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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1969.07.078* IN IIIE CITY COI'NCIL OF TTTE CITY OF BURLINGN,TE COI'NIY OF SAtiI MATEO, STATE OF CATIFORNIA Tlhe City Council of the City of Burlingame met on .Iuly 7, 1969,at the hour of 8 p.m. iltre meeting was caIled to order by ttayor R. D. Uartin. At rrord from the Chair, all in the Council Chamber arose and gave the Pledge of Allegiance to the FIag. 2. Upon RoIl Call, those present were: Councilman Amstrup-Crosby- George-ilohnson-Martin. 2 Ihe l.linutes of the regular meeting of June 16, 1969, submittedto metdbers of Council previously, vre re approved and adopted. t Uayor lhrtin announced that two public hearings had been pre-sctreduled on the City of Burlingame's budget for the 1969-1970 fiscal year period; the one this evening to be continued to the regular meeting of JuIy 21, with a budget study meeting to be held on the 9th of lruly for a review thereof. llhe Chair invited Councilman ceorge, Council Budget co-Chairman, to conunent on his preparation of the budget. Councilman ceorge stated that a budget has been subsnitted to Council in the total amount of $3,9A7,4?3.OO, $494,475.00 in excess of theprior year, and retains the current tax rate of $I .25 per $1O0.0O Assessed Valuation. l{enibers of Council individually comrended Councilman George for his outstanding service in the preparation of the budget and his detailed explanation accompanying the budgetary figures. Ttre Chair announced to those present that copies of the proposed budget were available in the Office of the City Clerk. 2. PROPOSED REPEAL "OVERNIGHT PARKING " ORDINAIiICE llayor Uartin briefly related circumstance8 that brought the matter of the "overnight parking" ban before Council and the public and commented upon some of the inequities of the ordinance, including (I) the non- posting of signs to indicate that it is illegal to park between the hours of 2 a.m., and 6 a.m., and (2) the hardship that is imposed upon those living in apartments by being required to pay a fee to park upon the streets. Uayor Martin suggested the possibility of a compromised ordinance, wherein the overnight parking ban may be applied to specific areas and warning notices may be given prior to issuing violation cj.tations. Stating that he vras responsive to suggestions, Irlayor l,{artin expressed the opinion that the procedure of the current ordinance required revision. Announcing that the subject matter was open for public discussion, the Chair invited comnents frqn those in the audience. REGI'IJAR IIEETING SCHEDI'LED HEARINGS 1. PROPOSED BI'DGET 1969-1970 85 !lr. Enmett Quinn, 1455 Cortez Avenue, stated that reports that the repeal of the ordinance would increase burglaries and handicap street sweeping operations, conflicted with his views and th at he would look upon its repeal with favor; that the parking prohibition betrreen'2 a.m., and 6 a.m.," is meaningless and the legislation adopted to create a parking ban, was anothe r device to levy an assessment against the taxpayer. Mr. Grahan Kislingbury, 1710 Ray Drive, recalled that approximately seven years prior, and as an aftermath of the wide-spread complaints received on the nuriber of cormercial vehicles parked upon the streetsin residential areas, he waE named a member of a comnittee formed by a group of interested citizens throughout the City, to conduct a surveyithat at the conclusion of the survey, Council members were notified individually that the subject would be presented at an open meeting; that although at that time Councilman l,tartin opposed the measure, an ordinance eas adopted that c!'onsiderably relieved the on-street parkj.ng problem. Itlr. Kislingbury stated the opinion that the ord inance is a sound one, the permit fee is modest and the ordinance should be maintained. !tr. Ittichael Whelan, 1541 Colunbus Avenue, expreaged opposition to the current ordinance, stating that trucks, rather than cars should require permits . It{r. A1len B. Eeaumont, 2504 Ha}rward Avenue, identifying himself as a member of the citizens conmittee, stated that throughout the years, he, personally, has never received a rr,ord of complaint against the measure and that it should be continued to be enforced. Ir{r. H. R. Hatschek, 