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Burlingame, California
Apnil 16, 1973
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was called to order on the above
date at 8:15 p.m., Mayor victor A. Mangini presiding.
PI,EDGE OF ALLEG]ANCE
At the chair's invitation, the City Planner letl the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Elag.
ROI], CALL
AItrstrrup-crosby-Cusick-Mangini-Martin
None
Present:
Absent :
Councillnen I
Councilmen:
MlNUIIES
The minutes of the regular meeting of April 2 and the adjourned meeting of
April 4, 1973, previously sutnitted to menbers, lrere approved and adoPted.
EI,EqIION COUNCI]- OFFICERS
I4ayor Mangini announced that this was the time and place scheduled for election
of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore.
CHAlRMAN-MAYOR
Nominations were declared open by the Chair for the office of Chairman of the
Council and Mayor of the City,
Councihan crosby placed the name of councilman R. D. Martin in nomination. There
being no further nominatlons, the nominations were closed and a unanimous ba1lot
cast for Councihan Martin as Chairman of the Council and Mayor of the City for
the term 1973-L974.
I4AYOR PRO TEMPORE
Nominations were declared open by the chair for the office of chairman-Mayor Plco
Tempore.
Councihan Amstrup placed the name of Counci1man willialn J. Crosby in nomination.
There being no further nominations, the nominations were elosed and a unanimous
ballot cast for Councilran Cnosby as ChairmarFMalDr ko Tempore for the t-erTl' L973-L974.
In accepting the Chairmanr s gavel, Mayor Martin thanked his colleagues for
granting him the privilege of again serving as the Cityrs Mayor.
On behau of the Council, Mayor Ma-rtin presented fmmediate Past Mayor Mangini
with a gavel mounted on an engraved plaque in recognition of outstanding service
during his term as l,layor. Mayor Martin commented that it was appropriate that
Councilman Mangini hatl the opportunity of being l'layor because of his involvement
in cotrEnunity affairs, particuLarly with young people, whom he considers the
"greatest natural resource." Mayor Martin then read a letter addressed to Past
Mayor Mangini fron the Central Coast Section, California hter-Scholastic
Federation, signed by cene Arnold, ColtrBissioner, advising that the Central Coast
Track Section Colrqdttee had recc,nmended victor A. Mangini as the person to be
honored in the program this year. The letter recited "You are a fine exarnple of
the ideal in track coaches over the years and a leader in the grord-th of high
school track. "
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Councilman Mangini spoke of the pleasure he experienced in being elected to ttre
City Council and later to the Mayorship. He acknowledged the support and cooPer-
ation received from all of the council metnbers.
Family Eembers in the audience rrere introduced by the Council. Mayor Mar:tin
acknowledged the plesence of former Councilman and Mayor charlotte Johnson and
I'lI. Johnson.
RECONVENE
Fo11owing a recess at 8:25 p.n., the Grair reconvened the meeting at 8:3o p.n.
HEARINGS
AN ORDI}iANCE AMEND]NG SECTION 25.70.030(b), T]TI,IE 25 (ZONING) OF TIIE
MT'NICfPAL CODE REGUIATING OEF-STREEI PARKIIiG REQUIRE},IENIS TOR APARTMENTS
AND APARTMENT HOtrEI,s .
Mayox Martin announced the hearing scheduled for this date on the above matter
wilL be continued to the meeting of May 21, 1973, at 8:00 p.ur., and the ordin-
ance held for r.evj-ew at the Council study meeting on t'lay 9.
2. SPECIAI, PERMIT APPROVED CONSTRUCTION AT 901 CALIFORNIA DRIVE
Mayor uartin announced that this was the time and place scheduled to conduct a
public hearing on the application of Jose A. canahauti, dba Flovrer-Rite, to
erect a building at 9oI california Drive exceeding 1ot coverage U-mitations
recited in Energency ordinance No. 984.
Material furnished the Council included a letter frqn llr. Canahauti dated April 3,
1973, elevations and floor plans and an accotrrpanying statement from Ra1ph A.
