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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11131967City Hall Palo Alto, California November 13, 1967 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:30 p.m. in an adjourned meeting from November 6, 1967 with Mayor Dias presiding. Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Wheatley Absent: Spaeth Animal Shelter Fees and Ite u�lations MOTION: Councilman Arnold 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 Section 6.12. 010 and 6. 12. 020 Pertaining to Irnpoundrnent of Animals and Animal Shelter Fees. The ordinance was approved for first reading on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Wheatley Noes: None MOTION: Councilman Arnold introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Comstock, its approval for first reading: Orelinence of thenCo mcs1-o-the-City of Pilo Alto Amending Chapter 6. 16 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Pertaining to Dog Licenses and Regulations. The on dinance was approved for first reading unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Arnold 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 Section 6.20. 101 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Pertaining to Animals at Large. The ordinance was approved for first reading unai mously by voice vote. 367 11/13/67 Permit Parkin MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Pearson, its approval for first reading: Ordinance of the Council of the Git~-• of Palo Alto Amending Subsection (c) of Section 10.60.140 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Pertaining to Permit Parking. The ordinance was approved for first reading on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Wheatley None MOTION: Councilman. Comstock introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Pearson, its adoption: Resolution No. 4046 entitled 'Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Deleting Subsection (c) of Section 7 of Reso- lution No. 2971 Pertaining to Parking Permits." The Resolution was adopted by unanimous vote. On -Sale Beer License - Fat Phil's - 320 University Avenue _ ,...6 MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Pearson, to file without action the application for alcoholic beverage on -sale beer license from "rat Phil's" at 320 University Avenue. The motion carried by majority voice_vote.-- Standby Council - Civil Defense and Disaster Ordinance MOTION: Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Gallagher, that the appointment of the following former councilmen to the. Standby City Council required by the Civil Defense and Disaster Ordinance be approved, Adin. John Ball Dean R. Cresap Pate J. Huston Lee Rodgers Raymond Rohrs Karl M. Ruppenthal William P. Rus Carl S. Stephens Bert Woodward The motion carried by majority voice vote, Councilman Comstock abstaining. 368 11113/67 S Orrdinanc Materials Used in Sign Construction MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, and it was duly seconded, to refer the matter of a revision in the Sign Ordinance concerning materials used in sign construction to the Planning and Procedures Cornrnittee for review at the same time other amendments to the Sign Ordinance are considered. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Pale ° ! tc Orden Club -Sign in oothills Park Councilman Comstock stated that he wished to be sure the Palo Alto Garden Club was thanked for donation of the sign in Foothills Park. City Manager Morgan replied that in connection with the sign, a letter of appreciation had been sent to the Club, an item published about the sign in the utility mailer and the SAN JOSE MERCURY had published a story and picture. He noted that the City is indebted to the Club for similar donations in the past and is most grateful to the members, Ke Automobiles MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Berwald, that the staff be directed to prepare an ordinance to prohibit leaving keys in automobiles and further that the staff report on the statue of State legislation being considered, if any. City Manager Morgan and City Attorney Hildebrand replied to ques- tions concerning the desirability of such an ordinance being local and whethea or not the State may maintain it has preempted the field. The motion carried by majority voice vote. Santa Clara County Adoption of Palo Alto Sign Ordinance MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, and it was duly seconded, that the Mayor write the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara Count to ask them to adopt the Palo Alto Sign Ordinance for that portion of El Camino Real that is adjacent to Palo Alto. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Plannin; Commission Resignation - Leonard Ware Mayor Dias announced receipt of a letter of resignation from Plan- ning Commissioner Leonard Ware. She urged Council members to submit nannes of prospective planning commissioners for considera- tion and noted an executive session would be called for December 11 to consider an appointment to fill the vacancy created b}' the resig- nation of Mr. . Ware. ,1 Pal:: Alto Stanford Hospital Center MII Councilman Pearson read her letter to the Council concerning Palo Alto -Stanford Hospital Center administration. reciation of Services of Mann' ast Commissioner Ware MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Beahrs, to accept with regret the resignation of Leonard Ware from the Plan- ning Commission and to express Council appreciation for his ser- vices to the City. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Written Communications Letter from R. J. Debs, 3145 Flowers Lane, dated October Z4, 1967 re "Written Communications" category of the Agenda. MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded b; v:a:.k, to file the letter. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Ad-iournment There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 8:22 p.ra. ********* The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in regular meeting at 8:23 p.rn. with Mayor Dias presiding. Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Wheatley Absent: Spaeth Procedural Code -- Proposed Amendments .. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Cooley, to con- tinue the item relating to proposed amendments to the procedural code. The motion carried by majority voice vote. 310 11/13/67 Transportation Policy Committee Councilman Berwald reported that he had urged the Transportation Policy Committee to develop criteria for landscaping and an under- ground irrigation system and a report would be made at their December meeting. Willow Road Committee MOTION: Councilman Pearson asked to present a new rnotion on be- half of the Willow Road Committee. Mayor Dias ruled that such a motion could not be entertained as the Committee had not met nor taken formal action since their last re- port which appeared on an earlier Agenda. She noted that the item was continued until it could be reported on by those to whom it was referred, and added that the only way it could be taken up at the present time was for the Council to rescind its previous action. Councilman Pearson stated that she had had telephone conversations with the mayor and vice -mayor of Menlo F'ark, and the motion she wished to present was different from the one acted upon previously. Councilman Gallagher asked it be noted that as a Committee member he was not notified of a meeting or of the telephone calls. Mayor Dias declared the motion out of order at this time, and noted it could be brought up under "New Business" later in the meeting. Resolution Declaring Weeds to be a Nuisance MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Gallagher, its adoption: Resolution No. 4047 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Declaring Weeds to be a Nuisance." The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Civic Center Site (CMR 125) MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, seconded by Berwald, that the bid of William P. Rua, Inc. in the amount of $50,728 be approved for award, pending the signing of the contract and furnishing of re- quired bonds, and that the Mayor be authorized and directed to sign the contract for and on behalf of the City. The motion was adopted unanimously by voice vote. Sewage Treatment Plant ConaolidaLon (CMR 129) MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, seconded by Berwald, to refer the report of the City Ma3ager of November 9. 1'97 concerning sewage treatment plan coneolidation.to the Finance Committee for review of policy position. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 60 KV Underground Cross Loop Connection (C MR 127) City Manager Morgan presented his report of November 8, 1967 concer4iing, bids for 60 KV underground cross loop connection. Discussion followed and Mr. Morgan and Chief Engineer Bosza of the Light and Power Department replied to questions concerning details of the report. MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson, that all bids be rejected and the staff be directed to proceed to prepare data for new bids for the 60 KV cross loop connection to be brought back to the Council. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Wheatley, that the Council approve the rejection of present bide and direct the staff to revise project specifications and present these re- vised specifications to the Finance Committee, Discussion continued and Mr. Morgan and Mr. Bosza replied to questions concerning lead time with suppliers and the urgency for the installation.. The substitute motion failed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Beahrs, Berwald, Cooley, Wheatley Noes: Arnold, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson The motion then carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Bias, Gallagher, Pearson, Wheatley None (The Council recessed from 9:10 to 9:20 p.m.) San Francisauito Creek Diversion System Alternatives (CM.R 122) MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, and it was duly seconded, that Alternate II as presented in the City Manager's report of November 8, 1967 regarding Sail Francisquito Creek diversion sys- tem alternatives be approved as the diversion program at the same time the improvement program for the Creek is implemented. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson, that Alternate III be approved and development of this 72 1/13/67 alternative be delayed until the implementation of a Creek improve- ment program. Discussion followed and City Manager Morgan and City Engineer Witbeck replied to questions concerning the recommendations of the engineering con:,ultant firm employed as experts, when the improve- ments to the Creek by the Flood Control District might be anticipated and the possible source of the additional. $150,000 required by Alter- nate III. AMENDMENT TO THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved that a phrase be added urging the Creek improvement pro - grain be implemented promptly. Councilman Comstock, with the consent of his second, agreed to accept the amendment. John Lomax, 854 Miranda Green, Palo Alto, spoke in favor of the arneudment approving Alternate Vii. Robert Boomer, 515 East Crescent, President of the University Avenue and Crescent Park Association, spoke in favor of the amend- ment approving Alternate III. Karl Robe, 1833 Edgewood, Palo Alto, spoke in favor of the amend- ment approving Alternate M. The substitute motion approving Alternat.111 carried by majority voice vote. Flood Control District Easement (CMR 128) MOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the Mayor be authorized to execute the easement so that the Flood Control District can proceed with the maintenance work in the Flood -- Basin. The motion carried unanirriousty b y -voice vVie. Pending Staff Assignments MOTION: Councilman Cooley moved, seconded by Beahrs, to con- tinue the report or, pending staff assignments to November 27, 1967. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Commuter Parking Old Corporation Yard Councilman Berwald asked regarding the status of the report on commuter parking with particular reference to allowing commuters to park free in the Old Corporation Yard. City Manager Morgan replied that the City has not been ticketing those presently parkin there, but the Yard dour not meet City parking lot requirements, that the Yard has been considered for improvement and use as a paid permit parking lot to offset the cost of taxes and rent, and that it is anticipated the commuter parking report will be finished soon. Turning Pattern - Downtown One-way Street System Councilman Berwald asked regarding the turning patterns in the Downtown one-way street system. City Manager Morgan replied that while the turning patterns are in accord with the request of Downtown Palo Alto, Inc. 