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Palo Alto, California
January 12, 1970
The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in an adjourned
meeting frorn January 5, 1970 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Arnold pi
siding.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias,
Gallagher, Norton, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley
Absent: None
Transportation Planning .Pro1ram
MOTION: Councilman Dias moved, on behalf of the Planning and Pro-
cedures Committee regarding the Transportation Planning Program:
1. that the improvements for channelization of Churchill Avenue
between the Southern Pacific railroad tracks and El Camino
Real he included in the 1970-75 Capital Improvement Pro-
gram per staff recornmern1ation (Interim Report);
:'. that if and when the International Telephone and Telegraph
property is annexed to the City it would be City policy that
the usual City standards for curbs, gutte. s, re -Ass lightings
etc. be applicable (East Bayshore Frontage Road Improve-
ments);
3. that the following items be included in the 1970-75 Capital
Improvement Program:
a. widening and reconstruction of University Avenue between
Webster and Fulton Streets from 51' to 59' of roadway
(property acquisition timed with property acquisition by
State for Willow Expressway)
b. widening and reconstruction of deficient sections of
Hamilton Avenue in CBD to form continuous 52' roadway.
(Property acquisition timed with property acquisition by
State for Willow Expressway)
c, widening and reconstruction of Lytton Avenue in CBD to
form continuous 52' roadway. (Property acquisition
with
€i r State for Willotimedtimed S�FI)�f'�'tY a{�dii�2t.i�£iis by r'
Expressway)
d. widening of Middlefield Road from Willow Expressway
to Forest Avenue on the basis of a 90 -foot curb -to -curb
roadway including an 18 -foot median. (Property acqui-
sition timed with property acquisition by State for Willow
Expressway)
e. Alma Street widening -- Willow Expressway to Forest
Avenue, , (Property acquisition timed with property ac-
quiAition by State for Willow Expre.sway)
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f. redesign and reconstruction of Alma Street/University
Avenue interchange ramps
g.
Alma Street widening - Forest Avenue to Embarcadero
Road_ (Property acquisition timed with property acqui-
sition by State for Willow Exp essway)
h. University Drive extension - San Francisquito Creek to
Willow Expressway
i. realignment and reconstruction of Pasteur Drive at
Willow Expressway
j. Olive Avenue extension from San Francisquito Creek to
Willow Expressway (possible partial dedication by Stan-
ford University as part of land development or land sub-
division)
k. construction of new service road between El Camino Real
and Alrna Street immediately south of Willow Expressway
(part of Willow Expressway :Interchange)
1. Oregon/Page Mill Expressway - El Carnino Real inter-
change - City financial participation only
rn. Oregon/Page Mill Expressway - Foothill Expressway
interchange - City financial participation only
n. Foothill Expressway/Arastradero Road interchange
(Cooperative project with County including City financial
-part i i sation)
Mayor Arnold ruled that Items 1 and 2 and each of the parts of 3 would
be voted upon separately.
Item No. 1 carried unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Arnold stated it was generally agreed no action is necessary
concerning Item No. 2.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Comstock,
to defer action on Items 3-a, b, c, d and e relating to Willow .Express-
way until it is firmly established that the Expressway will be built.
The amendment failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Beahrs, Comstock, Pearson
Noes: Arnold, Berwald, Clark, Dias, Gallagher, Norton, Spaeth,
Wheatley
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Item 3-b carried by majority voice vote.
Item 3-c carried by majority vcice vote.
Itern 3-d failed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Clark, Dias, Norton, Wheatley
Noes: Soahrs. Berwald, Comstock, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth
Item 3-e carried by majority voice vote.
Item 3-f carried unanimously by voice vote.
Item 3-g carried by majority voice vote.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Norton moved, seconded by Wheatley,
that in egard to the item relating to University Drive extension
Utern 3-h) that staff he instructed that in preparing figures for the
cost of this capital improvement a benefit ratio be established with
respect to benefits to Menlo Park, State of California and
other possible entities and that the figures included in Palo Alto's
Capital Improvement Program include only that portion attributable
to Palo Alto.
