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Burlingame, California
November 4, L974
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above
oat,e in the City ilall Council Chambers. The meeting was caIled to
order at B:10 P.M. by lulayor William J. Crosby.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO TI{E FLAG:Led by James D. O'Brien, Police
Sergeant.
ROLI CALL
Present - Councilmen:Absent - Councilmen:
Ams trup-Cro sby-Cu s ick-Harr i son-Mang i ni
None
IUINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, L974, previously sub-
mit.ted to the City Council, were approved and adopted.
BIDS: LANDSCAPING RECREATION CENTER ADDITION
Bicls for the above project opened at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, October,L6,L9'741
were declared as follows:
BASE
PRICE
ALTERNATE
NO. I
ALT.
NO.2
ALT.
NO. 3
$r,362.
1,310.
1,048.
r,8r2 .
1,500.
ALT.
NO.4
$192.
r90.
159.
416.
150.
TOTAL
$L7 ,2
L7 ,9
18,5
20,9
40,9
$5,287 .
3,760.
5,884.
7 ,082.L2,200.
$10
L2
11
11
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BIDDER
Arthur H. Shooter
HuetLig & Schromm
i,lunkdale Bros.
tsrown Landscaping
Collishaw Corp.
,206.
,384.
,057.
,248 .
,150.
$192.
265.
400.
37 4.
950.
39.
09.
48.
32.
50.
Engineer's Estimate 13r860. 61385. 385. L,255. 250. 22,L35.
In a communication addressed to the City Manager dated October 30,L974,
the Director of Public Works, Director of Parks, and Recreation Direc-
tor recommended award of contract to the low bidder, Arthur H. Shooter,
including the four (4) alternates. In an addendum to the communica-
tion, October 31, L974, the City Manager concurred in the recommenda-
tion.
RESOLUTION NO. 56-74 "Awarding Contract Landscaping Recreation Build-
erations, Job No. 74-L6" (Arthur H. Shooter
Coipany, $17,239.) was introduced by Councilman Amstrup, who moved its
adoption, second by Councilman Harrison and unanimously carried on
ro11 caI1.
ARTERIAL STOP SIGNS TROUSDALE DRIVE
This subject was discussed briefly at the meeting of September 3, L974,
as t,he result of a petition filed prior to t,he meeting seeking removal
of stop signs at all I'Tr! intersections on Trousdale Drive. At the
rneeting, three (3) additi.onal petitions were filed: (1) Requesting
signs remain at rrTrr intersections Marco Polo Way, Ogden Drive and
Quesacla Way. (2') All signs on Trousdale remain. (3) Loyola/Trousdale
sign remain. To accommodate the petitioners, the City Council referred
the subject, to this date for an informal hearing.
Subsequent to the September 3 meeting, the following communications
were received and forwarded to the City Council: (I) Petition to maintain
sign at Loyolar/Trousdale. (21 Two (2) petitions to retain aII existing
signs. (3) Two (2t letters supporting signs, and one (1) letter recom-
mending removal westbound on Trousdale. (4) This evening before the
meeting, two (2) letters were filed endorsing the signs.
(A11 of the pet,itions and communications are on file in the Office of
the City Clerk. ) /.
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Mayor Crosby announced he was furnished names of five (5) designated
speakers representing five (5) different groups in a telephone call
earlier in the day. He thereupon declared ground rules and asked the
Chief of Police to read his communication to the City Manager dated
November 4, L974. Following is an excerpt from the Chief's letter:
"As you know, this department recommended (in 1973) that City Councilfollow the August 22, 1973, J.H.K. REPORT. After several meetings
with my staffr w€ are still in agreement with J.H.K., with the followingpossible additions: 1. If traffic signals are to be installed at
Magnolia and Trousdale, that it be made a A-way stop until completion
of the signals. 2. That Hunt and Trousdale be retained as a 4-way
stop. "
OPPONENTS
The initial petition was filed by CarI M. Lol1in, 2804 Rivera Drive,
former chief of police, requesting removal of rr1rrr intersection stop
signs.
A map of Trousdale Drive was projected on the screen.
Mr. Lollin, accorded the privilege of the floor by the Chair, expressed
appreciation to the Council for granting the opportunity of public
input. In reviewing the background of the legislation that Ied to
initallation of stop signs at every intersection on Trousdale (Ordinance
997, adopted October 15, L973) , [1r. Lollin stated that Councilman
Amstrup, a resident of Trousdale Drive, $/as instrumental in having such
legislation adopted to accommodate a vocal group of 30 to 40 people,
chaired by a Mr. Gillespie, all residents of Trousdale seeking improved
t,raffic conditions on their street.
Later in the meet,j.ng, l'Iayor Crosby asked that personalities not be
made an issue and apologized to Councilman Amstrup for such references
from the floor.
