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Regular Meeting
June 26, 1989
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1. Resolution Expressing Appreciation
Jane Goldstein
Oral Communications
Minutes of May 22, 1989
Consent Calendar
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2. Ordinance Regarding the Use of Skateboards 62-7
3. Ordinance re Increased Misdemeanor Fines 62-7
5. Ordinance Defining Civic Center Block and 62-7
Exempting Certain Events from the Beer and
Wine Prohibition
Agenda Changes, Additions and Deletions 62-7
6. PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of Budget, Capital
Improvement Program and Municipal Fee
Schedule for Fiscal Year 1989-90
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7. Finance and Public Works Committee Recom- 62-26
*endation re 1989-90 Audit Plan
8. Finance and Public Works Committee Recom- 62-26
ration re 1989-90 Investment Policy
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9. Finance and Public Works Committee Recom-
mendation re Revised Reserve Policy
10. Resolution Appointing June Fleming as
Acting City Manager
10A (old 4). Ordinance Repealing Declaration of
Water Shortage Emergency and Enacting Water
Use Regulations
11. Contract with Gymnastics West for Children's
Gym Classes
12. Contract with John Whitlinger & Associates for
Tennis Instruction
13. Contract with Don and Corrine Wright for
Country Western Dance Instruction
14. Contract with Institute for Reading Develop-
ment for Speed Reading Classes
15. Contract with Palo Alto Swim Club for Pre -
competitive and Competitive Swim Classes
16. Contract with Cindy Baxter for Masters Swim
Classes
17. Contract with Carol MacPherson-Remen for
Masters Swim Classes
18. Contract with Cindy Baxter for Parent/Baby
Swim Classes
19. Contract with Carol MacPherson-Remen for
Parent/Baby Swim Classes
20. Contract with Palo Alto Unified School
District for Use of School District Facili-
ties
21. Agreement with Kennedy/Jenks/Chilton Con-
sulting Engineering, Inc. tor Engineering
Services at the Regional Water Quality
Control Plant
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22. Contract with Universal Sweeping Services 62-28
for Sweeping of City Maintained Garages and
Parking Lots
23. Contract with Council for the Arts Palo Alto 62-28
and Midpeninsula (CAPA) for Ticket Handling
Services
24. Contract with Palo Alto Cultural Center Guild/
Project Look! for Museum Education Program
25. Contract with John J. Shooter for Landscape
Maintenance
26. Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 0002097 with
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County for
Advocacy Services for the Elderly
27. Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 4639 with
Urban Ministry of Palo Alto for Advocacy
Services for the Homeless
28. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 00001712
with Palo Alto Community Child Care for
Child Care Services
29. Agreement with Palo Alto Adolescent Ser-
vices Corporation for Certain Counseling
and Related Support Services
30. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 00001714
with Senior Coordinating Council of Palo
Alto Area, Inc. for Senior Citizens Ser-
vices
31. Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 4713 with
Emergency Housing Consortium of Santa Clara
County, Inc. for Provision of a Temporary
Shelter and Support Services to the Homeless
in Palo Alto
32. Agreement with Midpeninsula Support Network
for Counseling Services for victims of
Domestic Violence in the Community
33. Agreement with Pal Alto Information and
Referral Services, Inc. for Telephone Informa-
tion and Referral Services
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ITEM
34. Amendment No. 7 to Contract No. 4231 with
Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing, Inc.
for Fair Housing Services
35. Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 4641 with
Community Association for the Retarded, Inc.
for Certain Services Related to Develop-
mentally Disabled Persons
36. Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 4681 with
Palo Alto Unified School District for Youth
Counseling Services
37. Contract with Dynix, Inc. for Library Com-
puter System Maintenance
38. Contract with Susan Brain for Professional
Services for Animal Services Volunteer
Coordinator
39. Contract with City of Santa Clara for Pistol
Range
40. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 4422 with
Sue Walima for Professional Services for
Health Resource Coordinator
41. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 4423 with
Ellen Kirschman for Professional Servios
for Health Resource Coordinator
42. Reimbursement Agreement between the City of
Palo Alto and Stanford University for
Marguerite Express Shuttle Project
43. Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 4327 with
Palo Alto Housing Corporation for Low and
Moderate Income Services
44. Contract with Bay Area Cab Lease, Inc. for
Project Mobility Taxicab Service
45. Contract with St. Clair Transportation, Inc.
for Pro f ect Mobility Accessible Van Serlic.
46. Agreement with Whitmore, Kay & Stevens for
Letjal Services
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47. Agreement with Meyers, Nave, Riback & West 62-30
for Legal Services
48. Agreement with Recon Research Corporation 62-30
for Ongoing Consulting Services on Gas Rate
and Transport Matters before the California
Public Utilities Commission
49. Agreement with Patrick J. Power for Ongoing
Consulting Services on Gas Rate and Transport
Matters before the California Public Utilities
Commission
50. Vice Mayor Bechtel re Cancellation of
July 3, 1989, City Council Meeting
Adjournment at 10:52 p. , ta
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Regular Meeting
June 26, 1989
The City Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the
Council Chambers at 7:37 p.m.
Vice Mayor Bechtel announced the need for a Closed Session to
discuss City of Sang Clara v. Herrington. et 41. pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to be held at some point during
or after the meeting.
PRESENT: Be ,. Cobb, Fletcher, Levy, Patitucci (arrived
at 7:45 p.m.), Renzel, Sutorius, Woolley
ABSENT: Klein
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
1. Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Jane Goldstein (702-
01) (NPG)
MOTION: Council Member Cobb moved, seconded by Sutorius, approval
of the Resolution.
ZSOLUTTIOI_ 6794 entitled ',RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO JANE GOLDSTEIN
FCR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD'
MOTION[ PASSED 7-0, Klein, Patitucci absent.
ORAL COI[ Q1 1
1. Edmund Power, 2254 Dartmouth Street, spoke regarding openness
in government.
NOTION: Council Member Woolley moved, seconded by Renzel, approval
of the Minutes of May 22, 1989, as submitted.
MOTION PXNBED 7-0, Klein, Patitucci absent.
COMIELSALIMME
NOTION: Council Member Renael moved, seconded by Cobb, to approve
Consent Calendar Items 2 - 5, with Item No. 4 removed by Bechtel
on behalf of the public.