CLARIFICATION: City Manager Morgan advised that he would like
to ::how the total project allocation, b'it would include in the Capital
Improvement Program oni the amount which would represent Palo -
Alto's share of the cost of the S�roiect,
The amendment carried unanimously by voice vote.
Item 3-h as amended then carried unanimously by voice vote.
Item 3-i carried ananirrsously by voice vote.
AMENDMENT: Councilman Norton moved, seconded by Wheatley,
that in regard to the item relating to Olive Avcuue extension (Item 3-j)
that staff be instructed that in preparing figures for the cost of this
capital improvement a benefit ratio be established with respect to
benefits to Menlo Park, State of California and other possible entities
and that the figures included in Palo Alto's Capital Improvement Pro-
gram include only that portion attributable to Palo Alto.
.CLARIFICATION: City Manager Morgan advised that he would show
the Olive Avenue extension in the Capital Improvement Program in
' `i to University Drive extension -- that
the same manner as �: t`Gaect,.si$ .... ._ . _ _ -
is, the allocation for the total project, but with only Palo Alta' 3 share -
of the cost reflected in the figures.
The amendment carried unanimously by voice vote.
Item 3-j ao amendid then carried unanimously by voice vote.
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Item 3-k carried unanimously by voice vote.
Item 3-1 carried by majority voice vote.
Item 3-m carried by majority voice vote.
Item 3-n carried by majority voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Dies moved, seconded by Clark, to send the
question of improvement of Middlefield Road from Willow Road to
Forest Avenue back to the Planning and Procedures Committee.
MOTION OUT OF ORDER: Mayor Arnold rule 1 the motion out of
order at this time, observing that the recorre :endation of the Plan-
ning and Procedures Committee on this subject (Item 3-d) has just
been considered.
Architectural Site and Desi n Control
MOTION: Councilman Dias rnoved, on behalf of the Planning and
Procedures Committee regarding architectural site and design control:
1. that the City adopt a general policy that the City should exer-
cise a greater role in scrutinizing development plans from
the standpoint of sound site planning and aesthetics in the
design of improvements;
2: that in conjunction with the general policy the "D" suffiX
designation of the Zoning Ordinance should be reviewed and
revised by the Planning Commission and staff to broaden
-,he City's authority to regulate architectural and aesthetic
a apec_ts of private development; and
3. finally. that staff develop specific plans and suggestions by
which these policies can be implemented and make appropri-
ate report or recommendation to the Council.
The motion carried by majority voice vote.
Palo Alto Housi:� Cor nraticrn
MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, and it was duly seconded to authorize
the City Manager to enter into a contract not to exceed $2, 000 with
the Palo Alto Housing Corporation for the purpose of providing the
City with reports and studies and to make investigations relative to
the subject of housing opportunities and programs for low and moder-
ate income groups Palo ioAlto;
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The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Adjournment
There being no further business the Council adjourned the regular
meeting of January 5, 1970 at 9:00 p.m.
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The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in regular meet-
ing at 9:20 p.m. with Mayor Arnold presiding.
Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias,
Gallagher, Norton, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley
Absent: None
Human Relations Commission Appointments
Mayor Arnold advised that the Council has just met in executive
session and confirmed his appointments to the Human Relations Com-
rr�i.ssion. Mayor Arnold announced that Human Relations Commission Vice
Chairman Ray L. Wilbur and Human Relations Cornrnission Member
Alphonzo Cross have been reappointed to three year terms cornmenc-
ingJanuary 1970 and that both Mr. Wilbur and Mr. Cross have con-
sentr:.d to serve. Mayor Arnold also announced that appointments
Nill be made to the two new Human Relations Commission positions
on January 26, 1970 bringing total membership to seven and that the
Human Relations Commission has designated their regular February
meeting date for their organizatio:i meeting.
