HomeMy WebLinkAbout12141959City Hall, Palo Alto, California
December 14, 195.9
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met in regular
session , on. this date at 7:30 P.M,, with; Mayor Porter presiding.
Roll call as follows:
Present: Ball,;:Bishop, Byxbee, Davis, Evans, Giffin,
Marshall, 1V1�tchell; Porter, Rodgers, Stephens,Zwerzg.
Woodward.
The minutes' of the meeting of November 23, 1959, were
approved as distributed.
Weed Abatement
This.. was the time and place set for a public hearing on
Resolution No, 316E declaring weeds to be a nuisance. Notice of.
this -hearirg has been given by the Superintendent of Public Works in
the timnne, manner and form provided in Article 32A of Codified
Ordinance No. 5. It was announced that no written protests have -
been received.
The _hearingwas declared open. Mr. Alexander Thain
addressed the:Council. in protest to the weed abatement procedure.
There being. no others who wished to speak, the hearing
was declared closed.
Resolution; No. 3169 ordering weed n.uzsance abated was
introduced, and'on motion: of Mitchell and Giffin, was passed by
unanimous vote on roll call.
This was the time for hearing on Resolution No. 3158 of
intention to make changes .and modifications, the purpose of which is
to conform the legal description of the proceedings to the actual
work as shown .on the plans, The hearing was declared open.
There being no one -to `speak: on the matter, the hearing was closed.
Resolution No. '3170 determining convenience and
necessity and ordering changes. and modifications was introduced,..;
and on motion of(Mitchell and Bishop, was adopted by unanimous
roll call vote.
A letter was received from property owners on High
Street between California and Oregon Avenues appealing to the
Council fortsome relief on. their assessments. Mr. H. W. ,tithe,;'
225.1; I-Iigh Street, spoke to the Council in behalf of these property,
owners who feel that their assessments are out of line.
Mr.' Kenneth Jones of Kirkbride, Wilson,; Har zfeld and
Wallace, the City's counsel on these proceedings, reviewed the
method of spreading assessments and pointed out that this conformed.'
to the standard practice of the City. He presented a written
statement conc.erning;:the' high assessments on the High Street
properties because the secondary frontage assessment wasspread
against only six parcels He advised that there are only three sources
of relief from the high rate: (1) The City as a whole making a
contribution. (2) Spreading the cost on neighboring areas as part of
a larger assessment district, and (3) Spreading_ the cost over the
entire assessment district irk Project 58-1. It was pointed out by
the;attorney. that it has been the policy for abutting properties ".to
be charged for:: such;''irnprovennentsas are to be done on High. Street,
axz.d.that:it; would be inequitable to spread the cost of this work cri=er
a larger area.
After discussion, it was moved by Mitchell, seconded by
Ball-,' and -carried by unanimous -vote on roll call, that there be no
change it the assessments•far improvements or High Street, It had
'been brought out. it the discussion that the improvements on the
southwest' side of High Street. will be paid for by the City.,
'A communication vas received from Mr. John L,., Garibaldi,
2351 High, Street, reciue.;ting that the time for cash payment of :his.
assessment,.of.$804.55.be'extended to January 15, 1960, as the bill
had been turned over- -_to the.; Department: of Veteran Affairs of
Californiafo= payment and the additional time would be needed by
them Vto process. the, bill through proper channels -
It was pointed out by the City Manager that the period, for
snaking cash. payments .closes on ,December 15, 1959; that the .tune
can riot be extende:d.fo'r>:only one person, and if an extension were
granted it' would be recessary for the City to borrow or advance
funds. in.or.der,to meet payments to the contractor before the
issuance of bonds
It was xxioved.,by Byxbee, seconded and carried that, the
request _of; Mx- Garibaldi for extension of time be denied.
eso1ution No. 3.171, ordering reductionof asses'srnents
and, ordering cew`ta n. contributions and advances, Project 58-1, was;
introduced,'' and,on motion .;of Mitchell and Bishop, was adopted by
unanixnousrvote'on ro11 call.
Resoh Lion No: 3172, cancelling Assessments Nos: 117 .:
and 130, was introduced, and, 'on, -motion of Mitchell and Bishop, was_
adopted by unan xious`vote On roll call. The parcels involved in
these twa. assessments were acquired by the State of Ca1ifor . nia,for
public" use prxax::to confz m:atiorA,':of the assess.rzent..
