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Palo Alto, California
July 10, 1967
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7;50 p.m.
with Mayor Dias presiding.
Present: Arnold, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Dias,
Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley
Absent: Beahrs
Compensation of Council -Appointed Officers
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Mayor Dias announced that in executive sessic,n preceding the Council
meeting the following increased annual salaries had been recom-
mended for Council -appointed officers:
City Manager - no a :iary increase; however, a $150. 00/month
expense account was granted to Mr. Morgan.
City Attorney - $)8, 750.00
City Controller - $18, 000. 00
City Assessor - $13; 750.00
City Clerk - $9, 200. 00
MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, and it was duly seconded, that
the Council approve the recommended salaries to be effective July 3,
1967.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Approval of Minutes
MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved. and it wi s.duly seconded,
that his statement regarding conflict of interest be recorded in the
Council Minutes of June 26, 1967.
(NOTE: Statement is as follows:
"With reference to Item i2 (on the Council Agenda for 26 June
1c`67) and in light of a possible conflict of interest, I have
studied the various papers made available to Council members;
discussed the matter with the City Attorney and have concluded
from my personal point of view that no eonfiict of ftterest does
exist.
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"I also wish to restate, at this time, my campaign statement on
this subject in which I said that I was running for Councilman
as a citizen of Palo Alto; that I had no commitment to any
fa.ctiou, group or institution; that I would consider each issue
on its merits and decide without prejudice in the best interests
of the people of Palo Alto. ")
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
The Minutes of June 26, 1967 were then approved as amended.
Hearinji - 1967-68 Budget
Mayor Dias opened the Hearing on the 1967-68 Budget.
John Lomax, 854 Miranda Green, Palo Alto, recommended the
budget item referring to storm drainage regarding a drain to enter
San Francisquito Creek At Rhodes and Edgewood be deleted or held
in abeyance.
There being no further requests to speak from Palo Alto residents,
Mayor Dias declared the hearing closed.
MOTION: Councils -nazi Cooley, on behalf of the Finance Committee,
introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption:
Ordinance No. 2358 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 1967-1968."
AMENDMENT: Councilman Wheatley moved that the budget of the
Recreation Department be cut to the extent that the increase over
the 1966467 Budget be approximately ten per cent or $55, 000, and
then a valeaate the programs of the Department. (pafe 57) .
The amendment fasled for IaeiR o -e-e-ce :—
Discussion followed and City Manager Morgan read a statement
concerning finances required for the 1967-1968 Budget.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson,
that the :budgyst of the Human Relations Council be increased from
$5,000 to $10, 000.(page 61).
The amendment carried by majority voice vote,
AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson,
that the budget for Storm Drains Improvement -Stage .I be increased
by $100.000, or from $626.000 to $726, 000 (page 64).
The amendment failed by majority voice vote.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved that the budget for the
Chamber of Commerce contribution be decreaaod to $a, 385.
(Page 61)
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The amendment failed for lack of a second.
City Manager Morgan noted the Budget must reflect the Council
action of July 5, 1967 regarding the additional City contribution to
the El Camino Real Widening Project No. 64-1.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Berwald,
to release funds in the amount of $165, 000 from the Gas Tax Section
186 Fund and add the $165, 000 to the Gas Tax Section 2107 Fund.
(page 66)
The amendment carried unanimously by voice vote,
City Manager Moreau alto requested Budget amendments in con-
nection with Outside Services and Materials and Supplies in con-
nection with the Electric Fund,
AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Gallagher,
that the amount of $713, 640 budgeted for Outside Services be in-
creased by $250, 000, or to a total of $963, 640; and that the amount
of $832,470 budgeted for Materiale and Supplies be decreased by
$34, 000, or to a total of $798, 470. (page 80)
The amendment carried unanimously by voice vote.
The ordinance as amended was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Dias,
Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley
Noes: None
:lever Agreement - Los A toe Hills
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MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Wheatley, to
continue the Finance Committee recommendation regarding a sewer
service agreement with Los Altos Hills.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Wheatley,
to continue the matter until July 24, 1967,
The amendment carried unanimously by voice vote.
The motion as amended carried unanimously by voice. state.
Compensation Plan - City of Palo Alto
MOTION: Courncitrr..an Arnold, on behalf of the Finance Committee,
introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
Resolution No, 4008 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Pal e,A1to A ptiag a Compesiaation
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AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Cooley.
to amend page 12 of the resolution to reflect the changes in salaries
of Council -appointed officers made at this meeting,
The amendment carried unanimously by voice vote.
