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Palo Alto, California
April 17, 1967
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:37 p.m.
in an adjourned meeting from April 10, 1967 with Mayor Dias
presiding.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Flint
(arrived 7:48 p.m.) Pearson, Rohrs, Rus,
Sher, Worthington (arrived 7:47 p.m.)
Absent: Comstock
Written Communications
Rancho Arastradero-Sunset International Petroleum
Co rp9ration
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MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Cooley,
that the Council request an extensie n -of the time limit of
May 1, 1967 referred to in the letter of March 22, 1967 from
Sunset International Petroleum Corporation_ and that the
City Manager obtain a price for acquisition of the property
to be presented in executive session, and that the site be
referred to the Planning :ornmi.ssion as a public: parr site
in this development.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Downtown One -Way Traffic Pattern
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MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Arnold, -
that the one-way counter clockwise traffic pattern on High
Street, Baxnilton Avenue, Fulton Street, Lytton Avenue,
and University Avenue recommended by -Downtown -Palo
Alto, Inc. be established on a trial basis for six months.
Discussion followed and City Engirieer W itbeck replied to
questions concerning time required to begin the trial peris4d
because of present direction of parking meters and street
signs.
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Beahrs,
to refer the matter to staff for consideration and study an?)
that the report be returned to the Council as soon as possible.
The motion to refer carried by majority voice vote.
W ritten Communications(Con't)
Hotel/Motel Tax
MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs,
that the Mayor be authorized to reply to the letter received
from the City of Mountain View dated April 3, 1967 regard-
ing Palo Alto's plans for a hotel/motel tax to the effect that
Palo Alto has taken a stand against such tax.
(Councilman Debs left at 7.47 p.m.)
(Councilman Worthington arrived at 7:47 p.m.)
Discussion followed concerning restudy of a possible hotel/
motel tax.
MOTION: Councilman Sher moved,
to refer the matter and the letter to
for consideration in connection with
1967-68 budget.
seconded by Pearson,
the Finance Committee
consideration of the
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
(Councilman Debs returned at 7:48 p, m. )
(Councilman Flint arrived at 7:48 p.m.)
Industrial Land Use - Palo Alto and Stanford Industrial
Park
MOTION. Councilrxsan Beabra moved, seconded by Arnold,
to file the letter received from Oliver Henderson, M. D.
dated April 4, 1967 referring to future industrial land use
in Palo Alto and Stanford Industrial Park..._
Oliver Henderson, . D. 1139 Ramona, Palo Alto, read his
letter to the Council and asked that Congress be memorial-
ized to reflect on the matter of current industrial:
land use and its connection with the war in Viet Nam.
The motion carried unanimously with Councilman Flint
ab s to in ing .
Petition re Council Stand on Viet Nam
Mayor Dias noted that the item before the Council, was a
petition reouesting a Council stand relative to Viet Nam and
stated that Councilman Debs requested one of the authors
be permitted to speak to the Council. Councilman Debs
stated that authors of written communications to the Council
were automatically entitled to speak and no request was.nec-
essary.
Written Communications (Con't)
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Rua, to
file the petition.
Discussion followed as to whether or not the author of any
letter appearing under "Written Communications" is auto-
matically entitled to speak without a motion before the
Council. Mayor Dias ruled that only oral communications
are delivered first from he audience and that anyone wishing
to speak on any matter before the Council under any other
category may do so after a motion has been made and ac-
ce pted.
CHALLENGE: Councilman_ Debs challenged the ruling of
the Chair.
The Chair was upheld on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohr, Rus,
Sher
Noes: Debs, Flint, Pearson, Worthington
Douglas Mattern, 2651 Ross Road, Palo Alto, requested
the Council to urge the President and Congress to cease
bombing of North Viet Nam and that loca{ planning begin
for conversion of I- aio Alto industries to peacetime produc-
tion.
Discussion followed concerning the Council's desire and
ability to take such action.
The Motion to file carried unanimously by voice vote with
Councilman Flint abstaining..
