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Burlingame, california
September 3, 1968
A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above
date. Meeting called to order at 8:05 p.m., l.{ayor Johnson presiding.
PLEDGE OF ATLEGIANCE
At word f,rom the Chair, all in the Council Chaniber rose and gave the
Pledge of Allegiance to the l'1a9.
Present - Councilmen:
Absent - Councilmen:
Crosby-D iederidrsen-ceorge-.f ohnson-uart in.
None.
lIhe miJrutes of the previous meeting of August 19, 1958, previously
submitted to Council, rrere approved and adopted.
I. APPLICATION OF GORDON iIACOP I RE. " BURLINGAI{E CAB CO."
Itlayor Johnson announced a continued hearing from the regular meeting
of August 19, 1968, on the application of Gordon Jacopi for a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to underEake the
operation of taxicab service within the City of Burlingame.
Upon determination by the Chair that the applicant was not present,
nor represented, action was deferred until later in the meeting.
The applicant failed to appear and on a motion introduced \z Councilman
Diederichsen, seconded by Councilman lt{artin and unanj.rnously carried,
the subject was removed from the Council agenda.
COIT4MT,NICATIONS
A communication frqn the City Engineer to the city litanager dated
August 27, L968, advised that Hacl<ett Brothers, Contractor, has satis-
factorily completed all requirements of the plans and specifications
for construction and installation of storm drain improvements from
the Park Department garage in washington Park to Oak Grove Avenue and
reconmended that the project be formally accepted by Council. In an
addendum to the City Engineer's communication, the City l{anager
concurred wittr the recoErnendation under date of August 29, L96A.
RESOLUTION NO. 61-68 "Acce pting Storm Drain Improvements--Park Depart-
ment Garage to Oak crove Avenue--Job No. 68-9" (Hackett Bros., Inc.)
was introduced for passage on motion of Councilman Crosby, seconded by
Councilman George and adopted on the following ro11 calI:
Ayes: Councilmen:
Noes: councilmen:
Absent Councilmen:
Cro sby-D iede rich sen-ceorge-irohnson-Uart in .
None.
None.
CAI,L TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MINUTES
HEARINGS
I . STORIT{ DRAIN III{PROVE}iE}ITS PARK DEPARTIT{EIiII GARAGE
TO OAK GROVE AVENI'E ACCEPTED.
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2. STATE OF CALIFORNI,A HE,AI,TH AND SAFEIY CODE.
A cormunication dated August 26, 1968, to the City Council fron
J. H. Cahrell, Chief Building Inapector, and an addendur to said
communication frorn the City llanager dated August 29, 1968, c-oncerned
a request frsr the Department of nousing and comnunity Development,
State of California, for official notification frqn the City Council
that the City enforces ordinances prescribing mini.raurn standards equal
to or greater than certain provisions of the state Health and safety code.
Council indicated reluctance to proceed without further particulars,
thereafter referred the matter to the meeting of Septetriber 16, 1968,
a report from the city [anager and Chief Building Inspector.
and
for
3. BAYSIDE PARK FINAL }IASTER PLAN ACCEPTED.
A communication was read from Burlingame Citizens Bay Preservation com-
mittee, dated septenber 2, 1968, signed blr Anita M. (Mrs. John) Pitcher,
Chairman, stating that the Comrittee was organized out of deep concern
that the City of Burlingame have the most beautiful, acceasible and
well-planned bay front possibLe; that the Corrnittee concurs with the
Bay Conservation and Development Conmiseion that continuous public
acceas be provided to the bay front from the airport to Coyote Point,
including a scenic drive, path and fishing areas; requested the city
council to reconsider its prior decision on the Anza Pacific Corporation
accesa road and the design of the bay front in view of the "B.C.D.C.
preli.rninary plan whictr expressly put the acceas road near Bayshore
Highway and away from the bay front."
llayor Johnson recogmized Mr. Asa Hanamoto of the firm of Royston,
Hanamoto, Beck and Abey, Landscape ArchitectE, employed by the City to
prepare preliminary and final maater plans for the Bayside Park.
l.{f. Hanamoto placed on display and explained at length the final master
plan drawings, discussing physical aspects sudr as land fiIl, cl imate,
plantings, access and parkingi proposed recreational facilities, pedes-
trian and bicycle uays, sailing and boating, golf course, picnic areas.
He explained that the drawings are not intended to be precise, that a
phasing progr.rm, consisting of four general phases to acconplish total
development, is proposed and recommended that detail design and working
drawings be provided prior to construction to preaerve the quality and
unity of the park as proposed.
Mr. Hananoto mentioned a conservative estimate, based on current costs,
of three million dollars to accompliah construction.
In response to Councilman George, lilr. Hananoto agreed to compute an
approximate cost figure for the first phaser to Councilman Crosby,
softball bleadrers are included in the first phase; to Councilman l{artin,
the maater plan includes the section of land leased from Anza Pacific
corporation; to Councilnan Diederichsen, costs can increase Eubstantially
depending upon the length of time to completion of construction.
conuaent s were heard from the audience.
Mr. Robert Delzell, 1345 DeSoto Avenue, inquired if an attempt waa made
to relate the bay aide of the park to the Anza Pacific corporation
development to assure public acceaa to the lrater, requested an opinion
frdn ur. Hanamoto on the effect the proposed Anza Pacific road will
have on the aeathetics of the park, and stated his position in opposition
to the road in the proposed location.
Mr. John Pitche!, 2852 Adeline Drive, queationed l,tr. Hanamoto concerning
landscaping to create a wind buffer, the latter stating that, hopefully,
the existing eucalyptus grove will be preserved to be supplemented with
plantings along the t esterly and northerly perimeters.
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Mrs. Albert E. Siga1, iIr., 1355 Desoto Avenue, requested the City
Council to consider relocating the access road to another area to
preserve public access to the bay, and to the preparation of a
master plan for the entire waterfront.
Mr. Hanamoto explained that the access road was not within the plan-
ning scope of the contract with the City for a plan for the park, andthat he was not prepared at this ti.rne to reconrmend on the locationof the road.
Irlr. Hanamoto posted a third drawing and discussed possibilities forpublic access from the park to the bay--across the road at grade or,traffic prohibiting, pedestrian and bicycle ways above grade; he
suggested amenities of design to make the road aesthetically accept-
able in relation to the park.
In response to llr. Robert Anderson, 1I3 Crescent Avenue, regarding the
economics of the park, Councilman Martin referred to the go1f course,
explaining that he, personally, is not convinced that it is desirable
or necessary, but that its inclusion vras approved by Council as the
result of a professional study made for the City (Sherman Company)
and recommendations from the Park and Recreation CoNnissions, the
theory being that such facilities are self-supporting and will return
revenue to the City.
Councilman Martin stated that the need for park space, available to
all citizens of an area, exists not only in this City, but county-
and nation-wide; that the Council neither expects nor intends that
the park shal1 be self-supporting nor a source of revenue to the City;
he explained at length the circumstances responsible for including
Little teague and softball facilities.
Counci.lman llartin referred to the letter read earlier from the
Burlingame Citizens Bay Preservation Conunittee, advising that the
statement, therein, that the B.C.D.C., preliminary plan locates the
access road near Bayshore Highway and a\ray from the bay front is
misleading since that is not the official position of B.C.D.C., but
a staff suggestion submitted by Mr. Alvin Baurn, Deputy Director.
Councilman llartin stated that, as yet, there is no off ici.ally adopted
road, that the ultimate location will be determined by the City Council,
and that Anza Pacific Corporation, however, is obligated to supply a
four Iane road for purposes of public access to its properties.
llhe following procedure was suggested by Councilman tlartin for Council's
consideration: Accept the final master pIan, thereby terminating the
existing contract r enter into a supplementary contract with Ur. Hanamoto
and associates to investigate the feasibility of relocating the access
road.
RESOLUTION NO. 62-68 ,.ACCEPTING FINAT MASTER PLAN BAYSIDE PARK.' x,as
introduced for passage on motion of councilman crosby, seconded by
Councilman George and adopted on the following roJ-l call:
Councilman Irlartin suggested to u!. Hanamoto that the B.c.D.c., plan for
a scenic road from coyote Point to the airport be considered when the
access road study is undertaken.
Council acknovrledged a suggestion from I{r. Eanamoto that a citizens'
group be formed to participate in the study.
Ayes: councilmen: crosby-Diederi.chsen-ceorge-Johnaon-uartin.
Noes: Councilmen: None.
Absent Councilmen: None.
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RECESS
A recesa was declared by the Chair at 9:35 p.rn.
CAIL TO ORDER
Itlayor Johnson reconvened the meeting at 9:45 p.rn.
COMMT'NICATIONS (cont. )
4. APPLICAIION FOR TA)(I SERVICE.
Uayor Johnson acknor.rledged an application for Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to EstabliEh taxi Service in the City of
Burlingame, filed by cary F. Aloise and Robert if. warren, announcing
a public hearing thereon to be cgnducted at the City Council regular
meeting, Novedber 18, 1968.
GREC.OE(Y A}ID SONS.PROPOSAL FOR BI'RLINGAI.{E SHORE LATVDS PROPERTY.
A conununication fron the city Planner dated August 27, L968, reported
that the Planning Conrnission, at its August regular meeting, approved
in principle an application for hotel and office building construction
on lands of Burlingame shore Land Company adj acent to Bayside Park,
and stated that the action of the ConrniEsion must be subrdtted to
Council for review since there are public improvements to be constnrcted
and utility installations are proposed to traverse the City park.
The matter was referred to the regular meeting of October 7, 1968; a
study session with the applicanta hras sdreduled for wedneaday. Sept-
ember 25, at 8:O0 p.m., in the Council Chamberg.
llhe City Planner was requeated by council to prepare a detailed report
on problems involved in utilities and other public improvenents.
COT'NCIL STT'DY I4EETING.
wednesday, October 2, L96A, 8:O0 p.m., city Hal1 Courcil Chambers, was
selected as the time and plac€ for the next monthly study meeting.
6 . ABAIIDONI.{ENT OF AIiICIIOR EASEPIENT.
A comnunication from the City uanager dated August 29, 196A, advised
that all parties concerned, including the utility company, have consented
to abandonment of three feet of an anchor eaaement located on property
ovrned by ceneral Tire Realty Cotnpany iJr Ingold-Millsdale Industrial
Center, and recorunended Council action ordering said abandonment.
RESO],UTION NO. 63-68 ''ORDERING TTIE VACATION AND ABANDON!,IENT OF A PORTION
OF A CBRIAIII AIiCHOR EASEI,IEN? AS SAID PORTION OF SAID AI{CIIOR E.ASEI.iEI{T AS
SIIOIIN ON IAAT CBRTAItr MAP ENTITLED 'IN@I,D-I{IIJSDALE IIIDUSTRIAI, CEIIIER,
BITRLINGN,iE, SAN MAIrEO ColnfllY, CALIFORNIA"' rras introduced for passage on
motion of Councilnan George, seconded try Councilman Diedericheen and
adopted on the fo1lo,ring ro11 caLl:
Ayes: Councilmen: Crosb!'-Diederichsen-ceorge-Johnson-ltartin.
Noess Councilnen: None.
Absent Councilmenl None.
5.
Mr. A. i{. Hall, President, Gregory and sons, was present.
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7 ACTUARIAL SURVEY.
A communication from the City l{anager requested approval of execution
of Actuarial Contract with the Public Bnployees' Retirement System
for the purpose of determining costs of additional survivors benefits
requested by Safety Members .
A motion introduced by Councilman Crosby, seconded by Councilman
Diederichsen and unanimously carried, approved execution of said
contract.
1. RESOLT'TION NO. 64.68 ''DECLARING INTENTION TO PARTICIPATE IN FORI.IING
A @OPERATM LIBRARY SYSTEM " was introduced for passage on motion
of Councilman Crosby, seconded by Councilm.rn ceorge. On the question,
in response to Councilman ceorge, the City tibrarian reported that the
cooperative project has his and the Library Board's approval . The
motion was carried on the following roll call.
ORDINAIICES - Consideration of:
I. ORDINAIICE NO, 886 " PROIIIBITING PARKING FOR II{ORE THAII FOUR HOURS ON
CERrAIN STREE?S: was given its second reading, and on a motion
introduced by Counci.Iman Crosby, Eeconded by Councilman ceorge, said
ordinance passed the second reading and !ra6 adopted on the following
roII caII:
Ayes: Councilmen:
Noes: Councilmen:
Absent Councilrnen:
Ayes: Councilmen:
Noes: Councilmen:
Absent Council,men:
Ayes: Councilmen:
Noes: Councilmen:
Absent Councilmen 3
AyeE: Councilmen:
Noes: Councilmen:
Absent Councilmen:
Ayea: Councilmen:
Noes: Councilmen:
Absent Councilmen:
Cro6by-Diedericlr sen-George-iFohnson-Uart in.
None.
None.
Crosby-Diede ri ch sen-ceorge-alohnaon-ltart in .
None.
None.
Cro sby-Diederichsen-ceorge-Johnson-Uart in.