In his presentation, Mr. Lollin made the following points:
1. The city contracted and paid for two traffic studies. At the
September Ll, L973, meeting, the Council received the recommendations
of the Mills Estate group; on October L, L973, Ordinance 997 was
introduced and on October 15, 1973, adopted, with the result that
the professional t,raffic study bought and paid for by the taxpayers
was iet aside. Mr. Lollin quoted from the minutes of the September L7
meeting comments of former Mayor MarLin, Councilman Crosby and
Councilman Mangj-ni indicating some reservations as to effectiveness
of stop signs at every intersection.
2. What dicl Ordinance 997 do? It had nothing to do with moving the
light at South Ashton Lo Castenada<artinez, nothing to do with the
35 mile speed timit, that. and radar were existing, nothing to do with .
reducing speed at the school, nor did it remove the lane reflectors.
These \^/ere recommendations of the Trousdale residents, in addition to
the stop signs. The ordinance installed additional stop signs
where signs existed.
3. On a November morning in the dark, in the middle of a gasoline
crisis, motorists faced an obstacle course on Trousdale--I0 new
stop si-gns on the street, seven (7) eastbound and eight (B) west'bound
for a total of 15 in a mile and one-half, on the only street in
Burlingame designed and built as a major traffic street. The police
department and 6ity hatl were flooded with telephone calls. The
poiicu clepartment ieceived a lot of criticism. Written communications . -i
were about 50-50 pro and con.
4. He was approached by a Mr. Gersh, a resident of Granada Drive,
who asked why the unnecessary stop signs l^rere installed. Mr. Gersh
was informed that the police department was not responsi-ble, in fact,
had nothing to do with the recommendation, and that the signs were
installea 6y the City Council at the request of a small group of resi-
dents on Trousdale. He suggested to lvlr. Gersh that he pol1 the people;
a sample polling indicated that the majority opposed the signs. Last
2.JuIy ite ana eersh walked door to door approaching every residence
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where the occupants must traveL Trousdale to get to and from their
homes. with one "*..pii"", Trousdale was not covered because the resi-
a""i" there had their'say. six weeks later 500 plus signatures had
been received, the coun'ciI has the petition before it. This petition
wis restricted only to t,hose residents that must use the street to
reach their homes. ltlithout this qualification, the number of sig-
natures could have been increased considerably. Information has been
received that other petitions filed with the Council include oon-
residents.
5. unlike the Proposition of Mr. Gillespie and his group' this
pitiii"" wa" ,.ittln around the recommeniation of the Health, Safety &
iraffic Commj.ssi.on, representing a compromise and recommending removal
oi ""t"., (7) "T" interiection signs but leaves the four (4) 4-way
"ig"" "i iunt, Sebastian, Martin6z-Castenada and sequoia' when the
55i signatories were approached, there was no effort made to convince
arryor,"i nor to change a-nyone's opinion. They were asked to-read the
;;tili."; Lo sisn ii trrel, asreed-. Nine. (9) out of 10 sisned' some
peopfe indicatei a prefeienie for certain signs to remain' they were
iofa not to sign. This Petition rePresented a package recorunendation
iio* rle"rtrr, sifety o ttirtfi" commi-ssion; the people were.either for
or against, it was not intended to compromise the commission's
recofrrnendaiion. If there were to be any compromise, this should be
ln. - r."p"""ibi1ity "a ah; City Councit lt sulfr time that an action would
be taken.
6. The peoPle who signed feel that all
removed, but there would be no oblectlon
signalized and Pedestrian operated.
7. The excessive number of signs is hazardous to drivers attemPting
left-hand turns at ,,T,' intersections. Existing treatment of these
intersections seems to be in conflict with provj'sions of the vehicle
code. Traffic authorities do not favor stop signs at "T" inter-
sections. If they are signed, they should be either free in one
direction, or one sign at the minor street entering the major' but not
t*o-"ig"u'as no\4r exiits. This haphazard installation of signs j-s in
confli;t $Iith Burlingamers code. Trousdale is a through street' Al-1
traffic entering a tfrrough street is supposed to stop' Traffic on
the through striet is supposed to flow without stopping' No such
installation of unwarrantid stop signs was recommended in the expertsl
studies. None of the intersections qualify for stop signs according
to the Divisj.on of Highways manual, a professional guide for docu-
menting the need for stop signs. Putting stop signs on every corner
was an overkill.
