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Burlingame, California
December 3, L973
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council- was caLled to order on the
above date at 8:10 p.m., Mayor R.D. Martin presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEG]ANCE
The City Attorney led the Pledge of Allegiance to the FIag.
ROLL CALL
PRESENI:
ABSENT :
COUNCII.IVIEN:
COI]NCII,IVIEN:
Amstrup-Cus i c k-Mang ini -Martin
Crosby (iIlness, excused)
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of Novernber L9t L973, previously submitted to members,
were approved and adopted.
PRESENTATfON
Dr. Richard Williams, Principal, Burlingame High School-, upon recognition by the
Chair, presented to each member of the Council a remembrance of Burlingame High
School's 50th Anniversary, celebrated Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Novernbet 22,
23,24t L973. Dr. Williams stated that the student body, school staff and the
alumni cornmittee responsible for the planning and organization join him in
thanking the Mayor and the members of the City Council for officially recognizing
this event and helping to make it a memorable 50th Anniversary.
Councilman Mangini pointed out that the work of planning started a year and a
half ago and the results were evident in every phase of the activities during
the three days. He stated that the Steering Committee, co-chaired by Reginald
Moorby and William Bardet, are to be congratulated and highly commended.
BTDS
I. TRAFFfC SfGNAL SYSTEM MAHLER ROAD-BAYSHORE HfGHWAY
Under date of November 29, L973t the Director of Public Works submitted results
of the bid opening on November 28, L973, at 2:00 p.m., for the above project,
as f oll-ows:
Bidder Total Bid
Arc Electric Company
Rosendin Electric, Inc.
R. Flatland Company
Steiny and Mitchel, Inc.
$27 ,719.OO
30,467 .OO
30,520 .00
31,690.00
Engineerrs Estimate $23,000.00
In his communication, the Director of Pub1ic Works reported that the project
was designed and estjmated by the County fraffic Engineer and that financing
will be accomplished through gas tax fund.s. His recommendation that the contract
be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, Arc Electric Company, was concurred
in by the City Manager under date of November 29, L913. He stated that the bid
did not appear to be too far out of line in view of the uncertain economic
conditions; furthermore, the City has had satisfactory experience with Arc
El-ectric Company in the past.
RESOLUIIOI{ NO. 85-73 "Awarding Contract Traffic Signal System For The fnter-
ffidAndBayshoreHighway,JobNo.73-L4,SS143''(Arc
Electric Company, $27 r7L9.00) was introduced by Councilman Amstrup who moved
its adoption, second by Councilman Mangini and carried on unanimous ro11 call
vote of members present.
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2. SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRA}'I
In a co[trnunication dated November 29, L973, the Director of Public Works advised
that bids on the above project were opened on Wednesday, November 28, 1973, at
2:30 p.m., and declared as follows:
Bidder Total Estimate
Andero Construction
U. Peira & Son
Barney's Concrete
Webbco Construction
$16,32r.50
L6,604.75
t9,457 .5O
27 t32O.OO
Engineer's Estimate $16,409.50
The Director of Public Works recommended award of contract to the lowest respon-
sible bidder, Andero Construction, Inc., San Jose. The City Manager concurred
in an addendum to the communication dated Novembet 29, 1973.
Councilman Mangini asked how the areas needing repair are selected to be included
in the annual program. The Director of Public Works explained that his office
d.etermines what is a hazard, according to reasonable standards, and this is done
by field inspection and in response to calls from the public. Further, in
response to Councilman Mangini, the Director explained that, where there has
been a determination that a hazarrl exists, the oviner may contract privately
to have the work done, or arrange to have the Cityrs contractor do it and pay
the City, or have the charge placed on the tax roll through the County. In
response to Mayor Martin, the Director confirmed that a citizen may have his
sidewalk repaired by the City's contractor and gain the benefit of the Cityrs
unit price in the annual repair program.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-73 "Awarding Contract - Sidewalk Repair Program - L9"73-L974,
Job No. 73-15" (Andero Construction, Inc., $16,32L.50) was introduced by
Councilman Amstrup, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Mangini and
carried by unanimous roll call vote of members present.
HEARING
APPEAL OF JACK FENA FROM PLANNING COMIVIISSION DENfAL OF RESUBDTVISION BENITO
AVENUE.-WfTHDRAWN
Mayor Martin announced that the request of Jack Fena, L424 BenLto Avenue to
resubdivide properties on Benito Avenue, denied by the Planning Commission at
its meeting of October 24, L973, was scheduled for hearing before the Council
at its meeting of Novenrber 29, L973. However, on that date Mr. Fena informed
the Office of the City Clerk by telephone that he had decided not to pursue the
appeal and asked that it be removed from the agenda. The City Clerk, at the
Council's direction, wrote Mr. Fena under date of November 23, confirming the
telephone conversation and informing him the appeal woutd be considered withdrawn
unless there was word to the contrary from him by November 29. Mr. Fena failed
to respond. For that reason, the application will be removed from the agenda and
one year must lapse before the City Engineer can accept another resubdivision
map for the same properties.
