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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1974.06.03189 Burlingame, California June 3, L974 YOUTH IN GOVERNMENI DAY: Prior to the regular meeting of the Burli-ngame City Council scheduled for this date, there was a brief session conducted by the students participating in the program. Burlingame, Mercy and Mills High Schools were represented. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was calIed to order at 7:35 p.m., by Student Mayor Jim Cody. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FI,AG:Led by Student Council lvlember Denaire Wendorff . ROLL CALL: By Student City Clerk Janet Brown: Present: Student Council Members: Cody-Jacobs-Wendorff-Kolesnikow-Muldown Absent : Student Council Members: None REPORT At the request of Student Mayor Cody, Student City Clerk Brown reviewed actions taken at the Student City Council meeting earlier in the day: 1. Question: (Paraphrased) If Burlingame High School is abandoned, how should land be used? Recommendation: Set up a committee to determine what the public wants to dowitt-Elffigammgh schoor. Publicize meetings, encourage public attendance. Passed 4-1. 2. Question: (Paraphrased) How can the City of Burl-ingame handle low-j-ncome housing within the General Plan of the City? Recommendation: Presentl y t Burlingame does not have enough area under R-3 zoning to provide for low-cost housing. Motion was not to change any zoning toprovide area for low-cost housing. Passed 5-0. 3. Question: (Paraphrased) Given three municipal buses and a twenty-five cent fare, discuss rate structure (reduced or discounted rate). Recommendation: Moti-on to leave rates the same (as proposed by City). Passed 4-1. 4. Questj-on: our Burlingame Police Station is now found to be inadequate j-n size. Where should new building be erected? Recommendation: Police Chief to investigate possible locations and submitrepoE-E-EIEEGcit. passed 3-2. 5. Question: What kind of uses should Bayside park be put to? Recommendation:Leave as is until the land is needed. passed 5-0. 6. Question: (Paraphrased) A bill currently before the State legislature would make it mandatory for cities involved in local planning to conform to regionalplanning. How do you feel about the "sovereignty of municipal governments"? Recommendation: Let it be known that the City Council is against the bill to "onro6E@nEt pranning. passed 5-0. Student Mayor Cody then turned the meeting over to Peter Ebner of the Rotary Club, Co-Chairman with Ted Kruttschnitt of Youth tn Government Day program. IvIr. Ebner expressed pleasure at having had the opportunity of participating in the activities and extended thanks to all who assisted. Mr. James E. Delehanty, President of the local Rotary Club, responsible for organizingthe dayts program, was introduced by lilr. Ebner. Mr. Delehanty referred to a speech made recentJ-y to the Rotary membership by Mr. Charles Gould, publisher of the SanFrancisco Examiner, and read portions therefrom, explaining he considered it anappropriate theme on this occasion. r90 Mr. Delehanty and Mr. Douglas Beetlestone, President, Chamber of Commerce, presented certificates to the student leaders. The student session was then adjourned by Student Mayor Cody, who relinqulshed the gavel to Mayor Crosby at 8:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The City Council meeting was called to order immediately. Mayor Crosby expressed gratification at the interest shown by the students in the affairs of local government, and thanked the members of the Rotary C1ub, the principals and teachers of the participating schools for their cooperation in making the day a success. ROLL CALL Present: Absent : Councilmen: Councilmen: Amstrup-Crosby-Cus ick-Harrison-Mangini- None MINUTES The rninutes of the meeting of May 20, L974, previously submitted to members, were approved and adoPted. HEARTNGS 1. SPECIAL PERM]T APPROVED - SEQUO IA PACIFIC Mayor Crosby announced that this was the time designated to conduct a public hearing on the application of Associated Construction & Engineering Co., of Calif., Inc., South San Francisco, for a special permit to exceed 30e" 1ot coverage and 35 foot height l_imitations (Emergency Ordinances 984, gg4 e 1O0O) in connection with a proposed office building on Adrian Road in the industrial area, a portion of which to be used for the communication Division of southern Pacific company. In a cornmunication dated lvlay 2, L974, Mr. Walter Bearden, project architect, reported that (I) the proposed