1481 Benito Avenue, referring to changes in recent years, wherein families possess more than the one car, suggested the ordinance be revised in a manner to accouunodate those having several cars. !lr. Herman J. Fitzgerald, 3O8O Arguello Drive, President, I{ills Estate Ilome oerners' Association, apeaking in its behalf, stated that to date there has been no evidence to indicate that the ordinance should be repealed, if there is "undue hardship" there are permits available; there are a number of reasons, including safety, wiry the J,egislation yras ewectuatd at the time and inasmuch as the same conditions exist today, the ordinance should be maintained. Mr. Fitzgerald stated that his organization is not opposed to modifi- cations of the ordinance but is of the opinion that drangeg are not warranted. !tt. Fred F. Livingstoi. 2520 Valdivia $Iay, conmented briefly on his approval in retai.ning the current ordinance. Iitrs. vlilliam F. Ilauser, 1900 Garden Drive, commented on the parking situation existent in her apartment building, wherein only one space is provided and the difficulty experienced when parking spaces are occupied and unavailable to overnight guests. In answering !lrs. Eauger's inquiry on the number of citations i.ssued, ttayor Ittartin referred to statistics compiled by the Police Department, advising that the number per month averages from 4OO to 5O0. I,tr. A1 KaufBann, 2615 Easton Drive, stated that the issue is one rtherein the older sections of the city are inconvenienced with limited parking facilities and prime consideration should be given to these particular areas. Illrs. E. B. Sagerdahl, 800 Penlnsula Avenue, stated that to date, she has pasted eleven parking permits on her car and because of the annoyance and inconvenience in applying for the permits, urged that tlre ordinance be repealed. 86 !tr. Carl Schol1, 115 Highland Avenue, describing himself as a newcomerto the City, stated that although the ordinance did not affect himpersonally, he was not aware of the parking ban until recent publicity brought it to his attention. I{r. William F. Hauser, ceneral li{anager, Burlingame Chanibe r of Colomerce, stated that his Office has received calls both for and against the measure, with the most prevalent complaint protesting the absence of posted signs. l,lr. Eauser advised that the Chamber of Comnerce does notify newcomers of the parking ban and cornplirnented Council on reviewing the current ordinance. Ur. Joseph A. Aliamus, 935 Park Avenue, and Chairman of the Health, safety & Traffic Corunission, related the experiences of the comrission in rorking with the several groups formed to survey this particular phase of parking, conceding that the Ordinance was placed into effect with some weak points. Mr. A].iamus cited jnstances in responding to emergency calls, wtrerein it was noted that a nunber of residents, regardless of available garage spaces, parked on the street or maintained their garage areas for uses other than the housing of automobiles. Speaking in defense of the overnight parking ordinance, its effective- ness in checking abandoned cars and reducing the number of burglaries, Mr. Al iarous recomlended the continuation of the current legislation. Ittr. .fohn E. Bauer, 2 Rio Court. suggested that Council consider " strengthening, " rather than " repealing" the Ordinance. Ur. mnett Ouinn further debated his plea that the restriction is unwarranted by placing a tax on "parking' and questioned rrhether tbe term "hardship" is a point in continuing the parking ban, and whether in addition to tagging vehicles, the Police Department patrols for prowlere. Councilman Crosby, in rep1y, stated that "hardship" applies to "ehere a person may park" when facilities are lfunited and that police officers, familiar with cars permitted to park on City streets, may investigate those that do not bear a parking stid(er. Mayor ttartin, replying to l.lr. Ouinnr s inquiry concerning differentiating between and "cars" advised that the original intention was to require the regulation of commercial vehicles, but the City Attorney ruled that both commercial vehicles and automobiles are licensed under the provisions of the Vehicle Code and to impose a regulation upon one and not the other was illegal . Ur. Edrrin L. Pierce, 1813 Loyola Drive, expressed his approval of the overnight parking ordinance, especially wtren the Police Department has indicated that the measure has been effective in reducing the nurnber of car thefts. Mr. Willian ward, 120 occidental Avenue, expressed the opinion that to revoke the ordinance nould be a "step toward the deterioration of the streets of Burlingame" and reconmended a possible revision rather than a total repeal of the measure. A conununication was acknorrledged from capt. ilohn c. Price, dated .rune 26, 1969, outlining police procedure in enforcing the ordinance and stating its effectiveness in reducing the nr.udber of cars on residential streets, the possible reduction of thefts and the ability of the patrol to more easily observe abandoned or stolen cars. 87 A memo from the Police Department to the City Uanager, accompanyingthe above communication, set forth the nunber of citations issued over a five month period, conmencing rrith January, 1969. It{ayor Uartin thereafter referred to the Chief of police. lIhe Chief of Police gave a brief resume of incidents that resulted inthe adoption of the ordinance and thereafter spoke on some of the advantages of the measure i that it (1) contributs to the beauty ofthe City by assisting the police in controlling abandoned cars;(2) a deterrent to crimei and that (3) alien cars in an established ne ighborhood are more readily discerned and investigated. llhe Chief of Police stated that the ordinance is not enforced every night, particularly when officers are on other assignments; the lack of a posted notice is a problem; hotrever, copies of the measure are made available to nevcomers for distribution through the "welcome wagon " of the chadber of Commerce; and that the Police Department is lenient to first offenses and bona-fide excuses. Mayor uartin thereafter referred to Council for comments. Councilman ceorge, through the Cha5.r, to the Chief of Police questioned a memo on the statistical report stating that officers "do not ordinarily enforce the ordinance in stormy weather" and the ratio of burglaries conunitted during this period. llhe Chief of Police replied that a very few of any type of violation occurs during inclement rreather. some discussion arose thereafter on the procedure in applying for a permit at the city HaII , its referral to the Police Department for acceptance or rejection and the final granting and issuance of the permit at the city llall. ltayor l,lartin, Councilnan ceorge and councilman crosby each indicated that a more appropriate procedure would be to allow one agenc], to process the overnight parking permits. Councilman Johnson exPressed her objection to the repeal of the ordinance, stating that she has not received a complaint since its inception; that a eitizens c.ommittee conducted an intesive survey and upon its recommendation, the ordinance rras placed into effect; if the methods presently employed required revision, she uould have no objection, should the measure be repealed, horrever, mELny tnore automobilee hrould be parked upon the streets. Council.man ilohnson referred to a col umn appearing in the Advance- star, Friday, aruly 4, L969, concerning Mayor }{artin's several objections to the ordinance, rebutting each of the issues set forth in the article. Councilman Anstrup cronf irmed his objection to the appeal of the over- night ordinance, citing its favorable qualities, particularly with respect to easing the problems of the Police Department. ouestioned by the Chair, the city Planner, referring to a particular instance, stated that under the present system, an automobile may be parked for a period of tlro to three weeks, with a parking permit, and that there are occasions r'rhen a tenant finds it less expensive to purchase a parking pemit than space in a garage. lltrere being no further conulents, Hayor Martin referred to conuounica- tions received on the subject and recorded from the foJ.lowing: 88 The Health, Safety & Traffic Commission, ,fune 30, 1969, the Parking conmission, .rune 30, 1959, ur. Graham xislingbury, 1710 Ray Drive, .rune 30 1969, Mt. Roy E. Boussum, l4O5 crove Avenue, July 1, 1959, Fred P. Livingston, 252O Valdivia Way, June 30, 1969, iI. D. Patterson, 1401 Grove Avenue, .IuIy 6, 1959, I.tr. and t'trs. Edwin IJ. Pierce, 1813 Loyola Drive, .rune 26, 1969, Pau1 v. cill, 3075 Arguello Drive, willian E. Gilmore, 1431 carlos Avenue, July 3, 1969, [rs. Katherine A. Pearson, 1356 El Camino Real, iluly 3, L969, ilohn P. Chaney, 2826 Arguello Drive, July 3, 1969, cuy Baun, 3083 Arguello Drive, ifuly 6, 1969, Dr. Bernard S. Feldman, 3O67 Arguello Drive, JuIy I, 1969, Ur. John c. Bauer, 2 Rio court, ifune 27, L969, and a petition, bearing the signatures of thirty residents of the city. Eadr of the foregoing favored the retention, or a modified version, of the current overnight parking ordinance. Councilman George stated that an investigation should be made of the use of garages other than for parking purposes and suggested that the ordinance be more fully studied and its provisions more strictly enforced. Councilman Crosby expressed the opinion that "chaos" would result if the ordinance were repealed; that he rrould favor, however, some solution to properly notify the newcomer of the parking ban. Mayor Uartin, acknor'rledging the corments made on the issue this evening, suggeated additional study and following a poll of Council memb€rs, the subi ct rras referred to medbers of the Health, Safety & Traffic Commission and the Parking Conunission, for their opinions, comments and recotnmendations. A couaunication from deWolf and Associatee, Architects, dated July 2, 1969, appealing the recent decision of the Planning Corulission in denying a variance to c-onstruct a new convalescent hospital on Uarco Polo way, was adcnowledged and a public hearing scheduled there- after on the 2lst day of .Tu]y, 1969. An application filed at a regular meeting of the City Council on June 7, 1969, by persons seeking an amusement license to operate a cabaret-night club type of business at 1333 Itorrard Avenue and an action withheld at the last regular meeting pending receipt of further pertinent inforrnation from the applicants, was before Council for disposition. A corunun i cat ion from I{r. Donald Lewis, dated iluly 2, L969, identifying himself as manager of the enterprise and to aerve aE spokesBan at the Council meeting, advised that ltlr. william E. Bazinett has withdrar.nr his association with the subject business and it is therefore requested that permission be granted to l,!r. R. D. Rasmussen, exclusively. RECESS A rec€aa wae declared by the Chair at 10:0O p.n. CAI,L TO ORDER Ehe meeting was reconvened by Irtayor Martin at 1O:1O p.m. @I,IIIITNICATIONS 1. deWOLF & ASSOCIATES APPEAL RE: VARIANCE CONVALESCENT EOSPITAL 2. AI{USEI.{ENT LICENSE APPLICATION 89 Mayor llartin recognized Mr. Leeis, who, in repJ.y to inquiries, advised that the establishment \ ou1d cater to adults and would be operated in a manner similar to that in operation at the Thunderbolt Hotel in Millbrae; dancing and music will be provided by sma1l orctreatras from four to seven pieces, including vocalists; there will be no coin- operated machinesr no food rrill be served with the exception of hot hors d'oeuvres €rnd beverages. Ilr. Lewis stated that the establishment will be open between the hours of 4:OO p.m., and 2:OO a.m., if business ao warrants, six days per week, including Saturdays. a high1y complex stereo system will be installed and in operation during the cocktail hours, with live music commencing at 9:00 p.m. Ihe Chair referred to Council for cotnments. To inquiries fron Council, concerning parking, the business partnership arrangement and the installation of the stereo equipment, Iitr. Wood advised that during the peak hours of business, the nunicipal lots at the rear of the property will be used and it is anticipated that the traffic, nostly foot traffic during the daylight hours, will be limited. rtre stereo equipment will be tuned to a normal listening volume for those r*ho enjoy soft music, and ltr. Raamussen, a gentleman from San I'rancisco and he will, in tirne, form a corporation. The City Attorney replied to l{ayor Uartin's inquiry concelning regu- lations governing the issuance of a license, stating that a license is not transferrable r it may be granted to one or more persons, to arn individual or to a corporation or to both, and that the "identity" should be made knorrn. I{r. Lewis stated he was present to seek temporary approval and to be in a position to abide by regulations and later to sut'rnit