1 HEARING SCHEDULED PROPOSED ADDITION
AIRPORT MARINA HO'IEL -. E. I. R.SPECIAL PERMIT VARIANCES
Acknowledgrment was made of material filed by Paul F. Fratessa on behalf of
Burlingame Airport Marina Hotel, including an application for Special Permit to
exceed building height ljmitations (Bnergency Zoning Ordinances Nos. 984 and 994),
revised plot plan and Environmental Impact Report, and a letter d.ated November 16,
L973 | requesting a public hearing before the Council.
AIso, a letter was received from the law offices of Bernard 14. Wolfe, San Mateo,
dated November 30, L973, submitting an appeal on behalf of l{r. and I,Irs. william
E. ItlcClenahan from the decision of the Planning Commission on November 26, L973,
granting setback and sign variancesin connection with this project.
COMI4I]NICATf ONS
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Mayor Martin, with Council concurrence, set Monday, January 7 ' L974' as the time
of the public hearing.
ON-STREET PARKING NORTH SIDE OF TROUSDALE
MAGNOLIA TO PLAZA EI{IRANCE
fn a letter dated November 17, L973r lu1r. Charles Wallen' Jr., L284 Frontera,
asked that the curb in front of lee's Chinese Restaurant, 1520 Trousdale, and
Mills Estate Dry Cleaners, 1560 Trousdale, recently painted red, be repainted
to allow short-term parking as a convenience to patrons of the two businesses.
A letter from the City Manager dated Novernber 28, L973, reported on the
circumstances whereby the complete section of curb was painted red instead of
a section 24 feeL in Iength measured from the stop sign at the corner of
Magnolia. He advised that crews wilt be dispatched to make the correction.
Councilman Amstrup suggested that, rather than an unlimited zone where cars
could park in front of the two businesses all day, a green zone be provided for
limited parking.
The City Manager was requested to refer the matter to the Parking Conunission
for study and recommendation.
3. ADDENDUM TO MINIBUS SPECIFICATIONS
Under date of November 29, L973, the City Manager forwarded correspondence from
Minibus, Inc., and the City Planner concerning the former's request for a
change in specifications that will allow the vehicle roof to be manufactured
from .050 aluminum sheets instead of a one-piece fiberglass section, and the
step from zinc coated steel sheet instead of a molded one-piece fiberglass section.
In his communication, the City Planner stated that the requested addendum "can
safely be accepted if Minibusr Inc., will confirm that the 0.050'r aluminum
roof has comparable strength and insulating value as the fiberglass roof. "
In response to a series of questions from the Council, the City Planner
reported (1) That the bus supplier was placed on a 5Og" reduction allocation
on the fiberglass resin with no advance notice, with the result that they will
receive just 4 barrels per month rather than the 8 they were receiving. (2)
To his knowledge, the maintenance factor in an aluminum roof should not be greater
than in fiberglass. (3) The aluminum roof will cost Minibus more but they are
witling to absorb this additional cost.
Councilman Mangini and Mayor Martin asked why Burlingame's order should not be
filled from allocations that the supplier will continue to receive. Mayor
Martin felt that the supplier should complete his contract with the City
according to specifications agreed upon or, if the Council decides to approve
the change, there should be some form of reinbursement to the City because, in
his opinion, an aluminum roof will require more in the way of maintenance than
fiberglass.
Councilmanrs Amstrup's suggestion that the City Manager be directed to pursue
the matter with the supplier and report to the Council at the meeting on
December 17, L973, was accePted.
4. AGREEMENT--HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Under date of Novem,ber 28, L973, the City Manager forwarded for the Councilrs
consideration an agreement to be executed with the State for this Cityrs
participation in the Conununity Work Experience Program. In his conununicationl
the City Manager explained that the City may be able to use some of the people
eligible under the program, but this will- be entirely at the discretion of a
department head requiring manpower. Mandatory costs to the City will include
workmants compensation coverage and,25?. of transportation costs. Additionally,
the City witl reguire medical examinations. Procedure for termination of the
progrElm is recited in the agreement.
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RESOLLITION NO. 87-73 "Authorizing Execution Of Agreement Between The State Of
California Department Of Human Resources Development And The City Of Burlingame"
was introduced by Councilman Mangini, who moved its adoption, second by
Councilman Cusick and unanimously adopted on roll call of members present.
5. PUBLI C HEARING SCHEDULED - EXIENSION OF EMERGENCY ORDINANCES
fn a letter dated November 28, L973, the City Attorney reported concerning
"Extension Of Interim Urgency Zoning Ordinances 984 and 994 (Special Permits
For Lot Coverage Exceeding 30% or Height Exceeding 35 feet) . "
With Council concurrence, Mayor Martin set the date for public hearing on this
subject for the meeting of January 7, L974.
At Councilman Cusick's request, the City Attorney agreed to report at the
meeting of Decernber L7, L973, on extension of Interim Urgency ZonLng Ordinances
g5g, 960r 98l "Restricting fssuance Of Building Permits Within The Burlingarne
Avenue Area Offstreet Parking District. "
6. DANCE PERMIT - PENGUIN LOUNGE
The Department of Police, under date of November 28, L973t reported that the
six month dance permit granted the Penguin Lounge, 26L California Drive, is
approaching expiration date, and recommended renewal for a one-year period
(January 2, Lg75) under the present type of management and operation. The City
Council concurred in the recommendation on motion of Councilman Amstrup, second
by Councilman Mangini and unanimous vote of mernbers present.
UNF]NISHED BUSINESS
I. TEl{NfS SUPPLIES SHOP NORTHPARK APARTMENTS PREM]SES: A request from Robert
Grudensk , LO75 Rollins Road, to operate th type of business at the location
noted was received by the Council at its meeting on Novernber 19, 1973 and
continued to December 3, because I"1r. Grudenski failed to appear. When it was
determined that he was not present at this meeting (12/3/73), the Chair, with
Council concurrence, declared the matter removed from the agenda.
2. COMMISSION VACANCfES: The City Manager reported in a memo dated November 28,
L973t expiration of terms of Civil Service Commj-ssioners Mrs. Dorothea W. Hug hes
and Michael R. Nave, two vacancies existing on Health, Safety g Traffic Commissj-on,
and that Paul J. Constantino and Alfred A. Kirk have expressed willingness to
continue on the Parking Commission. A tist of persons previously interviewed to
serve on the various commissions accompanied the communication.
The Chair declared. Decernber 17, 7973, the deadline for submitting nominatj-ons
for Civil Service and Health, Safety & Traffic Commissions.
3. BROADWAY PARKING STUDY: A hearing on this matter wilf be hel-d after the first
of the year, the precise date to be decided at the December 17 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
t. BUILDING HEIGIII LfM]TATfONS IN R-l ZONE - (FIRST RESIDENTIAL): Councilman
Amstrup raised the issue of the of measurement for ng height
on slope l-ots where the slope is upward from the street 1ine. He referred to a
new dwelling on Loyola Drive where the building site is situated approximately
half way up the slope from the curb. There is a basement garage and two dwelling
stories above with the resul-t this appears to be an unusually high building in
an R-I zone. He stated there appears to be ambiguity in the code which should
be clarified, because a set of plans has been l-eft in the building department
for a dwelling on the lot immediately adjacent.
The City Attorney reported that several years ago, as the result of a request
from a homeowner on Hale Drive to build an outside staircase, staff became aware
that there is an inconsistency between "story" in the building code and the
definition of "stories" in the zoning code. He commented there would be no harm
in the inconsistency as long as the purposes were recognized in the separate
codes. He stated if there is a problem knowing at what point on a hillside or
slope 1ot the 35 feet building height is measured, then the appropriate ord.inance
should be amended. Furthermore, if the City intends to take this under study
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and the City Council refer it to the Planning Corrnission, on direction from the
Council, while it is under study, the bui1ding j-nspector would be authorized
to withhold issuance of building permits, or there could be an emergency ordinance
to the zonLnq ord.inance.
There appeared to be agreement that a study should be made. With Council
concurrence, Mayor Martin directed that the building department not issue permits
for three stories on hil-lside lots in R-I zor\e.
2. SAN MATEO COLINTY TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: Councilman Cusick reported
receipt of a notice of meeting on December 6, L973, where Station Site Concepts
in connection with BART in San Mateo County wiII be reviewed. The City Manager
reported that he plans to be at the meeting.
3. OVERNIGHT PARKING PERUIITS: Council heard a complaint from Michael Prevot
against on-street parking prohibition at night. He objected on the grounds that
a resident shoufd be allowed to park in front of his home. He stated that enforce-
ment of the ordinance is inconsistent; some people park for months without being
cited, others dare not leave their cars out overnight because they will be ticketed.
Mayor Martin reviewed the background of the ordinance for Mr. Prevot's benefit.
4. REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ANZA MASTER PI,AN: A report prepared by the City
Planner of a meeting held on er 20, 7973t attended by Messrs. Keyston,
Karmel, Rebarchik and Swan, where tentative draft procedures were discussed,
was acknowledged and accepted as a basic outl-ine of procedures that may follow
as the developer presents specific proposals to the City.
Councilman Cusick asked how traffic studies wil-l be financed. The City Planner
indicated this may be a joint venture of the cities affected and the airport.
Councilman Cusick stated she thought the developers of the 15 story office tower
building had agreed to participate in a traffic study.
Councifman Amstrup suggested that some valuable data may be available from the
City of Millbrae as the result of its study on Millbrae Avenue/Bayshore traffic
conditions.
PENINSULA WATER AGENCY: Councilman Amstrup reported on his attendance at a
recent meeting where the membership discussed election of officers and a board
of directors and a procedural plan for moving forward on the study of fresh water
supply for San Mateo County in the event the City and County of San Francisco
ceases to furnish the water.
PR]ORITY PLANNING COMMITTEE (PARK ACQUISITfON): Councilman Cusick reported on
her attend.ance at the meeting of November 29. She stated there were differences
of opinion as to the method of allocating the funds. If each city had one vote
the monies would be divided 604 to cities, 4OZ to County; if by percentage of
population, the al-location was IOOs" to cities and more than 5l% of the cities
voted for this. Cities having 5l-% of the population reject the 60-40 and
the County Supervisor representing the Board of Supervisors refused to consider
I00s" to cities.
METER-I,IAIDS: The City Manager was requested to investigate to determine whether
more tjme should be spent in training personnel, or improvements made to the
vehicles, in an effort to prevent recurrence of accidents.
COUNCIL I,lAfL: Councilman Amstrup requested that mail for the Council be del-ivered
by messenger. He reported that a letter sent from the City HaI I to his home
stamped Novernber 4 was delivered today, December 3.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROfECTION AGENCY SURC}IARGE ON FREE PARKfNG SPACES: MT. DAVid
Keyston reported it was his understandi-ng the hearing in San Francisco w ilr
continue for two days on EPA Transportation Control Plans and that the l-ocation
has been changed from EPA offices to the Ernlcarcadero Room, Hyatt Regency Hotel.
The City Manager advised that the Mayor of Pacifica, Aubrey M. Lumley III,
plans to attend the meeting and a request will be made of him to place the
City of Burlingame on record in opposition to the parking surcharge. Dates
of hearing December 7 and l-2, L973.
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ACKNOI{I,EDGMENIS
1. Request from Dr. Ray L. Ferguson of South San Francisco Senior High Schoo1
for information concerning early history of police department and shields or
badges available for display at California County Fairgrounds, Sacramento.
Referred to Chief of Police.
2. Norman Land, French Committee of Elegance, Paris, France, fetter of November
22, L973, referred to Chamber of Commerce and Burlingarne Civic Arts Councif.
3. State Department of Transportation response to City Manager inquiry concerning
improvements at Millbrae Avenue Interchange.
4. State Department of Transportation concerning park or bicycle trail activities
on parcel of land owned by the State abutting El- Camino Real in the vicinity
of Burlingame Vitlage. Letter referred to Park & Recreation and Beautifications
Commissions for review and comment.
5. Announcement from County of San Mateo of election of Mr. Henry Anthony,
Chairman, Mr. Herbert Rhodes, Vice-Chairman, East PaIo Al-to Municipal Council.
6. Request of Bfair C. Mignacco, lO70 Carolan Avenue, for cable television in
Burlingame.
7. Letters supporting and opposing stop signs on Trousdale Drive.
8. County of San Mateo sunmary of first Priority Planning Committee meeting,
Novenrber 15, L973.
9. League of California Cities bulletin on EPA Transportation Control Plans
In Eive Critical Air Regions, dated November L6, L973.
IO. Minutes: Library Board, November 20, Park & Recreation Connnission,
November J-3, Parking Commission, November 20, Planning Commission, November
L2 and 26, L913.
DUMP INCOME AND EXPENDITURES: A report from the City Manager under date of
November 28, 1973 was acknowledged. The City Manager was requested to pursue
this further.
STOP SIGNS TROUSDALE DR]VE: Counci-l heard from Mr. S.L. Zygarewicz, 3032 Al-cazar
Drive, expressing strong opposition to the stop signs and protesting that he
and several of his neighbors received no prior notice that the signs were to
be installed. I$r. zygarewicz was informed by the Chair of the series of
meetings that were hel-d in City Ha11 where residents of the area were adamant
in their position that the signs be installed.
Councilman Amstrup announced that Mrs. William Hauser is seriously i1I in
Mills Hospital.
AL]OURNMEI{T
The meeting was regularly adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Herbert K.
City Clerk
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APPROVED:
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