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city of palo alto
December 6, 1971
The City Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date at 7:43 p.m.
in a regular meeting, with Vice -Mayor Norton presiding.
Present: ae.ahrs, Berwaid, Clark, Henderson, Norton, Pearson,
Rosenbaum
-,absent: Comstock
Vice -Mayor Norton announced that he would chair this evening's meeting,
in the absence of Mayer Comstock who was sick.
Minutes of November 15. 1971
There being no corrections to the Minutes of November 15, 1971, the
Minutes were unanimo:isiy approved as submitted.
Minutes of November 4,_1”1
Vice -Mayor Norton stated that the City Clerk had pointed cut an omission
on page 308.
City Clerk Tanner stated that, on page 398, after the third paragraph, a
paragraph should be added as follows: "The motion passed on a unanimous
voice vote."
Councilman Clark referred to page 318 and stated that the address of
Mr. Robert Arnold vas incorrectly shown and this should read 460 Marlow.
Councilman Henderson stated that he wished to commend the City Clerk for
the Council "Sense" Minutes. He said these were the kind of Minutes he s
had in eind when he requested the change from "Action" Minutes.
The Minutes of November 22 were unanimously approved as corrected.
Welcome to Visitors
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Vice --Mayor Norton welcomed Mr. Freiberg and a group of senior students
from Csabherley High School attending this evening's Council meeting.
Aaeu Abuse Task Force Report on
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Vice -Mayor Norton asked Acting City Manager Sigel to report.
Acting City Manager Sigel stated that this evening's report concerned the
interim recommendations of the Palo Alto Citizens' Task Force for a Drug
Abuse Program. He asked Dr. Allan Setd, Chairman of the Task Force, to
speak to this subject.
Dr. Seid referred to his memorandum to the City Council dated November 22,
1971, and the attached Letter of Intent and said he was prepared to answer
any questions Council might have.
Speaking further to this subject, Acting City Manager Sipel stated the Task
Force has not yet completed its work and the Letter of Intent represents
interim findings and one of a number of recommendations that the Task Force
will make when the final report is submitted, within a short period of
time. The filing of the Letter of Intent, to be followed by an applica-
tion for a Grant, would require City funding in 252 matching funds of up
to $32,000. Part of this sum might be met by "in kind" services, but the
filing of the application does represent a `ere[ commitment of $32,000 on
the part of the City. Acting City Manager Sipel noted that there are
very limited opportunities for funding of a drug abuse program, and said
that he was concerned that Council be aware that they are moving into a
new policy area and many of the questions concerning administration of
a Grant, if received, are unknown and unanswered at this time. In parti-
cular, there are ran; questions still to be answered concerning the method
by which the Grant would be administered.
Responding to questions, ?4r. Sipel confirmed that the City could keep its
options opened if no money is forthcoming from the State as a result of
the application. There would be no commitment tc any particular program.
He informed Council that he hoped by approximately December 15 to have
information as to whether this particular program will be included in
the County plan. If Palo Alto's program is not included in the County
Flan, it will not receive funds during 1972. If it is included in the
County Plan, Mr. Sipel said he expected that by March the City would
know whether the State will accept or reject the County's Plan.
Councilman Beaahrs raised questions concerning participation of a City govern-
ment in "medical benefits„ and said that, traditionally, administering
such benefits is the responsibility of the County. He said he would pre-
fer to see the County dispense medical aid.
Acting City Manager Sipel asked Dr. Allan Seid to speak to this matter.
Dr. Allan Seid, Chairman of the Citizens' Drug Abuse Task Force, said the
Task Force is going to be recommending action programs which the City may
wish to consider as its awn entry into the drug abuse problem. He re-
sponded to iuestions concerning current programa within the County and
the possibility of duplication of effort.
Councilman Pearson con ratulated the Drug Abuse Task Force for the tre-_
mendous amount of work they have done and said that the Council shoull
support filing of this Letter of intent and grant application in order
to obtain the desired funds.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson € oved. seconded by Henderson, that staff be
direceed to file a Letter of Intent, :.o be foiled by an application,
to the California Council on Criminal Justice for 1972_ funding for -a Palo
Alto Drug Abuse Program.
Acting City Manager Sipel responded tc a question from Councilman Beahrs
regarding future funding and said that the grants are given on a yearly
basis, and there are opportunities to extend a grant for up to three years.
He said he anticipated that there would be more funds available in future
years.
