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Palo Alto, California
June 12, 1967
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met in an adjourned meeting on
this date at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Dias presiding.
Present: Beahra, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Debt',
Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Rohrs (arrived 8:05 p.m.),
Wheatley
Absent: Arnold, Ruts
Expanieion of Electric Station S
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, on behalf of the Finance Com-
mittee, that the necessary property be acquired for Electric Station
5, and introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
Resolution No. 4002 entitled "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 lJse
for Public Grounds, Certain Land Located in the City of Palo
Alto, County of Santa Clara, State of California, for the Ec-
pansion of Station S."
The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahra, Berwald, Claxk, Comstock, Cooley, Debs,
Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Wheatley
Noes: None
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by B;ahrs, that the
matter be referred to the Planning Comninission in accordance with
PANIC section 2. 251. 3(e) .
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Solicitation - Hours and Unordered Merchandise
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following ordinance
on behalf of the Manning and Procedures Connmittee and moved its
approval for first reading:
Ordinance of the Council of .the City of Palo Alto Adding Sub-
eection D to Section 4.04 of the Palo Alto Municipal. Code re
Hours for Soliciting.
The ordinance was approved on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Debs,
Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Wheatley
Noes: None
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following ordinance
on behalf of the Planning and Procedures Committee and moved its
approval for first reading:
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending
Section 20. 04 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Prohibit
Leaving Free Samples or Unordered Merchandise upon any
Private Premise Facept as Provided.
The ordinance was approved on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Debs,
Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Wheatley
Noes: None
im ersonation of Public Officials
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced on behalf of the Plan-
ning and Procedures Committee the following ordinance and moved
its approval for first reading:
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adding Section
7. 14 to the Palo Alto Municipal Code Prohibiting Impersonation
_____ of Certain Public Officlals.
The ordinance was approved on the following roll call vote:
Ayes; Beahrs, Beewaid, Clark, Comstock. Cooley; D .b's,
Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Wheatley
Noes: None
Charitable Soliciation lepor}
MOTION: Councilman Comstock rnoved, on behalf of the Planning
and Procedures Committee, to direct the staff to prepare a report
and proposed ordinance regulating charitable solicitations within
the City, report and ordinance to be returned to committee.
Discussion followed concerning the desirability of not interfering
with operations of legitimate church groups or charitable organiza-
tions while at the same time discouraging less worthy solicitations.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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Old Trace Road Pro osed Assessment District
Councilman Cooley stated he had inquired of Bond Counsel Jones and
City Attorney Hildebrand concerning his eligibility to participate in
discussion and vote in connection with the proposed Old Trace Road
assessment district in view of his recent purchase of property in the
area and had been advised that no conflict of interest eeiets.
Planning Officer Fou.rcroy outlined the Planning Cornmission recom-
mendation fez- parts of the proposed assessment district.
(NOTE: Planning Commission recommendation is as follows:
1. That street standards be:
Manuela Avenue
Oakhill Avenue
Mesa Avenue
Robb Road
60 foot right-of-way - 40 foot curb -
to -curb paved width
5J foot right-of-way - 30 foot curb -
to -curb paved width
50 foot right-of-way - 30 foot curb -
to -curb paved width
To remain as existing -
50 foot right-fo-way - 36 foot curb -
to curb paved width
Unnamed cul-de- 25 foot right-of-way - 20 loot curb -to -
sac curb paved width
Z. That on Manuela Avenue, Oakhill Avenue and Mesa Avenue,
8 feet be provided o.; one side of the paving for a rustic
pathway suitable for pedestrian and bicycle us$ -and -a2_ ----- -
feet be reserved -'u the other side for possible future
equestrian use.
3. That on the unnamed cul-de-sac, in addition to the 25 foot
right-of-way, 5 feet be provided for municipal utility
easement adjacent to the right-of-way; and that of the 25
foot right-of-way, 20 feet be paved for vehicular use, a
one foot non -access strip be provided on. the south side,
and the remaiairig 4 feet be used for a rustic footpath..
4. That curbs be concrete.
5. That where trees occur within the parking lanes and/or
pathways, these be preserved if at all possible.
The Comxreission further, by unanimous vote, wishes to indi-
cate that in the course of the General Plan review special
attention will be paid to possible redesignatioa of all or por-
tions of the Old Trace Road proposed assessment district area
from three dwelling units per acre to one dwelling unit per
acre and requests that this possibility be taken into account in
projecting utility requirements for this area.)
