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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1972.10.02.) r) .),) :;) Burlingame, California October 2, L972 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame above dat,e. The meeting was called Mayor Victor A. Mangini. City Council wasto order at B:I0 held on the P.m. , bY PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE the City Planner led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the FIag. ROLL CALL Present Absent - Councilmen: - Councilmen: Ams trup-Crosby-Cu s ick-Mang ini -Mart, i n None MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of September submitted to Council, were approved and Pursuant 1. USED 18, L972, previously adopted. BAY AREA COUNTIES TAX RATES Councilman Martin read from an article listing the breakdown of tax rates of the nine bay area countj-es and announced that the City of Burlingame tax rlte is one of the lowest among all of the cities in Lfre nine counties; there are approximately eight cities with lower rates. i{EARINGS to notice public hearings were held as follows: AUTOMOBILE DEALERS LICENSE APPROVED An applicatJ-on filed by Baywest Associates Recreation Vehicle Company of 55 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, under date of i,ugirst 2, L972, proposed to establish a used vehicle sales cleparf.ment within.a-Relreation Vehicle Dealership in the indus- trial area at Aclrian Court and Adrian Road. The application was signed by Carl E. Ki"rker, President, Baywest Associates. Declaring the hearing open, ttayor Mangini accorded the privilege of the floor to the proponents. l,lr. David Wright, General Manager, Baywest Associates, explained that the co*pany petitioned for and was granted a use permit by the planning- Commission to selI recreation vehicles (motor homes) at retail in tfre industrial area, the operation to consist pri- marily of sales of new motor homes but a secondary phase of the businLss will be concerned with disposal of used vehicles accep- tecl in trade, requiring a permit f rom the City Council- and a used car dealers license. In response to a question raised bY that the use permit for the property motor home recreation vehi-cles, that would be a used car dealershiP. Tnere were no comments frorn the audience the application. The Chair declared the the Chair, Mr. Wright confirmed is exclusively for sales of it was never intended there favoring or opposing hearing closed. Councilman Cusick referred to a statement in the Planning Com- 324 mission minutes of September 25, 1972, indicating that Baywestwi}l not have more than 10 used vehicles for sale at any time. I,1r. Wright stated that the reference was to automobiles, not motor homes or trailers; because the company is not in the busi- ness of selling automobiles, used cars accepted in trade that would be held on the premises for sale probably would not exceed5 to 10 in good condition. Councilman Amstrup reported he visited the site. In responseto his request for clarification of the areato be occupied,the City Planner furnished Council copies of a map of theproperty and Mr. Wright advised that all of ParcelsC and F are involved. Councilman Martin's suggestion that condition No. 5 of the Planning Commission's motion "No used vehicles shalI be displayedwithin 50 feet of Adrian Road" be amplified to limit the numberof such vehicles to 10 at any time was answered by l,lr. Wright who stated there could be as many as 25 vehicles because of the time element in disposing of "trade-inS." Councilman Martin commented that he was concerned that the operation not evolve into a used car lot and, for that reason, preferred that the number of used vehicles on the property be restricted. A motion was introduced by Councilman Crosby, second by Council- man Amstrup, to approve j-ssuance of a permit to Baywest Associates Recreation Vehicle Company as a used car dealer, provided that the number of vehicles on site at any one time, including in the aggregate camp trailers, cannpers, house cars, specially construc-ted vehicles, trailers, trailer coaches, as those terms aredefined in the California Vehicle Code, shall not exceed 25. The motion \^ras unanimously carried on ro11 ca1l. 2. APPEAL OF ANZA PACIFIC CORPORATION TO ENLARGE DRIVE-IN THEATER An application filed by Anza Pacific Corporation for a special use permit to add two new screens and remodel existing facili-ties at the drive-in theaters, 350 Beach Road, was denied by the Planning Commission and subsequently brought to the City Council on appeal. Declaring the hearing open, Mayor t'langini invited the applicantsto