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Burlingame,
Septedbe r
cal ifornia
2L,7970
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held
above given date. The meeting was called to order at 8:O5
by t{ayor wi}lian ,J. crosby.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
on the
P.m.,
At vrord from the Chair, all
the Pledge of Allegiance to
in the Council Chamber arose and gave
the FIag.
Ams trup-Crosby-Johnson-Mangini-Itlartin (8 : 10 ) .
None.
Present -
Absent
councilmen :
Councilmen:
lIhe minute s
previously,
of the meeting of
were approved and
September 8, I97O, submitted to Council
adopted.
Contractors'
additions to
HalL Council
BIDS - ADDITION TO PUBIIC LIBRARY
bids received in response to advertisement for construction
the Public Library were opened at 3:00 p.m., in the City
Chambers on september 16, and declared as follows:
Uorris Daley Co.
Pearson and .Iohnson
Stevenson Pacific Inc.
o. E. Anderson & Son Inc.
Robert D. Moore
N. Il. sjoberg & son
$437, 763.00
459,636.00
466 ,666 .OO
485 , 000 .00
485,968.O0
511,400.oo
Architect's Estimate $sss , 770 .0o
A conununication fron E. L. Norberg, A.I.A., dated Septedber 15, 1970,
recomrended that the contract be awarded to llorris Daley, in the
amount of $437,763.00, the lohrest responsible bidder. l[]re architect
advised that the low bidder completed work satisfactorily on the
addition to the Library building in 196O.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-70 "A Resolution of Award of Contract, construction
of Additions to the Burlingame Public Library, Primrose Road and
Bellevue Avenue" (Morris Da1ey, 9437,763. ) was introduced for passage
on motion of Councilman Amstrup, seconded by Councilman ilohnson and
unanimously adopted upon Roll Call .
HEARINGS
I APPEAI RE: NEWLANDS AVEN1IE
FIVE-I'NIT APARTMENT CONSTRUCTION
A request from William E. Jenkins that his appeal from the decision
of the Planning Commission in denying a variance to construct a five-
unit garden type apartment at I5I1 Newlands Avenue, be considered by
Council at its october 5 regular meeting, hras concurred in by Council .
ROLL CAIL
}4INUTES
BIDDER TOTAL BlD
369
Mr. Quentin Cooke, Attorney, representing the Lincoln Property Company,
addressed Council to request that the hearing on the proposal to develop
property owned by the Burlingame Shore Land Company. bounded by Carolan
Avenue. Cadillac way and Bayshore Boulevard, be continued to the
October 5 Council meeting.
Councilman Uartin suggested that on an occasion of a request for a
continuance from a regularly scheduled public hearing, Council be
notified by the proponents in advance.
Mr. Cooke explained that ne\"/ problems having arisen \rith respect to
Fire Department standards and soil tests, not readily resolved, the
applicant, following a conference this morning, reached a decision to
request a continuance.
The hearing was continued thereafter to the regular meeting of council
on october 5.
COM},4I]N I CAT I ON S
1. ACCEPTANCE SURPLUS PROPERTY
OFFERED BY STATE HIGIIWAY DIVISION
A communication dated septe ber L6, L97O, fron the city Engineer,
advised that the State Division of Highways has declared a small parcel
of land adjacent to the south of the City! s sewerage pump station as
excess property and has proposed to relinquish the parcel to the City
of Burlingrame by grant deed.
A recommendation from the City Engineer that
sanctioning the acceptance of the parcel , was
City Uanager in a footnoted memo.
a resolution be enacted
concurred in by the
RESOLUTION Db. 9}-70 "A Resolution of Intention to Accept Director's
Deed" From state of California, acting by and through its Director of
Public Works, to City of Burl ingame, a uunicipal Corporation, was
introduced for passage on motion of Councilman ltangini, seconded by
Councilman emstrup and unani.rnously adopted upon RoIl Call .
2. DELAY fN REIIA!.4ING BROADWAY
EXTENSION TO BAYSHORE HIGTIWAY
A conmunication was read from David H. Keyston, Executive Vice-President
Anza Pacific Corp., dated Septe ber 16, I97O, requesting that Council
delay the renaming of the Broadway extension for a period of one month.
ilr. Keyston explained that his company is anticipating the re-opening
of negotiations with west Bay Associates to acquire an eighty-four foot
strip of land necessary to eonnect the extension of Broadrtay to Airport
Boulevard .
The city Attorney. responding to an inquiry from the Chair, advised that
the matter of continuing the subject for reconsideration is within the
prerogative of Council .
Councilman Martin questioned the advantages to be gained by delaying
the renaming of the strip, pointing out that there is the issue of an
existing street erith one parcel remaining as yet a "non-dedicated" street.
councilman Johnson stated that she was in favor of the street name
"Bayshore Highway " terminating at the site of the proposed Ho$rard .Iohnson
complex construction and would have no objection to a continuance of the
subj ect .
2. LINCOLN PROPERIY COI,iPANY RE:
BT,RLINGAI-{E SIIORE LAIiID CO. . PROPOSAL
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Councj.Iman Amstrup, in his comments, concurred in essence, with the
statement of councilman Martin.
Councilman uangini
delaying an action
and Mayor Crosby each indicated
on the renaming of the Broadlray
no objection to
E><tension.
A map was displayed by Mr. Keyston to illustrate the subject
and referred particularly to that portion to be negotiated,
that west Bay Associates have indicated that an eighty-four
strip will be conveyed to the Anza Pacific Corp.
Councilman Amstrup expressed his concern with the possibility
West Bay Associates, upon relinquishing the strip, may employ
means to engage in bay filling operations to their advantage.
area
stating
foot
!1r. Keyston referred to his agreement with the City to negotiate for
the eighty-four foot strip to provide a roadway and his anticipation
that negotiations wiLl soon become a reality to fulfill this obligation.
that
this
A brief discussion on restrictions imposed by B.C.D.C., that r,rould
forestall bay filling operations for some time to come, rras concluded
vrith the hearing on the renaming of the Broaderay Extension continued
to the regular meeting, October ]9, 1970.
Action on a resolution entitled "Changing Name
Broadvray to Bayshore Highway" v/as continued to
of Council on october 19.
of B<tension of
the regular meeting
2 PARKING DISTRICT MODIFIC.qTIONS
A resolution proposing modifications in the Burlingame Avenue AreaOff-Street earking Distrj.ct to include property fronting on Bellevue
Avenue (f,ot 0, Block 3, Burlingame Land Co., Irlap No. 2) was before
Council for adoption.
The City Manager advised
and place when and where
hear al]' protests -
that the legislation sets forth the time
Council will consider the matter and to
Councilman l.lartin stated that the same procedure is applicable inthis instance as in prior parking district hearings and at said
hearing, if a decision is reached to acquire the property, Council
can determine an appropriate method of financing.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-70 "A Resolution of Intention to lrlake Changes and
Itlodifications Burlingame Avenue Area Off-street Parking District" and
setting forth a public hearing on October 19, 1970) was introduced for
passage on motion of Councilman Amstrup, seconded by Councilman Mangini
and unanimously adopted upon Rol1 Ca1l.
TJNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. SISTER CITY (CUERNAVACA) GIFT
Irlayor Crosby invited Mr. Paul J. Constantino, member, Sister City
Committee, to corunent upon the presentation to the City of a bustof .Tose !,laria !4oreIos, the llexican patriot.
Mr. Constantino stated that the gift has been presented to the
Burl ingame Lions Club by the Cuernavaca Lions Club and in collaboration
with the Park Director, an appropriate design for the base is under
RESOLUTIONS
]. . EXTENS ION OF BROADWAY NA}4E C-TIANGE
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study, vrith the Engineering Department estimating a construction cost
of approximately $850. OO.
Mr. Constantino advised that he is particularly anxious that it be
constructed at least one week in advance of the proposed dedicatj.on
date, sunday, October 11, and to coincide with a lr{exican Fiesta
celebration p rogrammed in the City of san l.lateo.
tlr. constantino's suggestion that it be erected in Cuernavaca Park
in Burlingame, initiated discussion on the possibility that it may
provoke vandalism at that particular site.
Councilman Martin suggested that other sites be considered and that
Mr. constantino submit further information to council at the next
study meeting.
Mr. Constantino gave a brief resume on his attendance as a delegate,
representing the city of Burl ingame, at the recent Seventh Annual
Mexico-United States Convention i.n Taxco and cornmented upon the
enthusiasn displayed particularly by the delegates from Irlexico.
Mr. constantino announced that the next annual convention would be
held in the City of Oxnard.
2. WATER TBANSMISSION MAIN INSTALLATION
councilman Amstrup spoke on the inconvenience experienced in the
Burlingame Plaza area by the San Francisco water Department's
activities in installing its water transmission mains and his concern
when the installations are programmed within the residential areas.
Councilman Anstrup
street work across
also questioned the unsightly appear.rnce of the
Trousdale Drive.
Trhe city Engineer advised that the project is periodical,ly
by the city but he would conduct a personal inspection for
council .
inspected
report to
3. SEQUOIA AVENUE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
Councilman Nnstrup requested that the Police Department be encouraged
to survey the area of the Sequoia Avenue pedestrian crossing, particularly
hazardous now that school has re-opened.
4 SOU1TH LANE-NORTH I"ANE
Councilman Mangini recomrnended that the Police Department also investigate
traffic conditions that appear hazardous in the Burlingame Avenue, South
Lane and North Lane areas.
Both issues were referred to Acting Police Captain Nordstrom.
1. PROPOSED BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM
REAR ENTP-ANCES ON CIT' IIALL LANE
Mr. Lawrence Plagmann, Burlingame Avenue merchant and Chamber of
Corunerce-council lj.aison, addressed council to recommend that the alley-
way (city HaIl Lane) adjacent to the new parking 1ot area be converted
to pedestrian usage by extending the proposed lot an additional twelve
feet; a space on the new parking lot can be reserved. for the loading and
unloading of trucks.
ur. Plagmann spoke on plans under formation by merchants in the imrnediate
NEW BUSINESS
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area to beautify
to stimulate the
the rear
intere st
entrances of
of merchants
their stores and hopefully,
in other areas.
Ur. Plagmann urged that Council consider the merits of the proposal
at a study meeting.
:fhe City Attorney, requested by the Chair to conEnent, advised that
there is a question of title; the alleyway is not owned by the City
of Burlingame; hourever, this does not irnply that the proposal cannot
be accomplished t the ovrners can deed the property to the City con-
ditional upon it being used as a parking facility.
The City Engineer advised, in reply to Mayor Crosby, that bids have
been advertj.sed for the lot J.mprovement to be opened on October 1.
in order that the major work may be completed prior to the winter
season.
Follor'ring further discussion, the City llanager was requested to place
the subject on the October 7 study meeting and to extend an invitation
to interested property owners within the area to attend.
fhe City Manager was also authorized to request a litigation report
to ascertain the oernership of the alleyway.
To a request from the City Engineer concerning
advertisement for bids, Council authorized his
outlined.
the status of the
office to proceed as
The city
that any
is suance
ACKNOhILEDGMENTS
lrhe Chair acknowledged receipt of the following:
COMitlI,,NICATIONS
From:
Engineer advised, in reply to Councilman llanginir s iJtquiry,
revisions to the original project may be adjusted through the
of work order changes .
1. Tri-City
of the Park
season i
Babe Ruth League, Inc., dated September
Department for their cooperation during
3, thanking members
the baseball league
2. oavid c. Nik1aus, Field Representative, Paul N. Ir{ccloskey, iIr.,
dated September 9, extending an invitation to the citizens of Burlingame
to attend an annual picnic for San Mateo County residents to be held
at Searsville Lake Park in lrloods ide on October 4 and to participate
in a round-robin softball tournament i
3. City Manager, dated September 16, advising that the only practical
location for the phone console in City Hall is in the Office of the
city Treasurer. councilman Martin stated that the recommendation
should contain more explicit information and the issue was thereafter
referred for Council consideration at the next study meetingt
4. City C1erk, dated September 17, sutxnitting a list of Conunisslon
members uihose terms will expire as of October 7, 197O. "he City
I{anager !'ras requested to ascertain erhether those referred to are
interested in serving an additional term;
5. city llanager, dated September 14, submitting a list of groups
currently using the council Chadbers. Ttre matter of who may meet in
the Council chambers rdas referred to the discretion of the city
l{anager.
