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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10281968City Hall Palo Alto, California October 28, 1968 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:35 p. rn. with Mayor Arnold presiding. Present: Arnold, Beahrs(arrived 7:36 p.m.), Berwald, Clark (arrived 7:36 p.m.), Comstock, Dias, Gullixson, Pearson, Wheatley Absent: Gallagher, Spaeth Council Meeting Schedule Mayor Arnold suggested Council members give conside'-ation to cancelling certain regular Council meetings during tie months of November and December and stated he would place an item in this regard on the Agenda for Novembe - 4, 1968. Northern California Power Agency Agreement MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Gullixson, the adoption of an unnumbered resolution approving an amendment for the purpose of providing more strict accountability for funds administered by the Northern California Power Agency; that the Mayor be authorized to execute the amendment; and that the Council representative be responsible for securing assurance that adequate bonding is obtained. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Diamond Anniversary Committee •Tentative Budget Vice Mayor Dias outlined the program planned for 1969 by the - Dia-rr�iond An-rtiversary Committee and stated that the tentative budget included in Council packets is not now current and a new one will be presented. Palo Alto Air • • rt Development Concepts (C 84:�3 James Pott, Santa Clara County Director of Public Works, described County activity in connection with Palo Alto Airport development and responded to questions on the subject. MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Berwald, to accept and approve the "Palo Alto Airport Development Concepts" and "Architectural Control Provisions for Fixed Base Operator Lease Plots at Palo Alto Airport" presented by the County. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 259 10/28/68 t. Foothills Fire Hazard -, The Feasibility of Fire Zoning Fire Chief Merriam described the potential application of fire zoning in the foothills referring in detail to the report submitted by his departme.it entitled "Foothills Fire Hazard: The Feasibility of Fire Zoning." MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, seconded by Berwald, to accept the report and refer it to the Planning Commission and the staff for reference irk working on foothills planning. The motion carried rianitnously by voice vote. Stop Signs - West Meadow Drive and Second Street (CMR:086:9) City Manager Morgan referred to his report on the suggested installation of a three-way stop sign at West Meadow Drive and Second Street, noting that rio action is required to carry out the recom- mendation of City staff and the City --School Traffic Committee that no such installation be made. Se: itv� of City Facilities (CMR : O87: 9) MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Dias, that the Mayor be authorized to sign a supplement to the City's contract with Hallmark Security Service, Inc. for additional security patrol protection. ADDITION TO MOTION: Counci.lrnan Beahrs, with the consent of his second, added to the motion that report from the City Manager on the effectiveness of the additional security patrol protection be made to the Council after six months. (April 28, 1969) Discussion followed and City Manager Morgan replied to questions concerning the use of security patrolmen, their assignments and the scope of their authority and of the extent of financial liability of parents for vandalism and malicious mischief performed by their minor children, See P.269) 260 10/28/63 The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. School Pedestrian Crossin&Guards MOTION: Vice Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Berwald, that no action be taken concerning school pedestrian crossing guards and that the report of th.e City -School Liaison Committee on the subject be accepted. Mrs. John McDaniela, 467 Tennyson, Palo Alto, spoke in opposition to the motion and in favor of employing adult guards in addition to using the Junior Traffic Patrol. Mrs. Kay Weis, Safety Chairman from Walter Hays School, recom- mended a budget provision for adult guards in the event they may be needed. Discussion followed and City Manager Morgan replied to questions concerning the present program and stating that the element of cost had not been a factor in any of the considerations concerning adult guards since funds could be made available, if needed. The motion carried by majority voice vote. Letter re Curfew to Parents Mayor Arnold stated he would confer with School Board President Oliver in drafting the proposed open letter to parents apprising them of their responsibility in regard to children unattended under 18 years of age in Palo Alto after the 10:00 g. rn. c_irfeut, as stated in Section 9. Z4. 020 of the PAMC. MOTION: Councilman Berwaid moved, and it was duly seconded, to continue the matter at the pleasure of the Mayor. The motion carried unanimously by voice Vote. Baylands Athletic Center 1.,MtrItilMrcalmisiallIMEAUsurftitlialliar Councilman Pearson referred to the information report furnished to Council members '-oncerning the status of the development of the Baylands Athletic Center and inquired as to the delay on delivery of special type .floodlight poles. City Manager Morgan replied that the contractor will proceed with development of the Athletic Center so that it can be used during daylight hours, and the con- tractor will bear the additional cos`e of r!tnoving and replacing turf and fencing when the poles are available for installation. • -Use of Goresoration Yard MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved. seconded by Pearson, that the staff be required to explore the possibility of the Research Foundation Hospital being located on the corporation yard site. Councilman Clark stated that he would neither participate an the discussion tier vote in regard to the motion. AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson rnoved to add "or other sites in the downtown area, for example, automobile row, and the resulting report be referred to the Public Works Committee." Mayor Arnold ruled the amendment out of order upon suggestion of Vice Mayor Dias that the location of the Research Foundation Hospital is not before the Council. Discus lion followed concerning the responses received by the City in reply to the Council decision to invite proposals for develop- ment of the corporation yard site. ,261 10/28/68 The motion failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Pearson Noes: Beahrs, Berwald, Dias, Gullixson, Wheatley Abstained: Clark Housing Programs MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson, that the Council refer to the Finance Committee the policy question of the City involvement in housing programs. Discussion followed concerning the housing matter already before the Public Works Committee and that the staff has been requested to define the needs in that area. City Manager Morgan replied to questions regarding the scope of the staff report. The motion failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Berwald, Comstock, Gullixson, Pearson Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Clark, Dias, Wheatley Initiation Petition re One -Way Loop System Mayor Arnold referred to the filing on October 28, 1968 of an initiative petition concerning the downtown one-way loop system, noting that the ten day period for examining the petition for validity of signatures would expire on November 12, at which time the Clerk would advise of certification if the petition is valid. In response to question, City Attorney Hildebrand advised that if the initiative measure is not adopted as presented to the Council, then a special election must be called within 60 days of filing of the petition, or on or before Tuesday, December 24, 1968. Proposed Charter Amendment Recall Ballot Form -- Councilman Berwald stated that it is his intention to place on a future Agenda a proposal which would ha're the effect of offering the voters a selection of recall ballot form. Ad) 'urnment There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 10:114 p.m. APPROVED: ayor