None.
ilone .
Crosby-oiederichsen-ceorge-Johnaon-llartin.
None.
None.
3 . ORDINANCE NO. 888 " PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE SOI.'ITTTERLY SIDE OF
LAIIG ROAD " was given its eecond reading and on a motion introduced
by Councilman crosby, seconded by Councilman Diederichsen, said
ordinance passed the second read ing and was adopted on the following
ro11 call:
Crosby-Diederich sen-George-Johnson-ltartin.
None.
None .
4. ORDINA}ICE NO. 889 " A}I ORDINANCE OF TIIE CITY COI,'NCIL OF THE CIIY
OF BURLINGN4E AUITIORIZING A}I AII{ENDMENT TO TIIE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CIIY COI.,NCIL A}ID rIIE BOARD OF ADT{INISTRATION OR TI{E CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
E!,IPIPYAES' RETIREUENT sYsTEI.{ " (cost-of -living increase to retired
City employees) was given its second reading and on a motion intro-
duced by Councilman Crosby, seconded by Councilman George, the
ordinance passed the second reading and was adopted on the following
roll call:
RESOLUTIONS
2. ORDINATiICE NO. 887 " PROHIBITING PARI(ING ON MIE CUL-DE-SAC OF BEACH
ROAD " was given its second reading and on a motion introduced by
Councilman Crosby, seconded by Councilman Diederichsen, said ordinance
passed the second reading and was adopted on the following roll call:
ORD INANCES Introduction of:
1. oRDrNAtitcE No. 890 "AIr{ElrDrNG ss 12.04.030 and 12.04.060 0F rr{E
BURLINGAIITE III,NICIPAL @DE FIXING PERI,IIT FEES FOR TIM CONSTRUSTION,
RECONSTRUCTION AIID REPAIR OF CT'RBS ADID SIDEWALI(S AIID PRESCRIBING TIIE
IOCATION AIID WIDTH OF DRIVEWAYS " was introduced for first reading by
councilman ltartin.
I'NFINI SHED BUSINESS
1. ADDITIONAL SERGEANT FOR TRAFFIC.
A memo from the City l,lanager dated Auguat 29, L968, submitted for
council eonsideration a Job Description for the position of Police
sergeant, prepared by the Cooperative Personnel Service, and recom-
mended that an examination. rrith emphasis on the subject of traffic,
be held to eEtablish an eligible 1iEt.
Follorring a period of discussion, Council requested the City Manager
to have a revised job description, with prfuiary duties oriented to
traffic and secondary duties comparable to thoEe of the regular duty
sergeant, prepared for the next regular meeting, September 16, 1968.
2 . OVERTI"TiIE PARKING FINES.
A conrmunication from the city Attorney under date of August 23, L96A,
concerning "Parking Fines - $lO.O0 Fine on Second Notice" advised that
the subject was discussed with Helen Prara, Clerk of the l.{unicipal
Court, Central District, a8 a reault of Council's query at the meeting
of August 19, 1968. Ihe conununication noted in detail the procedure
whereby the ugrard revision of the fine schedule was approved, advised
that complete discretion in suctr matters repoaes in the judges and,
for this reaaon, the City rras not consulted before, nor advised after
the increaae in fines becane effective.
llayor Johnson announced the next General Assedbly Ueeting of ABAG to
be held Friday, September 27, L96A, Hotel Claremont, Berkeley.
Councilman Diederichsen and the city Manager will attend a luncheon
meeting of the San Uateo County Safety Council Board of Directors,
t{edneaday, septetdber ll, 1968, at the villa Chartier, san Irlateo.
Councilman Diederichsen, the City Manager and City Attorney will attend
the Institute on Labor Relationa, alack Tar Hotel, san Francisco,
septe ber 4 through 6, 1968.
North County Council of cities will meet fhureday, septer6er 5, 1968,
in Pacifica.
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NEW BUSINESS
1. ANNOUNCE}{ENTS
Councilman l!{artin will attend the Bay Area Regional organization scope
and shape conference saturday, september 14, 1968, wheeler Hall,
University of California, Berkeley, with the City Planner.
2. PROCLAUATIONS
uayor Johnson issued ttre follorring proclamations: Au9u6t 15 through
October 15, 1968, "MARINE CORPS RESERVE CMC ACTION FIrND FOR VIET NAII{
fll!{E", the week of Septenber 16, 1968, "PENINST LA SYttPHOt{Y WEEK"; the
week of septer0ber L7-23, 1968, " CONSTITUTION vlEEK. " Relative to the
latter. a corununication was read from the D.A.R., Anson Burlingane
Chapter, urging display of the national emblem as a symbol of allegiance.
