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Special Meeting
July 31, 2006
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ........................................................................462
1. Vote and Appointment of Applicants to the Planning and Transportation 462
2. Proclamation for Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA) 2006
Masters World Championship ...........................................................465
3. Revenue Generation and Cost Reduction ...........................................465
FINAL ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. ........................466
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The City Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Council
Chambers at 7:05 p.m.
PRESENT: Barton, Beecham, Cordell, Drekmeier, Kishimoto, Klein,
Kleinberg, Morton, Mossar
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Norman Carroll, 3061 Emerson Street, spoke regarding a special event at
Urban Ministries this morning and the fact the public restroom was out of
service.
Robert Moss, 4010 Orme Street, spoke regarding the Old Pro property, and
the possible presence of toxics and contamination.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
1. Vote and Appointment of Applicants to the Planning and Transportation
Commission (P&TC)
Assistant City Manager Emily Harrison stated staff researched the possibility
of extending the expired terms of the Planning and Transportation
Commission members leaving the Commission in order to finalize the Zoning
Ordinance Update, which could extend into 2007.
Council Member Morton stated he has a conflict and would not participate
because one of the candidates is a client.
Jeffrey Hook, 381 Oxford Avenue, spoke regarding science-based planning
and the advantage of having an ecologist on the Commission.
David Schrom, 381 Oxford Avenue, spoke regarding changes in the
community and urged the appointment of a candidate with an ecological
approach.
FIRST ROUND OF VOTING FOR PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
VOTING FOR KEVIN OHLSON Barton, Beecham, Mossar
VOTING FOR SAMIR TUMA Barton, Beecham, Kleinberg, Klein,
Mossar
VOTING FOR THOMAS JORDAN Drekmeier, Cordell, Kishimoto,
Kleinberg
VOTING FOR ARTHUR KELLER Drekmeier, Cordell, Kishimoto,
Klein
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City Clerk Donna Rogers announced on the 1st ballot, Sumir Tuma with five
votes was appointed to the Planning and Transportation Commission for
four-year terms ending July 31, 2010.
SECOND ROUND OF VOTING FOR PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
VOTING FOR ARTHUR KELLER Beecham, Mossar, Barton
VOTING FOR THOMAS JORDAN Drekmeier, Cordell, Kishimoto,
Kleinberg
VOTING FOR KEVIN OHLSON Klein
Ms. Rogers announced Council must take another vote since none of the
candidates obtained the requisite five votes needed for appointment.
THIRD ROUND OF VOTING FOR PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
VOTING FOR ARTHUR KELLER Beecham, Klein
VOTING FOR THOMAS JORDAN Drekmeier, Cordell, Kishimoto,
Kleinberg
VOTING FOR KEVIN OHLSON Mossar, Barton
Ms. Rogers announced Council must take another vote since none of the
candidates obtained the requisite five votes needed for appointment.
FOURTH ROUND OF VOTING FOR PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
VOTING FOR ARTHUR KELLER Beecham, Klein
VOTING FOR THOMAS JORDAN Drekmeier, Cordell, Kishimoto,
Kleinberg
VOTING FOR KEVIN OHLSON Mossar, Barton
Ms. Rogers announced Council must take another vote since none of the
candidates obtained the requisite five votes needed for appointment.
MOTION: Council Member Drekmeier moved, seconded by Cordell, that the
candidate who receives fewer votes than other two would be dropped from
the list of candidates.
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MOTION WITHDRAWN BY MAKER AND SECONDER
MOTION: Council Member Drekmeier moved, seconded by Cordell, that the
Council Members rank their choices number 1, 2, or 3, with a roll up of
votes.
Council Member Mossar stated due to the inability to agree on the second candidate she suggested another round of applications.
Council Member Klein agreed with Council Member Mossar and said he
believes Council should not change the procedure at this time, as suggested
by Council Member Drekmeier.
Council Member Cordell stated she does not agree with advertising again for
candidates.
MOTION PASSED 5-3 Barton, Klein, Mossar voting no, Morton not
participating.
FIFTH ROUND OF VOTING FOR PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
RANKING BY BEECHAM No. 1 – Ohlson, No. 2 – Keller,
No. 3 – Jordan
RANKING BY DREKMEIER No. 1 – Jordan, No. 2 – Keller,
No. 3 – Hook
RANKING BY CORDELL No. 1 – Jordan, No. 2 – Keller
RANKING BY KISHIMOTO No. 1 – Jordan, No. 2 – Keller,
No. 3 – Ohlson
RANKING BY KLEINBERG No. 1 – Jordan, No. 2 – Keller,
No. 3 – Ohlson
RANKING BY KLEIN No. 1 – Ohlson, No. 2 – Keller
RANKING BY MOSSAR No. 1 – Ohlson, No. 2 – Keller
RANKING BY BARTON No. 1 – Ohlson, No. 2 – Keller,
No. 3 – Ely
City Attorney Gary Baum noted the Charter states “No appointment shall be
made unless there is an affirmative vote of the Council.” Therefore, five
number ones must be achieved by a candidate.
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Ms. Rogers announced there are four number one votes for Ohlson and four
number one votes for Jordan, and seven number two votes for Keller.
Mayor Kleinberg recommended one more ballot using the original method.
SIXTH ROUND OF VOTING FOR PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
VOTING FOR ARTHUR KELLER Beecham, Kleinberg, Kishimoto,
Barton, Mossar
VOTING FOR THOMAS JORDAN Drekmeier, Cordell
VOTING FOR KEVIN OHLSON Klein
Ms. Rogers announced that on the 6th ballot, Arthur Keller with five votes
was appointed to the Planning and Transportation Commission for a four-
year term ending July 31, 2010.
2. Proclamation for Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA) 2006
Masters World Championship
Mayor Kleinberg presented the Proclamation to Anne Cribbs and
congratulated the athletes competing at this event.
Anne Cribbs introduced Bill Matson, Vice President of FINA, and Michael
Moore, Chair of the Local Organizing Committee.
Bill Matson thanked Council for the Proclamation and noted there are 7,200
athletes at this event, which is three-quarters of the number of athletes
competing at the Olympic Games, and the welcome from Palo Alto is very
much appreciated.
No action required.
STUDY SESSION
3. Revenue Generation and Cost Reduction
Staff presented an overview of the financial challenges facing the City. The
result of those challenges was the City must identify additional funding over
the long-term. The challenges staff presented included the costs associated
with needed infrastructure investment, service delivery as it related to
employee costs, and retiree medical. Revenue challenges included the potential loss of utility users’ tax revenues and the retention and expansion
of revenue-generating businesses.
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To address those challenges, staff outlined an approach that consisted of a
number of ideas related to expense reduction and revenue creation over the
short-to-long-term period. Some of the ideas included implementation of a
roadway impact fee, continued restructuring and streamlining efforts, review
of service delivery and contracting options, charges for emergency sidewalk
repairs, service reduction, an increase in the transient occupancy tax, and
increased sales tax revenue.
Staff informed Council of the next steps in the process. In October, staff
would return to the Finance Committee with further discussion on the “best
bets” for expense reduction and revenue generation. Based on Council
direction, implementation would begin on the short-term options with the
other options incorporated in the 2007-09 budget process.
No action required.
FINAL ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayor
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