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Burlingame, california
December 20, 1965
CAJ,L TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was
above given date. tleeting called to order at 8:lO p.
crosby in the Chair.
held on the
m. , - Irlayor
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At word from the Chair, all in the counciL Chanbers arose and gave
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Present -
Absent
Councilmen Crosby-Diederichsen-George-irohnson-Martin.
Councilmen: None.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of Decedber 6, 1965, submitted to
council previously, were amended to read "that commendation for their
faithful service to our Country is hereby expressed with deep gratitude
to our Armed Forces" (Resolution Re: "Vietnam Policy") and thereafter
approved and adopted.
ltayor Crosby extended a welcome to Scouts Itlark and Mike Reh and
Bart Price, of Troop #1O, accompanied by Troop Leader l1r. Bart Price,
in attendance to observe Council proceedings in connection with their
scouting program.
BIDS
BURLINGAME AVENUE STREET I,IGHTING PROJECT BONDS
Pursuant to "Notice of Sale" dated Decernlcer 6, 1965, bids received on
approximately $10,647.79 "Cj.ty of Burlingame Improvement Bonds,
Series 50, Burlingane Avenue Street Lighting Project" were publicly
opened and declared as follows:
BIDDER INTEREST RATE S
s. c. PohlmEul company
San Francisco, California
.T B. Eanauer & ComParny
Beverly Ei1ls, California
Tannen, Winslow & Co., Inc.
Beverly Hil1s, CaLifornia
Stone & Youngberg
san Francisco, California
L967-L970
L97L-L974
1975-1981
Premium:
5% per .urnura
4-3/4% 'r rr
4-L/2%
rnc.
None
L967 -197 3
L974-L976
L977-L9AL
Premium:
s-L/2%
s-L/4%
s%
4.70%
inc.
None
1967-1981 inc.
Premium: $8.32
Est. Int. Cost:
Av.Net Int. Cost:
$s,0oo.oo "
4.692L92% "
7 /2/67 -7 /2/7 4 j-nc.5-L,/2%
7/2/7s-7/2/8L " s%
Prernium: $6. OO
The foregoing bids were referred to Itlr. Fred Barnes, representing the
Iaw f irm of wilson, Jones , Itlorton & Lynch, f or cmputation, analysis
and report to council prior to the termination of the meeting.
ROLL CAIL
BOY SCOUTS WEICOMED
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RESOLUTION NO. 126-65 "A RESOLUTION DETERUINING ITNPAID ASSESSIT{ENTS
AND PROVIDING FOR IS SUA}ICE OF BONDS BI'RLIIVGAI.{E AVEI{I'E STREET I,IGIITING
PROTECT" was introduced for passage on motion of Councilman !{artin,
seconded by CounciJ.man Johnson and unanimously adopted upon roll call .
COMMI'NICATIONS
1. STREET LIGIITING I!4PROVE!{ENT ACCEPTED.
A eomrnunication from the City lrlanager dated Dece ber 16, 1965, recom-
mending the acceptance of the street lighting improvement on Burlingane
Avenue, satisfactorily completed in compliance with plans and specifi-
cations by Ecco-Phoenix Electric Corporation, was concurred in by Council .
RESOLUTION NO. 127-65 "A FJSSOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPI.,ETIOII AND DIRE TING
ENGII{IEER TO FILE NOTICE OF ACCEP?A}ICE OT' @UPLETION BURTINGAI.IE AVENUE
STREET TIGBTING PROJEqI " was introduced for passage by councilman llartin,
seconded by Councilman Diederichsen and unanimously adopted upon ro11 call .
2. NOUINEES FOR CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
A corununication from the city Manager dated Decedber 16, 1965, regarding
nominees to fill vacancies on the Civil service Commission was held by
council for an executive session to follow adjournment of the present
meeting.
3. FEDERAL SIGN AND SIGNAL CO RPORATION PRICE QUOTATTONS ACCEPTED.
A letter dated Deceniber 16, 1965. from the city t{anager submitted quota-
tions from the Federal Sign and Sigmal Corporation for illuminated signs
instaLled at various prominent locatj.ons throughout the city, as pre-
viously specified by Council, and recommended acceptance at a total
cost of $6.038.00, including installation.
In reply to llayor Crosby, the City Manager explained that the sign
company is considered better prepared than the city to undertake the
installation of the signs, thereby warranting the expenditure of letting
the entire project to the contractor to assure that the work will be
completed promptLy and efficiently.