P ect 59 '9, Wes_t.Char 1'eston. Road
This was the tune and place fixed fox the first hedxing on
the widening and.'improviczg":;of W.est-Charleston. Road from the rail-
road to ,E1::Camino.Real "The ,Mayor advised that the purpose of the'
hearing -was for the Council. todetermine whether the public
convenience and necessity ,in genezal require the proposed acgtnsi-
tions and-, irnproverxrents, that Matters relating to the final design
and, exact location of the improvements, their precise cost, the
properties assessed, and" -the arnounts of the assessments were not
before the.,:Couxaczl at this time, a:zci will be taken up at a later
hearing tentatively scheduled ,for 3anua,ry 11, 1960. The Mayor
stated that any onexntere,sted: nay address the Council on the question
of whether 'the public cozivenience and necessity require the proposed
acquis: do is :and' improvements,
A letter was received from Mrs. G.. W. Monroe, 305
West Charleston Road, asking permission to move the existng_"
6 -foot fence to a new location between the house and the new
property line. It was pointed out that the Cityis acquiring '10 feet'
of land from Mrs. Monroe's property and the new property line
will be only 15 feet from the, house, that the existing fence would
then,bein violation of the, building, code:. It was moved, seconded`
and: carried that this' rna.tter be referred to Committee No., 1.
here -being no,;one ;present who wished to be heard on
the question, the hearing was closed.
Resolution No 31.73, overruling protests and determin-
ing` -to proceed without compliance with the Investigation Act, was,
introduced, : and on'motiorL of Mitchell and Byxbee, was adopted
by unanimous roll call vote.
Resolution No 3174 directing preparation of Engineer-
ing Documents was :introduced, ':ard on motion of Mitchell and
Bishop, was adopted by unanixxrous roll call vote.
There was presented:.at this time the Engineering
Report, consisting -of plans and specifications ;for improvements,
map of lands •secessary" to be taken, Engineer's estimate of
itemized' andtotal cost of acquisitions and improvements, map
showingboundary line of proposed assessment district, and
diagram and assessment.,`
Resolution No. ' 3.175 of preliminary approval of
Engineering Documents was introduced, .ird on. motion of Mitchell
and Bishop, was _adopted by unanimous roll call vote.
Resolution No. 3176'.of intention to acquire and
construct improvements, and setting hearing for Monday,
January 11, . 1960 at 7:30" P.M„ was introduced, and on motion. of
Zvveng and.Bishop,- was adopted by unanimous vote on roll call:
Taxicab C, er tificate Application,
This was the time set for a hearing on the application_ of
Margaret E. Miguel, doirtg business as Checker Cab Company, for
the issuance ` of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity,
as required by`:Ordna.nce No.' 1890 adopted, on October 12, 1959..
The application was read, the applicant requesting
reinstatement of her owner's permit and a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity. She asked for permission to operate.
one cab, _stating that she had been a cab driver since 1941 and a
cab owner since 19.50, that she is prepared to pay the license fee
and has the required insurance .coverage.
he`lear.ing w.as•declared open. Mr. W. B. Prin�e,
General`M. anager' of'the w yello Cab Company, told the Council. -that
he thought` Mrs. Miguel "had a permit to operate in the city at the
tirne the ordinance was adopted, and if that were so she would be
entitled. to a certificate; and in that case his company would .make
no objection; however, if: -she ;did: not have a permit and the issuance
of one ie=to be"based ion =public convenience and necessity, they..,
r would make a protest. The- City Attorney advised that Mrs. ' Miguel ,
had no,perrxur,'to operate in the city at the tirne the ordinance was:
drafted and adopted
231.
Mrs. -.Miguel addressed the Council in support of her
application , stating that she had had a permit from 1950 through
1958.;. that in 1959she became ill and did- not operate her cab very
much; that shedid not know about the meetings when the ordinance
was considered and passed but was in favor of it when it waa- first
proposed. -She advised that her cab hasbeen inspected by the:.
Police Department and that she has the proper insurance coverage.
Mr. Sanford Sanger, owner of the Barron Cab Company,
objected to the granting of any additional certificates of public
convenience arid necessity.
There being no others to speak on the matter, . the
hearing was closed..'
It was moved by Marshall, seconded by Zweng, that the
certificate be granted to Mrs ':Miguel.
It was pointed out, -that .the ordinance provides that:the
applicant: shall:have the burden of proving to the Council that there
is a public demand for additional service, that the existing'; service
is inadequate, that the applicant -has sufficient moral and financialresponsibility and experience "to :properly conductthe business,' .and
that traffic conditions or hazards will not be appreciably increased.
or parking problems made .wor a by the granting of a certificate".
Some- council, members indicated they felt that the applicant had.
not submitted'sufficient evidence or proof of the need for an
additional taxicab:in thecity, and of her financial responsibility.
