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Palo Alto, California
April 3, 1967
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The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:36 p. m.
with Mayor Dias presiding.
Present: Arnold Beahrs (arrived 7:50 p.m. ) Comstock
Cooley; Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Rohrs,
Rus, Sher, Worthington
Absent: Woodward
Approval of Minutes
tc cf thc_ Council meeting of March 13, 1967 were approved.
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Special Recall Election Ordered
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Mayor Dias stated that she had received fi am the City Clerk eight
certificates of sufficiency of petition demanding an election of a
successor of Councilmen Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Flint and
Woodward whose terms expire ,iune 30, 1969 and of Councilmen
Pearson, Sher and Worthington whose terrn,3 expire June 30, 1971.
MOTION: Councilman Arnole introduced the following reso-
lution ai moved -seconded by Rohrs, its adoption:
iwevhtd ion of -the_ "_c«nPrl_of_the City of Palo Alto Ordering
and Fixing May 9, 1967 as the Date fo Special
Election Pursuant to Section 1 of Article VI of the Charter -
and Consolidating Said Election with the Central Municipal
Electron to be Held May 9, 1967. "
Discussion followed as to the desirability of consolidating the
special recall election with the general nl+inicipal election to be
hold on May 9, 1967. City Clerk Klemm. replied to questions frorn
Council nsernbers concerning cost comparisons between consoli-
dated and separate elections.
The resolution failed an the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias Rohr)
Noes: Comstock. Debs, Flint, Pearson, Rus, Sher,
Worthington
MOTION: Councilman Debs introduced the following resolu-
tion and snowed, seconded by Pearson, its adoption:
Resolution 19o. 3974 entitled "Resolution of the Council of
the City of Palo Alto Ordering and Fixing May 9, 1967 as
the Date for Special recall Election pursuant to Section 1
of Article VI of the Charter"
The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debts, Dias,
Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Rua, Sher, Worthington
Noe s: None
Pout' jLamiciks Ranch - Water Supply System
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved on behalf of the Finance
Committee, that the item concerning Water Supply System to Pony
Tracks Ranch be returned to Council and filed.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
(Councilman Worthington left at 8:00 p.m.)
Regional Water Quali. Control Beard
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MOTION:
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Councilman Cooley moved, on behalf of the Finance
that:
Council approve authorization of the staff to file the
required waste discharge report with the Regional
Water Quality Control Board.
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dated plant to update their engineering and financial:.
data so that they will be thoroufhly unformed relative
to the costs and benefits and further recommend that
the staff he directed to study in depth with the re-
presentatives of the other agencies a plan for the
administration and financing of Was proposed von -
solidated plant and to report the findings directly
to the Finance Caxrimittee.
The motion carried unanimonaty by voice vote.
(Councilman Debts left at 8:01 p. ir1. )
Future of DRevelopaaent Foothills
Planning Officer Fourcroy outlined the recommendation of the
Planning Comanission concerning geological mapping projects
covering the reridpeniasula planaitg area.
)LOTION: Councilman Comstock moved. seconded by Arnold
to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
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write a letter to the United States Geological Survey, the California
Bureau of Mines And Geology, the University of California Department
of Soil Surveys, and the Soil Conservation District of the Department
of Agriculture requesting that those groups complete and extend
their detailed geological mapping projects to cover the midpeninsula
planning area.
The motion carried unanimously by vniesib ;e
(Councilman Debs returned at 8:03 p.m.)
Old Fire Station No. 2
Planning Officer Fou.rcroy outlined the recommendation of the
Planning Commission with regard to old Fire Station No. 2,
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Comstock
that Old Fire Station No. 2 property be retained by the City as far
as title is concerned and that consideration be given to leasing it
for compatible purposes on an interim a rt term basis.
(Councilman Worthington returned at 8:04 p.m.)
MOTION:
AMENDMENT: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Comstock
that the staff be requested to come back with recommendations for
the kind of use and lease which they feel might be appropriate.
Councilman Arnold stated that the proposed amendment should be
a motion to refer, and Councilmen Cooley and Comstock agreed.
Discussion followed regarding s p a s `sib 1 e need 'far i m—
pruvernents either by the City or a prospective tenant and what ex-
pectation the Citymight have with regard to renting the property.
- to refer
The motion/carried by majority voice vote.
