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Palo Alto, California
June 6. 1967
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met in an adjourned meeting
from June 5, 1967 on this date at 7:32 p. m. with Mayor Dias
presiding.
Present: Arnold, Beahrt; (arrived 7:39 p.m.), Berwald,
Clark, Comstock (arrived 8:Z8 p.m.), Cooley,
Debs (arrived 8:48 p.m.), Dias, Gallagher,
Pearson, Rohr., Wheatley
Absent: Run
.i uniper° Serra Boulevard Renamed "Miranda Avenue"
Assistant Planning Officer Barker outlined the recommendation of
the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Councilman Arnold introduced the following ordinance
cud moved, seconded by Beahrs, its approval for first reading,
the change of name to become effective within one year instead of
30 days:
"Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Designating
That Portion of Juniper° Serra Boulevard Constituting the
Frontage Road of Foothill Expressway as "Miranda Avenue."
The ordinance was approved for first reading an the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beabrs, Berwald, Clark, Cooley, Dias,
Gallagher, Pearson, Rohrs, Wheatley
Noes: None
Bicoie itoutss
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Assistant Planning Officer Barker outlined the Planning Coxumis-
siots recommendaticn and referred to wall charts depictsog the pro-
posed bicycle routs plan.
Discussion followed and Mr. Barker replied to questions concern-
ing the trial period.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, sscanded by Clark, to
uphold di* Ptanning Commission recommendation and the staff be
directed to implement the bike program so that it will be in effect
teas sunnier.
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(Following is the Planning Commission recommendation:
1. The implementation of bicycle routes as indicated on. the
"Recommended Stage 1 of the Composite Bicycle Route
Map;"
2. The adoption of the Scope, Objectives, Principles%and
Standards for the Bicycle Routes contained in the Assist-
ant Planning Officer's report to the Planning Commission
of May 5, 1967, with the exception of items 4 and 5 under
Standards;
3. The proposed route system be tried for at least one com-
plete school year cycle so that an educational program for
its use can be undertaken and its performance can be
evaluated;
4. The detailed method of signing be worked out by the City
staff including the Traffic Engineer, the School Safety
Traffic Officer, and the Planning Officer and be the sub-
ject of a supplemental report to the City Council for
their final approval. ) I
Diecuesion followed and Mr. Barker and City Attorney Hildebrand
replied to questions concerning the type of signs necessary to de-
signate the bicycle route and the Tossibility of increased City
liability in the event of injury along a bicycle path so designated
by the City.
Couneilrnan Pearson requested that part 4 of the Planning Conamia-
aion recommendation be given first priority.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by
Beaters, the adoption of the Planning Conncrnission recommendation
(see above) regarding experimental bike routes provided that:.
(1) item 4 of the recommendation be complied with first, and (2)
that the experimental . route be approved by the Chief of Police and
the City Manager prior to placing an experimental route into effect
in order to assure maximum safety.
AMENDMENT TO SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilman. Cooley
moved, seconded by Beahre, to omit from the bicycle route the
section from the intersection of Newell and California to Ross Road
and Moreno - the route to run from the intersection of Newell and
California to Louis and California, thence southerly to Louis and
Moreno and from th.wre westerly to Roes.
The arnendment carried by unanimous voice vote.
The substitute motion ae amended carried by majority voice vote.
Human Relations Council
D. Leroy Lucas. Chairman of the Palo Alto Human Relations
Council. read their recommendation concerning acceptance of
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Stanford Research Institute's proposal and provided additional copies
for distribution to the Council. Discussion followed concerning
activities of the HRC, the necessity of confining the scope of HRC
programs to Palo Alto, if City funds are to be expended, and the
need for an 'investigative report of the type • generally outlined by
SRI. Dr, Lucas replied to questions from Council members.
(Cotinsllman Conestock arrived at 8:28 p.m.)
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Beahrs, that:
(1) the Council authorize the Mayor to execute the proposed con-
tract in the sum of $4t575.00 with SRI; (2) these funds will come
• from funds already authorized to the Palo Alto H►.1nian Relations
Council for 1966-67; and (3) the study be confined to the cormnunity
of Palo Alto. -
Discussion followed concerning inclusion of persons working in
Palo Alto, particularly in • private homes, who live elsewhere, and
whether or not the entire subject might not be better handled by a re-
gibnal agency with the authority to act and expend funds on a re-
gional basis.