S.AccordingtotheMarch14,LgT4rminutesoftheHeal-th,safety&Traffic Commi.ssion, Mr. Gillespie . commented Chere are too many stoP
signs and some should be removed with inteltigent planning'
g. What about cost? On an average, stoP signs are not costly to a
.itv. io""r.r, in a conversation - $rith Mr. Marsten of standard oil
Comiany of California, it was determined there were many variables to
Ue ioniidered, but there was no question but what constant stopping.
ii iiiEii"r signs takes more gas6line, additional wear on transmission,
brakes, tires, motor mounts, etc. There is more specj.fic information
o., co"i" in aa AAA publication of March, 1974. rn addition to the
economic factor, aii pottution results from unnecessary stoPs' The
auto club study hras 44 stops. In Burlingame, there are 15- stops on
tiousaate. oiviaing the aito club figures by l/3, -it can be determined
that this last year on Trousdale there $rere costs in excess of one
hundred thousand hours, hundreds of thousands of gallons of gasoline
and hundreds of thousands of dollars.
10. The 553 signatories believe that the action taken last year was
not in the publlc interest but a self-serving project for a. small
jroup of I,liiLs Estate residents. The petitioners request the City
6ooniit to take an action tonight correcting the situation' The
council can do that by acting in the public interest of Burlingame
residents who have to use Trousdale to get to and from their homes
by removing the seven (7) "T" intersection stoP signs mentioned in the
petition. ,3.
seven (7) "T" signs should be
to having any one of them
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P.H. Broaddus, 3208 Hillside Lane: The consultants' studies did notinclude the area of Skyline and Hillside. Now that the signs are
on Trousdale, four (4) out of five (5) who formerly drove Trousdaledrive Hillside and Millbrae Avenue. Residents of Hillside are beingsubjected to heavy traffic on their residential street. As a taxpayerin the City of Burlingame, he contributes to the maintenance ofTrousdale, but has not driven the street since the signs were posted,
because of undue wear on his car. When people bought homes on Trous-dale, they were aware it was designed to be a through street carrying
heavy traffic.
Mr. Sergio ZygarLwicz, 3032 Alcazar Drive and Mrs. George W. Marsh,
L444 Cabrillo Avenue, supported Mr. Lollin and lvlr. Broaddus.
PROPONENTS
Mrs. Ronald Penton, 200L Trousdale Drive, thanked the City Council forits interest in behalf of aII of the residents concernea witfr the stopsigns.
l4rs. Penton offered the following to justify retention of all of thesigns:
1. Traffic counts furnished by the police department show that onJune 18, L973, prior to the stop signs, 11,733 cars traveled easterlyon Trousdale, One month later, there were LO,9'76 cars t ot 757 lessper day, twelve months later, 8,684 carst ot 31049 less per day. oneweek d9o, police department statistics show 91306 cars, ox 2,417 lessper day over a period of approximately 16 months. This is significantto parents of children who must cross Trousdale to and from school.
2,. I.{any of the residents want the I'Trr intersection stop sigins.Aclditional information received from the police department for theperiod November L, L972 to september 30, L973, (before stop signs)covers accidents and injuries at rrTrr intersections only. Therewere 22 accidents involving injuries to LZ people pre signs,11 accidents, three (3) injuries after signs. At 4-way intersections,!2 accidents before, five (5) after. what more is needed to provethat the city council acted for the benefit of all of the peopre?
3. With respect to cost factor in stopping and starting at arterialsigns, some surveys indicate that it costs 6C per stop, whichincludes g&s, brakes, wear and tear on cars and perhaps effort on thedriver's part.
4. Trousdale is a residential street. How many houses face Trous-date? How many driveways face Trousdale? There are quite a few
cars entering Trousdale from side streets. Following are police
department estimates on rrTrr intersections: Toledo 530, Quesada 894,
Marco Polo 1,311, Ogden 592, Ashton 44L, Loyola 430, Magnolia Lr459.
Does the City Council intend to make it difficult for these people
to travel on Trousdale? What of the people who were unable to backout of their driveways before the signs were installed? What of thechildren going to school?
5. On Hillside Drive during the month of August, L973, there were
31003 cars, in January, L974r 3,675. This does not appear to representa great influx of motorists to Hillside from Trousdale.
6. As a result of the stop signs, the accident rate was lowered,children can travel to school safely. J.H.K. & Associates prepared
a good study, but it did not, go far enough. The residents havefound that the rrTtr intersection stops are what is needed. It mustbe kept in mind that lives are at stake.
7. If signals are to be installed, i-t will be months before theyare operative; in the meantime, the signs are working.
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Mr. Lloyd Lynes, Principal, Franklin Elementary School: Trousdale has
been spoken-of as an obstacle course with the stop signs. At first
they were a nuisance, but one becomes adjusted in time. The street is
something more than an obstacle course without the signs. Every week
or sor the school found it necessary to call for police officers to
catch some of the speeders. Since the stop signs were put in, "drag-
racing" has lessened. There is a constant flow of traffic in and out
of the school grounds all day; ingress and egress has been improved
because of signs at Castenada and Ashton. People have the right to use
Trousdale but not to misuse it, and it is misused. Without the stop
signs, traffic moved too fast. Ihe people at Franklin School are
h"ppy to have the sj-gns, particularly at Martinez-Castenada and Quesada
and hope they will remain.
