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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1972.03.20221 Burlingame, California March 20, L972 CAIL TO ORDER ?he Salute and Pledge of Allegiance to the FIag was led l:y group of visiting Cub Scouts from Webelo Den 3, Pack 46. a I NTRODUCTI ONS l4ayor Amstrup introduced Mr. A.C. "Bud" Harrison and Mr. Thomas w. Sine, candidates $rith the incumbents Mayor Arnstrup and Councilman Mangini for the city council. ROLL CALL Pre sent Ab sent Councilmen: Councilmen: Amstrup, Crosby, Johnson, Mangini, Martin None meeting of March 5, 1972, previously sub- were approved and adopted. }lINUTES The minutes of the mit.ted to members , PRESENTAT ION Recy clinq Center TIEARI NGS I. CAR WASH LANDS OF SOUTITERN PACIF'IC APPROVED Mayor Amstrup announced that this was the time and place scheduled to conduct a public hearing on the appeal of Cable Car wash Co., Inc., from the Planning Commj.ssion denial of a special use permit for a car wash on Southern Pacific Company right of way fronting Carolan Avenue, southerly of Broadway. oreste Mencarini, Burlingame High School student, asked the City Council to consider establishing a recycJ.ing center where tin, aluminum, glass and bi-metals would be deposited and the work of sorting performed by volunteers from the high school and the community at large. The City Manager pointed out there are receptacles at the Municipal disposal area for Public use for rleposit of cans and newspapers. It was his recommendation that Mr. Mencarini's proposal be explored at a study meeting. Council concurred; Mayor Amstrup invited Mr. Mencarini to be present. The City Planner, in response to the Chair, reviewed the background of the application, commenting that the most recent action by the Ptanning Commission took place at a meeting on February 28, L972' vrhen the use permit was denied or, . .ro!. of five Lo two, reaffirming the identiial vote when the matter was first heard by the CoNnission in l{arch, 1971. The City Planner recallecl that in an appeal hearing .apProximatelya year igo the Council upheld the Comnission's action, one of th- prinrary reasons appearing to be failure on the part of Southern Pacific ComPany to join in the application. The City Planner cliscussed issues that were raised at the time of the Planning Commission hearing, reported that other than the agreement reached between the Council and Southern A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on tie above date. The meeting was ca11ed to order at 8:05 p.m., Mayor lrving S. Amstrup presiding. FLAG SALUTE 222 Pacj.f ic for improvements on Carolan Avenue, there has been no indication from the Company as to its interest in the application. The Chair declared the hearing open and invited comments from the proponents. Mr. Cyrus J. McMiltan, attorney for the applicant, produced a letter dated February 23, L972, from Southern Pacific Land Company, signed by D.G. Baldwin stating"This is to advise that Southern Pacific Transportation Company aPproves use of its property for a car wash and approves the application of caule clr wish for special permit to alfow for building of a car wash on southern Pacific Transportation Company proPerty at Broadway extending 600 feet along Carolan Avenue." (A copy of tha letter is on file in the office of the city C1erk.) Mr. McMill"an noted that Southern Pacific Company has agreed to payment of $5,000.00 toward Carolan Avenue street improve- ments as a condition to approval of the use permit. Mr. McMillan stated that one member of the Planning Com- mission announced his intention of voting against the Project because at some time in the future it may interfere h'ith the right of way for rapid transit. Mr. McMillan questioned whether this could be considered a valid reason for denial . He maintaj.ned that the proposed use does not qualify as a service station as defined in the zoning ordinance, that the dispensing of gasoline is an incidental part of the car wash opeiation. He pointed out that automobile repair shops seL1 gisoline as a service to their customers, citing Hower Auto nepair as an example, and stated that that operation certainly woild not be clasaified a service station. He referred to the code provision that there shall be a distance of 490 feet, excfusive-of intervening streets, between service stations, suggested that the intent was to prevent service stations on a1i-four corners of every major intersection in the city and that the proposed location should not be considered a subject for application of the distance restriction. Mr. McMillan reported that cable Car Wash operations in the cities of Napa lnd oavis have been acknowledged by city officiaLs as- suitable additions to the business communities' He stated that the project proposed