's one-way street system, the entire system is being studied, and, although a six month report on the system is planned, if there appears to be problems, the staff will attempt to eliminate them as soon as possible Time Schedule m Public Works Projects MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Clark, to con- tinue the item relating to a time schedule for pending Public Works projects until the meeting of November 20; 1967. The motion to continue failed by majority voice vote. MOTION: Mayor Dias moved, seconded by Arnold, to adopt the priority list presented by Councilman Spaeth. (NOTE- Priority List is as follows: 1. Civic Center 2. El Camino Real 3. Baylands Athletic Center 4. Junior Museum Expansion 5. Downtown Library - Recreation Facility 6. Arastradero Road Park 7. Mitchell Park_R eere - "- __ ��L��n�encer 8. —z aethills Park Interpretive Center 9. Baylands Interpretive Center 10. Duck Pond Improvements - First Phase 11. Rinconada Park Expansion) AMENDMENT: Counchirnan Pearson moved, seconded by Mayor Dias, to reverse items 5 and 7, making Mitchell Park No. 5 and the Down- town Library No. 7. The amendment carried by majority voice vote. The motion as amended carried unanimously by voice vote. Newell Road Brid rovernent MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved that the staff be .requested to review the possibilities off improving the Newell Road bridge as 174 1113167 an up-to-date traffic carrier and give their recommendations re- garding stream flow channel improvements. The motion failed for lack of a second. Willow Road Committee Councilman Pearson Mated that she wished to make a motion in con- nection with the Willow Road Committee report. Mayor Dias ruled that if the Council is to consider the report at this time, the only action possible is a motion to rescind previous action taken with regard to the report. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, to reconsider the matter. Mayor Dias stated that a motion to re consider must be made on the same day the original motion was :made and therefore ruled the motion to reconsider out of order at this time. CHALLENGE: Councilman Arnold challenged the ruling of the Chair. The ruling was reversed by majority voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, to take up the smatter of the Willow Road Cornrnittee report at this time. The motion carried by majority voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, to reaffirm the Council's interest in continuing the Willow Road Com- mittee. m -r ty - is - The I33t3tf0l1carried-by :3ia�vi sL�-��x�� vote. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, to refer to the Planning and Procedures Committee the question of a policy stand with regard to expressway treatment of Willow Road. In response to Mayor Dias' inquiry as to whether the referral to the Planning Pi acedures Committee is to precede the previous referral to the traffic consultant, Councilman Arnold, with the consent of his second, withdrew the motion. MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Comstock, that the Council express a general policy of interest for an expressway concept on Willow Road, AMENDMENT: At the suggestion of City Manager Morgan, Coun- cilman Arnold, with the consent of his second, added "from Dum- barton Bridge to Highway 280." AMENDMENT: Councilman Beahrs moved that the Council not ex- press a general policy position, but express an interest in a Willow Road expressway treatment. The amendment failed for lack of a second. Discussion followed concerning Menlo Park traffic circulation as outlined in their General Plan, previous proposals concerning im- provement and extension of Willow Road, and the desirability of having the traffic consultant's report before proceeding further. MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Berwald, to refer the main motion to the Public Works Committee. CHANGE OF MOTION: At the suggestion of Mr. Morgan that Plan- ning and Procedures Committee is designated to consider traffic matters, Councilman Pearson, with the consent of her second, changed her motion to refer the matter to that Committee. The motion to refer carried by majority voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Berwald, to refer the Willow Road report immediately to the Planning and Pro- cedures Committee. The motion carried by majority voice vote. u rn.r-rtent MOTION: Councilman Wheatley moved, seconded by Arnold, to adjourn. AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson, to adjourn to November 20, 1967 at 7:30 p.m. The amendment carried on-ton-thi following roll ca11 vote: Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Pearson, Wheatley Noes: Cooley, Dias, Gallagher The motion to adjourned, as amended, carried by majority voice vote. The Council adjourned at 11:50 p.m. APPROVED: 76 1/13/67 City Hall Palo Alto, California November 20, 1967 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:30 p. rn. in an adjourned meeting from November 13, 1967 with Mayor Dias presiding. Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Cooley, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Absent: None Written Commun cations Letter from Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors dated November 1, 1967 re proposed County zoning policy resolution - MOTION: Councilrna Comstock :roved, seconded by Beahrs that the Mayor be authorized to communicate to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors support of the proposed resolution regarding County zoning policy, and further, indicate Council support and-equest for inclusion of the Planning Department phrase contained in their letter of November 8 to the City Manager. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Letter from Peninsula Chevrolet Company dated November Z, 1967 re proposed use of Palo Alto Corporation Yard property - MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Cooley, that the letter and drawings be referred to the staff for study in connection with the study of uses for the Old Corporation Yard. Following discussion concerning the t?tus of the report Councilman Pearson, with the consent of her second, withdrew her motion. MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Cooley, to continue the matter until the staff report on the possible uses for old Corporation Yard is received. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Letter ;rom Ross Road School PTA dated November 3, 1967 re stop signs in area - City Clerk ICIam,xn reported that the author oar the letter had telephoned and requested the letter be withdsawrjfrotn the Council Agenda as it had been addressed to Council= error 377 11/20/67 r