drawings and final plans on the actual business establishnent. Irlr. L4is , in reply to llayor ttlartin, stated he would have no ob j ection to a license being issued to lt{r. Rasmussen. Questioned bV the Chairm the city Attorney advised that Council may grant the license to Ur. Rasmussen until such time as the corporation is an actuality whereupon the applicants may reappear to request the issuance of a joint permit. Councilman Crosby thereafter moved that a temporary permit be issued to l{r. Rasmussen, with the understandi.ng that a joint permit may be applied for at a future date. fihe motion was seconded by Councilman Amstrup and unanimously approved. 3 GROVE AVENUE SEWER INSTALLATION A comnunication from the City Manager, dated JuIy 3, 1969, advised of the necessity to install a ner.r sewer pipe on crove Avenue beneath the Southern pacific Company's railroad tracks, the lrork having been per- formed by fairley Constructors on a cost basis in the approximate anount of $6,000.00. Tlhe report was acknowledged and placed on fi1e. 4. HEARING ON REVOCATION OF BUSINESS LICENSE cordon Ja C.JD I )( A corunrunication from the City lr{anager, dated July 3, 1969, referred to a cormunication received from the Pire Inspector, coruaenting on the long existent violations at Jacopirs Auto Body Repair Shop, 321 California Drive, with a recomnendation that a hearing date be sclreduled on the possible revocation of the business license of t!r. cordon Jacopi. July 21, 1969, was scheduled by council to conduct a hearing on the revocation of the business license. 90 5. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS RE: HIGHWAY RIGH?.OP-WAY RELINQUISHUENT The city Engineer identified the parcel as a small triangular piece of property at the end of Broadway encompassing that area beteeen the island and the north-bound off-ramp. 6. DONATIOTiI PORTABTE ELECTRIC BASEBAI,L SCOREBOARD BY COCA COLA CO. A conununication from the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of San ltlateo, 1025 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, dated ifuly 1, 1969, confirmed the donation of a portable, electric baeeball scoreboard for use at Washington Park, with the understanding that it will be stored on City property and made available to the Babe Ruth League, the aloe Dil.taggio League and other games sponsored by the Recreation Department. Councilman Crosby stated that the scoreboard will be stored under the grandstand in Washington Park and used by various baseball teams. llhe Chair requested the City l{anager to accept the gift with thanks and to notify the company that it will be stored with City property. 7 LES iTON RESTAURANT APPLICATION FOR DANCING-E{ITERTAINII{ENT LICENSE A corununication was acknovrledged from Ur. G. IJ. Hylton, requesting permission and license as required for dancing and entertairunent to be used at the Les alon Restaurant located at 1330 Bayshore Boulevard, Burlingame. Ttle City Manager was requested to refer the application to the Fire,to the Health and to the Police Departments for custornary investiga-tion and report to Council and the matter thereafter was scheduledfor hearing before Council on iruly 2L, L959. RESOLUTION NO. 56-69 "Amend ing Resolution No. 38-69 Entitled "Fixing and Establishing Classifications, Salaries and Rates of Pay of Etrployees in the Classified Service in the City of Burlingame' Adopted April 21, 1969" (increasing maintenance mechanic salary) was introduced for passage on motion of Councilman Crosby, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously adopted upon Roll CalI. RESOLUTION No. 57-69 "Authoriz ing and Directing Issuance of Revocable Permit to pacific Tel,ephone and Telegraph company for Installation, Uaintenance and Operation of Tr,ro Public Pay Telephones on Broadway, A Public Street" was introduced by Councilman ilohnson, leho moved its passage, seconded by Councilman Crosby and unanimously adoptd upon Roll Call. Resolutions affecting Bayside Improvement District No. 4 were presented for Council action in the following order: RESOLUTION NO. 58-69 "A Resolution Acce pting CompJ.etion and Directing Engineer to file Notice of Acceptance and Completion--Bayside Improve- ment Diatrict No. 4--Schedu1e III and Portions of Schedules II and V" was introduced for passage on