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Palo Alto, California
May 8, 1967
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:35 p.m.
with Mayor Dias presiding.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias,
Flint (arrived 7:37 p.m.), Pearson (arrived 7:36 p<en.),___
Rohr's, Rus (arrived 7:36 p.m.), Sher (arrived 7:36 p.m.),
Worthington (arrived 7:37 p.m.)
Absent: None
Approval of Minutes
Councilman Pearson requested that on page 154 of the Minutes of
April 17, 1967 her vote on her motion regarding the Stanford
Laundry property be shown as "aye."
The Minutes of April 17 were then approved as corrected.
Councilman Pearson requested that on page 164 of the Minutes of
April 24, 1967 regarding the proposed zoning change in the 1700
block of £rribarcatiero Road that the Minutes be corrected to indi-
cate that her husband's company rather than herself is the property
owner in the area.
The Minutes of April 24 .`ere then approved as corrected.
Map Requirement
Plan, ii g officer Focrrcroy outlined the Planning Commission recom-
mendation regarding neap requirements.
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following ordinance
and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its approval for first reading•
"Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Arnending
Subsection (a) of Section 3.:4. Section 3.31, Section 3.33, and
Section 4.11 of Ordinance No. 1316, the Subdivision Ordinance,
Changing the Number of Maps Required and Extending the Timr..
Period for Planning Commission Consideration."
The ordinance was approved for first reading on the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Arnold. Beahrs„ Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias,
Flint, Pearson, kohrs, Rus, Sher, Worthington
Noes: None
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Setbacks from Cre iks
Planning Officer Fourcroy outlined the Planning Commission recom-
mendation in regard to requirements for setbacks from creeks.
MOTION: Councilman Sher 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
Ordinance No. 1324, the Zoning Ordinance, by Adding Sub-
section (g) to Section 22. 07 Requiring Setbacks from Creeks."
Discussion followed as to whether or not property owners involved
had received notice of the p.'oposed ordinance.
MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Cooley, to con-
tinue the matter until the first Council meeting in June.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Cooley,
that property owners on edges of the creeks be notified.
Discussion followed coz,�erning notification of the property owners.
Councilman Pearson, with the consent of her second, withdrew
her amendment and Councilman Arnold, with the consent of his
second, withdrew his motion to continue.
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by 3eahrs, that
the ordinance and the substance of the matter be referred to the
Planning Commission and all property owners that might be
affected be given notice with the understanding that an informal
hearing will be held on the subject before the Planning Commission.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Arnold waved, seconded by Rua, to
ut:lete "all property o uerz- be given notice."
Mrs. Marie Kelley, 237D suggested notices
property owners with their utility bills.
The arnendrraent failed by rrsajority voice vote.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
Park Site Sunset International Petroleum Corporation
Planning Officer Fourcroy outlined the recommendation of the
Planning Commission regarding accepting a portion of the offer
of Sunset International Petroleum Corporation to sell 40 acres of
land for a park in accordance with the requirements of Ordinance
No. 2290.
Discussion followed concerning the used for a park, in the area,
the type of park suited to the terrain of the land in question and
whether or not the offer was still open in view of the May 1, 1967
deadline stated by Sunset in their offer. .
MOTION: Councilman Sher moved, and it was duly seconded, that
the Planning Commission recommendation be referred to the Public
Works Committee and the staff be requested to be in touch with
Sunset to inquire about their disposition to sell us a parcel of five
to seven acres and what they would think would be the appropriate
price based on the zoning as originally established.
Discussion followed concerning the terrain involved and the de-
sirability of further study by the Public Works Coasmittee in view
of the PiP.z fng Commission's unanimous recommendation.
MOTION: Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Beahrs, the pre-
vious question.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Debs, Dias, Flint,
Pearson, Sher, Worthington
Noes: Cooley, Rohrs, Rus
The motion to refer then carried Oil the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Dias,
Flint, Pearson, Rohrs, Sher, Worthington
Noes: Rus
Change of District - 2285 El Camino Real
Planning Officer Fourcroy outlined the recommendation of the
Planning Commission to deny the application for a change esf s
trict at 2285 El Caaraii o Real.