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3. COMI,IITNICATIONS
1 A memorandum f rom President's Council on Youth Opportunity, Hubert
E. Itumphrey, Chairnan, r,as discussed briefly and the City Clerk
l{ras requested to make copies for distribution to Council.
2. Governmental Research council of san Mateo county announcing an
open meeting, Ihursday, September 19, 1968, 4:00 p.m., Hyatt Cinema,
Burlingame, concerning the proposed "Watson" tax mea6ure.
Clifford We11s, Past President, Tri-County Planning Council communi-
cation dated Augiu st 13, L968, reporting disbandment of the organ
ization and refunding to the City of Burlingame a pro-rata share
of the remaining assets in the anount of $32.9L.
A communication on a City of San l{ateo letterhead, signed by Linda
Giese, Chairman, and Ron wright Co-Chai tman, "San lrlateo's Adopted
Screaming Eagles" advised that the cities of San lrlateo and Woodside
have formally adopted "A" Company and 'rD" Company, respectively, of
the l01st Airborne Division and requested the City of Burlingame to
endorse the program.
T'he conununicat ion was referred
appropriate resolution.
to the City Attorney to prepare an
Councilman Diedericbsen reported his personal knorledge of, theactivities of Dr. uarie D. Bonfilio, a Burlingame resident, on
behalf of the servicemen in Viet Narn and stated that he hoped to
have Dr. Bonfilio appear before Council at a future meeting.
Councilman Crosby stated that he is chairtnan jll the City of Burlingame_of a group assisting the Uarine Corps Reserve progr.im to rai6e funds
to support the civic Action Progran through Care, Inc.
5 Reference was made to a communication from Dan casentini, san Bruno,
concerning a testimonial dinner to honor police ctriefs of Northern
san uateo county, saturday, october 19, 1968, 6:oo p.m., at the
fhunderbolt Hotel, I.{il1brae, and requesting appoi.ntment of a liaisonto assist in planning the affair.
A communication from the City Manager dated August 29, 1958, was
acknowledged stating that a dance permit granted the Kat Patch for
a period of six months has expired and recommendi ng extension for
an additional six months under conditions previously approved.
Councilman ceorge requested a report on a recent incident in thevicinity of the Kat Patch involving a young man taken into police
custody.
llayor afohnson reported attendance with the City Irlanager at a recent
meeting of the San !{ateo County Council of l{ayors.
Councilman Martin reported that there may be a substantial recovery
of ABAG funds.
ACKNOWLEDGI.{ENTS
Minutes of the Library Board, August 20, L95A; Librarian's Report.
August 20, 196A; Parking Cormission Minutes of July 24 and August 28,
1968; with reference to the latter minutes, Councilman uartin noted
that a quorum was not preaent and that a similar situation has existed
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Mayor Johnson announced that a member of the Police Department t{ill
be requested to serve in the capacity of liaison.
REPORTS
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qrith the Health, safety and traffic Commission. He requested the
City ltanager to direct a letter to the Chaitmen of the two Commissions
po5.nting out the imposition to staff when business cannot be conducted
because of the Iack of a quorum and re cornnrend ing that a procedure be
adopted reguiring prior notice when members expect to be absent.
tlinuteE of the Planning comnission, August 28, L96a; a communication
from Mayor Crespo of the City of Cuernavaca, Uorelos, Mexi.co.
BAYSIDE PARX PIAN.
In response to an inquiry from the floor, I'layor Johnaon advised that
the drawing prepared as part of the Final Master PIan, Bayside Park,
will remain on display in the Council Chambers.
CIIY E!,{PIOYEE RENDERING ASSISTA}ICE TO I{OTORIST.
Councilman crosby reported observing a city employee changing a flat
tire for a woman driver earlier in the day, approximately 4:3O p.m.,
and requested the City lrtanager to attempt to learn his identity for
recognition.
PROGRESS REPORT--TREA?I.{ENT PL,ANT IUPROVEI,IEN?S .
councilman Diederichsen requested a progress report from the city
Manager on the se\,rerage Treatment Plant construction.
There being no further tranaaction of business, the meeting rras regularly
adj ourned at 11:05 p.m.
Respectfully suhnitted,
HERBERT K.TE CI CLERK
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