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Home My WebLink About07191971l MINUTES 4** cityofpaIoa1to July 19, 1971 The Coil: cii of the City of Palo Alto met nn this date at 7:30 p.m., in a regular meeting, with Mayor Comstock presiding. Present: Beahrs, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Henderson, Norton, Pearson, Rosenbaum Absenie Berwald Approval of Minutes of Jul 6, 1971 The Minutes of July 6, 1971 were approved as submitted. Policy and Procedures Committee Change in Meetinj Date Councilman Pearson, Chairman of the Policy and Procedures Com- mittee, announced that the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 20, 1971 has been re3cheduled to Thursday, July 22, 1971, 7:30 p.m., Council Conference Room, when the Joint Exercise of Powers Agree- Crient Palo Alto -San Jose Demonstration Transportation Project will be discussed. Lander round District No. 13 Public Hearing_ (CMR:871:1) Manor Comstock declared the Hearing open and asked the City Clerk to report on the various affidavits and notices given in connection. with the hearing. City Clerk Tanner stated the notice of hearing was mailed to all property owners within the proposed district and to all utilities supplying electric, communication or ass - semi - a _z .:s aaata�1�,tef3 _..� s-a�.sa tlVBLt33A the dartrict. The affidavit of mailing is on file in the Clerk's office. No one from the public wishing to address the Council, Mayor Comstock declared the Public Hearing closed. MOTION: Councilman Dias introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its approval for first reading: "An Ordinance Amending Section 12._ 16. 020 -►f Chapter12.16 of Title 12 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code by Establishing Under- ground Utility District No. 13r 173 7/19/71 The -ordinance was approved for first reading en a unanirnous voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Dias introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Pearson, its adoption: Resolution No. 447Z entitled "A Resolution Determining Prop- erties Electing to Pay Cost Over a Period of Years - Under- ground Utility District No. 13" The resolution was adopted on a unanimous voice vote. Santa. Clara County Planning Policy Committee Joint Cities - County Hcusirzg Element Councilman Clark, representative to Santa Clara County Planning Policy Committee, drew the attention of Council to materials re- ceived in connection with this subject and stated that it is his intention to place the Planning Policy Committee resolution adopting the Joint Cities -County Housing Element on the Agenda for August 9, 1971. Retirement of Talbott Bartholomew (CMR:867:1) AM. Javemalaeummr•asAIMM Mayor Comstock stated that he had met with Mr. Bartholomew, a city employee retiring after more than thirty years of regular part- time employment with the City of Palo Alto, and extended the City's good wishes to him for a most pleasant retirement. MOTION: Mayor Comstock introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Clark, its adoption: Resolution No. 4473 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to Talbott Bartholomew Upon His Retirement" The resolution was adopted an a unanimous voice vote. Sznokinjo� iL� Council Conference Room MOTION: Councilrr.tn Rosenbaum introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Henderson, its approval for first reading: "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 2.04. 180 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Prohibit Smoking in the Council Conference Room During Meetings of Councii Committees and City Commissions" (2nd reading 8/2/71) The ordinance was approved for first reading by unanimous voice vote. 174 7/19/71 Moratorium Area Southerly of Junipero Serra Freeway (CM -R:873:1) MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following ordinance and moved, duly seconded, its adoption: Ordinance No. 2612 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Establishing a Moratorium on Subdivisions, Miscellaneous Divisions of Land, Zone Changes, Use Permits and the Issuance of Building E. nd Grading Permits in the City of Palo Altee :n an Area Southerly of Junipero Serra Freeway for a Period of Six Months During the Pendency of Studies of the Area, Exempting Certain Construction, and Establishing an Exception Procedures" (1st reading 7/6/71) The ordinance was adopted on the following rail call vote: Ayes: Clark, Comstock, Henderson, Norton, Pearson, itoser=baum Noes: Beahrs, Dias Proposed Deletion of State Routes 82 and 35 from Highway Sycterri City Manager Morgan reported on the State's intention to delete State Routes 82 and 35 from the Highway System and the resulting consequences to the City of Palo Alto. MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Pearson, :i.a adoption: Resolution No. 4474 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Objecting to the Proposed Deletion of Route 82 (El Camino Real) from the State Highway System" Mayor Comstock asked Councilman Rosenbaum, representative to Santa Clara County Traatsporta.tion Policy