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2. ORDINANCE 3880 entitled "ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALO ALTO AMENDING PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS
10.64.160, 10.64.200, 10.64.230, AND 10.64.240 AND ADDING
SECTIONS 10.64.241, 10.64.242, 10.64.243, 10.64.244, 10.64.245
AND 10.64.246 REGARDING THE USE OF SKATEBOARDS IN THE CITY OF
PALO ALTO" (let Reading 6/12/89, PASSED 6-2, Fletcher,
Sutorius "no," Cobb absent) (1167) (NPG)
3. ORDINANCE 3$$1 entitled "ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALO ALTO AMENDING CHAPTERS 2.12, 2.32, 9.24, 15.04, 16.04,
16.08, 16.16, 16.42, 18.01 AND 9.10 OF THE PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL
CODE TO CONFORM WITH SECTION 1.08.010 WHICH PROVIDES FOR
INCREASED MISDEMEANOR FINES" (1st Reading 6/12/89, PASSED
9-0) (409) (NPG)
5. ORDINANCE 3882 entitled "ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL CF THE CITY
OF PALO ALTO AMENDING SECTION 9.60.020 AND 9.60.070 OF THE
PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO DEFINE THE CIVIC CENTER BLOCK AND
TO EXEMPT CERTAIN EVENTS AT WHICH WINE AND BEER ARE SERVED
FROM THE PROHIBITION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE CIVIC
CENTER BLOCK" (1st Reading 5/22/89, PASSED 9-0) (701-01)
(CMR:344:9)
MOTION PASSED 7-0, as to Items 3-5, Klein, Patitucci absent.
MOTION PARSED 5-2, as to Item 2, Fletcher, Sutorius voting "no,"
Klein, Patitucci absent.
taran&SEAME....ADD_ITIOM, AND DELETIONS
City Manager Bill Zrner announced that Item 4 would become Item
10-A.
PtJDLIC NEARING
6. PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of Budget for Fiscal Year 1989-90;
1989-90 Capital Improvement Program, and Municipal Fee
Schedule for Fiscal Year 1989-90 (280-05/409-01) (CNR:340:9)
MOTION: C3uncil Member Cobb for the Finance and Public Works
C* ittes moved adoption of the Budget for Fiscal Year 1989-90,
along vith the Finance and Public Works (F&PW) Coaittea's
recommended changes, including the 1989-90 Capital Improvement
Program and the recommended changes to the Municipal Fes Schedule
for Fiscal Year 1989-90.
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As Corrected
8/07/89
J ESOWTION 6795 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO AMENDING THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR MANAGE-
MENT AND CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL AND COUNCIL -APPOINTED OFFICERS
ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 6728 AND AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NOS.
6734, 6752 AND 6762 TO ADD NINE NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND
REFLECT CHANGES IN TITLES OF EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS" (501)
$ESQWTION 6796 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO AMENDING THE COMPENSATION PLAN roR CLAS-
SIFIED PERSONNEL (SEIU) ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 6779 TO ADD
THREE NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND REFLECT CHANGES IN TITLES OF
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS" (501)
RESOLUTION 6797 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO APPROVING FEES FOR THE PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL
GOLF COURSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989-90" (409-01)
RESOLUTION 6798 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO AMENDING UTILITY RATE SCHEDULES R-1, R -1 --
FA, R-2, R-3 AND R-4 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1989" (1074)
(CMR:285:9)
Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 4688 with Palo Alto Sanitation
Company for Collection and Transportation of Refuse Produced,
Kept, and/or Accumulated in the City of Palo Alto
RESOLUTION 6799 e:titled "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO CREATING SCHEDULE E-6 OF THE CITY OF PALO
ALTO UTILITIES RATES AND CHARGES PERTAINING TO UNMETERED
ELECTRIC SERVICE" (1102)
RESQUTION 6800 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO AMENDING SCHEDULES W-1 AND W -1-B OF THE CITY
OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RATES AND ChARGES PERTAINING TO GENERAL
WATER SERVICE AND RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE" (1121) (CMR:281:9)
RESOLUTION 001 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO AMENDING SCHEDULES G-1 AND G-50 OF THE CITY
OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RATES AND CHARGES PERTAINING TO GENERAL
NATURAL GAS SERVICE" (1111) (CMR:284:9)
RESOLUTIO$ Ora entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY or PALO ALTO AMENDING SCHEDULES S-1, S-2, S-3 AND S-4 OF
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES RATES AND CHARGES PERTAINING
TO RATES FOR SEWAGE COLLECTION, DISPOSAL AND RELATED SERVICE"
(1122) (CMR:282:9)
ORDINANCE 3883 entitled "ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALO AlMO ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989-90"
(280-05) (CMR:340:9)
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Council Member Cobb was struck during the budget hearings by the
relative absence of public comment. He believed it represented
that staff and Council had done its homework well, and the public
understood and accepted the realities of the budget situation.
Except in extraordinary circumstances where positions were restored
to the budget, the pain was pretty much over. Different economic
times have forced the Council and staff to act more like statesmen
and less like politicians, and do what was right, not what was
easy. The budget before the Council completed a two-year process
to get the City's revenues and expenditures parallel. There was
still a lot of work to do in terms of developing new revenue
sources and the F&PW Committee was studying the economic situation
of the City to develop information to help make future decisions.
He commended Assistant City Manager June Fleming and Finance
Director Emily Harrison and her staff for presenting the best
budget package he had seen in his eight years on the Council.
Assistant City Manager June Fleming referred to the Capital
Improvement Program and those projects that because of their
impacts might need further environmental assessment. Item 4, "60kv
pipe type cable oil system improvements," should be stricken, and
Item 4 should be, "Arastradero Road Improvements," Exhibit "A,"
golf course fees, page two of the staff report (CMR:288:9)
regarding a review of utility retained earning balanes were
inadvertently omitted from the packet and were provided to Council
at places.
Council Member Renzel referred to the $5001000 for the Sand Hill
Road Environmental Impact Report (EIR)F. The Capital Improvement
Program said the project would be funded by an assessment district
contingent on the project moving ahead. She queried where the
funding would come from if the project did not go forward.
City Manager Bill Zaner said if the project did not go forward,
there was no need for an assessment district or capital funds for
the construction itself. Regarding the EIR arrangement into which
the City would be asked to participate, those funds would come from
the General Fund.
Council Member Renzel clarified the $250,000 would come from the
General Fund.
Mr. Zaner said that was correct. It would depend upon how large
the expenditure was. The recommendation by staff was to share
equally with Stanford in the expense.
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Council Member Renzel referred to the question of the YMCA using
Greer Park. She asked how staff envisioned the interaction and
whether it was appropriate for a committee to put such an assign-
ment to staff before obtaining a policy direction from Council.
Mr. Zaner said a large part of the assignment was completed with
a meeting that occurred immediately following the F&PW Committee
meeting. The F&PW Committee requested staff to communicate with
YMCA officials quickly to determine whether there were any fatal
impediments to its occupying Greer Park. That was done and the
F&PW Committee in effect referred the matter back to the YMCA to
put together more detailed plans and a proposal. While staff would
try to assist the YMCA, he did not anticipate much time would be
spent.
Council Member Renzel clarified the City would move forward with
the Greer Park capital improvements.
Mr. Zaner said that was correct. The F&PW Committee, in making the
referral to the YMCA, considered the amount of time the Public
Works Department staff said it would need to bring the project
together, and the YMCA was required to return within that time
span. There should be no delay on the part of the City.
Council Member Renzel understood from the F&PW Committee Minutes
that some expenditures were supposed to be withheld until the City
heard back from the YMCA.
Assistant Director of Public Works George Bagdon said the City
would not expend any money until it procured the services of a
consultant, which would probably be in October. At that point,
the City would be ready to award a consultant design, at which
point funds would be spent.
Council Member Renzel clarified if the design was not awarded by
October, the project would be delayed from the summer of 1990 to
the summer of 1991.
Mr. Bagdon said that was correct.
City Attorney Diane Northway said the City Attorney's Office did
have an assignment related to whether the use of Greer Park by the
YMCA to operate its facility was an appropriate use of parkland.
There were other questions in terms of how the YMCA would operate
and what size facility would be on the site. All those factors
were somewhat determinative of the issue about whether there would
be sufficient public access to be compatible with the park use of
the land.
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Council Member Renzel elferred to the Capital Improvement Project
for the harbor improvements. She clarified $400,000 was budgeted
to construct the sailing station and upgrade and renovate the
harbor master's cottage, which also included some desi=yn work. She
queried the timing of the preliminary design work.
Mr. Bagdon said Council Member Renzel was correct, and that staff
would be returning to Council later in the summer, 1989, with a
recommendation for a consultant agreement to begin the design. One
of the first steps was to look at the existing hydrological data
and see whether it was still valid with respect to current
conditions in the Bay.
Council Member Renzel referred to the time in between the comple-
tion of the preliminary work and when the final design work went
to Council, and queried whether there was time to report to Council
on the status and direction of the design.
Mr. Bagdon said staff could return to Council. If the hydrological
data was no longer valid because of a change in conditions, staff
would return. to Council with that information and request direc-
tion.
Council Member Levy also commended the presentation of the budget
as the best he had seen since he had been a Council Member. He
referred to page 14 of the budget, Estimated Revenues and Expendi-
tures, and queried whether the stated excess revenues over
expenditures of $386,000 was a real surplue contemplated over 1989-
90, or whether there were some contingencies which affected the so-
called "bottom line" figure,
Mr. Zaner said the figure was accurate. Revenues did exceed
expenditures for fiscal year 1989-90 by $386,000, and it included.
the Utility User's Tax.
Council Member Levy clarified the City would be committed to
$250,000 for the Sand Hill Road EIR if the rroject did not go
forwards
Mr. Zaner said assuming Council aareed to such an arrangement, the
City would be committed to one-half the cost of the EIR.
Council Member Levy queried any other potential contingencies.
Mr. Zaner said there could be unforeseen litigation. As the year
programmed, it appeared there may be the need for an additional
staff person and sone consulting work in the area of hazardous
materials. Substantial pending and recently -adopted legislation
could cause the need for additional consulting contracts.
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Council Member Levy queried whether any changes in estimated
revenues ware likely to be nigher or lower.
Mr. Zaner believed staff had been reasonably conservative in its
revenue estimates. When dealing with revenue sources such as sales
tax which generated $12 million or $13 million, it was easy to be
off a fraction of a percentage point and the $386,000 was suddenly
gone.
Council Member Levy queried whether Mr. Zaner was comfortable that
the City would, in fact, run a surplus in the range of $300,000.
Mr. Zaner said pending any unforeseen circumstances, he was
comfortable that the $386,000 was a good number.
Council Member Levy referred to the Reserve for Capital Improve-
ments, which according to the present structure of the budget,
would contain $3.5 million, representing what he considered "free
reserves." He asked about the comfort level with a surplus figure
slightly less than the $386,000.
Mr. Zaner said he would be comfortable with a slightly lower
figure. Staff presently estimated a year-end balance of $3.5
million in the Reserve for Capital Improvements, which was all that
stood between the General Fund, and any catastrophe or unexpected
circumstance. If the $3.5 mi? lio were reduced by several hundred
thousand, the City would probably stir be all right. He would
become nervous if the number dropped by $500,000 or more because
it would cut the reserves so thin that if there was a problem,
there was no way to go back in and save the General Fund.
Council Member Levy queried obligations and implied commitments
regarding the extended day care space at the eleven school sites.
Staff assured Council there were many day care providers in the
community who would be interested in using those sites, and the
operating expenses for those sites would be incurred by the outside
providers, not by the City except for perhaps the cost of a
coordinator.
Mr. Zaner said the only obligation of the City with regard to the
day cars canters was contained in the proposed new agreement with
the School District for "rent" of 11 school sites which would be
funded by the General Fund in the form of some of the Utility User
Tax (UUT) moneys. The City had no obligation under that agreement
or under any other agreement to operate the sites as child care
centers. Staff expected to go to bid for operators, and while a
City subsidy might be requested, there was no obligation on the
part of the Council to grant such a subsidy. The only other
obligation would be the addition of a child care, coordinator since
the City would in effect be operating 11 separate providers. The
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expense was programmed into the estimated operating costs for
Cubberley.
Council Member Sutorius associated with the commendations regarding
the quality of the budget document. He referred to pages "vim and
"vii" of the staff report (CMR:34O:9), revised Recommended Capital
Improvement Projects 1989-94. Lease payments to the Palo Alto
Unified School District (PAUSD) were shown as being $3,900,000 for
fiscal year 1989-90, wY.h pass through lease revenue of $900,000.
Since the proposed agreement with the PAUSD was presently being put
in final form and would be before the School District and the
Council early in the fall and would not go into effect until
January 1, 1990, he did not understand how the pass through _ease
revenue could be $900,000. The proposed agreement incorporated
$800,000 on an annual calendar year or fiscal year basis, and they
were only dealing with one-half a fiscal year. He also doubted the
$3,900,000 in fiscal year 1989-90 in terms of the payments. The
City was operating under the current agreement which was essen-
tially $2,350,000 plus adjustment for inflation, and the new
agreement would be $3,900,000, including the pass through lease
revenue. He had similar questions where the numbers were repeated
on page vii, under Utility User Tax projects. He referred to
sidewalk repair and street maintenance and the fact that the
original budget showed capital improvements associated with UUT as
being $850,000 and $1,172,000 respectively. Early discussions at
the F&PW Committee level considered whether the City would be
funding at the $2,220,000 total level, and he queried whether
staff proposed the UUT proceeds would be used at those levels in
addition to the moneys proposed from normal sources.
