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Palo Alto, California
June 3, 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, Dias,
Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley
Absent: None (one council vacancy exists)
Resolution of Appreciation - Doris Holden
MOTION: Vice Mayor Arnold introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4127 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to Doris Holden
TT— c)n- Her Retirement"
The resolution carried unanirnously by voice vote.
Installation of Stop Sign -- Talisman Drive,/
doss ktoa—d-TCAM11 280) -
MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Wheatley, its adoption:
Resolution No, 4125 entitled "Resolution of the Council of
the City of Palo Alto Amending Resolution No. 2971
Designating Ross Road a Through Highway at Its Intersection
with Talisman Drive"
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
Installation of Downtown Parking Meters ICMR 278 and 20'JJ
MOTION: Councilman Wheatley introduced the following resolution
and m,ved, seconded by Arnold; its adoption:
Resolution No. 4129 entitled "Resolution of the Council of
the City of Palo Alto Amending Resolution No. 2 971 to
Establish Certain Limited Parking Meter Zones"
AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Spaeth,
that the propo&ed resolution be revised to retain the. time limit
so as to establish the recomrxended time limit with the use of
parking meters but with the use of appropriate
The amendment failed by majority voice vote.
The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Dias, Gallagher,
Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley
Noes: Comstock
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Report of Willow Road Committee
Councilman Pearson presented the report of the Willow Road
Committee along with the minutes of their May 9, 1968 meeting.
MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, econded by Berwald, to
refer the report to the Planning and Procedures Committee for
nromptrecommendation to the City Council.
The motion failed by majority voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, and it was duly seconded,
to approve the recommended route for _Willow Road as proposed by
the Willow Road Committee from Juniper° Serra Freeway
(U. S. 280) to Dumbarton Bridge.
Discussion followed concerning -ce t to Palo Alto for its portion
of the proposed route, the eligibility of the project for expressway
funds, the compatibility of the proposed route with that of the
proposed freeway route, Menlo Park's position in regard to the
proposed road and a possible future freeway, location of inter-
sections and the desirability of further review by Council members.
MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Wheatley, that
the recommendations of the Willow Road Committee be continued
three weeks (June 24) and the motions proposed by Councilman
Pearson be submitted in writing in advance of that meeting date;
and further, that staff be asked to submit such reports as it deems
necessary for full consideration of those motions.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Arnold,
to continue the date for consideration to June 17, or two weeks.
The amendment carried unanimously by voice vote.
The motion as arnended carried unanimously by voice vote.
(NOTE: June 10, 1968 - matter continued to July 1, 1968)
(The Council recessed from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m.)
Appointment to City Council
Mayor Dias announced that the Council had met in executive
session during the recess to consider filling the vacancy an the
Council created by the resignation of Councilman Cooley and that
Conrad Gu!li.xion has been appointed to the office.
MOTION: Councilman Bea.hrs moved, seconded by Clark, to ratify
the appointment of Conrad Gullixson to fill the unexpired term of
Councilman Cooley effective immediately and terminating
June 30, 1969.
The motion carried by majority voice vote. Councilman Pearson
asked to have her "No" vote recorded.
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Assessment Procedures
Kenneth I. Jones, Bond Counsel, presented an enabling ordinance
in connection with assessment procedures.
MOTION: Councilman Berwald introduced t�'e following ordinance
and moved, seconded by Wheatley, its approval for first reading:
"Ordinance Amending the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Relating
to Special Assessment and Assessment Bond Procedures"
The ordinance was approved for first reading unanimously by
voice vote.
Miscellaneous Street Improvements
Project No. 67-3
MOTION: Counci1.tnan Berwald introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Wheatley, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4130 entitled "Resolution Approving Conditions
of Consent of the County of Santa Clara - Miscellaneous
Street Improvements Project No. 67-3"
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
Bryant Street Project (CMR 276)
Mr. Pete Peterson, Hawley and Peterson architects, outlined the
proposed development of the City and Bank of America properties
bounded by University Avenue, Ramona Street, Lytton Avenue and
Florence Street, referring to a model, wall charts and to slides
of possible aiterrat►ves. Mr. Peterson replied to question from
the Council.
MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, and it was duly seconded,
that the Council authorize and direct the staff to develop additional
information about the plan and establish a program by which a
unification of property representation in the area can be achieved.
The motion carried wzanirnously by voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Beahrs, to
authorize the staff to prepare a prospectus with reference to the
project so that the interest of private developers may be solicited.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Ber;vald rno•yed, seconded by Comstock,
to add "such prospectus to be coordinated with the Planning
Commission review."
PREVIOUS QUESTION: Councilman Clark moved, and it was duly
seconded, the previous question.
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The previous question carried by majority voice vote.
The amendment failed by majority voice vote.
The motion carried by majority voice vote Councilman Pearson
asked to have her "No" vote recorded.
MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the
architect's sketches and other materials presented to the City
Council be referred to the Planning Commission for its study and
early recommendation.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Written Communications
Letter from Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors dated
May 10, 1968 re recognition of a local community action agency
under Section 210 (a) of the Economic Opportunity Act.
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Beahrs,
to continue consideration of the letter from the Santa Clara
Cotrnty Board of Supervisors regarding the recognition of a
local community action agency under Section 210 (a) of the
Economic Opportunity Act.
ADDITION TO MOTION: Councilman Berwald added, with the
consent of his second, that the Mayor write the Board of
Supervisors in care of Supervisor Mehrkens, and ask for
continuance of an additional ten days beyond the Tune 10, 1968
deadline.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
Adjournment
There b�einr nn f e
u ther_buaines-,-th Council -adjourned at 11:20 p.m
APPROVED:
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