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;July 12, 1971
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:30 p.
with Mayor Comstock presiding.
Present: Beahrs, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Henderson,
Norton, Pearson (arrived 8:00 p.m.), Rosenbaum
Absent: Berwald
Approval of Minutes of June 28, 1971
The Minutes of -June 28, 1971 -were approved as submitted.
Agenda Items
MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Beahrs, that items
number lour (Stanford Uni•eersity, Change of District:2650 El Camino
Real) and number seven (Ft .E. Anderson, Miscellaneous Division of
Land:2314 Louis Road) on the agenda be taken up out of order at this
time.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Application of Stanford University
Change of District - 2650 El Camino Real
Mayor Comstock announced that a letter had been received from
Stanford University requesting permission to withdraw their applica-
tion for a change of district at 2650 El Camino Real.
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Henderson, that
the application of Stanford University for a change of district at 2650
El Camino Real from P -F to C -3:S be withdrawn.
The :notion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
R. E. Anderson - Application for
Miscellaneous Division of Land
2314 Louie Road
Mayor Comstock stated that the applicant had requested that his appli-
cation for miscellaneous division of land be continued.
MOTION: Mayor Comstock moved, seconded by Norton, that the
appeal of R. E. Anderson for a miscellaneous division of land located
at 2314 Louis Road be continued to July 19, 1971.
Resignation of Walter Stromquisc,
Planning Commissioner
' Comstock - -- - PIa ng Commissioner.. Mayor announced that i"iQia ii iii6 vv.....
Stromquist had advised him that, effective July 31, 1971, he wished
to resign from the Planning Commission. The Mayor noted Mr.
Stromquist's twelve years of service to the City as a Planning Com-
missioner Mr. -.mq =t be missed.
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Mayor Comstock then announced the procedure he planned to follow
to fill the vacancy and invited members of the audience to submit
narnes of prospective candidates to him prior to July 19, 1971.
Application forms will be available in the Clerk's office.
San Jose -Palo Alto Bus Demonstration Project
Vice Mayor Norton, representative to the San Jose -Palo Alto Bus
Demonstration Project, reported to the Council on the proposed
composition for the Governing Board of the Joint Powers Authority
and said at the July 1 meeting it was suggested that the Palo Alto
City Council initiate action to facilitate the appointment of a non-
elected representative from the community.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Norton moved, seconded by Corns hack, that
in order to fulfill Council's responsibility for the Palo Alto appoint-
ment, the Palo Alto Human Relations Commission be authorized and
requested to fill the position by nominating three qualified persons,
listed in the order of the Commission's preference, and to forward
these names to the Palo Alto -San Jose Joint Powers Authority.
City Manager Morga-a stated that the entire subject of the San Jose -
Palo Alto Bus Derncnstration Project is at present before the Policy
and Procedures Committee. He suggested Council might defer
making a formal appointment until a policy decision has been made
on this matter.
(Councilman Pearson arrived at 8:00 p.m.)
SUBSTITUTE, MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by
Dias, to refer the subject of composition of the Governing Board of
the Joint Powers Authority of the Palo Alto -San Jose Bus Demonstra-
tion y Project oject tr the Policy and procedures Committee.
The substitute motion pasaed.on a unantrrouts voice vote.
Application of Ben( P. Jensen
;haigee of District - 4031 Alrna
MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following ordinance
and moved, secondeci by Henderson, its approval for first reading:
"Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Atto Amending
Section 18. 08. 040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Change
the Zoning of Certain Prope=sty Known as 4031 Alma Street
from R -1:B -8:A to P -C Subject to Conditions"
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Change of District - 180 Bryant Street
MOTION: Councilman Clark introduced scht following ordinance and
moved, seconded by Pearson, its approval for first reading:
"Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending
Section 18. 08. 040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Change
the Zoning of Certain Property Known as 180 Bryant Street
from P -C to R -5:L-9"
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Application of Stanford University -
Change of District in the Vicinity of Arastradero
Road, Deer Creek Road and Coyote Hill Road
MOTION: Councilman Henderson moved, seconded by Pearson, that
the application of Stanford University for a change of district in the
vicinity of Arastradero Road, Deer Creek Road, and Coyote Hill
Road, be referred to the Planning Commission for a Public Hearing,
see page 181 in conjunction with the initiation of rezoning of Lots 1, 2 and 3 of the
11 acres on the north side of Coyote Hill from L -M-5 to A -C or
A -C -D.
POINT OF ORDER: Councilman Dias stated that Council should act
on the agenda item prior to considering a new !notion.
Mayor Comstock ruled that Councilman Henderson's mctica was in
order.
Mayor Comstock invited Boyd Smith, representing Stanford University,
to address the Council.
Boyd Smith, Manager, Real Estate, Stanford University, reviewed
pans for the proposed golf (-nurse to be deve1& ped on the property in
question.
Kenneth Cuthbertscn, Vice President, Development, Stanford Univer-
sity, outlined the University's concerns regarding this property and
said the golf course presented an opportunity to preserve the area
as open: space.
Smith h ' ` - - : c morning Lots-i_, 2
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Mayor Comstock ruled that members of the public wishing to address
the Council might do so.
Phil Troustine, 720 Waverley, spike in opposition to further develop-
ment of Stanford lands for industrial purposes.
Harriet Mundy, 757 Tennyson, inquired as to the parking facilities
to be provided for the proposed golf course.
Boyd Smith responded that parking for over 200 cars would be pro-
vided, covering more than one acre.
Further discussion ensued, with Mr. Smith and Mr. Cutrbertson
responding to questions.
The motion to refer the application and the proposed ordinance to
the Planning Commission passed on a majority voice vote.
Proposed Stanford Annexation
Establishment of Fire Zone 3 for approximately
35.828 acres in the vicinity of Arastradero Road,
Deer Creek Road, and Coyote Hill Road
MOTION: Mayor Comstock moved, seconded by Henderson, that the
Planning Commission recommendation and proposed ordinance to
establish Fire Zone 3 for approximately 35.828 acres of property
in the vicinity of Arastradero Road, Deer Creek Road, and Coyote
Hill Road, effective upon annexation of said property to the City of
Palo Alto,be tabled.
The motion passed on a majority voice vote.
Approval of Signs -
Standard Oil Carnsany - Various Locations
MOTION: Councilrnan Clark moved, seconded by Norton, to uphold
the Planning Commission recommendation and approve the applica-
tion of Standard Oil Company for approval of signs located at 74S
El Camino Real, 2160 Et Camino Real, 775 Page Mill Road, and 851
San Antonio Road, subject to the condition that the signs shown on
the plans shall be the only signs approved and that all other signs
h a l; ^ c
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Miscellaneous Division of Land
Gloria Johnson, 231 Carolina Lane
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, secondeu by Henderson, to
uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve
the -appeal of Gloria -Johnson for a"miscellaneous division of land at
231 Carolina Lane.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
(The Council recessed to Executive Sessicn to discuss per-
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sorr..e1 matters from 9:07 p.m. to 9:40 p.m.)
Report on Recycling of Solid Wastes (CiR:g64:1�
City Manager Morgan praised the cooperation extended the City by
Palo Alto Ecology Action and Palo Alto Sanitation Company in de-
veloping the City's program for recycling of solid wastes.
City Engineer Witbeck reviewed the City's prograrn to date and in-
troduced Mr. Neal Beck, Special Contracts Supervisor, who gave a
twenty minute visual presentation on the proposal for the City of
Palo Alto's Recycling Program.
Mayor Comstock thanked City Manager Morgan and his staff for the
excellent presentation.
MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Beahrs, that
Council a,tithorize the staff to finalize plans with the Palo Alto Sani-
tation Company and implement the elements of a city recycling pro-
gram., as presented to the Council.
