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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-
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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