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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1963.12.02370 Burl ingame , Decenibe r Cal i fornia 2, L963 CAIL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Burlingame city council was held on the above date. I.{eeting caIled to order at 8:O0 p.m. MAYOR JOHNSON COMII'IENTS Mayor ilohnson spoke of the recent tragedy which the nation suffered in the death of President Kennedy and expressed appreciation to all members of the community r+ho joined in observing the national day of mourning. Uayor Johnson announced that the meeting would adjourn in tribute to the late President. At \rord from the Chair, a1l in the Council Charnbe r arose and gave the Pledge of Allegiance to the F1ag. ROTL CALL P re sent Absent Councilmen: Councilmen: Crosby, Diederichsen, ceorge, Johnson. Martin. None. I,{INUTES PREVIOUS I4EETING The minutes of the regular meeting, Noventber I8, 1963, submitted to council, were unanimousJ.y approved and adopted on motion of Councilman Diederichsen and seconded by Councilman George. HEARINGS 1. Euqene c. Signarowitz Variance Hearing Continued. fhe Chair announced that this was the time and place scheduled to con- tinue a public hearing on the application of Eugene C. Signarowitz for a variance to permit construction and operation of a gasoline service station at the northwest corner of Peninsula Avenue and Dwight Road. Ttle City Planner, in reply to the Chair's invitatj.on to review circumstances pertinent to the subject, explained that the request for a variance to permit the use on property zoned R-3 was denied by the Planning Conunission following a public hearingr several months ago and the applicant subsequently appealed to the City Council . Following a hearing by the Council early in the year. the matter was laid over for a lengthy period and when it came before the Council recently it was the opinion of the City Attorney that a new hearing date be set since there were members of the Council who were not eligible to vote. The new hearing was scheduled for the meeting of Novedber 4 and the present hearing is a continuation from that date. Irlr. Signarowitz, in repLy to the Chair's inquiry concerning plot plan and elevations, advised that a representative of the oil company which will operate the facility was in attendance prepared to discuss the proj ect . !tr. Charles Kircher, representing Hancock Oil Company, placed a site pJ.an on display and advised that his princi.pals will cooperate with the City in any architectural control imposed. Bethreen the service station structure and the triplex dwelling on Dv/ight Road, a twelve foot buffer will be maintained. Landscaping and fences will be placed to the City's specifications. Ingress and egress driveways will be located on both Peninsula Avenue and Dwight Road and the sign will be desigmed to conform to the city's sign ordinance. The ProPerty has lOO feet of frontage on Dwight Road and 1O4 feet on Peninsula Avenue. PI,EDGE OF ATLEGIANCE 37t Upon examination by Council of the material submitted by !1r. Kircher. it was determined that the p].ot plan was not representative of the proposed development. l,[r. Kircher stated that during the past several months a nurnber of plans were drawn and it was apparent that the present set was obsolete. COMMI'NICATIONS 1 . PURCHASE OF COIIMT,NICATION EQUIPIT{ENT AIITHORIZED . A memo to Council from the that bids for the purchase received as follows: The City Manager, in reply Corporation of America vras city Manager dated Novedber 29, 1963, advised of conmunication equipment as budgeted were ceneral Electric Company Motorola Communications, Inc.$6,647 .47 $8, 112.00 that Rad io so. lIhe corununication advised that justification for the equipment is clear because of the need to upgrade the communications system. ouotati.ons include equipment for the Polj-ce. Public Works and Park Departments and will permit the Fire Department to operate on a separate fire frequency. Ihe low bid is $I,852.53 below the amount appropriated. Fire Chief Moorby, in reply to Counci.lman Diederichsen. advised that the f ire Department is on a local government freguency with other cities, including park and public works departments. Ihe proposal will provide the Fire Department its own frequency qrith the cities of San tttateo and Hillsborough. Chief Irloorby described benefits resulting to the Department and mentioned that the Fire and Rescue Division of the California Disaster Office advocates an exclusive frequency for fire districts. to Councilman Martin, advised invited to bid but did not do Councilman Diederichsen introduced a rnotion authorizing purchase of the equipment from the low bidder. ceneral- Electric Company, j-n the amount of $6,647.47. Motion seconded by Councilman Crosby and carrj.ed unan- imously on ro11 call vote. 2. REPORT ON SOCIAL SECURITY INTEGRATION WITII PERS Public Emplovees( Retirement System). A