Button, builtling designer, and copL of Environmental Quality Act Negative
Declaration, f i1e M-5P.
The city Planner, responding to the Ctrair, explained this is one of the first
applications to come before the council as a result of ordinance 984. The property
is in a c-2 Distrij-ct and the project meets zoning and parking requirements but
requires a special use permit from the council because the structure will cover
50? of the lot. The l,Ianner reported there is a fence eight feet in height
proposed around the parking area, where normal fence height is six feet.
Declaring the hearing open, the Chair recognized Ralph Button rrho spoke for
Mr. Canahauti.
l"lr. Button stated that the fence can be reduced to six feet if height creates
a probJ-em; however, the developer believes that the additional heiqht wiU
shield trucks and storage from public viel, and perhaps discourage trespassers
and vandalism.
In response to Councilman Anstrup, Mr. Button confirmed that the property rras the
former location of Panily Service Laund-ry, which was d.estroyed by fire. The
developer intends to build on one-half of the 1ot and use the remaining area for
storage. I4r. Canahauti se1ls fresh cut flowers at wholesale,
There were no conments from the floor. The hearing was declared cLosed.
on a motion
unanirously
a structure
fence ej-ght
by Ralph A.
introduced by Councilran Crosby, second by Councilnan Amstrup and
carried, a specj-al use pemit was granted Jose A. Canahauti to erect
covering more than 30t of lot area at 9O1 California Drive, and a
feet in height, in accordance with preli:ninary drawings prepared
Button.
3 I.{ACDOTqLD, NETSON & rfiCK, INC.
TROUSDAI,E & CALIFORN]A DRIVE
PROPOSED OFFICE TC,IIER AND PARKING STRUCTI'RE,
(continued)
Mayox Martin announced that this vras the time anal place scheduled to conduct a
publ-ic hearing on the request of MacDonald, Nelson & Heck, Inc., to exceed
builaling height limitation recited in Energency ordinance No. 984.
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At the chair's invitation, the City PLanner discussed the project, exPlaining that
there is proposed a five-story offj-ce builtling plus a two-level Parking structure
on vacant land behind an existing office builaling at 1766 E1 camino Real. The
proposed builtu.ng will exceed 35 feet in height, requiring a grant of sPecial
use permit by the city Council. He stated the builaling rriu be about 68 feet in
height, the mechanical roon adds another 12 feet, for a maximum height of approxi-
mately 80 feet. Iot coverage j.s 78 , including ProPosed buiJ-tling, Parking
structure and existing building; zoning is c-l where looa coverage is perrdtted.
Proposed 3OO parking staIls more than satisfy code requirements for both existing
and proposed buj-Idings. The developers intend to provide parking throughout
the construction period, are hopeful they will be permitted to use sone on-
street spaces, and will schedule develoFnent to avoid disruption of parking for
the existing building.
The Planner noted that EIR 168 comes concurrently with the apPlication and was
prepared in accordance with procedures in effect Prior to adoption of the new
guidelines and procedures. There are two matters to be heard by the counciL,
the application for special use pemit and the Envirorunental lmPact Report.
Decl-aring the hearing open, Mayor Martin recognized Richard Armor representing
the project architect. He confirmed, in response to councilman Mangini and Mayor
Martin, that the parking structure will be conpleted first, that the existing
bui.laling lri11 rernain, and, to his knowledge, theJre are no pl,ans for exPanding
that buildling.
Councilman Amstrup cc[fiIrented that the Trousdale frontage appears to be totally
voia of landscaping. lD:. Amor stated there is no requirement for a setback on
Trousdale and the developers intend to builal to the property line to preserve
maximr.un space at the rear of the Lot for the parking structure, which is proposed
to be no higher than ecisting parking on grade. The pl,an is to eliminate ranps
of ugly shape or size by using the slope of the grade now there. He referred
to site plan DD-3 in the bookLet furnished the Council and discussed on-site
planted areas designed to frane building and walkways.
