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Burlingame, California
JuIy 24, L974
An actjourned meeting of the Burlingame City Council from its regular
meeting of JuIy 15, 1974, was called to order on the above date at
7:35 P.M., Itayor Ifilliam J. Crosby presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE ELAG: Led by Gerald A. Nordstrom, Chief
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent :
Counci-lmen:
Councilmen:
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None
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AUCTION PERI{IT APPROVED
Under date of JuIy L7, 1974, Cyrus Goldman, Auctioneer, 942 Mission
Street,, San Francisco, requested permission to conduct a one-day
public auction sale for the purposes of liquidating all of the furni-
Lure and objects of art of the Chinese Treasure House, L429 Burlingame
Avenue, for the owner Mr. Tony Hsing, time of sale 10:00 A.M. to
4:30 P.M., Saturday, August 17, L974. An inventory of goods to be
sold accompanied the application.
The Department of Police report, July 18, L974, found no objection
to issuance of the permit.
RESOLUTIONS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 37-74 "Authorizing Execution Of Agreement !{ith
rhe(DepartmentofTheCaIiforniaiIighwayPatro1)I{otorcycle Training C1als VII-74" was introduced by Councilman rtangini,
Councilman Harrison and unanimously
carried on roll call.
ORDINANCES
I. ORDINANCE i\io. 1014 "Amending The }4unicipal Code Of The City Of
rurt@apter26.30ToTit1e26(Subdivisions)Providing
For Permits And Regulation Of Condominium Subdivisions, EMERGENCY" was
introduced by Councilman Amstrup, who moved its adoption, second by
Councilman uarrison and unanimously carried on roll ca1l, all mernbers
present.
2. Introcluction of: ORDINANCE NO. 1015 "Amending The Municipal Code
A iirotion by Councilman Amstrup, second
mously carried, authorized the permit,
accordance with conditions recited in
July L7, L974.
Of The City Of nurlingame Sy edding Chapter 26.30 To
divisions) Providing For Permits And Regulation Of C
by Councilman itlangini and unani-
sale to be conducted in
the applicant's letter of
Title 26 (Suh-
ond.ominium Sub-
was
Com-
divisions" was introduced for first reading by Councilman Amstrup.
With respect to the above, the City Attorney commented that staif
may wish to recommend amendments in the form of additions and,/or
deletions after practical experience with the ordinance.
PARKING COMMISSIONER RESIGNATION: MA yor Crosby acknowledged the
hisIetEeE from lr]il1iam F. orr, 3109 Cananea Avenue, announcing
impending move to Chicago for business reasons. The City Manager
requestecl to convey Lhe City Council's good wishes to Mr. Orr and
appreciation for h-is faithful service as a member of the Parking
missi-on.
BURLINGAIVIE TRANSIT SYSTEM
I. Peninsula Hospital Service: A letter from Ayne Horvath, Burlingame,
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July 22, L974, expressed appreciation for the new bus service, and sug-
gesle<l that Route C enter Peninsula Hospital grounds to deposit and
take on passengers near the main entrance as a convenience to senior
cit,izens an,il the handicapped who find the up-hiIl walk from EI Camino
difficult.
The City Planner reported the service was initiated on Monday, July 22.
Route C stops three times in the morning and the new interim Route H
goes by on 45 minute intervals. The hospital has been furnished a
copy of the schedule. The Planner noted that routes are tentative while
the transit strike continues.
The letter was referred to the City Planner for reply.
2. tr{orkshop
(Soci.*,y for C
Production Services, 858
trI Iecl Cirildren e Adult.
Councilman Amstrup reported receiving a call from staff at the workshop
asking if some concession could be made to provide bus service for the
handicapped during the strike; two tr5-ps, one at 8:15 A.M., and the
other at 3:45 P.M., would help immeasurably. City buses are providing
an invaluable service to workshop participants. There are 35 persons
affected and, the operat,ion, apparently, has been completely stifled
since the strike. Councilman Amstrup stated that workshop personnel
inciicated they would be willing to approach the union. He asked
cooperation of city staff j-n attempting to resolve the situation.
The City Planner announced that Greyhound lines notified the city
recently that it received permission from the Public Utilities Com-
mission to change its route to travel Bayshore l{ighway north from
Broadway, instead of going on to the freeway at Broadwdy, service to
commence Monday, July 29 , with two to ti:ree stops along Bayshore Iligh-
Wd.1r.
PACIEIC TELEPHONE COMPANY SECOND ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON
FOR DISTINGUISHED WOMtrN
A communication dated JuIy L9, 1974, from C.S. Woodruff, General
.tanager, Pacific Telephone Company Peninsula Area, invited City Council
members to subnit candidates for recognition and honor by the community
for tireir achievements at a luncheon to be held Thursday, October 3,
L974, dt Rickey's Hyatt House, Palo AIto. It was agreed this would be
pursued by the inclividual councilman, names to be submitted to the
City Manager for forwarding to Mr. Woodruff.
CALIFORNIA STATE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATTON
Communj-cation of July L6,1974, signed by Stuart L. Wright, Manager,
Traffic Safety Department, extendinq congratulations to the City sf
Burlingame for winning a PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ACI-IIEVEMENT award in the
l-974 AAA PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INVENTORY PROGRAM. The COMMUNiCAIiON StAtCd
that a presentation will be made to the city later in the summer when
the plaque is ready.
