORDI NANCES 1. ORDINANCE No. 1023 "An ordinance Amending Sections 22.04.080 end 22176'l0T6--of-The pt-unicipal Code Defining And Prohibiting Roof Signs" r^ras introduced for f j-rst reading by Councilman llarrj'son. i,1r. Carl He)rmann, Jr., addressed the Council requesting clarification on the definj.tion of roof signs. The City Attorney was directed to forhrard Mr. Helmann a copy of the ordinance. Mayor Crosby announced that the councll wiLl consider adoption at the meeting on December 2. (l'1r. He].mann identified himself as representing California Si.gn Users CounciI. ) 289 2. ORDINANCE NO. 1024 "An Ordinance Amending The Municipal Code Of The Subparagraph 62 To Section 13.20.010 And Stop For Vehicles At The Intersection Of The city Attorney explained that the ordinance Provides thd "The driver of any vehicle tiaveling in an easterly direction on Trousdale Drive and alproaching Magnolii evenue shall bring said vehicl-e to a full stoP beforl- entering the intersection of Trousdale Drive and Magnolia Avenue." opposiLion was heard from the floor. City Df Burlingame By Adding Providing For An Intersection Trousdale and Magnolia, EMERGENCY" r'rho moved its adoption. vras introduced by Councilman I'langini, iv1r. and Mrs. Carl M. Lol1in, 2804 Rivera Drive, Mr. R.D. Martin, 1504 Alturas Drive, Mr. P.H. Broaddus, 3208 Hillside Lane spoke. Mr. Lo11in asked what initiated amending the ordinance. TlE.Director of Public works responded that staff has been looking at the possibility of installing signals at Trou sda1e,/Magnolia for several months. Both J.H.K. Associates and the county said signals were vrar- ranted. He stated that he wrote a memorandum recently to the City Council and the City Manager stating that traffic signals are still warranted and recommending installation. SubsequentLy, he was directed to study that portion of the Plaza and the entire circulation around the Plaza. Because it would probably be 10 to 12 months before the signals were installed, due to delays in the industry, because two-vray stops on three-l-egged intersections are dangerous, and because of traffic accj.dents at this location, he recommended the third stop sign eastbound. It was agreed at the study meeting that an ordinance be prepared. Mr. Lollin referre<l to the lengthy discussion at the November 14 meeting concerning the exj,sting 15 signs on the street, and the Council's indication at that meeting that nothing further would be done until some time after the first of the year when the traffic engineer to be employed by the city will have had an opPortunity to evaluate and suUmil a recommendalion to the Council. He suggested that pedestrian- activated signals be installed, if justified, not another stop sign. Mr. Broaddus Hillside and a stoP sign stated there id a definite need for a flashing signal at Skyline to protect the school children. He asked why is not justiiieal at Hillside Lane if it is at Magnolia. of Public works advised that Hillside Lane is in theThe Director county . Mayor Crosby informed lrlr. Broaddus that his at HiIl side/Skyline was referred to Health, for recommendation. reques t Safety, for traffic controls Traffic Commission Mr. Martin questioned the statement indicating that agreement on the stop sign wis reached at the study meeting. He suggested that actions cannot be taken at such meetings. Mr. Martin stated that the Council ignored the recoNnendations of the traffic consultants, Health,Safety, riaffic Commission and the police department with respect to ?-inter- section stop signs. At the November 4 meeting, the Council agreed to have a study prepared on the possibiJ.ity of removal of some of the signs; now, another T-intersection sign is proposed. He felt that the council was being inconsistent. The City Attorney informed the Council that its study meetings are noticecl public meetings and that an action can be taken, except where notice is requirecl. It has not been the policy to do so. councilman Harrison explained that one of the obvious reasons for the emergency ordinance lras the Probability of increased flow of traffic resulting from beautification of the Plaza and holiday shoppers. Councilman Cusick stated that one of the reasons for the delay on Magnolia resulted from consideration to signals there, but it r^'as felt that the expenditure should not be made untiL there hras a deter- mination on the effect of signals at Murchison,/El Camino on traffic volume at Trousdale. I'urther, the City Council is considering another approach to traffic at the Plazai because of the delay in signa].s installation, information on the traffic map showing reduced accidents at T- intersections , and, because accidents increased at Magnolia, the Council felt the sign should be installed. Councilman tunstrup stated that the subject was explored at great Iength at the last meeting and that he tried very hard not to comment for a number of reasons. It would appear that the hearing j.s being repeated despJ.te the Council's decision to PostPone action awaiting a staff report. Councilman Amstrup advised that the sign was sug- gested by the department head, not by the Council, nor did he. The Council is taking a long look at the entire Plaza. This sign is just a way of preventing some of the problens that exist. Councilman Mangini stated the Council vras not being inconsistent. The Director of Public works and the ne$, traffic engineer may direct install.ation of a stop sign there. This ProPosed sign is an additional measure to save the city money and protect the pubJ.ic for the present. The motion to adopt the emergency ordinance was seconded by Council- man Harrison and unanimously approved on ro11 caII. NEW BUSINESS Auxiliar Police Use Of Fire En ine Authori zed : yor Crosby, the Ch ef of the F re Department - ad v1s 1I be made available to the Auxiliary Police to tr 2. Coupon Books For Burlingqqe Ege r Councilman l\mstrup recalled that@ t1e bus system provide the books for merchants and the Chamber of Conmerce distribute. The Chamber indicated it was not interested. Iilr. George McQueen' who is handling public relations for the bus system, felt that he would like to send out letters to merchants ofiering the books. Councilman AmstruP advised that he told Mr. McQueen to proceed. The Director of Public works stated there was an additional request just before the meeting in conjunction with the tickets. Permission was sought to prj,nt a poster advertising the free tickets. The Council indicated no obj ection. 1. Ma wi 3. a Pro osed Nei hborhood Park Site: commun cat ion ated November In response to ed the apparatus ansPort santa claus. Acknowledgment was made of 974, from Mrs. Lester C. Gunther, Jr., the communicationinvestigation and 5, requesting the Councit to consider a very J-arge property at the south-- east corner of Occidental and Ralston Avenues recently offered for sa1e. The comnunication described several qualities which would make the site suitabfe for city purchase. Follor^ring a brief presentation from Mrs. Gunther, was referred to the Director of Public Works for report. 4. The Caboose 1200 California Drive: A letter dated November 14,I974, sJ,gne y James D.ay or, concern is offer to the City Manager to im prove and maintain the parking stri p adjacent to his Place of business. The letter confirmed that the owner, san Franc .I sco water Department, has agreed to his proposal . The City Attorney and Diiector of Public works were requested to investigate. P ROC LAMAT I ON "CONGRATULATING THE BURLINGAME YOUTH SOCCER TEAM.,' Mayor Crosby ackno!,rledged the Presence of Mr. Celestino Romoli, coach of the State of Califoinia championshiP team. In presenting the proclamation, Mayor Crosby extended the council's congratulations on Lh" t".*,= succels in att;ining championship status and being invited to participate in the International Mardi Gras Soccer Tournament in Viaieggio,- Italy. t"lr. Romoli accePted the accolade graciously' He spoke ;f the fine cooperation received from the Police Assocj.ation, mLntioning former Police Officer John Drury especially. Police Officer Gary w. Missel informed the Council that the Police Association is in the process of raising funds to f j.nance the trip to Italy. He explained that the government of the City of Viareggio will pay all -xpenses for housing and food for the team. He asked if tha eity of Burlingame could heLp and mentioned that the Park and Recreation cornmission recommended that the city of Burlingame provide a United states Flag for display by the team at the tournament ' Mayor Crosby recalled that there have been restrictions in the past whEreby the Council can make contributions only through the Chamber of Comirerce for public relations and advertising for the city. If the City Attoiney finds that the city can provide the flag, it $'ill be done. December 11 in Millbrae CAirline Pi.lots Associatio the Tishman property will and take-off. Someone fr the project goes through 291 ncing at 9:00 A.M. The The Richmond project on ith respect to slope of aPProach hould be present, because if tern will cause more and more CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UARTERLY REPORT: Services rendered October 1 throug December 4,n e amount o f $3,000.00 apProved on motion of Councilman Mangini, carried on voice vote . second by councilman AmstruP and COUNCILMAN I{ANGINI REPORTS 2.Federal Aviation Administrations There will be a meeting on 1. solid waste Advisory Corunitteq: The members were informed at tire ome funds for transfer stations if recovery mecianism is built in. Also, after a dump site is finished and sold, ihoula a bond be posted to provide perpetual maintenance and material for any aftermlt6 such as seepage, landslides, etc', and should the dump opeiator be required to provide the bond. Whatever pfan ttre county adopts will have to be reviewed by other reqional Lodies. 1l j.I1 is still the best method of disposing of solid \.raste i there is no evidence that machines will do the job ful1 time. The biggest grinder in existence ls in San Francisco. There is no maifet ii california, at Present, for ground waste being burned with coal to produce energy. There will always be some solid waste to be f j.Ited a-nd covered and any plan must be feasibly economical ' Ity ual1, comme n is involved. be discussed w om Burlingame s the turning pat disturbance in Burlingame. BURLINGAME AVENUE PARKING Mr. Harry Graham, local merchant, rePorted he was one of the committee that parliciPated in securing funds to pay for the oBe-hour free parkinq inserts on a"iii"g".5 A,r"n,r" and iroadway aid--E6fr6Tfilif ffi"irrg the fact there will be free parking available _during the months of November and December. He stated that, in his district' about one-third of the merchants had nothing to say, about one-third are bej,ng ticketed for parking on Burlingame Avenue, and another one-third complaining about the other one-third parking. On the Avenue, six out of eight cars belonged to store owners. Three merchants pointed out the same iars. In discussing the situation with-S"rg"arrt o'Brien, Mr. Graham reported he was told there is no place to park. He explained that all of this was mentioned because the Council should be aware. Mayor Crosby asked the chief of Police to comment. The latter stated thire have 6een reports of people removing chalk marks on the tires and an effort is being made to apprehend them. Councilman AmstruP stated that a suggestion came from one of the city hal.l employe-s that employers not allow employees to leave for the purpose of moving their cars. councilman Amstrup stated that, if this were stopped, the employees vrould be required to find other parking places. Mr. Graham{ stated it is not a matter of forcing the employees to Park elsewherei the question is tJhere?" 2!2 2. Announcementtree lot will be P Iaza . SUBURBAN WATER RATES: Councilman Amstrup, representative to Peninsula vlater Agency, referred the meeting to assist its campaign against discriminatory water rates.He stated that this money will be returned to the citizens many times over, as the result of the Association's .Water Agency . campaign and the cooperation of the Peninsula ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 1. CoNnendation fron California Realty Investment Co., 1103 Juanita, for fire department and police department assistance during a flooding incident. to the special assessment approved earlier in San Francisco Bay Area water Users Association in from Burlj.ngame Auxiliary Police that the located at Bank of california property in chr i s tmas Bur l ingame 3. Town of Woodside concerning Corunittee . "County of San Mateo submitting Report of Initial Housing Element Plan. "Reorganization of Regional Planning copy of Draft Environmental Impact of the San Mateo County GeneraL at4. Copy of City Planner letter to owner of vacant Property Dwight Road and Peninsula Avenue concerning illegal parking. APPROVED: Director of Public Works reporting that stamP has been ordered to be used on all plans approved by Council indicating that aL1 changes must have prior approval of City Council. City Planner memo re: Geologic Hazard. 5. Unsigned letter, November l-3, L974. regarding traffic controls and parking, sent to Hea1th, Safety, Traffic Commission for recommendation on stop sign in Broadway business district. 6. Burlingame Police DePartment Report, October, 1974, and Selective Traffic Enforcement Fifth Quarter RePort, September 30, Fire Department Report, October, 1974. Minutes: Library Board, october 15, Librarian's Report, November 19, Planning Commission, october 30, L974 APPRoVALS: warrants Nos. 7590 through 7857, 5342,927.48, duly audited, E[piiirTd-ror palment on motion of councilman cusick, second by Coirncilman Hairison, unanimously carried. Payroll, october, 1974, Checks Nos. 4373 through 50S3, 5282,485.76, approved on motion of Councilman Cusick, second by Councilman Harrison, unanimously carried. CITY CoUNCIL STUDY MEETING: To be held wednesday, December 4, 1974 ' ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was regularly adjourned at 10:45 P.M., in . uerbert Harris, former Councilman andrespect Mayo! o to the memory o f Mr. L f the City of Burlingame.RespectfullY submitted, Herbert K. white, CitY Clerk t974. william J. Crosby, Mayor ?&uu,,J-t-4/"2'-? Councilman Cusick suggested, instead of feeding the meters, the employees park in the free area from oak Grove to Broad$ray and ride the city bus back to the Avenue. Magor Crosby recalled that, in 1962, a suggestion was made to the Chamber of Commerce to attempt to initiate a progr.rm with the merchants to encourage employee use of the Southern Pacific parkin$ 1ot in the area close to Oak Grove Avenue. The plan was not successful , because empLoyees were reluctant to walk that far after dark or in rainy $reather . Councilman Amstrup mentioned to Mr. Graham that council has requested a study on the possibility of installing meters or ticket dispensers on the remaining 16-hour lots; this r^ril1 include the lot west of EI Camino Real.