A motion_wasmade-by Evans that the matter be referred
to. a committee; ` ."The City.A.ttorney advised that the. Council must
make the ;decision, that it" could.,continue the, matter to the next_,.
meeting but it,w.as not proper:to refer it to a committee.
it was moved .by Evans, seconded by Rodgers, that the
hearing be continued to the; nextrneeting. The motion waslost by
a voice :vote
roll call vote wasthen taken on the original motion
o grant the certificate,and the vote was as follows:
Ayes::, Byxbee, Davis, Giffin, Marshall, Stephens, - Zweng.
Noes: Ball, Bishop,. Evans, Mitchell, Porter, Rodgers.
-The motion was declared lost.
It was indicated to Mrs. Miguel that she could re -apply
at any time and:.a further, application would be considered in
accordance :with'theprovisioas:'of' the ordinance,
A motion ;wasanade by Davis, and seconded that
Ordinance No :;1890 relative to the issuance of certificates of
public converiience and necessity for the operation of taxicabs- be
referred to-Coxnxnittee No.. 3.for; consideration of possible repeal
of the ordinance. 'The vote on roll call was as follows:
Ayes:,Byxbee, .Davis, Giffin, Marshall, Zweng.
Noes: Ball, Bishop,; -Evans, Mitchell, Porter, Rodgers,
Stephens.
The motion was declared lost.
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;Cancellation .oPTaxes (Jarvis Estate)
An application was received from the Executrix of the
Estate of Cordelia Jarvis for the cancellation of a portion of
uncollected tax on property at 3015 Ross Road, portion of Lot 114;
Wooster: Subdivision, on the- grounds that the taxes include an
assessment for xinprovements and personal property which did not
exist on the hen date.
The City Attorney reported that the attorney for the
Estate had discussed the matter with himand the basis of the.
application is the fact that shortly before the lien date the building
on the property was destroyed. The applicant stated in the .,
petitiontha,t the first installment of taxes was paid under protest.
The City Attorney advised that it would" be proper to grant the
request subject tothe furnishing of an affidavit or satisfactory
proof that the property in question had been removed.
It was moved by Rodgers, seconded by Byxbee, and,
carried that a refund of the overpayment on the first installment
of taxes be authorized and that the portion of uncollected tax on
the second installment be cancelled, provided the applicant
presents evidence satisfactoryto the City Attorney. This action
was taken by Unanimous vote on roll, call.
Annexations to Other Cities
Notices were received from the County Boundary
Commission of the following proposed annexations:
"Springer No. `,1'"to the City of Mountain View, "Ei. Monte No 4"
to. the City of :i Los Altos, and "San Antonio Iiilis No. 1" to the Town
of Los Altos hills.
arden Terrace Annexation No. 2
A petition; was presented from property owners on:;
Monroe Drive,for..the annexation to the City of Palo Alto of six
lots, an area,of Z.649 acres, under the Annexation of Uninhabited
Territory Act,of 1939, to` be designated as "Garden .Terrace.
Annexation No. 2".
A report;was filed by the City Assessor certifying that
the county records: show that,there are nine registered voters
within the proposed .annexation: area, and that the total assessed
raloe.of the properties.as.:indicated on county records is $17,020:00.
Resolution No. 3177, giving notice of the proposed"
annexation; and setting January 25, 1960, as date of hearing,was
introduced, and on rrzotxon;of Byxbee and Rodgers, was adopted by
unanimous" vote on roll call.
`Birch Street' Widening and Improvement
(Councilman Bishop was absent from the room during
consideration of this item.)
A letter was read from the California Avenue Area
3�evelopment Association, Inc., stating that the newly proposed.
70 foot plan for Birch:. Street will be acceptable to .them. They
submitted' a sketch showing two 12• -foot lanes entering Birch from the
s with no pa rkinq on the
Page )Ir1i11 Road-orcegon..Airesuie underpass { t_. .vin 'lie and an
northeasterly, side of the street), one,12-too g
8 foot parking lane.ott the; s;outhwesterl$side. of the hstreetsnd ah
a 5: -foot. sidowalk and a 5foot planting strip
,on
center. island. ' 'rite letter contained a. statement that the
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of : Directors cat the As sociatosi. as .,pr eviou,sly offered,.. t •
the
Board rking. district could support the
agree that they Csliforxsia A.vesxue Vga ith a csntixi'butiosl of 37.59x• ef
Birch Street: fix�xancimg program
cast for the excess width.: of the proposedstreet.
city Managed' advised that preliminary
The Assistant ,t7►' 504.00; that
offers
cost estimates for. a 70=foot a�trz��ideet omit to- fo ,abutting property-
;tthemethod of financing would p the own of
to_ pay the egtiivaleat of the _cost of a 60-foothe California Avenue
$31. 00:: 00 to be pad as 'follows:,:37.. 5%. by.
parksng clsstrict and the balance by the City:,
ter discussiosn, it was moved by Zweng, seconded and
. Af studies and start
carrsed that, the staff proceed with engineering
s�se:aesxsent ,diotrict proceeding
s for the project,. and that than, matter
tree No. 1;for detailed study of the plans, .
