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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051819701 )MINUTES city of palo alto Civic Center Palo Alto, California May 18, 1970 The Council of the City of Palo Alto met on thi date at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Arnold preiding: Present: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Norton (arrived 9:10 p.m.), Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Absent: None Haro d L. .Li "1ayor Arnold snnouncec wish deep regret the death of Chief Engineer Harold L. May who had served the City for more than 30 ye%:. s, 25 years as Chief Enginecr,of Gas, Water and Sewer. Resignation of John E. Austin Mayor Arnold announced the resignation of John E. Austin from the Planning Cornmissior.. Mayor Arnold, on behalf of the Council, spoke with appreciation for the time and energies Mr. Austin had expended. The resignation was accepted with regret. A.T roval of Minutes of April 27, 1970 The Minutes were approved as distributed. .4 oroval of Mi;�utc�s of May 4, 1970 Councilman Pearson requested that the following c:rrections be made: Page 27? t uncilrnan - - _ Page 274Councilman Pearsonwas- present; Resolution amending utilities rates and charges was adopted by the following roll :Nall vote:, Ayer.: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark. Dias, Gallagher, Norton, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: Comstock, Pearson Page 276 - the motion to protest the application was defeated by a majority voice vote. The Minutes were approved as corrected. 278 5/18/70 Teen Center at Community Center (CMR:523:0) MOTION: Councilman Gallagher, moved, seconded by Cr.mstock, to accept the preliminary plans submitted by Sabin O'Neal Mitchell, Architects, for the Teen Center and author e preparation of the final plans to include the following alternates: (1) lighting at hall- ways and meeting rooms; (2) improvement of acoustics and sound control; and (3) improvement of ventilation in the restrooms. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. El Camino Bali Park Councilman Gallagher explained that this item has been on the Agenda for many months pending the outcome of litigation and no action is required at this time. LOTION: Councilman Gallagher moved, seconded by Arnold, that this item be returned to Council without recommendation by the Public Works Committee, to be held in abeyance of legal results and when legal results are known, to be returned to Committee with further instructions. The motion carried unanimously by a voice vote. L3aylar.3s Athletic: Center Name Selection MOTION: Councilman Beahra moved, duly seconded, to accept the recom nendation of the Public Facilities Nanning Committee to name the Baylands Athletic Center "Tom Casey Field". Also, to accept the Public Facilities Naming Committee recommendation to permit the friends of Tom Casey to place an appropriate plaque honoring Mr. Casey within the area of the Baylands Athletic Center. Paul Fay, 3756 Clay Street, San Francisco, spoke of the lifelong dedication, service, and example of Mr. Casey for the youth of the area. The motion was approved unanimously by a voice vote. Annual Audit: MOTION: Councilman Spaeth, seconded by Berwald, moved to retain Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., as auditor for the fiscal year 1969-70 for the annual audit of City accounts and that the Mayor be authorized to enter into a three year contract as presented to the Committee. The motion carried unanimously by a voice vote. 279 5/18/70 Change of District - 488 W. Charleston Road MOTION: Councilman Pear?on introduced the following ordinance and moved, seconded by Berwald, 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 Changing the Zoning of Certain Property Known as 488 West Charleston Road from R-1 to P -C" The ordinance was approved for first reading unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Vice Mayor Wheatley moved, duly seconded, that the staff be requested to obtain additional detailed plans indicating specifica- tions and suggested uses prior to the second reading. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Councilman Comstock asked if use of the property should change, could Council be assured that the requested zoning would revert to existing zoning. See Page 301 Director of Planning and Ccmrnunity Development r ourcroy advised_. the Council that there is no_o event administrative procedure that would insure notice to Council. Staff will note and follow up. Change of District - 1031, 1039, 1045 Colorado Avenue MOTION: Mayor Arnold introduced the following ordinance and moved. seconded by Beaters,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 Changing the Zoning of Certain Property Known as 1031, :0.39, and 1045 Colorado Avenue From R-1 to R -3-G" Julian Wade, 1028 Moffett, on behalf of home owners in the area, spoke to he issues of major concern: building height, increased noise level, impact on the schools, general deterioration of the neighborhood, and continuation of the zoning in the event funding is not available to present applicants. Mr. Wade also expressed the hone that the r•it., r.....,.;t .4.