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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1961.04.17260 Burlingame, california April 17, 1961 A regular meeting of the Burlingame city above given date. l4eeting called to order Morgan in the chair. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEG IANCE At word from the Chair, all the Pledge of Allegiance to council was held on the at 8:00 p.m., - Mayor in the council Chamber arose and gave the FIag. &OLL CALL . Present - Councilmen: Absent - councilmen: Byrd-Johnson-Lorenz-Morgan None I.'IAYOR MORGAN COMI'IE}JTS l"layor Morgan advised that the nreeting on this occasion would terminate his year's chai.rmanshi.p of the City council and llayor of the City of Burlingame and voiced his appreciation and gratitude to the members of the city council, City staffs and the newspapers for their assistance and cooperation. In giving a brief resume of the major accomplishments achieved by the Council the past year, llayor I{o rgan expressed his assurance that the council ltiIl continue its activities to make the City of Burlingarne an outstanding community. MINUTES PREVIOUS I"IEETfNG Etre minutes of the previous meeting of April 3. 1961, were unanimously approved and adopted on motion of Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Lorenz. Ttre mintes of the adjourned meeting of April 8, 1961. were unani.mously approved and adopted on motion of councilman Byrd and seconded by Councilman Johnson. councilman Johnson, in referring to the minutes of the Special tleetingApril 10, 1961, expressed her objection to certain phases of the Howard Avenue property as a future poJ-ice station site and statedthat she was j.n favor of only that portion of the motion pertaining to l-egislation affectj.ng the sale of bonds. Ttre minutes of the Special Meeting, April 10, 1961, were thereafter approved and adopted, with the comnents of Councilman Johnson noted, on motion of Councilroan ayrd and seconded by Councilman Lorenz. A communicatj"on from Enunett G. Fitzpatrick, Assistant Public Relatj.ons l'lanager, Southern Pacific Company, dated April 11. l-961, requesting an opportunity to appear before the City Council to present a matter of mutual benefit to the City of Burlingame and to the Southern Pacific Company, was acknowledged. Ur. Fitzpatrick, in attend.ance, v,ras invited by the Chair to make hispresentation. fhe Council was apprised of the intention of the Southern Pacific Companyto acquire rights, througb, stock ownership, of the l{estern Pacific Railroad Company and to solicit the assistance of the Council in urging the Interstate Corunerce Commission to grant the SouthernPacific Companyrs petition to acquire such control. A map was displayed designating the railroad lines through California. Nevada and sections of Utah and attention called to the parallel track li.nes in various sections operated by both compani,es. COMII,IIJNTCATIONS 1. SOUTMRN PAC]FIC CO]'IPA\IY PROPOSAI, 26L Cormenting in some detail, Mr. Fitzpatrick advised that j.t is proposedto coordinate the faciLities of the two railroads, but there is nointention to elimj.nate the name "western Pacific" and any actiontaken shall be subject to the approval of the fnterstate Corunerce Commission. Mr. Fitzpatrick furttrer advised that the request for endorsenpnt was notivated by an announcement made by the Santa Fe Raj.lroad Company of its intention to petition for control of the Western Paci fi c. A resolution, proposed as a gruide to appropriately endorse theproposal was read. and presented to Council. Following a brj-ef discussion, Councilman Byrd introduced and movedthe passag e of RESoLUTIoN NO. 18-61 "Relative to a southern Pacific Company Proposal to Acquire Control, Ihrough Stock Or,rnership, of the western Pacific Railroad Company " seconded tY Councilman Lorenz and unanimously carried on ro11 call. PROPOSED PI,ANS FOR POLICE STATION In reply to council inquiry, the City Manager advised that the archi- techts for the new Police Station have sutrnitted four schematic plans for the construction of a police station and in his opinion. Schematic PIan No. 2, in t].e preliminary estimated anpunt of $l-78,00O.O0 appears to be the most feasible; the tl'pe constuuction provides for a tr^,o-story structure and a parking area beneath the structure to accomod.ate twenty-four cars. Mr. zahm, one of the architects, at the request of tlte Cj-ty Manager, and for Council information, advised that the original 0,650 square footage proposed is considered too smal1 and an area of 8.300 stluare footage will not be required, thereby increasj-ng the original budget figure . Ehe architect, for purposes of clarification, made the following presentation: Ori inal- Bu et Land Equipment BuildingArchitects fee Total Increase Additlonal square footage..... . . $ LandLift, BuildingFire zone I (to conform)Arachitects fee (increase) ..... Total (3,650 sq.ft. ) 18,000.OO (to 8.300 sq.ft.) 3, 000.00 9, 700 .00 3, 000 . 