HomeMy WebLinkAbout09201971September 20, 'i71
The City Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:30 p.m.
in a regular meeting with Mayor Comstock presiding.
Present: Beahrs, Comstock, Dias, Henderson, Horton, Pearson
Absent: Berwald, Clark, Rosenbaum
1Miinutes of Se tember 7 1971
The tUnutes of September 7 were approved as submitted.
Public Hearing_- Weed Abatement
Mayor Comstock stated this is the time and place set fc'r a Public Hearing
on Resolution No. 4503 declaring weeds to be a nuisance. He requested
that the record show that notice of this hearing has been published in
accordance with Chapter 8.08 of the Palo Alto Municipal Co4e.
Responding to Mayor Comstock, the City Clerk confirmed that no written
protests havebeen received.
No one from the audience wishing to speak on this matter, Mayor Comstock ed
declared the Public Hearing closed.
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following resolution and moved,
seconded by Pearson, its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 4506 E€ITITLED "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF ` THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO ORDERING WEED NUISANCE ABATED."
The resolution was adopted en a unanimous voice vote.
Animal SheiterjaLSieiand Neuter Clinic
Preliminary Plaxas -Fro acct No, 70-11 (Cal :929:1)
Mayor Comstock asked City Manager Morgan to report.
City Manager Morgan stated that staff wan responding to Council's
directien of August 16, 1971 to amerei the plea: for the decimal Shelter to
include a Spay and Neuter clinic. Cost estimates have also been de-
veloped which will require an amendment to they Budget for the
fiscal year 1971-72. Council's approval of the design and concept
of the Spay and Neuter Clinic as reflected in the plans and action
to amend the budget for the additional funds required are requested.
He added that Council should also direct staff to prepare detailed
construction plane and solicit bids for the project.
Cite Manager Moreau aaud nave S. ;olton, Associate Engineer, respcanded to
questions from Council regardieag space a iotse fot thre" Spsq and Nester
Clinic, fees to be charged to non-resident esera, and other details
concerning the Animal Shelter.
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Mayor Comstock acknowledged letters received this evening from
Peninsula Animal Welfare Society, Inc., Box 275, Palo Alto, Califor-
nia, dated September 20, 1971 attaching an open letter from Dr. Vansell,
veterinarian in charge of the Los Angeles Clinic. The covering
letter was signed by Mrs. Bettie Adams, 12375 Melody Lane, Los Altos
Hips, California. Also, a report from T. J. Sorich, 1000 Henderson
Avenue, Menlo Park.
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Henderson, that
Council approve the preliminary design and cost estimate for inclu-
sion of a Spay and Neuter Clinic in the Animal Shelter.
The motion passed on a majority voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Henderson, that
the proposed ordinance amending the budget for the fiscal year
1971-72 to make additional appropriation for the Animal Shelter
Relocation Project No. 70-11 to provide a facility for Spay and
Neuter Clinic, be continued to October 4, 1971.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Henderson, that
the subject of direction to staff regarding detailed plans and
solicitation of bids for the Spay and Neuter Clinic be continued
to October 4, 1971.
The :motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Re ort on Bids - Catch Basin Reconstruction -
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Mayer Comstock asked City Manager Morgan to report.
City Manager Morgan stated that three bids were received for
reconstruction of 96 catch basins and that this will be Phase IV
of a seven year improvement program. A low bid in the amount
of $11,460 has beer. received from Anderson & Guerrero of San
Jose.
'MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Dias, that the
Council award the contract to the low bidder, Anderson & Guerrero
of San Jose, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the
contract in the amount of $11,460 on behalf of the City.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Boulware Park Neighborhood
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Mayor Comstock acknowledged receipt of a letter received this evening
from Mrs. Corinne Brazier, Temporary Chairman, Olive -West Meadow
Ad Hoc Committee supporting CPARA-bleat, stating• that the are in
question is known as the Olive -West Meadow Neighborhood, and not
Dcculware Park Area, since Boulware Park is a s ip- pack within.the
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Mayor Comstock requested City Manager 'Morgan to report.
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City Manager Morgan stated that at the meeting of August 9, 1971,
Council referred to staff for study the question of removing
through traffic from the neighborhood in question. At that time
an estimate was made that the study would require a minimum of
90 days, and more probable .1 days, to complete. Current staff
workloads and comme nts now indicate that the assistance of
consultant services will be necessary to complete the study within
the time frame indicated. Three consultant candidates have been
interviewed by the staff: 1) DeLeuw Cather & Company; 2) Wilbur
Smith & Associates; and 3) J.H.R. 6 Associates. Staff has
recommended selection of DeLeuw Cather 5 Company for this assignment.
The estimated fee for the study is $12,000 and gas tax funds
are available and can be used for the study.
City Manager Morgan and Director of Planning and Community Develop-
ment Fourcroy then responded to questions regarding the scope
of the proposed study, costs, and what would be involved for
the City's Traffic Engineer to undertake this study instead of
a consultant. City Manager Morgan stated that if the limitation
of 90 to 120 days for completion of the study could be removed,
then staff would not recommend hiring a consultant.
Further discussion ensued on the merits of the three consultants
recommended to Council.
Mayor Comstock stated that Council would hear from the public
at this time.
David Wright, 244 oxford, Palo Alto, representing Central Palo
Alto Residents` Association, thanked City Manager Morgan and
Council for the emergency traffic signs already installed in
the area. He mated that a longer time period for completion
of the study would be acceptable to the CP A, if the expense
of hiring a consultant could be avoided.
Mrs. Corinne Brazier, 264 Fernando Avenue, Temporary Chairman
of olive -West Meadow Ad Hoc Committee supporting CPARAWest,
referred again to the area in question, namely Olive --West Meadow
neighborhood rather than 3oul.ware Park. She said the committee
strongly urged that any study coyer the whale neighborhood, not
just one small segment; that the members of said committee would
like to meet with staff and consultant during the study and would
like definite meeting dates set. Further, the Committee would
be willing to wait a little longer for the study to be carried
out by the Traffic Engineer, if extra time would rave the City
$12,000.
She referred to a request for & study made in 1965 by the Chestnut --
Wilton Home Owners Association !toil said that after waiting so
long, the neighborhood would be willing to extend the time period
to enable the City Traffic Department to make the study rather
than hiring an outside consultant at a cost of $12,000. _
Mrs. Virginia Smith, 390 Maclone Street, spoke of the effectivenes��
of the temporary measures taken to relieve the problem and said
these are very good. She urged implementation of more permanent
measures for "this uniiue neighborhood," mentioning in patt1tuiar,
the cr: szan wt __:iitoon and El Camino
Mr. David Jeong, 4056 Park Boulevard, spoke of the effect of
the emergency SLOP, signs and the need for the problem to be clearly
defined before any long -tern solution can be reached.
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MOTION: Councilman Pearson mot
the question of the Olive -West
back to staff and request that
150 days from this date.
ad, seconded by staff, to redirect
Meadow neighborhood traffic study
they complete this study within
Responding to questions, City Manager Morgan stated that staff
could proceed on this basis, but he would like to report back
to Council at the October 4 meeting suggesting refinements to
time limitations placed or other projects currently underway
in the Traffic Engineer's Department, and how these deadlines
might be jeopardized by making the study of the Olive -West Meadow
neighborhood a first priority.
(Councilman Dias left the meeting at 9:12 p.m. and did not return
until after the recess.)
The motion to redirect the study to staff passed on a unanimous
voice vote.
Mayor Comstock announced that Council would a,i ourn to Executive
Session. tCouncil adjourned from 9:20 r:o 9:55 p.m.
Bicycle Safety Program (CMR:930:1)
Mayor Comstock asked City Manager Morgan to report.
City Manager Morgan reported on the "Continuing Comprehensive
Public Education Program for Bicycling Safety" recently approved
by tha Council and stated that a point has been reached where
a consultant specialist is needed in order for the program to
proceed. Use of such consultant is contained in the approved
Federal grant application for the subject project.
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded by Norton, that Council
authorize the Mayor to execute the "Consultant Services Agreement"
with Bardsley and daslacher, Inc., of 422 Waverley Street, Palo
Alto.
The motion passed on a majority voice vote.
Namin o€ tectric Facilities (C R:927:1)
MOTION: Yayer Comstock moved, seconded by Norton, that the question
of renaming of the original "Park Boulevard Switching Station"
and "Colorado Switching Station" be referred to the Public Facilities
Naming Committee for its consideration and recommendation.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Resolution of Appreciation to Palo, Leyte
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MOTION: Mayor Comstock moved, seconded by Beaters, that staff
be directed to prepare a resolution to Palo, Leyte honoring
their courtesy to William Bloom and City of Palo Alto.
motion as a unanimous voice vote.
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Willow Expressway or Freeway
Mayor Comstock asked Councilman Henderson to speak on this item.
Councilman Henderson referred to the three occasions this year
when the voters of Menlo Park and Palo Alto have expressed their
opposition to the proposed Willow Expressway. He said citizens
of both communities have stated very clearly that they oppose
any expressway or freeway through the proposed Willow route.
He asked Council to support his proposed resolution stating its
policy in opposition to a Willow Expressway or Freeway.
MOTION: Councilman Henderson introduced the following resolution
and moved, seconded by Comstock, its adoption:
"RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO STATING
ITS POLICY IN OPPOSITION TO A WILLOW EXPRESSWAY OR FREEWAY"
Discussion ensued on the proposed resolution before Council.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Henderson, that
the proposed resolution be amended to add after the third paragraph
another phrase stating "now, therefore, the Council of the City of
Palo Alto requests that the State Highway Commission delete the
Willow Freeway from the State Freeway System".
The amendment passed on a majority voice vote.
City Attorney Stone stated that a majority of five votes is re-
quired to adopt the resolution as amended.
MOTION: Councilman Henderson Loved, seconded by Pearson, to
continue the proposed resolution as amended to October 4, 1971.
The motion to continue passed on a majority voice vote,
Mayor Comstock asked Councilman Henderson to speak to his proposal
that staff undertake a study of Willow Road in Palo Alto.
MOTION: Councilman Henderson moved, seconded by Pearson, that
the staff undertake a study of Willow Road in Palo Alto to determine
the feasibility of extending the road to El Camino Real, to recommend
other local improvements and to investigate cost and funding
after' atives.
MOTION: Vile Mayor Norton moved, seconded by Pearson, to continue
the subject of a staff study of billow Road in Palo Alto to October 4,
1971.
Mayor Comstock recognized Mr. Boyd Switb, Manager,Real Eerate,
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Stanford, and invited him to address Council regarding any plans
Stanford might have for this area.
Boyd Smith, Manager, Real Estate, Stanford, stated that the University
has long taken the position that there is need for a road along
the Willow corridor. He said the University has no present plans or
active project to undertake this work alone and added that, in
his opinion, much of the traffic Late the present Willow Road
does not originate from, nor is it destined _ for, Stanford proper_i .
Further discussion ensued with Mr. Smith and City Manager Morgan
responding to questions.
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The motion to continue failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Comstock, Norton
Noes: Beahrs, Dias, Henderson, Pearson
The main motion failed on a majority voice vote.
Oral Communications
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1. Motorcycle Park
Randall Espinosa, 2657 Cowper, addressed Council regarding
the possibility of a City -operated motorcycle park. He
reminded Council of his earlier presentatioc on September 13,
on this subject and requested that the subject be included
on a future Council agenda.
2. Kari Stangenes, 948 Colorado Avenue, addressed Council on
traffic problems in the City of Palo Alto; the proposed task
force on drug problems; revolutionaries; communes; activities
at the Plaza; and congratulated Councilman Dias on her recent
appointment.
3. Frank Manfredi, 219 Addison, addressed Council on the sub-
ject of noise generate,! by motor:_ycles and said this is a
particular problem in the area of his residence.
4. Councilman Henderson reminded Council that the Youth Advisory
Council meeting to be held on September 22, at 7:30 p.m. will
be a Public Hearing on the juvenile and sound ordinance turfeva.
5. Randolph Eepinesaa, 2657 Cowper, responded to Mr. .Manf redi's
comments.
Adjournment
The meeting waz adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
APPROVED:
AflEST;
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