Discussion followed on various aspects of staffing the recycling
centers.
Mayor Comstock stated that members of the public wishing to speak
to this subject might do so.
Lane Carpenter, 1560 Castilleja, Palo Alto, member of Ecology
Action of Menlo Park, praised city staff, and particularly Mr. Beck,
for the presentation and suggested the City might further broaden its
perspective on recycling.
Sigmund Kusnierczyk, 4005 Ben Lo?rand, Palo Alto, suggested re-
cycling centers might provide appropriate employment for the
mentally retarded.
Dr. Ronald Angel, 678 Tennyson, made suggestic,ns he considered
necessary to insure the success of the recyling centeru.
Janet Tait, 275 Wilton, said her home is located near the proposed
Park Boulevard site for a recycling center and she is concerned
about the extra traffic, particularly trucks, that might be generated
by this activity.
Harriet Mundy, 757 Tennyson, raised questions concerning labor
unions a►nd use of the city dumps by residents of other areas. City
Manager Morgan outlined the terms and procedures whereby non-
' a L the city's dumps
3 4i ii G�2 i:: ii i.i can use the city's ca dumps.
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The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Use of Old Police /Fire Building
diaynr Cor took sta:.e0 that this subject had been placed on the
agenda at the request of Councilman Berwald and in Mr. Berwald's
absence he w<,u1d make Mr. Berwald's suggested motion.
MOTION: Mayor Comstock moved that the study of the future use of
the old Police /Fire Building be referred to the Architectural Review
Design Committee.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilman Dias rnoved that the subject of
the old Police/Fire Building be referred to the Policy and Procedures
Committee.
Mayor Comstock noted that this subject was referred to the Policy
and Procedures Committee on June 7, 1971, for consideration in
conjunction with the study of the downtown area.
The Council took no action on this subject.
Interim Policy re Willow Expressway
Mayor Comstock referred to Councilman Berwald's memo to Council
dated July 6, 1971, and copy of a letter from the Sierra Club, Loma
Prieta Chapter, dated July 11, 1971, addressed to the Assembly Ways
and Means Committee relating to that portion of AB 1625 which deals
with sale of revenue bonds for a new Dumbarton Bridge.
MOTION: Councilman Dias moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the
matter of an interim policy re the Willow Expressway be tabled.
The motion was defeated on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Clark, Dias
Noes: Comstock, Henderson, Norton, Pearson, Rosenbaum
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved that the Palo Alto City Council
convey a message to the Assembly Ways and Means Committee stating
that it is opposed to construction of a new Dumbarton Bridge and re-
queeting that any action on AB 1625 be deferred until after the election
in Menlo Park on the Willow Expressway and, further, that cor_gtr'ic-
tion of a new Dumbarton Bridge be referred to the Metropolitan Trans-
portation Commission.
The motion failed for lack of a second, _
MOTION: Councilman Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Pearson, that
the Mayor be requested to send by appropriate paeans to all members
of the Assembly Ways and Mears Committee a request that a decision
on construction of a new Dumbarton Bridge (AB 1625) be delayed__ --- ----
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a) the results of Menlo Park's Special -ric ice the
WillowExpo ess.ea.y are known; and
b) the Metropolitan Transportation Commission has had
a chance to study the need for and location of a new bay
crossing.
POINT OF ORDER: Councilman Dias stated that this motion should
be brought up as "New Business."
see page 181
Mayor Comstock ruled that Councilman Rosenbaurn's motion should
be brought up under "New Business."
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Dias, to table
the subject of an interim policy re the Willow Expressway.
The motion to table passed on the following roil call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Clark, Dias; Henderson, Norton,
Pearson, Rosenbaumn
Noes: Comstock
Central Palo Alto Study -
Downtown Study
Council noted Councilman Berwald's request that high priority be
given the Central Palo Alto Study and Downtown Study, but no action
was taken.
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Council noted Councilman Berwald's request that high priority be
given the subject of low/moderate income housing, but no action
was taken.
Srnoktn i , Council Conference Room
MOTION: Councilman Rosenbaum Moved, seconded by Henderson,
that the City Attorney be requested to prepare an ordinance pro-
hibiting smoking in the Council Conference Room when a Council
Committee or Commission is meeting.
The motion passed on a majority voice vote.
see. page 181 XSZU Request re Broadcasting
Palo Alto City Council meetinge.
City Manager Morgan stated ticat XSZU, an FM at.i.tion at Stanfi rd
University, had requested permission to provide live broadcasts
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of Council meetings. He noted that he had advised KSZU that this is
a matter of policy to be determined by Council..
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Norton, that the
request of KZSU to provide live broadcasts of Palo Alto Cit'r Council
meetings be referred to the Policy and Procedures Committee.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Appointment to League of California Cities -
Mid -Peninsula Division
Mayor Comstock announced in reference to his recently published
list of Council committees and representatives that Councilman Dias,
who holds a League of California Cities committee appointment, would
serve instead of Councilman Clark as a representative to the Mid-
Peninst..a Division of the League of California Cities:
Councilman Dias acknowledged Mayor Comstock's announcement
and said she would be willing to relinquish the appointment as alter-
nate representative to Santa Clara County Transportation Policy
Committee.
Location of July 26 City Council Me tin
MOTION; i,ayor Comstock moved, seconded by Henderson, that the
City Council meeting of July 26 be held at Gunn High School, at 7:30 p.m.
Discussion ensued concerning occasions when Council might wish to
use larger facilities instead of the Council Chambers.
The motion passed on a majority voice vote.
Use of Council Chambers by School Board
Mayor Comstock acknowledged a letter received from former Council-
man Edward S. Arnold, 1454 Hamilton Avenue, in which he suggests
that use of the Council Chambers on Tuesday evenings be offered to
the Palo Alto School Board, and requests Council to give serious
consideration to this proposal.
MOTION: Mayor Comstock moved, duly seconded, to refer Mr. Arnold's
letter of July 10, 1971, cnncttring use of the Council Chambers by the
School Board on Tuesday nights, to staff and the City -6'020°1 Liaison
Committee.
The motion passed on a :majority voice vote.
AB 1625. Construction of a
New Dumbarton Bri� d
MOTION: Councilman Roseh ►u moved, seconded by Pearson. thzt
the Mayor be requested to send by apprupriste means to ail me .hbers
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of the Assembly Ways and Meads Committee a request that a decision
on construction of a new Dumbarton Bridge (AB 1625) be delayed utieil:
a) the results of the Menlo Park's Special Election on the
Willow Expressway are known; and
b) the Metropolitan Transportation Cernmiasion has had a
chance to study the need for and location of a new bay
crossing.
AMENDMENT: Councilman BeahrR moved, seconded by Pearson,
that the motion be amended to add that the nature of the Council's
vote on this matter be conveyed to members of the Assembly Ways
and Means Committee.
The amendment passed on a unanimous voice vote.
The motion as amended passed on a majority voice voe.
Mayor Comstock indicated that members of the audience wishing to
speak to this subject might do so.
Lowell Smith, 22 Mud Drive, Los Altos, representing the Loma
Prieta Chapter of the Sierra Club, spoke of the importance of delaying
action on AB 1625 in the Assembly and offered assistance in delivering
Council's action to members of the Assembly Ways and Means Com-
mittee on July 14, 1971.
Phil Trouatine, 720 Waverley Ste eet, Elated that in his opinion the
Council's motion on AB 1625 "did not go far enough."
Oral Communications
1. Richard E. Rollins, 750 Charleston Road, addressed the
Council regarding problems he is experiencing in connection
with complying with the recent ordinance prohibiting parking
on the streets between the hours of 3:00 a. rn. and 6:00 a. nn.
A s j i,annasnt
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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