Mr. Zaner said the figures discussed with the F&PW Committee for
sidewalk repairs and street maintenance for fiscal year 1989-90
were as shown on page vii. The figures in subsequent years
represented a sharp reduction to $1,000,000 per year. Staff was
prepared to carry out the barge program if Council desired. He
deferred to Ms. Harrison regarding lease payments.
Director of Finance Emily Harrison said the correct amount for pass
through lease revenue should be $450,000 for one-half year as shown
on the staff report (CMR:287:9), which represented $3,000,000 in
payments to the PAUSD and $450,000 in lease pass through revenue.
Vice Mayor Bechtel clarified there was no change in dollars to be
spent for Greer Park and no dai.ay was recommended by the F&PW
Committee. There was no decision in terms of the YMCA using the
Greer Park property, and the issue would be separate from the
budget discussion.
Mr. Zaner said that was correct.
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Council Member Cobb said the YMCA requested six months to consider
the alternative of Greer Park as opposed to expanding its facili-
ties on Rees Road. The F&PW Committee motion to provide four
months to the YMCA wary specifically designed to not in any way slow
down the current project. While it was a difficult situation for
the YMCA, the F&PW Committee specifically stated it would not
change the budget or slow down the project. The four months were
provided to give the YMCA an opportunity to put together a proposal
which might make the Committee want to revisit the issue. The
issue would not be revisited unless such a proposal contained
neighborhood interest and cooperation for considering such a
proposal.
Vice Mayor Bechtel declared the Public Hearing open.
Dennis Rosenberg, 2901 Simkins Court, was concerned about any
attempt by the YMCA to have a membership -only club on dedicated
parkland.
Charles Scott, 3136, Genevieve Court, supported completion of Greer
Park in accordance with the raster plan, and that Council direct
staff to discontinue all efforts to facilitate the YMCA. He
understood the YMCA wanted to lease from the City four acres at
the corner of Frontage Road and Colorado. The area was a critical
portion of the master plan which incorporated parking lots, tennis
courts, picnic area, and other amenities.
Kathleen Martin, 2907 Sevyson Court, opposed any consideration of
the YMCA leasing parkland from the City.
Oda Larsen, 3112 Genevieve Court, supported completion of the Greer
Park improvements, and opposed any lease to the YMCA.
Clara DeFevere, 1043 Maddux Drive, urged completion of the Greer
Park improvements, and opposed any private lease of a portion of
the property.
Jean Scott, 3136 Genevieve Court, urged completion of the Greer
Park improvements. P ! aged on the budget situation and the value of
staff'w time, she was outraged that staff would spend time looking
for ways to help the YMCA when Council had not made a policy
decision 'n that regard.
Peter DiGovich, 2915 Simkins Court, urged the completion of Greer
Park as planned.
Jim King, 2905 Simkins Court, supported the completion of the Greer
Park development.
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Doris Deising, 1026 Amarillo Avenue, opposed any consideration to
a structure on the Greer Park property.
Mae Tinklenberg, 2841 Greer Road, spoke to the need to complete the
Greer Park improvements as quickly as possible.
Karla Tinklenberg, 2841 Greer Road, spoke to the extensive use of
Greer Park, and supported its being kept as exclusive parkland.
John LaPlant, 1032 Amarillo Avenue, was appalled at any considera-
tion of non -City or nonpublic use of dedicated parkland.
Serafin Corchado, 926 Colonial Lanes said residents had been
waiting for 25 years to get tennis courts and a completed park.
He was appalled at any possible lease to the YMCA.
Helene Smith, 3142 Greer Road, urged completion of the Greer Park
development immediately.
Kathy Thoelecke, 1064 Colorado Place, supported development of the
original Greer Park plan and was concerned about any YMCA plans on
the property.
Luther Gi►son, 1070 ,Moffett Circle, was concerned about any YMCA
plans on the Greer Park property.
Jerry Delaire, 2054 Addison Avenue, East Palo Alto, was a City of
Palo Alto Utility Mater Reader, and urged that Council not take a
formal position with regard to reductions in the Meter Reader work
force until the results of the consultant report were received in
January, 1990.
Warren Kallenbach, 1232 harriet Street, spoke as President of
Frends of the Palo Alto Public Libraries, and commended efforts
to restore Friday evening hours at the Main Library. He also
recommended that full services be maintained at the Main Library
and the maximum possible services be m fntained at the branch
libraries.
Tony 6pi.taleri, 1125 Merrimac Drive, Sunnyvale, President, Palo
Alto Firefighters Unions objected to the F&PW Committee recommenda-
tion to fill vacancies with overtime because potential accidents
and disabilities could result in life endangerment from overtired
paramedics or firefighters. He urged an impartial study of public
safety before any reductions in firefighters, police officers, or
closing a firs station took place.
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Lois Vanderbeek, 736 Barron Avenue, was concerned about the Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) to widen Arastradero Road from city limit
to city limit, adding up to seven feet in some areas, and for
adding left -turn pockets and acceleration lanes. She urged the
preparation of a full Environmental Impact Report (EIR) due to the
sensitive nature of the area.
John Mock, 736 Barron Avenue, commended the budget document, and
believed the lack of public input was due to the fact that the
budget was a two-year budget and most input was received last year.
He believed the F4PW Committee process was much stricter last year
and tended to discourage participation. He supported efforts to
retain Greer Park in its entirety. He believed the Arastradero
Road question was unsettled, yet the CIP contained $50,000 for the
design work and $250,000 for execution of the design. He urged
the Arastradero Road project be scaled down and that the funds be
ueed for bicycle lane needs elsewhere in the City. He also urged
completion of an EIR for the Arastradero Road improvements. He was
concerned about the Information Resources System CIP program.
Vice Mayor Bechtel declared the Public Hearing closed.
Council Member Cobb referred to Greer Park, and reiterated that no
delays were approved. The YMCA was given four months to submit a
proposal which had received public support. He did not believe any
motions were appropriate because the Greer Park development was
proceeding as it was supposed to.
Greer Par)
Council Member Renzel disagreed somewhat with the premise that the
Greer Park development was moving along as it was supposed to
because of the potential in October that the project could be
delayed and partially usurped by the YMCA to the exclusion of
everyone else. She was concerned the orderly terns for developing
Greer Park was interfered with by the "negotiations" between the
F&PW Committee and the YMCA. The Council had not made any policy
except to complete Greer Park according to the plans, and was
assured by the Chair of the F&PW Committee of the intent to proceed
as planned. She believed any discussion with the YMCA by the F&PW
Committee at the budget hearings was out of order.
