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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1964.06.0124 Burlingame, Californj.a June I, 1964 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame above given date. Irteeting called toMartin in the Chair. City Council was held on theorder at 8:1O p.m., - ltayor PLEDGE OF ALLEG IAIICE At word from the chair, allthe Pledge of Allegiance to ROLL CALI, the Council chambe r arose F1ag. in the and gave Present Absent - councilmen:- Councilmen: Crosh'y-Diede richsen-ceorge-Johnson-Uartin None MINIITES The minutes of the previous meeting of May I8, 1964, were unanimously approved and adopted as submitted. ANNOUNCE}IENTS 2. cot NcrL cor4r.{TTTEES 1964 -1965 Mayor Marti.n announced his selection of the following liaisons to commissions and committees: Councilman ,fohnson: sister ci ty, Chamber of Coruneree,Employee Relations; Eront and CouncilCouncilman Crosby: North Count y Youth commj,ssi.on, Bay Finance ; councilman ceorge: Civil Defense & Disaster, councj.l Budget, and ABAG. " Councilman Diederichsen :Planning, Greater Ej-ghways; Uayor- l{artin: Parking District and delegate to " 0ouuttNICtIIoNS: 1 RE-ENACTMEMT HIGIIWAY MAINIENANCE AGREEI*{ENT A communication from the city Manager, dated May 29, L964, advised that the State Division of High\rays, upon receipt of advise from its Sacramento Headquarters that any reference to the "regulation of parking" be deleted from the currentagreement bet\,veen the State Highway Division and the city, with respect to highway maintenance, has requested a re-enactment of prior legislation. council concurring,RESOLUITrON NO. 68-64 "AgreeEent for lrlaintenanceof state Highway in the city of Burlingame " was introduced for passage on motion of Councilman crosby, seconded by eouncilman Johnson and unanimously adopted upon Ro11 CaIl- PURCIIASE TAX DEEDED I"AND AUTHORIZED A conununication from the city Manager, dated May 29, L964, advised that council, by prior action, authorized the purchase from the county 2 I. PARKING DISTRICT !4ayor Martin announced, that a deci.sion with respect to the proposeddeletion of Lot E, erest of EI Camino Rea1, increases in assessrnents and the "equity of benefits" Burlj.ngame Avenue Area Off Street ParkingDistrict, would be withheld until the regular meeting of .Tune 15, 1964, during the interim of which, Council shall give further considera-tion to the subjects at an additional study meeting. 25 of san Mateo, t\"ro miscellaneous Parcels of tax delinquent land to clear property records. ("pead ends" Lexington Avenue and Easton Diive. ) Council concurring with a recommendation from the City Ir{anager that an Agreement with the County be authorized,councilman crosby introduced ng and Directing Executionfor passag e RESoLUTION NO. 69-64 "Authoriziof Agreement Purchase Tax Deeded La nd" seconded by councilman George and unanimously adopted upon RoII Call. 3. PROPOSED ADDITION FTRE PREVENTTON CODE A communication from the city !{anager, dated uay 29, 1964, advised tiat the Fire chief has requested revisions in the Fire Prevention Code to provide for the installation, maintenance and supervision of fire protection facilities to insure an adequate water flotr upon private property. Ihe City Attorney was directed to prepare appropriate legislation for council's consideration and action. 4. INFORMAT ION RE: PARKfNG DISTRICT IfiARINGS A communication from the City lrlanager, dated Uay 29, 1964, concerning "Parking District Hearings" was aclnowledged and acti,on withheld until the regular meetj.ng of council, ,fune 15, 1964. 5. PARK DEPARA4ENT E(IR,A I,ABOR AI,ITHORTZED A memo from the City t{anager, dated May 29. 1964, concerning additionallabor for the Park Department and recommending that Council authorizethe empLolment of personnel immediately in order that the Summer vro rk program may be commenced, was acknowLedged with Council unanimously concurring vri th the recommendation. A cornmunication t^ras read from EI Presidente lrlunicipal-, Valentin Lopezconzales, cuernavaca, Mor., Ilexico, dated April 11, 1964, informally acknowledging its selection as Burlingame's "Sister City. " Councilman Johnson advised that a copy has been forwarded to the Secretary of the Sister City Comnittee of Burlingame to be read atits regular meeting, June 10, and the Council advised thereafter whetherit would be more appropriate that the Committee or the Council replyto the communication. RESOLUTIONS g*SoLIITIoN NO. 70-64 "corunendin g and Recognizing the Burlingame Inter-mediate Track Teams " was introduced for passage upon motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Diederichsen and unanimouslyadopted upon Roll Ca1I. RESoLUTIoN NO. 71-64 "A Resolution cal1in g For Bids on Sal,e of ment BondC= eaik-ng District No. I - fhird Sale - $210,901.25"introduced by Councilman Crosby who moved its passage, seconded. Councj.Iman Diederichsen and unanimously adopted upon Ro11 call. Improve- was by RESOLUTION NO. 72-64 "A Resolution Authorizi ng Settlement of Parcel 5AParking District No. 1" (Albert c. Griffiths, 931,500) was introducedfor passage on motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded tryr CouncilmanGeorge and unanimously adopted upon Roll call. ORD INANCES - Consideration thereof: OAD INANCE NO. 806 "An Ordinance Amending Sections 24OO-Ll- (d) andZm':ireTffi! 1941 ordinance code ind providing for the Maximum Window S11I Heights in Sleeping Rooms in croup I and J Occupanci.es,' was given its second reading and upon motion of Councilman ,Johnson, seconded by Councilman Crosby, said Ordinance passad. j.ts second readi.ng 6. REPORT FROM CUERNAVACA 26 and was adopted by Ayes: Councilmen:Noes: Councilmen: Absent Councilmen: the following vote: Crosby-Diederichsen-ceorgelrohnson-Martin None None COMMENDAT TON FROI.,I SENTOR C TTTZENS Mayor Martin acknowledged receipt of a communication from Irtr. Ra1phD. shields, President, For the officers and Me bers of the SeniorCitizens' Organization of Burlingam€, dated May 27, L964, whereinofficials of the City of Burlingame $rere conunended for their actionin granting BurlingarE Senior Citizens the opportunity to engagein recreational.. educational, social and vrelfare acti;ities atthe Recreation center. POLTCE DEPARTI'IENT COMMENDAT ION A comrmrnication from Captai.n A. I{. Balkunas, 1308 }lontero Avenue,dated Uay 22, .1964; onunendi ng the Chief of Police and the Officersof his Department for their efficient assistance on the recentoccasion of an accident to a neighbor. was acknowledged and the Cityllanager h,as requested to convey the personal appreciation of Councilto Chief Lo1lin. LEI"AND G. LANCASTER RESTGNATTON A resigrration from Leland G. Lancaster. Civil Servicesubmitted to council in a communication dated Uay 26. accepted with regret. commissioner, 1964, was The city clerk was requestedfor Mayor Itlartin ' s signature to prepare an appropriate communication and transmittal to lr1r. Lancaster. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 PI,ACE OF ITEARING " UNDERGROUND TIEI,ITIES " RESOLUrION No. 73-64 "A Resoluti.on Pixi ng Time and Place of Hearingto Determine Public Necessity of the Removal of Poles and Overhead wires within the : underground utility District" (JuIy 2O, 1964,8 p.m., council chambers ) was introduced for passage on motion of councilman crosby, seconded by councilman ceorge and unanimouslycarried upon Roll- call vote. SUGGESTED "HOTEL MOTEL TN( " Mayor !4artin advised that at a recent meeting of the San Mateo Countycouncil of Mayors, Assemblyman carl Britschgi. referrj-ng to recent legislation permitting cities and counties to impose a "hotel occupancy tax" stated that it was his understanding that Governor Brown haa indi eated that his office may "pre-empt" a State "hotel-mote1 room tax" and suggested that the cities take advantage of the 1963 enabling IegisJ-ation by adopting a uniform ord.inance to permit the levying of a hotel-moteJ. occupancy tax of 4% at i-he loca1 1eve1. lhe subject was referred to Councilman George and to the City Manager for evaluation and report to Council. FI'RTIMR RETERENCE TO IIIAYORS T"IEETING Mayor !{artin, reporting briefly on further discussion held by members of the San Mateo County of lrlayors at a recent meeting, advised that delegates from the southern section of the County have indicated some objectj.on to the "North county council of cities" formation and have suggested that the subject "Uniform Wage Stabilization" be studied on a county-wide basis. ACKNOI.{LEDGEIVIENTS Tlhe Chair acknowledged receipt of lt{inutes from t}p Library Board and the Planning commission and a communication from the optimists CIub 27 of San Bruno, extending an invitation to council to attend forthcoming Annual Posy Parade, 1:00 p.m., sunday, June 7, the L964. CIVIL DEFENSE DISASTER COIJNC TL REPORT councilman ceorge, Council liaison to the San l{ateo County Civil Defense and Disaster Organization, gave a report on his attendance at a recent meeting, stating that plans are being .formulated for an "aerial exercise" on \,rhich occasion siren tests sha11 be conducted on a county-vride basis and outlining additional proposed plans to be applied in instances of emergencies. Councj.lman ceorge advised that a recent fallout "shelter" survey indicated only a total of 675 spaces are presently avaiJ-abJ-e within the City of Burlingame. CONFERENCE RE: ROLLINS ROAD Replying to an inquiry from Councilman Diederichsen, the city Manager advised that his office shall confer with representatives of the Public Utilities Commission, Monday, ,June 8, 1954, on the subjectof the Rollins Road area and a report sha1l be made to council- following. LETTER TO HIGH SCI{OOL STUDENTS Councilman Johnson suggested that a communication be forwarded to the students of Burlingame High School expressing council appreciation for the hospitality extended to Council at the luncheon on "Youthin Government Day. " councilman Johnson complimented the Chaniber of Commerce on the successof the recent "Heritage Days" celebration and together with Councilman Diederichsen, further complimented the Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of the Annua], Community Dinner. STUDY SESSIONS Councilman ceorge, Chai.rman, council Budget committee, suggestedthe procedure of budget study be conducted as in prior years andcouncil consider the 1954-1955 budget at a special study meeting- thatthat CAP ITAL IMPROVEMENT STTJDY SESSION Friday, June 12. 1964, 7z3O p.m., was scheduled by council as a study meeting on "Capital Improvements. " ADJOI]RNMENT fhe re beingat 9:0O p.{n no further business, the meetj.ng hras regmlarly adjourned Respectfully submitted, HERBERT K WH City Clerk APPROVED: ITE Mayor