(Councilman Rohrs arrived at 8:05 p.m.)
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Rohrs, approval
of the Planning Commission recommendation except that Manuela
Avenue be 32 feet curb to curb paved with with parking on the west
side only.
Discussion followed as to requirements in order to qualify for gas
tax expenditures, the City's contribution to the proposed project,
and the need for some direction to the staff in order that costs of
alternate widths might be compared.
AMENDMENT: Mayor Dias moved, and it was duly seconded, to
accept the Planning Commission recommendation with a paved curb -
to -curb width of 40 feet.
The amendment failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Debs, Dias, Rohrs
Noes: Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Gallagher,
Pearson, Wheatley
AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Debs, to
retain the existing right of way of 40 feet to 50 feet, with 30 feet of
paving curb to curb and no parking on either side of the street.
The amerdmex.* failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Debs, Pearson
Does:
Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley,
Dias, Gallagher, Rohrs, Wheatley
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Ayes:
Noes:
Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley,
Dias, Gallagher, Rohrs, Wheatley
Debs, Pearson
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, and it was duly seconded, to
support the Planning Corrunission recommendation of a general plan
for Old Trace Road except that the road widths be 30 feet from,
curb -to -curb.
(NOTE: P1. —fining Commission recommendation is as follows:
1. The road widths be 24 feet from curb to curb.
Z. The road leading to the park property be 30 feet from
curb to curb.
3. Curbs be concrete.
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4. Parking be allowed on only one side of the streets.
5. An additional 8 feet be provided on one side of these roads
for a rustic pathway suitable for pedestrian and bicycling
purposes and that a 12 foot area be provided on the other
side of the road to be used for equestrian traffic primarily.
6. A public pedestrian and bicycle pathway and equestrian
right-of-way be provided from Manuela Court to the park
property by providing connections between the Manuela
Court cul-de-sac and the nearest cul-de-sac on Old
Trace Road, and between the other cul-de-sac on Old
Trace Road and the road leading to the park property.)
AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Debs, that
the road width from curb to curb bF 24 feet.
Dis cussion followed as to the recommendation of the Fire Chief for
streets wider than a 25 -foot minimum.
The amendment failed by majority voice vote.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Debs, that the
possibility of redesignation of all or portione of the Old Trace Road
propose d assessment district area from three dwelling units per
acre to one dwelling unit per acre and that this possibility be taken
into account in projecting utility requirements for this area.
In reply to question, City Manager Morgan stated that the subject
had been discussed and the only change in cost would be in regard
to service- i ea. — —
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Beahrs, to table
the motion.
The motion to table carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Clark, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Rohrs,
Wheatley
Noes: Berwald, Comstock, Debs, Pearson
Country Club Associates Subdivision
Planning Officez Fourcroy outlined the Planning Commission recom-
mendation regarding approval of the tentative subdivision map sub-
mitted by Country Club Associates for a subdivision of property
adjacent to the Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Clui) and referred
to a wall map of the property. Mr. Fourcroy replied to question
from the Council concerning details of the plan.
Howard S. Burnside, 2211 Park Boulevard, Palo Alto, an attorney
representing Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club, recommended
further review and study involving the owner, the Club and the City.
He replied to questions from the Council concerning the difficulties
which might be encountered in altering the golf course to permit
the necessary access road to the subdivision.
Gerald Dunn, President of California Lands Investment Company
and a member of the Club, stated his company had an agreement
regarding an access road being provided which did not involve
Council decision and urged approvalof the subdivision map.
MOTION: Councilman Rohrs roved, seconded by Wheatley, that
the Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion subject to theconditions listed in the recommendation and
urging- the developer to avail himself of the services of a Soils En-
gineer or Geologist, all subject to the r' aA being decided upon be-
tween the subdivider and the Club.
(NOTE: Planning Commission recommendation as follows:
1, That the portion of "A" Street which traverses the golf
course be realigned to provide for two future standard
lots on the south side of "A" Street; that the relocation
and design of the golf course facilities be achieved in
such a manner as to eliminate any hazard to the street;
and that "A" Street- e dedicated and improved to City
standards.
2. That the subdivider provide the right-of-way for and im-
prove the turnaround area at "D" Court and "A" Street.
3. That approval be subject to obtaining easements from
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sewers.
4. That electric, telephone and all other utility facilities
shall be constructed underground.
5. That all streets have a 50 foot right-of-way.
6. That, with the exception of cul-de-sacs, the paved sections
of the streets shall generally be offset such that there will
be approximately 8 feet on one side for a rustic pathway
suitable for pedestrian and bicycle purposes and approxi-
mately 12 feet on the other side for possible future eques-
trian use; and that on cul-de-sacs there should be a rustic
pathway suitable for pedestrian and bicycle purposes on
at least one side.
Discussion followed concerning the desirability of possible review of
their recommendation by the Planning Commission, and in reply to
question, Planning Commission Chairman Stromquist stated he did
not know how a further study could be made.
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson, to
refer the matter to the Planning Commission for further review in
particular regard to the density and access of the subdivision.
The motion to refer failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Berwald, Comstock, Debs, Pearson
Noes: Beahrs, Clark, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Rohrs,
Wheatley
The motion then carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher,
Rohrs, Vi heatley
Noes: Comstock, Debs, Pearson
(The Council recessed from 10:05 to 10:16 p.m.)
General Plan -Park, Ope�i Space and Beautification
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Planning Commission Chairman Strornquist outlined the content of
the resolution adopted by the Commission amending and adding to
the General Plan a section dealing with Park, Open Space and
Beautification in the Greater Downtown Area and rea:o;nrnending its
adoption by the Council.
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MOTION: Councilman Rohrs moved, seconded by Comstock, to re-
fer the resolution to the Public Works Committee.
Discussion followed concerning the downtown park atuiay currently
before the Commission.
MOTION Councilman Rohrs, with the consent of his second, changed
the motion to refer the resolution to the Public Works Committee for
consideration along with the downtown parks study.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Setbacks from Creeks
Planning Commission Chairman Stromquist outlined the Planning
Commission recommendation against notification of property owners
and an informal public hearing in regard to a propcaed ordinance
requiring setbacks from creeks.
MOTION: Councilman Comstock rnoved, seconded by Beahrs, to
accept the Planning Commission recommendation and the City Attor-
ney be directed to place the ordinance on the next Agenda.
The motion carried unanirtousiy by voice vote.
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Report on Bids
Park Irrigation SYatema, Project No. 67-4
City Manager Morgan referred to his report of May 26 regarding
park irrigation systems Project No. 67-4.
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Berwald, that
the bid of Co,llishaw Sprinkler Company in the amount of $10,769.00
for Berkeley, Etoii,and HamptaiParks and the bid of Dennis R. Gibson
Company in the amount of $8,390.00 for Hollywood Park and Embar-
cadero Underpass be approved for award, pending the signing of the
contracts and furnishing of required bands, and that the Mayor be
authorized and directed to sign the contracts for and on behalf of
the City.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
House Relocation and Propert y .A.;:. uieition
City Manager Morgan referred to his report of June 1, 1967 On the
proposed house relocation (1415 Hopkinej and property acquisition.
MOTION: Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Beahrs, to authc r ize
the staff to purchase the unimproved property at 3188 Ross Road.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Lease Arrannernent - Old Fire Station No. 2
City Manager Morgan referred to his report of May 31, 1967 con-
cerning a lease arrangement for Old Fire S ►tion No 2. —
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Debs, to refer
the matter to the Planning Connsrtisoion for recommendation for
M -1:S zoning or any other zoning they may wish to recommend.
Discussion followed as to the desirability of offering the property
to a prospective tenant before or pending zoning of that property.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, seconded by
Beahrs, that tho City Manager be authorized to solicit lease pro-
posals and negotiate a suitable agreement for lease of the property
to be approved by the usage to be established by the Planning Com-
mission and the City Council.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
Five Year Prelirn_inar
1l I ovement ro�rarn - 1967-72
City Manager Morgan submitted the Five Year Preliminary Capital
Improvement Program for the Fiscal Period 1967-1972.
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MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seceded by Beahrs, to re-
fer the Program to the Planning Commission and to the Finance
Committee.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Golf Course Restroorres _
City Manager Morgan referred to his report of May 31, 1967 re-
garding the golf course restrooms, Project No. 66.20.
MOTION: Councilman Debi introduced the following ordinance and
rnoved, seconded by Comstock, its approval for first reading:
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving
aria Adopting a Plan for Construction of Additional Reetroom
Facilities at the Municipal Golf Course, Project No. 66-20.