building of 23,IOO square feet exceeds by 6.4 peicent the allowable 30 percent coverage ratio, and (2) the height variation ipplies not to the building, but to an 80 foot free standing, self supporting micro wave tower. The City planner, in response to Mayor Crosby recalled that the applicants appeared before it. City Council at the meeting on May 6. Because the proposal is for an office building, a conditional use in the industrial district, the Council referred the matter to the Ptanning Commission. He stated it was determined that an Environmental Impact Report was not required, and that the Negative Declaration recited "An office building/communications control center is a permitted use in the M-1 District with a special permit. The 8O foot high transmission tower should have no signs attached and shall have no impact upon other communication systems in the surrounding neighborhood." By unanimous vote, the Planning Commission approved the special use permit subject to a series of nine (9) conditions. tr{r. Bearden and Mr. Donald Sorenson, Manager of Construction, Southern Pacific Com- munications Company, represented the applicants. Declaring the hearing open, the Chair invited comments from the floor- There were none. The hearing was declared closed. Council discussion ensued. Councilman Mangini inquired if the tower will fall within the jurisdiction of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or Federal communications Commission (FCC) - Mr. Bearden reported the tower is well out of the jurisdiction of FAA- He noted that the pG&E transmission tines are behind the property and considerably higher than the tower would be. Councilman Harrison felt there would be a visual environmental situation in the height of the tower, but he was more concerned that there be no transmission interference with equipment in the surrounding area, specifically, an adjacent 191 building vrhere electronic equipment is tested. A1so, will transmitting interfere with local tetevision reception or stereo equipment? Councilman Harrison asked if the proponents were witling to guarantee there would be no such interference and, if so, remove the tower if the guarantee could not be met. Mr. Sorenson, explained that the frequencies have been cleared by prior coordination with other users on the band. Further, in response to Councilman Harrison, Mr. Sorenson stated that (1) FCC guarantees there will be no drifting over into other frequencies by revoking the license inunediately if there is. The company must then cease transmitting until the problem has been eliminated. (2) This proposed station is one of 300 broadcasting at this frequency and there have been no pri-or problems; nor have installations in Oakland, San Francisco and San Jose, similar to the one proposed here, been the targets of public complaint because of interference with electronic eguipment. Councilman Cusick asked the City Attorney if FCC has pre-empted this area, or can the City of Burlingame issue a temporary permit subject to revocatJ-on upon determination that broadcasting is creating problems with loca1 television reception. It was the City Attorney's opinion that there would be jurisdiction within the City, because the Council has the authority to attach conditions to a special permit. One of the conditions might be that in the event of interference with any of the appliances" or types of equipment mentioned by reason of transmission, the special permit then could be revoked by the City. He expressed doubt that FCC would have pre-empted with respect to a use permit of a municipality. In response to Councilman Harrison, Mr. Sorenson agreed to accept a condition to the special permit whereby, if interference does develop and nothing can be done to correct it, the tower will be removed. A motion by Councilman Amstrup to approve the special permit for lot coverage percentage and tower height in connection with the proposed building for Sequoia Pacific on Adrian Court, in accordance with the letter of Associated Construction & Engineering Company of California, Inc., dated May 2, 1974, was conditioned as follows: There shall be no violation of any rules, regulation or order of the FCC. There shaIl be no interference with eleetronic equipment of any kind within the City of Burlingame. fn the event of such interferenee, and no satisfactory solution can be found, the tower shall be dismantled. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mangini and unanimously carried on ro11 ca11. Mr. Bearden conveyed his and his associatesr thanks to the City Council for its cooperati-on in scheduling the hearing, ;r.nd the Planning Commission for expediting the minutes of its hearing to the City Council. Mayor Crosby al-so acknowledged the efforts of the Commission and staff in connection with the minutes. (The following discussion occurred later in the meeting but is inserted here for purposes of continuity. ) Councilman Harrison referred to the permi-t granted earlier to Associated Construction & Engineering, Inc., recommending there should have been included a conditionproviding that, in the event the use permit for any reason is terminated completely,the tower shall be removed. The City Attorney responding to Councilman Harrison concerning procedure, agreed that the Council can rescind its prior action and reschedule the matter for hearing with notification to the applicants so they can be heard. It was his recommendation, in lieu of this, that he, in behalf ofthe Council, direct a letter to the applicants informing them of the added condition and requesting their written acceptance thereto. A motion by Councilman Harrison authorizing the City Attorney to forward an appropriate letter was seconded by Councilman Mangini and unanimously carried. I 2 3 7:)2 2. CORTEZ AVENUE PARK]NG Mayor Crosby announced this was the time and place scheduled to consider prohibition of parking on the west side of Cortez Avenue between Easton and Hillside Drives. The City Manager confirmed that notices were sent to affected residents following the Council- meeting of May 6 when there was discussion with respect to parking restrictions on both Cabrillo and Cortez Avenues. As the result of public comment at that meeting, it was the Council's decision to eliminate Cabrillo. This present meeti-ng was called to hear from the residents on Cortez. The City Manager recal-Ied that the issue of parking on the two streets was brought to the attention of the City Council as the result of complaints about traffic problems generated by Our Lady of Angels Church and School. ft was felt this prohibition might work as opposed to conversion of Cabrillo and Cortez to one-way streets, which was a prior recommendation by some residents. Mayor Crosby opened the discussion to the floor. Mr. Robert J. Supanich, L324 Corlez Avenue, informed the Council there were just two of the residents from the block present, others were unable to attend. He filed a petition with the City Clerk, dated May 31, L9'74, signed by occupants of l-3 residences on the east side of the 1300 block of Cortez. The peti-tion recited "We, the undersigned, are in favor of the proposed parking change which would prohibit parking on the west side of Cortez." only one resident said' "Dontt Care." Mr. Supanich stated the signatures represent a1I of the people in this block. I,ir. John Zensius, L548 Col-umbus Avenue, reported he initiated the request for one-way traffic on the two streets--northbound on Cabrillo, southbound, Cortez. He asked if there were individual responses to the City Manager's letter, in addition to the petition. The City Manager responded "no." Mr. Zensius requested, if "no parking" is adopted, that a white zone be made available for the convenience of parents who drive their children to and from school. The Chief of Police stated that what Mr. Zensius is suggesting is "standing," which is not illegal. Anyone may stop long enough for passengers to leave or enter the car unless "no standing" is posted. Mrs. Clarence Rusch, 1384 Hillside Circle, asked if the restriction will be in effect only during school hours or on a 24-ho.ur basis. Mayor Crosby stated j-t was his impression the petitioners were requesting 24 hours. Mr. Supanich confirmed this, conunenting that the problem exists day and night during the week and on weekends. Mr. Frank Cistulti, L644 Lassen Way, observed. that congestion is a problem in the morning and afternoon because of the number of parents driving into the area at the same time. He stated it would be unfair to prohibit parking at night; there is neither the congestion nor traffic that exists at certain tj-mes during the day. As an alternative, he recommended that parking be permitted on the west side where more cars can be accommodated because of fewer driveways, and that the prohibition be imposed on the east side. Mr. Alfred Cady, 1316 Cortez Avenue, related difficulties residents have endured in attempting to leave or enter their driveways when people attending functions in the church haIJ- park on the street instead of in the church parking