Mr. Graham Kis}ingbUf,y, 1710 Ray Drive, and lrtrs. Ann O'Moore,
L62g Lassen Way, discussed problems encountered by residents of Ray Park
in attempting to enter and cross Trousdale at Marco PoIo Way before
the signs. Both agreed that the 'rTlr intersection signs should remain,
especially the one at Marco Polo Way.
Mr. Dave Nige1, Assistant Principal, Franklin Elementary School,
Mr. Paul l}Iiad, 2B0t Trousdale, Mr. Robert Gi1lespy, 2995 lrousdale,
Mr. Jerrold Go1dman, 2808 Trousdale, Mrs. John Shevchuk, 2822 Trousdale,
Mr. Phil}ip Carter, 2729 Trousdale, Ivtrs. Eleanor Rusch, 1384 Hillside
Circle, Mf. AIIan Gamson, 2709 Trousdaler Mr. Luther L. Smith,
IB1B Loyola Drive, addressed the Council in behalf of the stop signs:
1. Trousdale is a much safer street for the children because of the
stop signs. City Council must "put safety before speed."
2. Possibly installation of all of the signs was an overkill, but
what values will be used to determine which signs should be removed.
3. Number of cars traveling Trousdale has been reducedr 3s has been
number of accidents.
'4. If the signs on Trousdale force traffic to other streets not
capable of handling it, the City Council should investigate.
5. The City Council intends to employ a traffic engineer. Assign
that person the responsibility of studying and formulating a recom-
mendation on the Trousdale situation.
6. Trousdale is a high-density residential street. It must be
treated as such, not as a throughway.
7. Reasons for the stop signs are life and safety, reasons against,
time and money. If the equiLies are balanced, Iife and safety is
the answer.
8. At To1edo Drive, cars come to screeching halts, which suggests
that the traffic is moving much too fast.
9. Prior to installation of the signs, residents of Loyola Drive
found it almost impossible to enter Trousdale Drive.
Mayor Crosby closed the public discussion. The Council was invited
to comment.
Councilman Amstrup explained thatr ds a resident of the l,Iills Estate,
he was approached by other residents who were concerned with the
traffic situation and he was asked to attend a meeting where the sub-
ject, was to be discussed and an effort made to find some method of
coping with the problems of excessive speed and heavy volume of
traffic on Trousdale. He stated he faeed the responsibility of
weighing the convenience of some people against the.safety of families
in the area. People who live off Trousdale have the choice of any
one of a number of side streets to enter Trousdale. He asked for
legislation to be prepared providing for the additional stop signs.
The ordinance was adopted on a unanimous vote of the City Council.
From the standpoint, of safety, the stop signs are doing the job. FoL
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this reason, he recommended no changes at this time. He suggestedthat fluorescent light on the signs may be effective in controllingthe sudden stops and screeching brakes by alerting drivers to thestop ahead.
Councilman Mangini thanked the audience for signing the petitions
and appearing before the Council. Commenting that he was certainthere was not a person in the audience who wanted to sacrifice lives,he stated that if the petitions were weighed, the values would beequal. There are opposing sides and a compromise of some form isneeded. The suggestion was made that the traffic engineer to be
employed by the city make a study. The status of the signs is anopen issue because they were installed as an experiment. Somepeople are satisfied, others not. He suggested that the CityCouncil explore the idea of a compromise, because it would seem that
somewhere in the middle there is something that everyone can livewith.
Councilman Cusick referred to the diagram furnished by the police
department showing accident experience before and after stop signs
and suggested this be posted for the benefit of the audience. She
noted that the diagram indicates a real reduction of accidents sincethe signs were installed, particularly at the rrTrr intersections.
According to her tally, there were 33 accidents before the signs
and L2 after. On that basis, she supported the signs as they exist.
Councilman Harrison reported he spent approximately 40 minutes
Sunday morning riding Trousdale in the police vehicle with Officer
Wayne South to get as much knowledge as possible of what the effects
would be if certain signs were removed at certain intersections.
As the car traveled the street, he made notes and was satisfied that
the 4-way stops should remain, and the sign at Toledo because on
this particular stretch the car attained speed even in second gear.
There were some signs he thoughL could be eliminated but this was
before receiving input on accidents and volume of traffic. He felt
a light is needed at Magnolia. Stating he was not in favor of the
petition requesting removal of the seven (7) *Trr intersection signs,
he expressed willingness to consider some form of compromise if and
when a traffic consultant suggests one, but having received input
from the police department and the people, including Mr. Carter's
comment on life and safety vs. time and money, he would look at any
compromise very closely in the way of a safety factor. For the
present, he recommended that all of the signs remain.