Mayor Martin referred to comrents indicating 1O0E 1ot coverage is permissible
in c-1 District, He pointea out that this is not a valid statement because of
the snergency ordinance restricting height and lot coverage in all areas of the
city, He stated that the parking structure, especially along California Drive,
wil]. create t}le effect of a solid concrete wal1 and referred to ltem #8 in the
Environmental lmpact Report wherein the statement was made that .the proj ect
could be reduced in size to reduce adverse effectsi the parcking structure could
be built in three Ievels vrith one below grade to reduce percentage of coverage,
During a period of discussion concerni-ng modifj-cations in the plans, specifically
in the areas of Landscaping at Trousdale Drive frontage and visual impact of the
parking structure, l"lr. Armor made the statenent that he rras not in position to
corNnj-t the developer. Councilman Amstrupr s recormendation that the hearing be
continued until the developer can appea.r was accepted. titc. Armor agreed to
notify the developer of councilrs lrosition. litayor Martin thereafte! declared a
continuance to the meeting of Irlay 7, 1973.
l'rr.. Cha.rles Nolan, 221 victoria Road, suggested that density and resultant traffic
on Tlousdale Drive should be considered also.
4. BANK OF AT,'ERICA DEMEI.oP}{ENI, NORTHEAST CORNER EL CAMINO AND CHAPIN
Mayor uarEin announced that this was the time and place scheduled to conduct an
appeal, hearing for the purpose of xeviewing the Planning Comnission's grant of
special use permit and variance for a proposetl Barik of America building and
off-street parkj.ng at EL Camino Real and Chapin Avenue.
Announcj-ng that the matte.r was brought to the Council as the result of an appeal
that he fileal, Mayor Martin requested Mayor Pro Tenpore Crosby to conduct the
hearing.
Chairman Crosby stated that the project was passed by the Planning Comnission on a
vote of four to one, (2 meEbers absent) that any member of the Council has the
opportunity of appealing a Planning Conmission action, and that Mayor I'tartin ttid
so as a private citizen.
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The city Planner, at the chairrs invitation, reviewed comnents in his memo to
council dated April L2, L973 and explained that the comnj-ssion I s approval was
subject to the fol1olring conditions: "that the project be developed in accordance
with PIan *1 except that exit from the property be 60 feet fron El Camino; that
they instalt a "no teft turn" control sign and also install a "right turn onIy"
sign, that tley agree to participate in the study and development of a center line
street divider on chapini and that landscaping plan be subject to approval of
the Park superintendent. " The Fire Chief has indicated his concern a-bout a
traffic barrier on chapin Avenue "being an interference and hazard to fire
apparatus.rt Attached to the Plannerrs cdmunicatj-on were a Site Plan (E(hibit A)
and Diagram (Exhibit B) Revised Driveway Iocation.
Chairman crosby declarced the hearing open.
Mayor Martin, the appe11or, was invited to speak. He stated that he is primar-
ily concerned with location of the exit driveway. This was an issue of alebate
by the Planning Comrission, The Conmission recornmended tl:re dr.ivelray be located
60 feet fron EL Camino, the architect I s sketch shorrs 61 feet to the center of
the drj,veway, and the Planner I s sketch 60 feet to the westerly edge.
The Traffic Director in a couununication dated Ma-rch t2 cited statistics on east
and westbund traffic movements on Chapin Avenue and stated that "the driveway
indicateal on the drawings as being 48 feet from EI Camino on Chapin is too close
to EI Camino and should be moved further east." In an addendum to the coEtrnunication,
the Chief of Police recomnenaled that any ingress and egress drciver,ray be located at
least 200 feet east of EI Camino. Mayor Martin stated that the same situation can
develop here that exists on Howard Avenue in front of the Safeway d.riveway. This
exit is too close to the highway, traffic is heavy and hazardous whe.re cars
leaving Safeway 1ot attempt to enter the flow of traffic. He stated that conditions
on Chapin Avenue will be aggravated if the Eire chief finds the idea of a street
dj-vider unacceptable.
I'4ayori Maxtin discussed the 20 foot right of way on both sides of El Camino reserved
by the state for future high\ray widening, pointed out that if widening does occur
the driveway will be that much closer to the corner. He stated there appears to
be rather wide concerrn in the coununity that there will- be a high-rise builaling on
the property if the bank development is not approved i records in city hall
show a series of proposals for this property back to 1955, all efforts at reclassi-
fication of the R-4 portion to comnercial srere resisted and the city has maj-ntaj-ned
and continues to maintain absolute contrcol, over its development.
In conclusion, he stated that he will have no further objection to the project if
the developers will move the driveway back a reasonable distance fron the corner.
Councihan Mangini stated he appreciated the Mayorrs eoncern but did not share it.
He refeJcred to gasoline service stations on EI Camino with massive driverrays andpractically no curb on side streets or the highway; traffic appears to move well
at these locations- He felt there }rould be little back-up at the bank site
whether the driveway was 48, 60 or 68 feet from the corner and that the public
probably vrould not object to controll,ed right and left turns, nor to a central
divicler sinilar to those on Howard and on Pri'n|rose. He supported the project.
chairman Crosby inquired if the divider at Chapin would be different frc,m those
at Howaral and Prijnrose where apparently there is no interference with fire
apparatus.
lhe City Planner reported the discussion $ras not specific at the Planning
conEd-ssion hearing but he understood there would be a physical obstruction that
a vehicle could not cross.
Councilman Amstrup stated that the drairing furnished by the architect shows 61
feet to the middle of the driveway, which is unusual; it erould seem the correct
dimension would be to the edge. He, too, comnented on the existence of gasoline
service stations on El camino r.rith broad driveway areas. It was his opinion the
applications should be approved on the condition the exit drive\ray opening is at
least 60 feet from EI Camino,
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The City Engineer asked for clarification on the beginning point of
measurement, whether curb or property line.
Mayor Martin stated that the drawing titled Exhibit B shorrs 60 feet from
property 1ine. The city Planner reported he prepared the drawing, the
measurement was fron property line,
councilman Cusick maintained it h,as unfair to conpare chapin Avenue with Howard
in the area of traffic movenents. Ho$rard Avenue carries a heawy vohme of
traffic because it is used as a route to the freeway by residents of Hi1ls-
borough and San Mateo Park, as v,telI as local people. The Bank of America
$riII not generate heavy traffic, the plan shows extensive landscaping and
acceptable lot coverage. she noted that credits were not taken against the
property by the owners irhen the Parking District was formed and that the
C-I portion could be developed and no on-sj-te parking provided, furthermore,
a four-story apartment builtling could be built. Stating she was pleased
that the owners changed their plans and d.ecided against the hi-gh-rise structure
that was being considered last year, she declared her intention of voti-ng in
favor of the proj ect.
The Council heard a report frc,n the project architect that the owners recognize
this is probably one of the finest undeveloped properties remaining in the city
and they j-ntend to make the improvenents as attractive as possible.
rn response to Mayor t'lartin, the architect indicated that the driveway could be
moved up to a maxjrBum of 64 feet from the corner. Mayor Martin then explained
that his motive in seeking the appeal hearing was to clarify the driveway
situation. He stated he was aware of the letter frcm the Traffic Director and
the Chief of Police and that the variation between their recorrunendation and
the architect's proposal neealed to be clarifleal because the council normally
accepts gtaff xeccfimendations.
Concerning the street alivider, the architect advised that the qrners artd the
architects wil]. work with staff if the city decides left-turn movements are
creating a problem.
There were no further comnents frcm the fLoor. The hearing was declared
closed.