Iot. He stated the police are aware of the prob1em,. they have received numerous complaints. And, in addition to the parking, there is the noise when people leave the church hal1 at night--conversations, farewells, car doors slamming. Councilman Amstrup asked Mr. Zensius if he represented our Lady of Angels. He explained that he was a member of oLA School Board and had been active in attempting to find some solution to the traffic problems. When the idea of one- way streets was presented to Health, Safety & Traffic Commission, Mr. Supanich objected. He agreed that the residents have a legitimate complaint and expressed the opinion that banning parking on Cortez will simply transfer the problem to Cabrillo. He mentioned that the schoolyard parking area is available at night and weekends but efforts to encourage its use have not been successful. 1 9:l \-. Councilman Mangini suggested that the parking area be posted to alert people that it will remain open. He mentioned occasions when he elected not to park there rather than take the risk of the gate being tocked. He stated that the area should be used; other churches do not appear to have this problem, their lots are used to capacity. Councilman Cusick asked if a notice of this meeting was sent to Our Lady of Angels. The City Manager reported it was assumed the President of the Parish Senate would keep the church informed. Fotlowing further discussion, Councilman Harrison moved that a "24-hour no parking'l ban be imposed on the west side of Cortez Avenue between Hj-I1side and Easton Drives. Councilman Amstrup seconded the motion with the understanding that the Council will be willing to reconsider if experience proves that more problems have been created. Councilman Mangini declared his intention of voting in favor if this were on a trial basis. Other members indicated this was not the intent. The motion was carried on the following roII caII: Ayes: Councilman: Amstrup-Crosby-Cusick-Harrison Noes: Councilman: Mangini Ivlayor Crosby requested the City Attorney to prepare legislation for the Council's consideration. RECONVENE: Following a recess at 8:55 p.m., the Chair reconvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS APPEAL HEARING SCHEDULED - TRANSWESTERN BUILDERS, INC., ''COLONfAL TWELVE'' DEVELOPMEIVI Acknowledgrment was made of a communication dated May 30, L974, signed by Philip Karp for Transwestern Builders, Inc., appealing the adverse decision of the Plannj-ng Commission at its meeting onMay 29,7974, with respect to (1) Tentative Subdivision !Iap, Colonial Twelve, resubdivision of Lots 28 and 29, BJ,k. 1, Map 4, Burlingame Park, and (2) Variance from lot dimensions and lot requirements of the R-3 Dj-strict at 735 EI Camino. A public hearing before the Council was scheduled for the meeting of July 1, L974. Mr. Karp was present and indicated no objection to this date. 2. EMENSION OF SPECIAL PERMIT GRANIED DfCK BULLIS CHEVROLET A request dated May 24, L974, from R. S. Bullis for one year extension of the special permit granted in June, L973, for the property at 15 Anita Road was approved on motion of Councilman Harrison, second by Councilman Mangini and unanimously carried. LOT COVERAGE IN EXCESS OF 30? APPROVED--MINI .WAI{EHOUSE 1339 MARSTEN ROAD In a communication dated May 30, L974, oscar F. Person of Person & Wik, 1360 Marsten Road, submitted an applicatj-on for special permit as provided in Emergency Ordinance 984, extended by 994 and 1000, to erect a building at 1339 Marsten Road that will cover more than 30% of lot area. The communication stated that the use received unanimous approval of the Planning Conunission at its meeting on May 29, L974. Prints of the plot plan and Rollins Road elevation accompanied the communi- cation. The City Planner reviewed proceedings before the Planning Conunission where the use permit was approved unanimously subject to a series of five conditions. These were read. He stated that a Negative Declatation was posted. "Reasonsfor a Conclusion" cited "The low frequency of entry to this storage facility t 3 I 9-1 will have little impact upon surrounding property provided there is no obstruction of traffic on Rollins Road. This project will require a special permit from the City Council because it covers 598 of the lot area- " The City Attorney advised the Council as to procedure, explaining that this is not a hearing for which a "notice of hearing" is required and that the Council may proceed to consider the request if it wishes- Councilman Cusick noted that the address is given