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Burlingame, California
March L7, 1975
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above
date in the City HaII Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order
at 8:07 P.M. by I'Iayor william J. Crosby.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Led by Gerald A. Nordstrom, Chief of
Police.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present:
Council I'lembers Absent:
Ams trup-Crosby-Cus ick-Harr i son-Ivlang ini
None
MINUTES
The mlnutes of the regular meeting of llarch 3r 1975, previously sub-
mitted to the City Council, were approved and adopted with the follow-
ing correction: Under "Unfinishe<l Business", Item "Reneqral Of License
Fun House, 224 California Drive": (Page 7 of draft minutes, Page
344, Volume L7, "Minutes") Fourth paragraph from top of Page, amend
third sentence to read "At that time, he (Councilman Harrison) was
concerned with children spending money on the games and with the
Iocation in close proximity to two bars, two elementary schools, the
high school, a hamburger stand that is a gathering place for youths,
and the park that has offered problems."
ELECTION OFTICERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
1 CHAIRI,iAN-MAYOR
Nominations were declared open by I'layor Crosby for the office of Chair-
man of the Council and Mayor of the City of Burling:rme for the coming
yeatr.
i"layor Crosby placed the name of Mayor Pro Tempore Amstrup in. nomination,
selond by Councilman l"tangini. There tt ere no further nominations. The
nominations vrere declared closed. The City C1erk was directed to cast
a unanimous ballot for Irving S. Amstrup as Chairman of the Council and
t"layor of the City of Burlingame.
2. MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
Nominations were declared open. Councilman Cusick placed the name of
Councilman lvlangini in nomination, second by Councilman Harrison.
There were no further nominations. The nominations were declared
closed. The City Clerk was directed to cast a unanimous ballot for
Victor A. Mangini as Mayor Pro Tempore for the forthcoming year.
In presenting Past Mayor Crosby with an engraved plaque commemorating
his three terms as Mayor 1965-66, L970-71, L974-75, Mayor Amstrup
stat,ed that any person with this record of service deserves unstinted
applause and grat.itude.
Past Mayor Crosby received a standing ovation. He offered congratulations
and good wishes to the new officers, thanked his colleagues, staff
and itt the city emptoyees for their cooperation during the past year.
Mayor Amstrup spoke of his gratification at the opportunity of,again
seiving as Mayor. He presented members of his family in attendance--
his wife, mother, thro daughters, their husbands and children, his son
and girl friend and announced that his youngest son away at school was
unable to be present.
Mayor Amstrup read from a prepared statement: "One of the most crucial
aiificulties in this city is communication. fhere seems to be lack of
communication between cily dep-i-i-Cfr-enffitween departments and com-
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missions, between one commission and another, between the Council and
commissions, between Council and staff and between the city and thepublic. I have decided to inaugurate a course of action that willhopefully overcome some of this deficiency in communication. I amat this t,ime requesting that: # l. The City !{anager select a con-venient time to invite staff, commissioners, Council, press and thepublic to att,end a "State of the City Conclave." #2. A presentation
be prepared for the conclave by each department head to speak to thecurrent problems handled by each department, their possible solutions,
and their projected plans and future goals. #3. That this conclavebe an information forum through which the Council hopes to updatecurrent status of on-going problems affecting the city, such as(1) Transit District - BART S.P. upgrade, (2) State legislationpending, (3) Pros and cons of "Uni-Govt.", etc. #4 If such a con-clave proves successful, I would hope the city would make it an
annual or semi-annual event. This meeting will give a broad overvier,of city priorities for all segments of the population to share.Hopefully, it will create dialogue between us all and aid the Council
in making soundr sensible, reasonable and open decisions on the dif-
ficult issues facing us. " (The complete statement is on file in theoffice of the City Clerk.)
RECESS: (8:15 P.M.)Mayor Amstrup invited everyone to adjourn to the
lunch ioom to toast Past, Mayor Crosby.
RECONVENE:At 8:40 by ttayor Amstrup.
HEARING
I UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT BAYSHORE HIGHWAY
l'layor Amstrup announced this was the time and place scheduled to con-
duct a public hearing on the proposed formation of the above District -
Bayshore Highway from Burlway Road to Airport Boulevard.
Mayor Amstrup acknowledged a letter dated March L2, L975, from
H. Richard O'Hara, L484 OId Bayshore Highway, commenting on "thestate of disrepair" that has existed along Bayshore Highway for threeyears, because of constant ditch digging lengthwise and crosswise of
the street and failure to restore a smooth surface. He acknowledged
that undergrounding utilities is a worthy project, stated he wouldprefer to hear about, a resurfacing of Bayshore Highway rather than
undergrounding and that it is hard for him to visualize how public
necessity, health, safety or welfare is affected by creation of the
District,.
Declaring the hearing open, Mayor Amstrup invited others in opposition
to speak.
Thomas J. ItlcGarry, Executive Assistant to Managing Director, California
Trucking Associat,ion, L240 Bayshore Highway, explained the Association
hras not necessarily opposed but would like a little more information.
At Mayor Amstrup's request, the Director of Pub1ic Works explained
processes whereby the major costs will be paid by Pacific Gas a Elec-
tric Company from an undergroundi.ng fund accumulated for the benefit
of the City of Burlingame, connections to underground service onprivate properties to be paid by the owners, city participates by
providing and maintaining electroliers to furnish street lighting.
Mr. I{cGarry asked about costs to the owners. the Director of Public
Works explained these will probably be available within a month;
of those known, the lowest is $500, the highest $2000 to $2500.Mr. McGarry reported their electrician indicated the cost would be
niI. Thomas Carter of Pacific Gas I Electric Company stated there
will be no cost to California Trucking because it is served by a type
of transformer that will eliminate the need for private work.
Mrs. Elna l"Iyers, Pacif ic Telephone Company representative, explained
there is a possibility with each customer that some rearrangement of
outside wiring may be necessary depending upon existing installations.
If Mr. McGarry wishes, she witl investigate and provide an estimate of
costs if rewiring is involved.
There were no further comments from the floor. The hearing r,ras closed,.
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At councilman Mangini's request, the Director of PubLic Works described
the boundaries of the District. Further, the Director of Public works
advised that the date of october L, L9?6, will be entered in the blank
spaces in the first paragraph, Page 2 of the resolution document. This
is the completion date rrhen proPerty owners must be ready to receive
underground service.
RESOLUTION NO. 1,7-75 "Establishing Underground Utility District No. 4
OlilB.yshore High*ay From Bur lway Road To Airport Boulevard" was intro-
duced by Councilman Harrison rrho moved its adoption, second by Council-
man Cusick, and carried on the following ro11 caII:
AYES: Councj.l Members: AmstruP-Cusick-Harrison-Mangini
NoES: Council Members: None
ABSENT Council Members: Crosby
Mayor Amstrup announced that Councj,Iman Crosby asked to be
has not been feeling well but made a special effort to come
for the rotation of Council officers.
excused. Hethis evening
AUCTION PERMIT APPROVED
under date of February 26, L975, stewart Auctions, Division of Stewart
Equipment Auctioneers International , Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada,
mide application for a Permit to hold a one-day sale on April 7, L975,
at 455 Airport Boulevard. Construction equipment of Richard R. Yackley,
Inc., Livermore, california, and other consigned owners will be auctioned.
The comnunication stated that Stewart is authorized to do business in
the state of California and all sales taxes will be rePorted to comPly
rdith State laws to assure that the City of Burlingame receives credit.
A supplemental letter dated Febru ary 27, L975, rePorted several loca-
tions throughout the united states where stewart has held auction sales
over the past few years. Attached to the letter were inventory of
equipment consigned by Yackley, Inc., coPy of california State Board
of nqualization Sel1er,s permit and Certificate of Qualification issued
by the State of California, secretary of State. Gross volume of
$800,000 to $1,000,000 was anticipated for the sale proposed to be
held in Burlingame.
