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Palo Alto, California
January 5, 1971
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in a regular
meeting with Mayor Wheatley presiding:
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher,
Pearson, Wheatley
Absent: Berwald, Norton, Spaeth
A ro•ial of Minutes of December 14, 1970
Councilman Pearson requested that page 482, line 2, be changed to
read "the CATV Building, the CATV Expansion and the Animal
Shelter Expansion be deleted."
There were no objections.
Councilman Dias -requested on page 481, lines 15 and 16 read as
ioilows "and adoption of the work program as received by the Council
to be used as a guideline for the consultant."
There were no objections.
Councilman Dias -requested that page- 487, paragraph 5, the Amend. -
=tent be worded so that the Minutes reflect the exact wording of the
agreement as prepared by the City Attorney i.e. NO Alternatives to
Public Acquisition - Present alternatives to public acquisition for
the preservation of lands below the park and lands above the park as
open space."
There were no objections.
Members of the Council expressed dissatisfaction with the form and
use of the wore' "Clarification" in the Minutes. It was suggested that
when a Councilman wishes to add further ezplar at .uu iv hi motion
the Clerk, instead of the word "clarification" use "further explanation
by the party making the motion."
There were no objections.
Vice Mayor Gallagher requested that page 482, line 27 read as
follows: "Representative to the Solid Waste Subcommittee of the
Planning Policy Committee," and add to line 32 "and by an additional
contribution ion by Santa Clara Coun\y, "
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On page 489 it should be noted that Vice Mayor Gallagher left the
Chambers after making his statement to the Council, and on page 491,
line 15, it should be noted he returned to the Chambers and tool:
the Chair.
Councilman Arnold asked that it be noted on page 491, line 20, and
page 492, line 9, Vice Mayor Gallagher was presiding, Mayor Wheatley
not being present, and the two motions to hear from the public were
made by Vice Mayor Gallagher and not by Mayor Wheatley.
The Minutes were approved with the above corrections and additions.
Lytton School Site
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MOTION: Councilman Arnold on behalf of the Finance Committee
moved to accept the recommendation that the Lytton School structure
be made available to the School District for continuation of its present
use through the 1970-71 school year (approximately 6171) at a reason-
able rental to be negotiated by staff, and it be policy that the City not
contribute any money as landlords toward maintaining the premises,
and that the School District shall expect to maintain all insurance
covering liability for the City during this period of use.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Arnold on behalf of the Finance Committee
introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
Resolution No. 4409 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Pao Alto Regarding Policy Concerning Use of Lytton
School Site."
The resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
Chan a of Deveio �ment Plan
3000 E1 Camino Real
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Dias, its approval for ;adoption:
Resolution No, 4410 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Amending Ordinance No. 2533 to Change the
Development Plan for Property Known as 3000 El Camino Real
_toApprove Signs for Said Development Subject tin e,,..A,to.»,"
Discussion followed concerning the size of the signs.
Planning Commissioner Mary Gordon advised the Council the Planning
Comrn fission had recommended the proposed sign plans be reduced
from 165 eq. ft. to 100 sq. ft. which would be consistent with the
zoning ordinances
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City Attorney Stone advised that the drawings are an integral part
of the resolution and the drawings would have to be changed to reliect
the changes made, but the resolution could be passed with the words
restricting the size of the sign, the drawings to be changed to con-
form to the words restricting the sire of the sign and to be approved
by staff in this regard.
Mayor Wheatley asked if the Council approved of the applicant speaking
at this time.
There were no objections.
Albert Hoover, architect for the applicant, expressed the opinion
that 100 sq. ft. is quite restrictive. and indicated an exceptional
need for the signs because of the location of the hotel and theatre in
the complex.
The resolutiol as recommended by the Planning Commission was
adopted by unanimous voice vote.
Site and Desilin Control
851 San Antonio Avenue
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Beahrs, to up-
hold the recbrunendation of the Planning Commission to approve the
application of Standard Oil Company for si'-e and design control. ap-
proval (new canopy and other improvements) at 851 San Antonio
Avenue (70-S&D-8) subject to the addition of solid shrubbery planting
to achieve an eventual height of 6-8 feet, along both side property
lines.
Mayor Wheatley asked if there were objections to hearing from the
public.
There were no objections.
Ray Cariaen, representative of the Standard Oil Corot anys told the
Council the applicant would like to move the olive tree and the pro-
truding planter at the rear of the station in order to provide adequate
clearance for motorists. He had not presented this request to the
Planning Commission.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, etleonded by ?eahrs,
to amend the re¢telutioli that the olive tree be moved back to the
westerly property line, and the planter be moved back 4 feet, 6 inches
into the existing continuous planter.
The amendment carried by unanimous voice vote.
City Attorney Stone advised Council to direct applicant to amend his
drawings to show the relocation of the dive tree and planter, those
plans to be referred to staff for approval pursuant to Council action.
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AMENDMENT: Councilman Arnold moved, duly seconded, to direct
the applicant to re -submit the drawings for formal approval to the
staff showing the amendment made by the Council.
The amendment carried by unanimous voice vote.
The motion as amended carried by unanimous voice vote.