The ordinance war approved on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley,
Debra, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Rohrs, Wheatley
Noes: None
MOTION: Councilman Rohrs moved, seconded by Pearson, to accept
the bid of Gary Thompson in the ahount of $9,295.00 and authorise
the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote,
Aatltrust Actioni - Ce Crete wad -Steel Pine
City Attorney Hildebrand referred to hir report of June 1, 1967 re-
gardins antitrust actions in connection with concrete and steel pipe
indicating the City would receive two settlements totalling $68,864.79.
MOTION: Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Beahrs, to accept
the two settlements and direct the Mayor to execute the settlement
documents which will be forthcoming.
Mr. Hildebrand indicated that some of the settlement documents will
be in resolution form and that unites instructed otherwise ha would
interpret the Coins t's action as authorizing the Mayor to sign such
resolutions without returning them to the Council.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Park Dedication f?�rclii agar p
City Attorney Hildebrand referred to his report of June 1, 1961 re-
gard• atn ordinance amending the Park Dedication Ordinance is
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order to comply with Charter requirements to complete the abandon-
ment for park purposes of the lands within the new airport lease.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following ordinance
and moved, seconded by Wheatley, its adoption:
Ordinance No. 2351 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending Ordinance No. 2252 to Delete
Therefrom Certain Lands Dedicated for Park, Playground,
Recr` *ation or Conservation Purposes."
The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Debs,
Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Rohrs, Wheatley
Noes: None
Parking Spaces - ll�ltrlti.nle Farnil Zones
MOTION: Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Pearson, that the
Planning Commission reexamine and make a recorrunendation to
Council regarding the number of parking spaces per dwelling unit
znultiple family zones (apartments and duplexes).
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Charter Review Committee
MOTION: Councilman Rohrs moved, seconded by Cooley, that the
Mayor be requested and authorized to appoint a Charter review corn-
miUee.
Discussion followed during which it was brought out that the scope
of the proposed committee would be the entire Charter and that a
speci.fic.1 deadline had purposely been omitted from the motion be-
cause of the present vacancy in the position of Assistant City Attorney.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Debs moved, seconded by Pearson,
that the committee exclude review of the Charter provisions relating
to referendum and initiative.
The amendment failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Debs
Noes: Beaters, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley,
Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Rohrs, Wheatley
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beaters, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Debs,
Dias, Gallagher, Rohrs, Wheatley
Noes: Pearson
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Council Minutes Distribution
MOTION: Councilman_ Debs moved, seconded by Pearson, that copiers
of current Council Minutes be available in the Council Chambers for
pickup by the public.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
Phase I Expressway Funds
City Manager Morgan reported that in accordance with Council di-
rection he had addressed the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
regarding the request for Phase I Expressway Funds for use in con-
nection with El Camino Real Widening Project No. 64-1 and was
told such +use would not be allowed as had been indicated in regard
to the F, ` i rue similar request.
Human Relations Council
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Wheatley, that
the Council reconsider its previous action regarding: (1) the Coun-
cil appointing a member to the Human Relations Council who resides
outside of Palo Alto; and (2) the Council consider in executive session
the subrnittal of the list. of three names mentioned by Mr. Keller to
the FEPC for appointment to t?le Palo Alto }hunan Relations Council;
and (3) in light of the recent resignations this Council request the
three members who recently resigned to reconsider their resigna-
tions and continue to serve on the Palo Alto Human Relations Council.
In response to a request from Mayor Dias, Councilman Pearson
offered a motion to precede her first motion (above).
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Comstock, to
rescind previous action regarding allowing a non -City person to
serve on the Palo Alto Human Relations Council.
The motion to rescind carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Debs, Pearson,
Rohra, Wheatley
Beahrs, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher
Discussion followed concerning the need for an emergency to be
stated in order for the Council to take decisive action on a non -
Agenda item, and Councilman Pearson indicated that her motion
was urgent in view of the resignations of three members of the
PAHRC
(NOTE: Consideration of first motion above now before
Council)
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MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Beahrs, to con-
tinue the reference to adding members to the PAHRC, and to con-
tinue forwarding suggested names to the FEPC.
Discussion followed concerning the possibility of adding to the mem-
bership of the PAHRC, the fact that the staff will proceed with ne-
gotiations on a contract with Stanford Research Institute per Council
direction and in accordance with the recommendation of the PAHRC,
and the status of the pending appointment of Mia3 Helen Flack to
fill the vacancy on the PAHRC.
The motion to continue carried by majority voice vote.
Discussion followed concerning the lack of previous direct communi-
cation to the Council from the PAHRC and possible misunderstandings
particularly in regard to regular City procedures which rriight have
contributed to, the resignations of the three PAHRC members.
