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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1974.01.0797 Burlingame, California January 7, L974 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was called to order on the above date at 8:15 p.m., Ivlayor R. D. It[artin presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Salute and Pledge of Allegiance to the FIag was led by Webelos Paul It'li1ler and Garrett Carr of Cub Scout Pack 14, Washington School, Richard Bortolin, Webelos Leader. ROLL CALL PRESENI: ABSEN]: COI]NCILMEN: COI]NCILMEN: Amstrup-Cro sby-Cus ick-Mangini-Mart in None MfNUTES The minutes of the meeting of December 17, L973, previously submitted to Council, were approved and adopted. COMMISSION REAPPOIITIMENIS: Mayor Martin announced that the Council has confirmed the following: To Parking Commission (four-year term): PauI J. Constantino, 1352 Broadway and Alfred A. Kirk, 2515 Poppy Drive; To Civil Service Conunission (three-year term) : Mrs. Dorothea Hughes, L44O Bellevue Avenue, and l,lichael R. Nave, 1123 Cambridge Road. PI,ANNING COMIVIISSfONER RESIGNATION: MAYOT MATtiN ACKNOWICd9Cd A COMMUNiCAIiON dated December 31, L973, from Frank Cistulli, 1644 Lassen Way,submitting his resignation from the Planning Commission to be effective jmmediately, because of business pressures and a fundamental objection to the conflict-of-interest Iaw. (14r. Cistulli was appointed to the Planning Commission in May, L96O, and., prior to that, served as a member of the Health, Safety & Traffic Commission.) Mayor Martin commented that dedicated people are leaving public service at all leve1s throughout the State as a resul-t of the new law. The Council accepted the resignation with regret effective December 31, L973, with the understanding that Commissioner Cistulli wil-l continue to serve until a successor is appointed if the City Attorney finds that he can do so legally. CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCIL fNIRODUCED: Mr. Harry S. Graham, 1555 Alturas, (Chairman, Health Safety & Traffic Commission) challenger, Vice-Mayor Witliam J. Crosby and Mayor R. D. Martin. Two other challengers, including a declared write-in candidate, were not present. SCHEDULE OF HEARfNGS The Chair referred to the lengthy agenda prepared for this meeting and announced that the Council has decided to postpone some items to future dates. The following schedule was announced: January 21, L974: 1. Draft Environmental Impact Report and application for special permit filed by Anza Pacific Corporation for office building five stories in height at 533 Airport Boulevard. 2. Draft Environmental Impact Report and application for special permit filed by VIhisler-Patri for Major Wingfield's Ltd., proposed eight court indoor tennis facility in Anza Airport Park that wiII cover more than 308 of total lot area and exceed 35 feet in height. February 4, L974: 1. Appeal of Charles C. No1an, Jr., from Planning Couunissj-on approval of variance to l"lrs. K. McGavin for letting of rooms to not more than six persons in first-residential dwelling at 27 Clarendon. 98 February 4, L974: 2. Appeal of Mrs. C. Pauline Hanley, I1I3 Juanita, from Planning Commission approval of spec iaI permit for a Small Anima1 Hospital at 1101 Juanita Avenue. February 19, 1974: "Unfinished Business:" Tentative Parce1 Map, Lot 8, Viewlands Estates, Florin Rhoads, applicant. Study Meeting Items: February - Anza Master PIan, application for special permit (tentative)and Environmental Assessment (tentative) . March - E. L. Norberg, A.f.A., proposals for additions to Broadway Overpass. HEARINGS I. EXTENSTON OF EMERGENCY ORDINANCES NOS. 984 AND 994. Ivlayor Martin announced that this was the time and place scheduled, pursuant to pubtic notice, to conduct a public hearing and to consider extending for one year to February 19, L975, Interim Urgency Zonjrng Ordinances Nos.984 and 994 "Requiring A Speciaf Permit For The Erection Of Certain Structures Within Certain Districts. " The City Attorney, responding to the Chair, explained that the ordinance under consideration will extend for a second time the provisions of Interim Urgency Zonlng Ordinance No. 984 having to do with certain regulations in some zoni.ng districts, primaril-y C-4, the Waterfront Commercial District. He noted that the initial ordj-nance was in effect for four months, was extended for eight months, in accordance with State planning Iaws, because studies preliminary to adoption of a final ordinance were not completed and the consultant retained by City had not rendered his report, and that there may be one further extension for a period of one year. The proposed ordinance will have the effect of con- tinuing regulations that have been in effect for a year for an additional year to February 19, L975, unless the Council should take some different action in the meantime upon completion of its studies. The City Attorney confirmed that the ordinance provides for 35 feet building height and 30% lot coverage maximums in all areas of the City, except R-1, R-2 and R-3, and that a four-fifths vote of the Council is required for passage. Declaring the hearing open, the Chair invited comments from the floor. Mr. Robert De1ze1l, L345 DeSoto Avenue, expressed the opinion that it is essential for the ordinance to be retained until there is adoption of permanent Iegislation that will control building height throughout the City. There were no further comments pro or con. The hearing was declared concluded. ORD]NANCE No. 1000 "Extend ing Temporary Interim Urgency Zoning Ordinances Nos. 984 And 994 Requiring A Special Permit For The Erection Of Certain Structures Within Certain Districts" was introduced by Councilman Amstrup, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Cusick and unanimously carried on roll caII (all members present). 2. PROPOSED ADDITION TO A]RPORT MARINA HOTEL. Mayor Martin announced that the Council will consider all phases of the con- templated expansion of the Airport Marina Hotel, including Draft Environmental Impact Report, application for special permit to exceed building height of 35 feet, and the appeal filed by Benjamin W. Frankel, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Mr. and l4rs. William McClenahan, from setback variances on Burlway Road approved by the Planning Corunission. Mr. Davis, accorded the privilege of the floor by the Chair, stated that the E.I.R. was prepared basicatly by his staff working with City staff, that he and his associates appeared before the Pl-anning Commission on several occasions ENVfRONMEIfIAL IMPACT REPORT Prepared by DeI Davis Associates, Inc., San Rafael, Mr. DeI Davis, President. 99 where the Report was examined page by page with extensive modifications after each meeting and that the Commission, in accepting the document, had one exception with respect to "Trafficr" resulting in a new traffic count and a revised report to the City Council. In declaring the Councit's intention of reviewing the E.I.R. with the proponents in detail, the Chair invited audience conunents on items of special interest. A model was placed on display showing existing and proposed jmprovements. Mr. Davis stated that the project contemplates an eleven-story wing added to the existing hotel at the rear, toward the bay side, to include 224 guest rooms, restaurants, meeting rooms, public and service areas. There will be alterations in portions of ttre existing building, a parking structure accomo- dating approximately 440 vehicl-es and additional surface parking to meet code requirements. There followed a lengthy discussion on the E.I.R.: Noise: Mayor Martin referred to the statement on page 15 "Aircraft exposure was calculated to be 60.2 CNEL (Cormnunity Noise Equivalent Level) which places the project in a compatible land use zone for hotel operations." He asked for clarification on single event noise. Mr. Davis referred to Appendix C "Environmental Noise Survey" and to data on pages 3 and 4 indicating single event noise exposure level (take-off) of 85.8 decibels under certain conditions. Mr. Davis stated that architectural characteristics of the building should reduce the sound level- to between 50 to 65 decibels. He agreed that 55 over a sustained period of tjme could create a noise problem within the building. Yiew/Z ones of Potentiat Impact Page t5: Councilman Amstrup noted that the E.I.R. states the hotel is visible from most areas in the Burlingame HiIIs and "in full view of eastbound motorists" from the upper elevations of Trousdale Drive, but there is no mention of the significant visual impact to motorists eastbound on Hillside Drive, which will be intensified by the addition of a taller structure. Sign: In response to Councilman Mangini, the Chair explained that the sign is not actually a part of these proceedings but it wiII be discussed later. Fire Protection: Reginald E. Moorby, Chief of the Fire Department, asked for clarification of the first sentence of the first full paragraph on page 20: "AI1 public areas of the existing ten story hotel structure are protected by a fire suppressant system. " Mr. Ruthroff of Ruthroff e Engtekirk, Consulting Structural Engineers, Inc., Oakland, explained that the reference is to existing wet and dry stand pipe system in all public areas of the hotel building. The public service building to the front of the hotet is fulIy sprinklered with the exception of two small roomsi management indicates these wiII be sprinklered. IvIr. Ruthroof confirmed that the new wing wiII be completely sprinklered. In response to inquiry concerning incorporation of a "Life Safety" package, tlr. Ruthroof stated this has not been contemplated. He mentioned there will be a sprinkler system in the parking structure. Fire Chief Moorby reported the City does not have legislation relative to "Life Safety" system. He stated that, presently, other motels in the area are all two and three stories, built prior to adoption of the "sprinkler" ordinance, as was the Airport Marina. There would be no cause for the fire department to require sprinklers unl-ess, as in this present situation, there was an application to make structural additions. Citing problems that can be encountered where there is a fire in a high-rise building partially sprinklered, he asked that the ouners be required to install a complete sprinkler system in the existing hotel if the Council approves the proposed addition. Mr. Ruthroff discussed two basic problems arising from Chief Moorbyrs recommen- dation, financial and architectural. He estimated cost at $210,000.00; in addition, there is the matter of aesthetics to be considered where a series of pipes would be visible in corridors and guest rooms. Chief Moorby stated there are ways of camouflaging the pipes and this was discussed with the architects. 10u Access For Safet vehicles: In response to a question from councilman I,langini, Ch ef Moorby reported there is no access road at the back of the building for fire apparatus, but the Airport Marina people indicate this can be arranged. Mr. Ruthroff stated that a roadway of substantial base to support the equignent will be provided. Traffic - Bayshor e Hiqhway: Mr. Davis stated that a new traffic survey was made and a revised traffic section of the E.f.R. prepar ed and forwarded to the Council when it was determined that data in the first survey was incorrect. Mr. Davis explained that eguipment malfunctioned with resultant errors in volume count. On page 4, paragraph 2, revised traffic section, the statement was made "As evidenced by the above existing traffic volumes, the roadway is currently operating below capacity at atl periods during the normaL 20-hour day." Robert Davidson, Director of Public Works, referred to page 4, patagtaph 3: ,,The City proposes to relieve this problem by installing intermediate signalized intersections which will break the flow. " Mr. Davidson pointed out there is just one proposal for signalizatj-on on intersections that would be affected by this develolxnent, at Mahler and Bayshore Highway. Mr. Davis, responding to the Council, stated that only time wiII te1I whether the one light "will break the flow." The suggestion was made to Mr. Davis that "will" be changed to "maY." The City Planner reported that the traffic engineer with the City of San Mateo indicated that design capacity is about 800 vehicles per lane. With constraints on the traffic, total capacity of the roadway might approximate 3200 vehicles per hour. parking Demand: The City Planner stated that, applying the formula recited in the zoning code, the hotel with the proposed addi.tion would require a total of 680 spaces - 562 based on guest room count and an additional Il8 based on total restaurant floor area. This latter figure includes restaurants, coffee shops, cocktail lounges, aII considered "fixed seat" areas; it does not include banquet rooms. Mayor Martin noted that the 680 count does not include employee parking, nor is provision made for the organizations and groups that hold luncheon meetings at the hotel regularly. Councilman Cusick stated there are group functions in the evening a1so. Mr. Davis advised he checked with City staff and was informed that banquet facilities are not considered part of the dining space when parking computations are made. He suggested the zoning ordinance may be remiss in this area. There was a lengthy discussion concerning employee parking. Mr. Paul Fratessa associated with the project engineers, explained that 80 spaces were determined to be the peak demand. Ir4r. Thomas Sturgis, hotel manager, stated there are 2IO people on the payro11, including extra he1p, 150 to 150 are ful-l-time. He advised that a survey on employee parking needs was made through direct request to each department head to report the number of employees per shift and the number that drive to work. Councilman Mangini pointed out that page 10 of tJ:e revised traffic report states there will be 278 surface parking spaces and 44L stalls in the parking structure. He asked if it was intended to provide a total of 7L9 spaces. IvIr. Ruthroff stated 677 spaces are proposed. He reported that his firm made an independent analysis of the parking working closely with hotel management and using the City's code. It was determined that 680 is an accurate nurnber and will serve project needs. He commented, further, that Airport Marina Hotels are unusual in that they solicit flight crews and team organizations with the result that parking demands are not as high as in some other hotels. Councilman Cusj-ck referred to an architect's plan showing 6 tevels in the parking structure, 63 stalls per level, which would indicate a total of 378 spaces. 10[ RECONVENE Following a recess at 9:45 p.m., the meeting was called to order at 10:08 p.m. CROSSTNG GUARD AUTHORIZED AT HOVIARD/ARUNDEL fNTERSECTION The hearing was interrupted for the Council to consider this item as an accomodation to interested persons in the audience. Under date of January 3,1974, the City Manager forward.ed. the following from Health, Safety e Traffic Cormnission: "As requested by the Washington School P.T.A., the Conrnissioners unani:nously recommend a paid Crossing Guard for the intersection of Howard Avenue and Arundel Road.. " A motj-on introduced by Councilman Amstrup to allocate the necessary funds and to hire the Crossing Guard immediately was seconded by Councilman Cusick and unanimously carried. HEARING RESUMED Responding to Councilman Cusick, Mr. Ruthroff stated the parking structure is actually 6 storj-es but 7 levels of parking, because of design of tfie basement level. He repeated there will be 44I spaces in the structure and 236 on surface. The Chair commented that the code requires 680 spaces; 677 are proposed but there is no mention in the E.I.R. that a variance will be required. Mr. Ruthroff reported there will- be no request for variance. There is space at the front of the building for additional parking without reducing landscaping below 15?. Councilman Cusick stated that page I0, Appendix D, second sentence, states ".... .that the planned llr700 square foot restaurant and bar for the new wing of tJ:e hotel .", whereas the preliminary plot plan under [F]-oor Surmnary- New Addition" shows 6r000 square feet for restaurants. She stated. there is a difference of 51000 square feet for which parking may not have been computed. I,lr. Ruthroff stated that plot plan computations are correct. Mr. Davis explained that the 1Ir700 nwnber came from the first set of plans. Because of aII of the changes and modifications in plans and the E.I.R., numbers that should have been revised were not. Councilman Cusick referred to page 12, Appendix D. Under #1 "Police Ser*ricesr" Iast sentence, second paragraph, "Burlingamers per-acre cost of services is, therefore, $20I.63." She objected strongly to applying the same cost factor that would be used for police services in residential areas to a commercial building such as the Airport Marina Hotel. The Council heard conunents from Mr. William Orr, Chairman, Parking Commission, and Victor T. Subbotin, Vice-Chairman, Parking Commission. Both spoke as prj-vate citizens, not as representatives of the Cormnission. They made the points that l-. A development such as this, with a variety of uses, would require somewhere between 850 to 900 parking spaces. 2. The Parking Conurission has had sessions with owners of three restaurants on Bayshore Highway requesting relief from their parking problems. one of the restaurants with five tjmes the amount of parking reguired by code is unable to acconrnodate all of its patrons. 3. In computing parking, aI1 areas in the proposed and existing building should be considered. In addition to guest rooms and the various forms of dining areas, meeting rooms, banquet rooms and service areas should be includ.ed.. Has it been established that the addition is essential and that there will be a better use of the property because of the expansion? 4. Have the developers provided for ad.equate ingress and egress to the parking structure and suitable circulation. Following an indj-cation from Mr. Davis that he intended to recalculate the parking, the Chair suggested that the primary consideration should not be simply meeting code requirements but, rather, providing the parking that the project will need to serve its customers. 102 Mr. Ruthroof asked if Mr. Orr and Mr. Subbotin would furnish hjm with data they mentioned. In response to his inquiry concerning the feelings of the Council toward the project, the Chair ventured the opinion that chances of a majority vote in favor were slight based on the E.I.R. that was presented. The hearing was thereafter continued to the first meeting in February, with the understanding that the proponents would notify staff if they were not prepared by that time. COMMUNfCATIONS 1 SAN MATEO COUNTY WATER QUALITY MANAGEME}flI PROGRAM Under date of January 3, L974, the City Manager forwarded communications from the Director of Public Works, from Robert V. Bernicchi, Chairman, San Mateo County Water Qual-ity Control Advisory Committee, and a copy of a resolution adopted