(Councilman Debs left at 8:12 p. n . )
Develo ent Plan - 2901-2905 Middlefield Road and
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MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved,
adoption of the following ordinance:
seconded by Beahrs, the
Ordinance No, 2343 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the
C'ty of Palo Alto Amending Section Z -1 Ordinance No. 1810
Being the Development Plan for the Property Known as 2901-
2903 Middlefield ?Road and 701-70Z Ellsworth Place."
The ordina&e was adopted on the following roU caU vote:
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Ayes: :Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Flint
Pearson, Rohr., Rue, Sher, Worthington
Noes: None
(Councilman Debs returned at 8:13 p. m.)
Develo ant Plan Rancho ,Arastradero
MCTEIN: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by t3eahrs, the
adoption of the following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2344 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of
the City o` Palo Alto Amending Section 3.02 of Ordinance
No. 1324, the Zoning Ordinance Changing the Zoning of
Certain Property Known as a portion of the Rancho El Cote
de Madero from R-E:A to P -C and Including Said Portion
in the Development Plan Approved for the ?-C District
known as "Rancho Arajt=adeso°'."
The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debe, Dias
Pearson, Rohre, Rua, Sher, Worthington
Noes: Flint
(Councilman Rua left at 8:15 p.m.)
Acting Cite' Attorne nsation
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following re-
Resolution No. 3975 entitled "Resolution of the Council of
Grei ity, of Palo Alo Amending Resolution No, 3926 A4opt-
ing a Basic. Compensation Plan to Se:4:the Salary of Acting
City .Attorney."
The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold. Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs; Dias
Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Shen, Worthington
Noes: Nona
(Councilman Rue returned at 8:17 p.m.)
El Camino Real Improvement Project 64-1
City Manager Morgan outlined the background concerning the pro-
ject involving the widening of El Camino Real and brought to the
attention of the Council the proposed time schedule for the project.
City Engineer Witbeck commented on the physical aspects of the
proposed project and replied from members of the Council to
questions concerning details regarding aignalization, turning lanes,
zoning of the area and location of utilities.
t eeitisth a. Jones, Bond Counsel, described the resolutions pre-
sented to the Council in connection with the preliminary approval
and the extent to which their adoption would commit the C ity to the
project.
Richard Maltzman, 1366 Forest, Palo Alto, representative of the
El Camino Real Property Owners Association of Palo Alto, stated
his organization would like to meet with the City and discuss the
project before a public hearing is held. He outlined some of the ob--
ject:on$ of the Association to the center planting strip, the proposed
number of traffic lanes and curb parking. He replied to questions
from members of the Council concerning these objections.
M••.Morgan r also replied to questions from members of the Council
Mr.
the points raised by Mr. Maltzrnan, and referred to the
urgency for Council action if the State contribution is to go to Palo
Alto now rather than to one of the other cities currently competing
for it,
Paul Reimer, 1529 Arastraciero Road, Palo Alto, Area Manager of
Traffic for the Chamber of Commerce, stated that hie organization
favors the project as indicated at present.
Discussion followed and Mr. Jones replied to questions from the
Council conceraai7nat a f_m: ,fee—h:d !sr -- —
MOTION: Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Sher, to con-
tinue the matter two meetingelorward (April 17, 1967) during which
time the staff and Mr. Jones would meet with the Property owners
involved to discuae details fo the project.
City Manager Morgan explained that notices to property owners
would not be mailed so that before such meetings. could be held the
property owners would not have the necessary information relating
to their particular piece of property. He added that if the matter
were continued, it would be ph.ysically impossible to handle the mail -
in before the necesaary deadline. Mr. Jones added that he would
advise it would be out of order to mail any notice of proposed assess-
ments to individuals as they would not have Council sanction until
preliminary approval had been given to the project.
The motion to continue failed on the following roil call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Sher
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Pearson, Robrs,
Rus, Worthington
MOTION: Councilman Arnold introduced the following reso-
lution and moved, seconded by Cooley, its adoption:
Resolution No. 3976 entitled "Resolution of Preliminary
.Jetermination under Division 4 of the Streets an nigh lays
Code,"
The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias
Flint, Pearson Ft )hrs, Rus, Sher, Worthington
Noes: None
MOTION: Councilman Arnold introduced the following reso-
lution and moved, seconded by Cooley, its adoption:
Resolution No. 3977 entitled "Resolutioz. Directing Pre-
paration of Investigation Report under Divi4ion 4 of the
Streets and Highway Code.