`be xef�erxed `to."Co�m:zsi , .
ncluding consideration:of the exact location of the center island,
audthe`spread of assessments.
returned at. this time and was present for.
, therest of_the;lxneetixg.)
3040 and 3060 Middlefield Road
A re rt was received from the Planning Cornsnie'sion re
p , Angust 2.6, .1959
affirming by a.' vote of 5 to `1 its recommendation oAugust 26 a�s
e of=:district from A �to R. -3:G and R-1• of a chaxsg wiood Realty Coinpaay (Burton Blackwell)
of -Cook, 1;eonett3 earl-�Raveas
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at x990, 0"and 3060 `Middlefield Road.
Itw as repos rt d t at' f r
;•rio vote faVorad'aubstxtut3on of R,�3:P .
for
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R. -3:G zoning.
The Pla�,,ing Officer r"ev,.ewed the studies and
of
r,ecomnmend.atione of ,the P1�ning:.6arnmission on the problem
t ne this :area which has- been the action of the Cow C 1 on September
ni,n
time. Attentson was- called axdinunce aezo g
28; '1953, when'it gave first reading, to a proposed
o ertnes,'in questien;,to R -;3-P and referred the matter to the
the _pr P
'lanaiang'..Cosmmisei,on for Consideration and report:
Mr. Donald Althoff, .611 Wellsburg Way, told the Council
Leo le in his area hope that the Coiu1cil will approve the
that c*se.T? .f? 3:G
recomtn'enciatiou-of,the'Pl.a tying Commission for R-1 and R-
zoxning .
Mr Andrew :Speare-. addressed the Council acres of the of
Mr . Blackwell. owner' of about_ three and one -half
property, urging .that the area be zoned R. -3 -P -
ascended by gyxbee, that
2. A'rmotion was made by Zweng, 3:G
and R. -1:•,-,
o sed ordinance zoning the properties from A -R to R-
a pr . .o"-1, - - as:recomxnenrede the Planning : Commission, be accepted
dby
for fir reading : In making the motion, Councilman Zweng stated.
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that the. Matter has been: discussed many dames and has been given
of the
much consideration, "and that he feels it is the responsibility
ouncil todetermine the best use for the .Land; that inasmuch as the
Flanning, ConMission has::r.eaffirzned its position he felt their
recozmendation- should -be upheld unless some strong evidence is
produuced'by" the. applicant to justify some other type of zoning
The.. City Attorney advised that the previoas ordinance
which had"first reading could be amended to provide that the
property be rezonedto R. -3:G and R.-1, and given second reading at
this time so that final,; action could`be taken if the Council so desired.
The,.mtotion was then changed by Zweng and Byxbee to read that the
proposed ordinance: be axnended.to: rezone the property from,A-R to
R -3:G and -R-1, > and be adopted at this time on second reading.
There wasfurther discussion by council :member and
interested persons in the audience. Mr. Spears stated that the
applicant would be willing to compromise for R. -3-P zoning in the.
front, instead of,R-3tG, with R-1 in the rear.
Councilman; Stephens moved to amend the amended motion
to provide for zoning the front :portion, of the property to R -3-P.
Mr.. Ervin B. Schultz, representing the Carpenters Local
No. 668, owners of property at 3065 Middlefield Road, told the
Council they do root .feel the'property is suitable for residential
development but believe professional use would be suitable. for the
area. Mr Eldred`F.: Tubbs,; 3364 Kenneth Drive, Chairman of
-the Zianing. Committee of the Palo Alto Residents Association,
expressed support for the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and urged its: adoption. Mr_. Henry Perez, 655 Wclisbury Way,
opposed R-3 P and stated that the people on Wellabury Way are
willing to accept R -3-G„ zoning for the front portion of the property
facing on Middlefield Road;
The amendmentto rezone the front portion of the property
to R -3-P and the rear portion as R.-1 was lost by the following vote
on roll cali
Ayes: Davis, Evans, Giffin, Mitchell, Rodgers, Stephens.
Noes; Ball, Eishop, Byxbee, Marshall, Porter, Zweng:
Ordinance No. ,190.3, as amended, to rezone the property
from A -R to R-3 G: and R-1, was then adopted on second reading
by the following vote on roll call:
Ayes:' Bali, Bishop, Byxbee, Davis, Evans, Marshall, Mitchell,
Porter, Stephens, Zweng.