00 2,400.oo 36,100.O0 $ 60,000.00 15, 000 . o0,f6,ooo.oo t2,o00.oo $240, 000.00 $ Cecil l{e11s, soil expert, was introduced and read from a report sub-mitted }Dr his office to the architects on the preparation of a soiltest prior to construction and at a fee approximating $225.00. A motion was thereafter introduced by councilman Byrd that the City llanager be authorized to order a soil test to determine the load bearj.ng capacity in a sum not to exceed $225.00, seconded. by Councilman Lorenz and unanimously carried. Following a brief discussion, Councilman Byrd further moved that thearchitects be authorized to further develop Schematic PIan No. 2 andpresent to Council at their earliest convenience. seconded by Councilman Lorenz and unanimously carried. councilman Johnson, speaking on the question, withdrew her previousobjection concerning the size of the proposed l-ot but urged that Councilexercise caution in order to keep the "cost in line as voted upon bythe people. " 282 Ihe City Manager, in reply to tle.Chai-r's inqui-ry'- stated t}at he fria no oljecti6n t" if," pr-oposea site; hovrever, he hoped ttrat the cost would not exceed. thL oiiginat budget of $24O,000'00' Avoteonthemotionbyrollca]-Iwasrecordedasunanimous. c oMI.IUNICATIONS (Cont.) PORT ON SOCIAI SEC URITY COVERAGE2 a detailed recommenda-regular meeting. A conununication from the City ltanager, dated April 14, 1961, advised that an investigation indicates that employees not eligible for participation ii the State Retirement System may.be co_vered by Social'i"""ii* and an outline of the proced.ure to obtain such coverage j.s available for council studY. Itre subject was referred to ttre City Uanager council-Employaee representative to study and to council . and to Councilman Johnson, submit a recommendation 3. HOWARD AVST{UE TRAFF IC (I^Iest of Highway ) A remo to CounciI, dated April 14, L96L, from the City llanager, advised that (1) the Police Department is currently conducting an investigation on complaints received concerning excessive speed in the Howard Avenue area, vrest of EI camino Rea1, and (2) sadar. equipment costs approximate $2,500.00 and will be included in the preparation of the forthcoming budget. A verbal repolrt from the city l,lanager advised thattion is anticipaLed for Council action at the next 4. EXECUTION AGREEI'IENT RE: SURPLUS FIINDS A communication from the city l{anager, dated April 13, 1961, recommendedthat Council authorize the execution of an agree[Ent presented bythe County Engineer in order that the County may release excess assessment district rnonies in the anount of $120.84, for street maintenance purposes. Councilman ,fohnson moved that the Council concur and introduced for passag e RESOLUTION NO. 19-61 "Authorizing Agreement Between the Cityof Burlingame and County of San Mateo for llaintenance of Public Improvements Constructed Within Burlingame Terrace Subdivi.sion " seconded by Councilman Lorenz and adopted unanimously on roll callof members. REOTIEST FOR EI.,1PLOY'ITIENT OF "IIETER MAID '' A memo to Council from the City Uanager, dated April 13, L961, advisedthat the Chief of the Police Department has suggested that a "MeterMaid" be employed as a non-classified ernployee for a trial period of one year. l[he City Manager further advised that a saving in the amount of approximately $2,028.00 would be reaLized and the servj.ce would i.ncludeonly the Burlingame Avenue, the Ho\^rard Avenue and the Chapin Avenuearea. It was the recorunendation of the City Manager that legislation be directed outlining the terms and specifying the agreernent to a ione year trial . Councilman Johnson and Councilman Lorenz. each. in turn, expressed concurrence with the proposal as recomrnerd.ed. lrlayor Morgan sugges€ed that the subject be elplored further, withconsideration given to the employment of eithbf a veteran, a handi- capped person or one in financial need- j:. Elie city lqanager stated that from a standpo5.nt of ef ficiency,...it would be more advisible to have a woman and the use of uomen in thiS'typeof service has proven highly satis fact'or3], in other cities., ..; 5. 