comment. Mr. David Keyston, Vice President, Anza Pacific Corporation, addressed the Council reporting that Mr. Hugh Connolly, attorney,Mr. Jack ilague, Vice President, Syufy Enterprises, operator ofthe theaters, and Mr. Vincent Raney, operator's architect, werepresent to respond to questions that the Council may wish toraise. Mr. Keyston explained that there has been a substantial changein the motion picture industry since the drive-in theater wasbuilt; then, large theaters accommodating 500 to 700 patrons were practical; today they remain empty most of the time with the result that many of the Syufy theaters and others, both indoor and outdoor, have been changing to multiple screens. I{e advised that presently Anza is remod,eling the Hyatt Cinema for a second theater and second projector in an attempt toattract customers. Mr. Keyston stated that the request before the Council is for two additional screens to be located at the back corner ofthe existing drive-in theater property for the operator to be able to offer four pictures simultaneously. He reported that the existing snack bar will remain and additional projectorsinstalled in the present booth or in a smaIl addition; the D,ao proposed screens wil-I be apProximately one-half the size of the e*isting; furthermore, the operator is willing to reduce-the height of tfre present screens by eight feet if the Council desires this as a condition to the permit. He stated that every effort has been made to operate and maintain the faciLities properly; there have been no problems of nuisance nor have the premisei been neglected. He mentioned that Anza Pacific enter- prises contribute substantially to the cityls tax base and, in an effort to change from a light industrial park concept to a waterfront commercial environment, with hotels, motels, water- oriented devel-opments and extensive landscaping, the last of Anza's lan<ls cllssified industrial (exclusive of the drive-in theater site) is the subject of an application to be heard this evening for reclas sification to waterfront commercial zone. The Chair recognized Mr. Vincent Raney, project architect, who suggested that reducing the height of the towers will not sub- stantially change the appearance of the proPerty. IIe recom- mended as an alternative planting fast-growing eucalyptus trees to create a small grove behind each to\^rer, thereby lessening the impact of the tohlers and enhancing the aesthetic values of the theater site and the surrounding area. Mr. Charles NoLan, 221 Victoria Road, supported the application on the grounds that Anza is maintaining its land properly, builaling new buildings and bringing new business to the city; if expansion of the theater will enable them to realize greater profits and continue their activities they should be encouraged. Mr. No1an mentioned that he attends the theater occasionall-y and the additional screens may provide a better selection of f i1ms. There $rere no further comments favoring the application; opponents were invited to speak. Mr. Robert De1ze1l, 1345 Desoto Avenue, protested that the theater has resulted in an unattractive waterfront for the city and that the best interests of the people will be served by denial of the permit. He stated that he heard the original arguments for the theater and it was indicated then that the use r.ras intendeci to be temporary; it appears noe, that it is not t.emporary at all and that there may be a request for an exten- sion beyond the time first specified. There urere no further speakers from the floor. Cornmunications objecting to additional screen or screens from Dr. and Mrs. D.t'l. Carl-son, Ernest G. Jr., and Evelyn L. Chandler, William C. Mcco\"ran, Jr., A.G. Lar,rson, Mr. and Mrs. W. Mason, Emanuel Friedman, M.D., Walter and Leola MaxweLl, stanley G. Thomas, were accepted for filing, as was a petition in favor of the appli- cation with approximately 160 signatures. The Chair declared the hearing closed. Councilman Martin referred to a communication dated September 28, 19?2, signed by David Keyston advising (1) That the operator's architect finds that the two existing screens could be reducedj.n height approximately 13t or I feett this, in turn, would require other modificat.ion in the projection booth and other operational facilities; (2) That in order to comPensate for. these modifications, Anza requests the Council to act on the applica- tion as originally fited, which was for installation of two additj,onal screens, making a total of four; (3) That the request is reasonabfe under the circumstances considering obligations to be incurred in reducing the size of existing screens. I4r. Keyston explained it \"ras his understanding that the apPeal presented to Council was from the Planning commission's denial of the original application for two additional screens. 326 Councilman Crosby asked if Anzar ds landIord, shares in theprofits of the theater operation; Mr. Keyston replied in theaffirmative. Referring to the point raised by a speaker fromthe floor that increased profits from an expanded theateroperation would allow Anza to continue its land developmentactivities, Councilman Crosby asked about the expiration dateof the lease; Mr. Keyston reported March 31, 1989. Council- man Crosby thereupon announced that the city is cognizant ofthe duration of the lease; the applicants declared theirintention of entering into a 25 year lease with the tenant when the project was first brought to the city for approval. Councilman Amstrup inquired about the dirnensions of theexisting and proposed screensr Mr. Keyston reported that theexisting are 60 feet high by I30 feet wide and an overallheight to the top of 90 feet; the proposed, 44 feet by 96 feet and 62 feet to the top. Eurther in response to Councilman Amstrup, Mr. Keyston confirmed there will be no additional signdisplays. He stated that Anza intends not to come to the cityfor any additional signs and, hopefully, some of those existing can be removed in time. The City Planner, responding to the Chair, reported that theapplicant on other occasions has mentioned a time limitation on the 1ease. The Planner suggested that Council pursue the matter with the applicant and also the matter of landscaping. Mr. Keyston stated that Anza would be willing to entertain an amendment restricting the permit to the duration of the present lease and to the occupancy of the present tenant--the permit to expire at the earliest time that either situation should change. He agreed to confer with the City Planner concerning landscapirg, if the Council so desired. Councilman Cusick noted that all of the lands south of Broad- way and east of the freeway will be in waterfront commercial zone when the reclassification of Anza's lands is accomplished,with the exception of the theater, which is intended to remain industrial. She suggested that permitting the theater to expand will defeat the entire purpose of the proposed reclas- sification, which is to encourage development of a beautiful waterfront. A motion introduced by Councilman Crosby to overrule the decision of the Planning Commission and to approve a special use permit to Anza Pacific Corporation to add two new screens at the drive-in theater site was conditioned as follows: The permit to belimited to the length of the present lease, with respect to time (March 31, 1989); the permit to be effective only for occupancy by the existing tenant; landscaping behind the four screens and around the theater permimeter to conform to require- ments of Planning and Park Departments; existing screens to be reduced B feet in height to an overall height.of 82 feeti new screens to be no more than 44 feet high by 96 feet wide and 62feet in overall height; additions and alterations to conform toplans on file. The motion was seconded by Councilman Amstrup who commentedthat by providing the additional screens the operator will be in position to maintain a better theater situation; furthermore, the owner has now agreed that the theater use will cease when the present tenant vacates--the city did not receive this commitment on the prior permit. The motion was declared car-ried on the following ro11 call: AYES: COUNCITMEN: Amstrup-Crosby-Mangini NOES: COUNCILMEN: Cusick-Martin ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None RECONVENE Following a recess at 9:05 p.m., the Chair recon- vened the meet ing at 9:15 p.m. b .) r)TD.a I 3. RECLASSIEICATION LANDS OF ANZA PACIFIC CORPORATION LI GIIT INDUSTRIAL TO !{ATERFRONT COMMERCIAL Following a public hearing, the PlannJ-ng Commission transmitted to the City Council its Resolution No. 7-72 "Recommending The ArJoption Ot an Ordinance Amending Section 25.L2.010 Of The Auriingame Municipal Code And The Zoning i,lap Incorporated Therein By Reference By Reclassifying Certain Lands From A Light Indus- t-riaf (M-I) Uiitrict To A Waterfront Commercial (C-4) District. " Declaring the hearing open, Mayor Mangini invited the City Planner to initiite the discussion. IIe explained that the application for reclassification was presented by Anza last JuIy; when the city first established tha C-4 nning in 1969, the area that is the subject of the apptication was under water and since that time consicterable development