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Burlingame, California
March 3, 197 5
CAI,L TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame City council was held on the above
date in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting was called to
order at 8:10 P.M. by uayor william J. crosby.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:Led by Jerome F. coleman, city
Present :
Absent :
Councilmen: Ans trup-Crosby-Cus ick-Harr i son-Mang ini
Councilmen: None
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of E ebruary 18, 1975, previously
submitted to the City Council, were aPProved and adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS
I. PROPOSAL FOR STREET TREES, BAYSHORE HIGHWAY
In a letter dated february 19, L975, Robert H. Brosn, ReaI Estate Broker,
840 Hinckley Road, requested the opportunity to discuss briefly and
informally with the city Council at a study meeting a coordinated street
tree progran on Bayshore Highway. In his communication, Mr. Brown
stated he had discussed the Proposal with several proPerty owners in the
area and received their supPort. Councit memhers were willing to hear the
proposal. Mr. Brown !,ras Present and informed that the subject would be
placed on the agenda of the March 12 study meeting.
2,BOCCIE BALL COURTS, WASHINGTON PARK
A memorandun from the Park Director to the City Manager dated February 25
concerned the offer of the Burlingame Lions club to install tvro boccie
ball courts along with benches and necessary Paved areas in Washington
Park as a recreational facility for senior citizens, and to donate apProxi-
mately $2500 from its Youth and Comnunity Affairs fund to cover costs of
the two courts. A preliminary plan forwarded by the Park Director
showed proposed location adjacent to the existing horseshoe courts and
landscablni, including pathways ' benches, shrubs and lavrns with sprinkler
systems, at an estimated cost of $10,520 for a total Project cost of
st3 ,020.
ouring a period of discussion, it apPeared to be the unanimous oPinion
of the Council that the landscaping not be undertaken at this tine.
Councilman Harrison moved to accePt a donation of S2500 from the
Club for construction of two boccie ball courts in washington Par
the area indicated on the prelirninary plan submitted by the Park
tor. Motion seconded by Councilman Amstrup, a1I aye on voice vot
Lion ' s
kin
Dlrec-
e.
Mayor Crogby recogCIub. Mr. Putman
cerning the projec
two courts. It wa
now exists and giv
Next year, perhaps
but this will depe
tine.
ni,zed Lawrence H. Putman, President, Burlingame Lions
informed the Council that in the discussions con-
t there was no mention made of improvements beyond the
s felt the $2500 would help to enhance the area that
e senior citizens another outlet for recreation.
, the Lions Club may undertake further development,
nd upon the wishes of the Projects comlittee at that
In acknowledginq this further contribution to the City's Park and recrea-
tion program by the Lions C1ub, Mayor crosby conunended the membership
on its fine record of community service.
For the Council's information, Mr. Putman announced that the CIub hoPes
to have a heritage tree Planted in the plot in front of the southern /-
Attorney .
ROLL CALL
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Pacific Depot at Burlingame Avenue as part of the City's Bi-Centennial
commemoration. The tree r+ill be a tyPe of Sequoia Redvrood. Further
information wiII be forthcoming to the city council.
In a memorandum to the City Manager dated Februaty 24, L975, the Director
of Public works reported that the city Electrician has estimated that
existing lighting it ttre baseball field can be converted to provide mini-
mat ligfrtini for-ttre soccer field at an approximate cost.of. $450. This
would inctuie wiring the lights to allow operation by coin box. A higher
i.".i "i Lighting with standards on both sides of the soccer field would
cost approxi*at"ty S550O. Both estimates cover materials only with
instatiitions ly City staff. In an addendum to the communication, the
city Manager reiommeided realignment at the indicated expenditure of $450.
3. SOCCER FIELD LIGHTING BAYSIDE PARK
Councilman Amstr
present system o
the soccer pract
inquiry concerniof the lights ar
each Etandard ha
have any appreci
up repeated his comments at an earlier meetinq that the
f'usiirg the complete bank of baseball lights to illuminate
ice fi6la is coltly and wastefur. rn response to his
ng a reduced level of )'ight at the baseball field if some
e turned, the Director of Publi.c ylorks resPonded that
s 30 lights, just 7 would be turned. This should not
able efiect on the efficiency of the baseball area.
councilman Mangini asked about redirecting.the lights at the end of the
soccer seaEon. The Director of Public works reported some rewiring
would be necessary.
councilman Amstrup's motion to authori.ze realignment of a portion of the
baseball diamond iights tordard the soccer field at an approximate cost
of $450, in accordance with the City Manager's reconmendation, was
seconded by councilman Mangini, all aye voice vote.
The communicatj.on on this subject dated February 24, L975, from the
Director of Public works, with an addendum from the city Manager dated
fEU.r.ty 27, was held for consideration at the regular meeting on
l,tarch 17 at the request of the City Manager to a1lo!, for investigation
of available options.
4. STORAGE FACI LITIES FOR NO LEAD GASOLINE
5. PARK DEPARTMENT CORPORATION YARD,WASHINGTON PARK
under date of February 27, 1975, the city Manager forwarded a proposal
from Ralph J. Button, Building Designer, 1336 North Carolan Avenue,
to prepaie plans and specification for the above Project at a cost not
to excled $1oOo. In his memorandun, the City Manager advised that
severa] architects were contacted, that their fees are set on a Percentage,
that tlr. Button's competency is aPproved by the city Engineer and that
the Director of Parks recommends, thefefore, that IUr. Button be retained.
The city Manager concurred in the recomnendation and informed the city
Council that iunds for the work are available in the present budget,
but some supplementation may be necessary due to j'nflation'
Councilman AmstruP questioned the delay in starting the project, since
it ,." a budgeted- i€em. He expressed a feeling of distress that the
delay will cause an increase in overall project cost.
councilnan Harrison suggested a cursory inspection of budget items to
deternine if there are-other simil,ar projects that should be expedited
as opposed to their emerging within the next 2 to 4 months.
In response to councilman cusick, the city Attorney -confirmed a usual
form o? agreement $rith Mr. Button will be prepared for the Council's
approval .
councilman Harrison,s motion to accePt ltlr. Button's proposal outlined
in his letter to the Park Director of February 2L/. 1975, cost not to
exceed $2000 was seconded by councilman Amstrup with the explanation
that he $ras alrrare of the need for the imProvements but felt the lrork
should have been started earlier to escape rising costs. Motion carried
unani,mously on voice vote. i.
RESOLUTIONS
I TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS
Under date of February 27, !975, the City Manager forwarded for the
Council's consideration a resolution prepared by the City Attorneyauthorizing filingcity's TransportatDistrict now has j
Burlingame's claim
of
ionurifo
claim for transit funds, a memorandum from theDirector advising that san Mateo county Transit
sdiction over the entire county and thatr L975-76 fiscal year will be included in the
county's clain to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and aletter from John R. Guilhamet, San Mateo County ?ransportation Planning
Engineer, concerning claim schedule.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-75 "Authorizin g And Directing Fi1ing Of Awith San Mateo County Transit District For Disbursement Of f'
Transportation Requirements Of the City Of Burlingame" was i
Councilman Amstrup, who moved its adoption, second by Councirison, carried unanimously on roll caII.
ppl ication
unds For
ntroduced by
Iman Ear-
2. EASEMENT DEED - LOCAL LODGE 178I BUILDING CORPORATION
In a memorandum dated February 18, 1975, the City Attorney advised thata use permi! granted recently to the above corporation for a building in
the Mi.llsdale tract was conditioned upon a grant of easement whereby
City crews would be permitted access across the private property to main-tain the channel adjacent to the property.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-75 "Acce pting Deed Of Easement From Local Lodge 1781Building Corporation, Date d February 12, L9?5" was introduced by Council-
man Harrison, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Amstrup, car-
ried unanimously on ro11 call.