Report No. 2 - Foothills Environmental
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Desijn Study
MOTION: Vice Mayor Wheatley moved, seconded by Dias, that dis-
cussion of Report No. 2 - Foothills Environmental Design Study by
Livingston and Blayney be rescheduled from January 19 to January 26,
1970.
The motion carried unanirnously by voice vote.
An royal of Minutes - December 15 and December 22 1969
Councilman Dias requested that on page 147 of the Council Minutes of
December 15, 1969 that "Lee" be inserted before "proposal" in the
title of the section relating to Dr. Lee's offer to sell to the City land
adjacent to Foothills Park. There were no objections.
The Minutes of the Council Meeting of December 15, 1969 were then
approved with the addition.
The Minutes of the Council Meeting of December 22, 1969 were ap-
proved as distributed.
Re Tonal iil�astewater 'reatn�ent Works -
Re o t, on Bids {CMR:413:0j
City Manager Morgan presented his report of January 8, 1970 (CMR:413:0)
relating to the Regional Wastewater Treatment Works concerning the
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low bid on Unit 1 (Water Quality Control Plant) in the amo=Ent of
$8,768,425 received from Zurn Engineering of Los Altos and the
low bid for Unit 2 (Joint Intercepting Sewer) in the amount of $858, 542
received from L. J. Kurzich of Cupertino. Mr. Morgan noted cer-
tain informalities and irregularities in the low bid submitted by Zurn
Engineering and advised that it is staff recommendation that these
be waived and the bid awarded to Zurn for Unit 1 and to Kurzich for
Unit 2.
John Jenks, consulting engineer, Jenkn & Adamson, described pro-
ceelure used in preparing specifications for the project, commented on
his review of the bids and stated his firm recommendation that-Autocon
equipment be used for the motor control center as stated as the base
bid for that item.
liscussion followed and Mr. Morgan and Mr. Jenks replied to ques-
tions from Council members concerning details of the bids of Zurn
Engineers and CEME Corporation, the two lowest bidders.
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Thomas A. Comstock of Comstock, Farris, Joye & Welch of Buena
Park, attorney representing CEME Corporation, stated that CEME
is the lowest qualified responsive bidder, outlined his position to
the Council and urged the Council not to waive the infcrmalities and
irregularities in the bid of Zurn Engineers and to award the contract
to CEME Corporation as the lowest bidder on the basis of use of
other than base bid equipment (General Electric as an alternative to
Autocon). Mr. Comstock, then replied to questions fro'r the Cnouncii
and from _dlr.- Jenks.
Richard M. Traynor, consulting electrical and mechanical engineer
for Jenks & Adamson, Palo Alto, responded to questions raised by
Mr. Comstock, stating his recommendation of Autocon equipment
and commenting on factors involved in his consideration of both Auto -
con and General Fiectric equipment for the proposed installation.
Mr. Traynor also replied to questions from the Council concerning
his recommendation.
Mr. Madsen of Madsen Company, builder of instrumentation systems
and possible subcontractor to CEME Corporation stated that he
is able to provide the base bid equipment specified at lower cost and
suggested a saving could be made, if his organization were employed
as subcontractor.
In response to question, Mr. Jenks advised that only the manufacturer
of the instrumentation system to be provided could qualify under the
specifications.
Discussion followed concerning the instrumentation requirement.
John Sheriff, CEME Corporation advised that he had prepared his
company's bid, and acknowledged the only bid from General Elec-
L-ic was made from Los Angeles.
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Howard Ferguson. Vice President, CEME Corporation, urged the
Cuuncii not to waive the informalities and irregularities in the Zuni
Engineering bid.
Darryl McCror•, , attorney for Zurn a.ngineers, advised that the in-
formalities and irregularities in the Zurn bid are of a nature: which
standard specifications state may be waived, and he urged the Council
to do so.