has taken place and planning kept apace to the point of an aqreement between Anza and the State. The Planner reported that one of the key conditions of that agreement provicles for development to proceed in accordance with 16ca1 zoning. He stated that C-4 District Regulations for the city's waterfront coincide with Bay Conservation and Development Commission regulations and that the proposed reclassification is in accord with the city's general plan. In response to the Chair, there were no comments from the fl-oor favoring or protesting the reclassification- The hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 97O "An Ordinance Amending Section 25.L2.010 Of tFe gurlingame l4un icipal Code And the Zoning Maps Therein Incorporated By Reclassifying Certain Lands From A Light Indus- trial (M-1) oiitrict To A Waterfront Commercial (C-4) District" was introduced for first reading by Councilman Martin. Councilman Martin requested that the Planning Commission examine the C-4 Dist.rict Regulations to determine whether or not they shoulci be made more restrictive. He mentioned that the purpose of the zoning classification was to increase aesthetic values of the area and perhaps the Commission should discuss the requirements of a use permit for every development; additionally, height limitation, landscaping requirements and public access to the bay should be explored. 4. RECLASSIFICATION FROII SECOND RESIDENTIAL TO THIRD RESIDENTIAL PORTIONS OF CAPUCHINO AVENUB AND CARMELITA AVENUE--DENIED Following a public hearing, the Planning Commission transmitted to the City -Council its Resolution No. 8-72 "Recommending Denial Of Application For Reclassification Of Lots 3 To 10, Inclusive, And A Portion Of Lot 2, Block 6, And Of Lots L7 To 25, Inclusive, Block 7, Easton Addition No. 1, And Recommending Against Reclas- sification Of Lot 26, Block 7 , Lot I And Portions Of Lots I And 2, Block 6, Easton Addition No. I, From A Second Residential (R-2) District To A Third Residential (R-3A) District." Declaring the hearing open, Mayor Mangini invited the City Planner to comment. He reported that a number of property owners on the 1000 block of Capuchino Avenue joined in the application for reclassification; during the course of the hearing, the planning Commission heard proponents and opponents and the action recommending against reclassification was by majority vote of five to two. The Planner advised that the Pindings accompanying the Commission's Resolution refer to a new zoning classification--rrR-2Ar'--that is still under study. Proponents were invited to speak. Mr. Dan Franco, LL21 Capuchino, a principal in the application, explained that R-3A is a form of Iow-clenslty multiple development that will provide a highly acceptable use of the properties in question and will benefit the 328 4\ city generally by setting an example of what can be accomplishedin low-density apartment constructj-on. In response to hisreference to a communication mailed to the Council declaring hisposition in the matter of the proposed reclassificationr the Chairconfirmed that the communicati-on is on fiIe. There were cation.no further comments from the floor favoring the appli- Statements in opposition were heard from: Mrs. R.A. McNeil,I4I1 Sanchez Avenue; Mrs. Pauline },lason, 1041 Capuchino Avenue,Mrs. James Greely, 1039 Chula Vista Avenue, Mr. L. Monti, 1009 Capuchino Avenue, lqr. Timothy Beary, 1340 Sanchez Avenue. The opponents decried the destruction of substantial, attractivesingle-family dwellings to make way for multi-family builclingsin established residential neighborhoods; the application ofspot rezoning by variance, which has the effect of discriminatingagainst owners who will never qualify for apartment use; increased density in areas not physically equipped to handleresultant traffic congestion; a continuing program of allowingmultiple dwellings by variance and reclassification that will have the effect of driving senior citizens out and discouraging young families from coming into the city. A petition, signed by approximately 50 residents in the immediate and surrounding area objecting to reclassificationrwas acceptedfor filing. Mr. Franco, in rebuttal, mentioned first that of those whoobjected only two are residents on the block in question. Hepointed out that on the 1100 block of Capuchino one property after another is being developed with massive apartment buildings and a minimum of on-site parking. IIe stated that there are requirements for open space, landscaping and parking at L-L/zstalls per unj-t in R-3A zoning, and that two-thirds of the owners approve of the reclassification. The hearing was declared closed. Councilman Crosby recalled that when the idea of introducing apartment buildings in the 1100 block of Capuchino Avenue was brought to the City Council, the Council agreed that the better method of control would be through the variance procedure rather than reclassification. Councilman Martin referred to comments from the audience describing t.he 1100 block as an example of "spot zoning." He explained thatthe Planning Commission took the position that the block was suit-able for apartment use but, rather than rezone to R-3, the Com- missj.on preferred to entertain applications for variance in orderto prevent conversions of existing dwellings to multiple use andto allow the city to control development of the individual lots. He stated that the process has been used in other areas, not always with success, but the concept is sound for fostering redevelopment and is not spot zoning. Councilman Cusick noted that 398 of the city is either conuner- cial or industrial, and this does not include either R-3 orR-4; just 404 of the city is residential. Councilman Cusick questioned why there must be constant chiseling away at the city's residential districts. A motion introduced by Councilman Martin, second by Council- man Cusick, to sustain the decision of the Planning Commission that the properties not be reclassified (Planning Commission Resolution No. 8-72) was unanimously carried on ro11 call. 329 5. INTERIM OPBN SPACE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN The Planning Cornmission forwarded its Resolution No. 9-72 "Resolution To Endorse And Recommend The Interim Open Space Element Of The Burlingame General Plan'r to the City Council for consideration. The Chair declared the public hearing open. The City Planner, responding to the Chair, reported that the matter of an interim open space plan was brought to the Plan- ning Commj-ssion for hearj-ng and recofiunendation to the City Council as the result of a State mandate requiring every city and county to incl-ude an open space element in its general p1an, He stated that the deadline for adoption of the open space plan is June 30, L973, but the Iaw requires adoption of an interim open space pLan to be in effect until June 30, 1973. There were inquiry . no The comments from the floor in response to the Chair's hearing was declared closed. ITESOLUTION NO. 63-72 "Adopting General PIan" was introduced by adoption, second by Councj.lman ro11 cal1. Interim Open Space Element Of Councilman Amstrup who movedMartin and unanimously carried Theits on Councilman Cusick's suggestion that the open space element provide for a bike path wj.thin the 80 foot wide right-of-way between California Drive and southern Pacific Railroad was referred to the City Planner. COMMUNI CATI ONS I. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Under date of September 26, 1972, the Director of Public works reported that Fairley Constructors have satisfactorily com-pleted their contract for installatj-on of new water mains, including all appurtenances, and installation of nei., services connecting the mains. His recommendation that the work be accepted was con- curred in by the City Manager in an addendum to the communication. RESoLUTIoN No. 64-72 "Accepting I'later No. 72-3" was introduced by Councilman adopt.ion, second by Councilman AmstruproIl cal1. 2. . LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS In a communication dated September 27, L972, the City Manager reported that the Architect and Building InsPector have made final inspection on the J.ibrary improvements and approve the vrork as fully completed according to the contract. The communication recommended acceptance of the project. The City Librarj-an, respondj.ng to Council inquiry, reported that "everything that has to do with the building contract is acceptable . " RESOLUTIoN NO. 65-72 "Accepting Construction of Additions To The Main Public Library''was introduced by Councilman Martin who moved its adoption, second by Councilman crosby and unani- mously carried on roll call". 3. OLD BAYSHORE HIGHWAY II,IPROVEMENTS Under date of September 28, 1972, the Director of Public Works reported that widening of Bayshore Highway, Burlway Road to i"lahler Road, has been satisfactorily completed by the contractor, ts. Fontana & Sons. IIis recommendation that the work be accepted System Improvements, Job Crosby \,/ho moved its and unanimously carried on 330 h,as concurred in by the City Manager in an addendum to the letter. RESoLUTION No. 56-72 "Accepting Construction On Bayshore Highway, w-idenlng eetween nurlvray Road And Mahler Road TOPICS PROJECT T-3072 (54) " was introduced by Councilman Cusick who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously carried on ro11 ca]I. 4. LEFT TURN LANES AND NO PARKING PROPOSAL FOR OLD BAYSHORE A communication from the City Manager dated september 28, L972, concerning installation of left turn lanes at Burlway Road, Mahler Road, Hinckley Road and Stanton Road and prohibition of parking on both sides of old Bayshore from Airport Boulevard northerly beyond Stanton Road, was hel"d for the study meeting. A communication from Ms. Virginia A. Stoddart, emPloyee in anoffice building on OId Bayshore directly opposite Charley Brown's Restaurant, discussed traffic problems in the area and the hazards of attempting to cross the street to lunch at any of the restaurants on the bay side. Councilman Cusick stated that from personal observation there would appear to be just two pedestrian crosswalks for the full length of the strip. At Councilman Crosby's suggestion, the matter was referred to theTraffic Department for investigation and report. 5. BURLINGAI4E AVENUE PARKING REGULATION A cornmunication dated September 25, L972, from William F. Orr, chairman, Parking Commission, recommended two-hour parking on Burlingame Avenue between Myrtle Road and Carolan Avenue from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sundays and holidays excepted. The City Manager endorsed the recommendation in an addendum to the letter. The City Attorney hras requested to prepare appropriate legislation for Councj-l's consideration. 6. BROADWAY WIDENING - SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD TO ROILINS ROAD In a communication dated September 26, 1972, the Director of Public Works referred to contractors' bids opened on August 16, \972, for widening the northerly side of Broadway five feet from Rollins Road to Southern Pacific Company right-of-way, which were taken under advisement pending receipt of a formal agreement from the o$rners of the Atlantic Richfield service station at Broadhray/ Roltins Road to contribute an amount of $6,500.00 to the cost of the project. The communication advised that Atlantic Richfield has indicated the agreement wiLl be available for Council's consideration at the october 2 meeting; if so, the contract should be awarded to Lovrrie Paving Company, the lowest responsible bidder. In an addendum to the conununication, the City Manager concurred in the reconunendation. The signed agreement was received from Atlantic Richfleld and copies were furnished to the Council. RESoLUTION NO. 67-72 "Authorizing Execution of Agreement hlith Atlantic Richfield Company For Improvements On Acceptance Of F inal Parcel Map" was iuttoduced by Councilman Crosby who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Martin and unanimously carried on roll call. A request from Lowrie Paving company, dated September 25, L972, to add the names of U. Piera & Sons, Burlingame, and Ace Tree Service, San Carlos, to the list of sub-contractors on the Broad- way widening job was approved on motion of councilman crosby, second by Councilman Amstrup and unanimousJ,y carried. 331 \- RESOLUTION NO. 68-72 "Awarding Contract Broadway Widening Southern Pac cRa oad to Rollins Road, Job No. 72-5" (Lowrie Paving Company, Inc., $13,825.25) was introduced by Councilman Uaitin *ho move<l its adoption, second by Council- man Crosby ancl unanimously carried on ro11 call. 7. REQUEST FOR FUNDS FROM STATE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY A communication from the City Manaqer, dated September 28, 1972, concernecl a request compiled by the Traffic Director for funds from the State Office of Traffic Safety to aid in increasing efficiency and effecti-veness of the Potice Department's traffic program. Copies of the letter proposed to be forwarded to the Office of the Transportation Safety Coordinator, Sacramento, by the Chief of Police were furnished Council. There appeared to Ue a consensus that the program shoulcl. be investigated fur- ther. The Chair dj-rected the City Manager to place the matter on the agenda of the next study meeting. B. RESIDENTIAL ON.SITE PARKING In a communication dated September 27 , L972, the City lt{anager submitterl recommendati-ons fronn the Parking Commissj.on for changes in parking requirements for dwelling units. The City i"lanager's suggestion that the matter be ref erred to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation was accepted by the Council. Councilrnan ivlartin asked that the two parking spaces for the first space for each additional bedroom rules that allow parking in front setback. Planning Commission consider bedroom and one additional and also revie\^/ the present of the building in the front 9. CAtsLE TELEVISION REGULATION A corununication from Alfred E, Alquist concerning a hearing before the Senate Public Ut.ilities and Corporations Committee on the subject. of State regulation of the cable television industry on Wednesday, November 1, L972, &t 10:00 a.m., 150 Oak Street, Room 22, San Francisco, was referred to the City ivlanager to arrange for the city to be represented at the hearing. 10. STATE PROPOSITION 20 In a communication dated September 18, 1972, Robert O. De1zel1, 1345 De Soto Avenue, requested the Council's endorsement of the California Coastal Zone Conservation Act of L972--Propo- sition 20 on the l.Iovember 7 balIot. Mayor ivlangini recognized Mr. DeIzeIl, who spoke in favor of the proposition, and Mr. David Keyston, who spoke against. policy of not taking anThe Council observedofficial posiLion in its long-standing such matters. 11. SPRINKLER ORDINANCE A request from the Fire Chief for passage of an ordinance requiring installation of sprinklers in large l:ui1-dings, sub- iniited ny the City Manager in a communication dated September 28, was referred to the study meeting' RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 69-72 "Endorsing Anrendment To San Mateo County Charter, Propgsition A, Development'r was introdu Park And Open Space Acquisition And ced by Councilman Martin, who moved its n.)oDOA Councilman Amstrup felt that in endo Council was acting contrary to its pofficial stand in such matters, iega the question of merit. Other mefrbEi adoption, second by Councilman Crosby, and declared carried on the following ro11 calI s AYES: COUNCILMEN: Crosby-Cu s i ck-Mang in i-Marti n NOES: COUNCILI9IEN: None ABSTAIN COUNCILMEN: Amstrup * ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None rsing the proposition olicy of not taking an rdless of the issue or s telt that an of f i-ciaIposition should be taken where a ballot measure directly affects the people of Burlingame. RESOLUTIoN No. 7O-72 "Fixing And Establishing C lassi f ications ,Salaries And Rates o f Pay Of Employees In The City Service Of The City Of Burlingame" was introduced by Councilman Amstrup, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Crosby and unani- mously carried on ro11 cal1. Councilmen l,tartin and Amstrup referred to recent publieity in the press indicating dissatisfaction on the part of the employees with the recent wage settlements. Both commented on the many hours spent by the Council in an effort to resolve the issue fairly and equitably from the standpoint of both taxpayer and employee. ORDII'IANCES RIGHT TURNS OI'I RED A draft of ordinance providing for regulating right turns at red or stop signals was submj,tted for consideration and transmittal to the Staae Dj.vision of llighways, if acceptabLe to the Council. Councilman Amstrup approved of the draft for the reason that it would prohibit right turns against the red light at the north- west corner of Trousdale Drive and El Camino Real on a tr"renty- four hour basis. i{is motion to forward the document to the civision of Highways for sanction was seconded by Councilman Cusick. The motj.on was defeated on the following ro11 call: AYES: COUNCILMEN: ArnstruP-Cusick NoES: CoUNCILMEN: cro sby-Mang ini -Mart i n A motion introduced recommendation that section (northwest except during the Councilman Crosby AYES: COUNCILMEN: NOES: COUNCILMEN: ABSENT COUNCILMEN: UNFINISHED BUSINESS by Councilnan Martin to accePt the State's right turns at Trousdale,/sl camino inter- corner) against the red light be permitted hours of four to six p.m., was seconded by and declared carried on the folJ'owing roll call: Crosby-Mang in i -l,Iart in Ams trup-Cu s ick None I. UTILITIES UNDERGROUNDING COMMITTEE that the open- experience has a dirty plate to Mayor Mangini announced that Edward D. Wilson, v"ith the firm of Buirows, wilson & Roudabush, 1243 Broadway, will be the Chamber of Commerce representatj-ve on the cornmittee. The Chair reminded Council that two resident householders remain to be selected and asked that names be submitted by the time of the october 4 study meeting . 2. WASTE RECEPTACLES BURLINGAME AVANUE A memo from Rona1d A. Perner, Architect, advised top type of waste container was selected because shown that peopte are hesitant to touch or push oooDOO place waste into a container, with the result that the trash is deposited on the street; standard 1id design for a precast con- tainer is not waterproof and made of a light spun aluminum, which is vulnerable to damage; furthermore, in the heaviest rainfall, there would probably be no more than three inches of rvater in the container, wirich can be emptied with the trash. The City Engineer replaced with newit is proposed to the bottom of the accumulate. reported that the plastic liners will be metal liners, dt no cost to the cityrand that driIl holes'in the bottom of the liners and exterior container to drain water that may Councilman Amstrup protested that soft drinks or other forms of liquid poured into the containers wiII drain out on the sidewalks and create an unsightly condition. The City Manager was directed to inform the architect that Council prefers to have the containers covered and requests his coopera- tion in at,tempting to find an acceptable solution. 3. ACCOUNTING MACHINE A communication from Burroughs Corporation, signed by John W.Helton, District ivlanager, San Francisco District, committing the firm to installation of a system having the capacity to handle the city's accounting needs was referred to the City Manager to confer Per-sonally with ttr. Helton. NEW BUSINESS 1. STOP SIGN ALVARADO/HILLSIDE DRIVE Acknowledgment was made of a communication dated October 2, L972, from Ernest W. Sulger, Chairman, Health, Safety a Traffic Com- mission, recommending installation of a stop sign at ,the north- west corner of Alvarado/Hillside intersection. The Council heard comments from Mrs. Elysa Yanowitz, President, Hoover School P.T.A., and Mrs. Gloria Burnell, concerning hazards existing at the intersection. The matter was referred to theCity Attorney to prepare appropriate legislation for Council's consideration. 2. PARKING SPACES CAROLAN AVENUE l4ayor }langini both sides of requested that Carolan Avenue parking spaces from Oak Grove be painted in to Burlingame on Avenue. BURLINGAME SOCCER TEAM Mr. Celestino Romoli displayed the new uniform for the soccer team that has been made possible through the generosity of Burlingame Police Association, Mr. Oreste Mencarini and localPlumber's Union. 4. NUISANCE REPORTED t1r. Henry i,1. Freeman, 966 Chula Vista Avenue, caIled to Council'sattention conditions existing at 958 Chula Vista Avenue that area source of concern to all of the residents on the block. Commentsfrom staff indicated that efforts have been made to correct thesituation without success. The matter was referred to the CityAttorney for invesLigation. 5. GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE Councilman Amstrup reported he has the names ofto serve on a commit.tee to study feasibility of several volunteersa golf course at 334 the reclairned areas of the city dump. IIe requested that aninvitation through the press be extended to anyone interested in serving to contact the City Manager. Volunteers thus far are lrving S. Amstrup, Ronald Durkee, John Calwel1, David Keyston, Raymond Wagner, Frank Derby, John O'Leary, Jules (Boots) Francard, Wayne Swan. VICTORIA ROAD PROPERTY The City l,lanager was requested to investigate and report on a property falling into disrepair at 29 Victoria Road. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Mangini proclaimed October I through L4 'FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, L972," October I through 7, L972, "VENTURE WEEKT" Tuesday, october 24, L972, "UNITED NATIONS DAY." ACKNOWLEDMENTS 1. Communications from Senators Cranston and Tunney and Congress- man luIcCloskey re "Revenue Sharing." 2. Bay Land Area Study Team report of September L, L972 on tidelands develo ts.ect Report nc ud ing Environmental fmpact Statement for Wastewater Disposal System Project for Citj-es of Burlingame and lilillbrae , dated September , 197 2 . 4. R. Sanborn Towle report on Burlingame Cultural Arts Committee pilo_t cultural program. Mrs. A.R. WalI and Mrs. E.P. TaY lor concerning Mr. William Nemoyton's attendance at recent Council study meeting. The communilations were referred to the City Manager for rep1y. 6. Communication from City Clerk concerning expiring terms of two members of Beautification Commission and two members of Park and Recreation Commission was referred to City l{anager. 7. Communication from Benjamin Libet, 1415 Benito Avenue, requesting consicleration to increasing speed lirnit on Hillside Drive to 35 miles per hour. REPORTS From City Planner on Planning Commission hearings, September 25, L972. I,IINUTES Park and Recreation Commission, September L2, fiSrary Board, September L9, Planning Commission, September 25,L972- ADJOURNMBNT There being no furt,her business for transaction, the meeting was regularly adjourned at 11:50 P.m. Res tfully s ted, rbert K. Wh ite, C ty C1erk roved: n a 1 U ayor 3. ,