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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04101967City Hall Palo Alto, California April 10, 1967 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:36 p. m. with M.=t)ror Dias presiding. Present Arnold, Beahrs, (arrived 7:40 p.m.) Comstock Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher Absent_ Rua, Worthington Approval of Minutes Councilman Arnold requested that his amendment in connection with the Willow Road Committee ittee Report shown on page 107 of the Minutes of March 20, 1967 be corrected to read "delete all the language in the motion following 'Bridge' ". Councilman Pearson stated the amendment shown at the tong of page 109 concerning the Joint Willow Road Committee was offered by Councilrnan Comstock rather than Councilman Worthington, and re- quested the Minutes be corrected. The Minutes of March 20, 1967 were then approved as corrected. Charleston/Arastradero/El Camino Real intersection e. . ---- Si nalization and Green Time MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, on behalf of the Planning- ---- and Procedures Cor_r+. rdttee, that the State be -requested -to make a traffic engineering study of delayed green or left -turn signaiizatior. at the Charleston /Arastradero/El Camino Real intersection. AMENDMENT: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Debs, to add "as an interim measure". The amendment carried carried unanimously by voice vote. The motion as amended carried unanimously by voice vote. Clenao Avenue Development - Arastradero Ne4ittfea t MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, on behalf of the Planning and Procedures Cora iittees that the _original plans for Clemo Ave- nue as a public street b, . set aside and reconsidered in the park de- veloprnent plan for the Arastradero Neighborhood Park as a service road for emergency vehicles, such recommendation to be sent to Pcblic Works Coxmnitteef'r inclusion in their study of the park development plans. 134 4/10/67 Discussion followed and City Manager Morgan replied to questions concerning developing Clemo Avenue as a service road to meet the needs of emergency vehicles rather than making it a through street according to the standards set forth in the Code. Discussion also included the problems encountered in connection with traffic move- ment on the streets in the Clemo Avenue area. Conrad Mizer, 4030 Orm.e, Palo Alto, President of the Loma Vista Homeowners Association, stated that his group prefers to keep traffic from the high density area away from the park and supports the recommendation of the Planning and Procedures Committee that an emergency -type road be developed. Eugene Heck, 649 Maybell, Palo Alto, stated that he supports the Committee recommendation also because of potential speed problems. He replied to questions frorn the Council concerning the potential problems he suggested. MOTION: Councilman Rohrs moved, and it was duly 4econded, to continue the matter tntil a traffic study and further recommendation is made as suggested by another Planning and Procedure Committee recommendation on the Agenda. Discussion followed concerning possible effects of improvement El Camino Read on traffic in the area. The motion to continue failed on the follcwing roll .zai1 vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher 111. The motion as recommended bv_the Planningand-Procedures Com- mittee then idled on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher Noes: Arnold Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs MOTION: • Councilman Beaters moved, seconded by Cooley, the matter back to -. Planning and Procedures Committee until a traffic study is made particularly with regard to the possibility of ons-way traffic on Clemo Avenue. Discussion followed as to whether or not the Public Works Commit- tee could proceed with their study of the Arastradero Neighborhood Park. AMENDMENT: Courtcilma.n Sher moved, seconded by Flint, that Public Works Committee go ahead and consider the development of the Arastradero Neighborhood Park. .. ,135 4/10/67 The amendment carried unanimously by voce vote. The motion as amended then carried by majority voice vote. Arastradero Neighborhood Park v Library and Meeting Room MOTION: Councilman Comstock _ moved, on behalf of the Planning and Pre^ -were: Committee that the staff be directed to submit a study on the library and meeting room facility requirements for Arastradero Neighborhood Park to be submitted to the Public Works Committee. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. ? maranta Aver _a a -Stop Sign Installations MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, on behalf of the Planning and Procedures Committee, that there be installed on Amaranta Avenue a three-way stop sign at Amaranta and Cereza.; a four-way stop sign at Amaranta and Georgia; a three-way stop sign at Amar- anta and Maybel.l; and stop signs on Encina Grande and F"lorales at Amaranta. AMENDMENT: ° Councilman Comstock -moved, seconded by Arnold, to change "three-way stop sign at Amaranta and Cereza" to "a stop sign on Cereza at Amaranta". Mrs. John Parker: owner of corner property at Cereza and Amar- anta, Palo Alto, stated she would prefer a stop sign on each cor- ner to discourage all drivers, including racers. Mrs. Darrell Simmons, owner of property at [he corner of Los Robles and lmaranter (4013 Amaranta) Palo Alto, stated she wanted a stop sign at that corner. Lincoln Norwood, 4044 Amaranta, a retired attorney representing himself and the Dreisbacha(4090 Amaranta) and Combs' (4112 Amar- anta) stated that the major problem is trafirc noise and the addi- tional stop signs would create additional noise. He urged the Council to oppose the Committee recommendation. Mrs. Mary Dreisbach, 4090 Amaranta, Palo Alto, stated that traffic and noise both present problems and spoke in opposition to the Committee recommendation. Mrs, Paul Hogan, 4146.Arnaranta, Palo Alto spoke in favor of the Committee recommendation, stating that she believes the safety provided by the installation of stop signs is more important than the additional noise. Lyford Combs, 4112 Amaranta, Palo Alto, spoke against the Corn- mittee recommendation, stating the stop signs encourage noisy 136 4/10167 �> and dangerous starting and stopping by drivers :raking "records." In reply to questions from the Council, he suggested the City Manager be asked to submit a plan which the staff believes will substantially reduce traffic on Amaranta. John MacDonald, 665 Maybell, Palo Alto, opposed additional stop signs on Amaranta. He replied to questions from the Council con- cerning his personal objections to frequent stops. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Debs to continue the matter pending a long range traffic study of the area as proposed by the Planning and Procedures Committee in another Agenda item. Discnasion followed concerning interim solutions and the possibility of a follow-up swady in six months to determ .ne the 'effectiveness of the proposed stop signs. Councilman Arnold withdrew his motion with the consent of his second. Councilman Comstock withdrew his amendment with the consent of his second. At the request of City Manager Morgan, Councilman .Comstock in- troduced Resolution No. 3984 to be prepared by the City Attorney incorporating the recommendations of the Planning and Procedures Committee. Resolution No. 3984 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Resolution No. 29'71 Making Cer- tain Intersections Stop Intersections and Designating Amaranta Avenue a Through Highway at Its Intersection with Encina Grande and Florales. " The Re$i7iw.s orauaptr.ar-r....3 -i:us. iTasi'vvt as;g-r-ssvc • Ayes: Arnold. Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Sher Noes: Rohrs Maybell Avenue - Step Sign Installations MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced a resolution to be pre- pared by the City Attorney incorporating the following:: that a three- waf^itop sign beinstalled on Maybell at. Coulombe and a stop rigs can Maic eU at Donald. and moved, on behalf of the Planning and Pro- — cedurea'Committee, it.s adoption. 137 4/10/67 Resolution No. 3985 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto amending Resolution No. 2971 making the intersection of Maybell Avenue and Coulombe Drive a stop intersection and designating Donald Drive a through highway at its intersection with Maybell Avenue." The resolution was then adopted on the following roil call vote: Arnold, neahre, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Robrs, Sher Noes: None MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, on behalf of the Planning and Procedures Committee, that the staff be directed to approach the County staff to discuss the possibility of installing a stop sign on Maybell Avenue at Baker Avenue. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Lon Ran e Traffic Stud Matadero to Arastradero and Southern Pacific Right -of -1A ay to Fl Canino Real MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, on behalf of the Planning and Procedures Committee, that the staff be directed to make a long range traffic study from Matadero to Arastradero and Southern P'ci.fic right-of-way to El Camino, with such study to be returned to the Planning C.Irrisnission. AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson Ynoved, seconded by Debs, that the staff include a study of such solutions as barriers of the type utilized in the Southgate area. Discussion followed € neigh ng-the ability of the City to place barriers on any County lands which right be involved. The amendment carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Reabrs y Cornsiock, Dees, Flint, Pearson, Sher Noes: Arnold, Cooley, Dias, Rchrs_ The motion as arnendied carried unanimously by voice vote. Amaranta Avenue and Los Robles - `!°hree Way Stop Sign MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, on behalf of the Planning and Procedures Committee, that the staff be directed to inquire of the County the feasibility of a three-way stop sign at Arnaranta and Los Robles. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Traffic Report - Amaranta/Maybell Area MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Debs, that the staff furnish the Council with a six months report regarding the effectiveness of the stop signs in relieving traffic problems in the Axnaranta Avenue/Maybell Avenue area and solicit opinions at that time from the residents. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. (The Council recessed from 9:55 to 10:05 p.m. Councilman Sher did not return.) Architect for Ath'etic Center MOTION: Councilman Rohrs moved, on behalf of the Public Works Committee that the firm of Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall be the architects for the Athletic Center. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Zoning - Minor Encroachments of Existing Buildings Planning Officer Fourcroy outlined the background of the Planning Commission recommendation to permit extension- of minor encroach- ments of existing buildings. - (Councilman Sher returned at 10:07 p.m.) MOTION Councilman Arnold introduced the following ar,:..aance and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Article 22 -01 -Ordinance -132-4,- (the Zoning CrdPinance) to Add Section 22. 07 (m), Regulating Extension of Minor Encroach- ments of Existing Buildings." The ordinance_ was approved for first reading on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Hint, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher Noes: None Z oning - l�lppli�cation for Variance at 393 Whitclem Drive Planning Officer Fourcroy outlined the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deziy the appeal of O. R. Barth for a var- iance to the location and construction of au addition with a street sideyard setback of only ten feet at 393 Wbitcltem Drive. 139 4/ 19/67 • Discussion followed concerning the fact that adoption of the ance just approved for first reading would enable Mr. Barth to re- quest the variance he desires for the life of the structure involved. MOTION: Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Comstock, to up- hold the recommendation of the Planning Commiasion and deny the application. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Application for Subdivision - 3105 Bandera Drive and 3105 Alexis Drive Planning Officer Fourcroy referred to a wall map indicating the area under consideration in the application of Dan 'ia;aa -16 •a- sub- - division of less than five lots at 3105 Bandera Drive and 3105 Alexis Drive. MOTION: Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Comstock, to up- hold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the application. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Subdivision Ordinance - Park or Recreation Land Planning Officer Fourcroy stated that since the proposed ordinance, concerning the dedication of land, payment of fees or both, for park or recreational purposes by subdividers had been placed on the agenda by the Planning Commission, discussion with the stuff and with'tndividual Commission members had resulted in the discovery of problems ire administration of such an ordinance. MOTION Councilman Pearson introduced the -following ordinance andmoved, -seconded-by-Comstock, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Ordinance No. 1316, the Subdivision Ordinance, by Adding Thereto Section 3.28 Providing for Dedication of Land, Pay- ment of Fees, or Both, for Park or Recreational Purposes." Discussion followed concerning Palo Alto standards for subdivider's • - in offering park lard to the City and the possible need for study of the proposed ordinance in view of those at 'ndards. MOTION: Gouneilxnah Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, to refer the ordinance to the PLa►Enning and Procedures Committee. Discussion followed and Mr. Fourcroy replied to questions concern. - ing difficulties which might be encountered in administering the proposed ordinance. 140 4/10/0 The motion to refer carried : n the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beaters, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Sher Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson Election Officers and Precincts - May 9, 1967 MOTION: Councllre±a_*_ nobs .__�._ r the r_i, _ 4 s; .4 wvv iLi♦i Vl,,M46Y the £..1 ._�ssa� +, ca�vaaar.,cv�s moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption: Resolution No. 3986 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Designating Precincts and Naming Election Officers for the General and Special Municipal Election to be Held on May 9, 1967." The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley. Debs, Dias Flint, Pearson, )toms, Sher Noes: None Drive -In Restaurant and Refreshment Stand Res ulation w•.'a. MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Debs, adoption of the following ordinance: "Ordinance No. 2345 entitled "Ordinance -Of -the Council of the City of P Ito Alto Amending Chapter 28 of thePalo Alto Municipal Code Regulating Drive -In Restaurants and-Re- freshment_.ads."