A motion vras introduced by Councilman Amstrup to uphold the ruling of the
Planning cd rission in approving the Bank of America project at the northeast
corner of 81 cam.ino ReaI and Chapin Avenue hrj-th certain conditions, and
subject to the aalditional condition that the exit be relocated so that the
westerly ealge of the driveway sha1l be 64 feet back of the EI Camino property
1ine. The motion was seconded by councj-lman Cusick and carrj-ed on the
following roll call:
AYES ; COI]NCILMETiI:
NOES: COUNCILI{EN:
ABSENI COUNCILMEN;
Amstrup-Crosby-Cusick-uangini
!tartin
None
R.ECONVENE
r'ollowing a recess at 9145 p.m., the Chair reconvened the meeting at 10100 p.n.
COMMTJMCATIONS
1. R.EQUEST TO OPERATE A RECREATION CEMER
Acknowledgment was made of a cotrmunication from George R. Medina, L427 EL
camino Rea]. #3, Burlingame, requesting the council to approve ].icensj-ng of
a new recreational facility to be called the "In-Crowd Recreation Center,"
offering chess, bridge, biu-ards, table tennis and other similar indoor games,
located in an appropriately zoned tlistrict. when it was determined that
l,tr. l.ledina lras not present, the city Manager was requested to acknowledge the
coEouni-cation and suggegt a personal appearance before the Council,
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2. PETITION RE: "ENFORCTI{G DOG LEASH IAWtr
A letter rras received fron Yokefellows, fnc., alated April 6, 1973, signed
by (l{rs.) Ba-bette Baker, Assistant Director, requesting enforcenent of the
cityrs Dog I€ash Ordinance. A petition with signatures of 160 persons flotrr
the cities of Burlingame, Millbrae and Hillsborough was attached to the
cotrErunication. (The majority of signees were Burlingame residents. )
In a letter dated April 11, 1973, the city Managerc ccmmented on the problem.
He advised. that scme cities have hireal their own dog catcher; hopefully,
this cityrs enforc€ment can be intensifieal as additional men in the Police
Depa-rtment are released to full patrol duty, A model ordinance was submitted
by the Manager for Councilrs consideration.
Councilman Anstrup recalled that approxirately a year ago an attempt rras made
to interest the Ci.ty of Millbrae in a joint dog-control program. The City
Manager reported they lrere not intercested because of costs involved.
The City Attorney stated the city has a criminal prosecution for violation
of the leash law set for Monday morning, April 23. He advj-sed that a 1j-tt1e
over a year ago there was a meeting of city attorneys, the county manager
and representatives of the humane society called by william Lanam, then
Presiding Judge of the Central District court, for the purpose of discussi-ng
enfolcenent procedures for violation of animal control Iaws. Thexe was no
clefinite resolution at that time but there are indications another meeting
will be calLed soon.
Police Chief Lollj-n aalvised that a report received monthly frcm the humane
society shows nunber of udleastEd alogs impounded; in Burlingame during the
month of March there were 30. He mentioned cqnplaints received in his
depaxtment from irate dog owners vrho resent being cited for violation of
the leash 1arr.
councilman Amstrup asked that Miubrae be approached again. Councilman
cusick asked for stricter enforcement in the downtoirn area. Councilman Crosby
suggested that the meter maids may be able to assist by alerting officers to
unattended ani.mals. Council$an Mangini asked if the city could adopt a code
section similar to that subtrrittetl by the City Manager. The City Attorney
replieal in the affinnative but pointeal out the problan lrould be in enforcement.
Mayo! Martin requesteal the City Manager to contact the City of lili-llbrae and
to pursue any other source that he might consider helpfu1.
3 . CONTRASI FOR ENVIRONMEMAL I},IPASI REPORT
In a comnunication dated April 12, 1973, the City Manager reported an EIR is
necessar!, in connection rrith a proposed private project on property at Ho\rard
Avenue and Cali-forni,a Drive. The comunication recomlended that Environmental
Science Associates be retained as per their proposal, cost to be paid by
the developers. Acconpanying the comnunication were copies of letters frorn
The Bubble Machi-ne and Environnental Science Associates.
The Chair asked if City Council approval will be necessary in each situation
where a private firm prepares an EIR. During the pexiod of discussion that
followed rrith respect to procedures, the City Attorney advised that (1) The
applicant can hire a consultant as long as he knows the consultant is on
the cityrs approved list, and pay the fee directly, or (2) The city hire
the consultant and pass the charge on to the developer. He reconmended in
the present situation the appl.icant deal dixectly with the consultant.
With Council concurrence, l,layor Martin authorized staff to proceed at its
discletion in processing EIRrs in accordance with the provisions of the
enabling legislation, staff to prepa-re a roster of speciatists in the field
judgeal capable of prepari-ng the Reports i a aleveloper may select the consultant
he favors from the list and will assume al]. costs involved. The exception
woultl be a municipal project of any substance where the City Council will make
the final decision as to preparation of an EIR.
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PARK PIAZA TCIIERS
Councilran Amstrup recalled that when the above project was approved, the
developers intlicated that redwood trcees on the property would be preserved.
He reported it appears the trees have been renoved. The City Managen vras
requested to investigate and submit a report on the proj ect as to condi-tions.
4. BAYSIDE PARK
Under date of April !2, 1973, the City Manager advised that a few items
renain to be coapleted at the ballfieIal. To enable Little League to use
the facilities on their scheduled alate, it is necessary that Council authorj-ze
acceptance of the work on conditions. A resolution prepa-red by the city
Attorney reciting the cond.itions was suboitted.
Mayor Martin asked about liquidated danages. The City Engineerr reported
that the last extension hras granted the contractor in January.
Follqring a period of aliscussion, and advice from the City Attorney and City
Managex, the council decided to forego action on the resolution, the
contractor to be informed by the Cj-ty Manager that the city intends to take
occupancy by April 28 and will insist on some forn of benefit use agreement
$rhereby its rcights to damages tril1 be protected.
5. BI'RLINGAME-I,ILI,BRAE OT.ITFALL
Under date of April 3, L973, the Director of Public works advised that it
is necessary that Burlingame, as a&linistrator of the project, file a formal
appl,ication for Federal glant for sewage treatment works. His recoBnenda-
tion that legislation authorj-zing the application be enacteal was concurred
in by the City Manager i-n an addendun to the conmunication dateal April 11,
L973.
RESOLUIION NO. 29-73 "Authorizing Filing Application For Federal crant For
Se{age Treatrent Works Anal Proviau-ng Certain Assurances, Burlingame-Milllcrae
Central Bay Outfall Systemrr lras introduced by Councilman Alnstrup, rrho moved
its adoption, second by Councilman Mangini and unani:nously approved on
ro11 cal1.
Mayor Martin suggested that the application not be filed until after the
City of l,Lillbrae formally approves the joint polrers agreement.
In response to Councihan Cusick, the City Engineer reported the two cities
are obligatedl to pay the entire cost of the project, over and a.bove the
amount of the grant. The City Attorney stated that if, in the cityts opinion,
the anount of the qrant failed to provide suitable financial assistance,
the grant need not be accepted and the worrk would not be done.
6. FEDERAL FIOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
A coxmunication frcm the City Manager dateal April L2, L973, explaining
certain land use and control measures to be enacted for the city to recnaj-n
.in the National Flooal Insurance Program, rras rreferred to the May 9 study
meeting, the City Manager to request an errEension beyontl the stated deadline
of May, L973, for conplying with federal regulations.
.1 . CIVIL DE ENSE AND DISASTER AGR.EEMEIJI
Under date of April LL, L973, the City Manageri requested Council to authorize
execution of the C.ivil Defense Operational Area Agreement.