as 1339 Marsten Road; drawings show Rollins Road elevation. Mr. person explained that the originat request was for the main entry to be off Rollins Road, but the Planning Commission requested the change to Marsten. Nevertheless, there will be access off Rollins but onty for oversize trucks. Further, in response to Councilman Cusick, Mr. Person stated that the planting strip on Marsten will be 2 feet in width. Councilman Harrison asked for details on use of the building. Mr. Person explained that mini warehousing is a fairly new concept offering leased space to individuals and businesses. He mentioned surplus furniture and office records as examples of types of storage. Some units will be large enough to accommodate a boat and there have been inquiries from owners of "horseless carriages" who have storage problems. The question of landscaping at both Rollins Road and Marsten frontages was pursued by Councilmen Amstrup and Cusick. Mayor Crosby recognized Planning Commi-ssion Chairman, Charles W. Mink, inviting his comments. He pointed out that in the industrial district an owner can cover 1OOe" of the property, there are no setback requirements. The Planning Commission felt that plantings at RoIIins Road, together with the small strip at Marsten, would tend to break the severity of the masonry building wall but sti1l alIow the owner the use of his property that the 1aw allows. Councilman Mangini moved to approve the application for special permit submitted by oscar F. Person for 1ot coverage of 59% in connection with a proposed mini warehouse building at 1339 Marsten Road. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harrison and unanimously carried on ro11 call. 4. INVITATION TO BIDDERS AUTHORIZED - I,ANDSCAPING,RECREATfON BUILDfNG ADDITfONS AND ALTERATIONS Under date of May 29, L974, the Director of Public Works submitted copies of plans prepared by David Mayes for landscaping in connection with construction underway at the Recreation Center. Also attached was copy of bid form showing estimated costs of the work. In his communication, the Director of Public Works requested authority to advertise for bids on June 7. fn an addendum to the letter dated May 30, L974, the City Manager reported the plans are basically in conformance with the presentation studied by the Council. At the request of the Chair, the Director of Public Works reviewed the four items detailed on the bid form. A motion by Councilman Amstrup authorizing staff to soticit bids was seconded by Councilman Harrison and unanimously carried. JUNE STUDY MEETING: Scheduled for June 20, L974. COMMTINICATIONS cont, PLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST FOR AD HOC CONSULTING SERVICES ENV]RONMEI{IAL IMPACT REPORTS EVALUAT]ON In a letter dated May 30, L974, Charles W. Mj-nk, Chairman, Burlingame Planning Commission, discussed problems faced by the Commission from time to time in attempting to review and evaluate an EIR to satisfy CEQA requirements of L97O, State Guidelines and local regulations and procedures. On many occasions, the material presented in a report is technical and beyond the abilities of the individual Commissioners to comprehend meaningfully. Specific reference was made to the Anza Pacific develo;xnent which will have a far-reaching effect on the City of Burlj-ngame. With respect to this development, the letter stated that 5 195 the Commission could use and should have the services of a consultant in the areas of traffic, municipal utility improvements, economic and demographic changes and many other technical- areas. These services should be available on an ad hoc basis as required by the Council, Corunission, and City Staff. In conclusion, the cornrnunication urged prompt consideration to obtaining the services of outside consultants as they are needed so that the community mandate of preserving the quality of life in Burlingame can be carried out. The City Planner suggested that this matter could be reviewed at the next study session because it is related to the system of processing EIRrs. Mayor Crosby recognized Mr. David Keyston, Vice-President, Anza Pacific Corporation. He mentioned that the application for approval of the Master Plan was started in L973, that six months have passed and there has been no decision yet as to whether or not someone will be retained to assist the City in its evaluation of the EIR. l,ir. Keyston pointed out that he eame to the City Council last December and offered to pay the City's costs of consultant services in connectj-on with traffic and planning. He suggested that the Planning Department might be authorized to screen or select consultants and obtain costs for the Councilrs review at the study meeting. Because of the many on-going costs to be paid in a project of this magnitude, it is important to Anza that everything be done to expedite the processes. Councilman Amstrup pointed out that the preliminary budget submitted by the City Manager includes requests for a traffic engineer and an assistant planner. He expressed rel-uctance to consider outside assistance when the Council is considering new jobs, hiring new people to do the type of work that an outside consultant would do. If it develops that the work is beyond their capabilities, then the Council could look further. The City Planner explained that traffic circulation is the area of greatest concern. Traffic analysis indicated by the consultant working for Anza goes only to the property line. The Planning Commission is concerned with impact on the rest of the City. That analysis would be beyond the capacity of any assistant planner but not of a traffic engineer. And it would be a long time before a new traffic engineer in this City could become familiar enough with the project to make a recommendation to the Planning Conunission and the City Council. In response to an inquiry from Councilman Mangini, Mr. Keyston expressed the opinion that an assistant planner, new in the Cj-ty, would not have the expertise to accomplish the work required. Chairman Mink pointed out that one of the requirements of CEQA with respect to adoption of an EIR by a city is that the city had taken great care to consider impact on surrounding areas. He noted that utilities is a matter of concern, as is demographic impact. To find the answers to these questions would take too Iong, and time is to the disadvantage of the developer. The commission suggests to the City Council that help is needed on projects of great magnitude. Anza and one other development of high density may be the only two in the City where outside help will be needed. Chairman Mink, responding to Councilman Harrison, confirmed he was aware of the two new positions of traffic engineer and assistant planner. With respect to the latter, he stated that the City Planner is doing a hercul-ean job in getting the work done. Applicants have made the statement they must wait for service because of lack of staff; there is plenty of work to be done. On large specialprojects, it will be of advantage to have some procedure whereby the City canreceive services on an ad hoc basis, in addition to the other two services the Council is considering. Mr Keyston reiterated willingness to pay any reasonable charges for the studies. The City Planner stated that costs are available for traffic consultant servicesbut it will be necessary to focus in on economics and demography. fn response to Mayor Crosby, he stated the effort will be made to compile information for the Council study meeting. 1v(; 6. RESURT'ACING MURCHfSON DRfVE In a memorandum dated May 23, L974, to the Cj-ty Manager, the Dj-rector of Public Works reported that his department received an informal inquiry from the City of Millbrae concerning Burlingame's interest in a joint project to resurface Murchison Drive from EI Camino Real to Sequoia Avenue. The communication stated it was determined by inspection that pavement failures do exist. It was the recommendation of the Dj-rector of Public Works that the joint project be undertaken at an estimated cost to the City of $14r000.00, an eligible Gas Tax expenditure. In an addendum to the conrmunicatj-on under date of May 30, the City Manager concurred in the recommendation. A motion by Councilman Harrison authorizing the project was seconded by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried. 7. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, Robert E, Church, applicant, FINAL SUBDIVfSTON MAP,L471 FLoribunda Avenue, a condominium project Under date of May 30t L974, the Director of Public Works and City Manager forwarded a report of actions by the Planning Commission at its meeting on May 29, L974, on three maps which will require consideration by the City Council. In discussing the report, the Director of Pub1ic Works noted that an appeal filed on ftem #3 has been scheduled for hearing by the Council at its meeting on JuIy I. With respect to the remaining two maps, he recommended approval. Councilman Cusick expressed a preference to postpone consideration until the minutes of the Planning Commission hearings are available. She noted that the City Plannerts summary of the meeting shows there were dissenting votes on the two proj ects . Mayor Crosby asked about dissent on #1. Planning Commissioner Ruth Jacobs, who abstained from voting on this application, explained her abstention had nothing to do with the map but with other matters, including the applicant's refusal to disclose ownership of the property. Following advice from the City Attorney on procedure, Councilman Amstrup moved to continue to the meeting of June 17, L974. Motion seconded by Councilman Mangini and unanimously carried. 