� Janes Lee, attorney for Jack -in -the -Box, requested that considera- tion be given to the use of Loudspeakers for order taking in drive- ins and that an employee over 21 years old be permitted to be re- sponsible for the operation without actually being present at all times. Discussion followed and it was pointed out that use of loud speakers is at the discretion of the police which proves more effective in regu- Latibg noise than specific described standards. The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher, Noes: None 141 4/10/47 Re • • its on Bids - South Court Reconstruction, Project 66-9 and - ui ment or Iota • ern Creek and Adobe Creeks gum ini S-tafition_ oJeet - Councilman Debs requested that the items concerning reports on buds in connection with South Court reconstruction and pumping and electrical equipment for Matadero Creek and Adobe Creek pumping station be considered at this time. There were no ob.,' je ctians . City Manager Morgan referred to his report of April 5 outlining the reconstruction necessary oii South Court. MOTION: Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Comstock, that the low bicl of Freeman-Sondgroth Construction Company be a.ccepted for South Court Reconstruction Project 66-9. Discussion followed concerning whether or not the curbs to be con- structed would be in accordance with established Council policy to require vertical curbs. MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved that if the curbs were not to be vertical then the bid should be rejected and the City should re - advertise with apecifi`ations calling foT vertical curbs. The motion failed for lack of a second, City Engineer Witbeck cor- recting, his earlier statement and noting that the plans include ver- tical curbs. The motion accepting the low bid carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Debs introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption: Ordinance No. 2346 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the — City of Palo Alto Amending the Budget for the Fiscal Year 1966-67 to Make an Additional Appropriation for Reconstruc- tion of South Court, Project 66-9." The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher Noes: None City Manager Morgan outlined his report of April 5 regarding the pumping and electrical equipment for Matadero Creek and Adobe Creek Pumping Stations and referred to a letter received from Layne & Bowler Pump Company in connection with their bid. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, to accept tlss low bid of the Cascade Pump" Company for pumps and sppurten- a :ces and from Autocon Industries, Inc. , for electrical equipment 14Z 4/10/67 with the award to Cascade based on their telegram modifying their proposal to provide right angle drive and horizontal motors to fit the requirements of the specified installations, at no increase in costs. Discussion followed concerning specifications and information given to bidders. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Civic Center - Preliminary Plans City Manager Morgan outlined some of the modifications to the new Civic Center building, noting particularly that the Council deletion of 4,076 square feet fromthe building as originally planned in addi- tion to other modifications had resulted in one less floor, or a six - story instead of a seven -story building. He presentee Mr. John HiII of Edward D. Stone's office to make a moredetailed oral re- port to the Council concerning the status of the building plans. Mr. Hill referred to wall charts of architect's rendering of the in- terior and exterior of the building, proposed floor plans and land- scaping. He showed colored slides of various views of ;he building, comparing the building as originally proposed and alterations which had been made in accordance with instructions and suggestions from the Council. Mr. Hill replied to questions from the Council concern- ing details of the building plans and costs. MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Sher, to accept the preliminary plans and report for the Civic Center as submitted by the architect and that the City Manager be authorized to arrange with the architect for on -going work of final working plans, contin- gent upon approval of the Council of the Council Chambers, con- fer cc eoom, council offices to be studied by the Public Worker___ Committee. The .motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 1967-68 Preliminary Budget City Manager Morgan submitted the preliminary budget for 1967-68. MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by l3eahrs , to refer the budget to the Finance Committee. The motion Bas ried unanimously by voice vote. Ad�ournn;eat MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, and it was duly seconded to adjourn. The motion failed by majority voice vote. El Camino Real Widening Project 64-1 City Manager Morgan requested that the Council consider the res- olution concerning the agreement with the County for El Camino Real Project 64-1 MOI:ION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Beahrs, to con- sider the resolution at this time. - The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Rohrs, its adoption: Resolution No. 3987 entitled "Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Santa Clara County." - The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Welfare Exera`c tom- Luxury Housing - kessembly Bill 550 MOTION: Ccuncilrnan Pearson moved, and it was duly seconded, to consider the City -School and Citi Council Joint Resolution No. 3954 concerning welfare exemptions for luxury housing. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Dias read a letter received from Mrs. Agnes Robinson of • the School Board stating that Assembly Bill 550 relating to welfare exemptions for luxury housing will be heard before the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee on Wednesday, April 12, at 3:30 p.m. and that Dr. Harold Santee, Superintendent of Schools, would be present. MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, and it was duly seconded, thtt the Council join the School Board to recommend that AB 550 be modified to meet a sliding scale as presented in 1966 Assembly Bill . 1190 and a staff member be present at the Revenue and Taxation Committee hearing to represent the position of the Council. AMENDMENT: Councilman Rohrs moved, seconded by Deb,s, that the Mayor be sent to represent the Council. -instead of a staff member. The motion failed by majority voice vote. Councilman Pearson read the sliding scale provisions of the 196 AB 1190 and discussion followed concerning possible interpretations of the scale which might not represent Council opinion. Councilman Pearson stated sh:, would withdraw the reference to' AB 1190 in her motion but that Some similar scale should be in- cluded in AB 550. The motion carried by majority voice vote. 144 4110/67 Application for on -sale beer license - 795Ama Street Acting City Attorney Hi1,ebrand referred to his report of April 5 concerning the application for on -sale beer license by Gregory J. and Grad H. Schaut dba Grace's Annex, 795 Alma Street and rec- ommended the application be filed. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, to file the application. The motion carried by majority voice vote, Palo Alto -Stanford s oa p ai Center - "Nuclear Medical ansion City Manager Morgan outlined the proposed agreement between Palo Alto and the Board of Trustees of Stanford University and the Palo Alto -Stanford Hospital Center to provide for additional core facilities for nuclear medicine. MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Cooley, that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Frank Battaglia, Associate Director of the Hospital Center, spoke of the need for expansion of the nuclear medicine department. He replied to questions from the Council concerning disposition of such facilities in the event of a change in ownership of the Hospital Center. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Palo Alto -Stanford University Liaison Committee Mayor Dias reported ehe had discussed the proposed Palo Alto Stanford University Liaison Committee with Dr. J. E. Wallace Sterling, President of the University. She stated that he under- stands the meetings would be open and for discussion purposes only with no decisions made or action taken and will discuss the extablishrnent of such a committee with the Board of Trustees after which a further report will be made. Palo Alto Yacht Harbor Duck Pond - Architect Wit, Councilman tohre announced that the Public Works Committee had selected Helen Procter as landscape architect for the duck pond at the Palo Alto Yacht Harbor. 145 4/1016? Joint Committee of Menlo Park and Palo Alto - San FrancisQuito Creek MOTION: Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Pearson, to take up as an urgency action because of the heavy rains *he setting up of a joint committee between Menlo Park and Palo Alto to work on needs regarding San Franciaquito Creek. (Councilman Cooley left at 12:20 a.m. and did not return) he motien foiled by majority voice vote. Rancho Arastradero - Sunset International Petroleum Corporation MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved to file the letter received fr rn Sunset Ynternational Peti:oleurn Corporation concerning compliance with the City's requirements that they offer 40 acres for park or re-creation land in connection with their subdivision and stating a May 1 deadline for decision by the City. (Councilman Debs left at 12:24 a.m. and did not return) MOTION: Councilman .....4.:.. Pearson moved to ask for an extension of tirne and to refer the letter to the Planning Commission to see how it would fit into the park plan. (Councilrnen Arnold, Beahrs and Rus left at 12:25 a.m. a.,d did not return) Adjournxneat Councilman Comstock noted the absence of a quorum, stating that the remaining members of the Council could take no action except to adjourn. MOTION: Councilman Sher moved, seconded by Comstock, to adjourn to April 17,,1967 The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. The Council adjourned at 12:26 1,1 AT°ttST: