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Burlingame, California, May 20, 1935.
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Burlingame
was held .on the above given date. The meeting was called to
order at 8:04 P.M., Mayor Buck in the Chair.
Councilmen Buck:, Handlos, !high, Hives and runt answered the
`„ roll call.
The minutes of the meeting of Tray 6th 2935, mere read and
approved.
A letter was received from the California Municipal Utilities
notifying Council of a dinner meeting at the Benjamin xranklin
Hotel, San L:ateo, May 29th at 6:30 P.!:. and inviting them to be
present. The Council was asked to bear the date in rind and
attend if possible.
An application for the position of Playground Supervisor for the
corning aumner was presented to the Council by C. E.Righter and
was ordered referred to the Committeeman who will be appointed
later in the evening.
An invitation to attend patriotic services at Santa Clara on
July 4, 1935, was tendered by M�yor Coneaamon. Mayor Huck asked
the Council to bear date in min
A letter was read from Dorothy S. Snaith expressing the tanks of
ft. Palmer School of Dancing for the financial did tendered by
the City for the May Day festival. The same was ordered filed.
A letter was read from T. H. Mood, 1216 Mills Avenue, calling
attention to the destruction of his park area by the installation
of the stoma sewer and requesting its replacement. The matter
was referred to Park Superintendent Anderson to get a price on
the planting of trees along Mills Avenue.
A letter from the Economy Service Company of San Francisco
requesting exclusive right to operate service trucks in the pick-
ing up of crank case drainings from service stations and garages
was laid over for --investigation.
An application from John Farrell to operate a sandwich shop and
beer parlor on Lorton Avenue, was referred to Police Chief Harper
for investigation and report.
A letter was received from the Burlingame Fire CoMmission
(W. H. L4edley, Chairman) advising Council that R. L. Read had
served probationary period of six months as a fireman and asking
that he be appointed a full time man. A motion to this effect
was offered by Councilman Handlos and was seconled by Councilman
Hives. - Carried, all voting AYE.
Elizabeth Balderston, 832 Newhall Avenue, complained of the oon-
ditior in which that'..street was left after it was opened up to
install sewer and wished relief in the matter. The complaint
was referred to Mr. Rolline to investigate with instructions to
place the street in proper condition, -the City Cleric to so
notify Mrs. Balderston.
City Attorney Davis submitted report on matters pending in the
Y Legislature affecting cities and the same was ordered filed for
future reference.
Fir. Davis reported as to the codifying of City ordinances, that
he had gone over the various ones of the City and that about
one-third of them are ineffective by reason of implied or
express repeal; about one-fourth deal with offices and adminis-
tration matters, such as taxation, government operation, etc.
which are called administrative ordinances, the rest of them
being made up of police, fire, health, street and building
ordinances. Mr. Davis favors the segregation under five heads,
namely, administrative, police, fire, building and street;health
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being taken care of under police. They should then be placed in a
code form, not by printing the ordinance in full but editing thea
in text form and giving numbers of respective ordinances at the
bottom of page for reference. This would bring the cost down con-
siderably. It would take at least six monthe to get out the code -
after that it could be added to easily at nominal expense. Mr.Davis
was of the opinion that the cost:;ould not exceed $100.00. On
motion by Councilman Hives and seconded by Councilnrx.n Handlos,
Mr. Davis was instructed to proceed with the work.
City Engineer Thomas reported that C. W. Coletti & Co.,Contfactors,
for the earth fill on sewer disposal project, have fully completed
their contract and there is now due them at this time ;10,008.00
which lir. Thomas recommends for payment. The balance X1420.00 to
be retained 35 days as per terms of contract. The Council author-
ized the payment of $1,10,008.00 for Coletti Co.; City Clerk Murphy
being authorized to draw a warrant for the same.
Mayor Buck announced the personal of the various Commissions -
FINANCE - Councilmen High and hives.
FIRE & POLICE - Councilmen Handlos, Hives and Hunt.
WATER-STREETS-SE'UERS - Councilman Handlos &Fives.
BUILDINGS w Councilmen Hunt & High
LIGHTING - Councilmen Hives & Handlos
PARKS & PLAYGROUND - Councilmen Handlos w=iuzzt.
CITIEENS FIRE COPT.ISSIO,FT - l;essrs Ledley - Peterson -Schmidt.
DATER 0012TTISSFON - Messrs Henderson-Dunn-Bloom-liurphy-Schick.
Councilman Hunt recon—mended in favor of a readjustment of street
lights in some instances; favored light in FJillborcugh subdivision
and the relocation of neon lights on Bay Shore Highway nearer to
Brdadway and also Howard Avenue, they being main laterals. The
matter was ordered referred to the Lighting Committee.
Attorney Davis reported that the G. ',7. Williams Co. would lay
sidewalks in Willborough subdivision where not now in place.
The Council authorized the putting in of sidewalk on El Camino
Real 'between Bellevue and Floribunda Avenues at a cost not to
exceed 0300.00. - Iwot:ion by Councilman Hunt and seconded by
Councilman High.
City Attorney Davis reported he would present to the Board of
Supervisors, the matter of the formation of a sewer district in
Burlingame hills as being a part of the Burlingame sewer project
now under way.
Henry Iliddendorff, 1114 Bayswater, objected to decision of Judge
Stone in closing Hoover Hall at midnight for dances and asked
that City ordinance governing nuisances be enforced. No action
was taken in the matter.
City Engineer Thomas reported in the South Burlingame sewer pro-
gram, that no allowance had been made for the care of a foreman
for two weeks, and material, the approximate cost being $300.00
which will include the repaying of pavement between California
Drive and Bellevue Avenue along Do;iglas Avenue. Superintendent
of Streets W. A. Rollins reported server bad for a long time and in
need of replacement. On motion by Councilman Hives and seconded
by Councilman high, the expenditure of X300.00 was authorized.
Ordinance 114. 283 amending Ordinance No. 227, was given second
reading and was adopted on motion by Councilman Hunt and seconded
by Councilman Handlos. - Carried, all voting AYE.
Mayor Buck announced the appdatment of Councilman Hunt as Committee-
man for the City of Burlingame in the sumer recreational project
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which will be shared in part with the City of San iateo, which
City will also name a Committeeman. The Committeemen from both
Cities will select the third member. Councilman Hunt has been
empowered to sign all papers relative to SKU covering Burlingamels
participation in the project.
Changes in the lighting of the ball field in Washington Park for
night play as submitted by the Pacific Gas w Electric Co., are to
be turned over to City electrician Dessin for approval. Councilman
Hunt suggested that Lir. Dessin inspect the San Yateo field where
lighting has recently been installed, with the view of making any
changes should it appear necessary. It rras so ordered.
Councilman Hunt presented a tentative set up for summer recreational
pro jest for San Mateo and Burlingame which would amount to :P450.00,
each .".ity to share one-half; offered as a motion that the City of
Burlingame appropriate $225.00 for its share of the expense,- was
duly seconded by Councilman Handlos. - Carried, all voting AYE.
Allan J. Boyce, citizen and taxpayer of Burlingame, suggested the
placing of a white mark across Floribunda Avenue at Primrose Road
as a safety measure for autos as well as pedestrians. Mr. Boyce
also suggested to the Council, the studying of the proposition to
out Primrose Road through from Floribunda avenue to Oak Grove
Avenue, also the feasibility of an underpass at the foot of Bellevue
Avenue as a means of splitting up traffic where it is now congested.
Mayor Buck thought the ideas excellent ones if funds were available
but it would require pore than the general fund could ever con-
tribute -- suggested to Cdr. Boyce that he present the matter to the
Planning Co=ission for their consideration. It was so ordred.
Demands against the City Thos. 7979 to 8062, inclusive, were read
and approved and Warrants were ordered drawn on the City Treasury
for their respective amounts.
The Council thereupon adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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