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January 17, 1972
The City Council of the City of Palo Alto set on this date at 7:35 p.m. in
a regular meeting with Mayor Comstock presiding.
Present:
Absent:
Beahra, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Henderson, Norton,
Pearson, Rosenbaum, Seman
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Mayor Comstock announced that Council would receive within the next week
formal transmission of the Drug Abuse Task Force Report. He proposed that,
upon receipt of the report, Council establish Monday, Januae y 3i, i512, as
the date for a special meeting to discuss this report.
Minutes cif Jan:uary 3, 1972
Councilman Henderson referred to page 365. Under the heading "Referendum
Petition -- Old Corporation Yard Property", he stated that the ,statement by
Phil DeGuere, 1120 nigh Street, should be corrected as follows: after the
word "projects", delete "...and spoke against construction of the Holiday
Inn", and add "...and urging signers of the referendum petition to contact
the City Clerk and ask to have their names removed from the petition".
On page 366, eighth pare raph, Councilman Henderson requested that the record
be changed to read as follows: starting with the second sentence "He added,
however, that he had read the appropriate section of the Charter and that
he felt it is reasona3le to conclude that a person reading the Charter might
not realize the> feed to file an affidavit of intention for a referendum.
Further, since hearing this evening of the intent of the Charter Review
Committee, it was his feeling it would be an injustice to throw out those
signatures that would otherwise be valid except for a technicality in the
Charter."
The Minutes of January 3, 197"„ leer( approved as wended.
Slide Presentation of Nature & Science Activities
Mayor Comstock askee, atafi to proceed with their report.
Kenneth Wilson, Director of City Services, introduced the Director of the
Nature & Science Department, Mr. Larry White, who, he said, would present
slides and a summary of the activities of the Nature & Science Department.
Larry White, Director, Nature & Science Department, showed slides illustrating
the programs offered to Palo Alto residents at the Baylands Nature Interpretive
Center, Junior Museum, and Foothills Park, giving special emphasis to the
City's Environmental Awareness and Education Program.
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Mr. White concluded his remarks by saying that all of these efforts were
not really those of the Nature & Science Department alone. The entire
City staff has responded to the program and the basic philosphy has been
to face current issues and relate the work being accomplished to the
environmental issues. Many results have been achieved through the
unique diversity of City staff.
Councilman Pearson thanked Mr. Wilson and Mr. White for this evening's
presentation and said it had been most enjoyable.
Mayor Comstock recognized Mrs. Ellen Wyman.
Mrs. Ellen Wyman, 546 Washington Avenue, stated that she was impressed
with tonight's presenation but wished to express disappointment in the
Junior Museum and especially the exhibits available to young children
visiting the Museum. She compared Palo Alto's Junior Museum with one at
Coyote Point and said that the main criticism she wished to make is that
there could be more live animals and specialized activities to interest
the young children.
Acting City Manager Sipel respollded to Mrs. Wyman's remarks and said he
hoped to have the opportunity to sit down with Mrs. - yt n and Mr.- -L. K.
Wilson, and anyone else who is interested, and review the program available
at the Junior Museum.
Site and Desi District Approval,
2811 Middlefield Road (Safeway Stores, Inc.)
Mayor Comstock asked Director of Planning 6 Community Development Fourcroy
to report.
Louis J. Fourcroy, Director of Planning & Community Development, stated
that plans before Council tonight have been developed to the satisfaction
of the Planning Commission, for approval together with the conditions
recorded in the Planning Commission minutes of December 15, 1971. He noted
that trees had been added and the shrubbery changed, but basically the
changes were to perpetuate the plans and assure that the installation will
be maintained.
Councilman Beahrs stated he was delighted to see the improvements that have
been made and he hoped that other mmercha:ts in this area of town would be
encouraged to follow suit and improve their properties.
Councilman Semen raised questions regarding the "right turn only" sign at
the exit and inquired as to the accident rate at that point and the reasons
for wishing to direct traffic in this manner, rather than permitting a left
hand turn on to Middlefield.
Director of Planning & Community Development Fourcroy replied, stating that
although there had been no undue number of accidents at that point, there is
traffic congestion in the area and the "right turn only" sign is intended to
minimize this conflict.
Responding to a question from Councilman Semen, City Attorney Stone confined
that signs relating to internal circulation do not have the force of law,
in the sense that violation of such a sign would not be a Municipal Code
violation.
Planting Commissioner tavrence Klein -stated -that the --Planning Commission's
thinking in suggesting the "right turn only" sign onto Colorado Avenue .vas
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that there is much more traffic on Middlefield Road than there is on
Colorado, and it would be hazardous to try to cross Middlefield and make
a left hand turn.
Councilman Henderson asked whether there would be a sign to show "Exit
Only -- Do Not Enter".
Mr. Foercroy said that although such -a sign is not marked on the plans, it
is indicated by the "right turn only" requirement and subject to the approval
of the Traffic Engineer.
MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Norton, that the Council uphold
the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the application of
Safeway Stores, Inc, for Site and Design District approval at 2811 Middle-
field Read, Zone District C -2-S and C -2 -S -D, subject to the conditions
recorded in the Planning Commission minutes of December 15, 1971.
The motion passed on a majority voice vote.
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Mayor Comstock acknowledged receipt of a memo dated January 13th, 1972
addressed to Council ft= Councilman Pearson; a letter dated January 12,
1972; from Frank 3. Rack; a letter received January 12, 1972, from Walter
E. Wallis, 2844 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, concerning this subject. He
noted that many people had requested to speak this evening and said that
Council hoped to establish a five minute limit for each speaker.
Mayor Comstock asked Councilman Pearson to speak to this item.
Councilman Pearson reviewed her memorandum to Council dated January 13, 1972.
She stated that the question raised by Venceremos last Monday night (1/10/72)
is whether or not the City is able, through the use of ordinances and zoning
laws, to prohibit a war industry from locating within Palo Alto's municipal
boundaries. Such questions regarding regulation of businesses have come up
before and she felt it would be beneficial to have some answers, even if
for no other reason than to define City powers on this point. Councilman
Pearson noted the controls presently exercised that affect the environment
of our City. "For example, we separate industrial from residential; we
control the number of liquor licenses permitted in the downtown business
district; we erect traffic barriers to protect residences from commute traffic;
we prohibit operations involving fish, fat and oil, bone and meat products
(meat packing plants); we prohibit storage of inflammable or explosive
matter or materials; we prohibit gravel, rock and cement material yards;'
we prohibit parking on the street during certain hours; we prohibit certain
kinds of signs on businesses. Hence; we are presently exercising controls
over.the kinds of b.saness permitted to operate in Palo Alto."
"Meat packing plants and gravel pits have visible, tangible, negative
impacts on the environment. Not one of us would hesitate to support legisla-
tion to prevent other similar industries from locating in Palo Alto."
"The intangible effects of certain industries upon our community are far
more difficult to assess. It has -teen said that a city must play no small
part in its contribution to the total commitment of the society to achieve
a higher order of human existence. From the profound fact _ of ecologist;
survival to the daily_ needs_ of-eccnc ical--ezi euce, the structure of city
government must beccae more finely tuned and sensitive to the interplay of
forces which threaten social equilibrium."
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"The use of public funds in attempting to reach civilized goals is a l;reat
responsibilicy. We must exercise this responsibility. I think this legal
opinion will give us some guidelines."
"Last spring, 60Z of the voters declared that they wanted the war to cease
by December, 1971. What responsibility do we, as Councilwomen and Councilmen,
have to our constituents to continue to represent their views effectively on
this subject? Frankly, I don't know, but I hope that we can get a legal
opinion on the limitations of our powers. This legal opinion will provide u
with some factual answers as to what contribution the citizens of Palo Alto,
through their elected representatives, can make toward terminating this war."
"I feel that in asking for this legal opinion I am not responding to a small
local minority but rather to the majority of Palo Alto.'
Mayor Comstock stated that Council would now hear from the public. He
mentioned that there would be varying opinions on this subject and he urged
all those participating to address themselves to the subject.
Jim Shoch, 720 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, read aloud a statement entitled,
"War Profiteering in Palo Alto", which explored further the "nature of the
American military -industrial complex" and presented "more detailed evidence
concerning Palo Alto's role in the American war machine". Copies of the
statement were then submitted to Council.
Kari Stangenes, 465 Colorado Avenue, read a statement in opposition to
Councilman Pearson's proposal. She said that, in her opinion, the issue of
the Southeast Asian conflict is secondary. What is before Council is the
subject of the defense of this country; is, at best, an attack on free enter-
prise and, at :Forst, is in opposition to the nation's defense.
Scott Carey, 150 University Avenue, Palo Alto, stated that he was shocked and
outraged at the proposal. He said the real intent was not hidden by the
broadening of the language, and many people who voted against continuing the
Vietnam war would find themselves unable to support such a motion, "...the
proponents of which oppose the system of our society."
Walter Wallis, 2844 Waverley, Palo Alto, quoted from a publication distributed
by a group who, he said, purport to be the spokesman of the working man. He
said the proposed action had no place before the City Council and, in his
opinion, is another attempt to use the City of Palo Alto and local government
to secure a victory for enemies of the United States.
Phil Troustine, 720 Waverley, Palo Alto, introduced himself as David Packard
and addressed Council in this role for five minutes.
Mrs. R. F. Anderson, 360 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto, stated that she is con-
fused over the issue that has been brought before Council tonight. In her
opinion, Council has the opportunity to rule on whatever kind of business- -
comes into Palo Alto. She spoke cf the recent Council discussion on gun
control, and said that 'those who were seemingly opposed to gun control at
the local level were apparently not opposed to disarming the United States.
Leslie Hassan, 1969-1/2 University Avenue, spoke of the proposal to direct
the City Attorney to prepare an opinion and said she would like to see a
"People's Lawyer" employed to work with the City Attorney on -this opinion.
Referring to the flier discussed by Mr. Wallis, Miss Hassan said this was
published by Venceremos .
Phillip C. Lesey, 1028 Minh Street, Pal: Alto, spoke In opposition to Council
discussing items other than City bossiness, and requested that Council give its
attention to problems that can be worked on, rather than things the City cannot
do anything about.
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Don Willis, 872 Royce, Palo Alto, Member, Venceremos and PATU,
"broadening" of the proposal requested last week by Venceremos
this group looked at the positive aspects of this expansion of
especially as they relate to the Palo Alto Master Plan and the
with the issues of housing, development of Stanford lands, and
formation; of a financial center in Palo Alto. He asked that a
placed on receipt of the City Attorney's repot to Council.
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Jeffery Youdelman, 720 Waveriey, said that he hoped all kinds of people would
air their views on this subject tonight, since the issues concern everybody.
He spoke in support of the proposal and said passage of the motion would
...carry forward the two major struggles of this community." These are:
1) against war; and 2) against the Master Plan, which proposes to turn
Palo Alto Lazo a financial center instead of building housing for the people.
He noted that tonight'a meeting is a big step in the history and politics
of Palo Alto.
Mayor Comstock announced a recess at this point.
The Count;i.t recessed from 9:24 to 9:41 p.m.)
Spit Smith, 365 Grant Street, stated that he is not a member of Venceremos and
that he _;s not concerned with past actions, he is concerned with the present.
He said he considered the subject before Council to be Council business since
60% of thc citizens voted last year to end the war in Southeast Asia and this
vote made the Southeast Asian war Council's business. He pointed out that
tonight's proposal calls for an investigation only and he urged Council to
support it, since it involves the lives of human beings.
Bruce Franklin, English Department, Stanford University, stated that attendance
this evening provides the answer that the proposal before Council is City
Council. business. He continued to address Council about the war in Southeast
Asia, local bombings, and said he supported today's attempt to bomb the City
of Palo Alto substation, and these kinds of things will continue if oppression
continues.
Simon Hasitt, 1537 Louis Court, spoke against the defense industry, which he
referred to as "an aggressive and repressive industry". He noted that 90% of
all industry within five miles of Palo Alto is in the electronics field.
Frank Manfredi, 219 Addison, Palo Alto, commended Mrs. Pearson for placing this.
proposal before Council. He also urged Council to lobby against taxes in
general.
Louise Ledison, 3820 Parts Boulevard, Palo Alto, member of PATU, stated that
Venceremos are now trying to work within the electorial system and people
still say "no". She said the defense industry depends on war, and is sup-
ported by Stanford. Stanford should be made to answer to the people who
live in Palo Alto and the resident® have a right to say to whet Line _'and is
to be put.
Robert Bone, 976 Embarcadaro, Palo Alto, referred to a pamphlet handed to
Council at the last meeting by Ed Jackson. He quoted from this document
concerning the Nuremberg principles. He concluded his remarks with a-state-
i ent regarding the complicity of the community in war crimes and said zoning
of land in general involves re-evaluating our system of values. He spoke
in opposition to the land use policies of Stanford University and Palo Alto.
Marshall Vfrello, 727 Northampton Drive, Palo Alto, stated that it would be a
mistake for C mcil to wake a decision on the basis_of__what__they_have_heard
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tonight, since he did not feel that the feelings of the majority of people
in Palo Alto have been expressed. He said he agreed with Mrs...Arderson,
who had spoken earlier, on the confusion surrounding the divergent opinions
on this subject.
Larry Denfleld, 355 Webster, P ato Alto, stated that he is an electrical
engineer in a non -defense oriented company. He said he does not agree with
the war effort and would prefer to use his talents as an engineer in a non-
defense industry which would serve the needs of people, rather than the
needs of war.
Carol Peterson, 1030 North California, Palo Alto, spoke in favor of the
proposal and referred to a recent newspaper article which noted that materials
developed for Viet Nam are now being utilized in the United States. She' asked
Council to think about the Viet Nam war in another light.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Henderson, that the City Council
direct the City Attorney to produce an opinion on the City's ability to
regulate the activities and location of industry both with respect to the
tangible and intangible effects on the community of Palo Alto.
Mayor Comstock stated that Council would now discuss the motion before them.
Councilman Beahrs spoke of the positive aspects of the industries located
in Palo Alto, such as development of a tube for radar and the cancer research
undertaken at Stanford Linear Accelerator. He said he could not adept a
simplistic approach to these problems and he considered the proposal before
Council to be "a political ploy". It is very difficult to define the owe. rs
of this Council and in matters of national defense we should look to the
?louse of Representatives in Washington, D.C. For these reasons, Councilman
Beahrs said, he would oppose the motion.
Councilman Berwald stated that he felt the arguments heard this evening were
"preposterous" and "full of holes". The motion addresses itself to the sug-
gested Venceremos reselution on the war and does not refer simply to the
activities and locations of industry. He said he felt that the motion speaks
not only to the question of the Viet Nam war, but represents the aim of
certain people to destroy private industry and leave the country defenseless.
He regarded this proposal as a step towards the downfall of this nation.
Councilman Berwald then stated the reasons why he found the prcposal uncon-
stitutional. He quoted extensively from the Constitution of the United
States, emphasizing that this document begins with the words, "We, the
people". He noted that in the very first article of this Constitution, in
Sectioe 8, the people ordained that, "The Congress shall nave the power to...
provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United Coates..."
Councilman Berwald then quoted statistics showing Palo Alto's position in
the nation in terms of dependency on the defense industry. He said he felt
this situation had been exaggerated and misrepresented.
Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Beahrs, to table the motion.
The motion to table was defeated on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Norton
Noes: Comstock, Henderson, Pearson, Rosenba+un, Semars
Councilman Clark atated thet the real issue is whether City Councilmen should
Lake the time to impose controls in the manner suggested. He said he felt
the Council should not impose on the City Attorney to give an opinion on
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something which is not strictly municipal business. Councilman Clark spoke
of the "horrifying implications of a police state" which he felt could result
from this kind of control. He said such things should be accomplished through
the planning process, without political or economic considerations, and he
roped that Council would not give the City Attorney this assignment.
Councilman Henderson stated that ha had no trouble in s-..ipporting Mrs. pearson's
motion. In his opinion, the Council needs to know its powers and ability to
conirol, especially in relationship to the new General 'elan. He noted that
the motion before Council merely seeks information and therefore cannot be
considered unconstitutional. The timing, perhaps, is bad since the request
for this legal opinion comes after requests and threats by certain sections
of the community. Councilman Henderson spoke of his frustration regarding
the Southeast Asian conflice and said that he has been supporting peaceful
demonstrations for many years now, but is anxious to know exactly what can
be done at the local level and by this Council to end the war.
Councilman Seman said sire appreciated all the comments she had heard tonight.
She raised five questions for staff regarding the tine, cost, scope, and
alternatives of thin study.