BUDGET AND TAX RATE FISCAL YEAR 1974-1975
Mayor Crosby deferred to Vice-Mayor Amstrup, budget committee chairman,
who announced that the budget as proposed will continue the present
$1.15 tax rate
Stanton Road:
s of San Mateo Count\r, Inc. )
Using the preliminary
budget, committeers su
proceedecl through an
budget offered by the City }tanager, and theggestions for a final budget, the City Councilitem by item review of all budget categories.
I Flotel-I'{otel Tax:A recommendation that the City of Burlingame join
wL th other cities in increasing this tax from 5 to 6eo, to be effectiveat such time that the majority of cities with hotels and motels vote tofo11ow suit, was accepted on motion of Councilman Harrison, second by
Councilman ivlangini and unanimously carried.
2. pepartmental Budgets: Ialhere the committee recommended changes
approved by the Cityfrom preliminary budgeE proposals, these were
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Council in all instances, as were capital outlay expenditures.
3. Burt:iqgemlli_qic aqlq_-Council i The commit,tee's report stated as
foll what the policy should be Ln
regards to the Arts Council. At this point to create policy discussion,
it is suggested that $5,000. now in D-90 Recreation Department be
removed and added to D-110 Promotional Expenses. It is also recommended
that none of these funds be released without expressed permission of
the Council. "
There was no objection from the City Council. There was agreement
that the City Council can consider increasing the allocation when the
group attains the non-profit corporation status it is now seeking and
submits a firm proposal of services to be rendered to the city.
The City Attorney cautioned that the City Council must examine what
the group intends to do item by item to determine legality of
expenditures of city funds.
4. Increased Water Rates and Sewer Service Charges: There was lengthy
discusslon on thla suitteEtl Vice-Mayor Amstrup report ed that Lhe most
recent information indicates thaL the cost of water purchased from
San Francisco will increase approximately 2AZ, which , of necessity, must
be passed along to Burlingame's consumers to halt the use of general
funds to subsidize the water department.
With respect to sewer rates, Vice-l4ayor Amstrup referred to comments
in the budget committee report that the deficit in maintenance of
the sewer system cont.inues to climb and "sewer costs now show that it
has climbed to $203,246. in 1974-75." He explained t,hat the proposed
monthly increase of $1.25 to each householder is not a firm figure.
The City Engineer will establish a formula whereby the sewer rental
charge will be increased on a percentage basis, which will amount to
about $1. Z5 per month on the average residential biII, in an attempt
to recover $100,000. of the current deficit.
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Councilman Harrison suggested that some consideration be given to
the homeowner whose consumption may be large because of maintenance
of lawns and gardens. IIe pointed out that not all this water goes
into t,he sewer system.
The Director of Public trrlorks statecl that the current water billitrg
formula provides for three separate basic rates, the higher the
consumption, the lower the basic rate, ancl that the sewer charge is
a flat 13+ per 1000 gallons to all consumers.
Councilman Cusick asked for informat,ion on sewer charges to the Town
of llillsborough. The Director of Public Works responded that the
existing agreement provides for Hillsborough to pay a pro rata share
of the Wastewater Treatment Plant costs based on population of the two
cities. He suggested consideration to renegotiation with Hillsborough
for pro rata payment of its use of the sewer system.
Councilman Cusick objected to a discount rate on water to large cor.r-
mercial and industrial users. She recofilmended one rate to aI1 users.
Further, in resj-dential areas where garden maintenance requires heavy
watering during the summer, the sewer charge should not be the same
as for hotel and inclustrial uses. She recommended careful consideration
to tire formula whereby Lhe new charges will be set. F\
The City Council indicated no objection to implementing proposecl
increases subject to review at a future study meeting. Also, there
was agreement that the Town of Hillsborough be approached on sewer
systerrr operation and maintenance costs.
RESOLUTION NO. 3B-74
tt
"Adopting Budget City of Burlingame,
was introduced by Vice-Mayor Amstrup,
Fiscal Year
who movedcarried onits adopt,ion, second by Councj-Iman l,[angini and unanimously
ro11 caI1.
RESOLUTION NO. 39-7 4 "Fixing Tax Rate For The City Of Burlingame For
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The fiscaL Year Ending June 30, 1975" ($1.15 per $-00. Assessed Valuation)
was introduced by Vice-Mayor Amstrup, who moved its adoption, second by
Councilman Harrison and unanimousJ-y carried on ro11 call.
The budget cormj.ttee, Vice-Mayor Amstrup and Mayor Crosby, were commendedon their work by fellow councilmen. The City Manager and department
heads were recognj-zed for cooperation in presenting reatistic budgetproposals.
Vice-I"layor Amstrup expressed appreciation for Ginger Fortmiller'sprompt and efficient assistance in preparation of the budget d.ocuments.
ADJOUR}NI'{ENT
Ti.Ie meeting regularly adjourned at 10:25 p,m.
Respectfully submitted,
er e el tyc er
APPROVED:
Wilfiam J. Crosby, l4ayor