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Councilman Berwald said that he would like to see Section 3 of the Letter
,,f_Intent,_page_2._III. _ "App-oach for Achieving the Objective," changed
before the final contract is drawn up to include more precise informa-
tion about the activities of the center. He said that he felt that when
City funds and City offices are used, the City should have a significant
voice in the organisation. He also expressed concern about the possibility
of duplication of effort by the City taking on activities which the County
is already involved in. He said he would like the opportunity to hear from
the County and from the State before the City finalizes the contract.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Henderson, Norton, Pearson, Rosenbaum
Noes: None
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Vice -Mayor Norton asked Councilman Pearson to speak to this item.
Councilman Pearson, Chairman of the Policy and Procedures Committee, out-
lined the Committee's discussion concerning formation of an Ad Hoc Housing
Committee, as reported in the Minutes of the Policy and Procedures Com-
mittee meeting of November 16, 1971. She also referred to Agenda Item /5
on tonight's Agenda, which is a Planning Commission recommendation
a Housing Element Advisory Committee and said that the Planning Commission
had passed Resolution No. 132 making recommendations to Council regarding
the makeup and duties of the Advisory Committee. The Policy and Procedures
Committee had decided to support the Planning Commission's recommendation
that there should be a Committee to address itself specifically to the
Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
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MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, on behalf of the Policy and Procedures
Committee, that the Mayor appoint an Ad Hoc_ Housing Committee to be trade
up of citizens who are knowledgeable about the problems of housing. The
Committee is to have two major responsibilities: (1) Assist the Planning
Commission in formulating the revised housing element in the General Plan,
and (2) Formulate specific policies to encourage the development of low/
moderate income housing. The Committee should consider the following
policy questions, among others: (a) Should the City establish a City
housing authority? (b) How should the City invest its_land bank funds?
(c) Are current apartment zoning densities suitable for families? and
(d) Should the City require a certain percentage of low/moderate income
housing in all large developments? The Committee should be composed of
Palo Alte residents from the Palo Alto Housing Corporation, Midpeninsule
Citizens for Fair Housing, the Tenants` Union, Community House, Urban
Coalition and the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Norton moved, seconded by Beahrs, that Agenda Item 15,
thePlannin' Commissi_n °s recomzweadation that the City Council establish a
Housing Element Advisory Committee to assist in the development of a Re-
vised Housing Element for its Comprehensive Piave, be considered at this
time.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Vice -Mayor Norton asked Planning Commission Chairman Mary Cordon to speak
to the Planning Commission's recommendation now before Council.
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Planning Commission Chairman Mary Gordon stated that the Commission's in-
tent was that a committee be formed in accordance with the State guidelines
and in line with the community's position regarding housing. She said
she tioncurred that there should be one, committee.
Acting City Manager Sigel pointed out that many of the areas of study pro-
posed for the Ad Hoc Committee are presently being reviewed by the Housing
Corporation. He said he wondered whether there would be some duplication
of effort, -if a new committee is formed at this time.
Councilman Beahrs stated that he preferred the Planning Comnnisslcn's pro-
posal, rather than the Policy and Procedures Committee proposal, because
it is more general. To limit membership on the Housing Committee to
specific organizations would not repneent the entire community. He
questioned the size of the proposed committee and said he felt that a
fifteen man committee would be more representative than a nine man com-
mittee. He would like to see uninitiated laymen participating, as well
as representatives of groups with an established interest in housing, and
he said he felt that this kind of membership is needed to provide balance
on the committee.
Councilman Pearson stated that the intent of th Policy and Procedures Com-
mittee was not to limit the committee to nine people. The Mayor could
appoint a committee of whatever size group he wished.
Councilman Berwald explained the reasons why he had abstained from voting
at the Policy and Procedures Committee. He said his interpretation of
the State guidelines is that they do not call for a committee, but rather
for "active citizen participation" and that, if appointed, the committee
should be "free from political pressure." The Planning Commission has been
in the habit of consulting the community at large and he felt that the Plan-
ning Commission and the Housing Corporation, together with active citizen
participation, could do the job. He particularly emphasized that housing
should be discussed in the context of overall planning, as referred to in
the Housing Corporation'3 report of April 15, 1971.
Louis Goldsmith, President of the Palo Alto Housing Corporation, spoke to
the subject of a Housing Committee and said in his opinion the City already
has too many advisory and action groups and some kind of streamlining is
necessary. The Housing Corporation is capabio of providing answers to ;moo e
of the questions, but there are no easy black and -White answers.
Responding to questions, Mr. Goldsmith reiterated that the Housing Corpo-
ration has twelve Directors of varied talents, giving a good representa-
tion of all segments of the community. He said the basic question tc be
answerad is "How does the City do its planning?" The Planning Commission
should be freed of many of the administrative tasks before them and per-
mitted to proceed with planning, which should include housing. Housing
should be included within the context of overall planning. In conclusion,
Mr. -Goldsmith said inhisopinionformationof a Housing Committee would
nOt exnedit&'-any of th8 _ low!m deiate lncoma hensing projects. 1. � ����%
Responding to question, Director of Planning and Community Development
Fourcroy explained the difference between the Santa Clara County Planning
Policy Committee's study of housing and the Housing Element, which is to
be prepared by the City of Palo Alto. Re said the Planning Policy Co -
mittee is seeking to provide continuum between different communities within
the County on the Subject of housing-. The job to be done within the City
is quite different, it mist be much more specific and defined in terms of
P:alc Ai ro's needs. -
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Councilman Pearson stated that the Policy and Procedures Committee's idea
was that the Housing Committee would report to the Planning Commission.
She said she understood the broad guidelines being established at the
County level, but Palo Alto needs a committee to redefine these broad
outlines in terms of how many units are required; what kind of racial and
economic mix is desirable; what kind of density and where should this
housing be located?
Acting City Manager Sipel read aloud the section from the State Guidelines
specifying a housing element to be included in the General Plan, noting
particularly the section on citizen participation. He said this is ene of
the most important aspects of the Guidelines and the intention is that there
be direct involvement on the part of citizens. He noted that, in this
connection, staff do not believe the Housing Corporation is broadly enough
based to represent the entire community, and if the Housinl Corporation is
to do this job it would have to be extended. Staff's suggistion to the
Planning Commission was that a broad citizens group be used. This group
could convene annually, or every six months, or whenever it is deemed to be
necessary.
Vice Mayor Norton said he was concerned that the Housing Corpor.aticn might
be deficient sometimes it explaining the views of the Council. He asked
Mr. Goldsmith when the Housing Corporation meets, where they meet, and
whether these meetings are participated ir, by the public.
Lou Goldsmith, President of the Housing Corporation, stated that this
non-profit corporation meets the first and third Wednesdays at breakfast,
at 7:00 a.m. This time has been selected in order to make it possible
for a ma#ority of the members to attend. fhe meetings are held in a public
place and although they have not been advertised as open to the public they
are certainly not private meetings. The Corporation d =cusses all aspects of
housing and has made every effort to represent the entire community. He said
that Palo Alto should be peoud of the progress it is making in the area of
low/moderate income housing. Most of this type of housing is being built in
the core cities and FHA and other authorities have acknowledged that Palo
Alto is ahead of other communities in this respect.
Councilman Rosenbaum stated that in his opinion the Housing Corporation
is doing an outstanding job. However, as in so many instances, they are
kept busy with many questions to answer. He felt there is a need far a
group co address itself to the subject of horsing and recommend policies.
The City is lacking definite policies on housing, he said.
AMENDMENT; Councilman Rosenbaum moved, seconded by Pearson, that the
recommendation of the Policy and Procedures Committee be amended in the
last paragraph to add the words -"including representatives" after the
word "residents". The last paragraph would then read "The Comm ctee should
be composed of Palo Alto residents, including representatives from the
Palo Alto Housing Corporation, MIdpenir.sula Citizens for Fair Howling,
Ole Tenants' Union, Co —unity house, Urban Coalition sip: the Planning
Commission." _
Councilman Beahrs reiterated his statement regarding a committee of nine,
seven of which are the members of predetermined specific groups. He re-
quested that the committee be enlarged.
Councilman Pearson said that the committee is not limited to nine members.
The Mayor may appoint as large a group as he feels is necessary to get the
job done.
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Councilman Clark stated that, having heard the discussion th e evening, he
was now convinced that a Housing Committee is needed. He said he would
prefer to see the motion and ,amendment before Council defeated and a sub-
stitute motion made based on the Resolution No. 132 of the Planning Com-
mission, but eliminating the word "Element" from the Committee's title.
The amendment pasaed on a unanimous voice vote.
The motion as amended failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Henderson, Pearson, Rosenbaum
Noes:
eeahre, ker.id, Clark, Norton
MOTION: Coincilman Clark moved, seconded by Beahrs, that the City of
Palo Alto establish a Housing Advisory Committee to be appointed to assist
the Planning Commission in formulating a revised Housing Element of the
General Plan. This committee should consist of residents of Palo Alto,
one of whom shall be a Planning Commissioner, the other members to include,
but not limited to, citizens knowledgeable to the several fields of housing
supply, construction, design, sociology and economics. Also included
should be other non-te_hnical representatives. Further, the charge of this
committee sha.1.1 be to review and/or formulate, in cooperation with the City
staff, reusing goals, objectives, standards, and measures of effectiveness
as regards structural conditions, community facilities, and c' aspects
of the housing situation, and to act as a review body for those reports
and the proposed revised Housing Element prepared by the City staff.
The motion passed on a majority voice vote.
.MOTION: Vice Mayor Norton moved, seconded by Pearson, that the member-
ship of the Housing Advisory Committee which is to be appointed include
along with a member of the Planning Commission, a representative from
1. Palo Alto Housing Corporation; 2. Midpeninsula Citizens for'Fair Housing;
3. The Tenarts' Union; and 4, the Urban Coalition.
Councilman Clark stated in his opinion the Mayor should be left to choose
the committee and should not be bound by the naming of particular givups.
Councilman gerwald stated that he felt this inclusion of specific groups
ies a step in the wrong direction.
The !potion passed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Henderson, Norton, Pearson, Rosenbaum
Noes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark
(The Council adjourned to Executive Session from 9:30 to 9:SO p.m.)
Santa Clara Count. PlaaninAporami lk Polit ,
to out on gar ug ou$ing
Vice Mayor Norton asked Councilman Pearson, Chairman of the Policy and
Procedures Commit tee , to report,
Councilman Pearson, Chairman of the Policy and Procedures Committee, re -
fervid to the Committee's recommendation tc Council determined at than
meeting of November 15, E atste4 that rather then pr w
�;:ta, V-rnia epmoifi:,
re ati.on- to Council this evening, the Committee would suggest that
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this matter be retained in Committee until such time as the P1. nning Come - -
mission, the Housing Corporation and the Human Relations Commission have
finished their deliberations and can come back to the Policy and Procedures
Committee with their recommendations. At that time, the Policy and Fro-
cedures Committee will present a comprehensive report to Council. It was
noted that the Planning Commission would complete its study December 8, 1971.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, on behalf of the Policy and Procedures
Committee, that the Policy and Procedures Committee recommendations to
Council regarding the Resolution on housing, adopted by the Santa Clara
County Planning Policy Committee, be retained in the Policy and Procedures
Committee until the Planning Commission has completed its' study and made
recommerdatione.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Santa Clara Count Parks and
'.ecreation Study
Vice Mayor tiorron asked Councilman Pearson to report. Councilman Pearson
deferred to Councilman Clark, representative to the Planning Policy Com-
mittee of Santa Clara County, and said that the Committees recommenda-
tions regarding this study, as contained in the Policy and Procedures
Committee Minutes of November 16, 1971, had been transmitted verbally to
the County by representative Clark.
Councilman Clark stated that his report to the Planning Policy Committee
of Santa Clara County had been received and he was sure that it would be
relayed to the board of Supervisors.
No action was taken by Council on this item.
Change of Zonin 650 Sage Antonio. Road
l roan L- -S-D to P -C
Vice Mayor Norton asked Acting City Manager Sipel to report.
Acting City Manager Sipel stated that staff has been in contact with the
developer, Hirsch/Stern, and the City of Mountain View on this subject.
He noted that the City of Mountain View will meet on December 13th to
discuss revised plans to be submitted by the developer. He suggested that
Council might wish to continue second reading of the ordinance to Decem-
ber 20th. Mr Sipel pointed out that if suiaetantial changes are made in the
plans previously tdopted by the Council another public hearing may be required,
at the Council level, and he said he would suggest January 3, 1972 as the
date for this hearing. This would mean that the ordinance would have a
pew first readiog on January 3rd and there would be enough time for a
first -And see end reading within the period ending ?eh -nod -re 16, 1977. The
Whismaan School District has granted an extension to the developer and the
proposed schedule would meet the time restraints of both the School District
aed the FHA.
City Attorney Stone stated that the City'o zoning ordinance provides that
a new hearing must be held if the plans of a P -C development are sub-
stantially changed. He suggested that the new public hearing be held
before the Council rather than the Planning Commission and thet the Council
set January 3, 1972 as the date for this public bearing in order to allow
time for publication of notice ten days prior to the hearing.
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CVuttciiman BeahrR moved, seconded by Clark, that the application
for change of zoning at 650 San Antonio Road be continued to December 20,
1971 and that a public hearing be held before Council on January 3, 1972
if necessary.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
EEmergeenndy�Ito nt Act of
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mag ementa :ant
Acting City Manager Sipel responded to questions from Council regarding
the positions to be funded under a supplemental grant which has been
announced for Santa Clara County. This Crant provides for transitional
public service jobs in local jurisdictions where unemployment has exceeded
six percent for three consecutive months.
Councilman Henderson raised the question of possible applicability of the
positions to the drug abuse program.
Acting City Manager Sipel said it was envisioned that people employed
under this program could fit into the total program in various ways, but
at this time, without knowing what the Task Force's program will be, it is
difficult to retain specific personnel.
MOTION: Councilman Beanr-s moved, duly seconded, that the Council authorize
execution of the Agreement with Santa Clara County which is acting as
program agent for the Emergency Employment Act of 1971 -- Public Employment
Program -- Supplemental Grant.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Beabrs incroduced the following ordinance and moved,
seconded by Berwald, its adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 209 ENTITLED "ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1971-3972 TO PROVIDE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THIRTEEN ADDI-
TIONAL POSITIONS TO BE FUNDED UNDER ruE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
EMPLOY NT ACT OF 1971 (PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM)"
The ordinance was adopted on a unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman beahrs introduced the following resolution and moved,
se&_ended by Berwald, its adoption:
RESOLUTION Na. 4521 ENTITLED "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL nF
Tk3E CITY OF PALO ALTO Ai-,'" y1N% RYSOLUTION NU. 4496 (THE CO 4-
i- N6ATLO t PLAN FOR CERTAIN CITY PERSONNEL) TO ADD THIRTEEN
POSITIONS TO BE FUNDED UNDER THE EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT ACT
OF 1971 (PUBLIC EMFLOMENT PROGRAM)"
The resolution was adoptad on a unanimous voice vote.
Award of Bids - Construction of
s ructux* - at or uatriai Palk
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Vice Mayor Norton asked Mt. Warren L. Devours', Director of Utilities, to
report.
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Stanford tnduetria
ru. ueverel explained tnat the final phase of ene Sta;,�or:� ti..�...�____w
Park Underground Conversion was initiated with the creation of
Underground Utility District No. 13 on August 9, 1971 and the subse-
quent award of a contract for construction of the required substructure.
The bid in question refers co construction of an additional substructure
in Underground Utility Di. rict No. 11. Five bids for the substructure:
were received November 24, 1971. It is recommended that the low bid of
R. Flatland Company in the amount of $23,480 be accepted.
MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Henderson, that the low bid
of R. Flatland in the amount of $23,480 be accepted and that the Mayor be
authorised to sign the contract on behalf of the City for the construction
of the required substructure.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Parking Re ulat:ion Chan es (CMR:993:1)
Vice Mayer Norton asked Acting City Manager Sipel to speak to this item.
Acting City Manager Sipel referred to his written report and said that
effective immediately it was planned to provide for Saturday parking without
time limitation or parking charges for the areas generally designated as the
University Avenue area, California Avenue area and Midtown Business Area.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following resolution and moved,
seconded by Henderson, its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 4522 ENTITLED "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2971 TO PROVIDE
FOR SATURDAY PARKING WITHOUT TIME LIMITATION OR PARKING BARGES
FOR THE AREAS GENERALLY DESIGNATED AS THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE AREA,
CALIFORNIA AVENUE AREA, AND MIDTOWN BUSINESS AREA"
The resolution was adopted on a unanimous voice vote.
A, lication of Sales and Use Taxes
on aso ne to nancc is remit
S Immaa(C:+ 2998:
Vice Mayor Norton asked Acting City Manager Sipel to report.
Acting City Manager Sipel statei that recently the State Legislature
passed a bill which has a vary substantial effect on the City of Palo
Alto. This relates to the application of sales tax to gasoline purchases.