Responding to questions, City Attorney Stone stated that he anticipated
the financial cost of such a study would be around $3,000 most of which
would be incurred by staff time. city Attorney stone stated that he thought
the study would take between 120-180 days. The motion is very broad and
requires research, he said. Responaiog to Councilman Seman as to how broad
he intended the study to be, City Attorney Stone said that his office
intended to go over the various forms c,i regulatory powers of the City,
including taxation, regulation, public safety, planning, zoning and licensing
aspect:. Those criteria will be used including physical, econctnic, fiscal,
demographic and physically hazardot-s factors.
Councilman Seen then asked what alternatives the City Attorney's office
hope:.+ to offer Council.
City Attorney Stone stated that his office would offer models of alternatives
covering thole areas in which the Council may act and the =.emit of action
bpprOpO.rIte and those in which Council cannot act under ; y circumstances.
He seel he . could state right new that the "Big Brother" a per es of philo-
sophical`regulation by the City, or any ie of government, are absolutely
out.
Councilman Seman thanked City Attorney Stone for his reponse. She said
_she would like to see contrcis at the loeat level where people have the frost
input o aid gave examples of what can happen when local communities are lax
in enforcing certain environmental regulations. She stated that she Was
Interested JAI the study and would vote in favor of it, but wished to make
i;. clear that :she was not voting a: this time for any controls,
Rosenbuuw aai4' be would be interested 'to '.`aV Attorney's
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vies on the power:: of the City ta regulate business. However, he felt
that many people were looking for rote than a legal opinio:i from the attorney
sued, in this connection, Councilman Rosenbaum said ht:: could not he sure that
he would be much comfort in enforcing any such reeulatior.. Councilman
t'trenbac 'noted then everyone's views on defense and war -related industry
hg tt een-colored by relent events in Viet Ham but, he said, he did not
this invalidated the value of national defer'se He agreed with
eetimaaeell eaahrs ' remarks on the value to the world ae large of research on
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Vice Mayor Norton stat*d that in considering this proposal he remembered very
clearly Word War 11, when not just industry but practically every b_tesehurld
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was involved in the war effort. He asked his colleagues a rhetorical
question, "Is it conceivable that this country will ever again become
involved in a just war?" Vice Mayor Norton said this ended the discussion
as far as he is concerned.
Councilman Beahrs said he regarded this proposal as a vague, political
ploy which would involve the frivolous and unconscionable expenditure of
staff time. He offered the following amendment.
AYENBMENT: Councilman Beahrs moved that the motion be :.mended to state
that the City Attorney's report will,be given to the Council at its sleeting
of January 31, 1972.
The amendment died for lack of a second.
Mayor Comstock thanked members of the audience and City Council for giving
their views on this subject so directly. He said it is obviously a subject
which evokes great feeling on the part of everyone and there are many diver-
gent opinions.
The: motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Henderson, Pearson, Rosenbaum, Seman
Noes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Norton
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until January 24, 1972.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
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Mayor Comstock referred to a memo to Council dated January 13, from the City
Clerk, advising Council that sufficient signatures had been collected for the
referendum petition. He said Council could now either call a referendum
election or repeal the zoning action contained in Ordinance No. 2637. If
the Ceencil decided to call a referendum election, instructions should be
given to staff this evening requesting that trey prepare the necessary
documents.
Responding to ?Mayor Comstock, City Clerk Tanner stated that March 13, 1972
would be the last date for }'e City '� an ..rdinance c
the City Council to adopt {�}. tar. a..-..i. �.. Vv aGOVj.Y-
tion'consolidating a special municipal election with the June :;imary ballot.
Mayor Comstock asked City Attorney Stone for his comments.
City Attorney Stone stated if Council wished to consolidate a Special Municipal
Election, staff should be instructed by Council to coact back with the appropriate
documents. He noted that a resolution or ordinance could be adoptei up until
March 13, 1972, and that such ordinance or resolution must set forth the exact
fora of any question, proposition or office to be vote upon as thoy will
appear on the -ballot -at -such election.
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MOTION: Councilman. Clark moved, seconded by Berwald, that Council hereby
announces that a Special Election will be held and that staff be instructed
to prepare an ordinance or resolution consolidating such election with the
June Primary.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
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Mayor Comstock asked Councilman Clark, representative to the Planning Policy
Committee of Santa Clara County, to report.