„o,iltl wive the area home owners an oppor- tunity to purchase the adjacent canal lands. Suzanne MacPherson, 376 D•rablo Court, representative of the League of Women Voters, urged the Council to grant the request for change of district of property. Janet Owens, 863 Moreno Ave.. representative for Mid -Peninsula Citizens for Fair Housing, strongly endorsed the recomme_.nrlat on. 280 5/18/70 She also urged the Council to give consideration to the three house- holds who will be displaced by the new construction, possibly to assist them to become residents of the future development. Lou Goldsmith, President of the Palo Alto Housing Corporation assured the Council that the Palo Alto Housing Corporation is very mindful of the questions posed by the homeowners in the area. Vice Mayor Wheatley asked that the record show that he had been See Page 301 appointed to the Palo Alto Housing Corporation by the Mayor and tendered his resignation which was accepted. Mr. G)ldsr:lith responded to questions regarding tilt-, ratio of low income housing in the project and noted this was a factor controlled by the funding agency. He added that the school district representa- tive advised that no new school facilities would be required. The ordinance was approved for first reading by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, l3erwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: Beahrs Site and Desiryn Control - 300 Harniiicn Avenue MOTION: Mayor Arnold moved, seconded by Beahrs, to approve the application of the Palo Alto Salinas Savings and Loan Association for site and design control approval at 300 Hamilton Avenue. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote. Site and Design approval for 1900 Embarcadero The Council noted that the final link of the proposed muaicipal pedes- trian and bicycle route passes the site and expressed appreciation if applicant should install sidewalks, Henry K.•abbenscturd dt, owner, stated that there would be no objec- tions to putting in a sidewalk or improving the property if additional setbacks would not be required, MOTION: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by Gallagher, ,to z.pprove the application c.of Hal Lawrence, Peter Hawks, and Henry Kra.bbenschrnidt for site and design control approval at 1909 Embar- cadero Road subject to the following conditions: a. compliance with the cn ditio=,s of the division of the property proved by the City Council on February 9, 1970; 281 5/18/70 b. curb cuts, driveway approaches, sidewalks, and storm drainage shall be in accordance with the requirements of the City Engineer; c. roof machinery shall be screened from view; d. landscaping shall be continuously maintained; e. the main distribution panel, transformer and gas mater located at the corner of Embarcadero Way and Embarcadero Road shall be screened with appropriate shrubbery planting; f. a three-foot berm plus planting to achieve at least a total of four feet, or a four -foot screening fence, or a four -foot wall, or a solid hedge planting four feet high, shall be installed in front of the paved parking area on both streetti•; and g. all construction and development shali comply with all ap- plicable codes and ordinances. The :motion was carried unanimously. Report on South Ray iYzter Dyschar ers Meehnp� Vice Mayor Wheatley, Palo Alto representative to the South Bay Water Dischargers Committee, advised that an agreement has been r eacr;ed----- to enter into a contract with a consultant for a study to be used to properly represent the South Bay Water Discharger.. Lie Regional %%rater Quality Control Board. Palo Alto would underwrite the con- tract for a maximum amount of $50,600; Palo Alto's share would be approximately $20, 000 witn the balance of approximately $30, 000 paid by Mountain View, Los Altos and other agencies. The report was received. Youth Adv,>sory Council Recorxtrnendation re Viet Nam Conflict Resolution Supportin Ass r ncernin lvliItary Service of California Residents s'.J' 11: scsuiuUt nxp E rssst +' Concern at 'Ytc..aion - - v�Ifg4MI�M�iQ �Rr of War in Indochina Endorse lent of COmmunit -Wide Aesernjy to N cuss Viet Nam -mar issues _ Mayor Arnold asked if there were objections to considering Agenda items 11, 20, 21, and 22 out of order at this time. There were no objections. nc,ugl. p Mattern, 2651 Ross Rr_.sd expreaaed the hope that Council would -- - co sidem the war in Indochina a mianicipal concern. 