A letter dated March 13, 1975 from the Department of Police recormnended
granting of permit upon the basj.s of data obtained to date through
preliminary investigation. Chief of Police Nordstrom, j.n response to
ln inquiry from Itlayor Amstrup, reported that the City of Calgary
Police oepartment, in a communication dated March 13, advised that
Stewart Auctions has never been involved in any criminal activities
to the Departnent's knowledge and there would appear to be no reason
hrhy the application should be refused.
!1r. James Ste$rart represented the aPplicant.
Councilman Mangini moved to aPProve issuance of the permit for the
sale on April 7 in accordance with conditions recited in the appli-
cant's letter of February 26: "Equipment to be moved on the premises
at 455 Airport Boulevard after March 24 and removed no later than
April 21." Motion seconded by Councilman Harrison, all aye on voice
vote .
CounciLman Harrison raised the question of local tax benefit from the
sa1e. Mayor Amstrup confirmed that the city of Burlingame will
receive Lt of total sales tax collected.
APPEAL HEARING SCHEDULED
Acknowledgment vras made of a conununication dated March 14, 1975, from
J.D- Putnam, President, Putnam Buick, Inc., 50 California Drive,
appealing the perrnit granted by the Planning Commission to Kohlenberg
roia tor an existing ground sign at 90 California Drive. A hearing
before the City Council was scheduled for the regular meeting on
April 21, 1975.
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EASTER SEALS
Mayor Amstrup accorded the pri.vilege of the floor to Hugh Connolly,
local attorney, who expresaed appreciation for the Privilege of
addressing the City Council in his capacity as Presj.dent of the
Crippled Children & Adults society of San l.lateo county. Mr. conno]1y
reported that this volunteer organization has two facilities ingurlingane, one a rehabilitation center on Marco Polo vlay, the other
a rehabilitation $rorkshop on Stanton Road. Tbe first provides physical
and occupational therapy, the workshop, occupational therapy to the
handicapped. He announced there will be an Easter Seal Telethon
on Channel 2 Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23. There will be
entertainers appearing and opportunities for citizens to caLl a
Iocal number, which will be the center, to pledge. Mr. connolly
introduced Don Fisher, who attends the r"rorkshoP. Mr. Fisher's
note to the City Council was read by Mr. ConnolJ.y, telling of the
help he has received through therapy and asking assistance and supportfor the telethon. In closing, Mr. Connolly again thanked the city
Council for the opportunity of bringing this event to the attention
of the community.
COMMUNICATIONS
I. PARKING RESTRICTIONS, AIRPORT BOULEVARD
A corununication dated March 5, 1975, from Alfred A. Kirk, chairman,
Parking Commission, advised that the Commission, at its February 26
meeting, unanimously recommended "no parking on Airport Boulevard
from the municipal dump to the bridge and from the Purdy Building to
Lindal Homes Company at 310 Lang Road." In an addendum to the letter,
the City Manager supported the reconmendation. With Council concur-
rence, Mayor Amstrup directed the City Attorney to prepare legis-
Iation for considerati.on at the next regular meeting, April 7, L975.
2. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 25 ZONING
Under date of March 11, 1975, the City Planner forwarded
Commission Resolution No. 5-74 Recommending Code Amendmen
Title 25 Zoning Covered By Environmental Impact Report EI
and Environmental Impact Report. For Proposed Code Amendme
lanningPt
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-30Pts ToTitle 25 Zoning (EIR-3OP) . In his communication,
stated that the city council can now schedule a h
and the amendments to Sections 25.41.080, 25.42.0substitutionr, 25.42.070 (with 3/L0/75 substituti
25.54 and 25.66.