In reply to further inquiry from lrlayor cro sby concerning the installation
at El Camino Real and Peninsula Avenue, the City Uanager stated that the
existing signs will be removed and replaced with one sign to include the
"Welcome to Burlingame, " a pyJ.on to serve as display area for service
club ernblems and a direction sign to "Auto Rolr, " conforming with the
rendering presented to Council at a previous meeting.
In reply to Councilman Diederichsen, the city Brgineer confirmed that
plans and specifications wilt be examined by the Building Inspector
prior to erection.
Councilman ,Johnson referred to the proposed installation for Broadvray
and California Drive, stating that the simple wording Burlingame Auto
Rovr is not specific enough, particularly to Persons not farniliar with
the city, and suggested directional arrdrs pointing north and south
and lettering indicating distance.
Ur. James Curtis, representing Federal Sigm and signal Corporation,
explained that tlre sign at Broadway will indicate automobiLe row but
hras not intended to be a trro-faced sign; toward the freeway, the sign
face will be clear with no readability to west-bound traffic on Broadway.
h reply to councilman George, Mr. curtis advised that the automobile
agenci.es have been infonned of the proposed instaLlations and indicated
"they wouJ.d be happy to see anything saying 'Auto Row, the one
dealer north of Broadway did not apPear "too interested. "
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!1r. curtis requested that Council approve sites only at this tirne;
designs and wording will be prepared and sr:bmitted for Council
approval at a future meeting.
In reply to an inquiry from Councilman Diederichsen erhether there
will be conflict at EI Canino Real and Peninsula Avenue because of
the service station remodeling at that location, the City Planner
reported that preliminary investigation indicates there is sidewalk
space where the sign could be placed.
M!. Curtis stated that he was informed by !tr. Eoward Pape of the
Tidewater oil company San Francisco office that they intend to request
a variance in connection with their sign; also, the oil company "will
waive the boundary line. "
Following further discussion, the City Manager, in reply to Uayor
Crosby, recommended that Counci.l approve the bid as presented with
the modification that the installation at Broadway and california
Drive shall be reworded to clarify the location of the automobile
agencies.
On a motion introduced by Councilman Martin,
Diederichsen and unani.rnously carried on ro11
in the City Manager's recommendation.
seconded by councilman
call Council concurred
Councilman !,tartin comnented that in the best interests of the City
"we should try to keep the ones (automobile agencies) we have. "
STREET LIGHTING BOND SALE.
Ur. Barnes advised that a review of the proposals for the sale of
Bonds for the Burlingame Avenue Street Lighting Project di.scloses
S. C. Pohlman Company, 550 California Street, San Francisco, the
lowest responsibJ-e bidder, submitting an average net interest rate
of 4.558%.
RESOLU]TION NO. 128-65 "A RESOLUTION AWARDING SAIE OF BONDS BURLINGAIVIE
AVENITE STREET LTGIITING PROT'ECT " (S. C. PohLman Company, $\0,647.79)
was introduced for passage by Councilman Martin, seconded by Council-
man Diederichsen and carried unanimously on ro11 call.
O RDINANCES
None.
IJNFINISHED BUSINESS
CITY }4ANAGER MEMOS TO COTJNCIL:
Proposed Code Additions to Parking Lot Regulations, recommended by
the Parking Commission and submitted to Council by the city Manager,
were held for Council's study meeting, January 5, 1966.
2. State Land Abutting Freeway. lfhe City Manager wis authorized to
confer with l{r. Frank Rochex, Jr., ReaI Estate Appraiser, concerning
a second appraisal of the State-owned ten-acre parcel along the
Freeway.
3. Acguisition BurLingame shore Irand c ompany Property. The city
Manager reported that negotiations are proceeding between the
City's lega1 representative and the attorney for Burlingame Shore
Land Company; Council will be kept informed.
Broadway off-street Parking Lot Acquisitions.The City llanager
stated that CounciL vriLl be informed of ur. John Llmch's progress
in negotiating for the tr^'o pareels for parking lots in the Broadway
area.
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REFERETiICE TO LIBRARY BOARD II'IINUAES.
Councilman l{artin referred to a report in the December 15, 1965, minutes
of the Library Board concerning a request frcm the North Burlingame
lilqnen's Club to trade the Paloma Avenue 1ot for the lot which they sold
the City in 1942 for the Easton Drive Brandr Library.
fhe City l4anager stated that the proposal initiated when the !{omen's Club
was misinfonaed that the }ibrary intended to vacate the Easton Drive site.
He stated that the Library Board wilL inform the women's club that the
report vras erroneous and the City has no plans for abandoning the property.
CTOMI4ENDATION TO CAPTAIN E!{IL PATSEL.
A letter dated December 18, 1965, fron Fire Chief neginald E. t{oorby
reporting captain Eoil Patsel's courageous action, despite the threat of
grave personal danger, in rescuing l{rs. Gussie Charnberlain at the scene
of an apartment house fire at 1508 BurI ingame Avenue was read and the
City Irlanager directed to f orr'rard an appropri.ate Letter of comnendat ion
to Captain Patse1 on behaLf of Council.
COI'NCIL-COMII4I SS ION DfNNER MEETING.
A memo to council frorn the City l.lanager dated December 16, 1965, stated
that the annual Council-Comrission dinner has been scheduled for the
Hyatt House, Uarquee Room, T'hursday evening February 3, 1966, since
there were no llhursday dates available in January.
COI'NCIL - AI'XILIARY GROI'P S DINNER I.,IEETING.
The City lrlanager stated that the date of
Policemen di-rrner will be reported at the
Councilman George stated that
the Civil Defense program and
the Council-Auxiliary Firemen,
next regular Council meeting.
CIIY PIAIINER STITDY RE: ABANDONED CARS.
uayor Crosby acknorrledged the City Planner's report entitled "The
Abandoned Car Problem. "
Councilman George reported his attendance at a Civil Defense meeting on
Decedber 9 in Redvrood City where Mr. Earry w. Tracy of the San Francisco
Water Department discussed measures to be taken should the water supply
be cut off in the event of disaster.
the matter will be explored
a subsequent report made to
further through
Council .
ABAG I,IEETING
Councilman Uartin stated the new nominating cor@ittee of the Association
of Bay Alea Governnents (ABAG) rrill meet early in February and if Council
were i.nterested in subrnitting narnes for the Conmittee's consideration,
he would be pleased to pass them along.
REPORTS
Councilman George stated that he has discussed the subject with the City
Engineer \,rho reported that the City has a reserve about a 24-hour supply,
or approximately one nillion gallons. Pointing out that the County of
San lttateo has begun to activate some of its ol,d wells, Councilman George
requested Council to consider rrays and means of establishing auxiliary
water sources. Ee mentioned that there is a well available to Burlingame
High School and suggested the possibi).ity of the City, with assistance
from other jurisdictional agencies, drilling a well in Washington Park.
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ACKNOWLEDGI'IEAITS
Mayor Crosby acknovrledged receipt of the monthly reports from the
Po1ice and Fire Departments, minutes of the City Improvement C@mittee,
the Parking Comnission and the Planning Commission.
PAYROTI.,
Payroll vrarrants, month of Noveniber, 1965, Nos. 6477 throtgh 6960,
in the total amount of $122,087.08, were approved on Motion of
Councilman ltlartin, seconded by councilman Johnson and unanimously
carried .
WARRANTS
Councilman Martin stated that he received the list of i4rarrants through
the mail at 6:15 p.m., this evening, therefore, was not prepared to
make any recomnendation for payment.
Following advice from the City Attorney that disposition of the
warrants rests with Council, councilman Diederichsen introduced a
motion approving warrants for the month of Deceuber, 1965, Nos. 5294
through 5505 in the total anount of $220.656.57, subject to audit by
Councilman l{artin. Motion seconded by Councilman Johnson and unan-
imously carried.
NATIONAL RNCREATION ASSOCIATION P RELIMINAXTT REPORT.
The report submitted by the consultants, G. Leslie I-,ynch and Sterling
S. winans, vras discussed briefly. Noting the lack of specifics
relating to the Bayside Park development, Council requested the City
Ilanager to direct a letter to the consultants concerning this aspect
of the report and requesting their expanded recommendations.
Prior to adj ournment, Mayor crosby thanked the group of scouts from
Troop *1O for their interest, wishing them success in their programt
also acknowledged City Librarian, G. PauI Lechich; Mr. George Golding,
San Uateo Times reporter, and Illr. James Curtis, Federal Sign and
Signal Corporation.
Tj$e of adj ournment: 9:O5 p.m.
Respectfully subnitted,
HERBERT K. WH]TE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
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ADJOURNI,IENT