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Burlingame, California
June 17, L974
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 William J. Crosby presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEG]ANCE TO THE FLAG: Led by Chief of Police Carl M. Lollin.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen:
Counci-Imen:
Amstrup-Crosby-Cus ick-Earr ison
Mangi-ni (excused)
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of June 3, L974, previously submitted to members,
were approved and adopted.
COMMUNICATfONS
1. SUPPLEMENT #I DRAFT TE}flTATIVE EfR ANZA MASTER PI,AN
Acknowledgment was made of Anza Pacific Corporation's letter of June 11, 1974,
signed by David H. Keyston, Executive Vice-President, submitting supplements
to the EfR resulting from the special study meeting on May 4, L974.
Accorded the privilege of the floor by Mayor Crosby, Mr. Keyston reviewed
briefly the following materj-al:
1. Addendum to Section U-3 (Sanitary Sewer System) of Utility Services Section
prepared by Howard G. Hickey, Civil Engineer.
2. From Ribera & Sue, Comprehensive Pfanning, additional information in the
areas of impact on Housing, Central Business District, costs of Police and Fire
Departments! services; also, a proposal for a sign control progratn. (Mr.
Keyston suggested this program might be applicable to all of the C-4 (Waterfront
Commercial) District) .
3. Preliminary Street Tree Plan E1ement prepared by Peter Callander, Landscape
Architect. (Had been reviewed with Park Director.)
4. JHK & Associatesr proposals for routing traffic in and out of Anza Park
with minimum impact on other parts of the City.
5. Blunk Associates, Architects, restudy of building heights, 3 to 7 stories
in lieu of high-rise, and modif,ications in parking plan.
The subject was referred to the study meeting of June 20.
2. OBJECTIONS TO MINI-BUS ROT]'IE ON CABRILLO AVENUE
Under date of June 10, L974, the City Manager forwarded a petition filed by
residents protesting bus service on Cabrillo Avenue between Broadway and Hillside
Drive. The petition recited "We believe that this residential street is
inappropriate for such use by reason of the narrow width of the street, the
present traffic congestion at and near the corner of Cabrillo Avenue and
Easton Drive because of the branch library activity, and the danger tc>
children utilizing the library and those attending the primary school conducted
by Lady of Angels Parish; the classrooms and playground of which school are
exposed completely on the CabriLlo Avenue side." (A summary accompanying the
petition showed 32 agaj-nst the route, 5 for.)
In his letter of transmittal, the Ci-ty Manager stated that Cabrillo Avenue is
a major service route, and it seems that the Cabrillo Avenue residents are slightly
premature in their contentions. He recommended that the rqute be tried,
especially in view of the denial of service to others if it is changed.
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A communication from the City Planner to the City Manager dated June 10, L974,
was read wherein it was noted that Cabritlo Avenue is 28 feet wide between face
of curbs from Hillside to Easton and 30 feet from Easton to Sanchez, Lhar.
there will be only 7 one-way trips per day from Hi-llside to Broadway between
9:00 a.m., and 3:30 p.m., that the route serves the Easton Branch library and
residents of Roosevelt Elementary School neighborhood, and that a change would
remove about 80 homes on Bernal, Vancouver, and cross streets to more than
one-fourth mile distance of the route. The conrmunication recommended a series
of 5 alternatives for consideration.
fn a brief discussion between Councilman Amstrup and the City Planner, it was
agreed that the buses are probably IO" wider than the standard automobile.
The City Planner informed the Council he rode the bus earlier in the day and
spoke with the driver who reported there were no difficulties and that he
was able to maintain a good time schedule on this the first day the route was
operative.
The City Manager commented the question appears to be one of hazard. The
residents feel a bus on their street will create a hazard. He expressed the
opinion it will- not and recommended that the Council consider referring the
issue to the traffic department and Health, Safety and Traffj-c Commission for
study and report. Moreover, as mentioned in the City Plannerts communication,
to change the designated route will force people to walk farther, and it does
not seem that arguments raised by the protestants outweigh the benefits of
serviee to all of the peoPle.
There were comments from the audience.