City Manager Morgan pointed out that the SRI proposal by its terms
had expired and further, that the proposal required an advance pay-
ment which is not in accord with City procedure. Dr. Lucas stated
he had been informed the date could be extended,
AMENDMENT: Councilman Cooley, with the consent of his second,
then changed the first part of his motion to read "the Council request
the staff .to prepare a contract along the lines proposed in the SRI
letter for submittaieta the City Council."
(Councilman Debs arrived at 8:48 p.m.)
Lengthy discussion followed as to whether or not_ aineffi ien c
to justify considera' o the
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_�s,�:. of SRI propaaal had beenpresented and
if the pe-Oposed contract contains sufficient specifics to make it _
possible to deterrati.ne compliance by SRi.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Debs, Pearson,
Rohrs
Noes: Arnold, .Berwa►ld, Dias
Abstain: Gallagher
Robert Keller, 2335 Waverley, Palo Alto, member of the .Palo
Alto Human Re lations Council, presented the recosennendation of
the'HitC that someone living in East Palo Alto be appointed to. the
Council. He stated .that he had,a list aC s frem which suck a
oussmber could be selected.
Discussion followed as to the propriety of appointing anyone to the
Palo Alto Human Relations Council who lives outside both the City
and the County.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Comstock,
that the Council approve the principle of appointing to the Palo Alto
Human Relations Council a member who lives outside of Palo Alto
and recommend to the FEPC a member from Fast Palo Alto be
appointed to the Palo Alto Human Relations Council.
The motion failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Clark, Comstock, Debs, Gallagher, Pearson, Rohrs
Noes: Arnold, .3eahrs, Berwald, Cooley, Dias, Wheatley
Mr. Keller then recommended permission be granted to the Palo
Alto Human Relations Council to include a mailer with utility.bills
advertising the existence of that Council, stating permission to do
so had previou:.ly been denied.
In reply to questions from Council members, City Manager Morgan
described the type of item usually included in the mailer, stated that
the creation of the Human Relations Council had been noted in the
mailer, and outlined the desirability of publishing only material of
a positive informational nature in a mailer to be distributed to Palo
Alto citizens with their utility bills.
MOTION; Councilman Debs moved, and it was duly seconded, to
continue the matter to June 26 to give the Human Relations Council
time to get a draft together, and the City Manager to duplicate the •
draft in his hands and distribute it to the Council as soon as possiole.
Discussion followed concerning the Council's prerogative to suggest
items to be included in the mailer. with the, article-iteaif tobere=
:viewed by the City Manager.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
(Tbe Council receased from 9:43 to 10:00 p.m.)
�t nent to Human Relations Council
Mayor Dias announced that in executive session the Council had de-
cided to request- FEPC to appoint Miss Helen Flack to the
vacancy exastir3 on the Human Relations Council.
paved Parkins Lots
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Rohr'', the
adoption of the following ordinance:
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Ordinance No. 2348 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending Ordinance No. 1324, the Zoning
Ordinance, to Extend Compliance Date for Paving of Parking
Lots."
The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Cooley, Debs, Dias,
Gallagher, Pearson, Rohrs, Wheatley
Noes: Arnold, Comstock
Change of Zone St - anford Lands
MOTION: Councilman Rolirs moved, seconded by Beahrs, the
adoption of the following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 2349 entitled "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-t.i:S.",
The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beaters, Berwald, Clark, Coxnatoc?-, Cooley,
Debs, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Rohi•e, Wheatley
Noes: None
Subdivision Map Requirement
MOTION: Councilman Cor etock moved, seconded by Beahrs, the
adoption of the fo1?o iiig-or finance: - -- -
Ordinance No. 2350 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Altar Ai ending Subsection (a) of Section 3.10,
Section 3.31, Section 3.33 and Section 4.11 of Ordinance No.
1318, the Subdivision Ordinance, Changing the Number of
Maps Required and Extending the Time Period for Planning
C oxnrni s s ion Con s idc ration . "
The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beaters, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley,
Debs, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Rohr*, Wheatley
Noes: None
Creation of San Franc uita Creek Flood
Control District enate 11
City Manager Morgan referred to his report of May 18, 1967 re-
garding Senate :.Bi .l Ais).: ..1189 and recamraan d terCouncil use
SB 1189 and support kaotenbly Bill 2330.
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MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, thet
the Council go on record in support of Assembly Bill 2.330 and in
opposition to Senate Bill 1185 and so inform the State Legielature.
Philip S. Flint, 2256 Santa Ana, Palo Alto, spoke concerning the
Joint Committee of Palo Alto and Menlo Park regarding San Fran-
cisquito Creek and suggested the City withhold support of AB 2330
pending discussion with Menlo Park.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Alma Street Advance Street Nam , Signs
City Manager Morgan referred to his report of May 18, 1967 con-
cerning Alrna Street advance street name signs and to wall charts
depicting the types of signs which might be used.
MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, to
table the matter.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
Rezoning of Pro eft -
EmbarcaderoRoad a shore Free=
Councilman Pearson announced that she would not vote or take
part in the discussion concerning the rezoning of property on
Embarcadero Road at Bayshore Freeway since her husband's
business owns a parcel of land in the area.
(Councilman Pearson left the Council Chambers at 10:20 p.m.)
MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by_Re a A _tint
the City Council ie i.tiate a change_ of _z ne district for the property
—i as -1766 Es .barcadercRoad, from L-M:D to P -C in accor-
dance ee th the plans recommended by the Plaeoliels Coneenisaion at
their meeting. of April 12, 1967, and that the change of district be
referred to the Planning Commission with the request that they
set the matter for public hearing at their earliest convenience.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Debs,
that the Planning Commission also be directed to consider: (1) a
review of the General Pan in this area and the appropriateness of
the establishment of commercial designation in the General Plan;
(2) the Planning Commission be directed to consider the impact
on the locationof additional auto agencies on adjoining properties
and whether or not it would be advisable to review development
of the entire property with this view in mind.
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT: Councilman Berwald moved
that the Planning Conunission be instructed to cone!der possible
conflicts with the pedestrian overpass, is particular.
At the request of Mayor Dias, Councilman Berwald withdrew his
amendment at this time.
Discussion followed and Planning Commissioner Brenner replied
to questions concerning the deliberations of the Planning Commis-
sion in their recommendation of P -C zoning for the area at their
meeting of'April 1Z, 1967.
The axnendnient' failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, -Debi
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Cooley, Dias,
Gallagher, Rohrs, Wheatley
Abstained: Pearsrvn
Lane Brennan, 2515 South Court, Palo Alto, spoke in opposition
to the motion.
Michael Cullen, 409 Melville, Palo Alto, spoke in opposition to
the motion and requested the Planning Commission consider pos-
sible zoning of the area which would not increase traffic on Enn-
barcadero Road.
Discussion followed as to whether testimony as to the merits of
the zoning might not be riore appropriate before the Planning Com-
rni 3sion when the :natter is considered, if the motion to refer it
there carries.
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Rohr', the
previous question.
The motion carried' on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beaters, Clark, Cooley, Pias, Gallagher,
Rohrs, Wheatley
Noes: Berwald, Comstock, Debs
The main motion then carried on the following roil call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Clark, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Rohrs,
Wheatley
Noes: Berwald, Comstock, Debi
City -Owned Ambulance Study
MOTION: Counc1inn&n Debs moved that the st&ff be directed to
make a feasibility study of a city -owned ambulance service, like
that of the City of San Clabriel,
The motion famed for -lack of a second.
(Councilman Pearson returned at 11:00 p.m.)
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Title Search - Submer ed Lands
Councilman Debs referred to his request for a report on the title
search authorized by the Council en totally submerged lands within
the City limits.
City Attorney Hildebrand z epor ted on the situation to date, refer-
ring to the ownership of the lands and the lack of priority on the
subject in comparison to other matters before the City Attorney,
particularly is1 light of the vacancy in the Assistant City Attorney's
office and the many requests :or information and opinions on matters
related to the recent election. He assured the Council a complete
report would be forthcoming as soon as possible.
Reflecto.rized Street Signs
MOTION: Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Pearson, that the
Council include reflectorized street -name signs in the 1967-68
budget.
(Councilman Cooley left at 11:05 p.m,. )
The motion failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Pearson
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Dias, Gallagher,
Rohrs, Wheatley
Trail System
Councilman Pearson reported that City Manager Morgan had al-
ready handled her request that Palo Alto's trail system be pre-
sented at the May 24, 1967 meeting of the Santa Clara County Park
_aYfd Rzczeatio �ioZl' fission t
(Councilman Cooley um turned at 11:10 p.m.)
Buildi Perrnit Moratorium
MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following emergency
ordinance and moved, seconded by Debs, its adoption:
Ordinance of- the Council of the City of Palo Alto Suspending
Issuance of Build eg Permits in Certain Zones Pending Plan-
ning Cox mission Study and Recommendations to the Council,
and Declaring an Emergency.
Harold S. Avery, Manager of Facilities Engineering Department,
Phi.lco-Foul. Corporation, described Philco'a plans for construction
of an environmental apace chamber ora the east side of Frsbi;vs Way
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stating that about six to ten employes would be required to operate
it, and that the building meets every requirement of the zoning in
the area in which it is to be constructed. Mr. Avery posted
architect's drawings of the Philco site showing present buildings
and the proposed space chamber.
Discussion followed, and Mr. Avery replied to questions from the
Council and from rnembers of the audience concerning details of
the plans. He offered to bring more detailed drawings and informa-
tion to the Planrdng Com tseie. so that the City and nearby resi-
dents might be informed of Philco's plans.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Clark,
that in Section 1 following "zones", "90" be changed to "3a" and
"within 500 feet from residential zones" be added,
Stanley Grams, 3907 Louie Road, Palo Alto, spoke against the
amendment, stating it limited the action the Planning Commission
could take against Philco's proposed construction.
In reply to questions from the Council, City Attorney Hildebrand
repeated his statement made to the Council on`June 5, stating that
the planned construction by Philco is in accordance with the
General Plan and the zoning of Philco's property and that if a
general _zoning study were in progress which included the area,
it might be possible to establish a rmotatorium en building permits
generally, but that the Council could not act specifically to prevent
Philco from developing its private property when such development
is in accordance with the present Gereral Plan and the zoning of
that property. He reminded the Council that the sequence of events
is a major factor in Court decisions involving such cages, cited
relevant cases supporting his statement, and added that the City
Manager and the Building Inspectors could be held personally re-
sponsible if building permits are withheld when planned construct-_
ion is entirely within sae______ •__ the f .. _ r,��,����c�.�eizts f t� zoning of the area
in question.
David Mitchell, 791 Christine Drive, Palo Alto, spoke in favor of
a moratoriusn, added that he is an attorney and does not agree with
the City Attorney, citing a case which he.stated aiupparted his position,
AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT: Councilman Debs roved,
seconded by Pearson. that in Section 1 of the proposed ordinance
that "90" be changed to "b0".
The amendment to the amen cent failed on the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Debs, Pearson
Noes: ArnoId "Beabrre, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley,
Dias, Gallagher, Rohr., Wheatley
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Councilman Debs requested that the amendment be split.
MOTION: Councilman Rohrs moved, seconded by Beahrs, the
previous question.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
The first part of the amendment, changing "90" to "30", carried
on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Clark, Comstock, Debs, Dias, Gallagher,
Pearson, Wheatley
Noes: l3eahrs, Berwald, Cooley, Rohrs
The second part of the amendment adding "within 500 feet from
residential zones" carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Clark, Comstock, Debs, Dias, Gallagher,
Pearson, Rohrs, Wheatley
Noes: Beahl's„ Berwal,d, Cooley,
The ordinance as amended failed on the following toil call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Pearson
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Bereeelei, Clark, Cooley Dias,
Gallagher, Rohrs, Wheatley
California Arts Commission
William Flatley, 479 O'Keefe, East Palo Alto, requested the
Council send a representative to the California Arts Commission
Conference in Los Angeles next week.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the Council adjoined at 12:10 a. m,
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 12:11 a. M.
with Mayor Dias presiding.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock,
Cooley, Debs, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Rohrs,
Wheatley
Absent: Rua
A rrooval of Minutes • Ma 15 and May 22, 1967
The Minutes of tite Council Meeting of May 15, 1967 were approve&
MOTION: Councilman Debit moved, seconded by Pearson, that a
statement of his objection to the Special Meeting of May 23, 1967
be included in the Minutes:
Discussion followed as to whether any Couneilman had objected to
the cabling of a special meeting.
The motion failed by majority voice vote.
My rION; Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Debs, that on
page 3 of the Minutes of May 22, her question regarding the pos-
sibility of the bond payment being extended from a ten-year to a
fifteen -year period be included, and that on page 4 an addition be
made to the paragraph concerning Bond Counsel Jones' statement
regarding the urgency for the special meeting to the effect that
the necessary resolution to be considered involved an extension
of frog ten to fifteen years for payment of bonds.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
The Minutes of May 22•-23, 1967 were then approved.
Ad,ournment
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MOTION: Councilman !Debe moved, and t was �_:__ _ : - 4
« r.. ..v ..a.v.�.aw, waaaa it vsabA duly �C4VFIQ.CCi, to
adjourn until June 12, 1967.
The motion failed by majority voice vote.
Facilities Plannin
Pala Alto -Stanford Hos itaal
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, on behalf of the Finance
Committee, that the Council respond to questions set forth on page
two of the letter dated April 27, 1967 from the Hospital Board of
Directors recommending a negative answer to question No. 1 but
point`ng out in response to question No. 2 teat the City does indeed
hope the Board will assist in planning and shaping the decisions
',with regard to the development of future facilities; that in respect
to question No. 3 the City feels that their partner has already
answered on their own behalf and it is therefore not appropriate
for -the Ciro te- answer.
Mr.Robert Klein, President, Hospital Board of Directors, stated
that the Board would like "blunt" answers to their questions (con-
tained in their letter to the Council of April 27, 1961), noting that
they could not plan for one owner, in any case. Mr. Klein replied
to questions from the Council' concerning details of the questions.
Councilman Pearson asked that the motion be split,
The motion regarding a negative answer in reply to the question
concerning Board duty to plan for additional bed needs and sup-
porting facitilies carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Cooley, Dias, Gaiiagber,
Wheatley
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Pearson, Rohrs
Abstained: Clark
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The motion regarding Board participation in planning future facilities
carried unanimously by voice vote, Councilman Clark abstaining.
The motion regarding approval of Board participation in planning of
the other owner carried unanimously by voice vote, Courcilm in
Clark abstaining.
(Councilman Debs left at 12:50 a.m. and did not ret v'n)
Laundr Facilities - Palo Alto -Stanford Hospital
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, on behalf of the Finance
Comrnittee, that the Hospital Board be authorized to sign a con-
tract for 15 year of laundry service with a non-profit central
laundry corporation serving a group of member non-profit hos-
pitale City :u our a`it,`ravis and in this instance the agrees to waive
the requirements in the Operating Agreement which states that
any contract involving an expenditure of more than $5, 000 for work
to be done must be bid, that this authorization in no way commits
the City to funding any additional facilities, strongly recommending
to the Board that it not consider use of the City's share of surplus
funds for rehabilitation of the laundry room, and requesting the
Board to provide plans for this space as soan as conveniently
possible.
(Councilman Pearson left at 12:52 a.m. and did net return)
AMENDMENT: Councilman Rohrs moved, seconded by Wheatley,
that the Hoap?tat Board make plants for the use of the space to be
vacated by the laundry and present the plans to the Council.
The amendment carried by majority voice vote.
The ztion Akratended carried by unanimous voice vote, Council-
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7r2Art Cla rk abstaining. —
Hospital Matters - Abstention from �Totirtg
Councilman Clark announced that it is his intention to abstain from
voting on all Hospital matters because of his personal interest in
the subject, but that he will comment on those occasions when he
believes his special knowledge will be of interest or ;particular
value to the Council.
A41.2 rnment
MOTION:. Counciln-aan Rohrs moved, seconded by Beabrs, to adjourn
to June 12, 196?. The motion carried unanimously. The Counci'
adjourned at 1:00 a.m.
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