Committee, to speak tto this subject. - Councilman Rosenbaum reported briefly on the recent meeting of the Transportation Policy Committee. Councilm;n Pearson expressed concern that Skyline Boulevard (Route 35) is not referred to in the proposed resolution. City Manager Morgan apologized and stated that reference to Route 35 had been inadvertently omitted from the resolution before Council tonight and a new resolution, referring to Route 35, would be pre- pared for Council's consideration on July 26, 1971. The resolution was adopted on a unanimous voice vote. Compensation Plan - Administrative, Confidential, and Certain Fire Department Personnel (CMR:876:1) City Manager Morgan reported on the status of negotiations between Palo Alto Municipal Employees' Association and management re- presentatives and said so far agreement has not been reached be- tween these two groups. He responded to Council's que.stons regarding public awareness of the City's salary and fringe benefit program, and how Palo Alto's program compares with those existing in other jurisdictions. Mayor Comstock indicated that Alan C. Davis could address Council. Alan C. Davis, 3370 St. Michael, Palo Alto, Attorney representing Palo Alto Municipal Employees' Association, urged Council not to adopt the resolution before them until PAMEA's negotiations, which have been sent to mediation, have been completed, particularly in respect to seventeen positions listed as "administrative and confi- dential personnel". He suggested Council refer this matter to committee for study. Joe Chretien, 1274 Garden Street, President, Palo Alto Municipal Employees' Association, seconded Mr. Davis' comments. MOrION: Councilman Beah: s introduced the following resolution and n-koved, seconded by Norton, its adoption: Resolution No. 4475 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adopting a Compensation Plan for Adminis- trative and Confidential Personnel and Certain Fire Department Personnel" The resolution was adopted on ri unanimous voice vote. gt eiort on Bids - Irri ation Improvements Phase II, Pr �ct N. -~0-36 (CMR:869:1) '-'s r� o- -s.- - MOTION: CouncilmLn Pearson moved, seconded by Henderso►u, that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract in the amount of $37, 130 with Rudolph Watson of Sunnyvale, for -various irrigation system imprc vements. The mc;tion passed on a unanimous voice vote. Alcoholic Beverage License LeedsTRobert Haas Selections STS -field Road (e MR:8-68:1) City Manager Morgan noted that this is a unique application in that it applies to an "Importers' GenAral LirenR .;!L_ amend no -wine c beer will actna ly be sold on the premises. 176 7/19/71 MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the application of Leeds/Robert Haas Selections, 575 Middlefield Road, for a "Beer and Wine importer's General" license, be filed without rrotest. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. Palo Alto Airport - Temporary Terminal (CMR:874:1l Upon request of Mayor Comstock, City Manager Morgan reported on the County's proposal and then introduced Mr. Dan Hodge, Santa Clara County Public Works Department. Mr. Dan Hodge, Santa Clara County Public Works Department, replied to Council's questions and noted that the County's request pertains to a temporary terminal building to house County airport offices and Golden West Airlines' offices for a two-year period. MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Dias, that the request of the County of Santa Clara for a temporary terminal building at Palo Alto airport be granted, and the plans as submitted be approved. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. Information Program for Bicycling Mayor Comstock asked City Manager Morgan to report. City Manager Morgan explained that the City has qualified for a federal grant for an improved education and information program for bicycling safety. The ordinance before the Council requires a two-thirds vote inasmuch as it amends the Budget for the Fiscal Year 1971-72. MOTION: Councilman Clark introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Beahrs, its adoption: Ordinance No, 2613 entitled "Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending the Budget for the Fiscal Year 1971-72 to Make an Additional Appropriation to the Police Department Budget in Order to Implement a Continuing Com- prehensive: Public Education and Information Program for Bicycling Safety" The ordinance was adopted on the following roil call vote: W ahrs, Clark. Comstock, Dias, Henderson, Norton, Pearson. Rosenbaum ______ Noes: None 177 7/19/71 Palo Alto Municipal Code - Supplements MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Norton, that the Council approve an amendment to the agreement between the City of Palo Alto and Book Publishing Company increasing the charges for codifying all ordinances of the City of Palo Alto. City Attorney Stone responded to questions in connection with printing of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. YMCA Change of District at 4295 Alma Street MOTION: Councilman Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Clark, that the application of the YMCA for a change of district at 4295 Alma Street from R -1:B -8:A to P -C (YMCA facilities) be referred back to the Planning Commission. Discussion ensued regarding a recent meeting between the appli- cants and residents of the neighborhood, which resulted in approxi- mately twenty proposed conditions and three traffic proposals, which had not been before the Planning Commission when the original application was considered. Mayor Comstock indicated that mem.bers of the public could address the Council. John Banke, 674 Georgia Street, representing the YMCA, stated that the applicants would be pleased to reconsider the matter before the Planning Commission. Mayor Comstock read aloud the names of those who had indicated they wished to speak to this item: Ralph Whitaker, 4003 Scripps Lane Roger Holliday, 3838 2urnford Place Mrs. Edward C. Yates, 1500 Middlefield Fadlo Mousalam, 170 E. Charleston Road stated that iti view of the proposed referral to the Planning Commission they would not comment at this time. James V. Trish, 4205 Briarwood Way, Palo Alto, spoke in oppo- sition to the proposed development. Frank A. Crossley, 193 Hemlock Court, representing 392 signators of a petition in opposition to the application of the YMCA, gave a visual presentation, with slides illustrating the neighborhood sur- rounding the proposed site and existing _ traffic patterns 178 7/19/71 Mayor Comstock thanked Mr, Crossley for the high quality of his presentation. Staff responded to questions from the Council concerning previous applications of the YMCA. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Clark, Comstock, Dias, Henderson, Norton, Pearson, Rosenbaum Noes: Beahrs Miscellaneous Division of Land R. E. Anderson - 2314 Louis Street Mayor Comstock invited the applicant to address the Council, Mr. R. E. Anderson, 762 Garland Drive, explained how he wished to divide his property and drew Council's attention to drawings. MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Dias, that the Council reverse the decision of the Planning Commission and approve the application of R. E. Anderson for a miscellaneous division of land located at 2314 Louis Road. The motion was defeated on a majority voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, duly seconded, that the Council uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and deny ,`.he Lpplication of R. E. Anderson for a miscellaneous division of land located at 2314 Louis Road. The motion passed on a majority voice vote. Drug Abuse MOTION: Mayor Comstock moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the subject of drug abuse, placed on the agenda by Councilman Berwald, he continued to a date when Councilman Berwald will be present. The motion passed on a majority voice vote. Recording and Reportins of CouncaVProeeedings MOTION: Councilman. Henderson rrt ved, duly; seconded, that the Council, instruct the Policy and Procedures Committee to review Y the ancient rules ccc'i corning the, rerorcbng and reporting of C "suncii pia vv d.�� a�..rv.. _ ....0 - -_ --'-G ' proceedings and recommend to he..Coincil_,any changes or revisions. The motion passed on a majority voice vote. 179 7/19/71 ABAG - Reyort from Representative Councilman Dias, Council representative to ABAG, reported on a recent meeting of the organization's Executive Committee at which the subjects of federal funds for mass transportation and the Knox Bill AB 1057 were discussed. She noted that the ABAG Executive Committee voted to support AB 1057 subject to inclusion of certain conditions and an amendment. Councilman Dias advised Council that she receives ABAG's Legisla- tive Digest each month and this publication isavailable should any Council member wish to borrow it. Monroe Park - Possible Joint Venture with tHe ty of Mountain View Councilman Pearson reported that she had attended the City of Mountain View's Council Meeting on July 12, at which time the sub- ject of .3. proposed joint venture between the two cities for a park in the Monroe Park neighborhood was to be discussed. The City of Mountain View referred this matter to their Park and Recreation Department and advised Councilman Pearson that the City of Palo Alto would hear from Mountain View at a later date. Ad Hoc Architectural Design eview Committee MOTION: Mayor Comstock .rnoved, duly seconded, that the member- ship of the Ad Hoc Architectural Design Review Committee be ex- tended to add an additional member and that, following his resigna- tion from the Planning Commission at the end of July, Walter Strom- quist be named a member of this committee representing the public sector. Mayor Comstock added that in the absence of Planning Commissioner Cooley, Mr. Stromquist has been representing hire on the Ad Hoc Architectural Design Review Committee and will continue to do so until Mr. Cooley returns. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. .-�i►uj uit 113411Eiat i he meeting adjourned at 10:1.5 p.m. APPP.OVED: 1 ATTEST: Mayor 180 7/19/71