Variance at 1845 Fulton' Street (Hammond
emmommilawasy
A report was received from the Planning Commission
recommendingby a vote of 4 to 2 that a variance be granted to
Arming S. and Dorothy E. Hami and to allow construction ofa second
floor.; addition with a sideyard setback of five feet where nine feet are -
otherwise required at 1845 Fulton Street, Zone District R-1, thereby
overruling.the decision of`the Zoning Administrator for denial of
the application. It was moved, by Mitchell, seconded and carried that
the variance be granted in accordance with the recommendation of the
Planning Commis sion ..
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Duplex District Regulations
A report was received from the 'Planning Commission
recommending by a, vote of 5 to 1 an, amendment of the Zoning
Ordinance 'by the adoption of regulations for a duplex zone with
requirement's for a -.lot area of 7500 sq. ft., lot width of 65 feet,
35% maximum building: coverage, one-story height limitation, and
with enclosed private garages :containing one car space per unit, not
more than:two, such spaces facing the street. It was explained that
the No vote favored a smaller lot size and lot width.
*proposed .ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
by the, addition of Article 6A to provide regulations for a Duplex. Zone
was introduced,; and - a: motion was made by Marshall and seconded that
the ordinance be accepted for irt reading.
The City Attorney advisedthat he had not included i.n the
proposed ordnance the provision`.that not more than two car spaces
could face the street, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Mrs. Philip Towle,,:. Chairman' of the Planning. Commission, asked
that the ordinance be accepted for first reading as written and be
referred back to the Planning Commission for further consideration '.
and clarification=as to the requirements for garages.
It was. moved. by Zweng and seconded that the matter be
referred to<Comncnittee:"No. 1, but the motion was lost by the follow--
ing vote on roll call,:
Ayes: Bishop, Davis, Max -shall, Porter, Rodgers, Zweng.
Noes: Ball, Byxbee, Evans, Giffin, Mitchell, Stephens.
The prenoaed ordinance was then accepted for first
reading: and:; referred back to the Planning Commission for further
cOne iideration, by -unanimous vote on roll call.
(The: Council took a ,recess at this time, 9:20 P.M.
and reconvened at 9:30 P.M.)
reetent with American Trust Corn
or Demo "tion o Building
The Assistant City Manager reported thin: an agreement
has beenreached with the American Trust Company for the demoli-
tion of the building on the Lansdale property on the northeasterly
side of Emerson Street, on Lots 11 and 12, `Block. 12. (the Ramona
Hotel property). The terrns-of theagreement were reviewed..
A resolution approving the agreement and authorizing- its
execution. by the Mayor was rntroduced,: and on motion of Mitchefl and
Marshall, was :adopted;:by unanimous vote on roll call.
Pr.o %ct� 5® 55, Underpass: - Stolte' Reten#s i b
The City,: Manager reported that the contract with Stolte
c. for construction of the Page Mill Road -Oregon Avenue grade:.
separatiornproject:.provide:s for retention of 10% of the balance for
35 days after completion of the project. He advised that the City has
placed; a atop order asking.: the contractor to delay complction:oL'the
work: at the intersections of California and. A3`ma, and Page MiiillRoad
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and -Alma, until ai.fter 'this holidays,,, and the contractor has asked the
City to ,consider: modifying- the: contract to reduce the amount of
retention.. The City .Manager Statecithat 'it ie estimated the
balance of:; the work yet to . be done would' not exceed $7,000.00, and
recorxianended that the contract :be amended to reduce the amount
of the retention to $1.0,000 00.
motion of Mitchell and Marshall, and by unanirnou,
vote on :roll call, the Couuncilauthorized amendrxent of the contract
with'Stc _ . _ . to' reduee the. retention to $10,000.00.
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Page Mill `Road -E1 Camino Intersection
The :City Manager reported that he had discussed with
Mr;. X._ P:. Sinclair,; ;Assistant State Highway Engineer, the problem
of the iatereection of Page Mill Road and El. Camino Real ,and
advised that,:' basectem the discussion, it would be in order for the
Council to instruct :.the staff to -request the State Division of ;Highways
tomake a study of :the intersection and at the same time, to advise
the State that'.the city is ,willing;>to participate financially in_ a project
to solve:the,problem.
Councilman Byxbee noted that the State is working on
plans for the widening of El Camino and it seemed timely that the
problem of the intersection of Pa.ge Mill Road and El Camino be
considered. He moved that the 'Staff be instructed to request the
State Division of :Highways to review the matter and make a study of
a grade ,separation at this particular intersection, ; and that the.
Council express in principle -the willingness of the City to., participate-
wr the ;financing, of such a prograxn. The motion was .seconded and
carriers.