3. BAYSHORE HIGH!{AY UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT
In a memorandum to the city Manager dated February 24, 1975, the
Di.rector of Public Works submitted a letter from Pacific Gas & Electric
company concerningfacilities on Bayshhis communication,
Highway underground
pre]
ore
the
ing
iminary cost esti.mate to underground electric
Highway from Burhray to Airport Boulevard. In
Dj.rector of Public works stated that Bayshore
was established as next in priority by Planning
Commission Resol.ution No. 71-4, that the City has $247,235 accumulatedin its undergrounding fund, and that the proposed project is estimatedto cost $220,000. A sketch of the proposed district boundary wasattached. In an addendum to the comnunication, the City Manager con-
curred with the Director of Public works that the required public hearing
be scheduled. The city Manager advised further that affected property
or.rners must be notified 10 days prior to the date of the hearing.
The City Council agreed to hold the hearing at the regular meeting on
Itlonday , March 17 .
RESOLUTION NO. 16-75 "Ca11ing A Public Hearing To Determine Whether
Pubfic Necessity, Health, sa fety or welfare Requires The Formation of An
underground Utility District on old Bayshore Highway From Burlway Road
To Airport Boulevard" $ras introduced by Councilman Harrison, who moved
its adoption, second by Councilman Amstrup, unanimously carried on roII
call.
RECESS: 8:30 P.M.Burlingame High School Chorus
Songs From SoUTH PACIFIC
Mayor crosby deferred to Councilman Mangini, Assistant Principal,
Burlingame High School, who expressed his pleasure and that of Council-
man Harrison, member of the High School faculty, at the opPortunity of
presenting to the City Council, to staff and the audience John Rando,
Director of Music, and his group of young peoPle who were Present to
entertain with numbers from the score of South Pacific. Councilman lttangini
announced the musical will be performed at the High school on March 6, 7,
8, 13, 14, 15.
The audience thoroughly enjoyed the three numbers perforrned by the students.
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Mr. Rando i.ntroduced Jean Anderson, faculty drama director, Diane.El1iot,
student accompanist, and several members of the cast.
Following expressions of appreciation from Councilman Mangini and Mayor
Crosby to the directors and students, Mayor Crosby issued a proclamation
declaring "March 13, 1975, MUSIC IN OUR SCHOoLS DAY.'
Mr. Rando informed the City Council that Music In Our Schools Day, afterthis year, will be celebrated nationally when literally nillions of young
people w111 be involved. He thanked the city council for the proclarnation,
thereby making the City of Burlingame a part of the celebration.
RECONVENE: The meeting lras called to order at 9:03 P.M. by Mayor Crosby.
ORDINANCES
1. SIGN AND FENCE EXCEPTIONS
a memorandum to the city council dated February 25, 1975, the city
anner reported that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of
bruary 24, L975, unanimously recommended amendments to the Municipal Code
provide for "Exceptions to Sign and Fence Ordinances." The amendmentsre prepared to overcome uncertainty in the use of the word "variance"applied to fence and sign applications.
The City Attorney, responding to Councilman Harrison, explained that both
sign and fence ordinances presently use the word "variance," but these
are not variances in the sense that there must be stringent requirements
and findings, as in the zoning ordinance. For this reason, and to not
cause confusion on the part of staff and the public, the languagte was
changed by substituting "exceptions" for "variance."
Councilman Cusick referred to the last sentence, third paragraph, Page 2of the draft ordinance "No grant of exception shal1 take effect until
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the Planning Commission. "or the right of appeal . Councll-
e amended by deleting the above3l "Finality of Decisions -
now appears in the sign code.
after f,ive days following the decision of
The City Attorney advised this provides feb
0.0it
atft
de
man Cusick requested that the ordinanc
aentence and substj.tuting section 22.6
Appeal - Suspension Pending Appeal" as
She explained this is the procedure thunderstands. There lrrere no objectionsAttorney stated the changes will be ma
the council for second reading.
the public is accustomed to and
om the Council. The City
before the ordinance comes to
oRDINANCE No. 1031 "An ordinance Amendi
and 25.78.050 To Provide For Except ions To The Sign And Fence Ordinances"
was introduced for first reading by councilman Mangini.
2. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 26 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING SUBDIVISIONS
In a letter to the Clty Council dated February 24, L975, the City Attorney
reported in 1974 the Legi.slature moved the Subdivision Map Act from the
Business & Profegsions code into the Government code hrith few material
changes j.n the law. The act becomes effective Llarch 1, 1975. As a result,
some amendments are necessary to the City's ordinances to coordinate with
the state statute. (Changes of substance were noted in the letter.)
