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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.
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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
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!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.
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!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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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