motion of Councilman Crosby, seconded by Councilman ceorge and unanimously adopted upon RoIl call . A corununication from the Division of Highways, State Departnent of Publ.ic works, dated ilune 25, L969, advised that a portion of State highway will be relinquished to the City to become effective inuued- iately upon recordation of a California Highway Commission "Resolutionof nelinquishment. " RESOLUTIONS 91 RESOLUTION NO. 59-69 "A Resoluti.on Approving Certificate of Cost and Directing Payment--Bayside Improvement District No. 4--Schedule III and Portions of Schedules II and V" was introduced by Councilman Amstrup, hiho moved its passage, seclonded by Councilmarn George and unanimously adopted upon Roll Call . A request from the Chair for comments, the City Planner stated that the Anza Pacific Corp., hag requested Council to take an action on a parcel map (dated January, 1969) to which several of the resolutions apply, the r*ork has been cotlpleted, the maintenance bonds have been poEted and the appropriate documents have been prepared for Council acceptance. Ur. David Keyston, Anza Pacific Corp., developer, stated that the parcel map was presented to Council in final form and an action delayed iJl order that his Conpany comply with a reque st from the City that a public access along the subdivided acreage at the north- easterly portion of the Anza Pacific Airport Park's properties be included and confirmed that all docurnents are in proper form for Council action. lthe City Brgineer stated that the parcel map does not indicate the access easement and suggested that action be withheld until it does appear on the map. Itlr. Keyston, in reply to the Chair, advised that a postponement r^rould not ereate an inconvenience and action on the parcel map was there- after withheld as recomended by the City Engineer. RESOLITTION NO. 50-69 "A Resolution Ac cepting Deeds of Easement-- Bayside Improvement District No. 4" (accompanied by six deeds of easements) was introduced for passage on motion of Councilman Crosby, seconded by Counci lman George and adopted unanimously upon Roll call . RESOLUTION NO. 61-69 " Resolution Authoriz ing Execut ion of Agreement By and Betxreen the City of Burlingame and Robert v. Bernicchi, Consulting sanitary and Civil Engineer, for Engineering Services in connection with the Maintenance and Operation of the Burlingame Waste$rater Treatment and Reclamation works" was introduced for passage on motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded \r councilman Amstrup and unanimously adopted upon RoII CaII. ORDINNiICES - Introduction thereof: ORDINA ICE NO. 898 " Amend ing litle 22 ' Signsr of the l.tunicipal Code and Chapters 22.04 'Definitions' 22.08 rPermits,' 22.16 'Exemptions and Exceptions, ' 22.2O 'Prohibited Signs, ' 22.32 'wal1 signs,' 22.4O 'Roof Sigms,t 22.44 'PoIe sigms,' 22.48 'Temporary Signs,' and 22.60 'Non- conforming Signs and Variances;' Add ing Chapter 22.22 ' Real Estate Signs;' and Repealing Chapters 22.6 'Directional Signs, "' was introduced by Councilman ceorge and given its first reading. ORDINAIICE NO. 899 "Amendi n9 sec. 3 . 52 . 0lO of the l,lunicipal Code and Providing for Division of the Administrative Service of the city Into classified and Unclassified Services and Providing oisciplinary Pro- cedures in the Cases of llembers of the Unclassified Service" before council for first reading, was amended on its face, striking therefrom Paragraph 4, under Section 1 (a) "unclassified Service" the words "the head of each department" ard adding the following department heads: I. Ifte Director of Public t{orks, 2. Chief of t}re Police Department, 3. Grief of the t'ire Depalttnent, 4. Director of Recreation, 5. Super- intendent of Parks, 6. City Librarian, and 7. the Dif,ector of Parks and Recreation and to delete from Paragraph 8, the words "and to wirich position is attached a monthly compensation of $---- or 1ess." the ordinance eras thereafter introduced by Councilman Crosby and given its first reading. 