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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01091967City Hall Palo Alto, California January 9, 1967 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met in an adjourned meeting from January 3 on this date at 7:34 p. m. with Mayor Dias presiding. Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Worthington Absent: Debs (arrived i:3b p. u:. ;, Rohr's, Hue, Sher, Woodward Swimming Pool Enclosures Planing Officer Fourcroy referred the unanimous recommetida-- tion of the Planning Commission concerning adoption of a proposed ordinance to require fences around swimming pools and to City Attorney Michalski's letter stating the ordinance would be worded to include reference to setback requirerrLents. trC. unci1 n W '`hambers at 7:41 m. ,._ _.�M� Worthington left � p. ) MOTION: Councilman Arnold introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Comstock. its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 31.5 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Reiative to Private Swimming Pools." The ordinance was approved for first reading on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson Noes: Beahrs Pam -Pro Plastics Company ��II �Xi���pI111rXl.l�l fir! Planning Officer Fourcroy outline'the unanimous recommendation of the Planting Commission concerning approval of the Site and De- sin Control application of Pam -Pro Plastics Company. (Councilman Woi' Lhington returned at 7:43 p. MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Arnold, to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the Site and Design Control Application of Pam -Pro Plastics Com- pany, 2601 East Bayehore Frontage Road. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Change of District - 3941 Alma Street Planning Officer Fourcroy outlined the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission in regard to approval of the application of Mary D. and Michael Fabbri for a change of district of property known as 3941 Alma Street. MOTION: Councilman Arnold introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Cooley, its approval for first reading: Viill�ril7:.:C ut iS1c CouDzil c, he- City of Palo Alto Ayeeending Section 3.02 of Ordinance No. 1324, the Zoning Ordinance, Changing the Zoning of Certain Porperty Known as 3941 Alma Street -from R -1:13-8:A to P -G. The ordinance was approved on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson,Worthington Noes: None .11=Lti.Lom ABAG Representative Mayor Dias reported that, as the Council's delegate to the Associ► ation of Bay Area Governments, she had voted for the resolution adopted at the recent meeting of ABAG and that a copy of the reso- luti©n is on file in the Clerk's office. She said that hearings on the subject will commence within 30 days. Uniform Fire Code MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Debs, the adopt• fel _w_ _g ordin nc ion of ug ��:u�.�v= — Ordinance No. 2326 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 17 of the Palo Alto Muni- cipal Code and Adopting the Uniform Fire Code." The ordinance was adopted by unanimous voice vote. Dedication of Land for School Par/oses MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Cooley, the adoption of the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 2327 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Ordinance No. 1316, the Sub- division Ordinance. by Adding Thereto Sections 3.26 and 3. 27 Pxovidi.ng : f or • Dedication of Land for School Purposes." Tie ordinance was adopted by unanimous voice vote. Refutation of Hilliard and Pool Roomo, Card Rooms and Bowling Establishments MOTION: Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Comstock, the adoption of the following ordinance: -Ordinance N^. ...�2321. 4a co`siic2ti "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 9 of the Palo Alto Muni- cipal Code Regulating Billiard and Pool Rooms, Card Rooms, and Bowling Establishments." The ordinance was adopted by unanimous voice vote. Servi_es of Registrar of 'Voters m�a.�aar.�®.ev m.rrr. s�sa�sssr,��r�e MOTION: Councilman Arnold introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Resolution No. 3951 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Authorizing the City Clerk to Hire the Ser- vices of the Registrar of Voters of Santa Clara County, In Connection with the General Municipal Election to be Held On May, 9► 1967. " The motion was duly seconded. AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Beahrs, to insert after "Election" in the title and where necessary* in the resolution "and Any Other Elections. " The amendment carried unanimously by voice vote. The resolution as amended :was adopted by unanimous voice vote. Resolution of A ►reciation MOTION: Councilman Flint introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its adoption: Resolution No. 3952 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the Cty of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to Mr. Edwin A. Heath upon His Retirement." Tee Mayor requested the Clerk to read the resolution. The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. '; s 4 1/9/67 Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Facilities City Manager Morgan referred to his report of December 16, 1966 attaching the Jenks and Adamson report on Palo Alto's sewage treatment and disposal needs. He stated that Mr. Jenks was present and would briefly outline the report. Mr. Jenks then reviewed the report submitted by his organization. MOTION: ,:ouncilman Flint moved, seconded by Pearson, that the report be referred to the Finance Committee. Discussion followed as to the results of the Mayor's past meeting with the Mayors of Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View and Sunnyvale. AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Flint, that the Mayor be authorized to contact the Mayors of Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View and Sunnyvale and report to them on the recommendations regarding wastewater treatment and dis- posal facilities which are before the Council