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Burlingame, California
December 2l , l97O
CALL TO OPOER
A regular meeting of the Burlingane
given date. The meeting was called
william J. Crosby.
City Council was
to order at 8:00
held on the above
p.m., by Uayor
PLEDGE OF ATTEGIANCE
At hrord from the Chair,
Pledge of ALlegiance to
Present:
Absent:
all in the Council Chamber arose and gave the
the FIag.
Councilmen Amstrup, Crosby, Johnson, ltangini, lilartin.
Councilmen: None.
1[he I'{inutes of the preceding meeting held on Dece ber 7 , L97O, sutxnitted
to council previously were approved and adopted following a correction
that in the matter of cregory & sons permit, the date "1969" replaee
the date "1970" and arnendments to clarify (1) "Reereation center
Construction" by adding the words "A series of electrical claims filed
by central Electric were disallowed" and (2) positions selected in
proposed " School,/Conrmunity Service Program" delete the words "as well
as outside industry. "
HEARING: R. D. PRINGLE APPEAI, RE: VARIANCE
TO CONSTRUCT SOCIAL ROOM FRONTERA APART!4ENT
Itlayor crosby announced that this was the time and place scheduled to
conduct a public hearing before Council in response to an appeal from
R. Douglas Pringle from the decision of the Planning Commission in deny-
ing a variance to construct a social room on the roof of an apartment
building at 3155 I'rontera Way.
A letter addressed to Council from the City Planner, dated December 8,
1970, was read, wherein the city Planner recalled that in JuIy of 1964,
a variance was granted to the applicant for the construction of turo
apartment buildings on property located at Trousdale Drive and Skyline
Boulevard, under specific conditions, one of lrhi ch was "two, three-story
buildings, measured from grord level"; that during the constructionperid, the Building Inspector discovered that a fourth-story penthouse
was being built and the construction work was ordered stopped t at a
meeting in December of 1966, Council ruled that the penthouse did not
meet the terms of the approved variance and must be removed; the roof
of the fourth story \ras a lift-slab and Council permitted it to be
lowered and left in place a short distance above the roof.
In calling the attention of Council to the recent application submitted
by Mr. Pringle, the City Planner advised that the applicant now wishes
to raise the slab to complete the social room and in addition, to create
a guest room; that his entire argru[ent $ras to the effect th at the pro-
posed improvements would better serve the demonstrated desires of the
tenants for an additional service and, in a final analysis, the Planning
Commission unanimously voted denial based on evidence that there is no
"hardship on the property'r and that the additions could have been in-
corporated into the original plans for the building and that there are
alternative ways to meet the desires of the tenants.
The
the
City Planner recalled further issues in the past that indieated that
applicant intended to build the penthouse from the initial. construction,
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stating that his actions, in defiance of the conditions of the
variance, constituted a breach of trust.
Ilhe hearing was declared open by the Chair and councilman AmstruP
advised Council of a telephone call he had received from Mrs. Nancy
ttills, a tenant in one of the subject apartments, his subsequent
visitation to the apartment eomplex, meeting with a Dr. and urs.
Si]verman and the apartment manager and at which time he informed
tlrose present that he could not make a commitment concerning his
position on the proposed variance.
Mayor Crosby advised that his conversation with Ur. Pringle vras con-
cerned with informing Ur. Pringle of Council's procedure in scheduling
a public hearing upon receiving an appeal.
The Chair set forth ground rules to those
before council and thereafter invited Ur.
to make his presentation.
interested in speaking
eringle, the applicant,
Dtr. Pringle identified himself as the owner of the Skyline Terrace
Apartments and opened his remarks by urging Council to consider the
current variance proposal as an entirely new subject from that of
several years prior; that it is the more than three hundred tenants
within the complex who are desirous of having an adeguate recrea-
tional and arnusement area and, although not a necessity, an additional
guest room to provide accommodations to overnight guests.
Plans on file for the new construction were distributed to Council
by the City Planner, with Ur. Pringle describing features of the
addition, its dimensions and its side and front setbacks from
adjacent properties .
A scaled model of the apartment complex was placed on display by the
applicant who indicated the location of the roof addition, pointing
out that it would be located closer to the Junipero Serra Freeway
and completely invisible from city streets in Burlingame.
