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March 15, 1971
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:30 p.m. in
an adjourned meeting from March 8, 1971 with Vice MP.yor Gallagher
presiding.
Present: Arnold, Beahr s, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias,
Gallagher, Norton, Pearson, Spaeth
Absent: Wheatley
Moratorium on Lands
Below Foothills Park
MOTION BF,FORE THE COUNCIL: Councilman Comstock moved,
seconded by Pearson, that the staff be prepared to develop an ordi-
nance establishing a moratorium on development for a period of one
year on the lands below the Foothills Park.
Councilman Comstock, with the consent of his second, withdrew the
motion.
Stanford South Lands -
Lands Above Foothills Park
Councilman Pearson withdrew her Agenda items regarding Stanford
South lands aid lands above the Park.
Prouosed Park - Monroe
Asrenue rea
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Clark, the
matter of a proposed park in the Monroe Avenue area be referred
to the Public Works Committee for report back to the Council at an
early date.
The motion carried unaitiinously on a voice vote.
Adjournment
MOTION: Councilman Beahre moved, seconded by Comstock, to
adjourn the meeting of March 8, 1971 at 7:40 p.m.
The motion carried u. anirnously on a voice vote.
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The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:40 p.m. in
a regular meeting with Vice Mayor Gallagher presiding.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Bei•wald, Clark, Comstock, Dias,
Gallagher, Norton, Pearson, Spaeth
Absent: Wheatley
Minutes of March 1, 1971
The Minutes of March 1, 1971 were approved as written.
Candidates - General
Municipal Election
Vice Mayor Gallagher announced that tonight is the ,;rc_asion on which
the Council will indicate the sequence of names appearing on the ballot
at the Municipal Election, advising this is a new system whereby the
candidates' names will appear by lot,
In response to question, City Attorney Stone advised that this rAethod
of choosing the order of candidates is contained in Article ''111,
Section 3 of the Charter which was passed by the electorate in 1969
arid--effective-,tune 26, 1969.
Vice Mayor Gallagher asked Boyd Haight, Chairman of the Youth
Advisory Committee, to draw the names from the bowl. The names
were drawn as follows:
1. Jean S. Hobson
2. Alan Henderson
3. Frank E. (Ned) Gallagher
4. Richard Rosenbaum
5. Frances K. Diaz
6. John L. Armstrong
7. Gregory William Kerber
8. Sylvia 1. Senian
9. Rob.erta A. Cane
10. Jerry Franks
11, Elvia Fernandez Garwood
12. Philip C. Lexey
'_._ IA. _. . Enid Pearson - - - -
Mass Transportation
Demonstration Grant
MOTION: Councilman Norton moved, on behalf of the Finance Com-
mittee, that the Council give policy approval to the filing of a joint
application with the City of San Jose for a Department of Transporta-
tion Urban Mass Transportation Administration Application for MA!!
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Transportation Demonstration Grant. The Committee further recom-
mends that the City Manager be authorized to execute and transmit
the application subject to the policy reservations previously expressed
by the Council and further providing that the costs to Palo Alto not
exceed those to which the Council already has commitments to pay.
Councilman Norton asked the City Manager to discuss the limitations
of the last two conditions in the motion.
City Manager Mo. gan advised that each city should have a policy
agency. Palo Alto should appoint two of its Council members to
serve on this policy committee with two rnernbers from the City of
San Jose. In addition a technical staff is to be appointed, one from
each city. He stated that he has asked Mr. Fourcroy to serve as the
City staff representative on this technical committee. With regard
to the specific obligations the City wants to ensure or preserve, he
stated these relate to any commitments the City has made in their
present or future contract with Peninsula Transit Lines. Those ob-
ligations would be accepted and sustained without modification unless
the City Council made amendments to the contract which would then
be accepted for assignability to the Transportation Project manage-
ment. The other obligation is that there will be no dirninuation of
services in Palo Alto. It also provides !or some flexibility if it is
the judgment of Palo Alto to expand or change those commitments.
He pointed out that-spee fes would be incorporated in a contract
between Palo Alto and San Jose.
Discussion followed with Mr. Morgan responding to questions re-
garding management, the planning phase and the demonstration phase.
He advised that the City will retain the option of terminating its parti-
cipation in the project upon completion of the Planning Phase if it
wishes.
The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Dias moved, seconded by Beahrs, to remove
from the Planning and Procedures Committee agenda the items re-
garding the proposed Bus Route No. 7 and the Arastradero Road
Design Features and refer them to the Demonstration Grant Planning
Committee.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Beahrs, to
amend the motion by deleting the 7:orwm "and refer then; to me 1.>emon-
stret on Grant Planning Committee."