263 councilman Byrd stated that in his opinion, it wouLd be more advantageous to have a fully uniformed officer on duty to perform " any and all tirpes of police work " and avaj-labl-e at al-1 times hhould an instance of ernergency arise; further, that a "police job is peculiarly adaptable to nen. " Mayor Morgan concurred in general with the statements of councilman Byrd, adding further that he was opposed to employing personnel on a non-cl-assified basis and in hj,s opinion, such employment was contrary to Civil Service procedure. Ihe subject was held for fi:rther study. 6. REQUEST TO RENT C IIT PBOPERTY ITETD A memo from the City uanager, dated April 12, 1961, advised that a request has been received to rent city property on California Drive adjacent to Fire Station No. 1 for the purpose of retailing fireworks from June 28 to July 4, L96L, in the sum of $100.00. Questioned by the council, .the City Manager advised that the Fire Chief has made no comnitment concerni.ng the use of the property for the purpose fequested. Following a brief discussion, the subject was held for study and action at a later date. A memo from the City fianager, dated April 14, 1961, advised that a repl-y has been received from J. P. Sinclair, Assistant state Hi,ghway Engineer, indicating that consideration will be given to the City's request that the State redesign and rebuild the Broadway-Burlingame Interchange. fhe report and accompanying communication from theAssistant State Highway Engineer was aeknowledged and placed on file. 8- WAGE STABILIZATION-FRINGE BENEFIT PROGRAIII A memo from the City Uanager, dated April 14, 1961, advised th at. a deadline on the adoption of the North county Council of cities wage Stabilization and Fringe Benefit Improvernent Program has been scheduled for May 1. Councilman Johnson, Chairman of the }trorth County Council of Cities icage Stabilization-Pringe Benefit Comrnittee, reported that at a meetj"ng in south san Francisco, April L4, L96L, all cities were represented witf,r the general consensus being that the proposed program was an acceptable one and that a uniform resolution would be sub- mitted to councils of each City for action prior to or on l4ay 1, 19s61. 9. REPORT ON CITIZEN COI{PI,AINT A memo to Council, dated April L4, J-961, reporting on an investigationof complaints sutmitted by Mr. william No1te, 146 Crescent Avenue. roas ackaowledged and the contents of said report referred to Mr- Nolte,present on this occasion. RESOLUTION NO. 20-61 "A Resolution Amendin g Resolut j,on No. 55-60Providing for the fssuance of Bonds, fire and Pol-ice Bonds of 196O" vras introduced for passage on rnotion of Councilman Byrd, secondead by Councilman Lorenz and unanimously adopted on roII call. RESOLITTfON NO. 21-61 "A Resolution CalJ-ing for Bids on Bonds - $175,000Eire Bonds and $1OO,0OO.OO Police Bonds - Fire and Police Bonds of 1960" \,ras introduced for passage on motion of Councilman .fohnson, seconded by Councilman Lorenz and unanimously adopted on rol-1 ca1l. 7. REPORT ON BROADWAY OVERPASS ;lESOLU'TTONS 264 oRDINANCES - Consideration thereof: ORD INANCE NO. 737 "An Ordinance Anending Section 1999.1. Article 51,Part X, of the Ordj.nance Code of the City of Burlingame, providing For the Establishment of Fire Zones Within the City { Withdrawinga Portion of Lot 6 and Iots 7, 8, and 9, Block 13, Supplenentary Iqap to Map No. 1 of the Town of Burlingame From Fire Zone III andIncluding Said Lots in Fire Zone II" was given its second reading and on motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded },!, Councilman Lorenz,said ordinance passed its second reading and was adopted try thefollovring vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent Councilmen: Councilmen: Counci l-men: Byrd-alohnson-Lor enz-It{or gan None None I. CIIY OF BENEC IA ,R.EO IJEST RE: NAVAL ARSENAI Ivlayor Morgan advised of receipt of a corumtnication from the Cityof Benecia soliciting the assistance of cities by requesting thatletters be forwarded to their respective senators protesting the removal of the navy arsenal from the West Coast. Tll:te City Manager was instructed to forward appropriate conmruni.catj.ons as requested,on motion of Councilman Johnson and seconded by councilman Byrd.s 2. FESTIVAI ASSOCIATION EQUIPI{E}IT Reference hras made by tl:e Chair to aFestival Association, Inc. notifying equipment now being stored at Bekinsto the city. communication from the Burlingamethe City that all