In reciting requisites to the granting of a variance, Irtr. Pringle
stated that his current proposal meets all requirements; (1) that
there are exceptional circumstances, in that the current use of a
suite of rooms converted into an entertairunent area is a source of
inconvenience and too small for }arge functions and the proposed
facility is a necessity in today's competitive apartment market t(2) that it is within the property rights of the owne r and the enjoy-
ment of those concerned to continue the outstanding view a social
room atop the Skyline Terrace Apartment r.rould provide; (3) the social
room would not be detrlmental or injurious to other property owners
because of its location apart from other apartment units and the
nearby residential area and (4) the addition vrill not affect the
zoning plan of the City. it is merely to provide a service to the
tenants .
Commenting upon prior criticism against the construction of a "fourth
story" Mr. Pringle stated that his current proposal would not increase
the height of the apartments and a suggestion made at the Planning
Commission meeting that his request is "a variance on a variance" is
instead, in his opinion, a "modification" of a variance.
In conclusion, Mr. Pringle commented upon the contribution the
facility provides to the economy of the City and his desire to
improve skyline Terrace Apartments to provide a "better place to
live" and to "keep abreast of conpetition. "
A group of tenants within the subject complex were in attendance to
speak in support of the varj.ance to complete a social and enter-
tainment area.
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I.,1r. Ed Shane, Skyline Terrace Apartments manager, spoke first on the
inadequaqg of the suite novr in use as a social room, not only with
regard to its size but its proximity to the swirnming pool and therefore,
of necessity, must be closed early so as not to disturb tenants housed
in apartments within the area of the pool, the new recreational area
will be maintained under supervision and will be in operation for the
exclusive use of the apartment tenants, and that management is cOn-
stantly striving to improve the environment of the facility.
Mr. Jack Dusseault spoke at some
tenants by reason of the lac]< of
and to house overnight guests.
Length on the disadvantages to the
a suitable area to entertain guests
Stating that to a degree
urged consideration in a
the tenants are also
"positive way. "
"taxpayers " Urs. Dusseault
llrs. Diane Shane also cornmenting upon the inconvenience experienced in
the present use of the social area, stated that the tenants are deserving
of more adequate accommodations and presented a petition to Council
bearing the signatures of a numbe r of Skyline Terrace Apartments tenants
"strongly urging the City Council to grant a variance to permit completion
of a sociaL room on the roof of 3155 Frontera l{ay. "
Mrs. Shane suggested the controversial issues raised on prior occasions
be forgotten and that the current request be favorably considered.
Mrs. Nancy Hills, one of the early tenants in the apartment complex.
spoke on the inadequacy of the current entertainment facility; Ur. A1
uolakidis, a long-time Burlingame resident and property owner, urged
council to meet the need6 of the tenants; Mrs. Phyllis Fletcher, active
i,n the Newconers' Club, commented on the inconvenience of conducting
meetings in the social room, particularly when access to the swimming
pool is through this area; and I{r. T. S. Rupert, li[r. Don Ort, Mr. James
King and Mr. sylvan I. Feder, also spoke in support of the proposal to
"he1p the tenants live a little nicer. "
There were no further cotnments in favor and no response to the Chair's
request for opposing views .
Irhe City Attorney, in reply to Mayor Crosby, advised that the burden is
upon the applicant to establish "hardship"; the term "hardship" refers
to the "use of the land", the apartments, under an R-3 usage htere
constructed on R-l property, the original building eras not designed as
is now requested, and if Council finds upon the evidence submitted that
there is a "hardship" with respect to the land, it can act upon the
variance .
In reply to an inquiry from Councilman Anstrup concerning notification
of public hearing before Council to those protestants at the Planning
Commission, the City Attorney explained that the code requires the
mailing of notices only when the initial hearing is before the P1anning
Cornmission and that at the conclusion of a hearing before the Conunission,
an announcement to the applicant advises of his right of appeal to the
City Council.
In reply to inquiries from Councilman Martin, Mr. Pringle advised of the
inconveniences to the tenants by management being reguired to lock bath-
room facilities adjacent to the current social area when guest rooms are
occupied; that with regard to remodelling one of the suites into a social
room, the ideal location for a party room is on the roof of the aPartment
and that the "rights of the land" included the preservation of the view
of this particular main feature of the complex.
The City Planner, answering questions from Councilman Uartin, stated that
the original granting of the variance was based uPon a Particular set of
plans submitted.