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6. County of San ltlateo Engineering and Road Department, dated September 4,
announcing that the next meeting of the Peninsula Water Ageney will meet
in the Conference Room, City Ha11, san llateo, on Thursday, September 24
at 8:00 p.m. Councilman Uangini stated that he would attend.
7. AIan Cranston, United States Senator, dated August 24, advising that
with respect to the City's inquiry concerning disposition of the Coast
cuard ship "Irlorris " his office is investigating and a report will be
submitted in the near futurei
8. Frank Buxton, Producer, Hot Dog, dated September 16, advising that
on October 3, Hot Dog will include on a televised program, a sequence
showing of how a letter travels through the U. s. Postal Systen, and
featuring the Burlingame Post Office;
9. City of Redwood City, announcing the dedication of its recently
completed l,lunicipal Services on Saturday, September 26, L97O, and extend-
ing an invitation to Council to attend the official opening of the
facil ity;
IO, The San Mateo County Safety CounciL,
Annual, Board of Direetors meeting at the
1.2 noon on september 29, !97O.
inviti.ng Council to attend the
Hillsdale Tnn, San Mateo, at
}4INUTES AND P€PORTS
Minute s
monthly
from the Health,
acti.vity reports
safety & Traffic commission, septedber 10, and
from the Fire and Police Departments.
P ROCLA}.,IAT IOi{S
The following proclamations were issued by ttayor Crosby:
FIRE PREVENTION liIEEK, OCtObET 4 - 9, L97O.
WIIITE CAIiE DAYS, October 2-3, 1970.
YOIIIII FooTBAJ,L wEH(, september 20 - 26, 1970.
SEWER TREATMENT PLANT
Councilman Anstrup. referring to the recent widespread publicity con-
cerning the outstanding ser.rer facility constructed in the Lake Tahoe
region, suggested that the City Manager communicate with staff members
of Television Stations, in an effort to obtain nelrrs coverage on the
features of the City's Sewer Treatment Plant.
The City tJtanager aCvised that the City's
the San Francisco Bay Area Council to be
award contest.
project had been submitted to
entered in an environmental
BURLINGAI{E HIGH SCHOOL
councilman Anstrup announced that a "Save Burlingame High School "
meeting has been scheduled at Burlingame High School on September 30,
at which time a report is to be issued on the current status of the
proposed "phasing out" of the facility.
WARRANT APP ROVAI
..: 7 6 >-ot-warrants, l,tonth of September, J.970, Nos. 540l-5596. in
of $155,52O..2Q. duly audited, were approved for payment
coun8t i-m1fi"Mifigini, seconded by councilman Amstrup and
the total amount
on motion of
carried.
Councilman ltartin requested that he be furnished with an explanation
concerning Listed Warrant No. 6149, made payable to the "Nixon-Eg1i
Eguip. Co. "
1.
2.
3.
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Payroll warrants, Month of August, 1970, Nos. L3A7O-L4422, in the
total anount of $196,737.64 hrere approved on motion of Councilman
Mangini, seconded by councilman Amstrup and carried.
REPORT RE: VACANT BUILDING
1,1r. William iI. Hauser, General Manager, Burlingame Chanber of Commerce,
reported that he had been informed that a vacant store on Burlingame
Avenue (Parking District proposed accessway) has been under lease
for the past several months and will soon be occupied.
Ir{r. Hauser announced that a General I{eeting of the Bur}ingame Chadbe r
of Commerce will be held at the Ai.rport Marina Eotel at noon on
Friday, septeniber 25, L97O.
llhere being no further transaction of business, the meeting rrras
adjourned by Mayor Crosby at 1O:00 o'clock, p.m.
IIERBERT K. WEITE
CITY CLERK
.APPROVED:
,)rr^,,.tk%WILLIAM
'I.MAYOR
PAYROLL APP ROVAL
ADJOURNI'IENT