Stanford University Subdivision
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, and it was duly sec-
onded, to note and file the letter received from Walter E.
Hettrnan on behalf of Dr. Ruth A. Nethercut concerning her
residence on Amherst Avenue and Stanford University's
plans for a-_ Subdivision on their property in the area.
Diacusaicn followed concerning consideration of the sub-
division by the County.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Fii.nt,
to refer the letter to the County for consideration vi&iera the
subdivision plan is discussed.
The motion to refer failed on the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher, Worr.nington
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs, Rus.
The motion to file carried by majority voice vote.
Traffic - Universitet Avenue and Enibarcadero Road
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Jeff Rudner, 1900 Clarke Avenue, East Palo Alto, a Stanford stu-
dent, suggested that parking be banned on University Avenue and
the speed .limit on Emribarcadero Road be returned to 35 miles per
hour.
Discussion followed and Mr. Rudner replied to questions concern-
ing parking downtown and speed of traffic on F.imbarcadero Road.
?Adjournment
There being no further business the Council adjourned at 8:30 p. rn.
The Council of. the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 8:31 p.m.
with Mayor Dias presiding.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias
Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Rus, Sher, Worthington
Absent: None
aval. of Minutes
Council elan Arnold requested that on page I-20 of —t xh Minutes of
March 27, 1967 the word "designated" in the first part of his motion
be corrected to "designed".
Councilman Pearson requested that on page 113 of the Minutes of
March 27, 1967 her motion at the top of the page be changed from
"for the first fifty feet" to "the first driveway straight ahead and".
The Minutes of March 27, 1967 were approved as corrected.
Councilman Beahrs requested that on page 131 of the Minutes of
April 3, !967 the addition he requested be changed to read "with
deep regret" instead of "deep reluctance".
It was requested that in the recording of vote concerning Old Fire
Station 2 on page 125 of the Minutes of April 3 "to refer" be insert-
ed after "the motion" and on page 131 in the motion concerning
Rinconada Park Lake that "and Council" be inserted after "staff".
There were no ' bjections to the changes.
The Minutes of April 3, 1967 were then approved with the changes
as noted.
Yacht Harbor - Picnic Area, Dry Storage and Traile- Park
MOTION: Councilman Rohrs moved, on behalf of the Public Works
Committee, that the staff be directed to work with the County on an
amendment of the Yacht Harbor plan to provide for the relocation
of the picnic area on the bay side of the launching ramp and the re-
positioning of the dry storage and trailer parking area on the oppo-
site side in order to make the enviroment more useable by the Y"iew-
ing public.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Yacht Harbor Lease - De osit of S oils
MOTION: Councilman Pohrsznoved, on behalf of the Public Works
Committee, that paragraph 9, Designation of Spoils, of the Yacht
Harbor Lease, be redrafted to include deposit of dredged material
in Faber Tract or in another mutually agreeable area or areas.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Sher moved, seconded by Pearson,
that in discussion of the matter with the County, the County be re-
quested to begin as soon as ,ossible to dredge the channel as re-
quested.
Discussion followed as to the need for dredging the channel now and
formal designation of an area in which spoils. might be deposited__
The axriendnzent carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beaters, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias,
Flint,. Pearson, Sher, Worthington
Noes: Rohra, Rus
Discussion followed as to the requirement that spoils deposit areas
are to be agreed upon mutually by the County and the City.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Yacht Harbor Lease - S�sport of Tay -
MOTION: Councilman Rohrs moved, on behalf of the Public Works
C oxilx-aittet, that a paragraph be a.d&d to the Yacht Harbor Lease
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similar to the clause in the Airport Lease which requires the sup-
port of certain applications and representations of the County rel-
ative to the lease. -
Discussion followed as to safeguards provided to the City in the
lease with reference to supporting County applications and repre-
sentations.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Flint, that the
City Attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance whereby use of
the Faber property for spoils and dredging will be intended to he
de.elopmEntal for future park use of that property.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
(Councilman Rohrs left at 9:06 p. rn. )