Amendment to. Sec.. --19.161 BicycleOrdinance
The City Manager presented a proposed ordinance amend-
ing Subsection :la) of Section .1.9.161 of Codified Ordinance No. 5 to
prohibit:bicvcle: riding in pedestrian ;.enderpasses.
Ordinance' No. 1904, amending Section, 19. 161, was
introduced, and on motion of Mitchell and Marshall, was adopted
as an emergency ordinance by .unanimous vote on roll call.
Yield: Ssana; Addison a tvg Hi .
The City Manager presented a resolution amending
Resolution No. 3112 to require Addison: Avenue to yield the right of
way to High Street. This Resolution No. 3178 was introduced, and
on motion duly made and seconded, was adopted by unanimous vote
onroll call
maw
Amendment to Traffic Code, Permit Parkin
A proposed ordinance was presented, to amend Article
19 of. Codified` Ordinance No:.. 5, the Traffic Code, by the addition of
Sections 19.177.5 and -19.177.6 respecting ,Permit Parking It was
explained that this willincorporate, all the regulations applicable to
permit parking'. in one ordinance,and will give the City Manager
authority to establish permit parking spaces and set the fees for such
permits. On motion of Mitchell and Marshall, the proposed
ordinance was accepted for first reading by unanimous roll call vote.
Parking Lot Meter.Zones-and Rates
Resolution No. 3179 amending Resolution, No. 2971.
respecting parking meter zones and rates on Lots B. Jr, K. Q and S,
was introduced, and on motion of Mitchell and Byxbee. was adopted
by unanimous vote on roll _call:
Business District Si_ , Unnderpass Island
The City Manager . submitted: a request from. the : Galifornaa`
Avenue Area Development Association for permission to locate a
business ,district sign in the underpass island at the intersection of
Page Mill... oad.and Birch. Street. He advised that no specific Sign .
has°been,'iesigned, and pointed out that no sign should be installed
which would' create a blind intersection or snake a traffic hazard,
He Suggested the Council' could indicate approval based on design
control .
It wasmoved by Marshall, seconded by Zweng, and.
carried that the.. proposal for a sign. be approved in principle, the
Council indicating it would lake to see the design in detail before
final approval is given.
•
+Exchanpte :of Property {Baron
The Assistant .City Manager presented for consideration
an agreement between the City and George A. Baron for the'exchange
of certain surplus city -owned -property and property required for.
the California Avenue district parking lots. It was explained that
a parcel of property owned by Mr. Baron on Birch Street, being, a
portion of Lot 22, Paul Survey, has been condemned for off-street..
parking, and ;the - staff is attempting to help him in relocating his
busanesi; that -the -City owns a parcel of land at Park Boulevard and
Page Mill; Road, portions of `Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block 7, Hawxhurst
Subdivision, which re mined from the right of way acquired for the
underpass and is now surplus to the City's needs. The proposed
agreernent provides=for the exchange, of these properties, Mr.:: Baron
to pay tbe sum of $756.00 in addition to deeding his property to the
City. .
Mr ...Total Filippi, attorney, addressed the Council: in
behalf of,` Lloyd's Service Station adjacent to the city -owned property
at:-Page:Mill and Park Boulevard, stating that Mr. Lloyd was
interested in the property andhad thought he was to be considered':.
if the property -::were' offered for sale, as it could be used for parking
facilities for'`ti e: service station. Mr. Filippi said that Mr. Lloyd
does .not, have enough property for the required parking and has a
hardship` in view of the fact that his access from. Page Mill Road
has been eliirinated. He advised that Mr. Lloyd is willing to make
an- offer to purchase the land.
It was suggested by Councilman Zweng that the matter.
be referred to .a cornxnittee for; detailed consideration. The City
Manager pointed "out: that the matter should be resolved at a measly
date as: Mr Baron: has to be relocated; that if he is not to be..
relocated: through::this exchange of property, then it would be in
order :to" take cornxpetitive bids for the sale of the property.
motion. Of Mitchell and Zweng, the matter was
referred to ;Committee No. 3 for consideration and report;
betty _, � :�-
e to the Ca 1 to we cc�r he City
it wand the Palo :A/to Unified S c oo pro
°n property: Yte School proposed agaement (..