Mr. Robert G. Harless, 1258 Cabrillo Avenue, stated that Mr. H. J. Hoffman,
L264 Cabrillo Avenue, and he contacted most of the people immediately after
an,article appeared in the local newspaper. Many in the 1300 block were unaware
there would be a bus on Cabrilto and only 5 approved. Wj-ttr reference to service
to the library, he stht6d that people have been getting there nicely for years
and whether a bus service is needed now appears to be questionable. The petition
was circulated and filed in an attempt to avoid problems. Cabrillo is narrow,
28 to 30 feet, cars park on both sides of the street leaving a very narrow space
for two lanes of traffic. He referred to existing traffic congestion resulting
from the church and school, conunenting that the situation can only be intensified
by the addition of a bus traveling the street. AIso, neither Cortez nor Drake
should be considered a suitable alternative. Hillside Drive and Broadway are
arterial streets capable of accommodating a bus route.
Mrs. Hans Geiger, L237 Cabrillo Avenue, Mr. Marvin J, Gorman, 1349 Cabrillo,
Mrs. Thomas L. Martinez, L32L Cabri1lo, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bordegaray, 1236
Cabrillo, Mrs. Henry J. Hustedt, L324 Cabrillo, echoed Mr. Harlessrs comments
and added others:
1. Today, the bus traveled between 40 and 45 miles an hour on Cabrillo.
2. Cabrillo is a speedway. With addition of the bus, there wil-l be more reason
for parents to uTorry about the safety of their children.
3. During the summer, there is neither the traffic nor congestion that occurs
when school is in session. The school has j-nstituted a new traffic pattern
for its people who drive children to and from school. The cars will go south
on Cortez, circle around to Cabrillo and then north. When the bus does come
through during school time, it will be traveling against all of this northbound
traffic on Cabrillo.
4. Residents are concerned with protecting their environment, reducing traffic,
congestion, and air pollution. Why the bus when the majority does not want it?
5. The library opens at l:00 p.m. The bus will stop operating at about 3:00 p.m.
There wiII be just two hours of service in this area.
6. Routes are possible over other than narrow residential streets. Years ago,
the San Mateo-Burlingame Transit Company operated a route over Hillside Drive
that managed to serve that part of the city well. For some people, the bus is
a necessity and it seems that the service could be provided amicably,.
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At the Chairts request, the City Planner discussed guidelines that dictated
selection of bus routes. He explained that funds for the bus system are
derived from the sales tax on gasoline, and that the funds are administered
by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. To satisfy MTC policy, a
Iocal transit should adequately serve the population of a city. fn accordance
with recognized design standards, Burlingamers routes were plotted to service
all of the people within one-quarter mile of the route. ff Route H were
changed to Hillside thence to El Ca:nino, this would mean two bus lines on
EI Camino, an over amount of service there and none in an area one-half mile
distant therefrom.
A communication was read from Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. NeaI, LBL2 Easton Drive,
requesting that the route not be discontinued on Cabrillo until it has been
given a fair trial. The writers concurred that the street is narrow, as is
Easton, which carries a heavier load of traffic. It was the opinion of I,1r.
and Mrs. Neal that a single bus on an intermittent schedule could not possibly
increase the congestion on Cabril1o, and that the bus should serve the library.
Councilman Cusick felt that the route should be relocated to Drake Avenue. Cortez
and Cabrillo are burdened with schoot traffic, Drake is not. For this reason
it would appear to be a better route. There need not be d'isruption in service
to the Roosevelt Elementary School area.
Councilman Amstrup explained that the energy crisis was one of the primary
factors influencing the City Council to initiate a bus system; in addition,
there were countless letters from senior citizens in all areas of the city,
including North Burlingame, asking for bus service. Changing the route to
E1 Camino may satisfy residents on Cabrillo and adjacent streets, but some
consideration must be given to the people who live on the EI Camino, they, too,
are a part of the cormrunity. Routes were implemented to be of service to
the majority of the people. In this instance, the advantages appear to outweigh
the disadvantages.
Councilman Harrison commented that the line of this route was fixed to give
good service after considerable study. He agreed that the school on Cabrillo
does provide a unique situation with ingress and egress of traffic and asked
that the residents bear with the route, give it a chance. The Council will
remain open-minded. In a few months, if the people are of the same opinion,
consideration can be given to the change. With respect to relocating to
Drake, this witl depend upon recommendation of Health, Safety and Traffic
Commission, the traffic department and City Manager.
Mayor Crosby asked that the charges of speeding by the bus driver be investigated.
He coflunented there had been extensive publicity on the bus system and it
was unfortunate that so many of the residents appeared to be uninformed.
Mayor Crosby announced that Health, Safety & Traffic Commission will be asked
to study the Cabrillo route and to comment with respect to hazards and
alternate routes. The Commissionrs recommendations will be weighed. In the
meantime, staff will also evaluate feasibility of reasonable alternatives
and report to the Council.
The City Planner indicated it would be possibLe to attempt trial runs on
possibly Vancouver, Bernal and Drake.
RECONVENE
Following a recess at 9:10 p.m., the Chair reconvened the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
RESOLUTIOI{S
I. RESOLUTfON NO. 27-74 "Authorizing Execution Of Grant Deed" (Ronald L.
and GaiI G. Marlin - Brewer Reservoir) was introduce d by Councilman Amstrup,
who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Harrison and unanjmously carried
on roll caII of members Present.
The City Attorney, responding to Councilman Cusick, reported there wj-Il be no
further liability on the part of the City with respect to this property.
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2. RESOLU"IION NO. 28-74 "Authorizing Execution Of Agreement Between San Mateo
coun@sitorsBureauAndCityofBur]-ingameEorPromotiona1
Services" was introduced by Councilman Harrison, who moved its adoption, second
by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried on roII call- of members present.
ORDINANCES
l. ORDINANCE NO. 10II "Amending The Municipal Code By Adding Subparagraph(s)
To Section 13.35.0I0 Prohibiting Parking On The Westerly Side of Cortez Avenue
Between Hillside Drive And Easton Drive" was introduced for first reading by
Councilman Cusick.
CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUMS
1. AB 2040 Bay Area Planning Agency Law: Under date of June 13, L974, the
city ox, sponsor of the bill, is supposed
to have 96 amendments he is talking about. Because of this, the League of
California Cities is not taking a position until amendments are available.
Mr. Ken Franks of the League has promised to forward information as the bill
is amended.
2. Civil Service Commission: Acknowledgment was made of the City Manager's
communication of June 13, L974 concerning a vacancy on this Commission. Mayor
Crosby announced that interested persons may file with the City Clerk.
3. Senate Bill 2133 "Public Service Employee Retations Act": Under date of
,:une I. He advised that
it appears equal to or better than the existing Meyers-Milias-Brown Act and
would replace it. The League of California Cities requests comments and support
for the bill.
Councilman Amstrup suggested that Senator Gregorio be asked for progress reports.
Councilman Harrison suggested that either Senators Moscone or Gregorio might
also furnish information on simil-ar bills.
A ! Publ-ication of Planned Use Report General Revenue sharing: Attached to a
memorandum from the City Manager dated June 12, L914, was a copy o f a form
required to be published in a }ocal newspaper declaring planned expenditures
of anticipated funds for the period JuIy 1, L974 through June 30, 1975. In
response to Council inquiry, the City Manager explained that the funds were placed
in the category of Public Safety in anticipation of possible improvements at
the police station. The funds can be redirected to other projects at a later
time, but this publication must be made now to meet a deadline.
UNFIN]SHED BUSINESS
I. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP - Portion of Lot 2 and all- of Lots 3 and 4, Block 50,
Map of Easton Addition No. 4. (E I Camino Real nearAdeline.)
The Director of Public Works reviewed background, explaining that the map is
subject to approval by the City Council because public improvements are involved.
The Planning Commission approved 5 to l, I abstention, subject to "proof of
ownership being established and satisfaction of legal requirements of public
improvements." He reported that the proposal for public improvements is
satisfactory.
The City Attorney advised that in the subdivision procedure the map will come
to the Planning Commission and City Council twice. First as a tentative map
and, in this stage, alterations can be made and conditions fixed. Once the
tentative map is approved, the developer then proceeds with the final map and,
when that map comes to the Council, it will be accompanied with a report by
the title company, the developer's agreement to perform the public works and
appropriate bonds to support the agreement.
Responding to Councilman Amstrup, the Director of Public Works advised that
the total property consists of 2-3/4 lots, that the proposal is to del-ete
certain internal lot lines for the purpose of creating a single parcel. He
identified boundary lines for the proposed parcel.
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Responding to Councilman Cusick, the Director of Public Works stated that the
proposed development will not require removal of trees from the El Camino
frontage. One stump will be taken out.
Councilman Amstrup asked Mr. Robert Church, applicant, to comment on a statement
in the Planning Commission minutes (5/29/74) ttrat the property will be improved
with an apartment building 35'4" taII with garage at ground level.
Mr. Church clarified that the measurement represents an approxjmate height.
He stated that the building will be wel-I within 55 feet, lega1 maximum height
in the district.
Councilman Harrison asked if ownership had been established. The City Attorney
replied in the affirmative, explaining that documents furnished by Mr. Church
establish that he has sufficient interest to make the application.
Councilman Cusick asked if Mr. Church would abide by a 35'4" or 36r height.
He explained it was necessary to modify the plans because of changes in
garage arrangement, and the reguirement of gaining sufficient ceiling height
on each floor to incorporate a fire sprinkling system imposed by ordinance.
These factors affected the indicated 35'4" height. He reiterated that height
will be within the conforming height of 55' .
Councilman Cusick asked Fire Chief Moorby to comment on added space per floor
to accommodate sprinklers. He answered 4 to 6" if conceal-ed-
Mayor Crosby asked if the building at 55t or under will be a legal building.
The City Attorney reminded that the matter before the Council is a map pro-
posing a subdivision of 1and, not what is to go on the 1and, nor configuration
of the structure. The Council should be concerned solely with whether or not the
subdivision is appropriate, and only such conditions can be attached as relate
to the subdivision. If the land is subdivided and then is to be built upon,
the improvements must conform to the zoning ordinance that exists at the
time application is made for the building permit, together with related con-
struction codes. He stressed that those are not related issues now nor are
they appropriate to attach as conditions when subdividing a piece of property.
Mayor Crosby noted that the City Attorney has received proof of ownership and
the Director of Public Works states the proposal for public improvements
is satisfactory.
The City Attorney stated that the Council will have the opportunity to review
the developerrs agreements in writing with respect to public improvements
when the final map is presented. He cautioned that conditions pertinent to public
improvements that the Council may wish to impose must be stated at this time
and made a part of the action on the tentative map.
Councilman Cusick was distressed that a developer appearing before the Planning
Cormnission woul-d make a statement concerning building height, receive conditional
approval of his map, then come to the City Council and state that height is
not fixed except to the extent it will conform to zoning height regulations.
A motion by Councilman Harrison to approve the Tentative Parcel Map of Lots
3 and 4 and portion of Lot 2, Block 50 Easton Addition No. 4 (EI Camino ReaI
near Adeline Drive), prepared by Frahm, Edler a Cannis, Consulting Engineers,
Redwood City, was seconded by Councilman Amstrup and carried on the following
roII caII:
AYES: COT]NCILMEN:
NOES : COUNCILIIEN:
ABSE}fI COUNCII,II'IEN :
ABSTAIN COUNC II,I\4EN :
Amstrup-Crosby-Harri son
None
Mangini
Cusick
2. FINAL SUBDIVfSION MAP - Lot 8, Block 9, Map of Map No. 2 of the Property
of Burlingame Land Company. (L477 Eloribunda, a condominium project)
The Director of Public Works recalled that the tentative map was approved
by both Planning Conunission and City Council. At its meeting on May 29, L974,
the Planning Conunission approved the final map 6 to 1.
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Councilman Cusick asked if approval of the map can be conditioned upon street
trees remaining. Mr. John M. Johnson, the subdivider, reported he conferred
with the Park Director, made suggested revisions including decreasing the
width of the driveway to preserve one of the existing trees, and he added a
new tree. This plan was accepted by the Park Director.
A motion by Councilman Amstrup to approve the final map prepared by Kirker,
Chapman & Associates for the condominium project at L477 Floribunda Avenue,
with the understanding that the Park Director has approved landscaping and
street tree p1an, was seconded by Councilman Harrison and unanimously carried
on roll call.
ILLEGAL CONVERSfOI.trS: Councilman Cusick stated there have been reports of
illegal conversions of garages to living quarters aE L562 Cypress Avenue and
1600 Broadway. Apparently the building inspector has been denied entry to
the Cypress Avenue property. The City Attorney agreed to confer with the
building inspector to determine whether there are grounds for petitioning
the court for a search warrant, and to keep the Council informed.
CHOPE HOSPITAT,: Councilman Amstrup announced that the San Mateo County Council
of Mayors, at his suggestion, recommended to the Board of Supervisors continued
operation of Chope Hospital. Sixteen cities support this action, none objected,
two abstained. However, the Supervisors saw fit to ignore the wishes of the
cities and voted decentralized operation.
PENINSUI,A HUMANE SOC]ETY SPEC]AI CENSUS
Councilman Harrison asked the Council's reaction to including three questions
directed to residents of the unincorporated area in the special census in
which the City is participating with the Peninsula Humane Society. The
questions: 1. Where do you most frequently shop? 2. Where does the principal
wage earner work? 3. When, if ever, would you support annexation? Council
indicated no objection.
Councilman Amstrup recommended a question that would give the Council information
on the people's approach to mass transit. Upon advice from the City Planner
that this would necessitate deletion of an existing question, it was agreed
to delete the one concerned with fares for dial-a-bus.
ACKNOVS],EDGMENTS
1. AVR ReaILf Company, dated May 31, L974, signed by John F. Ross, concerning
1113-1115 Rhinette Avenuer referred to City Manager to discuss with John
Vohanani President, Broadway/Burlingame Area Merchants Association.
2. Congressman Leo J. Ryan, May 31, L974, announcing Economic Development
Administration grant to State of California for planning program for re-use
of military facilities.
3. Jim Cody from Burl-ingame High School, June 6, L974, Student Mayor for Youth
in Government Day, thanking the City Council and staff for the opportunity to
watch municipal government in action.
4. Public Utilities Commission notice of public hearing to consider revision
of schedule of rates to be charged by San Francisco Water Department, Tuesday,
June 25, L974, 2z3O p.fi.r Room 282, City HaII, San Francisco.
5. State Senator George R. Moscone, June 5, 1974, acknowledgment of letter
from City Manager Charl-es F. Schwalm requesting support of SB 2046 - Reversal
of Soby Decision, Worl<rnens Compensation.
6. Mrs. Robert Halunett, 1408 Alvarado Avenue, June 1I, L974t expression of
appreciation for the City's cooperation in development of Shorebird Sanctuary.
7. Department of California Highway Patrol, May LO, L974, reporting that
Integrated Traffic Records System show that the City of Burl-ingame had fewer
injury traffic accidents in L973 than in 1972.
8. San Mateo County Council of Mayors, June 5, L974, signed by McRobert L.
Stewart, Chairman, regarding methods by which Peninsula train headways of
Southern Pacific could be improved..
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9. San Mateo County Local Bus Transit Study, l-st draft suunary, sponsored by
San Mateo County Metropolitan Transportation Commission, to be reviewed ata study meeting.
10. Airportransit of California submitting passenger count for Route C,Burlingame Transit, May 29 through June 6, 1974.
11. Annual Report, san Mateo county Mosquito Abatement District, Lg7j,,Police and Fire Departments Monthly Report, May, L974,
Parking commission Minutes, May 22 and pranning conrnission, May 29,L97 4.
WARRAIUS Nos. 5232 through 6484 in the amount of g493,650.33, duly audited,approved for paYment on motioh of Councilman Cusick, second by Councilman
Amstrup and unanimously carried.
PAYROLL May, L974, Checks Nos. 714 through L524 in the amounL of g322165g.99,
approved on motion of Councilman Cusick, second by Councilman Amstrup andunanimously carried.
SEQUOIA PACIFIC: Under date of June 14, L974, Kimball W. Small, Senior VicePresident of Sequoia Pacific, accepted a condition imposed by the City Council,subsequent to grant of a special use permit for property on Adrian Court,requiring that the microwave tower be dismantled upon termination or cessationof the use for which the special permit was granted.
ADJOURNME}NT
The meeting was regularly adjourned at l0:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Herbert K.City Clerk
APPROVED:
William J. Crosby, Ivlayof
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