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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07011968'City Hall Palo Alto, California July I, 1968 1 1 The Cnuncil of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in Special Meeting at 7:16 p.m. with Mayor Dias presiding. Present: Arnold, Beahrs (arrived 7:26 p.m.), Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth Absent: Wheatley Mayor Dias referred to Section 8 of Article III of the Charter which requires that a mayor and a vice mayor be elected at the first meeting in July. She added that since the Agenda before the regular Council meeting would be that of Om! adjourned meeting of June 24, 1968, a Special Meeting had been called in order to meet the requirements of the Charter and to avoid any question as to the election being held at the first meeting in July. Mayor Dias appointed Councilmen Gullixson and Berwald to act as tally clerks and asked the Councii to proceed to vote for the office of mayor. The following ballots were taken: 1. Arnold - 5 Dias - 4 2. Arnold - 5 Dias - 4 3. Arnold - 5 Dias - 4 4. }►maid- i Dia s - 4 5. Arnold - 6 Dias - 3 Mayor Dias then declared Edward Arnold elected Mayor for the year 1968-69. Mayor Arnold asked Councilmen Gullixson and Berwald to serve as tally clerks and requested the Council to proceed to vote for the office of vice mayor. (Councilman Beahrs arrived at 7:26 p.m.) The following ballots were taken: 1. Dias+ - 6 Comstock - 3 Wheatley m 1 153 7/1/68 Mayor Arnold then declared Frances K. Dias elected Vice Mayor for the year 1968-69. There being no further business, the Special Meeting adjourned at 7:29. p.m. * * * * The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in an adjourned meeting from June 24, 1968 with Mayor Arnold prr siding. Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Gullixson, Pearson Spaeth (arrived 8:05 p.m.) Absent: Wheatley Green Acres II, Project No. 66-6 MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Clark, its adoption: Resolution No. 4134 entitled "Resolution Determining Unpaid Assessments and Providing for Issuance of Bonds" The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Civic Center District Regulations MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Clark, the adoption of the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 2444 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Add a Chapter 18. 79 to be Entitled ' `C' Civic Center District Regulations" (first reading 6/10/68) The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Closinn of 1967-68 Budget MOTION: Councilman Gallagher introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption: Ordinance No. 2445 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Authorizing Closing of the 1967.68 Budget" The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Re ort on Bids - Mitchell Park ecreation enter MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Clark, to award the contract to G. M. 1. Incorporated, the low bidder. in thts amount of $314. 500 and authorise the mayor to execute the contract. MOTION: Councilman Beahrs n.9ved, seconded by Gallagher, to continue the matter until the staff can provide firm detail on estimates in connection with elimination of some automobile parking space. CHANGE OF MOTION: Councilman Beahrs, with the consent of his second, changed his motion to continue until July 8, 1968. The motion to continue failed by majority voice vote. Discussion followed concerning the necessity for an ordinance making the additional appropriation of $55, 000 required over the amount of the architect's estimate for the project of $262,000. MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved to table the motion to award contract on the project. The motion failed for lack of a sec nd. MOTION WITHDRAWN: Councilman Pearson, with the consent of her second, withdrew her motion to award the contract. MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Clark, its adoption: Ordinance No. 2446 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending the Budget for the Fiscal Year 1968-69 to Make an Additional Appropriation for Construction of the Mitchell Park Recreation Center, Project 66.15" William: Guy Garwood, architect for the project, replied to questions from the Council. (Councilman Spaeth arrived at 8:05 p. ri. ) The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote:_ Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwalit, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth Noes: None MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Clark to award the contract for the Mitchell Park Recreation Center to the low bidder, G, M. I. Corporation, in the amount of $314, 500 and authorize the mayor to execute the contract, The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. i eport, on Bids - Foothills Park Nature Interps hive en er an sin enance MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Comstock to approve the Nature Interpretive -Center project excluding alternates { 156 7/1/68 A and B and award the contract to the low bidder, N. A. Lamb, in the amount of $104, 112 and authorize the mayor to execute the contract. MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, and it was duly seconded, to hear the member of the audience who wishes to speak although there is a motion before the Council. - The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Charles Olivier, representative of Challenge Development Inc., bidder on the project: 33(6 South Court, Palo Alto, questioned whether the low bidder could complete the project for ie amount bid. Mr. Olivier replied to question from the Council and staff. In response to question, City Attorney Hildebrand stated that the bid of N. A. Lamb is in order. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman 13eahrs moved, and it was duly seconded, to approve the entire maintenance facility project and award the contract to the low bidder, N. A. Lamb, in the amount of $18,765 and authorize the mayor to execute the contract. • The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Report on Bids for Fencing - Park Boulevard Switching Station (CMR 295) MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Gallagher, to accept the low bid of Oakland Fence Company in the amount of $6, 161 for fencing at the Park Boulevard Switching Station. The motion carried by majority voice vote. Worsting — lolls 707 ewi 2 j Ern loyee Benefits and worsting C.OrmiLions IL.nr1a. ..,.. g j __ MOTION: Councilman Clark introduced the following resolutions and moved, seconded by Dias, their adoption: Resolution No. 4135 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Utility Rate Schedule C-3 of the City of Palo Alto Utilities Rules and Regulations to Extend the Utility Discount to Retired City Employees" Resolution No. 4136 .entitled " Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adopting Merit System Rules and Regulations and Rescinding Resolution No. 3830" Resolution No. 4137 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto of Intention to Approve an Amendment to Contract Between the Board of Administration of the Public Employees Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Palo At1to" The resolutions were adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth Noes: None MOTION: Councilman Clark introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Dias, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 2.08. 