by the North San Mateo County Sanitation District recommending that the Board of Supervisors adopt the final report for the San Mateo County Water euality Management Program. fn his letter, the City Manager advised that the final report was prepared by Jenks & Adamson and that the Councit was furnished a copy. RESOLUTION NO. 1-74 "A Resofution Recommending That The Board Of Supervisors Of The County Of San Mateo Adopt The Final Report For The San Mateo Water Quality Management Program" was introduced by Councilman Crosby, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Mangini and unanimously carried on roll ca1l. z ADJUSTMENT OF STREET SPEED LIM]TS - PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED fn a communication dated January 3, L974, the City Manager reported that speed Iimit studies and surveys authorized by the Council have been compfeted and Traffic Sergeant OrBrien has submitted his recommendations for upgrading speed Iimits on certain streets where radar control can be implemented.. A public hearing was scheduled for the meeting on February 19, 1974. COUNC]L MEETING DATE: Because of the holiday on the third Monday, the second Council meeting in February will be held on Tuesday, the l9th. 3 STOP SIGN TROUSDAI,E/MAGNOL]A In a letter dated January 3, L974, the City Manager forwarded a recommendation from Health, Safety & Traffic Commission for installation of a stop sign for eastbound traffic on Trousdale Drive. fn his l-etter, the City Manager explained that westbound traffic is stopped at this "T" intersection but eastbound is not. The matter was referred to the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration at the meeting on January 2I, 1974. 4. CHANGE fN CI,ASSIFICATIOI{ LIBRARY EMPLOYEE A comrnunication from the City Manager dated January 3, L974, advised that Cooperative PersonneL Services recolnmends a new classification for work performed by Mrs. Helen C. Ward in the library. The Council had no objection to the recommended change. 5. PARKING ON TROUSDAI,E BETWEEN MAGNOLIA AND PARKfNG LOT EXIT The City Manager reported, under date of January 3, L974t that the Parking Commission reconmends a green zone on Trousdale, an area of approxjmately 77 feet, which limits parking to 5 minutes in the section which is now partly green zone and partly unrestricted parking. The City Manager suggested that rather than al-I 5 minute spaces, there should be some 15 minute or one hour spaces. The Council concurred and the City Manager was rbquested to bring this alternative to the attention of the Parking Commission. 6. LABOR NEGOTIAT]OI{S Acknowledgment was made of a communication directed to the City Manager by the Burlingarne Civil Service Bnployees'Association, Inc., giving notice of its desire to modify the agreement between the Association and the City for the year conmencing March 1, 1973 and to commence concurrent negotiations for a 103 new agreement effective for the term beginning March L, L974. In an addendum to the conununication, the City Manager stated that contact will be made with Mr. w. W. Ward. The Council indicated no objection' 5. SET.IIOR CITIZEI{ DISCOUNT The City Manager forwarded a communication from the Park & Recreation Commission dated Decernber 13, L973, concerning a 25?, discount on all classes sponsored by the Recreation Department, including the Civic Arts Council program, to senior citizens of the City of Burlingame over the age of 65. Council concurred with the City Manager's recommendation and endorsed the discount policy. RESOLUTTONS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2-74 "Resolution Of Governing Body of The city of Burlingame nequ@ofSanMateoCountyToRenderSpecifiedE1ectionServices pursuant To Section 22OO3 Of The Elections Code And To Furnish Voting Machines" was introduced by Councilman Mangini, who moved its adoption, second by Councilman Crosby and unanimously carried on roll caII. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 3-74 "Delegating To The Civil Service Commission Authority rooffiDisabi}ityofSafetyMernbers,GovernmentCode,Section 2LO23.6" was introduced by Councilman Amstrup, who moved its adoption, second by councilman l,langini and unanjmously carried on roll caIl. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 4-74 "Declaring Fire Apparatus Surplus" was introduced by Councilman Amstrup, who moved its adoption, unanimously carried on roll call. second by Councilman CrosbY and SAN MATEO COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEI,IEITI DISTRICT: Mr. William L. Briggs was as the CitY of Burlingame's representative. UMIN]SHED BUSINESS I. Southern pacific Fence: The City Manager was requested to again confer with representatives of the railway concerning maintenance of the wire fence between the right of way and Carolan Avenue. NEW BUSINESS 1.Parliamentary Procedures: Councilman Amstrup commented on a situation that developed recently at a Planning Commission meeting when six mernbers were present; one member, who had not been present for the entire hearing on an application, was ineligible to vote, with the result that the issue was decided on a majority vote of three. Councilman Amstrup felt this was unreasonable that three should constitute a majority of a seven member commission. The City Attorney stated that in most cases an action can be taken by a majority of a quorum. On the City Council, as an example, if three members are present, two can take the action. The exceptions are that there must be three affirmative votes to enact an ordinance and four affirmative votes on an emergency ordinance. On the Planning Commission, a recommendation for a change in zoning requires a majority vote. Any other action reguires a majority of the quorum. He explained these were his views but he would be willing to research if the Council desired. I,Irs. Eleanor Rusch, L384 Hitlside Circle, suggested that the Council- consid.er adopting its own rules that would not be in conflict with State law. Councilman Amstrup and Cusiqk indicated that guidelines would be helpful. Mayor Martin explained that the Council operates, basically, under Robertsr Rules of Order. Councilman Crosby stated he would prefer to abide by the rulings of the City Attorney and not set new rules that may conflict with Robertsr. Councilman Mangini also stated he would be opposed to establishing strict guidelines and that perhaps a policy could be adopted that would require a majority vote of the council or commission on issues of a critical nature. 104 Traffic Engineer: Councilman Amstrup suggested that providing for an employee in the next budget who wou department on traffic matters. He noted that there the Council consider ld work in the engineering appears to be a variety of problems in this area requiring review and analysis and someone with exp-rience in this field would be helpful- to the engineering staff. The Council agreed that the City Manager should pursue this- COMMENDATION Fire Department Personnel: Acknowledgrment was made of a conununi- cation from the Chief of the Fire Department concerning the assistance given by off duty fireman Joseph Amoroso to a person who suffered a heart attack while parking his automobile on Broadway. In his letter, the Chief stated that Mr. Amoroso "acted in the true spirit of the Fire Service and our department is proud of him." The City Manager was requested to cormnend Mr. Amoroso on behalf of the City Council. RETIREI4EIilI Clerical Personnel: The City Manager reported in a memorandum dated January 7, L974, that Mrs. Bernadine Matt, who began with the City on NovernJcer 2, 1943 as secretary and dispatcher for the Fire Chief and later transferred to City HaIl, City Clerkrs office, wiII retire on JanuarY 15, L974, after 30 years, 2t months of faithful service to the City. The City Clerk was directed to send an appropriate conununica.tion to Mrs. Matt acknowledging her many years of service. ACKNOViLEDGMENTS 1. Chanrlcer of Commerce communication of Decenrlcer 27t L973, approving in principle the Bay Front Pacific Ptan presented to the Board of Directors by David H. Keyston. 2. San Erancisco Bay Conservation And Development Conunission letter of December 28, L973, concerning filing of claims for exemption from BCDC permit requirements for Bay filJ- after January 1, 1974. The City Manager and City Attorney were requested to investigate the City's position with respect to fill in the jmmediate area of the towers and in the drainage channel between Sanchez Creek and the lagoon. 3. Letters pro and con on Trousdale stop signs; letters favoring bus system and installation of Cable TV. 4. State Park Bond Act - Project Priority List The City Manager submitted Park & Recreation Commission reconunendations under date of January 7, J-97 4. Mayor Ivlartin stated the Beautification Commission intends to meet and prepare a priority list for Council's consideration prior to January 2L. Burlingame Civic Art Council Progress RePort, November, L973, Librarianrs Report, Decernber 18, L973- Minutes: Beautification Cormnission, Deceniber 6, Health, Safety e Traffic, December 13, Park & Recreation Cormnission, December 1I, Planning Commission Summary of meeting, December 26, Parking Commission, Decembet 19, L973 ADJOURNMENI The meeting was regularly adjourned at 11:35 p.m., in respect to the memory of A. Woods Giberson, a member of the Beautification Commission. The City Clerk was requested to extend the Council's deep slanpathy to the family. Respectfully submitted, 5 ils"/^+*/(tcv/& APPROVED: R. D. MARS MAYOR HENSERT K. WEITT, CITY CLERK