courunication from the City llanager dated Novedbet 27, 1963, advised that it is permissible under present law to integrate Social Security with tbe Public Enployees' Retirement System at an approxjmate cost of 7\ to 2% on the part of the emp!.oyee and the City. Under integration, PERS costs are deereased. ?he 1aw permits the governing body the determination of whether the division shall be made. Ihe corununication outlined procedures required to install the system and advised that the individual employee lvould have the privilege of electing to integrate but once the system was installed new employees would be required to participate. An architect's rendering vra s posted and Council was advised that the building will be of redwood and brick construction. In a period of discussion, Council agreed to extend the applicant an opportunity to return with a proper plan and there being no protests heard, the hearing was thereafter declared continued to the meeting of January 20, 1964. 37:d In a period of discussion, Councilmen Cro sby and Diederichsen corunented favorably on employee benefits provisions of the Social Security progr.rm. Councilman Martj-n raised the following questions: hlould benefits to the employee be commensurate with the cost? Does the existing retire- ment system offer a similar benefit to the individual and his survivors? l{hat would be the extent of the City's financial obLigation? Members of the Council agreed to delay action until additional mation vras available and instructed the City Manager to submit supplementary report. infor- a BURLINGAITIE-SAN MATEO INSURANCE AGENTS ASSOCIATION SATETY-CIIECK AWARD. Ir{ayor alohnson acknowledged a Certificate of Achievement presented to the city of Burlingame for noteworthy performance in National Vehicle Safety-Check For Comnunities for 1963, conducted by the Burlingame- San llateo Insurance Agents Association. A communication from the City Manager dated November 29, 1963, reported that following meetings with the R:creation Superintendent and the Recreation Commission a plan has been formulated whe reby the Recreation Superintendent wiII submit reports regularly of income and expenses for the Special Activities prograJn to his office and the Recreation Corunission. fhe first report will include the months of Septenber, October and November, 1963. Ihe communication advised that the Commission will then be in position to review and evaluate existing fee schedules for the various activities and assist the Superintendent in determining a suitable criteria for establishing fees. Councilmen Diederichsen furnished copies of the fhe City llanager advised to council following the and I{artin requested that the city Council be Superintendent' s reports. that the first report should be available next meeting of the Recreation Commis sion. In further comment, Councilman llartin stated that a si.mple financial breakdown of each project would furnish the Council a basis for a general poliq,' to guide the Recreation Superintendent and Comnission. 4. EII,IPIOYTIIENT OF QUAI.,IFIED RECREATIONAL DES IGNER AI,ITHORTZED . A conununication from the city Manager dated November 29, 1963, advised that as a result of a request for suggestions of possible land uses for the sraterfront area oLmed by the City, the Recreation Corunission has requested that an engineer be hired to Prepare a general plan for the area including acreage to be purchased by the city for Park and recreation uses. The Commission has suggested that although the plan witl be of a general nature the engineer should consult with the Park, Recreation and PJ.anning Commissions. Ihe City Manager requested authorization for an expenditure not to exceed $500.00, which would include cost of an enlargement of present aerial views of the area and assistance for a gerteral design plan by a qualified recreation-landscape designer. The City Manager noted also that such a plan would be of assistance in the City's application for Federal open space. grants. A motion was introduced by Councilman George authorizing an exPenditure to $5OO.OO to permit the City Manager to Proceed as requested. Motion seconded by Councilman Crosby and carried unan i:nou s Iy on roll call vote. 3. REPORT ON SPECIAT RECREATION ACTIVITIES ACCOU}iflTING A}ID RATE SETTING. 