Mayor Crosbyr BS a parent, sympathized with all of the parents whose
children must travel Trousdale to reach school. He recalled that
when the legislation was proposed in September, L973, he had the
opinion of the police department and recommendations of the traffic
consultants but agreed with his colleagues to try the signs on an
experimental basis for one year. He agreed with Councilmen Mangini
and Harrison to continue with the signs until t.here is a traffic
engineer's study.
CONCLUSION: Mayor Crosby announced that the signs will remain an
open issue unt iI the Councj-l agrees that something must be done.
Alternat.ives will be pursued at that time.
RECONVENE
Fotlowing a recess at 10:00 P.M., the Chair reconvened the meeting
at 10 : 15 P.IvI.
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BURLINGA.I.,IE YOUTH SOCCER TEAI4
i,tr. Celestino Romoli, coach of this championship team sponsored bythe Police Association, informed the Council that the team has beeninvited to participate in ttre 27th International Soccer Tournament
"Mardi Gras Cup 1975" in Italy betrrreen January 28 to February 10.The team will be obligated for the round-trip fare, al1 other expenseswill be paid by the sponsors of the tournament. He asked for theCouncil's approval to a fund-raising campaign to finance the trip,explaining that there will be no cost to the city, and each boy
must be able to contribute $200.00. The police Association wilLassist in the campaign. There were no objections voiced by theCouncil. Mr. Romoli was authorized to proceed with the Councilrsgood hrishes.
EXTENSION OF TNTERIM URGENCY ZONING ORDINANCE NO. IO13
Mayor Crosby announcedto publ-ished notice toextension of the aboveErection Of Structurescertain Districts. '|l
this was the time and place scheduled pursuant
conduct a public hearing and to consider
Ordinance "Requiring A Special Permit For The
More Than Thirty-Five Feet In Height Within
The City Planner informedon the 15th of this month
the Council thatif not extended.
the Ordinance wilI expire
Declaring the hearing open, t"layor Crosby invited opponents to cornment.
Mr. David Keyston, Vice-PresLdent, Anza pacific Corporation, explainedit was not his intent to oppose specifically. but to point out Lo theCity Council that there have been 2-I/2 yeais of zoning by emergencyordi.nance, which does not appear to be conducive to good planning, norfair to land owners and developers i.n the city. Ue mentioned theemergency ordinance does not affect Anzars developments but it hasbeen costly j,n wasted man-hours and dollars to other developers. Forexample, the o!,rners of Airport Marina Hotel spent thousands of dollarspresenting plans to the City Council and finally withdrew.
l.,lr. Robert Brown, local real estate broker, questioned inclusion ofthe M-l District within the ordinance for the reason that M-1 iscovered in a previous emergency ordi.nance; moreover, any buildingin this District will- be covered by a 35 foot height limit.
There were no further co[unents from the floor, for or against.
The hearing was declared closed.
response to Councilman Mangini, the City Attorney advised that ifextension i.s approved tonight, there may be one more for a year.
In
the
ORDINANCE NO. ].022 'rExtending Interim Urgency Zoning Ordinance No. 1013Requiring A Special Permit Eor The Erection Of Structures More ThanThirty-Five Feet In Height Within Certain Districts--Emergency,' lvasintroduced by Councilman Harrison, who moved its adoption, se-ond byCouncilman Cusick and unanimously carried on roll caII.
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION - KASH & SACCUMAN
Acknowledgment was made of the above document filed by Dennis M. andJennie M. Kash, 2844 Hillside Drive, and Cesare and Louise Saccuman,2848 Hillside Drj-ve, owners of Lot 5, Block 4 and Lot 6, Block 4,respectively, Burlj.ngame Hills Number 2. A map showing locatj-on anda 1ega1 description of the properties srere attached; aLso, a copyof Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Resolution No. 448
"Making Determinations And Approving The Proposed Annexation OfTerritory, Designated As Lands (2/3 e,cr e) Of Saccuman And Kash...',.
The City Attorney informed the Council of alternative procedures:Annexation can be terminated at any time, can be approved without ahearing tonight or next meeting, or notice published and public hearingheld.
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[iEARING
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Mayor crosbyrs recommendation that
regular meeting on November 18 to
meeting on the 13th was accePted.
