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Palo Alto, California
August 5, 1968
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:30 p. m.
with Mayor Arnold presiding.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark (arrived 7:32 p. m,),
Cornstock, Gallagher, Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth
(arrived 7:38 p.m.), W'heatley
�►ti�ort,
Approval of Minutes -
July 15 and July 22,, 1968
Mayor Arnold requested that on page 167 of the Minutes of July 15,
1968 the ordinance relating to Juana Briones Park "No. 2446"
be corrected to "Ordinance No. 2448."
There were no objections.
Councilman Pearson requested that on page 170 in the firtit
amendment proposed by her that the following be added "and the
savings be distributed throughout the Old Trace Road assessment
district."
There were no objections.
The Minutes of July 15, 1968 were then approved as distributed with
corrections and additions.
The Minutes of July 22, 1968 were approved as distributed.
Planning and Procedures Committee Agenda -
Proposed Gun Registration Ordinance - BCDC
Councilman Clark, Chairinanaf_tbe-Piar,hi:ng and Procedures
Committee, announced that consideration of the proposed gun
registration ordinance which was to have been before the Committee
at its meeting of August 13, 1968 will be postponed until the regular
October meeting in order to await the outcome of pending litigation
in connection with the similar law enacted by the City of San
Francisco upon which the proposed ordinance was based and which
has been challenged in the courts,. He added that a written state-
ment from the City Attorney concerning the proposed ordinance will
be available at the time of the regular October meeting (October 8,
1968),
Councilman Clark stated also that the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission's preliminary plan for the Bay would be
considered at the August 13. 1968 meeting and requested that
those interested submit their thoughts in writing to the Committee.
He added that the Committee will attempt to get its recommendation
to the Council immediately in order to meet the deadline of BCDC.
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.:hint Sewer Agreement
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, on behalf cf the Finance
Committee, that the Council accept the basic agreement between
the City of Palo Alto, the City of Mountain View and the City of
Los Altos for acquisition, construction and maintenance of a
joint sewer system, contingent upon acceptance by the other
participants; and the Council be memorialized to do all things
necessary to expedite the matter in order to have any proposals
necessary on the ballot for the November 1968 election and that
the Mayor be authorized to e c ute the agreement on beha'.f of
the City.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved that the matter be continued
until the Council meeting of August 1? u.itd at that time action could
be taken on the agreement.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Discussion followed and Assistant City Manager Sipel and City
Attorney Hildebrand replied to question=s, noting that only the basic
agreement is before the Council and that the engineer's report
is expected to be presented on August 19.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Expression of Appreciation
Ray Hobclen (CMR:32 t:9)
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4147 entitled"Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciatian to Ray Hobden Upon
_His Retirement" —
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The resolution carried unanimously by voice vote.
Certificate of NonTistrirninatien
MOTION; Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Comstock,
the adoption of the following ordinance
Ordinance No. 2449 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Aniending Section 2. 30.091 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code (Certificate of Non Discrimination)"(first
reading 7/22/68)
The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
Assessor's Office (CMR:h20:9)
MOTION: Councilman Wheatley introduced the following ordinance
and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its approval for first reading:
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"Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Providing
for the Transfer of Duties Relating to Property Tax Assess-
ment, Levy and Collection of Taxer, Special Assessments and
Related Functions to the County of Santa Clara; Amending
Certain Sections of the PAMC to Remove References to the
Functions and Dutiea of City
Mayor Arnold expressed the appreciation of the Council to City
Assessor Marty and his staff for their many years of excellent
service to the City.
The ordinance was approved for first reading unanimously by voice
vote.
Stanford Annexations (CMR:019:9)
MOTION: Councilman Wheatley introduced the following ordinance
and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its adoption:
Ordinance No. 2450 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of
the City of Palo Aito approving the Annexation of Certain
Uninhabited Territory Designated as 'Stanford No. 13
Annexation' to the City of Palo Alto"
The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Wheatley introduced the following ordinance
and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its adoption:
Ordinance No. 2451 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of
the City of Palo Alto Approving the Annexation of Certain
Uninhabited Territory Designated as 'Stanford No. 14
Annexation' to the City of Palo Alto"
The ordinance_was_a_dopted-ur:aui ous y by voice vote.
Joint Sewage Treatment Plant
(Civrit :- 9)
John Jenks, Engineering Consultant, frorn Jenks & Adamson,
designers of _the joint sewage treatment plant, presented the
preliminary engineering report and responded to questions
frorn the Council. He added that the report presentation was for
information only and would be on the Council Age-da f:or action
at a later date,
A: reement - California Division of Forestry
or •aaic "a ers , e• ire 'rotectian `► :024:9)
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Comstock,
approval of the agreement between the Department of C:)naervation,
Division of Forestry, State of California, through its duly appointed,
qualified, and acting Director of Conservation and State Forester,
and the City of Palo Alto, County of Santa Clara, State of California
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to provide forest fire protection for the foothill areas of the City
and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Juana Briones Park,
Projec c5. -JCMR:018:9)
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Wheatley,
to award the contract for construction of Juana Briones Park, Pro-
ject No. 65-2 to the low bidder, Huettig and Schramm, Incorported,
Menlo Park, in the amount of $78, 678 and authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract on behalf of the City.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote,
Affirmative Action Guidelines
(CMR :I117: 9)
MOTION: Councilman Wheatley introduced the following resolution
and moved, :•econded by Beahrs, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4)48 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending Resolution No. 41#4 Setting Forth
Affirmative Action Guidelines for City Contract'
The resolution was adoptecunanimoubly by voice vote.
Public Employees Retirement
Systeri TCMR:022:) —
MOTION: Councilman Gallagher introduced the following ordinance
and moved, seconded by Pearson, its approval for first reading:
"Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Authorizing
an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council and
the Board of Administration of the California Public
Employees Retirement System"
The ordinance was approved for first reading on the following roll
call vote:
Ryes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Gallagher,
(ullixson, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley
Noes: None
Medical Examinations for Taxicab Drivers
MOTION: Councilman Spaeth introduced the following ordinance
and moved, seconded by Gallagher, the approval of the following
ordinance:
"Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending
Section 4.42. 180(6) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code
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to Require Medical Examinations for Ta;:icab Drivers
at Four Year Intervals"
AMENDMENT: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Wheatley,
to insert "medical" before "certificate" in the two places where
it appears in the proposed ordinance.
The amendment carried unanimously by voice vote.
The ordinance as amended carried by majority voice vote.
Downtown Parks, Project No. 6b-12
‘CMR:009:9)
Mayor Arnold requested that the item under "New Business"
relating to acquisition of a downtown park site be considered at
the same time as the City Attorney's report on the same subject.
There were no objections.
MOTION: Councilman Gallagher introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4149 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Finding and Determining that the Public
Inter st and Necessity of Said City Require, for Public Use
for Public Grounds, Certain Land Located in the City of
Palo Alta, County of Santa Clara, State of California"
Discussion followed and City Attorney Hildebrand replied to questions
concerning steps in eminent domain proceedings.
MOTION: Councilnrm xs Beahrs moved, seconded b; Comstock, ,to
table -t motion regarding the proposed resolution,
�Y'1
The motion -to
otio t'table- _u_3 table -carried by voice vote.
The viii u by
Councilman Gallagher moved, seconded by Clark, that
with respect to the acquisition of the land in question for a down-
town park site to direct the staff and the law firm o: Wilson; Jones,
Morton and Lynch to refrain from service of summons until
prior approvai of the Council has been obtained.
In response to question, Mr, Hildebrand stated that such discussion
of service of summons would be held in executive session.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Comstock, to
lift the motion regarding the proposed resolution from the table.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Gallagher,
Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley
Noes: None
Mrs. Harold Severance, 351 Atherton Avenue, Atherton, spoke
in favor of proceeding on an individual basis in eminent domain situa-
tions involving the proposed park site.
MOTION-_. Councilman Pearson moved. seconded by Comstock, that
the staff be directed to negotiate a lease -purchase agreement with
those owners who desire to live in their homes the remainder of
their lives .
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by
Comstock, that the staff be directed to negotiate a purchase -lease
back agreement with those owners who desire to live in their hornes
for a period agreeable to both the City and the tenant.
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Spaeth, to
continue the matter a ltil the next meeting (August 12, 1968).
AMENDMENT: Mayor Arnoid moved, seconded by Berwald, to
continue the matter until the second meeting ia September.
The amendment carried by maivrity voice vote.
The motion to continue as amended failed on the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Berwald, Gullixson, Spaeth, Wheatley
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Clark, Comstock, Gallagher, Pear-
son
The substitute motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Pearson,
Wheatley
Noes: Arnold, Gallagher, Gullixson, Spaeth
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved,- seconded by Clark, that
the staff be directed to give vigorous relocation assistance to
those homeowners oil the proposed park site who wish to re-
locate in the area north of Lytton.
The motion ,tarried by majority voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Comstock,
that the staff beautify the sites as they are acquired and dernolisted
to prevent the appearance of a (=stint demolition and slum area.
The motion failed by majority voice vote.
(The Council recessed from 9:30 to 9:45 p.m.)
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MOTION: Councilman Gallagher mr-ved, seconded by Beahrs,
that the Council approve the service of surnmons with respect
to parcels 1, 3 and 9 of the proposed park site.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
1976 Olympic Games
correction
parcels 1, 3, &8
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MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, seconded by Wheatley,
that the Council of •.he City of Palo Alto support the efforts of the
San Francisco -Bay Area Olympics Committee to have the San
Francisco -Bay Area selected as Mhc site for the 1976 Olympic
Games, anti that for such purpose the City Manager be authorized
to contribute on behalf of the City of Palo Alta to the San Francisco
Bay Area Olympics Committee the sum of $1, 500 from the
Contingent Account.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
Footbridge • Wilkie Way
and Monroe Avenue
Councilman Pearson withdrew her item regarding construction of
a footbridge between Wilkie Way and Monroe Avenue in view of
the City Manager's letter of July 31, 1968 on the subject addressed
to Mrs. Otis .i. Benepe, 3435 Louis Road, who had urged con-
struction of the footbridge.
Acquisition of Downtown Park Site
Councilman Pearson stated that her item regarding acquisition
of a downtown park site had been considered earlier this evening
with the City Attorney's report on the same subject.
Staffing for Planning Policy Committee
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, and it was duly see:-)nded,
to continue the item regardin support for additional staffing for
the Planning Policy Committee until the next Council meeting
(August 12, 1968) when material on the subject will be furnished.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Adjournment
There being nc further business, the Council adjourned at
10:02 p. m.
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IMMMININOLMINb
City Hall
Palo Alto, California
August 12, 1968
The Council of the City of Palo Alto rnet on this date at 7:30 p.m.
with Mayor Arnold presiding.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark(arrived 7:32 p.m.),
Dias, Gallagher, Gullixson, Pearson, Spaeth (arrived
7:32 p. m.) . Wheatley
Absent: Comstock
Hearing Parking Assessment Roll - University
Avenue Project No. 66-8 and California Avenue
Project No. 65-9
Mayor Arnold declared the hearing ring Y 8 open on the university Avenue
Project No. 66-8 stating that this is the time and place fixed for
the hearing on the first annual assessment for the parking project
and requested anyone having any objections to the computation of
the various components of the assessment to express there at
this time.
John M. Donegan, attorney representing the Masonic Temple
Association, requested the staff investigate further parking credits
due to the Association.
City Clerk Klamm stated that a letter had also been received on
behalf of the Masonic Temple Association from Jorgenson, Cos-
grove & Flickinger, and that other letters regarding the assess-
ment had been rece:ved from G. B. and M. V. Walsterx, Paul
B. Blake, Shipkey & Shapker Insurance, Mrs. Clara Freuler
for the Estate of John Freuler, D. F. Lepers and V. N. 7.achariah___
for 7achariah ,-iris
Director of Planning Fourcroy then described the situation referred
to in each letter and whether or not basis for change -of the assess-
ment existed, noting that the assessment is based on the property
as it existed as of the lien date in March. Bond Counsel Jones
suggested that the charge of miscalculation mentioned by Mr. Blake
and the possible error in connection with credit to the Masonic
Temple Association should be referred to staff for investiLstion.
Mayor Arnold then declared the hearing closed.
MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, seconded by Gallagher, to
refer the objections from the Masonic Temple Association and
Paul Blake to the staff for further examination of the facts and report
back to Council on possible action.
The rnotion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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MOTION: Councilman Berwald introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Wheatley, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4150 entitled "Resolution Confirming Engineer's
Report and Assessment Roll - University Avenue Project
No. 66-8."
The resolution was adopted unanimously bi- voice vote.
Mayor Arnold then declared the hearing open on the California
Avenue Project No. 65.9 stating that this is the tirne and place
fixed for the hearing on the first annual assessment for the parking
project and requested anyone having any objections to the computation
of the various components of the assessment to express them at this
time.
City Clerk Klainm stated that a letter had just been received from
Mr. R. S. Riley of Stanford University and therefore, has not been
referred to the staff for investigation.
Mayor Arnold then declared the hearing closed.
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Wheatley, to
refer the objections from Stanford University to the staff for
further examination of the facts and report back to Council on
possible action.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Wheatley introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Dias, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4151 entitled "Resolution Confirming Engineer's
Report and Assessment Roll - California Avenue Project No. 65-9"
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
BCDC Preslirinary Bay Plan,
Mayor Arnold requested that the subject of the response to BCDC's
request far comment on the Preliminary Bay Plan be considered
as an urgency item at this time in view of their deadline in
presenting their report to the legislature.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the
matter r!garding BCDC be take,i up as an urgency item at this time.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Spaeth, that the Clerk
be directed to place on the Agenda for August 19, 1968 the subject
of the Council's response to the request from the Bay Conservation
and Development Commission for gener_a1comment on the Preliminary
Bay Pian and that all pertinent reports, invluding the reports of the
Planning and Procedures Committee and the Planning Commission,
be considered under that item.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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Joint Power Agreement - Northern
California Power Agency (CMR 308)
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, on behalf of the Finance
Committee, that i.he City enter into the proposed Joint Power Agree-
ment for a Northern California power agency and that the Mayor
be authorized to execute the agreement.
Disc.. ion followed and City Manager Morgan replied to questions,
stating that the intent is to undertake prerequisite sted es and
ai.aiyses in connection with such an agency.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved that on page 2 of the minutes
of the Finance Committee of August 1 the following be deleted:
"plus whatever else is involved" after "$10,000."
Mayor Arnold ruled the motion out of order and suggested any
changes or corrections to committee minutes should be made by
committee mezrLbers at their next meeting.
Underground Utilities Assessment -
Project No. 64-1 (Traynor & Silver)
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, on behalf of Finance
Committee, to deny the request of Traynor & Silver for exemption
from the underground utilities assessment district, El Camino
Real Widening Project No. 64-1.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Nonconforming Uses and Noncomplying
Buildings
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following ordinance
and moved, second- byThl.iagher--its approval -_t ftrtreading:
"Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending
Sections 18.94. 120(b) and (c) of the Palo Alto Municipal
Code to Include the A -C Districts
Discussion followed and City Attorney Hildebrand and Director
of Planning F°o4*rcroy pointed out that the term "industrial or
cor::mercial nonconforming us e" as found in the ordinance is
intended to include quarrying and mining uses.
The ordinance was approved •for first reading unanimously by
voice vote.
Change of District of Land
Los Trancos Road
MOTION: Councilman Clark introduced the following ordinance
and moved, seconded by Wheatley, its approval for first reading:
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"Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending
Section 18. 08. 040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Changing
the Zoning of Approximately 44.75 Acres of Land in the
Vicinity of Los Trancos Road Westerly of the Palo Alto
Foothills Park from R-E:A to A -C"
Councilman Spaeth requested that the record indicate he did not
participate nor vote on the proposed ordinance.
The ordinance was approved for first reading unanimously h; vni a __
vote, Councilman Spaeth abstaining.
Peninsula Children's Center,
3850 Middlefield Road
MOTION: Councilman Gallagher introduced the following ordinance
and moved, seconded by Berwaid, its approval for first reading:
" s diva„ce of the Cniti cil of the City of Palo Alto Amending
Section i8. 08. 040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Changing
the Zoning of Certain Property Known as 3850 Middlefield
Road from A -R to R -3:P"
Councilman Spaeth requested that the record indicate he did not
participate nor vote on the proposed ordinance.
The ordinance was approved for first reading unanimously by
voice vote., Councilman Spaeth abstaining.
Classification of Property
Civic Center
MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias introduced the following ordinance and
moved, and it was duly seconded, its approval for first reading:
"Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending
Section 18.08. 040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code -Changing
the Zoning of Certain Property in the Vicinity of--±ht-=zvi�
Center from C-2, C -2-S, R-4 and M -1:S to C -2-C,
C -2:S -C, R -4-C, M -1:S -C and P -F"
Director of Planning Fourcroy stated that the minor correction
to the proposed ordinance will be included when the ordinance
is presented for second reading on August 26.
The ordinance was approved for first reading unanimously by
voice vote.
Application for Miscellaneous
Division of Land, 355 Seale Avenue
MOTION: Councilman Eerwald moved, seconded by Gallagher,
to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny
the appeal of Garrett L. Starmer regarding his application for
Miscellaneous Division of Land, 355 Seale Avenue.
The motion carried uz..inimoudly by voice vote.
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Application for Miscellaneous Division
of Land, 2200 Amherst Street
MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Spaeth, that at the
request of the applicant, the appeal of Thadeus Rozniatowski re-
garding his application for Miscellaneous Division of Land,
2200 Amherst Street, be continued to August 19.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Application for Variance,
1125 Ciuinda S6rree.
MOTION: Councilman Peardcn moved, seconded by Berwald,
to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approval the application of David A. Downing for variance to
permit location and constriction of a second story addi}ion with
sideyard setback of seven feet at 1125 Gtmida Street.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
(The Council recessed from 9:03 to 9:19 p. m
Downtown One -Way Loop S stern (CMR:029:9)
J. W, Schmidt, representative of Deleuw, Cather and Company,
traffic engineers, presented their findings and recommendations
regarding the downtown one-way traffic loop system. Mr. Schmidt
responded to questions from the Council concerning details of the
report and the factors considered in arriving at their conclusions.
Mrs. Ruth Frapwell, 571 Hamilton, presented 36 copies of a
letter in opposition to the loop system from non-resident property
owners,
Harold Brown, M. D. , 326 Bryant, spoke in opposition1 to the loop
system.
Irving Schneider, Palo Alto, spoke in opposition to the loop system.
Panel Kegley, 654 Gilman, spoke in opposition to the loop system.
Herbert Bell, Bell's Book Store, Emerson Stre,?t, spoke in opposition
to the loop system.
Frank,Crist, Jr. President, Downtown Palo Alto, Inc. and represent-
ing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the loop
system.
Discussion followed concerning the desirability of improving
the downtown traffic pattern as it existed before the loop was
established, the possiblity of an initiative measure to remove
the loop and write into law the two-way street system a s it existed
before the loop, the possible results of the forthcoming traffic
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study and the effects of those recommendations on the downtown area
and the likelihood of the proponents and opponents of the loop coming
to some mutuallysatisfactory agreement to improve downtown
traffic patterns.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved that the one-way loop system
be abolished and staff be directed to reinstate the two-way system.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Wheatley, that
the loop system be temporarily continued to be reconsidered at
such time as the design of a permanent loop system is presented to the
City Council.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Pearson,
that in no event shall final decision be made until the Council has
the complete traffic study report currently being made by DeLeuw,
Cather.
The amendment failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Clark, Gallagher, Pearson
Noes: Arnold, Berwald, Dias, Gullixson, Spaeth, Wheatley
AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved that "or an improved
two-way street system" be inserted after "permanent one -moray"
in the main motion.
The amendment failed for lack of a second.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Gullixson moved, and it was duly__.
seconded, that staff be instructed to inveeligate the possibility
of further intr-rim traffic cUntrols.
SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT: Councilman Berwald moved, that
pending design of the improvements as recommended by DeLeuw,
Cather, their A, B and C page 11 and other alternatives as the
staff may care to subtext be attempted.
Mayor Arnold ruled the substitute amendment out of order.
The amendment failed on the following tie roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Gallagher, Gullixson, Spaeth, Wheatley
Noes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Dias, Pearson
AMENDMENT: Councilman Berwald moved that to insert after
"design's the following: "of the DeLeuw, Cather recommendations
A, B and C on page 11 of the report and other alternative the staff may
wish to make. "
The amendment failed for lack of a second.
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The main motion then carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Guilixson,
Spaeth, Wheatley (See P. 251)
Noes: Beahrs, Berwald, Pearson
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Foothills Gas System (CMR:032:9)
Tax Rate for 1968-69 (CMR:030:9)
Staffing of Planning Policy Committee
Written Communication - Routing of FAl#280
MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, •seconded by Gallagher, that
the four final items regarding the Foothills Gas System:, the
Tax Rate for 1968-69, staffing for the Planning Policy
Committee and a letter from the Board of Supervisors regarding
the route of .FF I#2£10 be continued until the meeting of
August 19, 1968.
The motion carried unanim usly by voice vote.
Oral Communication
Dave Moscovite, 300 Loma Verde, of the Kennedy Action Corps,
presented a petition and information urging stricter gun
controls and asked that the Planning and Procedures Committee
consider the proposed gun registration ordinance on August 13.
Chris Gabbard, 109 Coleridge, of the Kennedy Action Corps,
urged adoption of stricter gun controls.
_Mrs. Joan Norman, 27859 Black Mountain Road, Los Altos
r cter gH controls and az ked
Hills, spoke I[3 silpport-oi'st�st:sva-g-..i� ivzscsuss i=.-...vtt
that the Planning and ProceCeeres Coxnrnittee consider the
proposed gun registration ordinance on August 13.
Councilman Clark, Chairman of the Planning and Procedures
Committee, replied that he bad announced previously that
consideration of the proposed gun registration ordinance was
postponed in order to await the outcome of pending litigation
in connection with the similar law enacted by the City of
San Francisco upon which the proposed ordinance was based
and which has been challenged in the courts; that time has
been allowed to permit the City Attorney's office tomake a
written statetrlflt;and that Councilman Comstock had indicated
interest in being present at the time of consideration andwould
not be able to be present en August 13. He added that the issue
is important and the Committee would not wish to act hurriedly,
and invited the Kennedy Action Corps to attend the regular
October 8 Corn,nittee meeting.
Foothills Gas System (CMR:032:9)
MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Arnold, to recon-
sider continuance of the item relating to the Foothills Gas System.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Spaeth, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4152 entitled "Resolution of Preliminary
Determination e.nd of Intention to Acquire and Construct
Improvements, Foothills Gas System Assessment District."
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
Adjournment
There being no further business. the Council adjourned at 12:02 a. m.
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