rights to the on Broad$ray have been relinquished Councilman Byrd moved that the property be accepted in the nane of the City of Burlingame and that Bekins be notified that future storage bil-ls shal-l- be assumed by the City of Burlingame. Ttre motion was secondeil by Councilman Johnson and carried, !,rith Councilman Lorenz, voting "no. " 3. REVISED CIVIL SER.VICE R.ULES & I-{EGULATIONS A cornmunication from Ed$rard Hevey, Chairman, Burlingame Civil Service Conrnisaion, dated April 14, 1961, advised that subsequent to a meetingwith representatives of the Burlingame Police C1ub, April- 10, 1961,the members of the commission unanj.mously recommend.ed tJ:at the proposedCivil Serviee Rules and Regulations remain unaltered. Ihe conununication advised that relative to Rule No. l-8 "Right to outside I^Iork " the Conmission referred to the wishes of Council, with the commission having "no firm conviction. " councilman ,fohnson reported at sonE length on the conferences held in connection vrith the proposed revisions, with the city Manager, theCivil Service Comnission, representatj.ves of the Errployees' Association and representatives of the Burlingame Police club and more particularlywith the latter group on the proposeil "Right to outside Vlork " ru1e. councilman Johnson advised that a proposal to limit outside employment to a maximum of twenty hours per week, with days off excepted, appeared satisfactorv to the Police Club and subsequentlv the rule was removed from the PoLice Department Rules and Regulations and, to make it a "city-wide" policy, Rul-e No. 18 was incorporated into the General Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Counci.lman ,fohnson advised further that a recent communication received from the mernbers of the Police Department indicate their opposition to the incorporation of the rule into the General Civil Service Rules and Regnrlations; however, in her opinion, the proposed revised rules and regulations are acceptable for council action. Councilman ilohnson thereupon moved that the Civil service Rules and Regnrlations, as amended, be adopted, seconded by Counci l-man Lorenz. UNFTNISHED BUSI},IESS 265 on the question, Mayor Morgan advised of his objeetion to the rulepertaining to outside emplolment, stating that in his op5-nj-on, it is "unconstitutional to stop an employee from engaging in outside emplolrment " and further it appears inconsistent to permit councilthe right to establish a policy and power to approve or rejectgiven to another. !,layor Morgan stated that in his opinion, a rulepertaining to outside emplol,'ment ghouldl not be included in rules and regulations. Councilman Byrd spoke on the necessity of adopting a set of rulesfor guidance purposes and stated that he personally, had no objection to the City Manager or a department head being empowered as stipulatedin Rule 18. Following further discussion, the Chair ciI1ed for a vote tpr ro11cal-I, recorded thereafter as follows: Ayes: Noes: Counci lmen : Byrd-Johnson-Lorenz councilmen: llorgan 4 . PAN AI\,IERICAII LIJNCITEON MEETI}.IG REPORT Couneilman alohnson reported on her attendance at a recent l-uncheon meeting of the San llateo County Pan American Society as a representativeof the City Council. fhe City Uanager l,ras requested by theof providing a pedestrian cross-lra1k Avenue and Marco Pol-o Way. to ascertain the meri-tsintersection of Trousdale Chairat the DONTIE AVENI'E A brief discussion on the subject of creating DonnelLy Avenue into a tlvo-vray street was initiated blr Councilman Lorenz, wlto advised that an informal survey indicated no major objectj.on to the proposal, holrever,the owner of Kim's Restaurant suggested that parking be permiitted onboth sides of the street after 6 p.m. Questioned by the Council, the Chief of Police, in-attendance, reconmrended that parking be permitted on one side only at all times. Upon advice from the City Attorney that the necessary legislation has been prepared, Councilman Lorenz introduced and moved the passage of RESOLII]ION NO. 22-61 "Rescindin g Resolutl.on No. 18-47 and Establishi,ng Donnelly Avenue as a T*ro-Way Street, Effeactive May 15, 196l-" secondedby Councilman Byrd. A ro11 cal-I vote on the motion was recorded as follors: Byrd-Lrenz dlohnson-Uorgans a maj ority vote rras ileclared void. PARKIISG LOT Reference hras made to a merno from the City l{anager, dated April 14 1961, concerning an offer received to selI a vacant lot at the cornerof Donnelly Avenue and L,orton Avenue in the sum of $55,00O.O0 submittedby Harry D. Lehrfeld, agent, in behal-f of his client, Edward W. I'homas,owner of said lot.. Ayes: Councilrnen:Noes: Councilnen: Ihe resolution, failing to pass by 7. DONNELLY AVENT'E-LORION AVENI'E councilman Byrd, noting that there vras an elenentof the owner to sell the property. stated that anobtained by the City, prior to Council action. of urgency on the part appraisal shoul-d be Counci lman Johnson concurredof the property, provided an Counci lman Lorenz alsovacant property for an anto and expressed her interestappraisal is satisfactory the acquisitionthe city. expressed his interest in the purchaseoff street parking facility.of the 5. TROUSDALE-MARCO POLO CROSSTNG 266 the Chaj.r recognized Mr. Lehfeld, who advised that because ofcircumstance, the offer terminates as of the following date. Follohring s ome discussion, Councilman Lorenz moved that the subjectbe referred to the City Manager, lrrith a view that the property willbe considered for purchase, provided the owner expresses hiswillingness to extend the offer to seI1 until such time as theCity obtains and accepts an appraisal of the property. Ihe motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanj-mously carriedon ro11 cal1. In reply to Counci-I inquiry, t}re City Engiineer advised that the drainage probJ-em on Burlingame Avenue, particularly in tl1e areaof PriJnrose Road. has been created by the Telephone Company's usebf suirp pumps and the deep excavatj-on of the company's new buildingaddition. ILre City Enqi neer advised that catch basins will beinstal-Ied beyond the Primrose Road crosswalk to remedy the situationwithin the next several weeks. Mayor Irlorgan urged the electorate to exercise their privilege and vote at the forthcoming April 18, 1961, Consolidated School and County Charter Amendment Elections. RES IGNATION COMMISSIONER KEN WEST llayor lr{organ announced the resignation of Ken West, Recreation Conmj.ssioner. who is moving his residence from the City of Burlingame. Councilman ilohnson moved that the resignation be accepted and a comrm:nication of appreciation transmi,tted to Mr. west. lEhe notion was seconded by councj-lman Lorenz and unanimously carried. REOTJEST FOR POLTCE RULES AND REGUIiATIONS l4ayor Morgan requested that a copy of the Police Department Rules and Regulations be submitted to each member of the City Council. EI,ECTION CHA I R,MAN-UAYOR Councilman JohnEon praised llayor t4organ for his leadership and activities in pursuit of his duties as chairman of the council and as Mayor of the city of Burlingame the past gear. Councilman Byrd comnended Mayor Morgan on the successful conclusion of Council's twelve-point program announced at the beginning of Mayor Morgan's term and on behalf of the members of the City Council, presented outgoing Mayor Morgan with an appropriately mounted gavel set. councilman Lorgnz also expressed his concurrence with the statEments of both C5uncilman Johnson and Councilman Byrd. Councilman Iprenz thereafter placed the name of Andrew C. Byrd in nomination for the position of chairman of the city council and Mayor of the City of BurLingame for the ensuing term. Itrere being' no further nominations, councilman Byrd was ;unanimously elected. ELECTTON MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Councilman Johnson placed for the position of l*layor Joseph H. Lor enz in nominationfor the forthcoming year.the naIIE of Pro Tempore fhere being no further e lected. nominations, councilman Lorenz was unanimousl-y lilerly elected Mayor Byrd accepted his position with a few appropriate words and introduced !lrs. Marianne Byrd, his wife, Mrs. Lillian Kelly, his mother and Miss Kathleen Byrd, his daughter, members of his family in attendance. 8. BURLINGAIIE AVENUE DRATNAGE PROBLEM SCHOOL EI,ECTTON 267 CLAIMS A claim for "Church for Refund and Cancellation of Taxes " submitted by Peninsula Teryle ShoJ-om, was referred to the City Attorney for review and repoat to Council. claims, I{onth of April, Nos. 5322 - 5469 - in the total amount of $63,601.42, duly audited, were approved for payment on motion of councilman Uohnssr and seconded blr Councilman Lorenz. PAYROI.T tayroll warrants, Monthof l{arch. 196I, Uos. 1386 - 1597, in thetotal amount of $85,327.95, were approved on motion of Councilman Johnson and seconded b!. Councilman Lorenz. ADJOURNIV1EN? Ihere being no further business, the meeting was regnrlarly adjournedat 1O:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tcity clerk APPROVED: Andrew C. Byrd Ilayor /"/rr-Ze'/P/