8. REQUEST FOR HERTAGE TREE ORD]NANCE A conununication dated May 30, L974, from Mr. & Mrs. Rory A. McNeil, LALL Sanchez Avenue, Mrs. Jean Jones I L4L7 Sanchez Avenue, Miss Isobel Sanford, 1407 Sanchez Avenue, referred to a Pine Tree in the 1400 block of Edgehill Avenue that could be considered a Heritage Tree in this City but appears to be marked for removal. The communication requested "an ordinance to preserve Heritage Trees and to restrict alteration of trees of certain girth and height, expecially when their presence is not endangering the community." A copy of the letter was sent to the Beautification Commission. Councilman Mangini reported he spoke with Mrs. Jones. At issue appears to be removal of a 100 year old treei some of the people in the area are endeavoring to learn if there is legistation in the City that witl preserve the tree. The City Attorney explained there is nothing in the code at this time. He referred to newspaper articles during the past three to four years concerning problems in the City of San Mateo with respect to Heritage Trees and stated that that city did adopt quite an extensive Heritage Tree Ordinance, the constitutionality of which has been or is being tested in litigation. Councilman Amstrup requested that a copy of the San Mateo ordinance be obtained for Council,s information. Also, the City Attorney agreed to research status of the litigation. 197 RESOLUTIONS 1. A proposed resolution "lndicating lntent To Provide A Deferred Compensation plan" was held in abeyance for the City Attorney to determine (1) If the City will incur 1egal liabitity, (2) The City can require the participating company to provide a hold harmless clause in the contract. 2. RESOILI'IION NO. 25-74 "Commending The Burlingame Chamber Of Commerce On Its Fiftieth Anniversary" was introduced by Councilman Mangini who moved its adoPtion, second by Councilman Amstrup and carried on unanimous roll call. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Police Station Committee: Councilman Mangini reported that Vice-Mayor Amstrup, Chief LoIIin, Architect KahI and he agreed it would be impractical to pursue further the idea of extension of the present building. The cost would approximate g1,25OrOOO.00 and it was felt the end result would stiIl be inadeguate. The Police Department was requested to investigate five other sites. The committee agreed to recommend that a letter of intent be sent to Department of Transportation stating the Cityrs interest in the site proposed to be vacated on Roltins Road. Councilman Mangini's motion that the City Manager be authorized to send the letter was seconded by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS I. SPECIAL CENSUS BY PENfNSULA HUMANE SOC]ETY fn a memorandum to the City Manager under date of May 31, L974' the City Planner reported that the census of small animals in the City wilt be made during the month of June. The Humane Society has offered to ask nine additional questions of the Cityrs choosing. A preliminary draft of questions recommended by the Planner would furnish statistics on populatiorg ages of residents, number of vehicles per dwelling; also a simple survey! on bus patronage and interest in recreational facilities. The cost of the service was estimated at $1500.00. fn an addendum to the cormnunication, the City Manager recommended it be authorized subject to endorsement by the Planning Commission prior to June 18. Councilman Cusick reported she has received complaints from residents who object to the survey conducted by the firm that publishes the city directory, and this census may create similar objections. Stating that people are beginning to feel that government is compiling more and more information to be fed into computers, she declared her position in opposition to the expendj-ture. Councilman Harrison fett that the information could be put to positive use. His motion to endorse the special census was seconded by Councilman Mangini and