The motion requesting reconsideration of the resignations carried
on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Be,-Kald, Clark. Comstock, Cooley, Debs,
Pearson, Rohrs, Wheatley
Noes: Beahrs, Dias
Abstain: Gallagher
Council ld?eeting Schedule
MOTION: Councilman Ftohrs moved, seconded by Wheatley, to can-
cel the regular_ Council meeting_scheduied for June l9, 1967,
Discussion followed concerning the possibility of the lack of a quorum
on June 19 because of the Mayors Conference and vacations.
The rnotian carried by majority voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the
Council meeting of July 3 be cancelled and a special meeting called
for July 5, 1967 to consider the items which would normally appear
on the July 3 Agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote, Councilman Rohrs
abstaining.
Building PerMit Moratorium
Councilman Comstock requested permission to take up at this time
as an urgency matter the Planning Commission recorrur►cndation
made 'at their Jura 7, 1967 meeting that a 60 -day moratorium be
placed on buildings and uses not conforming to L -M regulations in
certain "M" zones.
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There were no objections.
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following ordinance
and moved; seconded by Pearson, its adoption:
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Suspending
issuance of Certain Building Permita in Certain Zones Pending
Planning Commission Study and Recommendations to the Council,
and Declaring an Emergency.
In reply to questions from the Council, City Attorney Hildebrand
stated that there have been no real steps taken to effectuate a zoning
change as far as Philco Eord Company is concerned and his advice
to the Council still stands that that company may be able to make a
factual showing of substantial reliance o-.. existing zoning that would
make it the duty of the Building Inspector to issue a building permit.
to Philco if their planned construction is in accord with the General
Plan and the present zoning of their property: Ile cited relevant
cases in support of his advice.
Discussion followed concerning the background of the present zoning
and the possibility of adopting the ordinance excluding reference to
Philco and therefore not directing it toward one specific property.
In reply to question, Mr. Hildebrand stated that such action would
be acceptable.
AMENDMENT: Councilmaan. Beahrs moved, seconded by Rohr°,
that the Pbilco environmental space chamber be excepted from the
ordinance.
Ai the suggestion of Mr. Hildebrand that the azeiendment have general
application, Councilman Beahrs, with tht consent of his second, re-
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stated his Amendment as foil-rw s:
AMENDMENT: Council saza Beahrs moved, seconded by Rohrs,
that construction be limited to a distance of 500 feet from the nearest
R-1 zoning.
Discussion followed concerning the ziesirability of "patchwork" plan-
ning and CaunclIn an Buhr* withdrew his amendment.
ent.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Deb* moved, seconded by Pearson, to
insert in Section 2, line 5 following "located" the words "in M-1 or
M. 2 zones which exceeds the building height permitted under L -M
district regulations."
The amendment carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Berws.id, Clark, Comstock, Debi, Pearson,
Rohrs, Wheatley
Nees:
$eab e. Cooley, Dias, Gallagher
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Bernard Mahon, Palo Alto, presented an endorsement of the resi-
dents of the area in favor of a 60 -day moratorium and spoke in favor
of adoption of the ordinance.
Harold S. Avery, Manager, Facilities Engineering Department,
Philco-Ford Corporation, Palo Alto, spoke, stating in detail the
amount of vested interest his company has in the planned construc-
tion and added that there would be no increase in traffic as a result
of the construction. Only ten to twelve people would operate the
eq-,xipment to be housed in. it. Mr. Avery replied to questions from
the Council regarding the extent to which Philco's contracts were
based on the availability of the planned space chamber.
The ordinance failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Debs, Pearson
Noes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Cooley, Dias,
Gallagher, Rohrs, Wheatley
Oral Cornznunications
David Mitchell, 791 Christine Drive, Palo Alto, stated that
he is an attorney and expressed concern about the failure of
the ordinance calling for a 60 -day moratorium on building
permits in certain zones.
4.0...c..1 Lournment
Loa!,
There being no further business the Council adjourned at 12:35 a.xn.
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The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 12:36 a.m.
with Mayor Dias presiding.
Present: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Degas,
Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Wheatley
Absent: Arnold, Rohrs, Rus
Adjournment
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, and it was duly seconded, to
adjourn.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Berwald,
to adjourn to June 13, 1967.
The amendment failed by majority voice vote.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson,
to adjourn to June 26, 1967.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
The Comci1 adjourned at 12:39 a.m.
APPROVED:
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