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The City Planner, at the request of the Chair, reported at some length
the background of events since the issuance of the building permit in
early 1965, the submission of the building plan that did not indicateeither a penthouse or a recreational area and the subsequent conditionaL
approval by Counci). of the plan in October of 1965; that during the
course of construction, a building inspection revealed the construction
of a "slab" on the roof and plumbing studs throughtout the area for
purposes that were not indicated on the drat ing and work was ordered
stopped; that a debate ensued thereafter on whether this would be con-
sidered a fourth story and following aresearch it was deter:nined that
construction would constitute a fourth story, a hearing before Council
resulted in granting the applicant a variance for a three story apartment
house, with conditions imposed and the extra "slab" was ordered lowered
to four feet above the roof.
Mr. PringLe,
years prior
"sincere and
and consider
defending his position with regard to his decisi.on of some
to construct a penthouse, stated that his intentions were
tragic mistales" and urged Council to forget bygone issues
the present request.
Councilman Uartin recalled a conversation betrreen the applicant and
hi.rnself concerning the construction of a "mechanical roon" at which
time he stated to I{r. Pringle that he could construct a slab, but that
it could not be raised to the roof.
Mr. Pringle comrnented on his sense of Council "i11-fee1ing"
that the tenants of the apartment would be better served if
was placed under new ownership.
and
the
suggested
complex
Councilman ifohnson advised lt{r. Pringle that the j-ssue is not one of
"personal antagonism" and that any action taken by Council would be
the same with eactr and every applicant.
Councilman ltlartin, stating that he was not in accord with the statement,
reviewed Council's prior experience vrith respect to the applicant; theoriginal variance was granted on the basis of "hardship"r the City of
Itlillbrae had rezoned property adjacent to the Burlingame apartment-house
site; homes had not yet been constructed on Hunt Drive; the variance
was tied in with a specific plan for a specific number of atories and
the applicant had agreed in effect, at that time, that a penthouse was
not a necessity.
Councilman llartin recalled that the applicant lras to grant to the City,
a one foot easement on Trousdale Drive, which, to date, has not been
accomplished and landscaping as promised has not been fulfilled; the
applicant's current hardship plea is a falLacy based on facts that he
agreed originally to construct the apartment hrithout a recreational
facility.
Councilman l{artin thereupon moved that the decision of the Planning
commission be upheld and the variance request be denied. Ihe motion
was seconded by councilman !4angini.
Discussion arose on the question.
Councilman Johnson reiterated her statement that in her opinion, the
issue is not one of "personality, " that each request for a variance
is considered on its merits.
Conunenting upon the reaction of the tenants and the position Council is
novr placed in by beiog requested to provide this accommodation, Council-
man Amstnp stated that the tenants, at the time of their occupancy,
should have been alerted that a social room would not be permitted on
the roof of the building.
Councilman Amstrup also spoke on his attendance at prior hearings as an
interested citi.zen, to the objections entered to the
the penthouse and to Council's repeated affinnations
was to function as a three-story building.
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construction of
that the apartment
Mayor crosby spoke on the changes that have occurred within the
wherein other buildings have been permitted specific conditions
that he personally, e/as not opposed to permitting the applicant
construct a social room as requested.
City
and
to
A final plea from the tenants and the applicant, urged favorable con-
sideration, pointing out that the proposed structure will not infringe
upon the rights of others nor will it be visible from the Cityr s streets
and that the need for a recreational facility is urgent.
councilman Johnson reminded the speakers that council, in its delibera-
tions, must consider the reconmendations of staff, those who oppose the
project and the unanimous denial by the Planning Commission.
Councilman Martin stated that Council also is comrnitted to keep good
faith with the surrounding property owners.
The hearing was thereafter declared closed by the
the motion to uphold the decision of the Planning
recorded as follows:
Chair and a vote on
Corunission, was
Ayes:
Noes 3
Councilmen Anstrup,,Johnson, Mangini, Marti.n.
Councilman crosby.
RECESS
A recess was decl-ared by the Chair at 10:25 p.m., and the meeting
vened at 10:35 p.m.
recon-
COMIT{I'NICATIONS
1. AD-ART INC .RE: DISPI"AY SIGN
A communication from the City Uanager, dated December L7, 197O, advised
that in the opinion of the City Attorney and his office, the purchase
and the installation of a directional display sign within the industriaL
area can be accomplistred by the issuance of a purchase order rather than
by a conditional sales agreement i that in regard to maintenance service,
Ad-Art has indicated it will charge a monthly maintenance fee of $108.00,including insurance, cleaning every ninety days and repairs, for a five
year period.
1rhe City Manager
can maintain the
appear that City forces
In replying to Council inquiries, the City Hanager stated that insurance
for the sign could be included in the City's insurance coverage i the sign
will be installed in worki.ng order and the sign installation carries a
guarantee of ninety days.
Councilman uartin suggested that the city maintain the sign $rith the
exception of the electrical \rork that may be required.
The City Attorney advised that in a telephone conversation with Ad-Art
the company indicated no objection to the City purchasing the sign
through purchase order procedure.
!1r. Vernon Burgess,
statement.
company representative, in attendance, confirmed the
A motion hras introduced by councilman uartin, seconded by Councilman
Amstlup and unaninously carried that a purchase order be issued to Ad-Art,
further
sign if
advised
council
that it r.rould
so authorizes.
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Inc., for the purchase and installation of the directional sign.
Ur. William J. Hauser. Executive !{anager, Burlingame Chambe r of Co[Enerce,
referred Council to Ur. Del-ehanty, a member of the Industrial Division
of the Chambe r of Commerce, who advised that the members had selected
the folloning slogan to be mounted on the reader board of the sign:
"Burlingame--A Great Place to Visit--A Greater Place to Live. "
Council responded favorably.
2 STATE LEGISLATION IN RE:
PLANNING .,HOUSING ELEMENT,.
A communication from the City Planner, dated December 16, 197O, advised
that an amendment to the planning 1aw adopted, requiring a "housing
element" in all general plans, will necessitate study relative to its
effect on the housing needs of the City of Burlingame and the community.
llhe City Planner referred to the employment by the County of San llateo
of the planning Consultant fj.rm of l{illiams and Mocine to undertake
the first phase of a county-wide investigation, to the subsequent
Mocine "Housing Problems Report " that has noqr been printed and circu-
lated and suggested that Council reserve a study meeting within the
next fe$, months to explore the issue in depth.
Council
subj ect
The City lrlanager advised that
proposed schedule and that no
subject have been received.
concurred and the city !,lanager vras requested to place the
on a Council study meeting agenda in the near future.
4. PROPOSED HOLIDAY SCHEDT'LE 197]
A conununication from the City Manager, dated Decerdber 18, 1970, recom-
mended that an accompanying holiday schedule be approved as previously
discussed to be effective commencing on iranuary 1, 1971.
employee
reque sts
groups have been notified of the
for meeting and conf,erring on the
A motion was introduced by Councilman Anstrup, seconded by Councilman
Mangini, and unanimously carried. that the holiday schedule be approved
and that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution to so
change the holiday schedule in the current Civil Service Rules and
Regulations for adoption at the next Council meeti.ng.
4. FEDERAL FLOOD INS I'RANCE PROGRATI
A communication from the city Manager, dated December 17, I97O, advised
that cornmunications have been received from a number of property owners
reguesting that flood insurance be made available to Iocal proPerty
owners under the Eederal Flood Insurance Program and recommended that a
resolution be directed to be prepared to initj.ate an action to render
the insurance available to local property o\^rners.
councilman l.{artin suggested that more information be
determine hov, the program may be applied to problem
city, apart from mud sJ.ippage areas and vrhat will be
construction processes in the industrial area.
solicited to
areas within the
required during
The City Planner confirmed that the program is a compli.cated issue
and that further information desired should be requested th rough the
United States Department of Ilousing and Urban Development (HuD).
The city Manager was thereafter requested to obtain further details and
to report to counciL when the information is avaj.lable and to so advise
those property ovrners who have expressed an interest in the coverage.
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The City Attorney advised that an action is required of Council by
Decedber 31, 1971.
A memo from the City laanager, dated Deceniber !7 , L97O, advised that
through the Department of Public hlorks, a program has been initiated
to elirinate illegal sanitary ser{er connectioas.
In a verbal report, the City Engineer advised that a form
be mailed to property ov.tners in violation therehtith, with
that they conform to ordinance requirements by correcting
sanitary sevrer connections .
letter will
a request
i11ega1
The City Engineer stated that sone effort should be expended to correct
some of the infiltration during heavy storms; if the letters prove to
be ineffectual, other soLutions will be considered and Council will be
kept informed.
6. scHooL,/coM!4rNlEY sESVreE PROGRAM
A memo from the City tlanager, dated Decefliber L7, 1970, advised that a
meeting with department heads and t1r. Elwyn Gregory, coordinator of
the School,/Comnunity service Program has been scheduled on Tuesday,
January 5, L97L, at 10:00 a.m., at which time it may be determined if
the school program can be initiated.
lltre City Uanager invited Council and others interested in the subject
to attend the scheduled meeting.