City -School Liaison Committee Retort
MOTION: Cou.ncilmar. Pearson rnoved, seconded by Cooley, that the
City and School District con►tinue the present recreation program
for one more year; that Dr. Harold Santee and City Manager Morgan
furnish the committee with an evaluation report for the October,
i967 meeting: the report to include a review of the present policies
of the School District and the City; a review and evaluation of the
extended progr.rn (outside city limits) to include the whole year's
program; a cost analysis of how much it is costing the District and
how much it is costing the City; r;ethods by which the best interests
of both the school and city would be served involving the use of the
new facilities; study of the possible need for an Elementary School
P. E. Coordinator (School District oriented).
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Santa Clara Count/ Trailways Report
Mayor Dias announced that there y-.)uld be hearings and discussion
on various aspects of the Santa Clara County Trailways starting on
April 26 and asked if the Council wanted material on the subject
and a representative present at the hearings.
(Councilman Rohrs returned at 9:12 p.m.)
MOTION: Cotcncilman Flint moved, seconded by Pearson, to direct
the staff to attend the sessions en behalf of the City.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Flint, to con-
tinue the matter until the next meeting (April 24) pending receipt of
a Trailways Report.
The motion to continue carried unanimously by voice vote.
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Resolution of Appreciation - Victor M. Cornett
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following resolu-
tion and moved, seconded by Arnold, its adoption:
Resolution No. 3988 r-Ititled "Resolution of the Council
of the City of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to Mr.
Victor M. Connett Upon His Retirement"
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
(Council recessed from 9:15 to 9:26 D. M. r'ounc.:ihna
Rus did not return)
North Palo Alto Water S stern - Sale to Menlo Park
Assistant City Manager Sipel outlined the City Manager's report
concerning the agreement to sell the North Palo Alto Water Systern
to the City of Menlo Park.
MOTION: Councilman Rohrs moved, seconded by Comstock, to
approve the contract and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the
agree:rnent on behalf of the City.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
tanf rd Laundry Prolaerty
Assistant City Manager Sipel referred to the Manager's report of
April 13, 1967 concerning the Stanford Laundry property and added
that. bids were to be received on April 17, with special consider-
ation for the City permitting a► bid to be made on April 18, but that
bids would not be opened until Artr,l 24,
— MO iON: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Rohrs, to re-
move the matter of the Stanford Laundry property from the Public
Works Committee for consideration at this tirne.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Beaters, that
the staff be instructed to submit a letter to the attorney for the,
estate on behalf of the Council, expressing interest in the property
and the City's intention to purchase in the near future and men-
tioning the possibility of eminent domain proceedings.
Discussion followed concerning whether anyone might benefit by
bidding for the, property with the knowledge that the City is inter-
ested in it. Acting City Attorney Hildebrand outlined the probable
legal procedure followed in bids on estates and stated that usually
the highest bid may be raised by a percentage specified u the
Probate Code with the court acting as auctioneer. In reply to ques-
tion, Mr. Hildebrand stated that a letter indicating the City's pos-
sible interest would not bind the City.
Discussion followed as to the desire of the City to obtain the pro-
perty and Planning Officer Fourcroy stated it would fit into the rec-
ornmendation_s of the Planning Commission. for a downtown library
site or for a park.
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The motion carried unaninously by voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Cords tuck moved, seconded by Rohrs, that
the staff be 'nstructed to prepare an appraisal of the property and
an estimate of the purchase price and return to Council for consid-
eration in executive session.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved that the matter of the site be
referred back to the Public Works Committee.
Mayor Dias ruled Councilman Pearson's motion out of order at this
time.
The motion requesting the appraisal then carried unanimously by
voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Flint, that the
matter of prospective uses of the Stanford Laundry site be referred
back to the Public Works Committee.
Discussion followed concerning possible reasons the subject had
been referred to the Committee in July, 1966 and the potential uses
which had been 'suggested for the site since its referral, Mr.