The resolution as amended was adopted on the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Hotel/Motel Tax
Arnold, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Dias,
Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley
None
Councilman Cooley recommended, on behalf of the Finance Corn-
znittee, that nothing bf done at this time regarding a possible
hotel/motel tax.
Pro sal re Facilities of Palo Alto.
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MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, on behalf of the Finance Com-
mittee, that the proposal outlined in a rneznorandurn from Chairman
Cooley and Councilman Arnold dated June 9, 1967, be adopted as an
interim policy statement and the Council greet the staff to initiate
discussions with Stanford regarding exchange of physical facilities.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by
Cooley, that the staff be directed to initiate discussion with Stanford
regarding exchange of physical facilities within the following policy
(1) 220 beds and supporting facilities are the exchange criteria.
(2) Hospital funds may be considered available to finan^e the
planning effort subject to Council :approval.
(3) The planning effort be available for continuing review and
advice on the part of the existing Palo Alto -Stanford Hos-
pital Board of Trustees while the Palo Alto City Council
makes a determination as to the appropriate administra-
tive and policy structure for the proposed community
hospital.
(4) Consideration be given to combined clinical services, in-
cluding but not limiting to the following: emergency,
pediatrics, obstetrics, and psychiatry.
(5) Consideration be given to a separate services corporations
airhose administaradtou would include but not be ..ti mited to the
following: maintenance,' - pokchi►sing, aid teed sekvices.
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AMENDMENT: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Berwald,
that the six Palo Alto Board members be given the responsibility
and authority to serve as an advisory board for the City of Palo
Alto it: hospital affairs.
Discussion followed concerning wh'etz,r a motion would be suffi-
ciently formal to create an advisory board.
Councilman Cooley, with the consent of his second, withd;:ew the
proposed amendment.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock roved to insert "equivalent'
before "supporting" in part (1). Councilman Arnold, with the con-
sent of his aecond, included the amendment in his n,otioFt.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved. seconded by Berwald,
that when the staff devd ops recommendations that they reflect the
idea that there will be no furtc er cost to Palo Alto.
The amendment failed by majority voice vote.
Discussion followed and City Manager Morgan replied to questions
regarding whether the Council has the funds referred to in its con-
trol, the definition of "community hospital" in part ,(3), and, ,,the
ability of the staff to carry on any negotiations on the basis of the
proposed guidelines.
The substitute motion carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Cornstock,Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley
Noes: Berwald, Cooley, Dias
Abstain: Clark
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( The Council recessed from 10:17 to 10:20 p. m. )
Ce of District - 1700 Block of Embarcadero Road
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Councilman Pearson requested clarification regarding her possible
conflict of interest concerning the matter of a change of district in
the 1700 block of Embarcadero Road in view of the ownership of
her husband's firm of a lot which is part of the parcel under con-
sideration but proposed to be separated from it by a street. City
Attorney Hildebrand outlined his previous advice, indicating that
since a proprietary interest in the presently unsevered lot is in-
volved. the vote of a councilman having such interest might impair
the validity of any action the Council might take.
MOTION: Councilman Arnold introduced the following ordinance,
and moved, seconded by Gallagher, its approval for first reading:
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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 1766
Ernbarcadero Road from L-M:D to P -C."
AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved that Section 3(b) of
the proposed ordinance be revised to include "with the deletion of
the roof sign shown in Drawing P-2."
The amendment failed for lack of a second.
The ordinance was approved for first reading on the following roll
call vote:
Ayes:
Noes: Comstock
Abstain: Pearson
Arnold, :8erwald, Clark, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher,
Spaeth, Wheatley
Expansion of Electric Station "S"
Planning Officer Fourcroy reported that the acquisition of property
for e.xpansion of electric station "S" is not covered in the General
Plan.
Zone Change - Fabian Way between East Charleston
Planning Officer Fourcroy outlined the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission concerning the changing of zoning of certain prop-
erty on the westerly side of Fabian. Way, indicating that the proposed
change was intended to be interim zoning, while the Commission
_consider a zoning ofthe area.
Bernard Mahon, 3815 Nathan Way, Palo Alto, presented copies of
"Southeast Palo Alto Residents Zoning and Ordinance Program."
He spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following ordinance
and moved, seconded by Clark, its approval for first reading:
Ordinance of the Council or the City of Palo Alto Amending
Section 3.02 of Ordinance 1324, the Zoning Ordinance. Changing
the Zoning of Certain Property on the Westerly Side of Fabian
Way between East Charleston Road and East Meadow Drive
fronn M -1:S to L-M:S.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved. seconded by Pearson,
to add to Section 1 of the, proposed ordinance "and changing the zon-
ing of certain property on the eolith side of East Charleston from
M -1:S to L-M:S."
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Colin Peters, attorney for Philco-Ford Company and for Beall
Greenhouse, property owners in the area under consideration,
assured the Council his clients will not be seaktng any building per-
mits in the immediate future and urged the Council to delay action
until the Planning Commission is able to give a complete review' to
the subject of zoning in the area.
John E. Farrar, Far Western Land Investment Company, owner of
five buildings in the area, requested the Council take no action at
the present time.
The amendment failed by majority voice vote.
David Fletcher, attorney for California Pacific Commercial Cor-
poration, owner of some of the buildings in the area, stated the
lessor will not rnake noxious use of the buildings and that the same
is true of CalPac property.
The ordinance failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noee
Comstock, Pearson
Arnold, Berwald, Clark, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher,
Spaeth, Wheatley -
Taxicab Drivers - Medical Examination
Taxicabs - Annual Vehicle Inspection
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Zone Cha a Ramona/Emerson,/ Hamilton/Forest
MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by -Cooley, the
adoption of the following ordinances:
Ordinance No. 2359 entitled "Ordinance ofthe_Council of 1the
—City of F alo Alto Amending Section 11.32 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code Requiring a Medical Examination Before
Issuance of a Driver's Permit." (first reading 6/26167)
Ordinance No. 2360 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending Subsection (a) of Section 11.62 of
the Palo Alto Municipal Code Establishing a Maximum of One
Year Time Limitation Between Vehicle Inspections."
(first reading 6/26/67)
Ordinance No. 2361 .Pint; t1ed-,'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
Blocks of Ramona, Emerson,%'-'arnilton and Forest from C-2
and from M -1:S to C-2:5." (first reading 6/26/67)
The ordinances were adoptt:3 unanimously by voice vote.
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Pre -Zoning - Stanforrdd,Annexation No. 13
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MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Cooley, the
adoption of the following ordinance:
Ordinance No: 2362 entitled: "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending Section 3. 02 of Ordinance No, 1324,
the Zoning Ordinance, Pre -Zoning Certain Property Known as
Stanford Annexation No. 13 as O -A, L -M:5."
The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Berwa.ld, Clark Cooley, Dias, Gallagher,
Wheatley
Noes: Comstock, Pearson
Abstain: Spaeth
Construction of Dwellings in the Foothills
MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Cooley, to refer
the City Manager's report concerning a. proposed foothills building
ordinance to the Public Works Committee.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Disposition of Old Substation "H" Site
City Manager Morgari-regbested the report on the disposition of old
substation "H" site be continued pending receipt of additional infor-
mation.
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved.seconded b ► Berwald, to
continue the matter.
The Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
San Antonio Avenue Widening and Landsca
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City Manager Morgan referred to hie report of July 5, 1967, re-
garding San Antonio Avenue Widening and Landscaping - Project
No. 66-14.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson mewed, seconded by Berwald, that
the Mayor be authorised to sign the cooperative agreement with the
State.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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MOTION: Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Cooley, the adoption of
the appropriate form resolution.
The form resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
Securit Services - Municipal Service Center
MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, seconded by Berwald, that
the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract with Hallmark
Security Service for security services at the Municipal Service
Center for the fiscal year 1967-68.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Local Relief Lines - Project 66-10
MOTION: Councilman Clark moved; seconded by Berwald, to
accept the low bid of Fairly Constructors in the amount of $21,200.00
for construction of short storm drainage lines in connection_ with Storm
Drainage Improvements Local Relief Lines Project No. 66-10 and
authorize the Mayor to execute the contract or. behalf of the City.
The motion, carried unanimously by voice vote.
Sewer Service Connection -
Pa a Mill Road and H h a Route 280
City Manager Morgan outlined his report of July 5, 1967 regarding
the State Di` ision of Highways' request for a sewer service con-
nection at Page Mill Road and State Route 280.
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Berwald, that____
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City -Manager -prepare -and executesilt aglreCtY.levt for a sCWee
service connection as outlined in his report,
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote,
Adobe Creek Punning Station - Project No. 66-10
City Manager Morgan referred to his report of July b, 1967, re.
garding Adobe and Matadero Pumping Stations. He stated that
action on the Matadero Pt.roping Station and the mobile generator
should be continued in view of the application to the United States
Department of Housing and Development for funds for that portion
of the Project, but that the Council may proceed in connection with
the Adobe Creek Pumping Station.
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Arnold, to
accept the low bid in the amount of $114,500 of Alba)* Construction
Company of Concord, California, pending the signing of the con-
tract and furnishing of required bonds, and that the Mayor be author-
ised and directed to sign the contract for and on behalf of the City.
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The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, seconded by Comstock, to
continue the item in regard to Mataaero Pumping Station and the
mobile generator to the July 17 Council meeting.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Civil Defense
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Spaeth, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4009 entitled: "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Authorizing the City Manager and Assistant
City Manager to Execute Applications and Documents for
Financial Assistance under the Federal Civil Defense Act of
1950."
The resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: .Councilman Comstock introduced the follovving resolution
and moved, seconded by Spaeth, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4010 entitled: "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Accepting Terms and Conditions of Acceptance
of Surplus Federal Property for Civil Defense Purposes and
Repealing Resolutions 2793 (11/13/56), 3056 (12/22P-8) -8) and
3488 (4/9/62)."
The resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
1967-68 Budget
City Manager Morgan expressed his appreciation to Finance Com-
mittee members and to the Council for their thorough review of the
1967-1968 Budget preceding its adoption at this meeting. Mr.
Morgan also thanked the Council on behalf of all City employees
for Council adoption of the compensation plan increasing salaries.
Stamford Summer Festival of the Arts
MOTION; Mayor Dias introduced the following resoluti,1:2n and moved,
seconded by. Arnold, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4011 entitled "Fesolution of tb - Council of the
City of Palo Alto Endorsing the Stanfurd Summer Festival of
the Arta."
Mayor Dias requested that it be noted that former Councilman
Philip S. Flint had brought to the attention of the Council the deer -
ability of giving City recognition to the contribution made by Stanford
in their sponsorship of the Summer Festival of the Arts.
The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.
Council Procedures
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MOTION:. Councilman Cooley moved, zecorzded by Wheatley, that
the Planning and Procedures Committee review promptly and make
recommendations to the Council of needed changes in Council pro-
cedures.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Written Communications
Letter from Palo Alto -Stanford Branch of NAACP re Palo Alto
Human Relations Council recommendations - Henry Organ
spoke on behalf of Stanley Puryear, President of the. local
NAACP who had asked to address the Council. Mr. Organ
read a letter making recornxneneeetio ns in connection with the
organization of the Palo Alto Human Relations Council. Mr.
Organ filed the letter with the City Clerk.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, ,.econded by Comstock,
that the letter just read be refereed to the Planning and Pro-
cedures Committee.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Letter from State Division of Highways re Scenic Highway Cor-
ridor Study and Highway Facility Study on State Highways in
San Mateo, 'Santa Clara and Santa Crf»_Counties.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Cornstoc1,
that the letter be referred to the staff for preparation of a cor-
ridor plan to be returned to the Council for approval.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Adjournment
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There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 12:10 a. rri.
APPROVED:
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City Hall
Palo Alto, California
July 17, 1967
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in Special
Meeting at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Dias presiding.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs (arrived 7:33 p.m.), Berwald,
Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson,
Spaeth, Wheatley
Absent: Cooley
Storm Drai ty_E1K acilities Project
Mayor Dias announced that the Special Meeting was called pursuant
to the provisions of Section 2.101(b) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code
for the purpose of cons. eying the adoption of a resolution author-
izing the execution of a Grant Agreement with the Department of
Housing and Urban Development with respect to Storm Drainage
Facilities Project No. 66-10 (their Project No. WS -6-05-0111).
She declared that notice of the Special Meeting had been served to
each councilman in accordance with the requirements of the Code.
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Spaeth, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4012 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Authorizing Execution of Grant Agreement
with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Storm
Drainage Facilities Project No. 66-10."
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Morgan replied to que;tions concerning the Project and the require-
ments for a grant under Section 702 of the Housing and Urban De-
velopment Act of 1965.
The resolution was adopted on the folic -wing roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias,
Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley
Noes: None
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MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Beahrs, that
there being no further buusin.ess, the Special Meeting be adjourned.
The mention carried unanimously by voice vote. The Special Meeting
adjourned at 7:42 p. nrx.
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