The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias,
Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Rus, Sheri Worthington
Noes: None
MOTION: Councilman Debs introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption:
Resolution No. 3978 entitled "Resolution . Preliminarily
ApprovingEngineeer's Report and Fixing Time and Place of
fearing, rider said Division 4 of the' Streets and Highways
Code.
The resolution was adopted on the following roll cal' vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debi, Dias
Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Rus. Sher, Worthington
Noes: None
MOTION: Coimcilinan Rus introduced the following three re-
solutions and moved, seconded by Debs, their adoption:
Resolution No. 3979 entitled "Resolution of Preliminary
Approval of Engineer's Report."
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Resolution No. 3980 entitled "Resolution Deicribing Bopnd-
aries of District."
Resolution No. 3981 entitled "Resolution Appointing Time
and Place of Hearing."
The reaolutions were adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley. Debs, Dias,
Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Rua, Sher, Worthington
Noes: None
MOTION: Councilman Debs introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its adoption:
Resolution No. 3982 entitled "Resolution of Intention to Amend
Section 37. 202 of Chapter 37 (Ordinance No. 2231) of the
Palry Alto Municipal Code by Establishing Underground Util-
ity District No. 4_"
Theresolution was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias
Flint, Pearson, Rotors, Rus, Sher, Worthington
Noes: None
MOTION: Councilman Rus moved, seconded by Beahrs, to con-
tinue the resolution relating to acquisition proceedings until April 10,
1967.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
(The Council recessed from 10:20 to 10:30 p. in. , Council-
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man Rus left-e3Asii did u..� return)
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Finance �.oramittet: Meeting
Councilman Cooley announced that the meeting of the Finance Com-
mittee which had been scheduled for April 18 is being cancelled and
that he does not anticipate holding a meeting in April.
Special Vehicle Use Fee
exam. momossumair
MOTION: Councilman Sher introeuiaced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption:
Resolution No. 3983 entitled "Resolution of the Council of
e iffy o Pa► o A to Opposing Special Vehicle Use Fees for
Financing Countywide Highway Systems"; and further that
the same be forwarded to State Legislators from Suni-ea Clara
County.
Mayor Dias noted that in the paragraph quoted in the fourth "where-
as", the word "further" had been deleted by Council action on Aug-
ust 22.
Discussion followed as to the equity of and the need for such a spe-
cial vehicle use fee.
The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Debs, Dias, Flint. Pearinn, Sher.
Worthington
Noes: Beahrs, Cooley, Rohrs
San Francisquito Creek Flood Control Committee
MOTION: Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Comstock, that
the Mayor request that the membership of the San Francisquito Creek
Flood Control Committee be changed as follows: that membership on
the committee be limited to the government agencies involved with
flood control on San Francs_Jqu.ito Creek, and that no property owners
concerned be given special representation.
Discussion followed concerning the status of Stanford University as
a private landowner and member of the Committee and whether or .
not the Committee would be able implernantt the request referred
to in the motion.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Flint amended his motion with the
consent of his second to insert after "request" 'the Santa Clara
County Flood Control District and the San Mateo County Flood Con-
trol District".
Rolf Peter 190 Southwood, President of the University Avenue-Cres-
eent_Parti_Associations Flood Zone Action Committee, stated that
Its organization was formed so that property owners would have re-
presentation and he prefers having one group of all property owners
and also Stanford on the Committee.
MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, and it was duly seconded,
to refer the matter to the Planning and Procedures Committee to
see if they are able to develop an appropriate way to include private
ownership other than Stanford and in .saldition to Stanford or the Com-
mittee.
Councilman Flint asked how representation from the property owners
would compare with Stanford's. Mayor Dias ruled the question out
of order, stating the referral motion was before the Council.
CHALLENGE: Councilman Flint challenged the ruling.
The ruling of the C hai r was upheld by majority voice vote.
The referral motion carried by majority voice vote Councilman
Flint dissenting.