2$2 5/18/70 Robert Textor, 329 Lincoln Avenue, expressed the opinion that the Viet Nam conflict is definitely under the purview of local government. He urged the endorsement of the Vasc.oncellos and McGovern -Hatfield Resolutions, David Alborn, Palo Alto Federation of Teachers, AFT Local #1256, 1735 Sheldon Road, Los Altos, advised that the AFT Local #1256 has taken two positions on the war: 1) Endorse the McGovern -Hatfield Amendment; 2) Members will contribute all extra income above cost of living to work for peace organizations, Richard Long, Young Americans for Freedom, stated that the Youth Advisory Council has been repudiated by the young people who are in the minority and expressed the hope that Councilaction would be reserved on the McGovern -Hatfield Amendment, Tom Hassel, 3825 Louis Road, representing the Ecumenical Task See Page force of 12 churches in Palo Alto, urged the Council to join with them 302 in communication to the Administration their opposition to the present war policy. Jan Hill, 110 East Charleston Road, asserted the Council shoule take a stand as individuals, but not as a Council since they represent a constituency containing all political views. Donald-Meany, 724 Arastradero Road conitnented that in the State of California. there has always been non-partisan local government and hoped the Council would not set a precedent for involvement in national affairs. David Martin, 842 Wintergreen Way, the father of a marine and a son training for the Green Berets, opposed the proposed resolutions. Leo Panolsky, spoke in favor of the McGovern -Hatfield Resolution. Bob Hohenbeck, 1865 Ramona, insisted the Council was obligated to represent the people of Palo Alto on vital national issues, not just local ones. Citizen from Mountain View, 660 Tyrol, member of the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee, asked the Council to endorse the Vaaconcellos Amendment. George Worth, 3903 Middlefield A aeente, t„!d the Council that the people are against the war. Mr. Hollands, 544 Coleridge, said that 40,000 men have been mur- dered the last two weeks in Viet Narn. Martin Conroy, 2378 Branner, Menlo Park, Co -Chairman Viet Nam Moratorium Committee, said there is a recession economically and : �t.ally endaskedvYi==z.,...-.� «.... the LO113'lcxl t0 t70 something to protect this country and this community. 263 5/18/70 Christopher Beltran, 2364 Bryant, asserted that he is committed to non-violence, that there are legitimate means to protest the President's action in Cambodia. Ted Favour, 3178 Ross Road, representative of Labor for Peace, said the Council should support these two amendments. Ann Peabody Brown, Women's National League for Peace and Freedom, asked Council to protest unconstitutional acts of President, and sup -- port the two resolutions citing Councils of Berkeley, San Francisco, Oakland, and Mountain View which had endorsed the resolutions. Tim Johns, 764 Clara Drive, asked the Council to get a vote from the constituency before taking any action. John Sligny, 260 Matadero, said it was not the business of this Council to take a stand on national issues. See Page 302 Mayor Arnold asked that each Councilman speak to the question. MAYOR ARNOLD: I hope that the President and the Congress will act to stop the spread of the war in Indochina. I took this stand as part of a group who placed an ad in the local paper and subsequently _placed an ad in the Washington Post, Three pages attracted the attention of Congress -h s -t! e duty of Congress to act and I hope that Congress will assert itself in a riianner-a -ppr priate to t. hear___ My exposure to high school students, junior high school students, college students and faculty tells me what their feelings are. The point 1 am making is that within university communities across the country lies a power that will be reflected in these comrnunities, and the influences radiating out are going to bring a balance to those com- munities. We must disengage ourselves and get out of this war. I am going to dissappoint you with my vote but I do not believe the Coun i1 should act. It does not have the responsibility of relating to this issue. I take the responsibility pretty seriously. 1 would not support a resolution as a member of the Palo Alto government but I hope I have made my personal position clear. COUNCILMAN BEAHRS: My comments are brief in the extreme. Because many people think their solutions are so easy one often wonders if the moralists among us comprehend the enormity and pervasi vene s of our sad space ships chronic geo-politic ills. They are historical reaching through centuries, inexorable but constantly changing, this beyond all belief. They will not be perman- ently cured by war nor will they be by witch hunting, or fanning of the fires of general hysteria here or abroad. They will be solved best by thoughtful, honest, orderly and courageous exercise of ap- propriate constitutional powers by the President and the Congress. But always - peaceful and lawful conduct of the individual is most important to those who would have peace, x84 5/18/70 18/70 COUNCILMAN BERWALD: With re3pect to the President's decision on Cambodia, I do not believe that this is a proper matter for Council action. Each of us serves the cause of peace in a different manner; each of us expresses his views on matters of concern in various ways. As to the present subject, I have expressed