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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02051968City Hall Palo Alto, California February 5, 1968 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Dias presiding. Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock (arrived 7:34 p.rn.), Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, YtdS�7Vr , Speth. Wheatley Absent: None Apprnval of Minutes The Minutes of the Council meeting of January 15, 1968 wevc approved. The Minutes of the Council meeting of January 22, 1968 were approved. Hearing California Avenue Area Parking Project No. 65-9 Mayor Dias declared the hearing on. changes and modifications to California Avenue Area Parking Project No. 65-9 open. City Engineer Witbeck presented his report and filed it with the City Clerk. City Clerk Klaanm reported no written protests nor endorsements had been received. (Councilman Comstock arrived at 7:34 p.m.) There being no_ one in the audience who wished to speak, MaytT -Dias aecla- ed the hearing closed. MOTION: Councilman Arnold introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption: Resolution No. 4068 entitled "A Resolutions Determining Cftpi- venience and Necessity and Ordering Changes and Modifications. The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berw-ald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley •Noes: None Office of City Assessor MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, on behalf of the Finance Com- mittee that the Office .of the City Assessor be abolished; that the tax collection function be p: rformed by the County of Santa Clara; and that this matter be referred to the Charter Review Committee. AMENDMENT: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Arnold, that the Council request the City Attorney to prepare the necessary docu- ments to place this matter on the June ballot and that the Charter Review Committee review it and return any recornmendations to the Council as soon as possible. The amendment carried unanimously by voice vote. The motion as amended carried unanimously by voice vote. Refusal Disposal Rates (CMR 191) Councilman Cooley referred to the City Manager's report No. 191 dated February 1 concerning refuse disposal area fees and stated the Finance Committee returns the matter to Council with r ecorn- menuation for no change. Sanitation Service Yard Councilman Wheatley referred to City Manager's report of January 18, 1968, regarding the Sanitation Service Yard and stated no action is necessary prior to expiration of the lease in 1971. Teenage Advisory Committee Report MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, on behalf of the Public Works Committee 1. approval of the concept of teenage drop -in centers; that immediate plans for such a center in the Mitchell Park faci'tity ae eomxrxenced in consultation with the _current_____ -- Teenage Advisory Committee; 2. that the staff be directed to develop a master plan for the Community Center which will specifically include a drop- in cer_ter for teenagers; 3. that a teenage drop -in center west of El Camino Real should be made available as public space is available and the Plan- ning Commission take this item into consideration when they review parks, libraries and other public facilities west of El Camino; 4. that a City Teenage Coordinating Committee be formed with three representatives elected by the students from each of the six secondary schools and that six representatives at large, from the same age group, be appointed by the Teenage Coordinating Committee to serve on the Committee - 0 22 2/5/68 the job of the Committee to be as listed in Item 4 of the report; 5. that the Teenage Advisory Committee as presently con- stituted continue in force to function in the manner recom- mended in their report until such time as the City Teenage Coordinating Committee has been formally established at the time of school elections in the spring of this year; and 6. that Fire Station No. 2 no longer be considered for a teenage drop -in center and previous recommendations of the City Manager again be considered by the Council for appropriate action. At the request of Councilman Comstock, Mayor Dias declared the Council would vote can each of the six parts of the motion separately. Part 1. of the main motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Part 2. of the main motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Part 3. of the main motion carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Berwald, to refer Part to the City -School Liaison Committee for comment and report back to Council. The notion carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Arnold, to refer Part 5. to the City -School Liaison Committee also. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Cooley, to continue tl-e Teenage Advisory Committee as presently constituted pending receipt of report of the City -School Liaison Come_ ---- -- mittee regu.rding- Pa t--4.- PREVIOUS QUESTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, and it was duly seconded, the previous question. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. The substitute motion carried by majority voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Beahrs, that staff be directed to prepare the necessary material to support Council referral of Part 6. to the Planning Commission; and that further, the City Council refer this matter to the Planning Commission for review of zoning; and further, staff in their report include discussion of not only possible public uses of this property but also its relevance to parking problems in this district. MOTION RESTATED: Councilman Cornstock moved, seconded by Spaeth, to refer Part 6 to the Planning Commission. Z3 2/5/68 The motion as restated carried unanimously by voice vote. Apre eciation to Fred W. Fletcher MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Cooley, its adoption: Resolution No. 4069 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to Fred W. Fletcher Upon His Retirement," The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Establishment - Underground Utility District No, 5 MOTION: Councilman Arnold introduced the following -resolution and moved, seconded by Spaeth, its adoption: Resolution No. 4070 entitled "A Resolution of Intention to Amend Section 12.16. 020 of Chapter 12.16 of Title 12 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code by Establishing Undergr.nxnd *Utility District No. 5." (SW side of El Camino Real between Maybell .Avenue and Vista Avenue) The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Security of Assessment Bonds MOTION: Councilman Arnold move3, seconded by Cooley, the adoption of the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 2402 entitled "An Ordinance Amending the Palo Alto Municipal Code Relating to Supplemental Remedies for the Security of Assessment_ on:ae_:_� . .,_ The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Coolelr, Dias, Gallagher, Spaeth Noes: Pearson, Wheatley Requirements for Soliciting Funds MOTION: Councilman Comstock rnoved, seconded by Beahrs, the adoption of the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 2403 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 4. 30 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Establish New Requirements for Soliciting Funds." 1 24 2/3/68 The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth Noes: Berwald, Wheatley i Civic Center Bids (CMR 195) City Manager Morgan referred to 1• is report of February 2, 1968 regarding Civic Center bids and replied to questions from the Council concerning details of his recommendations relating to inclusion or exclusion of certain alternatives. Mr. JoLn Hill, architect; Mr. Krieger, electrical engineer; Mr. Eagleson, mechanical engineer; and Mr. Itaya, structural engineer; all of Edward D. Stone, Inc.. replied to questions from Council members concerning details of the various alternatives and the Stone explana+.inn and recommendations in regard to them. Mr. Morgan noted that his report was provided at this time for study and questions by the City Council and that the staff will recemr-iend bid award at the February 19, 1968 meeting. Human Relations Council Appointment Mayor Dias stated that the Agenda included a statement that an execu- tive session would be held during the recess for consideration of are appointment to the Human Relations Council and noted that very few recommendations had beer:. received and that the Personnel Committee has no rer_ornmendation at this time. (The Council recessed from lO:OO to 10:25 p.m.) Mayor Dias announced that an executive session would be held on February 19 for consideration of an appointment to fill the existing vacancy on the Human Relations Council, Green Acres II Underground Utilities Project 'lea. 66-6 (CMR 189) City Manager Morgan presented his report of February 1, 1968 re- garding Green Acres LI Underground Utilities Project No, 66-6. City Engineer Witbeck and Bond Counsel Jones replied to questions from the Council concerning procedure in regard to the proposed Project No. 66-6. MOTION: Councilman Wheatley introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its adoption: 25 2/5/68 Resolution No. 4071 entitled "A Resolution of Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Report." MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Spaeth, that the member of the audience who wishes to speak be permitted to do so although there is a,motion before the Council. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Mrs. Sally Segal, 235 Hamilton, Palo Alto, observed that a vote by residents of Green Acres II was not taken regarding the underground utilities project. MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the other member of the audience who wishes to speak be permitted to do so although there is a motion before the Council. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Eugene Heck, 649 Maybelle, Palo Alto, stated that not all residents of Green Acres II were invited to participate in the Association meeting. The resolution then carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: None MOTION: Councilman Wheatley introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Arnold, its adoption: Resolution No. 4072 entitled "A Resolution Describing Boundaries of Assessment District, Directing Filing of Map and Directing Recordation of Notice of Assessment and .Assessment Diagram." The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: None MOTION: Councilman Wheatley introduced the following resolution and ,roved, seconded by Arnold, its adoption: Resolution No. 4073 entitled "A Resolution Appointing Time and Place of Hearing Protests in Relation to Proposed Ac- quisitions and Irnprovexnents and Directing Notice." The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote: 26 2/5/68 Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: None MOTION: Councilman Wheatley introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Arnold, its adoption: Resolution No. 4074 entitled "A Resolution to Amend Section 12.16. 