7. DIVISION OF HIGIIWAYS " NATIONAI
FI'NCTIONAI CLASSIFICATION-NEEDS STI'DY"
A communication, dated Novetdber 23, 1970, was acknowledged from the
state Division of Highways, referring to the "National Functional
Classification and Needs study" (197O-I971) advising that the "Functional
Classification" portion of the study has now been completed and the
second portion of the study, the "Needs Evaluation " is current),y in
progress.
lfhe communication stated that the s tudy is being conducted to determine
the future needs of the City as well as those of the State Eighvrays and
information or assistance may be obtained from the Senior Highway
Engineer in the urban Planning Department.
fhe City Engineer advised that the communication is merely for imformative
purposes and giave a brief resume on the several meetings his office has
attended with highway officials to confer on the proposed classification
of streets within the jurisdiction of the City, maps are being prepared
to designate streets that will be included in the program that are those
general.ly within the Cityrs current select city street system.
A communication rras read from l.lrs. Ross Smith, 15 Drright Road, dated
December 10, 1970, reporting on the nurnber of dogs in her neighborhood
running loose without benefit of leash and to a specific incident that
required a stricter enforcement of the dog leash ordinance.
The Chief of Police advised that an officer visited the
those against whom the complaj.nt hras directed.
complainant and
The Chief
according
with some
of Police reported that the doryntown area of Burlingame,
to Ur. Tarver of S.P.C.A., is being more vigorously patrolled,
improvement noted.
5. ILLEGAL SEWER CONNECTIONS
8. "DOG LEASE LAW" ENFORCEI{ENT URGED
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RESOLUTIONS
1. COMI,IENDING JOHN E. KIEFER
RESOLIITION NO. 101-70 "Commendin g John E. Kiefer Upon the Occasion ofhis Retirement from the Employ of the County of San lttateo" was intro-
duced for passage on motion of Councilman ArEstrup, seconded by
Councilman Johnson and unanimously adopted upon Roll CaIl.
O RDINANCES Second reading-adoption:
ORDINAIICE NO. 927 "Amendin 9 Sec. 23 .O4O .O7O of the l,lunicipal Code
Regulating the water Supply to Swimming Pools" was given its second
reading and upon motion of Councilman Uartin. seconded by councilman
Amstrup, said Ordinance passed its second reading and was adopted by
the folloltding RolI calL vote:
Councilmen Amstrup, Crosby, Johnson, I,tangini, Uartin.
Councilmen: None.
Councilmen: None.
ORDINANCES - First Re ad i ng- int roduct ion :
ORDINANCE NO. 928 "Amendi ng Sec. 302
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent
for E<piration of Building Permits"
and griven its first reading.
IJNFINISIIED BUSINESS
The city Manager advised that a telephone call received
Bayside Park Architects informed him that revised plans
Park area are available and suggested that a meeting be
present the revised plan to Council,.
(d) of the lt{unicipal Code Providing
was introduced by Councilman Johnson
from the
for the Bayside
scheduled to
January L2, L971, was tentatively scheduled to receive the pIans.
2. CHRISTMAS EVE CIOSING
Councilman Johnson moved that City employees be excused at
noon on Christmas eve, December 24, 1970. Ihe motion was
Councilman Amstrup and carried.
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seconded by
3. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPOINTI.{ENT
The city Uanager advised that l1r. willian E. ward has notified his
office of his wiJ,lingness to accept.. reappointment as a member of the
Civil. Service Commission.
NEW BUSINESS
1. SUB-REGIONAI, SEWERAGE PI,ANNING
The City llanager referred to a communication received from the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board, announcing that on December 22,
I97O, the Board wiJ.l consider the adoption of a tentative resolution
requiring certain waste dischargers to the Bay in the northern portion
of San li,lateo County to develop a sub-regional water quality control
progr€rm for the consolidation treatment and disposal of wastes and at
wh5. ch time, Mr. wilLiam C. weber, Chairman of the Regional Board, has
invited the t'layor or another elected representative to attend the
meeting to discuss sub-regional planning.
1. BAYSIDE PARK PROJECT
The reappointment of Mr. ward to the Civil service Commission was
thereafter unanimously confirmed by Council.
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Councilman ltartin explained that cities will be required to participate
in a sub-regional program as outlined in the Bay-Delta Program, referred
to as the "Kaiser Plan" and recomnended that the City oppose the adoption
of the proposed resolution.
The City ltlanager advised that the City Engineer,
Consulting Sanitary Engineer and he would attend
llayor Crosby, in response to a request from the
Bank, issued a proclamation declaring aIanuary,
Donor lilonth. "
Peninsula l{emorial Blood
1971, as "National Blood
Mr.
the
John H. Jenks,
scheduLed meeting.
2 . PACKAGES TO VIETNAI.4
Councilman Johnson conunended the City employees on their excellent response
to a request for items to be mailed to the military in Vietnam, the Fire
Department for collecting the barrels and advised that in addition to
food and sundry items, the local Fire Fighters Union presented a check
to Dr. tlaria Bonfilio to help defray mailing costs.
3 . ART COMI,IITTEE
Councilman Johnson announced that tentative plans are currently in progress
by a conmittee to sponsor a community art festival, with aurlingame High
School students and members of the Burlingame Chambe r of Commerce assuming
the initiative in the preparation of plans.
4. L97 L WAGE NEGOTIATIONS
Councilman ltartin recommended that the City ,'{anager commence wage negotia-
tions early in 1971.
Councilman Uartin reported a hazardous condition created by an exposed
excavation in the area of the YleIIs Fargo Bank on Broadhtay and referred
the problem to the City Engineer.
6. ITOTEL-MOTEL TAX I.'IEETING
Councilman Amstrup reported on his attendance at a recent meeting at the
Royal coach Inn concerning "hote1-mote1" tax revenue, the subjeet of
which will require answering inguiries from the Board of Supervisors.
fhe City Uanager was requested to include the issue on the study meeting
agenda.
uayor crosly acknowledged receipt of a communication, dated December 3,
1970, from llrs. Bette B. Ghiotti, 907 Paloma Avenue, expressing gratitude
to Council for an action taken to eliminate a hazardous sewer problem in
her neighborhood.
9. POSTMASTER IIOL IDAY GREETING
A communication \ras acknowledged from Lawrence H. Putman, Postmaster,
dated Decedber 18, 197O. extending "Seasons creetings" to Council and
an invitation to visit the Post Office operations during the Christmas
Season.
10. POLICE DEPART}.4ENE APPO INTI.4ENTS
A memo from the city ltanager, dated December L7, L97O, announced that
5. EXCAVATION HAZARD
7. COUNCIL COMMENDED
8. PROCLA.I,'ATION
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the Civil Service Comnrission recentLy certified an eligible list for
the vacancy for Captain in the Police Department, listing Gerald
Nordstrom number one and Thomas Chase nurnber two. Robe rt Quinn,
number one on an eligible list for sergeant will be appointed to fill
a department vacancy.
Councilman lilartin, reiterating his previous objection to Limiting the
examination for Captain to strictly Police Department personnel,
recommended that the civil Service Rules and Regulations be researched,
with particular emphasis on this section of the rules.
The subject was held for discussion at a Council study meeting.
11. RESOLUTION RE: LITTER IEGISLATION
A resolution from the Council of the Town of Portola Valley, urging
the League of california cities to seek action to allevi.ate the problem
of litter and qraste disposal created by the sale of beverages in
disposable, non-returnable containers, was acknowledged.
Councilman Martin advised that the subject is
by the League of California Cities.
currently under study
12. IIAZARD AT PENINST'LA AVENT'E
AND S.P. RAILROAD CROSSING
Uayor Crosby referred to a hazardous condition and the inconvenience to
motorists because of the disrepair of the railroad track crossing at
Peninsula Avenue.
:fhe City Manager advised that he would confer wittr Southern Pacific
authorities.
The Chair acknowledged minutes from the Health, Safety & Traffic
commission, December 10, and the Beautification Commission, December 9,
and monthly activity reports fronr the Fire and Police Departments for
the month of November, 1970.
WARRANT APPROVAL
l{arrants, Month of December, 1970, Nos. 6616-6840, in the total amount
of $316,570.35, duly audited, were approved for payment on motion of
Councilman itlangini, seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
Payroll Warrants, llonth of Novedber, 1970, Nos. 15532-16158, in the
total sum of $207,58I.99, were approved on motion of councilman t{angini,
seconded by Councilnan Johnson and carried.
ADJOURNI'IENT
The meeting was adjourned by l,layor Crosby at 11 :35 p.m.
HERBERT
APEROVED:
4)//h;I
T.f ILLIAI{ J .
Mayor
'trc ROSBY
City Clerk
WHITE
ACKNOWLEDGIi,IENTS