ANIMDMIIIT: Council Member Renzel moved, seconded by Bechtel, that
the City would proceed as planned with Greer Park unless action
was taken by the City Council to do otherwise.
Council Member Cobb said there were no "negotiations." The YMCA
approached the F&PW Committee with a request to derail the project.
The Committee said "no," and if the YMCA wanted to do something
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different, it had four months
because the City was moving
indicated a willingness to
discussion but that was all.
policy, the matter should be
dures (P&P) Committee.
to convince people it was a good idea
ahead as scheduled. The Committee
provide a spot on the agenda for
If Council wanted to reaffirm its
agendized for the Policy and Proce-
Council Member bevy clarified the amendment was to continue status
quo.
Vice Mayor Bechtel agreed, and withdrew her second.
Council Member Renzel queried whether it was appropriate for staff
to be doing research on the YMCA's request without direction from
the full Council.
Ms. Northway said the research project was medium-sized.
Council Member Renzel was concerned about limited staff resources,
and ordinarily if a Committee requested staff to do a medium-sized
project, it would be authorized by the full Council.
Ms. Northway said the request was made by the Manager, Real
Property, Bill Feilman.
AMENDMENT DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND
Jarbor Improvements
Council Member Renzel believed it was important for staff to return
to the Council after completion of the preliminary design work for
comments.
AMENDMENT Council Member Renzel moved, seconded by Woolley, that
staff report back to the Council on the progress of the Sailing
Station when the preliminary design work is complete.
PASSED 8-0, Klein absent.
Sand Hill Road
JOUPONINT: Council Member Renzel moved, seconded by Fletcher, to
add language to Capital Improvement Program Sand Hill Road
Environmental Impact Project that contingent upon the adoption of
the agreement between the City of Palo Alto and Stanford University
up to one-half (50%) of the project environmental review costs may
become.a liability to the City in the event the project did not go
forward.
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Council Member Renzel clarified the language was contingent upon
the adoption of the €.graement in which case the City would be
liable for the 50 percent. If the agreement was not adopted, the
contingency would not exist. She did not support the cost -sharing
agreement, but believed the direction should be clarified.
Vice Mayor Bechtel queried whether the amendr ,nt was appropriate
since the cost agreement had not beun approved by Council.
Mr. Zaner said Council could show a notation in the CIP text that
contingent upon Council's approval no funds would be expended from
the CIP account until such time as an agreement between the City
of Palo Alto and Stanford existed for the reimbursement.
Council Member Renzel queried whether it was appropriate to have
a CIP project before an agreement was reached.
Mr. Zaner said yes.
Council Member Fletcher believed Council did support the concept
of the cost -sharing agreement even though it had not voted on the
formal document. As 14ng as the policy was on the books and the
budget showed the $500,000, it was appropriate to include the
source of the funding in case the final project was not approved,
Council Member Levy said while he and Council Member Renzel
disagreed on the substance of the Sand Hill Road project, he agreed
the budget should show the contingent liability. The community
should be aware that if certain eventualities came to pass, the
City was obligated for up to $250,000.
Council Member Renzel pointed out a referendum or lawsuit could
stop the Sand Hill Road project and the City could still be liable
for up to 50 percent of the environmental review costs.
AMENDIMMT 1pABt3BL 7-0, Cobb, Klein absent.
Police Department Traffic Post
Council Member Patitucci referred to exhibit "B" of the staff
report (0f11:340:9), regarding amendments to the proposed 1989-90
budget. The City Manager initially identified a reduction of 17
to 19 positions for fiscal year 1989-90. and COencil directed a
total reduction of 15 positions. With the restorations, the
reductions were at 12 positions. He was not comfortable with the
$360, 000 surplus in the General Fund, and believes' any budgeting
and forecasting could be in error. The City should be moe
conservative rather than less. He saw two positions amounting to
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the equivalent on an annual ongoing expenditure basis of about
$120,000 to $125,000.
AMENDMENT: Council Member Patitucci moved to eliminate the Police
Officer position in the Traffic and Parking Revenue Division, which
was restored by the F&PW Committee.
AMENDMENT DIED FOR LAM OF A SECOND
Paramedic Captain PosiOion in the Fire Department
AMENDMENT: Council Member Patitucci moved, seconded by Sutorius,
to delete the Emergency Medical Training Captain position in the
Fire Department as restored by the F&PW Committee.
Council Member Patitucci understood that because of the negotia-
tions with the firefighters union, the three positions recommended
for reduction would not be identified or recorded until the
completion of the negotiations, which meant in effect there was no
budget reduction, and the Fire Department hed pretty much escaped
the budget process with minimal i:pacts compared with other
departments. He asked why the F&PW Committee opposed the City
Manager'e recommendation.
Council Member Cobb said at the F&PW Committee hearings he heard
testimony which clearly made the case that elimination of the
paramedic position posed a potential threat to public safety. Data
was provided with respect to the growing demand for the paramedic
services, and together with other information, he did not feel he
could eliminate the position. While the Fire Chief supported the
proposed sliminativn of the position, he was least comfortable with
the proposed cut he was forced to make. In terms of the Fire
Department escaping the budget cuts relatively unscathed, the City
was living with a Memorandum of Agreement which mandated staffing
levels per unit per station which was written ten years ago. The
testimony of the City Manager and the Fire Chief suggested the
requirements in terms of staffing per level per station were much
different now. If the agreement could be modified to reflect the
1990s, then the needed changes to tighten the belt and still keep
public safety et the highest possible level could be made.
Council Member Fletcher referred to Council Member Patitucci's
comment that the Fire Chief and City Manager did not believe the
Paramedic Captain position was necessary since it was recommended
for elimination. She pointed out the City Manager and the Fire
Chief acted in accordance with the policy set by the City Council
to reduce the budget by a certain amount and searched for positions
with the least impact. She doubted the Fire Chief would say the
position was unnecessary. The need for paramedic services was
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increasing and would continue to do so due to the aging population.
It was a life-saving service that should not be reduced.
AMENDMENT FAILED 2-6, Patitucci, Sutorius "aye,“ Klein absent.
p$� ice Officer Position in Police Department
AMENDMENT: Council Member Fletcher moved, seconded by Levy, to
restore the Community Service Officer --Bicycle Safety position to
the budget.