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Spaeth,
a substitute motion to remove from the Planning and Procedures Com-
mittee agenda the items regarding the proposed Bus Route NO. 7 .and
the Arastradero Road Design Features and file.
The substitute motion carried on a majority voice vote.
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Zoning Control of Liquor Sales
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following ordinance and
moved, seconded by Arnold, its approval for first reading:
"Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending
Various Sections of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal
Code to Specify Areas of the City in Which Sales of Alcoholic
Beverages Under On -Sale License will be Permitted, Requiring
a Use Permit Prior to Commencement of Such Sales, Setting_
Standards for the Issuance of Use Permits and Requiring Opera-
tors of all Existing On -Sale Licenaed Premises to Obtain a Use
Permit Whenever a License is Changed"
MOTION: Coun:ilrnan Spaeth moved, seconded by Pearson, to refer
the proposed ordinance to the Planning and Procedures Committee.
The motion to refer carried On a majority voice vote.
Acce tance of Ueeds and Grants
(CMR:7G1:1)
MOTION: Councilman Spaeth introduced the following resolution and
-- - d -- Beahrs, moved, secEin�2ed by �.�..�._rs, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4434 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the
City of Palo Alto Authorizing the City Manager, on Behalf of
the City of Palo Alto, to Accept All Deeds and Grants Conveying
any Interest in or Easement Upon Real Estate to the City of Palo
Alto and to Consent to Their Dedication"
The resolution was adopted on a unanimous voice vote.
Clerical Cost C:antrol Program
WNW
(CMR:760:1)
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Beahrs, to
refer the Clerical Cost Control program to the: Finance Committee
for review.
The motion failed on a majority voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Berwald, that the
City Manager be authorized to execute contracts in the arnount of
$15, 914 for the proposed Word Processing Center.
MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Comstock, to re-
conider the motion to refer.
1. hc th a e ita , t fatted- car
i. -* . ng roll
call vote:
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Noes: Arnold, Berwald, Clark, Dias, Gallagher, Norton
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The iiiotion authorizing execution of the contracts carried on the
following T ell call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Dias, Gallagher,
Norton, Spaeth
Noes: Comstock, Pearson
Housing Committee (CMR:768:1)
City Manager Morgan reviewed his report regarding a Housing Com-
mittee, its duties and responsibilities.
Louis Goldsrzith, President of the Palo Alto Hou.sing Corporation,
spoke in favor of the Housing Committee being attached to the Planning
Commission with full access to both the Corrimission and staff.
Vice Mayor Gallagher stated that if there were no objections the
Council would hear from the public at this time. There were no
objections.
Mrs. Suzanne MacPherson, 376 Diablo Court, speaking for the
League of Women Voters, spoke in favor of formation of a special
committee on housing.
Marshall Virrello, 727 Northampton Drive, speaking for Community
Housing for Palo Alto, stated they plan to come before the Council
within the next 30 days with a p,-oporsal for low income housing at
the Lytton School site.
MOTION: Councilman Dias moved, seconded by Beahrs, that a
special housing committee be crcated_with the specific purpose of
coord'.nating information and making policy recorr nendations to the
Council for further action in this area and to request the City Manager
to designate a housing coordinator to work with this committee.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Pearson, to
amend the motion by including that the Housing Committee also be
advisory to the Planning Commission.
In response to question, City Attorney Stone quoted Section 2.04.230(d)
of the Palo Alto Municipal Code: "In addition to standing committees
the Mayor may, subject .t appr bf thy council, appoint such other
special committees of councilmen, private, citizens or both as he deems
desirable and necessary to assist and advise the city council in its
work,"
The amendment carried on the following roll call vote:
Ades: Arnold, Clark, Comstock, Norton, Pearson, Spaeth
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MOTION: Councilman Peat son moved, seconded by Comstock, to
her from the public although there is a motion before the Council.
The motion f<aled on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Clark, Comstock, Norton, Pearson, Spaeth
Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Dias, Gallagher
MOTION: Councilman► Berwald moved, seconded by Comstock, to
refer the matter of a Housing Committee to the Planning and Pro-
cedures Committee with particular attention to the matters of function,
size and composition of committee.
MOTION: Councilman Arnold moved, seconded by Spaeth, to continue
the matter to the next meeting of the Council.
The motion to continue carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth
Noes: Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Norton
(The Council recessed from 9:40 to 10:00 p.m.)
Ballot Arguments - Municipal Election
Vice Mayor Gallagher announced that March 18, 1971 is the last
date for submission of arguments to the City Clerk for or against
the preposition on the May 11 Municipal ballot.
Hansen Substation Expansion
Lease No. 78 ('CM1t:762:1)
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, duly seconded, to approve
the amendment to Lease No. 78 with Stanford University adding lands
to the lease and authorizinc the Mayor to execute the document on
behalf of the City.
The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Li uor License - Th.7 Tangent
11'f Universi Averu (CMR:766:1)
Vice Mayor Gallagher stated that if there were no objections From
the Council they would hear from the public at this time. There
were no objections.
The following spoke in favor of the application:
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1. Bob Cullenbine, Z875 Ramona Street, Palo Alto.
2. Dr. Robert Armstrong, 20'20 Sharon Road, Menlo Park.
3. Max Feldman, 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, owner
of the property,
4. Frank Manfredi, 219 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto.
5. Emily Renzel, 836 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto.
6. John Arthur, 71 Roosevelt Circle, Palo Alto.
In response to question regarding criteria for protest, City Attorney
Stone advised that grounds for protest may fall into one or more of
the following major categories: whether or not contrary to public
welfare and morals; whether or not law enforcemert problems exist
or will arise or increase; whether large number of minors may be
attracted; proximity to schools, park, and churches, recent denials,
traffic problems, whether the premises may become or constitute
a public nuisance, whether the premises conform to zoning and
several other areas of concern.
Discussion followed with Mr. Feldman answering questions regarding
type of entertainment and 'lours of operation.
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Pearson, to
file the application for an "On Sale Beer (Eating Place)" license at
the Tangent, 117 University Avenue.
The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Community Attitude Survey (CMR:763:1)
.d�r�sA1�M1r�A
MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded ty Comstock, to table
the Community Attitude Survey.
The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Catch Basin Reconstruction, Phase III
Proect No. 70-53 (CMR:764:1)
MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Beahrs, to
award the contract for Catch Basin Reconstruction, Phase III,
Prklject No. 70-53, to Anderson and Guerrero in the amount of
$9, 408 and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf
of the City.
The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Penins ila Transit Lines - Proposed
IIMContract Extension (C1-111477-76-5:1)
MOTION: Councilman ('lark moved, aecoiidcd by Diaa, to ap;r c
Amendment Nn_ 1 to tbs. agrwwrnen♦ with .. -
..... .-a�.a t� Guiug4la-- Transit. "1..1AQ#►.
and authorizing the Mayor to execute the amendment to the agreement
on behalf of the City.
The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
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Unitrpr it'S7 Avenue District Street
Lighting Assessment District -
Protect No. 70-94
University Avenue District Beauti-
fication Assessment District -
Project No. 70-95
Vice Mayor Gallagher stated that if there were no objections the two
items regarding University Avenue would be acted upon together.
`:'here were no objections.
Vice Mayor Gallagher noted that a letter dated March 15, 1971 had
been received £rorri Downtown Palo Alto, Inc., requesting that the
matters be continued until April.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Gallagher moved, seconded by Comstock, that
the University Avenue District Street Lighting Assessment District
and the University Avenue Beautification Assessment District be
continued to April 12th and .jurisdiction to act be retained.
The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Goals for Palo Alto
Vice Mayar Gallagher read a proposed program on Goals for Palo Alto.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Gallagher moved, seconded by Berwald, to
continue the subject to the next Council meeting.
The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Palo Alto Housing Corporation
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Comstock, to
refer the recommendations set forth in the Palo Alto Housing Cor-
poration letter of February 25, 1971 to staff and the City Attorney
for evaluation and a eturn to Co:.acil with appropriate ordinances for
implementing the recommendations of the Housing Corporation.
MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Beahrs, to continue
the matter to the second Council meeting from this evening.
The motion to continue failed on a majority voice vote.
The motion to refer carried on a majority voice vote.
Rejional Park District
_
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Comstock, to
direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution indorsing Regional
Park District.
The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
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Police and Fire Building Property
F utnre Line ana7cTrThisposition
MOTION: Vice Mayor Gallagher moved, duly seconded, to continue
the matter regarding future use and/or disposition of the Police and
Fire building property.
The motioncarrieci on a majority voice vote.
Cancellation of Council Meeting
T N __� ld moved, ._ seconded by Clark, to cancel
MOTION: IOlr: Councilman 111 i2{J14 LY1V Ya.V,
the regular Council meeting of March 22, 1971 due to possible lack
of a quorum.
The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Oral Communications
1. Mrs. E. M. Kinderman, 725 Cowper Street, spoke against
the proposed ordinance limiting night parking permits.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Vice Mayor Gallagher declared
the meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
APPROVED:
Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
Acting City Clerk