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CA],L 1!O ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame city couneil was called to
order on the above date at 8:45 p.m., I{ayor R. D. uartin presiding.
PLEDGE OF AI.LEGIAIICE
The City Attorney led the Pledge of Allegiance to the FIag.
ROLI,, CAIL
Present:
Absent :
Councilmen tunstrup, crosby, Cusick, Mangini, Martin.
Councilmen: None.
of the meeting of October L, L973, previously submitted
lrere approved and adopted.
llhe minutes
to nembers,
APPO INI'!{ENTS - REAPPO INTMENTS TO COMMI S S IONS
Mayor llartin declared the follovring to be Council appointmentg
and reappointments:
Beautification commiss ion: Richard Bortolin and Dale J. Perkins,
were both reappointed.
Park and Recreation Commission: William N. Beuttler and l,trs. Po1ly
Herrick, both reappointed.
I{r. celestino Romoli, newly appointed
to this Commission.
Parking Conunission: Ernest W. Sulger, transferred from Health,
Safety & Traffic Commission.
Health, Safety & Traffic conunission: Urs. Elizabeth Andersen,
newly appointed.
Planning Conunission: Mrs. Ruth E. Jacobs, newJ.y appointed.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Cuernavaca Park Shelter.
Mayor uartin referred to a letter from the Director of Public Works
together with a letter from Albert Kahl, Architect, recommendingfinal acceptance of the project. AIso concurrence of the City
Manager was recorded on the correspondence.
RESOLUTION NO. 78-73 , "Accepting Cuernavaca Park She1ter" was intro-
duced by Councilman Crosby, who moved its adoption, seconded by
CounciLman Mangini and unanimously carried on roll. call.
2. Stop Sign--Canyon Road and Sumnrit Drive.
ORDI}IAIICE NO. 998 , "An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of the
city of Burlingame by Adding subparagraph 59 to 513.20.010 and Pro-
viding for an Intersection Stop for Vehicles Traveling on Summit
Drive and Approaching the Intersection of Canyon Road, " was intro-
duced by Councilman crosby for first reading.
Burlingame, California
october 15, 1973
MINUTES
uayor Martin read a ]etter of recommendation from the city lianagerthat legislation be directed for installation of a stop sign on the
northwest corner of Canyon Road at Suunit Drive. !{r. Karmel pre-
sented the Ordinance in draft form.
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3. La famiglia Restaurant.
Robert and Francine AdkLns| letter of appJ.ication was read in
which they request a permit to provide Live foLk music frorn
9:00 p.m., to 1:00 d.m., oD Wednesday, Friday and Saturday of
each week. The restaurant will be open L1:00 8.III., to 11:OO p.[1.1
on Sunday, l'londay, Tuesday and Shursday. On Wednesday, Friday
and Saturday, from l.l:00 EI.III., to 2:00 a.m.
A tetter from ttre PoLice Department was read approving issuance
of the permit. The Fire Inspector reported he would aPprove
this application at the tjrne a final inspection is made by the
Building Inspector. A provision of the permit should be that
the number of persona in the restaurant is not to exceed forty-
nine at any time, ES a Legally qualifying second exit has not
been provided. Mr. Adkins responded to a question from CounciLman
Amstrup that there would not be any dancing.
Councilman Amstrup moved that a permit be granted to 1.1r. and Mrs.
Adkins at La Famiglia restaurant for Live folk music, seven days
a week frOrn 9lO0 p.[1., tO 1:OO €I.I[., for Six mOnths. The permit
is subject to their meeting requirements of the Fire and Health
Departments. Seconded by CounciJ.man Mangini, all voted in favor
of the motion. !{r. Adkins was informed that at the end of, the
si-x-month period he could aPply for renewal for a year or for an
indefinite period.
4. Marian Convent, Sisters of Merqg Project.
Mayor Martin referred to the correspondence and analyzed it as a
request to San Mateo County for a permit for grading and excavating
for construction for a home or additional facility at Sisters of
llercy for the benef,it of retired Sisters. The application vras
referred to the City of Burlingame to alLor* an oPPortunity to
investigate its impact and it wiLl be considered again for finaL
action on October 18, 1973. It is understood that the project
will not affect the City's water and selrer facilities. Under the
Open Space Element, it is suggested a bicycLe and pedestrian path
be obtained aLong Mills Creek as a link to Mills Canyon Park. It
was agreed the City should ask for such an easement.
Mr. l[tromas Stack, Attorney, stated any reasonab].e request of, the
City would be granted. He stated the only problem is one of
security. It is a vulnerable area and they wish to do everything
possibJ.e to protect the nuns. Council,man Amstrup stated he had
talked to Sister CuLlen and she would be delighted to talk about
the path.
Councj.lman Crosby moved that San Mateo County Zoning Hearing
Offieer be notified that the City of gurLingane has no objection
to the project. Seconded by Councilman Mangini, al"L voted in
favor of the motion.
5. Longrs Drug Stores, Inc., Building.
l{r. O. .Jones, Attorney, stated he had investigated the parking
situation and the area all has n cross-fite easement provision.
Each of the eight ourners has rights on the entire parking area.
There are six hundred and fifty parking stalls, which is many
more than needed. He stated, however, they must satisfy parking
on their ourn parcel.
Councilman Amstrup inquired if the design of the building could
match the new Petrinir s store to bring it into conformity, to
improve the appearance of the area. I[r. Herman replied, this is
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a rough design, incorporating the storage system they are tryi.ng
to achieve. They are using exceLlent materials and have had
meetings with the other o$rners wlro have all expreEsed the desire
to improve the area. ftrey are working tortrard upgrading it with
regard to the bui}dings and the }andscapingr.
6. Dangerous BuiLdings, Board of Appeals.
ltayor Martin referred to Mr. Schwalmr s letter requesting the
Planning Commission be designated as an Appeals Board to hear
from owners wishing to appeal an order to demolish dangerous
buildings. Councilman Cusick inquired if there is an apPeaL to
City Council, and l'layor lrlartin replied that according to the Code,
the only body that can order a buiLding torn down is City Council.
IIe stated that if she wished it written in the resolution, it can
be. From a practical. standpoint, it already is. He then asked
City Attorney Karmel to prepare the necessary legislation.
In response to an inquiry regarding the Thompson violation, the
City Attorney stated he would have a report by the next meeting.
RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES
None.
ORDINANCE NO . 99'I , "AD Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of
the City of Burlingame by Adding Subparagraphs 49 to 58 Inclusive,
to S13.20.01.0 and Providing for Intersection Stops for Vehicles
Traveling on Trousdale Drive and Approaching Intersecting Streets, "
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilman Amstrup. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Cusick and unanimously carried
on ro11 calI.
T,NFINISHED BUSINESS
I "No Left Turn" Burlingame Plaza Exits.
Councilman Amstrup referred to the "No Lef,t Turn" signs on the
exits from the Burlingame Plaza. He stated small signs have been
added which indicate "Between the hours of 8:00 i.rn., and 6:00 p.m.r'
He asked for information regarding their being there. This now
permits left turns from the frontage road on Trousdale Drive after
6:00 p.m., which he believes is dangerous. H@ al,so referred to the
painting on the street directing traffic to make a right turn.
It was the understanding of the Police Department and City Manager
that the original recommendation r.ras "No Left Turn, 8:OO d.rn., to
6:OO p.m." The signs were instaLled without the time designation
which r,vee ordered and installed when received. Mayor Martin
requested that they be taken dorm. If the Police Department is of
the opinion they shouLd be installed, traffic counts and anyjustification should be presented to Council.
2 . Irandscaping Proeedures.
City Planner Swan stated there are some major projects being con-
sidered which are subject to approval of landscaping, i.e., Sheraton
Inn, Bank of America and Safeway, and requested poliql direction on
how to approve landscaping if it is slightly dif,ferent from the
initiaL plan.
Uayor Martin replied, the normal procedure would be to refer it to
the Director of Parks and if he approves it, this would be satis-
factory to City Counci}. If he has questions, then present it to
city Council Study Iuteeting.
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I{r. swan then asked about keeping up the landscaping. Mr. Karmel
responded to an inquiry from the Chair, that it is difficult butit would be possible with an agreement which might be recorded.
Change of ownership, however, presents legal problems. If the
o\A,ner has been granted a variance or conditionaL use permit, then
they can be called in before the Planning Commission or City
Council, depending on who granted it. Ivlr. Karmel was then askedto investigate the possibility of enforcing the Landscaping and
report to City Council Study Meeting.
3. Mr. PauI Korm referred to traffic problems on Trousdale Drive
and suggested it could be solved sirnilarly to O.Shaunessy
Boulevard in San Francisco. Passing of vehicles is prohibited
which slows down traffic. l[he Chair thanked him for his interest
and suggestion, declaring a conclusion had been reached with the
adoption of Ordinance No. 997.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Official List of Street Trees.
CounciLman Cusick stated she had attended a meeting of the
Beautification Commission at which an official list of street
trees was proposed and accepted by the Commission. lIhe Eucalyptus
tree was left off and they recommended that on El Camino Real as
Eucalyptus trees are removed or destroyed, they be repJ.aced witlr
other Eucalyptus trees. Councilman Cusick stressed ttrat Burlingameis unique with the EucaLyptus trees on EI Camino Real and she
would hope that in years to come it will look as it does oorrr
Mayor Martin suggested it would be advisable for the list mentioned
to be presented to City Council at which time BIue Gum Eucalyptus
can be added.
Councilman Amstrup agreed and mentioned locations where trees are
missing and the City shouLd have a policy of replacement.
Mayor Martin pointed out that there is a twenty-foot easement on
- eacfr side of El Camino ReaL which would permit the State Divisionof Highways removing the trees at their discretion. He suggested
any new trees be planted behind the easement so if it is ever
widened by the State, it would just be necessary to replace the
trees that are there now.
Councilman Amstrup suggested the State be asked to plant either
trees or shnrbs on the area near Ray Drive. Mr. Schwalm will
contact the State Division of Highways in this regard.
2. Burlingame Soccer Team.
ttr. Celestino Romoli, newly appointed to the Park and Recreation
Commission, addressed City Council concerning the game of Soccerin this area. He spoke of the increased interest in the game.
Five years ago there was one team; today there are forty teams in
the area of Foster City, Sa,n Uateo, BurLingame, and MilLbrae.
Dlayor Martin requested he present his wishes to the meeting of the
Park and Recreation Commission for recommendation to City Council.
3. Proposition No. 1.
Mayor Martin stated the League of Women Voters and League of
California Cities had presented their recommendations. He asked
what stand the City Counci} wished to take. It was the consensus
of Councilmen ttrat no action should be taken in this matter.
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Nothing has been heard from proponents of this Proposition; each
individual should decide in accordance with ttre way it affects
his onr affairs, and it has become a political issue in which
Council does not wish to enter.
ACKNO!iII,EDGUENT-S
1. City lvlanager regarding Bur}ingame Transit System. An extension
of tirne was granted for the selection of seating arrangements
and color schemes, therefore, this item was postponed to the next
Study tleeting of CitY Council.
2. Correspondence from City Manager to County Planning Commission
and San Francisco City Planning Commission, re: EIR San Francisco
International Airport Expansion. Mr. Schwalm stated he had not
heard anything concerning these as yet.
3. park and Recreation Commission !€.; "Tot tot" in the Parking Lot
at the rear of Levyts store. It is their opinion that any
installation would not resolve the complaint and request this be
the conclusion of the matter.
Councilman Amstrup expressed the necessity for a master plan. He
stated the contract with San Francisco expires December, 1979. He
recommended a plan be formuJ.ated as soon as possible. A rate study
is needed prior to negotiating with San Francisco. Mayor Martin
suggested there is pJ.enty of water in Hetch Hetdry; the problem is
vre may be required to build an aqueduct. Possibly it would be advan-
tageous to negotiate with other suppliers in the Valley with a surplus
of water, for instance, tlre Stanislaus River source. It was agreed
the City should support any countlnride proposal.
5. Letter from David H. Keyston, E:<ecutive Vice-President, Anza
pacific Corporation, requesting consideration of their proposed
Master Plan for a portion of the Cityrs shorel.ine, at the City
CounciL's Study Meeting, November'7, L9"73.
6. Letter from Mr. David II. Keyston, extending thanks and congratu-
lations to the BurJ.ingame Fire Department for the prompt and
efficient extinguishing of a fire bombing at L299 BuiJ.ding,
September L4, L973. Mayor Martin extended congratulations of the
City Council for an excel.Ient job to Chief Moorby, who was in attendance.
'1 . t'lonthly Activity Reports from the Police Department and Fire
Department for the month of September, L973, were acknowledged
and accepted.
8. BurJ.ingame Chamber of Commerce report to the City of Burlingame
proposing certain expenditures, October 1, L973 through December 31,
L973, $2,550.00, Couneilman Mangini moved, Councilman Crosby seconded
approval of the Report, and aII voted in favor of the motion on ro11
calL.
g. llinutes of the Planning Commission, September 24, 19'13; Council
Parking Study, September.25, l-9'13; Parking Commission, September 26,
1973; and Beautification Commission, October 4, 1973; Park and
Recreation Commission, October 9, L9'13.
10. Letter from pavid H. Keyston, Anza Pacific Corp., regarding the
City's Sign Ordinance. Referred to City Council Study lleeting.
4. A letter from Paul. C. Keckley, Chairman, San Mateo County CounciL
of Mayors, in which he stat,es a presentation made to them
indicates an immediate need for a J.ong-rarge water planning.
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11. Lette.r f rom State Compensation Insurance Fund notifying they
r*iIl not give ttre usual dividend because of the California
Court of Appeals decision granting a post-retirement allowance.
Similar cases are being fiJ.ed and they are faced with additional
liability.
L2. Letter from David H. Keyston responding to the Cityrs letter
in regard to the Burlingame and Peninsula Drive-In Theatres.
13. Miscellaneous communications:
Dorothy Olshen urging opposition to State Proposition I on
the November 6th ballot.
Several letters favorably regarding the Burlingame Transit
System.
A letter from Lorraine Christensen who would like Burlingameto have Cable comrnunications.
tetter from H. R. Temple, ,fr., Director, Office of Emergency
Services, re., A81565 providing State assistance in emergency
occurrences.
A notice of the regular meeting of the San Mateo County Board
of Control. Councilman Cusick requested that agendas be obtainedfor their meetings l5ha asked Mr. Schwalm to inquire if City ,.gqun-aiLmembers are permitted to attend.
San Mateo County Harbor District with press cJ.ippings concerning
the detachment proceedings.
llrs. ltary Stickney encouraging development of the Bayfront Park.
City of LaHabra, Resolution #44, in support of funding in small
cities. Referred to City Clerk.
Rehabilitation and Research Center inviting the Mayor and
Councilmen to attend its 29th Annual meeting at Vi1la Chartier,
October 25, L973.
California lr{ayors and Councilmen inviting participation in
their group.
An j-nvitation from Daly City f,or opening ceremonies of &ART
Station.
A letter from lulardela Corp., r€.1 stormr/sewer grates posing
a hazard to bicyclists. Also, lulr. Marr's reply. !1E. Marr stated
all the grates wiLl be modified. Tlrose on the bicycle route first
and eventually all will. be taken care of.
Nestle Company requesting October 31, 1973 be proclaimed
"Iu{eet rN Treat" Day, in order to answer allegations that treats
are unsafe.
David H. Keyston re., Airport lr{arina Hotel in Burlingame.
Their EIR reduces parking and }andscaping, which is unsatisfactory
to Mr. Keyston.
Miss Blanche David, 2826 Tiburon Way, Burlingame, te.1 legal
action.
APPROVALS
WARRANTS Nos. 4255 through 4455, $3L7,058.40, duly audited, were
approved for payment on motion of Councilman Cusick, seconded by
Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried.
PAYROIJL, September, 1973, checks numbered L6439 through 17101,
$250,626.48, v/ere approved on motion of Councilman Cusick,
seconded by Councilman Amstrup and unani-rnously carried.
GEORGE .I. IrlARR,DIR. OT PUBLIC WORKS, RETIREII{ENT.
The City Manager announced this would be the last meeting Mr. Marr
would officially attend in his capacity of Director of Public Works.
Mayor Martin offered the congratulations of City Council, declaring
he had provided very fine engineering services for the City of
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Burlingame during his twenty-three years with the City. He stated
I'1r. ltarr "has served the public very we1l" and "you are to be
extremely compLimented." Mr. Marr responded with an expression of
his appreciation for the cooperation of City Council.
4pJOURN!.IENT
Mayor Martin decLared the meeting adjourned at L0:45 P.m-, and
following a five minute recess to meet in executive session.
Respectfully subrnitted,
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APPROVED:
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