Hildebrand and Mr.. Sipel replied to questions concerning the time
required to prepare the appraisal a;sd its application in connection
-i h a possible City bid on the property.
The motion carried on the following rcll call vote:
►yes: Comstock, Deb,, Flint, Roh.rs, Sher, Worthington
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Pearson
Abandonment of Utilities Easement - 3139 David Court
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following resolu-
tion and moved, seconded by Debs, its adoption:
ResolutionNo. 3989 entitled "Resolution of the Council of
the City of Palo Alto Ordering the Vacation of a Certain
Public Utilities Easement of Lot 11, Block 1, Tract 1423."
The resolution was adopted on be following roll call vote:
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Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias
Flint', Pearson, Rohrs, Sher, Worthington
Noes: None
Implementation of Paved Parltin Area Ordinance {130. 2274)
Assistant City Manager Sigel referred to the City Manager's re-
port of April 13, regarding recommendations for implementation
of Ordinance No. 7,274 relating to paved parking areas.
MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Rohrs, to re-
peal Ordinance No. 2274.
Discussion followed concerning possible hardships encountered in
some areas and lack of objections at Council meetings by those
affected. City Engineer Witbeck and Acting City Attorney Hildebrand
replied to questions from Council members concerning details of
co mpliance requirements
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilman Worthington moved, seconded
by Pearson, to :
1. extend the compliance date for paving but not for
erection of barriers to January 1968, and
2. that the City Manager and City Attorney be directed
to prepare for consideration of the Planning and
Procedures Committee an amendment covering
provisions fer exemptions or variances in connec-
tion with paving.
CHALLENGE: Councilman Arnold challenged the Mayor's ruling
that the_ sub.stireite le-acceptable_a.s such.
The chair was upheld by majority voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Beahrs, that
t ,e matter be referred to the Planning and Procedures Committee
fi,'r review and that meanwhile time for compliance be extended for
(,ix months.
Adam Cints, 1713 University Avenue, Pala Alto stated that storage
parking lots do not require any 'paving and if required, removal of
such paving would later add to the cost of building on lots presently
being used for storage only.
3. Taylor, 3942 Duncan, Palo Alto, representative of Little League,
stated that Little League could not afford to pave its parking lot so
would have to block off area presently used for parking. He replied
to questions from the Council regarding the ability of Little League
to upgrade its parking lot to meet requirements of the ordinance.
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Discussion followed and Acting City Attorney Hildebrand replied
to questions concerning the need for an amendment to the ordinance
before July 1, 1967 if compliance is to be extended until January,
1968, and added that a policy statement would be adequate if re-
turned by July 1, but otherwise an amendment to the ordinance is
required.
Mayor Dias ruled that a policy statement would be acceptable at
thie time.
CHALLENGE: Councilman Comstock challenged the ruling.
The ruling of the Chair was reversed _by majority voice vote and
Mayor Dias stated that the second part of Councilman Cooley's
motion to refer would be considered an amendment to the ordinance.
Councilman Comstock requested the motion be split, and Mayor
Dias so ruled.
The motion to refer the matter to the Planning and Procedures
Committee for review then carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Flint, Rohrs
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Pearson, Sher, Worthington
Discussion fol:owed Concerning the Mayor's ruling as to whether
the second part of Councilman Cooley's motion took precedence
over Councilman Worthington's motion since referral is not !n-
volved.
CHALLENGE: Councilman Debs challenged the ruling.
The Chair was upheld on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Flint,Rohrs
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Pearson, Sbir, Worthington
AMENDMENT: Councilman Worthington moved, seconded by Dells,
that compliance be extended with respect to the paving requirement
only and that extension of time not be granted in connection with
the barriers.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
The motion as amended to grant an extension in connection with
compliance with Ordinance No. 2274 with reference to paved park-
ing areas only then carried by majority, voice vote.
Off -Sale Beer and Wine License - 435 Bryant Streaet
MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, and it was duly seconded, to
file the application for retail package off -sale beer and wine license
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frorrs Safeway Stores, Inc. , 435 Bryant Street, Palo Alto.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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Welfare Exernation _ Luxury Life Care Homes
Mayor Dias announced that a meeting had been held with Assembly-
man George Milias at which Councilman Pearson and Assistant
City Manager Sipel were present.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Debs, that the
staff draw up an amendment to Resolution No. 3954 (which indicates
support of Assembly Bill 550; as drawn up by the City -School Liai-
son Convnitee and that a staff rnernber attend the Assembly Revenue
and Taxation Committee hearing on April 19, in Sacramento to
present the resolutie,n.as amended.
{Amendment referred to in the above motion is as follows:
'214.10 The exemption granted property which is used for
housing and care of aged persons and which meets all the
requirements for exemption under Section 214, shall apply
only to that fraction of the total capita: investment obtained
by, or amortized out of, charitable contributions or dona-
tions. Nc fee or payment paid by an occupant or the occu-
pant's immediate family in exchange fcr admission, room,
board, or any service to the occupant shall be deemed a
charitable contribution.
"To allow readjustment of their financing, Alstitutirms al-
ready operating or completed as of (date) will be a.11uw d a
`30% discount on their 1967 taxes, 80% on their 1968 taxes,
and 10% less discount per year until 1976 and thereafter,
when no discount will be allowed.;r)
iscussion__nilowad concer ting-the eonfent of Resolution No. 3954
which indicated support of Assembly Bill 550 ''with modifications"
and whether the proposed arnendrnent represented those "modifica-
tions".
The motion carried. utanirncusly by voice vote.
Joint Sewaie ;' isoosal Plant - Pacific Air Commerce Center
MOTION: Mayor Dias moved, and it was duly seconded, to autho-
rise the staff to work jointly with the Mountain View staff in pre-
paring a report regarding filling proposed by the West Bay Com-
munity Association Plan on the plans of Mountain View, Los Altos.
Los Altos Rills and Palo Alto for joint sewage disposal.
Discussion followed concerning possible action to come before
SCDC, and whether direction would be available in time for the
Regional Plan of San Mateo to be riiRr,nmard at 8:00 p, m. on June
16, in Burlingame.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Flint moved, se mided by Pearson,
that in addition the study include the effect of Redwood Shores and
a potential bayfront freeway on filling the Bay.
Discussion followed as to whether the amendment would be proper,
and Councilman Flint withdrew his amendment with the consent of
his second.
The motion carried unanimously by voice ..rote.
MOTION: Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Pearson, to re-
quest the staff of Palo Alto and Mountain View to study and report
on potential' problems created by Redwood Shores and a potential
bayfront frc;.:way on any land filled on the bay side of the freeway
on sewage disposal problers.
Discussion followed concerning the possib:e scope of such a study.
The motion failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Debs, Flint Pearson Worthington
Noes, Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Dias, Rchrs, Sher
Adjournment
MOTION: Councilman Worthington moved the Council adjourn.
The motion failed for lack of a second,
Economic Ognortunit r Comrnise on
Councilman Cooley asked that a report from the Council represen-
' tative to the Economic Opportunity Commission (Councilman Debs)
be made soon.
Councilman Debs outlined the activities of the local EOC and in-
troduced the chairman.
Alvin A. Janklow, D. D.S. , Chairman of the Board of Directors of
the EOC Area 9, outlined the problems encountered in Palo Alto
and described the cow nunity action group, Dr. Janklow replied
to questions from the `Co mcil regarding EOC financing and intro-
duced Mr. Richard Cabrera, Director of Area 9 of the EOC.
