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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1961.06.19CALL ?O ORDER Burlingame, June 19 Cal i forni a 1961 291 held on the above Acting Mayor A regTular rreeting of the Burlingarne City Council wasgiven date. Irieeting called to order at 8:10 p.m. . -,.Tohnson in the Chai-r - PLEDGE OT ALLEG IANCE At word from the Chair, allthe Pledge of A1leg!.ance to the Council chamber F1ag. arose and gave]n the R,OLL CALL Present - Councilmen: Johnson-Martin-Morgans Absent - Councilmen: Byrd-Lorenz Mayor Byrd, absent from the City and Councilman Lorenz,of il1ness, were excused on motion of Councilman Martin councilman l{organ. absent beacause and seconded by AC?ING MAYOR APPOTNTME\I7 An announcement made at a previous meeting that councilman Johnson be appoknted Acting l{ayor in the event of the absence of both the Mayor and the llayor Pro Tempore, was confirned on this occasion by a motion introdueed by couneilman Morgan and seeonded by councilman Martin. B fDS F IRE STATION BRA\CI{ PI,ANS Bids for the construction of a branch Fire Station, publicly openedat 3 p.m. on-this date, aE per published notj,ce, were tabulated and announced as follows: BIDDER Pearce, McAllister & fhorsell l*lorris Da1ey, Inc. Peter SartorioJ. H. McFarland Corporation Tanklage Construction Co.Arthur Bros. Inc. Charles ,f. Pedersen, Inc. Andrew L. Waechter & Co.Carl ,f. Sj oberg & Son Joseph Bettancourt $ 88, 88, 98. 93, 89, 89, 88, 109, 97, 89, 200.00 984. 00 475.OO 785.00 999.00 012.00 790. O0 444.OO 89s - 00 600.00 120 135 180 135 180 160 180 r80 130 150 A recorur€ndation from the City Manager that the lo!.rest responsiblebidder, Pearce, McALlister & Tlhorsell be awarded the contract inthe total sum of $88,20O.O0, was concurred in by Council and RESOLUTION NO. 36161 "A Resolution of Award of Contract for Construc-tion of Branch Fire Station on Rollins Road" was introduced for passage on motion of Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried on ro11 call of members present. PUBLIC HEARfNG - PRI!,IROSE ROAD O}IE-WAY STREET The Chair announced that this vras the time and the place scheduledby council to conduct a publie hearing on a proposal to create Primrose Road, from El. Camino Real to noward Avenue. into a one-r^rav street - In reply to Aeting Mayor Johnson's invitation for comrents from pro- TOTAL I'NTT COST DAYS TO COI'IPLETE DOr),-4a) 4 ponents, l"1rs. tr'rank B. Ingersoll stated that the proposed change would provide an adequate solution to a hazard correntl-]' existing at the "six street crossing approaches " to st. catheri.ne's Church and School. fhere being no further comments, either verbal- or written, favoring the proposal, the Chair invited opponents tocoflunent. Urs. Alfhild J. Blumer, ovrner of a commereial building on a triangular parcel of property at the intersection of EI eamino Real and Primrose Road, stated that the etrange would inconvenience tenants in the building using the two exists into Primrose Road and in her opini.on, a traffic"bottle-nect " would result at the intersection of Primrose Road and Howard Avenue. Mrs. Blumer suggested that tbe proposed change be given more publicity prior to Couneil action. fn reply to C6uncil inquiry, the City l.lanager anil the Ci.ty Attorney each advised that there is no provisi.on in the code oblj.gating the Council to conduct a public hearing of a nature before the Counci.l on this occasi-on . fhe City Manager recommended thatinterested persons wit}in tle area an opportunity to be heard. actionto be be postponed affeeted are until allnotified anil given Ro\^,land Dippel, chairman, Health, Safety & Traffic Cormrission, inreply to Couneil inquiry, advised tlat in addition to his Cornmissiontle Chief and the Director of Traffic of the Police Department, have unanimously reconmended that the proposed change to a one-qraystreet occur in the interest of safety. Councilman Morgan, observing that there appears to be little interestin the proposal, and acknoqrleding the existence of a }azardous traffiecondition at the aforenentioned intersection, suggested that Council concur with the reconunend.ation of the Health, safety & Traffic Conunj,ssion and the Police Department. In response to Councilman Martin's inquiry, the City Manager advisedthat the proposal to create the one-way street was motivated by a request of the State Division of Highways. who have indicated thatappropriate safety improvements sla11 be installed thereafter. Follcrring a brief diseussion, the hearing was declared concluded andthe City Attorney instructed to prepare legislation appropriate toeffectuate the change. COMMUIiIICAT TOIIS 1. 