In response to an inquiry from councilman Amstrup concerning future
lot relubdivision, the city Planner reported that ordj.nance 712
Iimits Iot size to 10,000 iquare feet minimum on any Property annexed
to the city. Both of the lots are 12 to 15,000 square feet, so two
could not be combined to make three.
the matter be continued to the
allow for review at the studY
In a letter dated October 6, L974, M.L. Boling, 2828 Hillside Drive,
stated there has been an obvj'ous increase in traffic along upper
iiif"ia" Drive, perhaps due to installation of multiple stops along
Trousdale which has diverted much traffic to HiIlside. He suggested
"i"p-"ig"" eastbound at AdeLine and at both outlets of Ne$rton Drive,
and- wesfbound at Alvarado and another at Adeline because of
excessive speeding. The communication was referred to the Health,
Safety & Traffic Commission for recommendation.
COMMUN ICAT IONS
1. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS UPPER HILLSIDE DRIVE
2 POLICE DEPARTIIENT ROOF REPAIR
RESOLUTION NO. 57-74
under date of october 30, 1974, the Director of Public works rePorted
that the above work has been satisfactorily completed by sterling
Roofing Company and accepted by the building department ' - .
His
recomm;ndation- that the improvements be accePted by the city council
,ii .or,.rrred in by the Ciiy }4anager in an addendum to the communication.
ment, Job No.its adoption,roII ca11.
7 4-1r"
second
under date of october 30, Lg1 4, the Dj-rector of Public works reported
that w.A. I"loroney, Inc., has comPleted its contract with the city
for the aUove jo6. His recorunendation that the $rork be accePted by
the City council was concurred in by the City Manager in an addendum
to the lett.er.
"Accepting Interior Remodeling work on Easton
. 74-10* was introduced by councilman Amstrup,
, second by Councilman Cusick and unanimously
?EASTON I.,IBRARY REMODELING
RESOLUTION NO. 58-74
Branch Library,Job No
who moved its adoPtion
carried on roll ca11.
4. EL CA.!,IINO REAL BEAUTIFICATION
Under date of october 3L, L974, the Director of Public Works advised
lii"t- tir" ibove project has been satisfactorily completed by Asphalt
Paving ComPany. Hl.s recommendation that the work be accePted by
the city couniif hras concurred in by the City Manager in an addendum
to the letter.
RESOLUTION NO. 59-74 "AccePting E
Job No. 74 was intro duced by Co-7adoption, second bY Councilman Har
ro11 ca1l.
Councilman Amstrup suggested that once a week or
lhe Park Department blower be used to remove the
paving.
I Camino Real Beautification Pro
uncilman Mangini, who moved its
rison and unanimouslY carried on
ject,
every two weeks
leaves from the
(1327-47 North Carolan Avenue ,735 El Camino Real,945 California Dr. )
Underfinal
date of Octoberparcel maps for
31,
the
the Director of Public works submitted
properties recommended unanimously by
).
t974,
above
"Accepting Roof Repair Burlingame Police DePart-
was inirodrlced by Councilman Amstiup, r,rho moved
by Councilman t'langini and unanimously carried on
5. FINAI PARCEL MAPS APPROVED
the Planning Commission at its October 30 meeting for approval by
the City Council. His recommendation that the maps be accepted
was conlurred. in by the City Manager in an addendum to the communi-
cation.
Councilman Cusick asked for additional information on the property
at 735 EI Camino ReaI. The Director of Public Works reported that
the Council has not seen this map before. It came in as a joint
tentative and final map procedure. A townhouse project proposed
for this property was withdrawn. The proposal is to combine two
existing lots into one by deleting the center lot line. An
existing residence and a garage on one of the lots were indicated
to $e removed. At the Planning Commission meeting, it was asked
t,hat this removal be made a condition of the map. The Director of
Pub1ic Works stated that he indicated to the Planning Commission
that he could, at its request, withhold recording of themapuntil
the buildings were demolished.
Councilman Amstrup moved that the three parcel maps recommended by
the Planning Commission be accepted:
1. Final Parcel Map, being a resubdivision of Parce1 5, Assessor's
Map 816 City of Burlingame, L327-47 North Carolan Avenue.
2. Tentative and Final Parce1 Map, being a resubdivision of Lots 28
and 29, Block 1, Burlingame Park No. 41 735 EI Camino Rea1.
3. Final Parcel MaP, resubdivision of Lots 7 and 8, Block 11,
Easton Addition, 945 California orive.
l{otion seconded by Councilman Mangini and unanimously carried on
roll calI.
5.INTERIM OFFICE SPACE FOR POLICE DEPARTI{ENT
A recommendation from the City Manager, communication of October 30,L974,
that the lease agreement be executed for needed interim office space
next to the Police Station was accepted.
RESOLUTION NO. 6O-74 "Authorizing Execution Of Lease Of Interim
eDepartmenti'$,asintroducedbyCounci1manl,1angini
who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Amstrup and uanimously
carried on roll ca1I.
7. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS PROPOSALS
SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM
Under date of October 31, L974, the Director of Public Works advised
that five (5) proposals have been received to conduct traffic accident
identification- an& surveillance survey under the Office of Traffic
Safety Grant, proposals ranging from $22,279.00 to $42,500.00, grant
maximirm $30,00-O.Ob. He asked for guidelines from the Council on
interview procedures. In an addendum to the letter, the City Manager
recommended that a single recommendation be presented to Council with
the reasons therefor. Council can then evaluate the recommendation
for award from the list of applicants.
In response to Councilman Mangini, the Director of Public Works
confirired this will be financed primarily through State grant, the
consultant providing all of the iervices. There will be consultation
time on the part of citY staff.
The City Manager and Director of Pub1ic Works were directed to narrow
the prolosals down to two for evaluation by the City Council.
8. AUTHORIZATION TO SUE - COVEY TRUCK ING AND PRO SKI AND SPORTS
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Under date of October 31, L974, the City Attorney reported that
both firms are maintaining violations of the ordinance code after
denial of permit reguests; -that they .have been .given considerable time
to comply, and that-it appears at this time that lega1 action will be
necessary to require that violations be abated. 9.
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CONSENT CALENDAR SUBMITTED BY CITY MANAGER
l. Strip qf 1qr1d adjacent to 952 Chula Vista A
f'rom long to the city; we merelY
have an easement for drainage purposes. Therefore, so long as our
easement is not interfered !,rith, the property is not subject to
our jurisdiction. It is recoNnended that the adjacent owner be so
notified.
2. Tsro deeds concerning Standard oil at EI Camino and Burlingame
Avenue
Reconunend aCceptanCe and recording.
3. Use of bus shelters for children's art urork re uested b DaIe Perkins
Recomme perml s s ron e grante
4. sidewalk repair pleglern__gonlEg.qRecoffiAsphalt Paving Company. **
Johnson Company5. Assignment of lease Reynold C
WITHDRAWN
6. Mr. Lou Brooks re uest to resent Ba side develo
REIvIOVED at request o
to either Park and R
ounc 1 Iman Amstrup. No Presentatecreation Commission or the City Cou
ent lan
n to be made
cil because
o
n
such presentation would be premature at this time.
on motion of Councilman Amstrup, second by Councilman Harrison and
unanimousJ-y carried, Consent Cilendar eras accepted with elimination
of Items 5 and 6.
*RESoLUTIoN No. 61-74 "Accepting Partial Quitclaim Deed From
Petroleum racilities ' IncorPora ted, Dated November 15, 1973" was
introduced by Councilman Amstrup who moved its adoption, second by
Councilman Hirrison and unanimously carried on ro11 call.
rg@13 (Asphalt Paving company $12,168-)
duced by Councilman Harrison who moved its adoption, second
Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried on roll ca1l.
RESoLUTION No. 62-74 "Accepting Partial Release Of Assignment Of
November 13, 1974 " wasRents From Bankers Trus t Company, Dated
introduced by Councilman Cusick who moved its adoption, second by
Councilman Harrison and unanimously carried on ro11 ca1l.
**RESOLUTION NO. 53-74 ',Awarding Contract - sidewalk Repair Program-
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RESOLUTIONS
1.RESOLUTION NO. 64-74 "Authorizing Destruction of certain Records,
Documents And Papers " (Po Iice Department) was introduced by Council-
by Councilman AmstruP
COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS :
announced the foflow ].ng:
coNnission and Mr. Howard
port t tt
sors shortly wi th one modif
lection committee " (represe
point three public members
rthern parts of the county.
with Council concurrence, Mayor Crosby
Mr. Arthur H. Blodgett to Civil Service
B. Gunderson to Parking Commission.
15 ma tt er rr1 I e presente to the Board of super-
ication.Thr ee memberE of a t'citY
man Mangini who moved its adoption, second
and unanimously caried on roLl cal1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Re ional Plannin CoNnittee Restructuri Councilman Mangini
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representJ.ng southern, central and
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His request for authority to proceed with any legal actions on
behalf of the city so that decisions of the Council and the Planning
Commission can be enforced was approved on motion of Councilman Amstrup,
second by Councilman l4angini and unanimously carried.
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2.Scr1idEqq-@mmittee:CouncilmanManginireportedtherewas n control of transfer stations
when developed, methods of disposal and where. There appears to be
some concern about monopoly at Ox Mountain, one company squeezing out
another. AIso, questio-ns were asked about a proposed joint meeting of
Burlingame and Sin Mateo to discuss location of a transfer station.
The Ciiy Manager reported that a meeting will probably be held before the
end of the moith, and l,tr. Devincenzi of the scavenger company will be
invited.
3.
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with the State.
4. Code Amendments fo Title 22 Signs: Councilman Amstrup reported
tfrat ed bY the Council to studY
this subject, suggest a three-phase treatment: I. Restrict future
roof sigis. 2. -fr,eview and delermine what existing signs are classified
as roof signs. 3. IIow shall such existing signs be amortized.
The City Attorney and City Planner were requested to Orepare an
ordinance prohibiting future roof signs for the rireeting on
November 18.
5. Zoning Code Amendments: Councilman-l4angini ,advi3ed that he
and ointed by the Council to study this
material presented by the Planning Commission, were prepared to report.
NEW BUSINESS
1 Free rides to sonci mini-bus: Councilman Cusick
sugges rESame o encourag ng peop eto use the bus and
perhaps employe es to use the PeriPherY P arking lots, a week of free
rides from Novemb er 23 through the holid ays.Peseengers boarding in a
shopping area would be allowed to ride free, Pa ssengers getting off
in a shopping area would receive a token to be used on a later ride.
Wayne Swan, dire ctor of the bus system, indicated no objection if
t,here is some me ans of providing alternate revenue.
Mayor Crosby requested the City l'lanager and Mr. Swan to pursue the
idea with the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Harry S. Graham, loca1 merchant, and Chamber of Commerce memberl
reported that the merchants are looking forward to cooperation _frlm the city as far as parking. He felt that the merchants will be
happy to t.alk about the bus tokens idea.
2. Letter of Frank B. Ir{gerso}l, October 29, L974, concerning
Burlingame Avenue Area eaitcing. Councilman Harrison noted that the
Octobei 23 minutes of the Parking Commission state that the
November meeting will be devoted to Deleuw, Cather's report' He
asked that a letter be sent to Mr. Ingersoll informing him'-
3. Councilman Amstrup reported there are abandoned vehicles on the
vacant lot at the northeast corner of Peninsula and Dwight. He
a.sked staf f to investigate.
APPEAL HEARING SCHEDULED
u911" Bmer ncy Public Safety System:Councilman Mangini rePorted
e was no ac tTon@iminarY plan required to be filed
COMPUTERIT'ED TRAFFIC CONT ROLS ON BAYSHORE FREEWAY
At councilman Harrison's request, the council agreed to suspend the
action of the Planning Commission in approving a sign variance to
putnam Dodge for a 33 foot pole sign at 925 Bayswater Avenue.
e hearing 5n this matter wai scheduled before the Council at its
meeting on November 18, L974-
In response to an inquiry from councilman Mangini, the city Planner
mentioned that the C6opeiative Planning Task Force Ad Hoc Committee
is engaged in a study of means to improve traffic flow on Bayshore
freewiy-by using a computerized program. Traffic signals on the
freewal, wiuld monitor Lhe flow oi traffic, There would be signals
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on on-ramps.. The idea is to maintain steady maxi.mum traffic fIow.The council heard a report from Mr. David Keyston, who stated hediscussed the proposal with one of the staff at the county. Thecounty will present the idea to arr of the cities to see if theywish to cooperate and whether the project will proceed or not dependsupon citiesr reaction.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
1. Commendation, Mrs. Louis Lent,, October 27Eh, L974, toPark Department for prompt and courteous service.2. Department of Transportation, October 18, L974, to Directorof Public works concerning city's inquiry on nerr interchange on
Bayshore Freeway.
3. City P1anner, November L, L974 re: Special Census of Unin-corporated Territory in Burlingame HiIIs by Peninsula Humane SocietyDuring JuIy, L974.
With respect to the above, the City Planner reported this washis personal evaluati.on, The large number of people who were notcounted leaves the report without the value of a census.
Councilman Amstrup suggested that the city indicate its dis-satisfaction to the Humane Society with the end result.
Councilman rYangini mentioned that at the last Regional Planning
Committee there was discussion that there may be a census sooner
than every 10 years. A city or a group of cities can proceed
independently.
The City Planner stated this is the type of project that will
be eligible for new grants under community development acts.
Reports: Police and Fire Departments, September, L974,City Planner - Planning Commission meeting October 30tL974.
Minutes: Beautification Commission, October 3t Health, Safety tTraffic, October 10, Park & Recreation, October 8, Parking,
October 23, Planning, October 16, L974.
The City Manager was requested to investigate an item in the
Park & Recreation Commission minutes concerning "Land Acquisition. "
APPROVALS
WARRANTS Nos. 7275 through 7589, in the amount of $663,8L3.42, dulyaudited, were approved for payment on motion of Councilman Cusick,
second by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried
PAYROLL September, L974, checks Nos. 3694 through 4372, $282,L84.61
was approved on motion of Councilman Cusick, second by Councilman
Amstrup and uanimously carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was regularly adjourned at 11:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
H rt K.v ler
APPROVED:
WILLIAM J. CRO ,
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