Reference was made to an item in the Civil Defense and Disaster Council
minutes of March 29, !973, wherein a quarterly honorarium of $5O.OO to melllbers
of the Area Disaster CounciL was approved as a method of encouraging attendance
at meetings. (Councihan Mangini, Burlingame I s representative, voted against
the expenaliturre. )
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Resolution No. 30-73 "Authori.zing Executj-on Of Civil Defense And Disaster
Agreement, San Mateo Operational Area Civil Defense And Disaster Organization"
was introduced by Council$an Crosby, who moved its aaloption, second by
Councilman Mangini and unanj-urously carried on ro11 cal1.
on a motion introduceal by Council$an Mangini, second by councilnan Crosby,
and unanimously carried, the City Manager was directed to fon aral a letter
to Supervisor James v. Fitzgerald, Area Coorrdinator, informing him that
this city does not support the concept of increasing attendance at meetings
by palment of an honorariun.
8. CWII, DMENSE BUDGET
Acknolrledgment was made of a communication alated Apri I 11, 1973, from the City
Manager submitting copies of the 1973-74 budget for the San uateo Courlty Cj-vil
Defense and Disaster Organization and reporting that Burlingame I s contribution
will be $1,916.2O, as opposed to $2,760.00 last year.
ORDI}BNCES - Introduction of:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 985 "Requiring Execution Of Fidelity Bond By Director Of
Einance Anal Eixing Penal Srmr' ($5O,O0O.00) was introduced for first readinq
by counciLnan l.langini.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 986 "Amending Section 13.36.020-10 Of The Municipal Code
Regulating Parkinq on Peninsula Avenue" was introduced for first reading by
Counci lman Crosby.
A memo frcrn the City Manager dateal April L2, L973, reported the City of San
Mateo did not object to the proposed changes.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 987 "Adopting By Reference The Uniform Buildi ng Code,
1970 Edition, Volume I Antl The Appendix Thereto Entitleal Uniform Building
Code Standards, I97O Etlition, Uniform Building Code, Vollr]re II (Mechanical
Code), 1970 Edition, And Uniform Bullding Code, 1970 Ealition, Vo1ume III
(Housing) And Amending, Adding And Repealing Sections Of The Burlingame
Municipal Code" (Chapter l8.Og) was introduced for first reading by Council-
man Cusick.
Mayor Uartin reported he worked hrith the Director of Public Works, Building
Inspector, Fire Chief and Fire Marshal durj-ng preparation of the ilraft of
ordinance.
UNFIN]SHED BUSINESS
I. Comrdssion Vacancies. The City Manager reported Thomas C. Taylor and
Thomas w. Sine, whose terms on the Planning coEoission expired in April,
a're willing to accept rceappointment. A vacancy exists on Park & Recreation
Conunission. l4ayor Martin requested that Council subrrnit nonrinations by May 7.
2. National Resources Corporatio n Mass Transit Proposal: Councilran Mangini
referred to the City Manager I s merno of April 11 on this subject and asked if
the CounciL was in agresnent that a letter be sent requesting the Board of
Supervisors to grant Mr. C. D. Atten the opporctunity of appearing and pre-
senting his plan.
Councilman cusick questioned whether such a letter may create the irpression
that this council endorses the plan. The majority of the Council felt that
the letter could be sent. when Mr. Allen appeared at the study meeting, the
Council took no position and made no colr[nitment other than to attempt to assist
him in gaining an audience with the Supervisors- The Cj-ty Manager $ras author-
ized to forward an appropriate letter.
Arnold H. Ro&ran, 905 Morrell Avenue, askeal if the new building code will
pertrLit "Romer<, " or its equal. The Chair aalvised that the Council has not
changed its position, the City of Burlingame does not approve of "Romex. "
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!oca1 Bus System: Councilran Crosby stated there was a lceference to this
topic in the Parking CofiElission minutes of March 28,L973. The City Planner
reported the cityrs application for a grant was filed with the Metropolitan
Transportation comnission on March 1 antl that the usual tjre period for action
is 90 days.
l,leters on Parkin Lots F, c, N: Councj-lman cusick asked when this program
can be implesrented. councilman Amstrup stated that Douglas Beetlestone is
interested in the "forgiveness Metersrr that were dj-scussed briefly at the
April 2 meeting. Iilayor Martin suggested that both of these subjects shoulal
be considered at the parking heating meetings.
Il1egal Sign: Councihan AmstruP stated that, at his request, staff tr|ade
an investigation of the "Bennettl real estate sign at 1825 Trousdale and
confirmed it is illegal, but nothing has been done a.bout removing it.
l.layor I'lartin suggested that the City Planner and City Attorney do some research
through the League of California Cities or rrith other cities in an effort to
learn if there is sone procedure that will expedj-te abatenents.
NEW BUSIMSS
Auxiliary Dinner: The City Manager reported arrangements have been made for
the Council/Auxiliary tlinner meeting on Saturday, April 28 at Bobrs on
Broadhray.
Study Meeting: May 9 was selected as the date of Councilrs next study meeting.
Council of Mayor I s Proposed Byla$rs: Mayor Martin reported he intends to
propose one amen&rent having to tlo with make-up of committees. Under the
present arrangement, mernbership is restricted to mayots, and he will ask
that this be changed so that the cc,nmittees are chaired by nayors but
membership open to other council representatives.
3. Enterctainment ordinance, City gf San llateo: Councilman Anstrup requested
tlis topic be placetl on the agenda of the next Council study meeting,
ACKNCHI.EDGI,ENTS
chanber of Cotrunerce statenent for services rendered April I through June 30,
L973. A trption introduced by counciLnan Mangini, second by Councihan Anstrup
and unanimously carcriedl, authorized pa!.ment in the amount of $2550.00.
2. city Manager memo of April 11, 1973, concerning senate Bill 135 was
referred to the study meeting on May 9.
3. council approved the salary rate for the proposeal fire inspector and an
increased salary schedule for the classification of assistant director of
finance, as recqBrended by the city Manager under date of April 12, 1973.
4. t'liscellaneous cctrrErunications: Rosenary C. lcilkinson, 1239 Bernal Avenue,
proposal to bring arts and cultural programs to "shut-ins. f The City Manager
rras requested to acknowledge the letter.
Eive colErunications from "concerned taxpayers and voters" protesting meters
on parking lots.
BASSA Resolution "Stating Policy Reganding Designation Of BASSA As
Areawide Waste Treatnrent Planning And Manag€ment Agency For The San Fnancisco
Bay Area. "
Thompson lllegal Structure: Mayor Martin referred to this matter where the
city authorizedl legal action against the olvner in March, 1970. The city
Attorney reported there is an action in court a\,vaiti-ng assignment of trial
dlate, but he learned recently that the property has been sold, the purchaser
was informed of the illegaL condition, and agreed to renove it.
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5 Reports r
Minutes :
Police and Fire Depaxtments monthLy activity reports.
Planning Comnission March 26, Parking Corunission March 28, 1973.
APPROVAIS - Warrants and Payroll:
CounciLnan Amstrup t s comment with respect to the large nurnlcer of refund lrarants
clrawn cluring the month initiated a period of discussion. The Director of
Finance reported these occur as the result of cancellations of prograns at
the Recreation Center or rrj-thdrarral frorn classes. The city lilanager advised
these are aII self-supporting activities, Mayor Martin requested that an
effort be made to improve the present system of processing refunds and,
on the wa.rrant list furnished Council, refunds against self-supportj-ng actj-v-
ities be identified.
on a motion introduced by Councilman Cusick, second by councilran Amstrup
and unanlmously carried, wa.rrants Nos. 2765 through 3021, atuly autlited, in
the amount of $233,191.02 were approved for payment.
Payroll checks, Nos. 12240 through L2926, lqarct], 1973, in the amount of
$239,073.18 rrere approved, on motion of Councilman Cusick, second by Council,Ean
tunstrup and unanimously carried.
ADJOURNI\TEIII
There being no further business for transaction, the meeting was regularly
adj ourned at 11:40 p.m.
Re u11y submitt
er K.e, City clerk
APPROVED:
R. D. Uartin, Mayor