9g I,'NT'INISHED BUS INESS 1. ABAIIDONMENT UTILITY EASE}4ENTS (Safeway Stores) ftre Council having been advised by the City Attorney that the matter of the abandonment of utility easements in the East Millsdale Industrial Park and the relocation of the utility companies' poles in the area to accommodate a nelrr Safeway Store has been resolved, RESOLUTION NO. 62-69 "Orderin g the Vacation and Abandonment of Portions of Certain Wire Clearance and Public Utilities Easements in Iot 39, Block 5, East f{illsdale Industrial Park Unit No. 2, Burlingame, San Irlateo County, California" was introduced by Councilman ilohnson, rrtro moved its passage, seconded by Councilm.rn Anstrup and unanimously adopted upon RoII Call . The proposal of Mr. John W. Ronalme to construct a hotel complex on the Old Bayshore Highway, near Burlway Road, approved in principle, by the Planning Conunission, before CounciL on a prior date and an action withheld pending receipt of more detailed p1ans, was before Council on this occasion for further consideration. Newly prepared drawings of a proposed 475 unit hotel-convention center were submitted to Council for review and an artist's con- ception of the new cornplex was displayed. l{r. Ronayne, replying to the City Engineer, confirmed that rip rapwill be acquired to be placed at the top of ttre bank and alongside the City's drainage channel and that a walkway, varying from fifteen to twenty-five feet across the culvert vrould be maintained. Conunenting on his conversation with B.C.D.C., !lr. Ronalme advised that that agenqf has reconunended "filling" rather than "piling" the area; that it is anticipated that an agreement will be finalized with the Westbay Community Associates for an exclrange of property and that he has received approval from the Federal Aviation Agenclr to construct an eleven-storied building. Discussion arose on ttre soil tests required in the filling operation and the City Planner questioned to hrhat elevation the area will be filled. I{r. Ronayne, in reply, proposed a 6.8 foot elevation, with the City Planner and the city E:ngineer expressing the opinion that a greater elevation should be planned. The City Engineer stated that he preferred an I to 9 foot elevation, counenting on the necessity to install sewer and storm drainage facil-ities sufficient to wi.thstaad the high tides. The city Engineer further stated his desire to review the design and the plan for the drainage facilities and that it may be advisable to acquire .rn easement to permit the City to dredge the ctlannel on occasion. Uayor ttartin questioned l1r. Ronalme relative to the numbe r of rooms that may be provided with or without the acquisi.tion of a portion of the City's drainage easement, r*ho, in reply, stated that 475 rooms can be constructed with the use of the easement and 375 rooms without the easement. The chair referred to the City Planner. The City Planner, in a review of the proceedings thus far, Etated that the current point of discussion is horr the developer will use 2. iTOHN W. RONAYNE HOTEL ON BAYSHORE 98 the property ffrned by the City, that !1r. Ronalme has offered the sumof $15,OO0.0O to purchase the property, whictr figure was based upon the original proposal to construct the complex on piles; that it is now proposed to fill and to reconstruct the channel, with a question to be resolved by Council shether to sell , to lease or to grant an eagement. The City Planner stated the opinion that $15,OOO.0O is not an equitable offer and recormrended that the City engage someone to survey the area. Ttre City Attorney, in replying to the Chair's inquiry concerning leas- ing City-owned property, advised that the City cannot lease its prop- erties for more than twenty-five years, therefore, this procedure may not be practical. 1rhe City Attorney conmented on the complexities with respect to the property itself, wherein it is proposed to conbine more than one property, olrrred by other entities, into one parcel and reconunended that an appropriate "packaged" agreement be prepared by the subdivider. Considerable discussion arose on the subdiviler's proposed association rrith the Westbay conmunity Associates in an exchange of land, r*ith Council expressing a reluctance to place the City in a compromised position with that agency until a court action affecting the city's bayfront properties is resolved. Further discussion included a recommendation from l.layor Martin that a "bulkhead" or seawall be erected along the bay side of the structure. Iil!. Ronalme indicated that he would have no objection to the drange in plan. Ilayor llartin spoke on the lack of detail on the new drawings, particu- Iarly noting that dimensions lrere not evident; stating that the presenta- tion has been made on a "piece-mea]" basis and reconmending that the subdivider, with his architect and his engineer, meet with the City Planner, the City Engineer and the City Attorney to discuss details necessary to be encompassed in an overall and comprehensive agreement. Council concurred and the subject matter was retained on the agenda of Council for future consideration. 1. CIIY HALL " CHANGE ORDER" A memo from the city Manager, dated July 7, 1969, referred to a report received from the City IIaII architects concerning a drange order necessary to rectify a water seepage condition under the basement footings of the new City Eall, adding the sum of $1,500.15 to the contract. Irhe report was acknowledged and the dlange order approved by Council . ACKNoWLEDGI'IENTS Ir{ayor l{artin announced receipt of the following: COMUI,'NICATIONS Sron Mrs. Barbara Jeanne Diehl, 1324 Edgehill Orive, dated June 27, 1969, suggesting that the citizens be provided with garden pick-up service once a week instead of twice a month and that rIeed abatement notices be posted on public, rather than on private property. NEW BUSINESS Itlrs. Diehl , in attendance, wa6 advised by the City Manager that the pick-up servic-e is costly and with respect to weed posters, the City Engineer advised that several signs were posted on private properties, in error. From Mrs. Barbara Jeanne Diehl , suggesting that after sdrool and Saturday jobs be provided boys to assist in Park Department duties. f'he City Manager stated that Saturday jobs for extra employees would require a supervisor on duty, at overtime compensation; that his Office would, however, consult with the Park Superintendent. From l{r. and Mrs. Richard Tooke, dated June 11, 1969, commending members of the Fire Department for their assistance during a recent fire problem with their automobile. llhe City [anager was requested to convey the message to the Chief of the Fire Department. From the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Conmission, dated June 27 , L969, subroitting an explanation of its proposalE for the shoreline and salt ponds, affecting the future of San Francisco Bay. From the Office of the l.tayor. City of Oakland, with conments on meaaures before the legislature on "bay filling" and the cities'in Alameda County firm opposition to bills that would expand a State agencyz's p@ers and seriously jeopardize the principle of home rule. From the City HaU architects, dated JuIy 1, 1969, subnitting a report on the current status of the completion of the new City HalI. From t}re American Feline Society, Inc., received under date of .fune 23, 1969, requesting the issuance of a Proclamation declaring the Week of NoveBiber 2 - A, 1959 as "Cat t{eek--Internation. " From the Christian and Jews for Law and Uorality, dated ifuly 1, 1969, with a request that the week of AuguEt 11 - 18, 1969, be proclairaed " raw and uorality week." From the Tom Affiliation Association of the United States, Inc., announcing the forthcoming Sixth Annual Convention. The comtrunication was referred to Councilmarn ilohnson, Council's Sister Cj.ty representative. From the State Division of Highr'rays District Engineer, advising of a Congressional action requesting the Secretary of Transportation to report in January, 1970 "...the results of a systematic nation-wide functional classification study to be made in cooperation with State highway departments and local governments. " ITINIITES From the Burlingame Library Board, ilune 17, 1969, accompanied by a monthly report frorn the l,ibrarian, the Burlingame Parking Comrnission, dated alune 25, L969, the Health, Safety & Traffic Comnission, dated .rune 12, 1969, the Park and Recreation Conmission, dated alune L7, L969, and from the aurlingame Planning Commission, dated ilune 23, 1969. COI'NCIL REPORTS Councilman Johnson reported that l{r. H. Woods Giberson has prepared a rough sketch of a new City seal to be presented to Couneil at the next study meeting. AD.IOURNMENT - ltre meet ing was ad journed by the l,{ayor at 12 :40 a.m. Respectfully sutxnitted, APPROVED: R. D. !,IARTIN IIIAYOR HERBERT K. WIIITE, CITY CLERK 94 t"/;