myself to my President, my senators and to my representative in Congress. Similarly, Mayor Arnold, Councilman Spaeth and others in their own way have expressed themselves. Now most Americans yearn for peace. I do not think there is an individual in this room who would not vote for a discontinuance of the war in Vietnam. Most would agree with the biblical admonition that all nations shall "beat their sword into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks." One of the things that occurred to me this evening is the sincerity expressed on both sides. Tonight some of the people we represent are here. Some want troops home now; others want to phase oet the operation 7d are willing to give the President a chance. The Council respects both of these views among others. You exhort us to "take a stand." What stand? You asked us to express "the will of the people. " W��e wzlL Those who support the Presides t?_ Those who believe he is wrong? And how dog we know if we are adequately reflecting the wishes of the majorit0 I respect your views. 11 we do not withdraw in the next few weeks as the President has promised I will step up my own individual efforts to find a way to a just peace in Vietnam but at the present time I believe in my President and I shall support hire. One thing that puzzles me -- I have wondered tonight why there has not been presented a resolution commending our President for his promise to bring our troops home and ask him to accelerate his plans, or would you consider perhaps passing a resolutions to all world leaders who are involved in war or providing tools of war to meet and tun to ways of peace. We should nt take action tonight. COUNCILMAN CLARK: To me, more important than how we vote on this Resolution this et'enine,__ is the Lire that this room is completely fiiicc: with all ages sincerely attempting in a constructive way to in- fluence the course of events in Southeast Asia. I have been encouraged by the events of the last several weeks. It is impressive to see the vast numbers of people, particularly the younger, using all of their spa; a time in an effort to come to grips with a situation they don't like and perhaps don't understand fully. There is a sincere effort to learn in depth the facts and •try to be objective about it. If any of you have tire. I would suggest you visit the "nerve center" set up t Lounge µt +he 5t nfnrd �dfn+4�af S:,h _ 1. 3 in the Stupe�ut. �..,..�....��. ... ....�- _ _ .......,cl-..� for the Stanford Medical Contnwnty for Peace. I tliirik you would be impressed. 285 5/18/70 I am now among the increasingly large number of citizens whose attitude regarding the war in Southeast Asia has changed. I feel all legitimate democratic techniques must be effectively and promptly employed to speed action by our National Governing Bodies to achieve this engagement. As a private citizen, therefore, 1 have supported financially and in name the recent letter to Congress published in the Washington Post, as well as the Goals of the recently formed Stanford Medical Community for Peace. However, in spite of my personal convictions, the graveness and urgency of the issues, and the fact that this room is filled tonight with people in vast majority favoring my supporting it, I cannot vote for a Council -endorsed resolution. We are elected to exercise our best judgment on behalf • of all Palo /titans in the conduct of municipally oriented governmental responsibilities, and not to take official action on issues not so related. Citizens should not forget the mechanism of the initiative as a means of presenting a Community's views to the National Government. In this case, I would be happy to put my name forward personally, but not as a Councilman. COUNCILMAN GALLAGHER: It seems to me that the Council is being asked to serve as a vehicle to express individual feelings about Southeast Asia. There is another and more proper vehicle for indi- vidual expression on matters of foreign policy and that is the com- munication between an individual and his Congressman. With regard to being az eo to express ourselves in -a resolution as a Counc:1, I 3vciuld feel no confidence that such an expression -would truly epee-- sent all of the people of the City of Palo Alto. We have no staff. We are not privy to information available to Washington and to the President, upon which major decisions of national policy are based. A resolution of this kind should therefore have the benefit of informa- tion on both sides of the story; to do otherwise and propose a reso- lution that we would adopt for all the people of Palo Alto would not be truly represenative. I want to make a clear distinction tonight; that opposition to this reso- lution does not in any way mean favoring a continuation of the war. This war must be brought to a quick end but -the vehicle is not a reso- lution of the City Council of Palo Alto. COUNCILMAN DIAS: I am speaking to the issue of the appropriate- ness of a resolution before this Council which is not a °'mtmicipal matter," and can only second what Mr. Gallagher had to say. The Youth Advisory Council representative said that local government is meant to represent the people and I would agree that is what it is meant to do. Congress also represents the people and I would like to offer the suggestion that in many ways your Congressman is closer to the people for they are elected every two years while local Councilmen come before the voters only every four years. COUNCILMAN NORTON: Whatever the reasons for our going there in the flr!1t niacR whatever the rea long for naer ro..,a:..:.,_. at .�- .. ...t _. +... _._-.� -LIiGiC [111L.11- now; it is evident that our continued presence in Viet Nana serves Little useful purpose and we should remove ourselves as speedily as cir- ZSb 5/18/70 cumstances permit. To that end I support the President's declared policy of early removal from Cambodia and Viet Nam and suggest he may even be able to improve upon the present timetable for withdrawal. It my view that the tremendous investment of American resources heretofore allocated to the war should be diverted to the solution of a multitude of domestic problems too long neglected -- and that such allocation should be made in a way that its effectiveness is not hope- lessly last in bureaucratic delay, inefficiency, and uncertainty of purpose. I implorethe generation of young Americans who have so energetically inveighed against policies of the past to lend their talents, their enthusiasm, and their idealism to a constructive and democratic resolution of the i sucs that trouble us all. COUNCILMAN PEARSON: I arts now and I have been in the past and will be in the future opposed to any war in Southeast Asia or any- where else in the world. I support the non-violent actions of groups which ernphasize this position. This is a unique and an exceptional time. We as an elected political body can and should inform our fellow politicians of our feelings. We should make our positions known. 1 think the opinions that we give as Councilmen will carry more weight than as individuals. I support the McGovern -Hatfield Amendment and I would be happy -to add it to my resolution. It has been suggested that my resolution be table! :In--my- tabling motion would be a cop-out. I further feel that one group should not by a tabling motion put some of us in a position wheee we cannot vote to support those principles we believe in. (Councilman Pearson then read the proposed resolution Councilman Pearson advised that the resolution proposed bye-4ins includes as Section 3 the following: "We support the McGovern -Hatfield Amendment which is Senate Amendment #609." MOTION: Councilman Pearson introduced the following Resolution and moved, duly seconded, its adoption: "Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Urging Congress to Stop the 9prcaii of the Asian War" AMENDMENT: Councilman Spaeth moved, seconded by f3 ea hrs, to amend the resolution be deleting the first five paragraphs in the reso- lution. The amendment was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes; Beahrs, Pearson _i 287 5/18/70 AMENDMENT: Vice Mayor Wheatley moved, seconded by Beahrs, to amend Section 2 to read "we urge the President and Congress to exercise their constitutional powers to stop the spread of the Asian War." The amendment was approved by a unanimous voice vote. AMENDMENT: Vice Mayor Wheatley.moved, duly seconded, to delete Section 3 from the resolution. See Page 302 The amendment was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Arnold, Berwald, Clark, Comstock, Dias, Gallagher, Norton, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: Comstock, Pearson The motion to adopt the resolution as amended was defeated by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Pearson, Spaeth, Wheatley Noes: Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Gallagher, Norton Abstain: Arnold, Dias MOTION: Councilman Cortmstock introduced a resolution to endorse AB 1674 concerning military service of California residents in un- declared war and moved, seconded by Pearson, its approval. The motion was defeated on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Comstock, Pearson Noes: Arnold, Beahrs, Berwald, Clark, Dias, Gallagher, Norton, Spaeth, Wheatley Councilman Spaeth withdrew his item regarding a community wide assembly to discuss the Viet Nam war. Mayor Arnold asked if there were objections to taking Agenda item. No. 24 out of order at this tirne. There were no objections. Youth Advisor Council Recommendation _Youth ab is%ing Prof ramp to Improve Relationship Between and Police See Page 302 (Councilrran Clark left the Council Chambers at 11:15 p.m.) Ste v«, Gayle, 872 Seale Avenue, reported the Youth Advisory Council meeting of Tuesday had demonstrated the lack of communication between the youth. members of the police department and the com- munity. He urged the Council to take steps to improve communication. x88 5/18/70 Irving Besser, 1831 Hamilton, who had served on Citizens Committee to study use of the City Hall, suggested Council look at youth rather than buildings. Also suggested that policeman should not be on the highschoo.l campuses and should not be taking pictures indiscrimin- ately. Mr. Besser spoke against policemen carryng guns on cam- pus and recommended police carry night sticks of the type used by English policemen rather than the clubs now carried. Robert Bolchak, 1247 Wilson Street, advised he had been arrested on lynching charges at the high school demonstration and spoke at length of youth harassment by police. Brian Montgavitt, 743 Montrose, arrested for lynching while trying to help a friend, asked the Council to visit the schools to observe police activity on campuses, Dan Jacobs, 1'585 Channing. spoke of police harassment to youth. Chris Bradley, 951 Van Auken Circle, spoke of police harassment to youth. Gilbert Larsen, 1154 Greer Rcai, expressed growing concern of the disintegration of moral fiber of our society and commented that the Same students are always involved in youth/community problems. Jean Byfield, 1770 Fulton, asked for instructions. on how to file_ a compiaint-again t--- he Cie fo th uz;hav7our of the ponce in a is trop_' Rev. Verdi from the Civic Center. Mrs. Byfield spoke of sharing the frustrations of the youth of the City and their inability to com- municate with officials. Bernard Hearn, 1035 Newell Road, on Advisory Council foe Cultural Center, suggested Council promote a climate for understanding between youth and adults, Clifford Barnel, 733 de Soto Drive, commented on the polarization of the Palo Alto community aid urged chat steps be taken to promote understanding. Morton Lichtmant 3911 Grove Avenue, attempted to present- a completely objective picture of the events that occurred at the high school. He urged parents to know their children, and asked members of the community to snake an effort to reach a muddle road and understand each other. Frank.Rgc_•k, 186 Walter Hays Drive i that i : the _ y said that i:�- s�iL absence of c:.Il ______evidvaace we should not condemn the present policy of the police; we must insist upon respect of the police; and that the Council should investigate the allegations. David Holland, 444 Churchill, spoke in favor of the proposed reso- lutions, and referred to the hospital referendum. Councilman Gallagher called a point of order, hospital not being on the agenda and not being discussed at this point. 289 5/18/70 Da. -id Martin said that the students causing unrest were a small minor- ity of the high school students, were truants, and should not he given recognition as speaking for the high school. Dan Kranzler, 2792 Greer Road, expressed dissatisfaction with the Council's action on the Resolution on the Viet Narn war, Fred Athern, 1400 Oak Creek Drive, urged Council to properly con- trol police. John Esko, 2950 Ross Road, urgers efforts at better communication. Chip Jessup. 1938 Channing, invited all present to attend open forums at Stanford University. White_P1a a, to be continued until end of school year. Charles Miller asked for investigation of the police department. Florence Seely, 857 Seale Avenue, directed her attention to Council. man Spaeth, asked if police picture taking did not intimidate those who gather together for peaceful assembly, Councilman Spaeth replied that. the Council had not yet verified accounts, but had received different views from people of the same events. The Council does plan to investigate all allegations. Mike Arnold, 460 Marlowe, asked why Councilmen are so unrespon- sive to the young people. Rev. John Steinfeld of St, Marks Episcopal Church, asked for some '.measure of understanding for youth. John Milwitt , 117 University Avenue, felt the police department was a shiela erected to protect the economic interests of Palo Alto. Phil Ray spoke against police tactics. Joseph Sparack accused the police department of using archaic laws to arrest demonstrators. Vic Lovell spoke against police tactics. MOTION: Councilman Comstock moved, seconded by Spaeth, that taff be prepared to answer the following questions: 1. Discourse on general procedures of picture taking and sur- veillance. 2. A description of the events at the Civic Center on Monday, May 18. 3. What is being referred to when we are told of the "Red Squad" AMENDMENT: Councilman Berwald moved to amend the motion to include that Mayor Arnold, Vice Mayor Wheatley, and City Manager Morgan, meet with Steve Gayle and two members of the Youth Ad- visory Council early in the week so that we move towards under- standing. The amendment was approved unanimously by voice vote. The motion as amended was approved unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Pearson moved to amend the motion to include at least three of the young people heard by the Council this evening. The motion was defeated by majority voice vote. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 1:20 a.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: City Clerk 291 5/18/70