for eurlingame will prove equally acceptable by improving vacant land that has Leen neglected and by offering a service that is virtually non-existent in the city. I'1r. Mclqillan stated that the structure proper is about 80 feet by 24 feet, that one of the ad.vantages of the location is airple space for on-site parking--there should be no problem of cars lining the street with 16 to 18 off-street spaces availabLe. Mr. George Altamura, Partner in Cable Car Wash Company 'informed the council that the driveway nearest Broadway has been relocated 40 feet back from the intersection and the intervening strip wiIl be landscaped as required.by the city' Mr. Altamuia reported that the facility in the City of-Davis was built on southern Pacific Company property that had been a problem area for many yearsi in Napa a permit was granted after city officials inspected the operation-in Davis' fie reported that taxes in Davis approximate 54,000.00 a.,rruaily, based on market value of $116,000.00. He stated that the investment in Burlingame will approximate $100,000.00' CorNnents were invited from the f1oor. Mr. Roger Duncan, 404 Primrose Road, supported the stated that other uses of Southern Pacific Company need not be influenced by this project, inasmuch as r"rill make the f inal decision on all proposal-s and, application,property Counc i 1 fina1ly, 223 there is a need in Burlingame for a car wash. lfr. william Hauser, Chamber of Commerce General Manager, reported that he receives inquiries periodically about the lack of car wash services and, since the recent press pub- Iicity in connection with the current proposal , has had ca1ls from individuals and automobile dealers interested in having the service here. There were no further comments from the floor. Mayor aristiup -cknovr.ledged communications from the Broadway Burlingame Area Merchants Association and from Rector cadillac in opposition to the project on the grounds that the location is not suitable. The hearing was declared closed. Councilman Mangini agreed that the service is needed in the city but he was troubled because of the critical traffic situation that exists in the Broadway-Carolan area and additional hazards that may be created by motorists attenpting to cross against oncoming traffic to enter the property. Councj.lman Martin asked for clarification from the City Attorney as to the basis on which the land and improvements will be assessed and the cj.ty collect its taxes. The City Attorney explained that the City of Burlingame receives tax money on southern Pacific Property, the city's tax rate being applied by the county assessor on the assessed valuation furnished by the State Board of Equalization; with respect to leasehold improvements, the tenant will have an assessory interest tax to pay on an assessed valuation determined by the county assessor. Councilman Johnson inquired concerning rights qf Southern Pacific Company to build on its right of way. The City Attorney explained that it aPpears to be the Companyrs position that it is not subject to the city's zoning ordinance and that it has the right to use the property as it pleases, $rhether railroad uses or not. He stated that if an operating unit of the railroad were proposed, perhaps this woufd not be subject to city approval but, in his opinion, where there is anything but railroad uses ProPosed, the Company must conform to zoning regulations. Councilman Crosby referred to a building on Southern Pacific property at Howard Avenue, formerly a freight shed and used in recent years as a privately operated ham radio supply out- Iet. The City Attorney reported the tenant was granted a use permit by the Planning Commission. Responding to Councj.lman Crosby's inquiry concerning use of a high intensity blower, Mr. McMillan stated that none of the equipment produces excessive noise. Mr. McMillan read a letter from a representative of the City of Napa confirming that there have been no problems of traffic congestion or noise resulting from the operation in that city. Mr. Altamura reported that in Napa the wash is located 60 feet from a mobile home park, that the hours are limited to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and the location is on a corner of a prominent intersection carrying heavy traffic. Councilman Crosby referred to Mr. McMillan's statement that the operation d.oes not conform to the concept of a service station as defined in the zoning ordinance and requested the city Attorney to corunent. The latter reported that Mr. McMillan and city staff are not in agreement in this area, that the former Cj,ty Planner ceorge Mann held that the appli- cants were vrrong, the present Planner agrees and he, personally, believes they are urrong. The City Attorney reported the appli- cant was asked if he could operate without the sale of gas and he replied in the negative, which would indj.cate this is an important part of the operation. Commenting that Mr. McMj.llan, in debating the issue of the service station classification, discussed the services his client will not per- form, the city Attorney stated it is significant that the applicant wilI not be offering any services outside of the components of the definition of a service station--he will se1I gasoline and wash cars. The City Attorney noted that a garage is for the purpose of repairs, gasoline sales or car wash is incidental, just as a gasoline pump or car wash is wholly incidental to the sale of new automobiles. ?he city Attorney reported he could find no difficulty in staff's position that the proposal is a service station within the meaning of the zoning ordinance. Mayor Amstrup commented on the city's past disagreements lrith the Southern Pacific Company and pointed out that in recent discussions with Company representatives it became evident that they were interested in cooperatinq r^rith the city, they agreed to give the city $5000.00 as their share of the cost of street improvements on Carolan Avenue and also to initiate improvements in the area of the Burlingame Avenue depot. He stated that any difficulties that may have existed should not be carried over to an individual who is attempting to open a legitimate business. Mayor Amstrup suggested that perhaps the project could be relocated farther south, therebyproviding a parking area close to Broadsray, as requested by the merchants. Councj-Iman Crosby agreed that if parking were made availableit would be helpful in overcoming the merchants' objections. Councllman Martin commented that the Southern Pacific Company has agreed to certain requests made by the city recently and, on the basis of such agreements, he would prefer not to attempt to interfere in arrangements for the location of the car wash. He suggested that perhaps the Market Street Railway right of way south of Carmelita Avenue could be made avail- able to businesses on Broadway for parking. IIe recorunended approval of the use permit. There was discussion concerning the parking prohibition on the west side of Carolan Avenue between oak Grove Avenue and Cadillac Way. The suggestion was made that the parking situation in the Broadway area might be improved if the ordinance were amended or repealed. The matter was referred to the Chief of Police for investigation and report. Responding to Councilman Johnson, Mr. McMillan confirmed that 40 feet. of frontage will be landscaped in accordance with the Park Superintendent ' s requirements. Councilman Johnson explained that the Council has been con- cerned with the appearance of the right of way and endeavoring to find some solution. She stated that she hras convinced of the need for a car wash and was satisfied that the proposal would meet the need and, for that reason, would support the application. Mayor Amstrup asked Mr. Altamura to discuss the possibility of landscaping a strip along the right of hray on the opPosite side of Broadway adjacent to Bekins' property with the people at southern Pacific. The Mayor also suggested that the right of way north of Broadway might provide an excellent bike route . .)-) L 225 Planning Commissioner Frank Cistulli agreed in his original presentationfeet in height at the west boundarytraffic across the tracks. reported the applicantto install a fence fourto prevent pedestrian RECONVENE Follolring a recess at 9:05by Mayor Amstrup at 9:25 p p m m the meeting was reconvened IIEARINGS (cont. ) 2. SIGN FOR SKYLINE TERRACE APARTMENTS APPROVED. Uayor Amstrup announced that this was the time and place scheduled by the Council on its own motion to conduct a pub- lic hearing in the matter of a permit approved by the Planning Commission for a si-gn display at Skyline Terrace Apartments, 3133-3I55 Frontera way. At the Chair's invitation, the City Planner initiated thediscussion by referring to the variance granted several years ago for development of the complex on property classified f irst-residential and to the developers failure to followthrough on certain improvements that were promised. ThePlanner reported that last year two i1lega1 signs wereordered removed from the property, which was done beforeChristmas. He stated that the current application is foran "identifying sign" to be placed on the eastern edge ofthe property facing Trousdale interchange with 280; theappLicants report the sign is for identification purposesonly, that it is not necessary to post rental signs as thereare waiting lists and that some form of outdoor display willbe needed to identify the property when the new apartmentsare completed on the Millbrae side. The City Planner described the sign as 28 square feet inslze, 3 feet 9 inches high by 7 feet 5 inches wide; thePlanning Commj.ssion agreed that the sign could be mounted2 feet above ground leve1 for an overall height of 5 feet9 inches. In response to Councilman Mangini, Mr. McMillan confirmedthat sign displays are not a part of the application forthe use permit. Councilman Martin introduced a motion approving the applica-tion of Cable Car Wash Co., Inc., for special use permit toconstruct and operate a car wash on a portion of property owned by Southern Pacific Company on the following conditipns:1. The use to be restricted to an area 600 feet in lengttrsouth from Broadway and west of Carolan Avenue; 2. SouthernPacific Company to pay to the city a sum of 56,000.00 forits share of street improvements on Carolan Avenue;3. 40 feet of the Carolan Avenue frontage, measured from Broadvray, to be ]andscaped to conform to Park Departmentrequirements and to be maintained; the driveway to berelocated south of the landscaped strip, 4. Operating hoursto be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; 5. Improvements to conform toplans submitted; 6. A fence four feet in height to be placed along the vrest property line. The motj.on was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried unanimousJ.y on ro11 cal1. Council-man Martin recaLled that when the City of Millbrae rezoned the adjoining property for apartment use, this hadthe effect of creating four isolated R-I lots in Burlingame and rather than rezone for the Skyline Terrace development,the city elected to foIlow the variance procedure as a methodof controlling the j.mprovements. 226 Mayor Amstrup recognized Mrs. Diane shane, resident manager and agent for the new owner of Skyline Terrace. Mrs. Shane stated that the sign is needed to identify the building to people traveling freeway 280; she explained that visitors Loming from other areas have difficulty locatinq the buildings and that it will become more difficult when the apartments are completed on the Millbrade side. Mrs. Shane stated that if the buildings in Millbrae have identification displays it $rould appear to be fair that Skyline Terrace be properly identified. Councilman Mart.in suggested that the sign will be of litt1e or no value in the proposed location, that northbound drivers will have passed the turn-off before they are able to read the sign, because of the distance betvreen the turn-off and the place where the sign will be mounted, the lettering will not be readable; on the other side of the freeway, southbound, the slgn may have the effect of creating a hazard because vrhen it does become visible a motorist wiLl be forced to Ieave the freeway very qulckly or miss the exit. Mrs. Shane stated that the location vras selected after trial runs on both Skyline and the freeway to determine the best exPosure. Councilman Mangini asked if the display ments of distance from the freeway; Mrs. affirmative. will meet legal require- Shane replied in the there may re ason ident i fy Councilman Crosby agreed with Councilman Martin that be some visibility problems but that he could find no to object to the sign nor r.rith the owner's desire to his property . There followed a period of discussion concerning landscaping that was never completed; I'lrs. Shane pointed out that the present owner should not be held responsible nor penalized for dereliction on the part of the prior owner. Mrs. Shane reported that a new sprinkler system and new landscaping have been instaLled, new gardeners employed and lights in the driveway shielded as an accornmotion to neighbors in the homes be low . Mayor Amstrup informed Mrs. Shane that as a resident in fairly close proximity to the apartments, he $ras avrare of conditions that homeowners have endured because of promises that were given and not kept. He pointed out that the agreements that were made between the developer and the city were not difficult nor unreasonable and stated he would have no objection to the sign if Mrs. Shane would be willing to make a sincere effort to complete the improvements that were pledged. In response to Councilman Mangini's inquiry r^rhether she $rould be willing to pursue the conditions that are lacking, Mrs. Shane agreed to do her best. In response to Councilman Martin, Mrs. shane confirmed that Mr. Douglas Pringle is no longer owner of the buildings. A motion introduced by Councilman crosby to uphold the action of the Planning Commission approving a sign display for Skyline Terrace Apartments in accordance with plans filed rdith staff, overall height not to exceed 5 feet 9 inches from ground level and width 7 feet 9 inches. The motion was seconded by councilman Mangini and carried unanimously on ro11 calI. 1 -)-)7 COMMUNI CAT IONS BURIINGAME AVENUE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT OFFSTREET PARKING i"layor Amstrup acknowledged a communication dated March 16,L972,from the Citizens Parkj.ng Committee si.gned by Frank B.Ingersoll, Chairman, recommending that a parking and traffic engineering and planning consultant be employed to provide the ParkingDistrict with a report covering needs of the Burlingame AvenueCentral Business District for additional parkingi nature,location and costs of such additional facilities and an estimateof revenues to be expected from the use of existing andadditional facilities, assuming establishment of a parking revenue program. The communication recommended that the reportbe financed with funds available in the 1969-1 Parking District(o1d City Hal1 project). Mayor Amstrup announced legislation apropos to the subject has been prepared by the City Attorney and is before Council for consideration at this time, including a resolution providing for an immediate study to be made of the needs for additionalparking in the Burlingame Avenue Area Off-Street ParkingDistrict and appointing the City Manager, City Attorney,Director of Public Works and City Planner as a staff committeeto accomplish the necessary studies and recommendations;a1so, an Interim Urgency Zoning Ordinance "Requiring ASpecial Permit For Erection Of Certain Structures Within The Burlingame Avenue Area Of f€treet Parking District. " The City Attorney reported that the ordinance can be an "interim ordinance" under the State Planninq Law only if thecity undertakes a study, that the study cannot be a sham and must proceed in good faith, that the language of the ordinanceprovides that it shall be effective for a period of 4 monthsunless extended as provided by law. The City Attorney explained that it is his interpretation ofthe governing law that the study cannot be undertaken by avolunteer organization but must be the city's study and, forthis reason, the resolution accompanying the ordinance vrasprepared whereby the Council can order the study to be made.IIe stated that it would appear thete can be citizen partici-pation in the study, as may appear proper to the Council,and, in lieu of a city staff committee, professionals couldbe retai.ned . RESOLUTION NO. ].6.7 2 "Declaring Intention To Study Off-Street Parking Needs Within The Burlingame Avenue Area Off-streetParking District" was introduced for passage by CouncilmanMartin, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carrj-ed on roll ca1l. With reference to the ordinance, the City Attorney explainedthat as an emergency ordinance it will become effective onits adoption by a 4/5 vote of the Council. He stated thereare two methods of adopting an interim zoning ordinance,either by noticing and holding a public hearing prior toadoption, in which event, the initial lntdrim period could have been one year; or, as is proposed here, adoption withouta public hearing which will have the effect of limiting theinitial interim period to 4 months and the study must get under way and proceed in good faith during that period; ifthe work is not completed within the period, the Council mayby another ord.inance extend the time for an additional year. CounciLman Mangini commented that alL of the documents are addressed to the Burlingame Avenue area. He asked if Broadway parking will be considered, poj-nting out that the merchants there are also troubled with parking deficiencies. .)rR t4r. Ingersoll- stated that the feeling of the committee appeared to be that the immediate needs centered on Burlingame Avenue and that Broadway and aI1 other areas that might. have problems be considered at a later time. ORDINANCE NO. 959 "Interim Urgency Zoning Ordinance Add lng A Prov .L S 10n To Municipal Code Section 25.70.040 Requiring A Special Permit For The Erection Of Certain Structures Within The Burlingame Avenue off-Street Parking District" vras introduced by Councilman trlartin, who moved its adoption. The motj,on was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried on the following ro1L caIl: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Amstrup-Crosby-Johnson-Mangini-Martin NOES: COUNCILI{EN: None ABSENT COUNCILMEN: NONe Mr. Ingersoll referred to the recommendation in his letter concerning methods available to f j.nancing additionalparking and reported that Mr. Kenneth Jones, counsel for the Parking District, met with the Parking Committee and it was his recommendation that a Parking Authority would be the answer. Explaining that certain legal processes must be observed in order to implement a Parking Authority, involving a period of 6 to 8 weeks, Mr. Ingersoll asked that Council consider instructing Mr. Jones and the City Attorney to prepare the necessary legal documents to activate a Parking Authority. Mayor Amstrup recognized Mr. Jones who explained that the Parking Conunittee, in effect, is recommending that the city take advantage of the State Lae, which gives to any city in the State the authority to designate a Parking Authority as provided in the Parking Law of 1949. He explained that authority is vested in the City Council to determine by ordinance the need for a Parking Authority, that the Authority will not be limited geographically but have the power and duty to consider not only Burlingame Avenue but also Broadway and other areas. Mr. Jones stated that the State Law authorizes the Authority to function two ways--the governing body can consist of either the Council or an independent group. He suggested that it would appear to be preferable in aurlingame that the Council perform the function. Commenting that questions have been raised concerning the effect of the Parking Authority on the Parking Commission,,Mr. Jones advised there rrrould be none--the Commission exists and will continue to exist. in the same advisory capacity. Mr. Jones discussed various methods available for financing additional parking, including ceneral Obligation Bonds, Revenue Bonds and special assessment districts, expJ-aining that after evaluation of the alternatives the Parking Authority was considered most suitable for Burlingame for the reason that the Authority is set up under the law to handle off-street parking on a revenue basis with every effort made to generage a revenue product directly colunensurate withfacilities being provided. ile stated that the Authority can lease the facilit,ies, it can deal erith property owners,it is a flexible and extremely viable means of treatingparking problems. Mr. Jones recommended that the Authority be activated so that it wiII be ready to act at the proper time. Councilman Martin recalled that during proceedings in connec-tion with the original Parking District, l4r. Ernest Wilson, counsel for the District, had some objections to the concept of a Parking Authority. 5).)(r Mr. Jones stated that it was his recollection that one of the then requirements for Burlingame parki.ng was free lots, everybody felt that metered lots would not have been a good thing for the business communityl however, there appears to be a change now in the approach to the parking situation-- where formerly free lots and assessments were employed,the Parking Authority j-s proposed, which means revenue producing lots as opposed to free parking. In response to Councilman Martinrs comment that there has been discussion concerning double-decking over existing lots-- the first deck to remain free, the second metered--Mr. Jones expressed the opinion that it would be extremely difficult for the revenue bond program. to be successful- if limited to one deck vrhen there was free parking available, which would also apply if shopper lots were free and a deck above metered. Mr. Ingersoll maintained that shopper lots and two-hour lots should be free, all other parking metered regardless of ground, second or third Ievel. He stated that property owners who have been contributing to the Parking Districts should be given some special privilege--many are paying for the lots but have no parking. Councilman Martin suggested that the Chamber of Commerce Committee submit its recommendations as to the lots that shouLd be metered and staff and the Committee together decide whether or not a professional consultant should be retained and, if so, submit 6ome names. Mr. Ingersoll invited staff to meet lrith the Parking Com- mittee on March 21 in Conference Room B in the City Hal1. Corunenting that the matter of the Parking Authority will be weighed carefully, Mayor Amstrup, l"rith Council concur- rence, directed Mr. Jones to prepare the necessary docu- ments establishing the Authority for Councilrs consideration. councilman Crosby complimented Mr. Ingersoll and his com- mittee on their efforts. I,1r. Jones stated that Council may activate the Authority but al,so makes the final decision as or not it will be used. RESOLUT IONS In response to Parking Commissj.oner Victor Subbotin, I,layor tunstrup agreed that the Commission may particiPate in the Parking Committee's studies. Park i ng to whether Resolution Cofiunending , operation--Vietnam Home Front " Johnson, who moved its adoption, and unanimously carried on I,larie D. "ooc" Bonfilio, M.D. was introduced by Councilman seconded by Councilman Crosby rol,I ca11. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 18-72 "Declaring Nox j.ous And Dangerous weeds-entl RuFbish e tluisance rn Accord With Municipal Code Chapter 11.08" was j.ntroduced by Councilman Martin, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman crosby and unanimously carried on rolI caII. 3. RESOLUTION No. 19-72 "Authorizing Execution of Agreement By And Between Saga Enterpr ises, Inc., And The City of Burlingame For The Construction And operation of A velvet 'Iurtle Restaurant" was introduced by Councilman Martin, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Mangini and unanimously carried on roll ca11. 230 ORDINANCES 1. ORDINANCE NO. 957 "An Ordinance Adding Sub-Section 13 To Section 13.36.020 Of The Municipal Code Prohibiting Parking On The Northerly Side Of Airport Boulevard" wasgiven its second reading;on motion of Councilman JohnsolQ-seconded by Councilman Martin and unanimously carried, said Ordj.nance passed its second reading and was adopted. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 958 Tol 3.35.010 Of The Mun "An ordinance Adding Sub-Section (Q) icipal Code Prohibiting Parking On The South, East And West Sides Of Airport Boulevard" wasgiven its second reading; on motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Crosby and unanimously carried, said Ordinance passed its second reading and was adopted. NEW BUS II\ESS Peninsula Water Agency Mayor Amstrup acknowledged Councilman Martinrsreport ofproceedings at the Peninsula Water Agency meeting of March 9, L972, which he attended as a substitute for the Mayor. Councilman Martin referred to an item in the report having to do with a San Mateo County Water Supply study "to provide independent data to counter proposed rate increases by San Francisco and to provide alternate and/or additional water if future water demands within the County exdeed the amount available from San Francisco." Council-man Martin discussed costs involved, explaining that, initially, Burlingame would be required to pay approximately $1,300.00as its share for preparation of an application for a federalgrant to subsidize part of the costs of the study, and approximately $S,000.00 additional if the grant is approved. The City Manager was authorized to appropriate approximately $1,300.00 to process the application for 70I grant on a motion introduced by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Crosby and unanimously carried. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS . out-falL requirements. Communications from the City Manager, irector of Public works and John H. Jenks,Consulting Engineec, oncerning construction of mandatory deep water out-fa1Is or aI] treatment plants. Councilman Martin confirmed his position in opposition to the requirement for offshore discharge and again requested that the city of Burlingame inform the Regional water QualityControl Board that it is not in agreement brith the requiie-ment. Mayor Amstrup concurred, stating that because ofState and Federal regulations the city will be forced toparticipate in the program despite its'objections. 2. San Francisco Air rt Access Project report of Board o Contro mee n90 anuary 912 . There were comnents concerning the proposal to establish a BART storageyard in BurJ-ingame by Mayor Amstrup and Councilman Martin; it was agreed the subject would be pursued further at a study meeting. 3. Reports from the Police and Fire Departments for the month of !'ebruary, L972, wete acknowl-edged, as were minutes of the Beautification Commission, March 2 andHealth, Safety and Traffic Commission, March 9. ]-972. 1 D cf 231 CIVIL SERVICB COMMISSIONER Mayor Amstrup announced that William W. Ward, who has been appointed to handle labor negotiations for the city, will be relieved of his duties as a member of the Civil Service Commission. The City Manager was requested to direct an appropriate letter to Mr. Ward thanking him for his services on the Commission. PARKING ON CADILLAC T{AY Mayor Amstrup acknowledged a letter dated I'Iarch 6, L972, from J.R. Carpentier, Rector Cadi1lac, concerning parking problems in the vicinity of their p1ant, generated by construction crews at the apartment complex on the opposite side of Carolan Avenue. The City Manager rvas requested to contact the people at Northpark Apartments in an effort to have some of the cars moved off the street. APPROVALS On a motion introduced by Councilman Mangini, seconded by Councilman Crosby and unanimously carried, Warrants Nos. 9896 through 100 in the amount of $173,539.55, duly audited, were authorized for payment. On a motion introduced by Councj"Iman Mangini, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried, Payroll Checks for the month of February, L972, Nos. 3738 through 4336, in the amount of $2L2,528.43, were approved. ADJOURNI,IENT There being no further business for transaction, the meeting ad ourned at 10:55 p.m., to an Executive Session for the seo cons t ng sonne ma rsa the Wastewater Treatment ant. The meeting was adjourned in respect to the memory of Mr. Allen B. Beaumont, member of the Board of Trustees of the Burlingame Elementary Schoo1 District. Res ectfully submi t rt ite City C1e roved:' rv S S fup, K. rk