San Francis uito Creek -- Aesthetics of Lining
MOTION: Councilman 'Flint moved, and it was duly seconded,
that concerning aesthetics of lining San Francisquito Creek:
1. that the philosophy concerning aesthetics as set
forth in the Planning Commission's Supplementary
Flood Control Facilities for Foothill Drainage Basins
be used as a guideline.
2. .. ,.--t no ox- r.-- lining with Chain -link fence
be used as the principal flood control. facility.
MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, to
refer the matter to the Public Works Committee.
Discussion followed concerning whether the Public Works Commit-
tee has information avaiia.ble in order to study the subject.
The motion to refer failed by maj•)rity voice vote,
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
ltinc onada Park Lake
(Councilman Cooley left at 11:35 p. n-1,)
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Debe, that
the City Manager be asked to make a report to the Council regard-
ing the reflecting pool in Mitchell Park and ale° that the staff recon-
sider their recommendation regarding a lake in Rinconada Park.
Discussion followed concerning a letter received in opposition to the
lake and also the stag of development of the proposed lake.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.. —_-_
ouncilman Bert Woodward - Resignation
(Councilman Cooley returned at 11:40 p. m.
Mayor Dias: read a letter from Councilman Woodward B ouncing
his resignation from the City Council, effective immediately.
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Debs, to
accept the resignation.
Councilman Beale asked to add "with deep reluctance's to the mo-
tion and Councilman Comstock agreed to include those word.,,
The motion carried by Unanimous voice vote.
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In reply to question, Acting City Attorney Hildebrand stated that
since a petition demanding a successor to Councilman Woodward
has been presented, the petitiongranted and an election set, that
the vacancy will be filled .attk±e,epecial recall election and hie re-
signation will have the eame effect as notifying the Clerk that he
does not wish to have his name on the ballot.
O diiiaride° re Paved Parking Lots
MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahre, that
the staff extend reporting time on the ordinance re paved parking
lots until -April 17 when Councilman Worthingi;on will be present.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
1966 Maintenance Efficiency Award m Fleet Maintenance Fro ram
City Manager Morgan announced that Palo Alto had been selected
for one of the two prizes awarded among 106 entries for the 1966
Maintenance Efficiency Award for the Fleet Maintenance Program.
Mayor Dias aeked Mr. Morgan to convey to the employees respon-
s ble the congratulations of the Council.
Palo Alto - Stanford University Liaison Committee
MOTION: Councilman Deba moved, seconded by Arnold, that:
1, the Council confirm its position that all meetings of
officially -appointed committees shall be open to he
public and Reese, and that
the time and place of the Palo Alto - Stanford Univer-
sity Liaison Committee meetings shall -be listed in
the Schedule of Meetings.
Discussion foL owed concerning the ty;:e of meeting conducted by, the
City -School Liaison Committee; and it was suggested Mayor Dias
meet with President Sterling of Stanford and discuss a workable
arrangement for the proposed committee. Mayor Diae stated it
would be her intention to get such a meeting and report back to the
Council on the discussion.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
Development of Lands Ladera Dam Area
M I N: Councilman Cooley moved," seconded by Beahrs, that
rise staff be directed to prepare a report for the Council on Stanford's
plans to develop the area of the proposed Ladera Dam for industrial
and research purposes.
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Discussion followed concerning a reply to a request for information
regarding Stanford plans for the area which had been received from
President Sterling and which Council members did not believe
answered their question.
The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote.
Ballot Argument re Propositions 2 and 3
Arthur Covitt, 3324 r&iddlefield, Palo Alto, referred to his letter
to the Council concerning selection of ballot arguments in general
and the arguments against Propositions 2 and 3, in particular. He
suggested criteria might be established to weigh the merits of ar-
guments submitted.
in reply to question, City Clerk Klamm outlined the priority re-
quirements of the Election Code which all relate only to authorship
in connection with selection of ballot arguments and the reasoning ..
which prompted the selections in connection with Propositions 2 and
3. Also in reply to question, Acting City Attorney Hildebrand stat-
ed that selection of arguments for which specific priority is not giv-
en in the Code is assigned to the Clerk.
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved to direct the City Attorney
to draw up a resolution withdrawing Propositions 2 and 3 from the
ballot. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Mrs. Arthur Covitt stated in her opinion the arguments submitted
by Mr. Covitt werepreferable to those selected.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 12:20 a. ri
APPRO-,
Mayor
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