HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-03 City Council Summary Minutes (2) Special Meeting March 3, 1997
1. Study Session on the City=s Position regarding Cable Communi-cations Cooperative of Palo Alto, Inc. (Cable Co-op)...82-94 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.........................................82-94 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.............82-94 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.........................................82-95 APPROVAL OF MINUTES.........................................82-95 1. Proposed Compressed Natural Gas Rate - Refer to Finance Committee..............................................82-95 2. Evaluation of Attendant Parking Lot and Amendment to Agreement with National Parking Corporation for the Operation of Lot S - Refer to Finance Committee...........................82-96 3. Contract between the City of Palo Alto and George Bianchi Construction Company for Fire Station No. 3 Driveway and Extension Improvement and Charleston Road Ramp.........82-96 4. Contract between the City of Palo Alto and EMCON Associates for Solid Waste Characterization Study.................82-96 5. Conference with City Attorney--Potential/Anticipated Initia-tion of Litigation.....................................82-96 6. PUBLIC HEARING: The City Council will consider an appeal of
the Zoning Administrator=s decision for a Conditional Use Permit 96-UP-5, allowing live entertainment, including music and dancing, at an existing restaurant (Q-Billiards), located at 529 Alma Street (continued from 2/3/97).............82-96 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m..............82-97
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The City Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Council Conference Room at 6:34 p.m. PRESENT: Andersen, Eakins (arrived at 6:35 p.m.), Fazzino, Huber, Kniss, McCown, Rosenbaum, Schneider, Wheeler (arrived at 6:35 p.m.) SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Study Session on the City=s Position regarding Cable Communications Cooperative of Palo Alto, Inc. (Cable Co-op) Brad Anderson, Executive Director, Cable Co-op, said that the Board
of Directors would be very appreciative of the City Council=s
providing a sense of its interest in financing Cable Co-op=s debt. Tom Passell, Cable Co-op Board Member, read a letter (on file in
the City Clerk=s Office) regarding the pullout of the Carlyle Group as victory for openness and the democratic process. Bob Smith, past Cable Co-op Board Member, said that he was not
supportive of City funds being expended to Αbail out≅ Cable Co-op
(letter on file in the City Clerk=s Office). Bob Moss, Cable Co-op Board Member, 4010 Orme Street, said that
there were general features and advantages of the City=s investing
in Cable Co-op (letter on file in the City Clerk=s Office). Council Members said that without a specific proposal before them, it was difficult to respond. The individual Council Members
generally expressed their feelings regarding the City=s potential financial investment in Cable Co-op. Several Council Members suggested that Cable Co-op partner with a private entity and pursue a partnership with the City with respect to the telecommunication utility. No action required. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
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Regular Meeting March 3, 1997 The City Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Council Chambers at 7:25 p.m. PRESENT: Andersen, Eakins, Fazzino, Huber, Kniss, McCown, Rosenbaum, Schneider, Wheeler ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ben Bailey, 343 Byron Street, spoke regarding bicycle safety at Paly High on Churchill Street. Pria Graves, 2130 Yale Street, spoke regarding recycling. T. J. Watt, homeless, spoke regarding leaving. Margaret Snyder, 473 E. Meadow, spoke regarding Cable Co-op (letter
on file in the Clerk=s Office). Arthur Snyder, 473 E. Meadow, spoke regarding Cable Co-op. Elster Haile, 1736 Oak Creek Drive, No. 402, spoke regarding
Αsleepy little town, sleepy little college.≅ Margaret Ash, 965 Webster Street, spoke regarding homelessness. Anya Collier, 3875 Park Boulevard, No. 5, spoke regarding inviting
Council to a performance of ΑInto the Woods.≅ APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Council Member Schneider moved, seconded by Rosenbaum, to approve the Minutes of December 2, 1996, as submitted. MOTION PASSED 8-0, Eakins Αnot participating.≅ CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Council Member Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Kniss, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 through 4. 1. Proposed Compressed Natural Gas Rate - Refer to Finance Committee 2. Evaluation of Attendant Parking Lot and Amendment to Agreement with National Parking Corporation for the Operation of Lot S - Refer to Finance Committee
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3. Contract between the City of Palo Alto and George Bianchi Construction Company for Fire Station No. 3 Driveway and Extension Improvement and Charleston Road Ramp 4. Contract between the City of Palo Alto and EMCON Associates for Solid Waste Characterization Study MOTION PASSED 9-0. CLOSED SESSION 5. Conference with City Attorney--Potential/Anticipated Initia-tion of Litigation Subject: Potential Initiation of Litigation Authority: Government Code section 54956.9(b)(3)(c)--Fee Protest by Classic Communities re Utilities Costs for 315-335 Everett Public Comments None. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 7:50 P.M. - 8:10 P.M. The City Council met in a Closed Session to discuss matters involving potential initiation of litigation as described in Agenda Item No. 5. Mayor Huber announced that regarding Agenda Item No. 5, the City Council on a vote of 8-1, Fazzino Αno,≅ took action to reject the claim as presented by Classic Communities. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. PUBLIC HEARING: The City Council will consider an appeal of
the Zoning Administrator=s decision for a Conditional Use Permit 96-UP-5, allowing live entertainment, including music and dancing, at an existing restaurant (Q-Billiards), located at 529 Alma Street (continued from 2/3/97) MOTION TO CONTINUE: Council Member Fazzino moved, seconded by Rosenbaum, to continue the Public Hearing to the Regular City Council Meeting on Monday, March 24, 1997. MOTION TO CONTINUE PASSED 8-0, Eakins absent. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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NOTE: The City Council reconvened to the Adjourned City Council
Meeting of February 26, 1997, regarding the Stanford Sand Hill Corridor Projects ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayor NOTE: Sense minutes (synopsis) are prepared in accordance with Palo Alto Municipal Code Sections 2.04.200 (a) and (b). The City Council and Standing Committee meeting tapes are made solely for the purpose of facilitating the preparation of the minutes of the meetings. City Council and Standing Committee meeting tapes are recycled 90 days from the date of the meeting. The tapes are available for members of the public to listen to during regular office hours.
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