020 of Chapter 12.16 of Title 12ofthe Palo Alto Munici- pal Code by Estabiin'"eg Underground Utility District No. 6." The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Wheatley introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption: Resolution No. 4075 entitled "A Resolution Calling for Sealed Proposals." The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. (Councilman Pearson left at 10:55 p.m.) Frenchman's Hill Subdivision 'Easement ('CMR 186) MOTION: C.auncilrnan Comstock moved, seconded by Beahrs, to authorize the Mayor to execute the easement amendment and agree- ment for removal of electrical lines in connection with the Frenchman's Hill Subdivision. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Transfer cf Proper. - County Floor Control District (CMR 181) viOT1ON:- Councilman _Wheatley r,o 'e[Y, seconded byBerwald, to__ dvZLj 3 ivat. authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement incicating tole rite's - con- sent to the agreement to transfer property between the County and Flood Control District as described in the City Manager's report dated February 1, 1968 (CMR 181) . The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Junior Museum Expansion Program (CMR 187) MOTION: Councilman Clark rnoved, seconded by Arnold, to approve the final plans for the Junior Museum expansion program and authorize the staff to connmence bidding procedures. The rnotion carried unanimously by voice vote. 27 2/5/68 University Avenue Parking and Traffic (CMR 193) MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Wheatley, that the itern under written communications concerning the downtown Palo Alto one-way traffic pattern be considered at this time with the Manager's report on University Avenue parking and traffic. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. (Councilman Pearson returned at 11:00 p. i.m ) Frank Crist, Jr. , President of Diwntown Palo Alto Inc. , replied to questions concerning membership and recommendations of his organi- zation in regard to University Avenue parking and traffic patterns. Discussion followed and City Manager Morgan and Traffic Engineer Noguchi replied to questions concerning details of the pre'e it and proposed traffic and parking plans for iowntowr_ Palo Alto. MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Berwald, to con- tinue both items until February 12. The motion failed by majority voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson, to file the City Manager's report of February 1, 1968 (CMP 193). The motion failed by majority voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Arnold introduced the follcwing resolution and moved, seconded by Gallagher, ;ts adoption: Resolution No. 407f, entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Pl.'_"Alto Arnr..nding Resolution 2971 by Prohibiting Parking on Both Sides of University ,Avenue Between Middle- field Road and Webster Street." The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Clark, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: Berwald, Comstock, Pearson Pedestrian Access Gate (CMR 185) City Manager Morgan presented his report of February 1, 1968 re- garding a possible pedestrian access gate between Stanford Bank parking lot and Varsity Theatre property, noting that City funds could not be used for the proposed gate which would be located on private property, and it is not feasible to install the gate at this time. 28 2/5/68 Old Trace Road, et al. , Project No. 64-4 (CMR 190) Councilman Cooley stated that he owns property at 4260 Manuela which would be part of the proposed Old Trace Road assessment district. He asked that the record show that he has consulted both City Attorney Hildebrand and Bond Counsel Jones and has been ad- vised it is proper for him to participate in the discussion and vote in the consideration of the proposed assessment district. MOTION: Councilman Arnold introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Berwald, its adoption: -Resolution No. 4077 entitled "A Resolution of Preliminary Determination and of Intention to Acquire and Construct Improvements." The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth. Wheatley Noes: None Oregon/Bayshore Pedestrian Overcrc'ssing, Froje:ct 'sue.- /./(C.MR 184) MOTION: Councilman Clark moved: seconded by Pearson. to award the contract for the Oregon/Bayshore pedestrian overcrossing, Project No. 64-9, to the low bidder, Power Construction, Inc. , in the amount of $141,313 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. (Councilman Arnold left at 11:40 p.m. and did not return) Mayor Dias ruled that it would be proper to move approval of the appropriation ordinance for the project before award ing the contract, and ti.r�,�,,.._t_ _�� z_r.n�3'� c,T� rK withdrew -his -motion. MOTION: Councilman Clark introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Pearson, its adoption: Ordinance No. 2404 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending the Budget for the Fiscal Year 1967-68 to Make an Additional Appropriation for Construction of Bayshore/Embarcadero Pedestrian Overcros ing, Project No. 64-9." The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth Noes: Wheatley MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Pearson, to award the contract for Project No. 64-9 to the low bidder, Power Construction Inc. , in the amount of $141,313 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. The motion carried by majority voice vote. Adjournment MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, and it was duly seconded, to adjorn to 7:30 p.m. , February 12, 1968. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark Cooley, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: Comstock, Dias The Council adjourned at 11:46 p.rn. APPROVED: ATT ST: y --yr_tr �} r