An urgency ordinance was forwarded by the City Attorney with a requestthat it be acted on at once.
The City Attorney reported there are not many changes that really affect
Burlingame because of the limited area of unsubdivided land remaining.
Councilman Harrison referred to the last paragraph on Page 3 of the
Ordinance "Eees and charges" reciting an amount of $20.00 to be paid atthe titne a tentative map is filed with the City Engineer. Councilman
Harrison recommended that a fixed amount not be mentioned, but that thefee be established by resolutlon to be consistent rdith the recent amend-
ment to the zoning ordinance, which provides for fee setting by reso-lution.
ng Sections 22.60.020, 22.60.030,
There were no objections from the Council.
directed to def,ete reference to the S20.00
The City Attorney was
and to insert "an anount 4
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I. Two Bus Shelters: Under date of February 2'7, L975, the City llanager
advised that money lras
and it is proPosed to i budgeted in the transit budget for bus shelters,nstall t\.ro, one betlreen the driveways of Parking
Taroor-
IJot M on california Drive opposite the southern Pacific Depot, the other
on Murchison Drive at the Plaza, approximately halfway betlreen the bank
of California and EI camino frontage road (both transfer points), at a
total cost of $3154, A sketch of the proposed shelter and map showing
proposed locations were furnished the Council.
During a period of discussion, Councilman Amstrup referred to the recom-
mendation of, the Beautification commission that the shelters be of a
type utilizing wood and natural naterials. Mayor Crosby asked about
ch-nging to rustic, rather than the aluminum and plastic type.
There appeared to be a consensus that the matter be held for discussion
at the study meeting on March 12. At Councilman Cusick's request, the
Transportation Dj,rector agreed to have Pictures available.
Landsca t I rovement - Easton Branch Librar Outer Area:
e lmprovemen tp ans prepar e ar Depar n were
warded to the City Council by the City ltlanager under date of Feb-
r\aty 27, L975. Mayor crosby's suggestion that this be reviewed at
the study neeting was accepted. The City Manager $ras reguested to
notify the Park Director and City Librarian to be present.
2.
Poss
3.
Feb
4,
Feb
sta
onfor
t
ame Avenue Parki Su estions:In a menorandum dated
that Frank Ingersoll, Jr. ,
t
ruary 26, 19 the c ty Manager a vL sed
has inquired about reaction to the five items he suggested as beneficial
for parking improvements. The items hrere noted in the memorandun. The
City Manager's recommendation that the items be referred to Traffic,
Saf-ty and Parking Commission for comnent lras accepted by the Council.
Councilman cusick asked that the conunission explore the feasibility of
reserved parking in one of the more convenient lots for people who ride
in car pool,s.
F ina.L Re rt Selective Traffic Enforcement Pro ram: Under date of
s document. He
rogrErm and reporting
ill be a requirement
Burli.n
ruary 27,,t eC 1 ty Manager orwar t
ted that the report indicates success of the p
enforcement relative to accident suppression w
the program's continuance.
At Mayor crosby's request, the City Manager reviewed background of
the pioject, which wis financed through a grant from the state office
of Traffic safety. Implementation required the addition of two men
to the patrol foice to replace two men assigned to the Traffic Division,
wi.th the understanding that the Program would be evaluated for effec-
tiveness upon completion to determine whether or not it would be con-
tinued. li tne decision was not to continue, the two men would remain
on the force, but the next thro vacancies would not be filled.
The City Manager stated the Program has been successful . He recommended
it be continued, the patrol officers remain, the next two vacancies be
filled as they occur, and the Chief of Police to furnish quarterly
reports for the Council's information.
Follohring a period of discussion, the Council accepted the
recommendation. whether or not the Program continuec, will
forthcoming rePorts.
ci
d
ty Manager I s
epend upon
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established by resolution of the Council."