_ix: the : s awnsd ,. the School e 'anc operation of a ni rng pool
e
praVis3 t 5 ,rmed The. District at . stn
nlan
°ns ell Assistant Ci the Lewisev,w p0al
prOviI 1 stx'ict" agreement, opointin o that o he
,one have Manager reviewed the
School
�' o e a exclus/ye. use out that it provides
,for excl year`,ar
:for d operation far the
usavr�Iy far the the City of the
ee. use pool for
zxrex xnantha '� operate the resolution approving
a
execution, by the PPxavin t - .
and Zwen tatio app $ he agzeetnent g. was ado introduced, and and adopted by by unanimous vete on motion cal of _Rodgers
its
Lifzrar ;.pex,a Z call. ger8
nzent
six. '.` The:, City:Manager Bxaf?ac auto - �•gex :reported
in the Ixbx matxcn3acha that be arias dax axes fax.,char 8�rtiag �,�
greemebr a'y,ear''s: trial 8' g wren January 1, ]96p
basin dex will be ins
a. rental-purchase
�•Iled
The 2 xchaee
I b?a : City
""fos ;i Manager also presented a request
sxstazxts City
Ma a ere‘in al
casual help.• 1 , l' ZO : aYad_` o ff of tw diti®8from the
G additional library.
?wuto dtdised th adsiiti�ynal s'
ca wn brauch abxar at at will be
Paced ho y at' 1.0.:01} A..,11t. possible ap$1 the 51 for
�.hg',, ah ?'stfar the°.da instead of o
61:00 ro 1:t..14,.: Ihou,rays�, Tuesd touwn branch aze Yz nos n; that'
, an:la aye and ifi:10:
6:,00, P j oxi ur s4,yg and Fr • edneeday$® A.M. to 5:0,(i
Iarger, days adayar and 14:Ot? A. M, to
hours, ;�;.ouxda e ' that .to. keep, the from 9:00 "
downtown .A.M. ta.,
�iWx'a�r an additional persssxz, h bxaz-y oln
-- The" �.
PosYtaau$ "gar rec
Pos axon ,tharized d t o ended that the Special g'r4 � fox adrliti�;��Z.c�s the necessary f d�-two additional
axxd`; tchell @cte Acc� ual,help betransferred
these
unt' to- Ac ota sfexxe from
were, author , the additional nt 7Q ..A,. d iron ;ti
recommended,
aco ded8,d and,the ditio positions of Ott matiou of:Bishop
, anth bq., transfer of library ed as antra shop
vnan furls was .
mous vote on; roll .call. approved as
revaew Caunc ,i_ _
ache -the $ •Conn crwrz library aux suggested that the staff
the
u'aulci make - quote, and . $ to deter off further
z.eq a City Manager
whether
a revxewr• gar advi$ed that the staff
Transfer to pro .
act S8..X
betweenthe C; ; presented
cf. Yxbee po recommendation of the
`a the. Special shall, _:enda ion City Manager,
I'x°al�ect l� ojecta: Accost to vyasea and on motion
this tcunt a� unanxxxzaixy vote. Account 132,E prized.
xm?raver ent the City+$ contribution tolwarll.. It was brap azxient
d the ArboretumRlained oad
Schoolreernent 'with.: .District far Terarian . ,c;r�aa
There ryas I Pool
nB near 1" re a $
The City
ew
dart Attorneyo
amending .the Btxaldiz1 e t pa�'ented a propose
add three new sections ordinance
dealing with
advertising signs ne landscaped freeways., He adviseai_that
;this; in effect' adopts the provisions of the State law applicable: to
areas ° atside cities. He°,'stated that he stilldoubted the validity
of such`: eitectxn ents'but'tbat: the Division of Highways will not
spend money far lindatcaping freeways without such restrictions;
that if the ,Cauzcil`accepte..the proposed `ordinance fax first
reading he would 'send.'a copy to: the Division of Highwaysc. to see, if
it meets with their:: approval
The proposed ordinance adding, Sections 4622, 4623 :and
4624 to. the Building: Code was introduced, and on motion of Mitchell
and Byxbee, wu accepted for first reading by unanimous vote on
roll calf
• Ordinance No.; 1905,, amend:aag the Zone Map to. rezone
portion of Rancho Rincon. de San Fraxicisquito generally located
between the end Of Wilkie Way and West' Meadow Drive, and between
the'comnercial"frontage behind. Hl Camino' Way and Mayfield Park,
from :R -1;B 7.%to' R-5 and ,-3:G, was given second reading,, and.
on motion of Byxbee and Ball, ; was adopted by unanimous vote an
roll call.
Subdivision Ordinance Amendments
Street Standards for- Hillside Jiireas
A proposed ordinaince amending the Subdivision Ordinance
by adding threes new subsections 1.5, 1.6 and 2.41, and by aaYnaraidng
Subsections 3.33, 4.11 and 5.14, pertaining to lot divisions and to
street standards for hillside areas, was pr esented for second
reading.
Mr. Dan. Dana, developer of , the Palo Alto Hill. Sub-
division, spoke to the Council on this matter and referred to a
iett.r which he had sent to each council member on the subject.
