Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout07171967City 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 Drainage Facilities Project Mayor Dias announced that the Special Meeting was called pursuant to the previsions of Section 2, 1 Ala)) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code for the purpose of considering the adoption of a resolution author- izing the execution of a Grant Agreement with the Department of Housing and Urbax, Development with respect to Storm Drainage Facilities Project No. 66-10 (their Project No. WS -6-05-01111). 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 ;he following resolution and mewed, seconded by Spaeth, its adopticn: 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." SSzisd_.�e.solution-vea� duly da.acussed and conuidere�t and Ci y-Ivianager iv- ii SS3 ___*..iv Morgan replied to questions concerning the Project aid the require - Monts for a grant under Section 702 of the Housing and Urban De- velopment Act of 1965. The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: Adjous�ma t None MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Beahrs, that there being no further business, the Special Meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. The Special Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p. m. City Hall Palo Alto, California July 17, 1967 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:43 p.m. with Mayor Dias presiding. Present: Arnold, Beahrs; Berveaid, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley -./L_..,.�.Se Ara Iv Conley Approval :)f Minutes The. Minute of the Cow -lc -Al Meeting- 0I July 5, 1967 were approved. Ca ital Irn rovement Pro ram - General Plan MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Beahrs, to accept the report of the Manning Cor-ozniasical that they have reviewed the Capital Improvement Program and that all projects are in con- formity with the General Plan except: P-1 Bayl.ands Fire Station; R-4 Clark Park Improvement. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Rezoning - Hillview Avenue and Arastradero Road MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the Council reaponae to the Planning Coznmiseicm query be in the sense that the Council desires to have the Planrang Commission -re -- view the usage of this lard at an early date and make some recom- mendations to the Council. Counciman Comstock added, with the consent of his second, that the report be made to the Council within 90 days. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Subdivision - Soil Resort MOTION: Councilman Arncid introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its,ap: roval for first reading: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Ordinance No. 1316, the Subdivision Ordinance, to Require a Preliminary Soil. Report. The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Died, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: None Underround Utility District No. . 4 MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs , the adoption of the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 2363 entitled "Ordinance Amending Section 37.202 of Chapter 37 (Ordinance No. 2231) ci the Palo Alto Municipal Code by Establishing Underground Utility District No. 4." The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: None Sewer Service - Monroe Park Area (CZAR 17) agametammon MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract with Mountain View for sewer service for the Monroe Park area on behalf of the City. The nation -tarried unanimously by -v vazz California venu Park ro ec415.7.2. MOTION: Councilman Arnold intro aced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Spaeth its adoption: Resolution No. 4013 entitled "Resolution Preliminarily Apps ov- ing Engineer's Report and Fixing Time and Place of Hearing Thereon Under Division IV of the Streets and Highways Code." The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote: Arse: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: None MOTION: Mayor Dias introduced the following resolution and moved, seed by Arnold, its adoption: Resolution of Preliminary Approval of Engineer's Report. Discussion followed and City Engineer Witbeck, and Gordon Tillson, architect, and Mr. Roth, Project Engineer of the Project's engineer- ing firm, Jones-Thenn-Tillson, replied to question concerning de- tails of the site and the proposed parking structure. MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, and it was duly seconded, to defer the hearing on Project No. 65-9 until further renderings of the plan have been received from tl.e architect. MOTION CHANGE: Councilman Pearson, with the consent of her second, withdrew her original rnotion and rntved that action be de- ferred on the Project until August 7, 1967. The motion carried by majority voice vote. Dsasition of Old Substation "H" Site (CMR 5) MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, and Coat the subject be referred to the Plan- ning Commission for report as to conformity with the General Plan. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wheatley. Resolution No. 4014 entitled: "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Declaring Certain Real Property Surplus to the Needs of the City of Pala Alto and Authorizing the City Manager to Se11 and Dispose of Said Property and Reserving and Excepting Certain Public Utilities Easements Therein." Discussion followed and City Manager Morgan and City Attorney Hildebrand replied to questions as to lizrutuag_leiddine on the property_ to realistic bids from the two adjacent property owners. The resolution was adopted une.nimously by voice vote. Matadero Purn in Station - o ue ercerators a r iect Igo. 66-10 City Manager Morgan referred to his report of July 6 regarding Project No. 66-10 for the Matadero Pumping Station ane. mobile emergency generators, reminding the Council that "a former coun- cilman had suggested a second mobile generator be purchased in the event of unusual emergency conditions._ MOTION: Councilman Beahra moved, seconded by Pearson, that the low bid of Dean C. Buehler, Inc. and Power Construction, Inc. of Mountain View in the amount of $48,200.00 for two mobile engine generator's be approved and the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract, purchase of the first generator being conditioned upon con- currence of the U S. Department .of Rousing and Urban Development. ent. The motion carried by rivajority voice vote, MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Spaeth, to award the contract, conditioned on the concurrence of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for Matadero Pumping Station to Cortelyou and Cole, Inc. of Mountain View in the amount of $253,200. 00. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. (The Council recessed from 9:30 to 9:42 p.m.) Palo Alto Murnci ►at Code City Attorney 13ildebraand outlined the content of the new Palo Alto Municipal Code which constitutes a complete recodification of Palo Alto's laws and stated that he would submit an enacting ordinance adopting the Code at the next meeting so that the Council might have a week to examine it. Mayor Dias recognized the time consuming work involved and ex- pressed the appreciation of the Council to Mr. Hildebrand, former City Attorney "Michalski and to the staff of the Attorney's office for presenting the laws of the City in the new convenient Code. 1 Human Relations Council Program - 1967-68 MOTION: Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Arnold, that the recom- mended policy guidelines for Human Relations Council programs for 1967-68 contained in the Mayor's report of J-i1y 14, 1967 be adopted and a copy of the report forwarded to fate Human 1 3ation.s Council. AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Comstock, trait -with special attention givzn-to Cvnsui. Traci 113" -be -deleted -- from suggested program (3). The amendment carried by majority voice vote. The motion as amended carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Spaeth introduced the following resolution and. moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption: Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Expressing Continued Support of the PAHRC and Requesting the Fair Em- ploymint Practices Commission of the State of California to Increase the Membership of the Palo Alto Horn ii Relations Council. SUBSTITUTE MO ON: Councilman Berwald introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its adoption: Resolution No. 4013 entitled "Resolution of the Cotfcil of the City of Palo Alto Reaffirming Resolution No. 3818 and Making Certain Amendments Thereto." AMENDMENT: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, that on line 7 of Section 4 "Chairman of the PAHRC" be deleted and "Mayor" be substituted. The amendment failed' by majority voice vote. AMENDMENT: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Wheatley, that in line 10 of Section 4 "subject to the provisions of Section 2.B" be inserted after "direct." The amendment carried by majority voice vote. AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Spaeth, to strike out the last line of Section 4 and to permit associate members to vote. The amendment failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Pearson, Spaeth Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Wheatley Horace Anderson, 1087 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, stated his support of voting memberships from outside communities. The substitute resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Dias, Gallagher, Wheatley ?foes: Comstock, Pearson Spaeth MOT -0�'- _:'....•*� Pearmos moved, seconded by Comstock, that 7M:- �4 s� axs - - the question of establishing a regional Reiaitic sa Council and/ or expanded Palo Alto Human Relations Co ncll and the possibility of voting niernberships from outside communities be sent to the Planing and Procedures Corme ittee for study. In reply to question. City A.ttarney Hildebrand stated that the motion was in order as it would constitute a review of the policy just estab- lished by resolution (Resolution No. 4015) and that the Council might review its policy at any time. Councilman Sam Halsted of Portola Valley stated his s%.ipport of a regional : tanan Relations Council. The; ration failed by majority voice vote. r;irtfl Defense Disaster Council Mayor Dias reported on the Civil Defense Disaster Council and re - guested names be submitted to fill vacancies existing in the mem- bership. She added that she would submit an Agenda Item on the subject later. 51 !17/i7 Policxr for Hiring Consultants MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, on behalf of the Planning and Procedures Committee, the procedure for hiring consultants be as outlined in the City MarAger's report of May 22, 1967 incorpor- ating amendments recommended by the Committee as follows: (underlining and strikeouts indicate additions and deletions) I . Development of a list of potential candidates either archi- tectural or consultant for the project through knowledge of previous experience, review of professional journals and contacts with other governmental juris€iictiona , to- gether with a summary of each firm= a general qualifications. 2. Letters of inquiry are then mailed notifying each firm of the project and explaining its scope and requesting resumes from those who may be interested. (no changes) 3 Resumes or proposals submitted by the candidate are thereafter carefully reviewed by the Council Connnittes whose concern it might be, with consideration given to the firm's experience; personnel compleme::-t, reputation, any special qualifications that may be required for the project, availability of the firm for meeting necessary completion date and other pertinent factors. 