373 5. AGREEMEMT FOR OPEPATION OF C TTY DUI{P. A memo to Council from the City Manager dated Deceniber 2, L963, advised that skilak Oil Company ruill execute an agreement for operation of the City Dump subject to: (1) ffr. Romeo Joly's voluntary terrrination of the existing contractr (2) Skilak's pa]'ment to the City of $800.00 repre- senting the pro-rated balance due under Ur. aloly's contracti (3) the City's agreement to provide 1,500 yards of clean fill to cover trash existing as of the date Skilak assumed the contract; (4) Adoption by the City of the resolution setting new fees. The City Ir{anager recommended passage of the necessary resolution.s. RXSOLUTIONS 1. Dump Fees. Councilman llartin ob jected to station wagons bei-ng assessed at a rate higher than passenger cars and suggested that the rate should vary according to the anount of rubbish carried. Members of the Council agreed and requested the City Manager to discuss the matter with Skilak. RESOLUTION NO. 102-63 " RESCINDING RESOLIITION NO. 72-60 AND EIXING SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR ENTRY IJPON A}iID FOR DI'MP ING AT TEE UI'NIC IPAL DI,'UP AllD ESTABLISIIING THE UITNICIPAL DIrl,lP FIrND' was introduced for passage by Councilman Crosby, seconded by Councilman George and unanjmously carried on roll call vote. RESOLUT]ON NO. 103-63 ''AUTTIORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEI{ENT WITH SKILAK OIL CO!{PAIiIY FOR OPERA?ION OF TIIE CIIY Dt It{P' was introduced for passage by Councilman crosby, seconded by Councilman George and declared carried unanimously on rol-1 call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 104-63 "ACCEPT]NG DEED TO I,oT 8 , UILIS ESTATE NO. 21" vras introduced for passage by Councilman Diederichsen, seconded by Councilman George and declared carried unanimously on roll call vote. Councilman llartin reported that the Parking Commission has recommended purchase of three parceJ-s r^trich were offered by the ovrners to the Parking District. RESOLUTION NO. 105-63 "A RESOLIITION AUTHORIZING SETTLEII,IENT OF PARCEL 5G PARXING DISTRICT NO, 1" was introduced for passage by councilman It{artin, seconded by Councilman Diederichsen and declared carried unanJmously on ro11 call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 106-63 "A RESOLUTION AIIIHO RTZ ING SETTLE},IENT OF PARCEL 3G PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1" was introduced for passage by Councilman lrlartin, seconded by Councilman Diederichsen and declared carried unanimously on roll call vote. RESOLU:PION NO. 107-63 "A RXSOLUTION AUTITORIZING SETTLEMEMI OF PARCEL IG PARI(ING DISTRICT NO. 1" was introduced for passage by Councilman lrl artin, seconded by Councilman Diederichsen and declared carried unanirnously on ro11 call vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: T'he City Attorney, in reply to Councilman Martin, reported that he expected to have information on the status of Bearint Industrial Park by the end of ilanuary, 1964. ORDINANCES: None 1. BEARINT INDUSTRIAL PARK. 374 I . NIGITT TELEPHONE SERVICE TO COT,NCIL CHAIT{BERS . Councilman ltlartin which will permit Chambe rs when the requested that, if possible, night telephone incoming and outgoing calls, be provided the City Council and Planni.ng Commission are in service, Council- session. The City Engineer, in reply to Council inquiry, advised that complaints received by the City Council on weed abatement charges appearing on tax biIls, were investigated and found valid. Refunds have been authorized, plus some others r.rrhere errors were found. The city Engineer advised that following a study of the problem of abating weeds in alleys and easements throughout the City, it was his reconunendation that the city subsidize the program from general funds. The city Engineer expressed the opinion that the cost should not exceed $5,000.00. On private properties, theowners shoul-d continue to pay the cost of the service. In reply to an inguiry from Councilman Itlartin concerni-ng a certain form letter pertaining to weed abatement from the City Engineering Department, the City Engineer advised that complainants are answered by sudr a letter. fn reply to an inquiry from Councilrnan Cro sby concerning irnprovernents to the Corporation Yard, the city Engineer advised that preliminary studies are in progress. 4. APPOINTI{ENTS TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. In reply to an inquiry from llayor ilohnson, the City Manager advised that between the present date and the date of the next Council meeting names of possible appointees for tlro expirations on the Civil Service corunission should be submitted to this office. Mayor Johnson acl<nowledged Postmaster alohn Broderick; City Librarian, G. Paul Lechich; Fire Chief, Reginald E. uoorby r and John J. Brauner, Chairman, Planning Conunission, in attendance. Mr. Eugene E. signarovlritz expressed appreciation to members of the city Council for their patience in the matter of his variance application. fhe October report of the Police DePartment and minutes Commission and Library Board were acknowledged. of the Planning At the request of lt{ayor Johnson, aII in the Council Chambers arose and observed a period of silence to honor the late President, John F. Kennedy r- llhe meeting was regularly adjourned in respect to his memory at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: Chn/Lt //___J-,lt-- //'r11r,a4* -/,---) CIIARTOTTE JOflNSON, MAYOR HERBERT K.CITY CI,ERK NEW BUSINESS 2. WEED ABATEIT1ENT 3. IMP ROVE}IENTS TO CORPORATION YABD ACKNOWLEDGI{EMIS AD'IOURNMENT