100 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Designate the Day Following Thanksgiving Day a Holiday" The ordinance was approved for first reading unanimously by voice vote. Final Plans - Juana Briones Park (CMR 298) MOTION: Councilman Clark introduced the following ordinance and shoved, seconded by Spaeth, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving and Adopting a Plan for the Development of Juana Briones Park, Project No. 65-2" The ordinance was approved for first reading unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Clark mover, seconded by Comstock, to approve the plans presented for Juana Briones Park and authorize the initiation of bidding procedures. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Approval ,of Minutes - June 3, 1968 Vice Mayor Dias requested that on page 135 of the M notes of June 3, 1968 the mot:an regarding the appointment of Council- man Gullixson be changed to read "to confirm the action taken by the Council in executive session and appoint Conrad Gullixson to fill the unexpired terra of Councilman Cooley effective itnrnediately and terminating June 30, 1969." There were no objections. The Minutes were approved as changed. Pro red Lease of Old Fi taton No. rgreDR 28 5j , MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias moved; seconded by Clark, to authorize the mayor to execute the proposed leases agreement with John Balton Corporation dba the Palo Alto Ambulance Service Company for seven years at $363.00 per mouth. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Dias, Galiagher, Gullixson Noes: Comstock, Pearson Abstain: Spaeth. Written Communications Petition from citizens dated May 30, 1968 re traffic on West Meadow Street. MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Gallagher, to refer the petition to staff with the request that they report back at the next Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Oral Communications Russell V. Roessler, 210 North 4th Street, San Jose, attorney for Rosendin Electric Company, stated his reasons for be- lieving Rosendin should have been named the low bidder in connection with the underground electric duct systems for which bids were opened May 29, 1968. Mr. Roessler requested the matter go to bid again. City Attorney Hildebrand advised that the Council action taken in awarding the bid to St. Francis Electric on June 17, 1968 was proper. R. O. Deck, 3580 South Court, Pale Alto, presented a statement in opposition to the proposed gun registration Adjournment There being no further business, the Council adjourned the rneeting of June 24, 1968 at 9:17 p. m. e The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 9:32 p. in. in a regular meeting with Mayor Arnold presiding. Present: Arnold, Beaters, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth Absent: Berwald, Wheatley roval of Minutes The Minutes of tine Council meetings of June 17 and June 24, 1968 were approved as distributed. Bryant Street Project MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson, to refer the Bryant Street Project matter to the Public Works Com- mittee with the staff to report to that committee on a continuing basis and the committee to inform Council on the status of the proposed project. Discussion followed in regard to the existing assignment to the staff on the proposed project. The motion failed by majority voice vote. Geng Road MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, on behalf of the Public Facilities Naming Committee, that the street known as "Geng Road" be officially named "Geng Road." The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Resolution of Appreciation_ - Seth- McKen is (CMR 299) MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption: Resolution No. 4138 entitled °' Resolution of the Council of the City of Paso Alto Expressing Appreciation to Seth McKenna Upon His Retirement" The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Resolution of Apereciation - Harry Mills (CMR 300) MOTION Councilman -Pearson introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Gallagher, its adoption: Resolution No. 4139 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to Harry Mills Upon His Retirement" The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman, Comstock introduced the following resolu- tion and moved, seconded by Gallagher, its adoption with the inter- est figure to read "5. 55%": Resolution No. 4140 entitled "Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Bonds by City" The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Adjustment to Tax Roll 1967-68 MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Beahrs, to approve the adjustment to the tax roll for fiscal year 1967-68 sub- mitted by the City Controller. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Willow Road Committee Report Councilman Pearson announced that the members of the Willow Road Committee would have their report ready for the July 8, 1968 Council meeting. Resolution of Appreciation - Palo Tto 5ta- nerd oa itai `aar MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its adoption: Resolution No. 4141 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to the Palo Alto - Stanford Hospital Board and Staff for Their Many Contributions and Years of Service to the Community and Its Citizens in the Administration of the Joint City -University Hospital Facilities" The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Proposed Gun Re5istration Ordinance MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, and it was duly seconded, to refer the proposed gun registration ordinance and/or the subject of gun control and/or regulation of firearms to the Planning and Pro- cedures Committee for thorough consideration at its next meeting (July 9) and for referral with comment back to Council. AMENDMENT: Vice Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Beahrs, to refer the matter to staff also for their report before discussion by the Planning and Procedures Committee. The amendment carried unanimously by voice vote. The motion as amended carried unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Arnold announced the Planning and Procedures Committee would consider the proposed gun registration ordinance at their next meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 1968 to be held in the Council Chambers and asked for comment in writing from those interested. 160 7/1/68 Medical Examination for Taxicab Drivers MO iON: Vice Mayor Dias moved, seconded 'by Pearson, to refer the letter from the Yellow Cab Cor►npany regarding medical exam- inations for taxicab drivers to staff for clarification of require- ments and report back to Council. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 1 1 1 1 1 Adjournment There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 10:20 p.m. APPROVED: