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Home My WebLink About10231967City Hall Palo Alto, California October 23, The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:30 p. m. with Mayor Dias presiding. Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth (arrived 7:32 p.m.), Wheatley Approval of Minutes misalorpamr-r•-•— 9111•11111, Cotazncilxxian Pearson stated that regarding pending staff assignments reported on page 330 of the Minutes of October 2, 1967, it was her intention to be recorded as voting no on the second amendment rather than on the entire matter and asked the change be grade in the Minutes. The Minutes of October 2, 1967 were approved as changed. The Minutes of October 9, 1967 were approved. Service Awards • Citizens Committee ou Underground Utilities Mayor Dias thanked the members of the Citizens Committee on Underground Utilities for their distinguished service on that Com- mittee and the many hours of effort devoted to consideration of the subject. Vice Mayor Arnold presented awards to the Committeemembers: Richard D. Faa ctan. Chairman; Thous Carmody; George F. Dowley; Gordon F. Eding; Joseph ] l atKira .--Westea F`arrs.nd; Mrs. Harvey Hall; William Hammerson; Albert G. Lake; }t'arbert G. Morrison; Thomas 0. Fussell; J. Barton Phelps; Paul Reinter; Mrs. Walter Stroznquist; Joseph F. Williamson. t7►ssncs Sbndeats - Neighbors Abroad Mayor Dias welcomed the students from Oaxaca who are visiting Palo Alto in connection with the Neighbors Abroad program. Coun- cilman Comstock outlined the program and also welcomed the students. Mayor Dias presented Goodwill Ambassador awards to the students: Marco Antonio Calleja Sanchez, Jorge Hugo Calleja Gjum11ch, Gerardo Alfonso Calvo Castellanos, Alejandro Enrique Figueroa and Jose Antonio Correa Arguello. 346 10123/67 L: tse,tie of California Citiee Safety Contest Award Mayor Dias congratulated the City staff on again receiving - League of California Cities Safety Contest Award for their out- standing record in employee safety. Undergrouion nd L; tilities MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, on behalf of the Finance Committee, that the Council: 1. Endorse the basic concept that the city should place all overhead electric lines underground as a single integrated system with the priorities suggested by the Citizens Ad- visory Committee on Undergrounding and that not less than $1,000,000 per year be allocated from electric revenues for this purpose. 2. There should be ne specific commi rxent regarding com- pletion target date or total coat. 3. That electric utility rate increases shall not be considered necessary to financing of the undergrcunding project. 4. That the staff be authorized to develop and present to Council plans for several underground district projects in order to demonstrate the feasibility of the long-term integrated undergrounding project. 5. That the demonstration taiderground district projects will be financed by the Reserve for Underground Projects of the Electric Fund with such funds allocated to the fol- lowing project* on the basis noted below:— 75% of available funds or of total project costs, whichever is the least;: to be committed for the following two projects of general City benefit: s. Undercrouitdiug of Pegs Mill Road from Alsraa to the 'outhilt Ezpreeeway b. Middlefield Road from Oregon Expressway to San Antonio Road 25% of the available funds or of total project cost, whichever is tie least to be committed to the fol- lowing two projects of substantially local benefit: c. Green Acres Subdivision No. 2 d. Old Trace Road, et al Underground Utilities (continued) 6. That as a matter of policy those projects of general City benefit will be financed entirely by City funds while those projects which are not of general City benefit and where the benefits to be realized by undergrounding are local in nature will ! financed 75% by the City and 25% by abut- ting property owners. In ei=c: ^;_f. can -site costs will be borne by the property owner. 7. That the staff be directed to initiate a public inforrnation program to accompany the demonstration projects. AMENDMENT: Councilman Beahrs rnoved, seconded by Spaeth, to add to 3 "except as a last resor , . " The amendment failed by majority voice vote. AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Spaeth, to add to 8 "specifications be developed by the staff of a master plan for the whole City and be developed by a qualified consultant." The amendment faired by majority voice vote, AMENDMENT: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, that the staff be encouraged to bring to Council requests for assis- tance of engineering consultants, if desired. The ararnendment carried by majority voice vote. AMENDMENT: Councilrnan Cooley moved, seconded by Pearson, the City pay the entire cost of the undergrounding program with the exclusion of on -site costs. MO ION: "CouIId iirrialy Wheatley A it *u** eitov__0.-ca,%As.:,__ the previous question. The motion carried by majority voice vote. The amendment failed on the following tie roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Pearson, Spaeth Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwal+a, Gallagher, Wheatley MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, and it was duly seconded, the previous question. The motion carried by majority voice vote. The Finance Committee recomruanendatlon as amended carried by majority voice vote. 1 Downtown Park Sites weeuesepeenee Councilman Wheatley reported are information that the. Public Works Committee recommends that regarding Downtown Park sites that ne action be taken at this time concerning the downtown commer- cial b - • - u - -- i San Fr.anciecei1Lf1.Crc'Ck clal area and -..., area between L}liiissa ar a v.aaa pending completion of the Downtown Neighborhood Study; and that the Planning staff proceed with the feasibility of site acquisition for small parks of less than one acre adapted to residential com- munity use. Reimbursement of Park Aor:rooriation un or a rar Lte MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved; on behalf of the Public Works Committee, that the allocation of that portion of the money expended for library site to the library appropriation and reim- bursement of those funds in that amount be returned to the park appropriation. The motion carried by majority voice vote. Juana Briones Park - Architectural Services MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, that the staff be directed to prepare a contract for the landscape architectural services of Jack W. Buktenica for the design of the Juana Briones Park. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Procedural Code __•Technical Amendments MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following ordinance and moved on behalf of the Planning and Procedures Committee its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the -flouncil of the City of Pato Alto Setting Forth Technical Amendments to the Pal Alto Municipal Code Adopted August 14, 1967." The ordinance was approved for first reading on the following roll call vote: Ayer: Arnold, Beshrs, Berwald, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: None (The Council recessed from 9:16 to 9:30 p. 349 10/23/67 CM -Street Parking Multiple Unit Dwellixsgs Def ini tiu i Cie of Zone - Chan e oa .Fi=c... cne Setback Ma.- - Setback Lines 01 Louis Ro. - Multiple Citations for Continued ParkijViolations Surface of Fns ricinL Loeb Councilman Arnold requested permission to consider out of order at this time second reading of seven ordinances. There were no objections. - - MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, the adoption of the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 2382 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Certain Section of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Increase Requirements for Off -Street Park- ing for Multiple -Unit Dwellings." - - - - The ordinance was adopted unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, the adoption of the following or dinanceo: - Ordinance No. 2383 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of 'the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 18. 04 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Include a Section 18. 04. 175 Defining 'Dwelling, Studio'." Ordinances 4o. 2384'entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 18.08. 040 of the Palo Alto talunicipw-1 L --C g Zoning -of ertam Propeirty W ------:--------------- as 3501 Louis Road from P -F to R -1:B-8." Ordinance No. 2385 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 16.04. 190 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (Official Fire Zone Map of the City of Palo Alto) by Changing the Property Reamed from P -F to R -1:B-8 at 3501 Louis Road from Fire Zone #2 to Fire Zone #13.'° - Ordinance‘No. 2386 entitled "Ordinance of the_ •t v! t_ of the City of Palo .Alto Amending the Setback : 4ap of the Palo Alto:- Municipal Code to Rerove the Setback Lines on Both Sides of - __ Oregon Avenue Expreseway between Alma Street and Bayshore Freeway." " Ordinance- No - 2387- vntit1od "'Ordinance of the Council of the City of .Palo -A1to oArnending Subsection (a) of Section 18.88. 11 C* of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Pertaining to the Surface of Parking Lots . " 350 • 10/23/67 The ordinat=-Lo - 'pied on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Comstock, Cooley, :si n. Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: None MOTION: Counciiis.o.oz Arnold moved, seconded by Com Lock, the adoption of the following urt'+ reee: Ordinance No. 2388 entitled "Ordinance of the CourciL City of Palo Alto Amending Sections i0. 44. 010 and 10. 60.030 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Clarifying Established Parking Restrictions and Providing for Multiple Citations for Continued Parking Violations." The ordinance was adopted on the following roll call note: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berv.wald, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: Pearson Sign Regulation MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following ordinance and moved on behalf of the Planning and Procedures Committee, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the .Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 16.20 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (Signs) Pro- hibiting Flashing and Moving Signs." Mrs. Robert W. Smith, owner of the Paso del Norte Motel, spoke. in opposition to more restrictive sign requirements. Assistant City Attorney Meany noted that section (5a) of the pro- posed ordinance should be corrected to add "or rotation" after "revolving", and Mayor Dias noted that the omission would be included in the ordinance. The ordinance was approved for first reading on the following roil call vote. Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Comstock, Cooley, Galla;;her, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: Dias MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following ordinance and moved on behalf of the Planning and Procedures Committee, - its approval for first reading: - "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 16.20 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (Signs) Providing for a 30 -day Nonrenewable Permit for Temporary Signs, and Defining Such Signs." The ordinance -eras approved for first reading on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth Noes: Wheatley nn`"�`'ON: C Beahrs introduced the following ordinance z..:...._ - n�••. man and moved on behalf of trin Planning and Procedures Committee, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 16.20, Subsection (b) of the Palo Alto NiunicIpal Code Limiting the Height of Roof Signs." Mr. Mean.ey recommended that the ordinance be changed, in line 7 of (b) to place a period after "roof" and to delete "except that", thus beginning the next sentence with "No roof sign " Coun- cilman Beahrs stated that he would incorporate the recommendation in the proposed ordinance. The ordinance was approved for first reading on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Nis. a •_ Nrwmso MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following ordinance and moved on behalf of the Planning and Procedures Committee its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 16.20 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (Signs) Per- mitting Combined Signs on Buildings." The ordinance was approved for first reading on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arni td, Beahrs, Berwald, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: None MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following ordinance and moved on behalf of the Planning and Procedures Committee its approval for first reading: 352 10/23/67 "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 16.20. 150 (Table 2) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Pertaining to Maximum Height and Size of Freestanding Signs." The ordinance was approved for first reading on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beaters, Berwald, Comstock, Cooley, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley one o • Modification of Intersection - _ to Ord Avenue Bowdoin Street - - MOTION: g'ou^cil-.:^.wr. Pears..•. �� aE.: rr uahold_the_ recommendation of the Planning Commission and re- quest that Stanford University consider inc.zliiai..c..ticn nr tire? StaufUrd Avenue and Bowdoin Street intersection for the purpose of minimiz- ing the effects of through traffic on the College Terrace residential neighborhood in line with the staff proposal. Gerard Van Hoven, 2344 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, representative of the College Terrace Residents Association, spoke in favor of the Planning Commission recommendation and filed with the City Clerk a list of the recommendations of his Association. T. C. Holmes, 2024 Columbia, Palo Alto, spoke in favor of the motion. MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved to combine consideration of the three Planning Commission items -since they all relate to traffic. Mayor Dias ruled that the motion before the Council took -precedence and therefore the new rnotion is out of order. AMENDMENT: Councilman Berwald moved to add that the antici- pated recommendations of the City -School Traffic Committee be referrd to staff for in -put into the Master Study. The motion failed for lack of c second, The motion carried unanimously by volt a vote. Traffic Area •- Pa e Mill Road/Foothill E • reaswa L. owe -aa &w no - ea ama MOTION:. Councilman: Berwald moved, seconded by Pearson, to accept the Planning Corn. mission recomranendation that traffic studies under way pay particular attention to the traffic area bounded generally by Page Mill Road, Foothill Expressway. Willow Road. and E1 Camino Real and refer it for in -put into the ?Master Traffic Study. _. 353 10/23/67 The motion carried unanimously by void :,c:.. Traffic - P je Mill Road/SP'Tracks/Foothill E resswa MOTION: C .unrilman Berwald moved, and it was duly- secoeriea , to accept the Planning Commission recommendation that it be- lieves that improvement of traffic on Page Mill Road from the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to the Foothill Expressway to carry its full capacity would considerably alleviate this problem and requests that such project be expedited as quickly as possible and referred for in -put into the Master Traffic Study._ --a at11-4, url si5a via w� v�P V+ y qtr?__ /+ for the TlTnYninc, ni 'pts}'. ^ 1G'•. i tE R��02`tJf Committee Eas.. w42AlL1Ga MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, on behalf of the Public Facilities Naming CornraiLtee, that ..he .pirtnrnveci as the name _fcer the nrnrnspci atrPPt nornendicrn1ar tj Erbarcadero Road, 800 feet easterly of East Bayshore Frontage Road. �— fi-pang.arii..Way" AMENDMENT: C,-,a:.ci rnan Pearson moved that the prouosPi4 sztrs,..4 be named "Emharcadero Way." The amendment failed for lack of a second. The motion failed on the following roll call vote Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: Berwald, Comstock, MOTION: Councilman Pearson named "Enibarcadero Way." Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson moved that the proposed street be The motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, on behalf of the Public Facilities Naxxiing Committee, that the Council authorize the Com- mittee to be responsible for developing a master list of names for future streets, using as its resource members of. the Palo Alto Historical Association and any interested citizen who wishes to suggest names for inclusion. The list would be made available to all developers who, hopefully, would choose from the names on the list in the naming of their streets, or who could suggest addi- tional names. The Committee further recommends that the list be subject to an annual review and updating. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. ----- 354` 10/23/67 Humana Relatianer Council Report Councilman Berwald reported that the resignation of Robert Keller from the Human Relations Council had been accepted by the Fair Employment Practices Commission arel that a vacancy rives exists on the PAHRC. 1-ie expressed appreciation for Mr. Keller's past services on the PAHRC. Councilman Berwald also reported that progress is being made in connection with a possible contract for a study by Stanfci d Research Institute and that the Mayor is again writing to adjacent jurisdictions pursuant to the direction in Resolution No. 4015 in connection with attempting to set up a regional human relations council and that it ;e anticipated the eeeeting wa+1 taec place soon. In reply to question, Councilman Berwald stAtert tier ^_z;gh naa not been so notiiied, it is his impression that Dr. Leroy Lucas wishes to continue to serve out his term on the PAHRC. Arnaranta Avenue Six Month Evaluation (CMR 101) Councilman Spaeth requested permission to consider out of order at this time the iterrt relating to the Ar ar vitA Aus rtu. Six G-4it Evaluation report. There were no objections. City Manager Morgan outlined his report and Traffic Engineer Noguchi replied to question from the Co';ncil regarding details of the report. Ross Staley, 4147 Amaranta, Palo Alta, spoke in opposition to the recommendations of the traffic engineer that trial stop signs be removed. Mrs. Mary Dreisbtiach, 4090 Amaranta, Palo Alto, spoke in opposi- tion to the recommendations of the traffic engineer also. MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Beahrs, that pending receipt of the Comprehensive Traffic Study that the present ordinance remain in effect and the atop signs be retained. Margaret Parker, 4070 Amaranta, Palo Alto, spoke concerning traffic circulation in the Arnaranta area. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Adio ent MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, to adjourn until Monday, November 6, 1967 at 7:30 p.m. The motion failed by majority voice vote. (Councilmen Arnold and Wheatley left at 11:30 p.m. and did', not return.) 3 5'5 10/23/67 Pacific Cas and Electric Com anv - iwerrrarowe r the 9 ) City Manager Morgan presented his report of October la referring to the proposed contract with Pacific Gas E- Ziectr c Company re- lating to PG&E's 60 KV tow.r line and the C:ity': 60XV line crotaing. M TioN Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Beahrs, to authorize the Mayorto execute the proposed contract with PG&E. Clark Mulliner, of the Land Development Department of PG&E, replied to questions from the Council regarding the tower structure. The rout rT% r;n. =" the following roll call vote: _. �3.ji'2 mAyes: nn r$, Comstock, Cooleys Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth Noes: Berwald Signal SvE t m- A r t a c r o Road /Donald Drive (CMR 93) MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Gallagher, that the low bid of Rosendin Electric Company in the amount of $12, 707 be accepted for installation of Arastradero Road -Donald Drive signal system. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. (Councilman, Cooley left at 11:4Z p.m.) (Council=man Beahrs left at 11:42 p.m. and did not return) Rin.conada Park Exyanalon, Project No, 66-11 (CMR99)___ MOIION: Councilman Covuotockintroduced the following resolu- tion and moved, seconded by Spaeth, its adoption: Resolution No. 4040 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Authorizing the City Manager to Sell and Di€ . pose of Certain Described Property Surplus to the Needs of the City and Giving the Time, Place and Terms of Such Sale." The resolution carried unanimously by voice vote. Charming Avenue Sto Sins - AfeaiEer an3 ten er Meets (CMR 97) MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following resolu- tion and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption: 356 10/23/67 Resolution No. 4041 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Resolution No. 2971 Making Certain Intersections Stop Intersections. The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Pacific i f i 'i' a l n..1.,,�..,. ..._ � r.+ � _. _ -- r; p ny (CMR98) - ---- _ -= T_J=._��::.-�.stz: i �iG'-.z aVas •On1 a rr�r�rc�rrr MOTION: _.Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Gallagher, that a form resolution author -et -ink ;` easement and construc- tion permit to. t ' 4' « Telephone and Telegraph Company for __gin&ergsbuns, communications cable in Hollywood Park be adopted. The resolution was adopted unanirnnii-1v byvni^f Official Cit Fla (CMR 90) MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, seconded by Dias, to adopt the proposed flag as the official City flag. Mayer Dia, ixiirocluced Mrs. Christa Gupton, of the City staff, who had designed the flag and commended her for her contribution to the City. AMENDMENT: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Berwald, to continue consideration of an official City flag until the next Agenda (November 6, 1967). The motion to continue carried unanimously by voice vote. A:. lication for Alcoholic Bevera:e License - n- a e eer .o,aa , saocia es 95 - MOTION: Coµt cil aa7 Camatook ,tG'•a;son„ tcs file without action the application for alcoholic beverage on -sale beer license by Global Associates in the Palo Alto Office Center. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Hospzta1 Insurance Cc vera, e City Controller Mitchell presented the report from his office and that of the City Attorney referring to hospital insurance coverage. MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Gallagher, to approve the amendment to the Palo Alto -Stanford Hospital Center Insurance Schedule as presented. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 3S? 11)/23/67 358 10/23/6 Signs - Sn 'ci.a1 Provisions isions for Service Stations fq •mm. Assistant' City Attorney Meaney referred to his report of October 13 regarding, recommended amendments to Municipal Code Chapter (Signs) clarifying provisions as to combinations of signs and eliminating special provisions for service stations and replied to questions from C_:o*:ncil members concerning it. MOTION: Councilman Gallagher introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Comstock, its approval for firR¢ v=.s-, 017-iirarie`o _�� htt Cv.ill=:ii Of the City T'-= _ a';. s•-�'.^ s..abV Arnending Section 16._ um20. f �� : c in Pa Alto Municipal Code Pertaining to Combination of Types of Signs." (Councilman Cooley returned at 11:50 p.m.) The ordinance was approved for first reading cn the following roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearsnr., Spaeth Noes: None Abstained: Berwald MOTION: Councilman Gallagher introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Comstock, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Subsection (c) of Section 16.20. 180 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Pertaining to Roof Signs." The ordinance was approved for first reading on the following roll calf vote: yea: Berwald, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth Nye s : None Peraonnel Liaison Committee Mayor Dias announced the Personnel Liaison Committee will meet at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, C:;tobeir 24 to consider the position of City Assessor and the vacancy on the Human Relations Council. Adjournment There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 11:52 p.m. APPRO