ORDINANCE NO. 1032 URGENCY "An Ordinance Amending Sections 25.04.010,
26.T'A;620;-zil08510;-26:T-8. o2o, 26. 08. 03 o, 26 . L6. rso, and 26 . 2 4. 07 o,
Adding Sections 26.O4.O2!, 26.08.02L' and 26.16.151, And RePealing sec-
tion- 26.24.090 Of The Mudicipal code concerning subdivisions," amended
on ils face (Section 26.15.151 Fees and charges) was introduced by
Councilman Cusick, who moved lts adoPtion, second by Councilman AmstruP,
unanimously carried on roll call.
The City Attorney advised that a resolution will be prepared for the
Council's consideration establishing the S20.00 filing fee.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
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CI?Y PLANNER REPORTS
l. Special Permit for casa AmigolBurlrngq4qe I Under date of February 25,
the Cit,Tlenne- reported that the Planning Commiss ion approved thls
exemplary project - a four-story residential building for the active
elderly - at its meeting on February 24. Copies of the following docu-
ments lrere furnished the Council! SPecial Permit APPIication, Plans-
sheets I through 3 inclusive, Negative Declaration ND 53-P, and minutes
of the Commission's hearing.
Appeal Hearing Scheduled: councilman Amstrup conmented he had noparticular objection to the project but felt the Council should have the
opportunity of review. The Council agreed to conduct a public hearing
at the regular meeting of April 7 on Councilman Amstrup's apPeal from
Planning Commissi.on approval of the Special Permit. Mr. Roy Johnson,principal in the application, uras present. He informed the council
that April 7 wj.ll be convenient.
Councilman Harrison referred to a request from Councilman Mangini at theIast meeting that the Council reconsider its position with resPect to
Housing and corNnuni ty Development Act funds at the next study meeting.
Councilman Harrison suggested exploring the possibility of such funds
havj,ng a function in the casa Amigo Project in terns of financing selrer
and hrater system improvements in the east Burling.rme area.
P lanni Commission Re t On Anza Master Plan: This document hras2.
fo rrrrarded to the C L ty Counc e ty anner u nder date of Feb-
ruary 26.
charles
the council
perhaps a j
The report
w. Mi
s tudyoint s
was re
nk, Chai.rman of the Planning Commission, suggested that
the report. If there are a number of questions,
tudy meeting of Council and Commission would be helpful.
ferred to the Councilrs study meeting on March 12.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
-1 RENEWAL OF LICENSE,FUN HOUSE, 224 CALIFORNIA DRIVE
Mayor Crosby announced that this matter was continued
February 1,8 to the present time because the licensee,
was not present at the meeting on the l8th.
Mayor Crosby asked if Mr. Litteral was Present. Noal R. Gra
at Lahr, 625 Market Street, San Francj.sco, informed the counc
has known Mr. and Mrs. LitteraL for several years and was as
in their behalf,. I{r. Gray stated that the Litterals have sp
from the meeting of
Scott Litteral ,
rney
he
apPear
se to
y, Attoil that
ked toent cIo
$5000 improving the premises at 224 California Drive. The probationary
License granted last September for six months is now subject to review
to determine hrhether or not it will be renewed. Mr. and Mrs. Litteral
respectfully request that the ti.me restriction be lifted and a Permanentliceaegranted. Mr. Gray advised that operating hours have been 2:00 P.M.
to IO:00 P.M. during the week, 10:00 A.M. to 12 Midnight Saturday,
12 Noon to 10:00 P.M. Sunday. There have been no complaints from parenta,
people in the neighborhood, or the Police DePartment. Mr. Litteral is
experienced in this field, having operated a similar business in the City
of Belmont. There is an attendant on duty at a1I times. Mr. Gray filed
lvith the City Clerk letters from B.B. Stern & ComPany, 222 California
Drive, and Joseph Karp, 1103 Juanita Avenue, both complimentary to the
operation. ur. Gray stated that the Litterals have adhered very carefully
to the sense of the Council's feelingg in their oPerationt there has never
been a bravrl nor intoxication on the premises.
Henry Rodrigues, co-or,{ner of Snow Man Ski ShoP, 220 California Drive,
addressed the Council. He described the fun House as an attractive
nuisance, stated that if he were a Parent of school-aged children he would
not appreciate their spending money in an establishment such as this.
Furthernore, every morning he cleans litter from the front of his shop,
broken glasses and other rubbish. Mayor Crosby asked if all of the litter
originated at the Fun House. Mr. Rodrigues indicated it did. He also
mentioned narcotics usage.
stated that the Department
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The Chief of Police, in response to Mayor Crosby,
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has not received a complaint in the 4-1,/2 months the Litterals have beenin business. one parent called because she was unable to reach her
chiLd at the Fun Houge by telephone. The Chief stated that, to his
knowl,edge, there has been no use of narcotics.
Dan Dutra, 321 California Drive and Dave Hawkins, 800 Linden Avenue,
felt that young people can play the games at the Fun House for much less
money thaB at the bowling alley and Tolrn and Country. They also
mentioned that streets in the area ! ere littered before the Fun House
opened .
Mr. Litteral informed the council he sweeps in front of the store everynight and hoses the area. B.B. Stern company and Don L. MorriE comPany
can confirm this.
Councilman Harrison mentioned that he rdas oPPosed to issuance of a Permit
from the beginning. He referred to his comments at the meeting of
September 16 when the'applioation hras submitted to the council. At that
time, he was concernea witir children spending money on the games and with
the location in close proximity to the hamburger stand that has offered
problems. In reading from the September 16 minutes, Councilman Harrison
noted that the appliiant informed the Council the establishment will cater
to "family trade during the hours 2:00 P.M to 10:00 P.M." Councilman
Harrison stated there is activity on Friday night until l'lidnight and
during christmas and New Year holidays it.sre I:00 A.M. with respect to
"family trade, " Councilman Harrison pointed out that 10:00 P.M. is
curfew. He reported hearing from Mrs. Robert Anderson who had complaints
from 5 parents of children vrho attend Burlingane Intermediate School.
Also, a letter from Edward and Margaret Gladyz, 208 Bloomfield Road,
asked that the license not be renelred, "thereby enabling our children to
spend allowances on more constructive activities. "
Mayor crosby reported he has not received one complaint, neither a phone
call nor letter. on a visit to the Fun House, he found it to be clean
and well-managed. He stated that the people are trying to do a good
job, there
mentioned t
many machin
has
hat
es.
been no criticism from Po1ice and fire DePartments. He
he visited the bowling alley lthere there are just as
Councilman Mangini stated he could find nothing evil about the oPeration.
His only concein $ras that the managers observe the hours they mentioned
when th-e license was approved. He, too, stated he had heard no complaints.
There has been no viotition in the areas with which he rdas most concerned.
It lras Councilman Mangini's position that, of all the places a youngster
can 9o to get into trouble, this is the least dangerous i better in this
pl.ace than the Park.
councilman tunstrup pointed out that the only hours discussed when the
permit was approved were 2:00 P.M. to I0:00 P.M. Disregard of this
tommitment is a violation of the Permit, which needs to be resolved.
councilman cusick stated she had talked r,rith the P.T.A. president at
washington school and ttdo to three other people prior to the last
Council meeting. None complained. Since publicity in the newsPaPer,
she received calls from unhappy Parents. one rePorted her child spent
$25.00 in one week. Councilman cusick suggested consideration to a
stipulation that children under 12 not be admitted unless ritb a'PaEent,
or iritten permission of a parent. She declared her intention of
voting no on renewal of the license if there is no such stiPulation, <.
becauie of information received since the Councit neeting two weeks ago.
Following some further discussion, Councj.lman Harrison moved that the
license be denied. Motion failed due to the lack of a second.
Councilman Amstrup moved to extend the probationary period for an
additional 6 months, operatinq hours 2:00 P.M. to I0:00 P.M. vreekdays,
10:00 A.!f . to 10:00 P.M. Saturday and sunday. At the end of the
probationary period, september, 1975, renewal of the license to be
iubject to ieport from the Police DePartment and review by the City
Council. Motion seconded by Councilman Mangini and carried on -/
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the following roll call:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Amstrup-Crosby-l'langini
NOES: COUNCILI,IEN: Cusick-Harrison
NEW BUSINESS
l APPEAT HEARING SCHEDULED:
Councilman Harrison's formal appeal dated February 28, 1975, from
Planning Commission grant of sign permit for American International Rent-A-
Car, 1288 Bayshore Highway, hras acknowledged. A public hearing before
the Council was scheduled for the regular meeting of April 7, 1975.