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Debs, to
uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny
the application.
Frank L. Crist, attorney for the applicant, Pietro Buttitta, spoke
against the motion.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
e of District Stanford University Lands
(Councilmen Arnold, Rus and Worthington left at 8:44 p.m.)
.wing Officer 'ourcroy outlined the Planning' Commie/101i recom-
mendation to return approximately 21 acres of Stanford University
Lands to sorting at C-3:5 and L-M:S from C -3:S -IL
MOTION: Councilman Pearson 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
Section 3.02 of Ordinance No. 1324, the Zoning Ordinance,
Changing the Zoning of Certain Property Known as a Portion
of Stanford University Lands from C- 3:S -D to C- 3:S and
L-M:S."
The ordinance was approved for first reading on the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Comstock. - n. -Any, Debs, Dias, Flint,
Pearson, ohrs,,S ier -
Noes: None
Human Relations Council Report
MOTION: Councilman Flint moved that the report of the Human
Reiations Council be referred to the Planning and Procedure
Committee. The motion failed for lack of a second.
(Counciirnen Arnold and Worthington returned at 8:50 p.m.)
Per Diem W. es -- Public Works Contracts
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MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following resolu-
tion and moved, seconded by Debs, its adoption:
Resolution Nc. 3992 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Determining the General Prevailing Rates
of Per Diem Wages in Contracts for Public Works for the_____-
1 . ty _of sP-as-*^. Alto -and rescinding.. Resolution 3892 adopted
Z)-13-66."
The resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
Paved Parki9 Lots
MOTION: Councilman Worthington introduced the following ordi-
nance and moved, seconded by Pearson, its approval for first
reading:
"Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending
Ordinance No. 1324, the Zoning Ordinance to Extend Compli-
ance Date for Paving of Parking Lots."
The ordinance was approved for first reading on the following
roll call vote:
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Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Debs, Dias, Pearson,
Rohrs, Sher, Worthington
Noes: Comstock, Flint
Revised Property Description - Substation I1
MOTION: Councilman Arnold introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its adoption:
Resolution No. 3993 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending Resolution No. 3964 to Correct
Description Attached Thereto."
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
E pansion of Electric Station S
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Beahrs, to re-
move from the Finance Committee and bring before the Council
at this time the matter of the expansion of Electric Station S.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
City Manager Morgan referred to his report of May 4, 1967 con-
cerning the proposed acquisition of property for the expansion of
Electric Station S at Colorado Avenue near Seale Canal.
MOTION: Councilman Cooley introduced the following resalt+tion -
and moved, seconded by Beahrs. its adoption, --
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"Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Finding and
Determining that the Public Interest and Necessity of Said
City Require, for Public Use for Public Grounds, Certain
Land Located in the City of Palo Alto, County of Santa Clara,
State of California, for the Expansion of Station "S"
Edward Henshaw, First and Santa Clara Streets, San Jose,
attorney for Mrs. Wales, a property owner in the area, requested
clarification as to the property under discussion, and replied in
answer to question from the Council that he would not object to a
building perxnit being withheld pending consideration of the matter.
MOTION: Councilman Sher moved, seconded by Pearson,
fer the matter to the Finance Committee.
(Councilman Rus rettrned ai 8:5,6p. Yxi. )
to re -
Discussion followed and Mr. Morgan referred to a wall map indi-
cating the area under discussion and the anticipated requirements
of Station S.
The motion to refer carried by majority voice vote.
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(The Council recessed from 9:12 to 9:25 p.m. Councilman Rus
aid not return at that time.)
Closing of Stanford Avenue
MOTION: Councilman Worthington moved, seconded by Pearson,
to request unanimous approval of the Council to move up the agenda
item regarding a petition requesting the closing of Stanford Avenue.
There were no objections.
Calvin W. Gillard, 2120 Amherst, Palo Alto, recommended the
City refer the petition to the Planning Commission and send a repre-
sentative to a meeting on the subject to be held at Stanford on May 10,
1967.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Sher, to refer
the petition and the letter to the Planning Commission and that a
member of the Council be sent to the meeting,
Discussion followed and Councilman Pearson changed her motion,
with the consent of her second, that instead of a councilman, a
member of the Planning Commission and a member of the staff
attend the meeting.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Cooley;
that the Planning Commission member be designated by the Chas:
man of the Planning Commission.
The amendment carried by unanimous voice vote.
—The-motion as amended -car -tied by unanimous voice vote.
Adjournment
MOTION: Co nci. non 'Worthington moved, seconded by Flint, to
adjourn.
The motion failed on the following roll call. vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Cooley, Flirt, % orthington
Noes: Arnold, Comstock, Debs, Dias, Pearson, Rohrs,
Sher
Procedure for Canvass of Votes
MOTION: Councilman Arnold requested the Council move up on the
agenda the item referring to procedure for canvass of votes of the
May 9 elect .
Caamcilman Comstock objected.
(Councilman Worthington left at 9:36 p.m. and did not return)
s - El Ca.riino Widenua .
as Tax Fund
City Manager Morgan outlined his report of May 4 regarding the
accumulation of Section 186.1 Gas Tax Funds for El Camino
W idening, Project No. 64 -1 -
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following resolu-
tion and moved, seconded by Cooley, its adoption:
Resolution No. 3994 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Authorising the Filing •_.f a Petition for Per-
mission to Accumulate Apportioned Funds Under Authority of
Streets and Highways Code Section 186 "
The resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following resolu-
tion and moved, seconded by Pearson, its adoption:
Resolution No. 3995 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Approving Submittal of a Supplemental Re-
port Pursuant to Section 186.3 of the Streets and Highway Code
to Amend the Select Street System."
The resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
Stanford La dryun Property
City Manager Morgan referred to his report of May 4 regarding
possible acquisition of the Stanford Laundry property at the corner
of Forest and Ramona Streets. He recommended an executive
session be called for discussion of the property, its value and
prospective antes -_ _ _
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Cooley, to
continue the matter for one week (until May 16, 1967) and that an
executive session be set so that the City Manager can report on
the appraisal of the property.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Gas Tax Funds - El Can -lino Widening
MOTION; Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Pearson, to recon-
sider the vote on the two resolutions in connection with Section 186.1
Gas Tax Funds.
The motion failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Debe, Flint, Pearson, Sher
Noes; Arnold, Beahrs, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, ?.shun
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Downtown One -Way Streets Plan
City Manager Morgan referred to the staff assignment and his re-
port of May 4 on the Downtown one-way streets plan and outlined
the need for a feasibility study of the plan.
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Debs, to refer
the matter to the Planning and Procedures Committee.
The :notion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Procedure for Canvass of Votes
Acting City Attorney Hildebrand referred to his report of May 2,
1967, regarding the procedure for canvass of votes of the May 9,
1967 election, and stated that in the event any councilman should
be recalled, awkwardness which might be involved in seating his
successor might be avoided if a special meeting to canvass the
votes were called before the next regular Council meeting on
May 15.
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Arnold, that a
special meeting be set for the sole purpose of canvassing the vote
of the May 9 election.
The motion failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohrs
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Flint; Pearson, Sher
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MOTION: —Coun i nai Rohrs moved, seconded by Pearson, to
adjourn.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Flint moved, seconded by Debs, to
adjourn to May 15, 1967.
The amendment failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Flint, Pearson, Sher
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Rohr*
The motion to adjourn then carried by unanimous voice vote.
The Council adjoura+.ed at 10:18 p. r-
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