carried on following roll call: AYES: COUNCILtvIEN: Amstrup-Crosby-Harrison-Mangini NOES: COUNCILMEN: Cusick 2. AB 2O4O (Iftox) BAY AREA PLANNING AGENCY The City Manager referred to a communication from the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) dated May 30, L974, commenting on this bill. Councilman Cusick stated there appealsto be inconsistencies between ABAG's position, the actual language of the biII and the League of California Cities analysis in its bulletin of April L4t L974, with respect to scope of local authority. Commenting that ABAGTs communication indicates that the bill has been amend.ed, Councilman Cusick stated she wil-l not support the bill because she has not seen the amendments. Hermotion to authorize a communication to the San Mateo County Iegislative representatives opposing AB 2040 failed for lack of a second. It appeared to be the majority opini-on of the Council that action not be taken at this time and that the matter be continued to allow time for further stud.y and review of the amend.ments, Mayor Crosby announced a continuance to the meeting of June 17, L974. t9E 3. 9-I-1 EMERGENCY NUMBER Councilman Mangini reported that the San Mateo Operational Area Civil Defense and Disaster Council met on May 30. There was discussion concerning Emergency Number 9-1-1 system and the Council agreed to an expenditure of $2444.00, to be $taredby the county and cities, to fund a study on methods of implementing the system as required by State law. 4. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMfSSfON Announcement of hearing on Wednesday, June 12, L974r 2:00 p.m., San Bruno City HaIl Council Chanrbers on proposal submitted by Gerald Minford, City Manager, City of San Bruno, for dissolution of San Mateo County Harbor District. The City Attorney recall-ed that the Council at its Iast meeting indicated an interest in joining with the City of San Bruno to request dissolution of the District. ff the Council intends to pursue this, and if the presentation is to be made by Councilman Mangini, LAFCO and the City of San Bruno should be notified. He volunteered to assist Councilman Mangini in compiling information for the presentatJ-on. 5. MEMBERSHfP fN CALIFORN]A PARKS AND RECREAT]ON COMMISSIONERS ASSOCIATION Acknowledgment was made of a letter dated May 15, 1974, from Robert J. Leahy, Chairman, Burlingame Park and Recreation Commission, to the City Manager concerning membership in the above organization. Upon advice from the City Manager that the cost of membership for all- of the Commissioners will not exceed $50.00, the expenditure was authori-zed on motion of Councilman Mangini, second by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Communications: I. The Honorable Robert E. Carey, Judge, Superior Court, County of San Mateo, May 23, L9-74, to Chief of Police Carl M. Lol1in, extending congratulations on service rendered to the city, the county and 1aw enforcement through the years and best wishes for continued success upon retirement. 2. Mrs. Alonzo Richardson, 1809 Loyola Drive, May 23, L974, supporting stop sign at Trousdale and Loyola Drive. 3. Mrs. Donald Knudsen, ceramics instructor, Burlingame Recreation Department, May 29 | L974, supporting Cultural Arts Center. 4. Senator Arlen Gregorio, May 29, L974, confirming "strong opposition" to proposed legislation which would divert San Mateo County transportation funds to subsidize BART losses. 5. H. R. Temple, Jr., Director, Office of Ernergency Services, Sacramento, May 22, L974, concerning change in legislation, I'Iood Disaster Protection Act of L973. 6. Director of Recreation "Program and Budget Reportr" City Planner report of Planning Commission actions, meeting of May 29, L974. 7. Minutes of Beautification Commission, May 2, and Park and Recreation Commission, May 14, L974. SB 2046 (Marler) WORKMENTS COMPENSATION PRESUMPTION. REVERSAL OF SOBY DECISION The City Manager reported a Ietter has been sent to Senator Moscone requesting his support of this bill. pLAeUE FOR R.D. MARTIN; Mayor Crosby announced he has been asked to deliver this on behalf of the Regional Planning Committee. ADJOURNME}TA The meeting adjourned at fI:05 p.m.r to an Executive Session for discussion of employee salaries and classification. 199 RESOLUTfON NO. 26-74 "Fixing And Establishing Classifications, Salaries And Rates Of Pay Of Employees fn The City Service Of The City Of Bur lingame" was duly introduced, seconded and unanimously adopted upon ro11 cal-I. Herbert K. White, City Clerk APPROVED WiTIIam ,r. eroi}y , Mayoi t