COUNCILMAN AII{STRUP REPORTS
1. State Division of Tourism: It has been brought to the attention of
tne n and Visitors Bureau that the entire
Department of Commerce has been eliminated from the Governorts netr',
budget, of which the Tourism Division is a part. Councilman Amstrup
stated it is the feeling of the Bureau to eliminate this function at this
time is ill-advised, since Tourism is the third largest industry in Lhe
State. The Council approved his request that the City Flanager write
to the Governor, Senators Moscone and Gregorio and Assemblyman Papan,
with a copy to each city in the county, protesting this move and recom-
mending that the function be transferred to some other agency.
2. Eederated Bus System: Councilman Amstrup referred to recent articles
in t pervisor Bacciocco's comments favoring a
federated bus system. The County would coordinat,e all of the individual
systems so that people could move from one place to another. Council-
man Amstrup felt the system could be successful. Councilman Cusick
stated theie couldbftuct *ore response to needs within the cities under
the system than if the people were required to go to Redwood City to
a transit district, body to express their feelings. Councilman Harrison
agreed the system should be considered as an option.
3.Counci1o@Counci1manAmstrupreported!h.!atthemeet y 28, consideration of a resolution
dealing with stabilizing of residential assessments was delayed awaiting
recommendation from the League of California Cities.
A resolution requesting improved passenger service by Southern
Pacific was passed. The Council of Mayors favors upgrading of Southern
Pacific.
A resolution was passed requesting the Board of Supervisors to
provide neeessary staff to assure fair and equitable assessment practices.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Communications:
I. l'lrs. Ernest H. Hills, 1416 Vancouver Avenue, grateful appreciationfor the city's bus system.2. Copy of letter R. Miller, 1105 Dufferin Avenue, sent to District
Attorney complaining about advertising circulars placed on his door knob.3. Copy of Ehrman, Flavin & Morris letter to Board of Supervisors re
assessment practices.
4. Broadway Burlingame Area Merchants Association concerning parking
improvements, including all-day parking on aII side streets, The City
Manager was reguested to forward this to Traffic, Safety & Parking Com-
mission for recommendation. Councilman Cusick asked that the Commissioninvestigate all-day parking within the first 100 to 200 feet off Broadwayin the commercial areas, so as not to extend into the residential areas.
5. City of Daly City Resolution No. 75-36 "Urging Establishment Of A
County-Wide Bus Transit Systemr" and a similar resolution from City ofPacifica.
6. From Councilman Mangini: Preliminary progran for Youth in Govern-
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ment Day prepared by Peter R. Ebner, Chairman. Also, material on
Solid Waste Management Plan, which was referred to the study meeting,
7. City Planner communication "Workshop Report On Burlingame Transit
Operationr" and summary of Planning Commission actions, February 24,L975.
8. Minutes: Beautification Commission, February 6, Health, Safety &
Traffic, February 13, Park & Recreation Commission, February 18,
Parking Commission, January 22, Planning Corunission, February 10, L975.
Councilman tlangini referred to items in Beautification Commission and
Park & Recreation Commission minutes coacerning First Aid Training
Courses for Park Department employees. Councilman Mangini asked about
Iiability on the city's part if an employee erred in giving first aid.
The City Attorney stated he did not believe there would be liability
but he will have an answer shortly.
Art-In-The-Park: In response to an inquiry from Councilman l,langini,
ffiExecutiveVicePresident,ChamberofCommerce,confirmedthat the Chamber will co-sponsor the program with the Recreation
Department.
YOUTH SOCCER TEAII{: Celestino Romoli reported on the team's recent trip
@ipateinachampionshiptournament.TheCounciIagreed Lo have a table available in the Council Chambers for Mr. Romoli
to display pictures and mementos at the next regular Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: At 10:45 P.M.
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