1961-1962 BI]DGET AI{D TAX RATE A conmunication from the City l{anager, dated June 16, 1961, adviEedthat in accordance with Council's study of the 1961-1962 Budget asoriginally presented at the June 14, 1961, study Ee€ting. a revised Budget incorporating certain changes is recomrnended for Council approval . The communication further recommended that a property tax rate of $1 .16 ber $100.0O assessed valuation be set and that the capital improver0entlist be referred to the Planning Commission. Communication from Keyston & co., 1290 Bayshore Highuay, dated June 19. L96l and from the Peninsula Manufacturers Association 62 Forty-first Avenue, San Mateo, dated ,fune 15, 1961, suggested that Council postpone establisling the tax rate for the 1961-1962 fiscll year period pending recej.pt of a report on the final results of a re-appraisal of industrial property in the Burlingarne area conducted and in the process of being conpleted by the Office of the San Uateo County Assessor. councilman Morgan stated that in his opinion the amended budget incorporating suggestions made by tbe council at its study session is a satisfactory one and proves adequately for some of tle require- ments of the City. 293 Acting Mayor Jol:nson concurred; stating, however, that a telephone rrEssrage received from l,trs. lorenz, in behalf of councilman Lorenz. hospitalizeil by an illness, requested Council to temporarilywithhold action on the adoption of the final budget. Tl]e Clair invited eouncil comments . In reply to Counci lman Martin's inquiry, the cj,t1, Manager expressed his satisfaction vrith the budget as currently proposed, advising that it provides adequate funds for cont ngencies and capital inq>rovements and funds to replace obEolete equipment. on tle subj ect of "contingencies" the City Iuanager advi.sed that it may be necessary to allocate a portion to the Park Department to engage extra personnel on a temporary basis and for emergency purposes. Following a brief discussion on Park Department services, council concurred with the reconmendation of the eity l'lanaqer that $4.000.O0be alloeated at this time to the Park Department from the "contingency fund. " council further concurred with the suggestion of Councilman Morgan that dispostion of tle proposed budget be further diseussed at a recess called prior to the termination of the meeting. 2. STOP SIGN INSTALI,,ATION BROADWAY OFF-RAMP A mento from the city Manager, dated June 16, L961, advised that tte State Division of Highh,ays has indicated that irnprovements will be made at the Broadway off-ramp and its intersection with Rollins Road to alleviate traffic hazards. The communication was received and placed on fi1e. 3. WATER SI'RFACE PROBLEM RESOLVED A memo from the City }lanager, dated June 16, 1951, Pacific Telephone Company has agreed to eorreet the condition on Burlingame Avenue at its ohrn expense. advi-sed tlat the ground water In reply to Council inquiry, the city Manager advised that the expenditure to the Telephone company would approximate $6.000.00. llne report thereafter was received for filing. 4. GAS TA)( FI'ND ALLOCATTON 1961-1962 A conununj.cation from the City Manager, dated June 16, 1961 . recommended. the passagre of a Resolution adopting tle 1961-1952 Budgetfor the B<penditure of cas fax zunds. RESOLUTTON NO- 37-6I "Resolution of the City Couneil of the Cityof Burlingame Adopting Budg€t for tle Expenditure of Punds Allocated From the State Highway Fund to cities" was introduced for passage on motion of Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Martin and unanimously carried on roII call of member s present. 5. REPORT RE: PROPERTY BURLfNGA.I"{E SHORELAND COMPANY e n€mo to Council from the City Manager. dated June 16, 1961, reportedthat !ilr. ceorge w. Kerner, President, Burlingane Slore Lantl eompany, has advised that prior to negotiation with the City of Eurlingamefor the purohase of property along the Bayshore Freeway, the Burlingame Shore Land Company desires to have a eurrent appraisal of saidproperty. Council will then be informed of the position of the companyat a later date . T'l're reprort was received for 6. AT+'IUAL-EE I|RAEIP-€+{AMBER filing. OF COMII{ERCE A comrm:nication from the Burlingame el. aniber of commerce 1961, concerning t}e annual Contract witt' the eity was and action witl,held pending ilispostion of the 1961-1952 dated May 26 ac)<norlledged Budget . 2s4 ORD INANCES Introductior ii:ereo-e: ORD INAIICE NO. 740 "An Ordinance Addin g Section l22L.4l to the Ordinanee Code of the City of Burlingame Providing for Stop Signs on earolan Avenue at the fntersection of Broad\day'r was introduced by Councilman Maorgan and given its first reading. UNFINISqED BUSJNESS 1. BEARINT REOUEST FOR IMPROVEMETM TTIM EXTENSION At the request of the City Attorney. the subject concerning therequest of Dr. and Mrs. B. f. Bearint for an extension of time in vrhich to complete suHivision improvements was continued. 2 HIGH SCIIOOL BAND IJNIFORM FI'ND SOLICITATTO}] DENtrED fhe City Attorney advised that he had reactred a conclusj.on on the sub'iect r,rhether the :Ci-ty may. or may not, contribute funds toassist in the purchase of uniforms for the Burli-ngame Iiigh School Band, stating that in his opinion "it is not legally poEsible. " Setting forth his reasons, the City Attorney advised that the request is for a 'gift" of General Tax Municipal E\:nds, solicitedin the same manner others have been solicited and as suc}, iE inconflict t ith constitutional provisions. Ihe city Attorney continued,stating that the Cj.ty may budget funds for "advertising and promotional purposes" and referred to the anEual Contract with the Burlingame chariber of Colunerce, wherein the City "maintains control" of its expenditure. Mrs. Arthur Strauss and Mrs. Clarenee Rusch urgently requested that Council permit an expenditure equal to that contributed to the Capuchino High School Band prior to its department for the Presidential fnaugeration in Washington, D. C. i.n January of t}is year. MrE. -l St/auss stated tlrat wherever the Burlingame High School BanE appears I "It is bearing the name of our City. " Questioned by Councilman Martin, whether additional funds uay be included in tbe Contract with the Clamber of eommerce for the purpose solicited, the City Attorney advised that money that cannotbe "appropriated directly" cannot be "appropriated indirectll,." The discussion concluded with LouiE F. Colagiovanni, President of the Burlingame Ch amber of Co[unerce volunterring ]is services to the Band Urxi form fund-raising committee. RECES S A recess was d.eclared by tle Chair at 9:2O p.m. to permit council to discuss disposition of the proposed 1961-1962 budget. CALL TO ORDER fhe meeting was again called to order by Acting Mayor ,Johnson at 9:40 p.m. ITIrFMISEED ) BUSINESS (Continued) DISPOSITTO\T OP BI.,DGET An announcement \r Acting l{ayor on the budget would be withheld Johnson pendi ng advisedfurther that furtler action study. Council referred to and concurred. witl t].e recoEmenCati06 o' t]^e eitl' ilanager that the capital Improvement list be referred to the Planningt Conunission witl a request that its 'riews and recommendation be sub- mitted to Council not later tlan four montl:s from this date. CAP ITAL IMP ROVEI\-,E IiT LIS? Do< oRDrriANcES No. 738 ORD INANCE NO. 739 Consi,deration of: Councilman I{artin and Council-man ltlorgan, each speaking on the circumstance occurring on thi,s date whereby action on the proposed budget had been withheld, expressed thei.r reluctance to adopt ordinance No. 738 and ortlinance No. 739, providing wage increases, funds of wlic} have been included and are thereby a factor in the i951-1962 budget. Actlng Mayor Johnson. observing that the members of the council present had approved ttre propoEed budget, stated that deferring action on its adoption was a matter of courtesy to Councilman Lorenz, who is also Chalrman of the Council Finance Committee; l:owever, she was in favor of adopting the salary ordinances as Bcheduled. Ihere being no resrponse to t}e Chair's inquiry concerning tle pleasure of the council in proceeding with the adoption of said ordinances. the regular order of business was resumed. I{EI.I BUSTNESS PAVI}IG AREA REOUESTEq I\i BAL PAR,I{ councilman Morgan called attention to a sidewalk condition on Iuarco Polo way, at the entrance into the Mills Estate and the subject was thereafter referred to the Director of Public I,7orks. o2. EL OIiTI TTO OUARRY OPERATIONS councilman Martin, referring to quarry operations in the hillsideresidential development of El Quanito Aeres No. 2, recommended that the subject be referred to the Planning Commission. council concurred. 3. REPORT ON EVENTS Acting Mayor Johnson reported on her attend.ance at a recent western Airlines ceremony inaugerating a ne\^, service, the dedication of tle Pontj-ac Motor Sales new regional office and ceremonies at tle Armory in connecti.on with the annual National cuard encampment departure. 4. CIT'-COI'NCIL DEFENSE BOARD Council-man Martin was appoi.nted by acting Mayor Jolnson to represent the City Council at a meeti"ng of the City-County Cirzil Defense and Disaster Planning Board, June 27, 1951, Board of Supervisors Chadbers, Redhrood City. 5. RESIGNATION WILLIAM I,ICCI,ELI,AN ACCEPTED I'he resignation of William McClellan, member Traffie Commission rrras accepted with regret. instructed to conum.rnicate with Mr. EcClellan services to the city. of the Health, fhe city Clert sa fetv lJas acknowleding his claims, Nos. 554I-582O, Month of June, 1961, in the total sum of $200,465.O0, duly audited, vrere approved and r^rarrants ordered drawn on the city Treesury in their respective amounts, on motion of Councilman ilohnson and seconded by Councilman Morgan- Payroll warrants, Month of May. 1961, lludbers 2018-2430, sum of $A2,9A2.92, vrere approved on motion of couneilman and seconded by councilman Martin. in the Johnson t. ?96 C}IA}iGE I}i REGI'LAR IIEETTNG DATE Councilman Morgan moved t}lat the regn:lar meeting of the City Council, .Tu Iy 3, 1961, be changed to ,Iu Iy 5, 1951, with the Council sittingfirst as a Board of Equalization. fhe motion was seconded by Councilman Martin and unanimously carried. AD.TOURNI,IEIT fhere being no furtler businees, the meeting was regnrlarly adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ]{ERtsERT K. WHITEcity C4.erk APPROVED: IUalzor / -16,-{ Le?}dk l/,,/rtzz,?5,l