Dave Coles, Vice President, CEME Corporation, stated that General.
Electric motor control center equipment was listed as an alternate to
the base bid, and suggested that performance might reveal General
Electric equipment is equivalent to Autocon.
Discussion continued and Mr. Coles, Mr. Jenks, Mr. "Ferguson,
Mr. Comstock, Mr. Morgan and City Attorney Hildebrand replied to
questions from Council members concerning details of the bidding
procedure, certain critical specifications and recommendations, and
the legal position of the Council in regard to awarding bid on the
project.
MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Pearson, to con-
tinue the matter for two weeks (January 26 _1970_)_
the motion failed by majority voice vote.
MOTION: Councilman Clark introduced the following resolution and
moved, seconded by Dias, its adoption:
Resolution No. 4323 entitled "Resolution of the Ccuncil of the
City of Palo Alto Awarding Contract for Construction of Units
1 a;id 2 of Regional Wastewater Treatment Works, Contingent
Upon Approval of the Department of the Interior, _n ederal Water
Pollution Control Adrr_Inistration"
AMENDMENT: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Spaeth,
that the language of the resolution be amended so that alternate deducts
be accepted for both bidders, and on that basis, the contract be award-
ed to CEME Corporation.
The amendment failed by majority voice vote.
The resolution was adopted on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias,
Gallagher, Norton, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley
Noes: None
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Civic Center Garage - Automatic Parking Apparatus -
Re ort on Bids (CMR:412:0)
Civic Center Public Parking Garage Doors and
Partition Closures - Re, ort on Bids (CMR:411:0)
IvMGTION: Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Beahrs, to accept
the low bid of Automatic Parking Devices in the amount of $11, 182
for the Civic Center Garage automatic parking apparatus and to
accept the low bid of Lippi Construction Company, Inc. in the amount
of $14, 333 for the Civic Center Public Parking Garage r?oor and par-
tition closures.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Baylands Nature Inter retive Center - Phase II -
Boardwalk - Report on Bids (CMR:414:0)
MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved, seconded by Clark, to accept
the low bid of Dutra Dredging Company $14,890 for construction of
a boardwalk at the Baylands Nature Interpretive Center.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Youth Advisory Council (CMR:410:0)
MOTION: Councilman Dias moved, seconded by Pearson, to approve
the procedures for a Youth Advisory Council as outlined in the City
Manager's report of January 8, 1970 (CMR:410:0) and that the City
Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution incorporating the
procedures for approval by the Council.
Marsh Vireilo, Northampton Avenue, Palo Alto, objected to the pro-
posed membership of the Youth Advisory Council being composed of
only junior and senior high school students and questioned the probable
effectiveness of a Youth Advisory Council.
Assistant to the City Manager Carroll advised that election procedures
for the Youth Advisory Council had been set up as recommended by
the Student Interim Committee.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Stanford Animal Research Facility
MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Berwald, to refer to
staff the bettei of January 8, 1970 received from Boyd C. Smith,
Manager of Real Estate, Stanford University, regarding the with-
drawal of Syntex Corporation as a financial partner in connection
with the Stanford Animal Research Facility.
the motion carried by majority voice vote.
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Embarcadero Road Com any
City Manager Morgan called attention to the letter of December 17,
1969 from Embarcadero Road Company regardir.g a proposed motor
center and suggesting a possible ordinance change to permit develop-
ment of the center. Mr. Morgan advised that if there is Council
interest, the matter should be referred to the Planning Commission.
Oral Communications
1. John Willits; 2185 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, stated that
no Agenda Digest appeared in the PALO ALTO TIMES on
Saturday, January 10, 1970. City Clerk Klamm advised
that the Digest was published on page 3 of the January 10
TIMES rather than on page 2 as is customary.
Ad 3ouPnrnent
There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 12:12 a, m.
APPROVED:
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