Brown Act
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MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Arnold, that
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the Council request the City Attorney to make a study of the Brown
Act, particularly the clauses bearing upon secret meetings of pub-.
lic officials in the legislative branch, such as members of a city
eceencil, such study to furnish answers to the following questions:
1. Is it legal, within, the provisions of the Brown Act,
for a group of city council members to meet in se-
cret at a place other than the City Council chambers
without public notice or sanction of the entire City
Council's
2. Ie it legal, within the provisions of the Brown Act,
for a group of city council members to meet in se-
cret at a place other than the City Council Chambers
between the time the council meeting agenda is pub-
lished and the time of the next established council
meeting to discuss the contents of that agenda and
form a common policy on certain items in that agenda?
3. Is it legal, within the provisions of the Brown Act,
for members of the City Council to participate in
voting on agenda matters at the regular meeting,
when certain members have already established
their voting position in secret concert by meeting
at a place and tirne unknown to the public?
Discussion followed concerning the need for such a study.
Bob Hanko, 3872 Emerson, Palo Alto, suggested the study should
not be made prior to May 15, 1967.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Sher moved, seconded by Worthington,
that the following questions also be asked of the City Attorney:
Is it a vlolatioa cL me Brow Act for artember s of
the Council to talk to each other on the telephone
about city business or matters pending before the
Council? Is it a violation if a member of the Cosaneil
talks on the telephone to several other members of
the Council, ,but less than a full majority, about the
same matter?
2. Is it a violation of the Brown Act for two or more
members of the Council, but less than a full major-
ity, to meet en Fates abnut_city 11174L -I Yas or matters
pending before the Council at a public restaurant,
private club or private borne; or at City Hall before,
after or during a. recess of a Council or committee
meeting; or elsewhere?
3. Could the City Attorney properly be instructed by
the Council to bring appropriate legal action on be-
half of the Council or inrli' dual Councilmen against
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individuals or..oenanizatin_ s.er members I'i3 L)I Oigef33-
zations which directly or by implication publicly
charge members of the Council with violations of the
Brown Act, where there have been no such violations?
4. Do such groundless charges of violations of the
Brown Act, made directly or by implication, with
the intent to defeat Councilmen in an election, con-
stitute a violation of any law of the State?
Discussion followed concerning the propriety of requesting the
City Attorney to reply to such questions in view of the forthcoming
election.
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson rnoved,
and it was duly seconded, that the question also be asked of the
City Attorney if it is within the area of concern of the Brown Act
if Council members travel together to League (of California Cities)
meetings or gather z.t such meetings?
The amendment to the amendment carried by majority voice vote.
The amendment carried by majority voice vote.
The motion as amended failed by majority voice vote.
73rd Anniversar of Palo Alto Incor oration
MOTION: Councilman Arnold introduced the foilowirg resolution
and moved, seconded by Cooley, its adoption:
Resolution No. 3990 entitled "Resolution of the Counnc l of -
of P3eI —Alt ---�" '
_ = � _—.�.. .���..: v+isa�axxc.tRsu�a�lrZ tile 3rd Anniversary
of the Incorporation of the City of Palo Alto."
MOTION: Councilman Worthington moved, seconded by Beahrs,
to refer the resolution to Fine.nce Committee for consideration.
Discussion followed as to how soon the Finance Committee might
be able to consider' the proposed resolution.
The motion to refer failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Worthington
Noes: - Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Rchrs, Sher
AMENDMENT: Councilman .n W orthinaton moved, and 1 .was duly
seconded, to ...Lao publish the resolution in the San Francisco
Chronicle and Sari Francisco Exa1 er.
T1 e arnendinent failed by raajority voice vote.
The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Pearson, Rohrs,
Sher
Noes: Beahrs, Debs, Flint,' Worthington
Natural Gas Pi eline; Safety
y
MOTION: Councilman Debs moved, and it was duly seconded, that
this staff be requested to report to the Council within the next month
as to the content of high pressure gas transmission lines.
Discussion followed concerning the natural gas pipeline safety bill
presently before Congress.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
Gas Tax Funds
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Arnold, to
file the letter from the City of Fresno regarding Assembly Bill Nc..
3 regarding gas tax funds.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Adjouinxre&nt
There being nqfi=rther_business, the Council adjourned at 12:50 a.m.
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