Change of Zoning
690 SaT Antonio Avenue
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following ordinance
and moved, seconded by Arnold, its adoption:
Ordinance No. 2592 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Municipal Code Changing the Zoning of Certain
Property Known as 690 San Antonio Avenue From P -C and L -M:
S -D to P-C"(first reading 12/14/70)
The ordinance was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
Special Munich al Election
MOTION: Vice Mayor Gallagher introduced the following resolutions
and moved, seconded by Wheatley, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4411 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City =4f Palo Alto Designating Precincts and Naming Election
Officers for the Speci:11 Municipal Election to be Held on
January 26, 1971."
The resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
(The Council recessed from 9:00 to 9t10 p.m. During the
recess the Council held an Executive Session re litigation.)
Internal Voti*1 Procedures
City Attorney Stone reported on the case of Westbrook vs. Mihaly as
it affected the internal voting procedures of the City Council. in the
opinion of the City &.ttorney it does not affect the extraordinary
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�. y Council, but since the case in question is presently on appeal
before the U.S, Supreme Court a further opinion will r, .'endered
when the outcome of the appeal is known.
The report was received.
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Council Assignments to Staff
City Attorney Stone submitted a report. to the Council listing pending
assignments to his staff from the Council.
The report was received.
Park Land Conve ed b
Timothy and Mary Kellogg Hopkins
MOTION: Councilman 13eahrs moved, seconded by Gallagher, to
refer to the Public Facilities Naming Committee that land dedicated
to the City by Timothy Hopkins and Mary Kellogg Hopkins to 1907
for park purposes.
The motion carried by a majority voice vote.
Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
Zoning and Use Permit
MOTION: Vice Mayor Gallagher moved, seconded by Arnold, to
direct the City Attorney with the assistance of the Planning Director
to prepare an appropriate ordinance that will reflect the thinking
contained in the last paragraph of the City Attorney's report of
December 20, 1970 to the Council "...the rr_ost effective eau-
lation of the sales of alcoholic beverages, ...would be by means of
zoning, classifying the zones in which sale of alcoholic beverages
would be permitted, and requiring a use permit for each and every
such establishment."
The motion carried by a majority voce vote.
T'rans»7tation Policy Committee
Councilman Comstock, reported on the activities of the Transpor-
tation Policy Committee, i.e., looking for acceptable programs
and better voter understanding.
City Manager Morgan spoke of a proposed demonstration grant from
the Department of Transportation to be used for a joint project by
the two transit syetems in Santa CI.ra County: Palo Alto and San .lose.
The project is being explored further at a meeting to be held Janu
ary 7, 1971.
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Mayor Wheatley asked if there were objections to hearing from the
public.
There were no objections.
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Architectural Contract for
Animal Shelter, Project No. 70-11
(crMR: 81:4, 714:0)
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Gallagher, to
approve a contract with Mr. Paul Huston for architectural services
for the Animal Shelter, Project No. 70-11, and to authorize the
Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a majority voice vote.
Golf Professional's License Contract
(CMR:709:0)
MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Arnold, to approve
a golf professional license contract with Mr. Patrick Mahoney and
authorized the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Hoover Park Service Road and
Walkway`Relocarioia: Proiect No. 64-8
(CMR:716:0)
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following resolution
and moved, s,sondes' by Beahrs, its adoption:
Resolution No. 441Z entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Authorizing and Directing the City Manager
to Execute an Easement to the Palo Alto Unified School District
of Santa Clara County for Walkway and Service Road Puaiseses"
The resolution was adopted by a majority voice vote.
Mid -Peninsula Citizen's for Fair Housing
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Industrial Subacri tion Service Contract
MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Gallagher, to
approve the contract with the Mid -Peninsula Citizens for Fair
Housing for the Industrial Subscription Service in the amount of
$ 100 per month.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Clark, Comstock, Gallagher, Pearson,
Wheatley
Noes: k3eahrs, Dias
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Thomas Jordan, 474 Churf:hill Place, spoke as a resident of Palo
Alto and as a member of the Board of Directors and Legal Committee
of the Save the San Francisco Bay Association. He advised the first
public hearing for the proposed amendments offered by BCDC will
be on January 7, 1971.
Mr. Melvin Lane of BCDC spoke of the amendments as "trial balloons
to open up discussion."
MOTION: Councilman Comstock introduced the following resolution
and moved, duly seconded, its. adoption:
Resolution No. 4413 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Opposing Amendment of the Bay Play, of the
San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission
to Permit Water -Oriented Commercial Recreation."
MOTION: Councilman A‘notd moved, seconded by Beahrs, to table
the motion.
The notion to table failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Gallagher, Wheatley
Noes: Clark, Comstock, Dias, Pearson
The motion tee adopt the resolution carried by the following roll call
vote:
Aye: Arnold, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson,
Wheatley
Noes: None
Abstain: Beahrs
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Sharing
MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Gallagher, to
direct staff If) assist Councilman Arnold in preparing a resolution
regarding revenue sharing.
The motior4 carried by unanimous voice vote.
Oral Communications
1. Ellen Wilson, 1036 Colorado, referring to Section 18.04. Z10
of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, restricting the number of
unrelated people living in a dwelling in an R -1 none, asked the
Council when the petition presented by 1300 people would be
placed on the Council Agenda.
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Councilman Arnold responded to Miss Wilson, saying that since
this ordinance had recently been the subject of a court decision,
until any condition changed, the a,iatter was considered to have been
taken care of.
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The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p. m.
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City Clerk
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