He stated that he feels it is important not to snake the streets inthe
hillside areas any wider than necessary, and that the type of traffic
in the area would not xieed a 30 -foot wide road; that other places
with experience in hillside areas consider 24 -foot roadways setts
factory. Mr. Dana asked if the .matter could be diacussed further
in'committee before action is taken.
The' City Manager pointed out that it is important toknow
the road; plan, for the entire area. He advised thathe has information
from Beverly:: Hills and Hillsborough on their requirements for
hillside areas. The". City Manager cornnzented that no policy on
lighting has been established for such areas, and that the Council
mist also establish a policy with regard to lot sizes.
It was moved by Byxbee, seconded and carried that the
:natters bee referred back to Committee No. 1 for further review.
Variance and: Use Perniit A als Committee
Ordinance No, 1906, amending the. Admixuatrative. Code
to create se Vaaxianace aartel-Use Permit Appeals Committee,_ to be
e;ompoeed, of the members of Committee No. 2 and three members
of the Plamin.g. Commission, : was given second reading and, discussed.
• 1l
•
O
duly seconded, , the
of BYxiiee,. call_
On following vote on Toll
adopted by the B ` , Davis, �vana, lvlitcheYl,
xbeei
Ayes:ball, Bishop, y
Porte x.� Stephens. Zweng•
Rod
gex s .
Does: WW1.`Mar shall, Zoning.
Article 24 of the.
1.907 , amending it Appeal$
Ordinance No. Use perm duly
to pre a Variance and on motion Ordinance dog prescribe on roll call.
was given. second reading,
Procedure,seconded,
. adopted by unanimous
seconded, was adup
cZe ,Puncl 07 of Codified
PPrwall: a gic ..... Section 16• into
1'908,, amending bicycle license fees
Ordinance No. payment of bicY
provide for .
and. on motion duly
,not
nce� Na. Fund,
p aecona reading, 11 Ayes Marsha
Ordinance undo was:. given vote ,with
the eGeneralnded, F doted on roll call
ded, was adopted seconded,
voting on the /notion.
all Votes
Adxninistxative Cade Amendment, 1t,all C
Section 702 of the
amending vote or roll call,
A.
Ordinance O. 19x9, voice
QxdenC elating to vote by vote
ex s, duly
was g istrative: Code relating
and on motion of It g Griffin
Yzadirig, roll call vote` with l l Ayes, seconded,
ec r4 ' Seas d adopted
on-
seconded,waa adoli
voting No...
Hootatein} on the
Claim foxes a es -- Attorney
�".",'r'." from the City in tk�t
r. as received damages ed by
A report w fox asserted ootgtein into apartment nt .own
by fta. 0 L sewage hacked up
claizxi filed ", when.. advised that the stoppage
the amount of. $t. 00 Attorney her tenants
` The City which. claimant or
claimant. materials an is no liabilityten t
thee, of xn opinion t clWiam,
reason of the
occurred by the sewer, that_ in his P ended denial
deposited. pa in and he recommended on the . part of .the and car xied that
S %bee, seconded claim be dented
1t was movedeP by accepted and the
the City
,pttioxneY, $xe'Q
oxt ,be"
of Tel:e hox�,e Goma`" Attorney on claim,
the City any.
from Telegraph, o ci
A report was received hone andT telephonernP able
.Telep to a
the Pacific it of ,damage
ntagainst the City:by a ditch for water line.
t of: $k�72.-25 for-:.repa�
in the_;t was , . a trencher digging itch foabland
SLriick.by claim is
it y At advisedd that the
whexz°
The City Attorney : allowed and paid. that
recommended it, be seconded and carried;
'deli, secan claim ber Paid.
It was moved.by, y�.st�., roved and the the GitY. Attorney` $ ,report be apJP
from the Controller
received A recommendation was gents of taxes:
ef d of the foli sing overpayments
(a:} .11126 Assessment No. 12385, first
ix stallment An' the arr ouitit of $15.45 to the Bank of
Axne ri ca'; `Palo, Alto Branch.
(b) Bill:": No.''.12387, Assessment No. 14.272D, first
installment in the arount:`of $18.47, to the Bank of
America Menlo Park Branch.
It was ;n owed,..", seconded and carried by unanimous vote
on' roll call that these:tax; refunds be authorized.
The Monthly report of the Controller for November,
1,9:59, was` rece,ved and filed..
The'xno Mthly. report: cif the Planning Officer on action taken
in_Nover ber on applications for=lot-divisions, and the monthly
report of the Zoning Administrator on action taken in November on
applications for variances and use perix its, were received and
filed;
There bein'g no further business to come before the
Council, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
APPROVED:,/