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November 22, 1971
The City Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:30 p.m. in
an adjourned meeting of November 15, 1971, with Mayor Comstock presiding.
Present: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Henderson, Norton,
Pearson, Rosenbaum
Absent: Norge
Resolution in A reciiation
er Gene ArtFiur f r_on
s
Mayor Comstock said that the Council and entire community were saddened by
the death of Police Officer Gene Clifton, who was :wounded in the performance
of duty on October 1, and passed away on November 19, 1971. He said at this
time he wished to introduce a resolution expressing the City's mourning and
sense of loss.
MOTION: Mayor Comstock introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded
by Berwald, its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 4518 ENTITLED "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO CONVEYING SYMPATHY FOR THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF
GENE ARTHUR CLIFTON AND RECORDING THE APPRECIATION OF THE COM-
MUNITY FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE"
The resolution was adopted on a unanimous voice vote,
Mayor Comstock stated that he felt everyone present would wish to memorialize
Officer Clifton by working to cleanse the community of the blight of drug
abuse, and he requested the Council and community to make this their goal. He
noted that a Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established in memory of
Officer Gene Arthur Clifton, and this Fund is intended to assist young men
and women pursuing careers in the police service.
Contributions to the Fund may be addressed to:
The Gene A. Clifton Memorial Scholarship Fund
c/o Bank of America
251 University Avenue
Palo Alto, California 94301
1144.IMgs_of November 1. 1971
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There being nu corrections to the Minutes of November 1, 1971, the Minutea
were unanimously approved as submitted.
Resolution of A recciation
to ounc rances 'as
MOTION: MMynr C to: _ot_rod:cad the foilbwing resolutior, and moved, seconded
-- by Clark, its adoption.
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RESOLUTION- NO. 4519 ENTITLED, "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF
CITY OF PALO ALTO COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE
OF COUNCILMAN FRANCES K. DIAS"
The resolution was adopted on a unanimous voice vote.
Amendments
to the Palo Alto City. Charter
Mayor Comstock asked Councilman Pearson, Chairman of the Policy and Procedures
Committee, to report.
Councilman Pearson spoke of the Committee's discussion of proposed amendments
to the Charter and stated that the recommendation of the City Atto.:.ey was
that these sections of the Charter are unconstitutional in their present form.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson in behalf of the Policy and Procedures Committee
moved that staff be directed to prepare amendments to the Pale Alto City
Charter for submittal to the electorate at the June Primary Election in 1972,
as follows:
a. An amendment to Article III, Section 2, which would delete the language
"...each of whom shall have been an elector in the City of Palo Alto for
at least three years next preceding his election." and substituting
...each of whom shall at the time of assuming such office be an elector
and shall have been a resident of the City of Palo Alto for one year
preceding assumption of office".
b. An amendment to Article VII, Section 3, to delete the language "...except
that an incumbent shall be so designated".
Councilman Beahrs raised the question of filling a vacant seat on the City
Council and said should Council reach an impasse in appointing a new council
member, he wondered whether the section of the Charter pertaining to vacancy
ot, the Council should be amended to provide for a special election within
a certain time.
City Attorney Stone stated a Charter amendment might be required in this case
and this is a common amendment for a charter city to make to provide that if
a successor to a resigning councilman is not chosen within a certain limit of
time, a special election shall be held.
Mayor Comstock suggested that it might be well to have the Policy and Procedures
Committee review this suggested Charter amendment but he wished now to vote on
the recommendations made by the Committee and before Council at present.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Roehrs mov d, seconded -by Pearson, that the Council direct
the Policy and Procedures Committee to review and give consideration to a Charter
Amendment, whereby a City Council vacancy be filled by a Special Election should
Council fail to fill such a vacancy within a certain period of time.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Le•is lative Anal tical Re ortin
an vrTcacv roced.tires it Ree ect
o tate an era LeRis 46tion
MOTION: Councilman Pearson, in behalf of the Policy and Procedures Committee,
shoved that thy. City Manager and the City Attorney be requested to review the
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City's legislative analytical reporting and advocacy procedures, including
adequacy of sources of information and staff, and criteria for determining when
to take a position with respect to specific State and Federal legislation, and
any actions deemed by staff to be desirable in order to improve these procedures.
Vice Mayor Norton asked for an estimate of how long this review would take
and how much of the staff's time would be involved in this procedure.
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Acting City Manager Sipel stated that :staff would attempt to articulate the
criteria used in suggesting that Council take a position on specific State
and Federal legislation and said staff hoped to return to Council with a com-
plete report on this procedure by the first of the year.
Chan es in Account and Auditin Procedures,
assurance and Liabllit Coverage
MOTION: Mayor Comstock introduced the following ordinance acid moved, seconded by
Pearson, its adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 2635 ENTITLED "ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AMENDING SECTIONS 2.08x130(6),
2.08.200(9)(10), 2.24.010, AND 2.28.030 AND ADDING SECTIONS
2.08.075, 2.28.075, 2.28.200, AND 2.30.075 TO THE PALO ALTS
MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING
PROCEDURES INSURANCE AND LIABILITY COVERAGE"
The ordinance was adopted on a unanimous voice vote.
Use of Utilit Customer Information
Mayor Comstock acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mrs. Lee Duley,
813 La Jennifer Way.
Mayor Comstock asked Acting City Manager Sipel to report.
Acting City Manager Sipel summarized his staff report of November 11, ;971, which
vcted that the previous policy of releasing names and addresses of newcomers
to Palo Alto through the Chamber of Commerce was reviewed and a new policy
was adopted on a trial basis, whereby lists would be distributed composed
only of names and addresses of those utility customers who had agreed to their
release. This listing is accomplished by questioning customers at the time
they contact the Utilities business office to initiate service. Mr. Sipel
noted that approximately 35% of those questioned have authorized the release
of their names. This method has proved satisfactory to some of the sub-
scribers to the list, while others feel that they will have to discontinue
their services if the present policy is continued. Mr. Sipel added that
Council n=ight choose from three a1 ternetisaa_ wish_ re:ptct- to -the policy
position on the release Of Utility Department information. These are:
1. To release the names and service addresses of all new residents.
2. To release only the names and service addresses of new residents who
authorize it.
3. To not relssaee the
% asst
addresses of new residents.
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At the same time staff also requests Council's authorization to pursue an
agreement with one of the established newcomer guides for the preparation of
an orientation booklet, which could be distributed to new residents along
with other material from the City.
Responding to questions, Mr. Sipel said the "orientation booklet" which he
has in mind would contain advertising,_but there would also be a section in
it relating to Palo Alto laws and other civic information.
Mayor Comstock stated Council would hear from the public at this time.
Jack Doscher, 1683 Ben Roe, Los Altos, stated that he has been in business for
five years as publisher of the "Newcomer Guide to Palo Alto". He epoke of
this method of welcoming newcomers and added that newcomers represent 1S% of
the population in Palo Alto in any given year. He stated he has distributed
9,0€00 copies in four and one-half years and to date has received no
complaints. Mr. Doscher said circulation of his publication has been cut
by 120 because the complete Utility subscriber lists have not been made
available to him. Forty-five top firms in the City subscribe to this publi-
cation and he noted that he would be happy to include City information, such
as laws concerning dog licenses, etc. and to help the City in any way, if :.e
could be permitted to continue publication in Palo Alto.
Responding to questions, Acting City Manager Sipel. stated that six months ago
the City contemplated publishing such a booklet containing City information.
He now envisioned using one of the booklets published by various people in
the community because this would be a less expensive way to distribute City
information to newcomers. He noted that such a City contract would be with
any one and would not necessarily be limited to Mr, Doscher.
Acting City Manager Sipel responded to further questions from Council.
Mrs. Lee Duley, 813 La. Jennifer Way, said she wished to reaffirm the position
of the Palo Alto Newcomers Club which is performing the important function of
welcoming newcomers to Palo Alto. She said that this Club could function, as
they have been functioning during this trial period, receiving the names of
only those who wish to be contacted, rather than being abbe to get in touch
with every newcomer to Palo Alto. They would, of course,prefer the complete
list.
Marilyn Olander, 843 Cathedral Drive, Sunnyvale, stated that she has been
in charge of Welcome to Palo Alto Services for 23 years and this organization
calls on women and gives them general information about the City. Many
women appreciate this service, particularly for example, receiving League
of Women Voters.' information. The service is of particular interest to
foreign residents. Mrs. Olander said the welcome services represent the
local downtown: businesses located around University Avenue and she felt
this kind of publicity for this area is much needed.
Robert Kopriva, 1614 Pitman Avenue, speaking in behalf of the Palo Alto Credit
Bureau, said that for 20 years this organization had received the list of
new residents of Palo Alto which was made available by the Utilities
Department. They would like to continue to receive a complete list.
Judi Landreth, 4010 Nelson Drive, representing Palo Alto Newcomers, said that
she has made many friends through the Newcomers Club. She asked Council not
to overlook the need for and importance of these things and to make available
the list in its present restrictive form, or completely unrestricted, She
asked Council to keep in mind the function of the Neweeteere Club, Idly,
en v®1n ma newcomers.
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Responding to a question, Acting City Manager Sipel said that there had
been only three or four complaints within the last 12 to 18 months re-
garding release of the list.
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the Council
continue to make it possible for people to be given a warm and personal
welcome to the City and that this matter. be referred back to staff to work
out a process whereby this can be accomplished without gross violation of
privacy.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Pearson, that the
motion be amended to add (1) that the names of new residents will not
be released without permission of the new resident, and (2) commercial
material will not be distributed by the City unless specifically requested.
Councilman Clark stated that he could not see that the publication was as
bad as was indicated and he would like to see both the amendment and the
main motion defeated.
Councilman Beahrs stated that he would support Councilman Rosenbaum's
amendment only in sense, not in the application of the City furnishing
information. He stressed that the public, record should remain open.
Councilman Berwald said he could support Councilman Rosenbaurs's amendment
because it says no commercial material to be distributed unless requested.
The amend nt passed on a maiority voice vote.
The motion as amended passes' on a majority voice vote.
Proposed Race Track Development
In Ronmtain View
Mayor Comstock asked Councilman Berwald to speak to this item.
Councilman Aerwald referred to his memo to Council dated November 8, 1971,
and said that inasmuch as the proposed race track development in Mountain
View would cause some adverse environmental impact on Palo Al to in terms of
traffic, noise, etc., he wished to propose that staff be requested to
investigate the project and report back to Council on its possible impact
on the City of Palo Alto.
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Comstock, that the staff be
directed to evaluate the Proposed plan for a race track development in
Mountain View and evaluate the potential impact on the environment of Palo
Alto and report back to Council as soon as feasible.
Mayor Comstock noted that the City of Mountain View willbeanalyzing the
protect and isauing four environmental reports in the near future. Staff
may wish to use these in its evaluation of the impact on the City of Palo Alto.
Acting City Manager Sive1 confirmed that the City of Mountain View will
receive four environmental impact reports about December 15, 1971.
The motion passed or. a unanimous voice vote.
Reduced Bus Rates for Senior Citizens
Mayor Comstock referred_to u letter dated October 29 from Thomas P. Reese,
Attorney representing the Senior Coordinating Council of the Palo Alto Area,
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Inc., and referring to a meeting held September 30 and attended by approximately
2,000 senior citizens. This group requested a $.05 fare for senior citizens
on the municipal transportation system during other than peak hours.
Councilman Pearson said she supported the senior citizens in their request
for a $.05 fare and would like to see Council initiate this policy as soon as
possible - perhaps in time to give senior citizens a Christmas present. She
referred back to a 1965 report and said at that time the senior citizens
asked for subsidy on public transportation. They have been waiting for
six years and she hoped that Council would now go ahead with this plan for
a three months trial period.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved that Council support the request of the
Senior Coordinating Council of the Palo Alto Area, Inc. and institute a
$.05 fare for a three months trial period, starting at the earliest oppor-
tunity.
Acting City Manager Sipel stated that it would be impossible to initiate
such a program by Christmas, as a rate change requires the approval of the
PUC. The procedure to effect such a change lakes from 30 to 60 days. Mr.
Sipel spoke of earlier studies and, responding to a question, stated that the
cost to the City to initiate this program for the remainder of the 1971-1972
fiscal year would be around $2,500, which could be appropriated from the
contingency fund.
Councilman Rosenbaum stated he would like the entire question of improved
transportation for senior citizens investigated. Some find the fare of
importance, for others the inconvenience on Sundays, the routes, and the
lack of benches in certain locations are of more importance. He felt that
it would be appropriate to refer this matter to the Citizens Advisory
Committee of the San Jose -Palo Alto Transit Authority. Councilman Rosenbaum
noted that this Committee will finish its work within three months and could
make a recommendation to Council at that time.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilman Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Clark, that the
question of improving public transportation for senior citizens, including
the question of reduced fares, be referred to the Palo Alto Citizens Advisory
Committee of the San Jose -Palo Alto Transit Authority.
Acting City Manager Sipel aaid he would prefer to wait until the 90 -day
period for the Citizens' Committee to function has elapsed and if the Transit
Authority does not solve this problem, Council should look again at fares
and routing as they affect the elderly,
The motion to refer this matter to the Palo Alto Citizens' Advisory Committee
of the San Jose -Paso Alto Transit Authority passed on a majority voice vote.
n=- 1 Cowwuni catf ons
,rsr..apps
1. Frank Parrish, 1861 Middlefield, submitted a petition opposing
the erection, of a traffic signal at Seale and Middlefield. He
said this petition is in response to another such petition re-
questing a signal, which he understood had been submitted to
the City.
Acting City Manager Sipel stated that no such petition requesting
a signal at Seale and Middlefield has been received .and there
are no plans in the five-year Community improvement -Program to
- great such a signal
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2. Cournciinan Berwald said he wished to welcome his sister and
brother-in-law to the meeting this evening, visiting from
Northridge.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned. at 9:00 p.m,
Executive Session
The Council met in Executive Session from 9:09 to 9:48 p.m.
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Re ular Meetin4,ofNcvember 22. 1171
The City Council of the City of Palo Alto met at 9:48 p.m. on this date in
a regular meeting of November 22, 1971, with Mayor Comstock presiding.
Present:
Absent:
Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Henderson, Norton,
Pearson, Rosenbaum
None
Minutes of November 8. 1971
There being no corrections to the Minutes of November 8, 1971, the Minutes
were unanimously approved as submitted.
Citizens Adviso • Committee -
aa3 t2se- s o to raps t Authority
�HNi! N INNilNlilllNNOI Nr.NINNeNI�r.p
Mayor Comstock announced the names and addresses of those members appointed
to the San Jose -Palo Alto -Transit Authority. He noted that there are still
several nominations for this Committee to core from various organizations.
As of this date -t:he members are:
NAME ADDRE S S
Di.le Denson 1050 Guinda Street
Palo Alto
Michael Goldeen 2350 Tasso
Hal Hudson 430 Cambridge Ave.
Charles R. Kshrs 3421 Janice Way
Walter A. Plonski 220 Palo Alto Drive
John Porter 547 Ailbar
tally aenzei 836 Addieou
Anse Roberts_ trim . D.) 3897 Middlefiele
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(cont'd)
NAME
Gilbert St. John
Irene Sampson (Mrs. John)
Ross Staley
North Count t Hus Cour o e Parkin Lot
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ADDRESS
4220 Los Palos Ave.
3992 Bibbits Dr.
4147 Amaranta Ave.
Mayor Comstock asked Director of Planning and Community Development Fourcroy
to report.
Louis J. Fourcroy, Director of Planning and Community Development, stated
that the Planning Commission's unanimous recommendation on the North County
Parking Lot was that parking not be installed at this site.
Mayor Comstock stated Council would hear from citizens at this time.
Norman Guinasso, 425 Grant Avenue, reiterated concern about the North County
parking lot and said the residents in the neighborhood felt that parking at
this site would encroach on the residential zone. The County should consider
other alternatives for parking within the Parking Assessment District.
Nick Johnson, 455 Grant Avenue, suggested other uses for this proposed
parking lot site.
Mrs. E. Kahn, 425 Grant Avenue, asked Council where children would play if
the parking lot is installed at that site.
Mayor Comstock acknowledged receipt of a letter dated November 22, 1971, with
a crap attached, from the California Avenue Area Development Association, Inc.,
2363 Birch Street. The letter outlined the history of the California Avenue Parking
District in terms of assessment and also the County's parking program.
Dave WrigA t, representing the Central Palo Alto Residents Association,
244 Oxford, spoke of the Association's opposition to long term parking
structures at this location and said he thought that there were other
alternatives to aoive the problem in the interim.
Mike Golick, Executive Tanager, California Avenue Association, showed a short
film illustrating the parking situation in the area of the North County Court
House and asked Council to consider the need for parking in this area,
particularly since it ie anticipated that by 1985 1500 parking spaces will
be needed.
Councilman Berwald . .,Aced fir. Golick
that although he could see t„eee is a
need -for housing and he .would like to
Alto area study before taking action.
Commission's ssion's recommendation. .
for his fine presentation and Raid
asking problem, there is also a
await the outcome of the Central Palo
He would, therefore, move the Planning
MOTION: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Henderson, that with respect
to the North County Court House parking lot; (a) the City Council inform
the Comty Board of Supervisory: that the City of Palo Alto finds the parking
use suggested for the property located on Grant Avenue between Asa and Birch
Stmotz- �.r,atiuie with Ruk t,tasge of_ the neighbnrtohri__. d___request----tie
County toot to proceed with the development of such pa 'kii lot;
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(b) the City suggest that to the extent there is a parking problem, the
City and County staffs work together to find other solutions to the County
parking problem; and
(c) the appropriate use for this property should be explored by the staffs
of the City and County as the City's Central Palo Alto study progresses.
Councilman Berwald stated he would like to have seen (b) above expressed more
strongly to state that the City recognizes that there is a parking problem,
rather than merely suggesting that there is a parking problem.
Planning Commission Chairman Mary Gordon said that the Planning Commisai.or
had been in agreement that there is a parking need. It seems that the extent
of this need is not entirely clears she said.
Further discussion ensued about possible development in the future within the
area and Director of Planning and Community Development Fourcroy responded
to Council's questions regarding vacant properties and the zoning in effect
for these properties.
AMENDMENT: Vice Mayor Norton moved, seconded by Beahrs, that (a) of the
action be amended to read as follows: "(a) the City Council inform the
County Board of Supervisors that the City of Palo Alto finds the parking use
suggested for the property located cn Grant Avenue between Ash and Birch
Streets acceptable on an interim and temporary basis (3-5 years) and
requests the County to proceed with the development of such parking lot
only on such basis, with the understanding that some or all. of such parking
will probably have to be relocated to comply with City planning studies
currently underway"
Councilman Henderson said there has to be a better solution. This is one
area where sow -moderate income housing could be located. The residents
would welcome it. He pointed out that whether or not County parking facilities
were temporary or permanent, it would mean the destruction of 39 trees.
Councilman Pearson said the County has been asked for many years to project
expansion for their California Avenue facilities and the County turned down
bond issues. The City Council should support the Planning Commission's
recommendation, she said.
The amendment failed on a majority voice vote.
Responding to questions, Acting City Manager Sipel said the motion does not
go as far as he would like to see it go. He said he would like to see the
City indicate to the County that they do have a responsibility for parking
in that area and something should be done to produce parking right now. He
referred to the staff report which gave Council some alternatives.
The motioo passed on a unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Mayor Comstock moved, seconded by Henderson, that the City of Palo
A1tov
1. Request the County to pursue actively one or more of the following
short-term alternatives for meeting its parking needs:
a) Rent the needed parking apaces from the California Avenue
Assessment District for au interim period.
b1► Negotiate a Phase for the vacant S.P. property at Park and
California until a proposal is accepted for the ultimate
development of the property.
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2. Request the County to place the County lot in question up for sale
so that it may ultima►.ely be developed consistent with its current
HDA zoning or such other uses as may be indicated by the Central
Palo Alto Planning Study. The proceeds from this sale should be
utilized to solve the parking problem in the area.
3. Ask the County to explore with the City staff and California Ave-
nue Area Development Association longer term parking solutions
including multi -level structures and underground facilities.
The motion passed en a unanimous voice vote.
Housink Element Advisory Co mittee
Slane VA. -
Mayer Comstock asked Planning Commission Chairman Mary Gordon to report.
Planning CctEmission Chairman Mary Cordon referred to.Planning Commission
Resolution No. 132 requesting Council to establish a Housing Element Advisory
Committee to assist in the development of a Revised Housing Element for the
Comprehensive Plan.
Councilman Pearson stated that the Policy and Procedures Committee has a
similar recortendation regarding a hcusitg committee for Council and this
recommendation will be before Council on December 6, 1971.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the Planning
Commission's recommendation that the City Council establish a Housing Element
Advisory Committee to assist in the development of a Revised Housing Element
for its Comprehensive Plan be continued to December 6, 1971 when the
tecommendation of the Policy and Procedures Committee w1.11 also be befor'-
Council.
The motion passed -on a unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Comstock acknowledged receipt of a letter dated November 22, 1971,
from the League of Women Voters of Palo Alto urging Councils support of
the Planning Counission's recommendation.
Chan a-cf District
�au Antonio Avenue
7 4r -g -D to p -C `
Mayor Comstock asked Director of Planning and Community Development Fourcroy
to report.
Mr. Fourcroy stated that since this matter was last before Council there
has been no change in the number of mitts planned for this development. The
primary change has been in tens of the site plan and artaegement of the
buildings.
Planning Commission Chairman Mary Gordon pointed out the rearrangement of
the units.
Mayor Comstock acknowledged receipt of a letter addressed to the Palo Alto_
City Council dated November 19, 1971, from John T. O'Halloran, Caty Manager,
City of Mountain View. He read aloud the letter which enclosed a copy of the
resolution expressing the opposition of the City Council of Mountain Vi_a.'-.
to this proposal, and iistine s site ti : for -this
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Mayor Comstock recognized Mayor William L. Herfurth, 2532 Diericx Drive,
Mountain View, who had come this evening to address Council.
Mayor William L. Herfurth, 2532 Diericx Drive, Mountal:: View, referred to
Mr. O'Halloran's letter and the resolotion from the City of Mountain View
and said this proposal had been the subject of a special meeting held
November 18. The City of Mountain. View wished to congratulate the City of
Palo Alto for its efforts in the low and moderate income housing field.
However, the City of Mountain View feels strongly that developments
of this kind will perpetuate the fulfillment of the need for low and
moderate income housing. Mayor Herfurth referred to other low -moderate housing
developments in Mountain View, such as San Verona, and said that the resi-
dents of Mountain View are against the proposal before Council this evening
because it is felt that the development will become an island and it is not
a suitable protect for the people who will live there or the residents sur-
rounding it. The City of Mountain View would like to assist in a develop-
ment of a lower density at this site.
Further discussion ensued between Mayor Herfurth and members of the Council
regarding zoning and the wori:abillty of the proposal before Council this
evening. Mayor Herfurth stated that Mountain View feels strongly that any
development on this site should become part of the community.
James H. Finney, 2553 Mardell Way, Mountain View, stated that he represents
residents who ?i-.e in the neighborhood of the proposal in the City of
Mountain View. he said the planning cycle for this project has been very
short and there has been no architectural or site planning review. The
City of Palo Alto's Planning Commission has had only one session on this.
He requested that Council consider at least a 30 -day delay before approving
this change of zoning.
Bob Stern, Developer, Hirsch/Stern, Sherman Oaks, spoke of the new plans
and rearrangement of the family units and play area. He stated that
conversations with HUD had revealed that a 30 -day extension could be
obtained and explained the ramifications of such a delay. He urged Council
to approve the development and reminded them that it had been recommended by
the Housing Corporation, Planning Staff, Planning Commission, HL'D, and the
staff of George S. Nolte retained by Hirsch/Stern to review the project.
Carol Yanofsky, 725 Mayfield Avenue, Administrative Secretary, Midpeninsula
Citizens for Fair Housing, stated that this organization feels that the
plans approved by the Planning Commission will result in a development
that mill make a contribution to the solving of problems of housing for
low -moderate income people. MCFH hopes that in the future a develop^.ent
similar to the proposal before Council can be realized in the downtown
area of Palo Alto,
MOTION: Mayor Comstock moved, seconded by Norton, that the application of
George S. Nolte, Inc. for a change of district at 650 San Antonio Avenue
from L M -S -D to P -C LA continued to December 20; ---
Mayor Comstock said he was suggesting continuance because of his concern
about responding to Palo Alto's neighboring community, Mountain View, to
the fullest extent possible and said that he hoped this continuance would
give the City of Mountain View an opportunity to come i;ack with a construetiva
program or proposal.
Further discussion ensued on the effects of this continuance especially as
it relates to first and second readings of the ordinance.
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Mayor Comstock eecognized Mr, John G. Holtorf, Assistant Superintendent,
Whisman School District, who had requested to speak to Council.
John G. Holtorf, Assistant Superintendent, Whisman School District, stated
that one aspect that has noe received attention has to do with the timing
factor. Whisman School District offered this property for sale to Hirsch/
Stern within 180 days and this 180 -day period terminates January 19, 1972.
He noted that the School District has no control over who buys the property
and said that the developer could well lose the opportunity to purchase this
land if the matter of zoning is not settled prior to that date.
Vice Mayor Norton stated he felt it was the problem of the City of Mountain
View and the School District to get together and discuss this deadline.
The motion to continue failed on a majority voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Clark introduced the following ordinance and moved,
seconded by Beahrs, 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
I iE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS 650 SAN ANTONIO ROAD
FROM L -M -S -D TO P -C, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (second reading
December 6, 1971)
City Attorney Stone responded to questions regarding inclusion of details
in a P -C plan and said that details are usually worked out at the use
permit or building permit level.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Berwald moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the
ordinance be amended to state that the P -C plan should include details on
exterior building materials, texture and color, roofing material, detailed
landscaping plans, driveway and walkway detail, including walkway dimensions,
precise alignment and surface materials and textures.
Councilman Pearson stated she would oppose this amendment because it is not
consistent with requirements made for other P -C plans.
The amendment failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Berrsald, Rosenbaum
Noes: Clark, Comstock, Henderson, Norton, Pearson
The ordinance was approved for first reading on a majority voice vote.
Ordinance Pertaining to the Practice
o Wnotism
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs introduced the following ordinance and moved,
seconded by Norton, its approval:
ORDINANCE NO. 2636 ENTITLED, "ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AMENDING THE PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL CODE
TO REPEAL SECTION 9.32.090 PERTAINING TO ThE PRACTICE OF
HYPNOTISM
The ordinance was adopted on a unanimous voice vote.
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MOTION: Councilman Eeahrs introduced the following ordinance and moved,
seconded by Norton, its adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 2637 ENTITLED, "ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AMENDING SECTION 18.08.040 OF THE PALO
ALTO MUNICIPAL CODE T'0 CHANGE THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
ON EL CAMI 4O REAL KNOWN AS THE OLD CORPORATION YARD FROM P -F
10 P -C SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS"
AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Henderson, that SECTION
2.a. Uses _.. 4) of the ordinance be amended to read, "4) meeting rooms
and accessory facilities", instead of "4) meeting rooms and convention
facilities".
City Attorney Stone spoke to the matter of amending an ordinance for P -C
zoning at the second reading and said this amendment would be permissible
because the intent of the ordinance is not changed.
The amendment passed on a majority voice vote.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by }bnderson, that SECTION 2.c.
Parkins of the ordinance be amended by adding, "...at least 25 of which shall
be designated as employee parking", after the word, "spaces."
Mayor Comstock invited Mr. Clement Chen 'co address Council.
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Mr. Clement Chen, Clement Chen & Associates, 544 Pacific Avenue, Son Francisco,
responded to questions regarding the capacity of the public meeting space
planned for within the hotel,
The amendment regarding employee parking passed on a majority voice vote.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Pearson, that SECTION 2,a.
Uses -- 4) of the ordinance be further amenJed to add, "(said meeting rooms
not to ected 2,500 square feet total)", after the word, "facilities;"
The amendment passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Comstock stated Council would hear from the public at this time.
Greg Kerber, 1280 Wilson Street, spoke in opposition to the development and
said he did not believe this development to be in the best interests of the
City and urged Council to rescind their earlier vote in favor of the first
reading of the ordinance. He spoke of the possibility of a petition of
referendum in order to present this proposal to the voters of Palo Alto.
William Cane, 636 Webster, speaking as_a member of the Palo Alto Tenants
Union, said the Tenants Union is on record as opposing the construction
of the Holiday Inn.
Robert Arnold, 460 Marvin, said he was not against the Holiday Ins development,
but wished to argue against passage of the ordinance at this time because he
did not feel the Council had enough information regarding possible impact of
the development on the City, especially in relationship to the forthcoming
Comprehensive Plan.
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The ordinance as amended was adopted rn the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Norton, Rosenbaum
Noes: Comstock, Henderson, Pearson
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Mayor Comstock asked Acting City Manager Sipel to report.
Acting City Manager Sipel stated that he had no comments to make in addition
to the staff report, which was sent to Council November 18, 1971.
The report was recorded as received, with no action.
TOPICS Intersection It.rovements
MOTION: Councilman Clark introduced the following ordinance and moved,
seconded by Comstock, its approval:
ORDINANCE NO. 2638 ENTITLED, "ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO Al ENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1971-72 TO REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION TO THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND HILLVIEW - MIRANDA INTERSECTION PROJECT
70-59 AND INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION TO THE STREET
IMPROVEMENT FUND HILLVIEW - MIRANDA INTERSECTION PROJECT
70-59"
The ordinance was approved on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Henderson, Norton,
Rosenbaum
Noes: Pearson
MOTION: Councilman Beahrs moved, seconded b. Norton, that the Mayor be
a'ahorized to execute the agreement with George S. Nolte -.& Associates for
$16,900 for design of the project.
The motion passed on a majority voice voted
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MOTION: Mayor Comstock moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the subject of joint
construction agreements with the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company be
continued to December 6, 1971.
The motion to continue passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Cj t Ewer esoc Plan
MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded
City Emergency Plan and the ordinance and
agenda be rescheduled to a date to be set
by Norton, that the subject of the
two resolutions shown on tonight's
by Acting City Manager Sipel.
The motion passed on a majority voice vote.
Senatorial. teappor Lorexxeut Flan
MOTION: Councilman Rosenbaum introduced the following
duly seconded, its adoption:
resolution and moved,
RESOLUiT CON NO. 4520 ENTITLED, "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO URGING THE GOVERNOR TO VETO
PRESENT SENATORIAL REAPPORTIONMENT PLANS"
The resolution was adopted on a unanimous voice vote.
County Housing Discrimination Report
MOTION: Councilman Rerwal.d moved, seconded by Mayor Comstock, that the
County Housing Discriminatior„ Report prepared by Professor Deutsch be
referred to the Human Relatizns Commission for its consideration and report
in conjunction with staff reports.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Oral Communications
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MOTION: Mayor Cosa. tuck roved, duly seconded, that the meeting be adjourned
in memory of Police Officer Eugene Arthur Clifton and President John P.
Kennedy, who tras aasaainated on this day eight years ago.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 a.m.
APPROVED:
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