and ask then . to make an expression of interest to Palo Alto about the report. See AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, Page 41 seconded by Debs, that when the subject comes before the Finance Committee the State Water Control Board be invited to send a repre- sentative. The amendment to the amendment carried by unanimous voice vote. Discussion followed concerning whether or not the County sboeld be included in any -meetings concerning____ sew 4e disposal. See AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT: Councilman Flint moved, seconded Page Z1 by Dabs, to invite the County to send a representative when the sub- ject comes before the Finance Committee. The amendment to the amendment failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Debs, Flint, Pearson, Worthington Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Dias The amendment to invite the Mayors of neighboring cities to review the report carried by majority voice vote. The motion to refer as amended carried by unanimous voice vote. Foothills Park Boat Dock and Overlook Improvements City Manager Morgan referred to his report of December 28, 1966 concerning the boat dock and overlook improvements for Foothill Park. Disct+1ssion followed concerning the number of parking spaces allowed at the overlook and the amount of space which should be provided for parking for those citizens who might be unable to walk to other view spots in the Park. MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Comstock, that the staff be authorized to negotiate with the architect for a contract to provide final plans and to advertise for construction bids and also to prepare the necessary amendment to the park development ordinance to allow for such construction. AMENDMENT: Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Comstock, to direct the City Manager to instruct the architect to eliminate six parking spaces facing the bay. The amendment failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Pearson, Worthington Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Flint The motion to negotiate the contract then carried by unanimous voice vote. (Councilman Arnold left at 8:50 p. rr,. ) MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved and it was duly seconded, to authorize the preparation of the necessary amendment to the park dedication ordinance. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Golf Corpse Rest Rooms - Architectural Services City Mahatesr Morgan referred to his report of December 28 and to a wall map of the Palo Alto Golf Course, stating the 1966-67 Capital Improvement Program makes provision foithe construction of a rest room facility at the golf course and that it would be desirable to be- gin such construction in the Spring of 1967. (Councilman Arnold returned at 8:53 p. m. ) (Councilmen Worthington and Cooley left at 3:53 p.m.) MOTION: Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Comstock., that the staff select an architect from among those who re c e nay 1y ubm'itted p1'anet to the. Public Works Committee. Thee -motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Sidewalk te .ir Contract City Manager Morgan referred to his report of December 28 r-- gardiel the annual sidewalk repair contract and recor mended the contract be awarded to the lowest bidder, + MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, that the Council award the sidewalk repair contract tc Don L. Hagemann, the low bidder. (Councilman Cooley returned at 9:00) Discussion followed concerning the status of sidewalk Y:epair through- out the City and the fact that any sidewalk repair required as a re- sult of damage caused by tree roots is done by the City crews be- cause of the need for special knowledge in preserving the trees. City Engineer Witbeck agreed that possibly the asphalt used for temporary sidewalk repairs might be painted grey or white . to :::ake it leas unsightly. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Anointment of Chief Electrical Engineer City Manager Morgan refer -zed to his report of December 28 re questing approval of the appointment of Joseph J. Bosza for the position of Chief Utility Engineer. (Councilman Worthington returned at 9:06 p. MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Comstock, to endorse and approve the appointment of Joseph J, Bosza as Chief Utility Engineer. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Vacation of Public Utilities Easements City Manager Morgan referred to his report of December 28 and to a wall map showing the area in question in regard to the vacation o= certain public utilities easements in Trot 948, Green Acres No. 2. MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Arnold; its adoption Resolution 3953 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Ordering the Vacation of Certain Public Utilities Easements in Tract 948, Green Acres No. Z." AMENDMENT: Councilman Flint moved that the vacation include the easement designated as an existing public utilities easement to remain to a included with those to be abandoned. The motion failed for lack of a second. The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beal rs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Worthington. Noes: Note 7 1/9/67 Airport and Yacht Harbor Leases City Manager Morgan referred to his report of December 28 con- cerning the airport and yacht harbor lease agreements and stated that the yacht harbor lease had been placed on the agenda in error as the Council had directed the draft be directed to the Public Works Committee. Councilman Pearson stated that following discussion with City Attor- ney Michalski a substitute paragraph 9. had been prepared specifying where non -hydraulic maintenance dredging shall be deposited rather than th`e amount of material to be deposited which should also go to the Public Works Committee. MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, and it was duly seconded, that the ultimate draft of paragraph 9 be submitted to the Public Works Committee and that Committee be requested to study and re- turn the recommended lease and the yacht harbor plan be returned to the Council by January 23, 1967. Following discus -sign, Councilman Pearson changed the date of re- turn to Council to February 6, 1967. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. (The Council recestaed from 9:25 to 9:36 p, r , ) Palo Alto Municipal Code - Book Publishing Company City Attorney !Michalski referred to his report of Decer ber 28 con- cerning Book Publishing Company, stating the Company is now ready to commence typesetting the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the galley proofs will be delivered in sections for editing. He added that such Qalleys will be proofread minutely by his staff and three copies will be available for review by anyone desiring to do so but that copies-_____ could be made available to all councilmen, provided the Council wished to approve the added expense. MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved. seconded by Cooley, that the responsibility for review of the galley proofs be referred to the City Attorney. At the request of Councilman Worthington, Mr. Michalski agreed to send one copy of the galleys to Councilman Sher. The motion carried on the following roll call vo`e: Ayes: Arnold, Beab.rs, Cooley, Diau, Worthington Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson Claim for n:u�r �ia�..s�aeRO1 d C. R,og rs City Attorney Michalski referred to his report of December 28 con- cerning the claim against the City by Rolland C. Rogers in the amount of $19. 75 in connection with a plugged sewer line at his address. He recommended the claim be denied. MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, and it was duly seconded, to deny the claim in its entirety. The motion carried by unanimn'i voice vote with Councilman Flint abstaining. Claim for Darna es - Theresa M. Bernard City Attorney Michalski referred to his report of December 27 con- cerning the claim against the City of Theresa M. Bernard in the amount of $3,500 regarding injuries sustained when she was n- volved in an accident while a passenger in a motor bus. He recom- rnended the claim be denied. MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded b►v Comstock, to deny the claim in its entirety. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote with Councilman Flint abstaining. San " Francisquito Creek Im rovements Councilman Flint referred to hid two letters of January 3 and his letter of December 30 concerning improvements to San Foancisquito Creek. MOTION: Councilman Flint moved._seco d;,--byArtroid, to aut+oriee the Mayor .to -w. t -C iigressman Gobser embodying the questions __ vutTined in Cc uncilma'a Flint's letter to the Council. of January 3 as follows: (I) 13 it possible for a local agency to undertake construc- tion of a portion of the facilities. to acquire land or easements, and/ or to relocate utilities as part of a flood control project under study by the Corps of Engineers without jeopardizing the possibility of obtaining federal aid for the project? ; (2) in particular, regarding the first q►nestion, is it possible in the case where the improvements to be rnade by the local agency are clearly its portion of any joint local -federal which might me.eirialire from the Corpse study?; (3) what is a realistic timetable for the completion of this flood control facility?. The motion carried onariirnouely by voice vote. Uses of Old Car ration Yard - Tennis Courts MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved that the petition presented by Mrs. Diller Pescbke-Koedt concerning the possible use of the old corporation yard for tennis courts be referred to the Planning Corn - mission. 1 City Manager Morgan informed the Council that the petition had been sent to the Planning Commission and Mrs. Peachke-Koedt had been so advised. Councilman Pearson withdrew seer motion. =uLci t ayshox a Freeway Study MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Pearson, that the Council request the City Attorney to prepare a resolution in support of a feasibility study of double -decking Bayshore Freeway and that it be placed on the Council Agenda of January 23. Following discussion, Councilman Arnold agreed to add to his motion that the feasibility study include the possibilities for rnaas transit in connection with the double -decking. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Pearson Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Worthington L3uaniaartan Bridge Stud - MOTION: Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Comstock, that the City Attorney prepare a resolution requesting that any improvement of the Dumbarton crossing include a provision for a mass traneit feasibility study as wall as frIr highwa., -- --------1-----r.=- s-�susrai.., The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Middlefield/Ore on Traffic Councilman Arnold referred to a letter received by the Councilfrom Eugene Barbier concerning the NO PARKING signs on the 2400 and 2500 blocks of Middlefield. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, and it was duly seconded, to refer the setter to the Planning and Procedures Committee and re- qu ebt the Committee to review the use of NO PARKING signs on Middlefield/Oregon. The motion carried by majority voice vote. Adjournment There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 10:25 p. ra. ********** 10 1/9/67 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in a regular meeting a? 10:26 p.m. with Mayor Dias presiding. Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Worthington ` Absent: Rohrs, Rus, Sher, Woodward City -School Liaison Report MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following joint reso- lution and moved, seconded by Cooley, its adoption: Resolution 3954 entitled "Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palo Alto and The Board of Trustees of the Palo Alto Unified School District Requesting Legislation Eliminating the Welfare Exemption from Property Tax for Certain Luxury Life -Care Homes for the Aged." Discussion followed concerning the definition of some of the terms used in the resolution and the fact that a joint resolution between the School Board and the Council was an unusual procedure. MOTION: Councilmani Beahrs rnoved that the resolution be referred to the City -School Liaison Committee for further discussion and possibly another draft of the resolution. The motion failed for lack of a second. The resolution was adopted by the following moll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Worthinsrtm Beahrs Resolution of Appreciation MOTION: Councilman Debs introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its adoption: Resolution No. 3955 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation. to Mr. William N. Bullene Upon /-Ls Retirement." The Mayor requested the Clerk to read the resolution. The resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote.. 1"'cwthill Ei re ss ;peed %�.iuxit lif�re�rM�� r wn �� MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following ordinance and moved. seconded by Debs. its approval for first reading: 11 1/9/67 "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 19. 152 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Decreasing the Speed Limit on Foothill Expressway." The ordinance was approved by unanimous voice vote. under rcaud Eiectrical Utilities - o to env. flur►try Club City Manager Morgan referred to his report of January 4 concc rn_'; iog a proposed agreement with Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club in regard to underground electrical utilities and recommended it be approved. MOTION: Coucilmaa Debs moved, seconded by Beaux e that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. The motion carried by tunanninous voice vote. Park Boulevard Barrier Studies Mr. Morgan referred to his report of January 4 concerning the staff report on Park Boulevard barrier studied and suggesting the barriers not be installed and the problem be handled by police patrol, signs and pavement markings. MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson, to refer the matter to the Planning and Procedures Committee. The emotion to refer carried unanimously by voice vote. Application for -Sale Beer License - Stanford Billiards - Barry Ax=ial geo City Attorney. Michalski referred to his report of December 22 concerning the application for On -Sale Beer License for Stanford Billiards, 445 Emerson Street, owned by Barry Amato and recom- mended the application be filed without action. MOTION: Councilman Arnold coved, seconded by 3eahrs, to file the application. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.. Claim A a.i.net the City - Either Hawkins Mr. Michalski referred to his report of January 3 concerning a claim against the City by Esther Hawkins in the amount of $1.500 in connection with buries from a sidewalk fall sod recommended the claim be denied. • MOTION: Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Comstock, to deny the claim in its entirety. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. with Councilman Flint abstaining. Written Communications Letter from Robert H. Klein, President of the Board of Directors of the Palo Alto -Stanford Hospital Center re amend- ments to the Articles of Incorporation of said hospital. Councilman Cooley referred to Mr. tlfirha}skis s report of_ -- Janua.ry= 5 concerning amendments to the Articles of Incor - po-ation of the Palo .Alto -Stanford Hospital Center stating changes in the Articles must be filed with the Secretary of State prior to March 6. MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Arnold, -to refer the matter to the City Attorney for study and recommen- dation back t'. Council as early as possible keeping in view the March 6 deadline. Discussion followed as to whether the subject might more appropriately be sent to the Finance Committee. Councilman Arnold suggested January 23 be the date for return to Council and Councilman Cooley agreed to include it in his motion. The motion failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: C oIey, Dias Noes. Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Worthington MOTION: Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Comstock, that the City Attorney be directed to analyze the by-laws and report directly to the Finance Committee. The motion carried by majority voice vote. Adjournment There being no further business the Council adjourned at 11:15 p. APPROVED: TEST: Mayor leak L City Hall Palo Alto, California January 16, 1967 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:32 p.m. with Mayor Dias presiding. Present: Absent: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Delis, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher Rue (arrived 7:35 p.m.). Woodward (arrived 7:47 p.rr.. ), Worthington a t i.. An roal of Minutes .ys The Minutes of the Council meeting, of January 3, 1967 were approved. Cld Trace l�aad 1'roect MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, on behalf r,f the Planning and Procedures Committee, the following: a. b. that the staff be directed to prepare a report for a revised Old Trace Road project and to return this report to the Planning and Procedures Committee for further review and that the revised project should incorporate the circu- lation elements of Plan R, should include water, gas, sewer and storm drain improvements, should include 25 foot street widths and should include minimum prepara- tions for the inclusion of underground utilities at a later date; that the staff -be directed_ to provide information ubowing the impact of increased City cotitributions to the road system, and the problems and cos: involved in making Old Trace Road a straight street cut to Arastradero Road; and c. that the staff be directed to provide information on the variations in width of the road, both cost and traffic -wise, from 20 to 30 feet, and on rolled versus vertical curbs. MOTION: Cotuncilrnan Arnold moved, seconded by Dias, to con- tinue discussion of the subject until the Council meeting of January 23, pending receipt of the Committee minutes. The motion to continue carried by majority voice.vote.