Council Member Fletcher said the Bicycle Technician position was
not referred to in the staff report (CMR:340:9), but was described
in the original budget on page 227 for elimination. It was also
stated the Recreation Division would consider providing bicycle
safety classes at middle schools, but that would not occur because
the Recreation Division could not absorb the additional task. The
educational presentations made by the Bicycle Technician position
were basic to behavior on the roadway. The position also taught
the Bicycle Traffic School to juvenile offenders. Both programs
exhibited excellent expertise.
Council Member Renzel supported restoring the position but queried
the dollar amounts and the source of funding.
Mr. Zaner said the dollar amounts represented about $40,000, and
funding would come from the. General Fund reserves.
Council Member Levy said while 066,000 was not a large surplus,
Council was obliged to bring to the citizens of Palo Alto a
balanced budget. If the budget was in balance, there would still
be a reserve above the $3,000,000 mark. He was convinced that
staff was exceedingly conservative in terms of revenues, any
variation was likely to be higher than forecasted. He supported
the amendment.
Council Member Patitucci understood the City was using the excess
UUT revenue as if it was General Fund money.
Mr. Zaner said the money Council Member Levy referred to included
revenues from the UUT but all the money was transferred to the
Capital Improvement Program for the projects discussed.
Council Member Patitucci asked how much money would be added to the
General Fund based on Council's adopted policy to use the UUT money
to fund the 1989-690 positions.
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Mr. Zaner clarified the motion adopted by Council on June 19 was
to fund any positions Council might ultimately restore to the
budget, Council would use the UUT funds or reduce the amount of
money spent for streets and sidewalks, Council did not necessarily
have to use funds from unexpended UUT money.
Council Member Patitucci commended the F&PW Committee for its work
during the budget process. Even though he disagreed with some of
the restorations, for two years the City consistently held the line
in terms of the direction and desire to be responsible in the
future to accomplish a budget in the future that would match
revenues. He would not support the amendment.
Council Member
message and the
the Reserve for
in the past ten
had $400,000 to
Sutorius referred to the City Manager's budget
comment that $0.4 million would be transferred into
Capital Improvelaents, which was at its lowest level
years. He clarified it was a relief that the City
transfer into the reserve.
Mr. Zaner said that was correct. One obtained reserves by running
a "surplus" and moving them into reserves. The reserves were now
running at 6 or 7 percent of the General Fund, e.g., $3 plus
million out of $50 million. In previous years, the reserves were
higher as a percentage of the General Fund, and it was nice to be
able to move money into the reserves and provide a better cushion.
As the General Fund went up and the reserves held constant, the
City ran a higher risk of having to use the reserves. He was
comforte.bie with the level of reserve and would feel much more
comfortable if it was larger. Council could take some money from
the reserve if it desired, but he would not advise taking a great
deal from it.
Council. Member Sutorius shared the types of concer as expressed by
Council Member Patitucci, and was concerned about restorations to
the budget which were approaching $200,000, and which represented
individual Council Members' interests, He had supported the
Traffic Officer because he understood the position would generate
revenue representing more than half the cost of the position.
There was a revenue stream associated with the Paramedic Captain
position, but the City would be reimbursed by Stamford at a
particular rate. It was not at the same level as in the case of
the traffic position. He opposed the amendment.
Council 14ember Cobb referred to the current reserve level and said
he believed it was too low and Council should start to rebuild it.
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Council Member Levy referred to the $386,000, and assumed it
reflected all the changes recommended by the F&PW Committee. He
clarified the budget indicated an excess revenue over expenditures
of $386,000, and if Council approved the amendment, the figure
would be reduced to $346,000.
Vice Mayor Bechtel agreed with Council Member Patitucci that
$386,000 was a minuscule amount of money.
AMENDMENT FAILED 3-5, Levy, Renzel, Fletcher "aye," Klein absent.
�QUNCIL RECESSED T4 A CLOSED SESSION AT 9:3O p.m.
Gas Rate Increase
Council Member Patitucci was surprised to see a gas rate increase
given last year's rate decrease and the rather large rebate which
was given. He was concerned about an inconsistent message.
Director of Utilities Rich Young said the City experienced an
increase in the gas commodity purchase price which ran at a level
of $1.6 million. While rebating $9.3 million to the customer, the
City lost $750,000 of interest income° consequently, the net change
in revenues available was $2.3 million. The gas rate increase
still represented an ongoing use of the reserve funds as the City
tried to bring the entire system into balance with the change of
philosophy which was to move away from parity with PG&E rates. The
City's rates began 15 percent below PGSE and were now 23.5 percent
below PG&E as a comparison under residential rates. The overall
picture remained favorable for the Palo Alto customer. Staff was
attempting to balance out the uoe of its reserves against use of
income and arrive at a point where it had a stable operating
utility, anal the proposed rate increase headed in that direction.
AMENDUNTs Council Member Patitucci moved that the gas rate
increase be reduced to the level of the consumer price index rather
than 9 percent.
AMENDMENT DIED FAR LACK OF A SECOND
Council Member Sutorius said last year's refund was from the Gas
Exploration Reserve, and there were no actual exploratory well
drilling prospects at that time or in the near future; therefore,
the level of that reserve was out of reason with potential needs.
If the rate increase was reduced, it increased the likelihood of
an increase next year in the gas rate also, and the City was
continuing under a commitment that it would be on an every other
year basis in terms of the gas utility.
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Fee for One -pay Parkin Permit
Council Member Levy referred to the fee for one -day parking permits
on Exhibit "C" of the staff report (CMR: 3 4 0: 9) . He believed $10
per day was too high.
AMENDMENT: Council Member Levy moved, seconded by Woolley, to
reduce the one -day parking permit fee to $5 per day,
Council Member Fletcher said it did cost money to process the one -
day permit.
Council Member Sutorius was concerned that if the fee was reduced
too low, it would not offset the costs at all.
Director of Planning and Community Environment Ken Schreiber said
the fee for the one -day parkia.g permit was set in relation to the
weekly fee for construction and maintenance parking permits. Staff
proposed the weekly fees be raised to $25 per space from the current
$10. By maintaining a differential between the weekly fee and the
daily fee, staff hoped to discourage contractors and builders from
trying to use the one -day permit to start parking trucks and
equipment in parking lots where the City would not have the level
of control it had when they applied for construction and main-
tenance permits.
Council Member Renzel queried whether the one -day permit was only
usable in a permit parking apace, and how the permit would be
obtained.
Mr. Schreiber said the one -day permit would be valid in any space
in the off --street parking lots. One would purchase a blank permit
froze Revenue Collections, and a date and lot would be filled in.
It would be up to the purchaser to fill in the date and the lot so
a firm could buy a supply of the blank permits and use them as
appropriate.
Council Member Renzel believed $10 was the proper amount. The
price should be high enough to discourage priority parking but
still provide an availability for people with extenuating cir-
cuasta.nceu .
Council Member Patitucci asked about the present permit fees.
Acting Director of Transportation Ashok Aggarwal Raid for the
downtown, the cost was $200 per year or $65 per quarter.
Council Member Patitucci clarified that equalled approximately $1
per day. He supported the amendment.
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AXEMDMEMT FAILED 3-5, Levy, Woolley, Patitucci "aye," Klein absent.
Library Staffing
Council Member Fletcher asked about the cataloging backlog in the
libraries.
Director of Libraries Mary Jo Levy said the backlog was created by
a variety of circumstances including staff turnovers and the
implementation of a new segment of the computer system. The
backlog was mostly in the area of audio/visual materials. The book
materials were approximately three months behind and was normally
about six weeks behind. A temporary person could be hired to deal
with the backlog at a cost of approximately $12,000. Staff
estimated it would take 3 to 6 months to correct the backlog.
AMENDMEMTe Council Member Fletcher moved, seconded by Fenzel, to
authorize a temporary position in the Library Division to bring
current the cataloging of materials.
Council Member Fenzel believed it was important to have the City' s
resources available to the public. It was appropriate to cure the
backlog.
Council Member Levy queried whether honey was in last year's budget
which went unspent.
Ms. Levy said yes. She believed some of the salaries were below
the target.
Mr. Zaner said the matter was not considered during the budget
process and he had not reviewed it. He had no idea whether the
difficulty was a management problem, inappropriate training or
being short-staffed. Staff had the administrative flexibility to
deal with hiring a part-time temporary person, and he was not sure
it should be dealt with at the Council level.
Ammo= TAILED 8-0, Klein absent.
Mr. Zaner said he would report back to the Council regarding the
status of the Library backlog in a few weeks.
Council Member Fletcher asked for comment regarding the meter
reader consultant report, and whether it was an appropriate time
to cut back on personnel before the plan was in place.
Mr. Young said a sir -month transition period was planned with
provision for temporary personnel. Considerabl, -thought was given
to the rearrangement of routes, combining elements which were close
together physically. Some of the elements were completed and the
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other was being done by the consultant. The hand-held meter
reading system would carry more data, upload a►nd download faster,
and provide more field time for people. Staff believed with good
planning, it could accomplish the project and come out with a
highly efficient unit doing the job with a strong reduction in
personnel.
Council Member Renzel commended staff and the F&PW Committee.
While she supported the budget as a whole, she objected to the
inclusion of the Sand Hill Road item in the CIP.
Council Member Sutorius said something rin the order of $160,000 of
reinstatements and revenues were generated at the level of $50,000,
so they ware talking about a net add of $110,000, which amount he
believed could be taken from the reserves. He believed the proper
course was to weave the changes into the General Fund and the
reserve and that the UUT motion made on June 19, 1989, did not come
into play.
Mr. Zaner said if the funds were to 133 taken from the General Fund
reserve, it would not be consistent with the motion passed on June
19, 1989, which was to provide for any additional psi tions added
back to the budget to be funded by either some of the overall
surplus UUT money or by reducing the amount allocated to street and
sidewalk maintenance. Given the policy statement, he would fund
the changes out of the surplus or extra UUT money unless directed
otherwise.
Council Member Sutorius said he might have voted incorrectly on
June 19, 1989, but he had emphasized the motion was in two parts,
and he could vote with the prospect of a reduction in the street
and sidewalk funding. There has been no reduction, and his
conscience was clear that he would not support having the $110,000
come from the UUT direct source which was described as having
$380,000 to $400,000.
Ate: Council Member Sutorius moved, seconded by Patitucci,
to incorporate into the Main Motion that the cost impacts of the
changes to the FY 1989-90 Budget be accommodated from the Capital
Improvement Reserves.
Mica Mayor Bechtel opposed the amendment. She supported the
funding out of the excess UUT.
Council Member Patitucci said if the intent on June 19, 1989, was
to fund items over and above what could be funded with the existing
budget, Council was talking about taking funds out of the normal
revenues projected for the fiscal year 1989-90. The budgeted
contribution of revenue to the reserves would just be lower by
$100,000 so there was no need to use UUT money it those who
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supported the June 19 motion anticipated a need. He encouraged his
colleagues to reconsider why they might have supported the June 19
motion. The UUT money would not be needed on a budgeted basis.
AMENDMENT PASSED 5-3, Bechtel, Fletcher, Renzel "no," Klein absent.
MOTION AB AMENDED PASSED 8-0, Klein absent.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSION$
MOTION: Council Member Cobb for the finance and Public Works
Committee moved to approve Item Nos. 7 - 9.
7. Finance and Public
Council approval of
8. Finance and Public
Council approval of
( �sMR : } Al 7 6 : 9 )
9. Finance and Public
Council adoption of
(C 8:280:9)
Works Committee recommends to the City
the 1989-90 Audit Plan (406)
Works Committee recommends to the City
the 1989-90 Investment Policy (407-02)
Works Committee recommends to the City
the Revised Reserve Policy (405)
MOTION PASSED 8-0, Klein_ absent.
RESOLUTION'S
10. Resolution Appointing June Fleming as Acting City Manager
(105) (NPG)
MOTION: Council Member Sutorius moved, seconded by Renzel, to
adopt the resolution.
REtOLVTION 6803 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO APPOINTING JUNE FLING AS ACTING CITY
MANAGER'S
MOTION PASSED 8-0, Klaiti absent.
Q' Mi$
10A (Old 4) . Ordinance Repealing Declaration of Water Shortage
Emergency and. Enacting Water Use Regulations (1121) (NPG)
Bob Hanko, 3172 Emerson Street, supported continued water ccinserve-
tion . He agreed the ordinance declaring a water shortage emergency
should be repealed and that significant wastes of water should be
legislated against. He believed the amount of water being lost c n
sidewalks and into gutters was insignificant and the proposed
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ordinance exposed all citizens to harassment. He was concei.-.ed
about unintended consequences.
Vice Mayor Bechtel referred to the problems of watering a parking
strip and concluded the best way to avoid wasting water might be
with a drip irrigation system.
NOTION: Council Member Fletcher moved, seconded by Levy, to adopt
the ordinance.
OR I,umm3884 entitled "ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALO ALTO AMENDING CHAPTER 12.32 OF THE PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL
CODE TO REPEAL A DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY AND
ENACTING WATER USE REGULATIONS" (1st Reading 6/12/89, PASSED
9-0)
City Manager Bill Zaner said the intent was not to establish a
water police department. The City's enforcement of the Municipal
Code was reasonable, and City staff always tried to work with
people. If attempts to work a problem out were unsuccessful, an
ordinance was needed to provide regulations with which to cite.
The cities of Milpitas and Palo Alto did not have to draw from the
underground water table as all the other cities in the County did,
and the other cities remained on strict rationing programs. He
did not believe the ordinance was too restrictive, and it provided
some consistency throughout the County so the two cities who were
in favorable positions conducted their affairs in terms of water
similarly to everyone else.
Council Member Renzel queried whether there should be regulations
against washing a surface which could be cleaned by some non -water
means.
City Attorney Diane Northway deferred response, and suggested any
amendments to the ordinance be done at a future meeting.
MOTION PASSED 8-0, Klein absent.
WORTG 07 OFFICIALS
NOTION: Council Member Cobb roved, seconded by Patitucci, to
approve Items 11 -- 49.
11. Contract with Gymnastics West
(1311) (CMR:322:9)
12. Contract with John Whitlinger
Instruction (1311) (C R:322:9)
for Children's Gym Classes
& Associates for Tennis
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13. Contract with Don and Corrine Wright for Country Western Dance
Instruction (1311) (CMR:322:9)
14. Contract with Institute for Reading Development for Speed
Reading Classes (1311) (CMR:322:9)
15. Contract with Palo Alto Swim Club for Precompetitive and
Competitive Swim Classes (1311) (CMR:322:9)
16. Contract with Cindy Baxter for Masters Swim Classes (1311)
(CMR:322:9)
17. Contract with Carol MacPherson-Remen for Masters Swim Classes
(1311) (CMR:322:9)
18. Contract with Cindy Baxter for Parent/Baby Swim Classes (1311)
(CMR:322:9)
19. Contract with Carol MacPherson-Remen for Parent/Baby Swim
Classes (1311) (CMR:322:9)
20. Contract with Palo Alto Unified School District for Use of
School District Facilities (1311) (CMR:322:9)
21. Agreement with Kennedy/Jenks/Chilton Consulting Engineering,
Inc. for Engineering Services at the Regional Water Quality
Control Plant (1122-01) (CMR:319:9)
22. Contract with Universal Sweeping Services for Sweeping of City
Maintained Garages and Parking Lots; Change Orders up to
$1,800 (810:04) (CMR:320:9)
23. Contract with Council for the Arts Palo Alto & Midpeninsula
(CAPA) for Ticket Handling Services (1304) (CMR:314:9)
24. Contract with Palo Alto Cu3.tura? Center Guild/Project Look!
for Museum Education Program (1304) (CMR:273:9)
25. Contract with John J. Shooter for Landscape Maintenance;
Change Orders to $9,200 (1015) (CMR:323:9)
26. Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 0002097 with Catholic
Charities of Santa Clara County for Advocacy Services for the
Elderly (1030) (CMR:331:9)
27. Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 4639 with Urban Ministry of
Palo Alto for Advocacy Services for the Homeless (1030-01)
(CMR:330:9)
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28. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 00001712 with Palo Alto
Community Child Care for Child Care Services (1035)
(CMR:333:9)
29. Agreement with Palo Alto Adolescent Services Corporation for
Certain Counseling and Related Support Services (1036-01)
(CMR:329:9)
30. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 00001714 with Senior
Coordinating Council of Palo Alto Area, Inc. for Senior
Citizens Services (1037) (CMR:334:9)
31. Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 4713 with Emergency Housing
Consortium of Santa Clara County, Inc. for Provision of a
Temporary Shelter and Support Services to the Homeless in Palo
Alto (1030-01) (CMR:328:9)
32. Agreement with Midpeninsula Support Network for Counseling
Services for victims of Domestic Violence in the Community
(1030) (CMR:332:9)
33. Agreement with Palo Alto Information and Referral Services,
Inc. for Telephone Information and Referral Services (1080)
(CMR:327:9)
34. Amendment No. 7 to Contract No. 4231 with Midpeninsula
Citizens for Pair Housing, Inc. for Fair Housing Services
(1030) (CMR:326:9)
35. Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 4641 with Community Associa-
tion for the Retarded, Inc. for Certain Services Related to
Developmentally Disabled Persons (1030) (CMR:325:9)
36. Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 4681 with Palo Alto Unified
School District for Youth Counseling Services (1030)
(CMR:324:9)
37. Contract with Dynix, Inc. for Library Computer System
Maintenance (1342) (CMR:336:9)
38. Contract with Susan Brain for Professional Services for Animal
Services Volunteer Coordinator (1051) (CMR:337:9)
39. Contract w.,th City of Santa Clara for Pistol Range (1202)
(Ci :33e:9)
40. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 4422 with Sue Walima for
Professional Services for Health Resource Coordinator (520)
(CMR:339:9)
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41. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 4423 with Ellen Kirschman for
Professional Services for Health Resource Coordinator (520)
(CMR:339:9)
42. Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Palo Alto and
Stanford University for Marguerite Express Shuttle Project
(1162) (CMR:341:9)
43. Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 4327 with Palo Alto Housing
Corporation for Low and Moderate Income Services (250-03)
(CMR:342:9)
44. Contract with Bay Area Cab Lease, Inc. for Project Mobility
Taxicab Service (1165-01) (CI :343::9)
45. Contract with St. Clair Transportation, Inc. for Project
Mobility Accessible Van Service (1165-01) (CMR:343:9)
46. Agreement with Whitmore, Kay & Stevens for Legal Services
(516)
47. Agreement with Meyers, Nave, Riback & West for Legal Services
(107)
48. Agreement with Recon Research Corporation for Ongoing
Consulting Services on Gas Rate and Transport Matters before
the California Public Utilities Commission (1111) (CMR:286:9)
49. Agreement with Patrick J. Power for Ongoing Consulting
Services on Gas Rate and Transport Matters before the
California Public Utilities Commission (1111) (CMR:286:9)
MOTION PASSED 8-0, Klein absent.
COUNCIL MATT
50. Vice Mayor Bechtel re Cancellation of July 3, 1989, City
Council Meeting (701) (NPG)
)4OTIONs Vice Mayor Bechtel moved, seconded by Renzel, to cancel
the July 3, 1989, City Council Meeting.
NOTION PARSED 8-0, Klein absent.
ADJOUBNMENT: Adjourned at 10:52 p.m.
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ATTEST:
APPROVED:
NOTE: Sense minutes (synopsis) are prepared in accordance with
Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.04.200(b). The City Council
meeting tapes are retained in the City Clerk's Office for two years
from the date of the meeting, and the Finance and Public Works
Committee and Policy and Procedures Committee meeting tapes are
retained for six months. Members of the public may listen to the
tapes during regular office hours.
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