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Burlingame, California
April 3, L972
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame
above date. 'Ihe meeting was called
Mayor Irving S. Amstrup presiding.
City Councilto order at
held on the
P.s.,
was
8:05
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PLEDGE OT ALLEGIANCE
The City Planner led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the FIag.
ROLL CALL
Present
Absent
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
Mayor Amstrup announcedearlier in the evening,
progressing very well.
MINUTES
The minutes of themitted to Council,
INTRODUCTIONS
Ma1lof, Amstrup introduccd l{r.
Mr. A. C. "Bud" Harrison, l4r.
the incumbents Mayr:r AnstruP
Council.
Ams trup-Crosby-Mang in i -Mar ti n
Johnson
that he heard from Councilman Johnson
that she is in excellent spirits and
meeting of March 20, L972, previously sub-
were approved and adopted.
Councilman Johnson, absent due to illnessrwas excused.
Thonas W. Sine, i'{r. ilarry s. Graham,
J.D. "Don" Refvem, candidates with
a,nd cnrrneilman Ma.noini fnr th.e City
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COMMUNICATIONS
1. APPEAL OF VARIANCE APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION
Acknowledgment was made of a communication dated March 29, 1972,
from S.E.. and C.P. Childers, 1139 Capuchino Avenue, appealing the
decision of the Planning Commission in granting a variance to
aIlow construction of an apartment building on duplex zoned
property at 113I Capuchino Avenue. A public hearing in the matter
was scheduled for the regular meeting of t.he Council on Monday,
Uary L7, L972.
2. LITIGATION SMOG CONTROL DEVICES
A report dated March 30, L972, from the City Attorney concerned
the city's participation as a Party-plaintiff with a number of
other puUfic entity plaintiffs in "Civi1 Antitrust Suits-Srnog
Controi Devices." -rhe communication stated that a letter received
recently from the California Attorney General advised that the
State has determined to drop its damage claims and a form has
been submitted for execution on behalf of the City of Burlingame
wherein it, agrees to drop the damage claims. It was the City
Attorney's recommendation that he be authorized to complete the
form and forward it to the Attorney General for filing with the
Court. The Council concurred unanimously.
3. SAFEWAY SIORES PARKING
A letter dated March 15,
by P. J. Davi-dson, RealtY
L972, from Safeway Stores, Inc., signed
Department, referred to the parking
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dilemma that has arisen in connection with the contemplated
expansion of its store at 1450 Howard Avenue, because of credits
that were taken at the time the parking district was formed.
The communication submitted a proposal for rearrangement of
parking resulting in the addition of one sta1l more than exists
at the present time and asked for an opportunity to meet with
Council to discuss the matter further.
During a period of Council comment, there appeared to be a con-
sensus that any discussions with Safeway Stores or any other
owners concerning parking credits should be postponed until the
parking study committee has completed its assignment.
The City Attorney advised that the matter can be continued, if
the Council so desires, that it should be continued to a date
certain and further continuances would be at Council's discretion.
He also reported that there may be a request by another party
similar in many respects to the Safeway request.
4. BAYSIDE PARK PHASE I
In a communication dated March 30, L972, the Director of Public
Works reported that word was received from the project architect
that a final inspection was made on March 27 of the work performed
at Baysicle Park by A. and J. Shooter, Inc., and that all of the
parties j-nvolved witfr tfre inspection agreed that the project is
now satisfactorily comPleted.
ivlayor Amstrup, with Council concurrence, declared
to the meeting of June 5, L972. The City Manager
to so inform the people at Safeway Stores.
The project architect, the Director of Public
City Manager, bY letter, recommended that the
as complete.
a continuance
was requested
Works and theproject be accepted
Councilman Mangini raised a series of questions about certain
conditions thtt' would appear to warrant further inspection before
the work is accepted, which were referred to the City Engineer.
Responding to an objection raised by Mr. Celesino Romoli to the
exclssive slope in the area of the soccer field, the City Manager
explained that the rise is necessary and, according to the sur-
veyors, meets the specifications for proper drainage.
Forma1 acceptance of the project was withheld pending a report
from staff on the items'that were questioned.
RESOLUTIONS
l. RESOLUTION NO. 2O-7 2 "Authorizing And Directing Issuance Of
Revo fic Telephone And Telegraph Company For
Installation, Maintenance And Operation Of Three Public Pay Tele-
phones On Burlingame Avenue, A Public Street" was introduced by
Councilman Martin, who moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Crosby and declared carried on the following ro11 call:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Amstrup-Crosby-Mangini-['lartin
NOES : COUNCILIIEN: None
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: JOhNSON
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2L-72 "A Resolution Authorizing Acquisition
Of L ties On Airport Boutevard, Bayside
Improvement District No. 3 Assessment District" was introduced by
Councilman Crosby, who moved its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Mangini and declared carried on the following ro11 caII:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Amstrup-Crosby-Mangini-I'lartin
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: JOhNSON
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RESOLUTIONS ON WASTEWATER TREATI{ENT PLANT OPERATIONS
The City Attorney reported that after submission of agenda
material to the Council Envirotech Corporation made a change
in the agreement--Paragraph VII-HoId Harmless Agreement--
whereby the Operator is to be a party to the city's insurance.
The City Attorney stated that it has been ascertained that the
city carries extended coverage and Lhat he has no objection to
the change.
The Chair recognized Mr. Nick B1ackton, Automatic Control Ser-
vices, Belmont, who questioned whether the city observed proper
procedure in employing Envirotech Corporation to operate the
Wastewater Treatment P1ant without giving other contractors
in the field an opportunity to make a proposal.
The City Attorney explained that the question is one of policy
not legality; the City Council does what it must do to ascertain
whether the same work might be performed by someone else at a
lesser price, that there is no requirement that bids be solicited
or other people consulted.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-7 2 "Authoriz ing Execution Of Agreement BY And
Between Envirotech Corpor
The Maintenance And Opera
ation And The City Of Burlingame For
tion Of The Wastewater Treatment Plant"
Ams trup-Cro sby-Mang ini -ttar tin
None
Johnson
was introduced by Councilman Mangini, who moved its adoption,
seconded by Councilman Crosby and declared carried on the
following ro11 caII:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Amstrup-Crosby-Mangini-Martin
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: Johnson
There was discussion concerning the effective date of a second
resolution having to do with abolishment of certain positions;
the City Engineer recommended that the date coincide with that
of the agreement, which is April 15, L972, to allow for a two-
week transition period.
Councilman Martin pointed out that three positions are being
abolished, that Envirotech intends to retain all of the present
employees except two, that of the two, one will transfer to
another department, the other is to be dismissed. Councilman
Martin stated that in all fairness, due to the permanency of
civil service in normal practice and because the situation has
never occured in the city, that Some arrangement should be made
to give the employee greater severance pay than two weeks. He
recommended that salary be paid to May 1, L972.
The City Attorney advised that the resolution can be rewritten
to provide that the positions of Chief Disposal Plant Operator
and Treatment Plant Laboratory lechnician are abolished as of
April 15 an<i Disposal Plant Operator, Ilay 1, L972. He recommended
that an oral resolution be adopted at this time.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-72 (An oral resolution to be reduced to writing)
ositions In The Classified Service" was
introduced by Councilman Crosby, who moved its adoption, seconded
by Councilman Martin and declared carried on the following ro11
call:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT COUNCILMEN:
UNFINIST1ED BUSINESS
1. OF'T.STREET PARI(ING STUDY
A memoranclum dated March 30, L972, from the City Manager reported
that staff does not have the manpower to conduct the necessary
surveys required to formulate current and future parking needs
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and recommended that professional assistance be solicited. The
names of eight consulting firms were submitted for Council'sconsideration. Council accepted the reconunendation $rith the
proviso that the proposats be submitted in time for review prior
to the next meeting on April 17, 1972.
2. PARKING STUDY COMT"IITTEE
In a memorandum dated March 30, L972, the City Manager submitted
the names of persons from the community who hrill work with
city staff in the parking study; the communication recommended
that the Parking Commission be represented on the committee also.
with Council concurrence, Mayor Amstrup confirmed the membership
of the Citizens Study Conmittee, as recited in the City Manager's
comrnunication.
3. PHASE II BAYSIDE PARK
A communication from the City Manager dated March 30, 1972,
concerning advertising for bids for Bleachers, Restrooms,
Backstop, etc., Bayside Park, was referred to the study meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1. BURLINGAME DAYS PROGRAM
Acknow.Ledgment, was made of a request from R. Sanborn Towle,
under date of March 22, 1972, to use an area in Washington Park
for the Burlingame Community Art Festival on June 2 through
June 4 , 1972, in conjunction with "Burlingame Days" festivities.
Council indicated no objection; the City Manager was authorized
to inform Mr. Torrle accordingly.
ACKNOWLE DGMENTS
TOPICS FUNDS A communication from the City Manager submitted
Ietter from the State Director o f Public Works concerning the
ty of Burlingame's share of the apportionment of california's
derat TOPICS funds. The City Manager reported that no action
Council is required at the present time but within 60 days
the necessary reso]-ution of intent will be presented for enact-
ment. so that the allocations will be kept intact.
The City Engineer stated it is his understanding the city will
receive the funds in the same manner that it presently receives
gas tax allocations.
2. Communication from United Transportation Association,
San Bruno, concerning "Taxi Transportation from San Francisco
Airport; " Invitation to a public discussion of "wastewater
Management fssues in the San Franci.sco Bay and Delta Region"
on April !7, L972, County Administration Building, Martinez.
3. city Planner report of Planning Commission actions and
recommendations, March 27, 1972; Library Board minutes and
Librarian Report, March 21, 1972; Planning Commission minutes,
March 27, L972.
PROCLA}TAT I ON
Mayor Amstrup proclaimed the week of April 9
ACTION FOR FOSTER CHILDREN WEEK.,
1972, "NATTONAL
REPORT
Councilman Mangini reported that he represented the city at
a meeting of the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice and CrimePrevention Commission and that the qroup was interested in
Burlingame's participation in the Druq Abuse and Counseling
Program, indicating that an effort would be made to initiate a
sj.milar progrErm in Sequoia Union lligh School District.
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ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE REPORT II
Mayor Amst.rup announced that, in fairness to the Art/Cu1tural
group, which has been working diligently on a community
program, consideration of their reports wilI be delayed until
after election, when a fu1I Council will be available.
Acknowledgrment h,as made of communications from the San Mateo
County Historical Association, Russell College, Burlingame Art
Society, Burlingame Musical CIub, and orpheon Male Chorus
supporting the concept of a cultural center building.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was regularly adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
1ng S.Amstrup, May or
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City Clerk
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