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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01081968City Hall Palo Alto, California January 3, 1968 The Council of the City of Palo Alto rnet on thib date at 7:3U p. m. with Manor Dias presiding - 1 Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, (arrived 7:35 p.m.), Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Absent: None Approval of Minutes The Minutes of the Council meetings of December 4, 11, and 18, l967 were approved. National Gold Medal. Award Presentation Mayor Dias announced that because Mr. Earle Srnith could not be present to make the Sports Foundation, Inc. National Gold Medal Award for -'ut- standing parks and recreation program to the City, the presentation would be delayed until a later meeting. City Flag Mayor Dias called attention to the large new City flag and the smaller ones at each councilman's place, noting that the design had been approved at a previous meeting. She introduced Mrs. Crista Gupton and again expressed appreciation to her on behalf of the Council for designing the flag. Heart Transplant Operation Mayor Diaa:_on_behalf of the Council, recognized the recent successful achievement in connection with the heart tramplant operation conducted at Palo Alto -Stanford Hospital Center and stated the City joins with the rest of the nation and the world in admiration for the doctors and staff involved. (Councilnnan Comstock arrived at 7:35 p.m.) itte2xl.i.arz4 Discussion concerned how best to handle consideration cf the five items on the Agenda relating to the Sign Ordinance. William E. Anderson, 635 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, suggested the appointment of a citizens committee to consider amendments to the Sign Ordinance. 1 1/8/68 { George P. Casten, Palo Alto Inn and Fiesta Lanes, Palo Alto, suggested the Council work with businessmen in connection with the Sign Ordinance. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, to re - refer to the Planning and Procedures Committee for further review the following proposed ordinance: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 16. 20 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (Signs) Regulating Flashing and Moving Signs. Councilman Arnold then requested unanimous consent to consider also the following proposed ordinances together at this time: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending the Provisions of Chapter 16. 20 of the Palo Alto : iui icipal (Signs) Defining and Regulating Temporary Signs, Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 16. 20..150 (Table 2) of the Palo .Alto Municipal Code Pertaining to Maximum Height and Size of Freestanding Signs. Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 16. 20 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (Sign:s) to Allow Certain Roof Signs on Pitched Roofs in C-2 Zones. Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 16. 20. 180 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Regulating Lo: ation of Roof Signs. There were no objections. MOTION CHANGE: Councilman Arnold, with the consent of his second, changed his motion to re -refer all five of the proposed ordinances to the Planning and. Procedures Committee for review. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Subdivision Application - 3740 Grove Avenue MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Arnold, to uphold the Planning Commissia.: reccmmendation and grant approval of the application of C. Y. Tom for asubdivision of less than five Iota; located at 3740 Grove Avenue (Lot 23, Mayview Homesites), subject to the following conditions: (I) any new electric, telephone, and other facili- ties shall be constructed underground; (2) granting of public utilities easement as indicated on the map; and (3) furnishing evidence of pay- ment of all payable City and County taxes. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Report of Teenage Advisory Committee Mayor Dias acknowledged receipt of th4t.report of the Teenage Advisory Committee and requested permission to write each member's principal on behalf of the Council expressing appreciation for their work. -2- MOTION: Counci3man Comstock moved, seconded by Arnold, that the Mayor send a letter of appreciation to the school principal of each rnem- ber of the Teenage Advisory Committee. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Council Procedure MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Pearson, the adoption of the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 2400 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 2. 04. 140 of Title 2 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Pertaining to Council Procedures." The ordinance was adopted on the following roll cali vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwair , Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: None Change of Zorn - 4035 El Camino Way MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Arnold, the adoption of the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 2401 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 18. 08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Change the Zoning of a Portion of the Property Known as 4035 E1 Camino Way from R-1 to R-5." The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock;, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: None Foothills Park Boat Dock (CMR 163) MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Cooley, that the low bid in the amount of $12, 255 received from Huettig & Schrcom for con- struction of the Foothills Park Boat Dock be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract for and on behalf of the City. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Sidewalk Repair Contract (CMR 160) MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Pearson, that the low bid in the amount of $10,829 received from Don L. Hagernann for -3- 3 1/8/68 sidewalk repair be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the City. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Tower Motel Annexation 1-67 MOTION: Councilman Spaeth introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Clark, its adoption: Resolution No. 4058 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Initiating Proceedings to Annex to Said City of Palo Alto Certain Uninhabited Territory Described Herein and Designated 'Tower Motel Annexation' and Giving Notice of the Time and Place for Hearing of Protests Thereto." The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark. Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: None Hillview 12 KV Loop Tie (CMR 164) MOTION: Councilmani Wheatley moved, seconded by Cooley, that the low bid of $26,7.00 received from Howard Electric Company be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract en behalf of the City. The motion carried unanimously voice vote. El Camino Real Widening Project No. 64=1 MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption; Resolution No. 4059 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Authorizing Certification of Right of Way in Connection with El Camino Real Widening Project No. 64-1." The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock;Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: None 60 KV Underground.ing (CMR 168) MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Arnold, that the low bid in the amount of a to.a1 of $377, 976 received from Phelps - Dodge Copper Products Company (Schedule A - $214, 976) and Donald -4- W. Close Company (Schedule D - $163,000) be accepted pending the signing of the contract and furnishing of required bonds, and that the Mayor be authorized and directed to sign the contract for and on be-. half of the City. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Arnold, that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City the agree- ment with Southern Pacific Company in which the Southern Pacific will grant an easement to allow the City to cross the SP right of way south of the California Street station in connection with the 60 KV underground crossloopconnection upon payment of the sum of $50.00. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. California Avenue District Off -Street Parking Pro r!F No. b5 TTCMR ?b6) MOTION: Councilman Spaeth introduced the following r-; so4ution and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption: Resolution No. 4060 entitled "a esolution Calling for Sealed Proposals, California Avenue Area Parking Proje.. t No. 65-9, Surface Lot Demolition." The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Audit of Records and Accounts MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Cooley, to approve the proposal for an audit of recoras anct accounts tor the current fiscal year received from Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery as outlined in their letter of December 18, 1967 addressed to the City Clerk. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote= _ —_ Community Antenna Television Facilities MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Comstock, that the staff analyze and report back to Council on the feasibility of com- munity antenna television facilities as an element of undergrounding in regard to utilities and other overhead services, including, but not limited to, a review of: (1) cost of installation; (2) operation; (3) revenue forecast (4) estimate of public acceptance; (5) technical de- velopments which might affect system life; (6) legal factors; (7) pos- sible public uses; and (8) the feasibility of installing cable concurrent with the pilot undergrounding program.' Discussion followed and City Manager Morgan replied to questions indicating that provision is being made for capacity for such facilities a: key intersections, and it was agreed that a lengthy report is not -5- desired, but merely a preliminary study, and if it becomes too de- manding, the staff can seek relief. The motion carried by majority voice vote. Expressway Landscaping MOTION: Councilman Berwald ,moved, seconded by Pearson, that the Council representative to the Transportation Policy Committee be authorized to include in his discussion with the Planning and Procedures Committee possible recommendations regarding guidance concerning State policy regarding expressway landscaping and open space non - vehicular access along expressways. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Master Plan for Scenic Highways MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Berwald, that a City representative he present to state the position of the City regard- ing Skyline as a scenic. route at the meeting of the Advisory. Committee on a Master Plan for Secenic Highways and the Department of Public Works in Redwood City on February 8, 1968. Discussion followed with City Manager Morgan reporting it was his intention to send a member of the Planning Department staff to the meeting, and Planning Officer Fourcroy stating that the City's position in regard to Skyline is thy'- it should be a scenic highway. ADDITION TO MOTION: At the request of Mayor Dias, Councilman Pearson, with the consent of her second, added that the Clerk be directed to reply to the letter announcing the meeting received from the State Department of Public Works :Mating that Palo Alto will have a representative present. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote, Written Communications Letter fiorn California Avenue Area Development Association, Inc. dated December 13, 1967 regarding possible expansion of California Avenue Parking District. Mike Golick, former Secretary Manager of the Association, urged the Council to approve purchase for the District of the let adjacent to 415 Cambridge for interim parking. MOTION: Councilman Comstock, moved, seconded by Beahrs, to direct the staff to p.tepare the necessary reports and reso- lution to initiate proceedings to acquire the property to be added to the Parking .District. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. -6- Written Communications (continued) Letter from Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce dated December 14, 1967 urging support of proposed Alternate A-1 Willow Road Pla•i with certain conditions. 0 MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Beri.ald, to refer the letter to the Planning and Procedures Committee for inclusion in the consideration of the Willow Road matter currently before that committee. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Oral Communications Mayor Dias stated that if there were no objections, the Council would consider Oral Communications at this time so that those in the audience who might wish to address the Council need not wait until after the forthcoming executive session. There were no objections, and no one rec,•uested permission to speak. C vic Center Bids. City Manager Morgan announced that bids on the Civic Center and garage would be opened at 4:00 p. nn. on Wednesday, January 10 in the Council Chambers. Economic Opportunity Commission Councilman Spaeth stated that he would be unable to attend the regular meeting of the Economic Opportunity Commission on January 9 as the Planning and Procedures Committee of which he is also a member will meet on that date. He requested someone be asked to attend the EOC meeting in his place. (The Council recessed into executive session from 9:50 to 11:06) Pal: r-Aiio—riun an Relations Council Mayor Dias announced that in reply to her letter asking present mem- bers of the Palo Alto Human Relations Council if they were willing to be considered for reappointment to the Council for 1968, Dr. Lucas had replied "no," Rev. Lion had replied "no, " but added he would serve if other candidates were not available, Miss Flack and Dr. Zenger replied "yes," and Mr. Fiorant had previously written advising he would not accept reappointment. MOTION: Councilina.n Berwald moved, seconded by Beahrs, that Miss Helen Flack, John H. Zenger, PhD., Ray L. Wilbur, Jr. and Raymond Fleming be recommended to the FEPC for appointment to the PAHRC for 1968. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. -7- 7 1/8/68 Mayor Dias announced that in establishing the PAHRC, certain terms had been assigned to each member, and although the FEPC appoint- ments are for one calendar year only, the Council has decided to assign a term to each of the newly appointed members as follows (each term expiring the last day of December): Miss Flack - 1971; Dr. Zenger - 1970; Mr. Fleming and Mr. Wilbur - 1969. Adjournment There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 11:10 p. m. APPROVED: ATTEST: 8 1/8/68 -8- 0