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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08261968City Hall Palo Alto, California August 26, 1968 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:33 p. m. with Mayor Arnold presiding. Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock (arrived 9:00 p.m.), Dias, Gullixsoji, Wheatley Absent: Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth ADaDx':��a1 va iaiiau«o The Minutes of the Council "ri+eeting of August 12, 1968 were approved as distributed. Hearing - Park Abandonment Mayor Arnold declared open the hearing on discontinuance as a public park of certain lands in connection with the Joint Sewage Treatment Plant site. City Manager Morgan, using the exhibits on display, described the relationship of the parcel of land involved and the significance of the proposed abandonment. There being no one present wishing to speak, Mayor Arnold declared the hearing c:osed. MOTION: Councilman, Clark introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its adoption: Ordinance No. 2454 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Calling a Special Election to Submit to the Electors the Question of Discontinuance of the Use of Certain _nds da ?i pu Uc Park_ axri,_Kegtt, g Atin-Corp_ -r - 'S solidaticn of Said Election with the 1968 General Election" The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote. City Clerk Klamm read a notice of date for submission of ballot arguments, setting the date at 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 13, 1968. Mayor Arnold announced he would appoint two councilmen to write the argument for the ballot. Civic Center District Regulations MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following ordinance and moved. seconded by Clark, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 18.79 of the PAMC ("--C Civic Center District 206 8/26/68 Regulations") to Provide Uniform Height Requirements Throughout the District, to Restrict Special Setback Requirements to Certain Frontages, and to Clarify Off -Street Parking and Sign Regulations" AMENDMENT: Vice Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Clark, that in Section 18.79.040 of the proposed ordinance "block" be changed to "blocks" and "City Hall" be changed to "City Hall -Library complex." AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT: Councilman Clark moved, that the properties south of Forest on Ramona Street be exempted. The amendment failed for lack of a second. The amendment carried by majority voice vote. The proposed ordinance as amended was approved for first reading on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Dias, Cu1.lixsaon A'heatley Nonconforming Uses and Noncomplying Buildings Change of District of Land - Los Trancos Rowd Peninsula Children's Center - 3850 Middlefield Road Classification of Property - Civic Center MOTION: Councilman Beaters moved, seconded by Berwald, the adoption of the following ordina.ices: Ordinance No. 2455 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section -S-18.-94.120 (b) and (c) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Include the A -C District" (first reading 8/12/68) Ordinance No, 2456 entitled "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 Lob Trances Road Westerly of the Palo Alto Foothills Park from R-E:A to A -C' (first reading 8/12/68) Ordinance No. 2457 entitled "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 Known as 3850 Middlefield Road from A -R to R -3:'P" (first reading 8/12/68) 207 8/26/68 Ordinance No. 2458 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 18. 08. 040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Charging the Zoning of Certain Property in the Vicinity of the Civic 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" (first reading 8/12/68) The ordinances were adopted unanimously by voice vote. Tax Rate - 1968-69 (CMR:030:9) MOTION: Councilman Wheatley introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Beaters, its adoption with the tax rate set at $.74: Ordinance No. 2459 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Fixing the Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 1968-1969 at $.74." AMENDMENT: Councilman Berwald moved that the tax rate be set at $.75. The amendment failed for lack of a second. The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote. 1968-69 Ad Valorem Tax Rate for-Pa"ileing Districts (CMR:V39:9) MOTION: Councilman Wheatley introduced the following ordinance and moved. seconded by Beahra, its adoption with rate set at $.413: Ordinance No. 2460 entitled "An Ordinance Fixing Ad Valorem Assessment for Fiscal Year 1968-69, University Avenue District Off -Street Parking Project No. 52-13 and University Avenue District Off -Street Parking Project No. 52-14" The ordinance was a r'pted unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Wheatley introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Clark, its adoption with the rate set at $. 857: Ordinance No. 2461 entitled "An Ordinance Fixing Ad Valorem Assessment for Fiscal Year I968-69, California Avenue Dis- trict Off -Street Parking Project No. 55-5" The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Berwald introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Clark, its adoption with the rate set at $. 143: Ordinance No. 246Z entitled "Au Ordinance Fixing Ad Vploresm Assessment for-Fiaca1 Year 1968-69, California Avenue Dis- trict -, Birch Street Project No. 59-3" 208 8/26%l8 The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Berwald introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Wheatley, its adoption with the rate set at $. 409: Ordinance No. 2463 entitled "An Ordinance Fixing Ad Valorern Assessment for Fiscal Year 1968-69, California Avenue District Beautification Project No. 60-5" The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Oullixson introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Clark, its adoption with the rate set at S.788: Ordinance No. 2464 entitled "An Ordinance Fixing Ad Valorem Assessment for Fiscal Year 1968-69, California Avenue District Off -Street Parking Project No. 60-8" The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Bond Election - Sewage Treatment Facilities MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, seconded by Dias, that since eight votes are required for the proposed ordinance calling a bond election in connection with sewage treatment facilities and only seven councilmen are present that the item be continued to the meeting of September 10, 1968. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote (NOTE: See below for further action) Regional Wastewater -a i eatmdrit _ olk—Pro jecT No. 68-81. 42:9) MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded :sy Berwald, that since eight votes are required for the proposed resolution regarding the need for private parcels of land in connection with the sewage treatment facilities that the item be continued to the meeting of September 10, 1968. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote (NOTE: See below for further action) Rinconada Park Expansion project No. 66-11 tCIIR 04I 9} John Hill, project architect from Edward D. Stone, Inc., described present plans for the expansion of Rinconada Park. MOTION:__Couneilrnann Clark introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Wheatley, its approval for first reading: 209 8/.26/68 "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving and Adopting a Plan for the Development of Portions of Rinconada Park's The ordinance was approved .tnani:nously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Wheatley, that the staff be authorized to commerce bidding procedures in connection with Rinconada Park Expansion Project No. 66-11. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Clark introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Berwa!d, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 22.08 (Park Dedications) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code by Adding Thereto Section 22.08.211 En- larging Rinconada Park" The ordinance was approved unanimously by voice vote. Tax Rate 1968-69 Mayor Arnold stated that the s eport of the City Manager on the tax rate for 1968-69 had been considered along with the adoption of Ordinance No. 2459 (see above). Planning Policy Committt a Staffing (Councilman Comstock arrived at 9:00 p.m.) MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Beaters, that the Council go on record with the Inter City Council as favoring staff support of the Planning Policy Committee at the County level and that the ICC be asked to__ a z,.. st th -Santa Cara- County Board of Supervisors to provide the desired staff assistance. AMENDMENT: Vice Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Gullixson, to add "with no assessment upon the individual cities." The amendment carried unanimously by voice vote. The motion as amended carried by majority voice vote. Bond Election - Sewage Treatment Facilities MOTION: Councilman Beaters moved, seconded by Berwald, reconsideration of the continued item relating to a bond election in connection with sewage treatment facilities. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 2 1 0 8/26/68 MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption: Ordinance No. 2465 entitled "An Ordinance Calling A Special Municipal Bond Election in the City of Palo Alto for the Purpose of Submitting to the Electors of Said City the Measure of Incurring a Bonded Indebtedness of Said City for the Acquisition, Construction and Completion of the Following Municipal Improvement, to wit: Sewage Treatment Facilities; Declaring the Estimated Cost of Said Municipal Improvement, the i°►mount of the Principal of Said Indebtedness to be Incurred Therefor, and the Maximum Pate of Interest to be Paid Thereon; Making Provision for the Levy and Collection of Taxes; Fixing the Date of Said Election, the Manner of Holding the Same and Providing for Notice Thereof; and Con- sclidati ig Said Special Municipal Bond Election with the State of California General Election to be Held on November 5, 1968" The ordinance was adopoed unanimously by voice vote. Regional Wastewater Treatment Works Project No. 68-81 (CMR:04z:9) - -- - - — MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by w dd, reconsideration of the continued item regarding the need for private parcels of land in connection with the sewage treatment facilities. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Co.ncilrran Beaters introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Berwald, its adoption: Resolution No. 4157 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Finding and Determining that the Public bite -rest -and -Necessity ofSaid-City Require for Public Use the Acquisition of City Land" The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. El Camino Park Councilman Wheatley requested that the itern relating to -the tax situation concerning El Camino Park be continueri until there is a final report from the City Attorney on the matter. There were no objections. Performing Arts Center MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, on behalf of the Public Works Coxarnittee, that the matter of a study of construction of a new performing arts center be returned to Council and that no action regarding such a center be taken. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 211 8/26/68 Trails and Paths Plan Councilman Wheatley moved, on behalf of the Public Works Com- mittee, that the Council: (1) adopt the concept of the Trails and Paths Plan as interim policy and all referral to the Planning Commission, and that the Planning Commission will include San Francisquito Creek and the Hetch Hetchy right-of-way in their considerations; and (2) request the staff to investigate with other jurisdictions the feasibility of joint participation in establishment of routes and report their findings to the Council. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Commuter Tax - City and County of Sari Francisco MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, and it was duly seconded, to authorize the City Attorney to draw up an appropriate com- munication which would indicate to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors that the City Council c.f Palo Alto supports them in their opposition to the City and County of San Francisco commuter tax. In discussion Councilman Berwald stated that it was his intention the proposed communication would be a draft letter and that the City Attorney would obtain for reference a copy of the ordinance recently enacted by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote, Adjournment There being no f►krther business, the Council adjourned at 9:40 p. Yn. APPtOVED: 0/141i30:7 27.--- 12.