4. The candidates with the highest qualifications are selected by the Committee - usually two or three - and the individual in-depth interviews are arranged where the scope of the project and the selection process is explained in greater detail, and the capabilities of the firm further evaluated. Depending on the nature of the project, candidates may . be interviewed by department personnel directly concerned or, a repreeentataves from several offices .a. y pe_rticipate in the interview process. When the most qualified con- sultant has been selected by the Comittee, and recom- mendation has been accepted bar Pie Council, then discus- sion relative to fees are initiated with the prospective candidate. In the event the parties are unable to arrive at a mutually satisfactory fee, the next firm under con- sideration would be contacted. Depending on the project, the cost of the service and the iekber4sist tdarection of the Council, the contract would theta heweeentedr . ..reccwx- en-e bede-to e-Genneit be approved by the Council sad a ed bar the Mater or der as appraprlate . Discussion followed as to whether or not such selection might not be made more effectively by qualified members of the staff with final selections to be made by the Council from a list presented by the staff. The motion failed on the following tie roll call vote: Ayes. Arnold, Clark, ComatOjek. Pearson, Spaeth Noes: Denims. Berwald, Dias, Gallagher, Wheatley Adjustments to Tax Roll - 1966-67 City Controller Mitchell presented the necessary adjustments to the tax roll for fiscal year 1966-67. MOTION: Councilman: Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson, to approve the adjustments recommended by Mr. Mitchell. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Aaaolication for On -Sale Beer License - Hasty House MOTION: Councilmen Spaeth moved; seconded by Arnold, to file without action the application for on -sale beer license from Oscar A. Bran, Thomas W. Farrell, and Susan F. Farrell of Hasty Ho=use, 2000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. (Councilman Beahrs left at 11:20 p.m. and did not return) Conflict of Interest Councilman Spaeth suggested that item 27 on the Agenda be taken up at the present time along with item 13 since they both relate to conflict of. interest. There were no objections. MOTION: Councilman Pearson rnov.ed, seconded by Ctims`sock, that the Planning and Procedures Committee review the rnatter of con- flict of interest and that her letter to the Council be referred to that Committee for consideration at the time of the review. The motion failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Berwald, Comstock, Pearson, Spaeth Noes: Arnold, Clark, Dias, Gallagher, Wheatley Pedestrian -Bic c1e-Ewer enc Vehicle grits c ar - race oa City Manager Morgan reported that the item relating to pedestrian, bicycle and emergency vehicle rights of way in the Old Trace Road area had been covered by prior direction. Nonconforming Use and/or Amortization Ordinances Councilman Pearson asked for a status report on the proposed non- conforming use ordinance and the proposed amortisation ordinance. Planning Officer Fo rcroy reported that the C ssion 60 !17/67 r had given the matter low priority in view of the many items sent to the Commission with requests for immediate or early consideration. MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson, that the Council corn nunicate its concern about the situation to the Plan- ning Commission and urge them to give the matter accelerated_ study. The motion carried by rnajor:ia.y voice vote. Street Nsrne Chan e - 0rego ue age Mill Road MOTION: Councilman Berwald introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Arnold, it approval for first reading: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Changing the Name of Oregon Expressway and a Portion of Page Mill Road to Page Mili Boulevard. AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Comstock, to strike out Page Mill Boulevard and insert Oregon Expressway, making the street Oregon Expressway from Alma Street to Junipero Serra Freeway. City Manager Morgan noted that the City cannot change the names of streets which are not in the City. MOTION: Councilman Clark roved, seconded by Pearson, to table the matter. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: � 0 Noes: Clark, Comstock, Dias, Pearson, Spaeth ; Arnold, Berwald, Wald, Gallagher Councilman's Salaries - AB 1705 Councilman Comstock stated that since submitting the Agenda item requesting support of AB 1705 he had ]earned that the bill had been withdrawn by its author in accordance with advice of the Legislative Counsel.. Teleohone Solicitations MOTION: Council Comstock moved, seconded by Spaeth, that the City Council refer to the Planning and Procedures Committee the_questicni of review of the solicitation ordinance.. with particular regard to telephone solicitation. Sergi Page 272 The motion carried an the following roll c .l vote: 62 7/6? Ayes: Noes: Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Gallagher, Pearson. Spaeth Arnold, Dias, Wheatley Alma Street Directional Si ns MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved that the City Council take from the table the Manager's report concerning Alma Street signs. The motion failed for lack of a second. Review of Industrial and Commercial ses on arcs ero .oaf wiseamonseessaissannagammuemome MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved that the City Council request the Planning Commission to review the LM zoning on Embarcadero Road north of Bayshore, said review to. consider; arscoug other ques- tions (1 x the appropriateness of rezoning the entire area to a zoning that would establish commercial usage, i.e. multiple automobile agencies; (2) potential traffic problems and conflicts with other Bay - land uses, particularly bicycle and pedestrian trails; and (3) potential conflicts with General Plan designation for the area. The motion failed for lack of a second. Old Trace Road Rezoning MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Spaeth, that the Council request the Planning Commission tit) review the zoning in the OldTeac i o =-a_area and that pa.rticula,r consideration be given to reduced density with the idea of one unit per acre. The motion carried unanimously by voice ;cote. .. ' ournnie ant MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, Seconded by Berwald, to ad- journ. AMENDMENT: Councilman' Comstock moved to adjourn to July 24, 1967, and Councilmen Arnold, with the consent of his second, agreed to include the date in his motion. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. The Council adjourned at 12:00 midnight. APPROVED: ATTEST Mai