Councilman Clark stated that Phase I of the PPC Committee's Foothill Study
involving Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Monte Serena has now been completed. This
study concerns itself with development of the Foothills with a special emphasis
on the important aspects of geology, earthquakes, etc. Phase II of the study,
which will cover the Santa Cruz Mountain Range to the north of the area already
studied, is about to commence and the PPC Committee requests that the County
Board of Supervisors and the City Councils of Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos
Hills, Palo Alto and Saratoga, adopt emergency regulations necessary to prevent
premature development from occurring. in the area during the course of the study.
Councilman Clark noted that this would in effect declare a moratorium on the
area until January 1973. He concluded his remarks sayin_E .t would be appropriate
to refer this matter to the Planning Commission with a request that they make
prompt recommendations to the Council. He noted that the City of Palo Alto's
moratorium, which includes the property under consideration, will lapse soon
and for chis reason the Planning Commission should be instructed to move
expeditiously on this natter.
MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Seuuan, that the letter dated
January 4 from the Planning Policy Committee of Santa Clara County requesting
City Councils to adopt emergency regulations necessary to prevent premature
development from occurring in the Monte Bello Ridge Mountain Area during the
course of Phase II of the PPC Foothills Study and transmitting the PPC's
resolution entitled, "Resolution Requesting That Interim Development Regulations
Be Imposed On The Monte Bello Ridge Mountain Study Area" be referred to the
Planning Commission, with a request that they consider this matter as soon as
possible and=expedite their recommendations to the City Council._
Councilman Berwald stated that he would like the Pianning Commission to return
to Council with a recommendation as to the form and length of the proposed
moratorium. He said he was concerned over the taking of property rights and
prevention of property owners from enjoying their property rights. He felt
a moratorium for a brief period i.s fine, but over a long period property
ow .erAaheul d be reimbursed. He said he hoped the Planning Commission would.
give Council specific recommendations on these poi.utb.
Councilman Clark stated that he was in agreement with Mr. Berwald's comments.
He felt that the form and length of the proposed moratorium is well stated in
the PPC Committee's resolution indicating what they would like to have in the
coming years. He said that Phase II of the study could not be completed in
less than a year and this was probably the type of timetable the City would
have to accept. Phase I had revealed a moc•. coatpreheneive program and the
results were interesting and well received by the communities involved,
Councilman Pearson seated that _ she -did not consider the Council was taking
sway property rights by imposing a moratorium. Rather, they are protecting
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people and the population in general in the area. She noted that the Sky-
line Citizens Committee is also considering asking for a moratorium on the
area along Skyline Road and all agencies concerned are working toward the
same objective.
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The motion passed on a unanimovs voice vote.
Oral Communications
1. Robert Sjosten, 680 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto, addressed Council concerning.
the speed limit on Embarcardero. He said he had been protesting for
three months a ticket be had received and had hired a private engi-
neering consultant to study the speed limit on Embarcadero. He had
also consulted the City Traffic Engineer. In Mr. Sjosten's opinion,
the speed limit is too low in the area from Middlefield to Bayshore.
Various Councilmen replied to Mr. Sjosten's comments and Vice Mayor
Norton spoke of the high bail or forfeiture in such cases.
Mayor Comstock, on behalf of the Council, advised Mr. Sjosten that
they felt it would be dangerous to raise the speed limit on this
interrupted street.
2. Frank Manfredi, 219 Addison, said he has addressed Council on previous
occasions regarding Embarcadero. He said he hoped that as a result
of tonight's discussion with Mr. Sjosten there would not be any
increase in the number of tickets issued on Emharcardero as in his
opinion the speed limit on that street is "unreasonable".
3. Kari Stangenes, 465 Colorado, addressed Council on the subject of
discrimination and, in particular, the appointment of Mrs. Semen
to the City Council. She said she thought it was just as bad to
vote for someone because sae is a woman, as to not vote for someone
because she is a woman.
Cow Environmental Fair
Mayor Comstock announced that the City of Palo Alto will hold a Community
Environmental Fair, January 20-22, at the Cultural Center. He urged members of
the public to attend.
Adjournment
The meting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m.