As a resultof this action the City will receive, annually, approximately
$100,000 more than it n w rarefies Gales y
±� onsca tax. This .q�i,,,:,t _��••»-----_____
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depending on the amount of gasoline sold in the community. At the same
time, the State sales tax and use tax will be reduced from 42 to 3-3/42
and each County will be allowed to levy a 1/42 Countywide sales tax in
its place. This 1/42 would be used for transportation. Mr. Sipel stated
this change will involve a number of jurisdictions and them are many
areas of the law in relation to sales taxes being used for :.ranspor--
tatian which have yet to be resolved. Staff recommends that the County
should be encouraged to (1) levy additional 1/4% sales tax and (2) the
City should encourage the County to cake the necessary steps to achieve
the formation of a transit district. This would expand the eligibility
of the City and County to receive funds, and to use these funds ine Rammer
that would -allow mare flexibility -than -the lsea -would allow if a transit
district is not established. Mt. Sipel responded to further questions
from Council.
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Vice Mayer u.+..+,._ asked Councilman _s .:a.....�« �n�rc �,o;.s..crlwan Rosenbaum, representative to the San
Jose/Palo Alto Transit Authority and member of the Transportation Policy
Committee, to report.
Councilman Rosenbaum sed he wished to emphasize the statement contained
In the last paragraph of Acting City Manager Sipel's report "Regardless
of the position taken by the City or the County this Act will require
very thorough investigation and review to determine more precisely the
effects it will have on the existing transit operation in Palo Alto, the
Joint Powers Agreement with San. Jose, and the range of planning and opera-
tion possibilities should a County Transit District be formed." Council-
man Rosenbaum noted further that the subject of a County Transit District
will be placed on the ballot next June.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Norton moved, seconded by Rosenbaum that, with respect
to the application of sales and use taxes on gasoline to finance pcblic
transit (SB 325), the staff be instructed to prepare for an early meeting
for resolution of both subjects contained in CMR:998:1.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Youth Advisory Council Elections (CMR:992:1)
Vice Mayor Norton asked staff to rep orz.
Charles Walker, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that three vacancies
will occur in the Gunn High School ee.rollment district of the Youth Advi-
sory Council and three in the Palo Alto High School District effective
December 31, 1971 when the terms of six members expire. The elections
have been putdicized in the local newspaper and at the schools themselves.
At Palo Alto High there are seven candidates vying for three positions.
At Bunn High School there are just -three candidates for the three posi-
tions. This situation probably arises because several candidates of Gunn
High Schcol were found to be ineligible because they live in the Barron
Park area. Staff suggests that Council accept the three candidates from
Ourn High School and deem them the elected representatives of the Gunn
High School District on the Youth Advisory Council, rather than conducting
elections when ne real contest exists.
Vice Mayor Norton asked Boyd Haight, Chairman of the Youth Advisory Council,
to speak to this matter.
Boyd Haight, Chairman of the YAC, stated that a Task Force is studying YAC
membership. He suggested that now that 18 year olds have the right to
vote the time may be right toshift the emphasis of YAC to Junior High
Schools, and he noted that the representatives of the .J nio. High Sctioo e
are hoping for equalrecre e+ntation. wh.rca:; at present Senior Sigh Schools
have majority representation.
Vice Mayor Norton thanked Boyd Haight for his time and leadership of YAC,
in view of his pending departure from that body.
Councilman Henderson expressed disappointment at the lack of interest of
youth iu the community in serving on the "IAC. He said he hoped this
group would continue to thrive.
NOTION: Councilman Henderson moved, seconded by Rosenbaum, that the City
Council accept they three candidates from Gun High School and deem them
.. a the u igh - r hoo Die ,
as the representatives �s -...�s .:..�� H;.,�= �.:�;..-.,x-a��trricz to -thy -TO -nth Advi-
sory Council.
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The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Approval of Street Name for
"tract No. 5095 (CMR: }89 :1)
MOTION: Councilman Clark moved, duly seconded, that the Council refer
the matter of approval of a street name for Tract No. 5095 to the Public
Facilities Naming Committee for consideration.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
pplication for Alcoholic Bevera e
A
cen.9e_=—IaPrts oU t e worm
3 z vers�ty Avenue, a o to (CMR:990:1)
Acting City Manager Sipel stated that this application for an alcoholic
beverage license has been withdrawn and therefore no action is required.
Determination and Publication of
Vice Mayor Norton referred to the City Attorney's report to Council dated
November 30, 1971.
MOTION: Councilman Berwald introduced the following 4esolution and moved,
seconded by Rosenbaum, its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 4523 ENTITLED "RESOLUTION OF THE (0UNC;IL OF
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO DETERMINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING
RATES OF PER DIEM WAGES IN CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS FOR
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
SUCH RATES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4384 (,ADOPTED 10/19/70)"
The resolution was adopted on a unanimous voice .vote.
t emergency Plan (CMR:984:1)
Vice Mayor Norton asked Acting City Manager Sipel to, report.
Acting City Manager Sipel referred to the staff's report of November 17,
1911 prepared by Mr. Chac les E. Walker, Assistant to the City Manager.
Further discussion ensued regarding the appointment of a standby Council.
City Attorney Stone stated that this could be completed hy_Council,when-
cw;r they wished, but he would suggest that they make appointments at a
fairly early date.
Councilman Beahrs suggested that in addition to nine standby Councilmen
being named he would like to see two alternates to these appointees
named.
MOTION: Couxtci?bran Bart/aid introduced the following ordinance and moved,
seconded by Beahre, its approval for first reading;
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"ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AMENDING
CHAPTER 2.12 OF THE PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR
AN EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION AND ESTABLISHING ITS DUTIES
AND FUNCTIONS" (second reading 12/20/71)
The ordinance was approved for first reading on a unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Berwald introduced the following resolution and moved,
duly seconded, its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 4524 ENTITLED "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO ADOPTING CITY OF PALO ALTO EMERGENCY PLAN,
:JULY 1971, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO, 3426 ADOPTED JULY 10,
1901"
The resolution was adopted oil a unanimous voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Berwald introduced the following resolution and moved,
duly seconded, its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 4525 ENTITLED "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO ACCEPTING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE
OF SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY FOR .":MERGENGY SERVICES PURPOSES
AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 4010 ADOPTED JULY 10, 1967":
The resolution was adopted en a unanimous voice vote.
Ordinance for the Preservation
4.o tees n a o Alto
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Vice Mayor Norton asked Councilman Pearson to speak to this item.
Councilman Pearson stated that she wished to request an ordinance for the
preservation of trees is Palo Alto. She spoke of instances where people have.
chopped down trees and said that there should be some procedure whereby
a permit is necessary before valuable trees can be destroyed.
Councilman 3eahrs suggested this subject might be referred to the Policy
and Procedures Committee for study.
Further discussion ensued regarding the possible effects of such an ordinance.
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, duly seconded, that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare an ordinance for the preservation of trees in
Palo Alto.
City Attorney Stone responding to a question, stated that he expected to re-
turn to Council with such a suggested ordinance within 60 to 90 days.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
California Land Conservation Act
c Rsou Ac t
Vice Mayor Norton askeid Council Beiwiaid to speak to this matter.
Couancilaa,a Berwald stated that he had been contacted by a property owner
who wished to conserve a certain portion of his property in open space
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of the W1 1 t 1 __. a
and take advantage .�..�aesa. on Act provisions to secure some tax
relief. He said he would like staff to investigate the possible beneficial
impact of this Act on residents of the City of Palo Alto.
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MOTION: Councilman ver•'wald moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Norton, that
staff investigate and report to Council on the California Land Conserva-
tion Act of 1965 (Williamson Act) and its possible beneficial impact upon
residents of the City of Palo Alto.
Responding to a question, City Attorney Stone stated that any ordinance
concerning this Act would be only au enabling ordinance and nothing could
be enacted without the consent of a property owner.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Oral Communications
Immaimamala
1. Councilman Pearson raised the matter of the proposed Mountain View
Racetrack development. She said Mountain View's Environmental
Planning Commission would meet December 15, 1971 to consider four
environmental reports. She felt that some action was needed by
Palo Alto to request that Mountain View withold action until Palo
Alto has evaluated these environmental impact studies. Councilman
Pearson distributed proposed resolution, to other members of the
Council and staff.
Responding to Councilman Pearson, Acting City Manager Sipe' stated
that he did not think Mountain View's Planning Commission would
take action on December 15. He asked Council to permit him to
obtain a detailed schedule from the City of Mountain View and
report back to Councilman Pearson and the Council on December 13,
1971 regarding the necessity for Palo Alto to take action prior
co the December 15 meeting.
It was agreed that this matter would be placed on the Agenda for
December 13, 1971.
Ad1 ourxent
The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
APPROVED.
ATTEST:
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Mayor
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