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3 PROPOSED AI,IENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 25 ZONING AND
PROPOSED REVISIONS TO PART III OF THE GENERAL PLAN
Under date of March lI, 1975, the City Planner forwarded Planning
Commission Resolutions Nos. 2-75, 3-75 and 4-75 concerning reclas-sification of ten lots from R-I to R-3, seven lots in Burlingame Park
No. 2 and three lots in East Burlingame, also Environmental Impact
Report (EIR-32P) for reclassification of said lots. In addition,
the City Council received the Planner's report of January 28, L975,
covering Revisions of the General Plan and Negative Declaration
(ND-51P) for such revisions. In his communication, the city Planner
stated that the City Council may now schedule concurrent hearings
on Draft Envirorunental Impact Report, EIR-32P, reclass ification of
ten lots from R-I to R-3 and Revisions to Part III of the General
Plan.
PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED: The Cit y Attorney informed the City
council t}at legislation providing for code amendments will be
ready for introduction at the Council meeting on April 7. Public
hearings can be held two rdeeks later at the meeting of the 21st.
This will allow time for preparation and publication of notices of
hearings. The schedule suggested by the City Attorney rras accepted.
hlith Council concurrence, Mayor Amstrup confirmed the date of April 21
as the tj.me to conduct hearings on code amendments to Tit1e 25 Zoning,
EIR 30-P, code amendments to Title 25 zonlng, EIR 32-P, and revisions
to Part III of the General Plan, all reconmended by the Planning
Corunission. +.
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STAFF REPORTS
1. Meeting With San Mateo: The City Council approved the City Manger's
recomniendEtion in a memorandum dated March 13, 1975, that staff from
Burlingame and from San Mateo meet to explore the subjects of a joint
transfer station and freeway access southbound in the vicinity of
Peninsula Avenue, that staff reports be furnished the respective Councils
and that the joint meeting of the two City Councils be scheduled there-after .
2. Upgrading lrogram For Residential Neighborhoods: This report fromthe Flanninq CommissTon dated MErch IL; LTTI; was acknowledged andreferred to the Councilrs study meeting in Apri1.
Windmill For ceneration Of E lectricity: A memorandum from the3
Director of Public vlorks dated M arch5, 1975, reporting that the
Building Department may be receiving an applicatlon for constructionof a windmill on the property at 1543 Vancouver Avenue was referredto the City Attorney to determine regulations that may be applicable.
RESOLUTIONS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 18-75 "Authorizing Execution Of Agreement For
Building Design Service, Park Department Corporat ion Yard Construction"
was introduced by councilman Harrison, who moved its adoption, second
by councilman Cusick, carried unanimously on ro11 call of members
present.
2. RESOLUTTON NO. 19-75 "Esrablishin g Fee Schedule For Planning
Corunission Applications And Permits" was introduced by Councilman Mangini,
who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Harrison, carried unani-
mously on roll call of members present.
3 RESOLUTION NO. 2O-75 "Accepting Recreation Building Additions AndAlter-tiona (Pro jeCt No. 5) " was introduced by Councilman Harrison,
who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Mangini and unanimously
carried on ro11 call of members present.
Prior to adoption, Councilman Harrison inquired about penalties forlate performance on the part of the contractor. The Director of
Public Works reported that the usual 10* of amount due will be withheldfor 35 days and that staff is discussing liquidated damages.
ORDINANCES
1. (Second reading) oRDINANCE No. 1031 "An ordinance Amending Sections
22, 60 . o 20, 22. 60. oi o And--75;78;0'5T-T;ii-Edding section 22. 6 0. o 3 I ro
Provide For Exceptions To The Sign And Fence Ordinances" was given its
second reading. On motion of Councilman Harrj.son, second by Council-
man Mangini, said Ordinance passed its second reading and was unani-
mously adopted on ro11 call of members present.
2. (Introduction) ORDINANCE NO. 1033 "Adopting By Reference The
Uniform Building Code, 1973 Edition, And The Appe ndix Thereto, Making
Findings Concerning Changes And Modifications Of Said Code, The
Uniform Building Code Standards, 1973 Edition, The Uniform Mechanical
code, 1973 Edition, The Uniform Plumbing Code, 1973 Edition, The
Uniform Code For Abatement Of Dangerous Buildings ' L973 Edition, And
The Uniform Housing..Code, 1973 Edition, And Amending, Adding And
Repealing Sections And Chapters of The Burlingame Municipal Code"
(chapters 18.08, 18.09, 18.10, 18,11, L8.12, 18.16) was introduced for
first reading by Councilman Mangini.
In response to an inquiry from Arnold H. Rodman, 905 Morrell Avenue,
the City Attorney advised that the 1975 Electric Code will be adoPted,
but there are some matters to be resolved with respect to this code.
3. (Introduction) oRDINANCE No. 1034 "Amending section 17.04.210 of
The Municipal Code coiEEining AEofraEic Sprinkler Systems In certain
Buildings" $ras introduced for first reading by Councilman Cusick.
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4. (Introduction) ORDINANCE !{o. 1035 "Amending Section 15.04.030
And Adding Sections 15.04.050 And 15.04.060 To The Burlingame
Municipal Code Concerning Water Connections" was introduced for first
reading by Councilman Harrison.
Ui.{FINISHED BUSINESS
Housing e CoLununi ty Developm€n! Act: A communication from the City
l,lanager dated March LT, L975, concerning amendment of the cooperat
agreement. $rith the county under the Corununity DeveloPment Act was
acknowledged and referred to the April study meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
CiviL Defense & Dj"saster Organization Budget: Councilman Mangini-epoitetl thefe wi}l EE an incieas
year I s budget over last because o
employees.
eofi f approximately $690nflation and hiring of two netr
in this
PROCLAJ"IATION:Mayor Amstrup declared March 29, L975 through
Apri} 6, L975 KQED WEEK.
PROPOSED SENATE LEGISLATION :
SB 17 5 - Local Agency Meetings . Bro!!1 rAc'q .
SB 275 - Cbllective gargaining. Binding Arbitrat(Public Employees) .
ion. Right to Strike
10n
The City Manager vras requested to write to the members of t
Senate committees considering these bilIs, with copies toof California Cities, declaring the Cj.ty Council's oppositi
both .
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two
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to
Colununica tions
1. GTE Sylvania, 181I Adrian Road, March 3, L975, expressing thanks
and gratitude for prompt and thorough assistance given by Police andFire Departments during a recent bomb threat incident.2. James v. Fitzgerald, Chairman, San Mateo County Board of Super-
visors, March 13.1975, concerning financing the costs of 1oca1 govern-
ment services.
3. City Planner, March 7, !975,
Servi,ces . "
"Suggested Charges for Selected
4. City Attorney, l'larch 11 , 1975,
ment cases and other litigation.""status of zoning and code enforce-
5. city Planner report, March 11, L975, of Planning Commission Meeting,
March 10, L97 5.Minutes: Library Board, February 18, Parking Commission,
February 26, Planning Commission, February 24, L975.
OPEN HOUSE RECREATION CENTER:A request from the Director of Recrea-
Manager for the Council's approvalEIon subm,itted th-ough the Cityto invite the conmunity to view the recently remodeled Center on
Sunday, April 5, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. was granted.
In connection with the use of the Recreation center, the city Council
affirmed j.ts position that hard Iiquor is not to be served on the
premises under any circumstances .
YoUTH SOCCER TEAM: Celestino Romoli, coach, displayed Pictures and
trophies from the
soccer tournament.
team's recent trip to Italy. to participate in a
WARRANTS 3 on motion of Councilman Cusick, aecond by Councilman Harrison,
Far;anE Nos. 8660 through 8952, duly audited, $45I,555.56, were unani-
mously approved for pa)ment.
PAYRoLL: On motion of Councilman Cusick, second by Councilman Harrison,
FE5ruary payroll, $285,567,75, Checks NoE.7366 through 8071 lras unani-
mously approved.
ADJOURNUENT: 9:35 P.M.Respectfully submitted,Herbert K. ithite, City'C1erk
ACKNOWI,EDGMENTS